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The Fund invests in financial instruments that ProShare Advisors believes, in combination, should produce daily returns consistent with the Daily Target. In this manner, the Fund seeks daily returns that correspond to two times the inverse (-2x) of the price of bitcoin. The Fund does not directly short bitcoin, Bitcoin is a digital asset. The ownership and operation of bitcoin is determined by participants in an online, peer-to-peer network sometimes referred to as the Bitcoin Network. The Bitcoin Network connects computers that run publicly accessible, or open source, software that follows the rules and procedures governing the Bitcoin Network. This is commonly referred to as the Bitcoin Protocol (and is described in more detail in the section entitled The Bitcoin Protocol in the Funds Prospectus). Bitcoin may be used to pay for goods and services, stored for future use, or converted to a government-issued currency. As of the date of this Prospectus, the adoption of bitcoin for these purposes has been limited and bitcoin presently is not widely accepted as a means of payment.

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Leading cryptocurrencies rebounded Monday as President Donald Trump's brief tariff reprieve fueled positive sentiment in risk-on markets.
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<td>+5.14%</td>
<td>$101,349.10</td>
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<td>+1.46%</td>
<td>$2,860.84</td>
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<td>+15.87%</td>
<td>$0.2866</td>
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What Happened: Bitcoin surged past $100,000, a day after plunging below $92,000. The leading cryptocurrency hit an intraday high of $102,500 before paring gains overnight.
Ethereum chalked out modest gains, but the second-largest cryptocurrency was yet to reclaim the pre-slump levels. Dogecoin rallied 15%, erasing significant losses from the Sunday decline.
Cryptocurrency liquidations hit $1.56 billion over the last 24 hours, with longs accounting for over $1 billion.&nbsp;
If Bitcoin retraces to $95,000 again, over $1 billion in upside bets will be wiped out.
More than 55% of Bitcoin futures traders were short Bitcoin, according to the Long/Short Ratio, signaling a potential drop.
Meanwhile, Bitcoin's Open Interest rose 2.36% in the last 24 hours, suggesting a surge in speculative trading.
Market sentiment flipped from "Fear" to "Greed", according to the Crypto Fear &amp; Greed Index.
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<td>$0.6834</td>
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The global cryptocurrency market capitalization stood at $3.35 trillion, rising 4.38% in the last 24 hours.
Stock futures climbed Monday night after Trump <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43450261/trump-trudeau-strike-border-security-deal-tariffs-on-canada-paused-for-at-least-30-days">paused planned tariffs</a> against Canada and Mexico. The Dow Jones Industrial Average Futures rose 151 points, or 0.34%, as of 7:48 p.m. EDT.&nbsp;
Earlier in the day, major averages closed in the red. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 122.75 points, or 0.28%, to close at 44,421.91. The S&amp;P 500 slid 0.76%, ending at 5,994.57, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite dipped 1.20% to close at 19,391.96.
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Analyst Notes: Popular cryptocurrency analyst and trader Rekt Capital noted Bitcoin's recovery to the $101,000 level.
"Now BTC needs to daily close above it and retest it successfully to reclaim it into support," the analyst remarked. "Until then &#8211; $101,000 needs to prove it is not a new resistance."
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BTC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BTC</a> Bitcoin has successfully revisited the $101k level (black) Now BTC needs to Daily Close above it and retest it successfully to reclaim it into support A successful reclaim and BTC could continue to the blue diagonal above Until then &#8211; $101k needs to prove it is not a… <a href="https://t.co/gHHQGCypXL">https://t.co/gHHQGCypXL</a> <a href="https://t.co/KloKLgqs9f">pic.twitter.com/KloKLgqs9f</a>
&mdash; Rekt Capital (@rektcapital) <a href="https://twitter.com/rektcapital/status/1886501278819475809?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 3, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Another well-known analyst, Ali Martinez, spotted a potential head-and-shoulders pattern for Ethereum.
"ETH must hold above $2,700 to keep the bullish structure intact and have a chance of reaching $7,000," Martinez projected.
The inverse head and shoulders pattern is a bullish reversal pattern, indicating exhaustion of a prolonged downturn.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">If this is a head-and-shoulders pattern, <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Ethereum?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Ethereum</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24ETH&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$ETH</a> must hold above $2,700 to keep the bullish structure intact and have a chance of reaching $7,000! <a href="https://t.co/nR6TDg2jA4">pic.twitter.com/nR6TDg2jA4</a>
&mdash; Ali (@ali_charts) <a href="https://twitter.com/ali_charts/status/1886352428477391317?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 3, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin Stage Strong Rebound As Trump Pauses Canada, Mexico Tariffs: Analyst Flags Significance Of $101,000 For BTC

Tech <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/news/global/25/02/43428104/nvidia-tsmc-apple-and-other-tech-stocks-slide-in-pre-market-trading-as-trump-imposes-tariffs-on-imports-from-china-mexico-and-canada">stocks tumbled on Monday</a> after President Donald Trump imposed steep tariffs on imports from Canada, China, and Mexico, sparking fears of supply chain disruptions — yet Wedbush analyst Dan Ives says Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) and Taiwan Semiconductor Mfg. Co. Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) won't face immediate fallout.
What Happened: Trump&#8217;s tariffs, which include a 25% levy on imports from Mexico and Canada and a 10% tariff on Chinese goods, were set to take effect on Tuesday.
This move sparked concerns about potential retaliation affecting the tech sector. However, Ives said that the immediate impact on the semiconductor supply chain will be minimal.
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&#8220;We believe short-term supply chain disruptions for the chip ecosystem will be very limited as it relates to Nvidia, TSMC, and others with retaliatory measures from Beijing as limited in the near term,&#8221; Ives said.
He characterized the situation as part of a &#8220;bigger game of high-stakes poker&#8221; between the U.S. and China, suggesting that while tensions are rising, the immediate risk to Nvidia, TSMC, and other chipmakers remains contained.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">We believe short term supply chain disruptions for the chip ecosystem will be very limited as it relates to Nvidia, TSMC and others with retaliatory measures from Beijing as limited in the near-term. This is all part of a bigger game of high stakes poker between the US/China
&mdash; Dan Ives (@DivesTech) <a href="https://twitter.com/DivesTech/status/1886425074523062289?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 3, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Why It Matters: President Trump and the leaders of Mexico and Canada reached eleventh-hour agreements to delay the implementation of steep tariffs on exports to the U.S., <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/live/2025/02/03/us/trump-tariffs">reported</a> the New York Times.
Meanwhile, a 10% tariff on Chinese imports remains scheduled to take effect at midnight. Trump will reportedly speak with Xi Jinping within the next 24 hours, though the exact timing of the call is uncertain.
However, earlier on Monday, the tariffs rattled semiconductor stocks.
Nvidia fell 2.84% to $116.66, Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) dropped 1% to $410.92, Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) declined 3.39% to $228.01, Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) decreased 0.26% to $19.38, Super Micro Computer Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>) dropped 5.86%, Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) fell 1.60% and TSMC declined 4.55%, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">data from&nbsp;Benzinga Pro</a>.
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has warned that the tariffs could lead to major supply chain disruptions and rising costs for American businesses and consumers.
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Nvidia, TSMC Stocks Fell As Trump Hit Mexico, Canada, And China With Tariffs—But Top Analyst Sees Only 'Limited' Supply Chain Impact On Chips

On Monday, Cathie Wood-led Ark Invest made significant trades involving Lockheed Martin Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>), Reddit Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RDDT#NYSE">RDDT</a>), and Iridium Communications Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IRDM#NASDAQ">IRDM</a>). 
The Lockheed Martin Corp Trade
Ark Invest&#8217;s decision to sell 15,995 shares of Lockheed Martin Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>) through ARK Autonomous Technology &amp; Robotics ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKQ#BATS">ARKQ</a>) comes during a period of mixed financial results for the aerospace giant. Recently, Lockheed Martin reported a slight decline in net sales for the fourth quarter of 2024, missing consensus estimates. However, the company <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/01/43271143/lockheed-martin-q4-earnings-sales-miss-margin-squeeze-but-backlog-boosts-2025-prospects">surpassed earnings expectations</a> with an adjusted EPS of $7.67. Despite challenges, analysts remain <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43313600/lockheed-martin-to-face-near-term-challenges-say-analysts">optimistic</a> about the company&#8217;s future, especially with the F-35 program ramping up, as highlighted by BofA Securities. The closing price for LMT on Monday was $455.42. The Ark trade was valued at $7.3 million.
The Reddit Trade
Ark Invest jettisoned 2,716 Reddit Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RDDT#NYSE">RDDT</a>) shares, worth $549,473, through Ark Fintech Innovation ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKF#NYSE">ARKF</a>). the dynamic sentiment surrounding the social media platform. Analysts have provided a range of opinions on Reddit, with a recent <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/insights/analyst-ratings/25/01/43317183/18-analysts-assess-reddit-what-you-need-to-know">analysis</a> showing a diverse set of ratings. Analysts&#8217; 12-month price targets average $185.89, up 51.36% from $122.81. Reddit&#8217;s stock closed at $202.31 on Monday marking a 1.38% rise.
The Iridium Trade
Ark Invest&#8217;s purchase of Iridium Communications Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IRDM#NASDAQ">IRDM</a>) shares via ARK Space Exploration &amp; Innovation ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKX#BATS">ARKX</a>) aligns with the company&#8217;s recent strong performance. On Monday, Ark picked up 22,067 Iridium shares worth $626,261.
Iridium, reported an 8% increase in total revenue for the third quarter of 2024, driven by higher commercial and government service revenues, as detailed in a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/10/41383069/iridiums-q3-revenue-soars-8-fy24-outlook-brightens-as-subscriber-base-expands">previous report</a>. The company&#8217;s stock closed at $28.38 for the day, reflecting a slight decrease of 1.29%.
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Salesforce Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRM#NYSE">CRM</a>) is reportedly slashing 1,000 jobs as its latest fiscal year begins, Bloomberg <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-02-04/salesforce-cutting-1-000-roles-while-hiring-salespeople-for-ai">reported</a> on Monday, citing sources. Simultaneously, the company is hiring 2,000 employees for sales roles to promote its artificial intelligence products, according to CEO Marc Benioff&#8216;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/24/12/42550951/salesforce-doubles-ai-hiring-goal-to-add-2k-sales-roles">announcement in December</a>.
Salesforce did not immediately respond to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga</a>'s request for comment.
Price Action: Salesforce shares surged 1.02% to $342.70 in after-hours trading on Monday; however, the stock declined 0.72% during the regular session, according to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">data from Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Salesforce Cuts 1000 Jobs But Ramps Up Hiring For AI Sales Roles

Aravind Srinivas, CEO of Jeff Bezos-backed Perplexity AI, believes many startup founders fail because they chase market trends instead of working on problems they truly care about.
What Happened: During a June 2024 episode of the Lex Fridman Podcast, Srinivas shared his thoughts on why many startups fail. He argued that passion and personal interest in a problem are essential for long-term success.
&#8220;I think the thing that most people get wrong after they've decided to start a company is work on things they think the market wants,&#8221; he said.
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Adding, &#8220;If you work from that perspective, I think you'll give up beyond the point because it's very hard to work towards something that was not truly important to you.&#8221;
He advised that recognizing one&#8217;s motivations and dopamine triggers is vital for achieving founder-market fit.&nbsp;
&#8220;Market will guide you towards making it a lucrative business by its own capitalistic pressure,&#8221; he stated, adding, &#8220;But don't start in the other way where you started from an idea that you think the market likes and try to like it yourself.&#8221;
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Why It Matters: Srinivas has quickly risen as a major figure in AI. He worked at companies like OpenAI and Google's DeepMind before co-founding Perplexity AI in 2022.
Perplexity AI has gained traction as an AI-powered search engine <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/11/42084064/perplexity-ceo-asks-if-ai-startup-should-acquire-google-chrome-following-dojs-antitrust-push-against-search-giant">aiming to rival Google</a>. Srinivas has also become an angel investor, backing AI startups like ElevenLabs and Suno.
Earlier this year, he <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43219913/jeff-bezos-backed-perplexity-ai-proposes-deal-to-merge-with-tiktok-giving-us-government-50-stake-report">proposed a deal for TikTok's U.S.</a> operations, suggesting a new U.S.-based company partially owned by the government. If approved, this move could place him at the center of one of the biggest tech transactions in history.
Last week, Perplexity AI also introduced a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43293869/jeff-bezos-backed-perplexity-rolls-out-self-hosted-deepseek-r1-model-amid-controversy-over-chinese-ai-influence-ceo-aravind-srinivas-says-theres-a-lot-of-misconception">self-hosted variant</a> of China's DeepSeek R1 model. The startup raised $500 million in the December 2024 funding round, elevating its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/24/12/42570376/jeff-bezos-backed-perplexity-raises-500-million-tripling-its-valuation-to-9-billion-as-competition-with-google-and-openai-heats-up">valuation to $9 billion</a>.
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The White House has appointed Elon Musk, the wealthiest individual globally, as a &#8220;special government employee.&#8221; This designation allows Musk to be employed by the federal government while potentially sidestepping certain disclosure rules.
What Happened: As reported by Reuters, Musk, who continues to helm Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) and SpaceX, has been charged with leading Trump&#8217;s cost-cutting initiative, the Department of Government Efficiency. This role has granted Musk&#8217;s team access to various government systems, triggering concern and turmoil within some agencies.
Musk&#8217;s new designation could enable him to bypass disclosure rules about conflicts of interest and finances applicable to regular government employees. He will not receive a paycheck. This development has sparked scrutiny, with Democratic lawmakers voicing concerns over a billionaire without an electoral mandate gaining substantial power over the federal government.
Trump defended Musk, asserting that Musk cannot act without White House approval. He also lauded Musk&#8217;s instinct and his team&#8217;s talent. 
&#8220;Elon can&#8217;t do and won&#8217;t do anything without our approval,&#8221; said Trump. He said, &#8220;We&#8217;ll give him the approval, where appropriate; where not appropriate, we won&#8217;t. But he reports in.&#8221;
However, questions about accountability persist, as most special government employees are not bound to file financial disclosures, potentially making it challenging for the public and journalists to hold Musk and the government accountable.
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Why It Matters: Musk&#8217;s appointment comes amidst his recent <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/25/02/43442302/elon-musk-says-elizabeth-warren-is-meddling-with-trillions-in-us-treasury-via-his-unqualified-flunkies">criticisms</a> of the Treasury Department and his proposal to use <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/25/02/43425216/elon-musk-supports-putting-treasury-department-operations-on-blockchain-to-fix-irregularities">blockchain technology</a> to streamline its operations. 
His Department of Government Efficiency was recently <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43440720/elon-musks-4b-doge-plan-may-cut-federal-spending-30-apples-spring-2025-lineup-revealed-triumph-group-to-go-privat">granted access</a> to a sensitive Treasury Department payment system, a move that coincided with the resignation of a career Treasury official who had disagreements with Musk&#8217;s department. 
The potential implications of Musk&#8217;s new role and his plans for the Department of Government Efficiency, including a $4 billion a day cost-cutting plan, remain to be seen.
Notably, the Department of Government Efficiency shares its acronym with Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>), a cryptocurrency that Musk has promoted in the past with his social media posts.
Price Action: At the time of writing DOGE was seen trading higher by 7.95% at $0.285, according to <a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent020325&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">data from Benzinga Pro</a>. 
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Elon Musk's <a href="https://www.dailysignal.com/tag/doge">Department of Government Efficiency</a>&nbsp;(DOGE) has been identifying and eliminating a wide swath of federal spending since President Donald Trump took office.
Now, DOGE is setting its sights on two mainstays in U.S. public broadcasting and journalism: NPR and PBS, the National Public Radio and the Public Broadcast System.
In a Monday <a href="https://oversight.house.gov/release/doge-subcommittee-chairwoman-greene-invites-npr-and-pbs-leaders-to-address-biased-news-coverage-at-public-hearing/">press release</a>, <a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/topic/marjorie-taylor-greene">Marjorie Taylor Greene</a>, head of a new House subcommittee, Delivering on Government Efficiency, accused NPR and PBS of "systematically biased content" and is demanding that the heads of both groups testify before Congress for their alleged <a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/marjorie-taylor-green-pbs-npr-biased-content-b2691492.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">&#8220;blatantly ideological and partisan coverage.&#8221;</a>
Greene pointed to NPR's coverage of the Hunter Biden laptop story, the Russian collusion story and COVID-19 origins. She blasted PBS for failing "to provide Americans with accurate reporting by incorrectly implying that Elon Musk made a fascist salute during President Trump's inauguration celebration."  
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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">What&#8217;s Next?</h1>
Meanwhile, Musk — who Sen. Elizabeth Warren <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43442302/elon-musk-says-elizabeth-warren-is-meddling-with-trillions-in-us-treasury-via-his-unqualified-flunkies">bashed</a> as &#8220;an unelected billionaire&#8221; along with his &#8220;unqualified flunkies" — continues to fire, force out or harass government workers in numerous attempts over the past week to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43417749/elon-musks-aides-block-government-workers-from-federal-data-systems-report" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">install Trump loyalists</a> across all federal agencies, departments and organizations. The latest was the takeover of the Treasury Department and Secretary of State <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/marco-rubio">Marco Rubio</a>&#8216;s surprise Monday announcement that he is now acting administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development.
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The Commodity Futures Trading Commission launched an inquiry on Monday into Crypto.com and Kalshi on how the companies' Super Bowl event contracts comply<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/02/43439189/robinhood-to-offer-super-bowl-event-contracts"> with derivatives regulations.</a>
The Details: According to a Bloomberg <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-02-03/crypto-com-kalshi-s-super-bowl-wagers-probed-by-us-derivatives-regulator">report</a>, the CFTC has requested additional information from Kalshi and Crypto.com, including evidence that the products are not susceptible to manipulation and comply with regulations.&nbsp;
The CFTC will then evaluate the responses before deciding on any enforcement actions or begin drafting a new rule.
"We are continuing to review the contracts in accordance with our regulations," a CFTC spokesman told Bloomberg.&nbsp;
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The CFTC put Crypto.com's sports contracts under a special regulatory review in January to determine if they qualified as gaming. The CFTC did not place Kalshi's sports contracts under review at the time.&nbsp;
The CFTC is expected to vote by mid-April on whether to bar the contracts and sports contracts continue to trade in the meantime.&nbsp;
The CFTC's latest inquiry comes as Robinhood Markets, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>) announced on Monday that its clients can access sports contracts through the Kalshi exchange. 
"With an emerging asset class like event contracts, we recognize an opportunity to better serve our customers as their interests converge across the markets, news, sports and entertainment," Robinhood said in a statement.
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<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/startups/24/11/42011977/99-billion-bet-warren-buffett-invests-heavily-in-2-stocks-expected-to-jump-19-and-20-wall-street-analysts-predict">Warren Buffett's </a>$1 million bet against hedge funds wasn't just about bragging rights—it was a challenge to Wall Street's high-fee investment strategies.&nbsp;
Back in 2007, he bet that a simple S&amp;P 500 index fund would outperform a carefully selected group of hedge funds over a decade. Ted Seides, a hedge fund pro from Protégé Partners, took the other side, convinced that active management could beat the market.
The timing couldn't have been more dramatic. The bet kicked off on Jan. 1, 2008—right as the financial crisis hit. At first, it looked like the hedge funds had the upper hand. They lost 23.9% while the S&amp;P 500 tanked by 37%. But as markets recovered, Buffett's index fund started pulling ahead.&nbsp;
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By the end of 2016, the Vanguard 500 Index Fund Admiral Shares (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VFIAX#NASDAQ">VFIAX</a>)—Buffett's choice—had delivered an average annual return of 7.1%. The hedge funds? Just 2.2%. That's a massive difference. If you had invested $100,000 in VFIAX, it would have grown to about $185,000. The hedge funds were at only $121,000.
So, what went wrong for the hedge funds? Fees. Hedge funds typically use the "two-and-twenty" model—2% in management fees and 20% of any profits. Over time, those fees add up.&nbsp;
According to a recent study by LCH Investments, since the inception of hedge funds in 1969, investors have paid nearly half of their profits as fees. Compare that with&nbsp; index funds, which charge as little as 0.03%, and it's easy to see why Buffett's bet played out the way it did.
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Buffett has always been a big believer in keeping things simple. He once said, "When trillions of dollars are managed by Wall Streeters charging high fees, it will usually be the managers who reap outsized profits, not the clients." The numbers back him up.
Even today, the trend holds. A recent Vanguard study found that <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42516732/the-average-401k-balance-soars-to-a-record-breaking-high-is-your-nest-egg-keeping-pace">401(k) </a>investors saw an average annual return of 9.7% over the five years ended in December 2023. Hedge funds? They averaged 6.6% over the same period, according to the Barclay Hedge Fund Index. Over decades, that difference adds up in a big way.
The takeaway? For most people, keeping it simple wins. Morningstar reports that approximately 29% of actively managed funds outperform their passive counterparts over the decade ended last June. Buffett's bet just reinforced what research keeps proving: for the average investor, a low-cost index fund is one of the best ways to grow wealth over time.
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Former President Jimmy Carter almost made history at the 67th Grammy Awards, an accomplishment that could have added to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/movers-shakers/24/12/42716329/jimmy-carter-the-39th-us-president-who-championed-human-rights-and-peace-in-the-middle-east-had-died">his lifetime accolades.</a>
What Happened: Months after passing away at <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/25/01/42901026/jimmy-carters-funeral-5-living-presidents-attend-family-colleagues-share-warm-humorous-stories">the age of 100</a> in December, Carter was honored with a Grammy Award win at the 67th annual music awards show Sunday.
Carter <a href="https://www.grammy.com/artists/jimmy-carter/7405">won </a>his fourth Grammy Award for Best Audio Book, Narration and Storytelling Recording for his "Last Sundays in Plains: A Centennial Celebration" recordings.
The recordings came from his final Sunday School lessons at Maranatha Baptist Church in Georgia. The record also features recordings from Darius Rucker, LeeAnn Rimes and Jon Batiste.
Carter beat out Guy Oldfield, George Clinton, Dolly Parton and Barbra Streisand for the award, as <a href="https://apnews.com/article/president-jimmy-carter-2025-grammy-awards-0b8a1c1fa8c8887b945a2b893b7e59e5">reported </a>by the Associated Press. 
The former president previously won three other Grammy Awards for spoken word recordings, winning most recently at the 61st &nbsp;(2019) and 58th (2016) award ceremonies.
The posthumous Grammy win nearly made history. If Carter was still alive he would have become the oldest Grammy Award winner in history. The current record is 97 years old held by Pinetop Perkins for a win in 2011. Carter ranks among the top 10 oldest winners for his past awards.
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Why It's Important: Carter's grandson Jason Carter accepted the award on his behalf.
"Having his words captured in this way for my family and for the world is truly remarkable," Carter said while accepting the award.
Speaking backstage at the award ceremony, Carter celebrated his grandfather's love of music.
"He's such an enormous music fan. He loves the creative aspect of music," Carter said, as reported by the Associated Press. "It's been an important part of his political life, an important part of his personal life. He's an artist in many ways."
The former president is the most-awarded Grammy winner among former presidents with his four wins, which come from 10 career nominations. Barack Obama and Bill Clinton each have won two Grammy Awards. Michelle Obama and Hillary Clinton have also won Grammy Awards.
Harry Truman, John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon were nominated for Grammy Awards, but did not win.
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ONEOK (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OKE#NYSE">OKE</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 1.66% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 10.03%. Currently, ONEOK has a market capitalization of $61.24 billion. 
Buying $1000 In OKE: If an investor had bought $1000 of OKE stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $6,820.12 today based on a price of $98.15 for OKE at the time of writing.
<h3>ONEOK's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
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Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday ordered a halt to the majority of work at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau after being selected as the acting director of the agency by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/02/43450076/trump-administration-weighs-plan-to-shut-down-education-department-which-stocks-could-be-affected">President Donald Trump. </a>
The Details: According to <a href="https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/bessent-takes-helm-of-consumer-finance-watchdog-orders-halt-to-work-0a9cfc3d?mod=hp_lead_pos3">a report</a> from the Wall Street Journal, Bessent directed the CFPB to freeze much of its work in an internal email. The work stoppage includes decisions about active litigations, enforcement actions and suspends effective dates for completed rules that are not yet in effect.
Bessent is the temporary replacement for Biden appointee Rohit Chopra who was ousted from the agency on Friday.&nbsp;
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"I look forward to working with the CFPB to advance President Trump's agenda to lower costs for the American people and accelerate economic growth," Bessent said in a written statement Monday.
It is expected that Bessent will begin to roll back many of the regulations that were enacted under the Biden administration, including limits on overdraft fees and the exemption of medical debt reporting by credit agencies. 
CFPB Actions In Limbo: Many lawsuits brought by the CFPB now face an uncertain future as decisions on litigations and enforcement actions have been frozen.&nbsp;
In late December, the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/legal/24/12/42713746/financial-crime-weekly-sec-charges-tai-mo-shan-with-misleading-terra-usd-investors-rocket-companies-sued-over-alleged-kickback-scheme">CFPB sued</a> Rocket Homes, a division of Rocket Companies, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RKT#NYSE">RKT</a>) in what it said was an action to stop the company from providing incentives to real estate brokers and agents to steer homebuyers to Rocket Mortgage. 
JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>), Wells Fargo &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WFC#NYSE">WFC</a>), Bank of America Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>) and Early Warning Services also face <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/legal/24/12/42687945/zelle-became-a-gold-mine-for-fraudsters-consumer-financial-protection-bureau-lawsuit">a lawsuit</a> from the CFPB alleging the companies rushed to complete the Zelle payment network in order to compete with Venmo and CashApp and neglected to enact effective fraud safeguards.
The CFPB also slapped Capital One Financial Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COF#NYSE">COF</a>) with <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/01/42981370/cfpb-sues-capital-one-over-alleged-2-billion-in-lost-interest-for-consumers">a lawsuit </a>in January accusing the bank of cheating millions of consumers out of more than $2 billion in lost interest.
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President Donald Trump has <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/01/42864556/trump-does-not-rule-out-military-force-to-acquire-panama-canal-greenland-we-need-them-for-economic-security">reignited his push to acquire Greenland</a>, calling it an &#8220;absolute necessity&#8221; for U.S. security. But while Trump is focused on claiming the Arctic territory, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43291979/how-crazy-is-that-says-bernie-sanders-condemning-trump-for-ignoring-working-families-issues-in-his-inauguration-speech">Sen. Bernie Sanders</a>, (I-VT),&nbsp; has a different suggestion: instead of trying to take Greenland, why not copy its progressive policies?
In <a href="https://x.com/SenSanders/status/1884078267214487788">a post on X</a>, Sanders took a jab at Trump&#8217;s territorial ambitions, writing:
&#8220;Mr. President: Instead of stealing Greenland from Denmark, I have a better idea. In Denmark, everyone is guaranteed health care, college education is free, parents receive 1-year of paid paternity leave &amp; workers don't make less than $22 an hour. Let&#8217;s steal those ideas.&#8221;
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Greenlanders Overwhelmingly Oppose Joining the U.S.</h2>
Even though Trump says Greenlanders &#8220;want to be with us,&#8221; a new poll says otherwise. A survey found that 85% of Greenlanders do not want to become part of the U.S., while only 6% support the idea. About 45% see Trump's interest in Greenland as a threat, while 43% see it as an opportunity.
Even when it comes to citizenship, only 8% of Greenlanders would trade their Danish passport for an American one, while 55% prefer to remain Danish citizens. The numbers make it clear—most Greenlanders want nothing to do with becoming part of the United States.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Denmark and Europe Push Back</h2>
Trump&#8217;s aggressive push for Greenland has sparked an international backlash. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has been meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, and other leaders to make sure Greenland stays under Denmark. In a 45-minute phone call, Trump and Frederiksen argued, and European officials later called the conversation &#8220;horrendous.&#8221;
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Scholz cautioned that it is unacceptable to alter borders through force, citing Russia&#8217;s invasion of Ukraine as an example. On Feb. 3, European leaders will convene to discuss Trump's plans for Greenland.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Why Does Trump Want Greenland?</h2>
Greenland is important for its location and its resources. The U.S. already has a military base in Greenland, called Pituffik Space Base (formerly Thule Air Base), which is a key Arctic outpost. For Trump, controlling Greenland would mean strengthening America&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/emerging-markets/25/01/43133508/trump-wants-to-buy-greenland-for-us-security">position against China and Russia</a>.
Greenland is also rich in rare earth minerals, uranium, and oil. As the world looks for more of these resources, Greenland has become more valuable. Climate change is also making Arctic waters more accessible for shipping, adding to its economic potential.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Denmark's Welfare System</h2>
Denmark has a strong support system for its people, but it means paying higher taxes. The government covers health care, free college, and paid parental leave through a system where wealthier people pay more. The top income tax rate is 55.9%, there is a 25% sales tax, and businesses pay a 22% tax.
In Denmark, students not only attend college for free but also receive a stipend from the government to cover living expenses. The country consistently ranks as one of the happiest in the world, with low crime, strong social programs, and a good work-life balance.
So, unlike the U.S., Denmark provides universal healthcare, tuition-free college and generous paid parental leave.
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While Trump is focused on acquiring Greenland, Sanders and his supporters argue that the U.S. should be paying attention to why Denmark and Greenland rank so high in quality of life.&nbsp;
For now, Greenland's government, backed by Denmark and the European Union, has made it clear that it's not for sale. Whether Trump will continue to push for control remains to be seen, but for Greenlanders, the answer is simple—they'd rather keep their autonomy, their benefits, and their way of life.
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Bernie Sanders To Trump: Instead Of Greenland, Steal Denmark's Ideas Of Free Health Care, Paid Parental Leave And $22 Minimum Wage

Technology giant Alphabet Inc (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>) could focus on cloud, AI and YouTube growth when the company reports fourth-quarter financial results after the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings">market close Tuesday.</a>
Earnings Estimates: Analysts expect the company to report fourth-quarter revenue of $96.6 billion, up from $86.3 billion in last year's fourth quarter, according to data <a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent020325&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">from Benzinga Pro.</a>
The company has beaten analyst estimates for revenue in seven straight quarters.
Analysts expect the company to report fourth-quarter earnings per share of $2.13, up from $1.64 in last year's fourth quarter. The company has beaten analyst estimates for earnings per share in seven straight quarters.
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What Analysts Are Saying: Recent strength in advertising for Meta Platforms could foreshadow strong advertising strength for Alphabet, Bank of America analyst Justin Post<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43396598/alphabet-shares-are-on-the-rise-today-whats-going-on"> recently said.</a>
The analyst, who has a Buy rating and $225 price target, said Alphabet should show positive commentary on cloud demand in the fourth-quarter results and commentary.
Post said Alphabet will likely show strength in search thanks to AI usage helping with monetization and YouTube could also benefit from improved AI targeting.
Potential negatives for Alphabet would be talking about tougher first-quarter advertising comps, slowing YouTube growth or new hiring/Capex commentary.
"We remain constructive on Alphabet and believe Street is likely underestimating potential for AIOs to drive Search monetization strength in 2025," Post said.
Here are other <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/GOOGL/analyst-ratings">analyst ratings for Alphabet </a>and their price targets:
<ul>
<li>JMP Securities: Reiterated Market Perform rating, no price target</li>
<li>Needham: Maintained Buy rating, increased price target from $210 to $225</li>
<li>DA Davidson: Maintained Neutral rating, increased price target from $190 to $200</li>
<li>Cantor Fitzgerald: Maintained Neutral rating, lowered price target from $215 to $210</li>
</ul>
Key Items to Watch: Alphabet likely won't comment on pending legislation, but could be asked about its current case with the Department of Justice and what the new White House administration means.
Alphabet<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/01/42898021/google-donates-1-million-to-trump-inauguration-plans-youtube-livestream-pleased-to-support"> donated $1 million</a> to Donald Trump's inauguration fund, an amount higher than the $285,000 donated to the 2016 and 2020 inaugurations. The company also live-streamed the inauguration on YouTube.
The donation comes as the company has been targeted by the Department of Justice for&nbsp;alleged monopolistic behavior&nbsp;and could be forced to break up and spin off assets such as the Chrome browser.
While there&#8217;s no certainty that a donation or a visit to Mar-a-Lago will sway the new administration or prevent such outcomes, changes to the DOJ's leadership could potentially shift the company's legal challenges.
Incoming Vice President&nbsp;J.D. Vance&nbsp;also previously said he&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/politics/24/07/39826475/trumps-new-running-mate-j-d-vance-wants-to-break-up-google-could-2024-election-be-bad-for-big-te" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">wants to break up&nbsp;</a>Alphabet, which could make the company a target of the new administration.
Senator&nbsp;Ted Cruz&nbsp;(R-Texas) recently told Politico that Republicans would target Alphabet&#8217;s Google and YouTube content moderation policies on the search engine.
As mentioned by Post, AI could also be one of the key themes.
"Our commitment to innovation, as well as our long-term focus and investment in AI, are paying off with consumers and partners benefiting from our AI tools," Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai said after<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/10/41611263/alphabet-q3-earnings-highlights-revenue-beat-eps-beat-google-cloud-up-35-momentum-across-the-compan"> third-quarter results.</a>
Pichai said at the time that Alphabet was winning larger deals and attracting new customers thanks to its AI solutions in the cloud. Investors and analysts would welcome an update on this and what the future holds for its cloud segment thanks to AI tools.
YouTube passed $50 billion in total ads and subscription revenues over the last four quarters for the first time, he said.
GOOGL Price Action: Alphabet stock closed Monday down 1.37% to $201.23 versus a 52-week trading range of $130.67 to $205.48. Alphabet stock is up 40% over the last year.
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