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AmTrust Financial Services Inc is a multinational company that underwrites and provides property and casualty insurance products. The company specializes in coverage for small to mid-sized businesses, with a philosophical focus on niche diversity and low-hazard risk. AmTrust's business model strives to achieve its profit goals through geographic and product diversification. The company reports three business segments: Small Commercial Business, Specialty Risk and Extended Warranty, and Specialty Program. The vast majority of revenues is derived from its Small Commercial Business risk.

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Larry Fink, CEO of the world&#8217;s largest asset manager,&nbsp;BlackRock Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NYSE">BLK</a>), said that the future of cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>), will not be influenced by the outcome of the upcoming presidential election.
What Happened: During the company's recent <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/10/41288867/blackrocks-steady-climb-q3-earnings-beat-projections-assets-under-management-soars-to-11-5t">third-quarter earnings</a> call, Fink was asked about the potential opportunities for the company in the wake of a more cryptocurrency-friendly administration in Washington, D.C.
In response, Fink said, &#8220;Well, first, I&#8217;m not sure if either president or other candidate would make a difference.&#8221;
He expressed optimism that overall usage of digital currencies will expand nonetheless, as institutions worldwide looked for ways to allocate to the asset class.
&#8220;But I truly don&#8217;t believe it&#8217;s a function of regulation, of more regulation, less regulation. I think it&#8217;s a function of liquidity and transparency,&#8221; Fink added. 
Reaffirming his positive outlook on Bitcoin, Fink deemed it a unique asset class, comparable to commodities like gold, and predicted an expansion in its investment appeal.
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Why It Matters: Fink is known for his <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/09/40937953/larry-fink-defies-blackrocks-largest-shareholder-to-make-a-bold-bet-on-bitcoin-heres-how-h">bold bet on Bitcoin</a>, a marked reversal from his skepticism a few years back. 
BlackRock, which is sitting on assets worth $11.5 trillion, has <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/09/40950912/bitcoins-reserve-asset-appeal-increased-due-to-state-of-us-federal-deficit-and-debt-says-b">advocated for Bitcoin as a safeguard against the U.S. fiscal deficit</a>.
BlackRock&#8217;s&nbsp;iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBIT#NASDAQ">IBIT</a>) has become the world&#8217;s largest Bitcoin investment fund since its launch earlier this year, holding assets worth $24.45 billion, according to SoSo Value. 
Price Action: At the time of writing, Bitcoin was exchanging hands at $65,470.43, up 2.24% in the last 24 hours, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard?_gl=1&#x2A;380nj0&#x2A;_ga&#x2A;MTEyOTAyOTcxMy4xNzEzMzY0NTYy&#x2A;_ga_V7ZK73W7N0&#x2A;MTcxNDk4MzIzMi42LjEuMTcxNDk4OTE0Ni4wLjAuMA.." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">data from Benzinga Pro</a>. Shares of BlackRock closed 0.19% higher at $992.18 during Monday&#8217;s trading session.
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Telefonaktiebolaget L M Ericsson (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ERIC#NASDAQ">ERIC</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.11 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $0.08 by 37.5 percent. This is a 57.14 percent increase over earnings of $0.07 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $6.110 billion which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $5.719 billion by 6.84 percent. This is a 2.47 percent increase over sales of $5.963 billion the same period last year.

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Memecoins made full use of the return of bullish sentiment on Monday, with the less established ones topping the biggest market gainers list.
What happened: Solana (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/sol/usd">SOL</a>)-based BOOK OF MEME pumped over 28% to become the best-performing cryptocurrency in the last 24 hours.&nbsp;
The token spiked to levels not seen since July 30, with trading volume surging over 68% to $702.34 million.
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.Cat-themed memecoin cat in a dogs world occupied the second spot in the biggest 24-hour gainers list after a 22% surge. The coin's trading volume nearly doubled over the last 24 hours, indicating high buying pressure.
Yet another Solana-based token, Bonk, bounced 10%, becoming the best-performing billion-dollar capitalization meme coin in the 24-hour period.&nbsp;
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Blue-chip currencies such as Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>) and Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/shib/usd">SHIB</a>) also saw decent gains, rising 3.78% and 3.13%, respectively.
Overall, the total meme coin market capitalization rose over 6% in the last 24 hours.
The upsurge followed a broader market rally that saw market bellwether Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/10/41322892/bitcoin-ethereum-dogecoin-soar-as-stocks-register-new-all-time-highs-top-analyst-says-king">surge over 5% to hit levels not seen since late July</a>.
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The Joe Biden administration is reportedly considering restricting the export of advanced AI chips from Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) and Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) to specific countries.
What Happened: The proposal which hasn't been finalized yet aims to limit the AI capabilities of certain nations, citing national security concerns, with a focus on Persian Gulf countries, <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-10-15/us-weighs-capping-exports-of-ai-chips-from-nvidia-and-amd-to-some-countries">reported</a> Bloomberg, citing people familiar with the matter.
The development comes following the introduction of the framework that intends to streamline the licensing process for AI chip shipments to data centers in regions such as the UAE and Saudi Arabia.
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If finalized, these caps would strengthen restrictions initially aimed at curbing China's ambitions in AI.
The Biden administration has already <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/24/04/38024971/china-criticizes-us-chip-export-rules-impacting-nvidia-and-amd">limited AI chip exports</a> from companies such as Nvidia and AMD to over 40 nations across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia due to concerns that the technology could be redirected to China.
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Why It Matters: Previously, it was reported that despite U.S. semiconductor sanctions, Nvidia&#8217;s AI chips continue to find their way into Chinese markets <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/09/40748185/chinas-markets-still-manage-to-get-nvidia-ai-chips-via-smuggling-report">through smuggling</a> and other channels.&nbsp;
Meanwhile, China has <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/10/41204521/nvidias-gpu-sales-at-risk-as-china-pushes-local-ai-chips-in-retaliation">pushed for local AI chips</a> including those made by companies like Huawei Technologies, in retaliation against the U.S. sanctions. These efforts could impact Nvidia's GPU sales.
On Monday, Nvidia's stock reached an all-time high. The <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41318786/nvidia-trump-media-technology-bausch-lomb-sirius-xm-and-other-big-stocks-moving-higher-on-monday">stock climbed 2.9%</a>, surpassing $138.71, after its prior record close of $135.58 set in June.
The AI chip giant currently has a market cap of $ 3.386, making it the second most valuable company in the world after Apple Inc.
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Jefferies, a global investment bank, has identified three major companies that are poised to benefit from the booming anime industry, which is expected to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/10/41274383/why-is-japanese-anime-production-company-bloomz-stock-jumping-on-thursday">reach a value of $60 billion by 2030</a>.
What Happened: The investment bank has pointed out Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>), Sony Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SONY#NYSE">SONY</a>), and Bandai Namco (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NCBDF#OTC">NCBDF</a>) (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NCBDY#OTC">NCBDY</a>) as the top beneficiaries of the expanding anime market, <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2024/10/15/netflix-and-more-jefferies-names-stocks-set-to-benefit-from-a-60-billion-anime-boom.html">reported</a> CNBC.
Jefferies&#8217; analysts noted that the global entertainment industry is increasingly focusing on anime-related businesses as a core part of their growth strategies. The primary driver of this trend is the rapid expansion of the overseas market, which has grown to match the size of the Japanese market since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
According to the analysts, &#8220;anime has become a mainstream culture in the U.S./Europe, with significant potential for expansion,&#8221; with significant potential for further expansion. They anticipate the market to double from $31.2 billion in 2023 to $60.1 billion by 2030.
The analysts predict that this growth will be driven by increased anime distribution on streaming platforms and a surge in licensing revenues from merchandise and advertising use.
Jefferies also highlighted the significant global impact of Japanese anime IP, with the top six franchises generating a combined revenue of $311 billion, dwarfing the Marvel Cinematic Universe&#8217;s $30 billion.
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Netflix, which has been actively licensing and funding several anime series, is expected to continue its anime strategy into the foreseeable future. Sony Group, described as a leader in anime production and streaming, is also set to benefit from the anime market. 
Bandai Namco, known for leveraging anime IP for various products and digital games, is experiencing rising anime IP popularity through overseas sales expansion. It has produced popular games like the Shonen Jump series and Dragon Ball franchise.
Why It Matters: The anime industry has been experiencing significant growth and diversification, with companies like BloomZ Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLMZ#NASDAQ">BLMZ</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/10/41274383/why-is-japanese-anime-production-company-bloomz-stock-jumping-on-thursday">expanding their revenue streams</a> through strategic acquisitions and project rights. 
This growth has also been reflected in the music industry, with Spotify Technology SA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPOT#NYSE">SPOT</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/08/40470764/spotify-boasts-395-surge-in-anime-music-streams-teams-up-with-crunchyroll">reporting a 395% surge</a> in anime music streams since 2021.
Meanwhile, Sony Group has been actively <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/24/07/39736917/sony-pocketpair-collaborate-to-expand-palworlds-global-presence">expanding its global presence</a> in the gaming industry through strategic collaborations, further solidifying its position in the anime market. 
This growth, however, has also raised concerns about copyright infringement, as seen in the case of a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/23/09/34368362/japanese-youtuber-faces-jail-time-for-monetizing-gameplay-videos">Japanese YouTuber who was sentenced</a> to two years in prison for monetizing gameplay videos without permission from publishers.
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The team behind World Liberty Financial, a decentralized finance (DeFi) project backed by former President Donald Trump, stated that the best way to "Make "America Great" using cryptocurrencies was to encourage the usage of U.S. dollar-backed stablecoins rather than speculative, risky assets.&nbsp;&nbsp;
What happened: The team held a live stream via X Spaces Monday to give details about the widely-publicized project ahead of a token sale.
Zak Folkman, part of the founding team, said that the platform was inspired by the ideals envisioned by Donald Trump, which is to make financial opportunities accessible to everyone while at the same time supporting the U.S. economy
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"Through stablecoins, we can in fact make the dollar not only strong but make it safe as the world&#8217;s reserve currency for the next 5000 years," Folkman said.&nbsp;
He emphasized several advantages of the cryptocurrency derivatives of the dollar, such as their stable value and the 1:1 redemption feature.&nbsp;
"We really believe that&#8217;s the best way to make America great through crypto," Holkman stated. "It&#8217;s not through speculating on risky assets."
"Nobody&#8217;s gonna walk into a store and figure out ok, my groceries are $230, how many Satoshis is that? It just doesn&#8217;t make sense," Zolkman added further, pointing toward Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>).
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Why It Matters: The much-touted DeFi project was launched by Trump last month, with<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/10/41303639/donald-trump-says-his-crypto-project-world-liberty-financial-will-start-selling-tokens-on-"> the sale of the project's governance token</a> WLFI set for Tuesday.&nbsp;
The project aims to raise $300 million from the initial sale of the token by offering 20% of the supply at a $1.5 billion fully diluted valuation.&nbsp;
Mark Cuban, a leading cryptocurrency advocate, and a Trump critic, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/10/41307276/mark-cuban-questions-trumps-motive-behind-wlfi-token-sale-former-prez-failed-in-the-bitcoi">questioned the rationale behind such a move</a>, stating, "I&#8217;ll let this stand on its own."
Price Action: At the time of writing, Bitcoin was exchanging hands at $64,093.01, up 1.91% in the last 24 hours, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard?_gl=1&#x2A;380nj0&#x2A;_ga&#x2A;MTEyOTAyOTcxMy4xNzEzMzY0NTYy&#x2A;_ga_V7ZK73W7N0&#x2A;MTcxNDk4MzIzMi42LjEuMTcxNDk4OTE0Ni4wLjAuMA..">data from Benzinga Pro</a>.  
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On Monday, Cathie Wood&#8217;s Ark Invest made significant trades, with the most notable being the sale of Robinhood Markets Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>) shares across multiple ETFs.
The HOOD Trade: Ark Invest, under the leadership of Cathie Wood, sold off 210,374 Robinhood shares. The ARK Fintech Innovation ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKF#NYSE">ARKF</a>) sold 14,458 shares, while the ARK Innovation ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKK#NYSE">ARKK</a>) offloaded 181,900 shares. Notably on the day, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) surged above $65,000, driven by bullish sentiment and liquidations of downside bets, with market confidence boosted ahead of U.S. elections and a shift from neutral to greed in market sentiment. Robinhood, a popular platform among retail traders, enables users to trade cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>), and Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>).
The ARK Next Generation Internet ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKW#NYSE">ARKW</a>) also participated in the sell-off, disposing of 14,016 Robinhood shares while Ark Fintech Innovation ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKF#NYSE">ARKF</a>) sold another 14,458 shares. The total value of the trade, based on the closing price of $27.00, is approximately $5.7 million.
Robinhood has been in the spotlight recently, with the company announcing its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41233588/whats-going-on-with-robinhood-stock">first investor day</a> scheduled for December 4, 2024. The event, to be held in New York City, will be live-streamed and will provide an opportunity for the company to share its vision for the next decade. The announcement of the investor day had initially led to a surge in Robinhood&#8217;s stock price.
Earlier in the year, Robinhood reported impressive second-quarter earnings, with a 40% year-over-year increase in revenue and a significant 161% increase in crypto revenue. The platform also reached a milestone of 2 million Gold subscribers. Despite these positive developments, Ark has been on a Robinhood selling spree. It&#8217;s worth noting that Ark Invest had previously <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/10/41242937/cathie-woods-ark-invest-trades-bets-14m-on-amazon-shares-dumps-robinhood-stock-worth-36m-embrace">dumped</a> $36 million worth of Robinhood stock earlier this month.
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Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) is reportedly experiencing a shortage in inventory for several of its products, leading to speculation about the imminent launch of new models.
What Happened: On Monday, Bloomberg columnist Mark Gurman took to X, formerly Twitter, and said that retail inventory for several Apple products, including iMacs, MacBook Pros, Mac minis, iPad minis, and their accessories, is running low.
Such inventory shortages are often indicative of a company preparing to introduce updated versions of its products.
Interestingly, Gurman pointed out that the entry-level iPad is not experiencing the same inventory issues.
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&mdash; Mark Gurman (@markgurman) <a href="https://twitter.com/markgurman/status/1845892792762954042?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 14, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Why It Matters: Earlier this month, a Russian YouTuber <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41199834/unreleased-m4-macbook-pro-shown-off-by-russian-youtuber-weve-seen-prototypes-leak-early-but-never-a">reportedly tested an unannounced</a> M4 MacBook Pro, which was expected to be launched in November.
The video suggested that the M4 MacBook Pro would come with 512GB of storage and 16GB of RAM. This leak came during the same time when Gurman reported that Apple is likely to unveil its first M4-powered Macs on Nov. 1.
The expected lineup includes a 14-inch MacBook Pro with the M4 chip, along with higher-end 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros featuring the M4 Pro and M4 Max chips.
He noted that Apple could also introduce a refreshed iMac with the M4 chip, a revamped Mac mini with M4 and M4 Pro options, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/08/40567373/apple-prepping-ipad-mini-refresh-top-analyst-says-stock-shortages-hint-at-ai-powered-update-after-tw">and a new iPad mini</a>.
Early next year, Apple may release 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Airs with M4, a new iPhone SE, 11-inch and 13-inch iPad Airs, updated Magic Keyboards for the iPad Air, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/05/38911822/upgraded-apple-airtag-with-advanced-chip-and-superior-location-tracking-set-for-2025-launch-says-mar">and a refreshed AirTag</a>.
Mac Studio and Mac Pro models equipped with M4 chips are also in development, with Mac Studio anticipated mid-2025 and Mac Pro arriving later in the year.
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Leading cryptocurrencies rallied handsomely Monday, coinciding with fresh highs scaled by stocks.
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<td>Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>)</td>
<td>+5.40%</td>
<td>$65,895.00</td>
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What Happened: Bitcoin jumped above $65,000 during morning trading hours and rose to $66,434 late evening, the highest it has been since July 30. 
Ethereum also rose to a two-week high of $2,630, representing a nearly 7% jump in the last 24 hours.&nbsp;
Digital asset trading firm QCP Capital highlighted historical similarities with Bitcoin's upward price action preceding the U.S. elections.&nbsp;
More than $245 million was liquidated from leveraged positions in the last 24 hours, with downside bets worth $209 million getting wiped out.&nbsp;
Bitcoin's Open Interest-Weighted Funding Rate surged to levels not seen since late July, signaling the dominance of bullish leveraged traders. 
The market sentiment dramatically shifted from "Neutral" to "Greed," according to the Cryptocurrency Fear &amp; Greed index, indicating a potential surge in buying pressure.&nbsp;
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<td>$0.008632</td>
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<td>$380.39</td>
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The global cryptocurrency stood at $2.29 trillion, following a jump of 4.75% in the last 24 hours.
Stocks registered a blockbuster opening in the new trading week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average popped 201.36 points, or 0.47%, to close at a record high of 43,065.22. The S&amp;P 500 jumped 0.77% to end at 5,859.85, also a record high. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite gained 0.87% to hit 18,502.69.
The rally was fueled by AI juggernaut Nvidia Corp.&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) record close Monday after its shares rose 2.4% in the regular trading session.
The earnings season kicked off with JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/10/41289783/jpmorgan-chase-q3-earnings-investment-banking-revenue-soars-29-raises-fy24-net-interest-income-outl">reporting their third-quarter numbers last week</a>. This week, investors were keeping a careful eye on the next batch of big earnings reports from major banks and technology companies, including Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GS#NYSE">GS</a>) and Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>).
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Analyst Notes: Cryptocurrency analyst Ali Martinez drew attention to his projection from last month and how things were going as anticipated.
On Sept. 23, the analyst had predicted Bitcoin's fall to $60,000, followed by a rebound to $66,000, a retrace to $57,000, and finally a breakout toward $78,000.
Martinez remarked that with the first three prerequisites met, King Crypto was on track for $78,000.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">drop to $60,000, &#x1f3af; rebound to $66,000, &#x1f3af; retrace to $57,000, &#x1f3af; $78,000 next! <a href="https://t.co/HwoRrlM0D2">https://t.co/HwoRrlM0D2</a>
&mdash; Ali (@ali_charts) <a href="https://twitter.com/ali_charts/status/1845958125708275918?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 14, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Another widely-followed technical analyst, Rekt Capital stated that Bitcoin needed one daily close above $65,000 and a subsequent retest to sail into the $65000-$71350 area.
"Each of these moves have ended in lower highs, but there is a good chance that this series of lower highs could end with a daily close above $65,000," the analyst said.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BTC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BTC</a> Daily Candle Closes above ~$65000 (blue) followed by successful retests have enabled moves into the $65000-$71350 region Each of these moves have ended in Lower Highs but there is a good chance that this series of Lower Highs could end with a Daily Close above $65K… <a href="https://t.co/QmmQwLcDaI">pic.twitter.com/QmmQwLcDaI</a>
&mdash; Rekt Capital (@rektcapital) <a href="https://twitter.com/rektcapital/status/1845790784034943243?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 14, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Leading economists and policymakers have lauded the decision to award the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences to Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson, and James Robinson for their groundbreaking research on global wealth inequality and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41310241/us-economists-daron-acemoglu-simon-johnson-and-james-robinson-win-nobel-prize-for-groundbreaking-res">institutional impacts on economic development</a>.
What Happened: Gita Gopinath, Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, took to social media to congratulate the winners. &#8220;Good institutions are critical to a country&#8217;s prosperity,&#8221; Gopinath emphasized, underscoring the significance of the trio&#8217;s work.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Congratulations <a href="https://twitter.com/DrDaronAcemoglu?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DrDaronAcemoglu</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/baselinescene?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@baselinescene</a>, James Robinson for winning the prize! Good institutions are critical to a country&#39;s prosperity. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NobelPrize?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NobelPrize</a> <a href="https://t.co/Vrd0KDve31">https://t.co/Vrd0KDve31</a>
&mdash; Gita Gopinath (@GitaGopinath) <a href="https://twitter.com/GitaGopinath/status/1845811939596742933?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 14, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Paul Krugman, a Nobel laureate himself, praised the winners&#8217; research on X. &#8220;Their work on how colonial regimes focused on resource extraction inflicted long-term damage was clever and important,&#8221; Krugman wrote, noting its current relevance.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Congrats to Acemoglu/Johnson/Robinson for their Nobel. Their work on how colonial regimes focused on resource extraction inflicted long-term damage was clever and important. Also of some current relevance, but I'll save that for another post.
&mdash; Paul Krugman (@paulkrugman) <a href="https://twitter.com/paulkrugman/status/1845798093582725391?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 14, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Jason Furman, a key figure in the 44th President Barack Obama&#8216;s administration, offered a detailed analysis of the award&#8217;s importance. He congratulated the winners &#8220;for helping to show how empiricism can shed light on some of the deepest and most important questions we face&#8211;in this case why some countries are rich and some are poor.&#8221;
Furman contextualized the award within the broader evolution of economic growth theory. He contrasted the empirical approach of Acemoglu, Johnson, and Robinson with earlier theoretical models, such as those of Robert Solow and Paul Romer. &#8220;Unlike theory, empiricism is like an edifice that builds up over time with the higher layers subsuming the lower ones,&#8221; Furman explained. &#8220;But the edifice will be taller and stronger because of their work.&#8221;
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">The Solow model basically organizes an obvious point: growth comes from capital, labor and technology. It has a few interesting implications, like convergence due to diminishing returns. But it does not answer the big questions: where do the capital, labor &amp; technology come from.
&mdash; Jason Furman (@jasonfurman) <a href="https://twitter.com/jasonfurman/status/1845802508368707709?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 14, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Dani Rodrik of Harvard Kennedy School praised the recipients for reinvigorating institutional studies in mainstream economics. &#8220;They revived and made cool again the study of institutions in mainstream economics,&#8221; Rodrik tweeted. &#8220;Their work stimulated a huge literature that grows by the day.&#8221;
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Congratulations to Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson, and James Robinson. They revived and made cool again the study of institutions in mainstream economics. Their work stimulated a huge literature that grows by the day.
&mdash; Dani Rodrik (@rodrikdani) <a href="https://twitter.com/rodrikdani/status/1845770162751914173?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 14, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Why It Matters: The Nobel Committee recognized the U.S.-based economists for their research on how societies with inadequate legal frameworks and exploitative institutions struggle to achieve economic growth. Acemoglu and Johnson are professors at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, while Robinson directs the University of Chicago&#8217;s Pearson Institute.
This award follows the recent Nobel Prize in Physics awarded to Geoffrey Hinton and John Hopfield for their foundational <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41233245/ai-godfather-geoffrey-hinton-wins-nobel-prize-for-artificial-intelligence-work-work-has-already-been">work in artificial intelligence</a>. 
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The stock market continued its bullish run on Monday, with the S&amp;P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average hitting record highs. The S&amp;P 500 surged past 5,850 points, while the Dow Jones broke the 43,000 mark for the first time. However, the Nasdaq 100 lagged behind, gaining 0.9% but remaining about 1% below its all-time high set on July 10. Amidst this market performance, certain stocks caught the attention of retail traders and investors.
NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) saw a rise of 2.43%, closing at $138.07. The stock&#8217;s intraday high was $139.60, with a low of $136.30. Its 52-week high and low are $140.76 and $39.23 respectively. A Chinese government-backed think tank has urged the country&#8217;s data centers to continue using Nvidia&#8217;s high-performance chips, citing the substantial costs and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41317732/whats-going-on-with-nvidia-stock-on-monday">complexity involved</a> in transitioning to domestic alternatives. 
MicroStrategy Incorporated (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>) dropped by 5.14% to close at $201.67. The stock reached a 52-week high of $227.15 before pulling back. Its intraday low was $201.43, and its 52-week low stands at $32.1. The company&#8217;s shares were <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41320228/microstrategy-shares-hit-new-52-week-highs-before-pulling-back-heres-whats-going-on">influenced</a> by the surge in Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) prices, given MicroStrategy&#8217;s significant Bitcoin holdings. 
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Trump Media &amp; Technology Group Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DJT#NASDAQ">DJT</a>) surged 18.47% to close at $29.95. The stock&#8217;s intraday high and low were $30.47 and $25.25, respectively, with a 52-week high of $79.38 and a low of $22.55. The company announced the release of its Truth+ <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41317581/whats-going-on-with-trump-media-technology-stock-monday">streaming service</a>, contributing to the stock&#8217;s rise. 
SoFi Technologies Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOFI#NASDAQ">SOFI</a>) jumped 11.43% to close at $10.04. The stock&#8217;s intraday high was $10.07, with a low of $9.38. Its 52-week high and low are $10.49 and $6.01, respectively. The company announced a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41313080/sofi-technologies-stock-is-surging-monday-whats-going-on">$2 billion loan agreement</a> with Fortress Investment Group, boosting its stock. 
Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) saw a modest increase of 0.62%, closing at $219.16. The stock&#8217;s intraday high was $221.91 and its low was $213.74. Its 52-week high and low are $271 and $138.8, respectively. Tesla&#8217;s aggressive discounts on new models have led to a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41311047/teslas-aggressive-price-cuts-trigger-25-drop-in-used-ev-prices-leaving-dealers-struggling">significant drop</a> in used EV prices, creating a challenging scenario for EV owners and dealers.
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In a recent post on X, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk outlined his vision for making life multiplanetary, emphasizing the need for a significant leap in rocket technology to reduce costs.
What Happened: On Monday, Musk responded to a post about the cost of launching to low earth orbit. He explained that to make life multiplanetary, rocket and spacecraft technology needs to improve by 1000X. He pointed out that recent US Mars missions have cost about $1B per ton of useful load to the surface of Mars, a figure that has been increasing over time.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Since your handle is "Whole Mars", perhaps this lengthy reply is apropos: Getting the cost per ton to the surface of Mars low enough that humanity has the resources to make life multiplanetary requires a roughly 1000X improvement in rocket &amp; spacecraft technology. Recent US… <a href="https://t.co/BdasygYS5q">https://t.co/BdasygYS5q</a>
&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1846001324246319409?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 15, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Musk emphasized the monumental cost hurdles humanity faces in making life on Mars a reality, while expressing optimism about future advancements in rocket technology. Musk, responding to a user with the handle &#8220;Whole Mars Catalog.&#8221;
Musk began by acknowledging the astronomical costs involved, stating that recent U.S. Mars missions have had a cost per ton of useful load to the Martian surface at around $1 billion. "It has become more, not less, expensive over time!" he added, stressing the increasing difficulty of reducing these costs with existing technology.
He explained that building a self-sustaining city on Mars would require at least a million tons of equipment, amounting to a cost of over $1,000 trillion. Musk highlighted the impracticality of this figure, pointing out that it far exceeds the current U.S. GDP of $29 trillion.
However, Musk expressed confidence that advancements in rocket technology could bring this cost down by 1,000 times, potentially making the total cost for colonization around $1 trillion. He added that if this could be spread over 40 years, it would translate to less than $25 billion annually, a more feasible number that &#8220;wouldn't materially affect people's standard of living on Earth.&#8221;
Musk specifically pointed to SpaceX's Starship, which is designed to achieve the 1,000X improvement needed to reduce costs. He noted the success of recent tests, stating, "especially after yesterday's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41305295/spacex-notches-another-milestone-with-first-booster-catch">booster catch</a> and precise ocean landing of the ship, I am now convinced that it can work."
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Why It Matters: Musk&#8217;s SpaceX has been making strides towards this goal. On Sunday, the company&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41303518/starship-to-fly-again-on-sunday-after-spacexs-long-war-of-words-with-regulator-over-frivolous-licens">Starship had its fifth test flight</a>, following a long battle with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The Starship, touted as the most powerful rocket ever built, successfully completed the flight, which included a first-of-its-kind "catch" of the booster back at the launch tower.
This significant accomplishment for SpaceX follows nearly 18 years after its first rocket launch. The <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41317860/elon-musk-went-from-examining-debris-from-falcon-1-flight-to-spacex-successfully-catching-booster-of">Starship&#8217;s design demonstrates reusability</a>, a crucial factor in reducing costs and making Musk&#8217;s vision of affordable Mars colonization a reality.
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Sebastien Bubeck, the vice president of GenAI research at&nbsp;Microsoft Corporation&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) is set to join ChatGPT-parent, OpenAI.
What Happened: While Bubeck&#8217;s new role at OpenAI remains undisclosed, a Microsoft spokesperson confirmed the move, reported Reuters.
&#8220;Sebastian has decided to leave&nbsp;Microsoft to further his work&nbsp;toward developing AGI,&#8221; the spokesperson stated, expressing the company&#8217;s anticipation to continue&nbsp;their relationship through Bubeck&#8217;s work&nbsp;with OpenAI.
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The Information initially <a href="https://www.theinformation.com/briefings/microsoft-ai-researcher-sebastien-bubeck-to-join-openai?rc=v4bmzs">reported</a> Bubeck&#8217;s departure, stating that most of his coauthors from the research paper on Microsoft&#8217;s Phi LLMs—smaller than conventional large language models—are still with the company and intend to keep advancing the models.
This move&nbsp;follows a series of departures&nbsp;from OpenAI, including the exit&nbsp;of longtime chief technology officer&nbsp;Mira Murati in September.
However, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has refuted any connection between these&nbsp;departures and the company&#8217;s planned restructuring, the report noted.
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Why It Matters: Bubeck&#8217;s move to OpenAI comes at a time when&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/technicals/24/10/41237091/microsoft-stock-nears-death-cross-as-openai-partnership-weakens-time-to-lock-in-gains">Microsoft&#8217;s partnership with OpenAI</a>&nbsp;is reportedly showing signs of strain.
Previously, it was reported that OpenAI is moving towards greater autonomy from Microsoft&#8217;s cloud services by leasing data centers from Oracle Corp in Texas.
Earlier this month, OpenAI secured $6.6 billion in one of the largest venture <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/startups/24/10/41312615/investors-pour-billions-into-openai-whats-driving-this-unprecedented-surge-in-funding">capital funding rounds in U.S. history</a>.
This deal values the San Francisco-based startup at a staggering $157 billion, with big-name backers including Thrive Capital, Microsoft, and Nvidia betting on OpenAI's potential to reshape the future.
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Mark Cuban, billionaire entrepreneur and vocal supporter of Vice President Kamala Harris, defended the Democratic presidential candidate&#8217;s grasp of cryptocurrencies and the significance they hold for young people.
What Happened: On Monday, Cuban defended Harris against allegations that the vice president lacked even a basic understanding of cryptocurrency and monetary policy. 
&#8220;She doesn't know everything. Unlike your guy [Trump], she doesn't pretend. She understands the connection cryptocurrency has to young people. And she spoke about it today,&#8221; Cuban said, highlighting Harris&#8217; latest cryptocurrency regulatory framework.
Cuban also took potshots at Republican challenger Donald Trump, stating that Harris was not trying to sell <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/10/41307276/mark-cuban-questions-trumps-motive-behind-wlfi-token-sale-former-prez-failed-in-the-bitcoi">tokens</a>, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/07/40076664/trump-launches-limited-edition-bitcoin-themed-sneakers-following-bitcoin-2024-keynote-repo">sneakers</a>, bibles, etc. 
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&mdash; Mark Cuban (@mcuban) <a href="https://twitter.com/mcuban/status/1845949435811188783?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 14, 2024</a></blockquote>
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The famous &#8216;Shark Tank&#8217; celebrity also replied to concerns about why Harris cannot transfer state-owned Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) to the Treasury Department to demonstrate her support for the leading cryptocurrency.
&#8220;There is a law in place that currently prevents it. Obviously, it&#8217;s been discussed. But no one can change it unilaterally,&#8221; Cuban said. 
Considered a close advisor to the Harris campaign team, Cuban said he argued for holding onto confiscated cryptocurrency assets and warned against the consequences of dumping a huge quantity of Bitcoins into the market in quick successions.
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Why It Matters: Harris recently unveiled a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/10/41319364/kamala-harris-unveils-crypto-regulatory-framework-as-part-of-outreach-toward-black-male-vo">cryptocurrency regulatory framework</a> as part of her "Opportunity Agenda for Black Men," signaling a potential shift in the Democratic approach to digital assets. However, the decision faced criticism from some industry leaders over the narrow focus on black men.
Earlier, Cuban <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/10/41307276/mark-cuban-questions-trumps-motive-behind-wlfi-token-sale-former-prez-failed-in-the-bitcoi">criticized Trump&#8217;s upcoming sale of tokens</a>, which were tied to his much-touted decentralized finance (DeFi) project, World Liberty Financial (WLFI).
Cuban has <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/10/41314578/mark-cuban-to-replace-gary-gensler-under-harris-administration-if-asked-i-would-want-to-be">expressed dissatisfaction with the current SEC Chair</a> Gary Gensler‘s approach to regulating the cryptocurrency industry and floated his name as a potential <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/10/41314578/mark-cuban-to-replace-gary-gensler-under-harris-administration-if-asked-i-would-want-to-be">SEC chair candidate</a> should Harris win the U.S. presidency.
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Trump-Era White House national security advisor, John Bolton, has called on Israel to target Iran&#8217;s nuclear program, despite worldwide appeals for moderation following Iran&#8217;s recent missile attack.
What Happened: Bolton said on X on Monday, &#8220;The Israeli government should consider retaliating against Iran by going after its nuclear weapons program.&#8221;
&#8220;Iran having nuclear weapons directly threatens Israel&#8217;s national security as well as America&#8217;s.&#8221;
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&mdash; John Bolton (@AmbJohnBolton) <a href="https://twitter.com/AmbJohnBolton/status/1845953227864658312?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 14, 2024</a></blockquote>
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He shared an <a href="https://globalnews.ca/news/10808015/israel-iran-nuclear-program-john-bolton/">article</a> from Canada&#8217;s Global News in which he was quoted as saying, &#8220;I think that's the point where Israel can have the maximum impact, precisely by going after the nuclear weapons program.&#8221; The former U.S. official said that there was &#8220;no guarantee&#8221; that Israel would have another opportunity that was as good.
In an interview with Mercedes Stephenson on The West Block, Bolton underscored the need for Israel to prevent Iran&#8217;s next attack from involving a nuclear warhead, according to the report.
&#8220;If you're Israel, and you've seen in both the April attack from Iran and the Oct. 1 attack hundreds of ballistic missiles launched at you, you could have no confidence that the next time you see a ballistic missile coming from Iran, that under its nose cone it might not have a nuclear weapon.&#8221;
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Why It Matters: Bolton has previously <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41199882/trump-era-nsa-john-bolton-calls-for-regime-change-in-iran-hope-israels-actions-are-beginning-of-the">advocated for regime change in Iran</a> and has criticized Iran&#8217;s role in attacks on Israeli civilians. His latest call for action comes after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41321699/oil-prices-drop-after-netanyahu-says-israel-will-attack-military-not-oil-or-nuclear-targets-in-iran">expressed willingness to strike military targets</a> rather than oil or nuclear facilities in Iran. This decision was seen as a move to avoid political interference in the U.S. elections and to prevent a surge in energy prices.
However, experts have warned that any Israeli military action targeting Iranian facilities could <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/10/41309234/israels-attack-on-iran-would-rattle-the-nerves-of-oil-market-says-expert">significantly impact global oil prices</a> and lead to potential disruptions in the energy markets. This adds another layer of complexity to the already tense geopolitical situation.
Notably oil prices fell on Monday after Netanyahu said that Israel will not target Iran&#8217;s oil or nuclear targets.At the time of writing WTI Crude November 2024 futures traded 2.9% lower at $71.70. ICE Brent Crude December 2024 futures were down 2.8% at $75.28.
The United States Oil Fund LP (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USO#NYSE">USO</a>) ended Monday lower by 2% at $75.93 while the iShares US Oil &amp; Gas Exploration &amp; Production ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IEO#BATS">IEO</a>) closed 1.1% lower at $96.03.
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Leading Chinese carmakers have dismissed the idea of challenging Europe&#8217;s legacy manufacturers with <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41311787/tesla-rival-byd-slams-eu-tariffs-on-chinese-evs-needs-more-positive-education-trust-is-low">cheaper electric vehicles</a>.
What Happened: At the Paris motor show, Chinese carmakers, including Xpeng Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XPEV#NYSE">XPEV</a>) and Guangzhou Automobile Group Co. Ltd. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GNZUF#OTC">GNZUF</a>), emphasized their long-term commitment to the European market. This comes amidst a trade war between Beijing and Brussels and fears of a potential &#8220;invasion,&#8221; <a href="https://www.ft.com/content/f0e8cf38-c5b3-4288-b9b3-4f12132628d3">reported</a> the Financial Times on Sunday.
&#8220;We&#8217;re a 10-year-old company. We&#8217;re not going to overthrow anybody who&#8217;s developed over 100 years,&#8221; said Xpeng co-president Brian Gu, while showcasing an electric saloon with advanced artificial intelligence technology. He added that Xpeng aims to be the provider of &#8220;premium electric vehicles&#8221; in Europe and does not intend to compete on price.
Chinese state-owned carmaker GAC, which is also making inroads in the region, echoed a similar sentiment, emphasizing the potential economic benefits of its entry into the European markets and its willingness to collaborate with European suppliers.
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These statements come amid growing political anxiety in Europe over the potential risks posed to the region&#8217;s industry. In early October, EU member states <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/07/39635158/eu-imposes-provisional-duties-of-as-much-as-37-6-on-chinese-ev-imports">agreed on tariffs of up to 45% on Chinese EVs</a> in an effort to counter their advance. This has led to a series of profit warnings from local manufacturers.
Why It Matters: The European Union&#8217;s protectionist stance against Chinese EVs has been a point of contention in the industry. The EU&#8217;s decision on tariffs for Chinese EVs could potentially lead to a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41143690/european-tariffs-on-chinas-ev-makers-could-backfire">wider trade war with China</a>, as the 27-member bloc&#8217;s protectionist stance could hurt its export-dependent companies, and its EV targets, and threaten critical raw material supplies.
China has also <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40914629/china-warns-eu-tariffs-on-evs-will-harm-trade-with-germany">warned the EU</a> about the potential negative impacts on trade, especially with Germany, if the EU imposes tariffs on Chinese EVs. The situation has raised concerns about increased costs for consumers and potential impacts on the automotive market.
Meanwhile, Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) rival BYD Co. Ltd. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BYDDF#OTC">BYDDF</a>) (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BYDDY#OTC">BYDDY</a>) has <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41311787/tesla-rival-byd-slams-eu-tariffs-on-chinese-evs-needs-more-positive-education-trust-is-low">slammed the proposed EU tariffs</a> on Chinese-made EVs, warning that they could increase costs and discourage buyers. This warning comes as European and Chinese automakers compete at the Paris car show, the largest in Europe, during a time of weak demand and rising costs.
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Former President Donald Trump has gained a slight lead over Vice President Kamala Harris among early voters in battleground states.
What Happened: The Harvard CAPS/Harris poll reveals that 48% of early voters in key swing states are in favor of Trump, while Harris has the support of 47%. An additional 5% of the respondents either opted for another candidate or had not yet cast their vote. &#8220;Trump's swing state strategy is paying off,&#8221; noted Mark Penn, the poll&#8217;s co-director, <a href="https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4932890-donald-trump-kamala-harris-battleground-states-harvard-harris-survey/">reported</a> The Hill.
Despite Trump&#8217;s slight advantage in swing states, Harris holds a substantial 8-point lead among early voters nationwide, with 51% support compared to Trump&#8217;s 43%. Overall, 45% of voters stated they&#8217;d be voting early, while 50% intend to vote on Election Day.
The poll, conducted from October 11-13, was based on responses from 3,145 registered voters, including 2,596 likely voters and 898 battleground state voters. The margin of error for the total sample was plus or minus 1.8 percentage points.
With less than a month to go until Election Day, the race for the Oval Office is incredibly close, with key battleground states expected to play a decisive role.
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Why It Matters: Earlier, a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41306411/kamala-harris-leads-trump-but-most-americans-are-pessimistic-about-the-nations-direction-poll-shows">CBS News poll</a> showed Harris leading Trump by 3 points. However, most Americans expressed a pessimistic outlook on the state of the country.
Simultaneously, the Democratic Party saw a dip in voter registration advantage in key battleground states like Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and Nevada, potentially posing a challenge for Harris, as reported by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41306291/trouble-for-kamala-harris-ahead-pennsylvania-north-carolina-nevada-democrats-lose-voter-registration">Benzinga</a>.
Despite these challenges, an <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41312383/trump-and-harris-neck-and-neck-in-final-stretch-of-presidential-race-but-heres-how-vice-president-ca">NBC News poll</a> showed Trump and Harris evenly matched with 48% support each, indicating a neck-and-neck race in the final stretch of the presidential election.
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The debate over the effects of different <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/22/11/29549541/the-strongest-magic-mushroom-species">psilocybin mushroom strains</a> has long divided growers and users. Psilocybe cubensis varieties like Golden Teacher, B+ and Z-strain are often believed to have distinct psychedelic effects, leading to endless online discussions and confusion for newcomers trying to choose the &#8220;best&#8221; strain. However, as Double Blind <a href="https://doubleblindmag.com/variances-in-magic-mushroom-strains/">reported</a>, recent <a href="https://f1000research.com/articles/10-961?trk=public_post_comment-text">research</a> suggests that these strains may be more alike than they are different.
For years, the phrase &#8220;a cube is a cube&#8221; has been used to downplay the idea that specific Psilocybe cubensis strains offer unique psychedelic experiences. This statement rejects the notion that one strain is inherently better for certain uses, like microdosing or intense trips, emphasizing that the differences are largely superficial.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">The Science Behind Mushroom Strains</h3>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/magic-mushrooms">Psilocybin mushrooms</a> belong to the genus Psilocybe, with Psilocybe cubensis being the most commonly cultivated species. Within this species, strains or varieties, such as B+, Golden Teacher, and others, have been differentiated by their appearance, ease of cultivation and purported effects. Yet, as Kevin McKernan et al. demonstrated in a genetic study of 81 strains, there is minimal difference between many strains, even when sold by various vendors. The lack of genetic consistency between strains across different suppliers highlights that most of these variations are not as distinct as once thought.
&#8220;Strains are often little more than marketing labels,&#8221; notes Ian Bollinger, a scientist known for his work with Oakland Hyphae&#8217;s Hyphae Cup, a potency-testing competition. According to Bollinger, &#8220;Potency has less to do with the strain itself and more to do with the supporting of the strain. The three major factors that go into a potent mushroom are how you cultivate it, its genetics, and, furthermore, how you treat it afterward.&#8221;
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Cultivation Over Strain</h3>
The <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-grow-magic-mushrooms-at-home">cultivation process</a> plays a far greater role in determining the potency and quality of magic mushrooms than the specific strain being grown. In fact, even with genetically distinct strains like Penis Envy, known for its high psilocybin content, the difference in potency often comes down to how well the mushroom was grown, harvested and preserved. The data from the Hyphae Cup showed that, while Penis Envy is a common submission for potency testing, the results often overlap with those from other strains, further suggesting that cultivation techniques may overshadow any inherent genetic advantages.
Strains like Golden Teacher and B+ may have been originally named to denote specific traits, such as appearance or ease of growth, but over time, these traits become less reliable due to genetic drift and inconsistent spore-sharing practices. As Bollinger points out, only one of the key factors affecting potency is linked to genetics, making cultivation methods far more significant in determining the final product's effects.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">The Future Of Mushroom Strains</h3>
A 2023 <a href="https://www.cell.com/current-biology/abstract/S0960-9822(23)01460-4">study</a> compared the genetic diversity of 86 cultivated strains and 38 wild strains from Australia, revealing that domesticated strains have far less genetic diversity. This raises questions about the impact of domestication on Psilocybe cubensis, as selective breeding may have reduced traits like contamination resistance, making modern cultivated strains weaker than their wild counterparts.
Looking forward, many experts suggest that instead of focusing on specific strains, growers and consumers should prioritize learning about optimal cultivation practices and experimenting with different species. Wild species like Psilocybe cyanescens, known for their higher potency and resilience to contamination, offer exciting possibilities for both growers and psychonauts.
Until there's more conclusive research on the differences between strains, experts advice for new growers is simple: pick a strain you like the sound of and focus on refining your cultivation technique. As Bollinger says, &#8220;The real magic is in how you grow and handle your mushrooms.&#8221;
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