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Have you caught yourself beaming at the TV screen watching shows like "Tiny House, Big Living" or "Tiny House Nation" and thinking about squeezing your life into a charming little 400-square-footer? The tiny house movement sure makes it look like an easy way to slash your bills and simplify your life, right? But hold up. What sparkles on reality TV doesn't always shine quite so brightly in the real world. 
Sure, the idea of living a minimalist, budget-friendly life is tempting, but there are some real downsides to going tiny, especially if you've got a family in tow. Here are five reasons why buying a tiny house might not be the dream move you're hoping for.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">1. Say Goodbye to Personal Space</h3>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="576" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/15130805/tiny-house-bad-idea-2-1024x576.jpeg" alt="Think your studio apartment is small? Imagine squeezing your entire life into a space that's around 500 square feet! Image: Dall-E 3" class="wp-image-340011" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/15130805/tiny-house-bad-idea-2-1024x576.jpeg 1024w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/15130805/tiny-house-bad-idea-2-300x169.jpeg 300w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/15130805/tiny-house-bad-idea-2-768x432.jpeg 768w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/15130805/tiny-house-bad-idea-2.jpeg 1280w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Think your studio apartment is small? Imagine squeezing your entire life into a space that&#8217;s around 500 square feet! Image: Dall-E 3</figcaption></figure>
Tiny houses are, well, tiny. Imagine trimming down your living space to under 400 square feet — that's about one-sixth the size of an average American home! Even with the most clever storage solutions, you'll find yourself bumping into your belongings at every turn. No roomy closets or extra space for your hobbies here. Feeling cramped yet?
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">2. The Zoning Headache</h3>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="576" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/15131010/tiny-house-bad-idea-4-1024x576.jpeg" alt="Many places require homes to be at least 700 to 1,000 square feet for permanent residence. Image: Dall-E 3" class="wp-image-340016" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/15131010/tiny-house-bad-idea-4-1024x576.jpeg 1024w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/15131010/tiny-house-bad-idea-4-300x169.jpeg 300w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/15131010/tiny-house-bad-idea-4-768x432.jpeg 768w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/15131010/tiny-house-bad-idea-4.jpeg 1280w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Many places require homes to be at least 700 to 1,000 square feet for permanent residence. Image: Dall-E 3</figcaption></figure>
Figuring out where you can actually park your tiny house becomes a real headache real soon. Zoning laws and building codes can be pretty restrictive, often dictating that homes must meet minimum square footage well above the size of a tiny house. This means you might find yourself tangled in legal issues or even having to move unexpectedly. Doesn&#8217;t sound so convenient now, does it?
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">3. Selling Could Be Tough</h3>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="576" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/15132309/tiny-house-bad-idea-6-1024x576.jpeg" alt="Most home buyers are simply uninterested in even considering a tiny home for their primary home. Image: Dall-E 3" class="wp-image-340046" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/15132309/tiny-house-bad-idea-6-1024x576.jpeg 1024w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/15132309/tiny-house-bad-idea-6-300x169.jpeg 300w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/15132309/tiny-house-bad-idea-6-768x432.jpeg 768w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/15132309/tiny-house-bad-idea-6.jpeg 1280w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Most home buyers are simply uninterested in even considering a tiny home for their primary home. Image: Dall-E 3</figcaption></figure>
Tiny homes aren't for everyone which also makes them simply less marketable. Most people are looking for something a bit roomier that they can grow into over time. Sure, a tiny home might work if you&#8217;re building a bigger place on your land eventually, but that&#8217;s a specific scenario.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">4. The Costs Add Up</h3>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="576" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/15131117/tiny-house-bad-idea-5-1024x576.jpeg" alt="While you will but cutting down on space with a tiny house, costs are necessarily coming down. Image: Dall-E 3" class="wp-image-340019" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/15131117/tiny-house-bad-idea-5-1024x576.jpeg 1024w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/15131117/tiny-house-bad-idea-5-300x169.jpeg 300w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/15131117/tiny-house-bad-idea-5-768x432.jpeg 768w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/15131117/tiny-house-bad-idea-5.jpeg 1280w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">While you will but cutting down on space with a tiny house, costs aren&#8217;t necessarily coming down. Image: Dall-E 3</figcaption></figure>
Downsizing is supposed to save you money, right? Well, with a tiny house, it might not work out that way. Lack of storage could mean shelling out cash for a storage unit, and forget about throwing a big party at home — you might need to rent a space. Many lenders have a minimum square footage requirement, which means you'll likely have to pay cash for your tiny pad. This can make buying and selling your tiny home quite the challenge.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">5. Utilities Aren&#8217;t Necessarily Cheaper</h3>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="576" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/15131349/tiny-house-bad-idea-3-1024x576.jpeg" alt="Setting up utilities like water, sewer, and electricity can hit your wallet hard. Image: Dall-E 3" class="wp-image-340025" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/15131349/tiny-house-bad-idea-3-1024x576.jpeg 1024w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/15131349/tiny-house-bad-idea-3-300x169.jpeg 300w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/15131349/tiny-house-bad-idea-3-768x432.jpeg 768w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/15131349/tiny-house-bad-idea-3.jpeg 1280w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Setting up utilities like water, sewer, and electricity can hit your wallet hard. Image: Dall-E 3</figcaption></figure>
Lastly, let's talk utilities. Sure, a smaller space uses less energy, but connecting your tiny house to water, sewer, and electricity can be pricey and complicated, especially if you&#8217;re looking to set up in a rural area. Thinking of living off the grid? It's not as simple as it sounds.

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The cryptocurrency arm of brokerage firm Robinhood Markets Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>) announced the launch of its first-ever cryptocurrency staking product, though the new service will be limited to the European market.
What Happened: The offering will cover Solana (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/sol/usd">SOL</a>), the fifth-largest cryptocurrency by market cap, Robinhood stated in a blog post on Wednesday. 
The new service would allow customers to stake their SOL holdings using the app, enabling them to earn yields while having the freedom to unstake their funds at any time.
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Owing to the announcement, Solana's total value locked jumped 9% in the last 24 hours, according to <a href="https://defillama.com/chain/Solana">data </a>from DeFiLlama.
Robinhood Crypto allows users to trade popular coins such as Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH), Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE), and others.
Why It Matters: The strategic foray was the first by the trading platform in its efforts to grab a slice of the expanding cryptocurrency staking industry.&nbsp;
The global staking market cap stood at $279.57 billion at the time of writing, <a href="https://www.stakingrewards.com/">according </a>to Staking Rewards Data. Solana's staking market cap was worth $60 billion, with about 64% of the eligible supply currently locked in staking services.
Robinhood's focus on the European market comes amid increasing regulatory problems in the U.S., where the company is headquartered. The company <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/05/38647248/sec-nudges-robinhood-over-crypto-operations">got slapped with a Wells Notice</a> from the SEC earlier this month, over concerns of securities laws violations. Before that, it was subpoenaed by the regulator in February.
But despite these challenges, the firm r<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/05/38721260/robinhood-reports-3x-jump-in-crypto-volume-executives-say-business-as-usual-despite-sec-we">eported a 3X rise in crypto volumes</a> for the first quarter.
Price Action: At the time of writing, SOL was exchanging hands at $$163.23 following a 13.22% jump in the last 24 hours, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard?_gl=1&#x2A;380nj0&#x2A;_ga&#x2A;MTEyOTAyOTcxMy4xNzEzMzY0NTYy&#x2A;_ga_V7ZK73W7N0&#x2A;MTcxNDk4MzIzMi42LjEuMTcxNDk4OTE0Ni4wLjAuMA..">data from Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Robinhood Launches Its First Crypto Staking Offering For Solana But Feature Limited To Europe

In a strategic move to tap into the burgeoning Australian pension market, Coinbase Global Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>) is developing a service tailored to the self-managed pensions sector in Australia.
What Happened: Coinbase, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the U.S., is focusing on the self-managed pensions sector in Australia, a market that constitutes about a quarter of the country&#8217;s $2.5 trillion pension system. The sector currently has approximately A$1 billion ($664 million) invested in cryptocurrencies, Bloomberg <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-05-15/coinbase-targets-crypto-demand-in-600-billion-aussie-pension-sector">reported</a> on Wednesday.
John O'Loghlen, Coinbase&#8217;s Managing Director for Asia-Pacific, revealed that the exchange is tailoring a service to cater to these clients, who often make a single allocation and leave it untouched. This move comes as Bitcoin&#8216;s (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) price has surged by around 45% this year following the launch of ETFs.
"Self-managed super funds might just make a single allocation and set it and forget it," said O'Loghlen. "We are working on an offering to service those clients really well on a one-off basis — to have them trade with us and stay with us."
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O'Loghlen, a former employee of Ant Group and Goldman Sachs Group Inc., believes that the recent ETF launches in the U.S. have boosted the crypto market, leading to an all-time high for Bitcoin in March. He predicts that Australia will introduce more crypto ETFs by the end of 2024.
Why It Matters: The move by Coinbase to target the Australian pension sector comes at a time when institutional investors are increasingly considering cryptocurrencies as a viable investment option. Earlier in March, the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/03/37820232/worlds-largest-pension-fund-eyes-bitcoin-for-portfolio-diversification">world&#8217;s largest pension fund</a>, the Government Pension Investment Fund of Japan, expressed interest in diversifying its portfolio with Bitcoin.
Australia&#8217;s cryptocurrency market has been experiencing significant developments. The <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/04/38483210/asx-reportedly-set-to-green-light-australias-first-bitcoin-etf-before-2024-ends-report">Australian Securities Exchange</a> is reportedly set to approve the country&#8217;s first spot-Bitcoin ETF before the end of 2024. This move is expected to further fuel the growth of the cryptocurrency market in Australia.
Despite the growing interest in cryptocurrencies, there are still concerns about the risks associated with the sector. Financial advisers, such as Michael Houlihan, have cautioned against allocating a significant portion of a portfolio to high-risk assets like cryptocurrencies. "You wouldn't want a significant part of a portfolio in something that's such high risk," he said.
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Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) has requested hundreds of its China-based employees to consider relocating amid the escalating technological tensions between the U.S. and China.
What Happened: The company recently extended relocation offers to around 700 to 800 staff members, primarily engineers of Chinese nationality. These individuals are being given the chance to transfer to various countries such as the U.S., Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand, <a href="https://www.wsj.com/tech/ai/microsoft-asks-hundreds-of-china-based-ai-staff-to-relocate-amid-u-s-china-tensions-b626ff8c">reported</a> The Wall Street Journal on Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter. 
The relocation initiative targets employees involved in machine learning and other tasks linked to cloud computing. 
Microsoft has approximately 7,000 engineers working in its Asia-Pacific research and development division, with the majority located in China.
This move by Microsoft, a major player in cloud computing and AI, comes as President Joe Biden&#8216;s administration tightens restrictions on China&#8217;s access to advanced AI technology. The White House is considering new regulations that would require U.S. companies, including Microsoft, to obtain licenses before providing Chinese customers with access to AI chips.
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A Microsoft spokesperson stated that the company remains committed to the region and will continue to operate in China. The offer to relocate was made earlier this week.
Why It Matters: The move by Microsoft comes in the wake of the Biden administration&#8217;s efforts to curb China&#8217;s access to cutting-edge technology. 
On Tuesday, President Biden announced a significant increase in tariffs on a range of Chinese goods, aimed at protecting the American economy and safeguarding domestic jobs. These measures were also designed to counteract China&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/24/05/38824198/biden-announces-massive-tariffs-on-chinese-imports-to-protect-us-industries-clean-energy-solar-stock">heavily subsidized production</a>, which was said to be &#8220;flooding the market&#8221; and harming U.S. manufacturers.
Microsoft&#8217;s decision to relocate its China-based AI employees also follows a series of other developments. Chinese scientists recently achieved mass production of optical <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/05/38789719/beating-us-sanctions-chinese-scientists-achieve-mass-production-of-optical-chips-at-low-cost">chips at a low cost</a>, potentially softening the impact of U.S. sanctions. This breakthrough involves photonic integrated circuits, which use light particles to process and transmit data, enhancing speed and reducing energy use.
China has strongly condemned the Biden administration for increasing tariffs on a range of Chinese imports, vowing to retaliate. The Chinese government has criticized the additional tariffs as &#8220;political manipulation,&#8221; pointing out that the decision comes ahead of the U.S. elections this year. 
Chinese Embassy spokesman Liu Pengyu dismissed accusations of Chinese overcapacity as a &#8220;false narrative&#8221; aimed at <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/24/05/38841902/xi-jinpings-mouthpiece-trolls-us-after-china-vows-resolute-measures-against-bidens-tariff-hike-what">hampering China&#8217;s economy</a>. He praised China&#8217;s manufacturing sector for its competitiveness, innovation, and efficiency.
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Reported Earlier, Australia Full Employment Change For April -6.1K Vs. 26.6K (Revised) Prior

Reported Earlier, Australia Employment Change For April 38.5K Vs. 22.4K Est.; -5.9K (Revised) Prior

Reported Earlier, Japan Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Price Index (YoY) Preliminary For Q1 3.7% vs. 3.3% Est.; 3.9% Prior

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Warren Buffett&#8216;s enduring success secret has been revealed by a Harvard University expert, offering a unique insight into the legendary investor&#8217;s approach.
What Happened: Bill George, a leadership expert at Harvard University, has identified a crucial factor that has contributed to Buffett&#8217;s extraordinary success, <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2024/05/14/harvard-expert-bill-george-heres-the-key-to-warren-buffetts-success.html">reported</a> CNBC Make It.
George, who is also a former CEO of Medtronic, believes that Buffett&#8217;s ability to find the &#8220;sweet spot&#8221; between doing something he&#8217;s good at and something he enjoys has been the key to his success.
"To be truly successful, to do anything great, you have to use your strengths. You can't just correct your weaknesses," George said. If your work "doesn't excite you, it just becomes a time attack."
George emphasizes the importance of leveraging one&#8217;s strengths and maintaining motivation. He explains that this balance makes it easier to stay motivated over time. He also notes that both intrinsic and extrinsic motivations are essential for true success.
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George, who co-authored the book &#8220;True North: Emerging Leader Edition,&#8221; suggests that understanding one&#8217;s intrinsic and extrinsic motivations is the first step to achieving Buffett&#8217;s level of self-awareness.
Why It Matters: Warren Buffett, who turned 93 in 2023, has been one of the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/movers-shakers/21/08/17298128/warren-buffett-turns-91-a-highlight-for-each-decade-of-his-life-1">most successful investors</a> of the last six decades. His career, from buying his first stock to acquiring Berkshire and Apple investments, has been nothing short of remarkable. Buffett&#8217;s father, a former stockbroker, had a significant influence on his decision to enter the business.
Buffett&#8217;s success underscores the importance of capitalizing on strengths and maintaining motivation. In his early Microsoft days, Bill Gates, known for his <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/02/30971943/bill-gates-regrets-being-overly-intense-in-his-early-microsoft-career-i-didnt-believe-in-weekends">intense work ethic</a>, disregarded weekends and vacations.
Understanding one&#8217;s motivations and strengths is crucial not only for career success but also for overall well-being. This approach is also in line with the unconventional productivity strategy of Jeff Bezos, who encourages creative thinking by allowing his <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/04/38422720/jeff-bezos-reveals-his-unconventional-approach-to-productivity-i-believe-in-wandering">mind to wander during meetings</a>. This strategy fosters creativity and problem-solving, ultimately leading to better outcomes.
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Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>) racked up impressive gains this week, prompting cryptocurrency analysts to raise their bullish expectations for the memecoin.
What Happened: A widely followed technical analyst, operating under the pseudonym World Of Charts, drew attention to DOGE's falling wedge pattern, which is typically construed by experts as bullish.
The analyst remarked, "On verge of another breakout expecting move towards 0.27-0.30$ in case of successful breakout." Notably, such a move would mean a 74-100% jump from the current prices.
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&mdash; World Of Charts (@WorldOfCharts1) <a href="https://twitter.com/WorldOfCharts1/status/1790822674299764888?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 15, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Another prominent analyst, Kevin, gave more conservative estimates, flagging $0.18 and $0.22 as the next key levels for the coin.&nbsp;
"We need to hold this area on any potential back test and then .18 cents and the inverse head n shoulders target of .22 cents if right in reach," Kevin emphasized.&nbsp;
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Update on the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Dogecoin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Dogecoin</a> chart. We have officially broken above the .153 level and the 200 sma on the 4HR. We need to hold this area on any potential back test and then .18 cents and the inverse head n shoulders target of .22 cents if right in reach. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DOGE?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DOGE</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Altcoins?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Altcoins</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Crypto?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Crypto</a> <a href="https://t.co/CjdWApVcas">https://t.co/CjdWApVcas</a>
&mdash; Kevin (@Kev_Capital_TA) <a href="https://twitter.com/Kev_Capital_TA/status/1790935655255511235?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 16, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Why It Matters: DOGE has been energized by the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/05/38840689/who-is-roaring-kitty-and-is-his-return-bullish-for-cat-meme-coins">"Roaring Kitty" phenomenon</a> and the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/05/38862693/bitcoin-ethereum-dogecoin-see-long-sought-relief-rally-on-favorable-inflation-data-numbers">overall improvement in the market</a> spurred by healthy macroeconomic data.&nbsp;
Since the start of the week, the king of meme coins has increased by 16%, with positive changes in several of its major parameters.
DOGE's Open Interest spiked 10.76% to $876 million in the last 24 hours, the highest in a month, according to <a href="https://www.coinglass.com/BitcoinOpenInterest">Coinglass </a>data. Additionally, its positive funding rate increased, signaling that most of the new positions created were gunning for DOGE's price pump.
Price Action: At the time of writing, DOGE was exchanging hands at $0.1556, following a 6.38% rise in the last 24 hours, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard?_gl=1&#x2A;380nj0&#x2A;_ga&#x2A;MTEyOTAyOTcxMy4xNzEzMzY0NTYy&#x2A;_ga_V7ZK73W7N0&#x2A;MTcxNDk4MzIzMi42LjEuMTcxNDk4OTE0Ni4wLjAuMA..">data from Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Dogecoin Open Interest Hits Monthly Highs As Memecoin Gains In Market Rally, Analyst Forecasts 74-100% Jump

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.&nbsp;(OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SSNLF#OTC">SSNLF</a>) has released a new ad, &#8220;UnCrush,&#8221; to counter&nbsp;Apple Inc.&#8217;s&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/05/38723492/apples-new-ipad-ad-draws-fierce-backlash-from-creator-community-as-it-allegedly-celebrates-destr">controversial &#8220;Crush&#8221; ad</a>. However, the attempt has been met with some major criticism.
What Happened: On Wednesday, Samsung released its new ad in response to Apple&#8217;s &#8220;Crush&#8221; ad, which was pulled after sparking controversy. Cupertino&#8217;s &#8220;Crush&#8221; ad depicted various creative tools being crushed by an industrial crusher, leaving only the new iPad Pro intact. 
The ad was met with criticism from the creative community, who interpreted it as a grim representation of technology crushing human creativity. 
The new &#8220;UnCrush&#8221; ad by Samsung features&nbsp;a person playing a broken&nbsp;guitar on a paint-covered industrial&nbsp;press, using a Samsung Galaxy&nbsp;Tab S9 to read sheet&nbsp;music. The ad concludes with a promotion of&nbsp;the tablet, displaying &#8220;with Galaxy AI.&#8221;
See Also:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/05/38814718/happy-40-zuckerberg-if-you-invested-1000-in-meta-platforms-stock-when-mark-zuckerberg-turned-30-?itm_source=parsely-api" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Happy 40, Zuckerberg! If You Invested $1000 In Meta Platforms Stock When Mark Zuckerberg Turned 30, Here&#8217;s How Much You&#8217;d Have</a>
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&mdash; Samsung Mobile US (@SamsungMobileUS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SamsungMobileUS/status/1790824457365594487?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 15, 2024</a></blockquote>
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However, Samsung&#8217;s &#8220;UnCrush&#8221; ad has failed to resonate with the audience. The ad has been criticized for ignoring&nbsp;the foundation of the complaints&nbsp;about Apple&#8217;s &#8220;Crush&#8221; ad like the increased usage of artificial intelligence.
One person on X, formerly Twitter, said that Samsung overlooked the primary cause of the backlash as they boasted by Galaxy AI, triggering the ire of many creatives who believe AI is &#8220;crushing creative industries.&#8221;
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Samsung, you completely missed the main reason for the outrage against Apple's "Crush" ad &#x1f926;&#x1f3fc;&#x200d;&#x2642;&#xfe0f; In the last second of this commercial, you brag that it comes "with Galaxy AI&#x2728;" AI is the whole reason why many creatives are so upset—in their view, it's crushing creative industries. <a href="https://t.co/YFRfOKoe1X">https://t.co/YFRfOKoe1X</a>
&mdash; Josh Long (the JoshMeister) (@theJoshMeister) <a href="https://twitter.com/theJoshMeister/status/1790910622869369092?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 16, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Here&#8217;s how others reacted:
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&mdash; Will It Work? (@BasicInteger) <a href="https://twitter.com/BasicInteger/status/1790908203351343215?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 16, 2024</a></blockquote>
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&mdash; Breej (@thetech_wiz) <a href="https://twitter.com/thetech_wiz/status/1790893366894546958?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 15, 2024</a></blockquote>
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&mdash; jean (@jeanbutinfrench) <a href="https://twitter.com/jeanbutinfrench/status/1790895369238274084?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 16, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Why It Matters: Competitors, particularly Samsung, have a history of criticizing Apple. Interestingly, they often end up adopting the very features they mock in their ads, as seen with Samsung eventually embracing the notch.
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&mdash; Samsung Mobile US (@SamsungMobileUS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SamsungMobileUS/status/1437844739794083857?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 14, 2021</a></blockquote>
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Apple&#8217;s &#8216;Crush&#8217; ad, which was unveiled during the launch of the new iPad, was&nbsp;criticized for its portrayal&nbsp;of creative tools being crushed and replaced by the new iPad. The ad was seen as a symbol of Apple&#8217;s power and the potential replacement of human creativity by AI.
The tech giant later <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/05/38751398/apple-says-sorry-and-pulls-controversial-ipad-pro-crush-ad-from-tv-we-missed-the-mark-with-this-vide">issued an apology for the same</a> saying, &#8220;Our goal is to always celebrate the myriad of ways users express themselves and bring their ideas to life through iPad. We missed the mark with this video, and we&#8217;re sorry.&#8221;
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Samsung's 'UnCrush' Ad Mocking Apple Invites Barrage Of Criticism Online: 'You Think This Will Make People Switch?'

Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.), is seeking public opinion on whether he should propose a bill to abolish the Federal Reserve. The majority of his followers on X, formerly Twitter, voted in favor of the move.
What Happened: On Wednesday, Massie asked his nearly 780,000 followers on X if he should introduce a bill to abolish the Federal Reserve. An overwhelming 87.4% of 97,987 voters were in favor of abolishing the Federal Reserve, while only 2.5% voted to keep it.
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&mdash; Thomas Massie (@RepThomasMassie) <a href="https://twitter.com/RepThomasMassie/status/1790717269162561600?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 15, 2024</a></blockquote>
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See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/05/38836381/anthony-scaramucci-says-trump-may-campaign-with-ankle-bracelet-from-mar-a-lago-as-former-white-house?itm_source=parsely-api" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Anthony Scaramucci Says Trump May Campaign With Ankle Bracelet From Mar-A-Lago As Former White House Aide</a>
The proposition comes amidst a backdrop of recent economic developments. The U.S. inflation data for April came in line with analyst estimates, breaking a three-month streak of higher-than-expected readings. This reignited hopes for a return to the Federal Reserve's 2% inflation target.
Why It Matters: Massie&#8217;s poll comes on the heels of his recent alliance with Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) in her <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/04/38284071/marjorie-taylor-greene-bid-to-oust-speaker-mike-johnson-joined-by-thomas-massie-its-a-clusterf-k">campaign to unseat</a> House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.).
On Wednesday, the Consumer Price Index showed a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/05/38842603/us-inflation-falls-as-expected-in-april-bolsters-fed-rate-cut-bets">year-over-year increase</a> of 3.4% last month. This news, along with slowing price pressures and weaker-than-expected consumer spending.
Data showed that prices of gasoline rose nearly 2.8% in April, a pace quicker than April&#8217;s 1.5% rise. Excluding energy and food, the core CPI inflation eased from 3.8% to 3.6% year-over-year, according to the report.
Meanwhile, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell indicated that <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/05/38840668/gold-bull-peter-schiff-says-inflation-headed-far-higher-as-powell-refuses-to-acknow">interest rates may remain higher</a> for longer but reassured that the next rate increase is unlikely. Economist Peter Schiff criticized Powell for not acknowledging that the Fed&#8217;s easy monetary policy during the pandemic caused the current inflation problem, suggesting inflation may rise further due to repeated policy mistakes.
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Marjorie Taylor Greene Ally Thomas Massie Polls X Users On Whether He Should Introduce A Bill To Abolish The Federal Reserve — Receives Overwhelming Support

The stock market rally for 2024 has reached its peak, according to Goldman Sachs. The firm&#8217;s chief U.S. equity strategist, David Kostin, has predicted a flat return for the S&amp;P 500 for the remainder of the year.
What Happened: Kostin mentioned in an interview with Bloomberg TV that there is no economic, valuation, or earnings rationale for additional upside. The S&amp;P 500 has already surpassed Goldman&#8217;s year-end target of 5,200.
This suggests &#8220;a flat return from now till the end of the year,&#8221; Kostin said, leaving open the possibility for a change in forecast if variables change.
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Goldman&#8217;s team currently projects real GDP growth of just under 3% and earnings growth of about 8%. However, valuations are currently high and unlikely to boost stocks further. 
&#8220;They&#8217;re at an index level basis almost 21 times earnings. So the probability of a multiple expansion, while possible, is less probable,&#8221; Kostin said. &#8220;The idea of earnings being much greater than we&#8217;re assuming we think is pretty low.&#8221;
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Despite this, Kostin hasn&#8217;t entirely dismissed the possibility of a bullish turnaround. He noted that if the Federal Reserve has to cut interest rates more dramatically than assumed, this could lead to more upside. However, Goldman&#8217;s base case still considers two cuts as the most likely scenario for this year.
Why It Matters: Recently, the stock market showed a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/05/38836638/stock-market-flashes-bullish-signal-bank-of-america-predicts-record-highs-this-summer">bullish signal</a>, with the S&amp;P 500 and the NYSE advance-decline lines hitting new all-time highs. This was seen as a leading indicator by technical analysts. However, Kostin&#8217;s recent comments suggest that this bullish trend may not continue.
Meanwhile, Mohamed El-Erian, the Chief Economic Advisor at Allianz, has suggested that the latest inflation data could prompt the U.S. Federal Reserve to consider an earlier <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/05/38862552/mohamed-el-erian-says-bond-and-equity-prices-getting-a-boost-after-softer-than-expected-headline-cpi">interest rate cut</a>, potentially boosting bond and equity prices. This could be a factor in the stock market&#8217;s future performance.
Additionally, investment strategist Ed Yardeni has warned that the Fed&#8217;s potential monetary easing through interest rate cuts could lead to a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/05/38720656/feds-rate-cut-could-trigger-stock-market-melt-up-warns-investment-strategist">stock market melt-up</a>, potentially propelling the S&amp;P 500 to record highs by the year&#8217;s end. 
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Stock Market Rally For 2024 Has Peaked, Goldman Sachs Forecasts 'Flat Return From Now Till The End Of The Year'

Floki (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">FLOKI</a>) extended its winning streak Wednesday, notching up impressive gains on the price charts and ranking high on social interactions.&nbsp;
What Happened: The memecoin, named after Tesla and Space X CEO Elon Musk&#8217;s Shiba Inu dog, bagged the 1st spot on LunarCrush AltRank&#x2122;–a social analytics platform that evaluates cryptocurrencies based on social activity and market performance. 
The asset was ranking higher than bigger and more popular coins like Solana (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/sol/usd">SOL</a>) and Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/shib/usd">SHIB</a>)
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&mdash; LunarCrush (@LunarCrush) <a href="https://twitter.com/LunarCrush/status/1790870141745643776?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 15, 2024</a></blockquote>
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FLOKI clocked double-digit gains in the last 24 hours, and more than 23% over the week, emerging as one of the best performers in the cryptocurrency market.
Apart from the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/05/38862693/bitcoin-ethereum-dogecoin-see-long-sought-relief-rally-on-favorable-inflation-data-numbers">broader bullish sentiment</a> in the sphere, the dog-themed token reacted to the passage of the proposal to burn nearly 15.24 billion FLOKIs with an overwhelming majority. The Floki DAO said that all the tokens would be burned within a week, potentially leading to more upward pressure.
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&mdash; FLOKI (@RealFlokiInu) <a href="https://twitter.com/RealFlokiInu/status/1790835679364006220?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 15, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Why It Matters: FLOKI's outperformance signaled the emergence of another memecoin, which remained subdued during much of 2023. Conversely, it has grown 6X year-to-date.&nbsp;
A popular cryptocurrency trader who goes by the alias Captain Faibik, projected a 180–200% bullish rally for the coin up to $0.000366, noting that it has already begun its ascent.
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&mdash; Captain Faibik (@CryptoFaibik) <a href="https://twitter.com/CryptoFaibik/status/1790730124175757712?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 15, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Price Action: At the time of writing, FLOKI was exchanging hands at $0.0002161, following a 12% surge in the last 24 hours, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard?_gl=1&#x2A;380nj0&#x2A;_ga&#x2A;MTEyOTAyOTcxMy4xNzEzMzY0NTYy&#x2A;_ga_V7ZK73W7N0&#x2A;MTcxNDk4MzIzMi42LjEuMTcxNDk4OTE0Ni4wLjAuMA..">data from Benzinga Pro</a>.
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$FLOKI

$SHIB

Floki Surpasses Heavyweights Shiba Inu And Solana In Popularity, Emerges As Market's Largest Gainer — Analyst Hopeful Of A 180-200% Bullish Rally

The future of NVIDIA Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) stock might not be as promising as its recent performance suggests, according to a prominent analyst.
What Happened: DA Davidson analyst Gil Luria has cautioned that Nvidia&#8217;s stock might not be able to sustain its meteoric rise due to a potential decline in demand for its GPUs, according to an <a href="https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/investing/video/i-m-worried-about-nvidia-in-the-long-term-demand-decline-may-be-inevitable-analyst~2921599">interview</a> on BNN Bloomberg.
Luria predicts that Nvidia&#8217;s profits for the last quarter will exceed $25 billion. However, he foresees a long-term decline for the chipmaker as it faces increasing competition, even from its own major customers.
&#8220;The reason we&#8217;re not quite as bullish as everybody else is we&#8217;re looking at the horizon. What&#8217;s going to happen next year? What&#8217;s going to happen in 2026? We think there&#8217;s accumulating more and more evidence this can&#8217;t continue,&#8221; Luria said. &#8220;Whenever one company extracts this much profit out of the market, competition does come in, and in Nvidia&#8217;s case, it&#8217;s coming in from its customers.&nbsp;
He noted that the majority of Nvidia&#8217;s business comes from its five largest customers, including Amazon, Meta, Microsoft, Alphabet, and Tesla, all of which are also major players in the AI sector. These firms are reportedly developing their own AI chips, posing a potential threat to Nvidia&#8217;s future.
Luria also pointed out that despite some customers stockpiling Nvidia&#8217;s GPUs, demand is likely to taper off eventually, leading to a decline in revenue. This could catch investors off guard, potentially resulting in a significant drop in the stock price.
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Why It Matters: The warning from Luria comes at a time when Nvidia&#8217;s stock has been the subject of much discussion. The company&#8217;s stock has been on a remarkable rise, with a 240% surge in 2023 and an additional 80% increase in 2024. 
This has led to a debate among investors on whether to buy now or wait for a potential drop in the stock price. The recent performance of Nvidia&#8217;s stock has sparked a debate among fund managers. Some, like Trent Masters, a portfolio manager at Alphinity Investment Management, suggest that the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/05/38781377/is-now-the-right-time-to-invest-in-nvidia-fund-managers-are-split-one-of-the-hardest-things-ive-">stock is still a good buy</a> despite its significant rise. He points to the chipmaker&#8217;s strong market share and sustainable earnings as reasons for his bullish stance.
On the other hand, Luria&#8217;s warning is not the only one to have been issued recently. Chinese regulators have reportedly instructed <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/05/38793179/nvidia-in-spotlight-as-chinese-tech-giants-push-for-domestic-ai-solutions">local tech firms</a>, including TikTok parent ByteDance, Tencent Holding Ltd, Alibaba Group Holding Limited, and Baidu Inc, to reduce their consumption of Nvidia&#8217;s AI chips and invest in more domestically made AI chips instead. This could potentially impact Nvidia&#8217;s future business in China.
However, not all analysts share Luria&#8217;s caution. HSBC Global Research recently maintained <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/05/38798378/hsbc-analyst-sees-nvidia-stock-climbing-another-50-on-strong-pricing-power-ai-roadm">Nvidia with a Buy rating</a> and lifted its 12-month price target, suggesting that the chipmaker&#8217;s strong pricing power will allow it to continue delivering upside surprises through fiscal-year 2026.
Despite the warnings, some analysts remain optimistic about Nvidia&#8217;s future. KeyBanc analyst John Vinh maintained an <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/05/38854520/nvidias-new-blackwell-gpus-expected-to-boost-future-revenues-analyst-forecasts">Overweight rating on Nvidia</a> and a price target of $1,200, expecting Nvidia to report fiscal first-quarter results and second-quarter guidance meaningfully above expectations.
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Nvidia Stock Faces Decline In Coming Years As AI Chip Demand Softens, Warns Analyst: 'We're Looking At The Horizon'

To prioritize streaming services,&nbsp;Walt Disney Co&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>) has significantly reduced its investment in traditional television networks, CEO&nbsp;Bob Iger&nbsp;revealed on Wednesday.
What Happened: Speaking at Moffett Nathanson&#8217;s 2024 Media, Internet,&nbsp;and Communications Conference in New&nbsp;York, Iger said that conventional mediums like ABC will continue to function as vital marketing avenues. They will enable the engagement of older audiences who aren&#8217;t tuning into series like &#8220;Abbott Elementary&#8221; on Disney&#8217;s streaming services, reported Reuters. 
However, the company has reduced &#8220;pretty dramatically our investment in content specifically aimed at those traditional networks.&#8221;
&#8220;We feel comfortable with our hand right now, because we're using those networks efficiently and effectively,&#8221; he stated. 
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Shows such as &#8220;Abbott Elementary&#8221; and &#8220;Grey&#8217;s Anatomy&#8221; are swiftly moved&nbsp;to Disney&#8217;s Hulu streaming service,&nbsp;where they attract a younger&nbsp;audience. This strategy allows Disney to spread costs across platforms, according to Iger.
&#8220;We&#8217;re basically aggregating greater audience, and we&#8217;re amortizing costs and we&#8217;re using the marketing of the traditional network, really, to help in some cases,&#8221; he said, adding, &#8220;We&#8217;re doing that across the board, Disney Channel, ABC, National Geographic, and it&#8217;s working.&#8221;
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Why It Matters: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/05/38669929/walt-disney-q2-earnings-profit-beat-moderating-parks-growth-password-sharing-crackdown-and-more">Disney&#8217;s second-quarter earnings</a> showed a 1% year-on-year revenue growth to $22.08 billion, slightly missing the consensus of $22.11 billion. The company&#8217;s entertainment revenue declined by 5% year-over-year to $9.8 billion, while sports revenue grew 2% year-over-year to $4.3 billion. 
During the earnings call, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/05/38689906/bob-iger-says-this-streaming-platform-is-the-gold-standard-praises-rival-for-cracking-down-">Iger announced a global crackdown</a> on password-sharing, citing&nbsp;Netflix Inc. as the &#8220;gold standard&#8221; in streaming. 
&#8220;We're heartened by the results that Netflix has delivered in their password-sharing initiative and believe that it will be one of the contributors to growth,&#8221; he said then, adding, &#8220;I think it's also important to note, Netflix is in many respects a gold standard when it comes to streaming.&#8221;
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Bob Iger Says Disney Slashed Traditional TV Spending 'Pretty Dramatically' As Streaming Takes Center Stage: 'Feel Comfortable With Our Hand Right Now…'

Major U.S. indices surged on Wednesday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average climbing 0.9% to 39,908, the S&amp;P 500 increasing almost 1.2% to 5,308.15, and the Nasdaq rising 1.4% to 16,742.39.
These are the top stocks that gained the attention of retail traders and investors throughout the day:
NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)
NVIDIA shares closed up 3.58% at $946.30. The stock&#8217;s intraday high was $948.62 and low was $915.99. The 52-week high and low are $974 and $288.32 respectively. A recent collaboration between NVIDIA and academic researchers has been <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/05/38851428/whats-going-on-with-nvidia-stock-today">training robots for surgery</a>, which has garnered attention.
MicroStrategy Incorporated (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>)
MicroStrategy shares soared 15.86% to close at $1503.47. The stock&#8217;s intraday high was $1520.34 and low was $1351.09. The 52-week high and low are $1999.99 and $266 respectively. The company&#8217;s shares traded higher amid a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/05/38848026/whats-going-on-with-microstrategy-stock">rise in the price</a> of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>).
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Cisco Systems Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSCO#NASDAQ">CSCO</a>)
Cisco shares rose 1.47% to close at $49.67. The stock&#8217;s intraday high was $49.73 and low was $48.73. The 52-week high and low are $58.19 and $45.7 respectively. The company reported <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/05/38857365/cisco-q3-earnings-revenue-beat-eps-beat-splunk-tailwinds-stabilization-of-demand-and-more">financial results for the third quarter</a> of fiscal 2024, beating consensus estimates of $12.53 billion as revenue came in at $12.7 billion.
Chubb Limited (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CB#NYSE">CB</a>)
Chubb shares closed down 0.08% at $252.97. The stock&#8217;s intraday high was $253.72 and low was $251.99. The 52-week high and low are $260.58 and $183.71 respectively. The company&#8217;s shares traded higher after Berkshire Hathaway <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/05/38859697/chubb-stock-climbs-after-berkshire-hathaway-purchases-shares">purchased shares of the stock</a>.
Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)
Tesla shares fell 2.01% to close at $173.99. The stock&#8217;s intraday high was $180 and its low was $173.11. The 52-week high and low are $299.29 and $138.8 respectively. The electric vehicle leader lost its position as the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-sellers/24/05/38858945/tesla-loses-most-crowded-short-stock-crown-to-this-oil-giant">most crowded short stock</a> after three straight months.
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