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Phio Pharmaceuticals Corp is a clinical-stage biotechnology company whose proprietary INTASYL self-delivering RNAi technology platform is designed to make immune cells more effective in killing tumor cells. The Company is developing therapeutics that are designed to leverage INTASYL to precisely target specific proteins that reduce the body's ability to fight cancer, without the need for specialized formulations or drug delivery systems.

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HC Wainwright &amp; Co. analyst Joseph Pantginis reiterates BioCardia (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BCDA#NASDAQ">BCDA</a>) with a Buy and maintains $25 price target.

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HC Wainwright & Co. Reiterates Buy on BioCardia, Maintains $25 Price Target

Shares of Corvus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRVS#NASDAQ">CRVS</a>) rose sharply in today's pre-market trading after the company announced it will report on December 18 interim data from its Phase 1 clinical trial evaluating Soquelitinib in patients with moderate to<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CRVS"> severe atopic dermatitis</a>.
Corvus Pharmaceuticals shares jumped 22.5% to $9.06 in the pre-market trading session.
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<li>ParaZero Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PRZO#NASDAQ">PRZO</a>) gained 88.8% to $2.89 in pre-market trading after gaining 5% on Tuesday. ParaZero Technologies regained Nasdaq compliance.</li>
<li>Vast Renewables Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VSTE#NASDAQ">VSTE</a>) climbed 68.4% to $2.19 in pre-market trading after declining over 6% on Tuesday.</li>
<li>Nukkleus Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NUKK#NASDAQ">NUKK</a>) gained 55.1% to $18.42 in pre-market trading. Nukkleus shares jumped 755% on Tuesday after the company announced it has acquired a 51% controlling stake in Star 26 Capital.</li>
<li>1847 Holdings LLC (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EFSH#NASDAQ">EFSH</a>) gained 46% to $0.3278 in pre-market trading.</li>
<li>Tonix Pharmaceuticals Holding Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TNXP#NASDAQ">TNXP</a>) rose 33% to $0.4417 in pre-market trading after dipping 37% on Tuesday.</li>
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<li>CERo Therapeutics Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CERO#NASDAQ">CERO</a>) gained 27.7% to $0.0780 in pre-market trading after jumping 20% on Tuesday.</li>
<li>Richtech Robotics Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RR#NASDAQ">RR</a>) gained 26% to $1.55 in pre-market trading after jumping over 26% on Tuesday.</li>
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<li>NewGenIvf Group Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIVF#NASDAQ">NIVF</a>) shares tumbled 29.9% to $0.30 in pre-market trading after jumping 56% on Tuesday.</li>
<li>Petros Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PTPI#NASDAQ">PTPI</a>) declined 24% to $0.38 in pre-market trading after jumping 87% on Tuesday.</li>
<li>KWESST Micro Systems Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KWE#NASDAQ">KWE</a>) shares fell 15.5% to $0.71 in pre-market trading after surging over 15% on Tuesday.</li>
<li>Applied DNA Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APDN#NASDAQ">APDN</a>) shares fell 14.7% to $0.1962 in pre-market trading after reporting weak quarterly sales.</li>
<li>authID Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AUID#NASDAQ">AUID</a>) dipped 13.8% to $5.00 in pre-market trading following a 4% decline in the previous session.</li>
<li>FS Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSBW#NASDAQ">FSBW</a>) fell 13.4% to $39.01 in pre-market trading.</li>
<li>Portage Biotech Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PRTG#NASDAQ">PRTG</a>) fell 12.5% to $7.90 in today's pre-market trading after jumping 182% on Tuesday.</li>
<li>SHL Telemedicine Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHLT#NASDAQ">SHLT</a>) fell 10% to $3.15 in pre-market trading following a 20% surge on Tuesday.</li>
<li>Southern States Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SSBK#NASDAQ">SSBK</a>) fell 9.6% to $32.00 in pre-market trading.</li>
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Evercore ISI Group analyst Eric Boyes upgrades Dow (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DOW#NYSE">DOW</a>) from In-Line to Outperform and announces $56 price target.

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Evercore ISI Group Upgrades Dow to Outperform, Announces $56 Price Target

Micron Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>) stock experienced a notable uptick in pre-market trading on Wednesday, climbing by 1.06%. This surge comes as investors eagerly await the company&#8217;s fiscal 2025 first-quarter earnings report.
What Happened: According to&nbsp;<a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Micron has seen a substantial 31.89% increase in year-to-date (YTD) returns. The company has consistently <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42541544/micron-q1-earnings-preview-analyst-estimates-why-company-is-well-positioned-heading-into-2025">outperformed analyst revenue projections</a>, surpassing expectations in six consecutive quarters and in seven of the last ten quarters overall. 
Analysts are forecasting&nbsp;first-quarter earnings per share of&nbsp;$1.76, a significant improvement&nbsp;from a loss of 95&nbsp;cents per share in the same quarter last year.
Micron has also exceeded analyst earnings per share estimates in three consecutive quarters and in seven of the last ten quarters overall. The company&#8217;s guidance suggests first-quarter revenue will range between $8.5 billion and $8.9 billion, with earnings per share expected to be between $1.66 and $1.82.
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Why It Matters: The recent performance of Micron Technology is bolstered by a significant investment announcement. On Dec. 10, the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/12/42410722/micron-technology-stock-jumps-in-pre-market-after-securing-6-1b-investment-for-us-chip-manufacturing">White House revealed</a> that Micron had secured an investment exceeding $6.1 billion.
This funding will aid in constructing advanced memory chip facilities in Clay, New York, and Boise, Idaho, with Vice President Kamala Harris highlighting the potential creation of at least 20,000 jobs by the decade&#8217;s end.
Additionally, the Department of Commerce has agreed to preliminary terms for a further $275 million investment to expand Micron&#8217;s facility in Manassas, Virginia. This expansion will support critical technologies essential to the defense, automotive, and national security sectors.
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Piper Sandler analyst Brent Bracelin maintains Salesforce (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRM#NYSE">CRM</a>) with a Overweight and maintains $405 price target.

Piper Sandler Maintains Overweight on Salesforce, Maintains $405 Price Target

Salesforce Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRM#NYSE">CRM</a>) plans to hire 2,000 people to sell its artificial intelligence products, doubling its previous hiring target announced last month, as the cloud software giant sees strong demand for <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/42156373/marc-benioff-warns-were-near-the-upper-limits-of-llms-the-future-of-ai-lies-in-autonomous-agents-not-bots-like-chatgpt">its enterprise AI solutions</a>.
What Happened: CEO Marc Benioff revealed the expanded hiring plans at a company <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwgmBsMSwmo">event</a> in San Francisco on Tuesday, noting overwhelming interest with &#8220;9,000 referrals for the 2,000 positions.&#8221; The hiring push comes as Salesforce prepares to launch Agentforce 2.0, its next-generation AI platform, in February 2025.
The increased focus on AI sales represents a strategic shift for Salesforce, which <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/02/36972435/salesforce-executive-threatens-to-withhold-stock-grants-bonuses-if-employees-fail-to-meet-training-g">laid off over 7,000 employees</a> two years ago amid economic pressures. The company&#8217;s headcount stood at 72,682 as of Jan 31, down about 1% from two years earlier.
Salesforce&#8217;s AI capabilities are already showing promising results in customer service applications. Benioff highlighted that the company&#8217;s AI-powered help page now handles 32,000 conversations weekly, with only 5,000 requiring human escalation – down from 10,000 previously.
Salesforce&#8217;s Agentforce 2.0 serves as a digital labor platform that transforms core business operations. The AI agents autonomously handle sales lead nurturing, provide real-time coaching, prequalify job candidates, and manage customer support 24/7.
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Why It Matters: The expanded hiring initiative aligns with Salesforce&#8217;s ambitious vision for enterprise AI. Benioff has positioned autonomous AI agents as the next evolution in enterprise software, setting a target of deploying a billion AI agents within a year through the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/management/24/11/41978942/salesforce-ceo-marc-benioff-bets-big-on-billion-bots">company&#8217;s Agentforce platform</a>.
Major customers including Accenture, The Adecco Group, and Indeed are <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/contracts/24/12/42532242/salesforce-supercharges-adecco-vivint-with-ai-details">implementing Salesforce&#8217;s AI solutions</a>. Indeed&#8216;s CIO Anthony Moisant said the company is leveraging Agentforce to achieve goals including reducing time-to-hire by 50%.
The move intensifies competition with Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), which has been rolling out its own Copilot AI tools. 
With Agentforce 2.0&#8217;s launch approaching, Salesforce is positioning itself at the forefront of enterprise AI automation, focusing on practical applications that can demonstrate immediate business value rather than theoretical capabilities.
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SpaceX CEO Elon Musk said on Tuesday that the company wanted to buy back more than $500 million in common stock in its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42453807/spacex-hits-350-billion-valuation-in-insider-share-sale-ceo-elon-musk-says-no-investors-wanted-to-sell-shares">recent liquidity event</a> but was held back by the need to allow some new investors into the company.
What Happened: Last week, it was reported that <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42453807/spacex-hits-350-billion-valuation-in-insider-share-sale-ceo-elon-musk-says-no-investors-wanted-to-sell-shares">SpaceX&#8217;s valuation hit $350 billion</a> after the company and its investors agreed to purchase $1.25 billion of insider shares.
The company and its investors agreed to buy insider shares at $185 a share with SpaceX alone offering to buy as much as $500 million in common stock.
&#8220;We would have bought back more stock, but wanted to allow some new investors to join,&#8221; Musk said on Tuesday.
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The recent so-called tender or secondary offering was aimed at giving employees and early shareholders the choice of selling shares they hold in the company and generating liquidity.
Musk has previously said that no investors wanted to sell shares despite the good value offered. 
"What&#8217;s really crazy about this is that almost no investors wanted to sell shares even at a $350B valuation!,&#8221; Musk said last week. 
Why It Matters: SpaceX is a privately held company, making its financials harder to access than publicly listed companies. 
SpaceX COO&nbsp;Gwynne Shotwell&nbsp;said at a conference hosted by Baron Capital last month that the company will make "some money" on Starlink this year. Starlink is the satellite internet segment of SpaceX. It achieved a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/11/35583773/spacex-ceo-elon-musk-says-starlink-business-has-achieved-breakeven-cash-flow-is-an-ipo-on-the-cards" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">breakeven cash flow</a>&nbsp;in November 2023.
"We are going to make some money on Starlink this year. But ultimately I think Starship (the company&#8217;s new rocket under development) will be the thing that takes us over the top as one of the most valuable companies," she said. Shotwell refused to divulge more of the private company's financials.
However, the company buying back shares implies it has additional capital besides what it invests back into the company. But again, $500 million accounts for only a meager portion of the most valuable private startup in the world.
While SpaceX is private, investors can leverage Destiny Tech100 Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DXYZ#NYSE">DXYZ</a>) and Cathie Wood‘s Ark Venture Fund (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKVX#NASDAQ">ARKVX</a>) to participate in the Musk-led space company's growth.
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Piper Sandler analyst Brent Bracelin maintains Monday.Com (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MNDY#NASDAQ">MNDY</a>) with a Overweight and maintains $350 price target.

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Piper Sandler Maintains Overweight on Monday.Com, Maintains $350 Price Target

Michael Zinn, a senior portfolio manager at&nbsp;UBS Global Wealth Management, has shared his perspective on the current market dynamics as the year draws to a close. 
What Happened: Zinn remarked that the Santa Claus rally, which typically brings positive market momentum, is experiencing some pause following a significant post-election surge. 
&#8220;I think we are having a little bit of indigestion,&#8221; Zinn <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/video/2024/12/18/michael-zinn-ubs-global-wealth-management--senior-portfolio-manager.html">said</a> during CNBC&#8217;s &#8220;Squawk Box Asia&#8221; on Tuesday.
&#8220;We&#8217;ve just seen such a surge since the election you know people are so amped up over all the drivers that have played out so well this year that I think the market is basically taking a little bit of a probably well-needed pause um which makes some sense between now and year-end.&#8221;
He expressed concerns about the market&#8217;s narrow breadth, noting that despite recent pullbacks, prices continue to rise, driven mainly by AI-focused stocks. This trend, he suggested, might persist into the next year.
Zinn highlighted that only about 40% of stocks in the S&amp;P are trading&nbsp;above their 50-day moving average, even as indexes like the S&amp;P and NASDAQ hit new highs. He pointed out that this is not a healthy combination and noted speculative behavior in options trading as a warning sign. 
However, he remains optimistic about the market&#8217;s long-term prospects, citing supportive factors such as AI advancements, a new administration, economic growth, and potential Federal Reserve easing.
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Why It Matters: The Santa Claus rally is a well-documented phenomenon where stock markets often see gains during the final week of December into the first two trading days of January.
Historically, this period has been <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/11/42170135/its-the-most-wonderful-time-of-the-year-for-the-stock-market-history-says">favorable for investors,</a> with the S&amp;P 500 reaching record highs during the holiday season. However, this year&#8217;s rally faces challenges, as indicated by Zinn&#8217;s observations.
Additionally, recent economic data suggests a robust holiday season, with&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/24/12/42529956/november-retail-sales-soar-to-11-month-highs-indicate-strong-holiday-season">November retail sales</a>&nbsp;hitting an 11-month high, signaling strong consumer demand. This resilience in spending could potentially support market performance, despite the current &#8220;indigestion&#8221; in the rally.
Price Action: On Tuesday, SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) closed 0.41% lower at $604.29 while Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) closed 0.44% lower at $535.80, as per <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro data</a>.
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Santa Claus Rally Is Facing Some 'Indigestion,' Says UBS Expert: 'The Market Is Basically Taking A Little Bit Of A Probably Well-Needed Pause'

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Popular cryptocurrency exchange Bybit announced Tuesday that it will discontinue its withdrawal and custody services&nbsp;in France owing to increasing regulatory pressures.
What Happened: Bybit <a href="https://announcements.bybit.com/en/article/urgent-action-required-withdraw-your-assets-blt1cc27bcc231c3b4f/?category=latest_bybit_news">asked </a>its French users to withdraw their funds before Jan. 8, 2025, at 8 a.m. UTC, to avoid any potential issues with account access or fund transfers.
The exchange said it would transfer unclaimed assets exceeding&nbsp;10 USD Coin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">USDC</a>)&nbsp;to Coinhouse, a licensed cryptocurrency&nbsp;custodian in France. For accounts with balances under&nbsp;10 USDC, Bybit will impose&nbsp;a termination fee equivalent to&nbsp;10 USDC, deducting it from&nbsp;available assets, before closing the account. 
Earlier in August, Bybit restricted French users from acquiring new products or adding to positions.
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Why It Matters: Bybit cited &#8220;recent developments&#8221; by France&#8217;s financial markets regulator, The Autorité des Marchés Financiers, as a reason for the exit. The exchange has remained <a href="https://www.amf-france.org/en/news-publications/news-releases/amf-news-releases/amf-reminds-public-cryptoasset-trading-platform-bybit-blacklisted">blacklisted </a>in the country since May 2022 for non-compliance with regulations. 
This is not the first time Bybit has faced regulatory challenges. The exchange <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/23/09/34823586/bybit-suspends-services-in-this-country-due-to-stricter-rules-banned-incentives">had to suspend its services in the U.K.</a> last year following the imposition of stricter rules by the U.K. Financial Conduct Authority. Bybit also doesn&#8217;t offer services to U.S. residents at this time.
ByBit is one of the biggest cryptocurrency trading platforms globally, facilitating trades worth more than $9 billion over the last 24 hours, <a href="https://www.coingecko.com/en/exchanges">according </a>to CoinGecko. Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>), Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>), and a host of other coins can be traded on the platform.
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Elon Musk has once again expressed his disapproval of hashtags on X, formerly Twitter, describing them as &#8220;ugly&#8221; and redundant.
What Happened: Musk's latest remark came in response to a post by another user on X who shared a screenshot of what Grok answered regarding hashtags. 
Grok, compared hashtags to a screen door on a submarine, implying their lack of utility on X.&nbsp; In response to the post, Musk said, &#8220;Please stop using hashtags. The system doesn't need them anymore and they look ugly.&#8221;
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&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1869070358210572306?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 17, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Why It Matters: Musk's statement is consistent with his previous criticisms of hashtags, despite efforts by X CEO Linda Yaccarino to restore their popularity on the platform.
Musk previously stated that hashtags might be the next feature to be phased out on X. He referred to hashtags as a &#8220;relic of the past.&#8221;
He also openly said, &#8220;I hate hashtags,&#8221; sparking a response from Chris Messina, the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/03/31468709/elon-musk-says-i-hate-hashtags-feature-inventor-says-theyre-doing-just-fine-without-twitter">inventor of hashtags</a>.
On the other hand, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/05/32611871/twitters-new-ceo-brushes-aside-elon-musks-disdain-for-hashtags-wearesoback">Yaccarino attempted to revive</a> the use of hashtags, posting &#8220;#wearesoback,&#8221; in May last year.
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Elon Musk Reiterates Hashtags Are 'Ugly' And Useless On X Even Though CEO Linda Yaccarino Tried To Make Them Trendy Again

<h3>Companies Reporting Before The Bell</h3>
• SPDR Bloomberg Convertible Securities ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CWB#NYSE">CWB</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.88 per share on revenue of $304.67 million. 
• Tokyo Lifestyle (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TKLF#NASDAQ">TKLF</a>) is likely to report earnings for its first quarter. 
• OrganiGram Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OGI#NASDAQ">OGI</a>) is estimated to report quarterly loss at $0.04 per share on revenue of $43.78 million. 
• Jabil (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JBL#NYSE">JBL</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $1.83 per share on revenue of $6.61 billion. 
• General Mills (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GIS#NYSE">GIS</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $1.22 per share on revenue of $5.13 billion. 
• ABM Indus (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABM#NYSE">ABM</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.87 per share on revenue of $2.07 billion. 
• Birkenstock Holding (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIRK#NYSE">BIRK</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.26 per share on revenue of $439.27 million. 
• Toro (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TTC#NYSE">TTC</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $1.05 per share on revenue of $1.11 billion. 
<h3>Companies Reporting After The Bell</h3>
• cbdMD (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/YCBD#AMEX">YCBD</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.00 per share on revenue of $4.81 million. 
• Lennar (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LEN#NYSE">LEN</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $4.26 per share on revenue of $10.08 billion. 
• Enerpac Tool Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EPAC#NYSE">EPAC</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.47 per share on revenue of $150.00 million. 
• Worthington Steel (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WS#NYSE">WS</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.65 per share on revenue of $724.35 million. 
• Steelcase (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCS#NYSE">SCS</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.23 per share on revenue of $812.02 million. 
• Micron Technology (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $1.76 per share on revenue of $8.55 billion. 
• MillerKnoll (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MLKN#NASDAQ">MLKN</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.53 per share on revenue of $959.70 million. 
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Tesla Inc&#8216;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) Vice President of Manufacturing at Gigafactory Shanghai Song Gang is reportedly leaving the company this week.
What Happened: Song&#8217;s responsibilities will be taken over by Fei Wenjin who was recently promoted to senior director from director of quality, Bloomberg <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-12-18/tesla-s-china-factory-head-song-gang-set-to-depart-this-week">reported</a>, citing unnamed people familiar with the matter. 
According to Song&#8217;s LinkedIn profile, he has been with Tesla since Dec. 2018. Prior to joining Tesla, he also worked with Zhidou Electric Vehicle, Ford Motor, and General Motors.
Song says in his LinkedIn description that he was Tesla&#8217;s first employee at Giga Shanghai. He is currently working on building the EV giant&#8217;s first Megapack factory outside the U.S. 
According to Tesla&#8217;s third-quarter earnings report, the company expects the Shanghai Megafactory to start shipping Megapacks in the first quarter of 2025. Tesla currently has only a Megafactory in Lathrop, California, dedicated to making powerful batteries for large-scale energy storage.
Tesla did not immediately respond to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga&#8217;s</a> request for a statement.
Why It Matters: Tesla&#8217;s gigafactory in Shanghai manufactures the companies&#8217; mass-market offerings, the Model 3 and Model Y, for the domestic market as well as export to foreign markets.
In October, Tesla said that the gigafactory in Shanghai reached a new production <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41303692/teslas-giga-shanghai-hits-3-million-production-milestone-celebrates-with-red-model-rollout">milestone of three million cars</a>.
According to Tesla's third-quarter shareholder report, the gigafactory in Shanghai has an annual vehicle production capacity of over 950,000 vehicles, implying a daily maximum capacity of about 2,603 vehicles.
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Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) has reportedly acquired nearly twice as many Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) AI chips as its closest competitors. This strategic investment is aimed at bolstering its AI capabilities, particularly for its Azure cloud services.
What Happened: Analysts at technology consultancy Omdia estimate that Microsoft has purchased approximately 485,000 of Nvidia &#8220;Hopper&#8221; AI chips this year.
This acquisition is significant as it doubles the number acquired by its nearest rival, Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>), which bought 224,000 chips, Financial Times <a href="https://www.ft.com/content/e85e43d1-5ce4-4531-94f1-9e9c1c5b4ff1">reported</a> on Wednesday.
The demand for Nvidia&#8217;s advanced GPUs has surged since the introduction of ChatGPT, prompting tech giants to invest heavily in AI infrastructure. Analysts from Omdia estimate that&nbsp;ByteDance&nbsp;and&nbsp;Tencent&nbsp;each ordered about 230,000 Nvidia chips, including the H20 model, tailored for Chinese markets.
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Microsoft&#8217;s aggressive expansion in AI infrastructure is partly driven by its $13 billion investment in OpenAI. The company aims to leverage its AI capabilities for both internal services and customer offerings through Azure. Despite competition, Microsoft continues to rely on Nvidia&#8217;s chips while developing its own AI accelerators.
Why It Matters: The acquisition of Nvidia chips by Microsoft underscores the tech giant&#8217;s strategic focus on enhancing its AI infrastructure. Nvidia&#8217;s dominance in the AI semiconductor market is well-documented, with CNBC's Jim Cramer emphasizing that <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/42028342/blackwell-backfires-nvidias-ai-chips-struggle-with-server-overheating-impacting-meta-microsoft-and-musks-xai-data-centers">no company can rival </a>Nvidia&#8217;s technological superiority. 
Nvidia posted $35.1 billion in revenue in the third quarter, with data center revenue alone reaching $30.8 billion, underscoring its pivotal role in AI infrastructure.
However, Nvidia&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/24/11/42179729/as-nvidia-maintains-chip-supremacy-jim-cramer-says-the-so-called-enemies-of-semiconductor-giant-arent-really-enemies">chips have faced challenges</a>, such as overheating issues in its Blackwell AI chips, impacting companies like Meta and Microsoft.
Despite these challenges, Nvidia&#8217;s chips remain integral to AI advancements, and Microsoft&#8217;s substantial investment reflects its commitment to staying at the forefront of AI technology.
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Veteran Wall Street investor&nbsp;Ross Gerber hinted at a promising future for Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) on Tuesday, seemingly elevating it to the level of gold.
What Happened:&nbsp;Gerber, CEO of&nbsp;Gerber Kawasaki Wealth and Investment Management, posted a cryptic message alongside an image of a rainbow on X.
&#8220;If you look closely. There&nbsp;is a pot of Bitcoin&nbsp;at the end of the&nbsp;rainbow,&#8221; he wrote. 
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&mdash; Ross Gerber (@GerberKawasaki) <a href="https://twitter.com/GerberKawasaki/status/1869103664792760473?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 17, 2024</a></blockquote>
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The remark seemed to refer to the popular &#8220;a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow&#8221; idiom, which means something that is very difficult to achieve but one dreams of getting it.
Gerber&#8217;s post may imply that Bitcoin gaining parity with gold as a mainstream hedge against inflation may seem impossible, but it could be achieved if the leading cryptocurrency maintains its bullish momentum.
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Why It Matters: Gerber&#8217;s post comes after he recently advised investors <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/12/42405154/ross-gerber-has-a-word-of-advice-for-individual-investors-dont-buy-any-crypto-other-than-bitcoin">not to invest in cryptocurrencies</a> other than Bitcoin, citing a higher possibility of fraud and scam.
Gerber added that his firm has been investing in Bitcoin for the past decade, and it has yet to disappoint them.
As per the latest 13F filing with the SEC, Kawasaki holds 31,588 shares of iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBIT#NASDAQ">IBIT</a>), the world&#8217;s largest Bitcoin-based investment fund, with an estimated market value of $1.56 million.
Bitcoin has surged 135% year-to-date, dwarfing returns from other asset classes, including gold. The yellow metal, despite climbing to new peaks this year, could gain just about 29%.
That said, Wall Street veteran Dennis Gartman has <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42501037/famed-investor-dennis-gartman-chooses-gold-over-bitcoin-i-prefer-centuries-bet-over-monthly-bet">downplayed Bitcoin&#8217;s record-breaking run</a> and dismissed its &#8220;digital gold.&#8221; narrative.
Price Action: As of this writing, Bitcoin was trading at $104,128.08, down 2.77% in the last 24 hours, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard?_gl=1&#x2A;380nj0&#x2A;_ga&#x2A;MTEyOTAyOTcxMy4xNzEzMzY0NTYy&#x2A;_ga_V7ZK73W7N0&#x2A;MTcxNDk4MzIzMi42LjEuMTcxNDk4OTE0Ni4wLjAuMA.." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">data from Benzinga Pro</a>.&nbsp;Spot gold was trading at $2,644.73 per ounce.
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<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/dow-jones-industrial-average">Dow Jones Industrial Average</a> Index fell for the ninth consecutive day on Tuesday which is now one of its longest red streaks in decades.
What Happened: The index last saw such a streak of decline in February 1978, according to FactSet data. However, the index has seen steeper crashes in a single day as compared to the cumulative erosion it has witnessed over these nine days.
Dow Jones has fallen nearly 3.47% to 43,449.90 points over the last nine days since Dec. 4, when it was at 45,014.04 points.
According to an X post by the chief market strategist at Carson Research, Ryan Detrick, &#8220;Since 1900, I see 267 times it lost more than 3.47% in a single day.&#8221;
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&mdash; Ryan Detrick, CMT (@RyanDetrick) <a href="https://twitter.com/RyanDetrick/status/1869205905780388184?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 18, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Why Is Dow Falling: The Dow Jones Industrial Average is a price-weighted index based on 30 U.S. stocks, which first started as an index of 12 industrial stocks. The index has been subject to criticism for its limited scope, particularly its underrepresentation of technology stocks, a sector that has exhibited substantial growth in recent times.
Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) moved to the Dow Jones index, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/market-summary/24/11/41874537/nvidia-replaces-intel-on-dow-fineprint-of-what-led-to-the-change-along-with-stock-performance">replacing </a>Intel Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) on Nov. 4, this year. Nvidia has split its stock two times in the past four years, the most recent of which was a 10-for-1 swap that took effect in June, which has made it easier for Dow to include the shares in its gauge.
This is because Dow&#8217;s price-weighted methodology is troublesome for technology companies that abstain from splits and have shares trading above $1,000.
A given percentage change in the price of a higher-priced stock has a greater impact on the price-weighted index&#8217;s value than does an equal percentage change in the price of a lower-priced stock. Put another way, higher-priced stocks have more weight in the calculation of a price-weighted index.
Thus, the investor preference for technology stocks lately could also be a reason for the fall in the Dow Jones.
"The DJIA hasn't reflected its original intent in decades. It is not really a reflection of industrial America," said Mitchell Goldberg, president of ClientFirst Strategies in a <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7274891748726693889/">LinkedIn post</a>. "Its losing streak is more of a reflection of how investors are gorging themselves on tech stocks."
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Price Action: The Dow has gained 15.21% on a year-to-date basis, 11.88% in the last six months and just 0.14% over the last month.
The exchange-traded fund tracking the index, SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) grew by 15.51% on a year-to-date basis, 11.93% over the last six months and just 0.32% over the last month.
The losing streak comes as investors braced for the Federal Reserve&#8217;s interest rate decision due on Wednesday. While a 25-basis-point rate cut is largely expected, market participants are wary of potential signals from the Fed regarding a slowdown in the pace of future rate reductions in 2025.
However, despite the recent downturn, the blue-chip index has still managed to remain 1,500 points, or 3.5%, above its level on Election Day.
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Grammarly Inc.'s acquisition of Coda has received a thumbs-up from LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman. The writing assistant company will now be led by the new CEO, Shishir Mehrotra.
What Happened: On Tuesday, Hoffman extended his congratulations to Mehrotra and the Coda team. He was a member of Coda's board.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Congrats to <a href="https://twitter.com/shishirmehrotra?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Shishirmehrotra</a> &amp; the <a href="https://twitter.com/coda_hq?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@coda_hq</a> team on the acquisition by Grammarly! It&#39;s been an honor serving on Coda's board and working alongside an entrepreneur as thoughtful as Shishir. Excited to follow the next step in his journey as he takes on the role of Grammarly CEO!
&mdash; Reid Hoffman (@reidhoffman) <a href="https://twitter.com/reidhoffman/status/1869148203641450590?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 17, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Mehrotra separately also announced the acquisition on his blog.
He outlined a comprehensive roadmap for integrating the products, beginning with improving Grammarly&#8217;s AI assistant with Coda Brain&#8217;s context and merging Coda Docs with the Grammarly Assistant.
The long-term plans include intertwining the products to build an AI productivity platform for agents and apps.
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Established in 2009, Grammarly raised $200 million at a valuation of $13 billion in 2021. It has a user base of over 40 million daily active users. Meanwhile, Coda reached a <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/rashishrivastava/2021/07/08/all-in-one-doc-startup-coda-reaches-14-billion-valuation-in-100-million-raise-from-a-major-pension-fund/">valuation</a> of $1.4 billion after its Series D funding round in 2021.
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Robinhood Markets Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>) announced a $2 million donation to President-elect Donald Trump&#8216;s inaugural fund on Tuesday, marking the largest publically announced contribution among major tech firms. 
What Happened: The donation, double the amount pledged by Meta Platforms Inc., Amazon.com Inc., and OpenAI, comes amid broader tech sector alignment with Trump&#8217;s proposed regulatory approach.
Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev criticized President Joe Biden&#8216;s administration&#8217;s &#8220;heavy-handed&#8221; regulatory stance, particularly regarding cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence. &#8220;There&#8217;s been open warfare against the cryptocurrency industry in America and a very anti-A.I. posture,&#8221; Tenev <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmomZFeBysQ">told</a> FOX Business.
The announcement follows significant developments in tech-political relations, including SoftBank Group Corp.&#8216;s commitment to invest $100 billion in U.S. technology over the next four years. SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son called Trump &#8220;a double down president&#8221; while announcing the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/24/12/42513807/trump-says-softbanks-100b-commitment-to-us-is-monumental-demonstration-of-confidence-in-americas-future">investment at Mar-a-Lago</a>.
Robinhood reported a 500% month-over-month increase in crypto trading from October to November, highlighting the platform&#8217;s growth amid regulatory uncertainty. Tenev emphasized the need for &#8220;sensible regulation&#8221; to maintain U.S. leadership in financial innovation.
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Why It Matters: The financial platform&#8217;s stance aligns with recent moves by other tech leaders. Apple Inc. CEO Tim Cook met with Trump at Mar-a-Lago, while Meta&#8217;s Mark Zuckerberg and Alphabet Inc.&#8216;s Sundar Pichai have also engaged with the president-elect.
Tesla Inc. CEO Elon Musk, set to co-lead the Department of Government Efficiency in Trump&#8217;s administration, has been a vocal supporter of regulatory reform that could benefit technology companies.
&#8220;The U.S. should embrace cryptocurrency and lead in this space, much like it does in artificial intelligence,&#8221; Tenev added, emphasizing the platform&#8217;s commitment to democratizing finance while maintaining regulatory compliance.
Price Action: Robinhood&#8217;s stock closed at $41.63 on Tuesday, down 3.63% for the day. In after-hours trading, the stock dipped slightly. Year-to-date, the stock has surged by 236.54%. 
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