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The Fund pursues its investment objective by investing, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in equity securities that are economically tied to the U.S. The Fund seeks to invest in companies whose products and services are considered by Janus Capital as contributing to positive environmental or social change and sustainable economic development, including those that are strategically aligned with environmental and social megatrends such as climate change, resource constraints, growing populations, and aging populations. A security is deemed to be economically tied to the U.S. if one or more of the following tests are met: (i) the company is organized in, or its primary business office or principal trading market of its equity is located in the U.S., (ii) a majority of the companys revenues are derived from the U.S. or (iii) a majority of the companys assets are located in the U.S. The Fund generally invests in a core group of 30‘50 equity securities, which consist primarily of common stocks, but may also include other types of instruments, such as depository receipts and warrants. The Fund may also invest in equity securities of real estate-related companies, including real estate investment trusts (REITs) and similar REIT-like entities. The Fund will invest primarily in larger, well-established companies but may also invest in mid‘ and small‘sized companies. The Funds uninvested assets may be held in cash, cash equivalents, and/or affiliated or unaffiliated exchange-traded funds

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President Donald Trump ordered his trade chief to reopen investigations into<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/10/41147159/netflix-disney-amazon-hit-by-philippines-new-12-tax-on-digital-providers"> digital service taxes</a> imposed on U.S. tech firms, a move that could result in new tariffs on affected countries. 
What Happened: Trump&#8217;s order, issued on Friday, is aimed at countering the DSTs,&nbsp;fines, practices, and policies that&nbsp;foreign governments impose on American companies. 
The directive calls on the U.S. Trade Representative&#8217;s office to reopen past digital service tax investigations from Trump's first term and examine any new cases where digital taxes may unfairly target U.S. companies.
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Digital service taxes, aimed at major U.S. tech firms like Google (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>), Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>), Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), and Amazon (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), have been a persistent trade issue for multiple U.S. administrations.
Countries including Britain, France, Italy, Spain, Turkey, India, Austria, and Canada have implemented these taxes on the local sales revenue of these and other digital service providers.
During Trump's first term, the U.S. Trade Representative's office launched Section 301 investigations into these policies, resulting in retaliatory tariffs on select imports.
Why It Matters: This move by Trump comes in the wake of his recent announcement to impose a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43805852/trump-shakes-global-trade-with-25-auto-chip-and-pharma-tariffs-announcement-asian-stocks-pare-their-five-day-rally">25% tariff on auto imports, chips, and pharmaceuticals</a>, causing a stir in international trade. The tariffs are expected to take effect as early as April 2, following a report from his cabinet members outlining options for import duties.
Amid escalating <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/02/43876173/apple-ceo-tim-cook-reportedly-meets-trump-as-tariff-impact-looms-on-iphone-sales-and-companys-china-strategy">trade tensions between the U.S.</a> and China, Apple&#8217;s CEO Tim Cook is said to have met President Trump. According to Trump, Cook discussed investing &#8220;hundreds of billions of dollars&#8221; in the U.S. amid tariff threat.
Trump&#8217;s memo instructs his administration to assess whether any European Union or British policies encourage U.S. companies to adopt practices that restrict free speech or promote censorship. According to a White House fact sheet, special attention will be given to how U.S. firms are impacted by the EU&#8217;s Digital Markets Act and Digital Services Act.
This comes amid ongoing <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/09/40915828/google-wins-1-7b-eu-antitrust-fine-appeal-over-5-year-old-online-search-advertising-case">tension between tech giants and the EU. </a>
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Michael Jordan's legendary Chicago estate has taken on a new life under its latest owner. After <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/real-estate/24/12/42638801/before-his-180-on-climate-change-elon-musk-advocated-for-action-cautioning-that-oceanfront-real-estate-values-would-plummet-2">sitting on the market</a> for over a decade, the sprawling Highland Park mansion finally sold for $9.5 million in December. But instead of keeping it as a private home, the new buyer, John Cooper, is already shaking things up—turning it into a luxury rental at a jaw-dropping $230,000 per month and selling off shares of the property in a unique timeshare model.
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Jordan originally listed the 56,000-square-foot estate in 2012 for $29 million, but it <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/24/12/42678673/michael-jordan-sells-his-massive-luxury-mansion-for-9-5-million-but-it-took-12-years-to-find-a-buyer-and-he-spent-50-million-building-it">struggled to attract buyers</a>, despite multiple price cuts and the home's deep ties to the basketball legend. The mansion, known as Legend Point, boasts nine bedrooms, 19 bathrooms, a full-size basketball court, a cigar lounge, and even doors from the original Playboy Mansion. After years of markdowns, Cooper, a real estate investor from Nebraska, purchased the property for $9.5 million—a significant drop from its original asking price.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Turning Legend Point Into A Business</h2>
Rather than using the mansion as his primary residence, Cooper quickly set plans in motion to monetize the iconic home. Per Realtor.com, just weeks after closing the deal, he announced that portions of the property would be sold as luxury timeshares under the name &#8220;Champions Point.&#8221; Co-owners can buy a share for at least $1 million, granting them access to the estate for a designated week each year. Owners can invite up to 24 guests and even host high-end events for an extra fee.
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Now, in addition to selling shares, Cooper has listed the entire estate for rent, offering anyone with deep enough pockets the chance to live in Jordan's former home for $230,000 a month. The listing describes it as a &#8220;once-in-a-lifetime opportunity&#8221; for those who &#8220;live and breathe sports.&#8221;
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The mansion's amenities are as grand as its history. Renters and co-owners gain access to a regulation-size basketball court, an infinity pool with an island, a tennis court, a putting green, a state-of-the-art home theater, a wine cellar, a commercial-grade fitness center, and a cigar room with a custom humidor. High-end add-ons, including private chefs, on-site entertainment, and luxury transportation, are also available for an extra cost.
Cooper, a longtime Bulls fan who has lived in Chicago for the past decade, says he wants to preserve the property's legacy while also making it more accessible to sports enthusiasts, celebrities, and businesses looking for a one-of-a-kind luxury experience.
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Michael Jordan's Former $9.5 Million Chicago Megamansion Is Now A $230,000/Month Rental As Its New Owner Sells Off Pieces Of The Property

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) CEO Tim Cook has reportedly pledged a significant investment in the United States and a shift in manufacturing from Mexico to the U.S. President Donald Trump made this announcement during a meeting with governors.
What Happened: After <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/02/43876173/apple-ceo-tim-cook-reportedly-meets-trump-as-tariff-impact-looms-on-iphone-sales-and-companys-china-strategy">meeting Cook at the White House </a>this week, Trump revealed that the Apple CEO had assured him of moving iPhone maker&#8217;s manufacturing from Mexico to the U.S.
 &#8220;He&#8217;s&nbsp;investing hundreds of billions of&nbsp;dollars&#8230; That&#8217;s&nbsp;what he told me. Now&nbsp;he has to do it,&#8221; Trump said.
Trump also mentioned that Cook had halted two plants in Mexico and would now be producing Apple products in the U.S. However, Cook has not yet publicly announced any such investment.
"They don't want to be in the tariffs," Trump said.
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It's unclear which manufacturing facilities Trump was referring to. Foxconn Technology Group, the maker of Apple's iPhones, already has a strong presence in Mexico and plans to expand further.
Apple did not immediately respond to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga&#8217;s</a> request for comment. 
Why It Matters: The news of Apple&#8217;s potential shift in manufacturing and significant U.S. investment comes at a crucial time for the tech giant. Like other tech giants, Apple is grappling with <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/25/02/43827658/exclusive-apple-nvidia-tesla-or-boeing-which-company-faces-the-biggest-risk-from-trumps-china-tariffs-35-say-this-stock">rising U.S.-China trade tensions.</a> Trump&#8217;s 10% tariff on Chinese-made goods poses a significant challenge, as China remains Apple's primary manufacturing hub, and the U.S., is its largest market.
According to an analyst at Bank of America, the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/02/43839627/apple-may-hike-iphone-prices-by-9-due-to-trumps-tariffs-says-bank-of-america">iPhone maker will need to hike prices</a> on iPhones, iPads, and other products by approximately 9% to counter the effect of tariffs. assuming a minimum 10% tariff applies to all of them. The analyst also expects a potential hit on the sales volume.
On Wednesday, Apple unveiled the iPhone 16e, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/02/43820197/apple-unveils-iphone-16e-with-a18-chip-ai-features-599-price-tag">a budget-friendly successor</a> to the third-generation iPhone SE. Priced at $599, the device is designed to run artificial intelligence efficiently.
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Tim Cook Reportedly Tells Trump Apple Will Invest 'Hundreds Of Billions' In US: 'They Don't Want To Be In The Tariffs'

Elon Musk&#8217;s unsolicited $97 billion bid for OpenAI&#8216;s assets has created a valuation challenge for the artificial intelligence leader, potentially complicating its planned transition to a for-profit structure.
Legal experts suggest the offer, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43755069/openai-board-rejects-elon-musks-97-billion-acquisition-proposal-days-after-sam-altman-calls-it-a-move-to-slow-down-a-competitor#:~:text=OpenAI%20Board%20Rejects%20Elon%20Musk's,Slow%20Down'%20A%20Competitor%20%2D%20Benzinga">though swiftly rejected</a>, could force regulators to scrutinize OpenAI&#8217;s corporate restructuring more closely. The bid &#8220;will be more difficult to justify valuing the nonprofit&#8217;s assets at less than $97 billion if there is a concrete offer for that sum,&#8221; <a href="https://www.economist.com/business/2025/02/11/elon-musks-97bn-offer-is-a-headache-for-sam-altmans-openai">according to a report by The Economist</a>.
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Musk, OpenAI&#8217;s co-founder and now rival, submitted the bid through a consortium on Feb. 11, targeting the non-profit entity that controls the company. The move escalates his feud with CEO Sam Altman over the company&#8217;s shift toward a more traditional corporate structure.
&#8220;OpenAI is not for sale,&#8221; company spokesman Chris Lehane told The Economist.
The timing appears strategic, as OpenAI reportedly seeks to <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">raise approximately $40 billion from investors, including SoftBank</a>. Musk&#8217;s bid could potentially disrupt the fundraising efforts by raising questions about proper valuation during the company&#8217;s restructuring.
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Jill Horwitz, law professor at the University of California, Los Angeles, said that the nonprofit board&#8217;s fiduciary duty is to act according to OpenAI&#8217;s legal purpose—building safe artificial intelligence that &#8220;benefits all of humanity.&#8221; The mission-focused obligation may provide flexibility in responding to acquisition offers.
Musk&#8217;s legal team has urged attorneys general in California and Delaware, where OpenAI operates, to ensure the nonprofit surrenders control at fair market value during any restructuring.&nbsp;
While company insiders doubt state officials will acquiesce to Musk, Horwitz noted they have &#8220;clear law to apply&#8221; regarding proper valuation.
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The bid follows recent tensions over the &#8220;Stargate Project,&#8221; a $100 billion data center investment fund announced by Altman and President Donald Trump on Jan. 21. Musk publicly questioned whether the project&#8217;s backers had sufficient funding, allegations they denied.
Altman responded to Musk&#8217;s bid with a facetious counteroffer on X—$9.7 billion to &#8220;buy Twitter,&#8221; as Musk&#8217;s social network was previously known. &#8220;I think he&#8217;s just trying to slow us down,&#8221; <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2025-02-11/altman-says-musk-probably-just-trying-to-slow-us-down-video">Altman told Bloomberg</a>. &#8220;I feel for the guy. I don&#8217;t think he&#8217;s a happy person.&#8221;
The offer represents another front in Musk&#8217;s competitive strategy against his largest AI rival. He launched xAI in 2023, positioning it as a direct competitor to OpenAI.
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A top Democrat warned last week that the White House's  government efficiency team could disrupt tax refund processing as representatives <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43754316/irs-gears-up-to-lay-off-thousands-of-workers-potentially-impacting-tax-season-no-analysis-to-the-impact-it-will-have-on-operations">began examining Internal Revenue Service operations during peak filing season</a>.
Gavin Kliger, a member of the Department of Government Efficiency that is being led by Elon Musk, visited IRS headquarters in Washington on Feb. 13, requesting detailed information about agency operations and staffing, <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2025/02/13/politics/doge-visits-the-irs-putting-staffers-on-edge/index.html">according to CNN</a>.
&#8220;My office is hearing that DOGE is now at the IRS. That means Musk&#8217;s henchmen are in a position to dig through a trove of data about every taxpayer in America. And if your refund is delayed, they could very well be the reason,&#8221; Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR) <a href="https://x.com/RonWyden/status/1890114168583565673">wrote on X</a>.
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The visit marks the efficiency department&#8217;s first direct engagement with the tax agency, which employs approximately 100,000 workers. According to CNN, Kliger requested information about each business unit&#8217;s responsibilities and risk factors.
An email shared with CNN that was sent to IRS employees during the visit instructed staff to route queries about &#8220;high-profile visitors&#8221; through proper channels, noting the matter had been &#8220;elevated to Treasury&#8221; for further instruction.
President Donald Trump authorized the IRS review earlier in the day on Feb. 13, telling reporters, &#8220;the Internal Revenue Service will be looked at like everybody else.&#8221; When asked if he expected the agency to be closed, Trump responded: &#8220;No, I don&#8217;t expect it. But I think the Internal Revenue Service will be looked at like everybody else.&#8221;
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The audit follows an <a href="https://x.com/elonmusk/status/1886847092888310231?lang=en">informal poll on X</a> where Musk asked followers if they favored reviewing the IRS. The poll showed 91.2% support among respondents. The billionaire issued a poll earlier in December <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/12/42380263/elon-musk-asks-if-irs-funding-should-be-deleted-more-than-60-of-respondents-said-yes#:~:text=Billionaire%20entrepreneur%20Elon%20Musk%20sparked,delete%22%20the%20agency's%20funding%20entirely.">calling for the IRS to be "deleted,"</a> which saw 60.4% of respondents agree with the proposition.
House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (R-MO) embraced the scrutiny <a href="https://waysandmeans.house.gov/2025/02/13/chairman-smith-business-as-usual-at-the-irs-is-unacceptable/">in a letter</a> to Acting IRS Commissioner Douglas O&#8217;Donnell. &#8220;Business as usual at the IRS is unacceptable,&#8221; Smith wrote. &#8220;Our government has not been working effectively for the American people, and it needs to change.&#8221;
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The IRS already faces hiring restrictions under Trump&#8217;s Jan. 20 executive order freezing federal employment. While the broader hiring freeze expires after 90 days, <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/01/hiring-freeze/">the order</a> says that IRS restrictions will remain until the treasury secretary determines &#8220;it is in the national interest to lift the freeze.&#8221;
No operational changes or layoffs have been announced. <a href="https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/doge-internal-revenue-service-9697cb99#:~:text=Kliger%20doesn't%20have%20access,obtain%20or%20view%20taxpayer%20information.">The Wall Street Journal reported</a> that a source said Kliger did not access IRS computer systems or taxpayer information during his visit.
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Buying $1000 In FCFS: If an investor had bought $1000 of FCFS stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $9,482.00 today based on a price of $114.59 for FCFS at the time of writing.
<h3>FirstCash Hldgs's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1740181511_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
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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Burlington Stores (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BURL#NYSE">BURL</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 4.78% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 15.78%. Currently, Burlington Stores has a market capitalization of $14.84 billion. 
Buying $1000 In BURL: If an investor had bought $1000 of BURL stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $4,359.22 today based on a price of $233.80 for BURL at the time of writing.
<h3>Burlington Stores's Performance Over Last 10 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1740180608_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
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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Here's How Much You Would Have Made Owning Burlington Stores Stock In The Last 10 Years

East West Bancorp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EWBC#NASDAQ">EWBC</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 4.19% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 18.12%. Currently, East West Bancorp has a market capitalization of $13.00 billion. 
Buying $1000 In EWBC: If an investor had bought $1000 of EWBC stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $2,161.37 today based on a price of $93.89 for EWBC at the time of writing.
<h3>East West Bancorp's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1740179709_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
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.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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If You Invested $1000 In This Stock 5 Years Ago, You Would Have This Much Today

Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COST#NASDAQ">COST</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 8.84% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 20.69%. Currently, Costco Wholesale has a market capitalization of $459.45 billion. 
Buying $100 In COST: If an investor had bought $100 of COST stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $1,697.61 today based on a price of $1035.03 for COST at the time of writing.
<h3>Costco Wholesale's Performance Over Last 15 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1740178810_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
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.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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$100 Invested In Costco Wholesale 15 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

Taiwan Semiconductor (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 8.72% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 17.04%. Currently, Taiwan Semiconductor has a market capitalization of $1.03 trillion. 
Buying $1000 In TSM: If an investor had bought $1000 of TSM stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $23,508.40 today based on a price of $198.00 for TSM at the time of writing.
<h3>Taiwan Semiconductor's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1740177909_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
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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$1000 Invested In Taiwan Semiconductor 20 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

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Coca-Cola Consolidated (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COKE#NASDAQ">COKE</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 11.93% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 23.78%. Currently, Coca-Cola Consolidated has a market capitalization of $12.11 billion. 
Buying $100 In COKE: If an investor had bought $100 of COKE stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $2,484.92 today based on a price of $1382.86 for COKE at the time of writing.
<h3>Coca-Cola Consolidated's Performance Over Last 15 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1740177024_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
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.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Here's How Much You Would Have Made Owning Coca-Cola Consolidated Stock In The Last 15 Years

Cryptocurrency markets are trading lower on Friday after a $1.4 billion hack on Bybit dragged down the market.
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<td>Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>)</td>
<td>$95,385.38</td>
<td>-3.1%</td>
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<td>Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>)</td>
<td>$2,634.96</td>
<td>-4.3%</td>
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<td>Solana (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/sol/usd">SOL</a>)</td>
<td>$168.78</td>
<td>-3.5%</td>
</tr>
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<td>XRP (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/xrp/usd">XRP</a>)</td>
<td>$2.52</td>
<td>-6.9%</td>
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<td>Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>)</td>
<td>$0.2400</td>
<td>-5.6%</td>
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<td>Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/shib/usd">SHIB</a>)</td>
<td>$0.00001494</td>
<td>-4%</td>
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Notable Statistics:
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<li>IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume increasing by 12.3% and daily active addresses growing by 4%. Transactions greater than $100,000 are up from 9,587 to 9,988 in a single day. Exchanges netflows are up by 105.3%.</li>
<li>Coinglass data reports 188,950 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $551.47 million.</li>
</ul>
Notable Developments:
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<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/02/43886224/bybit-founder-confirms-1-4-billion-ethereum-hack-blames-masked-transaction">Bybit Founder Confirms $1.4 Billion Ethereum Hack, Blames &#8216;Masked&#8217; Transaction</a></li>
<li><a href="https://in.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/02/43883117/coinbase-ceo-brian-armstrong-says-sec-has-agreed-to-end-bogus-enforcement-case-without-penalties">Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Says SEC Has Agreed To End &#8216;Bogus&#8217; Enforcement Case Without Penalties</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/02/43887659/coinbase-shares-rise-as-sec-moves-to-drop-lawsuit-whats-going-on">Coinbase Shares Rise As SEC Moves To Drop Lawsuit: What&#8217;s Going On?</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/02/43878748/michael-saylor-bitcoin-is-economic-armor-calls-on-us-to-accumulate-btc">Michael Saylor: &#8216;Bitcoin Is Economic Armor&#8217;, Calls On US To Accumulate BTC</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43876426/new-fbi-director-kash-patel-holds-over-100000-in-bitcoin-etfs-has-significant-exposure-to-btc-miner-core-scientific">New FBI Director Kash Patel Holds Over $100,000 In Bitcoin ETFs, Has Significant Exposure To BTC Miner Core Scientific</a></li>
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Top Gainers:
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<td>Story (CRYPTO: IP)</td>
<td>&nbsp;$4.51</td>
<td>+17.8%</td>
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<td>Jito (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">JTO</a>)</td>
<td>&nbsp;$3.04</td>
<td>+11.7%</td>
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<td>Bitget Token (CRYPTO: BGB)</td>
<td>&nbsp;$4.67</td>
<td>+3%</td>
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Trader Notes: More Crypto Online <a href="https://x.com/Morecryptoonl/status/1892996131896074459">noted</a> that Bitcoin has confirmed a local top, aligning with broader market trends. The price failed to sustain above the Feb. 14 high. For a bullish continuation, it should hold above $94,645 in this potential wave 2. The key invalidation level is $93,450.
Crypto trader CJ explained Bitcoin has tagged last week&#8217;s high and low. It provided clean trades on both sides of the range. The trader awaits to see if mid-range demand holds. Ideally, BTC ranges through the weekend.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24BTC&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$BTC</a> Previous week high and low tagged. Both sides of the range produced a very clean trade. Let&#39;s see if the mid-range demand holds or not. Ideally just range for the weekend. Notable strength on a couple alts here e.g. ENA &#x1f37f; <a href="https://t.co/d8TtHjecRz">pic.twitter.com/d8TtHjecRz</a>
&mdash; CJ (@CJ900X) <a href="https://twitter.com/CJ900X/status/1893001814422802655?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 21, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Crypto trader Jelle reaffirmed his expectations and <a href="https://x.com/CryptoJelleNL/status/1893015465988944344">predicts</a> that market looks good for a strong end to the month.
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Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin See Friday Blues After Massive $1.4 Billion Bybit Hack

Hooters of America is huddling up with its creditors to cook up a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/bankruptcy">bankruptcy restructuring plan</a>. 
The famous BBQ wing chain has enlisted legal heavyweights at Ropes &amp; Gray to prep the filing, according to <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-02-21/hooters-in-talks-to-prepare-a-bankruptcy-filing-in-coming-months?srnd=homepage-americas&amp;sref=TBDibEcD">Bloomberg</a>. The court showdown could kick off within the next two months.
Known for its crop-top uniforms and winking owl mascot, Hooters is trying to get its financial house in order with help from turnaround pros at boutique firm Accordion Partners. 
Meanwhile, some of its lenders have brought in Houlihan Lokey to also advise the process.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">What Else Is On The Bankruptcy Block?</h2>
Hooters isn&#8217;t the only sit-down dining spot feeling the heat of Chapter 11. 
Mediterranean fast-casual chain Rōti, for example, recently sold out of bankruptcy. According to <a href="https://www.chicagobusiness.com/restaurants/roti-sold-out-bankruptcy-edible-arrangements-founder">Crain&#8217;s Chicago</a>, a private-equity firm led by the founder of Edible Arrangements agreed to take it over. 
Rōti will retain 17 of its 19 locations once the deal is complete.
The culprit behind these filings? Fewer customers waltzing through doors thanks to <a href="https://www.emarketer.com/content/dining-inflation-remains-higher-than-food-home--forcing-restaurants-compete-on-value">inflation</a>. Plus, supply chain headaches, and soaring interest rates are pushing menu prices skyward. As a result, more folks are opting to cook at home. 
More than a dozen major restaurant groups or franchisees waved the white flag and filed for bankruptcy last year, including <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/05/38992673/the-craziest-parts-of-the-red-lobster-bankruptcy-story-revealed">Red Lobster</a> and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/m-a/24/11/41700829/deal-dispatch-tgi-fridays-goes-bankrupt-bhp-backtracks-comments-and-more-m-a-news">TGI Fridays</a>. 
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">New On The Block</h2>
<ul>
<li>Family Dollar, a discount retailer owned by Dollar Tree (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DLTR#NASDAQ">DLTR</a>), is for sale. Reuters reports that several buyout firms — Apollo Global Management, Sycamore Partners,and Brigade Capital Management — are interested.</li>
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<li>HBM Healthcare Investments is shopping Baar, Switzerland-based Swixx Biopharma to potential buyers. Bloomberg put the valuation at about 1.5 billion Swiss francs ($1.7 billion). Jefferies Financial Group Inc. and Centerview Partners are handling <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-02-20/hbm-is-said-to-consider-1-7-billion-sale-of-swixx-biopharma?sref=TBDibEcD">the sale</a>.</li>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Updates From The Block</h2>
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<li>Italian media outlet Daily Il Sole 24 <a href="https://www.ilsole24ore.com/art/prada-stretta-versace-esclusiva-quattro-settimane-AGHcQc0C">reports</a> that Prada Group is actively trying to buy Versace. Investment bank Citi is reportedly advising Prada on a potential acquisition. Versace has been under the ownership of Capri Holdings since 2018. Since mid-December, speculation has been mounting that Capri is gearing up to sell Versace, along with another brand in its portfolio—Jimmy Choo. Barclays is advising Capri Holdings to circulate the dossier among potential buyers. This week, Bloomberg <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-02-19/prada-works-with-advisers-to-evaluate-versace-for-possible-bid?srnd=phx-deals&amp;embedded-checkout=true&amp;sref=TBDibEcD">reported</a> that Prada has gained access to Versace&#8217;s latest financial and sales figures.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Carlyle Group, Thoma Bravo, and TA Associates have advanced to the final bidding round for French software firm SmartTrade Technologies, <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-02-20/carlyle-thoma-bravo-shortlisted-in-bidding-for-smarttrade?sref=TBDibEcD">Bloomberg</a> reports. Current offers value the company at $577 million. Hg, SmartTrade's owner, aims to select a buyer by late March.</li>
</ul>
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<li>Private equity firms are also <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-02-21/kkr-s-goodpack-sale-is-said-to-attract-apollo-i-squared-stonepeak?sref=TBDibEcD">lining up</a> for Goodpack, a Singapore-based logistics service provider. The price tag is expected to be about $1.5 billion. KKR &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KKR#NYSE">KKR</a>) is on the sell side, while Apollo Global Management Inc., I Squared Capital and Stonepeak Partners are among the bidders.</li>
</ul>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Off The Block</h2>
<ul>
<li>Alani Nu, a female-focused energy drink brand, agreed to a deal with Celsius (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CELH#NASDAQ">CELH</a>) for $1.8 billion. This is just the latest in a string of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/22/06/27846252/could-pepsico-buyout-celsius-holdings-or-monster-beverage-why-m-a-in-energy-drinks-">energy drink deals</a>. Ghost belongs to Keurig Dr Pepper (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KDP#NASDAQ">KDP</a>) and Bang Energy is owned by Monster, and PepsiCo (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEP#NASDAQ">PEP</a>) purchased Rockstar Energy for $3.9 billion.</li>
</ul>
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<li>Valvoline (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VVV#NYSE">VVV</a>) <a href="https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250220946779/en/Greenbriar-Signs-Agreement-to-Sell-Breeze-Autocare-to-Valvoline">purchased</a> Breeze Autocare, an automotive maintenance services company, from Greenbriar Equity Group for $625 million. Breeze tapped Jefferies LLC and Piper Sandler &amp; Co. as financial advisors. Kirkland &amp; Ellis LLP handled legal matters. Morgan Stanley &amp; Co. LLC advised Lexington, Kentucky-based Valvoline on the purchase.</li>
</ul>
For last week&#8217;s edition of the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/02/43749625/deal-dispatch-ny-giants-look-to-score-some-private-equity-plus-ma-volume-is-down">Deal Dispatch, click here</a>.
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Chart Industries (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GTLS#NYSE">GTLS</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 9.96% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 23.88%. Currently, Chart Industries has a market capitalization of $7.79 billion. 
Buying $1000 In GTLS: If an investor had bought $1000 of GTLS stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $2,719.75 today based on a price of $181.87 for GTLS at the time of writing.
<h3>Chart Industries's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1740176109_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
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.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Here's How Much You Would Have Made Owning Chart Industries Stock In The Last 5 Years

Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) more than doubled its bonus plan for company executives after announcing layoffs for about 3,600 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43874069/meta-slashes-employee-stock-awards-by-10-as-zuckerberg-pours-up-to-65-billion-into-ai-race-against-openai-alphabet-and-amazon-report">employees just last month.&nbsp;</a>
The Details: According to an SEC <a href="https://www.sec.gov/ix?doc=/Archives/edgar/data/1326801/000132680125000021/meta-20250213.htm">filing</a>, on Feb. 13, Meta approved a new bonus structure that raises the annual target bonus amount from 75% of each named executive officer's base salary to 200% of the base salary. 
The bonus structure excludes CEO Mark Zuckerberg, according to the filing. 
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The move to increase bonuses for Meta's executives comes after the company announced in January that it would be cutting 5% of its workforce. That&#8217;s about 3,600 employees. 
Meta described the cuts as "performance terminations" aimed at improving efficiency.
&#8220;I&#8217;ve decided to raise the bar on performance management and move out low-performers faster,&#8221; Zuckerberg wrote in an internal memo published by Bloomberg.&nbsp;
Former Meta employees<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43723246/meta-faces-backlash-as-laid-off-workers-say-they-were-unfairly-targeted-despite-strong-performance-records"> spoke out</a> on social media. They claim that some high performers, including those on parental and medical leave, were unfairly targeted in the layoffs.  
&#8220;Meta is now the cruelest tech company out there,&#8221; a former employee posted on Blind, an anonymous forum for tech industry insiders.&nbsp;
The backlash does seem to have affected Meta's stock, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43806703/mark-zuckerbergs-meta-platforms-dips-below-short-term-average-as-it-snaps-20-day-winning-run">which ran</a> on a 20-day winning streak just after the layoffs were announced. 
In the 20 trading sessions between Jan. 16 to Feb. 14, Meta's stock rose 20.22%, and the company added over $350 billion in market capitalization during this period.
Price Action: According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?gspk=YWRhbWVja2VydDUzMzY&amp;gsxid=zBMR4PKmcgBw">Benzinga Pro</a>, Meta shares ended Friday's session down 1.62% at $683.55 amid a broad market selloff. 
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Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WAB#NYSE">WAB</a>) shares were trading higher premarket on Tuesday after the company inked a deal to acquire Evident&#8217;s Inspection Technologies division for $1.78 billion <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/01/b42968553/wabtec-to-acquire-evidents-inspection-technologies-division" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(around $1.68 billion after-tax benefits)</a>.



Notably, Evident&#8217;s Inspection Technologies division was previously part of Olympus Corporation's Scientific Solutions Division.



The purchase price reflects a 12.0x multiple of projected 2025 EBITDA, adjusted for transaction costs, tax benefits, and anticipated cost synergies of $25 million.



The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals, with the acquisition of Inspection Technologies expected to be completed by mid-2025.



Synergies: The acquisition is expected to deliver immediate shareholder value, driven by high single-digit revenue growth, accretive Adjusted EBIT margins and improved <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">return on invested capital (ROIC) over time</a>.



The company also projects the deal slightly boosting Adjusted EPS in the first year.



This acquisition positions Wabtec for accelerated growth and strengthens its focus on improving customer productivity, reliability, and safety.



This acquisition is anticipated to expand Wabtec&#8217;s Digital Intelligence business, doubling its total addressable market from around $8 billion to $16 billion.



The buyout enhances the company's capacity to offer innovative solutions to a wider customer base.



Notably, the company had been on an acquisition spree lately.



Last month, Wabtec acquired Bloom Engineering, enhancing its portfolio with advanced burners, combustion systems, and services for <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/12/b42719705/wabtec-acquires-bloom-engineering-to-strengthen-its-heat-transfer-and-energy-solution-portfolio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">industrial and process heating applications</a>.



In Novemeber, Wabtec disclosed a strategic acquisitions of Fanox and Kompozitum for a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/11/b41896350/wabtec-acquisitions-expand-capabilities-of-its-transit-business" rel="noreferrer noopener">combined cost of $110 million</a>.



As of September 30, 2024, Wabtec&#8217;s cash, cash equivalents and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/10/b41483069/wabtec-reports-third-quarter-2024-results-raised-and-tightened-adjusted-eps-guidance" rel="noreferrer noopener">restricted cash stood at $410 million</a>.



Investors can gain exposure to the stock via iShares Environmental Infrastructure and Industrials ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EFRA#NASDAQ">EFRA</a>) and Janus Henderson U.S. Sustainable Equity ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SSPX#NYSE">SSPX</a>).



Price Action: WAB shares are up 0.60% at $193.00 premarket at the last check Tuesday.



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Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WAB#NYSE">WAB</a>) (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WAB#NYSE">WAB</a>) shares are trading lower after the company reported <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/07/b39926913/wabtec-reports-second-quarter-2024-results-raised-and-tightened-adjusted-eps-guidance" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">second-quarter FY24 results</a>.



Sales growth&nbsp;of&nbsp;9.8%&nbsp;Y/Y to&nbsp;$2.644 billion,&nbsp;marginally beating the consensus of&nbsp;$2.643 billion.



Sales growth&nbsp;was driven&nbsp;by higher sales in Freight (+13.1%&nbsp;Y/Y) and Transit (+2.0%&nbsp;Y/Y) segments.



The adjusted gross margin expanded 290 basis points to&nbsp;33.3%, and the adjusted operating margin was 19.3%, up 290 basis points.&nbsp;



At the end of the quarter, the total backlog stood at $22.08 billion, down 1.6% Y/Y. Adjusted EPS of $1.96 (+39.0% Y/Y) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/earnings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">topped the consensus of $1.88.</a>



During the quarter, the company returned&nbsp;$235 million&nbsp;to shareholders via share repurchases and dividends.&nbsp;



Operating cash flow was&nbsp;$235 million&nbsp;versus&nbsp;$115 million a year ago. Wabtec held cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash of $595 million and total debt of $4.00 billion&nbsp;at the end of the quarter.&nbsp;



Rafael Santana, Wabtec&#8217;s President and CEO said, &#8220;Demand on our end markets continues to be strong and we have significant opportunities for further growth given the quality of our products and the productivity and reliability that we provide for our customers.&#8221;



FY24&nbsp;Guidance: Wabtec raised the adjusted EPS&nbsp;outlook&nbsp;to&nbsp;$7.20&nbsp;to&nbsp;$7.50 (<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/38403160" rel="noreferrer noopener">from $7-$7.40 earlier</a>)&nbsp;versus the consensus of&nbsp;$7.39.



The company reiterated sales of&nbsp;$10.25 billion-$10.55 billion&nbsp;versus a consensus of&nbsp;$10.375 billion.



Dividend: On July 18, the Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly dividend per share of $0.20, payable on August 28, 2024, to holders of <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/07/b39849104/wabtec-declares-regular-quarterly-common-dividend" rel="noreferrer noopener">record as of August 14, 2024</a>.



Investors can gain exposure to the stock via&nbsp;Janus Henderson U.S. Sustainable Equity ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SSPX#NYSE">SSPX</a>) and IShares Environmental Infrastructure And Industrials ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EFRA#NASDAQ">EFRA</a>).



Price Action: WAB shares are down 4.46% at $160.61 at the last check Wednesday.

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