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USCB Financial Holdings Inc is a community bank. Through its network of branches and its online banking platform, it offers customers a wide range of financial products and services such as Personal and Business Checking, Savings, Credit Cards, and Real Estate Loans.

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USCB Financial Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: USCB) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.23 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.21 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.29 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.

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XOMA Royalty Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOMA#NASDAQ">XOMA</a>) ("XOMA" or the "Company") today announced its Board of Directors has authorized the following cash dividends to holders of XOMA's Series A and Series B Cumulative Preferred Stock: &nbsp;
Holders of the 8.625% Series A Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOMAP#NASDAQ">XOMAP</a>) shall receive a cash dividend equal to $0.53906 per share.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Holders of depositary shares, each representing 1/1000 of a share of XOMA's 8.375% Series B Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOMAO#NASDAQ">XOMAO</a>), shall receive a cash dividend equal to $0.52344 per depositary share.&nbsp;&nbsp;
The preferred dividends will be paid on or about October 15, 2024, to respective holders of record at the close of business on October 3, 2024.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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From making yearly design changes to moving to a three-year redesign cycle, the evolution of hardware innovation in Apple Inc.'s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) iPhones indicates that the tech giant is now relying on <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40780100/apple-intelligence-ready-iphone-16-with-faster-processor-dedicated-camera-button-announced-check-pri">software upgrades more</a>.
What Happened: In its weekly &#8220;Power On&#8221; newsletter, Bloomberg columnist Mark Gurman spoke about the slow pace of hardware innovation, compared to its track record before 2010s.
According to Gurman, Apple&#8217;s yearly redesign schedule was deeply ingrained in its system until the mid-2010s.
However, by the launch of the iPhone X in 2017, Cupertino had moved to a three-year redesign cycle.
Then in 2020 came the iPhone 12, the tech giant's first iPhone to connect to 5G networks.
"After that, the redesign lag got even lengthier. Apple now appears to be working on a half-decade-long cycle," Gurman stated.
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He noted that the iPhone 16 has a nearly identical look and feel to the iPhone 12. "Apple has added a lot other features between 2020 and 2024, but it's undeniable that the days of frequent hardware changes are over."
While it&#8217;s unclear if this has negatively impacted Apple&#8217;s sales, the company did experience a revenue decline last year, partly due to slower iPhone sales.
However, Gurman notes that a reliable group of customers upgrade every year or two due to the iPhone Upgrade Program, trade-in offers, or carrier installment programs.
For the iPhone 16 series, he said that despite the absence of major hardware upgrades, the iPhone 16 could be a hit product, given the focus on Apple Intelligence.
In fact, according to Gurman, it is a sign that Apple is now relying more on software to sell its new iPhones.
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Why It Matters: Earlier this month, it was reported that many <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40785959/iphone-16-fails-to-sway-some-chinese-buyers-im-going-to-buy-huaweis-tri-fold-phone-missing-ai-featur">Chinese buyers were</a> disappointed by the iPhone 16. They cited the lack of AI features in the models as the major reason behind this letdown.
Previously, Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said that <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/24/09/40930388/apple-iphone-16-pre-orders-show-possible-low-demand-one-sign-could-point-to-company-breaking-this-em">iPhone 16 pre-order sales</a> have reached 37 million units, noting that the smartphone's demand could be low.
&#8220;Apple employees can already purchase the iPhone 16 with their employee discount. Typically, employees have had to wait several weeks after the release of new iPhone models before being able to buy. This could be another sign that the early demand for the iPhone 16 is below expectations,&#8221; he stated at the time.
iPhone 16 series has also been facing increasing competition in China as the country's top smartphone maker Huawei Technologies also launched its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40845772/huaweis-2-800-tri-fold-phone-has-the-potential-to-eat-apples-lunch-in-china-here-is-how-it-compares">tri-fold phone</a> during the same time as Apple.
Despite these challenges, Wedbush analyst Dan Ives said that a strong start in the demand for iPhone 16 has kept Cupertino on track to hit a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/09/40971882/as-apples-iphone-16-goes-on-sale-analyst-says-demand-off-to-strong-start-keeping-cu">$4 trillion market cap</a>.
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Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) saw a 2.38% increase in its pre-market trading on Monday, following reports of a potential multi-billion dollar investments from Apollo Global Management Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APO#NYSE">APO</a>) and a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40968128/qualcomm-reportedly-eyes-potential-takeover-of-intel-amid-60-stock-decline-but-antitrust-concerns-lo">takeover interest from</a> Qualcomm Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCOM#NASDAQ">QCOM</a>).
What Happened: Apollo, a U.S.-based asset management firm, is considering an equity-like investment of up to $5 billion in Intel, Bloomberg <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-09-22/apollo-is-said-to-offer-multibillion-dollar-investment-in-intel">reported</a> on Sunday, citing an anonymous source. This news arrives at a time when Intel, once the world&#8217;s most valuable chipmaker, has seen its shares plummet by nearly 60% since the beginning of the year.
At the time of writing, Intel was trading at $22.36 while it closed at $21.84 on Friday, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>.
Despite Intel&#8217;s current vulnerability, the company is reportedly reviewing Apollo&#8217;s proposal. However, the talks are still in their early stages and have not been finalized. The size of the potential investment and the likelihood of a deal are both subject to change.
Earlier in the year, Apollo announced a separate $11 billion deal to acquire a 49% equity stake in a joint venture connected to Intel&#8217;s new manufacturing facility in Ireland.
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Meanwhile, Qualcomm has also reportedly expressed interest in Intel, with CEO Cristiano Amon personally leading discussions for a potential acquisition. 
Apollo was up by 0.23% while Qualcomm was slightly lower at 0.25% during Monday pre-market. 
Why It Matters: Intel&#8217;s stock has been on a rollercoaster ride this year. The company reported a significant decrease in its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/08/40115276/intel-stock-falls-after-weak-q2-results-new-cost-reduction-plan-15-headcount-reduction">second-quarter earnings</a>, leading to a drop in its shares. This was followed by Apollo&#8217;s $5 billion investment offer, which has sparked a new wave of interest in the company.
Qualcomm&#8217;s potential acquisition of Intel, amid the latter&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40968128/qualcomm-reportedly-eyes-potential-takeover-of-intel-amid-60-stock-decline-but-antitrust-concerns-lo">60% stock decline</a>, has also been a major point of discussion in the industry.
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Taylor Swift&#8216;s Eras Tour has led to a 25% increase in demand for United Airlines Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>) flights. The surge is <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/09/40824581/taylor-swifts-endorsement-of-kamala-harris-drives-over-330k-visitors-to-vote-gov">attributed to fans traveling to her concerts</a>.
What Happened: Andrew Nocella, United&#8217;s executive vice president and chief commercial officer, revealed at the Skift Global Forum 2024 on Wednesday that the airline closely monitors Swift&#8217;s tour dates and locations to adjust flight availability accordingly, the Observe <a href="https://observer.com/2024/09/taylor-swift-tour-25-percent-spike-united-airlines-demand/?ref=biztoc.com">reported</a> on Thursday. 
&#8220;Quite frankly, we watch where Taylor goes because our demand booms,&#8221; Nocella stated.
The impact is significant for both domestic and international flights, with United previously offering discounts on flights coinciding with Swift&#8217;s U.S. concerts. The Eras Tour is projected to generate $4.6 billion in North America and £1 billion ($1.3 billion) in the U.K. economy.
Other airlines, like Southwest, have also noticed the trend, adding additional flights during Swift&#8217;s tour dates. United plans to enhance the travel experience further by introducing free Wi-Fi through a partnership with SpaceX&#8216;s Starlink, starting in late 2025, according to the report.
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Why It Matters: Taylor Swift&#8217;s influence extends beyond music, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/09/40824581/taylor-swifts-endorsement-of-kamala-harris-drives-over-330k-visitors-to-vote-gov">impacting various sectors including politics</a>. Her endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris for president drove over 330,000 visitors to vote.gov, highlighting her political sway. This endorsement also led to a viral backlash, with a mother selling her daughter&#8217;s concert tickets in protest.
Swift&#8217;s concerts have also been the target of security threats. The CIA thwarted <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/08/40621481/cia-thwarts-isis-attack-on-taylor-swift-concert-in-vienna-preventing-huge-number-of-deaths-">an ISIS attack at her Vienna concert</a>, preventing potential mass casualties. This underscores the high stakes and extensive planning involved in ensuring the safety of her events.
Moreover, Swift&#8217;s cultural impact is evident in other areas. London&#8217;s Victoria and Albert Museum hosted a free art exhibition inspired by her Eras Tour, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/07/39955352/taylor-swifts-eras-tour-inspires-free-art-exhibition-at-londons-v-a-museum-featuring-outfit">featuring her iconic outfits and personal memorabilia</a>. This exhibition attracted significant attention, further cementing her status as a cultural icon.
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Bill Gates addresses various conspiracy theories in his new Netflix docuseries, &#8220;What&#8217;s Next? The Future with Bill Gates,&#8221; while his daughter, Phoebe Gates, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/09/40868075/bill-gates-youngest-daughter-phoebe-celebrates-22nd-birthday-with-the-best-team-microsoft-c">warns about online misinformation</a>.
What Happened: The billionaire philanthropist and his daughter discuss the impact of misinformation in the series, which premiered on Sunday. Gates, 68, reflects on the bizarre theories that have emerged since he shifted his focus to philanthropy, <a href="https://people.com/bill-gates-shrugs-off-conspiracy-theories-daughter-phoebe-offers-warning-8715722">reported</a> the People.
In the episode, Gates reads outlandish conspiracy theories, including claims that he is part of a "reptilian" race and is trying to force people to eat bugs. He responds with humor, saying, "I'd feel bad if I was doing that," and shrugs off the reptilian theory.
Phoebe, 22, shares her own experiences with misinformation, revealing that friends have distanced themselves due to vaccine-related rumors about her father. She emphasizes the need for caution in online communication.
Gates Ventures CEO Larry Cohen notes that while Gates finds some theories laughable, he is perplexed by the broader issue of misinformation. Gates himself expresses concern about the potential consequences of unchecked misinformation, especially in the context of future pandemics.
Gates hopes the series will inspire meaningful conversations about critical issues like artificial intelligence and global warming. He believes that collaborative efforts can lead to significant progress.
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Why It Matters: Gates&#8217; new series, &#8220;What&#8217;s Next? The Future with Bill Gates,&#8221; delves into future challenges, featuring interviews with politicians, celebrities, and business leaders. In a recent blog post, Gates <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/09/40968348/whats-next-the-future-with-bill-gates-microsoft-co-founder-unveils-behind-the-scenes-of-his">highlighted discussions</a> with Lady Gaga, Senator Sen.&nbsp;Bernie Sanders&nbsp;(I-Vt.), and his daughter.
Meanwhile, Gates&#8217; ex-wife, Melinda French Gates, has been vocal about her views on work culture and philanthropy. She criticized the glorification of sleepless CEOs and has donated $1 billion to women&#8217;s rights and reproductive rights groups, also calling out other billionaires like Elon Musk for their <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40954708/bill-gates-ex-wife-melinda-french-gates-slams-admiration-for-sleepless-ceos-as-so-dumb">lack of philanthropic efforts</a>.
Additionally, Gates has urged wealthier nations to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40892574/bill-gates-highlights-need-for-wealthier-nations-to-refocus-on-aid-to-africa-amid-significant-funds">refocus on aid to Africa</a>, emphasizing the need for debt relief, vaccinations, and combating malnutrition. He pointed out that funds are being diverted to crises like the war in Ukraine, leaving Africa with less financial aid.
On a personal note, Gates and Melinda recently celebrated their <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/09/40868075/bill-gates-youngest-daughter-phoebe-celebrates-22nd-birthday-with-the-best-team-microsoft-c">youngest daughter Phoebe&#8217;s 22nd birthday</a>.
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General Motors (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>) will lay off 1695 employees at its Fairfax Assembly and Stamping plant in Kansas City, according to a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification notice&nbsp;dated Sept. 19.
What Happened: The plant currently manufactures the Cadillac XT4 and the Chevrolet Malibu. 
In May, GM said that the production of the Chevrolet Malibu <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/05/38722473/gm-kicks-one-more-iconic-gas-powered-chevy-car-to-the-curb-as-ev-focus-sharpens">would end in November</a>. Production of the XT4 in Kansas will also be paused after January 2025. 
The plant will then be retooled and will resume production in late 2025 with the next generation of Chevrolet Bolt EVs and the XT4, the company then said. 
GM did not immediately respond to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga&#8216;s</a> request for comment on whether the layoffs are part of the production halt.
Why It Matters: The Chevrolet Bolt was GM&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/07/39612749/60-000-cadillac-lyriq-drives-gms-q2-ev-sales-after-bolt-is-discontinued">best-selling electric vehicle</a> until the company stopped production of its previous generation in December. 
GM&#8217;s autonomous driving unit Cruise will also <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/07/39903020/gms-cruise-abandons-pedal-less-origin-autonomous-vehicle-pivots-to-next-generation-chevrolet-bolt-in">use the next-generation Bolt for its autonomous driving operations</a> in the future, company CEO Mary Barra said in July.
It is unclear if the layoffs are temporary until the company resumes production later next year. 
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The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed a decline in the overall market sentiment, while the index remained in the &#8220;Greed&#8221; zone on Friday.
U.S. stocks settled higher on Friday, with the Dow Jones index settling at a record high during the session. The US Federal Reserve, on Wednesday, slashed interest rates by 50 basis points Wednesday at its September Federal Open Market Committee meeting, lowering the federal funds rate to a range of 4.75% to 5%.
All three major indices recorded weekly gains, with the S&amp;P 500 gaining around 1.4% and adding more than 19% in 2024. The Dow gained around 1.6% last week, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq jumped around 1.5% during the week.
FedEx Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDX#NYSE">FDX</a>) shares dipped over 15% on Monday after the company reported worse-than-expected first-quarter financial results and cut FY25 guidance.
Most sectors on the S&amp;P 500 closed on a negative note, with industrials, materials and information technology stocks recording the biggest losses on Friday. However, utilities and communication services stocks bucked the overall market trend, closing the session higher.
The Dow Jones closed higher by around 38 points to 42,063.36 on Friday. The S&amp;P 500 fell 0.19% to 5,702.55, while the Nasdaq Composite dipped 0.36% to 17,948.32 during Friday's session.
Investors are awaiting earnings results from AAR Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIR#NYSE">AIR</a>) and Red Cat Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCAT#NASDAQ">RCAT</a>) today.
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At a current reading of 62.9, the index remained in the &#8220;Greed&#8221; zone on Friday, versus a prior reading of 65.1.
The Fear &amp; Greed Index is a measure of the current market sentiment. It is based on the premise that higher fear exerts pressure on stock prices, while higher greed has the opposite effect. The index is calculated based on seven equal-weighted indicators. The index ranges from 0 to 100, where 0 represents maximum fear and 100 signals maximum greediness.
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With U.S. stock futures trading higher this morning on Monday, some of the stocks that may grab investor focus today are as follows:
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<li>Wall Street expects AAR Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIR#NYSE">AIR</a>) to report quarterly earnings at 82 cents per share on revenue of $645.50 million after the closing bell, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>. AAR shares edged lower to $69.26 in after-hours trading.</li>
<li>ShiftPixy, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PIXY#NASDAQ">PIXY</a>) announced a 1-for-15 reverse stock split. ShiftPixy shares gained 0.8% to $1.21 in the after-hours trading session.</li>
<li>Analysts expect Red Cat Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCAT#NASDAQ">RCAT</a>) to post a quarterly loss at 8 cents per share on revenue of $3.85 million after the closing bell. Red Cat shares gained 0.3% to $3.14 in the after-hours trading session.</li>
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<li>iBio, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBIO#NASDAQ">IBIO</a>) posted a consolidated net loss of $24.9 million for the fiscal year ended June 30, versus a year-ago loss of $65.01 million. Its revenue jumped 100% to around $0.2 million. iBio shares fell 0.5% to $1.96 in the after-hours trading session.  </li>
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Ahead of a critical U.S. visit, Ukraine&#8217;s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to discuss his &#8220;victory plan&#8221; to end the war with Russia with key American leaders.
What Happened: Zelenskyy is traveling to the United States this week to present a &#8220;victory plan&#8221; to President Joe Biden and his potential successors, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, according to Reuters on Monday.
The Ukrainian leader aims to influence U.S. policy on Ukraine&#8217;s war with Russia which began in February 2022, regardless of the outcome of the upcoming U.S. elections. Zelenskyy will address the U.N. General Assembly on Tuesday.
Zelenskyy stated that if the plan is supported by the West, it could have a significant impact on Moscow, potentially compelling Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the war diplomatically. He emphasized the plan&#8217;s urgency, outlining steps to be taken by strategic partners until the end of December.
The trip comes at a critical moment for Ukraine, with the Nov. 5 U.S. presidential election potentially altering Washington&#8217;s policy on Ukraine. Trump has indicated a possible reset, while Harris has accused him of seeking Kyiv&#8217;s swift capitulation.
U.S. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan mentioned that Biden is eager to discuss Zelenskyy&#8217;s comprehensive strategy for success in the war. Zelenskyy is expected to press for long-term assurances of aid and possibly call for authorization of long-range strikes into Russia.
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Why It Matters: The visit follows Zelenskyy&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/08/40597402/ukrainian-president-zelenskyy-plans-to-present-comprehensive-strategy-to-biden-to-end-war-with-russi">announcement in late August</a> about presenting a comprehensive strategy to Biden, emphasizing that the war can only end through dialogue if Kyiv is in a strong position. This plan includes Kyiv's recent incursion into Russia's Kursk region and other economic and diplomatic measures.
In July, the U.S. committed an <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/07/40029762/us-commits-additional-1-7b-in-military-aid-to-ukraine-amid-ongoing-conflict-with-russia-bringing-tot">additional $1.7 billion</a> in military aid to Ukraine, bringing the total package to $55.4 billion. This aid includes munitions and support for air defense systems, highlighting the ongoing U.S. support for Ukraine&#8217;s defense efforts.
However, the stakes are high. Earlier this month, Putin warned that the use of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40851131/russian-president-says-ukraines-use-of-long-range-missiles-would-signal-that-us-and-nato-are-at-war">Western-made long-range missiles</a> by Ukraine could lead to a direct military confrontation between Russia and the West. Zelenskyy has been lobbying for Western allies to permit Ukraine to deploy these missiles to limit Moscow's attack capabilities.
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Uxin (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UXIN#NASDAQ">UXIN</a>) reported $55.20 million in sales this quarter. This is a 38.50 percent increase over sales of $39.86 million the same period last year.

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Ahead of the holiday season, Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) is <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/09/40912814/amazon-told-its-staff-they-must-come-to-office-five-days-a-week-but-its-primary-healthcare-subsi">enforcing a return-to-office five days a week mandate</a>, clashing with the UK government&#8217;s push for flexible working rights.
What Happened: Amazon argues that in-office work fosters better invention, collaboration, and connection among employees. However, the UK government links flexible working to improved performance and a more loyal workforce, <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cden9y37e6ro">reported</a> BBC.
Microsoft&#8216;s study during the pandemic indicated that remote workers collaborated more within existing networks but built fewer new connections. Real-time communication also declined, replaced by more emails and instant messages.
Contrastingly, a Stanford University study found that Chinese home workers were 13% more productive due to fewer breaks and sick days. However, fully remote work could lead to a 10% drop in productivity compared to full-time office work.
Other tech giants like Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, and Morgan Stanley have also required employees to return to the office. Elon Musk&#8216;s companies, Tesla and SpaceX, enforce similar policies, with SpaceX losing 15% of its senior employees after implementing the rule, according to a <a href="https://cdn.arstechnica.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/RTO.pdf">study</a> published earlier this year.
The debate continues as the UK government believes that some level of home working boosts productivity, while Amazon maintains that full-time office work is essential for their operational success.
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Why It Matters: The clash between Amazon and the UK government over remote work policies is part of a broader trend among major corporations. Recently, JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon called for <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40967938/jpmorgan-ceo-jamie-dimon-calls-for-federal-employees-to-return-to-office-says-empty-buildings-bother">federal employees to return to their offices</a>, expressing frustration over empty buildings in Washington, DC.
Amazon&#8217;s decision to end remote work and mandate office presence <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/large-cap/24/09/40930357/amazon-ends-remote-work-former-employee-asks-if-this-is-the-companys-version-of-silent-sacking">starting in January</a> has sparked significant attention. Former employees, like John McBride, have criticized the move, suggesting it may be driven by economic factors to reduce headcount and boost margins.
Additionally, Amazon has been making headlines with its recent initiatives. The company announced a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40927136/amazon-boosts-worker-pay-to-over-29hour-invests-2-2b-as-holiday-kicks-in">pay increase for its front-line employees</a>, raising the average compensation to over $29 per hour and investing $2.2 billion ahead of the holiday season.
However, Amazon&#8217;s new benefits, such as free Prime membership, are <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/09/40954565/amazon-extends-free-prime-membership-to-warehouse-workers-but-corporate-staff-left-out-ahea">exclusively available to warehouse workers</a>, leaving corporate staff out. 
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The S&amp;P 500 Index &#8211; a measure of broader market performance, has been on a tear this year, thanks to inflation&#8217;s downward trajectory that allowed the Federal Reserve the leeway to cut rates, the resilient economy and robust corporate profit growth. With the year approaching its last leg, the question in the minds of everyone is whether the broader uptrend seen since the bear market bottom of Oct. 2022 would continue.
Gravity-Defying Rally: After the post-COVID-19 inflation surge sent markets across the globe lower in 2022, things began to take a turn for the better by the end of the year. The launch of OpenAI&#8217;s ChatGPT large language model-powered chatbot and the pullback in inflation from the June 2022 peak of 9.1% in response to aggressive Fed funds rate hikes helped restore sanity in the market.
The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>), an exchange-traded fund that tracks the S&amp;P 500 Index, has gained about 65% since bottoming at $346.35 on Oct. 12, 2022. This year alone, the ETF had soared nearly 21%.
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S&amp;P Goes Past Most Year-End Predictions: Wall Street&#8217;s year-end estimate for the S&amp;P 500 Index ranges from 4,200 to 6,100, according to data shared by Trading platform TrendSpider on X, formerly Twitter. The highest estimate is from BMO Capital Markets and the lowest is from JPMorgan.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">S&amp;P 500 Year-End Forecasts by Firm <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24SPY&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$SPY</a> BMO: 6,100 Evercore: 6,000 Oppenheimer: 5,900 Deutsche Bank: 5,750 RBC: 5,700 UBS: 5,600 Citi: 5,600 Goldman Sachs: 5,600 Barclays: 5,600 Wells Fargo: 5,535 Bank of America: 5,400 Morgan Stanley: 5,400 Fundstrat: 5,200 JP Morgan: 4,200
&mdash; TrendSpider (@TrendSpider) <a href="https://twitter.com/TrendSpider/status/1837605221624590377?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 21, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">The S&amp;P 500 Index ended Friday&#8217;s session at 5,702.55, down 0.19% for the session. Of the 14 estimates, only four are above the index&#8217;s current level.</figcaption></figure>
Financial data provider FactSet said in a recent report that the trailing 12-month price/earnings ratio for the S&amp;P 500 Index is 26.7, above the 5-year average of 23.7 and the 10-year average of 21.7.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">The trailing 12-month P/E ratio for <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24SPX&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$SPX</a> of 26.7 is above the 5-year average (23.7) and above the 10-year average (21.7). <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/earnings?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#earnings</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/earningsinsight?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#earningsinsight</a>, <a href="https://t.co/7mrPQvsy28">https://t.co/7mrPQvsy28</a> <a href="https://t.co/E4DNDzKMxF">pic.twitter.com/E4DNDzKMxF</a>
&mdash; FactSet (@FactSet) <a href="https://twitter.com/FactSet/status/1838010413402730679?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 23, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<figcaption class="wp-element-caption"> See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/best-income-stocks">Top Performing Income Stocks</a> Room For More Upside? Most analysts and strategists see the scope for further upside, contingent on the economy averting a hard landing. Recent data showing the softening of the labor market is the primary reason for the Federal Reserve to drop its cautious stance and announce a bigger and bolder cut. Going forward, the labor market data is the key that will guide the central bank on future rate moves.</figcaption></figure>
With the rate cut announced last week and two more 25 basis-point cuts anticipated this year, the market rally is expected to broaden. Analysts see small-cap and rate-sensitive stocks picking up momentum after lagging for an extended period, while they also expect the mega-caps that have so far spearheaded the rally, to hold up.
Uncertainty could prevail until the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40974653/trump-vs-harris-vice-president-leads-in-2-more-new-polls-but-pollster-says-undecided-republicans-can">outcome of the Nov. 5 election is known,</a> but the market could take advantage of the seasonal strength seen in the final few weeks of the year. 
JPMorgan Global Investment Strategist Sarah Stillpass said in a report the September rate cut could bode well for equities. Since 1980, five of the 10 best years for the S&amp;P 500 happened when the Fed was cutting rates without a recession, she said. She also noted that the Fed has cut rates 12 times when the S&amp;P 500 was within 1% of its all-time high such as the current year. The market was higher one year later all 12 times, with a median return of 15%, she added.
In premarket trading on Monday, the SPY edged up 0.08% to $568.69, according to <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro data.</a>
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Nvidia&nbsp;(NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/nvda#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) CEO,&nbsp;Jensen Huang, has underscored the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in reshaping India&#39;s technological landscape, adding that it was &quot;India&#39;s moment&quot;.
What Happened: Huang&#39;s comments came following his meeting with Indian Prime Minister&nbsp;Narendra Modi&nbsp;during the latter&#39;s three-day US visit. Huang was among the 15 tech leaders who had the opportunity to engage with the Prime Minister.
Huang emphasized the role of AI in bringing computing to everyone and highlighted India&#39;s rising stature in the global tech arena, particularly in the startup ecosystem. He commended Modi&#39;s keen interest in learning about emerging technologies, with a special focus on AI.
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The Nvidia CEO recognized India&#39;s rich pool of talent in computer science and reaffirmed his company&#39;s dedication to nurturing AI innovation in partnership with India&#39;s premier educational institutions.&nbsp;
&quot;Every IIT (Indian Institute of Technology) now has an Nvidia AI Centre of Excellence where professionals are teaching students how to upskill into this new world of AI,&quot; Huang said.
He further pointed out that AI could democratize computing, making it accessible to a wider population. &quot;India, as you know, is also home to some of the world&rsquo;s greatest computer scientists. So, this is a great opportunity,&quot; he added.
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U.S. banks have reportedly gained a $1 trillion windfall due to the Federal Reserve&#8217;s prolonged period of high interest rates.
What Happened: The Federal Reserve maintained elevated interest rates for two and a half years, allowing banks to earn higher yields on deposits held at the Fed. However, many banks did not pass these higher rates on to their savers, the Financial Times <a href="https://www.ft.com/content/4c013d3b-796b-47a3-a964-02f753d39846">reported</a> on Monday.
At the end of the second quarter, the average U.S. bank paid depositors an annual interest rate of just 2.2%, significantly lower than the Fed&#8217;s 5.5% overnight rate. This discrepancy resulted in $1.1 trillion in excess interest revenue for banks, according to the Financial Times.
Large banks like JPMorgan Chase and Bank of America paid even less, with annual deposit costs of 1.5% and 1.7%, respectively. The Fed&#8217;s recent rate cut by half a percentage point may allow banks to reduce deposit costs further, according to Chris McGratty of KBW.
While some banks, including Citi, plan to adjust rates for high-net-worth clients in line with the Fed&#8217;s cuts, others may vary in their approach. The Financial Times noted that this situation contrasts with Europe, where some governments imposed windfall taxes on banks benefiting from higher rates.
JPMorgan Chase, Citi and Bank of America have yet to respond to the queries by Benzinga.
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Why It Matters: The Federal Reserve&#8217;s recent decision to cut interest rates by<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/09/40965372/fed-delivers-large-interest-rate-cut-in-bid-to-sustain-labor-market-stocks-gold-set-new-record-h"> 50 basis points in September</a>, lowering the target range to 4.75%-5%, has significant implications. This bold move, which defied economists&#8217; predictions of a modest 25-basis-point reduction, was aimed at sustaining the labor market. Fed Chair Jerome Powell emphasized the importance of acting preemptively to maintain robust employment levels. 
Additionally, the<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/24/09/40855247/fed-rate-cuts-and-s-p-500-the-why-matters-most-data-shows"> performance of the S&amp;P 500</a> following the Federal Reserve&#8217;s rate cuts hinges on whether the economy is in a recession. Historical data reveals a sharp contrast in how equities react to rate cuts during recessions compared to other economic phases. During recessionary periods, stock markets typically experienced meaningful declines after the Fed&#8217;s initial rate cut. In contrast, during &#8220;growth scares&#8221; or &#8220;normalization&#8221; periods, equities have rallied strongly. 
The Federal Reserve's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/24/09/40965570/fed-rate-cut-may-drive-investors-away-from-money-markets-says-portfolio-manager">decision to cut interest rates</a> by 0.5% may also pull investors away from money market funds and into longer-duration bonds. Total money market fund assets decreased by $20.02 billion to $6.30 trillion for the week ending on September 18. Among taxable money market funds, government funds decreased by $18.82 billion and prime funds decreased by $2.42 billion.
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SpaceX CEO Elon Musk said on Sunday that the rocket manufacturing company intends to launch about five uncrewed Starships to Mars in two years, elaborating on his timeline from earlier this month.
What Happened: If the five uncrewed missions land safely, crewed missions will be <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40972893/trumps-mars-landing-promise-gets-slammed-by-peter-schiff-even-as-elon-musk-says-spacex-plans-5-launc">possible in four years</a>, Musk said. However, in case of challenges, the crewed missions will be postponed another two years, he added, pegging crewed Starship missions to Mars for as early as 2028 and latest by 2030. 
Earlier this month, Musk said the first Starships will&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/07/39567836/spacex-ceo-elon-musk-picks-terminus-for-mars-first-starship-enabled-city-after-just-4-test-flights" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">head to Mars in two years</a>&nbsp;once the next Earth-Mars transfer window opens. However, he didn&#8217;t specify how many uncrewed missions would be conducted to test the vehicle&#8217;s caliber to carry crew. 
Musk aims to take humans to Earth orbit, Moon, and subsequently Mars with the Starship. The vehicle is still in the development phase and underwent its fourth test flight in June earlier this year. The rocket has yet to carry a payload to orbit.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">SpaceX plans to launch about five uncrewed Starships to Mars in two years. If those all land safely, then crewed missions are possible in four years. If we encounter challenges, then the crewed missions will be postponed another two years. It is only possible to travel from… <a href="https://t.co/dzi03Hnyhg">https://t.co/dzi03Hnyhg</a>
&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1837908705683059166?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 22, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Varying Timelines, Big Promises: NASA is currently relying on the successful development of a lunar lander variant of Starship to&nbsp;<a 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" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">land humans back on the moon</a>&nbsp;as part of its Artemis 3 mission. The last crewed lunar mission occurred in 1972 with Apollo 17. Since then, no crew has traveled beyond low-Earth orbit.
However, earlier this year, NASA postponed the Artemis 3 mission to no earlier than September 2026 from its previous timeline of late 2025 citing &#8216;development challenges.&#8217;
In 2020, Musk also said that Starship will have hundreds of uncrewed missions before it can launch crew. The CEO, known for providing lofty claims on the Starship&#8217;s readiness, did not detail how the company intends to launch 100 uncrewed missions ahead of the Artemis 3 mission when it has only completed four test flights as of date. 
Starship is now <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40932353/spacex-continues-to-prepare-for-future-starship-flights-despite-delays-in-faa-launch-clearance-elon">ready for its next test flight </a>and awaiting regulatory approvals, SpaceX said last week. The company also said that it recently received a launch license date estimate of late November for the fifth flight from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), marking a two-month delay from the previously communicated date of mid-September.
The delay, SpaceX said, was not based on a new safety concern but on &#8220;superfluous&#8221; environmental analysis including concerns about the Starbase facility having a negative impact on local flora and fauna. However, the company disputed these claims.
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Former President Donald Trump announced the launch of the first edition of his silver medallion, which he claimed to have designed himself and was minted in the U.S.
What Happened: Trump revealed the details about the coins in an X post on Saturday, describing them as &#8220;true symbols of America&#8217;s greatness.&#8221; The Republican presidential hopeful tied the official coins with his &#8220;America First&#8221; policy.
The official website of the Trump Coins described them as a one-ounce 99.99% silver, featuring the former President's profile on the obverse and the White House with Trump&#8217;s signature on the reverse.
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Interestingly, spot silver was priced at $30.65 per ounce as of this writing, less than one-third of what Trump marketed his official coins at.
The website added a disclaimer that the coins haven&#8217;t been manufactured or distributed by Trump or any of the organizations affiliated with him. 
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Why It Matters: In an effort to bolster his finances, Trump has turned to selling a variety of merchandise to his supporters.
Nearly a month ago, he launched the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/08/40584660/donald-trump-unveils-new-nft-collection-featuring-debate-memorabilia-and-exclusive-perks">fourth edition of his non-fungible tokens (NFTs)</a>, priced at $99 each. Before that, the Republican l<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/07/40076664/trump-launches-limited-edition-bitcoin-themed-sneakers-following-bitcoin-2024-keynote-repo">aunched a line of limited-edition</a> Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>)-themed sneakers. 
The latest announcement comes a week after Trump&#8217;s entry into the cryptocurrency market with the launch of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/09/40905315/donald-trumps-new-crypto-project-world-liberty-financial-everything-you-need-to-know">World Liberty Financial (WLFI)</a>, a decentralized finance (DeFi) platform centered around a cryptocurrency token.
But even as Trump ramped up efforts to raise funds for his election campaign, the odds were stacked against him. According to the decentralized prediction market Polymarket, Kamala Harris was the bettors&#8217; <a href="https://polymarket.com/">favorite </a>to win the elections with a 52% probability.
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Vice President <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40973752/kamala-harris-reportedly-set-to-unveil-new-economic-policies-in-pittsburgh-this-week-its-about-showi">Kamala Harris </a>was ahead of her Republican rival Donald Trump, going by the results of two separate polls published over the weekend.
The Matchups: Harris was ahead of Trump by five points in a one-on-one contest, with the tally at 49%-44%, a national NBC News <a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/poll-newly-popular-harris-challenging-trump-change-rcna171308">poll</a> conducted Sept. 13-17 with 1,000 registered voters showed. The survey&#8217;s margin of error was plus or minus 3.1 percentage points. This marked a shift from the sentiment that prevailed when NBC News did its July polls. When President Joe Biden was still in the race, Trump was ahead by two points.
The results of the Harris vs. Trump matchup showed Black voters siding with the former by an 85%-7% tally. Harris received majority support among voters, aged 18-34 years (57%-34%) and voters with college degrees 59%-38%). Among independents, the vice president received a singularity of votes (43%-35%).
Trump&#8217;s support base is among men (52%-40%), white voters (52%-43%) and white voters without college degrees (61%-33%).
In a welcome development for Harris and the Democrats, support for the party reached its highest point in NBC News polling since mid-2023. At the same time, the share of voters saying they were undecided or wanted another choice dipped to its lowest point since that time.
A CBS/YouGov <a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-harris-poll-debate-economy-09-22-2024/">poll </a>conducted between Sept. 18-20&nbsp;showed Harris leading yet again, with the margin at 52%-48% among likely voters. About 3,129 registered voters nationwide&nbsp;were contacted for the purpose, with the margin of sampling error at plus, or minus 2.2 points.
In the CBS/YouGov poll, Harris was ahead in the battleground states with a slightly smaller margin. She received 51% support and Trump 49%.
Harris scores better among the subset who think the economy is good and/or their personal finances are good. Eighty-eight percent of those who said the economy is good backed her and 64% of those who said their personal finances are good supported her.
Republican pollster Bill McInturff of Public Opinion Strategies, who did NBC News poll along with Democratic pollster said Jeff Horwitt of Hart Research Associates said Trump&#8217;s eroding support was due to some Republicans, who are not his die-hard supporters, deserting him. But this could change, he said.
We have seen this movie before. They can get squishy on Trump, and then in the end they come back and they vote the way they're going to vote on a Republican-versus-Democrat preference for Congress,&#8221; said McInturff.
CBS/YouGov poll found that people who prioritize the personal qualities of a candidate are voting&nbsp;for Harris (66%-33%) and those who say policies are very important are evenly split between them.&nbsp;
Multi-Candidate Fray: When the ballot included Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Green Party&#8217;s Jill Stein and Libertarian Chase Oliver, Harris had a bigger lead, 47% of the registered voters favored her and 41% Trump, while the other candidates managed 2% or less each, according to NBC News poll.
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Harris Surges, Trump Sedate: NBC News poll showed that Harris&#8217; popularity has improved notably since July when she had a net negative rating of 18, courtesy of 32% of voters holding positive opinions about her and 50% seeing her in a negative light. In the September poll, her favorability improved to a net positive 3 points, with 48% and 45%, respectively, rating her positively and negatively.
No major-party presidential candidate in the 35-year history of the NBC News poll has seen this kind of jump in popularity in an election, the pollster said.
Trump&#8217;s net rating was essentially unchanged from July at a net negative 13 points.
Economy &#8211; The Achilles&#8217; Heel: Harris has her fair share of pitfalls. In the CBS News/YouGov survey, among likely voters who mentioned the economy is a major concern, she trailed by a 47%-53% margin. That said, it has been an improvement from the tally in August when she trailed by a 43%-56% margin. 
The proportion of the registered voters who said the economy is good improved from 35% in August to 39% currently and the proportion who said the economy is bad fell from 62% to 59%.
The NBC News poll found that two-thirds of voters said their family income is falling behind the cost of living, and voters mentioned the cost of living as their top concern, handing Trump the advantage on the economy and inflation. The former president&#8217;s advantage, however, reduced relative to what it was when he was pitched against Biden in July.
 The Consumer price inflation has been on a sustainable downward trajectory so much that it allowed the<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/09/40965372/fed-delivers-large-interest-rate-cut-in-bid-to-sustain-labor-market-stocks-gold-set-new-record-h"> Federal Reserve to drop the Fed funds rate by 50 basis points </a>last week. With interest rates receding from their highs, consumers, who fuel much of the economic growth, can now heave a sigh of relief.
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