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Americold Realty Trust Inc is the world's second-largest owner and operator of temperature-controlled warehouses behind privately held Lineage Logistics. The Atlanta, Georgia-based firm owns and operates approximately 245 temperature-controlled warehouses, spanning 1.5 billion cubic feet. In 2022, the firm derived more than 80% of its revenue from the United States but also has sizable operations in Europe, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. Americold supplements its core business by providing supply management and transportation services to its various customers. It operates as a real estate investment trust.

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Mark Zuckerberg's Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) revealed that its new large language model, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/04/38323489/facebook-parent-meta-debuts-new-features-in-meta-ai-real-time-image-creation-and-more">Llama 3</a>, has surpassed other AI models in benchmark tests. However, OpenAI's latest flagship model, GPT-4, is notably missing from its comparison.
What Happened: The Llama 3 model, which Meta unveiled on Thursday, has outperformed several other AI models in benchmark tests, including those from Alphabet Inc.&#8216;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) Google, Jeff Bezos-backed Anthropic, and Mistral AI.
The new model is expected to be available to cloud providers like Amazon.com Inc.'s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) Amazon Web Services (AWS) and model libraries such as Hugging Face soon.
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The Llama 3 model, which comes in two sizes with 8B and 70B parameters, has shown significant improvements in text-based responses. It has demonstrated a higher diversity in answering prompts, fewer false refusals, and improved reasoning abilities.
The model also shows a better understanding of instructions and improved code-writing capabilities.
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Meta&#8217;s blog post stated that Llama 3 outperformed similarly sized models like Google&#8217;s Gemma and Gemini, Anthropic&#8217;s Claude 3, and Mistral 7B in specific benchmarking tests.
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In the MMLU benchmark, which measures general knowledge, the 8B version of Llama 3 outperformed both Gemma 7B and Mistral 7B, while the 70B version slightly edged Gemini Pro 1.5.
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It is worth noting that Meta did not mention OpenAI&#8216;s GPT-4 in its post. The company also highlighted that benchmark testing AI models, while helpful, is not perfect, as the datasets used for benchmarking are often part of the model&#8217;s training.
Why It Matters: Earlier in March, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/03/37481165/this-google-backed-ai-model-could-help-sundar-pichai-achieve-what-gemini-couldnt-beat-openais-gpt-4">Anthropic introduced</a> its latest generative AI model, Claude 3, claiming it outperforms rivals like OpenAI's GPT-4.
In a similar vein, Elon Musk&#8217;s xAI announced a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/03/38004296/elon-musk-says-grok-2-coming-next-week-it-will-beat-metas-llama-openais-gpt-4-and-anthropics-claude">major update to Grok</a> with improvements across the board in various metrics.
OpenAI, on the other hand, is <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/03/37838131/openai-is-reportedly-gearing-up-to-release-a-significantly-better-gpt-5-by-mid-year">expected to release</a> a "significantly better" GPT-5 model later this year.
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In a recent development, Xi Jinping&#8216;s Communist Party of China-linked hackers have allegedly infiltrated U.S. critical infrastructure. FBI Director Christopher Wray has issued a stark warning, raising concerns about a potential impending attack.
What Happened: The hackers have reportedly gained access to several U.S. companies in sectors such as telecommunications, energy, and water, Reuters reported on Thursday. Wray revealed this information during a speech at Vanderbilt University on Thursday, where he also highlighted the targeting of 23 pipeline operators.
Wray warned that China is developing the &#8220;ability to physically wreak havoc on our critical infrastructure at a time of its choosing,&#8221; Wray said at the 2024 Vanderbilt Summit on Modern Conflict and Emerging Threats.
&#8220;Its plan is to land low blows against civilian infrastructure to try to induce panic.&#8221;
Wray expressed concern about China&#8217;s ability to cause significant damage to U.S. infrastructure at a time of its choosing. He believes this is part of China&#8217;s broader strategy to deter the U.S. from defending Taiwan.
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Despite the difficulty in determining the intent of this cyber pre-positioning, Wray believes it is linked to China&#8217;s efforts to deter the U.S. from defending Taiwan, a democratic island that China claims as its own.
Earlier, a Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson had denied any government involvement in the hacking campaign, attributing it to a criminal ransomware group.
Why It Matters: This incident follows a series of warnings from U.S. authorities about the increasing cyber threat from China. In February, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/02/37197873/fbi-director-warns-of-chinas-cyber-threat-labels-current-situation-as-tip-of-the-iceberg">Wray had warned about China&#8217;s covert placement</a> of offensive malware in U.S. critical infrastructure networks, calling it a national security threat.
Moreover, the FBI had also cautioned about the potential rise of &#8220;cyber-physical attacks&#8221; driven by artificial intelligence, which could pose a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/03/37451433/fbis-latest-nightmare-ai-hackers-going-after-our-water-and-roads">significant threat to critical infrastructure,</a> raising concerns that the integration of AI into cyberattacks could lead to a new era of &#8220;cyber-physical attacks.&#8221;
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The solution incorporates Himax&#39;s leading-edge WiseEye&trade;&nbsp;ultralow power AI sensing technology with E Ink&#39;s signage EPD (&quot;Electronic Paper Display&quot;), featuring industry-leading E Ink&#39;s Kaleido display, and ESL (&quot;Electronic Shelf Label&quot;). Leveraging WiseEye, the smart retail solution deploys context-aware AI in human presence and shopper insight detection while also significantly enhancing the already impressive battery life of an ePaper display and enabling real-time personalized marketing. 
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Himax WiseEye ultralow power AI sensing technology incorporates Himax proprietary ultralow power AI processor, always-on CMOS image sensor, and CNN-based AI algorithm, offering state-of-the-art ultralow power, always-on sensing, on-device context-aware AI and has been widely deployed in consumer electronics and AIoT related applications. In an era where personal data privacy is paramount, WiseEye AI ensures the security of sensitive personal data by conducting AI inferences locally on the endpoint devices. This approach guarantees that no raw images are transmitted outside the device. Instead, only AI-enabled personalized metadata is delivered in byte-level size to the store management system on the cloud. This greatly reduces latency, minimizes power consumption, and ultimately offers users maximum privacy protection for their information.
Amidst the rising popularity of ePaper displays in the smart retail sector already known for their remarkable energy efficiency, the integration of WiseEye technology-enabled smart camera devices into retail environments, utilizing E Ink&#39;s robust ecosystem in E-Signage and ESL, signifies a collaborative effort poised to deliver even greater benefits. These include gaining valuable insights into customer behavior, optimizing inventory management, and delivering personalized marketing messages. By leveraging WiseEye&#39;s ultralow power AI, the deployment of battery-powered devices becomes feasible, facilitating easy installation throughout the store and enabling comprehensive data collection. The rich metadata set collected by WiseEye AI, such as people count, location, and dwell time enhances the analysis of customer foot traffic patterns, popular shopper routes, and demographic information. For example, real-time promotions and discount information could be instantly displayed on ePaper devices, emphasizing key content in areas where shoppers are congregating. Additionally, WiseEye can effectively monitor shelf goods and warehouse inventory in real time, providing a robust mechanism for efficient inventory management. Overall, WiseEye-enabled smart cameras can play a crucial role in helping retailers optimize operations and provide personalized experiences to their customers, ultimately driving business growth and profitability.
Moreover, within the domain of smart signage, Himax WiseEye AI is revolutionizing e-signage, embodied E Ink&#39;s Kaleido display, offering a versatile suite of always-on sensing AI capabilities, including human presence and individual detection. Leveraging Himax&#39;s ultralow power AI for human presence detection, the EPD dynamically adjusts displayed content upon detecting customers approaching, thereby significantly conserving power compared to conventional fixed-interval content changes. For individual detection, the WiseEye-equipped in-store e-signage discerns a viewer&#39;s individual characteristics, such as gender expression, appearance, and age, and displays an individual-correlated and/or personalized advertisement and recommendation of near-by merchants along with relevant product details such as shelf location and manufacturer brands. This creates a real-time enhancement of the shopping experience for customers. Most notably, WiseEye achieves these AI advancements while consuming mere milliwatts of power. When combined with its significant power-saving feature, this results in an extensive battery life for smart e-signage systems.
&quot;The partnership between Himax and E Ink marks a significant evolution from our years of collaboration in the e-reader industry, now venturing into the domain of e-signage and ESL. Leveraging E Ink&#39;s versatile ePaper technologies and extensive industry reach, combined with Himax&#39;s robust AI and ultralow power expertise, our goal is to redefine the possibilities of next-generation e-signage and ESL products, envisioning enhanced precision, privacy, and versatility,&quot; concluded Mr. Mark Chen, Vice President of Smart Sensing business at Himax.
&quot;The synergy of E Ink&#39;s ePaper solutions with Himax WiseEye ultralow power AI solution delivers the ultimate battery-powered smart retail signage and ESL solutions boasting significantly extended battery life,&quot; said Mr. JM Hung, Vice President of Business Center at E Ink. &quot;This collaboration enables us to gain deeper insights into end customers&#39;&nbsp;consumption intentions, facilitating customized product promotions and ultimately driving potential sales growth,&quot; concluded Mr. Hung.

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In an engaging conversation,<a href="https://twitter.com/AxieLima"> Osito Lima</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/zioaxie">Zio</a>, the masterminds behind <a href="https://twitter.com/Kind_HQ">Kind</a>, revealed to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/">Benzinga</a> the inner workings and ambitious scope of their project. Kind isn&#39;t just another agency; it&#39;s a Web3 content creator powerhouse based in Latin America, managing over 100 creators across the globe. The duo delved into the essence of Kind, touching on their own transformative journeys into the Web3 realm, their allies in the industry, and their take on the rapidly changing world of Web3 gaming.
Kind: More Than an Agency, A Family
Starting as a scholarship initiative within the<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/23/06/32998612/exclusive-axie-infinitys-jihoz-discusses-gamefi-success-and-future-plans-at-crypto-unlocke"> Axie Infinity</a> (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/axs/usd">AXS</a>) ecosystem in 2021, Kind has rapidly evolved into a beacon of support, freedom, and community for Web3 creators globally. Lima passionately described Kind as &quot;the dream that we can all evolve together,&quot; emphasizing the agency&#39;s dedication to a supportive environment devoid of racism and bullying.
Kind&#39;s mission is to nourish and accelerate creators&#39; careers, offering them a stress-free home to grow, evolve, and make meaningful connections.
Unlike traditional Web2 agencies, Kind doesn&#39;t dictate what creators should say or do; instead, it respects their freedom and creativity. &quot;We just want them to flourish and be happy with what they are constantly creating,&quot; Lima explained. This philosophy extends to their support for Web3 games through organic campaigns designed to onboard new users, showcasing the future of the industry through the eyes of its best creators.
This unique approach extends beyond content creation to include investments and strategic partnerships in the gaming sector, robust community engagement, and even language translation services, reflecting Kind&#39;s mission to break down barriers and unify creators worldwide.
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A Journey from the Navy to Web3
The narrative of Kind is deeply intertwined with the personal stories of its founders. Zio, a former Navy officer in Peru and systems engineer, found his calling in Web3 and blockchain technology through his passion for video games. His early fascination with Axie Infinity as a blend of gaming and blockchain innovation marked the beginning of Kind. Lima, has a strong background in content creation&nbsp;with more than 15 Million followers across all platforms. With Kind his community creation skills scale up to a whole new level. Additionally, Lima is&nbsp;Ronin&#39;s (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">RON</a>) global embassador&nbsp;and Co-Fonder of Peru Blockchain Conference. Their journeys reflect Kind&#39;s mission: to empower individuals and communities through Web3 technology.
A Deep Dive into Favorite Web3 Games
When it comes to gaming, the founders of Kind have their favorites. Zio&#39;s love for strategy and interactive gameplay shines through his admiration for Axie Infinity, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/02/37252915/exclusive-pixels-web3-gaming-revolution-luke-barwikowski-tells-all">Pixels </a>(CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">PIXEL</a>), and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/04/38115997/exclusive-foonie-magus-founder-unveils-apeirons-vision-and-launch-of-aprs">Apeiron </a>(CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">APRS</a>). He particularly highlighted Apeiron as the next big e-sport in Web3, drawing parallels with the immersive experience of Dota 2. Additionally, Wild Forest caught his interest, for strategy enthusiasts who relish focused gameplay. These games represent the vibrant diversity of the Web3 gaming landscape, resonating with Kind&#39;s ethos of innovation and community.
Lima and Zio also expressed their admiration for the CyberKongz community, citing it as a source of inspiration. &quot;We aim to be like them,&quot; Lima said, praising the community&#39;s respect and cohesion.
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Envisioning the Future
The future of Kind is firmly rooted in its community of creators. &quot;The future of Kind is Kind Creators. Without the creators, we&#39;re nothing,&quot; emphasized Lima. This creator-first approach is driving Kind towards enhancing its educational programs, expanding its team, and exploring new revenue avenues for creators. The agency&#39;s long-term ambition is to foster a global community where kindness and creativity lead to mutual growth and success.
As Kind strides forward, its mission remains clear: to harness the transformative power of Web3 for the benefit of creators, gamers, and communities worldwide.
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Shares of&nbsp;Netflix, Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) fell sharply in after-hours trading on Thursday following its&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/04/38324337/netflix-q1-earnings-highlights-revenue-beat-eps-beat-9-33-million-paid-subs-added-ad-tier-plan-upda" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">first-quarter earnings</a>&nbsp;release. Fund manager Gary Black and tech venture capitalist&nbsp;Gene Munster&nbsp;weighed in with their takes on the report.
The company reported first-quarter earnings, revenue, and subscriber numbers that&nbsp;all&nbsp;beat estimates.&nbsp;However, it cautioned that subscriber numbers could decline sequentially in the second quarter due to&nbsp;seasonality,&nbsp;and&nbsp;also&nbsp;issued below-consensus revenue guidance for the quarter.&nbsp;The earnings per share guidance, however, was above expectations.
What Put Off Investors?&nbsp;&#8220;Perhaps troubling investors was Netflix&#8217;s announcement that it would stop providing&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/04/38329231/netflix-is-dumping-quarterly-subscriber-reports-co-ceo-greg-peters-says-this-is-what-motiva" rel="noreferrer noopener">quarterly&nbsp;paid membership</a>&nbsp;numbers (and presumably net adds) starting in 2025/Q1,&#8221; said Black in a post on X.
The company faces tougher comparisons starting in the third quarter, which would mark the anniversary of its password-sharing crackdown efforts, Black added.&nbsp;Skeptics may be seeing the company&#8217;s decision not to provide membership numbers&nbsp;as a way&nbsp;to avoid showing slowing paid membership growth&nbsp;going forward.
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True Tech Company?&nbsp;Following the earnings call, Munster said, &#8220;Netflix is doing everything right, but the growth opportunities don&#8217;t meet my hurdle for a true tech company.&#8221; Here are some key takeaways from the VC&#8217;s analysis:
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<li>Business is doing great and the management team is world-class, with solid revenue growth and expanding margins.</li>
<li>The potential fading away of the benefits of password sharing crackdown next year is a big negative. Munster noted that the management still expects the tailwind to last &#8220;several more&#8221; quarters.</li>
<li>Netflix could increase the $17 billion annual content spend but it may not be yet ready for live sports coverage and will continue to focus on original content. &#8220;They are &#8216;not anti-sports but pro-profitable growth,'&#8221; Munster said. </li>
<li>As for pricing, the tech analyst said he expects another 15% price increase in May 2025.</li>
<li>Netflix&#8217;s approach to generative AI approach was &#8220;as expected and ho-hum,&#8221; Munster said, adding that it is not an AI company.</li>
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Netflix ended Thursday&#8217;s regular session down 0.51% at $610.56 and fell a steeper 6.53% to 571.25 in Friday&#8217;s premarket trading, according to<a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/lxquj26b2sag" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Benzinga Pro data.</a> 
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The chief of the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TWSE) emphasized the pivotal role of Taiwan in the global AI supply chain and semiconductor industry.
What Happened: Sherman Lin, the CEO of the Taiwan Stock Exchange Corporation, highlighted the significant influence of Taiwan on the AI chip revolution and the broader semiconductor industry. Lin attributed the recent strong performance of the Taiwan Weighted Index to the surging demand for high-end chips and the robust server supply chain, <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2024/04/19/taiwan-plays-very-crucial-role-in-ai-supply-chain-says-twse-chief.html">reported</a> CNBC on Friday.
Lin pointed out that Taiwan&#8217;s dominance in the global semiconductor industry is largely due to the Taiwan Semiconductor (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSMC#NYSE">TSMC</a>), the world&#8217;s largest contract chipmaker. 
TSMC is a key supplier of advanced processors to tech giants like Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) and NVIDIA Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), thus solidifying Taiwan&#8217;s critical role in the AI supply chain.
He stated, &#8220;I think this is a lot of attraction for investors &#8230; So it means, actually, Taiwan plays [a] very crucial role in AI supply chain and also the semiconductor industry.&#8221;
In 2023, Taiwan led the world in advanced chip manufacturing technology, including 16- or 14-nanometer and more advanced processes, with a 68% global capacity share. 
The country also held nearly 80% market share in extreme ultraviolet generation processes, such as 7-nanometer and more advanced technology, which are crucial in the production of the world&#8217;s most advanced processors.
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Despite Taiwan&#8217;s strong position, Lin acknowledged the challenges posed by events like the U.S. elections and military conflicts, which can impact the capital markets. However, he expressed confidence in Taiwan&#8217;s resilience and ability to respond quickly to such challenges.
Why It Matters: The recent interview with Lin underscores the critical role that Taiwan plays in the global AI supply chain and semiconductor industry. This comes at a time when Taiwan&#8217;s semiconductor industry has been facing significant challenges, including a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/04/38062166/taiwan-shaken-by-massive-7-2-magnitude-earthquake-forcing-tsmc-to-suspend-chip-production">massive earthquake</a> that forced TSMC to suspend chip production.
Despite these challenges, Taiwan has been actively <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/04/38288066/taiwan-bolsters-chip-diplomacy-with-canada-and-france-amid-china-tensions">bolstering its &#8216;chip diplomacy&#8217;</a> with countries like Canada and France, and has also seen a significant shift in its export market, with the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/24/04/38196398/us-overtakes-china-as-taiwans-biggest-export-market-for-the-first-time-in-over-20-years">U.S. overtaking China</a> as its biggest export market for the first time in over 20 years.
Additionally, TSMC recently <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/04/38328610/tsmc-cautions-red-hot-chip-industry-growth-could-cool-amid-declining-automotive-chip-demand">cautioned</a> that the red-hot growth in the chip industry could be cooling down, citing a potential decline in automotive chip demand. Despite these challenges, Taiwan&#8217;s strong fundamentals and resilience, as highlighted by Lin, continue to position the country as a key player in the global semiconductor industry.
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<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/01/36672636/rivian-revs-up-options-now-lease-r1s-suv-alongside-r1t-truck" rel="noreferrer noopener">Rivian Automotive Inc</a>. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIVN#NASDAQ">RIVN</a>)&nbsp;looks like&nbsp;it&#8217;s&nbsp;scheduled&nbsp;to open a new dealership in&nbsp;Tesla&#8216;s home state of Texas next month.&nbsp;
What Happened: The new space in Austin&nbsp;is set&nbsp;to open on May 24, according to its Google Business listing.
The dealership, as per the map data, seems to be located off South Congress Avenue in Austin, about 14 miles from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/10/35141523/rivian-closing-the-gap-with-tesla-in-premium-ev-market-what-data-reveals" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tesla&#8217;s gigafactory</a>. Rivian already has dealerships with service centers in Austin, Dallas, and Houston.
Rivian did not immediately respond to Benzinga&#8216;s request for confirmation.
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Why It Matters: Rivian &#8220;spaces,&#8221; as they call them, are dealerships where customers can interact with the company&#8217;s lineup. The company already has dealerships across Colorado, Illinois, California, and New York.
Irvine, California-based Rivian first announced&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/02/37279528/tesla-ceo-elon-musk-says-rivian-exec-team-needs-to-live-in-the-factory-or-they-will-die" rel="noreferrer noopener">the Austin dealership</a>&nbsp;in June 2023. The 10,000-square-foot space will have a rooftop patio with city views and direct access to the Lady Bird Lake biking and running trail.
Rivian Takes Aim At Tesla&#8217;s Dominance: Both Tesla and Rivian offer electric SUVs and pickup trucks. Tesla&#8217;s Cybertruck competes with the Rivian R1T in the pickup segment, while the Rivian R1S SUV rivals Tesla&#8217;s Model X. 
Tesla CEO&nbsp;Elon Musk&nbsp;previously cast doubt on Rivian&#8217;s long-term viability, citing potential financial struggles.&nbsp;
The EV maker lost nearly $43,372 per vehicle delivered in the last quarter of 2023,&nbsp;but this&nbsp;is a significant improvement from prior quarters.&nbsp;
The company aims to achieve gross margin profitability by the end of 2024.
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CNBC&#8217;s Jim Cramer warned that the market hasn&#8217;t found its bottom, advising against buying the dip. Tom Lee of Fundstrat echoed this caution, urging investors to hold off on purchasing stocks, anticipating a forthcoming wave of selling that could signal a bottom in the weeks ahead.
What Happened: Cramer, during his show &#8220;Mad Money,&#8221; suggested that the market is still in a downward trend, <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2024/04/18/jim-cramer-says-the-market-hasnt-reached-a-real-bottom-yet.html">reported</a> CNBC. He cautioned investors to refrain from buying at the start of the session, stating that this is not the right move. 
Meanwhile, Lee cautioned that the recent surge in the VIX, the market&#8217;s volatility gauge, could prompt further selling, adding to the short-term pressure on stocks, <a href="https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/stock-market-outlook-sp500-bottom-buy-the-dip-sell-fundstrat-2024-4">reported</a> Business Insider. 
&#8220;While we normally like to buy dips, as we said earlier this week, the surge in the VIX says we gotta take buying the dip extra slowly,&#8221; Lee said in a video sent to clients on Thursday.
Despite this, Lee suggested that a buying opportunity might emerge soon, as the market seems poised to bottom out, with positive catalysts such as robust corporate earnings growth and potential Fed rate cuts still in play.
&#8220;I think there&#8217;s a widespread belief that you can still buy the dip. That&#8217;s been the right move ever since long-term interest rates peaked back in October,&#8221; he said. &#8220;Now, though, buying the dip is the quintessential wrong thing to do.&#8221;
Cramer pointed out that there are not enough companies with &#8220;brown shoots,&#8221; or disappointing earnings. He also highlighted the unpredictable patterns of market leaders such as Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), and NVIDIA Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), suggesting that investors should not assume that they have reached the bottom.
According to Cramer, the market requires a &#8220;vicious open,&#8221; followed by a &#8220;crescendo&#8221; moment, to reach a lasting bottom. He noted that the S&amp;P 500 has seen green intraday before closing lower each day this week.
Lee predicted that the market could hit a trough within the next month, provided that the Middle East conflict does not escalate further, volatility eases, and investors slow their pace of selling. He also forecasted that the S&amp;P 500 could reach 5,200 by the end of the year, with a best-case scenario of 5,500 or higher.
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Why It Matters: Cramer&#8217;s warning comes after he outlined potential factors that could lead to further market decline in a previous show. He advised investors to be cautious about their buying and selling decisions, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/04/38306086/jim-cramer-explains-what-could-trigger-further-market-decline-if-you-want-to-get-out-go-ahead">stating</a>, &#8220;If you want to get out, go ahead.&#8221;
Despite recent concerns, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/04/38284811/wall-street-experts-dismiss-rate-cut-fears-middle-east-tensions-predict-bull-market">Wall Street veterans</a> are confident that the bull market will persist, citing a robust U.S. economy and the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) as key drivers. The U.S. stock market experienced a recent downturn due to escalating tensions in the Middle East and apprehensions about monetary policy.
Earlier in April, Lee had <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/04/38214726/fundstrats-tom-lee-encourages-investors-to-seize-market-dip-amid-inflation-concerns">encouraged investors to seize the market dip</a> following an inflation-induced sell-off, suggesting that a potential June rate cut was still on the table. However, his recent cautionary advice suggests a shift in the market dynamics.
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Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) has declared that it will no longer disclose quarterly membership data, hinting at a potential deceleration in user growth.
What Happened: The streaming giant added 9.3 million new subscribers in the first quarter, nearly twice the predicted number. 
By the end of March, Netflix had a worldwide subscriber base of 269.6 million, marking a year-over-year growth of 16.0%. 
However, the company will stop revealing the subscribers tally each quarter from the first quarter of 2025, and instead announce them only when significant milestones are achieved.
Co-CEO Greg Peters stated, &#8220;This change is really motivated by wanting to focus on what we see are the key metrics that we think matter most to business.&#8221;
&#8220;We&#8217;ll periodically update when we grow and we hit certain major milestones, we&#8217;ll announce those. It&#8217;s just not going to be part of our regular reporting,&#8221; he added.
Analysts fear that this move could unsettle investors and make it difficult for Wall Street to model the company&#8217;s business.
Netflix anticipates revenue of $9.49 billion for the ongoing quarter, slightly below analysts&#8217; expectations of $9.537 billion.
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Why It Matters: This decision follows <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/04/38324337/netflix-q1-earnings-highlights-revenue-beat-eps-beat-9-33-million-paid-subs-added-ad-tier-plan-upda">Netflix&#8217;s first-quarter earnings report,</a> where the company reported a revenue of $9.37 billion, up 14.8%, beating a Street consensus estimate of $9.275 billion. Netflix added 9.33 million paid subscribers, surpassing expectations.
However, just a week before the earnings report, an analyst from Piper Sandler<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/04/38228178/netflix-q1-subscriber-estimates-too-high-analyst-cautions-on-elevated-expectations-"> cautioned about inflated expectations</a> for Netflix&#8217;s first-quarter subscriber numbers.
Price Action: Netflix closed Thursday down 0.51% at $610.56 and tumbled over 6% in Friday&#8217;s pre-market hours, according to <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">data from Benzinga Pro</a>.
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As Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/04/38312639/tesla-stock-on-free-fall-ahead-of-crucial-q1-earnings-here-are-key-levels-to-watch" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">fell for a fifth straight session</a> on Thursday, breaching a significant psychological threshold, Cathie Wood&#8216;s Ark Investment Management ramped up its acquisition of the stock, while also bolstering its holdings in crypto-related exchange-traded funds.
Doubling Down On Tesla: Across its&nbsp;ARK Innovation ETF&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKK#NYSE">ARKK</a>),&nbsp;ARK Autonomous Technology &amp; Robotics ETF&nbsp;(CBOE: ARKQ), and&nbsp;ARK Next Generation Internet ETF&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKW#NYSE">ARKW</a>), Ark purchased 88,720 Tesla shares on Thursday, amounting to approximately $13.30 million based on Tesla&#8217;s closing price of $149.93.
Ark has been consistently accumulating Tesla shares for three consecutive sessions this week, accumulating a total of $26.89 million worth of shares.
This surge in buying activity comes amid Tesla facing downward pressure throughout the week, with analysts revising their estimates and price targets downward in anticipation of a disappointing earnings report next week. Concerns about the company&#8217;s recent announcement of significant&nbsp;layoffs,&nbsp;plans to seek shareholder approval for CEO&nbsp;Elon Musk&#8216;s compensation package, and uncertainties surrounding the potential deprioritization of the sub-$30,000 electric vehicle have all contributed to the stock&#8217;s weakness.
On Thursday, Tesla closed at its lowest level since January 25, 2023.
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Expanding Crypto Exposure: While Ark has been <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/04/38214834/cathie-woods-ark-invest-sells-20m-coinbase-shares-as-bitcoin-trades-over-70k-buys-palantir-sells" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">gradually reducing its exposure</a> to crypto-related stocks like Coinbase Global, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>) and Robinhood Markets, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>), it refrained from trading these shares on Thursday. 
Instead, Ark augmented its positions in ETFs with crypto exposure.
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<li>ARKW bought 22,461 units of ARK 21Shares Active Ethereum Futures Strategy ETF (CBOE: ARKZ) valued at $823,645.</li>
<li>Ark&#8217;s ARK Fintech Innovation ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKF#NYSE">ARKF</a>) 490,751 units of its recently launched spot Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) ETF, the ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF (CBOE: ARKB) valued at $31.19 million.</li>
<li>Ark&#8217;s ARKW added 42,800 Proshares Ether Strategy ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EETH#NYSE">EETH</a>) valued at $2.90 million.</li>
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ARKB, which commenced trading on Jan. 11, 2024, has appreciated by approximately 36%, riding on the coattails of Bitcoin&#8217;s rally, which has surged by about 34% since its inception.
On the other hand, ARKZ, an actively managed ETF launched by the Wood-led firm, aims for 100% exposure to&nbsp;Ethereum&nbsp;(CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>) by investing in ether futures contracts. The fund, boasting approximately $11 million in net assets, has yielded approximately 24% year-to-date.
Meanwhile, Bitcoin has strengthened amid escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. At last check, the premier cryptocurrency climbed by 0.72% over the past 24 hours to reach $62,141.40, according to&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/lxquj26b2sag" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro data.</a>
ARKK fell 0.26% on Thursday before closing at $42.91.
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Americold Realty Trust, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2023 Results

Americold Partners with RSA Cold Chain and DP World to Bring a New State-of-the-Art Cold Chain Logistics Platform to Dubai

Dividends

Americold Realty Trust, Inc. Declares Fourth Quarter 2023 Dividend

Management

Americold Announces Leadership Updates

Americold Realty Trust, Inc. Sets Date for Fourth Quarter 2023 Earnings Release and Conference Call

Americold Realty Trust, Inc. Announces 2023 Tax Treatment of Distributions

Americold Announces Plans for First Cold Storage Facility on CPKC Rail Network in Missouri

Americold Announces Fourth Quarter And Full Year 2023 Results

Americold Realty Trust, Inc. Declares First Quarter 2024 Dividend

Americold Realty Trust, Inc. Sets Date for First Quarter 2024 Earnings Release and Conference Call