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PSQ Holdings Inc operates the website and mobile application named as PublicSq. It is an app and website that connects freedom-loving Americans to high-quality businesses that share values, both online and in local communities. The primary mission of the platform is to help consumers "shop their values" and put purpose behind purchases. It has two reportable segments comprised of Marketplace; which includes a marketplace platform to access consumers that are drawn to patriotic values and the revenue is generated in the form of advertising and eCommerce transactions, and Brands segment in which through its wholly-owned brand, the company generates revenue from online sales of diapers and wipes.

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EV giant Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) has begun rolling out new driving assistance features for its vehicles on city streets in China, as promised last year.
What Happened: The features are being rolled out via a software update and are similar to those included under the company&#8217;s full self-driving software in the U.S., according to an app notification from the company shared by enthusiasts on social media.
Following the update, the vehicle will identify traffic lights, allow for automatic lane changes, and more, the notification said. The cabin camera will also monitor whether the driver is paying attention to the road while the features are working.
The company is pushing out the update to vehicles in batches on some models, the company said, while adding that the range of compatible models will be gradually expanded.
The new features are limited to customers who paid for FSD. In China, it is priced at 64,000 yuan above the purchase price of the vehicle. It is unclear how many vehicle owners have paid for the service. 
Why It Matters: In September, Tesla said that it would roll out FSD&nbsp;in Europe and China in the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40724069/tesla-fsd-rollout-in-china-europe-planned-for-q1-2025">first quarter of 2025</a>, pending regulatory approval.
In January, during the company&#8217;s fourth-quarter earnings call, company CEO Elon Musk said that the company is faced with &#8220;challenges&#8221; in rolling out the software in China. While China doesn't allow training videos from Tesla vehicles in the country to be transferred back to the U.S., the U.S. government doesn't allow the company to train the software in China, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/02/43647669/tesla-releases-supervised-full-self-driving-in-mexico-says-hola-to-local-drivers">Musk said</a>, terming it "a bit of a quandary." Tesla has been using videos of roads in China on the internet to train the software, he added. 
FSD is the advanced version of the company's autopilot driver assistance technology. The name is a misnomer and doesn't allow for completely autonomous driving as of today.
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Tesla Starts Rolling Out FSD Features In China A Month After Elon Musk Said EV Giant Faces 'Challenges' In The Country

Woodside Energy Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WDS#NYSE">WDS</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $1.87 per share. This is a 115.07 percent increase over earnings of $0.87 per share from the same period last year. The company reported $13.18 billion in sales this quarter. This is a 5.82 percent decrease over sales of $13.99 billion the same period last year.

Woodside Energy Group FY 2024 GAAP EPS $1.87 Up From $0.87 YoY, Sales $13.18B Down From $13.99B YoY

2025 Annual Guidance
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<td colspan="5">Full Year 2025 Guidance</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
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<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>Low</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>High</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
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<td>Net income&nbsp;(1) (2)</td>
<td>$</td>
<td>253,000</td>
<td>$</td>
<td>293,000</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Adjusted EBITDA(3)</td>
<td>750,000</td>
<td>790,000</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Cash available for dividend(4) (5)</td>
<td>456,000</td>
<td>471,000</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Segment</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
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<td>Contract operations revenue</td>
<td>$</td>
<td>1,200,000</td>
<td>$</td>
<td>1,235,000</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Contract operations adjusted gross margin percentage</td>
<td>68</td>
<td>%</td>
<td>71</td>
<td>%</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
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<td>Aftermarket services revenue</td>
<td>$</td>
<td>190,000</td>
<td>$</td>
<td>210,000</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
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<td>Aftermarket services adjusted gross margin percentage</td>
<td>22</td>
<td>%</td>
<td>24</td>
<td>%</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
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<td>Selling, general and administrative</td>
<td>$</td>
<td>147,000</td>
<td>$</td>
<td>142,000</td>
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<td>Capital expenditures</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
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<td>Growth capital expenditures</td>
<td>$</td>
<td>330,000</td>
<td>$</td>
<td>370,000</td>
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<td>Maintenance capital expenditures</td>
<td>105,000</td>
<td>115,000</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
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<td>Other capital expenditures</td>
<td>35,000</td>
<td>50,000</td>
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AROC

Archrock 2025 Guidance: Expects Net Income Of $253M-$293M, And Adj. EBITDA Of $750M-$790M

Archrock (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AROC#NYSE">AROC</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.35 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $0.30 by 16.67 percent. This is a 66.67 percent increase over earnings of $0.21 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $326.42 million which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $330.63 million by 1.27 percent. This is a 25.74 percent increase over sales of $259.59 million the same period last year.

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Archrock Q4 2024 Adj EPS $0.35 Beats $0.30 Estimate, Sales $326.42M Miss $330.63M Estimate

Helix Energy Solns Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HLX#NYSE">HLX</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.13 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $0.09 by 44.44 percent. This is a 168.42 percent increase over losses of $(0.19) per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $355.13 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $311.69 million by 13.94 percent. This is a 5.96 percent increase over sales of $335.16 million the same period last year.

Helix Energy Solns Gr Q4 2024 GAAP EPS $0.13 Beats $0.09 Estimate, Sales $355.13M Beat $311.69M Estimate

A widely followed cryptocurrency analyst expressed optimism on Monday that Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>) would experience one "final leg up," potentially lifting the dog-themed meme coin closer to all-time highs.
What happened: In an X post, Cas Abbé said Dogecoin's current market conditions resemble those of the first half of 2021, when the meme coin exploded to $0.70.
"I think the next DOGE run will be fueled by Elon and D.O.G.E department hype," the analyst said, referring to the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/02/43906977/elon-musks-doge-savings-of-55-billion-may-be-overstated-wsj-analysis-reveals-the-likely-actual-figure">ambitious cost-cutting effort</a> of Elon Musk that plays on the meme coin's popularity.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24DOGE&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$DOGE</a> still has one final leg up left The current pattern feels similar to Q1-Q2 2021 when <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24DOGE&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$DOGE</a> pumped to $0.7 I think the next DOGE run will be fueled by Elon and D.O.G.E department hype. What&#39;s your peak price target for <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24DOGE&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$DOGE</a> in 2025? <a href="https://t.co/kJDLXkmBwU">pic.twitter.com/kJDLXkmBwU</a>
&mdash; Cas Abbé (@cas_abbe) <a href="https://twitter.com/cas_abbe/status/1893980742331380133?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 24, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Another well-known trader, Carl Moon, believed that Dogecoin could break out of the falling wedge pattern and potentially rise to $0.44 if it survived the ongoing slump.
A falling wedge is a bullish pattern that suggests potential upward price movement and trend reversal.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24DOGE&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$DOGE</a> is literally sitting on the support right now! IF it survives the market drop, it has all the chances to break out of this 1D falling wedge! The target is $0,44&#x1f3af; Trade <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DOGE?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DOGE</a> on Bitunix &#8211; <a href="https://t.co/GzXaATj3Ps">https://t.co/GzXaATj3Ps</a> and get a free $100 after your first $500 deposit! <a href="https://t.co/hXXgWbpIQO">pic.twitter.com/hXXgWbpIQO</a>
&mdash; Carl Moon (@TheMoonCarl) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheMoonCarl/status/1894105982751395880?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 24, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Away from the bullish narrative, influential cryptocurrency market commentator Ali Martinez noted Dogecoin's downward breakout of a symmetrical triangle pattern, placing a target at $0.197.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Dogecoin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Dogecoin</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24DOGE&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$DOGE</a> broke out of a symmetrical triangle, targeting $0.197! <a href="https://t.co/7pQ2pcXCTs">pic.twitter.com/7pQ2pcXCTs</a>
&mdash; Ali (@ali_charts) <a href="https://twitter.com/ali_charts/status/1894147290958630938?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 24, 2025</a></blockquote>
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See Also:<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42735744/pharma-bro-martin-shkreli-predicts-doom-for-michael-saylors-microstrategy-as-stock-dips-below-300-in-after-hours-trading"> </a><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/25/02/43905274/kanye-west-deletes-x-posts-on-potential-meme-coin-unfollows-changpeng-zhao-whats-he-upto">Kanye West Deletes X Posts On Potential Meme Coin, Unfollows Changpeng Zhao — What&#8217;s He Upto?</a>
Why It Matters: These projections come <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/02/43930754/bitcoin-ethereum-dogecoin-bleed-amid-trumps-tariff-threat-bybit-mega-breach-analyst-says-mid-bull-reset-not-unprecedented-full-blown-bear-market-not-yet-here">amid a sharp drop</a> in the cryptocurrency market, fueled by President Donald Trump's tariff threats and fears of potential liquidation of hacked funds from cryptocurrency exchange Bybit.
Price Action: Dogecoin traded at $0.2115 as of this writing, down 8.50% in the last 24 hours and over 40% in a month, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard?_gl=1&#x2A;380nj0&#x2A;_ga&#x2A;MTEyOTAyOTcxMy4xNzEzMzY0NTYy&#x2A;_ga_V7ZK73W7N0&#x2A;MTcxNDk4MzIzMi42LjEuMTcxNDk4OTE0Ni4wLjAuMA..">data from Benzinga Pro.</a>
Large DOGE transactions, valued at over $100,000, jumped 41% in the last 24 hours, <a href="https://app.intotheblock.com/">according </a>to IntoTheBlock, while supply held by long-term holders dipped 0.88%, suggesting that investors were cashing out. 
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Dogecoin Has 'One Final Leg Up Left,' Says Analyst Amid 40% Slump But Investors Should Be Wary Of This Bearish Forecast

Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) has pushed back against concerns about its AI infrastructure spending after a report said the company <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/02/43908921/microsoft-pulls-plug-on-ai-data-center-leases-says-analyst-oversupply-situation-likely">canceled data center leases</a>, leading to investor panic and a market sell-off.
Now, tech analyst Dan Ives dismissed the fears as &#8220;more smoke than fire,&#8221; saying that Microsoft&#8217;s long-term AI investment strategy remains intact.
What Happened: On Friday, TD Cowen analysts circulated a report stating Microsoft had canceled leases with at least two private data center operators.
However, on Monday, Microsoft <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/02/24/microsoft-reiterates-plan-to-invest-80-billion-in-ai-.html#:~:text=Microsoft%20reiterates%20plan%20to%20invest%20%2480%20billion%20in%20AI%2C%20but,our%20infrastructure%20in%20some%20areas'&amp;text=Microsoft%20said%20it%20might%20make,year%2C%20which%20ends%20in%20June.">told</a> CNBC that its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42801720/microsoft-to-invest-80-billion-in-ai-data-centers-for-fiscal-2025">$80 billion AI infrastructure</a> investment remains on track, stating, "While we may strategically pace or adjust our infrastructure in some areas, we will continue to grow strongly in all regions."
On the same day, Ives, Wedbush's global head of technology research, dismissed the panic, stating, "Microsoft does this all the time. They foreshadowed it even on the conference call. This is more smoke than fire."
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He added, "Any sell-off here, this is a name that's way oversold, and nothing here in any way makes us nervous."
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Great to be on <a href="https://twitter.com/PowerLunch?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PowerLunch</a> with <a href="https://twitter.com/KellyCNBC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KellyCNBC</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/SullyCNBC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SullyCNBC</a> discussing Apple's massive $500 Billion US investment and the worries about Microsoft's data center buildout being way overdone &#x1f3c6;&#x1f525;&#x1f402;&#x1f37f;&#x1f4fa;&#x1f447;<a href="https://twitter.com/CNBC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CNBC</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CNBCtech?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CNBCtech</a> <a href="https://t.co/1jydbqakoC">https://t.co/1jydbqakoC</a> <a href="https://t.co/a1b8HSs0oK">pic.twitter.com/a1b8HSs0oK</a>
&mdash; Dan Ives (@DivesTech) <a href="https://twitter.com/DivesTech/status/1894115016506323205?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 24, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Why It's Important: Investor anxiety surrounding AI infrastructure spending has been heightened by DeepSeek's low-cost model R1's rise. As per DeepSeek, the model is built for <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/01/43256425/nvidia-says-deepseek-an-illustration-of-how-new-ai-models-can-be-created-while-being-export-control-compliant-amid-600-billion-market-value-plunge">under $6 million and outperformed</a> leading U.S. models, including those from OpenAI.
Despite that, <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/02/43905646/nvidia-set-for-clear-beat-and-raise-special-as-ai-demand-surges-says-dan-ives">Ives remains bullish</a> on Microsoft and Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), arguing that demand for AI computing remains strong.
DeepSeek caused Nvidia to drop <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/tech/25/01/43302711/nvidia-hardest-hit-among-mag-7-stocks-by-deepseek-and-this-stock-ranked-second">17% in a single session</a>. Since Jan. 27, Nvidia shares have rebounded 10.02%, while rival Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) has declined 6%.
Nvidia's upcoming earnings report on Wednesday, Feb. 26 is expected to provide further clarity, with Ives predicting a $2 billion revenue beat.
This year, big tech is ramping up AI investments, with Amazon, Meta, Microsoft, and Alphabet pouring a record <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/long-ideas/25/02/43564458/big-techs-2025-ai-bill-is-320-billion-and-counting-can-investors-stomach-it">$320 billion into AI infrastructure</a>, up from $246 billion in 2024.
Amazon leads with over $100 billion, while Microsoft and Alphabet each plan around $80 billion, and Meta commits more than $60 billion.
Price Action: Microsoft's stock closed at $404 on Monday, dropping 1.03% for the day. Year-to-date, it is down 3.48%, and over the past 12 months, it has declined 0.87%, according to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Microsoft Data Center Lease Cancellation Spurred AI Spending Cut Fears 'More Smoke Than Fire,' Says Top Analyst — Redmond Reaffirms $80 Billion Investment Plan

Entrepreneur-turned-politician and former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy officially declared on Monday his intention to run for the Ohio governorship in 2026.
What happened: Ramaswamy announced his candidacy on Monday at a rally in Cincinnati, near his birthplace, stating, "I am honored to officially announce my candidacy to serve as the next Governor of Ohio."
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President Donald Trump endorsed Ramaswamy's bid late Monday night, calling his former GOP primary rival "something special" in a Truth social post.&nbsp;
"He will be a great Governor of Ohio, will never let you down, and has my complete and total endorsement," Trump added.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Thank you President Trump. I'm truly honored to have your endorsement. We're behind you all the way &amp; we will Make Ohio Great Again! <a href="https://t.co/iKFB54ZUXw">pic.twitter.com/iKFB54ZUXw</a>
&mdash; Vivek Ramaswamy (@VivekGRamaswamy) <a href="https://twitter.com/VivekGRamaswamy/status/1894220819900887510?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 25, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Interestingly, Ramaswamy avoided mentioning the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, the ambitious federal cost-cutting initiative he briefly co-chaired with tech entrepreneur Elon Musk.
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Why It Matters: Ramaswamy's exit from DOGE sparked rumors of tension with Musk. The governor hopeful stated he wanted <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/social-media/25/01/43378742/vivek-ramaswamy-clarifies-doge-exit-shifts-focus-to-ohio-governorship-bid-you-got-to-do-it-through-legislation">to pursue reform through elected office</a>, particularly at the state level.
Ramaswamy is a known Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) advocate who believes the leading cryptocurrency could become a <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/02/43805107/vivek-ramaswamy-foresees-bitcoin-as-a-more-common-corporate-treasury-holding-as-era-of-easy-money-ends">popular corporate treasury holding</a> in the future.
During his run for the Republican presidential nomination, he favored <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/01/36637284/the-bitcoin-president-that-wasnt-what-the-crypto-community-is-saying-about-vivek-ramaswamy">treating most cryptocurrencies as commodities</a> and prioritized the protection of software developers and owner-operated digital wallets. He also started accepting Bitcoin payments for campaign donations.
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Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KDP#NASDAQ">KDP</a>) will release its fourth-quarter financial results, before the opening <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/KDP/earnings">bell, on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025.</a>
Analysts expect the Burlington, Massachusetts-based company to report quarterly earnings at 57 cents per share, up from 55 cents per share in the year-ago period. Keurig Dr Pepper projects quarterly revenue of $4 billion, compared to $3.87 billion a year earlier, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>.
On Oct. 29, 2024, Keurig Dr Pepper announced the pricing of a secondary offering of common stock by JAB at $32.85 per share.
Keurig Dr Pepper shares gained 0.2% to close at $34.12 on Monday.
Benzinga readers can access the latest analyst ratings on the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/22/09/28888638/exclusive-study-finds-benzinga-analyst-ratings-data-yields-market-beating-strategie">Analyst Stock Ratings</a> page. Readers can sort by stock ticker, company name, analyst firm, rating change or other variables.
Let's have a look at how Benzinga's most-accurate <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/KDP/analyst-ratings">analysts have rated the company</a> in the recent period.
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<li>Barclays analyst Lauren Lieberman maintained an Overweight rating and cut the price target from $39 to $36 on Jan. 17, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 60%.</li>
<li>UBS analyst Sean King maintained a Buy rating and cut the price target from $42 to $37 on Jan. 16, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 66%.</li>
<li>Wells Fargo analyst Chris Carey maintained an Overweight rating and cut the price target from $42 to $40 on Jan. 7, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 61%.</li>
<li>Piper Sandler analyst Mike Lavery initiated coverage on the stock with a Neutral rating and a price target of $35 on Jan. 7, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 64%.</li>
<li>Deutsche Bank analyst Steve Powers upgraded the stock from Hold to Buy and raised the price target from $37 to $39 on Dec. 12, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 67%.</li>
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Considering buying KDP stock? Here&#8217;s what analysts think: 
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Jason Les, CEO of leading Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) miner Riot Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIOT#NASDAQ">RIOT</a>), stated on Monday that the company was committed to boosting Bitcoin yield for its shareholders but denied exploring maneuvers like those of&nbsp; Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>) as yet.
What happened: During the firm's fourth-quarter earnings call on Monday, Les outlined the significance of offering a higher Bitcoin per share by minimizing dilution.&nbsp;
He pointed out that the company&#8217;s mining operations, characterized by a "very low" direct cost of production, are the key to this strategy.
"And of course, always going to be looking to raise capital in the least dilutive, lowest cost of capital manner in order to enhance Bitcoin yield," the CEO added.&nbsp;
The "Bitcoin Yield" metric, popularized by Strategy, the world's largest corporate holder, measures the percentage change in the number of Bitcoins a company owns per share over a period. The metric helps gauge the effectiveness of the Bitcoin acquisition strategy.&nbsp;
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"We think with our assets and the things that we&#8217;ve what we build up here at Riot, we are well positioned to find alternative forms of financing," Les stated.
On the question of introducing <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/02/43913122/strategy-acquires-20356-bitcoin-for-1-99-billion-boosts-2025-btc-yield-to-6-9">"structured products"</a> like Strategy, the CEO said, "That&#8217;s not something that we&#8217;ve looked too closely at yet."
Why It Matters: Les' remarks come in the wake of a trend among leading U.S.-based Bitcoin miners to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/01/42867736/us-bitcoin-miners-hoard-apex-crypto-to-shield-against-rising-expenses-mara-riot-replicate-microstrategys-playbook">accumulate BTC as a buffer</a> against increasing competition and shrinking profit margins.&nbsp;
Riot bagged approximately $510 million worth of Bitcoin in December. As of this writing, it was the third-largest corporate Bitcoin holder, with a stash of 18,221 BTC, worth $1.67 billion, <a href="https://bitcointreasuries.n">according</a> to bitcointreasuries.net.
Riot Platforms <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/02/43928216/riot-platforms-shares-climb-after-fy-2024-results-details">reported </a>a fiscal 2024 revenue of $376.7 million, surpassing the analyst consensus estimate of $372.34 million. The company posted mining revenue of $321 million for the year, as compared to $189.0 million in 2023, primarily driven by higher average Bitcoin prices.
Price Action: At the time of writing, Bitcoin was exchanging hands at $92,165.87, down 3.64% in the last 24 hours, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard?_gl=1&#x2A;380nj0&#x2A;_ga&#x2A;MTEyOTAyOTcxMy4xNzEzMzY0NTYy&#x2A;_ga_V7ZK73W7N0&#x2A;MTcxNDk4MzIzMi42LjEuMTcxNDk4OTE0Ni4wLjAuMA..">data from Benzinga Pro</a>.
Shares of Riot rose 1% in after-hours trading, after closing 4.49% lower at $9.990 during Monday's trading session. Year-to-date, the stock has dropped 2.15%.
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Elon Musk's SpaceX is reportedly pushing to deploy Starlink satellite internet terminals within the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration's national airspace network — a move that raises concerns over conflicts of interest and the status of Verizon Communication's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VZ#NYSE">VZ</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/03/31605628/verizon-secures-2-4b-contract-to-modernize-faa-infrastructure">existing contract to upgrade</a> the system.
What Happened: Musk approved the shipment of 4,000 Starlink terminals to the FAA last week to support the agency's IT infrastructure overhaul, <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-02-25/musk-seeks-to-install-starlink-terminals-in-us-airspace-network">reported</a> Bloomberg, citing a person familiar with the matter.
One terminal has already been installed at the FAA's air-traffic control technology lab in Atlantic City, New Jersey, for testing.
The FAA manages 45,000 flights carrying nearly 3 million passengers daily.
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In 2023, Verizon was awarded a $2.4 billion contract to lead the network upgrade, but it remains unclear how Starlink's involvement could affect that agreement, the report noted.
Verizon denied knowledge of any changes. It told the publication that the company has "no indication that these reports are accurate."
Why It Matters: Musk's deepening involvement in government infrastructure projects could spark scrutiny, especially as the FAA is also responsible for regulating SpaceX's launches.
Musk's Starlink currently faces challenges from China&#8217;s SpaceSail and Jeff Bezos&#8217; Project Kuiper, both of which are <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/space/25/02/43906438/elon-musks-starlink-braces-for-global-satellite-war-as-chinas-spacesail-and-jeff-bezos-kuiper-expand">expanding their satellite networks</a>.
Earlier, <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/general/space/25/02/43807232/trump-praises-elon-musks-starlink-rollout-says-spacex-rocket-recovery-is-like-you-grab-a-beautiful-little-babyclaims-us-russia-china-cant-compete">Starlink&#8217;s rapid deployment</a> was praised by President Donald Trump, who highlighted its crucial role during Hurricane Helene&#8217;s aftermath in North Carolina.
As SpaceX remains privately held, Musk last year dismissed the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/06/39519229/elon-musk-dismisses-rumors-of-spacex-ipo-as-it-reportedly-seeks-210b-valuation-pressure-for-short-te">idea of an IPO</a>, citing the pressure for short-term results in public companies.
Price Action: Verizon&#8217;s stock rose 0.023% in after-hours trading to reach $43.33. Earlier on Monday, it closed at $43.32, marking a 1.31% gain, according to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro data</a>.
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Influential economist and market commentator Peter Schiff criticized Strategy Inc.&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>) debt-fueled Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) purchases on Monday, pointing out the decline in the firm&#8217;s share price and the narrowing Net Asset Value premium.
What Happened:&nbsp;Schiff stated on X that despite the company&#8217;s co-founder Michael Saylor talking&nbsp;about his leveraged Bitcoin buys&nbsp;generating a yield of 6.9% this year, the stock value has dropped by 6%. 
Schiff stated that the &#8220;massive dilution&#8221; has destroyed shareholder value, causing&nbsp;the premium to its Bitcoin&nbsp;holdings to collapse by 85%.
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The NAV premium measures the firm's market value to its Bitcoin holdings value. According to the MSTR <a href="https://www.mstr-tracker.com/discuss/premium">tracker</a>, the premium was 1.604 as of this writing, or 60%, down from 2.148, or 148%, on Jan. 19. 
Typically, a high premium reflects the market&#8217;s trust in the company&#8217;s Bitcoin investment strategy.
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Why It Matters:&nbsp;Strategy&#8217;s Bitcoin play has been under scrutiny, with some, like Schiff, questioning its effectiveness. 
Last week, he <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/02/43838036/peter-schiff-says-michael-saylor-led-strategys-convertible-debt-offerings-arent-going-well-as-stock-falls-despite-bitcoins-gain">warned</a> that if the company's shares continue to trade&nbsp;at a discount to its&nbsp;Bitcoin holdings, it could lead to a negative Bitcoin yield.
Strategy has spearheaded Bitcoin&#8217;s corporate adoption, accumulating a stockpile of 478,740 BTC, worth over $44 billion,&nbsp;<a href="https://bitcointreasuries.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">according</a>&nbsp;to bitcointreasuries.net. The company announced its latest acquisition of 20,356 BTC&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/01/43399688/microstrategy-prices-preferred-stock-offering-at-80-per-share-seeks-563m-to-buy-bitcoin" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">for approximately $1.99 billion</a>&nbsp;on Monday.
Price Action: At the time of writing, Bitcoin was exchanging hands at $92,098.54, down 4.18% 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>.
Shares of MicroStrategy were down 2.21% in after-hours trading, after <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MSTR">closing </a>5.65% lower at $282.76 during Monday&#8217;s trading session.
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Chinese tech giants Tencent Holdings (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TCEHY#OTC">TCEHY</a>), Alibaba Group Holdings Ltd (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>), and ByteDance have significantly increased orders for Nvidia Corporation's (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) H20 AI chips, as the rise of DeepSeek's low-cost AI models drives a surge in demand for AI computing power.
What Happened: The spike in H20 chip orders, reported by Reuters, citing six people familiar with the matter, highlights Nvidia's continued dominance in the AI chip market.
The H20 is a China-specific chip, developed in response to U.S. export restrictions that prevent Nvidia from selling its most advanced AI hardware to Chinese companies.
While concerns about additional U.S. trade restrictions exist, sources say the primary driver behind the demand is DeepSeek's AI models, which optimize computational efficiency for inference tasks rather than relying solely on raw processing power.
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These models have gained rapid adoption across industries, from cloud computing to automotive applications.
Tencent is reportedly testing DeepSeek's AI models in WeChat, while automaker Great Wall has integrated them into its connected vehicle systems. Analysts estimate Nvidia shipped around 1 million H20 chips in 2024, generating over $12 billion in revenue.
Why It Matters: Last month, Nvidia recognized China's DeepSeek R1 AI model. The model built for less than $6 million, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/01/43256425/nvidia-says-deepseek-an-illustration-of-how-new-ai-models-can-be-created-while-being-export-control-compliant-amid-600-billion-market-value-plunge">allegedly outperformed</a> top U.S. models, including those from OpenAI.
This milestone contributed to a broader tech market downturn, leading to a 17% decline in Nvidia's stock and a more than 20% plunge in AI infrastructure shares. It also led to a $600 billion drop in Nvidia's market capitalization.
Earlier this month, in an interview, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang addressed <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/25/02/43876025/nvidia-ceo-attributed-the-deepseek-led-sell-off-to-investor-misconception-on-ai-spending-obviously-that-paradigm-is-wrong">investor concerns</a>, attributing the sell-off to misconceptions about AI infrastructure spending.
Price Action: In after-hours trading, Nvidia rose 0.51%, reaching $130.95 at the time of publication, according to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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On Monday, Cathie Wood&#8216;s Ark Invest made a significant purchase of Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) shares. This acquisition comes as Amazon continues its robust performance in the e-commerce sector, with analysts projecting further growth. The move aligns with recent insights highlighting Amazon&#8217;s potential as a leading player in the industry.
The Amazon Trade 
Ark Invest&#8217;s Ark Fintech Innovation ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKF#NYSE">ARKF</a>) fund acquired 2,549 shares of Amazon.This purchase is valued at approximately $542,197, reflecting Amazon&#8217;s closing price of $212.71 on the same day. 
The acquisition comes amid a backdrop of positive analyst sentiment and strategic investments in Amazon. According to a <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/25/02/43847764/amazon-tightens-grip-e-commerce-accelerates-jpmorgans-best-idea-2025">recent report</a>, JPMorgan analyst Doug Anmuth highlighted Amazon as his &#8220;Best Idea&#8221; for 2025, citing an expected acceleration in U.S. e-commerce growth.
Furthermore,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43875453/valueact-bets-119-million-on-amazon-as-analysts-see-25-upside-whats-driving-jeff-bezos-e-commerce-gianthttps://in.benzinga.com/25/02/43880110/james-bond-franchise-shifts-hands-to-amazon-mgm-studios">ValueAct Holdings</a>&nbsp;recently invested $119 million in Amazon, reflecting confidence in the company&#8217;s strategic direction. This investment aligns with Amazon&#8217;s reported fourth-quarter net sales of $187.8 billion, surpassing analyst expectations and marking a 10% year-over-year increase. These developments underscore Amazon&#8217;s strong market position and potential for continued growth.
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<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/02/43818083/elon-musk-revives-decades-old-push-to-audit-the-fed-jerome-powell-warns-its-a-step-toward-eliminating-the-central-bank">Elon Musk'</a>s social media company X is in talks to raise new funding that would value the platform at $44 billion—the same amount Musk paid for it in 2022, <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-02-19/musk-s-x-is-in-talks-to-raise-money-at-a-44-billion-valuation?embedded-checkout=true">according to Bloomberg</a>. The discussions are ongoing, and the final terms could change, the report added.&nbsp;
If the deal goes through, it would be the first major outside investment since Musk's takeover.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">X&#8217;s Financial Moves and the Road to Recovery</h2>
Since Musk took control, has had a tough time holding on to advertisers. According to <a href="https://www.actionsxchangerepository.fidelity.com/ShowDocument/ComplianceEnvelope.htm?_fax=-18%2342%23-61%23-110%23114%2378%23117%2320%23-1%2396%2339%23-62%23-21%2386%23-100%2337%2316%2335%23-68%2391%23-66%2354%23103%23-16%2369%23-30%2358%23-20%2376%23-84%23-11%23-87%2348%23-52%23-21%23-96%23-58%23-33%23-107%23-46%2393%23113%23-112%23127%23-42%23-97%2330%23-58%23-24%23-27%23-119%2394%23-121%23-102%23-69%23-71%23-99%2338%2353%23-51%2361%23-106%23-18%23-43%23-106%23-20%23-31%2385%23-55%235%2388%23-74%2371%23107%23-82%23-3%23-86%23-27%23-57%23-125%2342%23119%2357%23-111%2321%2363%23-99%2317%23-28%2320%23-38%23-101%23113%2380%23-77%23-4%23">Fidelity Investments</a>, the company's valuation dropped nearly 72% by October, largely because of concerns over content moderation and brand safety. Advertising revenue took a hit, and many major brands pulled their spending. But now, there are signs of a comeback.
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In December, as mentioned by Bloomberg, Musk's aerospace company, SpaceX, reached a valuation of $350 billion, cementing its status as the most valuable private tech firm.&nbsp;
Meanwhile, his artificial intelligence startup, xAI, secured $6 billion in funding at a $50 billion valuation and could soon see that number climb to $75 billion. X holds a 10% stake in xAI, which ties its future to the fast-growing AI sector.
To add value, X has integrated xAI's Grok 3 AI model into its platform. As claimed by the company, <a href="https://x.com/grok/status/1891793693020991658">Grok 3 outperforms </a>AI systems from Google (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>, GOOGL)), OpenAI, Anthropic, and DeepSeek. Following its release, X raised the price of its Premium+ subscription to nearly $50 a month as part of a push to generate more revenue outside of advertising.
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Still, ad revenue hasn't fully bounced back. In line with industry reports, X's U.S. ad sales were down 28% year-over-year in 2024. However, some brands are returning. CEO Linda Yaccarino <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1R9LtHiZ74w">said in early January</a> that 90% of advertisers who had previously left have resumed spending on the platform.
X has appeared to be pressuring advertising giant Interpublic Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IPG#NYSE">IPG</a>) to increase client spending on the platform, <a href="https://www.wsj.com/business/media/x-hinted-at-possible-deal-trouble-in-talks-with-ad-giant-to-increase-spending-feb122a6">according to The Wall Street Journal</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Interpublic leadership saw a phone call from an attorney from X as a threat that its planned $13 billion merger with Omnicom Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OMC#NYSE">OMC</a>) could be slowed down or blocked by the incoming Trump administration due to Musk's expected role in the government, The Journal reported.&nbsp;
Musk also is dealing with legal troubles. The Securities and Exchange Commission on Jan. 14 <a href="https://www.sec.gov/enforcement-litigation/litigation-releases/lr-26219">announced a lawsuit</a> against Musk for allegedly not timely disclosing he purchased more than 5% of Twitter's common stock in March 2022. The regulator said the lack of timely disclosure allowed Musk to save $150 million on the deal.&nbsp;
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Elon Musk's X Eyes $44 Billion Comeback Amid Trump's Victory – 'A Major Turnaround' After Losing 72% of Its Value

The stock market experienced a correction on Monday, with the Nasdaq Composite sliding over 200 points. Meanwhile, the Dow inched up 0.08% to 43,461.21, while the Nasdaq dropped 1.2% to 19,286.92. The S&amp;P 500 also declined, slipping 0.5% to 5,983.25.
These are the top stocks that gained the attention of retail traders and investors throughout the day:
Palantir Technologies Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NYSE">PLTR</a>)
Palantir shares fell by 10.53% to close at $90.68, with an intraday high and low of $99.01 and $89.3, respectively. The 52-week high and low stand at $99.01 and $15.67. The&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/market-summary/25/02/43920295/palantir-extends-losses-microsoft-slides-whats-driving-markets-monday">company&#8217;s shares extended losses</a>&nbsp;as the major indices struggled to maintain early momentum.
Tempus AI Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TEM#NASDAQ">TEM</a>)
Tempus AI shares rose by 2.17% to close at $69.57. The stock hit an intraday high of $74.2 and a low of $65.37. The 52-week high and low are $91.45 and $22.89, respectively. The shares moved higher ahead of its 2024 fiscal-year <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/market-summary/25/02/43920295/palantir-extends-losses-microsoft-slides-whats-driving-markets-monday">fourth-quarter earnings report.</a>
Riot Platforms Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIOT#NASDAQ">RIOT</a>)
Riot Platforms shares fell by 4.49% to close at $9.99, with an intraday high and low of $10.63 and $9.84, respectively. The 52-week high and low stand at $18.36 and $6.36. The shares climbed after the Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>)-mining company reported its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/02/43928216/riot-platforms-shares-climb-after-fy-2024-results-details">fourth-quarter results</a>, which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $372.34 million.
Berkshire Hathaway Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>)
Berkshire Hathaway shares fell by 2.55% to close at $1432.5. The stock hit an intraday high of $1460 and a low of $1420. The 52-week high and low are $2140 and $1403.75, respectively. The <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/25/02/43918506/berkshire-hathaway-stock-hits-new-all-time-highs-passes-tesla-analyst-sees-more-upside-ahead">shares hit all-time highs</a> on the heels of the company&#8217;s annual shareholder letter from CEO Warren Buffett.The legendary investor reiterated his belief in U.S. equities in the letter.
Tesla Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)
Tesla shares fell by 2.15% to close at $330.53. The stock hit an intraday high of $342.4 and a low of $324.7. The 52-week high and low are $488.54 and $138.8, respectively. The shares traded volatile after the company announced it will deploy <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/02/43922637/tesla-stock-is-trading-volatile-today-whats-driving-the-action">full self-driving features in China</a>.
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Leading cryptocurrencies corrected sharply on Monday as the Bybit hack and President Donald Trump&#8217;s tariff threat weighed on the market.
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<td>Gains +/-</td>
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<td>Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>)</td>
<td>-4.82%</td>
<td>$91,639.29</td>
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<td>Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>) &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</td>
<td>-11.48%</td>
<td>$2,494.24</td>
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<td>Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</td>
<td>-13.79%</td>
<td>$0.2096</td>
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What Happened: Bitcoin sank below $91,000 for the first time in over three months, while Ethereum fell to an intraday low of $2,461.52, its lowest since Feb. 3.
The apex cryptocurrency has already lost 9.7% since February began, in contrast to the 43% rise it saw last year. Ethereum has dropped 23.63% and could be heading to its worst February.
Ethereum was at the center of the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/02/43905078/bybit-nears-recovery-after-crypto-heist-freezes-42-89-million-in-stolen-funds-secures-1-23-billion-in-eth-through-whales-and-loans">$1.4 billion hack</a> on cryptocurrency exchange Bybit. Although the platform claims to have restored its ETH holdings to pre-hack levels, concerns about hackers dumping such a big amount have generated alarm.
The market bled profusely, with over $960 million getting liquidated in the last 24 hours. Upside bets accounted for $890 million.&nbsp;
Hedges against price decline increased as the total number of short positions surpassed long positions, according to the Long/Short Ratio.
That said, a whopping $1.61 billion in short positions risked liquidation if Bitcoin reclaimed $100,000.
The market was gripped with "Extreme Fear," according to the Crypto Fear and Greed Index, sparking concerns of further downsides.
Top Gainers (24-Hours)
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<td>Story (IP)</td>
<td>+15.01%</td>
<td>$4.65</td>
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<td>DeXe (DEXE)</td>
<td>+2.31%</td>
<td>$19.06</td>
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<td>Berachain (BERA)</td>
<td>+0.87%</td>
<td>$16.94</td>
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The global cryptocurrency market capitalization stood at $3.08 trillion, falling by 2.56% in the last 24 hours.
Investors will be watching the all-important earnings report of artificial intelligence darling Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), slated for Wednesday.&nbsp;
In addition, the Federal Reserve&#8217;s favorite inflation gauge, the personal consumption expenditures index, will be released on Friday, providing cues about the central bank&#8217;s moves on interest rates.
Major stock indexes slid on Thursday. The S&amp;P 500 fell 0.50% to close at 5,983.25. The tech-focused Nasdaq Composite lost 1.21% during the session, ending at 19,286.92. The Dow Jones Industrial Average chalked out a narrow gain of 0.08% to close at 43,461.21.
The sentiment was impacted after Trump reaffirmed that tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/02/43926015/trump-confirms-tariffs-on-canada-mexico-will-take-effect-as-planned">would take effect as planned</a>.&nbsp;
Investors will focus on the all-important earnings report of artificial intelligence darling Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), slated for Wednesday.&nbsp;
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Analyst Notes: Popular cryptocurrency analyst and investor Ali Martinez cautioned traders that if Bitcoin loses $93,700 as support, the next key level of interest is $75,600.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">If <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bitcoin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bitcoin</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24BTC&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$BTC</a> fails to hold $93,700 as support, the next key level to watch is $75,600! <a href="https://t.co/bCfwEHhlYJ">pic.twitter.com/bCfwEHhlYJ</a>
&mdash; Ali (@ali_charts) <a href="https://twitter.com/ali_charts/status/1894164403567956097?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 24, 2025</a></blockquote>
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He also highlighted the declining capital inflows into the cryptocurrency market in the last 10 days, which fell from $52 billion to $26.5 billion.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Capital inflows into the crypto market have dropped nearly 50% in the past 10 days, declining from $52 billion to $26.5 billion. <a href="https://t.co/m9DWHiyQPn">pic.twitter.com/m9DWHiyQPn</a>
&mdash; Ali (@ali_charts) <a href="https://twitter.com/ali_charts/status/1894092177686339994?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 24, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Chris Burniske, cofounder of cryptocurrency firm Placeholder, stated that the ongoing "mid-bull reset" is not unprecedented and that top coins like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/sol/usd">SOL</a>) witnessed big corrections during the last bull cycle in 2021.
"Those calling for a full-blown bear are misguided," Burniske added.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">In the middle of 2021:<a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24BTC&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$BTC</a> drew down 56%<a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24ETH&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$ETH</a> drew down 61%<a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24SOL&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$SOL</a> drew down 67% Many others 70-80%+ You can come up with all the reasons for why this cycle is different, but the mid-bull reset we&#39;re going through isn&#39;t unprecedented. Those calling for a full blown bear are…
&mdash; Chris Burniske (@cburniske) <a href="https://twitter.com/cburniske/status/1894163006080127217?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 24, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin Bleed Amid Trump's Tariff Threat, Bybit Mega Breach: Analyst Says 'Mid-Bull Reset' Not Unprecedented, Full-Blown Bear Market Not Yet Here

On Monday, Chegg Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHGG#NYSE">CHGG</a>) sued Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) Google, alleging that its AI-generated search overviews are unfairly using publishers' content, reducing site traffic, and threatening the future of online publishing.
What Happened: Chegg, a provider of textbook rentals and online tutoring, filed the lawsuit in Washington, D.C., claiming that Google&#8217;s AI overviews are diminishing demand for original content and harming publishers&#8217; competitiveness, reported Reuters.
Chegg CEO Nathan Schultz stated, "Our lawsuit is about more than Chegg – it's about the digital publishing industry, the future of internet search, and about students losing access to quality, step-by-step learning in favor of low-quality, unverified AI summaries."
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Google spokesperson Jose Castaneda dismissed the claims, stating, "With AI Overviews, people find Search more helpful and use it more, creating new opportunities for content to be discovered."
Why It Matters: Previously, publishers like The Atlantic have also <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/12/36236482/googles-ai-search-a-double-edged-sword-for-publishers-like-the-atlantic">expressed concerns</a> over Google&#8217;s AI search capabilities, fearing reduced web traffic as users receive direct answers without visiting external sites.
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Alphabet reported total revenue of $96.5 billion <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/25/02/43479274/alphabet-q4-earnings-highlights-ai-cloud-youtube-momentum-continues-capex-guidance-sends-shares-lower">for the fourth quarter</a>, reflecting a 12% increase from the previous year. However, this figure fell slightly short of the Street consensus estimate of $96.6 billion.
At the time, Google also revealed that its AI-driven search features are now generating <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/02/43485518/google-ais-search-revenue-matches-traditional-ads-says-alphabet-but-there-is-rising-competition-from-openai-perplexity-deepseek">monetization rates</a> on par with traditional search results.
Price Action: At the time of writing, Alphabet&#8217;s Class A shares dipped 0.14% in after-hours trading to $179.01, while Class C shares inched up 0.011% to $181.21, according to <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/lxquj26b2sag">Benzinga Pro data</a>. Meanwhile, Chegg shares have plummeted over 98% from their 2021 peak.
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Amazon.com, Inc. has unveiled a comprehensive guide to help job seekers navigate its rigorous hiring process—an approach rooted in founder Jeff Bezos&#8217; long-standing belief that hiring the right people is critical to a company&#8217;s success.
What Happened: Since Amazon's early days, Bezos has spoken about the importance of hiring top-tier talent.
In a 1998 interview, he revealed that he spent "about a third of the interview asking questions designed to ascertain whether or not [a candidate] can hire great people."
He believed that scaling Amazon successfully hinged not just on external challenges but on the company's internal ability to execute with top talent.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Jeff Bezos on hiring (1998): "I spend a third of the job interview asking questions designed to ascertain whether they can hire great people."<a href="https://t.co/NgYVx225Tt">pic.twitter.com/NgYVx225Tt</a>
&mdash; Jon Erlichman (@JonErlichman) <a href="https://twitter.com/JonErlichman/status/1309267796040261632?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 24, 2020</a></blockquote>
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Now, Amazon is continuing that legacy by pulling back the curtain on its hiring process. In a blog post last week, the company outlined six key things every candidate should know when interviewing for a job at Amazon in 2025.
The Interview Process Is Structured And Multi-Step
Amazon's hiring process typically involves an initial phone screen, followed by role-specific assessments, and then an in-depth interview loop with multiple employees. The entire process can take anywhere from three to six weeks, with additional time required for senior roles.
You'll Have Several Key Contacts Throughout
Candidates will interact with a recruiter, a dedicated scheduler, and multiple interviewers, including a "bar raiser." This specially trained interviewer ensures Amazon maintains consistently high hiring standards and helps eliminate bias in decision-making.
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Amazon's Leadership Principles Are The Foundation
Amazon evaluates candidates based on its Leadership Principles, which guide company culture. Applicants should be prepared to demonstrate how they embody these principles, with "Customer Obsession" being central to every role.
Clear Timelines Help Keep Candidates Informed
Amazon aims to provide a decision within two business days of a phone screen and within five business days after final interviews. Offers typically involve a brief negotiation phase lasting a few days to a week.
Extensive Resources Are Available
Candidates can access role-specific interview guides, insights on company culture via Amazon's YouTube channel, and structured preparation methods like the STAR technique (Situation, Task, Action, Result).
‘Candid Chats' Offer A Glimpse Into Amazon's Culture
Before making a decision, candidates can participate in informal Candid Chats with current Amazon employees, allowing them to ask real questions about company culture, work-life balance, and career growth.
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Wilfredo Pagan, a 77-year-old Long Island resident, has spent years battling an unexpected adversary: the Social Security Administration. Despite being very much alive, Pagan has been repeatedly denied <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/02/43592816/social-security-beneficiaries-have-every-reason-to-be-alarmed-by-musks-access-to-u-s-department-of-treasury-payment-system">Social Security benefits</a> because, according to government records, he has been dead for years. The bureaucratic mix-up has left him struggling to pay mounting medical bills while fighting to reclaim the benefits he has earned.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">A Bureaucratic Nightmare</h2>
Pagan, who owns a small shop in Far Rockaway selling spiritual candles and religious statues, has been trying to prove his existence to the SSA for years. His goddaughter, Deana Bain, has been by his side, showing officials multiple records dating back to 2016 that incorrectly list him as deceased. Yet, every attempt to correct the error has been met with delays and dead ends.
&#8220;We'll do an investigation and call you,&#8221; officials have repeatedly told Bain. But, as <a href="https://www.nbcnewyork.com/investigations/social-security-denies-benefits-long-island/6146362/">she told WNBC-TV news</a>, &#8220;Nothing.&#8221;
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Pagan&#8217;s frustration deepened when he visited his local Social Security office in Freeport, bringing his original <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/02/43759346/massive-data-breach-exposes-americans-financial-details-names-card-numbers-pins-and-more-at-risk">Social Security card</a> to support his claim. Instead of resolving the issue, a worker confiscated his card, telling him it was fake. Pagan, who has worked his entire life and contributed to Social Security, was left humiliated and accused of fraud.
&#8220;Like I was a thief,&#8221; he recalled. &#8220;That is what hurt me.&#8221;
Despite presenting additional documents, including his birth certificate, Pagan says officials refused to listen.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Consequences of a Clerical Error</h2>
The effects of being <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/07/40043132/social-security-administration-accidentally-kills-memphis-woman-blocking-her-from-access-to-mone">mistakenly declared dead by Social Security</a> extend beyond denied benefits. According to the Social Security Advisory Board, between 7,000 and 12,000 people are incorrectly recorded as deceased each year. The consequences can be severe, affecting identity authentication, employment opportunities, tax refunds, and even access to credit.
For Pagan, the error has had a devastating impact on his declining health. Without Social Security benefits, he has struggled to cover his <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/startups/25/02/43662970/mark-cuban-says-u-s-healthcare-is-horrific-calls-for-free-medical-school-to-fix-doctor-shortages-and-soaring-costs">medical expenses</a>, and Bain worries that hospitals may refuse to treat him due to unpaid bills.
Adding to the confusion, Bain says that at one point, SSA officials suggested that someone else was receiving Pagan's benefits using his Social Security number. They claimed a person in the Dominican Republic had died while using his identity, but provided no further details.
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Despite the repeated setbacks, Pagan had no trouble obtaining a U.S. passport last year, which listed his Social Security number. Yet, the death notices from the SSA continued to arrive.
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