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<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/11/35557096/billionaire-investor-ron-baron-says-elon-musks-spacex-can-be-even-bigger-than-tesla-by-next-decade">SpaceX</a> CEO Elon Musk on Friday questioned the European Space Agency&#8217;s reusability attempts with its Ariane 6 launch vehicle. 
What Happened: &#8220;Reusability plans?&#8221; Musk wrote in response to the picture of the second booster of Ariane 6 shared by the agency on X. 
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&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1783892306590081283?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 26, 2024</a></blockquote>
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The booster in the picture will help power the rocket&#8217;s first flight to space in summer, ESA said. 
Ariane 6 was initially expected to fly in 2020 but faced several delays. With Ariane 6&#8217;s predecessor Ariane 5 having its last flight in July and the Vega-C rocket being taken out of service in December 2022 following a failure, the European Space Agency is now left with no autonomous access to space. 
The Ariane 6, therefore, is a major focus point for the European space industry. The launch vehicle is manufactured by ArianeGroup, a joint venture between Airbus and Safran. 
Reusability In The Space Industry: Ariane 6 is not reusable but expendable, meaning it can only be launched once. Musk&#8217;s SpaceX, meanwhile, is attempting to make its rockets reusable to bring down the cost of spaceflight.
In July 2023, Musk warned that rocket manufacturers will <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/07/33383081/elon-musk-tells-rocket-makers-go-all-in-on-reusability-or-be-utterly-uncompetitive">need to go all-in on reusability</a> or risk being uncompetitive. 
&#8220;Rockets are no different from other transport technologies, just harder to make reusable. No one would buy a single-use airplane, car or even bicycle! You&#8217;d need to tow another car just for the return trip,&#8221; Musk then said. 
Check out more of Benzinga&#8217;s Future Of Mobility coverage by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/mobility" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">following this link</a>.
Read More: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/04/38475303/elon-musk-says-spacex-to-solve-in-space-refueling-for-starship-by-next-year-necessary-to-make-life-m">Elon Musk Says SpaceX To Solve In-Space Refueling For Starship By Next Year: &#8216;Necessary To Make Life Multiplanetary&#8217;</a>
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Elon Musk CEO Questions European Space Agency's Lack Of Reusability For Its Ariane 6 Launch Vehicle

As the weekend approaches, it&#8217;s the perfect time to dive into some fresh and exciting content streaming on Hulu and Disney+.
Whether you&#8217;re in the mood for heartwarming family dramas, thrilling adventures, or mind-bending mysteries, these platforms have got something new for everyone.
Here&#8217;s a roundup of the top five new releases to add to your watchlist this weekend.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Vanderpump Villa</h3>
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If you enjoyed shows like Below Deck or Vanderpump Rules, then Hulu&#8217;s new series, Vanderpump Villa, is for you. This show takes viewers inside the opulent Chateau Rosabelle, Lisa Vanderpump&#8217;s French estate, and follows the lives of her hand-picked staff.
Get ready for high stakes as they cater to the extravagant desires of their wealthy guests.
Where To Watch: Hulu
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Renegade Nell</h3>
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Wrongly accused of murder, Nell Jackson (played by Louisa Harland from Derry Girls) is forced to become a daring highwaywoman! But Nell&#8217;s not alone. A mischievous sprite (voiced by Nick Mohammed from Ted Lasso) grants her incredible powers to face down the most dangerous enemies in this thrilling adventure, Renegade Nell.
Where To Watch: Disney+
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Anatomy Of A Fall</h3>
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Oscar-nominated Anatomy of a Fall (dir. Justine Triet) chills with a murder. Expat Sandra (Sandra Hüller) lives quietly in the French Alps with her husband (Samuel Theis) until his mysterious death makes her a suspect. The film explores their troubled marriage, leaving you to decide: murder or tragedy?
Where To Watch: Hulu
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Poor Things</h3>
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Poor Things is a dark twist on Frankenstein. Revived by Dr. Baxter (Willem Dafoe), Bella (Emma Stone) embraces a wild life with lawyer Wedderburn (Mark Ruffalo). She rejects societal constraints and fights for equality in this darkly comedic adventure.
Where To Watch: Hulu
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Indiana Jones And The Dial Of Destiny</h3>
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Indy&#8217;s Last Ride? Harrison Ford returns as Indiana Jones in Dial of Destiny.  Facing retirement, Indy battles an old foe for a powerful artifact. Teaming up with Helena Shaw (Phoebe Waller-Bridge), he hunts for glory in a world that&#8217;s moved on.
Where To Watch: Disney+
Disclaimer:&nbsp;This content was partially produced with the help of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/author/benzinga-neuro" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Neuro</a>&nbsp;and was reviewed and published by Benzinga editors.
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Thinking What To Watch This Weekend? Here Are Our Fresh Picks Streaming On Hulu And Disney+

In a surprising turn of events,&nbsp;Joe Biden&nbsp;has expressed his <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/politics/24/03/37550422/trump-ready-to-debate-biden-anytime-anywhere-anyplace-how-media-companies-shareholders-could-be-">willingness to engage in a debate</a> with&nbsp;Donald Trump&nbsp;ahead of the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/2024-election">2024 general election</a>, a stark contrast to his previous reservations.
What Happened: In an interview with radio host&nbsp;Howard Stern on Friday, President Biden stated his readiness to debate Trump. This marks a shift from his earlier stance, where he said his participation depends on Trump&#8217;s &#8220;behavior,&#8221; <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-26/biden-says-he-would-debate-trump-after-having-expressed-doubts?srnd=politics-vp">reported</a> Bloomberg.
&#8220;I am, somewhere. I don't know when. I'm happy to debate him,&#8221; Biden said. 
Trump, the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/03/37505302/nikki-haley-to-withdraw-from-2024-presidential-race-paves-way-for-trumps-gop-victory-report">presumptive GOP nominee</a>,&nbsp;had previously expressed his <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/politics/24/03/37550422/trump-ready-to-debate-biden-anytime-anywhere-anyplace-how-media-companies-shareholders-could-be-">willingness to debate Biden</a> under any circumstances. &#8220;I am calling for Debates, ANYTIME, ANYWHERE, ANYPLACE! The Debates can be run by the Corrupt DNC, or their subsidiary, the Commission on Presidential Debates (CPD),&#8221; he said last month. 
See Also:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/04/38405064/anthony-scaramucci-says-nikki-haley-is-still-polling-nicely-in-pa-despite-ending-bid-against-trump-a?itm_source=parsely-api" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Anthony Scaramucci Says Nikki Haley Is Still Polling &#8216;Nicely&#8217; In PA, Despite Ending Bid Against Trump: &#8216;And If You Are With Him: CRY&#8217;</a>
However, the Republican National Committee had announced that their nominee would not&nbsp;participate in debates hosted by&nbsp;the nonpartisan Commission on Presidential&nbsp;Debates, citing bias.
During the interview, Biden also criticized Trump&#8217;s support for the individuals&nbsp;who stormed the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/04/38327539/trumps-bid-to-pause-jan-6-capitol-riot-case-denied-by-judge">U.S. Capitol&nbsp;on Jan. 6, 2021</a>, and his&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/23/03/31177649/if-trump-were-president-putin-would-have-invaded-poland-too-scaramucci">reported comments mocking</a> fallen U.S.&nbsp;soldiers. He expressed his readiness to confront Trump on these issues on a debate stage.
&#8220;Trump makes fun of me,&#8221; Biden said, describing Trump as the kind of individual &#8220;you wish you could have got in the neighborhood and meet head-to-head.&#8221;
Why It Matters: The 2024 presidential election is shaping up to be a highly competitive race, with both Biden and Trump emerging as frontrunners, as indicated by the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/sports-betting/24/04/38417836/trump-and-biden-get-ready-2024-election-betting-odds-point-to-major-showdown">betting odds</a>. The election is expected to be a close contest, with swing states showing a tight race between the two candidates.
Meanwhile, Trump&#8217;s financial situation has been under scrutiny, with the former president facing a hefty fine for fraud charges. His ability to repay the fine has been questioned, with some speculating whether his <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/04/38461151/donald-trumps-crypto-investments-could-help-pay-back-his-450m-in-damages">crypto investments</a> could help him settle the debt.
<a href="https://www.realclearpolitics.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">According</a> to Real Clear Politics, at the national level, Trump held 44.8% support among voters, While Biden trailed with 44.5% support.
Read Next:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/04/38395938/kim-jong-uns-sister-pledges-to-build-north-koreas-overwhelming-military-power-amid-rising-regional-t?itm_source=parsely-api" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kim Jong Un&#8217;s Sister Pledges To Build North Korea&#8217;s &#8216;Overwhelming&#8217; Military Power Amid Rising Regional Tensions</a>
Disclaimer: This content was partially produced with the help of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/author/benzinga-neuro" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Neuro</a> and was reviewed and published by Benzinga editors.
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Politics

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Joe Biden Reverses Stance, Agrees To Debate Ex-President Ahead Of 2024 Rematch: 'Trump Makes Fun Of Me'

Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) CEO Elon Musk on Friday urged his X followers and fellow Tesla drivers to drive the supervised version of the company&#8217;s Full Self-driving software. 
What Happened: &#8220;Try out Tesla supervised full self-driving and you&#8217;ll be amazed!,&#8221; Musk wrote on X, formerly Twitter. 
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&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1783971365349171640?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 26, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Full Self-driving or FSD refers to Tesla&#8217;s driver assistance software which the company says will enable autonomous driving in due time. It currently requires active driver supervision but is expected to &#8220;be&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/03/37812316/tesla-fsd-should-be-really-shining-bright-by-late-april-or-early-may-says-ceo-elon-musk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">really shining bright</a>&#8221; by late April or May, Musk stated in March.
During Tesla&#8217;s first-quarter earnings call earlier this week, the CEO <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/04/38397845/tesla-will-solve-autonomy-even-if-i-got-kidnapped-by-aliens-tomorrow-says-elon-musk-as-he-reveals-ta">reiterated his optimism </a>and said, "Even if I got kidnapped by aliens tomorrow, Tesla&nbsp;will&nbsp;solve autonomy, maybe a little slower, but it would solve autonomy for vehicles at least." 
"If somebody doesn't believe Tesla is going to solve autonomy, I think they should not be an investor in the company," he added.
Earlier this month, Tesla announced that its cars have driven one billion miles with FSD software, a significant increase from the end of 2023 when FSD-driven miles were below 800 million.
"Won&#8217;t be long before Tesla exceeds 10B miles of FSD," Musk&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/04/38120491/elon-musk-reacts-as-tesla-celebrates-1b-miles-driven-with-fsd-software-wont-be-long-before-10b-miles" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">had then remarked</a>.
Why It Matters: Tesla is currently actively trying to increase the take rate for its software. In late March, Tesla started rolling out a 30-day free trial of its FSD to all customers in the U.S. who did not purchase it. Musk also reportedly instructed staff to provide new vehicle buyers with a short ride&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/04/38019042/teslas-chief-designer-gives-demo-drives-of-full-self-driving-features-to-customers-after-elon-musks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">demonstrating the capabilities&nbsp;</a>of Tesla's driver-assist features in real-time.
Furthermore, Tesla cut the price of its full self-driving (FSD) driver assistance software to $8,000 from $12,000,<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/04/38351810/tesla-fsd-is-now-nearly-50-cheaper-than-when-elon-musk-called-it-very-low-just-under-a-year-ago"> marking a price cut of about 33%</a>, over the last weekend. 
Check out more of Benzinga&#8217;s Future Of Mobility coverage by <a href="http://www.benzinga.com/topic/mobility" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">following this link</a>.
Read Next: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/04/38373389/tesla-ceo-elon-musk-takes-swipe-at-waymo-says-cybertruck-might-be-needed-for-robotaxis-in-san-franci?itm_source=parsely-api" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tesla CEO Elon Musk Takes Swipe At Waymo, Says Cybertruck Might Be Needed For Robotaxis In San Francisco</a>
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'You'll Be Amazed:' Elon Musk Urges Tesla Drivers To Try Supervised Full Self-Driving Software

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) is currently in a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/04/38471459/bitcoin-ethereum-dogecoin-on-shaky-ground-crypto-veteran-sees-bitcoin-still-stuck-in-range">precarious position</a>, with a potential downside looming, according to a prominent crypto analyst.
What Happened: The analyst, known by the pseudonym RektCapital, has cautioned that Bitcoin may be heading for another downturn within the next two weeks.
Rekt Capital, who has a following of over 74,000 subscribers on YouTube, has compared the current Bitcoin correction to its 2016 halving price action. He pointed out that in 2016, Bitcoin experienced two corrective waves, one before the halving and another after it.
"If we think about the pre-halving danger zone [now], we need to also potentially factor in or at least consider a potential danger zone after the halving – so, a second danger zone."
The analyst believes that Bitcoin could potentially witness another pullback in the coming weeks, based on this historical precedent.
Rekt Capital suggested that Bitcoin could remain within the post-halving danger zone until next month, based on historical price action.
He also highlighted the significance of Bitcoin&#8217;s current support zone, around the $60,000 price, and its potential to endure over the next couple of weeks.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/04/38460505/are-dogecoin-and-shiba-inu-primed-for-the-next-leg-up?itm_source=parsely-api" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Are Dogecoin And Shiba Inu Primed For The Next Leg Up?</a>
Why It Matters: The warning from Rekt Capital comes at a time when the cryptocurrency market is experiencing a period of uncertainty.
Bitcoin, Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>), and Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>) were trading in the red on Friday, with <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/04/38471459/bitcoin-ethereum-dogecoin-on-shaky-ground-crypto-veteran-sees-bitcoin-still-stuck-in-range">global concerns</a> adding to the market&#8217;s instability.
However, some analysts see this period of consolidation as the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/04/38463604/bitcoins-consolidation-is-the-calm-before-the-storm-veteran-trader-lark-davis-writes">&#8220;calm before the storm.&#8221;</a> Veteran cryptocurrency influencer Lark Davis, for instance, believes that despite the consolidation, there are several bullish factors for Bitcoin&#8217;s price.
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Price Action: At the time of writing, Bitcoin is trading at $62,963, marking a decrease of 2.2% in the last 24 hours, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>.
Read Next: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/04/38402854/dogecoin-killer-shiba-inu-burn-rate-skyrockets-2-212-as-robinhood-wallet-moves-3-trillion-?itm_source=parsely-api" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">‘Dogecoin Killer' Shiba Inu Burn Rate Skyrockets 2,212%, As Robinhood Wallet Moves 3 Trillion SHIB In A Single Transaction</a>
Disclaimer: This content was partially produced with the help of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/author/benzinga-neuro" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Neuro</a>&nbsp;and was reviewed and published by Benzinga editors.
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Walmart Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>) CEO Doug McMillon was paid 976 times a median associate in the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/04/38313218/amazon-aims-to-outdo-walmarts-retail-game-boosts-cashierless-tech-in-stores">world&#8217;s largest retail company</a> over the last fiscal year.
What Happened: McMillon was paid $26.97 million last fiscal year as compared to the annual total compensation of a median associate which was $27,642, the company said in a filing on Thursday.
As of December 31, 2023, Walmart employed about 2.15 associates worldwide, with over 2 million employed just in the U.S. The company has over 5000 stores in the U.S. and accumulated consolidated revenue of $648.1 billion and consolidated operating income of $27 billion over the past fiscal year. 
McMillon had a base salary of over $1.5 million, received stock awards of $19.61 million and other compensation of about $5.85 million, taking his cumulative salary for the fiscal year ended Jan. 31 to $26.97 million or 6.6% higher than the fiscal year before. 
Why It Matters: The pay disparity between CEOs and their employees has been a contentious issue for some time. The significant difference in McMillon&#8217;s compensation compared to the median Walmart employee&#8217;s earnings highlights this ongoing debate. This disparity is even more pronounced when compared to other retail giants like Target and Costco, where the CEO-to-worker pay ratios are significantly lower.
Earlier, this month planemaker Boeing said that the company paid its outgoing CEO David Calhoun $32.8 million as <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/04/38130210/elon-musk-reacts-as-boeing-ceo-david-calhoun-receives-33m-compensation-in-2023-despite-airplane-make">total compensation in 2023.</a> While Calhoun's salary only accounts for $1.4 million of his total compensation, he received $30.2 million in stock awards and $1.2 million as all other compensation last year, Boeing said in a regulatory filing.
Price Action: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/real-estate/24/04/38429785/this-walmart-landlord-has-generated-a-14-net-irr-for-its-investors-since-2015-here-are-its-latest-in">Walmart</a> stock fell 0.08% to $60.16 per share on Friday, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>. As of the stock&#8217;s previous close, the company has a market cap of $485.28 billion, significantly higher than Target Corp&#8216;s $75.92 billion or Costco Wholesale Corporation&#8216;s $320.15 billion.
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Bill Gates, the co-founder of Microsoft Corporation and his ex-wife Melinda French&nbsp;Gates celebrated their daughter Jennifer Gates&#8216; 28th birthday with heartfelt messages on social media.
What Happened: On Friday, the former Microsoft CEO, 68, took to Instagram to wish his daughter a happy birthday. He praised her for her accomplishments, including becoming a mother, pursuing medical school, and maintaining her passion for show-jumping.
&#8220;Happy birthday, @jenngatesnassar! From becoming an incredible mother to tackling medical school and maintaining your passion for show jumping—I&#8217;m in awe of how you dive headfirst into everything you set your mind to,&#8221; Gates wrote in the caption of a photo of the father-daughter duo scuba diving.
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Melinda, 59, also shared a photo&nbsp;of her and her oldest&nbsp;child&nbsp;when Jennifer was just a&nbsp;baby. &#8220;Happy&nbsp;28th birthday to the one&nbsp;who made me a mom [smiling face with heart emoji]. I love you, Jenn!&#8221;&nbsp;she captioned the sweet photo&nbsp;of the pair smiling.
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Phoebe Gates,&nbsp;the youngest of the Gates&nbsp;children,&nbsp;also joined in by wishing&nbsp;her oldest sibling a very&nbsp;special day. &#8220;Happy birthday to my [globe showing America emoji],&#8221; she&nbsp;wrote as her Instagram caption.
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Why It Matters: Jennifer, the oldest daughter of Bill and Melinda, has been making headlines for her achievements. Earlier this year, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/02/37191952/bill-gates-daughter-grateful-her-parents-let-kids-carve-their-own-path-thats-how-i-came-int">she shared insights into her life</a>, expressing gratitude toward her parents. 
&#8220;I think they really focused on us carving our own path in the world and not feeling like we either had to follow in their footsteps or that that was even really an option for us,&#8221; she said at the time. 
Bill and Melinda are also grandparents, with Jennifer giving birth to her first child with equestrian Nayel Nassar in March 2023. The couple&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/23/04/31718374/bill-gates-shares-first-photo-with-newborn-granddaughter-i-cant-wait-to-watch-you-discover-">shared pictures</a>&nbsp;with their granddaughter on Instagram, expressing their excitement for the new addition to the family.
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Bill Gates Shares Heartwarming Scuba Diving Photo With Daughter On Her 28th Birthday: 'I'm In Awe Of How You Dive Headfirst Into Everything.'

Former President Donald Trump's Trump Media &amp; Technology Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DJT#NASDAQ">DJT</a>) stock has had a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/04/38337541/trump-media-technology-group-alleges-naked-short-selling-seeks-nasdaqs-intervention">turbulent first month</a> on the markets, described as &#8220;abnormally volatile&#8221; by a financial expert.
What Happened: The stock of Trump Media, the company behind the social media platform Truth Social of former President Trump, has been highly unstable since its debut on the Nasdaq on March 26.
The stock, under the ticker DJT, experienced significant fluctuations in its first month, with its price reaching as high as $79.38 on the first trading day.
However, the stock took a nosedive a week later following the revelation of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/04/38162576/heres-how-much-trump-lost-after-his-newly-listed-djt-stock-erased-all-gains-since-public-debut">substantial operational losses</a> in 2023, the planned resale of most of its outstanding securities, and the announcement of its live TV streaming platform.
"It's been abnormally volatile — as volatile as any stock I can ever recall being," said Morningstar's vice president of research, John Rekenthaler, <a href="https://qz.com/trump-media-stock-djt-nasdaq-volatile-morningstar-1851435908">reported</a> Quartz.
This rollercoaster ride can be attributed to the significant influence of retail investors, who often trade based on sentiment rather than business performance.
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Trump Media CEO Devin Nunes has alleged that the company&#8217;s stock is being illegally traded through a practice known as &#8220;naked&#8221; short-selling. Despite the company&#8217;s plans to launch a live TV streaming platform linked to Truth Social, the stock continued to plummet.
Why It Matters: Short-sellers have <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/04/38410320/stock-manipulation-in-trump-media-technology-group-stock-ceo-devin-nunes-urges-house-gop-leaders">reportedly made</a> millions of dollars from the newly public stock, with Nunes urging House GOP leaders to investigate potential stock manipulation and anomalous trading.
The accounting firm contracted by Trump Media was <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/04/38427342/trumps-social-media-company-auditor-misspells-own-name-14-times-in-regulatory-filings-report">found to have used 14 different versions</a> of the auditor&#8217;s name in regulatory filings, raising concerns about the company&#8217;s financial oversight.
Price Action: Trump Media stock rose 7.92% to close at $41.54 on Friday, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Trump Media Stock Experiences 'Abnormally Volatile' First Month, Says Expert: 'Any Stock I Can Ever Recall Being'

The U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said that the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/24/04/38369354/nvidias-high-end-chips-ended-up-in-chinese-hands-despite-us-ban-heres-how-beijing-scored-them">U.S. export controls</a> are not designed to hinder China&#8217;s economic or technological advancement.
What Happened: During an interview with National&nbsp;Public Radio on Friday, Blinken said that the U.S. does not aim to impede China&#8217;s growth with the export controls on advanced computing chips,&nbsp;Reuters&nbsp;reported.
&#8220;I saw that Huawei just put out a new laptop that it boasted was AI capable, that uses an Intel chip,&#8221; he told NPR host Steve Inskeep while visiting Beijing. &#8220;I think it demonstrates that what we&#8217;re focused on is only the most sensitive technology that could pose a threat to our security. We&#8217;re not focused on cutting off trade, or for that matter containing or holding back China.&#8221;
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Since 2022, the U.S. has imposed <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/04/38267102/intel-and-nvidia-reveal-new-products-for-china-adapt-ai-chip-strategies-in-response-to-us-sanctions">stringent controls on the export</a> of computing chips to China, affecting sales from companies such as&nbsp;Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) and Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>). These&nbsp;controls followed earlier bans on&nbsp;chip shipments to&nbsp;Huawei Technologies.
Despite these restrictions, the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/24/04/38024971/china-criticizes-us-chip-export-rules-impacting-nvidia-and-amd">U.S. has granted export licenses</a> to&nbsp;&nbsp;Intel (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>)&nbsp;and&nbsp;Qualcomm (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCOM#NASDAQ">QCOM</a>)&nbsp;to continue supplying chips to Huawei. This move has been criticized by some Republican lawmakers, but Blinken pointed to it as evidence that the U.S. is not trying to hinder China&#8217;s progress.
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These export licenses were granted during the Donald Trump administration and have been maintained under President&nbsp;Joe Biden. However, direct competitors of these companies, such as&nbsp;AMD&nbsp;and&nbsp;MediaTek,&nbsp;have not received similar exemptions,&nbsp;and the reasons for this have not been explained by either administration.
Why It Matters: The U.S. and China have been engaged in a series of&nbsp;tensions&nbsp;over semiconductor export regulations, with China criticizing the U.S.&#8217;s restrictions, which have impacted exports and affected companies like Nvidia and AMD. 
While the tensions are high, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/24/04/38369354/nvidias-high-end-chips-ended-up-in-chinese-hands-despite-us-ban-heres-how-beijing-scored-them">China remains a critical market for U.S</a>. semiconductor firms. Companies like Intel, Broadcom, Qualcomm, and Marvell Technology have reported <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/04/38219726/despite-us-china-tensions-beijing-remains-crucial-market-for-nvidia-intel-and-other-american-chipmak">greater revenues from China</a> than from the U.S. despite the export controls.
Moreover, Huawei&nbsp;has managed to incorporate the latest version of its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/04/38140039/us-embargo-on-nvidia-stings-hard-chinas-ai-development-lags-peers-alibabas-joe-tsai-reveals">made-in-China processor</a> in its new Pura 70 series smartphones. This move has been seen as a sign that the U.S. restrictions are not significantly impacting China&#8217;s technological development.
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Content Warning: This article discusses a news story involving suicidal thoughts. Please be mindful as you proceed.
In a candid interview with radio host Howard Stern, President Joe Biden revealed his thoughts of suicide following the tragic death of his first wife and daughter. The interview, which was not on <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/sports-betting/24/04/38417836/trump-and-biden-get-ready-2024-election-betting-odds-point-to-major-showdown">Biden&#8217;s public schedule</a>, also touched on lighter topics like his time in law school and his personal life.
What Happened: In the interview, Biden opened up about his struggles after the death of his wife, Neilia, and 13-month-old daughter, Naomi. He admitted to having thoughts of suicide, even considering jumping from the Delaware Memorial Bridge.
&#8220;I used to sit there and just think, &#8216;I&#8217;m going to take out a bottle of scotch,&#8217; I&#8217;m going to just drink it and get drunk,'&#8221; Biden said.
&#8220;I just thought about it; you don&#8217;t need to be crazy to commit suicide. If you&#8217;ve been to the top of the mountain, you think it&#8217;s never going to be there again. I thought, &#8216;Let me just go to the Delaware Memorial [Bridge] and jump.'&#8221;
Biden also encouraged those who are struggling to seek therapy. The interview, which lasted for about an hour, covered various aspects of Biden&#8217;s life, including his time in law school and his personal life.
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Why It Matters: The interview provides a rare glimpse into the personal struggles of the President, shedding light on the impact of personal tragedy.
This comes at a time when Biden is facing a challenging political landscape, with a close race expected between him and former President Donald Trump in the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/politics/24/04/38419834/trump-vs-biden-former-president-dominates-swing-states-but-loses-one-for-first-time-in-new-2024-">2024 election</a>.
Despite the personal challenges, Biden has been actively engaging with the public, using nontraditional avenues like the Stern interview to connect with voters.
This approach aligns with his administration&#8217;s strategy to reach voters where they are <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/04/38404597/joe-biden-takes-a-dig-at-trump-on-anniversary-of-infamous-bleach-remark-dont-vote-for-the-guy-who-to">as he takes on Trump</a>, as highlighted by former Democratic Senate aide Paul Tencher in a post on the social platform X.
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Biden Reveals Personal Struggles After First Wife's Death: 'Let Me Just Go To The Delaware Memorial And Jump'

Republic First Bancorp (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FRBK#OTC">FRBK</a>) has been seized by U.S. regulators and sold to Fulton Bank, a unit of Fulton Financial Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FULT#NASDAQ">FULT</a>). This comes a year after the collapse of three of its peers amid a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/banking-crisis">regional bank crisis</a>.
What Happened: The Philadelphia-based Republic First, which had previously halted funding negotiations with a group of investors, was taken over by the Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities, <a href="https://www.fdic.gov/news/press-releases/fulton-bank-na-lancaster-pennsylvania-assumes-substantially-all-deposits">reported</a> the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC) on Friday.
Fulton Bank will acquire almost all of Republic Bank&#8217;s assets and deposits to safeguard the depositors.
Republic Bank had approximately $6 billion in total assets and $4 billion in total deposits as of Jan. 31, 2024. The FDIC estimates the cost of the failure to its fund to be $667 million.
Apart from deposits, Republic First also had borrowings and other liabilities of about $1.3 billion, as per a statement by Fulton.
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The acquisition will nearly double Fulton&#8217;s presence in the Philadelphia market, with combined company deposits of approximately $8.6 billion. Republic Bank&#8217;s 32 branches in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and New York will reopen as branches of Fulton Bank on Saturday or Monday during business hours.
Why It Matters: This development is the latest in the crisis brewing in the regional banking sector, which has been facing challenges since the collapse of three lenders &#8211; <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/23/03/31323955/the-big-picture-why-silicon-valley-bank-collapsed-a-simple-explainer">Silicon Valley Bank</a> and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/23/03/31422402/signature-banks-crypto-related-4b-deposits-will-be-returned-to-customers-what-else-is-plan">Signature Bank</a> in March 2023 and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/23/05/32109816/first-republic-folds-as-banking-crisis-claims-third-victim-jpmorgan-to-buy-deposits-assets">First Republic</a><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/23/05/32109816/first-republic-folds-as-banking-crisis-claims-third-victim-jpmorgan-to-buy-deposits-assets"> in May</a>.
Republic Bank&#8217;s struggles began when it abandoned funding talks with a group of investors and were further exacerbated by the collapse of a deal with an investor group that included veteran businessman George Norcross and high-profile attorney Philip Norcross in February.
The bank&#8217;s stock price has plummeted from over $2 at the start of the year to about 1 cent on Friday, leading to its delisting from the Nasdaq in August.
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US Regulators Seize Republic First Bancorp, Fulton Bank Steps In As Buyer Amid Regional Banking Woes

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on Friday said that the company is working on solving the refueling of its two-stage launch vehicle Starship in space by the end of next year and advancing technologies that would eventually allow for people on Mars. 
What Happened: &#8220;Full &amp; rapid reusability of booster &amp; ship and orbital refilling of ship are the 2 fundamental technologies we aim to solve by the end of next year,&#8221; Musk wrote on X, formerly Twitter while adding that these technologies are essential to enabling life on another planet besides Earth. 
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&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1783880139887239390?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 26, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Musk has often talked about making life multi-planetary by building a self-sustaining city on Mars and taking humans there via Starship. The reusability of the vehicle is key to bringing down the costs of this dream. 
Orbital refilling, meanwhile, is a process aimed at refueling the ship in space with tanker versions of the starship from Earth. While the process is not easy, it is still a better alternative to docking with the Space Station, Musk said. 
&#8220;It's just docking with ourselves,&#8221; Musk wrote. &#8220;Not trivial, but certainly easier than docking with the Space Station, which is far more complex.&#8221;
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The Starship is composed of two stages- the super heavy booster and the Starship spacecraft. A booster catch attempt is highly likely this year, Musk said in another post. Earlier this month, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/04/38138790/we-need-the-horse-first-spacex-ceo-elon-musk-tells-how-important-starship-is-to-build-self-sustainin">in a talk at Starbase</a>, Musk said that the company will attempt to land the booster on a virtual tower during the upcoming flight test. Once that is achieved, the company will attempt to land it on a physical launch tower in a subsequent flight. The CEO pegged the chances of catching the booster with the mechanical arms on the launch tower at 80-90% this year.
As for the starship spacecraft, the company does not intend to bring it back to the launch site until it can land a specific design twice at a particular point in the ocean, Musk said.
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&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1783929534955589885?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 26, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Why It Matters: Starship is touted as the world's most powerful launch vehicle with its 121-meter tall frame weighing approximately 5000 tonnes. 
During Starship&#8217;s&nbsp;latest and third flight test&nbsp;on March 14, the spacecraft lost contact and broke down while re-entering the planet's atmosphere instead of splashing down as planned in the Indian Ocean. The entirety of the last flight lasted about an hour.
SpaceX launched the Starship twice last year — the first time in April and then in November. The next test flight of Starship<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/04/38130308/starship-to-launch-again-in-may-with-goals-of-a-successful-re-entry-into-earths-atmosphere"> is expected in May </a>and the company aims to have the ship re-enter Earth&#8217;s atmosphere with all its systems functioning despite the extreme heat. 
NASA is currently relying on the success of Starship to&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/12/36296253/51-years-since-apollo-17-elon-musk-urges-humanity-to-surpass-moon-visit-as-civilizational-high-water" rel="noreferrer noopener">land humans back on the moon</a>. The agency expects to land&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/01/36692749/just-a-worse-version-of-apollo-elon-musk-baffled-by-nasa-veterans-push-to-ditch-spacex-blue-origin-a" rel="noreferrer noopener">two astronauts on the Moon</a>&nbsp;no earlier than September 2026 in the Artemis III mission with a lunar lander variant of the Starship.
The last crewed lunar mission occurred in 1972 with Apollo 17. Since then, no crew has traveled beyond low-Earth orbit.
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Elon Musk Says SpaceX To Solve In-Space Refueling For Starship By Next Year: 'Necessary To Make Life Multiplanetary'

Billionaire investor&nbsp;Bill Gross&nbsp;has advised investors to steer clear of tech stocks despite Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) and Alphabet Inc.&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) &#8220;spectacular quarters.&#8221; 
What Happened: Gross, known as the &#8220;bond king,&#8221; has cautioned investors to be wary of the tech sector. Earlier this week, he took to X, formerly Twitter, and said, &#8220;Stick to value stocks, avoid tech for now,&#8221; disclosing that he holds stock in&nbsp;Western Midstream Partners&nbsp;and energy infrastructure firm&nbsp;MPLX.
He went on to suggest that if investors must venture into tech,&nbsp;Microsoft is the only viable option, stating,&nbsp;&#8220;MSFT best in tech if&nbsp;you must.&#8221; 
He also expressed doubts about holding bonds, especially with the 10-year yield surpassing 4.7% on <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/04/38432253/dow-dips-over-500-points-us-gdp-growth-misses-expectations">Thursday following the GDP report</a>. &#8220;10-year Treasury moving to 4.75%. Why own bonds? T bills yield 5.25%.&#8221;
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&mdash; Bill Gross (@real_bill_gross) <a href="https://twitter.com/real_bill_gross/status/1783509854709285285?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 25, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Why It Matters: Gross&#8217;s advice comes at a time when the tech industry is experiencing significant shifts. On Friday, CNBC &#8220;Mad Money&#8221; host Jim Cramer said that despite&nbsp;Alphabet and Microsoft&#8217;s &#8220;spectacular quarters&#8221; they <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/04/38456821/jim-cramer-scoffs-at-disproportionate-coverage-of-apple-while-google-and-microsoft-">have barely received coverage</a>. 
The parent company of Google announced that its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/04/38445001/alphabet-q1-earnings-revenue-beat-eps-beat-70b-buyback-first-ever-dividend-ai-leadership-and-more">revenue for the first quarter</a> rose by 15% year-over-year to $80.539 billion, surpassing the consensus estimate of $78.594 billion. The company also reported quarterly earnings of $1.89 per share, exceeding analyst expectations of $1.51 per share, according to earnings data from <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>. 
Microsoft&#8217;s revenue for the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/04/38444199/microsoft-q3-earnings-revenue-beat-eps-beat-new-era-of-ai-transformation-and-more">third quarter surged by 17%</a> year-over-year to $61.9 billion, outperforming the consensus estimate of $60.804 billion. The tech giant also posted quarterly earnings of $2.94 per share, surpassing analyst projections of $2.82 per share.
However, despite these positive results, the tech sector has been struggling. Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) reported <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/04/38390883/tesla-q1-earnings-highlights-ev-giant-misses-wall-street-estimates-makes-cost-cuts-invests-in-ai-sp">disappointing results</a>, but its stock rose on the announcement of a new, more affordable vehicle model. On the other hand, Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) disappointed investors with <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/04/38416273/meta-platforms-q1-earnings-highlights-facebook-owner-beats-estimates-but-guidance-higher-costs-ding">weak guidance in its earnings report</a>, leading to a sharp stock decline and further <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/04/38461410/meta-actually-has-major-profit-margins-unlike-tesla-redditor-reacts-to-stock-drop-following-q1-earn">dragging down the tech sector</a>.
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Despite Microsoft, Google's 'Spectacular Quarters,' Billionaire 'Bond King' Bill Gross Warns Against Tech, Advocates For Value Stocks

In January earlier this year, it was reported that Apple Inc.&#8217;s iPhone survived a massive <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/01/36528194/apples-iphone-survives-a-16-000-feet-drop-and-lives-to-tell-the-tale">16,000-feet drop from an aircraft</a>. Since then, one question has remained etched in people&#8217;s minds: How did the phone survive? A recent experiment may have the answer.
What Happened: The experiment involved dropping an iPhone 14 Pro Max and a Samsung Galaxy S23 from various heights. The phones were dropped from 3, 30, and 300 feet onto grass and asphalt. The results were surprising, <a href="https://www.wsj.com/tech/personal-tech/why-an-iphone-can-survive-a-drop-from-a-plane-but-not-from-your-kitchen-counter-57453ca9?mod=tech_trendingnow_article_pos1">reported</a> The Wall Street Journal. 
Both the iPhone and the Galaxy survived the 3-foot and 30-foot drops onto the grass. In fact, even when they suffered a 300-foot drop, which was expected to cause significant damage, it only resulted in grass stains and dirt in the charging ports. This 300-foot drop was orchestrated with the help of drones.
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The experiment delved into the physics behind the phones&#8217; survival. The concept of terminal velocity, explained by former NASA engineer turned YouTuber Mark Rober, suggests that the height of the drop doesn&#8217;t significantly affect the impact.
&#8220;It doesn't matter if you drop the phone from 300 feet up or from space," said Mark Rober. &#8220;It's going to be the same result because of something called terminal velocity.&#8221;
When the experiment was repeated on asphalt, both the bare iPhone and Galaxy S23 endured two 3-foot descents, experiencing only minor scratches and dents.
When they took the 30-foot plunge, the iPhone collided forcefully with the asphalt, resulting in shattered back glass but remained intact, with the device even continuing to record video. As for the Samsung, the OLED screen suffered fractures at the top left and bottom right, leading to screen flickering.
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Joanna Stern, the reporter who conducted the experiment, only employed OtterBox Defender cases for the 300-foot fall because of their success with a 30-foot plunge. While the iPhone&#8217;s rear glass entirely shattered, it remained functional and likely repairable, the Galaxy S23&#8217;s screen remained intact but the phone itself became bent and ceased to power on.
Why It Matters: A <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/09/34820742/so-is-the-iphone-15-pros-titanium-build-stronger-what-an-early-drop-test-reveals">drop test</a> in 2023 revealed that the titanium design of the iPhone 15 Pro was less durable than its predecessor. However, a recent experiment suggests that the durability of a smartphone is not solely determined by its build but also by the conditions of the fall.
Rhett Allain, an associate professor of physics at Southeastern Louisiana University said, &#8220;If you hit your phone on the corner of the phone, it's going to have a very small contact area and more likely to break.&#8221; Adding, &#8220;If you hit it on the flat surface, the contact area would be larger.&#8221;
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Why Can Your iPhone Survive A Plane Fall But Not A Kitchen Counter? Unveiling The Strange Physics

Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) is reportedly set to lay off 693 employees at its Nevada facilities as part of the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/04/38244436/breaking-tesla-said-to-be-laying-off-over-14-000-employees">10% layoff</a> announced by the company earlier this month to reduce costs amid falling EV sales and margins. 
What Happened: Tesla has filed a notice with the Nevada Department of Employment, Training, and Rehabilitation, indicating its intention to lay off 693 employees at its Sparks, Nevada facilities, Reuters reported.
Tesla did not immediately respond to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga's</a> request for comment. 
Tesla announced its plan to lay off about 14,000 employees, or 10% of its global workforce, on April 15. 
"About every five years, we need to reorganize and streamline the company for the next phase of growth," company CEO&nbsp;Elon Musk&nbsp;said on X&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/04/38263933/elon-musk-re-enters-wartime-ceo-mode-tesla-chief-explains-necessity-of-massive-job-cuts-amid-report" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">about the sweeping job cuts</a>.
Mapping The Layoffs Worldwide: According to WARN notices filed with the states of Texas and California, Tesla will eliminate 3,332 jobs in California and 2,688 positions in Texas, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/04/38452751/teslas-biggest-layoffs-mapped-where-has-ev-giant-cut-most-jobs">totaling over 6,000 positions, </a>starting June 14.
The company also intends to cut around 400 jobs in Germany and 285 employees in Buffalo, New York, starting July 15.
Tesla&#8217;s Disappointing Results: Tesla's layoffs reflect the broader challenges facing the company, including declining sales and pricing pressures. For the first quarter, the EV giant reported revenue of $21.3 billion, down from the $23.33 billion reported a year earlier. This is the first time the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/04/38398667/tesla-bulls-praise-musks-q1-earnings-call-see-ev-giant-on-collision-course-with-ube">company&#8217;s quarterly revenue has fallen</a> since the pandemic in 2020. 
Tesla's net profit stood at $1.13 billion, falling 55% from $2.51 billion a year earlier. 
CEO&nbsp;Elon Musk, however, managed to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/04/38402856/tesla-bull-says-elon-musk-delivered-rip-the-band-aid-off-q1-but-cautions-this-could" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">assuage some investor concerns</a> by promising a faster rollout of cheaper EV models. 
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Tesla To Cut 693 Jobs In Nevada Amid Global Workforce Reduction: Government Notice

Elon Musk announced the suspension of ad revenue sharing for certain creators on his social media platform, X, formerly Twitter, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/10/35153897/elon-musks-plans-to-weed-out-bots-from-x-enables-verified-user-only-replies-option-what-it-means">due to bot spamming</a>.
What Happened: Musk took to X to reveal that the ad revenue sharing for some creators will be paused. This decision comes as a response to an ongoing investigation into the bot problem on his social media platform.
"Ad revenue sharing will be paused for some creators pending investigation into use of bots to spam likes, replies, DMs, etc."
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&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1783945045529518219?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 26, 2024</a></blockquote>
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The billionaire entrepreneur emphasized the purpose of creator payouts. However, he noted that some users are exploiting the system to generate ad revenue, which is &#8220;obviously not ok.&#8221;
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"The point of creator payouts is to incentivize high-quality content on X. In some cases, we are seeing the opposite, where people are spamming the system to generate ad money."
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&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1783954236671512767?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 26, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Why It Matters: Musk&#8217;s decision to halt ad revenue sharing for certain creators is the latest in a series of moves aimed at addressing the bot problem on X.
Earlier this month, Musk <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/04/38264187/elon-musk-says-charging-new-x-users-a-small-fee-is-the-only-way-to-curb-bot-onslaught">announced</a> that the platform would charge a small fee for new users to post, with the primary goal of curbing the bot onslaught.
This is not the first time Musk has taken steps to combat bot activity on X. In October, the platform began <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/10/35300682/just-joining-elon-musks-x-you-will-now-have-to-shell-out-1-for-proper-access-if-you-live-in-these-tw">charging a $1 annual subscription fee</a> for new users in New Zealand and the Philippines as part of its &#8220;Not A Bot&#8221; program, aimed at mitigating spam, manipulation, and bot activity on the platform.
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Elon Musk Says Ad Revenue Sharing Will Be 'Paused' For Some X Creators Over Pending Investigation Into 'Use Of Bots To Spam Likes, Replies'

The U.S. and China have agreed to hold their first high-level talks on artificial intelligence (AI). This was confirmed by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken during a press conference in Beijing on Friday. The two nations will discuss potential <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/04/38310022/former-openai-researcher-who-predicted-theres-a-50-chance-ai-could-kill-us-all-is-now-heading-us-ai">risks and safety concerns</a> associated with AI.
What Happened: The upcoming U.S.-China intergovernmental dialogue on AI was announced by Blinken during his discussions with Chinese officials in Beijing. The talks are scheduled to take place in the &#8220;coming weeks,&#8221; <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2024/04/26/us-china-to-hold-first-ai-talks-tiktok-stalemate-ongoing.html">reported</a> CNBC.
While the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/04/38460718/elon-musk-weighs-in-after-x-user-says-banning-tiktok-sets-a-precedent-that-government-can-ban-any-ap">future of TikTok</a>, owned by Chinese internet technology company ByteDance Ltd., remains uncertain due to U.S. restrictions, Blinken mentioned that the topic "did not come up&#8221; during the talks.
China&#8217;s foreign ministry confirmed the AI talks and outlined a broader five-point agreement between the two nations. This includes efforts to stabilize and develop U.S.-China relations, expand cultural exchanges, and continue consultations on international and regional issues.
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Amid ongoing trade and national security concerns, the U.S. and its allies have accused Chinese companies of flooding international markets with low-cost goods, particularly green technologies such as electric vehicles. Beijing has denied these allegations.
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Why It Matters: The U.S. and China&#8217;s rivalry in AI has been a topic of much discussion. Both countries have made <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/03/37843540/why-intel-shares-are-rallying-nearly-4-premarket-today">significant investments in AI</a>, with the pace of innovation being a particular concern for China.
The upcoming AI talks could provide insight into the future of this technological competition, as well as the potential for cooperation in this area.
U.S. has currently <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/04/38140039/us-embargo-on-nvidia-stings-hard-chinas-ai-development-lags-peers-alibabas-joe-tsai-reveals">imposed restrictions</a> on the export of advanced AI chips to China, impacting companies like Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) and Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>), among others.
Despite these tensions, China has managed to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/04/38459947/as-us-tightens-screws-on-nvidia-intel-chip-exports-to-china-huaweis-latest-phone-uses-made-in-ch">develop its own chipsets</a>. The upcoming AI talks could shed light on the future of this competition and the potential for cooperation in this critical area of technology.
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Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) has started sending <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/23/12/36039263/did-tesla-overpromise-and-underdeliver-with-the-cybertruck">Cybertruck delivery invites</a> to long-term shareholders who opted for early delivery, company executive Martin Viecha said on Friday. 
What Happened: &#8220;The first batch of early Cybertruck delivery invites for long-term shareholders just went out &#8211; please check your inbox!,&#8221; Viecha wrote in a post on X, formerly Twitter. 
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">The first batch of early Cybertruck delivery invites for long-term shareholders just went out &#8211; please check your inbox! Sorry about the delay, verifying statements of so many shareholders is taking some time. More to come! Thanks <a href="https://twitter.com/J0se?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@J0se</a>, his team and the IR team &#x1f642; <a href="https://t.co/jshOaWmm6u">https://t.co/jshOaWmm6u</a>
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Tesla announced an <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/03/37610567/tesla-offers-early-cybertruck-delivery-to-long-term-shareholders-how-to-check-if-you-qualify">exclusive offer to its long-term shareholders</a>, allowing them to receive early delivery of the Foundation Series Cybertruck, in March. The criteria was that the Cybertruck reservation be made in the shareholder&#8217;s name before March 1. Each participant must further provide brokerage statements showing that they owned Tesla shares on Feb. 28, 2021, and owned at least 500 Tesla shares on Feb. 29. The more recent brokerage statement must also show that the participant still owns at least half of the shares they owned as of Feb. 28, 2021, the company said. 
Viecha on Friday pegged the delay in sending out the first batch of invites to the statement verification process. The company had to verify statements from &#8220;so many shareholders,&#8221; he said, hinting that several shareholders opted into the offer. 
Cybertruck Delivery Timeline: Tesla aims to deliver 250,000 units of the Cybertruck in a year <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/10/35322048/tesla-ceo-elon-musk-details-enormous-challenges-in-reaching-volume-production-for-cybertruck-we-dug">starting in 2025. </a>
During Tesla's third-quarter earnings call in October, a month before the Cybertruck&#8217;s delivery event,&nbsp;Musk had said that over a million people had already reserved the vehicle. 
In January, Tesla Supply Chain Vice President&nbsp;Karn Budhiraj&nbsp;said&nbsp;that the conversion of reservations to orders for the vehicle has been &#8220;very encouraging&#8221; and that the company has been receiving new orders since the vehicle's launch, implying that those lower below the waitlist might have to wait for their vehicles until 2026 or later<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/02/37174949/want-your-cybertruck-delivered-faster-tesla-offers-priority-option-if-you-have-these-many-referral-c"> without these offers.</a> 
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'Check Your Inbox!': Tesla Sends Out Expedited Cybertruck Delivery Invites To Long-Term Shareholders

Jim Cramer, the host of CNBC&#8217;s &#8220;Mad Money,&#8221; has outlined the key events that investors should keep an eye on in the upcoming week.
What Happened: Cramer highlighted the significant events scheduled for the week, including earnings reports from&nbsp;Apple Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>),&nbsp;Amazon.com Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), and&nbsp;Eli Lilly and Co.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>),&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2024/04/26/cramers-week-ahead-fed-meeting-and-apple-amazon-eli-lilly-report.html">reported</a> CNBC on Friday.
He also spoke about the importance of the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/fomc-meeting">Federal Reserve meeting</a> on Wednesday and the&nbsp;employment figures from the Department&nbsp;of Labor on Friday.
The Mad Money host expressed his concerns about the economy, stating, &#8220;We&nbsp;have to run such a&nbsp;ridiculous gauntlet next week that&nbsp;I have no idea how&nbsp;it'll play out.&#8221; Adding, &#8220;But&nbsp;I do think the economy's&nbsp;getting weaker — I just&nbsp;hope the Federal Reserve has noticed.&#8221;
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On Monday,&nbsp;SoFi&nbsp;and&nbsp;Domino&#8217;s Pizza&nbsp;will report their earnings. Tuesday will see reports from&nbsp;Eli Lilly,&nbsp;McDonald&#8217;s,&nbsp;Amazon, and&nbsp;Starbucks. Wednesday will feature reports from&nbsp;CVS,&nbsp;Pfizer,&nbsp;Wingstop,&nbsp;Carvana, and&nbsp;Marriott, as well as the Fed&#8217;s rate announcement.
Cramer said Eli Lilly&#8217;s outcomes will offer clarity on the sales performance of the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/24/04/38356901/changing-frugal-eating-habits-how-novo-nordiskeli-lillys-weight-loss-drugs-reshaping-food-spendin">company&#8217;s weight loss</a> and diabetes drug, along with further details on the potential approval timeline for its Alzheimer&#8217;s treatment by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/24/03/37558545/eli-lillys-donanemab-for-alzheimers-hits-fda-speed-breaker-biogen-stock-gains-on-delayed-decision">the Food and Drug Administration</a>.
On Thursday, Apple is set to release its report, with Cramer highlighting <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/04/38378204/apple-is-a-top-stock-pick-for-2024-analyst-says-4-catalysts-to-look-for-in-next-ear">significant investor skepticism</a> toward the Big Tech firm. He pointed out that <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/03/37821802/apple-vision-pro-gets-nvidia-boost-with-dedicated-data-centers-to-stream-advanced-3d-experiences">Apple&#8217;s collaboration</a> with Nvidia, facilitating enterprise applications for the Vision Pro, could potentially bolster the stock.
Why It Matters: On Thursday, Cramer <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/04/38456821/jim-cramer-scoffs-at-disproportionate-coverage-of-apple-while-google-and-microsoft-">criticized the disproportionate coverage</a> of Apple&#8217;s struggles compared to the successes of Google and Microsoft. He pointed out that while Apple&#8217;s challenges with antitrust regulations and declining iPhone sales in China received major attention, the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/04/38459818/real-deal-amid-microsoft-google-earnings-techpreneur-says-by-2030-companies-not-fully-utilizing-ai-w">remarkable quarterly results</a> of Google and Microsoft barely made the news.
He has previously also&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/04/38406798/jim-cramer-takes-potshots-at-tesla-boeing-shrugs-off-post-earnings-rally-as-smacks-of-fiction-horre">expressed skepticism</a>&nbsp;about the post-earnings rally of Tesla and Boeing, stating that it &#8220;smacks of fiction not fact.&#8221; 
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Jim Cramer Weighs In Ahead Of Apple, Amazon, Eli Lilly Earnings: 'We Have To Run Such A Ridiculous Gauntlet Next Week'

EV giant Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) has hiked the price of its new <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/04/38401202/teslas-new-53k-model-3-performance-eligible-for-full-tax-credits-but-leasing-long-range-might-be-che">Model 3 Performance </a>in the U.S. by $1000, merely days after its launch. 
What Happened: The Model 3 Performance is now priced at $53,990 on Tesla&#8217;s website. The company launched the new variant only on Tuesday, ahead of its first-quarter results. 
The Model 3 Performance, unlike the other two versions of Model 3, is eligible for a $7,500 federal EV tax credit, taking the effective price for eligible buyers down to $46,490, below even the Long Range version of the vehicle. 
The Performance version has a range of 296 miles and a top speed of 163 mph. On ordering the vehicle now, customers can take delivery by June. 
Why It Matters: In January, Tesla introduced the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/01/36570546/you-can-finally-order-teslas-new-model-3-in-america-heres-its-starting-price">updated Model 3</a> in the U.S., initially offering two variants: rear-wheel drive and long-range. The Performance variant was conspicuously absent from the listings. However, a company executive affirmed its forthcoming availability.
Tesla slashed prices on all trim levels of the Model Y, S, and X in the U.S. by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/04/38345362/tesla-slashes-model-s-x-and-y-prices-in-us-by-2-000-in-late-friday-move-as-volume-growth-turns-n">$2,000 earlier this month. </a>It spared the refreshed Model 3 then. 
Price Action:&nbsp;Tesla stock closed down 1.11% at $168.28 per share on Friday, according to data from&nbsp;<a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro.</a>&nbsp;The stock is down 32.26% year-to-date.
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