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Eight U.S. newspaper publishers have filed a lawsuit against Microsoft and OpenAI in a New York federal court. 

Microsoft, OpenAI Sued By Newspaper Publishers For Copyright Infringement Over Allegedly Generating &#39;Near-Verbatim Copies&#39;

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Eight U.S. newspaper publishers have filed a lawsuit against Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) and OpenAI in a New York federal court. 
What Happened: The lawsuit was filed on Tuesday in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2024/04/30/eight-newspaper-publishers-sue-openai-over-copyright-infringement.html">reported</a> CNBC. 
The publishers allege that the tech companies have been using their articles without permission in generative artificial intelligence (AI) products and attributing inaccurate information to them.
The publishers, all owned by hedge fund Alden Global Capital, include the New York Daily News, the Chicago Tribune, the Orlando Sentinel, the Sun Sentinel in Florida, The Mercury News in California, The Denver Post, The Orange County Register in California, and the Pioneer Press of Minnesota.
"The current GPT-4 LLM will output near-verbatim copies of significant portions of the publishers' works when prompted to do so," the complaint said.
The publishers claim that OpenAI&#8217;s ChatGPT and Microsoft&#8217;s Copilot have been using their copyrighted articles without permission or compensation. These AI tools are integrated into various Microsoft products, including the Windows operating system and the Bing search engine.
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"We take great care in our products and design process to support news organizations," an OpenAI spokesperson said in a statement. "While we were not previously aware of Alden Global Capital's concerns, we are actively engaged in constructive partnerships and conversations with many news organizations around the world to explore opportunities, discuss any concerns, and provide solutions. Along with our news partners, we see immense potential for AI tools like ChatGPT to deepen publishers' relationships with readers and enhance the news experience."
Microsoft declined to comment on the lawsuit, according to the report.
Why It Matters: This lawsuit is the latest in a series of legal challenges against OpenAI and Microsoft over alleged copyright infringement. In December, a group of 11 nonfiction authors, including Pulitzer Prize winners, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/12/36336924/open-ai-microsoft-sued-by-pulitzer-winning-authors-accused-of-copyright-infringement">joined a lawsuit</a> accusing the companies of using their writings without permission for training AI programs. 
In January, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/01/36653373/openai-ceo-denies-need-for-new-york-times-data-amidst-copyright-infringement-lawsuit-we-do-not-want">denied the need</a> for extensive training data from publishers like The New York Times amidst a copyright infringement lawsuit with the media company.
These legal battles come at a time when OpenAI is <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/03/37815003/openai-ceo-sam-altman-breaks-silence-on-musks-lawsuit-what-elons-real-motivations-here-are-i-dont-kn">facing other challenges</a>, including a lawsuit from Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk accusing the company of deviating from its original mission of creating responsible AI. 
OpenAI&#8217;s response to these lawsuits has been to continue seeking partnerships with news organizations and other content providers to improve its AI models.
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Despite being ousted from Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) in 2021 over allegations of misconduct, Bill Gates has been quietly orchestrating the company&#8217;s AI revolution from the shadows.
What Happened: Gates, who was accused of inappropriate behavior towards female employees, has been advising on strategy, reviewing products, and nurturing Microsoft&#8217;s relationship with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, Business Insider <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/bill-gates-is-quietly-pulling-the-strings-behind-microsofts-ai-revolution/articleshow/109694613.cms">reported</a> on Tuesday.
Publicly, Gates has been largely absent from Microsoft&#8217;s operations since 2021, amid allegations of inappropriate behavior toward female employees.
He played a pivotal role in the development of Copilot, an AI tool that has helped Microsoft become the world&#8217;s most valuable public company. Gates has also been involved in the development of Bing, which was turbocharged with the same technology as ChatGPT, to compete with Google.
Despite the public distancing from Gates, Microsoft executives have confirmed his continued influence on the company&#8217;s AI efforts. Gates has been advising on product roadmaps and has been instrumental in recruiting and retaining key executives for Microsoft, according to the report.
&#8220;What you read is not what&#8217;s happening in reality,&#8221; a Microsoft executive said. &#8220;Satya and the entire senior leadership team lean on Gates very significantly. His opinion is sought every time we make a major change.&#8221;
Gates&#8217; influence on Microsoft&#8217;s AI strategy has been significant, despite the public perception that he had been kept at arm&#8217;s length following his ousting in 2021. The report reveals that Gates&#8217; role as a technical advisor at Microsoft has remained largely unchanged since he left the board in 2020.
Despite the scandal, Gates&#8217; influence on Microsoft&#8217;s AI strategy has been pivotal, and his vision for the company&#8217;s AI future has been a driving force behind its recent successes.
Microsoft did not immediately respond to&nbsp;<a href="http://pro.benzinga.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga</a>'s request for comment.
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Why It Matters: Gates&#8217; continued influence at Microsoft is significant in light of his recent comments on AI. In a recent podcast episode, Gates <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/24/04/38159789/bill-gates-worries-ai-will-take-his-job-says-machine-could-say-bill-go-play-pickleball-ive-got-malar">expressed concern</a> that AI could take his job, highlighting the rapid advancements in AI models like ChatGPT.
However, Gates also acknowledged the potential benefits of AI, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/03/37764925/microsoft-co-founder-bill-gates-delves-into-ai-strengths-and-weaknesses-its-not-good-enough-for-this">despite its limitations</a>. He emphasized that AI&#8217;s potential benefits for humanity are too significant to ignore.
Furthermore, Gates believes that AI will <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/24/04/38267459/bill-gates-says-ai-will-absolutely-play-a-role-in-climate-change-by-allowing-scientists-to-genetical">play a crucial role in addressing climate change</a> by allowing scientists to genetically modify beef cows. This aligns with his long-standing interest in AI and its potential to address global challenges.
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Bill Gates Quietly Guides Microsoft's AI Revolution Despite Ouster, 'His Opinion Is Sought Every Time' Says Executive: Report

An internal email from Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) has surfaced, indicating that the company&#8217;s investment in ChatGPT-parent OpenAI was driven by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/04/38474688/goodbye-google-gemini-apple-in-talks-with-microsoft-backed-openai-for-iphone-ai-features-report">concerns about falling behind</a> Alphabet Inc.&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) AI capabilities.
What Happened: The email, disclosed as part of the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/08/33587101/google-antitrust-lawsuit-us-judge-upholds-key-claims-made-by-federal-government">Justice Department&#8217;s antitrust case</a> against Google on Tuesday, was written by Microsoft&#8217;s chief technology officer Kevin Scott in 2019. Scott expressed deep concern about the gap in AI model-training capabilities between Google and Microsoft, <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-05-01/microsoft-concern-about-google-s-lead-drove-investment-in-openai?srnd=technology-vp">reported</a> Bloomberg.
He wrote, &#8220;We are multiple years behind the competition in terms of machine learning scale.&#8221; The email also highlighted the lack of infrastructure and development speed at Microsoft compared to OpenAI and Google&#8217;s DeepMind.
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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella addressed inquiries regarding the email during his testimony at the trial last fall. &#8220;As it relates to search, we wanted to sort of ensure that we could think about innovation&#8221; within the search domain using large language models such as those developed by OpenAI, he said. Adding, that the investment, however, &#8220;was not made with the narrow focus on just search.&#8221;
The Justice Department has argued that Google&#8217;s monopoly in the search market may have delayed the release of OpenAI&#8217;s innovations. Closing arguments in the case will be presented by Google and the Justice Department on Thursday and Friday, with Judge Amit Mehta anticipated to deliver his decision later this year, the report noted. 
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Why It Matters: The email&#8217;s release sheds light on the intense competition in the AI space, particularly between Microsoft and Google. Microsoft has <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/04/38299939/eu-clears-microsofts-13b-openai-investment-from-formal-probe-a-relief-for-tech-giants">invested over $13 billion in OpenAI</a>, leveraging the startup&#8217;s generative-AI technology to enhance its Bing search service, Edge internet browser, and integrate an AI Copilot service into Windows.
In December 2022, almost a month after OpenAI released ChatGPT to public and received massive appreciation, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/22/12/30170477/chatgpt-popularity-reportedly-leads-to-google-declaring-code-red-as-sundar-pichai-increases-involvem-1">Google reportedly declared a &#8220;code red.&#8221;</a> At the time, it was reported that Google CEO Sundar Pichai was involved in a flurry of meetings to define the tech giant&#8217;s AI strategy. 
In February 2023, Google introduced Bard (now rebranded as Gemini), as an answer to ChatGPT, however, the chatbot <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/02/30813210/ai-might-not-be-the-answer-for-your-homework-yet-google-bard-gives-this-wrong-answer-at-launch">gave an incorrect answer</a> during the launch event, making it a laughingstock. On Google&#8217;s internal forum &#8220;Memegen,&#8221; employees characterized the troubled launch as &#8220;rushed,&#8221; &#8220;botched,&#8221; <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/02/30870003/un-googley-google-employees-ridicule-ceo-sundar-pichai-for-rushing-bard-ai-chatbot-announcement">and &#8220;un-Googley.&#8221;</a>
Earlier this year, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/02/37356467/google-ceo-sundar-pichai-admits-gemini-ai-errors-completely-unacceptable-no-ai-is-perfect-we-got-it">Google also faced backlash for its Gemini AI</a>, after the chatbot generated historically inaccurate images and text.
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Fallout 76 has seen a significant increase in player numbers, reaching over a million players in a single day according to Microsoft Corp.&#8216;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/bethesda">Bethesda. </a>
However, the lack of cross-play in Fallout 76 has drawn attention, particularly as most multiplayer games now incorporate this feature.
In an <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7wvqF41_Bgw">interview</a> with Kinda Funny Games, Todd Howard, Bethesda&#8217;s development chief, addressed the absence of cross-play in Fallout 76, explaining that the game was not initially designed with cross-play in mind. 
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&#8220;We keep looking into it. It wasn't designed that way from the beginning,&#8221; he said. &#8220;So obviously we get into server and database silos.&#8221;
The game had a rocky launch in 2018. But the recent success of the Fallout TV show on Amazon Prime, helped propel the franchise&#8217;s popularity. Meanwhile, Bethesda worked to improve Fallout 76, resulting in a more positive reception from players over the years. 
Howard described the game as &#8220;sneaky popular&#8221; in recent years.
In addition to the lack of cross-play, Fallout 76 also lacks cross-progression, which Howard acknowledged as a significant issue. 
He emphasized that cross-progression is more important to Bethesda than cross-play for Fallout 76, but technical challenges have hindered its implementation. Howard explained: &#8220;Here's what I would say, which is for us the more the important thing is cross-progression than cross-play — and we do separate them — we'd love to have it all.&#8221;
While cross-play and cross-progression seem unlikely for Fallout 76, Howard hinted that future Bethesda games are likely to incorporate these features. 
Starfield, their recent single-player adventure, already includes cross-progression between PC and Xbox. 
Howard expressed the importance of these features for future games, stating: &#8220;Going forward in the world we want to be in, I think it's very important and something that you know in our future games that we're going to be really, really mindful about to make sure — in particular the progression — that where you pick up a game you're able no matter what screen you're on you're able to just keep going with your character and what you were doing.&#8221;
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Microsoft Corp.&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) Bethesda Game Studios is set to enhance their space RPG, Starfield, with a forthcoming expansion titled Shattered Space, anticipated <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/starfield">to launch this fall. </a>
Todd Howard, the studio&#8217;s director, provided insights into the post-launch content plans in an April 29 <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7wvqF41_Bgw">interview</a> with Kinda Funny. 
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Howard revealed that updates and improvements to Starfield should be "announced in a few days." 
&#8220;It's got some great stuff for ship building as well,&#8221; he said, highlighting the targeted areas for enhancement in response to player feedback.
In the same interview, Howard also hinted at significant improvements to the game&#8217;s navigation aids. &#8220;We redid the map stuff, so we have some city map stuff,&#8221; Howard added. 
Moreover, the director touched upon the Starfield Creation Kit, which represents Bethesda&#8217;s ongoing support for the game&#8217;s modding community. 
He reassured fans about the continued development and eventual release of this toolkit, saying, "We've delivered it to some people, some of our creators for Starfield. You're going to hear some information about that soon."
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The S&amp;P 500 logged its biggest weekly gain since November as Big Tech stocks rallied. With this, U.S. stocks pared their April losses on Apr 26. The S&amp;P 500 advanced 2.7% last week, the Dow Jones inched up 0.7% and the Nasdaq jumped 4.2%. Let&#39;s highlight the key events of the last week.
<h3>Best Week for &quot;Magnificent Seven&quot; Since November</h3>
The batch of tech giants known as the &quot;Magnificent Seven&quot; regained some of its momentum at the end of the week, following positive earnings reports from Google-parent Alphabet (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/googl#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) and Microsoft (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/msft#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>).
Alphabet which gained 11.3% last week on the back of upbeat earnings, became the fourth U.S. company to reach the $2-trillion market cap milestone. On the other hand, Facebook-parent Meta (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/meta#NASDAQ">META</a>) offered downbeat revenue guidance and saw shares slumping 9.4% last week. Tesla TSLA gained 19.7% on future affordable EV plans despite the Q1 miss.
Most tech companies&#39; promise to spend big on the AI revolution boosted the NVIDIA (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/nvda#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) stock, which jumped 12.3% last week. Meanwhile, MSFT, Amazon (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/amzn#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) and Apple (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/aapl#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) recorded modest gains of 1.6%, 1.5% and 2.1%, respectively.
Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Meta, Microsoft, NVIDIA and Tesla&nbsp;(NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/tsla#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) collectively added $686 billion in market value, in their strongest weekly performance since the week ending Nov 3, 2023, according to Dow Jones Market Data, as quoted on MarketWatch. However, despite last week&#39;s resurgence, both Apple and Tesla remain in negative territory for the year.
<h3>U.S. Economic Growth Slowed in Q1</h3>
The U.S. economy expanded at the slowest pace in two years, with GDP rising 1.6% annually in the first quarter, missing Wall Street expectations of a 2.4% increase. The growth reflects a clear slowdown from the 3.4% increase in the fourth quarter of 2023 and was also much lower than the 4.9% reported in the year-ago quarter.
<h3>U.S. Core PCE Inflation Rises Faster Than Expected</h3>
U.S. inflation, as measured by the change in the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index, rose to 2.7% on a yearly basis in March from 2.5% in February. This reading came in above the market expectation of 2.6%.
The core PCE Price Index, which excludes volatile food and energy prices, held steady at 2.8% on a yearly basis, surpassing analysts&#39; estimate of 2.6%.On a monthly basis, the PCE Price Index and the core PCE Price Index both rose 0.3%.
Core Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) index surged 3.7% year over year in the first quarter. This topped estimates of 3.4% and marked a substantial increase from the 2% gain in the previous quarter. This surge in inflation raised doubts about the sooner-than-expected U.S. interest rate cuts.
The U.S. 10-year Treasury yield reached 4.70% on Apr 25, 2024, marking the first time since early November. However, the yield closed the week at 4.67%. Markets are now pricing in only one interest rate cut this year, reflecting a significant shift from the earlier projections. Powell&#39;s recent statements, which stress the need for &quot;greater confidence&quot; in the decline of inflation before considering rate cuts, also reinforced this sentiment.
<h3>Best ETFs in Focus</h3>
Against this backdrop, below we highlight a few winning ETFs of last week.
KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF (ARCA:KWEB) &ndash; Up 12.9%
The underlying CSI Overseas China Internet Index is designed to measure the performance of the investable universe of publicly traded China-based companies whose primary business or businesses are in the Internet and Internet-related sectors. The fund charges 69 bps in fees.
KraneShares Hang Seng TECH Index ETF (ARCA:KTEC) &ndash; Up 12.6%
The underlying Hang Seng TECH Index captures the 30 largest companies rapidly growing technology sector in Hong Kong. The fund charges 69 bps in fees.
Global X Blockchain ETF (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/bkch#NASDAQ">BKCH</a>) &ndash; Up 12.4%
The underlying Solactive Blockchain Index provides exposure to companies that are positioned to benefit from further advances in the field of blockchain technology. The fund charges 50 bps in fees.
VanEck Digital Transformation ETF (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/dapp#NASDAQ">DAPP</a>) &ndash; 12.4%
The underlying MVIS Global Digital Assets Equity Index is a rules-based, modified capitalization weighted, float adjusted index intended to give investors a means of tracking the overall performance of the global digital asset segment. The fund charges 51 bps in fees.
First Trust SkyBridge Crypto Industry &amp; Digital Economy ETF (ARCA:CRPT) &ndash; Up 11.2%
The First Trust SkyBridge Crypto Industry and Digital Economy ETF seeks to provide investors with capital appreciation. The fund charges 85 bps in fees.
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Please <a href="https://thearorareport.com/chart-analysis-stock-market-fomc-meeting-samsung-overtakes-apple-tlt-mc-04302024">click here</a> for an enlarged chart of 20+ year iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/tlt#NASDAQ">TLT</a>).
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<li>The chart shows that bonds have fallen this year.</li>
<li>The chart shows that bonds are consolidating in the mini support zone.</li>
<li>Lower bonds mean higher yields.&nbsp;Higher yields mean lower PE ratios.&nbsp;Lower PE ratios mean lower stock prices, unless earnings rise.</li>
<li>So far, due to a strong economy because of the Fed&rsquo;s second blunder and reckless spending by the government, earnings are better than expected.&nbsp;45% of S&amp;P 500 companies have reported earnings.&nbsp;About 77% are above consensus.&nbsp;This is helping the stock market to levitate.&nbsp;We have <a href="http://blog.thearorareport.com/tesla-042924/">previously described</a> the Fed&rsquo;s second blunder.&nbsp;The Fed&rsquo;s second blunder has a major impact on your investments.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Just released data shows more bad news on inflation.&nbsp;Employment Cost Index came at 1.2% vs. 1.0% consensus.</li>
<li>The FOMC meeting starts today.&nbsp;FOMC will announce its decision at 2pm ET tomorrow followed by Powell&rsquo;s press conference at 2:30am ET.</li>
<li>The AI phone from Samsung Electronics Co Ltd (OTC: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ssnlf#OTC">SSNLF</a>) is proving popular.&nbsp;Apple Inc (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/aapl#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) has lagged behind in AI.&nbsp;Institutions continue to sell AAPL stock. &nbsp;According to a just released report, Samsung has now taken over Apple as the largest provider of smart phones.</li>
<li>There are three notable earnings that investors should pay attention to:
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<li>Samsung has quadrupled its net profit due to demand from artificial intelligence.&nbsp;Its high bandwidth memory is flying off the shelves.&nbsp;Revenues for the quarter rose 13%.</li>
<li>Pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly And Co (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/lly#NYSE">LLY</a>) reported earnings better than the consensus and whisper numbers.&nbsp;Lilly is also raising its FY24 EPS projection to $13.50 - $14.00 from $12.20 - $12.70. Lilly&rsquo;s performance is due to strong sales of weight loss drugs Mounjaro and Zepbound.&nbsp;LLY stock is up about 6% as of this writing in the premarket.&nbsp; As full disclosure, LLY stock is in The Arora Report&rsquo;s ZYX Buy Model Portfolio.&nbsp; Members of The Arora Report now have a gain of 145% on LLY stock.</li>
<li>NXP Semiconductors NV (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/nxpi#NASDAQ">NXPI</a>), a leader in automotive semiconductors, reported earnings better than the consensus and whisper numbers.&nbsp;As full disclosure, NXPI is in The Arora Report&#39;s&nbsp;ZYX Buy Model Portfolio.&nbsp;NXPI is trading up over 4%&nbsp; as of this writing in the premarket.&nbsp;</li>
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<li>There will be another indication of demand for artificial intelligence after the market close when three important companies for AI report earnings &ndash; Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/amd#NASDAQ">AMD</a>), Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/amzn#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), and Super Micro Computer Inc (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/smci#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>).</li>
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<h3>Europe</h3>
The Eurozone economy has avoided a recession and is resilient.&nbsp; Q1 GDP came at 0.3% quarter-over-quarter vs. 0.1% consensus.
There is selling in European stocks because of the strong GDP data weighing on rate cut expectations.
<h3>Magnificent Seven Money Flows</h3>
In the early trade, money flows are positive in AMZN.
In the early trade, money flows are neutral in AAPL and Alphabet Inc Class C (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/goog#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>).
In the early trade, money flows are negative in Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/meta#NASDAQ">META</a>), Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/msft#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), NVIDIA Corp (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/nvda#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), and Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/tsla#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>).
In the early trade, money flows are negative in SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust&nbsp;(ARCA:SPY) and Invesco QQQ Trust Series 1 (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/qqq#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>).
<h3>Momo Crowd And Smart Money In Stocks</h3>
The momo crowd is buying stocks in the early trade.&nbsp;Smart money is inactive in the early trade.
<h3>Gold</h3>
The momo crowd is selling gold in the early trade.&nbsp;Smart money is inactive in the early trade.
For longer-term, please see gold and silver ratings.
The most popular ETF for gold is SPDR Gold Trust (ARCA:GLD).&nbsp;The most popular ETF for silver is iShares Silver Trust (ARCA:SLV).&nbsp;
<h3>Oil</h3>
The momo crowd is buying oil in the early trade. Smart money is inactive in the early trade.
For longer-term, please see oil ratings.
The most popular ETF for oil is United States Oil ETF (ARCA:USO).
<h3>Bitcoin</h3>
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) is trading around $61,000.&nbsp;$60,000 is a key psychological support level.&nbsp;Whales will likely try to hold bitcoin above $60,000.&nbsp;However, the momo crowd that bought bitcoin at $70,000 on hopes of bitcoin going to $100,000 after bitcoin halving is likely to panic and sell.
<h3>Protection Band And What To Do Now</h3>
It is important for investors to look ahead and not in the rearview mirror.
Consider continuing to hold good, very long term, existing positions. Based on individual risk preference, consider a protection band consisting of cash or Treasury bills or short-term tactical trades as well as short to medium term hedges and short term hedges. This is a good way to protect yourself and participate in the upside at the same time.
You can determine your protection bands by adding cash to hedges.&nbsp;The high band of the protection is appropriate for those who are older or conservative. The low band of the protection is appropriate for those who are younger or aggressive.&nbsp;If you do not hedge, the total cash level should be more than stated above but significantly less than cash plus hedges.
It is worth reminding that you cannot take advantage of new upcoming opportunities if you are not holding enough cash.&nbsp;When adjusting hedge levels, consider adjusting partial stop quantities for stock positions (non ETF); consider using wider stops on remaining quantities and also allowing more room for high beta stocks.&nbsp;High beta stocks are the ones that move more than the market.
<h3>Traditional 60/40 Portfolio</h3>
Probability based risk reward adjusted for inflation does not favor long duration strategic bond allocation at this time.
Those who want to stick to traditional 60% allocation to stocks and 40% to bonds may consider focusing on only high quality bonds and bonds of seven year duration or less.&nbsp; Those willing to bring sophistication to their investing may consider using bond ETFs as tactical positions and not strategic positions at this time.
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Good Morning Traders! In today&#39;s Market Clubhouse Morning Memo, we will discuss SPY, QQQ, AAPL, MSFT, NVDA, GOOGL, META, and TSLA.
Our proprietary formula, exclusive to Market Clubhouse, dictates these price levels. This dynamic equation takes into account price, volume, and options flow. These levels are updated every day and shared with all Clubhouse Members, prior to the opening of the market.
We recommend closely monitoring these stocks, and be prepared to leverage potential breakouts or reversals. As always, stay alert and ready to adjust your tactics based on the market&#39;s pulse to optimize your trading gains. Now, let&#39;s dive into the stock analysis:
<h3>SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust</h3>
The SPY&nbsp;(ARCA: SPY) is currently trading around the price level of 509.49. Bulls are hoping for a rise to 510.14 initially. Should the market sustain momentum above 510.14, the next target for buyers is the support level of 510.95. Holding this could potentially lead to a surge towards 511.69. The highest target for bullish traders today is set at 512.26.
Conversely, if the support at 509.49 fails to hold, the market may shift in favor of the bears, aiming first for a drop to 508.34. Observing selling pressure at this point might push the price further down to 507.52. A breakdown here could lead to a test of the more significant support at 506.71. Under intense selling conditions, the lowest target for today is 505.32.
<h3>Invesco QQQ Trust Series 1</h3>
The Q&#39;s&nbsp;(NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/qqq#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) are trading near the crucial level of 431.82. Bulls are aiming to maintain levels above 432.84. If they manage to sustain support at this level, the focus will shift to securing 433.64 as a reliable support. With continued buying, 434.76 could become the next target. In a strong market, bulls might test 435.88, with the highest target for today at 436.58.
If the price struggles to stay above 432.84, bears might take over, driving the price down to 431.18. Further weakness could see a decrease to 430.16. If selling intensifies, the next level to watch is 429.40, which if breached, could lead to a descent towards the daily low target of 428.50.
<h3>Apple Inc.</h3>
Apple&nbsp;(NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/aapl#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) is currently positioned at a trading level of 174.59. For an upward trend, bulls aim to maintain this as a support level, pushing towards 175.09. A continuation of bullish trends could drive the price up to 175.81. Should bullish dominance prevail today, the target to watch is 176.29.
Should the support at 174.59 not sustain, the market may favor bears, pushing the price down to 173.94. Further selling could lead to a decrease to 172.95, and with continued bearish pressure, the next critical level is 172.45. If this level fails, bears might drive the price down to the day&#39;s lowest target at 171.79.
<h3>Microsoft Corp. </h3>
Microsoft&nbsp;(NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/msft#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) is trading around the level of 401.39. Bulls will look to keep the price above this point, with an immediate target of 402.74, hoping to establish it as a stable support. Sustained buying could propel the price towards 404.92. The highest bullish target for today is set at 407.11.
If the price cannot be maintained above 401.39, bears might look to decrease the value to 400.30. A break below this could lead to further downward movement to 399.21. Continuing bearish trends might push the price to 398.38, with the lowest bear target for the day at 397.65.
<h3>NVIDIA Corporation</h3>
NVIDIA (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/nvda#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) is trading around the pivotal level of 877.25. Bulls aim to drive the price to 882.97 and secure it as a solid support. Ambitious targets above this are 890.55 and 898.13, with the highest target for the day at 903.25.
If 877.25 cannot serve as a robust support today, bears may push for a lower level at 865.62. A breach of this level could result in a drop to 858.43. If the selling pressure continues, the price might decrease to 852.61, with the lowest target at 846.80.
<h3>Alphabet Inc Class A </h3>
Alphabet&nbsp;(NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/googl#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) is trading near 167.04. Bulls will attempt to hold this as a support level, with a target of moving higher to 169.34. If the market remains bullish, the price could climb towards the high target of 171.14.
If the support at 167.04 fails during trading hours, the price might fall to 163.79. A breakdown here would lead to testing lower supports at 161.79. Intense selling might drive the price further down to the day&rsquo;s low target at 160.36.
<h3>Meta Platforms Inc</h3>
Meta&nbsp;(NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/meta#NASDAQ">META</a>) is&nbsp;trading around the level of 429.01. Bulls are looking to keep the market buoyant above this level, targeting an upward move to 432.39. With continued buying, the price could further ascend to 436.87, with the highest bull target at 441.35.
Conversely, if 429.01 cannot be sustained as support, bears may look to lower the price to 426.00. Increased selling could push the price further down to 420.24, with potential for a further drop to the day&rsquo;s lowest bear target at 417.87.
<h3>Tesla Inc. </h3>
Tesla&nbsp;(NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/tsla#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) is trading near the key level of 189.22. Bulls are looking to propel the price to 191.52, and with continued market strength, to 193.81. A bullish market sentiment today could see the price testing 195.91, with the highest target at 197.50.
If the support at 189.22 does not hold, the market may favor bears, leading to a price drop to 186.10. Further weakness could bring the price down to 184.10. If this level is compromised, the lowest bear target for the day is set at 182.53.
Final Word:&nbsp; Today&#39;s session is set to be dynamic and potentially volatile, with the release of several significant economic data points on the eve of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) rate decision. The day kicks off with the Q1 Employment Cost Index and Canadian GDP for February released at 8:30 AM ET, followed by the FHFA House Price Index for February at 9:00 AM ET. The MNI Chicago PMI for April will be released at 9:45 AM ET, just after the market opens. Later, at 10:00 AM ET, we have the Conference Board Consumer Confidence report for April, and at 10:30 AM ET, the Dallas Fed Services Activity will be released. Post-market earning from major companies like Amazon and AMD are scheduled. Investors and traders should keep a close watch on market volume and move cautiously during today&#39;s session. Good luck and trade safely!
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Market Clubhouse Morning Memo - April 30th, 2024 (Trade Strategy For SPY, QQQ, AAPL, MSFT, NVDA, GOOGL, META, And TSLA)

Small businesses can now stay on top of their emails from one convenient place
TEMPE, Ariz., April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ --&nbsp;Missing messages from customers can lead to big losses for a small business. That's why GoDaddy Conversations, a unified inbox and second phone number app, now incorporates Gmail and Microsoft 365 emails in one convenient place.&nbsp;
This means small business operators can much more easily track conversations across channels, provide quicker responses, and help keep customers more satisfied.&nbsp;
GoDaddy Conversations already helps small businesses manage all of their communication channels and provides them with the ability to seamlessly view and reply to messages that come in from Facebook, Instagram, Contact Forms and Chat. Now, those with Gmail or Microsoft 365 email can also access their inbox from the same spot.&nbsp;
For entrepreneurs, this means less time spent switching between platforms or searching for emails and more time to invest back in their business.&nbsp;
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Alphabet Inc&nbsp;(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>) Google, ahead of its annual I/O developer conference in May, has confirmed layoffs across various vital teams such as Flutter, Dart, Python, and others, according to employee reports on social media.&nbsp;
The tech giant did not specify the teams, roles, or the number of individuals affected, TechCrunch&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://techcrunch.com/2024/04/29/google-lays-off-staff-from-flutter-dart-python-weeks-before-its-developer-conference/" rel="noreferrer noopener">reports</a>.&nbsp;
Google spokesperson Alex García-Kummert explained that these changes aim to align resources with the company&#8217;s most significant product priorities, improve efficiency, and reduce bureaucracy.
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The layoffs are part of regular organizational adjustments and are not company-wide. Google encourages those affected to apply for other available positions within the company.&nbsp;
Despite the cuts, Google PM Kevin Moore assured the Flutter development community that they&nbsp;are still focused&nbsp;on upcoming projects, including new updates for Flutter at the I/O conference.
The company has also filed a WARN notice in California, indicating the layoff of 50 employees across three locations in Sunnyvale.
In 2024,&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/startups/24/02/37397112/despite-booming-economy-and-record-profits-google-amazon-microsoft-and-more-lay-off-over-42-000-so-f" rel="noreferrer noopener">the tech sector</a>&nbsp;surpassed last year&#8217;s layoff figures, with over 42,324 workers losing their jobs.&nbsp;
This&nbsp;comes after nearly 263,000 tech layoffs in 2023, continuing the industry&#8217;s trend of job cuts.&nbsp;Major companies, including Google,&nbsp;Amazon.com Inc&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>),&nbsp;Microsoft Corp&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), Discord,&nbsp;Salesforce Inc&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRM#NASDAQ">CRM</a>),&nbsp;eBay Inc&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EBAY#NASDAQ">EBAY</a>), and&nbsp;PayPal Holdings Inc&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PYPL#NASDAQ">PYPL</a>)&nbsp;have&nbsp;announced significant layoffs in January.
Several factors contribute to this seemingly contradictory situation. Firstly, the rapid advancement in AI technology requires substantial investments in new technologies, prompting companies to reallocate resources and reduce their workforce.
GOOG shares&nbsp;gained 56% in the last 12 months. Investors can gain exposure to the stock via&nbsp;IShares Global&nbsp;Comm Services ETF&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IXP#NYSE">IXP</a>) and&nbsp;The Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLC#NYSE">XLC</a>).
Price Action:&nbsp;GOOG shares traded lower by 0.07% at $167.78 on&nbsp;the last check Tuesday.
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Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) CEO Satya Nadella shared his optimistic perspective on the impact artificial intelligence (AI) will have on the workforce during a recent visit to India.&nbsp;
Known for spearheading Microsoft&#8217;s aggressive push into AI technologies, Nadella&#8217;s insights come at a crucial time as debates intensify over the role of AI in the job market. AI, like many burgeoning technologies, continues to disrupt many industries, highlighting the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/aura">lucrative but volatile nature of startups and venture capital</a>.&nbsp;
Under Nadella&#8217;s leadership, Microsoft has become a significant player in the AI field, particularly following its substantial investment in OpenAI.&nbsp;
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Microsoft has invested in many other AI startups, including OpenAI competitor Mistral AI, which is "committed to bringing technology and people together to realize the promises of AI responsibly."
Contrary to the widespread fears that AI might lead to job displacement, Nadella argues that AI can boost wages and enhance job quality. AI acts as a lever of expertise that empowers frontline workers across industries by equipping them with enhanced capabilities previously beyond their reach, Nadella said.
&#8220;I think of the AI era as expertise at your fingertips so you can take somebody who&#8217;s in the front line, whether it&#8217;s in retail or whether it is in healthcare. It perhaps will even improve the wages because they are now able to give more expert health advice or more expert work is being done by nonexperts.&nbsp;
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They may have domain expertise, but they may not have all the knowledge, and so therefore I think that they could even be better at wage supporting new jobs," Nadella said in an interview with CNBC-TV18.&nbsp;
A recent study by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) delves into the economic implications of AI. The report suggests that AI&#8217;s impact on labor income will largely depend on how well AI complements high-income workers.&nbsp;
&#8220;The effect on labor income will largely depend on the extent to which AI will complement high-income workers. If AI significantly complements higher-income workers, it may lead to a disproportionate increase in their labor income. Moreover, gains in productivity from firms that adopt AI will likely boost capital returns, which may also favor high earners,&#8221; the IMF study said.
As the discussion around AI and its impact on the workforce evolves, Nadella&#8217;s comments add a crucial perspective to the conversation, suggesting that the integration of AI could lead to better job quality and higher wages for those equipped to leverage the technology.
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A new AI model, "GPT2-Chatbot," has emerged on the internet, leaving experts in awe of its capabilities. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is also aware of this model's appearance online – he joked he has a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/04/38511043/open-ai-ceo-sam-altman-once-called-gpt-2-very-bad-but-now-confesses-he-has-a-soft-spot-for-the-versi">"soft spot" for GPT2</a>, likely referring to an older version of GPT.
OpenAI's latest AI model is <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/04/38177454/openai-rolls-out-majorly-improved-gpt-4-turbo-model-just-as-googles-gemini-gets-a-boost">GPT-4 Turbo</a>.
What Happened: The &#8216;GPT2-Chatbot&#8217; surfaced on a website known for comparing AI language systems. The model&#8217;s performance has sparked excitement among AI experts, with some suggesting that it may even surpass the capabilities of GPT-4, OpenAI&#8217;s most advanced system.
Andrew Gao, an AI researcher and Stanford University student, remarked that the model&#8217;s performance is at least on par with GPT-4.
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Ethan Mollick, a professor at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, noted that the model outperformed GPT-4 in complex reasoning tasks.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Maybe better than GPT-4. Hard to tell, but it does do much better at the iconic "draw a unicorn with code"' task… You can access it here: <a href="https://t.co/HwU8G3Zixl">https://t.co/HwU8G3Zixl</a> <a href="https://t.co/xdiNRObnpb">https://t.co/xdiNRObnpb</a>
&mdash; Ethan Mollick (@emollick) <a href="https://twitter.com/emollick/status/1784993170352124026?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 29, 2024</a></blockquote>
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The model&#8217;s sudden appearance has led to widespread speculation about its origins. While many believe it could be an OpenAI creation, others suggest it might be from a lesser-known entity aiming to showcase its AI prowess.
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Despite its impressive performance, some experts argue that the model falls short of the expectations for GPT-5, OpenAI&#8217;s rumored next big model.
OpenAi did not immediately respond to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga's</a> request for comment. 
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&mdash; Dimitris Papailiopoulos (@DimitrisPapail) <a href="https://twitter.com/DimitrisPapail/status/1784993955500695555?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 29, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Notably, the &#8216;GPT2-Chatbot&#8217; has exhibited behaviors hinting at further potential advances. It has shown a willingness to break rules and ignore restrictions, and its coding capabilities have also been praised.
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Why It Matters: The emergence of &#8216;GPT2-Chatbot&#8217; comes amid a period of significant developments in the AI space.
OpenAI is reportedly gearing up to release a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/03/37838131/openai-is-reportedly-gearing-up-to-release-a-significantly-better-gpt-5-by-mid-year">significantly improved version</a> of its popular AI tool, GPT-5, by the middle of this year. The new model is expected to be a significant upgrade from its predecessor, GPT-4, which has been facing performance issues.
The new model is anticipated to be released in the summer, with some enterprise customers already receiving demonstrations of its capabilities, people familiar with the company told Business Insider.
Speculation is rife that OpenAI's biggest investor, Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), could <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/03/37700871/is-microsoft-teasing-gpt-5-turbo-with-copilot-pro-slip-up-oops-moment-sparks-wild-speculation">introduce GPT-5 in its Copilot Pro subscription</a>. Microsoft has integrated GPT technology into several of its products, such as Windows and Office.
GPT-2's appearance also comes close on the heels of Mark Zuckerberg&#8217;s Meta Platforms Inc.'s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/04/38330339/mark-zuckerbergs-meta-says-llama-3-beats-googles-gemini-mistral-and-jeff-bezos-backed-anthropics-cla">launch of its new large language model, Llama 3</a>.
Zuckerberg claims that Llama 3 has surpassed other AI models in benchmark tests. However, OpenAI&#8217;s latest flagship model, GPT-4, is notably missing from its comparison.
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Mysterious 'GPT2' Chatbot Goes Viral After Users Say It Performs Better Than OpenAI's GPT-4, Sam Altman Quips He Has A 'Soft Spot' For It: Could It Be GPT-4.5?

Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) has committed to a $1.7 billion investment in Indonesia&#8217;s cloud services and artificial intelligence (AI) over the next four years.
What Happened: Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella announced the investment during his visit to Jakarta, Reuters reported on Tuesday. The funds will be utilized to expand cloud services, AI, and build data centres in the country. This announcement comes as the first stop of Nadella&#8217;s Southeast Asian tour aimed at promoting Microsoft&#8217;s generative AI technology.
Nadella had discussions with outgoing President Joko Widodo and his cabinet ministers about joint AI research and talent development. Widodo proposed that Microsoft could set up its data centers in Bali or the under-construction capital city, Nusantara.
&#8220;We&#8217;re going to lead this wave in terms of AI infrastructure that&#8217;s needed,&#8221; Nadella mentioned.
Microsoft aims to train 2.5 million people in Southeast Asia in AI use by 2025, including 840,000 in Indonesia.
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Why It Matters: Nadella&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/24/04/38454468/after-tim-cook-microsofts-satya-nadella-plans-southeast-asia-tour-targets-ai-discussions">visit to Southeast Asia</a> was primarily focused on AI-related discussions with government officials and developers. This investment is a part of Microsoft&#8217;s global efforts to support AI development, following<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/04/38169797/microsoft-announces-major-ai-expansion-and-cybersecurity-boost-in-japan"> recent investments in Japan</a> <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/04/38264914/microsoft-invests-1-5b-in-uaes-top-ai-firm-g42-secures-board-seat">and the UAE</a>.
Tech giants like Microsoft, Meta Platforms Inc, and Google parent Alphabet Inc, are <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/04/38498886/microsoft-meta-and-alphabet-ramp-up-ai-investments-spend-over-32b-in-q1">heavily investing in AI infrastructure in 2024.</a> This investment trend indicates a shift from AI chatbots to the less glamorous, yet critical, "AI plumbing."
Apple CEO Tim Cook also visited Indonesia two weeks ago where he expressed interest in building a manufacturing facility.
Price Action: As per <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>, Microsoft shares closed at $402.25 on Monday, with an after-hours price of $402.05. The company&#8217;s 52-week high is $430.82 and its 52-week low is $303.31.
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Microsoft Pledges $1.7B Investment In Emerging Asian Powerhouse As Tech Giants Bet Big On AI

Microsoft Corp&#8216;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) latest ID@Xbox digital showcase<a href="https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2024/04/29/ign-x-idxbox-digital-showcase-recap-2024/"> unveiled </a>a treasure trove of indie gems destined to captivate gamers on both Xbox and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming">PC platforms. </a>
From thrilling updates to beloved titles such as Palworld and Vampire Survivors to tantalizing glimpses of new adventures such as Astor: Blade of the Monolith and Commandos: Origins, the event showcased the diversity and creativity flourishing within the indie gaming scene. 
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With a game lineup catering to every taste, today&#8217;s ID@Xbox presentation promises an exciting future for indie gaming enthusiasts. 
Let&#8217;s dive into the highlights of this eagerly anticipated event and discover the captivating worlds awaiting players.
<ol>
<li>Astor: Blade of the Monolith
<ul>
<li>Release Date: May 30</li>
<li>Description: A hack-and-slash ARPG where players control Astor in a quest to uncover the mystery behind the disappearance of ancients.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>33 Immortals
<ul>
<li>Closed Beta: Late May</li>
<li>Description: A co-op roguelike game with hand-drawn visuals, offering intense action and gameplay for up to 33 players.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Palworld
<ul>
<li>Update: Summer</li>
<li>Description: An indie hit receiving a significant update introducing new Pals and features, including the use of flamethrower weapons.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Commandos: Origins
<ul>
<li>Closed Beta: Summer</li>
<li>Description: Set in WWII, players lead Jack O&#8217;Hara and his companions through historically authentic missions in a closed beta this Summer.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Centum
<ul>
<li>Release: Summer</li>
<li>Description: An 8-bit point-and-click adventure game that shifts between medieval and modern settings, set to release this Summer.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Lost Records: Bloom &amp; Rage
<ul>
<li>Release: TBD</li>
<li>Description: A 1995-set story-driven game from the creators of Life is Strange, featuring nostalgic elements and skateboarding.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Keylocker
<ul>
<li>Release: Summer</li>
<li>Description: A turn-based cyberpunk action game where players control a singer in a world where music is outlawed, inspired by classic RPGs.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Stampede: Racing Royale
<ul>
<li>Release: TBD</li>
<li>Description: A kart racing battle royale with 60 players, combining the racing and chaos of Mario Kart with Fall Guys-style goofiness.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Jackbox Naughty Pack
<ul>
<li>Release: TBD</li>
<li>Description: An adult-themed Party Pack from Jackbox Games, offering darker and more provocative party games.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Times &amp; Galaxy
<ul>
<li>Release: June</li>
<li>Description: A point-and-click adventure game where players control a robot reporter exploring stories across the galaxy.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Sulfur
<ul>
<li>Release: TBD</li>
<li>Description: A contemporary shooter with roguelike elements and old-school vibes reminiscent of classic Doom and Wolfenstein games.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Fera: The Sundered Tribes
<ul>
<li>Release: Later in 2024</li>
<li>Description: An action RPG blending monster hunting with tribe management and building mechanics, set to launch later this year.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>All You Need Is Help
<ul>
<li>Release: Fall</li>
<li>Description: A multiplayer puzzle game where players must place puzzle pieces correctly within a time limit, offering a cozy and silly experience.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Tails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter
<ul>
<li>Release Date: TBD</li>
<li>Description: A soulslike action RPG featuring Arlo&#8217;s quest to defeat giant beasts and bandits in a comic book 2D art style.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Hangry
<ul>
<li>Release: TBD</li>
<li>Description: A &#8220;snack n&#8217; slash&#8221; RPG where players hunt down and eat monsters, offering unique gameplay mechanics.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Promise Mascot Agency
<ul>
<li>Release: In 2025</li>
<li>Description: Players run a mascot agency, engaging in card-based battles and management gameplay mechanics.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Gamera Games on Xbox Game Pass
<ul>
<li>Release: TBD</li>
<li>Games: Depersonalization, Firework, Volcano Princess, Kelperth, and The Rewinder</li>
<li>Description: Indie games coming to Game Pass.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Triple-I Initiative Showcase
<ul>
<li>Release: TBD</li>
<li>Games: Palworld Arena, Cat Quest 3 and more</li>
<li>Description: Indie delights from the Triple-I Initiative showcase playable on Xbox.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Dungeons of Hinterberg
<ul>
<li>Release: TBD</li>
<li>Description: A fusion of social sim and action RPG set in the Austrian Alps, where players conquer dungeons as a law trainee suffering burnout.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Vampire Survivors: Operation Guns DLC
<ul>
<li>Release: May 9</li>
<li>Description: A DLC for Vampire Survivors introducing new content and featuring the character Brad Fang from Contra: Hard Corps.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ol>
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Microsoft Corp.&#8216;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) Bethesda clarified Monday details about the free <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/04/38416256/amazons-fallout-series-sparks-record-gameplay-bethesda-reports-nearly-5-million-daily-playe">next-gen update for Fall</a>out 4. 
There was confusion among Sony Group Corp.&#8216;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SONY#NYSE">SONY</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/ps5">PlayStation 5 owners. </a>
The update was initially launched last week, prompting questions about eligibility, IGN <a href="https://www.ign.com/articles/those-who-own-fallout-4-via-ps-plus-collection-do-not-get-free-next-gen-update-bethesda-confirms">reported.</a>
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&#8220;We&#8217;ve seen some confusion regarding the free Fallout 4 next-gen update for PlayStation Plus Extra members,&#8221; Bethesda said in a statement. &#8220;The Fallout 4 next-gen update will be available to PlayStation Plus Extra members through the PlayStation Game Catalog. Your patience is appreciated while the teams work on this.&#8221;
The update is free only for those with the game via the PlayStation Plus Extra catalog, leaving others to purchase the native PS5 version. 
This includes users who obtained Fallout 4 through the now-defunct PS Plus Collection. Disappointed players, expecting the update for free, voiced their frustration, given Bethesda&#8217;s earlier statement suggesting free access for all Fallout 4 owners.
Technical issues plagued the Fallout 4 next-gen update, with problems on the PC version and missing features on the Xbox version. Bethesda noted that the Xbox Series X version targets 4k resolution and 60 frames per second in all modes, with Performance Mode adjusting settings accordingly.
The release of the Fallout 4 next-gen update coincided with the success of Amazon.com Inc&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) Prime Video&#8217;s Fallout TV show. However, it disrupted the Fallout London mod, which relies on third-party mods now incompatible with the PC patch. 
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SONY

Next-Gen Update For Fallout 4 Owners Excludes PS Plus Collection, Bethesda Confirms

Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>) shares are trading higher Monday, and the stock is up more than 20% <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/04/38459818/real-deal-amid-microsoft-google-earnings-techpreneur-says-by-2030-companies-not-fully-utilizing-ai-w">over the past five days</a>.
What To Know:
Shares of semiconductor companies rose last week following strong earnings from Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), Google parent Alphabet, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) and Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>), all of which highlighted <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/04/38465071/microsoft-q3-shines-light-on-ai-innovation-cycle-analysts-see-plenty-of-runway-for-">strong demand</a> for artificial intelligence and increasing capital expenditures in the field of AI. 
SMCI is set to report its third-quarter financial results after the bell on Tuesday and will host a conference call to discuss the results at 5:00 p.m. ET the same day. According to estimates from<a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?gspk=YWRhbWVja2VydDUzMzY&amp;gsxid=zBMR4PKmcgBw"> Benzinga Pro</a>, analysts expect the company to report earnings of $5.84 per share and quarterly revenue of $3.99 billion.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">SMCI Stock Prediction 2024: </h2>
Equity research can be a valuable source of information for learning about a company's fundamentals. Analysts create financial models based on the fundamentals and expected future earnings of a company to arrive at a price target and recommendation for the stock.
Shares of Super Micro Computer have an average 1-year price target of $961.13, representing an expected upside of 9.05%.
Because of differences in assumptions, analysts can arrive at very different price targets and recommendations. 1 analyst has a bearish recommendation on Super Micro Computer, while 10 analysts have bullish ratings. The street high price target from Loop Capital is $1500, while the street low from Susquehanna is $250.
SMCI Price Action: According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?gspk=YWRhbWVja2VydDUzMzY&amp;gsxid=zBMR4PKmcgBw">Benzinga Pro</a>, Super Micro shares are up 3.7% at $889.15 at the time of publication Monday.
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'Microsoft, Google partner with Japanese cities on AI rules' -Nikkei Asia Report

Microsoft Corp&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>),&nbsp;Meta Platforms Inc&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>), and&nbsp;Google&nbsp;parent&nbsp;Alphabet Inc&nbsp;(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>), along with other tech giants, are&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/11/35613488/great-news-for-nvidia-amazon-google-microsoft-spending-big-on-ai-and-cloud" rel="noreferrer noopener">investing heavily in</a>&nbsp;artificial intelligence infrastructure in 2024, signaling a shift from AI chatbots to the less glamorous, yet critical, &#8220;AI plumbing.&#8221;&nbsp;
This foundational technology, involving tens of billions of dollars, supports the industry&#8217;s burgeoning AI developments.
Companies like Amazon are overhauling their data centers to bolster AI capabilities and building new facilities, and even&nbsp;regions like Saudi Arabia are competing to construct supercomputers tailored for AI, according to the New York Times&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/27/technology/ai-big-tech-spending.html#:~:text=Microsoft%2C%20Meta%2C%20and%20Google's%20parent,spending." rel="noreferrer noopener">reports</a>.&nbsp;
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The rush to enhance AI infrastructure has spurred a spending spree across the tech sector, anticipated to persist for several years.
This week, Microsoft, Meta, and Google&#8217;s parent company, Alphabet, reported a combined expenditure exceeding $32 billion on data centers and other capital expenses within the first quarter alone.&nbsp;
Despite this heavy outlay, all three companies have communicated their plans to maintain or increase AI investment levels to investors.
Meta emphasized the urgent need for substantial investment in AI chips and data centers, exceeding prior expectations.&nbsp;
Mark Zuckerberg, Meta&#8217;s CEO, affirmed the aggressive spending strategy in a recent investor call, signaling a long-term commitment to AI development.
According to their recent earnings reports, these companies are channeling investments into GPUs, custom&nbsp;AI compute processors (ASICs),&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/04/38488420/broadcom-marvell-set-to-capitalize-on-ai-investments-from-microsoft-alphabet-meta-j" rel="noreferrer noopener">and networking infrastructure</a>.&nbsp;
As per JPMorgan analyst Harlan Sur, this is promising news for chip manufacturers such as&nbsp;Broadcom Inc&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) and&nbsp;Marvell Technology Inc&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRVL#NASDAQ">MRVL</a>).
Tesla&nbsp;Inc&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) bull&nbsp;Ross Gerber noted&nbsp;Nvidia Corp&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) and Meta as the leading beneficiaries of&nbsp;the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/04/38460970/nvidia-meta-among-tech-stocks-that-stand-to-benefit-from-lots-of-infrastructure-spe" rel="noreferrer noopener">AI infrastructure spending</a>.
Last week, Tesla CEO&nbsp;Elon Musk&nbsp;announced plans to invest $10 billion in&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/04/38490345/tesla-to-spend-10b-in-training-and-inference-ai-in-2024-says-billionaire-elon-musk" rel="noreferrer noopener">AI training and inference</a>&nbsp;by 2024.
Disclaimer: This content was partially produced with the help of AI tools and was reviewed and published by Benzinga editors.
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<h3>Game Changer</h3>
Please <a href="https://thearorareport.com/chart-analysis-stock-market-china-full-self-driving-cars-tesla-apple-advantage-tsla-mc-04292024">click here</a> for an enlarged chart of Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/tsla#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) and Apple Inc (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/aapl#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>).
Note the following:
<ul>
<li>This article is about the big picture, not an individual stock.&nbsp;The charts of TSLA and AAPL are being used to illustrate the point.</li>
<li>The chart shows that TSLA stock is jumping about $20 on the announcement from China.</li>
<li>The chart shows that this big jump follows the stock jump after earnings in which Tesla reported terrible numbers.</li>
<li>In the <a href="https://blog.thearorareport.com/musk-042424/">Morning Capsule from April 24</a>, we shared with you three points that were causing not only TSLA stock to jump on bad earnings but were also lifting sentiment across the entire stock market.
<ul>
<li>Tesla accelerating development of a cheaper model</li>
<li>Tesla&rsquo;s plan to own and deploy a fleet of 1M robotaxis</li>
<li>Tesla increasing its AI capacity</li>
<li>For details, please see the referenced Morning Capsule.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Tesla stock is jumping today as Musk scored a coup in a surprise visit to China.&nbsp;China has, in principle, approved Tesla Full Self Driving (FSD).
<ul>
<li>To meet Chinese regulations, Tesla is partnering with Chinese company Baidu Inc (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/bidu#NASDAQ">BIDU</a>) for mapping and navigation.&nbsp; As full disclosure, BIDU has been on the Arora AI stock list.&nbsp;The Tesla deal has triggered a buy signal.&nbsp;To learn about the trigger event screen of the ZYX Change Method, please <a href="https://thearorareport.com/zyx-trigger-event-screen/">click here</a>.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Tesla&rsquo;s deal in China is also lifting AAPL stock.&nbsp;Tesla&rsquo;s deal indicates a reduction in the China risk for Apple.&nbsp; Also helping Apple is a broker upgrade.</li>
<li>On the negative side, the European commission has designated iPadOS as a gatekeeper under DMA.&nbsp;This indicates that the regulatory pressure on Apple is ratcheting up, which is a negative.</li>
<li>The chart shows when the Arora signal was given to hedge AAPL stock.&nbsp;The hedge is nicely profitable.&nbsp;As full disclosure, a signal has triggered to take partial profits on the hedge.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>The move up in TSLA and AAPL is lifting the sentiment across the entire stock market.</li>
<li>Apple will be reporting earnings on Thursday.&nbsp;Apple earnings have the potential to move the entire stock market.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Treasury refunding announcement is ahead.&nbsp;The last Treasury refunding announcement caused big stock and bond market rallies as the Treasury designed it specifically to rally the stock and bond markets.&nbsp;We will be carefully reviewing the Treasury announcement.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<h3>Japan</h3>
Overnight, Japan intervened in the forex markets to prop up the yen.&nbsp;There was significant volatility causing about a six point range in yen trading.&nbsp;For a currency, this is a big range.&nbsp;This is the first Japanese intervention since 2022.
Japanese intervention is also creating positive sentiment.
<h3>Magnificent Seven Money Flows</h3>
In the early trade, money flows are positive in AAPL, Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/amzn#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), and TSLA.
In the early trade, money flows are neutral in&nbsp;Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/msft#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) and NVIDIA Corp (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/nvda#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>).
In the early trade, money flows are negative in Alphabet Inc Class C (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/goog#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) and Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/meta#NASDAQ">META</a>).
In the early trade, money flows are mixed in SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (ARCA:SPY) and Invesco QQQ Trust Series 1 (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/qqq#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>).
<h3>Momo Crowd And Smart Money In Stocks</h3>
The momo crowd is buying stocks in the early trade.&nbsp;Smart money is inactive in the early trade.
<h3>Gold</h3>
The momo crowd is buying gold in the early trade.&nbsp;Smart money is inactive in the early trade.
For longer-term, please see gold and silver ratings.
The most popular ETF for gold is SPDR Gold Trust (ARCA:GLD). The most popular ETF for silver is iShares Silver Trust (ARCA:SLV).&nbsp;
<h3>Oil</h3>
The momo crowd is buying oil in the early trade.&nbsp;Smart money is inactive in the early trade.
For longer-term, please see oil ratings.
The most popular ETF for oil is United States Oil ETF (ARCA:USO).
<h3>Bitcoin</h3>
There is disappointment that bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) was not run up by bitcoin whales taking advantage of the low liquidity over the weekend.
Those who fell prey to bitcoin halving pitches orchestrated by bitcoin whales and bought bitcoin over $70,000 are now sitting on losses.&nbsp;
<h3>Protection Band And What To Do Now</h3>
It is important for investors to look ahead and not in the rearview mirror.
Consider continuing to hold good, very long term, existing positions. Based on individual risk preference, consider a protection band consisting of cash or Treasury bills or short-term tactical trades as well as short to medium term hedges and short term hedges. This is a good way to protect yourself and participate in the upside at the same time.
You can determine your protection bands by adding cash to hedges.&nbsp; The high band of the protection is appropriate for those who are older or conservative. The low band of the protection is appropriate for those who are younger or aggressive.&nbsp; If you do not hedge, the total cash level should be more than stated above but significantly less than cash plus hedges.
It is worth reminding that you cannot take advantage of new upcoming opportunities if you are not holding enough cash.&nbsp; When adjusting hedge levels, consider adjusting partial stop quantities for stock positions (non ETF); consider using wider stops on remaining quantities and also allowing more room for high beta stocks.&nbsp; High beta stocks are the ones that move more than the market.
<h3>Traditional 60/40 Portfolio</h3>
Probability based risk reward adjusted for inflation does not favor long duration strategic bond allocation at this time.
Those who want to stick to traditional 60% allocation to stocks and 40% to bonds may consider focusing on only high quality bonds and bonds of seven year duration or less.&nbsp; Those willing to bring sophistication to their investing may consider using bond ETFs as tactical positions and not strategic positions at this time.
The Arora Report is known for its accurate calls. The Arora Report correctly called the big artificial intelligence rally before anyone else, the new bull market of 2023, the bear market of 2022, new stock market highs right after the virus low in 2020, the virus drop in 2020, the DJIA rally to 30,000 when it was trading at 16,000, the start of a mega bull market in 2009, and the financial crash of 2008. Please click here to sign up for a free forever <a href="https://thearorareport.com/generate-wealth-newsletter">Generate Wealth Newsletter</a>.
This article is from an unpaid external contributor. It does not represent Benzinga&#39;s reporting and has not been edited for content or accuracy.

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Exchange-traded funds can be your best friend during times of volatility, which brings us to ETFs to buy. Primarily, the casting of a wide net enables you to cover much more ground than you can hope for selecting individual securities.



Second, the very nature of ETFs help mitigate downside risk. If one idea within the basket tanks, other more compelling names could help pick up the slack. Also, these funds enable you to acquire exposure across multiple industries. This way, you can face market uncertainty with a greater degree of confidence.



It&rsquo;s a tricky world out there. Give yourself an advantage with these ETFs to buy.



<h2>Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIG)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/dividends-hand-chart-1600-300x169.jpg" alt="The word &quot;dividends&quot; written over a blue graph line being drawn by a business person's hand"><div>Source: shutterstock.com/Jirsak</div></div>When faced with uncertainty, it&rsquo;s a good idea to target companies that provide passive income. Generally, these enterprises tend to be the most stable. After all, those dividends must come from somewhere. Nevertheless, it can still be quite a challenge to decipher which names will win out. With the Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (NYSEARCA:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/vig-stock-quote/">VIG</a>), the fund takes much of the guesswork out of the equation.



Notably, technology stalwart Microsoft (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/msft-stock-quote/">MSFT</a>) represents the top holding of the VIG ETF. To be fair, it&rsquo;s not the most generous enterprise, with a <a href="https://www.dividend.com/stocks/technology/software/infrastructure-software/msft-microsoft/">forward yield of 0.74%</a>. However, the company has been increasing its payout over the last 22 years. Rounding out the top three are fellow tech giants Apple (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/aapl-stock-quote/">AAPL</a>) and Broadcom (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/avgo-stock-quote/">AVGO</a>).



Another factor that makes the VIG one of the best ETFs to buy is diversification. Technology holds the top weighting at 22.35%. However, the financial and healthcare sectors aren&rsquo;t too far behind at 20.15% and 16.34%, respectively. Combined with a <a href="https://money.usnews.com/funds/etfs/large-blend/vanguard-dividend-appreciation-etf/vig">lowly expense ratio of 0.06%</a>, this Vanguard fund should be on your radar.



<h2>Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLU)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/utilities-1600-300x169.jpg" alt="Miniature house and symbols of public utilities."><div>Source: Andrii Yalanskyi / Shutterstock</div></div>One of the key reasons why investors ought to consider the utilities sector during market turbulence is the natural monopoly. Technically speaking, nothing prevents a would-be rival from competing against a utility provider. However, high barriers to entry exist, including regulatory frameworks. As such, most don&rsquo;t even bother, leaving the utility giants entrenched.



Still, it&rsquo;s difficult to know for sure which utility to buy. So, that&rsquo;s where the Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSEARCA:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/xlu-stock-quote/">XLU</a>) enters front and center stage. The XLU&rsquo;s top holding is NextEra Energy (NYSE:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/nee-stock-quote/">NEE</a>), a powerhouse in the green and renewable energy space. Rounding out the top three holdings are Southern Company (NYSE:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/so-stock-quote/">SO</a>) and Duke Energy (NYSE:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/duk-stock-quote/">DUK</a>).



Granted, there&rsquo;s not a whole lot of diversification in the XLU &ndash; it&rsquo;s 100% utilities. However, what&rsquo;s great about the fund is the geographic diversity. For example, Duke covers the Carolinas, which has seen an influx of millennials. Southern covers, as its name implies, the Southern states.



With the utility firms providing an excellent source for high dividends, XLU is one of the top ETFs to buy.



<h2>iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/consumerstaples1600b-300x169.jpg" alt="A store shelf stocked with various consumer staples."><div>Source: Shutterstock</div></div>Consumer staples represent everyday products that people need (or want). Thus, the sector provides ample protection from volatility. To be sure, if the market decides to tank, the red ink could end up taking everything down. Still, consumer staple specialists tend to be resilient in large part because of the underlying revenue predictability. Sure enough, the iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (NYSEARCA:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/iyk-stock-quote/">IYK</a>) makes for an intriguing idea for ETFs to buy.



Not surprisingly, the IYK&rsquo;s top holding is Procter &amp; Gamble (NYSE:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/pg-stock-quote/">PG</a>). Fundamentally, P&amp;G offers assurances for investors thanks to its relevant products and longstanding brand awareness. Coming in as number two and three are the beverage giants PepsiCo (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/pep-stock-quote/">PEP</a>) and Coca-Cola (NYSE:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/ko-stock-quote/">KO</a>). Both should benefit from the trade-down effect as cheap providers of caffeinated products.



While the vast majority of the IYK is tied to the consumer defensive space specifically (87.94%), the fund includes modest exposure to healthcare (9.61%) and basic materials (1.78%). It&rsquo;s not an exciting fund per say. However, it should keep your portfolio upright.



On the date of publication, Josh Enomoto did not have (either directly or indirectly) any positions in the securities mentioned in this article.&nbsp;The opinions expressed in this article are those of the writer, subject to the InvestorPlace.com&nbsp;<a href="https://investorplace.com/corporate/investorplace-publishing-guidelines/" target="_blank">Publishing Guidelines</a>.
<div>A former senior business analyst for Sony Electronics, Josh Enomoto has helped broker major contracts with Fortune Global 500 companies. Over the past several years, he has delivered unique, critical insights for the investment markets, as well as various other industries including legal, construction management, and healthcare. Tweet him at @EnomotoMedia.</div><h3>More From InvestorPlace</h3>
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