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Intercorp Financial Services Inc is a provider of financial services through banking, insurance, and wealth management businesses, as well as the recent integration of Izipay enhancing its payments ecosystem. The company has four operating segments; the Banking segment includes Mainly loans, credit facilities, deposits, and current accounts, the Insurance segment provides life annuity products with single-premium payment and conventional life insurance products and other retail insurance products, the Wealth Management segment provides brokerage and investment management services, and Payments segment provides administration services, operation and processing of credit and debit cards. Its geographical segments include Peru and Panama.

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One of the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/06/32842246/with-363-8-billion-pounds-of-plastic-in-the-ocean-plastic-pollution-will-soon-outweigh-fish">biggest issues facing our oceans</a> is plastic waste. Damage to economies, industry, and the environment is estimated to cost the world $2.5 trillion annually.&nbsp;
But there's hope on the horizon. A nonprofit called The Ocean Cleanup, which you might have heard of before, says they're on track to eliminate the infamous Great Pacific Garbage Patch (GPGP) within the next decade.
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The GPGP is an enormous area in the Pacific Ocean filled with plastic waste – an estimated 79,000 metric tons of it, to be exact. To put that into perspective, the patch is roughly twice the size of Texas. However, it's not a solid island of trash, but a huge environmental hazard, killing marine life, damaging ecosystems and harming human health.
Founded by then-18-year-old Boyan Slat in 2013, The Ocean Cleanup has been working on innovative ways to solve the problem of ocean plastic. Their goal is to clean up plastic from the ocean and stop more from getting there in the first place.&nbsp;
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They've created specialized floating systems that use ocean currents to collect plastic. Over the past three years, they've removed over one million pounds of trash from the GPGP – about 0.5% of the total.
However, they now think they can get rid of everything. The Ocean Cleanup recently declared that, given $7.5 billion in funding, they could clear the entire GPGP in 10 years. Furthermore, they believe that they might complete the project in five years at a reduced cost of $4 billion with increased assistance.
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Next year, the Ocean Cleanup will pause its operations briefly to map out "hot spots" – areas in the ocean with the most "intense plastic accumulation" – and make its future efforts even more efficient.
To raise funds, The Ocean Cleanup has also developed some creative ideas. They have turned the plastic they've collected into stylish, recyclable sunglasses that they sold for $199 each. According to the group, the proceeds from just one pair of sunglasses allowed them to clean an area the size of 24 football fields. In 2022, all the sunglasses sold out and they have reached the goal of funding the cleanup of 500,000 football fields worth of plastic.
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The <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/04/38430116/us-faces-mounting-plastic-waste-challenge-with-limited-recycling-solutions-after-chinas-2018-import">problem of plastic pollution</a> won&#8217;t go away by itself. It concerns the potential long-term harm that this material may create if action is not taken, as human health will be in danger, marine ecosystems will continue to deteriorate and the financial cost will only rise.&nbsp;
Boyan Slat summed it perfectly: "This environmental catastrophe has been allowed to exist, unresolved, for too long and for the first time, we can tell the world what it costs, what is needed and how long it could take. The only thing standing between us and clean oceans is money."
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In a surprising jab at <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/kamala-harris" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kamala Harris</a> during a town hall for Trump in Flint, Michigan, Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders (R) asserted that Harris lacks the grounding influences that only biological children can provide.
Sanders recounted a moment when her own daughter innocently commented on her appearance, highlighting how her kids help keep her humble, <a href="https://www.politico.com/news/2024/09/18/sarah-huckabee-sanders-harris-children-00179800" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">reported</a> Politico.
&#8220;Unfortunately, Kamala Harris doesn&#8217;t have anything keeping her humble,&#8221; Sanders said.
The narrative reignited the &#8220;childless cat lady&#8221; narrative linked to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/donald-trump" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Donald Trump</a><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/donald-trump" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">&#8216;s</a> campaign, jabbing Harris for not having biological children.
In July, Republican vice-presidential nominee Sen. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/politics/24/07/39873381/trump-vp-pick-j-d-vance-worth-watching-for-potential-google-breakup-market-strategist-says-not-a" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">JD Vance</a> clarified his 2021 remark about &#8220;childless cat ladies,&#8221; asserting that he was not targeting individuals without children but rather was criticizing Democrats <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/07/39997182/former-white-house-official-anthony-scaramucci-mocks-jd-vance-says-thank-you-for-knocking-me-out-of" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">for their &#8220;anti-family and anti-kid&#8221; policies.</a>
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This clarification, given on Megyn Kelly&#8217;s SiriusXM&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.siriusxm.com/blog/jd-vance-megyn-kelly-show?intcmp=AssetGroup:Any_NA_www:hosts:megyn-kelly_RepublicanVPPickJDVa" rel="noreferrer noopener">podcast</a>, followed the viral reappearance of a video where Vance questioned some Democrats, including Harris, for not having biological children, despite Harris having two stepchildren.
Harris is a stepmother to two children from her husband, Doug Emhoff, and his family, including his ex-wife, has praised her parenting role with his now-adult kids.
Meanwhile, regarding Sanders&#8217; latest comments, even Bryan Lanza, a senior adviser for Trump&#8217;s campaign, interpreted Sanders&#8217; comment in this context, joining fellow panelists on CNN to denounce the remark.
&#8220;I found that comment to be actually offensive. I don&#8217;t know what more to say about that,&#8221; Lanza said. &#8220;I&#8217;m disappointed in Sarah saying that.&#8221;
Earlier this year, Sanders caught media headlines for making a bold prediction about the upcoming 2024 presidential election, foreseeing a significant victory for Trump.
Sanders stated that Trump has maintained his front-runner status since the beginning of his campaign and is likely to secure a substantial victory in November.
&#8220;I fully expect that he&#8217;s&#8217; gonna win, and win big in November,&#8221; Sanders&nbsp;said, The Hill <a href="https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4732498-sarah-huckabee-sanders-predicts-trump-will-win-big/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">reported</a> in June quoting her <a href="https://www.foxnews.com/video/6355366488112" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">in an appearance</a>&nbsp;on Fox News's "America's Newsroom."
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With just over six weeks left until the presidential election, recent polling data reveals a neck-and-neck contest between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. The data includes over 20 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40669286/harris-vs-trump-this-candidate-leading-in-numerous-polls-transforming-political-landscape">swing-state polls conducted after the September 10 debate</a>.
What Happened: The polls suggest a slight advantage for Harris over Trump. A Morning Consult poll shows Harris leading by 6 percentage points nationwide, her largest lead in the organization&#8217;s surveys to date.
Nationwide ABC News/Ipsos and Yahoo News/YouGov polls also favor Harris, placing her ahead by 4 and 5 points respectively.
According to a compilation of recent polls <a href="https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4889632-latest-polls-white-house-race/amp/">by</a> The Hill, in some swing states, Harris also appears to be gaining ground. A Quinnipiac University poll has her leading by 5 points in Pennsylvania, while a Marist College poll of likely voters shows the same margin in Michigan.
However, the race is far from decided. The Hill and Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ) predict Harris has a 55 percent chance of winning in November. 
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Trump supporters, meanwhile, can take heart from several swing-state polls, including a series from The Hill and Emerson College, which show Trump leading by 1 point in Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, and by 3 points in Georgia.
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Why It Matters: The tight race underscores the importance of swing states in determining the outcome of the presidential election.
Despite Harris&#8217; slight lead in some areas, the 2024 race remains essentially a coin flip.
The outcomes of upcoming debates and campaign strategies will be crucial in swaying undecided voters and solidifying support among their bases.
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The team behind <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/09/40924380/mark-cuban-slams-trumps-crypto-plans-while-jon-stewart-calls-him-the-lefts-favorite-billio">Donald Trump</a>'s latest crypto venture, World Liberty Financial, took over two hours to release the key detail many were waiting for at Monday night's event on X.&nbsp;
The suspense finally ended when they revealed who could buy the forthcoming tokens and how shares would be distributed. Billed as the next big step for the former president and his family, this launch had built up anticipation for weeks.
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Zak Folkman, one of the project's founders, explained that the platform&#8217;s WLFI token will be divided among several groups. "Twenty percent of the tokens are set aside for the founding team," he said, referring to a group that includes the Trumps.&nbsp;
Another 17% will go toward user rewards, while the remaining 63% of tokens will be publicly available. He emphasized, "There will be no presales or early buy-ins."
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This was a crucial clarification, as an earlier draft of the project's outline, which had been leaked, raised eyebrows. The draft indicated that the founders would control 70% of the tokens, leading many to worry that it might just be another quick-cash scheme.
The structure of the offering, a Regulation D token offering, allows World Liberty Financial to raise funds without registering with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), as long as they meet certain criteria. This led to a conversation about how the SEC, under its chair Gary Gensler, has been regulating the crypto industry, often using enforcement actions instead of clear guidelines.
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Trump himself was part of the action, speaking openly about his initial lack of interest in crypto. "I wasn't overly interested," Trump said, adding that his perspective changed when his children introduced him to crypto through the success of his non-fungible token collections. &#8220;I think my children opened my eyes more than anything else,&#8221; he remarked.
The event took place against an unusual backdrop for Trump. Just the day before, there was an alleged assassination attempt while Trump was golfing with Steve Witkoff, his longtime friend and a key figure in World Liberty Financial.&nbsp;
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The incident took place at Trump's West Palm Beach golf club and the FBI has been investigating. Despite the dramatic incident, Witkoff joined Trump for Monday's event, where he spoke about how the venture began.&nbsp;
Witkoff recounted how his son had introduced him to two young crypto entrepreneurs, Chase Herro and Zak Folkman, who convinced him that decentralized finance (DeFi) could be the future of money.&nbsp;
"These guys are as sharp as any currency traders I've ever met," Witkoff said. He then described how he brought the Trump family into the fold. "We had a meeting with Eric, Don Jr., the president and his counsel. We've been on it for close to nine months," he revealed.
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The similarities between World Liberty Financial and Trump's previous project, Trump Media &amp; Technology Group, didn't go unnoticed. Like the media company that launched the conservative social platform Truth Social, this crypto venture is expected to turn heads.
However, despite the Trump family's involvement, they do not own or manage the platform. Eric Trump and Steve Witkoff are the two figures at the helm and both are new to the crypto space. Though Trump has been warming to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/09/40734266/trump-promised-to-turn-the-u-s-into-the-crypto-capital-of-the-world-but-did-he-actually-fo">crypto </a>in recent months, even delivering a keynote at the largest bitcoin event in July, the public remains curious – and cautious – about this new project.
The founders were tight-lipped about plans, offering little clarity on timelines. The only clue provided was that updates would come through official channels and they warned fans to be wary of scammers eager to take advantage of the buzz surrounding the project.
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Recent developments suggest that Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) may be <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/07/39568237/tech-giants-eye-nuclear-power-to-fuel-ai-boom-raising-concerns-over-stability-and-environmental-" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ramping up its interest in nuclear energy</a> to fuel its growing needs.
The tech giant has reposted a job <a target="_blank" href="https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/principal-nuclear-engineer-datacenter-engineering-power-generation-solutions-at-amazon-web-services-aws-4007936223" rel="noreferrer noopener">opening</a> for a Principal Nuclear Engineer in its Data Center Engineering division, raising questions about its long-term energy strategy.
Nano Nuclear Energy Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NNE#NASDAQ">NNE</a>), an emerging microreactor technology company, cited the opening in a social media <a href="https://x.com/nano_nuclear/status/1827024271731802146" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">post</a> on X, formerly Twitter.
Why This Is Important: The opening by Amazon comes shortly after Talen Energy agreed to sell a 960-megawatt data center campus to Amazon Web Services (AWS) for $650 million earlier this year, which includes a decade-long electricity supply agreement from the Susquehanna nuclear power station.
This particularly highlights Amazon&#8217;s commitment to clean, carbon-free energy sources.
An Amazon spokesperson <a href="https://www.ans.org/news/article-5842/amazon-buys-nuclearpowered-data-center-from-talen/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">told the</a> American Nuclear Society, &#8220;To supplement our wind and solar energy projects, which depend on weather conditions to generate energy, we&#8217;re also exploring new innovations and technologies and investing in other sources of clean, carbon-free energy. This agreement with Talen Energy for carbon-free energy is one project in that effort.&#8221;
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In a report <a href="https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/sustainability/amazon-renewable-energy-updates" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">released</a> on July 10, Amazon announced that it has achieved its goal of sourcing 100% of the electricity used across its global operations — including data centers, corporate offices, grocery stores, and fulfillment centers — from renewable energy, a target initially set for 2030. The company plans to continue investing in solar and wind projects while exploring nuclear power and battery storage to sustain its energy needs.
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Amazon&#8217;s nuclear ambitions are not without controversy.
Following the agreement with Talen Energy, utility companies American Electric Power Company, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AEP#NASDAQ">AEP</a>) and Exelon Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXC#NASDAQ">EXC</a>) formally objected to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), claiming that the electricity arrangement allows Amazon to benefit from the power grid without contributing to its maintenance costs, a <a href="https://www.ans.org/news/article-6180/aep-exelon-ask-ferc-to-scrutinize-amazontalen-data-center-deal/">report </a>by the American Nuclear Society suggests.
They argue this could lead to increased expenses for other PJM ratepayers, as the data center&#8217;s power usage is indirectly linked to the grid&#8217;s resources. PJM ratepayers are&nbsp;customers of the Pennsylvania-New Jersey-Maryland Interconnection (PJM).&nbsp;
That&#8217;s not all!
A March <a href="https://heatmap.news/technology/amazon-nuclear-talen-energy">report</a> by Heat Map suggests that a divide has emerged among tech giants regarding energy strategies, with Amazon focusing on securing low-cost power without prioritizing new carbon-free sources, while Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) and Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) aim for comprehensive carbon-free energy solutions.
Microsoft and Google have shown increased interest in nuclear power to ensure a stable electricity supply, reflecting a broader commitment to sustainable energy practices.
As Amazon moves forward with its nuclear initiatives, the intersection of innovation and regulatory scrutiny will play a crucial role in shaping its energy strategy.
The company&#8217;s hiring of nuclear engineers underscores its serious intentions in this space, but the implications of these decisions could significantly affect its relationships within the energy sector.
Will Amazon&#8217;s foray into nuclear power pave the way for a more sustainable future, or complicate its standing in an already complex energy landscape?
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<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/insurance/health-insurance">Health insurance</a> is supposed to help us manage the cost of medical care, but for many people, it feels like a battle just to get claims approved. Billionaire entrepreneur <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/mark-cuban">Mark Cuban</a> says there's a reason for this – and he believes more transparency could be the solution to high health care costs in the U.S.
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According to Cuban, big insurance companies make it unnecessarily difficult for doctors and hospitals to get paid by adding layers of paperwork and approvals, turning every claim into a drawn-out process. This frustrates health care providers and patients who just want their bills covered without hassle.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">No population wide insurance will work in a market where there is no transparency. The games the big insurers play have nothing to do with insurance or wellness. They make approving and paying every claim a battle for providers and sponsors. There is reason providers charge… <a href="https://t.co/biRgvuC5W1">https://t.co/biRgvuC5W1</a>
&mdash; Mark Cuban (@mcuban) <a href="https://twitter.com/mcuban/status/1835725915470643670?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 16, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Cuban's remarks came in response to a tweet by Larry Levitt, an expert on health policy, who highlighted a comment made by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/j-d-vance">Sen. JD Vance</a>. Vance had criticized the Affordable Care Act (ACA) for &#8220;a one-size-fits-all approach that puts a lot of people into the same insurance pools, into the same risk pools that actually makes it harder for people to make the right choices for their families.&#8221;
Levitt explained that this single-risk pool allows the ACA to protect people with preexisting conditions from paying higher premiums. Cuban then broadened the discussion to the overall lack of transparency in health care pricing and how it impacts costs.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">JD Vance makes a wonky but important point here, saying we shouldn&#39;t have a health insurance system that puts people &quot;into the same risk pools.&quot; A single risk pool under the ACA enables community rating, meaning people with pre-existing conditions don&#39;t pay higher premiums. <a href="https://t.co/5oLuUAmNpG">https://t.co/5oLuUAmNpG</a>
&mdash; Larry Levitt (@larry_levitt) <a href="https://twitter.com/larry_levitt/status/1835684651035398408?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 16, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Why Transparency Matters
Although it&#8217;s not a novel concept, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/affordable-health-insurance">transparency in health care pricing</a> is still not commonly implemented. Like other goods and services, customers could compare costs if they knew how much an operation or doctor&#8217;s visit would cost before receiving the bill.
The entire industry would change if Cuban&#8217;s goal of complete transparency came to fruition. Providers would have to justify their often incredibly steep rates if consumers could see exactly what insurers are paying, resulting in increased competition, lower prices, and a much simpler health care system.
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It's unclear if Cuban's call for transparency will gain traction, but it's a conversation worth having. If more people start demanding to see the true cost of their health care, it could push insurers and providers to rethink how they do business. The battle over every claim continues for now, but perhaps a more transparent future is on the horizon.
As Cuban said, "Require every contract to be published and the market becomes efficient, and care costs drop significantly."
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Insurance Companies Turn Every Claim Into A Fight. Here's How Mark Cuban Thinks Transparency Could Lower Prices In A $1.6T Industry

Editor&#8217;s Note: Additional material has been added to this article for context and clarity.
Billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/09/40930343/slide-over-mark-cuban-theres-a-new-shark-in-the-pool-could-this-billionaire-be-his-replacem">will soon step away</a> from "Shark Tank" and sold a portion of NBA team the Dallas Mavericks, but that doesn't mean he's ready to enter politics.
While many are familiar with Cuban supporting Vice President Kamala Harris <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/politics/24/08/40105641/mark-cuban-reid-hoffman-vinod-khosla-and-nearly-500-venture-capitalists-back-kamala-harris-in-20">for the 2024 election</a>, Cuban isn't ready to enter the presidential race anytime soon.
What Happened: In an interview with Bloomberg Originals in March 2024, Cuban set the record straight on speculation about a potential presidential run.
Cuban clarified that running for president is not on his current agenda.
&#8220;No, not preparing to run,&#8221; he <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fuHYZ0P5JCk">said </a>definitively.
Cuban said that the greatest challenge of being president is that &#8220;you don&#8217;t know what comes next.&#8221; 
&#8220;There&#8217;s no way any one person can have all the wisdom or knowledge that they need to deal with the uncertainty of the office,&#8221; he added.
Cuban priority remains his family.
&#8220;When I&#8217;m 95 and looking back, I&#8217;d rather just say, okay, I was there&#8230; for Jake&#8217;s games&#8230; I was there to help Lex in college. I don&#8217;t want to lose that.&#8221;
Cuban talked about his role as a father, acknowledging that earlier in his career, he didn't dedicate enough time to his family.
&#8220;I don&#8217;t think I was as good at it, as I should have been when they were younger. And now I want to be great at it.&#8221;
While he said he had no immediate political ambitions, he left a small possibility open for the future, saying, &#8220;You never say never,&#8221; though he acknowledged that by the time it would make sense for him, &#8220;I&#8217;ll be too old.&#8221;
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Remaining Involved in Politics: Despite ruling out a run for the White House, Cuban keeps a close eye on the political system.
He strongly criticized the current two-party structure. &#8220;The idea that, you know, parties vote unilaterally&#8230; that&#8217;s just insane,&#8221; Cuban said, adding that he supports ranked-choice voting to counterbalance the extremes in the primary system.
&#8220;If I could wave the magic wand, I&#8217;d get rid of the two parties,&#8221; he added.
When asked about his outlook on the future, Cuban was optimistic about the younger generation, particularly Gen Z.
&#8220;I see what&#8217;s going on with Gen Z, and I love it,&#8221; he said, applauding their entrepreneurial mindset
When it comes to the government, Cuban is a bit less optimistic, &#8220;It just depends on what happens these next four years. The jury&#8217;s still out.&#8221;
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In a significant leadership reshuffle, TikTok&#8216;s head of global marketing Kate Jhaveri is exiting the company, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/03/31504452/despite-the-controversy-surrounding-tiktok-young-americans-love-chinese-apps-heres-why">as per an internal memo</a>.
What Happened: TikTok is discontinuing Jhaveri&#8217;s role. Starting Monday, all members of TikTok&#8217;s global brand and communications division will report directly to Zenia Mucha.
In the memo, as reported <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/tiktok-marketing-head-is-out-in-leadership-shake-up-2024-9">by</a> Business Insider, Mucha revealed that she and Jhaveri had been in talks about restructuring the marketing function to establish a more unified organization. The decision was reached to dissolve the head of global marketing position and consolidate the Global Brand &amp; Comms team under a single leader.
&#8220;Kate Jhaveri and I have had ongoing discussions about our marketing strategy and how best to structure the marketing function to create a more cohesive organization designed to better meet the needs of the business and our cross-functional partners. Together, we decided the best way to achieve this vision is to remove the head of global marketing role, and bring everyone within Global Brand &amp; Comms under one leader,&#8221; according to the outlet Mucha wrote to the employeers. 
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Before this, Mucha had a 19-year tenure as Disney&#8217;s chief communications officer, while Jhaveri had served as chief marketing officer at the NBA and Twitch. Zuber Mohammed, who is under Mucha, will now be in charge of consumer marketing, product marketing, and user communications.
The alterations, initially reported by The Information, will be effective from Monday. This reshuffle follows numerous significant organizational changes at TikTok, including layoffs and the departure of its former vice president of global communications, Hilary McQuaide.
Why It Matters: The brand and communications team is currently engaged in a legal battle with the U.S. government over a divest-or-ban law enacted in April, arguing that it infringes on the First Amendment rights of 170 million Americans.
This leadership shake-up could potentially impact the direction and outcome of this ongoing dispute.
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Electric vehicle stocks finished the week ended Sept. 20 on a mixed note despite the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/09/40954521/wall-street-looks-to-pause-after-s-ps-record-performance-as-fed-rate-cut-euphoria-fades-and-hard-la">positive performance by the broader market</a>. Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) rose to its highest level since late July amid some positive catalysts.
Here&#8217;s a rundown on what happened in the EV space during the week:
Tesla China, Europe Sales: China weekly vehicle insurance data from China showed 15,600 insured registrations for Tesla vehicles in the week of Sept 9-15, CnEVPost <a href="https://cnevpost.com/2024/09/19/china-ev-insurance-registrations-week-ending-sept-15-2024/">reported</a>, citing data from Li Auto, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LI#NASDAQ">LI</a>). Commenting on the data, fund manager Gary Black said after 11 weeks into the quarter, with only two weeks left, Tesla&#8217;s China third-quarter registrations are on track for their best quarter ever. Quarter-to-date period, the number was up 20% year-over-year and 26% higher than in the first quarter, he added.
On the flipside, data released by European Automobile Manufacturers Association&nbsp;showed that Tesla volumes in Europe dropped 36% year-over-year to 21,701 vehicles in August. &#8220;The electric car market is now on a continual downward trajectory,&#8221; the ACEA said in a statement.
Rivian Launches Tri-Motor RT1 EVS: EV startup Rivian Automotive, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIVN#NASDAQ">RIVN</a>) has begun shipping new R1S and R1T vehicles with triple-motor powertrains. The 2025 model R1T and R1S EVs launched earlier this year rolled out with dual motors. The new Max battery pack is placed between the front and rear motors, and the tri-motor version has a range of 405 miles in conserve mode or 371 miles for all-purpose driving. This version has a starting price of $99,900.
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Nio Launches Onvo L60: Chinese EV maker Nio, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIO#NYSE">NIO</a>) on Wednesday officially launched the L60, the first model of the Onvo mass-market brand, in Hefei, Anhui province. The Onvo L60, a mid-size SUV <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/06/39511884/nios-upcoming-onvo-l60-reportedly-shows-striking-similarities-to-tesla-models-in-spy-shots">pitched as a Model Y rival, </a>has a starting price of 206,900 yuan (around $29,300) including the battery pack. If the EV is purchased with Nio&#8217;s battery-as-a-service, the price would be as cheap as 149,900 yuan. Deliveries are set to begin Sept. 28.
Faraday Future Announces Second Brand: Struggling upstart Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FFIE#NASDAQ">FFIE</a>) announced a second brand, namely Faraday X and the first vehicles of the brand, dubbed FX5, with an estimated price range of 20,000-$30,000, and FX 6, with an expected price range of $30,000-$50,000, will likely come with range-extended AIEV and battery-electric AIEV. The company plans to start production by the end of 2025, subject to securing necessary funding.
Hyzon Starts Class 8 200kW Hydrogen Truck Production: Hyzon Motors, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HYZN#NASDAQ">HYZN</a>) announced the start of production of its Class 8 200 kilowatt fuel-cell electric truck. It &#8220;marks the beginning of a new chapter for &#8216;hard-to-decarbonize&#8217; heavy-duty industries, as Hyzon sets the standard for high-performance, zero-emission alternatives to diesel,&#8221; said Hyzon Chief Executive Officer Parker Meeks. The Class 8 200kW FCET features a single stack 200kW fuel cell system, which is 30% lighter and smaller, and 25% more cost-efficient than using two 110kW systems combined, the company said.
The KraneShares Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility&nbsp;Index ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KARS#NYSE">KARS</a>) fell 1.58% on Friday before ending at $19.32, according to <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/lxquj26b2sag">Benzinga Pro data</a>. For the week, the ETF , however, slipped 0.31%.
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Here&#8217;s how the EV stocks fared this week:
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<td>Tesla</td>
<td>+3.46%</td>
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<td>Nio</td>
<td>-4.87%</td>
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<td>XPeng, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XPEV#NYSE">XPEV</a>)</td>
<td>+7.02%</td>
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<td>Li Auto, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LI#NASDAQ">LI</a>)</td>
<td>+12.66%</td>
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<td>Workhorse, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WKHS#NASDAQ">WKHS</a>)</td>
<td>+7.59%</td>
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<td>Hyzon Motors</td>
<td>+1.33%</td>
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<td>Canoo, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOEV#NASDAQ">GOEV</a>)</td>
<td>-19.20%</td>
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<td>Rivian </td>
<td>-13.26%</td>
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<td>Lucid Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LCID#NASDAQ">LCID</a>)</td>
<td>-11.42%</td>
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<td>Faraday Future </td>
<td>-15.54%</td>
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<td>Nikola Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKLA#NASDAQ">NKLA</a>)</td>
<td>-6.85%</td>
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<td>VinFast Auto Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VFS#NASDAQ">VFS</a>)</td>
<td>-7.58%</td>
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Trying to find&nbsp;love&nbsp;in an increasingly digital&nbsp;world has led many to&nbsp;experiment&nbsp;with&nbsp;online dating, but endless scrolling of profiles and pictures can leave some feeling&nbsp;hopeless.
One woman decided to post an ad on Craigslist offering to pay someone to pretend to be&nbsp;her and set up dates. An editor&nbsp;looking for a second income stream decided to take on the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/dating-apps">matchmaking challenge</a>.&nbsp;
What To Know:&nbsp;In 2019,&nbsp;Gili Malinsky&nbsp;was making $58,000 per year working as an editor for a media company in New York. She had several thousand dollars in student loan debt and was up against a large tax bill, so she started looking for a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-passive-income">second source of income</a>.&nbsp;
It wasn&#8217;t long before&nbsp;she stumbled upon a Craigslist ad, unlike anything she had ever seen before.
It said, &#8220;Help me find love online,&#8221;&nbsp;Mailnsky recalled in a<a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2023/04/28/strange-side-hustle-i-helped-someone-match-on-bumble-okcupid.html">&nbsp;piece</a>&nbsp;she wrote for CNBC&#8217;s Make It.&nbsp;
&#8220;I will give you access to my accounts. You will facilitate some dates with guys who have all their teeth, a job and some other criteria I'll tell you about later,&#8221; the description of the ad&nbsp;read.&nbsp;
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The woman was offering $25 per hour or a flat rate per date if that was preferred, and that was enough for Malinsky to respond to the ad.
&#8220;I couldn't believe it. This gig actually sounded fun,&#8221; she said.&nbsp;
They set up a Skype call and then met up for drinks to talk details the following day. Malinksy planned to search&nbsp;for quality date candidates on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/dating-apps">apps</a>&nbsp;like&nbsp;Bumble Inc&nbsp;(NASDAQ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/bmbl#NASDAQ">BMBL</a>) and&nbsp;IAC Inc&#8217;s&nbsp;(NASDAQ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/iac#NASDAQ">IAC</a>)&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/best-dating-sites-and-apps">OkCupid</a>, chat with the guys and hope to set up dates.&nbsp;
She was offered an&nbsp;upfront payment of $100, and they agreed that she would be paid $150 for each date she successfully planned.&nbsp;
Everything went wrong from there, for Malinsky anyway. She spent at least 20 hours chatting with dozens of guys over the next three weeks and found it &#8220;bizarre&#8221; to pose as someone else.&nbsp;
The woman who posted the ad ended up being very picky — so selective that she didn&#8217;t actually agree to go on any dates. Malinksy would filter through guys to find good options, but the woman she was pretending to be would find something wrong with all of them. 
In the end, Malinksy never saw another dime beyond the initial $100 she was paid to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/03/31445243/4-brain-hacks-to-supercharge-your-success">start her search efforts</a>.
She did reach back out to the woman who posted the ad to see how she was doing after some time had passed and it turned out that she had&nbsp;reconnected with one of her old matches on&nbsp;Match Group&nbsp;Inc&#8217;s&nbsp;(NASDAQ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/mtch#NASDAQ">MTCH</a>) Tinder.&nbsp;
&#8220;Dreams DO come true,&#8221; she told Malinksy.&nbsp;
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This week, federal prosecutors announced the arrest of two individuals accused of stealing $230 million in cryptocurrency. The stolen funds were allegedly used to finance a lavish lifestyle.
What Happened: Malone Lam, 20, and Jeandiel Serrano, 21, are believed to have stolen the cryptocurrency from a person in Washington, D.C., in August.
According to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia, the stolen funds were laundered through various exchanges and mixing services, <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/20/us/crypto-fraud-arrests.html">reports</a> The New York Times. 
The suspects reportedly concealed their theft by distributing the money across several cryptocurrency exchanges and mixing services, before embarking on a spending spree. 
Lam, a Singaporean citizen who used aliases including "Anne Hathaway," and Serrano, known as "VersaceGod,&#8221; were apprehended by the F.B.I. on Wednesday.
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An indictment was unsealed last week charging Lam and Serrano with conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering. The indictment did not disclose how the two men gained access to the victim&#8217;s funds, only stating that they had &#8220;engaged in digital communications&#8221; with the victim, reports the outlet.
Lam&#8217;s lawyer Diego Weiner declared his intention to "vigorously defend" his client and requested that Lam be "presumed innocent" until proven guilty. Serrano's lawyer could not be immediately reached for comment.
The U.S. attorney's office has not yet responded to requests for more details regarding the case. The investigation is ongoing.
Why It Matters: This case underscores the growing concern over the security of digital assets. As cryptocurrency becomes more mainstream, it has also become a target for cybercriminals. 
This incident serves as a stark reminder of the risks associated with cryptocurrency transactions and the need for enhanced security measures in the digital currency space.
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<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/08/40635115/new-ad-claims-harris-can-tackle-inflation-and-housing-by-building-3-million-homes">Kamala Harris</a>, the U.S. Democratic candidate, made headlines Tuesday when she told a group of Black journalists that, if elected president, she plans to work with private investors to address the nation's growing housing crisis.&nbsp;
Speaking at a forum organized by the National Association of Black journalists (NABJ) in Philadelphia, Harris acknowledged Americans&#8217; immense pressure regarding housing costs.
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"We have a shortage of housing supply and it's too expensive," Harris told the audience of about 180 people. "One of the big issues that affects people right now in terms of the economy and their well-being is the cost of housing."
During the discussion, Harris emphasized that the solution would require collaboration between the government and the private sector. The goal? To increase housing availability and drive down costs for everyday Americans.&nbsp;
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While she laid out this plan, Harris also doubled down on another economic promise: expanding the child tax credit to $6,000 and ensuring that no family pays more than 7% of their income on child care.
Though the event covered a range of economic issues, housing took center stage. Harris clarified that, while boosting the housing supply was critical, more work would be needed to address skyrocketing prices that continue to put homeownership out of reach for many.
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This appearance was especially significant, as Harris had skipped NABJ's annual convention in July, where her Republican opponent,<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/09/40734266/trump-promised-to-turn-the-u-s-into-the-crypto-capital-of-the-world-but-did-he-actually-fo"> Donald Trump</a>, made a controversial appearance.
At that event, Trump faced backlash for questioning Harris' Black identity and for his treatment of one of the moderators during the interview. Despite the heated exchange, Trump's campaign is attempting to court Black voters – traditionally a Democratic stronghold.
Historically, Black voters have leaned heavily toward Democratic candidates. In the 2020 election, 92% of Black voters voted for Joe Biden over Trump, according to Pew Research Center data. And according to a recent NAACP survey, most Black voters – 63% – still plan to back Harris in the upcoming election, while only 13% support Trump.
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However, cracks are beginning to show in the Democratic Party's support among Black voters, especially younger men. More than a quarter of Black men under 45 are leaning toward Trump this election, according to the NAACP poll.
"Black men are like any other voting group," Harris said in response. "You gotta earn their vote."
The NABJ interview, like Trump's before it, was conducted by three organization members, including reporters from TheGrio and Politico and a local radio anchor.&nbsp;
Both candidates have been making moves to secure the support of Black voters – a key demographic in battleground states like Pennsylvania and Georgia.
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With Election Day drawing closer, Harris and Trump are focusing on these swing states, where Black voters could tip the scales. Georgia, in particular, has the highest proportion of Black voters among the seven battleground states and the race there is expected to be fiercely competitive.
While Harris' campaign has ignited enthusiasm, questions remain about the specifics of her policies, especially on issues like education, criminal justice and the economy – topics especially important to Black voters.
Trump, meanwhile, continues to face challenges of his own in wooing Black voters, given his past inflammatory remarks and accusations that Republican-backed voting laws are designed to suppress Black voter turnout. Republicans, however, deny that any of their policies are intended to restrict voting.
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The three major averages posted weekly gains, with the S&amp;P 500 rising 1.36% and up over 19% for 2024, while the Dow gained 1.62% and the Nasdaq advanced 1.49%. 
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 50 basis points in September, surprising many economists who expected a smaller 25-basis-point reduction. 
Fed Chair Jerome Powell emphasized the need to act early to support the labor market, noting that strong employment requires proactive measures. While hinting at potential future cuts, Powell framed this move as a recalibration rather than a broader policy shift, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/09/40965372/fed-delivers-large-interest-rate-cut-in-bid-to-sustain-labor-market-stocks-gold-set-new-record-h">stressing data-driven decision-making.</a>
Benzinga provides daily reports on the stocks most popular with investors. Here are a few of this past week&#8217;s most bullish and bearish posts that are worth another look.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">The Bulls</h3>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/09/40892076/palantir-key-enabler-of-clients-businesses-says-bullish-analyst-as-ceo-alex-karp-to">&#8220;Palantir &#8216;Key Enabler&#8217; Of Clients&#8217; Businesses, Says Bullish Analyst, As CEO Alex Karp Touts 10-Fold Growth From Current Levels,&#8221;</a> by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/author/shanthi-rexaline">Shanthi Rexaline</a>, highlights Palantir Technologies Inc&#8216;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NYSE">PLTR</a>) potential tenfold growth as CEO Alex Karp emphasizes the company&#8217;s role in accelerating client success, with BofA Securities maintaining a bullish outlook and a $50 price target.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/09/40906505/walmart-division-sams-club-raises-wages-for-hourly-associates-a-strategic-move-to-stay-ahead-in-">&#8220;Walmart Division Sam&#8217;s Club Raises Wages For Hourly Associates: A Strategic Move To Stay Ahead In Retail,&#8221;</a> by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/author/anusuya-lahiri-0">Anusuya Lahiri</a>, details Walmart Inc.&#8216;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>) Sam&#8217;s Club wage increase for nearly 100,000 frontline workers, with hourly pay rising 3%-6% as part of a strategy to enhance worker retention and performance.
"<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/09/40921872/dogecoin-will-outperform-bitcoin-in-2025-vows-trader-heres-what-the-follower-effect-means">Dogecoin Will Outperform Bitcoin In 2025, Vows Trader: Here&#8217;s What The &#8216;Follower Effect&#8217; Means,&#8221;</a> by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/author/khyathi-dalal">Khyathi Dalal</a>, shares a crypto trader&#8217;s belief that Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>) will outperform Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) in 2025, benefiting from its rapid growth and leveraging Bitcoin's trajectory via the &#8220;follower effect.&#8221;
For additional bullish calls of the past week, check out the following:
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/09/40898388/qualcomm-analyst-sees-opportunity-in-regaining-share-with-samsung-after-apple-reven">Qualcomm Analyst Sees Opportunity In &#8216;Regaining Share With Samsung&#8217; After Apple Revenue Squeeze</a>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/09/40930553/microstrategy-2x-leveraged-inverse-etfs-are-here-offer-unparalleled-access-to-microstrateg">MicroStrategy 2X Leveraged, Inverse ETFs Are Here, Offer &#8216;Unparalleled Access To MicroStrategy&#8217;s Bitcoin Exposure&#8217;</a>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/m-a/24/09/40926078/nvidia-considers-165m-octoai-acquisition-aims-to-strengthen-ai-and-cloud-dominance">Nvidia Considers $165M OctoAI Acquisition, Aims to Strengthen AI and Cloud Dominance</a>
The Bears
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/24/09/40930388/apple-iphone-16-pre-orders-show-possible-low-demand-one-sign-could-point-to-company-breaking-this-em">&#8220;Apple iPhone 16 Pre-Orders Show Possible Low Demand, One Sign Could Point To Company Break With This Employee Rule,&#8221;</a> by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/author/chris-katje">Chris Katje</a>, highlights concerns over weaker-than-expected demand for Apple Inc&#8216;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) iPhone 16, with an analyst citing early pre-order data of 37 million units and employee discounts available unusually early as potential warning signs.
"<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/technicals/24/09/40942441/stock-of-the-day-home-depot-agrees-to-settlement-while-overbought-signals-warn-of-potent">Home Depot Agrees To Settlement, While Overbought Signals Warn Of Potential Sell-Off</a>," by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/author/mark-putrino">Mark Putrino</a>, reports on Home Depot Inc&#8216;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>) nearly $2 million settlement for overcharging allegations. At the same time, technical indicators suggest the stock may face a sell-off due to overbought conditions.
"<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/09/40955933/brace-for-stagflation-after-feds-benevolence-warns-analyst-raising-5-corporate-red-">Brace For Stagflation After Fed&#8217;s Benevolence, Warns Analyst, Raising 5 Corporate Red Flags: &#8216;Inflation Is Transitory Mistake All Over Again&#8217;</a>," by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/author/shanthi-rexaline">Shanthi Rexaline</a>, discusses Gordon Johnson&#8216;s warning that the Federal Reserve&#8216;s recent rate cuts could lead to stagflation, citing downturns at Skechers U.S.A., Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SKX#NYSE">SKX</a>) and FedEx Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDX#NYSE">FDX</a>) as red flags.
For more bearish takes, be sure to see these posts:
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