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Mondee Holdings Inc is a travel technology company & marketplace with a portfolio of leisure & corporate travel sectors. The company provides AI platforms, technologies, operating systems, & services that enable travel transactions to serve travelers directly or through travel affiliates. The company has two segments Travel Marketplace & SAAS Platform. The Travel Marketplace segment consists of selling airline tickets through the proprietary platform. The SAAS Platform segment offers corporate travel cost savings solutions through its technology platform. The majority is from the Travel Marketplace segment. Geographically, the key revenue is from the United States.

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Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) claimed on X that Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell admitted President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris&#8216; administration&#8217;s immigration policies are contributing to higher unemployment rates. Powell&#8217;s comments were made during a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/09/40929003/powells-hawkish-tone-tempers-market-excitement-after-historic-50-basis-point-intere">postmeeting press conference</a>.
What Happened: Johnson shared a video clip where Powell was questioned about the recent job creation rates and the impact of immigration on the labor market. 
Powell responded by indicating that the influx of immigrants has contributed to the rise in unemployment, alongside a slower hiring rate.
Powell said, &#8220;If you're having millions of people come into the labor force, then—and you're creating 100,000 jobs, you're going to see unemployment go up.&#8221; He noted that the increase in unemployment is partly due to the high number of people entering the country and the slower rate of job creation.
Sharing Powell&#8217;s remarks, Johnson wrote, &#8220;The Federal Reserve Chairman admitted the massive influx of illegal immigrants under Biden and Harris has raised the unemployment rate. This administration's refusal to secure the border is actively harming American workers and our economy.&#8221; 
Additionally, Elon Musk CEO of Tesla Inc. has reshared Johnson&#8217;s post, amplifying the discussion. 
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">The Federal Reserve Chairman admitted the massive influx of illegal immigrants under Biden and Harris has raised the unemployment rate. This administration's refusal to secure the border is actively harming American workers and our economy. <a href="https://t.co/3rryXkKTAs">pic.twitter.com/3rryXkKTAs</a>
&mdash; Speaker Mike Johnson (@SpeakerJohnson) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpeakerJohnson/status/1836516101162991659?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 18, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Why It Matters: The context surrounding Powell&#8217;s comments is crucial to understanding the broader economic landscape. Just a day before Johnson&#8217;s post, Powell had defended a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/24/09/40927293/powell-defends-0-5-interest-rate-drop-as-right-thing-for-the-economy-doubles-down">significant 50-basis-point interest rate cut</a>, emphasizing it was necessary to support the labor market and prevent economic downturns. 
This rate cut, which brought interest rates down to a range of 4.75% to 5%, was the first in over four years. Powell stressed the importance of preemptive measures to maintain a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/24/09/40927293/powell-defends-0-5-interest-rate-drop-as-right-thing-for-the-economy-doubles-down">strong labor market</a>.
Moreover, the Federal Reserve&#8217;s dot plot indicated that policymakers <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/09/40929003/powells-hawkish-tone-tempers-market-excitement-after-historic-50-basis-point-intere">anticipate further rate cuts</a>, signaling a cautious approach to economic stability.
Johnson&#8217;s remarks also come at a time when House Republicans, including Johnson himself, are grappling with internal disagreements over a funding bill aimed at <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40931809/house-republicans-reject-their-own-funding-bill-as-government-shutdown-looms-mike-johnson-says-we-ha">preventing a government shutdown</a>. 
Musk&#8217;s involvement in the discussion is notable, given his advocacy for simplifying the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/04/38488525/elon-musk-advocates-for-easier-and-simplified-legal-immigration-process-amid-migrant-influx">legal immigration process</a>. Musk has previously called for easier and quicker legal immigration, highlighting the challenges faced by skilled labor in navigating the current system.
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Microsoft Corporation&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTF#NASDAQ">MSTF</a>) LinkedIn, the professional networking giant, has come under scrutiny for reportedly using user data for AI training before&nbsp;updating its terms of service.
What Happened: This primarily affected users in the U.S., as those in the EU, European Economic Area, or Switzerland were likely exempt due to stringent data privacy rules in these regions, <a href="https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/18/linkedin-scraped-user-data-for-training-before-updating-its-terms-of-service/">reported</a> TechCrunch, <a href="https://www.404media.co/linkedin-is-training-ai-on-user-data-before-updating-its-terms-of-service/">citing</a> 404 media as the first to spot this discrepancy.
Users have an opt-out toggle in their settings that reveals LinkedIn collects personal data to train &#8220;content creation AI models.&#8221; While the toggle isn&#8217;t new, LinkedIn initially failed to update its privacy policy to reflect this data usage.
LinkedIn&#8217;s terms of service have since been updated, but typically, such updates precede significant changes&nbsp;like using user data for&nbsp;new purposes.
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LinkedIn did not immediately respond to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga&#8217;s</a> request for comments.
The company uses the data to train its own AI models, including those&nbsp;for writing suggestions and post&nbsp;recommendations. LinkedIn also indicated&nbsp;that generative AI models on&nbsp;its platform could be trained by &#8220;another provider,&#8221; such as its parent company,&nbsp;Microsoft.
How To Opt Out Of LinkedIn&#8217;s Data Scrapping
Step I: Go to the &#8220;Data Privacy&#8221; section in the settings menu.
Step II: Select &#8220;Data for Generative AI improvement.&#8221; 
Step III: Now toggle off the option for &#8220;Use my data for training content creation AI models.&#8221;
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Why It Matters: Earlier this year, AI startups&nbsp;OpenAI and Anthropic&nbsp;were accused of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/06/39443965/openai-and-anthropic-allegedly-ignore-web-scraping-rules-stirring-controversy">ignoring web scraping rules</a>. The reported behavior of OpenAI and Anthropic reflected a larger trend among AI companies pursuing high-quality data for their models.
In April,&nbsp;OpenAI also received flak for <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/04/38152790/openai-transcribes-over-a-million-youtube-hours-navigating-the-gray-area-of-ai-data-use">reportedly transcribing over a million hours</a> of YouTube videos for training its GPT-4 model.
OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, has also gained attention with its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/05/38975543/news-corp-stock-pops-on-multiyear-deal-with-openai">multiyear partnership</a> with News Corp, giving it access to the media giant&#8217;s news content. This deal marked a notable advancement in the AI industry&#8217;s pursuit of high-quality training data.
Later in July, Elon Musk&#8217;s social media platform, X, formerly Twitter, was found to be&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/07/39979855/elon-musks-x-shares-your-posts-on-his-social-media-platform-with-grok-for-training-heres-how-you-can">sharing user posts</a>&nbsp;with xAI&#8217;s Grok for training.
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Ahead of a looming government shutdown, a significant development occurred in the House of Representatives as Speaker Mike Johnson's (R-La.) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40913633/house-set-to-vote-on-gop-bill-to-prevent-government-shutdown-after-chuck-schumer-warns-republicans-n">funding bill was defeated</a>.
What Happened: A diverse group of House Republicans rejected Speaker Johnson's proposal to fund the government on Wednesday. The bill&#8217;s failure complicates efforts to avoid a government shutdown at the end of the month, <a href="https://thehill.com/homenews/house/4887533-mike-johnson-funding-bill-fails-house/">reported</a> The Hill.
&#8220;We have time to fix the situation, and we'll get right to it. I'm disappointed. I know this was the right thing to do, and I think the American people are gonna let a lot of the folks that voted no tonight hear their concerns about it,&#8221; Johnson said. 
Fourteen Republicans joined nearly every Democrat in voting against the bill, which combined a six-month stopgap measure with a requirement for proof of citizenship to vote. The final vote tally was 202-220, with two members voting present.
The opposition came from various GOP factions: hardline conservatives opposed the continuing resolution, defense hawks worried about Pentagon funding, and moderates were concerned about the shutdown threat close to the election.
Rep. Beth Van Duyne (R-Texas) criticized the bill, saying, "I look at the spending, and I think that's one of the largest issues that we have in our country, is $36 trillion in debt."
The bill's failure leaves Speaker Johnson in a difficult position, with the path to avoiding a shutdown now uncertain. Johnson indicated he is already discussing alternative plans with colleagues.
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Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) urged bipartisan cooperation to keep the government running, stating, "Bipartisan, bicameral cooperation. That's what works."
Former President Donald Trump has pressured Republicans to include the SAVE Act in any funding legislation, further complicating Johnson's efforts to navigate the situation.
Why It Matters: The defeat of Speaker Johnson&#8217;s funding bill is a critical moment in the ongoing struggle to prevent a government shutdown. This event follows a series of contentious negotiations and warnings from key political figures.
On Wednesday, the House was set to vote on Johnson&#8217;s proposal to keep the government funded, but the bill lacked <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40913633/house-set-to-vote-on-gop-bill-to-prevent-government-shutdown-after-chuck-schumer-warns-republicans-n">sufficient Republican support</a> to pass. Senate Majority Leader Schumer had previously warned that if a shutdown occurred due to &#8220;Republican poison pills,&#8221; the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40890590/chuck-schumer-says-if-government-shutdown-happens-it-will-because-of-republican-poison-pills-the-ame">American public would hold the GOP responsible</a>.
Earlier in June, Speaker Johnson had suggested invoking the 25th Amendment to remove President Joe Biden from office, indicating his <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/06/39562810/mike-johnson-suggests-using-25th-amendment-to-remove-biden-after-debate-performance-this-is-a-very-d">aggressive stance on various issues</a>.
In March, the House had successfully passed a major spending bill to prevent a government shutdown, showcasing the complexities and challenges in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/03/37529014/us-house-successfully-passes-major-spending-bill-to-prevent-government-shutdown">achieving bipartisan agreement</a>.
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Wednesday&#8217;s trading session saw the stock market slip into the red following the Federal Reserve&#8217;s decision to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/24/09/40926026/federal-reserve-delivers-bold-0-5-rate-cut-signals-further-easing-ahead">cut interest rates by 0.5%</a>. This marks the beginning of the central bank&#8217;s highly anticipated cutting cycle, the first since March 2020. T
The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 0.25% to 41,503.10, while the S&amp;P 500 slipped 0.3% to 5,618.26. The Nasdaq also fell 0.3%, closing at 17,573.30.
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 down 1.92% at $113.37, after hitting an intraday high of $117.7 and a low of $113.22. The stock&#8217;s 52-week high is $140.76, and its 52-week low is $39.23. The tech giant is considering a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/m-a/24/09/40926078/nvidia-considers-165m-octoai-acquisition-aims-to-strengthen-ai-and-cloud-dominance">$165 million acquisition</a> of the OctoAI startup to bolster its software and cloud computing services.
T-Mobile US, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TMUS#NASDAQ">TMUS</a>)
T-Mobile shares ended the day down 2.97% at $196.68, with an intraday high of $206.1 and a low of $195.47. The stock&#8217;s 52-week high is $206.31, and its 52-week low is $135.82. The company announced a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/09/40925493/t-mobile-partners-with-nvidia-ericsson-and-nokia-to-pioneer-ai-driven-mobile-networks">partnership</a> with Nvidia, Ericsson, and Nokia to pioneer AI-driven mobile networks. The company has also signed an agreement with OpenAI to transform customer experience and redefine customer success standards globally
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Vivos Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VVOS#NASDAQ">VVOS</a>)
Vivos Therapeutics shares surged 47.50% to close at $4.13, after hitting an intraday high of $5.95 and a low of $3.02. The stock&#8217;s 52-week high is $48.79, and its 52-week low is $1.91. The FDA granted 510(k) clearance to the company&#8217;s flagship oral medical device, poised to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40920621/vivos-therapeutics-says-it-is-poised-to-disrupt-pediatric-sleep-apnea-market-secures-fda-approval-fo">disrupt the pediatric sleep apnea market</a>.
SoFi Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOFI#NASDAQ">SOFI</a>)
SoFi shares closed down 0.12% at $8.11, after hitting an intraday high of $8.53 and a low of $8.04. The stock&#8217;s 52-week high is $10.49, and its 52-week low is $6.01. The shares moved on heavy trading volume as investors <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/fintech/24/09/40928342/what-happened-with-sofi-stock-today">anticipated a rate cut</a> from the Federal Reserve.
Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)
Tesla shares ended the day up 0.48% at $227.87, with an intraday high of $234.57 and a low of $226.55. The stock&#8217;s 52-week high is $273.93, and its 52-week low is $138.8. The shares traded higher likely due to the broader market reaction to the Federal Reserve's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40927218/tesla-shares-surge-amid-fed-rate-cut-and-cybertruck-developments">recent policy decision</a> to cut interest rates.
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Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk&nbsp;has agreed with&nbsp;Nvidia Corporation&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) CEO Jensen Huang&#8217;s prediction of a future where individuals will have personal digital agents akin to Star Wars&#8217; R2-D2 or C-3PO.
What Happened:&nbsp;On Wednesday, during&nbsp;T-Mobile's Capital Markets Day 2024,&nbsp;Huang shared his vision of a future where digital agents will accompany and learn with individuals throughout their lives.
He expressed excitement about the idea of having a computer that grows smarter over time, helping its user accomplish tasks and essentially becoming a personal R2-D2 or C-3PO.
&#8220;I love the idea that I&#8217;ll have my own R2-D2, my own C3PO, and my R2 will be following me,&#8221; he stated, adding, &#8220;People who are just growing up now they&#8217;re going to have their own personal R2 with them.&#8221;
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Huang then discussed the latest advancements introduced by Sam Altman-led OpenAI in the shape of their new <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/top-stories/24/09/40842891/openai-unveils-o1-model-a-step-closer-to-human-like-ai-but-not-without-flaws">reasoning model &#8220;o1,&#8221;</a> highlighting how future AI systems will possess greater reasoning capabilities.
Unlike the single-pass approach currently used in tools like ChatGPT, future systems will perform hundreds of passes, using reinforcement learning to generate more thoughtful responses, he stated.
This increased computational demand is why Huang pointed out <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40800236/nvidia-faces-investor-scrutiny-over-blackwell-chip-delays-big-revenue-expected-report">improvements in the</a> Blackwell platform, which boosted inference performance by 50 times.
When a clip of Huang&#8217;s interview was shared on X, formerly Twitter, Musk responded with a simple &#8220;True,&#8221; indicating his agreement with Huang&#8217;s vision.
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R2-D2 and C-3PO are iconic droids from the&nbsp;Star Wars&nbsp;franchise. C-3PO is a protocol droid designed for etiquette and translation, fluent in over six million forms of communication. It is another gem from Star Wars, which often serves as a companion to R2-D2.
Why It Matters: Earlier this month, OpenAI launched a new model, ‘o1,' which is a significant step towards achieving human-like artificial intelligence.
This model can answer complex questions faster than a human and outperforms previous models in writing code and solving multi-step problems.
Meanwhile,&nbsp;Nvidia&nbsp;is facing rising <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/large-cap/24/09/40820349/nvidia-ceo-jensen-huang-admits-its-tense-as-surging-demand-for-blackwell-chips-sparks-customer-fru">tensions due to the limited supply</a> of its latest Blackwell chips. The company is experiencing such great demand for its chips that it is causing frustration among some of Nvidia&#8217;s customers.
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Boeing Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>) has started temporary furloughs for thousands of employees as it grapples with the financial <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/09/40912464/elon-musk-accuses-faa-of-fining-spacex-over-nonsense-that-doesnt-affect-safety-amazingly-no-star">impact of a machinists union strike</a>.
What Happened: In a memo to employees, Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg stated that the furloughs, affecting U.S.-based executives, managers, and employees, will occur one week out of every four until the strike concludes. Ortberg and his leadership team will also take pay cuts, The Washington Post <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/transportation/2024/09/18/boeing-furloughs-machinists-strike/">reported</a> on Wednesday.
"With production paused across many key programs in the Pacific Northwest, our business faces substantial challenges and it is important that we take difficult steps to preserve cash and ensure that Boeing is able to successfully recover," Ortberg stated. 
The strike, initiated by the 33,000-member International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, began after rejecting Boeing&#8217;s offer. The union demands a 40% pay increase and the reinstatement of a pension program.
Despite the furloughs, work critical to quality, customer support, and key certification programs will continue. Production of the 787 jet in South Carolina remains unaffected.
Analysts estimate the strike could cost Boeing $1 billion weekly. The company could burn through $3.5 billion in cash if the strike extends through September, according to Bloomberg Intelligence.
Boeing&#8217;s financial measures include a hiring freeze, reduced capital and supplier spending, and an end to nonessential travel. The strike is the first by Boeing machinists in 16 years, according to the report.
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Why It Matters: The strike&#8217;s origins trace back to Saturday, when over 30,000 workers walked off the job after rejecting Boeing&#8217;s offer of a 25% <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40867999/over-30-000-boeing-workers-are-standing-shoulder-to-shoulder-union-leader-says-strike-could-go-on-fo">wage increase over four years</a>. Union leader Jon Holden emphasized the workers&#8217; resolve, stating, &#8220;They're standing shoulder to shoulder and they're ready. So it (the strike) could go on for a while.&#8221;
Subsequently, Boeing and the union returned to the negotiating table with federal mediators on Wednesday. The talks aim to resolve the wage and pension disputes that triggered the strike. The union&#8217;s demand for a 40% wage hike starkly <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40913789/boeing-and-its-largest-union-return-to-table-with-federal-mediators-after-30k-workers-strike-over-fa">contrasts with Boeing&#8217;s 25% offer</a>.
Adding to the complexity, Elon Musk recently criticized the Federal Aviation Administration for <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/09/40912464/elon-musk-accuses-faa-of-fining-spacex-over-nonsense-that-doesnt-affect-safety-amazingly-no-star">allegedly favoring Boeing</a> over SpaceX in regulatory matters. 
Price Action: Boeing Co. closed at $155.11 on Wednesday, down 0.82% for the day. In after-hours trading, the stock gained 0.38%. Year to date, Boeing&#8217;s stock has dropped by 38.39%, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard?quote=AAPL">data from Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Boeing Enforces Temporary Furloughs Amid Strike, CEO Kelly Ortberg Announces 'Difficult Steps' Like Pay Cuts As $1B Weekly Loss Looms

On Wednesday, Cathie Wood-led Ark Invest continued its trend of offloading shares of Robinhood Markets Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>) and Palantir Technologies Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NYSE">PLTR</a>), marking significant trades for the day.
The Robinhood Trade: Ark Invest&#8217;s Ark Fintech Innovation ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKF#NYSE">ARKF</a>) sold 24,796 shares of Robinhood. This decision aligns with Ark&#8217;s recent trading patterns, which have seen a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/09/40890420/cathie-woods-monday-maneuvers-ark-invest-continues-to-offload-robinhood-and-palantir-shares">steady decrease</a> in Robinhood holdings. 
The move comes in the wake of Robinhood&#8217;s $3.9 million settlement with California&#8217;s Department of Justice over its previous ban on Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) withdrawals. Despite this setback, Robinhood has been evolving from a meme stock trading platform to a serious contender against traditional brokerages. The value of the trade, based on Robinhood&#8217;s closing price of $22.95 on the same day, is approximately $569,368. 
Notably, Robinhood shares rose after the Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 50 basis points, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40926981/robinhood-markets-stock-surges-wednesday-heres-why">benefiting from increased user engagement</a>, margin trading, and favorable growth stock valuations in a low-rate environment. The shares appreciated 1.4% in the regular session and gained 0.9% in the after-hours trading.
The Palantir Trade: Ark Invest&#8217;s ARK Innovation ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKK#NYSE">ARKK</a>) fund sold 32,772 shares of Palantir. This move followed the company&#8217;s 5th AIPCon, where CEO Alex Karp expressed optimism about Palantir&#8217;s inclusion in the S&amp;P 500 Index and the company&#8217;s potential for growth. Based on Palantir&#8217;s closing price of $36.38 on the same day, the value of the trade is approximately $1.2 million.
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On Wednesday, Betsey Stevenson expressed her astonishment at Donald Trump&#8217;s running mate J.D. Vance and his supporters&#8217; economic optimism despite the Federal Reserve&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/24/09/40926026/federal-reserve-delivers-bold-0-5-rate-cut-signals-further-easing-ahead">recent rate cut. </a>
What Happened: Stevenson, a former Obama administration economic advisor, shared her views on X, stating, &#8220;I have to admit that I am pleasantly surprised that J.D. Vance and his supporters thinks the economy is too strong for the rate cut.&#8221;
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&mdash; Betsey Stevenson (@BetseyStevenson) <a href="https://twitter.com/BetseyStevenson/status/1836511962118992076?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 18, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Stevenson shared a video featuring a Vance rally where he was asked a question on Federal Reserve&#8217;s move to slash interest rates by 50 basis points. The crowd booed when the question was asked.
Vance said, &#8220;My reaction is half a point is nothing compared to what American families have been dealing with for the last 3 years.&#8221; In response to the Vice Presidential candidate&#8217;s answer, the crowd cheered.
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Why It Matters: Stevenson&#8217;s post is particularly noteworthy given the ongoing debate around the implications of the rate cut. Republican presidential nominee Trump has <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40931251/trump-isnt-happy-with-jerome-powells-50-bps-rate-cut-maneuver-i-guess-it-shows-the-economy-is-very-b">expressed skepticism</a> over the Federal Reserve's decision, suggesting it could be indicative of a faltering U.S. economy or a politically motivated action.
Stevenson&#8217;s surprise at Vance&#8217;s optimism might stem from her previous criticism of the Republican vice presidential nominee. She had earlier <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/08/40643613/jd-vance-slammed-by-ex-obama-advisor-for-spewing-frustrating-lies-on-tariffs-stresses-need-for-fact">rebuked Vance</a> for spreading misinformation about the effects of tariffs on consumer prices.
This comment comes in the wake of the Federal Reserve&#8217;s unexpected decision to slash interest rates by 50 basis points, marking the first rate cut in over four years. This move surprised Wall Street analysts who had anticipated a more modest 25-basis-point cut.
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Obama-Era Economist Says She Is 'Pleasantly Surprised' That JD Vance Thinks The 'Economy Is Too Strong For The Rate Cut'

The Federal Reserve implemented its first <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/09/40929003/powells-hawkish-tone-tempers-market-excitement-after-historic-50-basis-point-intere">rate cut since March 2020</a>. The move aimed to combat inflation and economic concerns.
What Happened: The rate cut was widely anticipated, with an 85% likelihood leading up to the announcement. This anticipation led to a bullish reaction in both cryptocurrency and traditional equity markets. However, prices quickly reversed as traders executed buy orders.
Santiment <a href="https://insights.santiment.net/read/rate-cut-celebrations-are-likely-but-watch-for-retail-traders-ruining-the-party-8119?utm_source=twitter&amp;utm_medium=post&amp;utm_campaign=twitter_rate_cut_celebrations_insight_b_091824/&amp;fpr=twitter">noted</a> that this pattern is familiar, having been observed after events like the Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>) merge and Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) halving. Traders often become euphoric, expecting prices to soar, only to be surprised by a retracement.
Despite the initial bullish reaction, the market&#8217;s response may not be as straightforward. Traders are advised to monitor sentiment and funding rates closely. Positive sentiment could indicate greed, while negative sentiment might signal a buying opportunity.
Two more rate cuts are expected by the end of 2024, potentially lowering interest rates by 100 basis points heading into 2025, according to the report.
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Why It Matters: The Federal Reserve&#8217;s decision to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/24/09/40927293/powell-defends-0-5-interest-rate-drop-as-right-thing-for-the-economy-doubles-down">cut interest rates by 50 basis points</a> to a range of 4.75% to 5% marks a significant shift in monetary policy. 
Jerome Powell, the Fed Chair, defended the move, stating it was necessary to support the labor market and prevent economic harm. Powell emphasized the importance of acting preemptively to safeguard the economy, highlighting the Fed&#8217;s cautious, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/24/09/40927293/powell-defends-0-5-interest-rate-drop-as-right-thing-for-the-economy-doubles-down">data-driven approach</a>.
The rate cut has <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs/broad-u-s-equity-etfs/24/09/40928301/interest-rates-in-free-fall-what-it-means-for-mortgages-credit-cards-and-your-wallet-a">broader implications for consumers</a>, potentially affecting mortgage rates, credit card interest rates, and auto loan rates. This trickle-down effect could influence consumer spending and borrowing behavior. 
Despite the initial market euphoria, Powell&#8217;s cautious remarks on the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/09/40929003/powells-hawkish-tone-tempers-market-excitement-after-historic-50-basis-point-intere">future rate path have injected uncertainty</a> into the markets. The Fed&#8217;s dot plot indicates further easing ahead, with additional rate cuts expected in the coming years.
Price Action: Bitcoin is trading at $61,950.10, up 0.32% in the last 24 hours. Year to date, it has gained 40.14%. Meanwhile, Ether is currently priced at $2,357.76, rising 0.92% in the last 24 hours. Year to date, it has increased 0.19%, according to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/login">data from Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), expressed his dissatisfaction with Donald Trump&#8217;s approach to the ongoing healthcare crisis in America.
What Happened: On Wednesday, Sanders took to X to voice his concerns about Trump&#8217;s handling of the healthcare crisis. He highlighted the fact that despite Trump&#8217;s four-year term as president, his current plan for addressing the healthcare crisis is inadequate. 
Sanders said, &#8220;We are in the midst of a serious health care crisis — 85 million Americans are uninsured or underinsured. Now he&#8217;s working on &#8216;a concept of a plan&#8217; ?? That&#8217;s not going to cut it.&#8221;
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">.<a href="https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@realDonaldTrump</a> has been in three political campaigns. He was president for four years. We are in the midst of a serious health care crisis — 85 million Americans are uninsured or underinsured. Now he&#39;s working on &quot;a concept of a plan&quot; ?? That&#39;s not going to cut it. <a href="https://t.co/2aK8C9NSS7">pic.twitter.com/2aK8C9NSS7</a>
&mdash; Bernie Sanders (@BernieSanders) <a href="https://twitter.com/BernieSanders/status/1836549690071912865?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 18, 2024</a></blockquote>
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This post comes in the wake of the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40868605/trump-vs-harris-presidential-debate-sanders-on-healthcare-disparity-and-more-this-week-in-politics">presidential debate</a> between Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris.
Sanders shared a video in his post where an NBC anchor asked him about comments Trump made at the debate with Harris in regards to Obamacare. The former president had claimed that he saved The Affordable Care Act.The Vermont senator&#8217;s post was in response to this question.
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Why It Matters: Sanders has been a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/07/39784920/bernie-sanders-getting-sick-in-america-should-not-mean-going-bankrupt-losing-your-home-car-or-life-s">vocal critic</a> of the existing U.S. healthcare system, highlighting the financial burden it places on patients. He has previously stated that &#8220;Getting sick in America should not mean going bankrupt, losing your home, car, or life savings.&#8221;
Moreover, Sanders has pointed out the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40784837/bernie-sanders-says-if-youre-poor-in-america-youll-live-10-15-years-less-anybody-else-see-a-problem">disparity in health outcomes</a> between the rich and the poor in America, stating that the poor live significantly shorter lives.
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Microsoft Corporation&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) vice chair and president, Brad Smith, has raised concerns about potential foreign interference in the upcoming <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/2024-presidential-election">2024 U.S. presidential election</a>.
What Happened: On Wednesday, during his opening testimony at a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing on <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/politics/24/09/40743037/putin-says-russia-backs-harris-and-her-infectious-laugh-for-2024-election-we-will-root-for-her">foreign election interference</a>, Smith warned of &#8220;real and serious&#8221; threats, <a href="https://thehill.com/policy/technology/4887227-microsoft-election-iran-trump-russia-harris/">reported</a> The Hill.
He pointed out that the election has become a battleground for foreign actors, specifically Iran and Russia, against presidential candidates Donald Trump and Kamala Harris respectively.
&#8220;We know that there is a presidential race between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, but this has also become an election of Iran vs Trump and Russia vs Harris,&#8221; he stated.
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Smith also shed light on the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40760931/trump-vs-harris-who-do-russia-iran-and-china-favor-in-2024-election-intelligence-officials-weigh-in">combined efforts of Russia, Iran, and China</a> in undermining democracy. He cited a recent Microsoft report that revealed Russian influence operations behind a false <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40915084/kremlin-aligned-group-behind-false-hit-and-run-allegations-against-kamala-harris-microsoft-says">viral video accusing Harris of a hit-and-run</a>.
He stressed the importance of tech companies upholding two principles: preserving the right to free expression and protecting the American electorate from foreign deception.
Smith called on tech companies to put in place safeguards, especially around AI-generated content, and to educate candidates about AI risks.
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Why It Matters: Smith&#8217;s testimony comes at a time when concerns over foreign interference in the election through online disinformation and misinformation campaigns are escalating.
He testified alongside Nick Clegg, the president of global affairs at Meta Platforms, and Kent Walker, the president and chief legal officer for Google's Alphabet, the report noted.
On Tuesday, in a blog post, Microsoft revealed that its Threat Analysis Center noticed a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40912191/harris-walz-campaign-targeted-by-russian-hackers-microsoft-threat-analysis-center-notices-shift-in-t">shift in tactics by Russian hackers</a> who targeted the campaign of Democratic nominee Harris.
Earlier this month, the Justice Department seized over 30 web domains used by Russia for covert campaigns. The FBI also revealed that Iran was behind a hacking of the Trump campaign.
On Wednesday, the FBI said, &#8220;Iranian malicious cyber actors in late June and early July sent unsolicited emails to individuals then associated with President Biden's campaign that contained an excerpt taken from stolen, non-public material from former President Trump's campaign as text in the emails.&#8221;
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'This Has Also Become An Election Of Iran Vs Trump And Russia Vs Harris' — Microsoft President Brad Smith Warns About Foreign Interference In 2024 Election

In the run-up to the presidential election, Donald Trump, the Republican nominee, has voiced his disapproval of the Federal Reserve&#8217;s recent decision to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/24/09/40926026/federal-reserve-delivers-bold-0-5-rate-cut-signals-further-easing-ahead">slash its benchmark interest rate by half a percentage point</a>. Trump suggests this move could be indicative of a faltering U.S. economy or a politically motivated action.
What Happened: Trump expressed skepticism over the Federal Reserve&#8217;s decision. This critique comes as the November presidential election is just around the corner, <a href="https://www.ft.com/content/da9347a5-b4db-4987-94c9-2aeb20624726">reported</a> The Financial Times.
&#8220;I guess it shows the economy is very bad to cut it by that much, assuming that they are not just playing politics,&#8221; said Trump.
Trump has previously voiced his displeasure with Federal chair Jerome Powell, accusing the independent central bank of political bias. In a conversation with Bloomberg News, Trump cautioned Powell against reducing interest rates before the election. However, he also mentioned that he would allow Powell to complete his term as chair if he was &#8220;doing the right thing.&#8221;
In a separate discussion with Fox Business Network, Trump hinted at his intention to replace Powell, blaming him for being &#8220;political&#8221; and predicting he would lower interest rates to &#8220;help the Democrats,&#8221; according to the report.
Trump&#8217;s remarks were made just hours before a campaign rally in the suburbs of New York City on Long Island. His Democratic rival, vice-president Kamala Harris, also reportedly shared her thoughts on the Fed&#8217;s decision, stating the cut would be &#8220;welcome news for Americans who have borne the brunt of high prices&#8221;.
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Why It Matters: The Federal Reserve&#8217;s decision to cut interest rates by 50 basis points marks the first rate cut in over four years, breaking a streak of 12 consecutive months with rates held steady. This decision came as a surprise to Wall Street analysts who had largely anticipated a more modest 25-basis-point cut.
Earlier this month, Trump had <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/politics/24/09/40861372/trump-says-no-federal-rates-cuts-before-2024-election-republican-congress-members-say-the-time-i">expressed his desire</a> for the Federal Reserve to leave rates unchanged ahead of the 2024 presidential election. However, investors and members of Congress were expecting a rate cut.
The anticipation among investors for a 50 basis point interest rate cut was growing, and this expectation could have <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/24/09/40919701/investors-betting-on-50-basis-point-rate-cut-expert-says-market-pressure-could-sw">influenced the Federal Reserve&#8217;s decision</a>. The market was pricing in a 63% likelihood of a 50 basis point cut, a significant increase from 34% the previous week.
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Antivaccine advocate and former independent presidential candidate, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., stated that he might be appointed by former President Donald Trump to select leaders for key public health agencies, should the former president win a second term.
What Happened: Kennedy Jr. disclosed this information during a discussion with conservative commentator Tucker Carlson, as reported by <a href="https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4887585-rfk-jr-trump-fda-nih-cdc/">The Hill</a> on Wednesday.
He named the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Food and Drug Administration, and the National Institutes of Health as agencies he might be involved with. Kennedy made this announcement during a Tuesday stop in Wisconsin on Carlson's live tour.
&#8220;President Trump has asked me specifically to do two things. One, to help unravel the capture of the agencies by corrupt influence. In other words, to drain the swamp. And, you know, I had to say something about President Trump,&#8221; said Kennedy Jr.
In a previous conversation with Carlson, Kennedy mentioned that Trump asked him to be part of his transition team if he secures a second term. However, Trump campaign spokesperson Karoline Leavitt labeled discussions about who will serve in a second Trump administration as &#8220;premature&#8221;.
Earlier this month, Democrats and the public health community voiced their concerns over the potential of Kennedy becoming the Health and Human Services secretary in a second Trump term.
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Why It Matters: Kennedy&#8217;s potential role in a second Trump administration has been a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/07/39898056/robert-kennedy-jr-eyes-role-in-trumps-administration-amid-endorsement-chatter-report">topic of discussion</a> for some time. According to a Benzinga report from July, Kennedy, then an independent presidential candidate, had talks with Trump about endorsing his campaign and possibly taking up a senior role in his administration.
In August, Kennedy <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/politics/24/08/40535286/rfk-jr-suspends-2024-presidential-campaign-endorses-trump-to-block-democrats-from-white-house">suspended his presidential campaign</a> and endorsed Trump. He stated that he didn&#8217;t believe he had a real chance of winning the 2024 election and that his continued presence in the race would result in a Democratic Party victory.
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Shaquille O'Neal is widely recognized as one of the greatest basketball players, but since retiring from the NBA, he&#8217;s gained significant <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/24/07/39915962/shaquille-oneal-began-building-his-estimated-500-million-portfolio-by-investing-in-this-tech-titan-w?utm_campaign=partner_feed&amp;utm_source=yahooFinance&amp;utm_medium=partner_feed&amp;utm_content=real_estate">respect for his business expertise</a> and chance encounters.
What Happened: During a 2018 appearance on "The Ellen Show," Shaq shared two pivotal investment stories.
First, he recounted his &#8220;worst investment ever&#8221; — turning down Starbucks.&nbsp;
When Starbucks&#8217; then-CEO Howard Schultz proposed opening locations in African-American communities, Shaq&#8217;s response was skeptical. 
&#8220;Black people don&#8217;t drink coffee,&#8221; he said referring to his earlier thought. This misconception led him to pass on what could have been a lucrative opportunity.
"So now, every time I go to Starbucks, I see black people drinking coffee, I&#8217;m like… [he does a facepalm]."
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In contrast, Shaq then shared his successful Google investment story.
He recalled a chance encounter at the Four Seasons Hotel in LA around &#8217;93 or &#8217;94, where he was essentially babysitting someone&#8217;s kids during a meeting.
After the meeting, the impressed parent offered him an investment opportunity, saying, &#8220;In the future, you&#8217;re going to be able to type on your phone, search engine, this, do this, boom, boom, boom. You should invest.&#8221;
This turned out to be Google, and Shaq's decision to invest paid off handsomely. Google, now rebranded as Alphabet Inc. has a current market cap of $1.973 trillion, making it the fourth most valuable company in the world.
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Why It&#8217;s Important: This anecdote highlights how unconventional networking can lead to significant investment opportunities in the tech world.
Shaq's Google investment marked the beginning of his successful post-NBA business career, setting him apart from the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/23/02/30945804/google-apple-lyft-and-ring-shaquille-oneals-track-record-of-phenomenal-startup-investments">65% of NBA players</a> who reportedly go broke within five years of leaving the game.
Earlier this month, the website CelebrityNetWorth estimated Shaq&#8217;s net wealth to be around $500 million. His investment portfolio includes stakes in various franchises such as Five Guys, Papa John&#8217;s, Krispy Kreme, and his own fast-food chain, Big Chicken.
Apart from Google, other <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/sports/24/04/38090549/7-basketball-legends-turn-investment-titans-shaq-lebron-and-more">notable company investments</a> include Ring video doorbell, which was later acquired by Amazon, and Apple.
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Investors now have more ways to invest in or against MicroStrategy Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>), a software company and Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) holder that has outperformed top stocks, asset types and index funds <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/07/39817792/missed-out-on-nvidia-michael-saylor-says-get-on-the-bitcoin-standard-for-even-better-retur">in recent years.</a>
What Happened: REX Shares and Tuttle Capital Management launched two new ETFs Wednesday to give investors more ways to get exposure <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/09/40878741/canaccord-lowers-microstrategy-price-target-to-173-cites-ongoing-bitcoin-accumulation">to MicroStrategy stock </a>with leveraged and inverse ETFs.
The two companies launched the T-REX 2X Long MSTR Daily Target ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTU#BATS">MSTU</a>) and the T-REX 2X Inverse MSTR Daily Target ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTZ#BATS">MSTZ</a>).
"These are the first ETFs to provide investors with 200% leveraged exposure and -200% inverse exposure to the daily price movement of MicroStrategy (MSTR), allowing traders to capitalize on MSTR's exposure to the Bitcoin market," the companies said.
The launch comes after <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/08/40399008/mstx-becomes-first-single-stock-leveraged-etf-for-microstrategy-stock-offers-175-exposure">Defiance launched</a> a 1.75X long MicroStrategy ETF and 1.5X Short MicroStrategy ETF in August with the Defiance Daily Target 1.75X Long MSTR ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTX#NASDAQ">MSTX</a>) and Defiance Daily Target 1.5X Short MSTR ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMST#NASDAQ">SMST</a>) respectively.
With the new 2X ETFs, REX and Tuttle have pushed the envelope further.
"The 2X Leveraged and 2X Inverse MSTR ETFs offer traders unparalleled access to MicroStrategy's Bitcoin exposure, whether they're looking to amplify potential gains or hedge against market volatility. We're a product of our ability to redefine what's possible in the ETF industry," Tuttle Capital Management CEO Matthew Tuttle said.
REX Shares CEO Greg King said the new ETFs help provide tools to traders "to engage with a company that's pushing the boundaries in digital assets."
"MicroStrategy's forward-thinking approach presents a compelling opportunity for traders seeking additional ways to trade the stock," King added.
The launches follow several other leveraged and inverse ETFs from REX and Tuttle Capital. The two companies launched the T-REX 2X Long Bitcoin Daily Target ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BTCL#BATS">BTCL</a>) and T-REX 2X Inverse Bitcoin Daily Target ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BTCZ#BATS">BTCZ</a>) in July.
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Why It's Important: MicroStrategy has been a top-performing stock, gaining 94% year-to-date in 2024 and gaining 790% over the last five years.
The company has also seen shares highly volatile as related to the price of Bitcoin because the company is a large holder of the leading cryptocurrency.
MicroStrategy <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/09/40857237/microstrategy-stock-climbs-after-bitcoin-purchase-heres-how-much-btc-michael-saylors-compa">recently announced it bought</a> $1.1 billion worth of Bitcoin bringing its total up to 244,800 Bitcoin. The company <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/09/40919378/microstrategy-raises-875m-in-convertible-notes-plans-further-bitcoin-purchases">recently raised</a> over $800 million to redeem $500 million in senior secured notes and to buy additional Bitcoin.
MicroStrategy began buying Bitcoin in August 2020 and will continue to add more Bitcoin, as co-founder and Executive Chairman Michael Saylor <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/22/06/27865236/exclusive-michael-saylors-microstrategy-is-married-to-bitcoin-everything-else-in-the-world">previously told Benzinga.</a>
"We have a simple strategy and our strategy is we just acquire Bitcoin, and we hold the Bitcoin," Saylor told Benzinga.
Saylor said he believes Bitcoin is the best asset in the world.
"Everything else in the world is inferior to Bitcoin. So, if you gave me $1 million and said what do you want to buy, I don't want to buy a sports team, I don't want to buy a building, I don't want to buy a company … all I want to buy is Bitcoin," Saylor previously told Benzinga.
Saylor also previously said that if people hate Bitcoin, they can short MicroStrategy and if they love Bitcoin they could buy the stock.
While investors have more ways to get Bitcoin exposure thanks to cryptocurrency exchanges and Bitcoin ETFs, MicroStrategy remains a popular option to get exposure.
With the new leveraged and inverse ETFs, investors have more ways to predict what will happen to MicroStrategy in terms of the stock going up or down.
Tuttle <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/01/36500461/exclusive-the-man-who-shorts-cathie-wood-and-jim-cramer-filed-for-new-bitcoin-etfs-why-lev">previously told Benzinga</a> that leveraged and inverse ETFs aren't for all investors, but have an important place in the market.
"They are a tool, just like stocks, bonds, ETFs, mutual funds, options, etc.," Tuttle told Benzinga. "Just like any tool some people will use them correctly and others won't."
Tuttle said that leveraged ETFs can be used by investors as an &#8220;alternative to options.&#8221;
&#8220;Unlike options, they can be traded after hours. They are very conducive to short-term trading strategies.&#8221;
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A well-known Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) analyst and iPhone sales forecaster is predicting weak demand of the iPhone 16 with a new hint that expectations <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40882969/iphone-16-pro-demand-lags-longer-wait-times-globally-china-shows-smaller-gap-analyst">may not be met.</a>
What Happened: Apple <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40780100/apple-intelligence-ready-iphone-16-with-faster-processor-dedicated-camera-button-announced-check-pri">unveiled the iPhone 16</a> last week and highlighted several new features including its Apple Intelligence generative AI that will be rolled out to consumers.
Early pre-order data shows demand for the iPhone 16 may be lower than expected due to a lack of reasons for existing iPhone owners to upgrade to the latest model.
Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo recently said pre-order sales for the iPhone 16 have reached 37 million units.
On Wednesday, Kuo shared another sign that demand could be low.
"Apple employees can already purchase the iPhone 16 with their employee discount. Typically, employees have had to wait several weeks after the release of new iPhone models before being able to buy. This could be another sign that the early demand for the iPhone 16 is below expectations," Kuo <a href="https://x.com/mingchikuo/status/1836445270902808958">tweeted</a>.
Kuo's recent 37 million estimate comes from pre-order data from Apple and supply chain surveys. Average delivery times and shipment volumes could indicate weaker demand for the more expensive iPhone Pro models, Kuo also said.
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 Why It's Important: Smartphone competition in global markets such as China could be hurting demand for the iPhone 16 along with weak reception to the Glowtime event and the new features.
With many consumers expecting more integrated AI features, the lack of AI features and slow rollout of Apple Intelligence could be a disappointment.
While it remains to be determined what the official sales figures for the iPhone 16 in 2024 and beyond are, initial iPhone 16 leaks aren't suggesting strong results.
Analysts could lower price targets and financial expectations as more data becomes available.
Pre-orders for the iPhone 16 began on Sept. 13 with initial deliveries on Sept. 20.
 AAPL Price Action: Apple stock closed Wednesday up 1.80% at $220.69 versus a 52-week trading range of $164.08 to $237.23. Apple stock is up 18.9% year-to-date in 2024.
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Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) is set to end its work-from-home regime and mandate a return to full-time office work starting in January.&nbsp; CEO Andy Jassy shared the news to employees in a Monday memo, also announcing changes to<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/top-stories/24/09/40887347/amazon-to-cut-management-layers-end-work-from-home"> the managerial structure.</a>
The end of a flexible work-from-home mandate has a more meaningful impact for the average employee. This decision has drawn considerable attention, particularly from former employees such as John McBride, a former Amazon Web Services (AWS) software engineer, who shared his opinions in an<a href="https://x.com/johncodezzz/status/1836259845118231000"> X</a> post.
McBride, who worked at AWS for a year before resigning due to Amazon&#8217;s insistence on relocating from Denver to Seattle, believes the move to reinstate full office presence is primarily driven by economic factors — as headcount reduction helps the company boost its margin.
Amazon hired heavily in the COVID-19 aftershock, adding over 400,000 employees through 2020. McBride believes the company has overhired and since then, has gone through several phases, starting with mass layoffs and gradually implementing stricter office requirements to push employees into resigning if they refuse to relocate.
His former colleague, former AWS senior developer Justin Garrison, documented such a practice as "<a href="https://justingarrison.com/blog/2023-12-30-amazons-silent-sacking/">The Silent Sacking</a>."
Garrison explained that instead of openly laying off employees, Amazon quietly encourages them to leave by making their roles undesirable. Employees are excluded from meetings, given unfulfilling work and generally made to feel unwelcome, pushing them to quit voluntarily.
This method helps Amazon cut costs without formally announcing mass layoffs or offering severance packages. His experiences show a company that quietly subverts its employees, avoiding the public scrutiny of large-scale firings.
While the means offer a reasonably clear explanation, the ends are mixed.
McBride's claim about AWS's thin operating margins is unsubstantiated. That segment has been the most profitable, with margins reaching almost 40%.
Still, his remark on tax breaks and the office presents a more reasonable angle. In 2022, Amazon received<a href="https://qz.com/amazon-s-5-billion-discount-see-all-its-tax-cuts-and-1849821611"> at least $5 billion</a> in U.S.-based tax breaks and other subsidies from 38 states, with $824 million coming from Virginia, where the corporation has a second domestic headquarters.
The company specifically located the second headquarters there, Crystal City, which is part of Arlington, Virginia, after asking for subsidy proposals from state and local governments.
Furthermore, office-based work can positively impact local economies by supporting restaurants, transportation and other services around corporate hubs. This creates a ripple effect that benefits not just Amazon, but the broader business ecosystem in cities like Arlington.
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<h2>Nuvalent (NUVL)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/biotechnology1600-300x169.png" alt="Biotechnology stocks, biomedical stocks"><div>Source: aslysun / Shutterstock.com</div></div>One of the most heavily targeted securities, Nuvalent (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/nuvl-stock-quote/">NUVL</a>) falls under the biotechnology sphere. Specifically, it&rsquo;s a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical firm that engages in the development of therapies for patients with cancer. Notably, NUVL stock has gained 79% in the past 52 weeks. Since making its public market debut, the company gained around 330% of equity value.



That said, skeptics have entered the fray. Presently, NUVL represents one of the most targeted securities, with a <a href="https://fintel.io/ss/us/nuvl">short interest</a> of 20.29% of its float. Typically, any magnitude of short interest <a href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/s/shortinterest.asp#:~:text=Yes.-,Short%20interest%20as%20a%20percentage%20of%20float%20above%2020%25%20is,indicates%20a%20very%20pessimistic%20sentiment.">above 20%</a> is considered to be high. Further, NUVL&rsquo;s short interest ratio &ndash; or the time required to unwind all bearish positions based on average trading volume &ndash; stands at 38.89 days to cover.



Based on that information, it seems like bad news for Nuvalent. However, the company could rank among the short-squeeze stocks to buy. Analysts rate NUVL a <a href="https://www.tipranks.com/stocks/nuvl/forecast">unanimous strong buy</a> with a $98.80 average price target. That implies a 26% upside potential.



Financially, experts anticipate that in fiscal 2025, sales could hit $$530,000, with a high-side view of $4.8 million. That would be massive as Nuvalent is presently a pre-revenue entity.



<h2>Mondee (MOND)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/air-travel-1600-300x169.png" alt="Plane travel. Man standing in airport waiting for flight. travel stocks to buy"><div>Source: Olena Yakobchuk / Shutterstock</div></div>Based in Austin, Texas, Mondee (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/mond-stock-quote/">MOND</a>) falls under the consumer cyclical sector. Specifically, it provides travel services. The company&rsquo;s mainline business unit offers airline tickets through its platform. It also provides a Software as a Service (SaaS) model that facilitates corporate travel cost savings solutions. With people prioritizing vacations in the post-pandemic era, MOND stock should attract bullish attention.



However, that hasn&rsquo;t been the case at all. Since the beginning of the year, MOND slipped 18%. In the past 52 weeks, shares stumbled a staggering 75.5%. Not surprisingly, then, the bears began circling the waters. Short interest comes in at <a href="https://fintel.io/ss/us/mond">20.64% of the float</a>. Further, the short-interest ratio stands at 56.17 days to cover.



Still, not all hope is lost, at least for the optimists. Analysts rate Mondee a <a href="https://www.tipranks.com/stocks/mond/forecast">consensus moderate buy</a> with a $4.18 average price target, implying over 95% upside potential. Further, with the downside, MOND could be priced at a more enticing valuation. Shares trade at 0.69X trailing-year revenue. That&rsquo;s down from 1.21X in the fourth quarter of last year.



Experts also anticipate 14.8% growth in the top line to $255.09 million in fiscal 2024. So, MOND could be one of the short-squeeze stocks to buy.



<h2>Zynex (ZYXI)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/healthcare-1600-300x169.jpg" alt="Nurse holding a tablet with icons representing different aspects of healthcare and healthcare data representing CANO stock. Healthcare Tech Stocks. Healthcare Stocks to Buy"><div>Source: metamorworks / Shutterstock</div></div>Headquartered in Englewood, Colorado, Zynex (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/zyxi-stock-quote/">ZYXI</a>) falls under the broader healthcare sector, specifically medical distribution. With its subsidiaries, Zynex designs, manufactures and markets medical devices to treat chronic and acute pain. Its primary focus is in the area of electrical stimulation for rehabilitative purposes. The business sounds incredibly relevant yet the market has other ideas.



Since the start of the year, ZYXI slipped almost 16%. The volatility has been pronounced in the past month, when shares gave up 13% of market value. Zynex has also gone nowhere in the trailing five years, thereby frustrating longtime stakeholders. As a result, the company&rsquo;s <a href="https://fintel.io/ss/us/zyxi">short interest</a> soared to 36.89% of the float. Also, the short-interest ratio jumped to 53.44 days to cover.



Obviously, that&rsquo;s not a great outcome. However, ZYXI could be one of the short-squeeze stocks to buy. It presently enjoys a consensus view of <a href="https://www.tipranks.com/stocks/zyxi/forecast">moderate buy</a>. Also, the price target stands at $18, implying 96% upside potential.



Financially, experts anticipate the company&rsquo;s sales in fiscal 2024 to rise to $226.95 million. If so, that would imply growth of 23.1%.



On the date of publication, Josh Enomoto did not have (either directly or indirectly) any positions in the securities mentioned in this article.&nbsp;The opinions expressed in this article are those of the writer, subject to the InvestorPlace.com&nbsp;<a href="https://investorplace.com/corporate/investorplace-publishing-guidelines/" target="_blank">Publishing Guidelines</a>.
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Short-squeeze stocks represent one of the boldest forms of contrarianism available. Simply put, it&rsquo;s a showdown between the bears that are attempting to profit from the downturn of a public enterprise. In their minds, by eliminating weak players from the market, it improves Wall Street&rsquo;s &ldquo;gene pool,&rdquo; if you will. On the other end, the bulls can play the savior role.



What makes short-squeeze stocks so compelling, though, is the incentivization profile. On the pessimistic side, speculators make their money pocketing the difference between the borrowed securities selling price versus the subsequent buy-back price. If the latter is lower than the former, the trader picks up a profit. However, if the latter is higher, than the speculator incurs a loss.



Now, unlike other types of market losses, the red ink on a short trade is uncapped. That&rsquo;s because there&rsquo;s no limit to how high a security can rise. Therefore, a panic to cover bearish positions (by buying to close) can yield a dramatic lift in the share price, called a short squeeze. With that in mind, below are short-squeeze stocks to consider.



<h2>Kadant (KAI)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/short-squeeze-stocks-300x169.jpg" alt="Man squeezing water out of a rag representing FNGR stock. Short Squeeze Stocks"><div>Source: Alextype/Shutterstock.com</div></div>Operating in the specialty industrial machinery sector, Kadant (NYSE:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/kai-stock-quote/">KAI</a>) supplies various technologies and engineered systems worldwide. Primarily, the company focuses on fluid-handling systems and equipment, such as rotary joints and syphons. It also features other relevancies, including innovations in industrial automation and control. Still, KAI has fluctuated in market value.



Nevertheless, investors will want to keep close tabs on Kadant. According to Fintel, KAI stock carries a <a href="https://fintel.io/ss/us/kai">short interest of 12.32% of its float</a>. That&rsquo;s elevated but not intensely remarkable. However, the equity unit&rsquo;s short-interest ratio stands at nearly 33 days to cover. That&rsquo;s the number of trading sessions it would take for the bears to close out their short exposure.



If a panic materializes, the bears will be anxious to seal off their vulnerability. They&rsquo;re even more motivated to do this with Kadant, noting that KAI stock has gained 13% in the trailing month. In addition, the company is projected to see revenue growth of nearly 11% to $1.06 billion by year&rsquo;s end. It&rsquo;s one of the short-squeeze stocks to consider.



<h2>AirSculpt Technologies (AIRS)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/oversold-stocks-to-buy-300x169.jpg" alt="man in suit holding a tablet with graphic above showing oversold stocks to buy"><div>Source: undefined undefined / Getty Images</div></div>Operating in the medical care facilities industry, AirSculpt Technologies (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/airs-stock-quote/">AIRS</a>) along with its subsidiaries provides body contouring procedure services. It offers its namesake solution, which is a next-generation body contouring protocol that removes unwanted fat and tightens skin. Best of all, the procedure is minimally invasive.



Still, many investors are skeptical about AIRS stock. Since the start of the year, shares tumbled more than 36%. As a result, the<a href="https://fintel.io/ss/us/airs"> short interest of AirSculpt comes in at 16.26% of its float</a>. However, the short-interest ratio is truly remarkable, standing at almost 56 days to cover. We&rsquo;re basically talking business days here so that&rsquo;s a lengthy period of vulnerability for the bears.



If AIRS stock starts shooting higher for whatever reason, a panic could easily materialize. It&rsquo;s worth pointing out that in the business week ended July 12, the equity gained more than 16%. In addition, analysts project that AirSculpt can post earnings per share of 24 cents this year. That&rsquo;s up from last year&rsquo;s loss of 8 cents. It&rsquo;s a candidate for short-squeeze stocks.



<h2>Trupanion (TRUP)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/trup1600-300x169.jpg" alt="a veterinarian holding a small white dog"><div>Source: Shutterstock</div></div>Falling under the specialty insurance segment, Trupanion (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/trup-stock-quote/">TRUP</a>) in my opinion represents a clear-cut case for short-squeeze stocks. With its subsidiaries, Trupanion provides medical insurance for cats and dogs on a monthly subscription basis. What&rsquo;s enticing here is the fundamental catalyst: Americans (and citizens of other countries) love their pets.



It&rsquo;s too bad that Wall Street doesn&rsquo;t love TRUP stock. Since the beginning of this year, shares gained less than 2%. Over the past five years, it went nowhere if you had held throughout the entire period: TRUP lost a bit more than 9%. Still, what&rsquo;s intriguing here is that the equity&rsquo;s <a href="https://fintel.io/ss/us/trup">short interest</a> stands at nearly 33% of its float. Further, the short-interest ratio is 31.41 days to cover.



If you&rsquo;re an extreme contrarian, these figures may have you drooling. What you have is an extremely high short interest along with a blisteringly hot short ratio. You&rsquo;ve basically got the bears boxed in if the position moves against them. Analysts are calling for revenue to expand by 13.7% to $1.26 billion in fiscal 2024.



<h2>Westrock Coffee (WEST)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/coffee_1600-300x169.jpg" alt="NUZE Stock. A photo of a cup of coffee and some coffee beans and a towel on a wooden table. Coffee stocks"><div>Source: Evgeny Karandaev/ShutterStock.com</div></div>Falling under the consumer defensive space, Westrock Coffee (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/west-stock-quote/">WEST</a>) operates in the packaged foods industry. <a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/WEST/profile/">Per its public profile</a>, Westrock is an integrated coffee, tea, flavors, extracts and ingredients provider. It mainly serves the U.S. though it also covers other international markets. With the growing demand for coffee worldwide, WEST stock should be intriguing for many investors.



Unfortunately, Wall Street doesn&rsquo;t have much love for Westrock. Since the beginning of January, shares lost about 2% of equity value. In the past 52 weeks, they&rsquo;re down 8%. Those aren&rsquo;t great statistics. At the same time, contrarian investors should consider the bearish profile. Short interest stands at a whopping 54.85%. That&rsquo;s extreme and then some. Also, the short ratio hits 33.27 days to cover.



Again, what we have here is a situation where the bears are locked in. If the position moves against them, a big panic can materialize. After all, 33 business days is a long time. Plus, experts project 9.4% sales growth to $945.67 million this year. It&rsquo;s one of the short-squeeze stocks to consider.



<h2>Mondee Holdings (MOND)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/air-travel-1600-300x169.png" alt="Plane travel. Man standing in airport waiting for flight. travel stocks to buy"><div>Source: Olena Yakobchuk / Shutterstock</div></div>Operating in the consumer cyclical sector, Mondee Holdings (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/mond-stock-quote/">MOND</a>) specifically covers the travel services realm. <a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/MOND/profile/">Per its corporate profile</a>, Mondee operates as a travel technology firm for the leisure travel space. Primarily, the company focuses on the sale of airline tickets through its platform. Thanks to people prioritizing their vacation time post-pandemic, MOND stock should be intriguing.



However, the market has had a tough time deciphering what the underlying business is all about. On a year-to-date basis, MOND incurred a loss of more than 3%. Further, the trading action has been incredibly choppy throughout 2024 so far. Still, MOND could attract contrarians with its short interest of just under 21% of its float. Further, the short interest ratio stands at 42.58 days to cover.



As with so many of the other short-squeeze stocks on this list, an upside panic can lead to more upside as the bears rush to cover their short positions. Experts also see Mondee hitting $255.09 million in sales for fiscal 2024, implying 14.8% growth from last year.



<h2>scPharmaceuticals (SCPH)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/pharmaceuticals_tnxp_1600-300x169.png" alt="medicine research, pharmaceutical background, LJPC stock"><div>Source: Sisacorn / Shutterstock.com</div></div>Falling under the biotechnology space, scPharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/scph-stock-quote/">SCPH</a>) engages in the development and commercialization of various pharmaceutical products. Its lead <a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/SCPH/profile/">product candidate is Furoscix</a>, which aims to treat congestion due to fluid overload in adults with chronic heart failure and kidney disease. Given the <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2024/23_0267.htm#:~:text=Over%20the%20past%202%20decades,at%20least%205%20(5).">rise of incidences of chronic disease</a>, scPharmaceuticals should &ldquo;benefit&rdquo; (for lack of a better word) from this dynamic.



However, the market seems to have other ideas. Since the start of the year, SCPH stock incurred a loss of more than 29%. In the past 52 weeks, it&rsquo;s down almost 47%. Still, this could be a case of bad news being good news, especially for contrarians. <a href="https://fintel.io/ss/us/scph">The short interest of SCPH stands at 36% of its float</a>. Also, the short-interest ratio clocks in at 50.5 days to cover.



If shares start flying higher, the bears could be locked in. Therefore, the contrarian bulls are possibly licking their lips. Analysts believe that the biotech could post sales of $39.34 million this year. If so, that would imply a growth rate of 189.4%. This is one of the more tempting short-squeeze stocks.



<h2>Verrica Pharmaceuticals (VRCA)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/vrca1600-300x169.png" alt="Shot of Sterile Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Laboratory where Scientists in Protective Coverall's Do Research, Quality Control and Work on the Discovery of new Medicine. VRCA stock"><div>Source: Gorodenkoff / Shutterstock.com</div></div>Ending this list with another healthcare-related entity, Verrica Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/vrca-stock-quote/">VRCA</a>) is a clinical-stage dermatology therapeutics firm. It develops medications for the treatment of skin diseases. Right now, it features a therapeutic called Ycanth (VP-102), which is in Phase 3 trials for the treatment of common warts. Given the sensitive needs to address such skin conditions, Verrica should be a top player.



Sure enough, VRCA stock has gained over 25% of market value since the start of the year. However, it&rsquo;s been a choppy ride. Those who got in during this year&rsquo;s highs are still underwater, implying lingering pessimism. This dynamic explains the <a href="https://fintel.io/ss/us/vrca">high short interest</a> of 26%. Not only that, VRCA&rsquo;s short interest ratio lands at 32.83 days to cover.



However, if shares start swinging higher for whatever reason, the bears would likely find themselves in trouble. It takes a while to unwind a short ratio of 33 days. Further, analysts anticipate massive growth in the coming years. Fiscal 2024 sales could hit $24.71 million, up 382.2%. And fiscal 2025 may see revenue up at $70.3 million. It&rsquo;s one of the short-squeeze stocks to keep on your radar.



On the date of publication, Josh Enomoto did not have (either directly or indirectly) any positions in the securities mentioned in this article.&nbsp;The opinions expressed in this article are those of the writer, subject to the InvestorPlace.com&nbsp;<a href="https://investorplace.com/corporate/investorplace-publishing-guidelines/" target="_blank">Publishing Guidelines</a>.
<div>A former senior business analyst for Sony Electronics, Josh Enomoto has helped broker major contracts with Fortune Global 500 companies. Over the past several years, he has delivered unique, critical insights for the investment markets, as well as various other industries including legal, construction management, and healthcare. Tweet him at @EnomotoMedia.</div><h3>More From InvestorPlace</h3>
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