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The first patient has been enrolled in SciSparc Ltd.&#39;s clinical trial evaluating the effectiveness and safety of their CBD-based drug for treating children with autism spectrum disorder, marking a significant advancement in ASD treatment. CEO Oz Adler expressed excitement about this milestone, highlighting the potential impact of the SCI-210 therapy in managing ASD symptoms. The company plans to enroll 60 participants aged 5 to 18 for a 20-week trial, comparing SCI-210 therapy with standard CBD treatment, in collaboration with the National Autism Research Center. Partnering with Tikun Olam Cannbit Pharmaceuticals Ltd., SciSparc aims to bring SCI-210 to market in Israel initially, with global distribution pending regulatory approvals. Additionally, the company achieved patent approvals in Canada for their opioid and n-acylethanolamine combination for pain management, as well as validation for their core technology patent in 15 European countries, demonstrating their commitment to advancing cannabinoid-based therapeutics.

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AutoZone, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZO#NYSE">AZO</a>) will release its first quarter results before the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/insights/earnings/24/12/42389805/autozone-earnings-preview">opening bell on Tuesday, Dec. 10</a>.
Analysts expect the Memphis, Tennessee-based company to report quarterly earnings at $33.64 per share, up from $32.55 per share in the year-ago period. AutoZone is projected to report quarterly revenue of $4.31 billion, compared to $4.19 billion a year earlier, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>.
On Sept. 24, AutoZone reported fourth-quarter earnings per share of $51.58, missing the Street view of $53.53.
AutoZone shares gained 0.4% to close at $3,324.01 on Monday.
Benzinga readers can access the latest analyst ratings on the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/22/09/28888638/exclusive-study-finds-benzinga-analyst-ratings-data-yields-market-beating-strategie">Analyst Stock Ratings</a> page. Readers can sort by stock ticker, company name, analyst firm, rating change or other variables.
Let's have a look at how Benzinga's most-accurate <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AZO/analyst-ratings">analysts have rated the company</a> in the recent period.
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<li>Wells Fargo analyst Zachary Fadem maintained the stock with an Overweight rating and raised the price target from $3,400 to $3,450 on Dec. 3. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 88%.</li>
<li>Roth MKM analyst Scott Stember reinstated a Buy rating with a price target of $3,634 on Oct. 16. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 73%.</li>
<li>Truist Securities analyst Scot Ciccarelli maintained a Buy rating and boosted the price target from $3,341 to $3,501 on Oct. 14. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 70%.</li>
<li>Evercore ISI Group analyst Greg Melich maintained an Outperform rating and boosted the price target from $3,300 to $3,350 on Oct. 3. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 84%.</li>
<li>DA Davidson analyst Michael Baker maintained a Neutral rating with a price target of $3,025 on Sept. 30. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 76%.</li>
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Considering buying AZO stock? Here&#8217;s what analysts think: 
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Jim Cramer sees potential for continued strength in airline stocks, provided carriers maintain discipline in flight capacity management. His analysis comes on Monday as major carriers have seen <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/24/12/42365072/why-archer-aviation-stock-is-gaining-today">significant stock appreciation in recent months</a>.
What Happened: Delta Air Lines Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>), United Airlines Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>), and American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAL#NASDAQ">AAL</a>) have all rebounded strongly from their recent lows, benefiting from multiple tailwinds. 
Cramer <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2024/12/09/airline-stocks-could-keep-running-if-capacity-control-jim-cramer-says.html">highlighted</a> that the sector&#8217;s recovery is supported by both macroeconomic factors and industry-specific developments on CNBC.
&#8220;The strength can continue for however long the capacity discipline does,&#8221; Cramer stated on his Monday show. &#8220;For now, these companies are all saying the right things.&#8221;
The airline sector is experiencing structural shifts that could mark a departure from traditional boom-bust cycles. Cramer pointed to reduced competition from budget carriers like Spirit Airlines Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SAVE#NYSE">SAVE</a>) and Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUV#NYSE">LUV</a>), which have scaled back expansion plans. 
Additionally, manufacturing delays at The Boeing Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>) have created a natural cap on industry capacity.
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Why It Matters: A resurgence in business travel post-pandemic and potential Federal Reserve rate cuts have further bolstered the sector&#8217;s outlook. However, Cramer maintained his characteristic caution, noting that airlines historically perform better as trading vehicles rather than long-term investments.
Major aviation exchange-traded funds, including U.S. Global Jets ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JETS#NYSE">JETS</a>), Gabelli Commercial Aerospace and Defense ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GCAD#NYSE">GCAD</a>), and iShares U.S. Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ITA#BATS">ITA</a>), have risen by over 30% in the past year, according to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">data from Benzinga Pro</a>.
&#8220;My gut tells me maybe to ring the register before the music stops,&#8221; Cramer advised while acknowledging the possibility of a structural shift in the industry&#8217;s dynamics.
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Veteran investor Ross Gerber warned individual investors on Monday against putting their money in cryptocurrencies other than Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) owing to a probable surge in fraud and lesser government oversight.
What happened: During an interview with Reuters, Gerber, CEO of Gerber Kawasaki Wealth and Investment Management, argued that the appointment of cryptocurrency-friendly individuals in the incoming Donald Trump administration won't safeguard retail investors from scams that may arise during a bull market.
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"We&#8217;ve already seen frauds in the United States with certain coins already, and it&#8217;s like the minute Bitcoin starts to do well, the criminals and the fraud start taking advantage of people," Gerber stated.&nbsp;
He added that less regulation doesn't help individual investors, and they have to be "very very smart" with their investment decisions.
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Gerber also mentioned that his firm has been investing in Bitcoin for the past decade and that it has yet to disappoint them.
"I would recommend to say I would not go into anything other than Bitcoin," he advised.
As per the latest 13F filing with the SEC, Gerber Kawasaki holds 31,588 shares of iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBIT#NASDAQ">IBIT</a>), with an estimated market value of $1.56 million.
Why It Matters: Gerber's remarks came amid signs of a shifting cryptocurrency policy landscape in the U.S. under Trump.&nbsp;
He appointed renowned venture capitalist David Sacks as the first ever "White House A.I. &amp; Crypto Czar" last week, following the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/12/42323248/trump-nominates-paul-atkins-as-sec-chair-emphasizing-digital-assets-as-key-to-making-america-greater">selection </a>of pro-cryptocurrency Paul Atkins as the next SEC Chair.
Earlier, Gerber had warned his followers on X to stay away from &#8220;sh&#x2A;t coins&#8221; and touched on the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/12/42333397/hawk-tuah-girl-accused-of-scamming-crypto-buyers-after-newly-launched-meme-coin-pumps-and-dumps-victims-contemplate-legal-action">launch of a meme coin</a> by viral influencer Haliey Welch, also called the "Hawk Tuah Girl." 
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&mdash; Ross Gerber (@GerberKawasaki) <a href="https://twitter.com/GerberKawasaki/status/1864819039194787918?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 5, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Price Action: As of this writing, Bitcoin was trading at $96,559.01, down 2.88% in the last 24 hours, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard?_gl=1&#x2A;380nj0&#x2A;_ga&#x2A;MTEyOTAyOTcxMy4xNzEzMzY0NTYy&#x2A;_ga_V7ZK73W7N0&#x2A;MTcxNDk4MzIzMi42LjEuMTcxNDk4OTE0Ni4wLjAuMA..">data from Benzinga Pro</a>. 
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On Monday, major U.S. indices closed in the red, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average falling 0.5% to 44,401.93, the S&amp;P 500 slipping nearly 0.6% to 6,052.85, and the tech-focused Nasdaq dropping 0.6% to 19,736.69.
These are the top stocks that gained the attention of retail traders and investors throughout the day.
Nvidia (NVDA) shares dropped by 2.55% to $138.81. The stock traded within the range of $139.95 to $137.13 over the day. The 52-week high and low prices for Nvidia are $152.89 and $45.59, respectively.
Nvidia's stock dipped after China announced an <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/24/12/42389113/nvidia-hit-with-antitrust-probe-in-china-stock-slides">antitrust probe linked to its Mellanox deal</a>. The company faces global scrutiny, from U.S. AI-chip sector investigations to EU concerns about its Run:ai offer. Heightened U.S.-China tensions, new semiconductor sanctions, and China's mineral controls add pressure.
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) reported a 5.57% dip, closing at $130.87. The stock's intraday high and low were $135.77 and $130, respectively. AMD's 52-week high and low prices stand at $227.30 and $121.83.
B of A Securities analyst Vivek Arya <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42388827/this-amd-analyst-is-no-longer-bullish-here-are-top-5-downgrades-for-monday">downgraded AMD from Buy to Neutral</a> and lowered the price target from $180 to $155. AMD shares closed at $138.59 on Friday.
C3.ai Inc. (AI) shares rose by 2.86% to $41.68. The stock's intraday high and low were $42.94 and $40.09, respectively. C3.ai's 52-week high and low prices are $42.94 and $18.85.
C3.ai beat expectations with a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/12/42400744/c3ai-stock-rallies-after-q2-results-seventh-consecutive-quarter-of-accelerating-revenue-growth">second-quarter loss</a> of 6 cents per share and revenue of $94.34 million. Subscription revenue jumped 22%, helping total revenue grow 29%. The firm ended the quarter with $730.4 million in cash. C3.ai's alliance with Microsoft aims to drive widespread AI adoption. The company projects Q3 revenue of $95.5–$100.5 million and full-year revenue of $378–$398 million.
Oracle (ORCL) experienced a 0.65% decline, closing at $190.45. The stock's intraday high and low were $198.31 and $188.93, respectively. Oracle's 52-week high and low prices are $198.31 and $99.26.
Oracle's second-quarter revenue rose 9% to $14.06 billion but <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/12/42400723/oracle-q2-earnings-revenue-miss-eps-miss-ai-growth-ellison-says-opportunity-is-unimaginable">slightly missed estimates</a>. Adjusted EPS of $1.47 also fell short of forecasts. Cloud revenue jumped 24% as AI demand soared, with GPU consumption up 336%. Oracle expects cloud revenue to surpass $25 billion this fiscal year. Executives highlighted the company's competitive AI capabilities and its partnership with Meta.
Tesla Inc (TSLA) saw a 0.15% increase, closing at $389.79. The stock's intraday high and low were $404.80 and $378.01, respectively. Tesla's 52-week high and low prices are $404.80 and $138.80.
Tesla's stock climbed past $400 in extended trading, spurred by analyst optimism and excitement over its evolving self-driving tech. Elon Musk <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/12/42383750/elon-musk-mocks-tesla-shorts-after-stock-hits-400-in-overnight-trading-on-robinhood">poked fun at short sellers</a>, referencing "Dune's" "Litany Against Fear." A one-time Tesla bear raised his price target sharply, and analysts maintain a "Buy" consensus. The new software version 13.2 drew praise for its impressive performance.
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Oracle Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORCL#NYSE">ORCL</a>) is positioned to capitalize on the emerging <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/12/42400723/oracle-q2-earnings-revenue-miss-eps-miss-ai-growth-ellison-says-opportunity-is-unimaginable">enterprise software artificial intelligence revolution</a>, according to Wedbush Securities Managing Director Dan Ives, who shared his insights during a CNBC interview on Monday.
What Happened: &#8220;The software phase of the AI revolution is now here,&#8221; Ives <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/frank-holland-b9657883_5-with-ives-daniel-ives-of-wedbush-securities-activity-7271917836208427008-fVSx/?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=member_ios">said</a>, highlighting Oracle&#8217;s potential alongside industry peers Palantir Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NYSE">PLTR</a>) and Salesforce Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRM#NYSE">CRM</a>).
Ives emphasized Oracle&#8217;s competitive advantage in the enterprise space, particularly noting its cloud infrastructure and software stack. He projected significant benefits for the company over the next 12-18 months as government and enterprise clients accelerate their cloud and AI adoption.
The analyst pointed to 2025 as a pivotal year for enterprise AI applications, with Oracle expected to show substantial growth in its ERP offerings. This aligns with broader industry trends, as enterprise software companies increasingly integrate AI capabilities into their core products.
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Why It Matters: Regarding the broader tech landscape, Ives remains bullish on the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/12/42307179/salesforce-palantir-and-oracle-spearhead-an-ai-revolution-says-wedbushs-dan-ives-a-renaissance-of-growth">AI sector&#8217;s growth potential</a>. He sees the current transformation as &#8220;the biggest tech trend in the last 40 to 50 years,&#8221; extending well beyond major tech giants to include various enterprise software providers.
Oracle reported second-quarter revenue of $14.06 billion, up 9% year-over-year. The revenue total missed a Street consensus estimate of $14.11 billion, according to data <a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent120924&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">from Benzinga Pro.</a>
ORCL Price Action: Oracle stock dropped 7.80% to $175.60 in after-hours trading on Monday, within a 52-week range of $99.26 to $198.31. Before the after-hours decline, Oracle shares had gained 82% year-to-date.
Oracle Corp&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ORCL/analyst-ratings">consensus price target</a> is $170.67, based on ratings from 32 analysts. The highest target of $220, while the lowest is $110. Recent ratings by RBC Capital, Guggenheim, and Jefferies average a $201.67 target, implying a 14.87% upside for the stock.
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An influential cryptocurrency analyst on Monday identified Solana (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/sol/usd">SOL</a>) and Toncoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">TON</a>) as the next contenders to reach new all-time highs, following the accomplishments of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>).
What happened: JA Maartunn, a well-known market observer and contributor at on-chain analytics firm CryptoQuant, called Solana a &#8220;standout,&#8221; underscoring that the cryptocurrency was just 8% away from its peak of $263.21. 
He also drew attention to Toncoin&#8217;s trajectory, which followed closely at 15% below its all-time high of $8.25.
&#8220;Both projects are supported by strong fundamentals, including active development teams and active networks,&#8221; Maartunn stated. &#8220;Given these figures, it seems likely that these coins could follow Bitcoin&#8217;s lead in the near future.&#8221;
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Are TON and SOL the Next to Hit All-Time Highs, Following BTC &amp; BNB? "Among other contenders, Solana (SOL) is a standout, sitting just 8% below its ATH, while Toncoin (TON) follows closely at 15% below its peak." – By <a href="https://twitter.com/JA_Maartun?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JA_Maartun</a> Read more &#x1f447;<a href="https://t.co/8n28975xN8">https://t.co/8n28975xN8</a> <a href="https://t.co/1uGICVYVb8">pic.twitter.com/1uGICVYVb8</a>
&mdash; CryptoQuant.com (@cryptoquant_com) <a href="https://twitter.com/cryptoquant_com/status/1866107184905379928?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 9, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Bitcoin, the world&#8217;s largest cryptocurrency, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/12/42396548/from-100k-to-250k-analyzing-bitcoins-bull-market-signals">breached $100,000 for the first time in history</a> last week, spurring gains and optimism in the broader market.
SOL has surged 110% year-to-date, reaching a yearly high of $256 last month. 
A glance at the technicals showed that the Momentum Indicator and the Bull Bear Power Indicator were flashing &#8216;Buy&#8217; signals for the fifth-largest cryptocurrency, per <a href="https://in.tradingview.com/symbols/SOLUSD/technicals/">data </a>from TradingView.
On the other hand, TON, which jumped 149% in 2024, saw bearish signals from the Momentum Indicator, while the Bull Bear Power Indicator was neutral as of this writing.
For the curious, Bull power and bear power are technical indicators that measure the strength of buyers and sellers in the market, while momentum indicator is used to determine the strength or weakness of an asset&#8217;s price trend.
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Why It Matters: The aforementioned forecasts were made before Bitcoin&#8217;s flash crash, which rocked the broader cryptocurrency market.
The total market capitalization plunged 5% in the last 24 hours, with over a billion dollars getting liquidated. 
Price Action: SOL plummeted 9.48% in the last 24 hours, trading at $210.65 at the time of writing, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard?_gl=1&#x2A;380nj0&#x2A;_ga&#x2A;MTEyOTAyOTcxMy4xNzEzMzY0NTYy&#x2A;_ga_V7ZK73W7N0&#x2A;MTcxNDk4MzIzMi42LjEuMTcxNDk4OTE0Ni4wLjAuMA..">data from Benzinga Pro</a>. TON was also hit, slumping 15.92% to $5.63.
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On Monday, following Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) Google's unveiling of Willow, the company&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42397333/google-quantum-ais-willow-chip-outsmarts-supercomputers-completing-tasks-in-minutes-that-would-take-10-septillion-years">latest quantum computing chip</a>, CEO Sundar Pichai and Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk had an interesting conversation.
What Happened: Taking to X, formerly Twitter, Pichai highlighted Willow&#8217;s extraordinary capabilities, noting it solved a standard computation in under five minutes—a task that would take a leading supercomputer over 10^25 years.
The announcement sparked an intriguing dialogue with Musk, who responded with enthusiasm.
Pichai suggested they &#8220;should do a quantum cluster in space with Starship one day,&#8221; to which Musk replied, &#8220;That will probably happen.&#8221;
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Their exchange quickly escalated from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/24/12/42380768/quantum-computing-stocks-roundup-d-wave-rigetti-ionq-lead-the-charge-with-explosive-growth">quantum computing</a> to broader technological ambitions, with Musk referencing the Kardashev scale and suggesting humanity is currently at less than 5% of a Type I civilization.
Pichai and Musk converged on a shared vision of solar energy&#8217;s potential, with the Alphabet CEO pointing out that &#8220;the most obvious path is staring at our eyes, literally!&#8221;
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&mdash; Sundar Pichai (@sundarpichai) <a href="https://twitter.com/sundarpichai/status/1866179423000748069?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 9, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Why It Matters: The Willow chip represents a significant milestone in quantum computing. Developed by Google Quantum AI, it demonstrates exponential error reduction as qubit numbers increase—a 30-year challenge in the field.
With 105 qubits, Willow has already outperformed prior quantum systems, achieving breakthrough real-time error correction.
Last month, Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/42070170/quantum-leap-nvidias-collaboration-with-google-ai-advances-next-gen-quantum-hardware">partnered with Quantum AI</a> to accelerate the development of cutting-edge quantum computing devices.
The collaboration was aimed at speeding up quantum simulations, shortening processes that previously took weeks, while also driving advancements in quantum hardware technology.
Price Action: At the time of writing, Alphabet&#8217;s Class A stock rose by 0.93% in after-hours trading, reaching $177, while Class C stock climbed 0.88% to $178.65. In Monday&#8217;s regular trading session, Class A shares gained 0.49%, closing at $175.37, and Class C shares increased by 0.46%, finishing at $177.10, according to <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/lxquj26b2sag">Benzinga Pro data</a>.
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Influential economist Peter Schiff suggested on Monday that President Joe Biden sell all of the U.S.-owned Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) before leaving office to help reduce the country&#8217;s ballooning budget deficit.
What happened: Schiff advised Biden via an X post, deeming it the &#8220;one good thing&#8221; the outgoing president can do before clearing the way for a Donald Trump tenure.
&#8220;Not only would the money raised reduce the 2024 budget deficit, but it would put an end to all the nonsense about creating a harmful &#8220;strategic&#8221; Bitcoin Reserve,&#8221; Schiff argued.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">The one good thing <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Biden?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Biden</a> can do before leaving office is sell all the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bitcoin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bitcoin</a> currently held by the U.S. Govt. Not only would the money raised reduce the 2024 budget deficit, but it would put an end to all the nonsense about creating a harmful &quot;Strategic&quot; Bitcoin Reserve.
&mdash; Peter Schiff (@PeterSchiff) <a href="https://twitter.com/PeterSchiff/status/1866157505384235099?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 9, 2024</a></blockquote>
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&#8220;Biden can do him a favor by selling it all before Trump takes office. That way, Trump won&#8217;t have to break that campaign promise.&#8221;
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Why It Matters: Schiff&#8217;s remarks were in reference to the national Bitcoin stockpile <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/07/40001426/trump-aims-to-make-us-crypto-capital-of-the-planet-well-get-it-done">promised by Trump</a> at a Bitcoin conference earlier this year and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/07/40087880/cynthia-lummis-unveils-strategic-bitcoin-reserve-legislation-this-is-our-louisiana-purchas">furthered </a>by proposed legislation by fellow Republican Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.). Trump had advocated selling any Bitcoin holdings.
The U.S. government <a href="https://intel.arkm.com/explorer/entity/usg?ref=dutchcryptonews.com">holds </a>more than 198,000 Bitcoin as of this writing, worth nearly $19.48 billion, per on-chain analytics firm Arkham Intelligence. Proponents of the reserve have argued that Bitcoin&#8217;s value growth could help pay down the national debt, which now <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/10/41564246/from-10-trillion-to-35-trillion-how-government-spending-has-spiraled-out-of-control">exceeds $35 trillion</a>. However, Schiff, a fierce critic of everything Bitcoin, warned that such an idea <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/11/41886523/peter-schiff-us-bitcoin-reserve-could-destroy-dollar-predicts-its-highly-unlikely-to-happen" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">could lead to an economic catastrophe</a>. He suggested that the government would have to continuously increase its Bitcoin holdings, potentially triggering a market crash as investors cash out.
He added that the exercise would end up severely devaluing the dollar, leading to hyperinflation.
Price Action: At the time of writing, Bitcoin was exchanging hands at $97,665.14, down 1.84% in the last 24 hours, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard?_gl=1&#x2A;380nj0&#x2A;_ga&#x2A;MTEyOTAyOTcxMy4xNzEzMzY0NTYy&#x2A;_ga_V7ZK73W7N0&#x2A;MTcxNDk4MzIzMi42LjEuMTcxNDk4OTE0Ni4wLjAuMA.." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">data from Benzinga Pro</a>.&nbsp;

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Peter Schiff Advises Biden To Do One 'Good Thing' Before His Term Ends: 'Sell All The Bitcoin' Held By The US

Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/shib/usd">SHIB</a>) faced sharp price swings during Monday trading, falling as much as 22% to the $0.000024-level Monday afternoon, as Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) retreated from its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/24/12/42404450/bitcoin-ethereum-dogecoin-recover-losses-after-flash-crash-analyst-pinpoints-critical-btc-support-levels">all-time high above $100,000</a>, stabilizing near $98,000. 
Like other meme-based cryptocurrencies, Shiba Inu's price is heavily influenced by market sentiment and Bitcoin's performance, making it prone to outsized volatility.
What To Know: Initially launched as a lighthearted rival to Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>), Shiba Inu has gained traction through community-driven momentum and utility initiatives like ShibaSwap, its decentralized exchange. However, SHIB's speculative nature makes it vulnerable to shifts in investor confidence.
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Today's decline appears linked to broader crypto market dynamics. Rising <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/treasuries">U.S. Treasury yields</a> and upcoming inflation data have heightened risk sensitivity, leading to profit-taking across volatile assets. Bitcoin's retreat after a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/12/42367065/exclusive-bitcoin-briefly-tops-100000-but-where-do-benzinga-readers-predict-it-will-finish-2024">historic rally</a> further amplified the downturn in meme tokens like Shiba Inu.
Despite this, positive trends in cryptocurrency adoption could bolster Shiba Inu's long-term potential. Proposals for major corporations, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42382133/amazon-shareholders-propose-adding-bitcoin-to-treasury-for-best-long-term-interest-cite-microstrategy-as-example">such as Amazon</a>, to hold Bitcoin as an asset underline growing mainstream acceptance. Additionally, institutional interest, like MicroStrategy's recent <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/12/42391481/microstrategy-acquires-21b-worth-of-bitcoin-total-holdings-now-exceed-423000-btc">$2.1 billion Bitcoin purchase</a>, highlights the broader appeal of digital assets.
While Shiba Inu remains a speculative play, its active community and ongoing development efforts—could support its long-term resilience. For now, market conditions suggest that meme tokens like SHIB could continue to experience heightened volatility compared to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-buy-cryptocurrencies">more established cryptocurrencies</a>.
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Leading cryptocurrency dumped hard on Monday following Bitcoin's flash crash to $94,000.
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<td>-1.86%</td>
<td>$97,790.92</td>
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<td>-5.05%</td>
<td>$3,765.62</td>
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<td>-9.34%</td>
<td>$0.4164</td>
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What Happened: The world&#8217;s largest cryptocurrency got rejected at $100,000 during morning trading and later slumped from $98,000 to an intraday low of $94,355 in a span of two hours, triggering a barrage of liquidations.
Prices recovered to the high $97,000s overnight.
Ethereum witnessed similar turbulence, plunging sharply to $3,550 to later rebound to $3,765.
The crash triggered about $1.72 billion in cryptocurrency liquidations in the last 24 hours, with leveraged longs accounting for nearly $1.55 billion.
About $509 million in short positions risked liquidation if Bitcoin reclaimed $100,000.
Bitcoin's Open Interest dropped by 1.32% in the last 24 hours, while Ethereum saw a 5.44% plunge in money locked in unsettled futures contracts.
That said, the total number of long positions for Bitcoin surged in comparison to shorts, indicating expectations of future price increases.
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<td>$9.44</td>
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The global cryptocurrency market capitalization stood at $3.48 trillion, plunging by 5.37% in the last 24 hours.
Stocks got hammered on the first day of a new trading week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell&nbsp; 240.59 points, or 0.54%, to close at 44,401.93. The S&amp;P 500 dipped 0.61%, ending at 6,052.85, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite slid 0.62% to end at 19,736.69.
The tech drawdown was precipitated by a 2.55% drop in NVIDIA Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) shares after the artificial intelligence juggernaut <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/24/12/42389113/nvidia-hit-with-antitrust-probe-in-china-stock-slides">was hit with an antitrust probe</a> in China.
The slump came ahead of the release of November's consumer price index data, due for release on Wednesday.
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Analyst Notes: Widely followed cryptocurrency analyst Justin Bennett weighed in on the Bitcoin pullback scenario, stressing the $91,800 mid-range and an $83-$85,000 support.
"I think those are your targets (level by level) if $99,000 is lost on a daily closing basis," Bennett projected.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">So far, that <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24BTC&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$BTC</a> pullback scenario I shared yesterday is playing out with a $91,800 mid-range and an $83-$85k floor. I think those are your targets (level by level) if $99k is lost on a daily closing basis. One concern I&#39;ve had for a while is where the <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24SPX&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$SPX</a> is trading relative… <a href="https://t.co/w3owcYDCJZ">pic.twitter.com/w3owcYDCJZ</a>
&mdash; Justin Bennett (@JustinBennettFX) <a href="https://twitter.com/JustinBennettFX/status/1866211477583245372?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 9, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Popular on-chain analytics firm CryptoQuant noted a surge in Coinbase Premium alongside a slump in Bitcoin's prices.
For the curious, a higher premium reflects strong buying pressure by U.S.-based institutional investors.
"This rebound suggests that when excessive panic selling occurs on Binance, which has a higher proportion of small investors, U.S. institutional investors are likely to adopt an aggressive buying strategy," CryptoQuant added.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Bitcoin Plummets, But Coinbase Premium Surges "Rebound suggests that when excessive panic selling occurs on Binance, which has a higher proportion of small investors, U.S. institutional investors are likely to adopt an aggressive buying strategy." – By <a href="https://twitter.com/MAC_D46035?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MAC_D46035</a> Link &#x1f447;… <a href="https://t.co/eaXxRhemUp">pic.twitter.com/eaXxRhemUp</a>
&mdash; CryptoQuant.com (@cryptoquant_com) <a href="https://twitter.com/cryptoquant_com/status/1866278818656448973?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 10, 2024</a></blockquote>
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On Monday, China launched an <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/24/12/42389113/nvidia-hit-with-antitrust-probe-in-china-stock-slides">antitrust investigation</a> into Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>). However, a top analyst maintains that the case may go unresolved.
What Happened: The investigation, reported by Chinese state media, centers on Nvidia's acquisition of Israeli networking company Mellanox Technologies, approved in 2020, and its potential violations of China's anti-monopoly laws.
Authorities are examining whether Nvidia bundling its AI chips with Mellanox's NVLink technology limits competition and whether the company provides lower-performance solutions to Chinese customers.
In a blog post, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo of TF Securities noted the geopolitical implications, suggesting the investigation could give China leverage amid <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/us-china-relations-0">U.S.-China tensions</a>.
"This case may remain unresolved in the near term," he said, predicting the probe could follow historical precedents, such as Qualcomm's (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCOM#NASDAQ">QCOM</a>) 15-month antitrust investigation in China.
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China accounts for only 5% of Nvidia's data center revenue. Kuo believes the financial impact on the company will likely be limited in the short term but warned of future investigations.
"Investors should be prepared for potential scenarios where Nvidia's practices, including CUDA, come under further examination," he said.
Compute Unified Device Architecture is a parallel computing platform and API by Nvidia that enables developers to use GPUs for general-purpose computing with accessible programming tools and languages like C, C++, and Python.
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&mdash; 郭明錤 (Ming-Chi Kuo) (@mingchikuo) <a href="https://twitter.com/mingchikuo/status/1866282876599476389?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 10, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Why It Matters: This development coincides with President-elect Donald Trump&#8217;s ongoing suggestions of imposing <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/12/42367505/economists-warn-trumps-tariffs-on-canada-mexico-and-china-could-hurt-your-budget-more-than-help-it">higher tariffs on Chinese imports</a> — a move that typically shifts the financial burden onto domestic consumers through increased prices.
Technology experts appeared to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/12/42393702/chinese-antitrust-investigation-into-nvidia-all-speculative-tech-expert">minimize the significance</a> of Chinese regulators&#8217; investigation into Nvidia.
For instance, analyst Patrick Moorhead noted that the investigation into Nvidia was unsurprising, given its dominant over 90% market share in a critical industry. Daniel Newman called the allegations speculative. Angela Zhang, a USC law professor suggested that China could be leveraging antitrust law as a tool against U.S. sanctions.
Nvidia is the world's leading provider of AI chips, with a market cap of $3.399 trillion, making it the most valuable company worldwide after Apple Inc.
Last month, Nvidia posted <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/11/42099904/nvidia-beats-q3-revenue-eps-estimates-supply-constraints-ding-stock-huang-says-age-of-ai-is-in-full-steam">third-quarter revenue</a> of $35.1 billion, a 94% increase year-over-year, surpassing the Street consensus estimate of $33.12 billion.
Price Action: Nvidia&#8217;s stock fell 2.55% on Monday, closing at $138.81, with an additional 0.63% decline in after-hours trading. Despite this, Nvidia shares have skyrocketed 188.17% year-to-date, significantly outperforming the Nasdaq 100 index&#8217;s 29.6% gain over the same period, according to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com/">data from Benzinga Pro</a>.
The consensus price target for Nvidia, based on assessments from 40 analysts, is $170.56, with Rosenblatt projecting the highest target at $220 as of Nov. 21. Latest ratings from DA Davidson, Phillip Securities, and Truist Securities average $154.67, suggesting a potential upside of 12.13%.
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Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) could see significant growth from a new budget electric vehicle offering, according to prominent investor Gary Black, who <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42391708/tesla-to-370-here-are-10-top-analyst-forecasts-for-monday">raised his price target for the EV maker</a> by 27% to $380 from $300 on Monday.
What Happened: Black, Managing Partner at The Future Fund LLC, attributes his &#8220;increased conviction&#8221; to expectations that Tesla will launch a $25,000-$30,000 hatchback model, potentially capturing approximately 15% of the global compact car market.
His revised earnings estimates surpass Wall Street consensus, projecting adjusted earnings per share of $3.80 for 2025 and $17.00 by 2030.
The investment thesis comes amid Black&#8217;s recent portfolio adjustments. In November, his fund trimmed its Tesla position at $351 after the stock <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/24/11/42159444/gary-black-defends-tesla-trim-at-351-no-one-ever-went-broke-by-taking-profits-amid-stocks-150-surge">surged 150% from April lows</a>. The Future Fund&#8217;s Tesla investment strategy has proved profitable, with an average purchase price of $162 and a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/11/41870590/tesla-remains-core-for-gary-black-despite-price-cuts-earnings-drop-nvidia-google-eli-lilly-among-top-performers-in-tech-bulls-portfolio">selling price of $252 since early 2023</a>.
Tesla ranks among the top five positions for The Future Fund Active ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FFND#NYSE">FFND</a>). 
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Raising my <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24TSLA&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$TSLA</a> price target to $380 from $300, based on increased conviction that TSLA will launch a $25K-$30K hatchback that vaults TSLA into the global compact category (~15% global share). I have increased my TSLA Adj EPS as follows: &#8211; 2025 $3.80 from $3.60 (WS $3.29) -… <a href="https://t.co/EInUAo0VOZ">pic.twitter.com/EInUAo0VOZ</a>
&mdash; Gary Black (@garyblack00) <a href="https://twitter.com/garyblack00/status/1866187649041490057?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 9, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24TSLA&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$TSLA</a> Summary &#8211; 12/09/2024 Upside: 1/ EV adoption +20%-25% per yr 2/ Fed cuts rate by another 25bp by Y.E. 3/ Higher FSD take rates/licensing deal 4/ Trump streamlines process for securing autonomous driving licenses nationally 5/ $25K-$30K Model Q Compact launch FY'25 1H…
&mdash; Gary Black (@garyblack00) <a href="https://twitter.com/garyblack00/status/1866204309915885821?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 9, 2024</a></blockquote>
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What Happened: Black identified several potential catalysts for Tesla, including continued EV adoption growth of 20-25% annually, increased Full Self-Driving adoption, and possible autonomous driving license streamlining under President-elect Donald Trump&#8216;s administration. 
However, he also noted key risks, including the potential elimination of the $7,500 EV tax credit and regulatory challenges for autonomous driving features.
The revised target reflects Black&#8217;s confidence in Tesla&#8217;s long-term growth, using a PEG ratio of 1.75x and projected long-term EPS growth of 25%. Despite his optimistic outlook, Black recently expressed caution about Tesla&#8217;s current valuation, noting that the stock&#8217;s 50% rise since November&#8217;s election has been driven primarily by P/E expansion <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42377001/analyst-says-he-is-very-bullish-but-cautious-about-teslas-stock-rally-notes-eps-revisions-have-not-kept-pace-with-stock-price-since-trumps-victory">rather than earnings estimate revisions</a>.
Price Action: Tesla closed at $389.79 on Monday, up 0.15% for the day. In after-hours trading, the stock rose further to $392.35, gaining an additional 0.66%. Year to date, Tesla shares have surged by 56.91%.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TSLA/analyst-ratings">data from Benzinga Pro</a>, Tesla has a consensus price target of $251.06 from 34 analysts, ranging from a high of $411 to a low of $24.86. The latest ratings from Deutsche Bank, Guggenheim, and BofA Securities average $315, implying a 19.71% downside.
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