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Stifel analyst J. Bruce Chan upgrades C.H. Robinson Worldwide (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHRW#NASDAQ">CHRW</a>) from Hold to Buy and maintains the price target from $113 to $113.

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Former Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) co-leader Vivek Ramaswamy has clarified his departure from the organization, emphasizing a strategic pivot toward elected office while <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/01/43078027/vivek-ramaswamy-expected-to-exit-trumps-doge-task-force-amid-ohio-governor-bid-report">addressing speculation about his relationship</a> with Tesla Inc. CEO Elon Musk.
What Happened: Speaking on the Flagrant podcast, Ramaswamy detailed his evolving approach to government reform. &#8220;If you want to save a lot of money, you got to do it through legislation,&#8221; Ramaswamy said, highlighting his focus on legal and constitutional issues.
The entrepreneur-turned-politician defended his exit, which had sparked rumors of tension with Musk, by explaining the natural divergence in their approaches. While Musk continues to lead DOGE&#8217;s technology-centric strategy, Ramaswamy expressed his intention to pursue reform through elected office, particularly at the state level.
During the interview, Ramaswamy criticized the current regulatory landscape, pointing to unelected bureaucrats&#8217; outsized influence on policy. &#8220;Most of the laws that decide what you can and can&#8217;t do in your life were actually never passed by Congress,&#8221; he noted, citing examples ranging from fishing licenses to nuclear plant permissions.
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Why It Matters: While stopping short of a formal announcement, Ramaswamy indicated his political aspirations would be revealed &#8220;in the next couple of weeks.&#8221; His comments particularly highlighted the governor&#8217;s role in driving executive action, suggesting a potential bid for Ohio&#8217;s governorship.
The transition marks a significant shift for Ramaswamy, who sees state-level executive positions as crucial leverage points for implementing meaningful government reform. His focus appears to be on addressing both federal and state-level regulatory challenges through elected office rather than through organizational reform efforts.
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Goldman Sachs analyst Michael Ng maintains Comcast (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMCSA#NASDAQ">CMCSA</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $50 to $44.

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EV giant Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) has marked the option for white interiors as sold out on its launch series of the refreshed <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/01/43221344/tesla-model-y-pricing-evolution-cuts-hikes-refreshes-over-two-years">Model Y vehicle</a> in the U.S., even before deliveries have commenced. 
What Happened: Tesla launched the refreshed Model Y in the U.S.<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/01/43183608/tesla-launches-refreshed-model-y-in-us-with-25-price-hike-full-self-driving-included"> earlier this month</a>. Deliveries of the launch series of the long-range all-wheel drive variant of the refreshed vehicle, priced at $59,990, are slated to start in March. 
Launch series refers to a limited edition of the vehicle with exclusive badging and more that the company intends to make to celebrate the start of production. 
However, the option for customizing the Launch series vehicle with white interiors is already marked as sold out on Tesla&#8217;s U.S. website. Customers now have only the option to opt for an all-black five-seat interior. 
As for exterior paint options, the company has listed just quicksilver, ultra red, pearl white multi-coat, and stealth grey in the U.S. In China, however, the company has also listed an option for glacier blue exterior paint on the vehicle. 
Why It Matters: Tesla CEO Elon Musk&nbsp;said on Wednesday that all of the company's many factories will start producing the new Model Y vehicle starting in February but will <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43328898/elon-musk-warns-teslas-new-model-y-will-result-in-several-weeks-of-lost-production-for-ev-giant-in-q1">lose production in the days of retooling factory.</a>
The CEO also warned that margins will be impacted due to idle capacity and other ramp-related costs. However, these challenges will be overcome once production is ramped, he said.
While in the U.S., the refreshed vehicle is listed alongside older versions of the vehicle, in China, it replaced the older version. In both geographies, deliveries are slated to start in March.
Model Y is manufactured at Tesla's factory in California, as well as its gigafactories in Shanghai, Berlin, and Texas. 
Check out more of Benzinga's Future Of Mobility coverage by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/mobility" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">following this link.</a>
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Tesla Marks White Interiors On Launch Series Of Refreshed Model Y As Sold Out Before Deliveries Begin

Piper Sandler analyst Brent Bracelin maintains AppFolio (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APPF#NASDAQ">APPF</a>) with a Neutral and maintains $265 price target.

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Piper Sandler Maintains Neutral on AppFolio, Maintains $265 Price Target

BlackRock (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NYSE">BLK</a>), the world&#8217;s largest asset management organization, is noted for having a diverse investment portfolio, leveraging trillions of dollars at its disposal to bag shares in companies worldwide. The company has made several successful bets over the years.  
In one of the prime examples, BlackRock increased its exposure to quantum computing stock Rigetti Computing Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RGTI#NASDAQ">RGTI</a>) in the third quarter of 2024. Since then, the stock has skyrocketed 1477%.
What happened: According to the 13F filing with the SEC, BlackRock purchased 538,966 shares of RGTI in the third quarter, taking its total holdings to 9,447,600 shares, worth $7.39 million in value then, for the period ending Sept. 30.
This made BlackRock the fifth-biggest shareholder in Rigetti, a firm known for making quantum computers and the superconducting quantum processors that power these computers.
Since then, the company has hit an exponential curve. The stock price has surged 13x, adding billions in market valuation in a few months. RGTI closed at an all-time high of $20 earlier this month.
Assuming BlackRock didn't sell any of the company's shares since reporting its third-quarter investments, its RGTI stash would be worth $116.20 million today.
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/25/01/43325381/elon-musks-tesla-racks-up-600-million-paper-gains-on-bitcoin-in-q4">Elon Musk&#8217;s Tesla Records $600 Million In Paper Gains On Bitcoin In Q4 Thanks To New Accounting Rule</a>&nbsp;
Why It Matters: Rigetti, along with the broader quantum computing space, witnessed tailwinds after tech giant Google teased its next-generation chip, "Willow,&#8221; <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42397333/google-quantum-ais-willow-chip-outsmarts-supercomputers-completing-tasks-in-minutes-that-would-take-10-septillion-years">sparking interest</a> in equities tied to the technology.
Defiance Quantum ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QTUM#NASDAQ">QTUM</a>), an ETF offering exposure to some of the biggest quantum computing stocks, has gained 32% in the last four months.
Notably, BlackRock has also been known for bullish convictions about Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>), the world's largest cryptocurrency. The firm <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/12/42463001/blackrock-advocates-for-2-bitcoin-allocation-in-multi-asset-portfolios">suggested a "reasonable range" for Bitcoin allocation</a> in multi-asset portfolios to be between 1% and 2%.
BlackRock launched its own Bitcoin spot exchange-traded fund last year, called iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBIT#NASDAQ">IBIT</a>), which ended up becoming <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42737368/blackrocks-bitcoin-fund-breaks-records-with-historic-etf-launchwill-it-surpass-the-worlds-biggest-gold-etf-in-january">the most successful ETF debut in history</a>.
Price Action: Shares of RGTI were up 0.81% in after-hours trading. The stock closed 2.84% lower at $12.30 during Thursday&#8217;s regular trading session, 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>. 
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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announced a technological milestone on Friday, revealing the deployment of NVIDIA Corp.&#8216;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) first full 8-rack GB200 NVL72 system on Microsoft Corp.&#8216;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) Azure platform, marking a major advancement in the companies&#8217; strategic partnership.
What Happened: &#8220;First full 8-rack GB200 NVL72 now running in Azure for OpenAI—thank you Satya Nadella and Jensen [Huang]!,&#8221; Altman wrote on X.
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The GB200 NVL72, known for delivering 30 times faster real-time large language model inference and enhanced AI training capabilities, represents the latest evolution in OpenAI&#8217;s infrastructure expansion. This deployment comes as Microsoft reported a 175% year-over-year surge in AI revenue and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/01/43327008/microsofts-13-billion-run-rate-and-openai-azure-deal-spark-surge-in-enterprise-demand-for-ai-solutions-just-first-tranche-of-future-growth-potential">a $13 billion annual AI revenue run rate</a>.
large language model inference is&nbsp;the process by which LLMs use their training to generate human-like responses to user input.
The infrastructure upgrade arrives amid reports that SoftBank Group Corp. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SFTBY#OTC">SFTBY</a>) is in discussions to lead a massive $40 billion <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/01/43374528/softbank-may-lead-openais-40-billion-funding-round-at-a-300-billion-valuation-despite-deepseek-disruption-report">funding round for OpenAI</a> at a potential $300 billion valuation. 
However, OpenAI faces challenges on the competitive front. The company recently alleged that Chinese AI startup DeepSeek <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/01/43354099/openai-alleges-deepseek-used-proprietary-models-without-permission-as-microsoft-investigates-ai-secu">used its proprietary models without authorization</a>, leading to the blocking of suspected accounts for terms of service violations. 
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Why It Matters: This controversy emerged after DeepSeek claimed to have developed its R1 model for just $5.6 million using lower-end Nvidia chips.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella acknowledged DeepSeek&#8217;s &#8220;real innovations&#8221; during a recent earnings call but remained noncommittal about whether these developments mark a turning point <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/01/43327016/microsoft-ceo-satya-nadella-accepts-deepseek-ai-has-some-real-innovations-but-wont-say-if-they-mark-a-turning-point-for-ai-cost-reduction">for AI cost reduction</a>. 
Despite these challenges, OpenAI appears to be strengthening its partnership with Microsoft. Earlier this week, Altman <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/01/43354099/openai-alleges-deepseek-used-proprietary-models-without-permission-as-microsoft-investigates-ai-secu">hinted at expanded collaboration</a>, stating on social media that the &#8220;next phase of the MSFT x OAI partnership is gonna be much better than anyone is ready for.&#8221; 
This aligns with Microsoft CFO Amy Hood&#8216;s recent statement that OpenAI&#8217;s Azure commitment represents just the &#8220;first tranche&#8221; of future growth potential.
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As Mastercard Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MA#NYSE">MA</a>) surpassed analyst <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/01/43345282/mastercard-q4-earnings-revenue-and-eps-beat-strong-growth-in-payments-and-cross-border-transactions">expectations</a> for the fourth quarter, it highlighted an important function that grew massively in 2024, securing the data of billions of users.
What Happened: Mastercard tokenized about four billion transactions per month in 2024, which was up 40 times over the past six years, said the company CEO Michael E Miebach during its earnings call.
Tokenization is a process that enhances security by replacing sensitive card data with tokens, reducing fraud risk. It also improves the customer experience by simplifying online checkout.
The CEO explained that Mastercard&#8217;s massive growth in tokenized transactions underscores its critical role in enabling secure and frictionless digital commerce, paving the way for a future of password-free and seamless payments.
&#8220;While the growth of token makes the ecosystem safer and more secure, we also benefit on the natural tailwind associated with the growth of token usage,&#8221; added Miebach.
Additionally, in response to an analyst, the CEO also highlighted that tokenization is a key component of Mastercard 2030 vision and has &#8220;tremendous opportunity&#8221;.
&#8220;We&#8217;ll be looking at other use cases and see what that can do for our company overall,&#8221; he added.
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Why It Matters: Mastercard <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/01/43345282/mastercard-q4-earnings-revenue-and-eps-beat-strong-growth-in-payments-and-cross-border-transactions">beat Q4</a> revenue and earnings expectations. Net revenue reached $7.49 billion as compared to the expected $7.39 billion, a 14% increase year-over-year). Adjusted earnings per share was at $3.82, as compared to the expected $3.69, a 20% rise.
Payment network revenue grew 13%, driven by increased gross dollar volume of 12%, cross-border volume of 20%, and switched transactions of 11%. The company forecasts low double-digit net revenue growth for both the first quarter and the full year 2025.
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Price Action: Mastercard&#8217;s stock rose 3.14% on Thursday and advanced 0.29% to $567.66 per share in after-hours trading, whereas, the exchange-traded fund tracking S&amp;P 500, SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) was up 0.54% at $605.04.
Mastercard has a consensus ‘buy&#8217; with a price target of $542.84, according to the 34 analysts <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MA/analyst-ratings">tracked by Benzinga</a>. The high target is $654, and the low is $424. Recent ratings by Piper Sandler, Citigroup, and Oppenheimer suggest a $587.67 target, implying a 3.53% upside.
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• Novartis (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVS#NYSE">NVS</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $1.79 per share on revenue of $12.77 billion. 
• Zapp Electric Vehicles (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZAPP#NASDAQ">ZAPP</a>) is projected to report earnings for its Fiscal Year 2024. 
• Dorian LPG (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LPG#NYSE">LPG</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.70 per share on revenue of $89.89 million. 
• Piper Sandler (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PIPR#NYSE">PIPR</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $3.96 per share on revenue of $452.49 million. 
• WisdomTree (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WT#NYSE">WT</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.18 per share on revenue of $111.06 million. 
• RBC Bearings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RBC#NYSE">RBC</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $2.20 per share on revenue of $394.43 million. 
• OneMain Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OMF#NYSE">OMF</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $1.15 per share on revenue of $1.20 billion. 
• W.W. Grainger (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GWW#NYSE">GWW</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $9.74 per share on revenue of $4.24 billion. 
• Virtus Inv (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRTS#NYSE">VRTS</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $7.66 per share on revenue of $214.69 million. 
• Eaton Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ETN#NYSE">ETN</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $2.82 per share on revenue of $6.36 billion. 
• Imperial Oil (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IMO#AMEX">IMO</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $2.02 per share on revenue of $13.18 billion. 
• First Hawaiian (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FHB#NASDAQ">FHB</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.41 per share on revenue of $203.83 million. 
• Broadridge Financial Soln (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BR#NYSE">BR</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $1.35 per share on revenue of $1.57 billion. 
• Vestis (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VSTS#NYSE">VSTS</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.12 per share on revenue of $688.89 million. 
• Exxon Mobil (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOM#NYSE">XOM</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $1.79 per share on revenue of $88.23 billion. 
• Revvity (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RVTY#NYSE">RVTY</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $1.38 per share on revenue of $730.10 million. 
• Janus Henderson Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JHG#NYSE">JHG</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.97 per share on revenue of $683.02 million. 
• Church &amp; Dwight Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHD#NYSE">CHD</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.76 per share on revenue of $1.57 billion. 
• Aon (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AON#NYSE">AON</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $4.26 per share on revenue of $4.21 billion. 
• Badger Meter (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BMI#NYSE">BMI</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $1.07 per share on revenue of $201.60 million. 
• Franklin Resources (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BEN#NYSE">BEN</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.56 per share on revenue of $2.73 billion. 
• Autoliv (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALV#NYSE">ALV</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $2.85 per share on revenue of $2.73 billion. 
• LyondellBasell Industries (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LYB#NYSE">LYB</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.95 per share on revenue of $9.49 billion. 
• Phillips 66 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PSX#NYSE">PSX</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.94 per share on revenue of $35.07 billion. 
• Chevron (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $2.40 per share on revenue of $48.68 billion. 
• Charter Communications (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHTR#NASDAQ">CHTR</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $9.18 per share on revenue of $13.89 billion. 
• Brookfield Business (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBUC#NYSE">BBUC</a>) is likely to report earnings for its fourth quarter. 
• Brookfield Bus Partners (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBU#NYSE">BBU</a>) is estimated to report earnings for its fourth quarter. 
• Brookfield Renewable (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BEPC#NYSE">BEPC</a>) is likely to report quarterly loss at $0.36 per share on revenue of $2.01 billion. 
• Brookfield Renewable (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BEP#NYSE">BEP</a>) is expected to report quarterly loss at $0.35 per share on revenue of $1.53 billion. 
• ArcBest (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARCB#NASDAQ">ARCB</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $1.12 per share on revenue of $1.01 billion. 
• Gentex (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GNTX#NASDAQ">GNTX</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.48 per share on revenue of $598.58 million. 
• AbbVie (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABBV#NYSE">ABBV</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $2.98 per share on revenue of $14.81 billion. 
• Banco De Chile (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BCH#NYSE">BCH</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.53 per share on revenue of $804.00 billion. 
• Booz Allen Hamilton (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAH#NYSE">BAH</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $1.51 per share on revenue of $2.86 billion. 
• Colgate-Palmolive (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CL#NYSE">CL</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.90 per share on revenue of $5.05 billion. 
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President Donald Trump has resurfaced his old threat of imposing 100% tariffs on the BRICS nations via Truth Social, the social media platform owned by his company Trump Media &amp; Technology Group Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DJT#NASDAQ">DJT</a>). But this fund manager, while agreeing with his views asks how the will U.S. manage the production of essential goods.
What Happened: Trump, who had issued the 100% tariff threat earlier in December, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/market-summary/24/12/42405749/bitcoin-far-more-of-a-threat-than-a-brics-reserve-currency-says-jeremy-siegel-find-it-curious-that-trump-championed-btc-at-100k">warned the BRICS nations again</a>, calling them &#8220;hostile,&#8221; for planning a combined BRICS currency.
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Aditya Sesh, founder and managing director of Basiz Fund&nbsp;Services, told <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/">Benzinga</a> that the U.S. is justified in using tariffs to protect the dollar&#8217;s strength and promote reciprocal trade, aiming to boost American exports and improve negotiating leverage for the country.
However, Sesh out that &#8220;Assuming 100% tariffs are imposed, how will the U.S. manage production from Slippers to Ships? Will American factories come up so quickly, and if so, at what cost? What about the inflationary impact of consumables in the U.S. when imports become expensive? It will also impact not just the American capital markets but also global capital markets.&#8221;
Trump announced Thursday that the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/01/43353698/trump-slaps-25-tariffs-on-canada-mexico-loonie-peso-slide-oil-climbs">U.S. will implement a 25% tariff </a>on imports from Canada and Mexico, effective Saturday, Feb. 1. The decision comes in line with Trump&#8217;s pledge to impose tariffs, citing concerns over illegal immigration, trade imbalances, and fentanyl trafficking from Canada and Mexico.
BRICS, an intergovernmental organization, comprises nine countries including Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Iran, Egypt, Ethiopia, and the United Arab Emirates.
Trump, in his post, drew a firm line, demanding a commitment from these nations to abandon such efforts. He also suggested these nations find &#8220;another sucker nation&#8221; to trade with, emphasizing the importance of access to the US economy.
The statement expresses confidence that the BRICS nations will be unsuccessful in their attempts to displace the dollar in international trade. It concludes with a stark warning: any country that attempts to challenge the dollar&#8217;s position should expect a severed trading relationship with the U.S.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43376448/elon-musks-x-money-to-see-about-600-million-active-monthly-users-via-visa-direct-integration">Elon Musk&#8217;s &#8216;X Money&#8217; To See About 600 Million Active Monthly Users Via Visa Direct Integration: &#8216;Excited To Partner,&#8217; Says CEO</a> 
Why It Matters: U.S. economists, back in December had questioned Trump&#8217;s views on this matter. Jeremy Siegel, in a <a href="http://-https://www.benzinga.com/general/market-summary/24/12/42405749/bitcoin-far-more-of-a-threat-than-a-brics-reserve-currency-says-jeremy-siegel-find-it-curious-that-trump-championed-btc-at-100k">note </a><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/market-summary/24/12/42405749/bitcoin-far-more-of-a-threat-than-a-brics-reserve-currency-says-jeremy-siegel-find-it-curious-that-trump-championed-btc-at-100k">dated</a> Dec. 9, 2024, argued that Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) posed a greater threat to the dollar&#8217;s reserve currency status than any BRICS initiative.
A senior economist at WisdomTree and former professor at the University of Pennsylvania, Siegel <a href="https://resources.wisdomtree.com/weekly-siegel-commentary/archive-december-9-2024">said</a> that he finds it contradictory that Trump threatens BRICS nations with tariffs for seeking a new reserve currency, while simultaneously supporting Bitcoin, a similar alternative global currency.
Similarly, in his X post dated Dec. 4, Peter Schiff, who is the chief economist and global strategist at Europac.com said that Trump has &#8220;the relationship backwards&#8221; and the BRICS nations are at a disadvantage, exchanging valuable goods for U.S. fiat currency, which is subject to inflation. The U.S. receives tangible products it cannot produce domestically, while the BRICS nations receive currency that loses value, he added.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">You have the relationship backwards. The BRICS nations are the suckers for accepting our fiat currency for their real consumer goods. We get actual products that make our lives better, that we lack the capacity to produce ourselves. All they get in return is our inflation.
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Meanwhile, the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (ARCA SPY) slipped in late trading Thursday as investors weighed the economic fallout from rising trade tensions between the longstanding
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After Imposing Tariffs On Canada, Donald Trump Threatens 100% Levy On BRICS For Move Against Dollar: 'How Will US Manage Production From Slippers To Ships?,' Asks Expert

Meiji Seika Pharma and ARCALIS Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minami-soma City, Fukushima Prefecture; President: Satoshi Takamatsu) have been working together to establish an infrastructure that enables the integrated production of pharmaceuticals, from active ingredients to final products, within Japan. With this approval, ARCALIS's Minami-soma facilities and Meiji Seika Pharmatech Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Meiji Seika Pharma, have been added as manufacturing sites. The technology transfer was managed and implemented by CSL Seqirus, the global licensor of KOSTAIVE&#xAE;. As a result, domestically produced products, with active pharmaceutical ingredients manufactured at ARCALIS's Minami-soma facilities and formulated at Meiji Seika Pharmatech, are now able to be shipped for commercial use in Japan.
About ARCALIS
ARCALIS, Inc. is a joint venture company between Axcelead Inc. and Arcturus Therapeutics Inc., which owns a group of world-class drug-discovery and healthcare platform companies. The company provides drug discovery support, as well as a contract development and manufacturing business (CDMO business), for mRNA medicines and vaccines.

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Meiji Seika Pharma Secures Approval For Domestic Manufacturing Of KOSTAIVE, Japan's First Self-Amplifying mRNA COVID-19 Vaccine

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<li>New $138 million facility at GE HealthCare's Cork manufacturing site will enable 25 million more patient doses of contrast media per year by the end of 2027i</li>
<li>Demand for CT and X-Ray contrast media, used to enhance medical imaging procedures globally, is estimated to double in the next ten yearsii</li>
<li>Investment will create additional capacity to cater for growing demand, while offering increased flexibility and resiliency for security of supply</li>
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GE HealthCare Expands Cork Facility With $138M Investment To Address Doubling Demand For Contrast Media

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Reported Earlier, Vertex Secures FDA Approval For JOURNAVX (Suzetrigine), Pioneering The First Non-Opioid Pain Signal Inhibitor For Acute Pain

EV giant Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) had 125,665 employees as of December end, down 10.5% year-on-year, following a layoff in April, the company said in a new filing.
What Happened: As of Dec. 31, 2023, Tesla's headcount worldwide was at 140,473, according to the company&#8217;s annual report. 
In April 2024, Tesla laid off 10% of its global workforce, which seemingly impacted over 14,000 employees. Several then-senior Tesla executives, including Rohan Patel,&nbsp;Drew Baglino, and Rebecca Tinucci subsequently left the company. 
Tesla&#8217;s employee headcount has been rising steadily from 2019 till 2023. The global layoff created a year-on-year drop in employee headcount for the first time after 2019. 
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Why It Matters: Tesla also reported its first drop in global EV deliveries in over a decade in 2024. Tesla reported global&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/01/42766117/tesla-stock-tumbles-on-q4-deliveries-whats-going-on" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">deliveries of 1.79 million</a>&nbsp;vehicles in 2024, down from full-year deliveries of 1.81 million in 2023.
Tesla stock rose after hours on Wednesday despite the company reporting revenue and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/01/43326143/tesla-stock-rises-5-after-hours-on-fsd-and-new-vehicle-promises-despite-q4-revenue-miss" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">earnings below expectations</a>. 
The company promised new and affordable models this year and said that it would start testing its autonomous ride-hailing service in Texas in June with vehicles deployed with its full self-driving (FSD) driver assistance technology, driving investor sentiment.
Tesla stock closed up 2.9% at $400.28 on Thursday, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">data from Benzinga Pro.</a>&nbsp;
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<li>Revenue was $521,241 in fiscal year 2024, compared to $895,978 in fiscal year 2023.</li>
<li>Gross profit was $341,593 in fiscal year 2024, compared to $543,302 in fiscal year 2023.</li>
<li>Gross margin was 66% in fiscal year 2024, an increase from 61% in fiscal year 2023.</li>
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Metsera's common stock is expected to begin trading on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the ticker symbol "MTSR" on January 31, 2025. The offering is expected to close on February 3, 2025, subject to satisfaction of customary closing conditions.

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Late last month, JPMorgan analysts stated that with other global regions struggling with various challenges, the U.S. will likely<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/11/42224850/2025-stock-playbook-tap-into-ais-1-trillion-potential-us-growth-opportunities"> remain the global growth leader</a>. Much of this bold assertion centers on artificial intelligence.



As Benzinga recently reported, AI "is sparking a capital expenditure boom that dwarfs anything seen in decades." Specifically, the companies that comprise the Magnificent 7 – Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>), NVIDIA Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>), Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) and Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) – plan to invest over $500 billion in capital expenditures and research and development next year.



If so, the collective investments will represent roughly 25% of these tech juggernauts' combined sales. Furthermore, JPMorgan estimates that the wider AI landscape could see total spending breach the $1 trillion mark by the end of the year. This tally includes costs for infrastructure, engineering specialists and data center management.



In addition, the individual names that make up the ranks of the Magnificent 7 have been commanding the spotlight. Earlier this week, Google Quantum AI founder and head Hartmut Neven<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42397333/google-quantum-ais-willow-chip-outsmarts-supercomputers-completing-tasks-in-minutes-that-would-take-10-septillion-years"> revealed its latest quantum chip</a> called Willow. Hailed as a major leap in computing technology, Willow can deliver blistering performance while exponentially reducing errors.



On the automotive front, German automaker BMW (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BMWYY#OTC">BMWYY</a>) remarked on social media that Tesla's latest version of its full self-driving (FSD)<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/12/42430368/bmw-calls-tesla-fsd-very-impressive-gary-black-says-automakers-will-eventually-license-it-one-deal-will-cause-others-to-follow"> driver assistance software</a> was "very impressive." Critically, Gary Black, Managing Partner at The Future Fund, noted the possibility that the electric vehicle manufacturer may license out its FSD tech to another automaker, echoing the sentiments of Tesla CEO Elon Musk.



The Direxion ETFs: Nevertheless, JPMorgan analysts warned that not everything about the Magnificent 7 is without concern. Notably, the experts stated that capital misallocation and lofty growth targets could invite investor skepticism by late next year. If so, the ability to extract returns from both positive and negative narratives forms the backbone of Direxion's innovation-focused exchange-traded funds.



The bulls may be attracted to the Direxion Daily Magnificent 7 Bull 2X Shares (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQU#NYSE">QQQU</a>). Anchored heaviest to Tesla, QQQU seeks to deliver 200% of the performance of the Indxx Magnificent 7 Index. On the other end, bears may consider the Direxion Daily Magnificent 7 Bear 1X Shares (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQD#NYSE">QQQD</a>), which seeks 100% of the inverse performance of the aforementioned index.



Fundamentally, the QQQU and QQQD offer convenient mechanisms for speculation. For one thing, tech's heavy hitters can be found under one roof. Second, investors can enjoy either leverage or a short position without resorting to options and their inherent complexities.



However, it's important to note that Direxion urges investors to not hold a position in either ETF for a period longer than one day. Doing so may result in value erosion due to the daily compounding of volatility.



The QQQU ETF: As expected, the QQQU 2x bull fund has been on a blistering ride since its market debut in March of this year, gaining 87%.



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<li>At the moment, the leveraged ETF stands firmly above its 20-day exponential and 50-day (simple) moving averages, suggesting sustained momentum.</li>



<li>Despite recent strong volume, QQQU printed a candlestick reminiscent of a "shooting star," which may suggest temporary overextension.</li>
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The QQQD ETF: On the other side of the tracks, the QQQD ETF has incurred a rough outing since its March debut, losing approximately 31% of its value.



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<li>In a complete flipping of sentiment, the inverse fund sits well below its 20-day exponential moving average and 50 DMA, posing significant concerns.</li>



<li>However, the bear ETF also appears to have printed a "hammer" candlestick, which possibly suggests a temporary reprieve in the downward trend.</li>
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