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On Monday, major U.S. indices ended the regular session mixed. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 0.49%, closing at 39,806.77. Meanwhile, the S&amp;P 500 inched up by 0.09%, ending at 5,308.13, and the Nasdaq rose by 0.65%, finishing at 16,794.87.
Information technology shares led the way, rising by 1.3%, while financial shares lagged, falling by 0.7%. European and Asian markets also posted gains, with notable increases in Germany&#8217;s DAX and Japan&#8217;s Nikkei.
These are the top stocks that gained the attention of retail traders and investors throughout the day:
Trump Media &amp; Technology Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DJT#NASDAQ">DJT</a>)
Shares of Trump Media &amp; Technology Group fell by 4.98%, closing at $48.38. The stock hit an intraday high of $50.55 and a low of $47.84. Its 52-week range is $22.55 to $79.38. The Donald Trump-owned company reported a loss of $327.6 million for the quarter, including $311 million in non-cash expenses related to its merger with Digital World. This merger, a special purpose acquisition company, provided a quicker route to go public. More details can be found <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/05/38930777/trump-media-technology-group-reports-300m-loss-in-first-earnings-since-going-public-truth-social-pa">here</a>.
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Marathon Digital Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MARA#NASDAQ">MARA</a>)
Marathon Digital Holdings Inc. surged by 14.76%, closing at $22.32. The stock reached an intraday high of $22.82 and a low of $18.87. Its 52-week range is $7.16 to $34.09. The cryptocurrency market saw a significant rally, with Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) nearing its all-time highs. Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>) gained over 20%, breaking $3,700 for the first time in over two months. Ethereum&#8217;s Open Interest also increased by nearly 28%, hitting record highs of $14.95 billion. More details can be found <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/05/38930747/bitcoin-ethereum-dogecoin-shoot-up-on-one-of-the-best-days-for-crypto-in-2024-amid-ether-e">here</a>.
Zoom Video Communications Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZM#NASDAQ">ZM</a>)
Zoom Video Communications Inc. saw a slight decline of 0.11%, closing at $64.09. The stock&#8217;s intraday high was $64.5, and the low was $63.57. Its 52-week range is $58.87 to $75.91. Zoom is set to report its fiscal first-quarter results after the market close. Analysts expect earnings of $1.20 per share and revenue of $1.126 billion. Zoom has consistently beaten analyst estimates in the past six quarters. More details can be found <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/05/38924427/whats-going-on-with-zoom-video-stock-monday">here</a>.
Palo Alto Networks Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PANW#NASDAQ">PANW</a>)
Palo Alto Networks Inc. rose by 1.86%, closing at $323.77. The stock&#8217;s intraday high was $324.68, and the low was $314.58. Its 52-week range is $188.3 to $380.84. The company reported quarterly earnings of $1.32 per share, beating the analyst consensus estimate of $1.25 by 5.6%. More details can be found <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/05/38926952/palo-alto-networks-shares-drop-after-q3-results-in-line-guidance-the-details">here</a>.
Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)
Tesla Inc. shares fell by 1.41%, closing at $174.95. The stock hit an intraday high of $177.75 and a low of $173.52. Its 52-week range is $138.8 to $299.29. The company is continuing its layoffs, which are expected to last through June. Employees are reportedly anxious about their job security. More details can be found <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/05/38921912/tesla-layoffs-to-continue-through-june-morale-low-among-workers">here</a>.
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Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has once again targeted Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) after a clip of Satya Nadella surfaced on social media talking about <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/03/37877280/microsoft-launches-new-ai-powered-surface-devices-for-businesses-set-to-ship-in-april">new AI capabilities in</a> Windows PCs. 
What Happened: In an interview with Wall Street Journal which was made public on Monday, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/01/36485365/microsoft-adds-dedicated-copilot-key-to-windows-pcs-and-laptops-wants-2024-to-be-year-of-ai-pc">Nadella spoke about new AI capabilities</a> of Microsoft&#8217;s Copilot+PCs with Qualcomm chips and AI Windows.
One of the features was &#8220;Recall,&#8221; which enables Windows to take constant screenshots of the user&#8217;s screen and use a generative AI model to process the data, making it searchable. 
The clip from the video was shared by a user on X, formerly Twitter, and it sparked a strong reaction. Musk also replied saying, &#8220;Maybe it is time to move consumer desktops to&nbsp;Linux.&#8221;
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During the interview, when Nadella was asked about people&#8217;s concerns over this feature, he said, &#8220;You have to put two things together. This is my computer, this is my Recall, and it&#8217;s all being done locally. So that&#8217;s the promise.&#8221;
Adding, &#8220;That&#8217;s one of the reasons why Recall works as a magical thing, because I can trust it that it is on my computer.&#8221;
Moreover, users can also restrict Recall from taking screenshots if they are concerned about privacy or don&#8217;t want to use the feature. 
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Why It Matters: Musk&#8217;s suggestion&nbsp;to move consumer desktops to&nbsp;Linux is not the first time he has criticized Microsoft&#8217;s AI capabilities. Earlier this year, he complained about <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/02/37304788/elon-musk-buys-a-new-windows-pc-fears-signing-in-will-give-microsoft-ai-access-to-his-computer-this">Microsoft&#8217;s AI asking for access to his new PC</a>. 
The tech mogul said he bought a new PC but couldn&#8217;t access it without creating a Microsoft account. &#8220;Which also means giving their AI access to my computer! This is messed up,&#8221; he stated at the time. 
Last year, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/11/35636972/elon-musk-once-again-slams-microsoft-openai-partnership-they-own-the-code-the-weights-everything">Musk also accused Microsoft</a> of controlling ChatGPT-parent OpenAI, stating, &#8220;They own the code, the weights, everything! And GPT runs in a Microsoft data center.&#8221;
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/05/32439672/satya-nadella-says-elon-musks-claims-about-microsoft-controlling-openai-factually-not-correct">Nadella has&nbsp;denied&nbsp;these claims</a>, asserting that OpenAI is independent and operates on its own. &#8220;Look, while I have a lot of respect for Elon and all that he does, I'd just say that's factually not correct,&#8221; Nadella said in May 2023. 
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Trump Media and Technology Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DJT#NASDAQ">DJT</a>), the owner of Donald Trump's social networking site Truth Social, reported a loss of over $300 million last quarter, marking its <a href="https://d2ghdaxqb194v2.cloudfront.net/2660/194040.pdf">first earnings report</a> as a publicly traded company.
What Happened:&nbsp;For the three months ending Mar. 31, the company posted a loss of $327.6 million, which included $311 million in non-cash expenses related to its merger with Digital World, a company created specifically to merge with a target business.
This merger is an example of a special purpose acquisition company, which provides young companies with quicker and easier routes to go public.
Trump Media reported $770,500 in revenue for the first quarter, primarily from its &#8220;nascent advertising initiative.&#8221; 
"At this early stage in the company's development, TMTG remains focused on long-term product development, rather than quarterly revenue," said Trump Media in its earnings release.
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Why It Matters: The financial report comes after a series of significant events for Trump Media. In early May, the company handed Trump <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/05/38545262/trumps-media-company-hands-ex-president-36m-djt-shares-worth-1-8b-pushing-his-stake-beyond-5-7b">a stock bonus</a> worth $1.8 billion, pushing his stake in the company beyond $5.7 billion. This was awarded for maintaining the stock price above $17.50 for 20 consecutive trading days.
Shortly after, Trump Media&#8217;s tech-ad partner, Rumble, sued Google for over $1 billion, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/05/38807076/trump-media-firms-tech-ad-partner-rumble-sues-google-for-1b-over-alleged-ad-monopoly">alleging monopolistic practices</a> in its digital advertising products.
Trump Media also <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/05/38649236/trump-media-technology-overhauls-auditors-amid-sec-fraud-allegations">overhauled its auditors</a> amid SEC fraud allegations and called for a legislative probe into the short-selling of its shares, a move that was <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/05/38607861/trump-medias-call-for-short-selling-probe-a-diversion-tactic-says-herb-greenberg-be">criticized as a &#8220;diversion tactic&#8221;</a> by financial journalist Herb Greenberg.
Price Action: DJT traded at $48.45 in after-hours on Monday, up 0.14%. The stock has risen 177.25% year-to-date, according to the data <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">from Benzinga Pro</a>.
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The cryptocurrency market rallied handsomely on Monday over increased odds of approval of spot Ethereum ETFs, with Bitcoin coming close to breaking its all-time highs.
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<td>$3,691.47</td>
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What Happened: The second-largest cryptocurrency, Ether, raked in gains of more than 20% on the day, resulting in a breach of $3,700 for the first time in more than two months.
The upsurge caused Ethereum's Open Interest to shoot up by nearly 28% over the last 24 hours, reaching record highs of $14.95 billion.
The rally came after two prominent Bloomberg analysts, Eric Balchunas and James Seyffart raised their odds of spot Ether ETF approval to 75% from 25%. The final deadline for various applications falls later this week.
Bitcoin added significant gains as well, surging past $71,000 in the last 24 hours. The King Crypto was withing touching distance of breaching its all-time high of $73,000 set in mid-March.
The bull run triggered liquidations worth nearly $350 million in the last 24 hours, with short liquidations soaring to $272 million.
The Cryptocurrency Fear &amp; Greed Index started flashing " Extreme Greed" after more than a month, signaling high degree of FOMO in the market.
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The global cryptocurrency market cap stands at $2.62 trillion, following a 9.32% jump in the last 24 hours.
Technology stocks ascended during the trading session, with the Nasdaq Composite closing at a record high of 16,794.87, following a 0.65% gain. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.48% to end the day at 39,806.77, while the S&amp;P 500 added 0.09%, or 4,86 points, to close at 5,308.13.
The gains were driven by optimistic calls by analysts on NVIDIA Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) which is due to report its first-quarter earnings on Wednesday.
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Analyst Notes: According to on-chain analytics firm CryptoQuant, Bitcoin's Coinbase Premium Gap surged, indicating "robust" demand from Institutional investors in the U.S.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bitcoin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bitcoin</a> surged past $70K, going up over 6% in the last 24 hours. Elevated premium values on Coinbase suggest robust buying pressure from US investors. <a href="https://t.co/fr2ZMz4Roo">pic.twitter.com/fr2ZMz4Roo</a>
&mdash; CryptoQuant.com (@cryptoquant_com) <a href="https://twitter.com/cryptoquant_com/status/1792650484689289583?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 20, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Prominent cryptocurrency analyst Kevin noted that Bitcoin was testing the final resistance before it eventually reclaimed its previous highs.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Currently testing the final resistance before we make it back to all time highs. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BTC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BTC</a> <a href="https://t.co/ExshFOBtMo">https://t.co/ExshFOBtMo</a>
&mdash; Kevin (@Kev_Capital_TA) <a href="https://twitter.com/Kev_Capital_TA/status/1792622613790929214?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 20, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Actress&nbsp;Scarlett Johansson&nbsp;has hired &#8220;legal counsel&#8221; against&nbsp;OpenAI&nbsp;for allegedly replicating her voice <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/07/33228449/hollywood-wants-to-use-ai-replicas-of-actors-for-eternity-and-give-them-just-one-days-pay">using artificial intelligence technology</a>.
What Happened: On Monday, Johansson said that she was &#8220;forced to hire&#8221; legal counsel to address the use of her voice by OpenAI&#8217;s chatbot. The actress revealed that she was approached by OpenAI CEO&nbsp;Sam Altman in September to lend her voice to the company&#8217;s AI-powered chatbot, ChatGPT. 
However, she declined the offer &#8220;after much consideration and for personal reasons,&#8221; <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-05-20/scarlett-johansson-hired-lawyers-to-push-back-on-openai-voice?srnd=technology-vp">reported</a> Bloomberg.
&#8220;He told me that he felt that by my voicing the system, I could bridge the gap between tech companies and creatives and help consumers to feel comfortable with the seismic shift concerning humans and AI,&#8221; she said.
<a href="https://in.benzinga.com/content/38808464/you-can-use-chatgpt-4os-new-voice-feature-for-free-right-now-heres-how">OpenAI unveiled new audio tools</a> last week, accompanied by demonstrations that included a voice called, Sky, which Johansson claims sounds &#8220;eerily similar&#8221; to her own. The company has since replaced Sky with a different voice, Juniper. 
&#8220;When I heard the released demo, I was shocked, angered and in disbelief that Mr. Altman would pursue a voice that sounded so eerily similar to mine,&#8221; Johansson said in the statement.
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Why It Matters: In a blog post released on Sunday, OpenAI denied intentionally mimicking Johansson&#8217;s voice, stating that Sky&#8217;s voice belongs to a different actress using her natural speaking voice.
&#8220;We believe that AI voices should not deliberately mimic a celebrity&#8217;s distinctive voice—Sky's voice is not an imitation of Scarlett Johansson but belongs to a different professional actress using her own natural speaking voice. To protect their privacy, we cannot share the names of our voice talents,&#8221; the company stated.
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Johansson is known for portraying characters like the Marvel superhero Black Widow. She also played the role of an AI virtual assistant in the 2013 film &#8220;Her.&#8221; The link between OpenAI and the movie was highlighted further by Altman, when he posted the word &#8220;her&#8221; on X, formerly Twitter, shortly after the release of the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/05/38806086/openai-tries-to-steal-googles-thunder-a-day-before-search-giants-event-unveils-gpt-4o-a-chatgpt-vers">company&#8217;s newest AI model</a>.
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The use of AI to replicate celebrity voices has been a growing concern. In 2023, venture capitalist&nbsp;Tim Draper&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/23/10/35342508/tim-draper-believes-ai-is-getting-smarter-warns-of-crypto-scammers-mimicking-his-voice">warned of scammers using AI to mimic his voice</a>&nbsp;for fraudulent activities in the cryptocurrency space. This issue has also affected the music industry, with artists like&nbsp;Bad Bunny&nbsp;expressing outrage over&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/12/36105714/bad-bunnys-outrage-against-ai-imitation-rapper-tells-fans-if-you-like-viral-tiktoks-i-dont-want-you">AI imitations of their songs going viral</a>.
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Media

Scarlett Johansson 'Forced To Hire' Lawyer Over AI Voice Mimicry By Sam Altman-Led OpenAI: 'I Was Shocked, Angered And In Disbelief'

Netflix Inc.&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) hit series &#8220;Baby Reindeer&#8221; could face potential legal action. According to Piers Morgan, this could be a &#8220;big problem&#8221; for the streaming platform, Richard Gadd, former comedian on whom the series is based and Clerkenwell Films, the producers. 
What Happened: Gadd has been accused of defaming a real-life individual, Fiona Harvey, who claims to be the inspiration for a character in the show. Harvey has stated her intention to take legal action against Gadd and possibly Netflix, although no formal claims have been filed yet, <a href="https://variety.com/2024/tv/global/baby-reindeer-does-real-martha-have-case-libel-netflix-1236006607/">reported</a> Variety.
&#8220;Baby Reindeer&#8221; provides a stark portrayal of Richard Gadd&#8217;s experiences in his twenties as he pursued success in the entertainment industry. Along the way, he becomes a victim of sexual assault by a prominent figure in the comedy scene and faces harassment from a stalker he encountered during his time working at a pub.
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Harvey, who asserts herself as the real stalker, has denied the allegations in an interview done earlier this month with Morgan. She admitted sending him emails but denied stalking him. 
&#8220;It will take some time to gather all of the evidence and prepare a legal claim, but that process is well underway,&#8221; said U.K. lawyer Chris Daw KC, who is not yet officially representing Harvey in a legal capacity. &#8220;We are actively considering defamation, image rights and all other potential claims, arising from the use of Fiona's image in &#8216;Baby Reindeer.'&#8221;
Morgan <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-69034417">spoke</a> with BBC&#8217;s Laura Kuenssberg about the issue and said that issues with &#8220;Baby Reindeer&#8221; is &#8220;a big problem for Netflix, Richard Gadd and Clerkenwell Films.&#8221; He criticized the series for labeling it as a true story, especially after Harvey told him that she hadn&#8217;t been convicted of stalking and denied stalking Gadd.
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Why It Matters: The potential legal battle comes at a time when &#8220;Baby Reindeer&#8221; has been a major success for Netflix. The series has been a top 10 <a href="https://www.netflix.com/tudum/top10/united-states/tv">most watched</a> TV show on Netflix in the U.S.
Legal experts have weighed in on the potential case, with Callum Galbraith, head of media disputes at Hamlins, stating that if he had a client in Harvey's position, &#8220;You'd immediately be thinking about whether there is a possible libel action that can be brought on the basis that the allegations are untrue and are defamatory insofar as they lower her reputation in the eyes of what other people would think.&#8221; 
However, the truth is a defense, and if the producers can show that the allegations are substantively correct, they would prevail.
Another potential claim is an invasion of privacy under the Human Rights Act and Data Protection Act. To succeed, Harvey would have to show that her &#8220;reasonable expectation of privacy&#8221; was infringed and that her privacy right outweighed Netflix&#8217;s interest in telling Gadd&#8217;s story.
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Netflix's 'Baby Reindeer' Could Face Legal Action, Piers Morgan Says It's A 'Big Problem' For The Platform And Richard Gadd

Shares of streaming giant Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) hit new 52-week highs Monday, which comes as the company recently shared an update on its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/05/38788401/netflix-stock-gets-upfront-optimism-boost-from-key-ad-tier-updates-nfl">ad-supported plan.</a>
An analyst praises the company's recent updates and landing two National Football League games on Christmas.
The Netflix Analyst: Macquarie analyst Tim Nollen has an Outperform rating and a $685 price target on Netflix.
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The Analyst Takeaways: Recent deals with the NFL and advertising partnerships were well received by Nollen.
Nollen said that Netflix made three key announcements that are all linked. The three items were the NFL Christmas Day rights, highlighting The Trade Desk (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TTD#NASDAQ">TTD</a>), Alphabet (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>) and Magnite (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MGNI#NASDAQ">MGNI</a>) as programmatic advertising partners, and updating that its ad-supported plan has reached 40 million monthly active users.
"The common theme here is advertising," Nollen said.
The analyst said Netflix is paying $75 million per game to host two Christmas Day games in 2024 and will get at least one game in each of 2025 and 2026.
"These are global rights, to be available to viewers on the ad tier in the 12 countries that have one, as well as on ad-free tiers. As such it looks like a good price compared with the $110 million Peacock paid to exclusively host an NFL playoff game this year."
Nollen said the NFL deal could help Netflix boost its advertising efforts and likely would not have been signed without having an ad-supported plan.
The partnerships with Trade Desk, Google and Magnite were not a surprise to the analyst.
"The company is building ad inventory faster than it can sell, and acknowledges that as it scales, there is a gap that may last for years."
Nollen said the recent moves by Netflix help support a positive view of the stock.
"The company is taking deliberate steps to improve its ad business, building what it can and partnering with the experts on what it cannot, to serve a large engaged audience."
NFLX Price Action: Netflix shares were up 3% to $640.82 on Monday. Netflix stock has traded between $344.73 and $644.37 over the last 52-weeks with the 52-week high set Monday. Netflix stock is up 83% over the last year.
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Netflix Stock Hits 52-Weeks High After NFL Deal, Ad-Supported Plan Update: Analyst Says 'The Common Theme Here Is Advertising'

In the ongoing hush money trial involving former President Donald Trump, a defense witness faced the threat of removal due to his contemptuous behavior, as revealed in a court transcript.
What Happened: Judge Juan Merchan cleared the courtroom of reporters before reprimanding Robert Costello, a former federal prosecutor. Costello&#8217;s conduct on the stand, which included muttered comments and continued speaking after objections were upheld, led to the judge&#8217;s warning, <a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-trial-hush-money-michael-cohen-363a86879b97d2367831b1392f42689d">reported</a> AP News.
Costello, who has a significant role in the case due to his contentious relationship with Trump&#8217;s ex-lawyer Michael Cohen, was warned by Judge Merchan, &#8220;I'm putting you on notice that your conduct is contemptuous. If you try to stare me down one more time, I will remove you from the stand.&#8221;
Trump&#8217;s legal team has asked the judge to halt the case and dismiss the charges after the prosecution finished presenting their evidence. The trial is set to continue on Tuesday with further testimony from Costello.
The hush money trial centers on claims that Trump attempted to suppress damaging stories about himself and then falsified internal business records to conceal it as part of a scheme to unlawfully influence the 2016 presidential election.
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Why It Matters: This trial has been a focal point of public interest, with speculation about whether <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/politics/24/05/38920782/will-donald-trump-testify-in-hush-money-criminal-trial">Trump himself would testify</a>. The case alleges that Trump falsified business records related to hush money payments made to adult actress Stormy Daniels.
Earlier in the trial, Trump voiced his <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/05/38805336/trump-slams-judge-defends-actions-following-michael-cohens-testimony-in-hush-money-trial-really-a-ve">discontent with the presiding judge</a> after the testimony of his former lawyer Cohen. Trump&#8217;s criticism of the judge, along with the presence of several elected officials at the courthouse, underscores the high-profile nature of this case and its potential implications for Trump&#8217;s legacy.
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Trump's Hush Money Trial Takes A Dramatic Turn As Judge Threatens To Eject Defense Witness: 'If You Try To Stare Me Down One More Time...'

In the latest development of an ongoing feud, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) has posted a workout video as a response to Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas), defending her physical appearance.
What Happened: Greene uploaded a video on X, formerly Twitter, of herself weightlifting, accompanied by Sia&#8217;s 2016 song, &#8220;Unstoppable&#8221;. In the caption, the 49-year-old congresswoman stated, &#8220;Yes my body is built and strong NOT with nips, tucks, plastic, or silicone, but through a healthy lifestyle,&#8221; 
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This video comes in the wake of a confrontation with Crockett during a House Oversight Committee hearing last week. The argument included a jab at Greene&#8217;s physique by Crockett, who later initiated a fundraiser selling T-shirts with the phrase: &#8220;Bleach Blonde Bad Built Butch Body,&#8221; <a href="https://thehill.com/homenews/house/4674909-marjorie-taylor-greene-workout-video-response-jasmine-crockett/">reported</a> The Hill.
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Greene, a known enthusiast of the fitness program CrossFit, has previously posted workout videos. In 2020, she shared a clip of herself exercising in her hotel room as a protest against COVID-19 pandemic-related shutdowns.
Why It Matters: This incident is a continuation of a contentious relationship between the two representatives. According to a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/05/38907900/marjorie-taylor-greene-accused-of-racist-behavior-by-jasmine-crockett-over-fake-eyelashes-comment">Benzinga report</a>, Crockett accused Greene of racism following a comment about her &#8220;fake eyelashes&#8221;. This led to a heated exchange, with Crockett asserting that Greene&#8217;s remarks were racially charged.
Following this, Crockett announced the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/05/38910889/fiery-exchange-with-marjorie-taylor-greene-prompts-jasmine-crockett-to-launch-clapback-t-shirt-colle">launch of a T-shirt line</a> to support Democratic candidates, inspired by her exchange with Greene. The collection includes a T-shirt with the phrase &#8220;Bleach Blonde Bad Built Butch Body&#8221; which appears to have inspired the latest post by Greene.
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Marjorie Taylor Greene Posts Workout Video In Comeback Against Crockett's 'Clapback' Apparel: 'My Body Is Built And Strong'

Human rights attorney Amal Clooney revealed her advisory role to the International Criminal Court prosecutor regarding arrest warrants for three Hamas leaders and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his defense ministers.
What Happened: Clooney was part of a panel of legal experts assembled by ICC prosecutor Karim Khan to evaluate evidence for the arrest warrants. The warrants target Yahya Sinwar, head of Hamas in Gaza; Ismail Haniyeh, Hamas&#8217; top political leader; and Mohammed Diab Ibrahim Al-Masri, commander of Hamas&#8217; military wing, <a href="https://thehill.com/policy/international/4675844-amal-clooney-advised-icc-on-arrest-warrants-for-israel-officials-hamas-leaders/">reported</a> The Hill.
Khan stated that these individuals &#8220;bear criminal responsibility&#8221; for war crimes against Israel, including sexual violence, kidnappings, and extermination. Clooney&#8217;s panel unanimously found &#8220;reasonable grounds&#8221; to pursue charges against those named.
Clooney, who is married to U.S. actor George Clooney, emphasized the importance of the rule of law and protecting civilian lives, stating, &#8220;The law that protects civilians in war was developed more than 100 years ago and it applies in every country in the world regardless of the reasons for a conflict.&#8221;
The legal panel also included experts like Theodor Meron, former president of the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia, and Lord Justice Adrian Fulford, a former ICC judge.
A panel of three judges will now decide whether to issue the warrants and proceed with the case, a process that could take several weeks. The request has faced sharp criticism from Hamas leaders, Israeli officials, and U.S. President Joe Biden, who called it an &#8220;outrageous&#8221; decision.
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Why It Matters: The ICC&#8217;s actions come amid heightened tensions and ongoing violence in the region. Earlier, Israeli forces <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/05/38909656/israel-intensifies-gaza-strikes-killing-at-least-28-palestinians-as-us-envoy-meets-with-netanyahu-to">intensified their strikes</a> across the Gaza Strip, resulting in significant casualties. This escalation coincided with a visit from White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, aiming to prevent a full-scale assault on Rafah.
Earlier in February, ICC prosecutor Karim Ahmad Khan had already <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/24/02/37081429/international-criminal-court-raises-alarm-over-israeli-rafah-operations-urges-justice-for-war-crimes">raised alarms</a> over Israeli military operations in Rafah, expressing concerns about potential violations of the Rome Statute.
Additionally, earlier in the month, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/05/38891210/gop-led-house-passes-bill-to-force-biden-to-send-arms-to-israel-amid-war-with-hamas">expedite arms shipments</a> to Israel, highlighting the international dimension of the conflict. This move was seen as a response to President Joe Biden&#8216;s delay in bomb shipments amid the ongoing war with Hamas.
On May 20, ICC prosecutor Karim Khan formally requested arrest warrants for Israeli leaders, accusing them of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs/specialty-etfs/24/05/38920325/icc-prosecutor-requests-arrest-warrants-for-israeli-leaders-on-war-crimes-charges">serious war crimes</a>, including cutting off essential supplies and attacking civilians and aid workers.
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Amal Clooney Gave Advice To ICC On Arrest Warrants For Benjamin Netanyahu, Top Israeli Officials: 'The Law ...Applies In Every Country In The World'

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The trading volume of a stock reflects the number of shares bought and sold within a given time. This is called liquidity. The term is used because it likens the ease of converting assets to cash to the fluidity of water. Why is this <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/cannabis">important for cannabis stocks</a>?
Liquidity determines how easily a stock can be bought or sold without significantly affecting its price. High liquidity is associated with lower transaction costs and greater flexibility, making it essential for both short-term traders and long-term investors.
<h2>High-Liquidity Cannabis Stocks</h2>
Several cannabis stocks are known for high trading volumes, indicating strong <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/04/38206489/cannabis-markets-trading-volume-surges-up-292-viridian-capital-highlights-mixed-liq">liquidity</a>. Examples in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a> include SNDL, Tilray Brands, Cronos Group and Aurora Cannabis.
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<li>SNDL: (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/sndl#NASDAQ">SNDL</a>) Trading volume of 4,652,464, priced at $2.40 with a decline of 2.439%.</li>
<li>Tilray Brands (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/tlry#NASDAQ">TLRY</a>): Trading volume of 26,783,844, priced at $1.95 with a decline of 2.0202%.</li>
<li>Cronos Group (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/cron#NASDAQ">CRON</a>): Trading volume of 2,192,492, priced at $2.80 with a decline of 4.1379%.</li>
<li>Aurora Cannabis (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/acb#NASDAQ">ACB</a>): Trading volume of 2,178,950, priced at $7.40 with a gain of 0.542%.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Pros And Opportunities</h3>
<ul>
<li>Reduced Transaction Costs: High liquidity results in narrower bid-ask spreads, lowering the cost of buying and selling.&nbsp;The bid-ask spread is the difference between the highest price a buyer is willing to pay for a stock and the lowest price a seller is willing to accept.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Flexibility: Investors can easily adjust positions without significant price impacts.</li>
<li>Market Confidence: High <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/04/38490666/how-big-caps-rewrite-valuation-rules-in-cannabis-cash-puzzle-for-companies-above-an">trading volumes</a> suggest strong market interest and confidence.</li>
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<h3>Cons And Risks&nbsp;</h3>
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<li>Volatility: High trading volumes can still be accompanied by price volatility, requiring careful timing for trades.</li>
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<h2>Low-Liquidity Cannabis Stocks</h2>
Some cannabis stocks have <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/04/38343689/whats-the-net-worth-of-these-420-underdogs-mid-tier-cannabis-retailers-cultivators-">lower trading volumes</a>, indicating less liquidity. Examples include Medical Marijuana (OTC: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/mjna#OTC">MJNA</a>), Trees (OTC: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/cann#OTC">CANN</a>),<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/05/38828563/largest-cannabis-co-curaleafs-1-5b-projected-revenue-for-2025-analyst-raises-rating"> Curaleaf Holdings </a>(OTC: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/curlf#OTC">CURLF</a>)&nbsp;and Green Thumb Industries (OTC: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/gtbif#OTC">GTBIF</a>).
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<li>Medical Marijuana: Trading volume of 16,116,070, priced at $0.002 with a decline of 4.7619%.</li>
<li>Trees: Trading volume of 42,127, priced at $0.10 with a gain of 11.1111%.</li>
<li>Curaleaf Holdings: Trading volume of 616,467, priced at $5.33 with a decline of 5.9965%.</li>
<li>Green Thumb Industries: Trading volume of 466,633, priced at $12.35 with a decline of 5.8689%.</li>
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<h3>Pros And Opportunities</h3>
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<li>Potential High Returns: Lower liquidity stocks can offer high returns due to their smaller market caps and higher volatility.</li>
<li>Market Entry: Opportunity to invest early in potentially <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/05/38772876/cannabis-reports-highlight-339m-and-297-6m-revenue-insights-in-curaleaf-and-truliev">high-growth companies</a>.</li>
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<h3>Cons And Risks:</h3>
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<li>Higher Transaction Costs: Wider bid-ask spreads can increase the cost of trading.</li>
<li>Price Impact: Significant trades can lead to large price swings, making it harder to execute orders at desired prices.</li>
<li>Market Confidence: Lower trading volumes may indicate less market interest and confidence.</li>
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High-liquidity stocks offer reduced transaction costs and flexibility but can still be volatile. Low-liquidity stocks may offer high returns but come with higher transaction costs and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/05/38805354/analysts-may-need-to-revise-cannabis-stock-projections-for-2024-10-companies-surpas">potential price impacts</a>.
By understanding these factors, investors can make more informed decisions and optimize their strategies in the dynamic cannabis sector.
To learn more about the cannabis business and how to invest in the sector,&nbsp;don&#39;t miss the opportunity to join us at the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/events/cannabis-conference/?UTM_source=article" target="_blank">19th Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference</a>&nbsp;in Chicago this October 8-9. Engage with top executives, investors, policymakers, and advocates to explore the industry&#39;s future. Secure your tickets now before prices increase by following&nbsp;<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/benzinga-capital-conference-cannabis-fall-2024-tickets-858948065787?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank">this link</a>.
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If your idea of a romantic weekend involves a bowl of caramel popcorn, pizza, red wine, and the comfort of your home instead of hotel check-ins and airport queues, then you are at the right place. Netflix has a treasure trove of romantic comedies which will fill your weekend with love and laughter, without ever stepping outside. 
So, grab your popcorn and snuggle up on the couch, because binge-watching one of these five romcoms will be the perfect way to spend your time with a loved one:
Thank You, Next: The Journey That Starts With A Heartbreak&nbsp;
This TV show is about a young lawyer, who goes through a gut-wrenching breakup. She then restarts her dating life with the help of her friends but the complexities of modern romance make it somewhat difficult.
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/17012637/Screenshot-2024-05-17-at-10.56.12%E2%80%AFAM-1024x832.png" alt="" class="wp-image-342679" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Thank You, Next &#x7C; Source: Netflix</figcaption></figure>
Love: Because The Road To True Romance Isn't Straight
Led by the amazing actors Gillian Jacobs and Paul Rust, Love is a heartfelt, loud yet captivating series. It revolves around a couple, both of whom are equally untrustworthy and chaotic. The series is about them trying to build a relationship despite having almost no common traits.
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Easy: Finding True Love In Today's Era Is Not For The Faint Of Heart&nbsp;
Set in Chicago, this anthology series features several modern relationships, each with its problems and intricacies. The series gives an authentic portrayal of love and its interpretation in the modern world.
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Sex Education: Navigating The Treacherous Waters Of Love And Adolescence
The series delves into the lives of teenagers, some of whom are on the path of self-discovery while others suffer from peer pressure. It also shows some tender yet awkward moments when these teenagers fall in love for the first time and express the same.
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Never Have I Ever: The Tale Of A Teenager's Love And Self-Discovery
The show follows the journey of Devi, a supremely talented and nerdy girl, who is dealing with her share of trauma, friendships, a strained relationship with her mother, and a burgeoning romance. The series makes it clear that this 15-year-old-teenager is far from perfect, and can be self-centered at times, and shows her evolution beautifully.
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Movie theater company AMC Entertainment Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMC#NYSE">AMC</a>) saw shares rally on Monday, which comes in the wake of meme stocks being <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/05/38789552/are-meme-stocks-back-heres-whats-going-on-with-shares-of-gamestop-amc-entertainment-koss-corp-and-mo">highly volatile last week.</a>
Did musician Billie Eilish help AMC stock Monday?
What Happened: Last week, AMC hosted an exclusive "Listening Event" for Eilish's newly released album "Hit Me Hard and Soft." The partnership was announced during AMC's recent <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/05/38714863/amc-entertainment-q1-earnings-highlights-revenue-beat-eps-beat-billie-eilish-theater-experience-lau">first-quarter financial results.</a>
"Our Billie Eilish Listening Event was a great success. We filled seats at almost TEN TIMES the normal rate for a Thursday afternoon. Thank you Billie for sharing your great talent with your fans at AMC Theatres," AMC CEO Adam Aron <a href="https://x.com/CEOAdam/status/1792225475634307207">tweeted</a>.
The Eilish Listening Event comes as AMC has warned that the second quarter box office will be impacted by the Hollywood strikes of 2023.
"While the second quarter box office will continue to be affected by the 2023 Hollywood strikes, we continue to be ebullient about the upcoming film lineup in the second half of 2024 and throughout 2025," Aron said.
First quarter domestic box office of $1.61 billion was down 6.6% year-over-year for the movie theater industry, according to <a href="https://www.boxofficemojo.com/quarter/q1/2024/?ref_=bo_ql_table_1">BoxOfficeMojo</a>.
The second quarter, which <a href="https://www.boxofficemojo.com/quarter/q2/?grossesOption=calendarGrosses">includes </a>April, May and June currently sits at $766.5 million around halfway through the time period, compared to $2.68 billion last year. Last year's second quarter saw "Super Mario Bros." and "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3" lead the way with $573.3 million and $353.6 million domestically in the quarter. There were a total of six films that hit $100 million or more in the second quarter domestically in 2023.
So far in 2024, the second quarter's top film is "Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire" at $114.4 million.
Upcoming releases in the quarter include "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga," "Bad Boys: Ride or Die," "The Watchers" and "Inside Out 2."
Related Link: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/education/24/05/38793704/who-is-roaring-kitty-why-does-his-return-to-social-media-matter-for-gamestop-stock">Who Is Roaring Kitty? Why Does His Return To Social Media Matter For GameStop Stock?</a>
Why It's Important: Given the likelihood that the second quarter domestic box office will be lower than last year, activities such as the listening event and growth in food and beverage sales could soften the impact or boost AMC&#8217;s results.
Eilish <a href="https://x.com/billieeilish/status/1787882467598446813">tweeted </a>that tickets for the event were $5, which is lower than concert films from Beyonce and Taylor Swift. However, it gets people into the theaters where AMC could upsell the patrons with food, including in some locations new items<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/05/38741474/amc-stock-trades-at-pre-meme-historical-multiple-can-donut-holes-salads-and-billie-"> like salads and mini donuts.</a>
Aron said that the company was in talks with some of the "world's greatest musical artists," which could mean more listening events are coming.
"We expect that AMC will continue to break new ground and blaze new trails with the world's most talented and beloved musicians."
Earlier this year, AMC <a href="https://deadline.com/2024/04/amc-taylor-swift-beyonce-concerts-stephanie-terifay-1235893759/">added </a>Stephanie Terifay in the newly created role of vice president of Distribution. Terifay comes to AMC with years of experience at Fandango where she helped with partnerships and consumer awareness campaigns for movies and events.
The hiring of Terifay and the promotion of Kevin Arnold to the VP Programming Promotions &amp; Partnership role, will likely lead to more non-movie events at AMC theaters. The move could help AMC diversify away from blockbusters and see less volatility when a quarter is facing tough comps from the prior year.
AMC Price Action: AMC shares finished 9.7% higher at $4.83 on Monday versus a 52-week trading range of $2.38 to $54.97.
Read Next: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/23/12/36317408/global-box-office-2024-to-decline-5-in-2023-bad-news-for-amc-cinemark">Global Box Office 2024 To Decline 5% In 2023: Bad News For AMC, Cinemark?</a>
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AMC Stock Rallies Monday: Can 'Great Success' Of Billie Eilish Concert Film Offset Q2 Box Office Weakness?

The prices of cryptocurrencies surged on Monday evening as new details emerged about the Securities and Exchange Commission advancing the process for the first U.S. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/ethereum-etf">exchange-traded funds</a> holding Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>).
What Happened: On Monday, the SEC&#8217;s Trading and Markets Division instructed asset managers to revise their 19b-4 filings, which are typically used to request the SEC&#8217;s permission to amend their rulebooks for the listing of a new type of ETF, <a href="https://www.wsj.com/livecoverage/stock-market-today-dow-jones-05-20-2024/card/crypto-prices-jump-on-ether-etf-approve-hopes-0bGFUEbtjiRzilJ2QPgh?mod=lctimeline_finance">according</a> to The Wall Street Journal.
This move was seen as a positive development by many investors, leading to a surge in crypto prices. The updated filings are anticipated to be live in the near future, WSJ reports.
Despite the lack of communication between the SEC staff and potential ETF issuers, the SEC&#8217;s decision to instruct asset managers to amend their filings has raised hopes for an Ether ETF approval this week, according to the Journal. This has led to an 18% surge in the price of Ether and a more than 5% increase in the price of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>).
Why It Matters: The potential approval of an Ether ETF is a significant development for the cryptocurrency market. Ether is the second-largest cryptocurrency after Bitcoin, and an ETF would make it easier for investors to gain exposure to this digital asset.
What&#8217;s Next: The updated 19b-4 filings are expected to go live in the coming days, WSJ reports. Some analysts have raised their estimates for an ether ETF approval to 75% following this development.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/05/38898114/coinbase-says-ethereum-etf-approval-more-likely-than-you-think-heres-why?itm_source=parsely-api" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Coinbase Says Ethereum ETF Approval More Likely Than You Think— Here&#8217;s Why</a>
Why It Matters: The SEC&#8217;s recent actions have sparked hope for the approval of Ether ETFs, with analysts Eric Balchunas and James Seyffart raising the odds from 25% to 75% on Monday. However, they later clarified that the odds were related to the 19b-4 approvals, not the final ETF authorization.
The SEC is expected to make a decision on the VanEck spot Ether ETF on Thursday. The SEC has been investigating whether Ether, the primary native asset to the Ethereum blockchain, is a security. If deemed a security, this could be grounds for the regulator to reject the spot Ether ETF applications.
What&#8217;s Next: The potential approval of Ether ETFs has already had a significant impact on the market. Following the news, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/05/38926646/bitcoin-smashes-70k-ethereum-pumps-12-on-etf-approval-bombshell-odds-of-approval-75-tweets">Bitcoin surged past $70,000 and Ethereum&#8217;s price rose by 14%</a>.
Ethereum&#8217;s co-founder, Vitalik Buterin, recently <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/05/38911118/vitalik-buterin-says-proud-ethereum-doesnt-censor-critical-views-social-media-users-compla">praised the platform&#8217;s culture of welcoming criticism</a>, a sentiment that was met with mixed reactions on social media.
Read Next: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/05/38890935/top-crypto-trader-dumps-entire-bitcoin-portfolio-to-buy-altcoins-but-should-you-be-taking-?itm_source=parsely-api" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Top Crypto Trader Dumps Entire Bitcoin Portfolio To Buy Altcoins, But Should You Be Taking This &#8216;Huge&#8217; Risk</a>
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Guidance&nbsp;for the full fiscal year 2025; includes:
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<li>North American volumes to be in the range of 2,950 million to 3,150 million standard feet vs FY24 3,054 million standard feet</li>
<li>North American EBIT margin to be in the range of&nbsp;29%&nbsp;to&nbsp;31%</li>
<li>Adjusted Interest, net: $25 million to $29 million vs FY24 $24.3 million</li>
<li>Adjusted Effective Tax Rate:&nbsp;23.5%&nbsp;to&nbsp;24.5%&nbsp;vs FY24&nbsp;23.0%</li>
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James Hardie Industries (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JHX#NYSE">JHX</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.40 per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $0.42 by 4.76 percent. The company reported quarterly sales of $1.005 billion which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $1.009 billion by 0.40 percent. This is a 9.50 percent increase over sales of $917.800 million the same period last year.