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Shares of Chinese stocks are trading lower amid potential US sanctions limiting AI chip exports to China.

RBC Capital analyst Paul Treiber maintains BlackBerry (TSX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BB#TSX">BB</a>) with a Sector Perform and raises the price target from C$3.25 to C$4.

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RBC Capital Maintains Sector Perform on BlackBerry, Raises Price Target to C$4

RBC Capital analyst Paul Treiber maintains BlackBerry (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BB#NYSE">BB</a>) with a Sector Perform and raises the price target from $3.25 to $4.

RBC Capital Maintains Sector Perform on BlackBerry, Raises Price Target to $4

Shares of insurance stocks are trading lower amid California wildfires.

Goldman Sachs analyst Will Nance maintains Toast (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TOST#NYSE">TOST</a>) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $45 to $40.

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Goldman Sachs Maintains Neutral on Toast, Lowers Price Target to $40

Citigroup analyst Scott Gruber downgrades Oceaneering International (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OII#NYSE">OII</a>) from Buy to Neutral and announces $30 price target.

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Citigroup Downgrades Oceaneering International to Neutral, Announces $30 Price Target

Goldman Sachs analyst Will Nance maintains Global E Online (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLBE#NASDAQ">GLBE</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $56 to $63.

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Goldman Sachs Maintains Buy on Global E Online, Raises Price Target to $63

RBC Capital analyst Ben Hendrix reiterates Acadia Healthcare Co (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACHC#NASDAQ">ACHC</a>) with a Outperform and maintains $64 price target.

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Citigroup analyst Scott Gruber upgrades Helmerich &amp; Payne (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HP#NYSE">HP</a>) from Neutral to Buy and raises the price target from $33 to $40.

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Citigroup Upgrades Helmerich & Payne to Buy, Raises Price Target to $40

Goldman Sachs analyst Will Nance maintains Coinbase Glb (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $397 to $340.

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Goldman Sachs Maintains Neutral on Coinbase Glb, Lowers Price Target to $340

RBC Capital analyst Scott Hanold reiterates Northern Oil &amp; Gas (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOG#NYSE">NOG</a>) with a Sector Perform and maintains $45 price target.

RBC Capital Reiterates Sector Perform on Northern Oil & Gas, Maintains $45 Price Target

Maxim Group analyst Tate Sullivan downgrades Graphex Gr (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GRFX#AMEX">GRFX</a>) from Buy to Hold.

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RBC Capital analyst Ashish Sabadra maintains Ecolab (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ECL#NYSE">ECL</a>) with a Outperform and lowers the price target from $306 to $294.

RBC Capital Maintains Outperform on Ecolab, Lowers Price Target to $294

Goldman Sachs analyst Eric Sheridan maintains Expedia Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXPE#NASDAQ">EXPE</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $208 to $236.

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Goldman Sachs Maintains Buy on Expedia Group, Raises Price Target to $236

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Goldman Sachs analyst Toshiya Hari maintains Western Digital (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WDC#NASDAQ">WDC</a>) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $81 to $70.

Goldman Sachs Maintains Neutral on Western Digital, Lowers Price Target to $70

Maxim Group analyst Jason McCarthy upgrades Reviva Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RVPH#NASDAQ">RVPH</a>) from Hold to Buy and announces $7 price target.

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Maxim Group Upgrades Reviva Pharmaceuticals to Buy, Announces $7 Price Target

Last year, Elon Musk teetered back and forth with Jeff Bezos for the title of the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/12/42638666/rockefeller-rich-elon-musks-wealth-hits-rockefeller-rich-levels-equivalent-to-a-1-6-share-of-the-u-s-gdp">richest person in the world</a>. One day it was Musk, the next it was Bezos and sometimes the gap between them seemed razor-thin. But today, there's no contest. Musk's fortune has skyrocketed to an eye-watering $486 billion, leaving Bezos far behind at $233.5 billion – a staggering $237 billion gap, according to Fortune. It's not just the largest gap in their rivalry – it's the largest gap ever recorded between the two wealth titans.
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But how did Musk leave Bezos in the dust? Sure, Tesla and SpaceX are booming, but this story is about more than electric cars and space rockets. It's about timing, politics and Musk's surprising new alliance with President-elect Donald Trump – a relationship that's turning heads and raising eyebrows.
Musk wasn't always a Trump supporter. In fact, during Trump's first presidency, he was openly critical of the administration. But as the 2024 election drew closer, Musk's stance shifted. According to a November BBC article, Musk described himself as "politically moderate" but said he felt compelled to back Trump, citing concerns about the economy, immigration and free speech under another Democratic presidency.
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Musk didn't just voice his support; he poured money and influence into Trump's campaign. He donated $119 million to a pro-Trump Super PAC and launched an ambitious get-out-the-vote effort in battleground states, offering $1 million in giveaways to voters every day leading up to Election Day. Initially challenged in court, the giveaways ultimately went forward and dominated headlines.
For Musk, this wasn't just about politics – it was about positioning himself for the future. His bet paid off in a big way. Emboldened by Trump's pro-business policies, investors flocked to Musk's companies. According to CNBC, Tesla stock surged 69% after Trump's victory, with Wall Street rallying behind Trump's promises to support autonomous vehicles and electric car adoption. Similarly, SpaceX saw its valuation balloon to $350 billion as confidence grew that Trump's administration would prioritize defense contracts and private space exploration – both areas where SpaceX reigns supreme.
Beyond Wall Street, Musk's influence is also growing in Washington. Trump has already tapped him to cochair the newly created "Department of Government Efficiency" (DOGE), giving Musk a hand in shaping federal policies. Supporters hail the move as a win for innovation, arguing Musk's business savvy could bring much-needed change to outdated government systems. Critics, however, see it as dangerous, warning that <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/startups/24/12/42417117/jeff-bezos-shrugs-off-worries-about-musks-influence-on-the-trump-administration-if-that-turns-out-to-be-naive-well-well-see">Musk's dual role</a> as a billionaire business owner and policymaker could lead to conflicts of interest and unchecked power.
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While Musk's wealth has soared, Bezos seems stuck in neutral. According to Forbes, with a net worth of $233.5 billion, Bezos is still the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/08/40372115/jeff-bezos-says-its-fine-being-the-second-wealthiest-person-in-the-world-he-never-set-out-to-be-">second-richest person in the world</a>, but the gap between him and Musk has never been wider. Bezos says he is fine with being second and has never set out to be the richest man in the world, as he explained back in 2018 when he was asked about this title at the Economic Club of Washington.&nbsp;
Musk's rise isn't just a story about money – it's about power. With his newfound political alliance and a fortune that dwarfs everyone else's, Musk is reshaping what it means to be a billionaire in America. Supporters view him as a visionary, using his resources to tackle humanity's biggest challenges. Critics, however, worry about the risks of concentrating so much wealth and influence in one person's hands.
For now, though, one thing is clear: Musk isn't just dominating the wealth race – he's rewriting the rules entirely. Bezos may still be a titan, but Musk is on a trajectory that's out of this world and his friendship with Trump might just be the fuel propelling him to unprecedented heights.
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RBC Capital analyst Scott Hanold reiterates Devon Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DVN#NYSE">DVN</a>) with a Sector Perform and maintains $50 price target.

RBC Capital Reiterates Sector Perform on Devon Energy, Maintains $50 Price Target

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) continues to struggle between $90,000 and $100,000, but prominent analysts and traders remain upbeat about its prospects in the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/bitcoin-price-prediction">first quarter of 2025</a>.
What Happened: Veteran crypto trader and Asymmetric Fund CEO Joe McCann shared his &#8220;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/01/42874069/bitcoin-could-drop-as-low-as-75000-if-it-fills-this-liquidity-gap-expert-warns">tactical short-term bearish</a>&#8221; outlook for the cryptocurrency market in an appearance on the Blockworks macro <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tz8L8M9QntU">podcast</a> on Jan. 9. 
While acknowledging short-term bearish trends, McCann remains optimistic about Q1 as a seasonally profitable period, driven by a combination of macroeconomic factors and crypto-specific catalysts.
"The market is telling you something. You can either deny what you're seeing or embrace it and manage your risk appropriately," McCann explained, pointing to Bitcoin's rejection at key resistance levels and reduced ETF flows as reasons for near-term caution.
Q1 Is The Time For Profits…
Despite his short-term bearish stance, McCann anticipates a structurally bullish Q1, with Bitcoin potentially hitting $150,000 after a pullback to the $75,000 range. 
He aims to follow more defensive strategies in Q2 and Q3 as markets adjust to macro changes, including Trump&#8217;s presidency.
"I think Q1 is probably the time to make the most money this year," McCann <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tz8L8M9QntU">stated</a>, adding that while the &#8220;easy money&#8221; phase of 2024 may be over, significant opportunities remain for traders who manage risk effectively.
…But 20%-40% Corrections Still Possible
Charles Edwards, founder of Capriole Investments, echoed McCann's optimism during a discussion with crypto trader Alex Krüger. 
Edwards highlighted institutional buying activity and ETF inflows as stabilizing factors for Bitcoin, even after its recent dip below $100,000.
"$100,000 is really the level we want to stay above to keep the bull market in full swing," Edwards explained.
In a seperate podcast recorded on Jan. 6, he <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nykvv_9BlXg">remained</a> optimistic about 2024 overall but cautioned that 20-40% corrections are possible, influenced by factors such as Federal Reserve policies, Trump's economic plans and MicroStrategy's Bitcoin purchases.
"Broadly, 2024 should be a really positive year," Edwards said, but he urged caution, noting that major corrections could occur before new highs are achieved.
What's Next: Both McCann and Edwards agree on the importance of managing risk and timing trades carefully in the evolving crypto landscape. 
With strong institutional support and the maturation of the market, Q1 is shaping up to be a promising period, though volatility may persist.
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As Washington ramps up chip export restrictions to unfriendly countries, Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) and Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) are in the midst of a geopolitical power shift that could disrupt the semiconductor <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/semiconductors">industry&#8217;s global landscape.</a>



In a report shared Monday, Bloomberg outlined the Biden administration&#8217;s imminent release of updated export <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/01/42897081/nvidia-and-ai-chip-stocks-brace-for-impact-as-biden-administration-considers-new-china-export-ban-report">rules targeting advanced semiconductors. </a>



The new measures, expected to drop Friday, intensify the U.S.&#8217;s strategic efforts to slow China's technological and military advancements by restricting access to high-performance computing chips.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">New AI Export Framework: Allies And Adversaries</h3>



The regulations will reportedly create a three-tiered structure for semiconductor exports, emphasizing access tiers for key U.S. allies, neutral nations, and restricted countries. 



China is expected to fall under the most severe tier, joining nations such as Russia, Iran, and Venezuela.



This tier-based framework allows certain companies in restricted countries to bypass national limits by agreeing to U.S. security protocols and human rights standards. 



These entities, designated as validated end users, would have higher caps for chip purchases, a move aimed at encouraging safer AI development globally.



The measures expand the sweeping export restrictions initiated in October 2022, which already limited sales of advanced AI chips like Nvidia's Hopper GPUs. 



These earlier rules also prohibited U.S. firms and individuals from supporting Chinese chip development without explicit government approval. 



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Nvidia And AMD Under Scrutiny</h3>



Nvidia's specialized A800 and H800 chips, developed to comply with prior regulations, could now fall under new restrictions, potentially denting AI giant&#8217;s upcoming revenues. 



According to data firm FactSet, China accounts for approximately 16% of Nvidia&#8217;s revenue, making it the company's second-largest market after the U.S. This marks a decline from 25% prior to the 2022 export restrictions.



In 2023, AMD generated roughly $3.4 billion in revenue from China, including Hong Kong, according to Statista. This represents 15% of the company&#8217;s total revenue of $22.7 billion.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Key ETFs Tied To Nvidia And AMD</h3>



Several ETFs heavily exposed to Nvidia and AMD could face ripple effects:



Top ETFs Holding Nvidia (Percentage of Holdings):



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<li>ProShares Ultra Semiconductors (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USD#NYSE">USD</a>): 34.96%</li>



<li>Strive U.S. Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHOC#NASDAQ">SHOC</a>): 21.10%</li>



<li>YieldMax Target 12 Semiconductor Option (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXY#NASDAQ">SOXY</a>): 20.50%</li>



<li>VanEck Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMH#NASDAQ">SMH</a>): 20.21%</li>



<li>VanEck Fabless Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMHX#NASDAQ">SMHX</a>) – 20.11%</li>
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Top ETFs Holding AMD (Percentage of Holdings):



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<li>VanEck Video Gaming and Esports ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ESPO#NASDAQ">ESPO</a>): 8.01%</li>



<li>iShares Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXX#NASDAQ">SOXX</a>): 7.12%</li>



<li>AOT Growth and Innovation ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AOTG#NASDAQ">AOTG</a>): 7.07%</li>



<li>Invesco PHLX Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXQ#NASDAQ">SOXQ</a>): 7.04%</li>



<li>REX FANG &amp; Innovation Equity ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FEPI#NASDAQ">FEPI</a>): 6.95%</li>
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