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Former President Donald Trump has made a surprising claim about Mark Zuckerberg <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/08/40643211/trump-doesnt-mince-words-about-mark-zuckerberg-in-his-new-coffee-table-book-he-would-come-to-the-ova">ahead of the 2024 election</a>, which the Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) CEO has swiftly denied.
What Happened: Trump said that Zuckerberg made the remarks during a phone call after an assassination attempt on him at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, in July. The ex-president quoted Zuckerberg as saying, &#8220;I&#8217;ve never supported a Republican before, but there&#8217;s no way I can vote for a Democrat in this election,&#8221; <a href="https://nymag.com/intelligencer/article/donald-trump-ear-campaign-assassination-attempt.html">reported</a> New York Magazine on Monday.
A Meta spokesperson refuted Trump&#8217;s claims, stating that Zuckerberg has not endorsed Trump or his opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris. &#8220;As Mark has said publicly, he&#8217;s not endorsing anybody in this race and has not communicated to anybody how he intends to vote,&#8221; the spokesperson told the outlet.
In a July interview, Zuckerberg praised Trump&#8217;s reaction to the assassination attempt, calling it &#8220;bad&#x2A;&#x2A;s,&#8221; but reiterated that he would not endorse either candidate. Trump and Zuckerberg have had a contentious relationship, with Trump criticizing Meta for suspending his Facebook account after the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot.
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Why It Matters: The relationship between <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/07/39723781/trump-threatens-to-jail-metas-mark-zuckerberg-and-election-fraudsters-if-re-elected-dont-do-it-be-ca">Trump and Zuckerberg</a> has been tumultuous, with Trump previously threatening to imprison Zuckerberg if re-elected. In July, Trump warned he would jail Zuckerberg and other &#8220;election fraudsters&#8221; if he returned to office. 
In August, Trump criticized Zuckerberg in his new coffee table book, &#8220;Save America,&#8221; suggesting that Zuckerberg was &#8220;always plotting&#8221; despite frequent <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/08/40643211/trump-doesnt-mince-words-about-mark-zuckerberg-in-his-new-coffee-table-book-he-would-come-to-the-ova">visits to the Oval Office</a>. 
Just days after Trump&#8217;s threat, Zuckerberg praised Trump&#8217;s response to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/07/39869982/mark-zuckerberg-calls-trumps-response-to-assassination-attempt-bad-s-days-after-ex-president-threate">the assassination attempt</a>, calling it &#8220;bad&#x2A;&#x2A;s.&#8221; This praise came despite the ongoing tension between the two. 
In his latest book, Trump escalated his rhetoric, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/08/40667286/trump-warns-zuckerberg-in-latest-book-says-he-could-be-in-prison-for-the-rest-of-his-life-we-are-wat">warning that Zuckerberg could face life imprisonment</a>. The former president stated, &#8220;We are watching him closely.&#8221; 
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Matt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer at&nbsp;Bitwise Asset Management, refuted an analyst&#8217;s claim that investment advisors were not buying Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) spot exchange-traded funds in great numbers.
What Happened: In a post on X Monday, Matt Hougan challenged the views of macro analyst Jim Bianco, arguing instead that investment advisors were adopting Bitcoin ETFs faster than any new ETF in history.
Using Bianco&#8217;s own figures to buttress his point, Hougan stated that the $1.45 billion net inflows from investment advisors into the iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBIT#NASDAQ">IBIT</a>) that Bianco deemed &#8220;small&#8221; was in fact the second highest among over 300+ ETFs launched this year.
&#8220;The truth is that investment advisors are adopting bitcoin ETFs faster than any other ETF in history. It is just that their historic flows are overshadowed by the even-more-historic purchases of other investors,&#8221; Hougan asserted.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Jim is wrong here: Investment advisors are adopting bitcoin ETFs faster than any new ETF in history. Let&#39;s look at his own data, focused on IBIT, the BlackRock ETF. Per his table, IBIT has attracted $1.45 billion in net flows from investment advisors. He calls this &quot;small&quot;… <a href="https://t.co/0Sis9lIWDp">https://t.co/0Sis9lIWDp</a>
&mdash; Matt Hougan (@Matt_Hougan) <a href="https://twitter.com/Matt_Hougan/status/1833149076722081906?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 9, 2024</a></blockquote>
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The claim was supported by Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas, who added, &#8220;Just IBIT&#8217;s advisor allocations (which add up to $1.5b) is more organic inflows than any other ETF launched this year.&#8221;
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Great point: Just <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24IBIT&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$IBIT</a>&#39;s advisor allocations (which add up to $1.5b) is more organic inflows than any other ETF launched this year. <a href="https://t.co/mW8BT6TgNg">https://t.co/mW8BT6TgNg</a>
&mdash; Eric Balchunas (@EricBalchunas) <a href="https://twitter.com/EricBalchunas/status/1833194309610574108?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 9, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Why It Matters: The rebuttal was in response to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/09/40773784/bitcoin-etfs-are-not-an-adoption-vehicle-with-holders-on-2b-unrealized-losses-analyst-says">Bianco&#8217;s analysis</a> on the performance of spot Bitcoin ETFs since launch, who emphasized that most inflows into ETFs have come from existing on-chain holders rather than new market participants.
Bianco also pointed out that the investment advisors and wealth managers, who were expected to drive adoption, account for only 9% of shares outstanding.
The ETFs launched in January have attracted net inflows of $16.93 billion since launch, according to data from SoSo Value, although recent price volatility has eroded demand. Last week, the 12 spot ETFs recorded their second-worst performance since inception, with net outflows exceeding $706 million.
BItwise&#8217;s spot Bitcoin fund, Bitwise Bitcoin ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BITB#NYSE">BITB</a>), has attracted $1.93 billion in net inflows since launch, and closed 2.01% higher at $31.15 during Monday&#8217;s trading session.
Price Action: At the time of writing, Bitcoin was exchanging hands at $56,683.55, up 2.93% in the last 24 hours, according to&nbsp;<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>.
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On Monday, U.S. indices closed in positive territory, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average rising 1.2% to finish at $40,829.59. The S&amp;P 500 also gained nearly 1.2%, closing at 5,471.05, while the Nasdaq saw a similar 1.2% increase, ending at 16,884.60. Here are the top five trending stocks of the day:
Palantir Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NYSE">PLTR</a>)
Palantir&#8217;s stock soared by 14.08%, closing at $34.6 after hitting an intraday high of $34.7 and a low of $32.47. The company is set for a significant milestone with its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/technicals/24/09/40774679/palantir-stock-soars-after-s-p-500-inclusion-ai-deal-with-bp-fuels-additional-gains-what">inclusion in the S&amp;P 500 index</a> on September 23.
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>)
Apple&#8217;s stock saw a marginal increase of 0.04%, closing at $220.91. The stock hit an intraday high of $221.27 and a low of $216.71. The tech giant <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40780100/apple-intelligence-ready-iphone-16-with-faster-processor-dedicated-camera-button-announced-check-pri">introduced the iPhone 16 series</a> at the &#8220;Glowtime&#8221; event, designed for Apple Intelligence from the ground up.
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NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)
Nvidia&#8217;s stock rose by 3.54%, closing at $106.47. The stock reached an intraday high of $106.55 and a low of $103.69. The company is currently <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/09/40768376/nvidia-faces-antitrust-probe-over-market-dominance-as-doj-ftc-crack-down-on-ai-powerhouses-repor">under an early-stage investigation</a> by U.S. antitrust authorities over its potential dominance in the artificial intelligence chip market.
Oracle Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORCL#NYSE">ORCL</a>)
Oracle&#8217;s stock declined by 1.35%, closing at $139.89 after hitting an intraday high of $143.3 and a low of $139.51. The company reported strong <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/09/40781943/oracle-stock-climbs-on-strong-q1-results-partnerships-with-google-cloud-aws">first-quarter earnings</a>, beating analyst estimates with $1.39 per share and $13.3 billion in revenue, driven by significant growth in cloud services. The company also announced major cloud partnerships with AWS and Google Cloud.
Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)
Tesla&#8217;s shares increased by 2.63%, closing at $216.27. The stock hit an intraday high of $219.87 and a low of $213.67. The electric vehicle maker&#8217;s shares moved higher after its supplier Panasonic <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40779803/whats-going-on-with-tesla-shares-monday">announced preparations for mass production</a> of high-capacity electric vehicle (EV) batteries.
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Eli Lilly and Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>) has appointed Lucas Montarce as executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective immediately.
What Happened: Montarce, who joined Lilly in 2001, has held numerous finance leadership positions. His roles included group vice president, corporate controller, and CFO of Lilly Research Laboratories; vice president, finance and CFO of Lilly International; and vice president, finance, and global CFO of Elanco Health.
Most recently, Montarce served as Lilly&#8217;s president and general manager for the Spain, Portugal, and Greece hub. He holds a bachelor&#8217;s degree in business accounting from Catholic University (Argentina) and a master&#8217;s degree in business administration from the Center for Macroeconomic Studies of Argentina.
David Ricks, chair and CEO stated, &#8220;We are excited to announce Lucas as Lilly&#8217;s next CFO, following a competitive search across health care, tech, and general industries.&#8221;
Montarce expressed his commitment to building on Lilly&#8217;s strong financial foundation and driving continued success. &#8220;I am honored to step into this role during such a significant time in our company&#8217;s history,&#8221; he said.
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Why It Matters: The appointment of Montarce as CFO comes at a pivotal time for Eli Lilly. The company has been in the spotlight for its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/08/40594187/eli-lilly-is-the-nvidia-of-weight-loss-and-glp-1-space-says-roundhill-investments-ceo-emphasizes">advancements in the weight loss and GLP-1 space</a>. Roundhill Investments CEO Dave Mazza recently likened Eli Lilly to NVIDIA Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) in terms of market leadership and growth potential.
Additionally, Eli Lilly&#8217;s Alzheimer&#8217;s drug, donanemab, is facing potential rejection by the U.K.&#8217;s National Health Service (NHS) due to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/24/08/40551066/eli-lillys-alzheimers-drug-faces-uk-agency-block-after-biogens-medicine-rejection-over-cost-safet">cost and safety concerns</a>, following a similar decision on Biogen Inc&#8216;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIIB#NASDAQ">BIIB</a>) Leqembi. This has added pressure on the company to navigate regulatory challenges effectively. 
Montarce&#8217;s appointment also <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/07/39717304/eli-lilly-announces-cfo-change">follows the resignation</a> of former CFO Anat Ashkenazi, who left to pursue a new career. Gordon Brooks has been serving as interim CFO since Jul. 15. 
Moreover, Eli Lilly is intensifying its efforts to combat imitation <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/09/40672154/eli-lilly-launches-discounted-mounjaro-and-zepbound-as-fight-against-compounded-imitations-escal">versions of its popular appetite-suppressing drugs</a>, Mounjaro and Zepbound. This move is part of a broader strategy to maintain its market position amid ongoing FDA debates about drug shortages.
Price Action: Eli Lilly and Co closed at $908.27 on Monday, gaining 0.62% for the day. In after-hours trading, the stock dipped 0.027%. Year to date, Eli Lilly&#8217;s stock has surged 53.37%, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">data from Benzing Pro</a>.
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Alibaba Group Holding (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABAF#OTC">BABAF</a>) (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>) saw its Hong Kong-listed shares rise by 4.28% on Monday. The <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40778129/alibaba-joins-chinas-stock-connect-eyes-billions-in-investment-boost">surge followed the inclusion of its ordinary shares</a> in the Shanghai-Hong Kong and Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect programs.
What Happened: The company&#8217;s shares were trading at HK$81.65 after the announcement. The inclusion means that eligible investors in Mainland China can now directly trade Alibaba&#8217;s ordinary shares listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
The Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect and Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect programs facilitate mutual market access between Mainland China and Hong Kong. These programs allow Mainland Chinese investors to trade eligible Hong Kong shares and vice versa, subject to daily quotas.
Effective Sept. 10, the inclusion was confirmed by announcements from both the Shanghai Stock Exchange and the Shenzhen Stock Exchange. This development is expected to enhance liquidity and broaden the investor base for Alibaba&#8217;s shares.
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Why It Matters: Alibaba&#8217;s inclusion in the Stock Connect programs is a significant milestone, potentially bringing billions in investment from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40778129/alibaba-joins-chinas-stock-connect-eyes-billions-in-investment-boost">approximately 200 million mainland-based investors</a>. 
This development follows Alibaba&#8217;s recent strategic moves, including a collaboration with Mastercard Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MA#NYSE">MA</a>) to offer new <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40748559/alibaba-and-mastercard-team-up-to-offer-new-perks-for-us-business-owners">perks for U.S. business owners</a>. This partnership aims to attract businesses for cross-border and domestic sourcing purchases through Alibaba.com.
Additionally, Alibaba has been expanding its presence in the U.S. market with the launch of a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40744024/alibaba-boosts-us-expansion-with-new-ai-sourcing-tool-despite-festering-tensions-between-beijing-and">new AI-powered sourcing tool</a>, designed to simplify the sourcing process for American buyers. 
Furthermore, Alibaba recently received a clean chit from domestic regulators after over t<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/08/40650893/alibaba-clears-3-year-regulatory-antitrust-scrutiny-stock-gains">hree years of antitrust scrutiny</a>, which positively impacted its stock. 
Price Action: Alibaba Group Holding Ltd – ADR closed at $81.44 on Monday, marking a gain of 0.32% for the day. In after-hours trading, the stock rose 0.61%. Over the past year, the ADR has declined by 8.20%. However, its Hong Kong-listed shares have seen a significant year-to-date increase of 9.17%, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">data from Benzinga Pro</a>.
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On Monday, Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) unveiled its Apple Watch Series 10, iPhone 16 series, and more at <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40780100/apple-intelligence-ready-iphone-16-with-faster-processor-dedicated-camera-button-announced-check-pri">the &#8220;Glowtime&#8221; event</a>. A top analyst has now highlighted a significant omission in the new Apple Watch.
What Happened: Bloomberg columnist Mark Gurman took to X, formerly Twitter, and pointed out that users of Apple Watch Series 6 or newer will lose a vital health feature if they upgrade to the new Apple Watch. 
The Blood Oxygen monitoring will remain absent from new watches until Apple either finds a solution or <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/04/38130324/tim-cook-led-tech-giant-appeals-to-us-court-for-overturning-import-ban-on-its-apple-watches">reaches an agreement</a> with Masimo Corporation, a medical technology firm.
Last year, the U.S. International Trade Commission or ITC ruled that certain Apple Watch models had infringed on Masimo&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/01/36690640/masimo-ceo-wholeheartedly-feels-apple-watch-users-are-better-off-without-blood-oxygen-monitoring-fea">patented pulse oximetry technology</a>.
As a result, the ITC prohibited the import and sale of Apple Watches from Series 6 to Series 9 and the Ultra 2 in the U.S.
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&mdash; Mark Gurman (@markgurman) <a href="https://twitter.com/markgurman/status/1833282385749938454?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 9, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Separately, Gurman also shared his thoughts on the Apple Watch Series 10 screen size and battery life, comparing it with the Apple Watch Ultra.
He initially favored the Series 10 but later changed his mind, citing the Ultra 2&#8217;s double battery life and action button as significant benefits.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">If you include cellular and titanium, the Ultra is $50 more than the bigger Series 10, not the $400 it would seem on paper. Is $50 more worth it? For double battery I think most would say yes. S10 and S9 chips are basically the same. Screen sizes are also basically the same. <a href="https://t.co/36N0RWSq6e">https://t.co/36N0RWSq6e</a>
&mdash; Mark Gurman (@markgurman) <a href="https://twitter.com/markgurman/status/1833285835208466636?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 9, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Why It Matters: Apart from the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40779019/apple-watch-series-10-announced-with-larger-display-thinner-design">Apple Watch Series 10</a>, Cupertino also introduced a new color for its Ultra Watch. The new Apple Watch Ultra 2 is built for high durability and performance, equipped with a tough titanium case and a scratch-resistant sapphire front crystal.
The Apple Watch Series 10 is priced at $399 for the GPS model and $499 for the GPS and Cellular model. The Apple Watch Ultra 2 is priced at $799 and both models are available for preorder today, with a release date set for Sept. 20.
During the event, the tech giant also launched the iPhone 16 series at a starting price of $799. Pre-orders for the iPhone 16 start this Friday, and all four models will be available for purchase on Sept. 20.
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VP Kamala Harris&#8216;s campaign lashed out at former President Donald Trump for what they described as &#8220;blatant pandering&#8221; over his recent comments on Florida&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/24/04/38034138/florida-supreme-court-approves-cannabis-legalization-proposal-for-november-election-in-blow-to-d">marijuana legalization ballot measure</a>, also known as Amendment 3, <a href="https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4870447-harris-trump-florida-marijuana-legalization/">reported</a> The Hill Monday afternoon.
What Happened: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/24/09/40774795/trump-says-hell-reschedule-cannabis-if-elected-backs-marijuana-banking-reform-and-floridas-amend">Trump announced</a> his support for Amendment 3, which would legalize recreational marijuana in Florida, in a post on Truth Social late Sunday. Trump also posted that, if elected, he will federally reschedule cannabis &#8211; a promise the Biden Administration <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/24/05/38880719/biden-announces-monumental-marijuana-rescheduling-doj-to-take-next-steps">vowed to do over a year ago</a> and has yet to undertake. He and Kamala Harris are probably wishing they had.
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Joseph Costello, a spokesperson for Harris's campaign, accused Trump of inconsistency on marijuana reform. "Despite his blatant pandering, Donald Trump cannot paper over his extensive record of dragging marijuana reform backward," Costello said in a statement, referring to Trump&#8217;s time in office when he opposed marijuana reform measures like cannabis banking and in fact undermined state legalization efforts.
"As president, Trump cracked down on nonviolent marijuana offenses—undermining state legalization laws, opposed safe banking legislation, and even tried to remove protections for medical marijuana," Costello told NBC News on Monday. "Donald Trump does not actually believe in marijuana reform, but the American people are smart enough to see through his campaign lies."
Trump's statement that if elected he would reclassify marijuana takes a page from the Biden administration. Hailed on many occasions, as a major step toward reversing historical inequities in the criminal justice system, the Biden administration has yet to deliver on that as well as his 2020 campaign pledge to federally decriminalize marijuana. 
Meanwhile, Harris&#8217;s newly launched campaign issues page <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/24/09/40783494/trump-applauded-for-backing-marijuana-legalization-while-harris-omits-cannabis-reform-from-campa">makes no mention of marijuana policy</a>, which has cannabis advocates wondering why. Despite previous advocacy for marijuana reform, and lots of it, cannabis policy is conspicuously absent, which is odd in that marijuana reform is clearly an issue that has become increasingly popular in national debates.
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Leading cryptocurrencies soared on Monday, coinciding with a robust bounce in the stock market.
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<td>+3.26%</td>
<td>$56,875.23</td>
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<td>+1.62%</td>
<td>$2,342.38</td>
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<td>+6.59%</td>
<td>$0.1029</td>
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What Happened: Bitcoin ascended to a high of 57,884 by evening, before profit-taking pulled it back to the $56,000 region. The digital coin regained its losses from Friday&#8217;s sharp fall, which took it below $53,000.
Ethereum's rally was subdued in comparison, as the world's second-largest cryptocurrency failed to move above $2,400.
More than $128 million was liquidated from the cryptocurrency market in the last 24 hours, with short liquidations accounting for 72%.&nbsp;
Bitcoin's Open Interest soared 3.28% in the past 24 hours. A jump in OI, coinciding with a jump in price, indicated an influx of fresh money into the derivatives market.
The market's sentiment remained in "Fear" category, according to the Cryptocurrency Fear &amp; Greed Index, implying significant FUD in the market.
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<td>$138.91</td>
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The global cryptocurrency market stood at $2.01 trillion, following a jump of 2.80% in the last 24 hours.
Stocks staged a sharp recovery following last week's meltdown. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 484.18 points, or 1.20%, to close at 40,829.59. The S&amp;P 500 jumped 1.16% to end at 5,471.05, while the tech-heavy&nbsp; Nasdaq Composite also gained 1.16% to finish at 16,884.60.
Gains made by Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) helped power the rebound. The AI behemoth rallied 3.54%, erasing some of the losses from last week.
Investors awaited the release of August's consumer and producer price index reports, slated for later in the week, to gather more cues on the interest rate cut decision at the FOMC meeting next week.
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Analyst Notes: According to popular cryptocurrency analytics firm Santiment, sentiment for Bitcoin continued to be negative despite the latest uptick.
The leading cryptocurrency's Friday dip led to a jump in shorts, and liquidations spurred a mini rally.
"Trader FUD and doubt in this rally will only fuel prices higher," Santiment remarked.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">&#x1f4c8; Bitcoin&#39;s market value is finally rallying, making it as high as $57.6K Monday and +4.8% in the past 24 hours. On major exchanges like Binance &amp; Bitmex, Bitcoin has been heavily shorted since Saturday. Trader FUD and doubt in this rally will only fuel prices higher. <a href="https://t.co/1uY1AaQBLx">pic.twitter.com/1uY1AaQBLx</a>
&mdash; Santiment (@santimentfeed) <a href="https://twitter.com/santimentfeed/status/1833283273235304483?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 9, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Widely followed cryptocurrency analyst Rekt Capital used historical data to forecast when Bitcoin will hit its next bull market peak.
Combining the time taken by King Crypto after halving to peak in the last two cycles of 2015-17 and 2019-21, the analyst predicted a peak around 518-546 days from the halving in the current cycle, which would be around mid-September or mid-October 2025.
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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> In the 2015-2017 cycle, Bitcoin peaked 518 days after the Halving In the 2019-2021 cycle, Bitcoin peaked 546 days after the Halving If history repeats and the next Bull Market peak occurs 518-546 days after the Halving&#8230; That would mean Bitcoin could peak in this cycle… <a href="https://t.co/HBF179wJXl">pic.twitter.com/HBF179wJXl</a>
&mdash; Rekt Capital (@rektcapital) <a href="https://twitter.com/rektcapital/status/1833257390944248038?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 9, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) recently shared his thoughts on the state of healthcare in the United States, highlighting the disparity in outcomes between those with means and those without.
What Happened: On Tuesday, Senator Sanders took to X to voice his concerns about the high cost of medical care in the U.S. and the financial burden it places on patients.
He said, &#8220;If you&#8217;re rich in America, the odds are you&#8217;ll live as long as people in other developed countries.&#8221; However, conversely, if you&#8217;re poor &#8220;you&#8217;ll live 10 or 15 years less.&#8221; 
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">If you&#39;re rich in America, the odds are you&#39;ll live as long as people in other developed countries. If you&#39;re poor, you&#39;ll live 10 or 15 years less. Anybody else see a problem with that? <a href="https://t.co/KGodx0ZNFg">pic.twitter.com/KGodx0ZNFg</a>
&mdash; Bernie Sanders (@SenSanders) <a href="https://twitter.com/SenSanders/status/1833265671108759908?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 9, 2024</a></blockquote>
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The Vermont senator shared a video in which he addressed the issue. He said when asked about the status of the current healthcare system most people without exception say that &#8220;our healthcare system today is broken.&#8221;
He said, &#8220;When people say that they are right.&#8221; Sanders added, &#8220;In America today we spend twice as much per person on healthcare as do the people of any other country.&#8221; However, he noted that the U.S. outcomes were worse in comparison.
&#8220;Our life expectancy is way down behind many other countries and really obscenely the life expectancy in the United States between the people on top and working-class people is 10-12 years.&#8221;
Why It Matters: Sanders&#8217; views come in the wake of ongoing discussions about healthcare reform in the U.S. His comments on drug pricing are particularly relevant given his previous criticisms of companies like Biogen and Bristol-Myers Squibb for their high drug prices. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/07/39784920/bernie-sanders-getting-sick-in-america-should-not-mean-going-bankrupt-losing-your-home-car-or-life-s">Sanders has previously stated</a> that &#8220;getting sick in America should not mean going bankrupt, losing your home, car, or life savings.&#8221;
Furthermore, Sanders&#8217; comments on the upcoming elections highlight his belief that the choice is clear for voters who want to see a change in the current healthcare system. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/politics/24/08/40448543/bernie-sanders-trump-just-wants-to-give-billionaires-another-tax-break-this-november-the-choice-">He has previously criticized</a> policies that favor billionaires over the average citizen.
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Kentucky is experiencing a surge in interest from businesses aiming to get into its nascent medical cannabis industry, with nearly 5,000 license applications submitted to the Office of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/medical-cannabis">Medical Cannabis. </a>
A significant 88% of these applications arrived in the final four days before the August 31 deadline, Governor Andy Beshear announced during a press conference on September 5,<a href="https://www.kentuckytoday.com/news/kentucky-receives-nearly-5-000-applications-for-medical-cannabis-business-licenses/article_a5a04460-6eab-11ef-a4a7-efd2da0f2c7e.html"> according</a> to Kentucky Today.
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"Today, the results are clear," said Beshear. "There is incredible, if not overwhelming interest, especially among Kentuckians. That's proof that the program is going to meet its goals. We are just going to have some challenges getting through those total number of applications, doing it right, ensuring that the process is fair, getting through the lotteries and then getting up and running."
Of the 4,998 total applications, 4,076 came from dispensaries, 584 from cultivators, 333 from processors, and five from safety compliance facilities.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Staffing Expanded To Meet Demand</h3>
In response to the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/24/07/39993416/kentuckys-medical-marijuana-licensing-process-off-to-a-slow-start-despite-lots-of-interest-heres">overwhelming number of applications</a>, Beshear noted that staffing at the Office of Medical Cannabis has been significantly expanded. 
Initially, nine staff members were assigned to review applications, but that number has since grown to 29, with plans to add 20 more employees. This expansion is designed to ensure that the application process remains thorough and equitable.
"Despite the last-minute influx of applications, the Office of Medical Cannabis is currently reviewing these applications, and we remain on track to issue these licenses in 2024," Beshear said.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Concerns Over ‘Application Stacking' Addressed</h3>
When questioned about the potential for "application stacking," where companies might submit multiple applications under different names to increase their chances in the lottery, Beshear replied: "It's hard to identify yet whether it's happened, how much it's happened, because so many applications came in right at the end, a big flood of them, but I do believe that the system is set up and we're bringing in extra people to prevent that from happening-"
The governor also said that the state is preparing to hold its first lottery for license distribution, with plans to announce a date in the coming weeks. 
Processors and cultivators&#8217; lotteries will be held before dispensaries. Kentucky has capped the number of initial licenses at 16 cultivators, 10 processors and 48 dispensaries.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Local Governments Given Opt-Out Option</h3>
Although medical cannabis will become legal in Kentucky starting January 1, 2025, local governments have until December 31, 2024, to decide whether to allow cannabis businesses to operate within their jurisdictions.
Local authorities can either adopt specific zoning regulations, opt out of the program entirely, or put the issue to a vote. If no action is taken, the locality will be automatically included in the state program.
At the moment, 17 counties and 31 cities have opted out of allowing medical cannabis businesses, according to a Kentucky Association of Counties newsletter.
Additionally, voters in 51 counties and 50 cities will have the opportunity to decide the fate of cannabis business operations in their areas through ballot measures this coming November.
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Australia is set to introduce new legislation aimed at banning children from using popular social media platforms like Elon Musk&#8217;s X, Mark Zuckerberg&#8216;s Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>)-owned Instagram and Facebook, and Bytedance&#8216;s TikTok. The move is driven by growing concerns over the potential health risks associated with <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/06/39562479/australian-pm-slams-meta-as-arrogant-and-irresponsible-urges-payment-to-news-outlets-they-should-ful">social media use among minors</a>.
What Happened: Australia announced plans on Tuesday to introduce a law this year to prohibit children from using social media platforms, citing potential health risks, reported Reuters.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese stated that his center-left government will initiate an age verification trial in the upcoming months. Albanese emphasized the importance of children engaging in real-world activities over virtual interactions, as he believes social media contributes to social harm.
Albanese mentioned that the age limits for the proposed ban are still under consideration, specifically targeting the range between 14 and 16 years old. He expressed concerns over cyberbullying and the ease with which children can access harmful content online.
This initiative follows a request in July by Australia&#8217;s eSafety regulator for internet companies to create an enforceable code to prevent children from viewing inappropriate material. Failure to comply could result in the imposition of a mandatory code.
Albanese acknowledged the global nature of the issue, noting that various countries are grappling with similar challenges. He remarked, &#8220;This is a global issue that governments around the globe are trying to deal with &#8230; we know that it&#8217;s not simple and it&#8217;s not easy, otherwise governments would have responded before.&#8221;
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Why It Matters: The proposed ban on children using social media in Australia comes amid increasing scrutiny of social media platforms. In June, Prime Minister Albanese criticized Meta Platforms Inc. for its &#8220;arrogant and irresponsible&#8221; behavior, urging the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/06/39562479/australian-pm-slams-meta-as-arrogant-and-irresponsible-urges-payment-to-news-outlets-they-should-ful">company to continue paying local media</a> organizations for their content. 
This criticism followed Meta&#8217;s warning that it <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/06/39542628/mark-zuckerbergs-meta-warns-it-may-block-news-content-in-australia-if-asked-to-pay-licensing-fee">might block news content</a> in Australia if forced to pay licensing fees.
Earlier in June, Musk&#8217;s X, formerly known as Twitter, won a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/06/39184541/elon-musk-says-freedom-of-speech-is-worth-fighting-for-after-australia-drops-legal-battle-against-x">legal battle against the Australian government</a>, which had sought to remove footage of a church stabbing in Sydney. Musk emphasized the importance of &#8220;freedom of speech&#8221; following the case&#8217;s dismissal.
In May, the Australian government <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/05/38751844/australia-calls-for-inquiry-into-metas-facebook-elon-musks-x-tiktok-to-make-these-platforms-accounta">announced a parliamentary inquiry</a> into the operations of major social media platforms, including Meta&#8217;s Facebook, Musk&#8217;s X, and TikTok, aiming to hold these platforms accountable for their decisions.
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Bettors on the decentralized prediction platform Polymarket expected few mentions of cryptocurrencies and Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) in the hotly anticipated presidential debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris.
What happened: The odds of Republican hopeful Trump uttering the words <a href="https://polymarket.com/event/what-will-trump-say-at-the-debate?tid=1725929375654">stood </a>at 14% as of this writing, significantly down from 23% seen on Sunday.&nbsp;
Wagers worth more than $129,000 were placed on the probability of the occurrence, higher than some of the other burning topics like abortion and border security.
The odds of Harris mentioning cryptocurrency and Bitcoin was at 10%, a decline from 14% seen during the weekend.
Trump continued to lead Harris in presidency betting odds, with bettors expecting a 52% chance of the Republican winning the race for the White House.
Polymarket, built atop Ethereum&#8217;s (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>) Layer-2 chain, Polygon (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/matic/usd">MATIC</a>), has emerged as one of the world's top prediction markets for U.S. elections in the last few months. The novel initiative allows users to bet on major global events using cryptocurrencies.
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Why It Matters: The upcoming debate will be the second of this election cycle and the first between Trump and Harris, who replaced incumbent Joe Biden <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/politics/24/07/39874057/biden-drops-out-of-2024-race-in-bombshell-announcement-it-has-been-the-greatest-honor-of-my-life">following his withdrawal</a> from the race after the first presidential debate.
Notably, the last debate between Biden and Trump <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/06/39540605/bitcoin-fails-to-get-a-mention-in-the-fiery-trump-biden-presidential-debate-coins-themed-a">saw no mentions</a> of cryptocurrency or Bitcoin. 
The outcome of the election was <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/09/40778409/donald-trump-winning-the-election-could-propel-bitcoin-to-90k-but-a-kamala-harris-win-coul">expected to have serious implications</a> for Bitcoin's price, according to a Bernstein report.
A Trump victory could propel Bitcoin to new heights, potentially reaching $80,000 to $90,000 by the end of Q4, the report said, citing the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/09/40778409/donald-trump-winning-the-election-could-propel-bitcoin-to-90k-but-a-kamala-harris-win-coul">former president's vocal support </a>for the asset class.
On the contrary, a Harris presidency could witness the leading cryptocurrency dropping to the&nbsp; $30,000 to $40,000 range. The analysis identified the absence of cryptocurrency mentions in the Vice President&#8217;s speeches and policy pronouncements as a contributing cause to the uncertainty.
While Harris has not shown her stance on cryptocurrencies, her campaign team <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/09/40699678/trump-campaign-more-explicit-in-embracing-crypto-says-coinbases-legal-head-but-encouraged-">has tried to engage with top industry names</a> like Coinbase and also <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/09/40752278/ripple-co-founder-backs-kamala-harris-while-crypto-regulatory-debates-continue">earned the support</a> of Ripple co-founder Chris Larsen.
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On Monday, Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) released its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40780100/apple-intelligence-ready-iphone-16-with-faster-processor-dedicated-camera-button-announced-check-pri">latest smartphone series</a> along with some other next-generation products during its &#8220;Glowtime&#8221; event. However, Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk found the hardware upgrades of the iPhone 16 lackluster.
What Happened:&nbsp;When a user on X, formerly Twitter, commented on the iPhone 16 stating that it was essentially the same phone with just two new buttons and a new color, Musk responded sarcastically, &#8220;For only $50B in R&amp;D, what a bargain!&#8221;
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In a separate post, a user&nbsp;posted a meme based on the famous &#8220;Spider-Man pointing at Spider-Man&#8221; scene, featuring different iPhone models, implying their similarities despite being different models. 
Musk commented on the post saying, &#8220;It's hard to tell the&nbsp;difference without looking closely.&#8221;
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&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1833217562244747460?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 9, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Why It Matters: This isn&#8217;t the first time Musk has expressed skepticism about the incremental upgrades in Apple&#8217;s iPhone series. 
In September 2023, the tech billionaire admitted his <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/09/34344610/elon-musk-doesnt-know-how-his-current-iphone-is-better-than-prior-versions-netizens-compare-it-with">uncertainty about discerning</a> the distinction between his current smartphone by&nbsp;Apple and previous iPhone versions.
&#8220;I'm not entirely clear on the differences between my current iPhone and the prior versions. Camera is 10% better,&#8221; he stated at the time. His statement sparked a discussion on the iPhone&#8217;s comparison with Android devices to Tesla&#8217;s product lineup.
However, later that month, Musk praised the iPhone 15&#8217;s photo capabilities and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/09/34835034/tesla-ceo-elon-musk-is-so-impressed-by-apples-iphone-15-photos-that-he-tells-tim-cook-im-buying-one">expressed his intention to buy one</a>.
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Former President Donald Trump is currently leading Vice President Kamala Harris by a slim margin in Florida, his home state, according to a recent poll. This development suggests a close contest in the forthcoming November elections.
What Happened: A Morning Consult poll released on Monday shows Trump leading Harris by a mere two points, with 49% support to Harris&#8217;s 47% in Florida. The poll&#8217;s margin of error is plus or minus two points, <a href="https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4870702-florida-trump-harris-poll/">reported</a> The Hill.
Earlier polls indicated a slightly larger lead for Trump. The Hill/Decision Desk HQ&#8217;s average had Trump ahead of Harris by 3.3 percentage points, while a poll by The Hill and Emerson College last week showed Trump leading by 5 points in Florida.
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In the state&#8217;s Senate race, incumbent Sen. Rick Scott (R) is leading former Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (D) by 5 points, according to The Hill/Decision Desk HQ&#8217;s average.
The latest poll data indicates a tightening race in Florida, a state traditionally dominated by Republicans in recent elections. The Harris campaign has recently focused on reproductive rights as Florida prepares to vote on Amendment 4, which would enshrine abortion rights into the state&#8217;s constitution.
Why It Matters: The recent polls reflect a nail-biting presidential race, with <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40764622/harris-vs-trump-a-nail-biting-presidential-race-see-which-candidate-is-gaining-the-upper-hand">Harris and Trump nearly tied</a> in key polls. This sets the stage for a riveting presidential debate, one of the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/politics/24/09/40782598/harris-vs-trump-how-to-watch-2024-presidential-debate-rule-disputes-and-key-topics-for-voters">biggest events of the election cycle</a>, with less than two months until the 2024 presidential election. 
The debate is set to air at 9 p.m. ET Tuesday and will be hosted by ABC News Live anchor Linsey Davis and World News Tonight anchor David Muir.
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Kamala Harris Closes Gap With Trump In Florida; Ex-President Now Leads VP By Just 2 Points On Home Turf, Poll Shows

In a recent development, GOP vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance (Ohio) has been echoing a discredited claim about Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio. The senator alleged that these immigrants are abducting and eating pets, a claim that has been reportedly debunked, as reported by <a href="https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4869901-vance-haitians-eating-pets-ohio-trump/">The Hill</a>.
What Happened: Vance made these allegations in a post on a social platform, referencing a discredited social media post. He also shared a video of himself reading a letter from Springfield city manager Bryan Heck at a July Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee hearing. The letter discussed the city&#8217;s challenges in providing housing for a growing Haitian immigrant population, reported The Hill.
However, both the Springfield Police Division and Heck have denied any incidents of pets being stolen or eaten. Heck stated that these false allegations are distracting from the real issues faced by Springfield, such as housing shortages and an overwhelmed healthcare system.
The false claims were also shared by national figures including Charlie Kirk and Elon Musk over the weekend. The accusations have been widely circulated on right-wing social media, with Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and the House Judiciary Committee Republicans X account also posting related content.
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Musk shared a video of Harris saying that the Biden administration gave Temporary Protected Status to Haitians. She said initially 55,000 migrants were given this status and it was extended to over 100,000 later because they needed support and protection. 
The SpaceX and Tesla CEO said on X, &#8220;Vote for Kamala if you want this to happen to your neighborhood!&#8221; Musk&#8217;s comments were in response to a post claiming that 20,000 non-citizen Haitians had destroyed a town in Ohio and had &#8216;reportedly&#8217; killed and eaten people&#8217;s pets.
Springfield police were cited as saying there are 12,000 to 15,000 people from Haiti living in the city by the report.
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Why It Matters: This isn&#8217;t the first time that JD Vance has made controversial claims. In August, Vance made a claim about <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/24/08/40438757/jd-vance-says-theres-fentanyl-in-marijuana-teenagers-are-using-trump-running-mate-raises-eyebrow">fentanyl-laced marijuana</a> and accused Harris of allowing cartels to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/24/09/40764643/jd-vance-accuses-kamala-harris-of-allowing-cartels-to-sex-traffic-minors-citing-thousands-of-mis">sex traffic minors</a>.
Meanwhile, Musk, who recently voiced his support for Trump, has also shared these false claims. Musk <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/08/40329702/elon-musk-who-once-queued-for-6-hours-to-shake-obamas-hand-explains-why-hes-now-supporting-trump-my">voiced support for Trump</a> recently. Later this month, Trump announced plans to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/09/40739165/trump-plans-to-appoint-elon-musk-to-government-efficiency-commission-if-elected-tesla-ceo-says-hell">appoint Musk to a government efficiency commission</a> if elected.
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A tentative labor agreement between Boeing Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>) and one of its largest unions has <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/09/40779678/boeings-tentative-union-deal-and-starliner-return-boost-sentiment-but-analyst-remai">left many workers dissatisfied</a>, ahead of the crucial vote.
What Happened: The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, representing over 32,000 employees in the Pacific Northwest, announced the deal with Boeing on Sunday, reported Reuters. The announcement boosted Boeing&#8217;s shares on Monday.
Jon Holden, president of IAM&#8217;s district 751 and lead negotiator, stated that workers are upset, hoping for higher wage increases and better pensions. The union members are set to vote on the deal on Thursday, with the possibility of a strike looming.
&#8220;They&#8217;re angry,&#8221; Holden said according to the report, expressing his belief that it was the best deal the union could secure through negotiations.
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The proposed four-year contract includes a 25% general wage increase and a commitment from Boeing to build its next commercial airplane in Seattle, provided the program launches within the contract period.
Holden mentioned that many members were expecting a 40% pay rise and the reinstatement of the defined-benefit pension plan lost a decade ago. If the deal is rejected and a strike ensues, it could challenge new Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg, according to the report, who recently took office with a mandate to improve safety and production of the 737 MAX.
Why It Matters: The tentative agreement comes at a critical time for Boeing Co., which has been navigating several challenges. On Monday, Boeing shares rose nearly 3% in pre-market trading following the announcement of the preliminary agreement, potentially averting a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40768691/boeing-shares-rise-nearly-3-in-pre-market-after-tentative-deal-with-workers-union-to-avert-september">strike that could disrupt operations</a>.
However, the company has been facing financial hurdles. Last week, Wells Fargo suggested that Boeing might need to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/09/40698064/boeings-cash-flow-goal-may-be-pushed-back-wells-fargo-says-while-lowering-outlook">delay its annual free cash flow target</a> of $10 billion by two years to 2027-'28 and come up with $30 billion before it can start designing a new aircraft. This led to a downgrade of Boeing&#8217;s stock from Equal-Weight to Underweight. 
Safety concerns have also been a significant issue for Boeing. A recent survey revealed that travelers are increasingly considering the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40673884/boeing-safety-fears-prompt-travelers-to-double-check-aircraft-details-before-booking-study">type of aircraft</a> before booking flights due to growing concerns about aircraft safety.
Price Action: Boeing closed at $162.91 on Monday, up 3.36% for the day. After-hours trading, the stock dipped slightly by 0.0061%. Year to date, Boeing has declined by 35.29%, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">data from Benzinga Pro</a>.
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The Warren Buffett-led Berkshire Hathaway Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>)(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>) recently became one of a limited number of companies to pass the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/top-stories/24/08/40604676/warren-buffetts-berkshire-hathaway-breaks-1-trillion-poll-points-to-big-pharma-not-tech-as-next-cont">$1 trillion market capitalization.</a>
The rising valuation of the conglomerate over the years has helped add to the wealth of the many investors who have trusted the vision of Buffett, including his sister Bertie Buffett Elliott.
Investing in Berkshire Hathaway: Elliott, who at 90 years old is the younger sister of<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/education/24/08/40652464/warren-buffett-celebrates-94th-birthday-with-1-trillion-market-cap-milestone-a-look-back-at-hig"> the legendary investor, </a>shared her story of investing in Berkshire Hathaway in a May 2024 interview.
Buffett credited his sister in a Berkshire Hathaway annual letter as being a smart investor and someone who reads newspapers every day. His sister realized that it was her older brother who was the smart investor and went all-in on believing in his investment strategy.
"I figured out that Warren was better at it than I was. That was easy," Elliott <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wr07I1nLp-Y">recalled </a>in an interview with CNBC's Becky Quick.
While the move seemed simple in hindsight, Elliott revealed it took some adjusting, particularly when it came to Berkshire Hathaway's no-dividend policy.
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"I was in a place in my life where I wanted some dividends," she explained. "Once I got over that hump and realized&#8230; I can decide when I declare a dividend&#8230; by selling some stock. And it's capital gains instead of regular income tax. And that's good."
This strategy allowed Elliott to customize her financial withdrawals while benefiting from the growing value of Berkshire Hathaway stock. Over time, she became confident in her decision to stay fully committed to her brother's company, despite occasional temptations from brokers and investment opportunities.
"Luckily, I didn't even have to think about it much," Elliott said. "I knew I was all in with Warren and still am all the way."
For Elliott, her relationship with her brother goes beyond business. Despite his global success, she still views him as "my big brother." While the world may see him as a financial titan, Elliott feels fortunate to have grown up with a sibling who has always looked out for her. "He's always been a wonderful big brother. And I love him. And I feel so lucky that he's my big brother."
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Election forecaster and historian Allan Lichtman has made his final prediction on whether Donald Trump or Kamala Harris will win the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/2024-election">2024 presidential election.</a>
 What Happened: Several months ago, Lichtman <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/politics/24/07/40070258/trump-vs-harris-election-forecaster-with-9-out-of-10-accurate-predictions-gives-this-candidate-t">shared his preliminary findings </a>based on a 13-key system he created, but said the forecast would be updated after the Democratic National Convention.
Ahead of the<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/politics/24/09/40782598/harris-vs-trump-how-to-watch-2024-presidential-debate-rule-disputes-and-key-topics-for-voters"> first presidential debate</a> between Trump and Harris, set for Sept. 10, Lichtman has made his prediction for the 2024 election and shared his winner of each of the 13 keys, as <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/05/opinion/allan-lichtman-trump-harris-prediction.html">shared </a>with the New York Times.
Here's a look at the "13 Keys to the White House" from Lichtman, which provide true and false answers and keys that favor one candidate over the other.
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<li>Midterm Gains: Democrats did better than expected in the 2022 election, but lost seats, making key false, good for Trump</li>
<li>Incumbent: Biden withdrew from race, costing Democrats the key, good for Trump</li>
<li>Primary Contest: Democrats united behind Harris after Biden withdrew, key is true, good for Harris</li>
<li>Third-Party Candidate: With Robert F. Kennedy Jr. suspending his campaign, the key is now true, good for Harris</li>
<li>Economy Is Strong: Lichtman said "the economy is not in a recession" and the key is true, good for Harris</li>
<li>Economic Growth: Lichtman said economic growth is far ahead of previous terms making the key true, good for Harris</li>
<li>Policy Changes: The historian names items like the Chips Act, rejoining the Paris Agreement and the Inflation Reduction Act as making the key true, good for Harris</li>
<li>Social Unrest: Lichtman said nothing massive has happened to make the key false, but it could flip with schools in session and controversy on Middle East policy, good for Harris</li>
<li>White House Scandal: Key is true as there is no bipartisan recognition of corruption that implicates the president himself, Lichtman said, can't be a family member like Hunter Biden, good for Harris</li>
<li>Incumbent Charismatic: Harris does not meet the requirements of a once-in-generation candidate, key is false, good for Trump</li>
<li>Challenger Charismatic: Lichtman said that while some people think Trump is God, he doesn't meet the once-in-a-generation candidate requirement, key is true, good for Harris</li>
<li>Foreign Policy Failure: Currently false, but could flip, not being counted</li>
<li>Foreign Policy Success: Currently false, but could flip, not being counted</li>
</ol>
The 13-key point system sees Harris win eight, Trump win three and two still undecided.
"Kamala Harris will be the next president of the United States," Lichtman said.
Lichtman said he is standing behind the prediction and even the two foreign policy or social unrest keys flipping will not be enough for Trump to win the election based on the keys method.
In the last prediction, Lichtman had Harris holding six of the 13 keys making it likely that she would win the election.
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Why It's Important: Lichtman established the 13 keys system in 1981 and has used it to make a prediction on each presidential election since 1984.
Lichtman has&nbsp;<a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2024/05/08/allan-lichtman-2024-prediction-election-biden-trump/73611104007/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">correctly&nbsp;</a>predicted the outcome of nine of the past 10 presidential elections. This includes correctly predicting Trump&#8217;s win in 2016 and Biden&#8217;s win in 2020.
Lichtman&#8217;s only miss was in 2000 when he predicted&nbsp;Al Gore&nbsp;would defeat&nbsp;George W. Bush. Gore won the popular vote in the election, but lost the electoral college.
The election predictor stated in 2016 that his book and paper referred to the popular vote, which would make his 2000 prediction correct, but the 2016 prediction of Donald Trump was wrong as&nbsp;Hillary Clinton&nbsp;won the popular vote. Whether the prediction is for the popular vote winner or electoral college winner, the success rate of 90% has stayed the same over the past 10 elections.
Lichtman was among the few to accurately predict Trump's victory in 2016 (earning him a Sharpie-scribbled note from the candidate lauding the "GOOD CALL!").
"The race was tight, but the keys were right," Lichtman said in his latest prediction video recalling the 2016 race.
Immediately after the first 2024 presidential debate, between Trump and Biden, Lichtman was also quick to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/03/opinion/biden-harris-trump-democrats.html?searchResultPosition=3">warn</a>&nbsp;that Biden dropping out of the race could be a "tragic mistake for Democrats," leading him directly into an&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/AllanLichtman/status/1814755577396142256" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">online battle</a>&nbsp;with the forecaster Nate Silver. The confidence is rooted in Lichtman's simple, history-driven model, which tunes out polls and pollsters and instead focuses on 13 true-or-false questions that he says hold the "keys" to the White House.
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The latest equity research report from Pablo Zuanic of Zuanic &amp; Associates highlights key trends in Canada's cannabis market, noting a deceleration in recreational sales growth.
Data from StatCan reveals that sales for 2Q24 were down 4% year-over-year (YoY), contributing to a 1.3% decline year-to-date (YTD) compared to 14% growth in 1H23. In contrast, Hifyre data shows a 6% YTD growth through August.
If annualized, this growth would project a total<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/canada-cannabis"> recreational market</a> size of C$5.47 billion for calendar year 2024, translating to US$102 per capita.
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Market Share Shifts Among Top Players</h3>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/pablo-zuanic">Zuanic&#8217;s report </a>highlights notable shifts in market share among the top licensed producers (LPs). Tilray (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TLRY#NASDAQ">TLRY</a>), once a dominant player, saw its share drop by 1.5 percentage points to 9.6% in August, continuing its decline over recent quarters. Decibel (TSXV:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DB#TSXV">DB</a>) also experienced a decline, dropping 0.9 percentage points to 5.2%.
Meanwhile, Village Farms (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VFF#NASDAQ">VFF</a>) experienced strong growth, increasing its market share to 7.9%, up from 6.1% a year ago, representing a 34% year-over-year growth. Similarly, Cronos (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRON#NASDAQ">CRON</a>) and Organigram (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OGI#NASDAQ">OGI</a>) posted gains, with Cronos maintaining a steady 5.3% share (up 24% YoY), and Organigram growing its market share to 7.2%, up from 6.6% a year ago, reflecting 15% (YoY) growth.
Additionally, Auxly (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CBWTF#OTC">CBWTF</a>) and Cannara Biotech (unlisted) gained 0.5 points each, reaching 5.2% and 3.4% market shares, respectively.
Here is a breakdown of the major players:
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<li>Village Farms: sales grew +34% YoY, holding a 7.9% market share in August (up from 6.1% a year ago).</li>
<li>Cronos: +24% YoY growth in sales, maintaining a 5.3% share, consistent with previous quarters.</li>
<li>Organigram: +15% YoY growth in sales, with a market share of 7.2% in August, up from 6.6% a year ago.</li>
<li>Tilray: -20% YoY decline in sales, with a 9.6% market share in August, down from 10.1% earlier in the quarter.</li>
<li>Decibel: -25% YoY decline in sales, holding a 5.3% market share, down from 7.4% a year ago.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Format Preferences Continue To Evolve</h3>
The Canadian cannabis market is shifting towards newer product formats, with some segments outperforming others. Flower remains the largest category, accounting for 36% of sales in June-August 2024, down from 41% in 1Q23 and 57% in 1Q21. This decline reflects changing consumer preferences, as <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/24/06/39508155/900-pre-rolls-per-hour-upgrade-from-manual-to-automatic-speeds-up-joint-production-enhances-marg">pre-rolls</a> and vapes gain market share.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/23/09/34625368/nasa-precision-meets-cannabis-roi-pre-rolled-infusion-robots-revolutionizing-indust">Pre-rolls</a> now represent 34% of total sales, up from 27% in 1Q23 and 17% in 1Q21. The segment grew 11% year-over-year (YoY) in the June-August period, driven by consumer demand for convenience. Decibel leads with a 10.4% share, though it fell to 9.7% in August. Tilray holds 8.3%, and Organigram has 6.4%.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/24/08/40341814/tony-starks-choice-vape-synergy-innovations-strategic-move-to-restore-brands-identity-lead-market">Vapes </a>account for 16% of sales, up from 15% in 1Q22 and 14% in 1Q21, supported by 8% yoy growth. Motif Labs leads with 20.6%, followed by Auxly (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CBWTF#OTC">CBWTF</a>) at 12.4%, up from 10.7% in 2Q24.
Other formats, like concentrates, edibles, beverages, and oils, hold smaller shares. Concentrates and edibles each represent 5%, while <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/cannabis-beverages">beverages </a>and oils account for 2% each. Concentrates grew 5% YoY, while edibles declined by 5%. Beverages saw a 6% YoY increase, indicating gradual consumer adoption.
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