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Amazon.com Inc.&#8217;s Ring (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) has expanded its home security portfolio with the launch of smart smoke and carbon monoxide alarms.
What Happened: Amazon's Ring is partnering with fire safety product maker Kidde to launch two new products: the Kidde Smart Smoke Alarm with Ring and the Kidde Smart Smoke and CO Alarm with Ring.
These devices seamlessly integrate with Ring's home security ecosystem, allowing users to receive real-time alerts through the Ring mobile app, the company announced at CES 2025 on Monday.
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The Kidde Smart Smoke Alarm with Ring is priced at $54.97, while the Smart Smoke and CO Alarm with Ring costs $74.97. Both are set to ship in April 2025.&nbsp;
Ring is also introducing a subscription service for $5 per month which offers access to professional monitoring and emergency dispatchers.
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Why It Matters: Ring, acquired by Amazon in 2018 for $1 billion, is best known for its video doorbells and has since expanded to include a diverse lineup of security products.
The company, under CEO Liz Hamren, reported profitability for the first time in 2023.
Amazon&#8217;s move into fire safety comes as the smart home security space heats up, with Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) reportedly preparing to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42666738/how-apples-upcoming-smart-doorbell-compares-to-amazons-ring">enter the smart doorbell market</a>.
Apple's upcoming device is rumored to feature Face ID for facial recognition, setting it apart from Amazon&#8217;s Ring, which relies on motion detection and recording.
According to Vantage Market Research, the global smart home market, valued at $75.36 billion in 2020, is projected to surpass $423.95 billion by 2028, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 24.10% anticipated between 2022 and 2028.
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Pro-Bitcoin (CRYPO: BTC) Canadian politician Pierre Poilievre became the favorite of Polymarket bettors to become the country's next prime minister after the federal elections following Justin Trudeau's resignation on Monday.
What happened: The odds in favor of Poilievre, the head of the Conservative Party of Canada, <a href="https://polymarket.com/event/next-prime-minster-of-canada?tid=1736209959811">jumped </a>to 88% on the Polygon (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">POL</a>)-based decentralized prediction platform. Conversely, the probability of Trudeau returning to power dipped below 1% as of this writing.
About $467,645 has been wagered on the outcome, with bets linked to Poilievre amounting to $278, 387.&nbsp;
The next Canadian federal election will take place on or before Oct. 20 to elect members of the House.
Poilievre had an even <a href="https://kalshi.com/markets/kxcanadapm/canada-pm">stronger chance</a> on Kalshi, a federally regulated betting platform, with 95% odds in favor at the time of writing.&nbsp;
Note that Polymarket is not available to<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/41838037/will-polymarket-return-to-the-us-after-getting-trump-victory-right-ceo-says-its-part-of-the-plan"> U.S. residents </a>due to regulatory hurdles.
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Why It Matters: Poilievre has been a proponent of cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, calling Canadians to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/22/09/28869060/canadians-cant-opt-out-of-inflation-with-bitcoin-prime-minster-justin-trudeau-lashes-out-a">invest in the sector</a> to avoid inflation.
The Conservative Party leader also desired to make Canada the "blockchain capital of the world."
However, Trudeau, belonging to the Liberal Party, has slammed these views, warning that anyone who followed Poilievre's advice and invested in Bitcoin "would have seen their life savings destroyed."
The speculations and bets come in the wake of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42823979/canadas-pm-justin-trudeau-steps-down-amid-internal-conflict-and-tension-over-trump-tariffs">Trudeau's resignation</a>. The outgoing prime minister said he will step down after the Liberal Party selects its new leader and stated that the Parliament will be suspended until Mar. 24.
Price Action: At the time of writing, Bitcoin was exchanging hands at $101,722.91, up 2.35% in the last 24 hours, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard?_gl=1&#x2A;380nj0&#x2A;_ga&#x2A;MTEyOTAyOTcxMy4xNzEzMzY0NTYy&#x2A;_ga_V7ZK73W7N0&#x2A;MTcxNDk4MzIzMi42LjEuMTcxNDk4OTE0Ni4wLjAuMA..">data from Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Shares of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) proxy stock MicroStrategy Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>) rallied 11% on Monday, coinciding with a leading analyst reiterating the stock's $650 price target.&nbsp;
What happened: Mark Palmer, an equity research analyst at Benchmark, maintained MicroStrategy with a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/5846ee57ee7bf6000154d133/mark-palmer">Buy rating</a> and restated the target at $650, reflecting a 71% upside from the last closing price. Palmer is known to have an accuracy rate of 83%.
Palmer stated that the firm's ambitions to raise <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/01/42814054/microstrategy-extends-bitcoin-buying-streak-metaplanet-aims-for-10000-btc-war-chest">$2 billion through preferred stock</a> issues might be a game changer, potentially drawing institutional investors such as insurance companies, pension funds, and banks, who favor assets with fixed dividend payments, The Block <a href="https://www.theblock.co/post/333289/microstrategys-2-billion-preferred-stock-strategy-could-unlock-institutional-goldmine-analyst-says?utm_source=twitter&amp;utm_medium=social">reported</a>, citing a Monday note by the analyst.
Preferred stock is a type of equity that offers shareholders fixed dividends while giving them ownership stakes in the company.&nbsp;
Palmer expected the preferred stock offering to include a conversion option into Class A common shares and dividend payments.
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Why It Matters: The preferred stock offering is part of the company's ambitious <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/10/41646462/michael-saylor-says-bitcoin-remedy-to-fix-unhealthy-balance-sheets-as-microstrategy-unveil">21/21 plan</a>—a capital-raising initiative that aims to raise $21 billion through equity financing and $21 billion through fixed-income securities to purchase Bitcoin.
MicroStrategy has been on a mammoth Bitcoin acquisition drive in recent months, with its latest purchase of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/01/42814054/microstrategy-extends-bitcoin-buying-streak-metaplanet-aims-for-10000-btc-war-chest">1,070 BTC on Monday</a> taking its reserves to 447,470 BTC, worth $45.57 billion. This makes the Michael Saylor-led company the biggest corporate holder of the world's leading cryptocurrency.
Price Action: Shares of MicroStrategy were up 0.37% to $380.50 in the after-hours trading. The stock has gained 484.38% over the past year, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard?_gl=1&#x2A;380nj0&#x2A;_ga&#x2A;MTEyOTAyOTcxMy4xNzEzMzY0NTYy&#x2A;_ga_V7ZK73W7N0&#x2A;MTcxNDk4MzIzMi42LjEuMTcxNDk4OTE0Ni4wLjAuMA..">data from Benzinga Pro</a>.
The stock has a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MSTR/analyst-ratings">consensus price target</a> of $449.5 based on the ratings of 12 analysts. The high is $690, announced by BTIG on Dec. 11, 2023, and the low is $140, issued by Jefferies on Nov. 10, 2022.
At the time of writing, Bitcoin was exchanging hands at $101,820.72, up 2.17% in the last 24 hours.
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• Lindsay (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LNN#NYSE">LNN</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $1.39 per share on revenue of $169.78 million. 
• Apogee Enterprises (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APOG#NASDAQ">APOG</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $1.11 per share on revenue of $332.19 million. 
• RPM Intl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RPM#NYSE">RPM</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $1.34 per share on revenue of $1.79 billion. 
<h3>Companies Reporting After The Bell</h3>
• Richardson Electronics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RELL#NASDAQ">RELL</a>) is projected to report quarterly loss at $0.02 per share on revenue of $51.31 million. 
• AZZ (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZZ#NYSE">AZZ</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $1.27 per share on revenue of $396.64 million. 
• Simulations Plus (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLP#NASDAQ">SLP</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.17 per share on revenue of $18.80 million. 
• Kura Sushi USA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KRUS#NASDAQ">KRUS</a>) is estimated to report quarterly loss at $0.20 per share on revenue of $61.72 million. 
• Cal-Maine Foods (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CALM#NASDAQ">CALM</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $3.68 per share on revenue of $751.50 million. 
• AAR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIR#NYSE">AIR</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.84 per share on revenue of $654.09 million. 
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Gold Resource Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GORO#NYSE">GORO</a>) (the "Company") today announces that it is pursuing a registered direct offering with certain investors for the purchase and sale of up to 15,625,000 shares of the Company's common stock at a price of $0.16 per share (the "Shares"), resulting in estimated total gross proceeds of approximately $2.5 million. The closing of the sale of the Shares is expected to take place within the next 10 days, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.

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Leading market analysts highlighted Foxconn, also known as Hon Hai Technology&#8216;s surprise fourth-quarter performance. Jim Cramer suggested investors may have overlooked the Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) supplier while focusing on Nvidia Corp.&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/01/42835923/jensen-huang-unveils-monster-gpus-nvidias-rtx-5000-series-starting-at-549">CES 2025 presentation</a>.
What Happened: &#8220;People were looking for Nvidia&#8217;s Jensen Huang to give a big keynote this evening at CES but weren&#8217;t thinking partner (and Apple supplier) Hon Hai would have such big numbers,&#8221; Cramer wrote on X on Monday, questioning whether bears might try to downplay the significance of the results.
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&mdash; Jim Cramer (@jimcramer) <a href="https://twitter.com/jimcramer/status/1876215525476585783?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 6, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Gary Black, managing partner of The Future Fund LLC, predicted the strong performance could catalyze broader market movements. &#8220;Taiwan&#8217;s Foxconn reported strong 4Q results and provided robust 1Q guidance, triggering chip stock rally,&#8221; Black noted on X.
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The manufacturer posted <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/01/42808796/foxconn-posts-record-revenue-rides-high-on-ai-server-demand-and-nvidia-partnership">record fourth-quarter revenue</a> of NT$2,132.3 billion ($64.83 billion), up 15.17% year-over-year, driven by robust demand for AI servers and cloud computing products. December revenue jumped 42.31% annually to NT$654.8 billion ($19.9 billion), despite a 2.64% month-over-month decline.
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Why It Matters: Foxconn&#8217;s expansion into AI infrastructure, particularly its partnership with Nvidia for GB200 chip production, represents a strategic pivot beyond its traditional role as Apple&#8217;s primary iPhone manufacturer. The company is building what it claims will be the world&#8217;s largest AI server manufacturing facility in Mexico.
During Foxconn&#8217;s October tech day in Taipei, Chairman Young Liu showcased the company&#8217;s advanced cooling technologies for GB200 servers, while Benjamin Ting, senior vice president for cloud enterprise solutions, confirmed strong demand for Nvidia&#8217;s Blackwell platform.
The full-year revenue reached NT$6,859.9 billion ($208.59 billion), marking an 11.37% increase from the previous year, as the company capitalizes on the growing AI computing market.
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Tesla Inc.&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) inventory in the U.S. continues to have foundation series Cybertrucks despite offers to clear them.
What Happened: Tesla&#8217;s inventory currently shows four foundation series all-wheel drive Cybertrucks priced at $99,990. 
Benzinga first noted the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/24/12/42524912/teslas-99k-foundation-series-cybertrucks-still-available-a-sign-of-possible-demand-hurdles">foundation series Cybertrucks in Tesla&#8217;s inventory</a> in mid-December. Tesla has, since then, added offers <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/24/12/42712707/tesla-offers-free-lifetime-supercharging-with-foundation-series-cybertruck-as-it-looks-to-clear-inventory">including free supercharging</a> on the vehicle if the order is placed on or after Dec. 27. The offer, it then said, will only be available for a limited time. 
However, a week later, there are still foundation-series Cybertrucks left in the inventory and the company is continuing to offer free supercharging during the period of initial ownership, hinting at significant demand challenges for the vehicle. 
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Why It Matters: The foundation series refers to a limited and pricier edition of the Cybertruck with laser-etched foundation series badges and premium accessories.
Tesla made only the foundation series Cybertrucks for the first few months of deliveries. In October, Tesla started selling the regular version of Cybertruck priced about $20,000 lower than the foundation series.
The foundation series trucks manufactured by the company for the U.S. market, meanwhile, continue to be in its inventory, hinting that potential customers are unwilling to<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/24/11/41873767/cybertruck-likely-wont-be-profitable-in-q4-says-tesla-researcher"> pay a premium for the stainless steel truck.</a>
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Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) has committed to updating its AI feature following a complaint from the BBC.&nbsp;
What Happened: The tech giant acknowledged on Monday that its AI-generated news summaries on iPhones have been inaccurate, <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cge93de21n0o">reported</a> BBC.
The issue came to light last month after the BBC reported that an AI-generated summary falsely claimed that Luigi Mangione, accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, had shot himself.
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On Friday, Apple&#8217;s AI once again inaccurately summarized BBC app notifications, stating that Luke Littler had won the PDC World Darts Championship before it began and that Rafael Nadal had come out as gay.
This is the first time Apple has formally addressed the BBC&#8217;s concerns, the report noted.
Apple did not immediately respond to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga's</a> request for comments.
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Why It Matters: This comes at a time when the company is navigating a significant shift towards AI and virtual reality.
In November 2024, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/11/41773589/apple-signals-profit-risks-in-ai-and-vr-shift-what-it-means-for-investors">Apple warned investors</a> about potential profit risks associated with these emerging technologies, which may not match the revenue and profit margins of its flagship iPhone line.
Despite these challenges, analysts like Dan Ives from Wedbush remain optimistic about Apple&#8217;s future. In a December analysis, Ives predicted a &#8220;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/12/42682230/tech-bull-predicts-26-upside-for-apple-stock-sees-golden-era-of-growth-for-cupertino-due-to-multi-year-ai-driven-iphone-upgrade-cycle">golden era of growth</a>&#8221; for Apple, driven by a multi-year AI-driven iPhone upgrade cycle.
Price Action: Apple&#8217;s stock rose 0.67% on Monday, closing at $245, as per <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/lxquj26b2sag">Benzinga Pro data</a>. Latest analyst reports from Bernstein, B of A Securities, and Wedbush have set an average price target of $280.33, suggesting a potential upside of 14.43%.
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For December 2024, the total number of terminal passengers at GAP's 12 Mexican airports increased by 3.4%, compared to December 2023. Guadalajara and Tijuana airports presented an increase in passenger traffic of 8.2% and 2.7% respectively, while Puerto Vallarta and Los Cabos airports presented a decrease of 1.8% and 0.9% respectively, compared to December 2023. On the other hand, Montego Bay presented a decrease in passenger traffic of 5.6%, compared to&nbsp;December 2023.

Reported Earlier, Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico December 2024 Passenger Traffic Increased 2.9% Compared To 2023

Upon closing, this transaction is expected to be immediately accretive to earnings per share. The EPIC NGL business consists of two fractionators (170 MBD) near Corpus Christi, Texas, approximately 350 miles of purity distribution pipelines and an approximately 885-mile NGL pipeline (175 MBD) linking production supplies in the Delaware, Midland and Eagle Ford basins to such fractionation complexes and to the Phillips 66 Sweeny Hub. EPIC NGL is in the process of increasing its pipeline capacity to 225 MBD and has sanctioned a second expansion to increase capacity to 350 MBD. Phillips 66 does not expect to increase its recently announced 2025 capital program in connection with that expansion.

Reported Earlier, Phillips 66 Expands Permian Midstream Business With $2.2 Billion Acquisition Of EPIC NGL Assets

Panasonic Energy Co., Ltd., a global leader in the battery industry, and Lucid Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LCID#NASDAQ">LCID</a>), maker of the world's most advanced electric vehicles, today announced the highly anticipated Lucid Gravity Grand Touring will be powered by Panasonic Energy's lithium-ion EV battery cells. With an EPA-estimated range of up to 450 miles1 from a battery pack that is up to 40 percent smaller than competitors', the collaborative efforts between Panasonic and Lucid have helped deliver an SUV with a previously impossible combination of outstanding range, performance and interior space.

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Reported Earlier, Lucid Gravity SUV Combines Game-Changing Design And Panasonic Energy Batteries For Up to 450-Mile Range

U.K. Halifax House Price Index (YoY) For December 3.3% Vs. 4.7% (Revised) Prior

U.K. Halifax House Price Index (MoM) For December -0.2% Vs. 0.8% Est.; 1.2% (Revised) Prior

Argo Blockchain plc (LSE:ARB)(NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/arbk#NASDAQ">ARBK</a>) is pleased to provide the following operational update for December 2024.During the month of December, the Company mined 39 Bitcoin ("BTC"), or 1.3 BTC per day, consistent with
Argo Blockchain plc (LSE:ARB)(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARBK#NASDAQ">ARBK</a>) is pleased to provide the following operational update for December 2024.
During the month of December, the Company mined 39 Bitcoin ("BTC"), or 1.3 BTC per day, consistent with November's production.
Mining revenue in December 2024 amounted to $3.9 million, an increase from $3.4 million in November 2024 due to the higher hashprice and BTC price realized in December as compared to November. As at 31 December 2024, the Company held two BTC equivalent.
As previously announced, the Company's hosting agreement with Galaxy ended on December 28, 2024. The 23,619 S19J Pros at the Galaxy site will be refurbished so they can be used in an air cooled facility. The Company is currently evaluating alternative sites to rehost the machines.

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Argo Blockchain Reported Mining Revenue Of $3.9M In December Vs $3.4M In November

United Microelectronics Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UMC#NYSE">UMC</a>, TWSE: 2303))) ("UMC"), today reported unaudited net sales for the month of December 2024.
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<td colspan="5" rowspan="1">Revenues for December 2024</td>
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<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Period</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">2024</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">2023</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Y/Y Change</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Y/Y (%)</td>
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<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">December</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">18,965,818</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">16,979,226</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">1,986,592</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">11.70%</td>
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<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Jan.-Dec.</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">232,302,584</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">222,533,000</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">9,769,584</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">4.39%</td>
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<td colspan="5" rowspan="1">(&#x2A;) All figures in thousands of New Taiwan Dollars (NT$), except for percentages.</td>
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