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Under normal market conditions, the fund generally invests substantially all, but at least 80%, of its total assets in the securities comprising the index. The index is designed to measure the performance of the large-, mid-, and small-capitalization segments of the U.S. equity market. The index consists of those stocks included in the S&P 500 Index, the S&P MidCap 400 Index, and the S&P SmallCap 600 Index.

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Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) CEO Elon Musk on Tuesday said that Grok chatbot, created by his artificial intelligence startup xAI, is going to be integrated into Tesla vehicles &#8220;soon.&#8221;
What Happened: &#8220;Grok in Teslas is coming soon. So you will be able to talk to your Tesla and ask for anything,&#8221; Musk said in a live stream on social media platform X. 
Tesla confirmed the announcement with its CEO via its X account, dedicated to updates about its Cybertruck.
&#8220;You can ask for anything but I'll only give it to you if I'm in a good mood,&#8221; the company wrote on its Cybertruck profile about Musk&#8217;s announcement. 
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Why It Matters: Musk said as long back as Nov. 2023 that he would discuss a possible xAI-Tesla partnership with the Tesla board. Grok is now available only to users of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42645821/elon-musks-xai-expands-with-new-chatbot-app">Musk-owned social media platform&nbsp;X</a>.
In December, the xAI announced that it has<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/24/12/42358400/elon-musks-xai-raises-6b-for-the-2nd-time-this-year-as-it-looks-to-take-the-challenge-to-openai-google-and-jeff-bezos-backed-anthropic"> secured $6 billion in Series C funding</a> from major technology and financial institutions, marking its second major funding round in 2024. Nvidia, AMD, A16Z, Blackrock, Fidelity&nbsp;Management&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;Research&nbsp;Company, Kingdom&nbsp;Holdings, Lightspeed, MGX, Morgan&nbsp;Stanley, OIA, QIA, Sequoia&nbsp;Capital, Valor&nbsp;Equity Partners and Vy&nbsp;Capital participated in the funding.
Grok 3, xAI&#8217;s new language model, is currently training. Musk said last week that Grok 3 is &#8220;coming soon&#8221; without giving a clearer timeline. 
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Citigroup Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>) will release its fourth-quarter financial results before the opening <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/c/earnings">bell on Wednesday, Jan. 15</a>.
Analysts expect the New York-based company to report quarterly earnings at $1.21 per share, up from 84 cents per share in the year-ago period. Citigroup projects quarterly revenue of $19.42 billion, compared to $17.44 billion a year earlier, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>.
Citigroup shares gained 1.3% to close at $73.68 on Tuesday&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; .
Benzinga readers can access the latest analyst ratings on the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/22/09/28888638/exclusive-study-finds-benzinga-analyst-ratings-data-yields-market-beating-strategie">Analyst Stock Ratings</a> page. Readers can sort by stock ticker, company name, analyst firm, rating change or other variables.
Let's have a look at how Benzinga's most-accurate <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/C/analyst-ratings">analysts have rated the company</a> in the recent period.
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<li>B of A Securities analyst Ebrahim Poonawala maintained a Buy rating and raised the price target from $90 to $95 on Jan. 7, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 66%.</li>
<li>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods analyst David Konrad maintained an Outperform rating and boosted the price target from $82 to $85 on Jan. 3, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 72%.</li>
<li>Oppenheimer analyst Chris Kotowski maintained an Outperform rating and cut the price target from $110 to $102 on Jan. 3, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 86%.</li>
<li>Goldman Sachs analyst Richard Ramsden maintained a Buy rating and boosted the price target from $72 to $81 on Dec. 6, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 69%.</li>
<li>Piper Sandler analyst Scott Siefers maintained an Overweight rating and raised the price target from $73 to $80 on Dec. 3, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 69%.</li>
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Considering buying Citi stock? Here&#8217;s what analysts think: 
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Citigroup Gears Up For Q4 Print; Here Are The Recent Forecast Changes From Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts

Analysts at <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/truist-securities">Truist Securities</a> initiated coverage on 24 large-cap, regional, and trust banks, as well as credit card companies. They anticipate strong earnings growth over the next two years, projecting an annual increase of 12-15% fueled by factors like improving loan growth, a steeper yield curve, and ample capital for expansion.
What Happened: Forecasting a favorable environment for banks in 2025 and 2026, the analysts at Truist foresee a less stringent regulatory environment, with more clarity and flexibility for banks regarding mergers and acquisitions, and the deployment of excess capital.
The note highlighted that the banking stocks were de-rated during the first two years of Trump 1.0 because the yield curve was flattened and late-cycle macro concerns surfaced, even as the administration enacted bank-friendly tax reform and regulatory tailoring. However, according to the brokerage, a little Fed easing and a steeper curve are necessary for the stocks to be re-rated and two rate cuts are expected in 2025, as hinted by Fed during their December meeting. 
According to Truist, while bank valuations have increased, they remain relatively attractive compared to historical levels. They currently trade at a price-to-book value (P/TBV) below their post-financial crisis average, and at a significant discount to the broader market. The note adds that given the current market valuations, bank stocks appear undervalued relative to the S&amp;P 500.
However, despite Truist beliefs that the sector offers attractive opportunities, careful stock selection is crucial according to them. &#8220;While we're not at &#8216;close your eyes and buy ‘em levels,&#8217; we still see attractive opportunities across the sector and view stock selection as increasingly important,&#8221; the note said.
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Why It Matters: Truist&#8217;s coverage on 24 financial stocks is spread across three subgroups namely, large-cap, regional, and trust banks, which is initiated with a positive outlook.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Large-Cap Banks</h3>
The research note examines long-term investment potential of large U.S. banks as these institutions possess significant advantages, including, &#8220;embedded offense&#8221; with the presence of strong existing businesses and customer relationships.
It also anticipates cyclical tailwinds and capital leverage for such banks given a favorable economic environment and the ability to effectively utilize capital for growth.
These factors position large U.S. banks to achieve organic growth by the expansion of core businesses, double-digit earnings growth and an attractive returns on equity.
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<td>Large Cap Banks</td>
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<td>Bank of America (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>)</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$52</td>
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<td>Citigroup (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>)</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$85</td>
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<td>Wells Fargo (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WFC#NYSE">WFC</a>)</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$82</td>
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<td>JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>)</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$260</td>
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<td>PNC Financial (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PNC#NYSE">PNC</a>)</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$215</td>
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<td>US Bancorp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USB#NYSE">USB</a>)</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$54</td>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Regional Banks And Cards</h3>
Truist also initiated coverage on 14 regional financial companies outlining three key strategies for regional banks to remain competitive.
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<li>Differentiated Growth: Focus on unique and sustainable growth opportunities.</li>
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<li>Disciplined Capital Allocation: Efficiently deploy capital to support growth and enhance shareholder value.</li>
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<li>Navigating the Evolving Landscape: Adapt to changing market conditions, including interest rates, yield curve shifts, loan and deposit growth, and commercial real estate market dynamics.</li>
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<td>Fifth Third Bancorp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FITB#NASDAQ">FITB</a>)</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$51</td>
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<td>Huntington Bancshares (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HBAN#NASDAQ">HBAN</a>)</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$19</td>
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<td>M&amp;T Bank (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTB#NYSE">MTB</a>)</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$233</td>
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<td>Wintrust Financial (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WTFC#NASDAQ">WTFC</a>)</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$151</td>
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<td>Citizens Financial (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CFG#NYSE">CFG</a>)</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$49</td>
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<td>Comerica Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMA#NYSE">CMA</a>)</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$65</td>
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<td>First Citizens BancShares (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FCNCA#NASDAQ">FCNCA</a>)</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$2,303</td>
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<td>KeyCorp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KEY#NYSE">KEY</a>)</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$19</td>
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<td>Regions Financial (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RF#NYSE">RF</a>)</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$25</td>
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<td>Ally Financial (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALLY#NYSE">ALLY</a>)</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$42</td>
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<td>American Express (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXP#NYSE">AXP</a>)</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$350</td>
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<td>Capital One Financial (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COF#NYSE">COF</a>)</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$229</td>
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<td>Discover Financial (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DFS#NYSE">DFS</a>)</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$233</td>
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<td>Synchrony Financial (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SYF#NYSE">SYF</a>)</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$72</td>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Trust Banks And Capital Markets</h3>
Truist anticipates gradual interest rate decreases, the eventual end of quantitative tightening, and a healthy economy and capital markets providing a competitive landscape to trust banks.
According to the analysts, investors should prioritize stocks with the potential for sustained operating leverage. Which is the ability to increase profitability significantly with relatively small increases in revenue. And stocks with strong capital returns, with high levels of income through dividends and share buybacks.
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<td>Trust Banks And Capital Markets</td>
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<td>Bank of New York Mellon (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BK#NYSE">BK</a>)</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$91</td>
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<td>Charles Schwab (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCHW#NYSE">SCHW</a>)</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$86</td>
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<td>Northern Trust (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NTRS#NASDAQ">NTRS</a>)</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$110</td>
</tr>
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<td>State Street (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STT#NYSE">STT</a>)</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$106</td>
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Yield Curve Normalization, Cheap Valuation, EPS Growth To Boost Banks In 2025: Truist Initiates Coverage On These 14 Regional Names

Quantum computing stocks faced a sharp decline following remarks from&nbsp;Jensen Huang, CEO of&nbsp;Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>). During Nvidia&#8217;s analyst day, Huang expressed optimism about quantum computing&#8217;s future but warned that practical applications might be 15 to 30 years away.
What Happened: Huang highlighted that while quantum computing is effective for small data and big compute tasks, it struggles with large data due to its microwave-based communication. He emphasized the necessity of classical computers for error correction, positioning Nvidia as a significant player in the classical-quantum computing space. Nvidia collaborates with nearly every quantum computing company worldwide, extending their CUDA platform to quantum applications.
&#8220;If you kind of said 15 years for very useful quantum computers, that would probably be on the early side. If you said 30, it&#8217;s probably on the late side,&#8221; Huang said.
&#8220;If you picked 20, I think a whole bunch of us would believe it.&#8221;
Following Huang&#8217;s comments, quantum computing stocks saw a notable drop in overnight trading in Robinhood on Wednesday. IonQ Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IONQ#NYSE">IONQ</a>) fell by 10.75%, Quantum Computing Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QUBT#NASDAQ">QUBT</a>) declined by 12.86%, and D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QBTS#NYSE">QBTS</a>) and Rigetti Computing Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RGTI#NASDAQ">RGTI</a>) experienced decreases of 14.14% and 13%, respectively. The market&#8217;s reaction reflects investor concerns over the extended timeline for quantum computing advancements.
Why It Matters: The recent downturn in quantum computing stocks underscores the challenges and uncertainties facing the sector. As highlighted by&nbsp;Jim Cramer, the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/01/42781091/jim-cramer-warns-day-is-not-near-enough-to-justify-the-current-valuations-of-quantum-computing-nuclear-power-stocks">long development timelines </a>and current market valuations raise concerns for investors. Despite the U.S. quantum computing market&#8217;s projected growth from $138.2 million in 2022 to $1.2 billion by 2030, the path to practical applications remains lengthy.
Quantum computing is often <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/12/42638753/quantum-computing-the-new-ai-a-look-at-the-rapidly-expanding-market-and-top-stocks-for-2025">compared to&nbsp;artificial intelligence</a>&nbsp;in terms of its transformative potential. Experts predict it will drive breakthroughs in fields like cryptography, drug discovery, and optimization. However, the technology&#8217;s reliance on qubits, which can represent multiple states simultaneously, means it still faces significant hurdles before it can match the speed and efficiency of classical computers.
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With U.S. stock futures trading higher this morning on Wednesday, some of the stocks that may grab investor focus today are as follows:
<ul>
<li>Wall Street expects UniFirst Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNF#NYSE">UNF</a>) to report quarterly earnings at $2.22 per share on revenue of $606.62 million before the opening bell, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>. UniFirst shares gained 2.5% to $209.76 in after-hours trading.</li>
<li>Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CALM#NASDAQ">CALM</a>) posted better-than-expected results for its second quarter. The company said it set a quarterly record for total dozens sold and specialty dozens sold. It also announced a cash dividend of approximately $1.49 per share. Cal-Maine shares climbed 3.8% to $107.60 in the after-hours trading session.</li>
<li>Analysts are expecting Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AYI#NYSE">AYI</a>) to post quarterly earnings at $3.89 per share on revenue of $956.18 million. The company will release earnings before the markets open. Acuity Brands shares fell 0.3% to $303.00 in after-hours trading.</li>
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<li>AAR Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIR#NYSE">AIR</a>) posted stronger-than-expected second-quarter results. The company reported quarterly earnings of 90 cents per share, which beat the analyst consensus estimate of 84 cents. Quarterly revenue came in at $686.1 million, which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $654.18 million. AAR shares surged 5.8% to $65.35 in the after-hours trading session.</li>
<li>Analysts expect PriceSmart, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PSMT#NASDAQ">PSMT</a>) to post quarterly earnings at $3.68 per share on revenue of $751.49 million after the closing bell. PriceSmart shares gained 0.6% to close at $92.22 on Tuesday.</li>
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<td>Production (kboe/d)</td>
<td>941</td>
<td>880 - 920</td>
<td>Scheduled maintenance at Pearl GTL in Qatar in Q4'24.</td>
</tr>
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<td>LNG liquefaction volumes (MT)</td>
<td>7.5</td>
<td>6.8 - 7.2</td>
<td>Lower feedgas, and fewer cargos due to the timing of liftings.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Underlying opex</td>
<td>1.1</td>
<td>1.0 - 1.2</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="4">Adjusted Earnings:</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Pre-tax depreciation</td>
<td>1.4</td>
<td>1.2 - 1.6</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Taxation charge</td>
<td>0.9</td>
<td>0.5 - 0.8</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="4">Other Considerations:</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="4">Trading &amp; Optimisation results are expected to be significantly lower than Q3'24, driven by the (non-cash)&nbsp; impact of expiring hedging contracts. Q4'24 exploration well write-offs are expected to be ~$0.3 billion.</td>
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</table>
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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman faces allegation from his sister Ann Altman, who filed a lawsuit on Monday claiming sexual abuse, amid multiple legal challenges confronting the artificial intelligence company.
What Happened: In a joint family statement posted on X on Tuesday, Altman&#8217;s mother and brothers strongly denied the accusations, describing them as &#8220;deeply hurtful and entirely untrue.&#8221;
The statement detailed the family&#8217;s attempts to support Ann through various means, including monthly financial assistance and offers to establish a housing trust.
&#8220;The worst allegation she has made is that she was sexually abused by Sam as a child (she has also claimed instances of sexual abuse from others). Her claims have evolved drastically over time. Newly for this lawsuit, they now include allegations of incidents where Sam was over 18,&#8221; said the statement. 
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">My sister has filed a lawsuit against me. Here is a statement from my mom, brothers, and me: <a href="https://t.co/Nve0yokTSX">pic.twitter.com/Nve0yokTSX</a>
&mdash; Sam Altman (@sama) <a href="https://twitter.com/sama/status/1876780763653263770?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 7, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Why It Matters: The family statement noted that Ann has previously made multiple allegations against them, including claims of improper withholding of their father&#8217;s 401(k) funds and technical interference with her social media accounts. They expressed concern about her mental health while maintaining their commitment to supporting her &#8220;in the best way we can.&#8221;
This lawsuit emerges as OpenAI, valued at $157 billion and backed by Microsoft Corp., navigates other significant legal challenges. The company already faces a lawsuit from Tesla Inc. CEO Elon Musk, who alleges a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42609769/elon-musk-is-a-legendary-entrepreneur-but-also-a-bully-says-openai-ceo-sam-altman-now-its-me-its-been-bezos-gates-zuckerberg-lots-of-other-people">breach of contract</a> regarding OpenAI&#8217;s shift from its original nonprofit mission.
The legal dispute comes months after Altman&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/12/36171063/what-really-happened-with-sam-altman-getting-fired-as-openai-ceo-new-details-emerge">brief but dramatic removal</a> as CEO in November 2023, followed by his swift reinstatement after pressure from investors and employees. 
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SpaceX CEO Elon Musk said on Tuesday that the company&#8217;s ambitious&nbsp;Starship launch vehicle&#8217;s next flight test is now expected to be&nbsp;next week, later than his previous timeline of Jan. 10.
What Happened: &#8220;Starship flight 7, it looks like it&#8217;s pushed by 3 or 4 days. So probably sometime next week,&#8221; Musk said in a live stream on his social media platform X. 
The CEO had previously said that the company is aiming to launch Starship on its next flight test on Jan. 10, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/space/25/01/42838062/jeff-bezos-vs-elon-musk-blue-origin-looks-to-fly-new-glenn-for-first-time-on-same-day-as-starships-7th-test-flight">the same day</a> as Blue Origin is looking to launch its New Glenn rocket to orbit for the first time.
Musk did not provide the reasons for the delay or if the new timeline was considering the upcoming launch from the Bezos-owned company. 
Targets For Upcoming Flight Test: SpaceX has previously said that its Starship vehicle, currently undergoing testing and development, will launch from Starbase in Texas for its seventh flight test carrying 10 Starlink simulators which are similar in size and weight to the company's next-generation Starlink satellites in a bid to demonstrate its capabilities in the satellite launch segment.
For the upcoming flight, SpaceX is looking to catch the two-stage vehicle&#8217;s booster back at the launch pad at Starbase with the launch tower&#8217;s metallic arms like on its fifth test flight in October. However, in case of any safety concerns, the company will splash it down in the Gulf of Mexico, it said.
The spacecraft, meanwhile, is slated to be splashed down in the Indian Ocean on the upcoming test.
While SpaceX has conducted 6 test flights of its ambitious launch vehicle to date, none of them carried any payload. The last test flight of Starship was in November.
Why It Matters: Starship is key to many big ambitions in the field of space exploration. 
While NASA is looking forward to landing humans back on the surface of the Moon after a gap of over 50 years with the help of a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/42108681/spacex-shows-off-conceptual-version-of-starship-which-will-help-humans-land-back-on-moon-in-over-50-yrs" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">custom version of the Starship</a>, Musk dreams of taking&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40770222/elon-musk-sets-2026-for-starships-first-uncrewed-mars-mission-targeting-successful-landing" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">humans to the planet Mars</a>&nbsp;aboard the&nbsp;vehicle.
The last time humans set foot on the Moon was in 1972&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/01/36692749/just-a-worse-version-of-apollo-elon-musk-baffled-by-nasa-veterans-push-to-ditch-spacex-blue-origin-a" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">with Apollo 17</a>. Since then, no crew has traveled beyond low-Earth orbit.
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