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最近の市場の売りがけに続く中、Crossbridge Capitalの最高投資責任者であるManish Singh氏は、技術バブルがバーストすることに対する懸念を否定した。これは、世界の市場が8月初旬の大幅な下落から軌道修正しようとしている中で生じた。

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先週8月2日に終了した週は、テクノロジースペースが下落し、テクノロジー選択セレクトセクターSPDRファンド（NYSE：XLK）が5%以上下げ、大型株企業の業績を測るS&amp;P500指数を下回った。今週、テック市場を駆りたてた要因と、これらの株が近期および中期に向けて向かっている方向をまとめた。

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本日の注目ポイントは以下の通りです。投機的なセンチメント以下の点に注目：この記事は個別の銘柄ではなく、大局についてのものである。TSLA株のチャートはさまざまな視点について示すために使用されている。

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It was a relatively flat week for major stock indices as traders opted for caution following the rallies of recent weeks and amid intensifying conflict <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/middle-east">in the Middle East.</a>
On Tuesday, Iran launched a barrage of missiles at Israel, retaliating after Israeli forces announced the killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/24/10/41126038/iran-attacks-israel-with-missiles-middle-east-tensions-escalates-s-p-500-stocks-bitcoin-fall-as-oil">during airstrikes in Beirut.</a>
Israel mulling a counterattack against Iran caused oil prices and energy stocks to surge, driven by concerns over supply disruptions in a critical oil-producing region. A basket of U.S. oil and gas stocks, the Energy&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>), recorded its strongest weekly performance in two years.
Major Chinese tech giants, as tracked by the iShares MSCI China ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCHI#NASDAQ">MCHI</a>), saw another week of strong gains driven by heightened investor enthusiasm <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/10/41182930/china-was-tipping-into-a-japan-style-lost-decade-of-deflation-and-stagnation-before-late-septemb">for domestic stimulus policies.</a>
The U.S. labor market continues to defy gravity. In September, 254,000 new non-farm payroll jobs were <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/24/10/41184080/us-economy-adds-254-000-new-jobs-in-september-smashes-expectations-unemployment-f">added, significantly beating forecasts.</a>
The unemployment rate dropped more than expected, and wages grew faster than anticipated. As a result, market participants and economists are rethinking the need for further aggressive interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve.
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">US-Israel Talks Propel Oil Prices</h3>
Oil prices rallied when President Joe Biden said the U.S. is in discussions with Israel about potential strikes on Iranian oil facilities. The geopolitical tensions and potential military action have raised concerns about the stability of energy markets, contributing to the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/10/41172781/oil-prices-rally-biden-confirms-us-discussions-with-israel-about-striking-iran-facilities">surge in oil prices.</a>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Zuckerberg&#8217;s AR Vision</h3>
Mark Zuckerberg suggests Meta Platforms Inc.&#8216;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) upcoming AR device, Orion, could become the next major tech shift after smartphones. He sees augmented reality as a transformative force, with Orion possibly leading the charge in a new era of immersive, wearable technology, revolutionizing how people interact <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/41084112/mark-zuckerberg-says-orion-is-probably-going-to-be-the-next-major-platform-after-phones-metas-new-ar">with the digital world.</a>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Cramer&#8217;s China focus</h3>
Jim Cramer highlights that investor &#8220;hot money&#8221; is shifting from Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) and Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) toward Chinese stocks. He advises those interested in the Chinese market to focus on Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NASDAQ">BABA</a>), emphasizing it as a key player amid the growing investment interest <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/24/10/41141152/cramer-says-hot-money-flowing-from-nvidia-apple-into-china-focus-on-alibaba-if-you-must">in China's tech sector.</a>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Ford EV growth</h3>
Ford Motor Co.&#8216;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>) U.S. electric vehicle sales gained momentum in the third quarter despite a slowdown in its top-selling Mustang Mach-E SUV. The Michigan-based automaker experienced strong performance from its F-150 Lightning and E-Transit models, bolstering its efforts to expand its presence in the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41179283/fords-us-ev-sales-gather-pace-in-q3-even-as-its-best-seller-mustang-mach-e-suv-slows-down">U.S. electric vehicle market.</a>
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Labor Market Surprises With Strength, Energy Stocks Rally On Israel-Iran Tensions, Chinese Tech Giants Rebound: This Week In The Markets

When&nbsp;Berkshire&nbsp;Hathaway Inc&nbsp;(NYSE:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/brk-a#NYSE">BRK-A</a>) (NYSE:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/brk-b#NYSE">BRK-B</a>) bought&nbsp;See's Candies in 1972, the firm&#8217;s late vice chairman,&nbsp;Charlie Munger, learned a valuable lesson that would end up guiding&nbsp;<a href="http://www.benzinga.com/news/23/11/35989969/charlie-munger-buffetts-trusted-partner-dies-at-99">his investing career</a>.
The company raised prices without hurting sales, and Munger learned that you can get a bargain paying full price for a beloved brand.
Following the deal, Munger and Berkshire chairman and CEO&nbsp;Warren Buffett&nbsp;began looking for companies selling for fair prices that had loyal customer bases. In their early days,&nbsp;Amazon.com Inc&nbsp;(NASDAQ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/amzn#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) and&nbsp;Tesla Inc(NASDAQ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/tsla#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) didn&#8217;t fit the bill.
Check This Out:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/11/36037002/if-warren-buffett-had-used-this-common-practice-charlie-munger-says-berkshire-hathaways-value-could">If Warren Buffett Had Used This Common Practice, Charlie Munger Says Berkshire Hathaway&#8217;s Value Could Have Doubled: &#8216;The Reason We Didn&#8217;t Is…&#8217;</a>
According&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wsj.com/finance/investing/investor-charlie-munger-interview-2b636dc5">to</a>&nbsp;the Wall Street Journal, Munger admired Amazon founder&nbsp;Jeff Bezos, but the stock was too risky to bet on.
When Tesla came around, it was much of the same story. Munger believed&nbsp;Tesla CEO&nbsp;Elon Musk&nbsp;was &#8220;an extreme talent,&#8221; but he took on too many risks.
&#8220;I would go crazy if I took the risks he did,&#8221; Munger said of Musk.&nbsp;
Amazon turned out to be one of the best-performing stocks of all time; Tesla has soared in value since its IPO in 2010, offering one&nbsp;of the highest average annual returns in the market.
Munger and Buffett eventually bought&nbsp;Apple Inc&nbsp;(NASDAQ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/aapl#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) stock, which turned out to be one of the firm&#8217;s best decisions ever. The duo had to overcome their long-held caution about tech stocks to jump in.&nbsp;Munger reportedly wished Berkshire had bought even more than they did.
Berkshire has <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/08/40385824/warren-buffett-still-holds-400m-apple-shares-reveals-new-investments-in-ulta-beauty-and-heico-el">cut its Apple stake</a> by more than 55% so far in 2024. Despite offloading a significant chunk, Apple remains Berkshire&#8217;s top holding with an approximate 29% weighting in the Buffett-led portfolio. 
&#8220;You have to let ideas die,&#8221; Munger said.
Munger&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/11/35989969/charlie-munger-buffetts-trusted-partner-dies-at-99">died on November 28, 2023</a>&nbsp;at the age of 99.
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Charlie Munger Said He'd 'Go Crazy' Taking Elon Musk's Risks, But Admitted Missing Out On Tesla, Amazon, And 'Extreme Talents' Like Musk, Bezos

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Information Technology sector: 
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<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
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<td>NVDA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/04/24</td>
<td>$124.00</td>
<td>$28.7K</td>
<td>53.1K</td>
<td>176.6K</td>
</tr>
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<td>AMD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/11/24</td>
<td>$167.50</td>
<td>$62.7K</td>
<td>870</td>
<td>14.9K</td>
</tr>
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<td>AAPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/11/24</td>
<td>$227.50</td>
<td>$65.5K</td>
<td>7.4K</td>
<td>14.9K</td>
</tr>
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<td>MSTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/11/24</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$45.5K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
<td>8.4K</td>
</tr>
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<td>CRM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$285.00</td>
<td>$60.4K</td>
<td>392</td>
<td>3.4K</td>
</tr>
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<td>AVGO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
<td>$492.8K</td>
<td>7.1K</td>
<td>2.7K</td>
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<td>MSFT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
<td>$95.1K</td>
<td>7.8K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DOCN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$42.50</td>
<td>$26.0K</td>
<td>6.0K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>QCOM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
<td>$36.7K</td>
<td>810</td>
<td>867</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MARA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$29.4K</td>
<td>22.1K</td>
<td>122</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• For NVDA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, is expiring today. Parties traded 728 contract(s) at a $124.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 9 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.7K, with a price of $39.0 per contract. There were 53143 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 176644 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AMD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 7 day(s) on October 11, 2024. Parties traded 172 contract(s) at a $167.50 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 12 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $62.7K, with a price of $365.0 per contract. There were 870 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 14927 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AAPL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 7 day(s) on October 11, 2024. Parties traded 397 contract(s) at a $227.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 17 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $65.5K, with a price of $165.0 per contract. There were 7402 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 14915 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MSTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 7 day(s) on October 11, 2024. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $180.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $45.5K, with a price of $455.0 per contract. There were 1702 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 8454 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding CRM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRM#NYSE">CRM</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 14 day(s) on October 18, 2024. Parties traded 87 contract(s) at a $285.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 8 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $60.4K, with a price of $695.0 per contract. There were 392 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3401 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AVGO (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 14 day(s) on October 18, 2024. Parties traded 896 contract(s) at a $175.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $492.8K, with a price of $550.0 per contract. There were 7169 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2739 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MSFT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 42 day(s) on November 15, 2024. Parties traded 122 contract(s) at a $400.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 9 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $95.1K, with a price of $780.0 per contract. There were 7837 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1670 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For DOCN (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DOCN#NYSE">DOCN</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 14 day(s) on October 18, 2024. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $42.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.0K, with a price of $130.0 per contract. There were 6057 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1394 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For QCOM (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCOM#NASDAQ">QCOM</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 140 day(s) on February 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 35 contract(s) at a $155.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $36.7K, with a price of $1050.0 per contract. There were 810 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 867 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MARA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MARA#NASDAQ">MARA</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 105 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 40 contract(s) at a $10.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.4K, with a price of $735.0 per contract. There were 22162 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 122 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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To gain an edge, this is what you need to know today.
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<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Barn Burner Jobs Report</h4>
Please <a href="https://thearorareport.com/chart-analysis-stock-market-jobs-report-spy-mc-10042024">click here</a> for an enlarged chart of S&amp;P 500 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) which represents the benchmark stock market index S&amp;P 500 (SPX).
Note the following:
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<li>The chart shows that the stock market is rallying on the jobs report.</li>
<li>The chart shows that the stock market is above the support/resistance zone.</li>
<li>The just released jobs report is a barn burner. The report is a lot stronger than the consensus.&nbsp; Here are the details of the jobs report:
<ul>
<li>Nonfarm payrolls came at 254K vs. 135K consensus.</li>
<li>Nonfarm private payrolls came at 223K vs. 125K consensus.</li>
<li>Average hourly earnings came at 0.4% vs. 0.3% consensus.</li>
<li>Average work week came at 34.2 hours vs. 34.3 hours consensus.</li>
<li>Unemployment rate came at 4.1% vs. 4.2% consensus.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>At a minimum, this data point shows that Powell could have been wrong. When Powell cut interest rates by 50 bps, he explained it away by predicting labor weakness. The just released jobs report shows that there is no labor weakness.</li>
<li>Before and after the 50 bps rate cut,  we shared with readers The Arora Report analysis that the data did not support a 50 bps rate cut. Today's jobs report clearly proves that The Arora Report analysis was correct and the Fed may have made a mistake.  </li>
<li>Bonds are falling on the strong report.</li>
<li>Stocks are seeing extremely aggressive buying after the report. In the short term, it is bullish in that Powell gave the stock  market a big gift of a 50 bps cut predicting labor weakness, but there is no labor weakness.</li>
<li>After the jobs report, AI stocks are ripping. In the early trade, buying is extremely aggressive in AI stocks.  </li>
<li>This data is going to be ammunition for those who have been saying that the 50 bps rate cut was designed to help Harris win the election even though the Fed continues to publicly say that the Fed does not consider politics. Keep in mind, Trump has said that he would not reappoint Powell.</li>
<li>Adding to the optimism is that dock workers have suspended their strike.</li>
<li>In the longer term, this jobs data raises the probability that inflation will not come down to the Fed's 2% target and the Fed will once again be proven wrong.</li>
<li>As a note of caution, this is only one piece of data. At The Arora Report, we will be carefully watching additional pieces of new data as it comes. This is exactly what prudent investors should do.</li>
<li>ISM Non-Manufacturing Index yesterday came at 54.9 vs. 51.6 consensus. In The Arora Report analysis, this data also shows that the economy is strong.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Magnificent Seven Money Flows</h3>
In the early trade, money flows are positive in Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), Alphabet Inc Class C (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>), Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>), Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), NVIDIA Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), and Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>).
In the early trade, money flows are positive in SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust and Invesco QQQ Trust Series 1 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>).
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Momo Crowd And Smart Money In Stocks</h3>
Investors can gain an edge by knowing money flows in SPY and QQQ.  Investors can get a bigger edge by knowing when smart money is buying stocks, gold, and oil.  The most popular ETF for gold is SPDR Gold Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLD#NYSE">GLD</a>).  The most popular ETF for silver is iShares Silver Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLV#NYSE">SLV</a>).  The most popular ETF for oil is United States Oil ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USO#NYSE">USO</a>).
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Bitcoin</h3>
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) is seeing buying on strong jobs data.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Protection Band And What To Do Now</h3>
It is important for investors to look ahead and not in the rearview mirror.
Consider continuing to hold good, very long term, existing positions. Based on individual risk preference, consider a protection band consisting of cash or Treasury bills or short-term tactical trades as well as short to medium term hedges and short term hedges. This is a good way to protect yourself and participate in the upside at the same time.
You can determine your protection bands by adding cash to hedges.&nbsp; The high band of the protection is appropriate for those who are older or conservative. The low band of the protection is appropriate for those who are younger or aggressive.&nbsp; If you do not hedge, the total cash level should be more than stated above but significantly less than cash plus hedges.
A protection band of 0% would be very bullish and would indicate full investment with 0% in cash.&nbsp; A protection band of 100% would be very bearish and would indicate a need for aggressive protection with cash and hedges or aggressive short selling.
It is worth reminding that you cannot take advantage of new upcoming opportunities if you are not holding enough cash.&nbsp; When adjusting hedge levels, consider adjusting partial stop quantities for stock positions (non ETF); consider using wider stops on remaining quantities and also allowing more room for high beta stocks.&nbsp; High beta stocks are the ones that move more than the market.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Traditional 60/40 Portfolio</h3>
Probability based risk reward adjusted for inflation does not favor long duration strategic bond allocation at this time.
Those who want to stick to traditional 60% allocation to stocks and 40% to bonds may consider focusing on only high quality bonds and bonds of five year duration or less.&nbsp; Those willing to bring sophistication to their investing may consider using bond ETFs as tactical positions and not strategic positions at this time.
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Warren Buffett once called Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) "probably the best business" he knew in the world when asked why he invested so heavily in the technology giant in recent years.
Here's a look back at the investment and how much investors could have made following the legendary investor, known to many as the Oracle of Omaha.
What Happened: Best known for his <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/education/24/08/40652464/warren-buffett-celebrates-94th-birthday-with-1-trillion-market-cap-milestone-a-look-back-at-hig">value investing philosophies</a> over the years, Buffett buying growth stock Apple for his Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>)(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>) conglomerate may have shocked many investors.
The<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/16/05/7985349/berkshire-hathaway-just-reported-9-8-million-share-stake-in-apple"> initial investment </a>of 9.8 million shares was announced in 2016. Buffett added to the position over time and occasionally sold shares.
The initial purchase, unveiled on May 16, 2016, showed that Buffett bought Apple stock at $27.25 at the time, or around $6.81 adjusted for a 2020 stock split. The initial stake purchased by Buffett was around $1.1 billion.
An investor who chose on May 16, 2016 to follow Buffett and buy Apple stock would have done quite well.
Shares of Apple traded between $22.91 and $23.60 on May 16, 2016. An investment of $1,000 at the day's high could have bought 42.35 shares of Apple.
Those 42.35 shares of Apple would be valued at $9,508.25 at the time of writing, based on a share price of $224.41 for AAPL.
This represents a hypothetical return of 850.8% over the last seven years, one that has outperformed the overall stock market.
The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust, which tracks the S&amp;P 500, would have seen a $1,000 investment turn into $2,743.88 over the same time period.&nbsp;This represents a hypothetical return of 174.4% over the same time period.
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Why It's Important: Buffett has been recognized for his value investing strategy. Some may have seen his investment in Apple as a rare one, given his preference for value over growth and his typical shyness to technology stocks. Investors who followed his lead are likely thankful they did.
Buffett&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/21/02/19694882/warren-buffetts-berkshire-cuts-apple-stake-and-buys-these-drugmaker-telecom-stocks-instead" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">trimmed part of the Apple stock position</a>&nbsp;in 2021, taking some gains from the investment in the technology giant. He later <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/long-ideas/23/02/30916971/warren-buffetts-berkshire-hathaway-bites-more-into-apple-stock-in-q4-makes-massive-stake">added to the position </a>and made the tech giant one of the biggest pieces in the Berkshire Hathaway portfolio.
Buffett has since sold more shares and his position today stands at an even 400 million shares valued at around $90 billion. Berkshire Hathaway owns around 2.6% of Apple, and the stake makes up a large portion of the Berkshire Hathaway portfolio.
Over the years, the legendary investor has admitted that he wishes he would have bought shares earlier.
"It's probably the best business I know in the world," Buffett previously said.
Buffett said Apple would be an important part of the Berkshire Hathaway portfolio in the future.
"I don't think of Apple as a stock. I think of it as a third business," Buffett said in reference to Berkshire's insurance and railroad interests being two large business segments.
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This article was previously published by Benzinga and has been updated.
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If You Invested $1,000 In Apple Stock When Warren Buffett Bought Shares, Here's How Much You'd Have Now

Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on Apple. Our analysis of options history for Apple (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) revealed 22 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 45% of traders were bullish, while 27% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 8 were puts, with a value of $314,366, and 14 were calls, valued at $1,146,842.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $180.0 to $240.0 for Apple during the past quarter. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in Apple's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Apple's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $180.0 to $240.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>Apple 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1728053226_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>AAPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/11/24</td>
<td>$2.05</td>
<td>$2.02</td>
<td>$2.05</td>
<td>$227.50</td>
<td>$202.5K</td>
<td>7.4K</td>
<td>5.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>11/01/24</td>
<td>$15.5</td>
<td>$15.4</td>
<td>$15.49</td>
<td>$215.00</td>
<td>$185.9K</td>
<td>489</td>
<td>121</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>10/11/24</td>
<td>$46.6</td>
<td>$46.2</td>
<td>$46.37</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$139.1K</td>
<td>68</td>
<td>0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>10/04/24</td>
<td>$46.45</td>
<td>$45.85</td>
<td>$46.16</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$138.4K</td>
<td>74</td>
<td>0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/11/24</td>
<td>$10.85</td>
<td>$10.65</td>
<td>$10.79</td>
<td>$215.00</td>
<td>$109.9K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
<td>707</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Apple</h3>
Apple is among the largest companies in the world, with a broad portfolio of hardware and software products targeted at consumers and businesses. Apple's iPhone makes up a majority of the firm sales, and Apple's other products like Mac, iPad, and Watch are designed around the iPhone as the focal point of an expansive software ecosystem. Apple has progressively worked to add new applications, like streaming video, subscription bundles, and augmented reality. The firm designs its own software and semiconductors while working with subcontractors like Foxconn and TSMC to build its products and chips. Slightly less than half of Apple's sales come directly through its flagship stores, with a majority of sales coming indirectly through partnerships and distribution.
In light of the recent options history for Apple, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Apple's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 8,407,566, the AAPL's price is down by -0.55%, now at $224.42. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 27 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Apple</h3>
Over the past month, 5 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $256.8.
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&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Morgan Stanley keeps a Overweight rating on Apple with a target price of $273. 
&#x2A; Reflecting concerns, an analyst from Needham lowers its rating to Buy with a new price target of $260. 
&#x2A; An analyst from New Street Research has revised its rating downward to Neutral, adjusting the price target to $225. 
&#x2A; An analyst from JP Morgan has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on Apple, which currently sits at a price target of $265. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Rosenblatt has decided to maintain their Buy rating on Apple, which currently sits at a price target of $261. 
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Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) is ramping up its 2nm technology development at home and beyond despite odds ranging from geopolitical tensions to supply chain constraints to natural calamities like earthquakes and hurricanes.
The contract chipmaker&#8217;s 2nm technology commercialization at the new Baoshan plant in Hsinchu is still on track for 2025.
According to the supply chain, the price for Huguoshengshan 2nm wafers will be double that of the 4nm and 5nm wafers, exceeding $30,000, highlighting its moat translating into the pricing power, the Commercial Times <a target="_blank" href="https://www.ctee.com.tw/news/20241004700052-439901" rel="noreferrer noopener">reports</a>.
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The <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41163500/whats-going-on-with-taiwan-semiconductor-sock-on-thursday" rel="noreferrer noopener">contract chipmaker&#8217;s advanced</a> manufacturing remains in high demand for artificial intelligence and smartphones, but it faces pressure from industry selloffs and supply issues.
Investments in foundries are substantial; research institutions estimate that 3nm process R&amp;D costs $4 billion to $5 billion, while building a 3nm factory costs at least $15 billion to $20 billion.
Taiwan Semiconductor eyes <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/10/41140484/taiwan-semiconductor-has-soared-96-but-geopolitical-risks-persist" rel="noreferrer noopener">2nm chip production</a> in at least&nbsp;2 US fabs it is constructing.&nbsp; It committed over $65 billion toward the Arizona facility. The company&#8217;s critical clients at its&nbsp;Arizona plant&nbsp;include Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), Advanced Micro Devices, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>), and Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), the Nikkei Asia <a target="_blank" href="https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Tech/Semiconductors/TSMC-Amkor-to-bring-advanced-chip-packaging-to-U.S.-for-first-time#:~:text=The%20Taiwanese%20chip%20giant%20has,services%20from%20Amkor's%20planned%20facility." rel="noreferrer noopener">reports</a>.&nbsp;
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The contract chipmaker recently <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/10/b41175342/amkor-and-tsmc-to-expand-partnership-and-collaborate-on-advanced-packaging-in-arizona" rel="noreferrer noopener">expanded its collaboration</a> with chip packaging and testing service provider Amkor Technology, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMKR#NASDAQ">AMKR</a>) to migrate advanced packaging and test capabilities to Arizona to tap the AI frenzy. Amkor told Nikkei Asia it would invest in a $2 billion chip packaging and testing facility in Peoria, Arizona.
Taiwan Semiconductor and Amkor will jointly develop CoWoS (Chip on Wafer on Substrate) and Integrated Fan-Out (InFO).
Nvidia leverages Taiwan Semiconductor&#8217;s CoWoS chip packaging technology to boost computing power for its high-performance graphics processors. Apple employed InFO chip packaging tech for processors in its iPhone and Macbook core chips.
Taiwan Semiconductor stock is up over 107% in the last 12 months.
Investors can gain exposure to the semiconductor ETFs through EA Series Trust Strive US Semiconductor ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHOC#NYSE">SHOC</a>) and Columbia Semiconductor and Technology ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SEMI#NYSE">SEMI</a>).
Price Action:&nbsp;TSM stock is down 0.21% at $179.10 premarket at last check Friday.
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Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) owned streaming platform AppleTV+ is one of the smaller players in<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/streaming"> the streaming market.</a>
When it comes to star power, Apple has landed some big names. A movie with two of the biggest actors around could help boost the future outlook.
What Happened: With ballooning budgets and tough decisions on whether to play movies in cinemas, and then stream them on AppleTV+, the technology giant recently announced it would <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/41073117/apples-reviews-strategy-cuts-film-budgets-after-blockbuster-spend-whats-next-for-apple-tv">scale back movie budgets.</a>
That decision comes after Apple recently debuted "Wolfs" in a limited theatrical release ahead of its Sept. 27 streaming premiere on AppleTV+.
While most films starring George Clooney and Brad Pitt, would command a premium budget and likely see a strong box office run, the "Wolfs" stars have denied getting a reported $35 million each and said they were paid less for the film
After originally planning on releasing the movie widely in movie theaters, Apple made the decision to switch to a limited run ahead of the streaming premiere.
The decision may have paid off with Apple saying "Wolfs" is now the most viewed movie in AppleTV+ history, without providing a specific figure.
"Wolfs" helped boost viewership on AppleTV+ by 30% week-over-week after the movie's premiere according to a report from <a href="https://deadline.com/2024/10/george-clooney-brad-pitt-wolfs-most-viewed-movie-in-apple-tv-history-1236105000/">Deadline</a>.
The film, which premiered at the Venice Film Festival, has already been green lit for a sequel by Apple, with the film's writer and director Jon Watts returning.
"When George, Brad and Jon approached us with the idea for ‘Wolfs,' it was an easy call – a crackling, fun movie starring two Oscar winners who everyone knows are iconic together," Apple Original Films' head of features Matt Dentler said.
Dentler said AppleTV+ could be the "home for the world's most talented artists to create and deliver their best work" and the audience viewership has been existing.
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Why It Matters: Apple TV+ was launched on Nov. 1, 2019. It marked Apple&#8217;s entry into the competitive streaming market, which is <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/04/38337256/netflix-once-again-evolved-and-eclipsed-its-streaming-war-rivals">dominated by </a>Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>).
While the decision not to run the movie in theaters may have been tough for Apple and left money on the table, it likely means a boost to streaming viewership figures and potentially an uptick in subscriber.
Apple has <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/03/37558754/apples-1b-gamble-on-3-blockbusters-analyzing-box-office-results-streaming-impact-and-oscar-nominatio">seen recent success </a>at the Academy Awards with "CODA," which won a historic Oscar for Best Picture at the 94th Academy Awards. 
Other Apple-produced movies also saw theatrical releases. They include:
<ul>
<li>&#8220;<a href="https://www.boxofficemojo.com/title/tt5537002/?ref_=bo_se_r_1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Killers of the Flowers Moon</a>&#8220;: $67.9 million domestic, $89 million international, $156.9 million global</li>
<li>&#8220;<a href="https://www.boxofficemojo.com/title/tt13287846/?ref_=bo_se_r_1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Napoleon</a>&#8220;: $61.5 million domestic, $159.5 million international, $221 million global</li>
<li>&#8220;<a href="https://www.boxofficemojo.com/title/tt15009428/?ref_=bo_se_r_1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Argylle</a>&#8220;: $44.2 million domestic, $48.2 million international, $92.5 million global</li>
</ul>
In total, the three movies cost around $700 million for Apple and grossed $470.4 million worldwide, according to BoxOfficeMojo.
While the box office figures didn't break even on costs, a studio source told Variety that both "Killers of the Flower Moon" and "Napoleon" were profitable thanks to other revenue streams.
Netflix, in contrast, rarely uses the theater distribution model for its films. But Apple has adopted a strategy of premiering its major films in theaters before offering them exclusively on its streaming platform, Apple TV+.
This model helps Apple recover some of its costs and could also help the company be a staple for award shows that require a theatrical run.
Apple finds itself in a difficult place with the need to spend more on content to boost subscribers, but also having less to spend on movies and content due to a smaller subscriber base. With the parent company a cash cow, Apple may be able to maintain losses for its streaming business if it chooses to, but could also push for a larger focus on profits.
Reports say Apple is considering<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/07/40014040/apple-to-follow-netflix-disney-ad-supported-appletv-streaming-plan-could-launch-soon"> launching an ad-supported </a>streaming plan soon, which could help alleviate some of the revenue concerns and bring in more money to be spent on content.
The company&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/06/32764885/lionel-messi-joins-mls-in-surprise-move-heres-how-apple-could-have-played-into-decision-to-join-davi" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">previously acquired the rights</a>&nbsp;to Major League Soccer and select Major League Baseball games. The MLS bet paid off with superstar&nbsp;Lionel Messi&nbsp;joining the league and Apple&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/08/33737512/lionel-messis-inter-miami-stint-leads-to-explosive-surge-in-mls-streaming-subscribers-double" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">seeing a boost</a>&nbsp;in subscribers to the platform.
Apple will release "Blitz" in select theaters on Nov. 1 with a streaming premiere on AppleTV+ on Nov. 22. The company also has "F1," which stars Pitt, opening in theaters on June 25, 2025.
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B of A Securities analyst Wamsi Mohan reiterates Apple (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) with a Buy and maintains $256 price target.

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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Cognitive Dissonance</h3>
Please <a href="https://thearorareport.com/chart-analysis-stock-market-bonds-israel-strike-iran-tlt-mc-10032024">click here</a> for an enlarged chart of iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TLT#NASDAQ">TLT</a>).
Note the following:
<ul>
<li>The chart shows when the Fed rate cut was announced.</li>
<li>At the time the Fed rate cut was announced, this was the landscape:
<ul>
<li>Wall Street firms were tripping over themselves to rush their clients into buying long bonds.</li>
<li>The momo crowd was aggressively buying long bonds.</li>
<li>Technically, long bonds had broken out.</li>
<li>Trading services were sending signals to their members to go all in on buying long bonds.</li>
<li>Almost everyone was predicting that bond yields would fall much lower.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Long bonds move inversely to the yield.&nbsp; When yield goes higher, long bonds fall.</li>
<li>On the morning before the Fed rate cut announcement, The Arora Report made a bold call contrary to the prevailing wisdom.  The call was inline with prior calls that long bond yields may rise and long bonds may fall after the rate cut.  We wrote:</li>
</ul>
<blockquote class="wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow">One unintended consequence may be a rise in long term yields in due course.
</blockquote>
<ul>
<li>The chart shows that long bonds have fallen and yields have risen.</li>
<li>The chart shows that the breakout above the resistance zone failed.&nbsp; Ironically, this breakout was the reason legions of investors who rely only on traditional technical analysis bought long bonds on the breakout. To make matters worse, most of such bond trading positions are taken on high leverage.&nbsp; Due to high leverage, these positions now have substantial losses.
<ul>
<li>This is a cautionary tale that illustrates why investors should not rely solely on one form of analysis such as traditional technical analysis. Investors should rely on systems, such as The Arora Report system, that synergistically combine in an optimized manner the best elements of the following:
<ul>
<li>Macro analysis</li>
<li>Fundamental analysis</li>
<li>Technical analysis</li>
<li>Quantitative analysis</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Money is flowing into the safety of Treasuries due to anxiety about potential escalation of conflict in the Middle East.&nbsp; In The Arora Report analysis, if it was not for the escalation in the Middle East, TLT would have been much lower now.</li>
<li>Going forward, investors need to remember the probability adjusted risk reward ratio in long bonds is not great.  Long bonds will work only if there is a major recession or a major war breaks out.  However, investors need to remember that the stock market is counting on no recession. Investors are suffering from cognitive dissonance – they are buying stocks believing that there will not be a recession, they are buying bonds believing there will be a recession.</li>
<li>If inflation starts rising again, investors in long bonds will experience major losses.&nbsp; Investors are very short sighted and are also losing track of the fact that the election is not far away.&nbsp; Both Trump and Harris are committed to more reckless borrowing and more reckless spending.&nbsp; This will increase the supply of Treasuries.&nbsp; How can a higher supply of Treasuries be good for long bonds?&nbsp; The answer is that it is not good for long bonds.</li>
<li>On the positive side, NVIDIA Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), CEO Jensen Huang says Blackwell production is in full swing and the demand for Blackwell is insane.</li>
<li>Also on the positive side, OpenAI has raised $6.6B in new funds at a valuation of $157B.&nbsp; This valuation is significantly higher than the last round.</li>
<li>Anxiety is building among investors regarding the upcoming strike on Iran by Israel.&nbsp; There are reports that Israel wants to attack Iran's nuclear installations, but Biden is trying to restrain Israel.</li>
<li>Initial jobless claims came at 225K vs. 223K consensus.&nbsp; Jobless claims are not showing weakness in the jobs picture.&nbsp; Powell saw weakness in the jobs picture, and that was one of his justifications for the 50 bps rate cut.&nbsp; More information will become available about the jobs picture tomorrow when the official jobs report is released at 8:30am ET.&nbsp; The jobs report has the potential to be a major market moving event.</li>
<li>ISM Non-Manufacturing Index will be released at 10am ET.&nbsp; The consensus is 51.6.&nbsp; This data may be market moving.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">China</h3>
The stock buying stampede in Hong Kong is slowing.  Mainland markets are closed.  Prudent investors are taking advantage of the rally to sell.  As full disclosure, The Arora Report&#8217;s plan continues to be to buy on a dip.  The Arora Report has new buy zones for Mainland China ETF Xtrackers Hvst CSI 300 China A Shs ETF Class A (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASHR#NYSE">ASHR</a>) and Hong Kong ETF iShares China Large-Cap ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FXI#NYSE">FXI</a>) in The Arora Report&#8217;s ZYX Emerging.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">India</h3>
Growth concerns are emerging in India.  Money is beginning to flow out of India and into China.  As full disclosure, The Arora Report has new signals on India ETF WisdomTree India Earnings Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EPI#NYSE">EPI</a>), VanEck India Growth Leaders ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLIN#NYSE">GLIN</a>), and iShares MSCI India Small-Cap ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMIN#BATS">SMIN</a>) in The Arora Report&#8217;s ZYX Emerging.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Magnificent Seven Money Flows</h3>
In the early trade, money flows are positive in NVDA.
In the early trade, money flows are neutral in Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>).
In the early trade, money flows are negative in Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), Alphabet Inc Class C (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>), Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>), and Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>).
In the early trade, money flows are negative in SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust Series 1 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>).
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Momo Crowd And Smart Money In Stocks</h3>
Investors can gain an edge by knowing money flows in SPY and QQQ.  Investors can get a bigger edge by knowing when smart money is buying stocks, gold, and oil.  The most popular ETF for gold is SPDR Gold Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLD#NYSE">GLD</a>).  The most popular ETF for silver is iShares Silver Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLV#NYSE">SLV</a>).  The most popular ETF for oil is United States Oil ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USO#NYSE">USO</a>).
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Bitcoin</h3>
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) is seeing selling along with junk stocks.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Protection Band And What To Do Now</h3>
It is important for investors to look ahead and not in the rearview mirror.
Consider continuing to hold good, very long term, existing positions. Based on individual risk preference, consider a protection band consisting of cash or Treasury bills or short-term tactical trades as well as short to medium term hedges and short term hedges. This is a good way to protect yourself and participate in the upside at the same time.
You can determine your protection bands by adding cash to hedges.&nbsp; The high band of the protection is appropriate for those who are older or conservative. The low band of the protection is appropriate for those who are younger or aggressive.&nbsp; If you do not hedge, the total cash level should be more than stated above but significantly less than cash plus hedges.
A protection band of 0% would be very bullish and would indicate full investment with 0% in cash.&nbsp; A protection band of 100% would be very bearish and would indicate a need for aggressive protection with cash and hedges or aggressive short selling.
It is worth reminding that you cannot take advantage of new upcoming opportunities if you are not holding enough cash.&nbsp; When adjusting hedge levels, consider adjusting partial stop quantities for stock positions (non ETF); consider using wider stops on remaining quantities and also allowing more room for high beta stocks.&nbsp; High beta stocks are the ones that move more than the market.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Traditional 60/40 Portfolio</h3>
Probability based risk reward adjusted for inflation does not favor long duration strategic bond allocation at this time.
Those who want to stick to traditional 60% allocation to stocks and 40% to bonds may consider focusing on only high quality bonds and bonds of five year duration or less.&nbsp; Those willing to bring sophistication to their investing may consider using bond ETFs as tactical positions and not strategic positions at this time.
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<li>NVDA</li>
<li>BABA</li>
<li>WAY</li>
<li>MADE</li>
<li>AI</li>
<li>TSLA</li>
<li>NIO</li>
<li>RKLB</li>
<li>HIMS</li>
<li>AAPL</li>
</ul>
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A study conducted by Consumer Intelligence Research Partners or CIRP has <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/10/35432469/iphone-vs-android-users-who-upgrades-more-frequently">once again revealed</a> that Apple Inc.&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) iPhone users tend to retain their smartphones longer than Android users.
What Happened: On Wednesday, the study revealed that about one-third of&nbsp;new phone buyers who had&nbsp;an iPhone kept that phone&nbsp;for three years or more.
In contrast, only 21% of&nbsp;new phone buyers who had&nbsp;an Android phone reported it&nbsp;was three years or more old.
The research group attributed this trend to the increased durability of iPhones, more transparent installment payment plans, and fewer must-have new features introduced by&nbsp;Apple.
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="723" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/03030125/ab8df654-e8d5-4000-bd5c-90c48a5c7c14_1277x902-1024x723.webp" alt="" class="wp-image-577981" style="width:624px;height:auto" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/03030125/ab8df654-e8d5-4000-bd5c-90c48a5c7c14_1277x902-1024x723.webp 1024w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/03030125/ab8df654-e8d5-4000-bd5c-90c48a5c7c14_1277x902-300x212.webp 300w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/03030125/ab8df654-e8d5-4000-bd5c-90c48a5c7c14_1277x902-768x542.webp 768w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/03030125/ab8df654-e8d5-4000-bd5c-90c48a5c7c14_1277x902.webp 1277w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Age of the previous smartphone (twelve months ended June 2024)</figcaption></figure>
Moreover,&nbsp;only about one-third of iPhone&nbsp;owners retire a phone that&nbsp;is less than two years&nbsp;old, while 57% of retired Android phones are less than&nbsp;two years old.
The study also suggested that Android owners, who have the option to switch among manufacturers and often invest less in their phones, may be more inclined to consider new features and upgrade their devices more frequently.
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Why It Matters: This trend of iPhone users holding onto their devices longer aligns with previous findings. Last year, too, CIRP highlighted that iPhone users in the U.S. upgrade their devices less frequently than Android users.
In November 2023,&nbsp;a survey&nbsp;by investment firm Piper Sandler revealed that nearly <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/11/35799293/9-in-10-teens-own-and-will-buy-an-iphone-next-even-as-android-boss-hiroshi-lockheimer-laments-losing">9 in 10 teens in the U.S.</a> either already have an iPhone or plan to buy one next.
Earlier this year in February,&nbsp;CIRP also revealed that <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/02/37151313/americans-love-affair-with-iphone-grows-stronger-1-in-8-android-users-switched-to-apple-in-2023">13% of Android users switched</a> to iPhone in 2023.
Apple and Samsung dominate the U.S. smartphone sales market, holding 52% and 31% market share respectively in the first quarter of 2024. Following them are Lenovo with 9% and HMD with 2%, according to German database company, Statista.
Meanwhile, Alphabet Inc.&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) Google, which develops the open-source <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/11/35613168/sweet-sixteen-googles-android-operating-system-was-unveiled-16-years-ago-today">mobile operating system</a>, Android, continues to be a niche player in the market.
Check out more of Benzinga's Consumer Tech coverage by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/consumer-tech" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">following this link</a>.
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Disclaimer: This content was partially produced with the help of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/author/benzinga-neuro" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Neuro</a> and was reviewed and published by Benzinga editors.
Photos courtesy: Apple and Google

Better Quality Or Higher Loyalty? Apple's iPhone Users Retain Their Devices Longer Than Those Buying Google's Pixel And Samsung's Galaxy Smartphones

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) CEO Tim Cook is set to gain over $50 million from selling 223,986 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/sec/insider-trades/0001214156/timothy-d-cook">shares of Apple stock</a>, according to a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filing.
What Happened: Earlier this week, Cook was also granted 219,502 additional shares of Apple stock. Of these, 54,876 shares are scheduled to vest in one-third increments in April 2027, 2028, and 2029.
The remaining 164,626 shares are performance-based, set to vest on Oct. 1, 2027. The vesting of these shares depends on Apple&#8217;s performance from fiscal 2025 to fiscal 2027, with potential vesting ranging from 0% to 200% of the target number.
As of early 2024, Cook held <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AAPL/insider-trades">over 3 million Apple shares</a>. The unsold stock is valued at over $500 million, with stock grants forming the bulk of his compensation package.
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Why It Matters: Cook&#8217;s Apple stock sale comes amid a period of significant transitions and developments for the company. Apple&#8217;s CFO Luca Maestri is set to step down in January 2025, with Kevan Parekh poised to take over, stirring <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/08/40584725/apple-investors-hope-for-more-of-the-same-as-cfo-transition-nears">investor anticipation and caution</a>.
Furthermore, Apple is preparing for a historic upgrade cycle with the launch of the AI-enabled iPhone 16, which analysts predict could drive the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/08/40575537/apple-analyst-says-historic-upgrade-cycle-will-push-valuation-past-4-trillion-as-cu">company&#8217;s valuation past $4 trillion</a>. 
Despite challenges, including a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/08/40121931/tim-cook-remains-optimistic-about-greater-china-market-despite-6-5-yearly-decline-confident-in-the-l">6.5% decline in Greater China sales</a>, Cook remains optimistic about long-term growth in the region. 
Apple&#8217;s recent third-quarter <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/08/40116376/apple-q3-earnings-beat-expectations-tim-cook-highlights-breakthrough-ai-platform-installed-base-of-">earnings exceeded expectations</a>, though concerns about China and Services performance impacted stock prices. 
Price Action: Apple&#8217;s stock closed at $226.78 on Wednesday, gaining 0.25% for the day. In after-hours trading, the stock inched up an additional 0.084%. Year to date, Apple shares have risen by 22.16%, according to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">data from Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Photo courtesy: Apple
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Tim Cook Offloads Over 220K Apple Shares Worth $50M

As the curtain rises on the iPhone 16 Series, Apple enthusiasts are buzzing with anticipation. However, JPMorgan analyst Samik Chatterjee suggests that while the hype is palpable, the initial momentum for high-end models appears muted compared <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AAPL/news">to past launches</a>. 
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">iPhone 16: &#8216;Launch Lacking Early Momentum&#8217;</h2>
Chatterjee highlights that the rollout has faced a slight hiccup, primarily due to the unavailability of AI capabilities, which seems to be causing a pause among potential buyers.
In Chatterjee&#8217;s latest insights, he points out, "Early signs are indicating a robust product cycle; albeit, with the launch lacking early momentum for the high-end models." This may prompt consumers to hold off on their purchases until they can fully grasp the AI value proposition. 
As a result, JPMorgan has adjusted its near-term iPhone unit forecast, now estimating about 126 million iPhones sold in the second half of 2024, down from 130 million previously.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Medium-Term Prospects Are Bullish, Says Apple Analyst</h2>
Despite these short-term adjustments, Chatterjee maintains a bullish outlook on the medium-term prospects for Apple. He asserts, "We continue to forecast aggregate volumes for the 16 Series over the next four quarters to track ahead of both the 15 and 14 Series," indicating a confidence that consumer appetite for AI-integrated features will ramp up once they become widely available.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Long-Term Upside Is Evident</h2>
The analyst's enthusiasm for the long-term potential is underpinned by expectations of a robust AI upgrade cycle. "We see upside in several aspects of the business&#8230; transformation of the company to Services, growth in the installed base, technology leadership, and optionality around capital deployment," he said
With this optimism, JPMorgan reiterates its price target for Apple at $265 by December 2025.
Investors might feel a pinch in the near term, as the excitement around AI upgrades may not translate into immediate sales.
But, as Chatterjee aptly puts it, "The slower start to the AI cycle than originally anticipated" is just a temporary roadblock to growth. The real treasure, he believes, lies just beyond the horizon as Apple continues to evolve and innovate.
While the iPhone 16 Series may not be breaking records just yet, the groundwork for a significant AI upgrade cycle is being laid, promising a future where Apple once again dazzles its fans and investors alike.
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Apple Analyst Signals 'Slower Start To The AI Cycle' As iPhone 16 Demand Softens

Each trading day features hundreds of headlines and press releases on Benzinga Pro, a source for traders to see the latest news on the overall market&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent100224&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">and individual tickers.</a>
Here is a look at the most-searched stocks on Benzinga Pro for September 2024. Current prices and year-to-date performance are based on Sept. 30 and do not include dividends.
1. NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)
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<ul>
<li>Current Price: $121.44</li>
<li>52-Week Range: $39.23 to $140.76</li>
<li>Year-to-Date Return: +152.1%</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/top-stories/24/07/39579249/exclusive-top-10-most-searched-tickers-on-benzinga-pro-in-june-where-do-nvidia-gamestop-tesla-apple">June</a>/<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/top-stories/24/08/40119459/exclusive-top-20-most-searched-tickers-on-benzinga-pro-in-july-2024-where-do-tesla-nvidia-apple-crow">July</a>/<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs/broad-u-s-equity-etfs/24/09/40691773/exclusive-top-20-most-searched-tickers-on-benzinga-pro-in-august-2024-where-do-tesla-n">August </a>Ranking: 1st/2nd/1st</li>
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2. SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>)
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<li>Current Price: $573.76</li>
<li>52-Week Range: $409.22 to $574.71</li>
<li>Year-to-Date Return: +21.4%</li>
<li>June/July/August Ranking: 3rd/3rd/2nd</li>
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3. Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)
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<li>Current Price: $261.63</li>
<li>52-Week Range: $138.80 to $271.00</li>
<li>Year-to-Date Return: +5.3%</li>
<li>June/July/August Ranking: 4th/1st/3rd</li>
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4. Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>)
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<li>Current Price: $233.00</li>
<li>52-Week Range: $164.08 to $237.23</li>
<li>Year-to-Date Return: +25.5%</li>
<li>June/July/August Ranking: 5th/7th/6th</li>
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5. Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WHLR#NASDAQ">WHLR</a>)
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<li>Current Price: $8.09</li>
<li>52-Week Range: $2.90 to $1,126.80</li>
<li>Year-to-Date Return: -92.8%</li>
<li>June/July/August Ranking: Not in Top 20 in any</li>
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6. Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)
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<li>Current Price: $488.07</li>
<li>52-Week Range: $342.35 to $503.52</li>
<li>Year-to-Date Return: +21.2%</li>
<li>June/July/August Ranking: 11th/11th/9th</li>
</ul>
7. Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>)
<ul>
<li>Current Price: $416.40</li>
<li>52-Week Range: $226.59 to $1,229.00</li>
<li>Year-to-Date Return: +45.9%</li>
<li>June/July/August Ranking: 10th/19th/4th</li>
</ul>
8. Galmed Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLMD#NASDAQ">GLMD</a>)
<ul>
<li>Current Price: $6.86</li>
<li>52-Week Range: $2.73 to $23.80</li>
<li>Year-to-Date Return: +29.9%</li>
<li>June/July/August Ranking: Not in Top 20 in any</li>
</ul>
9. Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>)
<ul>
<li>Current Price: $23.46</li>
<li>52-Week Range: $18.51 to $51.28</li>
<li>Year-to-Date Return: -50.9%</li>
<li>June/July/August Ranking: Not in Top 20 in any</li>
</ul>
10. Intuitive Machines (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUNR#NASDAQ">LUNR</a>)
<ul>
<li>Current Price: $8.05</li>
<li>52-Week Range: $2.09 to $13.25</li>
<li>Year-to-Date Return: +241.1%</li>
<li>June/July/August Ranking: Not in Top 20/Not in Top 20/20th</li>
</ul>
Honorable Mentions:&nbsp;The following stocks were the 11th&nbsp;to 20th&nbsp;most-searched tickers on&nbsp;<a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent090324&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;in September 2024.
11. Summit Therapeutics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMMT#NASDAQ">SMMT</a>)
12. Palantir Technologies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NYSE">PLTR</a>)
13. Micron Technology (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>)
14. Tenon Medical (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TNON#NASDAQ">TNON</a>)
15. CN Energy Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNEY#NASDAQ">CNEY</a>)
16. Quhuo Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QH#NASDAQ">QH</a>)
17. ENDRA Life Sciences (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NDRA#NASDAQ">NDRA</a>):
18. Applied Digital Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APLD#NASDAQ">APLD</a>)
19. Immuneering Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IMRX#NASDAQ">IMRX</a>)
20. Trump Media &amp; Technology Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DJT#NASDAQ">DJT</a>)
Why It&#8217;s Important:&nbsp;Nvidia was the top searched stock on Benzinga Pro for the month of September once again. The stock has ranked first or second for every month tracked since February, sometimes alternating with SPY or Tesla.
The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust ranked second for a second straight month, which comes as the S&amp;P 500 tracking index hit new all-time highs in the month of September.
Tesla, which topped the month of July, has ranked third for two straight weeks. The stock has ranked among the top four stocks searched in each month tracked in 2024.
The bigger story in September were the newcomers and the stocks that dropped off.
Newcomers to the top 10 included Wheeler Real Estate, Galmed, Intel and Intuitive. Of the four stocks, only Intuitive had ranked in the top 20 over the last three months. The newcomers all had catalysts in the last month that made their stocks highly volatile.
On the 11th through 20th portion of the list, the stocks were all different from the previous month with Intuitive moving to the top 10 and Palantir going from 7th to 12th and the other stocks all new to the top 20.
Several of the companies ranked in the bottom part of the top 20 are penny stocks trading at less than $5 per share that saw wide moves that saw increased interest from Benzinga traders.
One of the bigger names to make the top 20, by name recognition, is Trump Media &amp; Technology Group, the company that counts former President Donald Trump as a co-founder. The stock has been highly volatile during the 2024 election cycle.
Dropping out of the top 10 were Lumen Technologies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUMN#NYSE">LUMN</a>), Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>), Geovax Labs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOVX#NASDAQ">GOVX</a>) and the aforementioned Palantir.
Other big names that exited the top 20 include Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) that was 13th in August and fell to 24th to narrowly miss the list.
Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>), which has frequently appeared in the top 20 and was ranked 15th in August dropped out of the top 20.
Overall the month of September saw six of the same top 10 tickers from August and eight of the top 20 tickers from August.
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EXCLUSIVE: Top 20 Most-Searched Tickers On Benzinga Pro In September 2024 – Where Do Tesla, Nvidia, Apple, DJT Stock Rank?

OpenAI has secured more than $6.5 billion in new funding at a valuation of $157 billion as it looks to increase its lead in the <a href="http://benzinga.com/topic/ai">artificial intelligence space</a>.
What Happened: OpenAI on Wednesday announced that it raised $6.6 billion at a post-money valuation of $157 billion to accelerate progress on&nbsp;AI research, increase compute capacity and continue building tools to solve complex problems. OpenAI was valued around <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/02/37191268/openai-employees-given-green-light-to-sell-shares-at-whopping-86b-valuation-report">$86 billion earlier this year</a> when employees opted to offload existing shares. 
&#8220;Across industries, businesses are improving productivity and operations, and developers are leveraging our platform to create a new generation of applications. And we're only getting started,&#8221; the AI company said in a statement.
OpenAI&#8217;s ChatGPT is the fastest-growing consumer application in history, as it was estimated to have reached 100 million monthly active users within two months of launch. The company was seeing an average of about 13 million unique visitors per day at that time, per Reuters.
OpenAI said Wednesday that more than 250 million people across the globe are currently using ChatGPT daily to enhance their work, creativity and learning. 
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/41087674/openais-searchgpt-set-to-disrupt-googles-search-empire-as-former-engineer-sounds-alarm-on-deteriorat">OpenAI&#8217;s SearchGPT Set To Disrupt Google&#8217;s Search Empire As Former Engineer Sounds Alarm On Deteriorating User Experience Amid Rising Competition</a>
Why It Matters: According to a Bloomberg <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-10-02/openai-has-closed-new-funding-round-raising-over-6-5-billion?srnd=homepage-americas&amp;sref=TBDibEcD">report</a> citing people familiar with the matter, OpenAI&#8217;s new funding deal is one of the largest private investments ever alongside SpaceX and TikTok parent ByteDance.
The funding was reportedly <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/financing/24/08/40614817/openai-on-cusp-of-raising-billions-in-new-venture-capital-round-valuation-spikes-to-100b-report">led by</a>&nbsp;Thrive Capital. Previous reports suggested the venture capital firm would invest at least $1 billion. OpenAI was also reportedly in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/08/40636153/apple-in-talks-to-invest-in-openai-as-chatgpt-makers-valuation-climbs-to-100b-report">funding talks</a> with Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) and Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>). 
Apple ended up pulling out of discussions early, but separate reports suggested <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41134540/after-apple-reportedly-backed-out-softbank-eyes-500m-investment-in-chatgpt-parent-pushing-valuation">SoftBank</a> was looking to step into the deal. Microsoft has been the main backer of OpenAI to date, having invested $13 billion in the AI company over the past five years.
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Financing

Movers

OpenAI Valuation Soars To $157B In Latest Funding Round

JPMorgan analyst Samik Chatterjee maintained an Overweight rating on Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) with a price target of $265.
Chatterjee recently surveyed to gauge consumer appetite relative to their interest in purchasing a new iPhone and Apple Watch, including the latest generation products launched in September.
Consumer feedback confirmed his outlook for the iPhone 16 series, which includes a more robust cycle led by higher interest from both upgraders and switchers.
Also Read: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41143369/apple-to-launch-budget-iphone-in-2025-aims-for-market-share-gains-from-huawei-and-xiaomi" rel="noreferrer noopener">Apple To Launch Budget iPhone in 2025, Aims for Market Share Gains from Huawei and Xiaomi</a>
However, the analyst said upgraders show a lower preference for high-end models than the prior year.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Chatterjee noted that, in line with global trends, consumers polled in critical geographies, the U.S. and China, expressed greater interest in purchasing a new iPhone in 2024 than in 2023.
He noted the top reasons for buying a new iPhone continue to be a faster device and 5G connectivity, similar to the results for the iPhone 15 Series a year ago. Interestingly, Apple Intelligence features did not make it to the top five reasons to buy the new iPhone but were the sixth top reason, and the analyst noted the staggered launch and limited availability of features for consumers to try are driving this trend.
Chatterjee noted the Pro Max model remained the most popular iPhone among consumers, underscoring the preference for the latest "high-end" models in the iPhone line-up. That said, the aggregate popularity of the high-end models within the 16 Series is modestly lower compared to the 15 series a year ago. Preference for high-end phones within the 16 series is modestly lower relative to the prior cycle across both the U.S. and China, particularly in China, he flagged.
He said Samsung continues to be the dominant smartphone OEM outside of Apple, while Huawei continues to show dominance in China. The analyst noted a large majority of Android users surveyed in China showed an appetite to switch to Apple.
AAPL Price Action: Apple stock is up 0.29% at $226.83 at publication Wednesday.
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Apple's iPhone 16 Series Leads Growth, But High-End Model Preference Declines: Analyst

To gain an edge, this is what you need to know today.
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<h4 class="wp-block-heading">The Power Of Missile Defense</h4>
Please <a href="https://thearorareport.com/chart-analysis-stock-market-raytheon-missile-defense-iron-dome-patriot-rtx-mc-10022024">click here</a> for an enlarged chart of Rtx Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RTX#NYSE">RTX</a>).
Note the following:
<ul>
<li>This article is about the big picture, not an individual stock. The chart of RTX stock is being used to illustrate the point.</li>
<li>Yesterday, Iran fired about 180 ballistic missiles on Israel.  Israel and the U.S. were able to intercept most of these missiles with missile defense systems. These missiles reached Israel in 12 minutes. The defense was impressive considering there were no fatalities.</li>
<li>What happened in Israel yesterday shows the power of missile defense systems and illustrates the opportunity for investors in missile defense stocks.</li>
<li>As full disclosure, RTX is in The Arora Report&#8217;s ZYX Buy Core Model Portfolio. RTX is The Arora Report's favorite missile defense stock.&nbsp;</li>
<li>The chart shows that RTX has broken out on the success of missile defense in Israel.</li>
<li>RTX is a joint developer of the Iron Dome used in Israel. RTX is best known for its Patriot Air And Missile Defense System.  RTX also produces several other missile defense systems and aircraft engines.</li>
<li>RTX entered The Arora Report portfolio when the stock experienced a massive drop on the news of cracks in Pratt &amp; Whitney engines. The Arora Report uses over 50 different strategies. RTX belongs to the strategy of buying a good company where the stock is down due to a fixable technical problem.</li>
<li>The chart shows the power of buy zones.  Buy zones allow investors to buy stocks and ETFs when the probability adjusted risk reward is more favorable.  Risk and reward are two sides of the same coin in investing. Smart money focuses on risk adjusted returns. In contrast, the momo crowd focuses only on rewards – the result is that the momo crowd goes through volatile cycles of making money and losing money, and in the end, accumulating far less than smart money.</li>
<li>The chart illustrates the power of a billionaire and hedge fund technique known as a trade around position.&nbsp; A trade around position can dramatically increase profits and reduce risks.</li>
<li>The chart shows that the RTX trade around position was started at an average of $80.70. The position has over 50% gain as of this writing.  The trade around position is separate and distinct from the core position.</li>
<li>Peace is not about to break out in the world.&nbsp; As such, all investors should consider a defense stock or ETF in their portfolio.</li>
<li>For those interested in ETFs, The Arora Report&#8217;s ETF of choice is iShares US Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ITA#BATS">ITA</a>).&nbsp; As full disclosure, ITA is in The Arora Report&#8217;s ZYX Allocation Model Portfolio.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Automatic Data Processing Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADP#NASDAQ">ADP</a>) is the largest private payroll processor in the country.&nbsp; ADP uses its data to provide a glimpse of the employment picture ahead of the official jobs report that will be released on Friday.&nbsp; ADP employment change came at 143K vs. 120K consensus.&nbsp; This indicates that the jobs picture is staying strong.</li>
<li>Previously, JOLTS job openings came at 8.04M, higher than expectations.</li>
<li>&nbsp;ISM Manufacturing Index came at 47.2 vs. 47.4 consensus.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Buying Stampede</h3>
Stocks are experiencing a once in a century buying stampede in Hong Kong.  Stocks in Hong Kong rose 7%. Property developers rose 47%, and broker stocks rose 35%.  As full disclosure, Hong Kong ETF iShares China Large-Cap ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FXI#NYSE">FXI</a>) is in The Arora Report&#8217;s ZYX Emerging.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Magnificent Seven Money Flows</h3>
In the early trade, money flows are neutral in Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) and Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>).
In the early trade, money flows are negative in &nbsp;Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), Alphabet Inc Class C (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>), NVIDIA Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), and Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>).
In the early trade, money flows are negative in SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust Series 1 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>).
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Momo Crowd And Smart Money In Stocks</h3>
Investors can gain an edge by knowing money flows in SPY and QQQ.  Investors can get a bigger edge by knowing when smart money is buying stocks, gold, and oil.  The most popular ETF for gold is SPDR Gold Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLD#NYSE">GLD</a>).  The most popular ETF for silver is iShares Silver Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLV#NYSE">SLV</a>). The most popular ETF for oil is United States Oil ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USO#NYSE">USO</a>).
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Bitcoin</h3>
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) is seeing selling along with junk stocks.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Protection Band And What To Do Now</h3>
It is important for investors to look ahead and not in the rearview mirror.
Consider continuing to hold good, very long term, existing positions. Based on individual risk preference, consider a protection band consisting of cash or Treasury bills or short-term tactical trades as well as short to medium term hedges and short term hedges. This is a good way to protect yourself and participate in the upside at the same time.
You can determine your protection bands by adding cash to hedges. The high band of the protection is appropriate for those who are older or conservative. The low band of the protection is appropriate for those who are younger or aggressive. If you do not hedge, the total cash level should be more than stated above but significantly less than cash plus hedges.
A protection band of 0% would be very bullish and would indicate full investment with 0% in cash. A protection band of 100% would be very bearish and would indicate a need for aggressive protection with cash and hedges or aggressive short selling.
It is worth reminding that you cannot take advantage of new upcoming opportunities if you are not holding enough cash.  When adjusting hedge levels, consider adjusting partial stop quantities for stock positions (non ETF); consider using wider stops on remaining quantities and also allowing more room for high beta stocks. High beta stocks are the ones that move more than the market.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Traditional 60/40 Portfolio</h3>
Probability based risk reward adjusted for inflation does not favor long duration strategic bond allocation at this time.
Those who want to stick to traditional 60% allocation to stocks and 40% to bonds may consider focusing on only high quality bonds and bonds of five year duration or less.&nbsp; Those willing to bring sophistication to their investing may consider using bond ETFs as tactical positions and not strategic positions at this time.
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Opportunity In Missile Defense Stocks, Once In A Century Buying Stampede In Hong Kong

Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) is nearing the launch of a budget smartphone by 2025 to regain market share lost to Huawei&nbsp;Technologies Co and Xiaomi Corp (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XIACF#OTC">XIACF</a>) (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XIACY#OTC">XIACY</a>).
Apple iPhone&#8217;s market share in China <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40823119/china-is-eating-apples-lunch-where-smartphone-maker-ranks-vs-asian-competitors" rel="noreferrer noopener">slipped to 14%</a>, down from third to sixth place in the second quarter. Huawei bagged the fourth position, and&nbsp;Xiaomi&nbsp;came fifth.
Vivo&nbsp;emerged as the number one brand, OPPO remained second, and HONOR came third in China. Canalys attributed the local brands&#8217; success to the early discounts and promotions, integration of generative artificial intelligence, and their collaboration with regional supply chains.
Also Read: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41139084/nvidia-expands-ai-offerings-with-new-open-source-models-and-unreal-engine-5-plugins" rel="noreferrer noopener">Nvidia Expands AI Offerings with New Open-Source Models and Unreal Engine 5 Plugins</a>
Apple is nearing production of an updated iPhone SE dubbed V59 that will become its new entry-level model, Bloomberg <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-10-01/apple-readies-iphone-se-4-upgraded-ipad-air-for-early-2025?srnd=homepage-asia&amp;sref=TBDibEcD" rel="noreferrer noopener">cites</a> familiar sources.
Reportedly, Apple will transition to an edge-to-edge screen, removing the old home button design. The new SE phone will likely support Apple Intelligence.
Needham&nbsp;analyst Laura Martin&nbsp;expects 89%- 96% of Apple&#8217;s 2025 revenue to depend <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/41005053/apple-iphone-to-fuel-96-of-2025-revenue-analyst-says-a-safer-bet-than-ai-heavy-amazon-alphabet-micro" rel="noreferrer noopener">on iPhone sales</a>, underscoring the importance of Apple&#8217;s smartphone strategy.
Apple is also considering iPad upgrades. The company&#8217;s new iPad Air models, dubbed J607 and J637, will likely launch in 2025. A new iPad mini, dubbed J410, will be available by the end of 2024.
Apple&#8217;s updated models include a&nbsp;revamped Mac mini, updated MacBook Pros, and iMacs with the M4 processor and Apple Intelligence features.
However, Barclays analyst Tim Long flagged a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41127362/apples-iphone-16-cycle-faces-headwinds-analyst-warns-of-weaker-demand-macro-pressures-potential-earl" rel="noreferrer noopener">potential 3 million</a> iPhone unit cut for the December quarter due to demand weakness.
Apple stock is up over 30% in the last 12 months. Investors can gain exposure to the stock through iShares Global Tech ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IXN#NYSE">IXN</a>)
and Vanguard Information Tech ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VGT#NYSE">VGT</a>).
Price Action: AAPL stock is down 0.23% at $225.69 at the last check on Wednesday.
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XIACF

XIACY

Apple To Launch Budget iPhone in 2025, Aims for Market Share Gains from Huawei and Xiaomi

Jim Cramer is sounding the alarm, but not in the way you might expect. For those bullish on Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) and Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), Cramer's latest take might be <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/jim-cramer">hard to swallow</a>.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Hot Money Streaming Out Of Nvidia, Apple</h2>
In a tweet, Cramer said, &#8220;The hot money is streaming out of Nvidia and Apple and into China. Let it stream. Do not defend these now. Let this money leave. On China only BABA has actual fundamentals if you must&#8230; But let it rain here. Get all of these short Nvidia options and ETFs to play out.&#8221;
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&mdash; Jim Cramer (@jimcramer) <a href="https://twitter.com/jimcramer/status/1841411620481663388?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 2, 2024</a></blockquote>
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The reasoning? Cramer hints that Nvidia's sky-high valuations and Apple's post-iPhone slump might leave them vulnerable to short-term pain. If you&#8217;re holding Nvidia options or ETFs, Cramer believes you might want to ride the short wave. 
Cramer&#8217;s suggestion is a subtle signal that a pullback could be looming, especially as investor sentiment shifts and valuations begin to look more stretched than a Friday-night binge-watch.
The GraniteShares 2x Short NVDA Daily ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVD#NASDAQ">NVD</a>) and the Direxion Daily NVDA Bear 1X Shares (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDD#NASDAQ">NVDD</a>) are inverse ETFs positioned to gain on Nvidia stock&#8217;s underperformance. Investors in the Direxion Daily AAPL Bear 1X Shares (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPD#NASDAQ">AAPD</a>) gain when Apple shares underperform.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Only Alibaba Has Actual Fundamentals, Says Jim Cramer</h2>
Meanwhile, where should the more adventurous traders look? According to Cramer, only one Chinese juggernaut is worth considering amid the capital outflows into China: Alibaba Group Holdings Ltd (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>) (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABAF#NYSE">BABAF</a>). 
The e-commerce giant, despite facing regulatory hurdles, is backed by solid fundamentals. The GraniteShares 2x Long BABA Daily ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABX#NASDAQ">BABX</a>) provides leveraged exposure to Alibaba shares. Other ETFs with substantial allocation to Alibaba shares in their portfolio include the iShares MSCI China ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCHI#NASDAQ">MCHI</a>) (8.96% Alibaba stock), iShares China Large-Cap ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FXI#NYSE">FXI</a>) (9.03% Alibaba stock) and the KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KWEB#NYSE">KWEB</a>) (11.05% allocation to Alibaba stock).
If you must dip into the Chinese markets, BABA might be your best bet—just don't expect smooth sailing.
Cramer's latest recommendation suggests patience with Nvidia and Apple, letting short sellers have their moment, and keeping a cautious but interested eye on Alibaba's potential for a rebound.
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