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Yangtze River Port and Logistics Ltd is a US-based company. It, through its subsidiaries, primarily engages in the business of real estate and infrastructural development. The company's projects include Wuhan Yangtze River Newport Logistics Center located in Wuhan which covers commercial buildings, professional logistic supply chain centers, direct access to the Yangtze River, Wuhan-Xinjiang-Europe Railway and ground transportation, storage and processing centers, and IT (Information Technology) supporting services, among others.

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On Tuesday, Cathie Wood&#8217;s Ark Invest continued its aggressive buying of Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) shares, despite the electric vehicle giant&#8217;s earnings miss.
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Ark Invest purchased a total of 29,230 shares of Tesla across its ARK Innovation ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKK#NYSE">ARKK</a>), ARK Autonomous Technology &amp; Robotics ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKQ#BATS">ARKQ</a>), and ARK Next Generation Internet ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKW#NYSE">ARKW</a>). The purchase came after <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/04/38390883/tesla-q1-earnings-highlights-ev-giant-misses-wall-street-estimates-makes-cost-cuts-invests-in-ai-sp">Tesla&#8217;s Q1 earnings report</a> revealed a year-over-year revenue drop of 9%, missing Wall Street&#8217;s consensus estimate.
The value of the Tesla shares purchased by Ark Invest, based on the closing price of $144.68 on Tuesday, amounts to approximately $4.3 million. This move follows <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/04/38368840/cathie-woods-ark-invest-seizes-tesla-dip-acquires-over-17m-in-shares-ahead-of-q1-results-zoom-st">Ark Invest&#8217;s acquisition of over $17 million in Tesla shares</a> the previous day, ahead of the first quarter results announcement.
Other Key Trades:
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/04/38347033/bound-by-courtroom-rules-donald-trump-is-doing-something-uncommon-for-his-public-persona-staying-sil?itm_source=parsely-api" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bound By Courtroom Rules, Donald Trump Is Doing Something Uncommon For His Public Persona: Staying Silent</a> 
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<li>Ark Fintech Innovation ETF (ARKF) sold shares of StoneCo Ltd (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STNE#NASDAQ">STNE</a>). </li>
<li>ARKF also offloaded 1,205 shares of Twilio Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TWLO#NYSE">TWLO</a>). Both ARKK and ARKQ sold a significant number of shares in 2U Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TWOU#NASDAQ">TWOU</a>). </li>
<li>ARKW also sold a smaller amount of Twilio and 2U Inc shares.</li>
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Owner of X, Elon Musk, has reacted to a Republican congressman&#8217;s revelation that he is being threatened with a fine for not deleting a video from his social media account.
What Happened: On Tuesday, Rep.&nbsp;Marjorie Taylor Greene&#8216;s&nbsp;(R-Ga.) ally, Rep.&nbsp;Thomas Massie&nbsp;(R-Ky.) took to X, formerly&nbsp;Twitter, to share his experience with&nbsp;the &#8220;House Sergeant at Arms.&#8221; 
Massie said that he was warned of a $500 fine if he did not delete a video post. &#8220;Instead of fining democrats for waving flags, the House Sergeant at Arms just called and said I will be fined $500 if I don't delete this video post,&#8221; he said, adding, Rep.&nbsp;Mike Johnson&nbsp;(R-La.) &#8220;really wants to memory hole this betrayal of America.&#8221;
The video in question was posted on Sunday, showed&nbsp;several U.S. House Representatives waving&nbsp;Ukraine&#8217;s flag. At the time, Massie&#8217;s caption read,&nbsp;&#8220;This is the U.S. House&nbsp;of Representatives under the direction&nbsp;of Speaker Mike Johnson. Democrats&nbsp;are celebrating his total capitulation&nbsp;with no victory for securing&nbsp;our border.&#8221;
See Also:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/04/38288858/elon-musk-says-bring-it-on-after-russian-space-chief-touts-amur-rocket-says-it-can-be-reused-up-to-5?itm_source=parsely-api" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Elon Musk Says &#8216;Bring It On&#8217; After Russian Space Chief Touts Amur Rocket, Says It Can Be Reused Up To 5X More Than SpaceX&#8217;s Falcon 9</a>
Musk, in response to Massie&#8217;s post, asked, &#8220;You can be fined for posting a video?&#8221;
Massie, in turn, questioned the authority of the House to demand the removal of a video from his congressional account. He also raised concerns about the House &#8220;Sergeant at Arms&#8221; monitoring his social media account for potential infractions.
&#8220;The uniparty is big mad at me for exposing them on several votes and for asking the Speaker to resign. The Speaker, his staff, or one of his allies in our conference is probably directing the Sergeant at Arms to do this,&#8221; Massie said. 
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Why It Matters: Massie&#8217;s latest statements are in line with his previous public stance against Speaker Johnson. He had joined forces with <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/04/38284071/marjorie-taylor-greene-bid-to-oust-speaker-mike-johnson-joined-by-thomas-massie-its-a-clusterf-k">Greene in her campaign to remove Johnson</a> following the Speaker&#8217;s decision to bring multiple foreign aid bills to the floor.
The video posted by Massie on Sunday along with Greene&#8217;s demand for Johnson's resignation came after the House&#8217;s endorsement of a $95 billion foreign aid package, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/04/38349699/marjorie-taylor-greene-says-mike-johnsons-speakership-is-over-after-house-passes-ukraine-aid-package">earmarking $61 billion for Ukraine</a> and neighboring allies. 
Despite his earlier reluctance to bring such a bill to the House floor, Johnson sided with Democrats in pushing the bill forward. It now awaits final approval in the Senate.
Meanwhile, Speaker Johnson has brushed aside the threat of being ousted as &#8220;absurd&#8221; and has asserted his refusal to step down even though beside Massie, Rep. Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.) has also <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/04/38351863/marjorie-taylor-greene-insists-motion-to-vacate-mike-johnsons-speakership-is-inevitable-do-the-right">openly backed Greene&#8217;s proposal</a>.
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Elon Musk Reacts To Marjorie Taylor Greene's Ally Revelation Of Fine Threat By House Authorities: Mike Johnson Removing Traces Of 'Betrayal of America'

In the lead-up to the 2024 elections, EMILY&#8217;s List, a pro-abortion rights organization, has issued a warning to 14 potential Republican VP candidates for their hardline stance on abortion.
What Happened: EMILY&#8217;s List is focusing on 14 Republicans who are believed to be on former President Donald Trump&#8217;s VP shortlist for his 2024 run. The group has previously used this strategy to target vulnerable House Republicans, especially in swing districts, by drawing attention to their abortion records, <a href="https://thehill.com/homenews/4616530-abortion-rights-group-knocks-possible-trump-vp-picks-extremism/">reported</a> The Hill.
In a press release, EMILY&#8217;s List declared, &#8220;Abortion is on the ballot this year like never before, so for the first time in EMILYs List history the 2024 ‘On Notice' list focuses on Trump's ‘Veepstakes' pool to send a clear message to voters.&#8221; The organization stressed that regardless of Trump&#8217;s VP choice, the GOP ticket poses a significant threat to reproductive rights in the U.S.
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EMILY&#8217;s List President Jessica Mackler reinforced this message, stating, &#8220;A Trump presidency will mean a national abortion ban is on the menu, and whichever extremist he picks as his running mate will not change that.&#8221; The group named 14 Republican individuals for its 2024 &#8220;On Notice&#8221; list, including Ben Carson, Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Fla.), Rep. Elise Stefanik (N.Y.), Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio), and others.
The group also added a 15th mystery potential VP candidate to the list, stating that whoever Trump chooses, they will support his extreme anti-abortion agenda.
Why It Matters: Abortion has emerged as a key issue for the 2024 election, with <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/politics/24/04/38213007/trumps-changing-stance-on-abortion-arizona-ruling-bring-2024-election-topic-front-and-center-how">Trump often taking credit</a> for the overturning of Roe v. Wade in 2022. 
Since then, about a third of states have banned the procedure in almost all circumstances. Trump&#8217;s stance on abortion has been criticized as the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/04/38153724/trump-has-taken-most-unfavorable-political-position-on-abortion-says-ex-bush-strategist">&#8220;worst possible political position&#8221;</a> by Matthew Dowd, a strategist for President George W. Bush. 
Furthermore, former Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton, has <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/04/38038951/hillary-clinton-blasts-trump-for-appointing-judges-that-overturned-legal-abortion-were-witnessing-th">blamed Trump</a> for the fallout from the reversal of Roe v. Wade.
Read Next: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/04/38356833/liz-cheney-says-trump-doing-everything-possible-to-postpone-jan-6-case-beyond-election-deep-flaws-in?itm_source=parsely-api" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Liz Cheney Says Trump &#8216;Doing Everything Possible&#8217; To Postpone Jan. 6 Case Beyond Election: &#8216;Deep Flaws In Character…Make Him Unfit To Serve As President&#8217;</a>
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A delegation from North Korea, led by the cabinet minister for international trade, is visiting Iran. This visit comes amid long-standing suspicions of covert military ties between the two nations.
What Happened: Yun Jong Ho, the North Korean minister for external economic relations, led a delegation to Iran, departing from Pyongyang by air on Tuesday, according to a Reuters report on Wednesday. The North&#8217;s KCNA news agency did not provide additional details about the visit.
Both North Korea and Iran have been under scrutiny for potentially collaborating on ballistic missile programs, including the sharing of technical expertise and production components. In February, Reuters reported that Iran had supplied a significant number of ballistic missiles to Russia for use in its conflict with Ukraine.
North Korea is also suspected of supplying Russia with missiles and artillery, despite denials from both countries. Yun Jong Ho, who has previously worked on North Korea&#8217;s relations with Syria, has been actively involved in the country&#8217;s growing exchanges with Russia, leading a delegation to Moscow earlier this month.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/04/38368085/what-happens-if-trump-gets-convicted-will-he-go-to-prison-heres-how-it-likely-to-play-out?itm_source=parsely-api" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">What Happens If Trump Gets Convicted? Will He Go To Prison? — Here&#8217;s How It&#8217;s Likely To Play Out</a>
Why It Matters: This visit comes at a time of heightened tensions in the Middle East. Earlier this month, the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/24/04/38316947/us-intensifies-economic-pressure-on-iran-in-response-to-attack-on-israel-we-will-continue-to-deploy">U.S. imposed new sanctions on Iran</a> following an unprecedented attack on Israel. Iran&#8217;s Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) capabilities, particularly the Shahed variant, were implicated in the attack.
Shortly after, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/04/38334504/israel-strikes-iranian-air-base-tehran-downplays-attack-as-blinken-calls-for-calm-oil-pric">Israel launched a targeted airstrike</a> near an Iranian military airbase in retaliation for an earlier attack. Despite this, Iran assured there would be no further retaliatory measures, stabilizing oil prices that had surged above $90 a barrel.
Amid these tensions, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/04/38267600/amid-iran-israel-tensions-china-affirms-support-for-tehran-strengthens-ties">China affirmed its support for Iran</a>, signaling a continuation of strong bilateral ties. China&#8217;s top diplomat expressed readiness to work with Iran across various sectors, further complicating the geopolitical landscape.
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Read Next: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/04/38348258/marjorie-taylor-greene-takes-step-back-in-effort-to-remove-speaker-mike-johnson-but-blasts-him-as-a?itm_source=parsely-api" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Marjorie Taylor Greene Takes Step Back In Effort To Remove Speaker Mike Johnson But Blasts Him As &#8216;A Lame Duck&#8217;</a>
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Kim Jong Un's Minister Who Worked On North Korea's Syria Relations Visits Iran Amid Festering Middle-East Tensions

The endorsement of Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) by former President Donald Trump has done little to deter conservative rebels from their mission to oust him. Despite Trump&#8217;s support, key figures like Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) and Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) continue to voice their dissatisfaction.
What Happened: Trump&#8217;s backing of Johnson was made public during a radio interview with John Fredericks on Monday. 
The ex-president said, &#8220;It's not like he can go and do whatever he wants to do. I think he's a very good person,&#8221; Trump said following his time in court in New York on Monday. &#8220;I think he's trying very hard.&#8221;
However, this endorsement has not appeased those seeking Johnson&#8217;s removal. Greene, the originator of the current motion-to-vacate resolution, expressed her dissatisfaction on social media, stating, &#8220;Complete surrender is not acceptable and will not be tolerated.&#8221;
Similarly, Massie criticized Johnson again on Tuesday, insisting on no &#8220;complete &amp; total surrender.&#8221; He also expressed his disappointment with the current state of the U.S. House, calling it &#8220;downright embarrassing.&#8221;
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/04/38357333/elon-musk-reacts-to-tucker-carlson-saying-theres-ton-of-evidence-that-aliens-live-among-us-with-6000?itm_source=parsely-api" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Elon Musk Reacts To Tucker Carlson Saying There&#8217;s &#8216;Ton Of Evidence&#8217; That Aliens Live Among Us: &#8216;With 6000 Satellites Orbiting Earth, I Think I Would Know&#8217;</a>
Why It Matters: This rebellion against Johnson follows his decision to advance a $95 billion foreign aid package, including $61 billion for Ukraine and regional partners. Greene had previously called for <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/04/38349699/marjorie-taylor-greene-says-mike-johnsons-speakership-is-over-after-house-passes-ukraine-aid-package">Johnson&#8217;s resignation</a> after the House passed the aid package, accusing him of betraying Republican voters. She threatened to initiate a vote for his removal if he didn't step down.
Trump had previously <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/04/38230714/trump-throws-support-behind-mike-johnson-amid-marjorie-taylor-greenes-ouster-threat-hes-doing-a-very">expressed his support</a> for Johnson during a press conference at Mar-a-Lago. Despite Trump&#8217;s efforts to quell the rift, Greene has <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/04/38237873/marjorie-taylor-greene-isnt-backing-down-on-criticism-of-house-speaker-despite-donald-trumps-efforts">remained unyielding</a> in her criticism of Johnson.
Read Next: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/04/38348258/marjorie-taylor-greene-takes-step-back-in-effort-to-remove-speaker-mike-johnson-but-blasts-him-as-a?itm_source=parsely-api" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Marjorie Taylor Greene Takes Step Back In Effort To Remove Speaker Mike Johnson But Blasts Him As &#8216;A Lame Duck&#8217;</a>
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Trump's Endorsement Fails To Quell Marjorie Taylor Greene's Conservative Rebellion Against Speaker Mike Johnson: 'Complete Surrender Is Not Acceptable'

In the early stages of the hush money trial, Donald Trump&#8217;s defense lawyer, Todd Blanche, appears to be losing credibility with the presiding judge.
What Happened: Judge Juan Merchan expressed skepticism during a hearing on Tuesday, April 23, when Blanche suggested that Trump was making efforts to adhere to a court-ordered gag order. The judge reportedly told Blanche, &#8220;You&#8217;re losing all credibility,&#8221; <a href="https://www.msnbc.com/deadline-white-house/deadline-legal-blog/trump-gag-order-trial-judge-merchan-todd-blanche-rcna148977">reported</a> MSNBC.
Merchan&#8217;s dissatisfaction arose from Blanche&#8217;s inability to respond to his inquiries during the hearing. The judge did not immediately decide whether Trump&#8217;s remarks against witnesses and jurors contravened his order. Following the hearing, the trial&#8217;s first witness, David Pecker, returned to the stand for direct examination by the prosecution.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/04/38368085/what-happens-if-trump-gets-convicted-will-he-go-to-prison-heres-how-it-likely-to-play-out?itm_source=parsely-api" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">What Happens If Trump Gets Convicted? Will He Go To Prison? — Here&#8217;s How It&#8217;s Likely To Play Out</a>
The diminishing credibility of Trump&#8217;s lawyer could have significant implications for the trial. Judges&#8217; daily decisions on matters such as witnesses, evidence, and scheduling can greatly influence a case, particularly if the jury perceives a judge&#8217;s dissatisfaction with a lawyer, according to the report.
Why It Matters: The trial, which began on Monday, is <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/politics/24/04/38366379/trump-committed-conspiracy-to-undermine-the-integrity-of-a-presidential-election-prosecution-all">centered on allegations</a> that Trump committed a &#8216;conspiracy to undermine the integrity of a presidential election.&#8217; Pecker, former National Enquirer publisher, was a key witness, testifying about his role in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/politics/24/04/38392485/david-pecker-testifies-to-national-enquirer-buying-stories-that-could-damage-donald-trump-potent">purchasing and suppressing stories</a> to benefit Trump during the 2016 presidential campaign.
Moreover, Trump has been accused of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/04/38368871/trump-allegedly-violated-gag-order-10-times-will-hush-money-judge-show-leniency-on-contempt-charges">violating a gag order multiple times</a>, leading to the hearing where Blanche&#8217;s credibility was questioned. If found in violation, Trump could face penalties ranging from a warning to a fine or even a short jail term.
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Well-known investor Chamath Palihapitiya recently shared the one question he asks potential job candidates he interviews in hopes to filter <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/12/36401990/5-simple-ways-to-sell-yourself-and-stand-out-in-a-job-interview">out potential applicants.</a>
The One Question: Palihapitiya said he has interviewed thousands of people between the companies he has run and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/chamath-palihapitiya">companies he has invested in</a>.
When searching for potential job applicants, Palihapitiya said he has a go-to method for finding the right candidates.
"There's one question that I always go to that I think is the most predictive of your ability to contribute in a company," Palihapitiya <a href="https://twitter.com/theallinpod/status/1782503638406996456?t=muzOeaiDlMS0zQyJSY04vA&amp;s=19">said</a>.
The investor said that he tells a candidate to take a few minutes to think about something they are an expert on and then explain it to him in around two minutes.
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Why It's Important: Palihapitiya said the question helps find out if the candidate has a clear mind, can simplify topics and can communicate properly to another person.
Palihapitiya said the ability to communicate and get someone else on the same page as you can be determined with the question.
"And that's a very powerful skill inside a company," Palihapitiya said.
The question also shows that people can "focus deeply on one goal."
The investor also said the question can help get rid of people who are coached or trained on how to ace an interview or can be too robotic in nature.
"That's a huge filter."
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Latin music revenue in the U.S. hit a new high in 2023, reaching $1.4 billion, marking a significant 16% growth from the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/business-of-music">previous year. </a>
The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) reported Latin music&#8217;s market share in the overall U.S. music market also climbed to 7.9%, a new peak, Variety<a href="https://variety.com/2024/music/news/latin-music-us-revenue-fastest-growing-us-market-1235978539/"> reported.</a>
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In dialogue with the magazine, RIAA&#8217;s Rafael Fernandez Jr. attributed this surge to the genre&#8217;s increasing popularity among a new generation of stars and the widespread availability of streaming platforms.
&#8220;Latin music has exploded in the U.S. over the last decade as a new generation of stars boosts the genre and streaming puts this dynamic sector at everyone's fingertips,&#8221; Fernández said. 
The rise of artists like Karol G and Peso Pluma played a key role in this growth. Karol G made history by becoming the first Latina woman to top the Billboard 200 with an all-Spanish-language album, &#8220;Mañana Será Bonito,&#8221; in February 2023. 
Meanwhile, Peso Pluma also made waves by claiming the highest-charting música Mexicana album on the Billboard 200 with &#8220;Genesis,&#8221; peaking at No. 3.
Furthermore, streaming platforms continued to dominate the listening experience for Latin music fans, generating over 98% of Latin music revenues. Paid subscriptions contributed the most to total revenues. 
However, platforms such as Alphabet Inc&#8216;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>)(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) YouTube, Universal Music Group&#8217;s (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UMGNF#OTC">UMGNF</a>) Vevo, and social media also played a significant role, accounting for nearly a quarter of the Latin market&#8217;s total value.
Despite the shift to digital platforms, digital and customized radio services, along with <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/23/03/31180475/vinyl-sales-in-the-uk-surpassed-cds-for-the-first-time-since-1987-what-does-this-mean">physical formats like vinyl albums</a>, still held a notable share of the market. 
"It's incredible to see the impact this genre is having on the overall U.S. market and the role streaming continues to play in helping fans connect as they discover new styles, artists and sounds,&#8221; Matthew Bass, RIAA vice president of research and gold and platinum operations said. 
&#8220;And just as we've seen vinyl surge in the overall market, Latin music has plenty of space to expand even deeper into this traditional format with new highs undoubtedly yet to come,&#8221; he added.
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Rush Enterprises (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RUSHA#NASDAQ">RUSHA</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.88 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $0.77 by 14.29 percent. This is a 17.76 percent decrease over earnings of $1.07 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $1.872 billion which met the analyst consensus estimate. This is a 2.09 percent decrease over sales of $1.912 billion the same period last year.

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Rush Enterprises Q1 2024 GAAP EPS $0.88 Beats $0.77 Estimate, Sales $1.872B Inline

Rush Enterprises (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RUSHB#NASDAQ">RUSHB</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.88 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $0.82 by 7.32 percent. The company reported quarterly sales of $1.872 billion which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $1.882 billion by 0.53 percent. This is a 2.09 percent decrease over sales of $1.912 billion the same period last year.

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Rush Enterprises Q1 2024 GAAP EPS $0.88 Beats $0.82 Estimate, Sales $1.872B Miss $1.882B Estimate

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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Top Stories for April 23, 2024:</h1>
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<li>Cleveland-Cliffs Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLF#NYSE">CLF</a>) reported <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/wiim/24/04/38378385/cleveland-cliffs-shares-are-trading-lower-after-the-companys-reported-worse-than-expected-q1-financi">first-quarter results</a>, including revenue of $5.2 billion, a net loss of $53 million and adjusted net income of $87 million. </li>
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Adjusted EBITDA reached $414 million, marking a significant year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter improvement.
The company announced the completion of a previous $1 billion share repurchase program, having bought back 30.4 million shares. It also introduced a new $1.5 billion share buyback initiative.&nbsp;
Steel shipments totaled 3.9 million net tons and the firm retired all remaining secured notes to enhance its liquidity position, which stood at $4 billion at the end of March 2024.
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<li>Freeport-McMoRan Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FCX#NYSE">FCX</a>) reported strong first-quarter 2024 results with copper sales and unit net cash costs surpassing estimates from January 2024 and the first quarter of 2023. </li>
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Net income reached $473 million, with consolidated sales of 1.1 billion pounds of copper, 568 thousand ounces of gold and 20 million pounds of molybdenum.&nbsp;
Indonesia smelter projects are close to completion and expected to start in the second quarter of 2024. 
The company&#8217;s operating cash flows totaled $1.9 billion and capital expenditures were $1.3 billion for the quarter.&nbsp;
Kathleen L. Quirk will become CEO on June 11, 2024, succeeding Richard C. Adkerson.
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<li>Worthington Steel Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WS#NYSE">WS</a>) was honored as a General Motors Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>) Supplier of the Year for the third time, previously winning in 2020 and 2021. </li>
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GM recognized 86 suppliers for their 2023 performance, emphasizing three core values: safety, inclusion and relationships. The award celebrates suppliers who contribute to GM's goals of innovation and high-quality vehicle production.&nbsp;
Worthington Steel provides flat-roll carbon steel coils used in GM&#8217;s vehicle production across facilities in Indiana, Michigan, Ohio and Mexico.
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<li>Metals Acquisition Ltd (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTAL#NYSE">MTAL</a>) released its Resource and Reserve Statement and three-year production guidance for the CSA Copper Mine, highlighting significant growth in resources and mine life. </li>
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Key updates include an extended mine life of 11 years up to 2034, a 67% increase from last year, and a 64% increase in contained copper to 0.5 million tons.&nbsp;
The measured and indicated mineral resources have risen to 229,000 tons of copper, with an additional 184,000 tons classified as inferred.&nbsp;
These enhancements occurred just 10 months post-acquisition, with continued drilling aimed at further expanding resources.
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Flushing Financial (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FFIC#NASDAQ">FFIC</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.14 per share which met the analyst consensus estimate. This is a 133.33 percent increase over earnings of $0.06 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $45.481 million which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $48.286 million by 5.81 percent. This is a 12.82 percent decrease over sales of $52.170 million the same period last year.

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