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Reported Earlier, Australia Unemployment Rate For August Unchanged At 4.2%

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Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) claimed on X that Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell admitted President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris&#8216; administration&#8217;s immigration policies are contributing to higher unemployment rates. Powell&#8217;s comments were made during a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/09/40929003/powells-hawkish-tone-tempers-market-excitement-after-historic-50-basis-point-intere">postmeeting press conference</a>.
What Happened: Johnson shared a video clip where Powell was questioned about the recent job creation rates and the impact of immigration on the labor market. 
Powell responded by indicating that the influx of immigrants has contributed to the rise in unemployment, alongside a slower hiring rate.
Powell said, &#8220;If you're having millions of people come into the labor force, then—and you're creating 100,000 jobs, you're going to see unemployment go up.&#8221; He noted that the increase in unemployment is partly due to the high number of people entering the country and the slower rate of job creation.
Sharing Powell&#8217;s remarks, Johnson wrote, &#8220;The Federal Reserve Chairman admitted the massive influx of illegal immigrants under Biden and Harris has raised the unemployment rate. This administration's refusal to secure the border is actively harming American workers and our economy.&#8221; 
Additionally, Elon Musk CEO of Tesla Inc. has reshared Johnson&#8217;s post, amplifying the discussion. 
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">The Federal Reserve Chairman admitted the massive influx of illegal immigrants under Biden and Harris has raised the unemployment rate. This administration's refusal to secure the border is actively harming American workers and our economy. <a href="https://t.co/3rryXkKTAs">pic.twitter.com/3rryXkKTAs</a>
&mdash; Speaker Mike Johnson (@SpeakerJohnson) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpeakerJohnson/status/1836516101162991659?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 18, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Why It Matters: The context surrounding Powell&#8217;s comments is crucial to understanding the broader economic landscape. Just a day before Johnson&#8217;s post, Powell had defended a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/24/09/40927293/powell-defends-0-5-interest-rate-drop-as-right-thing-for-the-economy-doubles-down">significant 50-basis-point interest rate cut</a>, emphasizing it was necessary to support the labor market and prevent economic downturns. 
This rate cut, which brought interest rates down to a range of 4.75% to 5%, was the first in over four years. Powell stressed the importance of preemptive measures to maintain a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/24/09/40927293/powell-defends-0-5-interest-rate-drop-as-right-thing-for-the-economy-doubles-down">strong labor market</a>.
Moreover, the Federal Reserve&#8217;s dot plot indicated that policymakers <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/09/40929003/powells-hawkish-tone-tempers-market-excitement-after-historic-50-basis-point-intere">anticipate further rate cuts</a>, signaling a cautious approach to economic stability.
Johnson&#8217;s remarks also come at a time when House Republicans, including Johnson himself, are grappling with internal disagreements over a funding bill aimed at <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40931809/house-republicans-reject-their-own-funding-bill-as-government-shutdown-looms-mike-johnson-says-we-ha">preventing a government shutdown</a>. 
Musk&#8217;s involvement in the discussion is notable, given his advocacy for simplifying the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/04/38488525/elon-musk-advocates-for-easier-and-simplified-legal-immigration-process-amid-migrant-influx">legal immigration process</a>. Musk has previously called for easier and quicker legal immigration, highlighting the challenges faced by skilled labor in navigating the current system.
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Mike Johnson Says Fed Chair Jerome Powell Admitted  Biden-Harris Immigration Policies Have Raised Unemployment And Are 'Harming American Workers' — Elon Musk Amplifies Discussion

Microsoft Corporation&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTF#NASDAQ">MSTF</a>) LinkedIn, the professional networking giant, has come under scrutiny for reportedly using user data for AI training before&nbsp;updating its terms of service.
What Happened: This primarily affected users in the U.S., as those in the EU, European Economic Area, or Switzerland were likely exempt due to stringent data privacy rules in these regions, <a href="https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/18/linkedin-scraped-user-data-for-training-before-updating-its-terms-of-service/">reported</a> TechCrunch, <a href="https://www.404media.co/linkedin-is-training-ai-on-user-data-before-updating-its-terms-of-service/">citing</a> 404 media as the first to spot this discrepancy.
Users have an opt-out toggle in their settings that reveals LinkedIn collects personal data to train &#8220;content creation AI models.&#8221; While the toggle isn&#8217;t new, LinkedIn initially failed to update its privacy policy to reflect this data usage.
LinkedIn&#8217;s terms of service have since been updated, but typically, such updates precede significant changes&nbsp;like using user data for&nbsp;new purposes.
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LinkedIn did not immediately respond to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga&#8217;s</a> request for comments.
The company uses the data to train its own AI models, including those&nbsp;for writing suggestions and post&nbsp;recommendations. LinkedIn also indicated&nbsp;that generative AI models on&nbsp;its platform could be trained by &#8220;another provider,&#8221; such as its parent company,&nbsp;Microsoft.
How To Opt Out Of LinkedIn&#8217;s Data Scrapping
Step I: Go to the &#8220;Data Privacy&#8221; section in the settings menu.
Step II: Select &#8220;Data for Generative AI improvement.&#8221; 
Step III: Now toggle off the option for &#8220;Use my data for training content creation AI models.&#8221;
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Why It Matters: Earlier this year, AI startups&nbsp;OpenAI and Anthropic&nbsp;were accused of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/06/39443965/openai-and-anthropic-allegedly-ignore-web-scraping-rules-stirring-controversy">ignoring web scraping rules</a>. The reported behavior of OpenAI and Anthropic reflected a larger trend among AI companies pursuing high-quality data for their models.
In April,&nbsp;OpenAI also received flak for <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/04/38152790/openai-transcribes-over-a-million-youtube-hours-navigating-the-gray-area-of-ai-data-use">reportedly transcribing over a million hours</a> of YouTube videos for training its GPT-4 model.
OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, has also gained attention with its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/05/38975543/news-corp-stock-pops-on-multiyear-deal-with-openai">multiyear partnership</a> with News Corp, giving it access to the media giant&#8217;s news content. This deal marked a notable advancement in the AI industry&#8217;s pursuit of high-quality training data.
Later in July, Elon Musk&#8217;s social media platform, X, formerly Twitter, was found to be&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/07/39979855/elon-musks-x-shares-your-posts-on-his-social-media-platform-with-grok-for-training-heres-how-you-can">sharing user posts</a>&nbsp;with xAI&#8217;s Grok for training.
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Ahead of a looming government shutdown, a significant development occurred in the House of Representatives as Speaker Mike Johnson's (R-La.) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40913633/house-set-to-vote-on-gop-bill-to-prevent-government-shutdown-after-chuck-schumer-warns-republicans-n">funding bill was defeated</a>.
What Happened: A diverse group of House Republicans rejected Speaker Johnson's proposal to fund the government on Wednesday. The bill&#8217;s failure complicates efforts to avoid a government shutdown at the end of the month, <a href="https://thehill.com/homenews/house/4887533-mike-johnson-funding-bill-fails-house/">reported</a> The Hill.
&#8220;We have time to fix the situation, and we'll get right to it. I'm disappointed. I know this was the right thing to do, and I think the American people are gonna let a lot of the folks that voted no tonight hear their concerns about it,&#8221; Johnson said. 
Fourteen Republicans joined nearly every Democrat in voting against the bill, which combined a six-month stopgap measure with a requirement for proof of citizenship to vote. The final vote tally was 202-220, with two members voting present.
The opposition came from various GOP factions: hardline conservatives opposed the continuing resolution, defense hawks worried about Pentagon funding, and moderates were concerned about the shutdown threat close to the election.
Rep. Beth Van Duyne (R-Texas) criticized the bill, saying, "I look at the spending, and I think that's one of the largest issues that we have in our country, is $36 trillion in debt."
The bill's failure leaves Speaker Johnson in a difficult position, with the path to avoiding a shutdown now uncertain. Johnson indicated he is already discussing alternative plans with colleagues.
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Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) urged bipartisan cooperation to keep the government running, stating, "Bipartisan, bicameral cooperation. That's what works."
Former President Donald Trump has pressured Republicans to include the SAVE Act in any funding legislation, further complicating Johnson's efforts to navigate the situation.
Why It Matters: The defeat of Speaker Johnson&#8217;s funding bill is a critical moment in the ongoing struggle to prevent a government shutdown. This event follows a series of contentious negotiations and warnings from key political figures.
On Wednesday, the House was set to vote on Johnson&#8217;s proposal to keep the government funded, but the bill lacked <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40913633/house-set-to-vote-on-gop-bill-to-prevent-government-shutdown-after-chuck-schumer-warns-republicans-n">sufficient Republican support</a> to pass. Senate Majority Leader Schumer had previously warned that if a shutdown occurred due to &#8220;Republican poison pills,&#8221; the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40890590/chuck-schumer-says-if-government-shutdown-happens-it-will-because-of-republican-poison-pills-the-ame">American public would hold the GOP responsible</a>.
Earlier in June, Speaker Johnson had suggested invoking the 25th Amendment to remove President Joe Biden from office, indicating his <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/06/39562810/mike-johnson-suggests-using-25th-amendment-to-remove-biden-after-debate-performance-this-is-a-very-d">aggressive stance on various issues</a>.
In March, the House had successfully passed a major spending bill to prevent a government shutdown, showcasing the complexities and challenges in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/03/37529014/us-house-successfully-passes-major-spending-bill-to-prevent-government-shutdown">achieving bipartisan agreement</a>.
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House Republicans Reject Their Own Funding Bill As Government Shutdown Looms — Mike Johnson Says 'We Have Time To Fix The Situation'

Wednesday&#8217;s trading session saw the stock market slip into the red following the Federal Reserve&#8217;s decision to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/24/09/40926026/federal-reserve-delivers-bold-0-5-rate-cut-signals-further-easing-ahead">cut interest rates by 0.5%</a>. This marks the beginning of the central bank&#8217;s highly anticipated cutting cycle, the first since March 2020. T
The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 0.25% to 41,503.10, while the S&amp;P 500 slipped 0.3% to 5,618.26. The Nasdaq also fell 0.3%, closing at 17,573.30.
These are the top stocks that gained the attention of retail traders and investors throughout the day:
Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)
Nvidia shares closed down 1.92% at $113.37, after hitting an intraday high of $117.7 and a low of $113.22. The stock&#8217;s 52-week high is $140.76, and its 52-week low is $39.23. The tech giant is considering a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/m-a/24/09/40926078/nvidia-considers-165m-octoai-acquisition-aims-to-strengthen-ai-and-cloud-dominance">$165 million acquisition</a> of the OctoAI startup to bolster its software and cloud computing services.
T-Mobile US, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TMUS#NASDAQ">TMUS</a>)
T-Mobile shares ended the day down 2.97% at $196.68, with an intraday high of $206.1 and a low of $195.47. The stock&#8217;s 52-week high is $206.31, and its 52-week low is $135.82. The company announced a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/09/40925493/t-mobile-partners-with-nvidia-ericsson-and-nokia-to-pioneer-ai-driven-mobile-networks">partnership</a> with Nvidia, Ericsson, and Nokia to pioneer AI-driven mobile networks. The company has also signed an agreement with OpenAI to transform customer experience and redefine customer success standards globally
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Vivos Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VVOS#NASDAQ">VVOS</a>)
Vivos Therapeutics shares surged 47.50% to close at $4.13, after hitting an intraday high of $5.95 and a low of $3.02. The stock&#8217;s 52-week high is $48.79, and its 52-week low is $1.91. The FDA granted 510(k) clearance to the company&#8217;s flagship oral medical device, poised to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40920621/vivos-therapeutics-says-it-is-poised-to-disrupt-pediatric-sleep-apnea-market-secures-fda-approval-fo">disrupt the pediatric sleep apnea market</a>.
SoFi Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOFI#NASDAQ">SOFI</a>)
SoFi shares closed down 0.12% at $8.11, after hitting an intraday high of $8.53 and a low of $8.04. The stock&#8217;s 52-week high is $10.49, and its 52-week low is $6.01. The shares moved on heavy trading volume as investors <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/fintech/24/09/40928342/what-happened-with-sofi-stock-today">anticipated a rate cut</a> from the Federal Reserve.
Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)
Tesla shares ended the day up 0.48% at $227.87, with an intraday high of $234.57 and a low of $226.55. The stock&#8217;s 52-week high is $273.93, and its 52-week low is $138.8. The shares traded higher likely due to the broader market reaction to the Federal Reserve's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40927218/tesla-shares-surge-amid-fed-rate-cut-and-cybertruck-developments">recent policy decision</a> to cut interest rates.
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Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk&nbsp;has agreed with&nbsp;Nvidia Corporation&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) CEO Jensen Huang&#8217;s prediction of a future where individuals will have personal digital agents akin to Star Wars&#8217; R2-D2 or C-3PO.
What Happened:&nbsp;On Wednesday, during&nbsp;T-Mobile's Capital Markets Day 2024,&nbsp;Huang shared his vision of a future where digital agents will accompany and learn with individuals throughout their lives.
He expressed excitement about the idea of having a computer that grows smarter over time, helping its user accomplish tasks and essentially becoming a personal R2-D2 or C-3PO.
&#8220;I love the idea that I&#8217;ll have my own R2-D2, my own C3PO, and my R2 will be following me,&#8221; he stated, adding, &#8220;People who are just growing up now they&#8217;re going to have their own personal R2 with them.&#8221;
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Huang then discussed the latest advancements introduced by Sam Altman-led OpenAI in the shape of their new <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/top-stories/24/09/40842891/openai-unveils-o1-model-a-step-closer-to-human-like-ai-but-not-without-flaws">reasoning model &#8220;o1,&#8221;</a> highlighting how future AI systems will possess greater reasoning capabilities.
Unlike the single-pass approach currently used in tools like ChatGPT, future systems will perform hundreds of passes, using reinforcement learning to generate more thoughtful responses, he stated.
This increased computational demand is why Huang pointed out <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40800236/nvidia-faces-investor-scrutiny-over-blackwell-chip-delays-big-revenue-expected-report">improvements in the</a> Blackwell platform, which boosted inference performance by 50 times.
When a clip of Huang&#8217;s interview was shared on X, formerly Twitter, Musk responded with a simple &#8220;True,&#8221; indicating his agreement with Huang&#8217;s vision.
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R2-D2 and C-3PO are iconic droids from the&nbsp;Star Wars&nbsp;franchise. C-3PO is a protocol droid designed for etiquette and translation, fluent in over six million forms of communication. It is another gem from Star Wars, which often serves as a companion to R2-D2.
Why It Matters: Earlier this month, OpenAI launched a new model, ‘o1,' which is a significant step towards achieving human-like artificial intelligence.
This model can answer complex questions faster than a human and outperforms previous models in writing code and solving multi-step problems.
Meanwhile,&nbsp;Nvidia&nbsp;is facing rising <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/large-cap/24/09/40820349/nvidia-ceo-jensen-huang-admits-its-tense-as-surging-demand-for-blackwell-chips-sparks-customer-fru">tensions due to the limited supply</a> of its latest Blackwell chips. The company is experiencing such great demand for its chips that it is causing frustration among some of Nvidia&#8217;s customers.
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Boeing Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>) has started temporary furloughs for thousands of employees as it grapples with the financial <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/09/40912464/elon-musk-accuses-faa-of-fining-spacex-over-nonsense-that-doesnt-affect-safety-amazingly-no-star">impact of a machinists union strike</a>.
What Happened: In a memo to employees, Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg stated that the furloughs, affecting U.S.-based executives, managers, and employees, will occur one week out of every four until the strike concludes. Ortberg and his leadership team will also take pay cuts, The Washington Post <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/transportation/2024/09/18/boeing-furloughs-machinists-strike/">reported</a> on Wednesday.
"With production paused across many key programs in the Pacific Northwest, our business faces substantial challenges and it is important that we take difficult steps to preserve cash and ensure that Boeing is able to successfully recover," Ortberg stated. 
The strike, initiated by the 33,000-member International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, began after rejecting Boeing&#8217;s offer. The union demands a 40% pay increase and the reinstatement of a pension program.
Despite the furloughs, work critical to quality, customer support, and key certification programs will continue. Production of the 787 jet in South Carolina remains unaffected.
Analysts estimate the strike could cost Boeing $1 billion weekly. The company could burn through $3.5 billion in cash if the strike extends through September, according to Bloomberg Intelligence.
Boeing&#8217;s financial measures include a hiring freeze, reduced capital and supplier spending, and an end to nonessential travel. The strike is the first by Boeing machinists in 16 years, according to the report.
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Why It Matters: The strike&#8217;s origins trace back to Saturday, when over 30,000 workers walked off the job after rejecting Boeing&#8217;s offer of a 25% <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40867999/over-30-000-boeing-workers-are-standing-shoulder-to-shoulder-union-leader-says-strike-could-go-on-fo">wage increase over four years</a>. Union leader Jon Holden emphasized the workers&#8217; resolve, stating, &#8220;They're standing shoulder to shoulder and they're ready. So it (the strike) could go on for a while.&#8221;
Subsequently, Boeing and the union returned to the negotiating table with federal mediators on Wednesday. The talks aim to resolve the wage and pension disputes that triggered the strike. The union&#8217;s demand for a 40% wage hike starkly <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40913789/boeing-and-its-largest-union-return-to-table-with-federal-mediators-after-30k-workers-strike-over-fa">contrasts with Boeing&#8217;s 25% offer</a>.
Adding to the complexity, Elon Musk recently criticized the Federal Aviation Administration for <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/09/40912464/elon-musk-accuses-faa-of-fining-spacex-over-nonsense-that-doesnt-affect-safety-amazingly-no-star">allegedly favoring Boeing</a> over SpaceX in regulatory matters. 
Price Action: Boeing Co. closed at $155.11 on Wednesday, down 0.82% for the day. In after-hours trading, the stock gained 0.38%. Year to date, Boeing&#8217;s stock has dropped by 38.39%, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard?quote=AAPL">data from Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Boeing Enforces Temporary Furloughs Amid Strike, CEO Kelly Ortberg Announces 'Difficult Steps' Like Pay Cuts As $1B Weekly Loss Looms

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

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

In the run-up to the presidential election, Donald Trump, the Republican nominee, has voiced his disapproval of the Federal Reserve&#8217;s recent decision to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/24/09/40926026/federal-reserve-delivers-bold-0-5-rate-cut-signals-further-easing-ahead">slash its benchmark interest rate by half a percentage point</a>. Trump suggests this move could be indicative of a faltering U.S. economy or a politically motivated action.
What Happened: Trump expressed skepticism over the Federal Reserve&#8217;s decision. This critique comes as the November presidential election is just around the corner, <a href="https://www.ft.com/content/da9347a5-b4db-4987-94c9-2aeb20624726">reported</a> The Financial Times.
&#8220;I guess it shows the economy is very bad to cut it by that much, assuming that they are not just playing politics,&#8221; said Trump.
Trump has previously voiced his displeasure with Federal chair Jerome Powell, accusing the independent central bank of political bias. In a conversation with Bloomberg News, Trump cautioned Powell against reducing interest rates before the election. However, he also mentioned that he would allow Powell to complete his term as chair if he was &#8220;doing the right thing.&#8221;
In a separate discussion with Fox Business Network, Trump hinted at his intention to replace Powell, blaming him for being &#8220;political&#8221; and predicting he would lower interest rates to &#8220;help the Democrats,&#8221; according to the report.
Trump&#8217;s remarks were made just hours before a campaign rally in the suburbs of New York City on Long Island. His Democratic rival, vice-president Kamala Harris, also reportedly shared her thoughts on the Fed&#8217;s decision, stating the cut would be &#8220;welcome news for Americans who have borne the brunt of high prices&#8221;.
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Why It Matters: The Federal Reserve&#8217;s decision to cut interest rates by 50 basis points marks the first rate cut in over four years, breaking a streak of 12 consecutive months with rates held steady. This decision came as a surprise to Wall Street analysts who had largely anticipated a more modest 25-basis-point cut.
Earlier this month, Trump had <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/politics/24/09/40861372/trump-says-no-federal-rates-cuts-before-2024-election-republican-congress-members-say-the-time-i">expressed his desire</a> for the Federal Reserve to leave rates unchanged ahead of the 2024 presidential election. However, investors and members of Congress were expecting a rate cut.
The anticipation among investors for a 50 basis point interest rate cut was growing, and this expectation could have <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/24/09/40919701/investors-betting-on-50-basis-point-rate-cut-expert-says-market-pressure-could-sw">influenced the Federal Reserve&#8217;s decision</a>. The market was pricing in a 63% likelihood of a 50 basis point cut, a significant increase from 34% the previous week.
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Trump Isn't Happy With Jerome Powell's 50 Bps Rate Cut Maneuver: 'I Guess It Shows The Economy Is Very Bad'

Antivaccine advocate and former independent presidential candidate, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., stated that he might be appointed by former President Donald Trump to select leaders for key public health agencies, should the former president win a second term.
What Happened: Kennedy Jr. disclosed this information during a discussion with conservative commentator Tucker Carlson, as reported by <a href="https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4887585-rfk-jr-trump-fda-nih-cdc/">The Hill</a> on Wednesday.
He named the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Food and Drug Administration, and the National Institutes of Health as agencies he might be involved with. Kennedy made this announcement during a Tuesday stop in Wisconsin on Carlson's live tour.
&#8220;President Trump has asked me specifically to do two things. One, to help unravel the capture of the agencies by corrupt influence. In other words, to drain the swamp. And, you know, I had to say something about President Trump,&#8221; said Kennedy Jr.
In a previous conversation with Carlson, Kennedy mentioned that Trump asked him to be part of his transition team if he secures a second term. However, Trump campaign spokesperson Karoline Leavitt labeled discussions about who will serve in a second Trump administration as &#8220;premature&#8221;.
Earlier this month, Democrats and the public health community voiced their concerns over the potential of Kennedy becoming the Health and Human Services secretary in a second Trump term.
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Why It Matters: Kennedy&#8217;s potential role in a second Trump administration has been a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/07/39898056/robert-kennedy-jr-eyes-role-in-trumps-administration-amid-endorsement-chatter-report">topic of discussion</a> for some time. According to a Benzinga report from July, Kennedy, then an independent presidential candidate, had talks with Trump about endorsing his campaign and possibly taking up a senior role in his administration.
In August, Kennedy <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/politics/24/08/40535286/rfk-jr-suspends-2024-presidential-campaign-endorses-trump-to-block-democrats-from-white-house">suspended his presidential campaign</a> and endorsed Trump. He stated that he didn&#8217;t believe he had a real chance of winning the 2024 election and that his continued presence in the race would result in a Democratic Party victory.
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Robert Kennedy Jr: Trump Wants Him To Help Pick CDC, FDA, and NIH Leaders — 'Unravel The Capture Of Agencies By Corrupt Influence'

Shaquille O'Neal is widely recognized as one of the greatest basketball players, but since retiring from the NBA, he&#8217;s gained significant <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/24/07/39915962/shaquille-oneal-began-building-his-estimated-500-million-portfolio-by-investing-in-this-tech-titan-w?utm_campaign=partner_feed&amp;utm_source=yahooFinance&amp;utm_medium=partner_feed&amp;utm_content=real_estate">respect for his business expertise</a> and chance encounters.
What Happened: During a 2018 appearance on "The Ellen Show," Shaq shared two pivotal investment stories.
First, he recounted his &#8220;worst investment ever&#8221; — turning down Starbucks.&nbsp;
When Starbucks&#8217; then-CEO Howard Schultz proposed opening locations in African-American communities, Shaq&#8217;s response was skeptical. 
&#8220;Black people don&#8217;t drink coffee,&#8221; he said referring to his earlier thought. This misconception led him to pass on what could have been a lucrative opportunity.
"So now, every time I go to Starbucks, I see black people drinking coffee, I&#8217;m like… [he does a facepalm]."
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In contrast, Shaq then shared his successful Google investment story.
He recalled a chance encounter at the Four Seasons Hotel in LA around &#8217;93 or &#8217;94, where he was essentially babysitting someone&#8217;s kids during a meeting.
After the meeting, the impressed parent offered him an investment opportunity, saying, &#8220;In the future, you&#8217;re going to be able to type on your phone, search engine, this, do this, boom, boom, boom. You should invest.&#8221;
This turned out to be Google, and Shaq's decision to invest paid off handsomely. Google, now rebranded as Alphabet Inc. has a current market cap of $1.973 trillion, making it the fourth most valuable company in the world.
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Why It&#8217;s Important: This anecdote highlights how unconventional networking can lead to significant investment opportunities in the tech world.
Shaq's Google investment marked the beginning of his successful post-NBA business career, setting him apart from the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/23/02/30945804/google-apple-lyft-and-ring-shaquille-oneals-track-record-of-phenomenal-startup-investments">65% of NBA players</a> who reportedly go broke within five years of leaving the game.
Earlier this month, the website CelebrityNetWorth estimated Shaq&#8217;s net wealth to be around $500 million. His investment portfolio includes stakes in various franchises such as Five Guys, Papa John&#8217;s, Krispy Kreme, and his own fast-food chain, Big Chicken.
Apart from Google, other <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/sports/24/04/38090549/7-basketball-legends-turn-investment-titans-shaq-lebron-and-more">notable company investments</a> include Ring video doorbell, which was later acquired by Amazon, and Apple.
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It&rsquo;s time to start Tuesday with a breakdown of the biggest pre-market stock movers traders will want to know about this morning!



Moving stocks this morning are new agreements and deals, clinical trial data, a bankruptcy filing and more.



Let&rsquo;s get into that news below!



<h2>Biggest Pre-Market Stock Movers: 10 Top Gainers</h2>



<ol><li>MicroAlgo (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/mlgo-stock-quote/">MLGO</a>) stock is rocketing more than 205% after announcing a <a href="https://www.nasdaq.com/press-release/microalgo-inc-nasdaq-mlgo-announced-jointly-establish-micro-consciousness-quantum">joint micro-consciousness quantum research center</a> with WIMI (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/wimi-stock-quote/">WIMI</a>).</li>



<li>Fresh2 Group (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/fres-stock-quote/">FRES</a>) shares are soaring over 74% alongside heavy pre-market trading.</li>



<li>Core Scientific (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/corz-stock-quote/">CORZ</a>) stock is surging more than 48% on an <a href="https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240603752657/en/Core-Scientific-to-Provide-Approximately-200-MW-of-Infrastructure-to-Host-CoreWeave%E2%80%99s-High-Performance-Computing-Services-Capturing-Significant-AI-Compute-Opportunity">artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure deal</a>.</li>



<li>Annexon (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/annx-stock-quote/">ANNX</a>) shares are increasing over 33% on positive <a href="https://www.nasdaq.com/press-release/annexon-announces-positive-topline-results-pivotal-phase-3-trial-first-class-c1q">Phase 3 clinical trial results</a>.</li>



<li>Plutonian Acquisition (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/pltn-stock-quote/">PLTN</a>) stock is rising close to 30% without any clear news this morning.</li>



<li>Datasea (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/dtss-stock-quote/">DTSS</a>) shares are gaining more than 21% on Tuesday morning.</li>



<li>SunLink Health Systems (NYSEMKT:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/ssy-stock-quote/">SSY</a>) stock is climbing over 21% after <a href="https://www.nasdaq.com/press-release/sunlink-health-systems-inc-announces-sale-trace-extended-care-rehab-2024-06-03">selling some of its assets</a>.</li>



<li>Lexaria Bioscience (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/lexx-stock-quote/">LEXX</a>) shares are heading 18% higher on a <a href="https://app.quotemedia.com/data/downloadFiling?webmasterId=90423&amp;ref=318368667&amp;type=PDF&amp;symbol=LEXX&amp;cdn=3c5f428b59a4d15cb4a8011d5c00dc9b&amp;companyName=Lexaria+Bioscience+Corp.&amp;formType=S-1&amp;formDescription=Registration+statement+under+Securities+Act+of+1933&amp;dateFiled=2024-06-03">secondary stock offering</a>.</li>



<li>FibroGen (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/fgen-stock-quote/">FGEN</a>) stock is jumping more than 16% on a <a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/news/fibrogen-announces-clinical-trial-supply-200500592.html">new clinical trial agreement</a>.</li>



<li>Adlai Nortye (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/anl-stock-quote/">ANL</a>) shares are up nearly 16% on Tuesday.</li>
</ol><h2>10 Top Losers</h2>



<ol><li>Lufax (NYSE:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/lu-stock-quote/">LU</a>) stock is plummeting more than 51% without any apparent news from the company.</li>



<li>Hywin (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/hyw-stock-quote/">HYW</a>) shares are diving over 24% after a massive rally on Monday.</li>



<li>Avalon Globocare (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/albt-stock-quote/">ALBT</a>) stock is tumbling more than 20% after a major rally yesterday.</li>



<li>Binah Capital (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/bcg-stock-quote/">BCG</a>) shares are taking an over 17% beating without any news to report today.</li>



<li>CalAmp (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/camp-stock-quote/">CAMP</a>) stock is sliding more than 15% following <a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/news/calamp-reaches-comprehensive-agreement-significantly-132500316.html">a bankruptcy filing</a>.</li>



<li>Sequans Communications (NYSE:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/sqns-stock-quote/">SQNS</a>) shares are dropping over 14% on Tuesday morning.</li>



<li>Direxion Daily MSCI India Bull 2X Shares (NYSEARCA:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/indl-stock-quote/">INDL</a>) are falling more than 14% this morning.</li>



<li>MingZhu Logistics (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/ygmz-stock-quote/">YGMZ</a>) stock is slipping over 14% after a rally yesterday.</li>



<li>Primech (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/pmec-stock-quote/">PMEC</a>) shares are dipping 14% after jumping yesterday.</li>



<li>A2Z Smart Technologies (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/az-stock-quote/">AZ</a>) stock closes out our pre-market stock movers down over 12%.</li>
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Pre-market stock movers are worth checking out as we dive into all of the biggest ones worth watching on Wednesday morning!



Moving stocks are new deals and contracts, earnings reports, stock offerings and more.



Let&rsquo;s get into that news below!



<h2>Biggest Pre-Market Stock Movers: 10 Top Gainers</h2>



<ol><li>Actelis Networks (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/asns-stock-quote/">ASNS</a>) stock is rocketing more than 821% on a deal to <a href="https://www.nasdaq.com/press-release/actelis-receives-new-orders-supply-three-military-bases-cyber-hardened-networking">supply technology to three military bases</a>.</li>



<li>MF International (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/mfi-stock-quote/">MFI</a>) shares are soaring over 139% with heavy trading roughly <a href="https://www.marketwatch.com/story/mf-international-shares-more-than-double-in-trading-debut-after-ipo-607bbac5">one month after its public debut</a>.</li>



<li>ENDRA Life Sciences (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/ndra-stock-quote/">NDRA</a>) stock is surging more than 63% after falling yesterday on an <a href="https://www.investing.com/news/company-news/endra-life-sciences-sets-8-million-stock-offering-93CH-3470094">$8 million stock offering</a>.</li>



<li>WalkMe (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/wkme-stock-quote/">WKME</a>) shares are gaining over 43% on a <a href="https://seekingalpha.com/news/4112995-walkme-stock-leaps-after-15b-takeover-deal-with-sap?source=content_type%3Areact%7Cfirst_level_url%3Amarket-news%7Csection_asset%3Amain">$1.5 billion takeover deal</a>.</li>



<li>Concord Medical Services (NYSE:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/ccm-stock-quote/">CCM</a>) stock is rising more than 33% with strong early morning trading.</li>



<li>Moving iMage Technologies (NYSEMKT:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/mitq-stock-quote/">MITQ</a>) shares are increasing over 25% after being <a href="https://www.nasdaq.com/press-release/moving-image-technologies-mit-awarded-multi-million-dollar-contract-state-art-alamo">granted a new contract</a>.</li>



<li>Jayud Global Logistics (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/jyd-stock-quote/">JYD</a>) stock is heading more than 22% higher alongside heavy trading this morning.</li>



<li>U Power (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/ucar-stock-quote/">UCAR</a>) shares are climbing over 20% <a href="https://www.nasdaq.com/press-release/uotta-technology-be-adopted-portuguese-national-taxi-association-drive">on a deal</a> with the Portuguese National Taxi Association.</li>



<li>Stitch Fix (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/sfix-stock-quote/">SFIX</a>) stock is jumping more than 16% after <a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/news/stitch-fix-sfix-reports-q3-212003374.html">beating revenue estimates in fiscal Q3</a>.</li>



<li>Calidi Biotherapeutics (NYSEMKT:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/cldi-stock-quote/">CLDI</a>) shares are up over 14% on a <a href="https://app.quotemedia.com/data/downloadFiling?webmasterId=90423&amp;ref=318374243&amp;type=PDF&amp;symbol=CLDI&amp;cdn=26f24d99b28a708fa7751a113b343d34&amp;companyName=Calidi+Biotherapeutics+Inc.&amp;formType=424B3&amp;formDescription=Prospectus+%5BRule+424%28b%29%283%29%5D&amp;dateFiled=2024-06-04">warrant exercise agreement</a>.</li>
</ol><h2>10 Top Losers</h2><ol></ol><ol><li>MicroAlgo (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/mlgo-stock-quote/">MLGO</a>) stock is retreating more than 26% <a href="https://investorplace.com/2024/06/why-is-microalgo-mlgo-stock-up-162-today/">following a rally yesterday</a>.</li>



<li>SilverSun Technologies (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/ssnt-stock-quote/">SSNT</a>) shares are diving close to 23% on <a href="https://ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/insider-sale-ceo-mark-meller-070316512.html">a CEO stock sale</a>.</li>



<li>Sobr Safe (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/sobr-stock-quote/">SOBR</a>) stock is pulling back over 21% <a href="https://investorplace.com/2024/06/why-is-sobr-safe-sobr-stock-up-83-today/">after yesterday&rsquo;s rally</a>.</li>



<li>Golden Heaven (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/gdhg-stock-quote/">GDHG</a>) shares are tumbling more than 18% without any clear news this morning.</li>



<li>Fresh2 Group (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/fres-stock-quote/">FRES</a>) stock is taking an over 15% beating <a href="https://investorplace.com/2024/06/why-is-fresh2-group-fres-stock-up-31-today/">after climbing higher yesterday</a>.</li>



<li>Bone Biologics (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/bblg-stock-quote/">BBLG</a>) shares are sliding more than 14% despite a lack of news today.</li>



<li>Vast Renewables (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/vste-stock-quote/">VSTE</a>) stock is dropping over 14% today.</li>



<li>ThredUp (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/tdup-stock-quote/">TDUP</a>) shares are falling more than 12% on Wednesday.</li>



<li>ThermoGenesis (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/thmo-stock-quote/">THMO</a>) stock is decreasing over 12% on an <a href="https://app.quotemedia.com/data/downloadFiling?webmasterId=90423&amp;ref=318372198&amp;type=PDF&amp;symbol=THMO&amp;cdn=06c6f2748734640b337b89e0d63957b3&amp;companyName=ThermoGenesis+Holdings+Inc.&amp;formType=8-K&amp;formDescription=Current+report+pursuant+to+Section+13+or+15%28d%29&amp;dateFiled=2024-06-04">updated agreement with CBR Systems</a>.</li>



<li>MingZhu Logistics (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/ygmz-stock-quote/">YGMZ</a>) shares close out our pre-market stock movers down more than 12% today.</li>
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Pre-market stock movers are a hot topic on Thursday and we have breakdowns of all the latest news sending shares higher and lower this morning!



Moving stocks this morning are share sales, a new order, a closed public offering and more.



Let&rsquo;s get into that news below!



<h2>Biggest Pre-Market Stock Movers: 10 Top Gainers</h2>



<ol><li>Blue Star Foods (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/bsfc-stock-quote/">BSFC</a>) stock is rocketing more than 67% alongside heavy pre-market trading.</li>



<li>Volcon (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/vlcn-stock-quote/">VLCN</a>) shares are surging over 67% after UBS Group AG (NYSE:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/ubs-stock-quote/">UBS</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/07/39725326/ev-maker-volcons-stock-skyrockets-over-70-in-pre-market-following-ubs-groups-buy-sell-transactions">bought and sold shares</a>.</li>



<li>CNS Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/cnsp-stock-quote/">CNSP</a>) stock is soaring more than 51% alongside strong early morning trading.</li>



<li>MingZhu Logistics (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/ygmz-stock-quote/">YGMZ</a>) shares are gaining over 42% with strong pre-market trading today.</li>



<li>Actelis Networks (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/asns-stock-quote/">ASNS</a>) stock is heading more than 30% higher on a <a href="https://www.nasdaq.com/press-release/actelis-receives-260000-order-major-mid-atlantic-us-county-traffic-system">traffic system order</a>.</li>



<li>Phoenix Motor (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/pev-stock-quote/">PEV</a>) shares are increasing over 18% despite a lack of news this morning.</li>



<li>Kazia Therapeutics (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/kzia-stock-quote/">KZIA</a>) stock is climbing more than 17% as it <a href="https://investorplace.com/2024/07/why-is-kazia-therapeutics-kzia-stock-up-300-today/">continues a recent rally</a>.</li>



<li>Salarius Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/slrx-stock-quote/">SLRX</a>) shares are rising close to 16% with heavy early morning trading.</li>



<li>Staffing 360 Solutions (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/staf-stock-quote/">STAF</a>) stock is jumping over 13% on Thursday without any clear news.</li>



<li>Naas Technology (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/naas-stock-quote/">NAAS</a>) shares are up 13% as part of an ongoing rally.</li>
</ol><h2>10 Top Losers</h2>



<ol><li>TuanChe (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/tc-stock-quote/">TC</a>) stock is plummeting more than 33% without any apparent news this morning.</li>



<li>Warrantee (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/wrnt-stock-quote/">WRNT</a>) shares are diving over 27% on Thursday.</li>



<li>Inspire Veterinary (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/ivp-stock-quote/">IVP</a>) stock is tumbling more than 26% after <a href="https://www.nasdaq.com/press-release/inspire-veterinary-partners-announces-closing-6-million-public-offering-2024-07-10">closing a public offering</a>.</li>



<li>Quhuo (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/qh-stock-quote/">QH</a>) shares are taking an over 19% beating after a recent rally.</li>



<li>Cingulate (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/cing-stock-quote/">CING</a>) stock is sliding more than 18% following a surprise rally yesterday.</li>



<li>Next Technology (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/nxtt-stock-quote/">NXTT</a>) shares are dropping over 16% on Thursday morning.</li>



<li>Janover (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/jnvr-stock-quote/">JNVR</a>) stock is decreasing more than 15% <a href="https://www.nasdaq.com/press-release/janovers-new-insurtech-platform-launches-do-liability-insurance-publicly-traded">after climbing higher yesterday</a>.</li>



<li>Zapp Electric Vehicles (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/zapp-stock-quote/">ZAPP</a>) shares are slipping over 14% as it <a href="https://investorplace.com/2024/07/why-is-zapp-electric-vehicles-zapp-stock-down-25-today/">continues to retreat</a>.</li>



<li>Telesis Bio (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/tbio-stock-quote/">TBIO</a>) stock is dipping nearly 14% after a similar rise yesterday.</li>



<li>SAI.TECH Global (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/sai-stock-quote/">SAI</a>) shares close out our pre-market stock movers down more than 13% <a href="https://www.nasdaq.com/press-release/saitech-announces-mou-signings-heatnuc-targeting-nuclear-and-smr-markets-middle-east">following a rally yesterday</a>.</li>
</ol>On the date of publication, William White did not have (either directly or indirectly) any positions in the securities mentioned in this article. The opinions expressed in this article are those of the writer, subject to the&nbsp;InvestorPlace.com&nbsp;<a href="https://investorplace.com/corporate/investorplace-publishing-guidelines/" target="_blank">Publishing Guidelines</a>.
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