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Alphabet is a holding company that wholly owns internet giant Google. The California-based company derives slightly less than 90% of its revenue from Google services, the vast majority of which is advertising sales. Alongside online ads, Google services houses sales stemming from Google's subscription services (YouTube TV, YouTube Music among others), platforms (sales and in-app purchases on Play Store), and devices (Chromebooks, Pixel smartphones, and smart home products such as Chromecast). Google's cloud computing platform, or GCP, accounts for roughly 10% of Alphabet's revenue with the firm's investments in up-and-coming technologies such as self-driving cars (Waymo), health (Verily), and internet access (Google Fiber) making up the rest.

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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 Communication Services sector: 
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<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>GOOGL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/11/24</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
<td>$79.0K</td>
<td>4.8K</td>
<td>14.8K</td>
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<td>RBLX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$42.50</td>
<td>$27.0K</td>
<td>19.4K</td>
<td>6.2K</td>
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<td>ROKU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$143.2K</td>
<td>5.5K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
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<td>BILI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$93.3K</td>
<td>76.9K</td>
<td>861</td>
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<td>CNK</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$22.00</td>
<td>$115.8K</td>
<td>28</td>
<td>579</td>
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<td>GOOG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
<td>$97.8K</td>
<td>3.4K</td>
<td>139</td>
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<td>META</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$600.00</td>
<td>$54.6K</td>
<td>523</td>
<td>49</td>
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<td>BIDU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
<td>$48.3K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
<td>43</td>
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<td>NFLX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$430.00</td>
<td>$31.8K</td>
<td>319</td>
<td>22</td>
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<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding GOOGL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 7 day(s) on October 11, 2024. Parties traded 434 contract(s) at a $165.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 48 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $79.0K, with a price of $183.0 per contract. There were 4810 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 14892 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding RBLX (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RBLX#NYSE">RBLX</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 14 day(s) on October 18, 2024. Parties traded 111 contract(s) at a $42.50 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.0K, with a price of $244.0 per contract. There were 19405 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 6245 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ROKU (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROKU#NASDAQ">ROKU</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 14 day(s) on October 18, 2024. Parties traded 501 contract(s) at a $75.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 53 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $143.2K, with a price of $282.0 per contract. There were 5526 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1119 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BILI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BILI#NASDAQ">BILI</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 105 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 203 contract(s) at a $30.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $93.3K, with a price of $460.0 per contract. There were 76903 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 861 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CNK (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNK#NYSE">CNK</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 469 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 579 contract(s) at a $22.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 33 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $115.8K, with a price of $200.0 per contract. There were 28 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 579 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding GOOG (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 168 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 60 contract(s) at a $165.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $97.8K, with a price of $1630.0 per contract. There were 3413 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 139 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For META (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 140 day(s) on February 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 10 contract(s) at a $600.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $54.6K, with a price of $5460.0 per contract. There were 523 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 49 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BIDU (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIDU#NASDAQ">BIDU</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 469 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 43 contract(s) at a $155.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $48.3K, with a price of $1125.0 per contract. There were 1853 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 43 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For NFLX (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 441 day(s) on December 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 1 contract(s) at a $430.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.8K, with a price of $31895.0 per contract. There were 319 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 22 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 news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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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:
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<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>
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<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>
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<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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On Friday, Hyundai Motor Company (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HYMTF#OTC">HYMTF</a>) and Waymo by Google parent Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) announced in a joint statement that they have entered into a multi-year strategic collaboration. The initial phase involves integrating Waymo&#8217;s sixth-generation autonomous technology, known as the &#8220;Waymo Driver,&#8221; into Hyundai&#8217;s all-electric IONIQ 5 SUV.
What Happened: The IONIQ 5 vehicles will be manufactured at Hyundai&#8217;s new EV facility in Georgia and will join the Waymo One fleet. The companies aim to produce a significant volume of these vehicles over several years to support Waymo One&#8217;s expansion. Testing of the Waymo-enabled IONIQ 5 is expected to commence by late 2025, with availability to riders following in subsequent years, according to PRNewswire.
Waymo&#8217;s co-CEO, Tekedra Mawakana, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, highlighting Hyundai&#8217;s commitment to sustainability and electric vehicles. José Muñoz, president and global COO of Hyundai, emphasized the shared vision of enhancing safety, efficiency, and convenience in transportation. The collaboration marks the beginning of further joint efforts between the two companies.
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The announcement comes ahead of Tesla&#8216;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/10/41181089/tesla-robotaxi-event-might-have-3-product-announcements-but-will-likely-be-light-on"> Robotaxi event slated</a> for Oct. 10 where CEO Elon Musk is expected to reveal three vehicles.
Why It Matters: The collaboration between Hyundai and Waymo signifies a significant step in the autonomous vehicle industry. This comes at a time when Waymo&#8217;s expansion into autonomous ride-hailing services is gaining momentum. In a recent <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/09/40855784/uber-stock-spikes-as-ceo-praises-waymos-fully-autonomous-trips">partnership with Uber</a>, Waymo plans to launch autonomous ride-hailing services in Austin and Atlanta by early 2025. This collaboration will involve Uber managing a fleet of Waymo&#8217;s fully autonomous, all-electric Jaguar I-PACE vehicles.
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Known for its staunch commitment to free speech and privacy, this change signals a significant shift for Telegram. It is also sparking broader discussions on how social media companies like X (formerly Twitter), Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) which owns Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, and LinkedIn navigate the balance between user privacy and growing government pressure.
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However, the company's updated policy now allows for user data to be shared in criminal cases, following Durov's arrest in France as part of a legal investigation into illegal activities on the platform, including child exploitation and drug trafficking.
While Telegram has promised transparency through quarterly reports on shared data, many wonder if the platform's privacy-first reputation has been compromised.
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Telegram's policy shift is not an isolated incident, social media companies worldwide are increasingly finding themselves at the intersection of user privacy and government regulations.
X, for example, has had to comply with court orders in Brazil and India to curb content deemed dangerous, while Meta has faced its own set of privacy issues, particularly around its use of user data for AI training.
Even LinkedIn has raised eyebrows by leveraging public posts for AI development, a practice that sparked outrage among European users when it was revealed that their data was being used for purposes beyond what was originally understood.
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Instagram briefly faced a shutdown in Turkey for its reluctance to comply with content laws, highlighting the delicate line between censorship and compliance.
In the U.S. and Europe, Meta and Snap Inc&#8216;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNAP#NYSE">SNAP</a>) Snapchat are facing scrutiny for using user data to enhance their artificial intelligence tools without clear communication. This further complicates the public's trust in platforms that handle sensitive user information.
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In the first phase of this partnership, the companies will integrate Waymo&#39;s sixth-generation fully autonomous technology &ndash; the Waymo Driver &ndash; into Hyundai&#39;s all-electric IONIQ 5 SUV, which will be added to the Waymo One fleet over time.

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Google by Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) is preparing to revolutionize its search experience with a host of new features powered by its Gemini AI models. These changes, announced on Friday, are set to take Google Search beyond its traditional format.
What Happened: The most notable update involves an AI-driven layout that organizes search results, giving prominence to videos, forum links, and widgets. Rhiannon Bell, Google&#8217;s vice president of user experience, described this as a &#8220;pretty dramatic shift&#8221; from previous designs. Initially, this will be applied to open-ended queries like recipe searches, with plans to expand to other topics.
The revamped search page will first be available on mobile devices, with expectations for future desktop integration. Bell emphasized that the new experience is designed for exploration and inspiration, particularly when no definitive answer exists.
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Google will also enhance its Lens feature, allowing users to interact with their environment using their phone&#8217;s camera. Lens will now provide detailed information, including reviews and price comparisons, for shopping-related searches, which account for 20% of all Lens queries, as noted by product director Lou Wang.
Why It Matters: The introduction of these AI-driven features comes at a crucial time for Google. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/events/24/05/38950304/googles-gemini-integrated-search-innovations-what-you-need-to-know">Google&#8216;s Gemini AI</a> additions were unveiled at its I/O Conference earlier this year, marking a strategic move to fend off rising competition from <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&#8216;s SearchGPT</a>. This new AI-driven search engine is poised to challenge Google&#8217;s longstanding dominance in the market.
Former Google engineer Arvind Jain, now CEO of Glean, has pointed out that Google&#8217;s focus on profitability has led to a decline in user experience, particularly on mobile devices where ads have become overwhelming. This has opened the door for new competitors, making Google&#8217;s latest AI innovations a timely response to maintain its competitive edge.
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Google Search Set For 'Pretty Dramatic Shift' With Gemini AI Integration, Says Executive

YouTube, a subsidiary of 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 has erroneously banned accounts and removed channels worldwide. Now, the platform is working on reinstating them.
What Happened: On Thursday, YouTube said it is aware of the&nbsp;mistakenly&nbsp;removed channels and banned accounts&nbsp;for policy breaches.
The platform is &#8220;actively working on reinstating the&nbsp;channels&#8221; and restoring access to paid services like YouTube TV, YouTube Premium, and YouTube Music subscriptions.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Hi Creators &#8211; We&#39;re aware of an issue causing some channels to be incorrectly flagged for Spam and removed. Our teams are looking into this and reinstating the channels right now &#8211; thanks so much for your patience. More information: <a href="https://t.co/xQ9AFg0woc">https://t.co/xQ9AFg0woc</a>
&mdash; TeamYouTube (@TeamYouTube) <a href="https://twitter.com/TeamYouTube/status/1841978197086245225?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 3, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Users affected by this glitch&nbsp;have lost access to their&nbsp;YouTube accounts, preventing them from watching videos or listening&nbsp;to YouTube Music. YouTube Premium&nbsp;subscribers have also been impacted,&nbsp;with playlists and other saved&nbsp;content currently inaccessible for some.
Users across the globe, including in the U.S., Europe, and Asia, were informed of the account ban or channel removal through emails from YouTube.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Did <a href="https://twitter.com/YouTube?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@YouTube</a> just ban all of its users? I had a decade old account that only had unheard music demos on it. And there's a bunch of posts on X that are similar.
&mdash; Lofi Jason (@JasonRumley_) <a href="https://twitter.com/JasonRumley_/status/1841957213105226033?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 3, 2024</a></blockquote>
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&mdash; Juke! (@jukeboxjukee) <a href="https://twitter.com/jukeboxjukee/status/1841972599980503087?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 3, 2024</a></blockquote>
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YouTube has provided an appeal process for affected users, and several reports indicate that this has been successful in restoring account access. However, some users have reported that their playlists are still missing post-restoration.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Update: They restored my deleted YouTube channel but I am still waiting an explanation on what happened. Apparently I'm not the only one, so it's pretty scary how sudden and quickly your account and channel can be taken down and deleted without warning. I'm really concerned… <a href="https://t.co/7nSjaeqU5v">pic.twitter.com/7nSjaeqU5v</a>
&mdash; Hey Hedgehog! &#x1f994; (@Hey_Hedgehog) <a href="https://twitter.com/Hey_Hedgehog/status/1841989836967969190?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 3, 2024</a></blockquote>
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&mdash; Annie Cyborg (アニー・サイボーグ) (@anniecyborg) <a href="https://twitter.com/anniecyborg/status/1841970508134298003?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 3, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Why It Matters: This glitch comes on the heels of a series of controversial decisions by YouTube.
Last month, YouTube introduced &#8220;Pause ads,&#8221; a feature that displays advertisements even <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40951748/there-is-no-escaping-youtube-ads-even-after-hitting-the-pause-button-disgruntled-users-cry-foul-an-a">when a video is paused</a>, leading to users&#8217; discontent.
Later that month, YouTube also restricted access to songs by renowned artists such as Adele, Bob Dylan, and Green Day in the U.S. due to a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/41085603/youtube-blocks-us-access-to-adele-bob-dylan-songs-amid-rights-dispute-googles-video-platform-respond">legal dispute with the performing rights</a> organization, SESAC.
Meanwhile, earlier this week, Apple Inc. removed Juno, an unofficial YouTube app designed for Vision Pro, from its App Store following a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41134764/apple-removes-unofficial-youtube-app-for-vision-pro-from-app-store-developer-disagrees-but-says-zero">warning from Google</a>.
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YouTube Bug Bans Users And Removes Channels: Google's Video Streaming Service Says They Know About It

Vistra Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VST#NYSE">VST</a>) and Constellation Energy Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CEG#NASDAQ">CEG</a>) shares traded higher Thursday after RBC Capital raised price targets on both stocks amid growing demand for energy to power data centers and<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/41032700/whats-going-on-with-vistra-stock"> other AI infrastructure. </a>
The Details: Energy stocks continue to climb as demand for electricity to power data centers and other AI applications soars. Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) CEO Sundar Pichai told Nikkei in <a href="https://asia.nikkei.com/Editor-s-Picks/Interview/Google-considers-sourcing-from-nuclear-power-plants-says-CEO-Pichai">an interview </a>on Thursday that Google is considering powering its data centers with nuclear power plants. 
Constellation Energy already signed a 20-year nuclear power<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/09/40957437/microsoft-taps-constellation-for-20-year-carbon-free-power-3-400-jobs-coming-to-pennsylvania"> purchase agreement</a> with Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) to deliver clean energy to its AI infrastructure. The comments from Google's CEO suggest other AI hyper-scalers may follow the same path. 
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RBC Capital analyst Shelby Tucker maintained Vistra with an Outperform and raised the price target on the stock from $105 to $141. The RBC analyst also maintained a Sector Perform rating on Constellation Energy and raised its price target from $214 to $272 on Thursday.
Vistra was the best performer in the S&amp;P 500 Index on Thursday and remains the best performer in the S&amp;P 500 year-to-date. According to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?gspk=YWRhbWVja2VydDUzMzY&amp;gsxid=zBMR4PKmcgBw">Benzinga Pro</a>, Vistra has jumped 243% in 2024 and Constellation Energy is up 137% year-to-date.&nbsp;
VST, CEG Price Action: According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?gspk=YWRhbWVja2VydDUzMzY&amp;gsxid=zBMR4PKmcgBw">Benzinga Pro</a>, Vistra shares ended Thursday's session up 5.65% at $132.45 and Constellation Energy shares closed up 4.52% at $277.37.
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued TikTok, one of the largest social media platforms, for operating its platform in a manner that puts the online safety and privacy of Texas children at risk and violates the Securing Children Online through Parental Empowerment ("SCOPE") Act.
"I will continue to hold TikTok and other Big Tech companies accountable for exploiting Texas children and failing to prioritize minors' online safety and privacy," said Attorney General Ken Paxton. "Texas law requires social media companies to take steps to protect kids online and requires them to provide parents with tools to do the same. TikTok and other social media companies cannot ignore their duties under Texas law."
To protect Texas children from harms associated with social media, the SCOPE Act prohibits digital service providers, such as TikTok, from sharing, disclosing, or selling a minor's personal identifying information without permission from the child's parent or legal guardian. Further, the SCOPE Act requires companies to provide parents with tools to manage and control the privacy and account settings on their child's account. TikTok has failed to comply with these requirements.&nbsp;
Attorney General Paxton is seeking civil penalties of up to $10,000 per violation and injunctive relief to prevent future violations of the SCOPE Act by TikTok.
To read the filing, <a href="https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/sites/default/files/images/press/TikTok%20Complaint%20As%20Filed.pdf">click here.</a>

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<a href="https://blog.youtube/news-and-events/tall-updates-coming-to-shorts/" title="https://blog.youtube/news-and-events/tall-updates-coming-to-shorts/">https://blog.youtube/news-and-events/tall-updates-coming-to-shorts/</a>

YouTube Says Starting Oct 15, Can Upload Shorts Up To 3 Minutes Long

To gain an edge, this is what you need to know today.
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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:
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<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:
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<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>
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<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>
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<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.
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<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.
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<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:
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<li>Macro analysis</li>
<li>Fundamental analysis</li>
<li>Technical analysis</li>
<li>Quantitative analysis</li>
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<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>
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<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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Investors Suffering Cognitive Dissonance, Insane Demand For Nvidia Chips, Anxiety Builds About Israel And Iran

Technology juggernaut Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) has been on the move, gaining over 5% in the trailing month. Some of the enthusiasm can be attributed to the rising demand for artificial intelligence.
Recently, Benzinga Neuro mentioned that Sir Demis Hassabis, head of the company's Google AI division, will be<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/24/10/41139262/google-deepmind-biontech-unveil-ai-lab-assistants-to-revolutionize-scientific-research"> heading the development of an AI model</a> designed for research assistance. Primarily, the protocol aims to facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration and foster productive synergies in scientific investigations.
In addition, Alphabet's autonomous driving tech division Waymo<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/08/40455006/alphabets-waymo-introduces-new-hardware-with-sensors-better-armed-against-winters"> introduced its sixth-generation hardware</a> in late August. The new initiative is expected to help reduce costs while at the same time delivering superior performance, particularly during winter weather conditions. Notably, automotive research firm S&amp;P Global Mobility projected that autonomous vehicle sales in the U.S.<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40792410/us-autonomous-vehicle-sales-to-hit-230k-by-2034-after-progress-resumes-at-alphabets-waymo-gms-cruise"> may reach 230,000 units</a> in 2034.
Interestingly, trading activity – as based on<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/what-implied-volatility-options-trading"> implied volatility</a> (IV) in the options market for GOOG stock – appears to be picking up steam. Around the middle of September, IV rank (or the current IV relative to the trailing 52-week average) sat around 28%. As of Wednesday's close, this metric<a href="https://www.barchart.com/stocks/quotes/GOOG/options-history"> soared to almost 75%</a>.
IV represents the market's expectation of price movements (either to the upside or downside). During periods of high IV, premiums on options tend to be priced higher than usual due to increased demand.
It's likely that trading activity is rising in GOOG stock due to Alphabet's<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/GOOG/earnings"> upcoming third-quarter earnings report</a>, which is scheduled for Oct. 22. While the latest trades have largely been bullish, not everyone is optimistic. Benzinga Insights reported that market whales have placed options trades featuring<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/insights/options/24/10/41124320/market-whales-and-their-recent-bets-on-googl-options"> bearish sentiment</a>.
The ETFs: With a tug-of-war centered on one of the world's most powerful companies, the dynamic offers rich grounds for financial services firm Direxion. Specifically, the company's GOOGL-focused, leveraged and inverse exchange-traded funds allow traders to take quick, directional wagers on the tech giant.
For the optimists, the Direxion Daily GOOGL Bull 2X Shares (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GGLL#NASDAQ">GGLL</a>) targets the daily investment results of 200% of the performance of GOOGL stock. On the other hand, the Direxion Daily GOOGL Bear 1X Shares (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GGLS#NASDAQ">GGLS</a>) seeks 100% of the inverse (or opposite) performance of Alphabet's Class A shares.
For both GGLL and GGLS, it's imperative that traders do not maintain exposure for periods lasting longer than one day. Otherwise, the daily compounding effect of volatility could steadily erode the value of the funds.
The GGLL ETF: Direxion's GOOGL-focused bull fund has seen significant movement this year but has managed to return over 19% since the beginning of January.
<ul>
<li>Heading into Alphabet's scheduled Q3 disclosure, GGLL printed a robust performance of nearly 23% up since the close of Sept. 10.</li>
<li>Rising volume levels ahead of the important litmus test offers bullish traders encouragement.</li>
<li>However, the GGLL ETF needs to break above resistance sitting at $38 for prospective speculators to be interested in this trade.</li>
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The GGLS ETF: Those pessimistic about the overall tech ecosystem have not fared well so far this year, with Direxion's GOOGL-centric bear fund losing about 19% of value on a year-to-date basis.
<ul>
<li>Conspicuously, GGLS trades below both its 50-day and 200-day moving averages, suggesting substantial capitulation.</li>
<li>At the moment, the inverse GOOGL fund is struggling to hold above the support line of $14, which is problematic.</li>
<li>Nevertheless, GGLS has bounced strongly from its closing bottom this year of $12.34. Combined with bearish options activity, the naysayers might finally have their day.</li>
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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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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.
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Better Quality Or Higher Loyalty? Apple's iPhone Users Retain Their Devices Longer Than Those Buying Google's Pixel And Samsung's Galaxy Smartphones

Gmail, the email service provided by Alphabet Inc&#8216;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/24/10/41157486/google-offers-to-settle-indian-antitrust-case-related-to-smart-tv-probe-report">subsidiary Google</a>, has introduced dynamic summary cards that will make it easier for users to track purchases, events, bills, and travel details directly from their inboxes.
What Happened: The new summary cards in Gmail are designed to simplify the management of important information that often gets lost in the clutter of emails and apps. 
These cards have been revamped to provide a more comprehensive and dynamic experience. The new features include action buttons for adding events to the calendar, reminders for bill payments, and real-time updates on deliveries.
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These summary cards will now be available in more sections within Gmail, such as the &#8220;Happening soon&#8221; section of the inbox and in Gmail search. They will also be more powerful on the backend, organizing key information from related emails and updating in real-time.
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Why It Matters: The updated summary cards will be available across four common email categories: Purchases, Events, Bills, and Travel. They will offer users quick access to essential information and relevant actions, such as &#8220;Get directions,&#8221; &#8220;Invite others,&#8221; &#8220;Track package,&#8221; &#8220;Check in,&#8221; &#8220;Remind me,&#8221; or &#8220;Mark as paid.&#8221; 
The cards will also be dynamic, providing users with real-time updates on upcoming events, deliveries, and deadlines.
A new &#8220;Happening soon&#8221; section at the top of inboxes will allow users to see the most timely updates without opening individual emails. The section will initially show purchase summary cards and will only appear when relevant.
With this update, Gmail aims to streamline the management of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/08/40575951/google-now-lets-you-quickly-reply-to-emails-making-email-responses-as-easy-as-texting">important information for its users</a>.
Check out more of Benzinga&#8217;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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Gmail Introduces Dynamic Summary Cards For Easier Tracking Of Purchases, Events, And More

This story was originally published on the&nbsp;<a href="http://in.benzinga.com/" target="_blank">Benzinga India portal</a>.
Google&nbsp;(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>) has reportedly put forth a settlement proposal in an anti-<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/setting-up-a-trust/">trust</a> case in India. This move comes after an investigation found that the internet giant&#39;s contracts with smart TV manufacturers were likely in violation of the country&#39;s competition laws.
What Happened: Google would be the first corporation to use the settlement scheme inserted into India&#39;s competition law last year, Livemint reported, citing sources.&nbsp;
The&nbsp;Competition Commission of India (CCI)&nbsp;recently took note of a report that found Google engaging in anti-competitive behavior. The settlement scheme provides a 15% reduction on the base penalty for companies found to be involved in anti-competitive activities.
The CCI launched an investigation&nbsp;in June 2021 after two&nbsp;individuals alleged that&nbsp;Google LLC&nbsp;and&nbsp;Google India&nbsp;had infringed competition law provisions.
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In a recent report to the anti-<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/setting-up-a-trust/">trust</a> watchdog, the Director General of Investigation said its probe confirmed that Google had violated provisions prohibiting&nbsp;anti-competitive agreements and abuse of&nbsp;market dominance in the Android&nbsp;TV market, sources told the publication.
The&nbsp;new schemes added to the competition law allow companies suspected of violations to&nbsp;make voluntary commitments to address&nbsp;regulatory concerns before the investigation&nbsp;is completed. In cases where the investigation is already completed, companies&nbsp;may offer to settle the&nbsp;case and pay a reduced penalty.
The CCI scrutinized two agreements that Google had signed with smart TV manufacturers like&nbsp;Xiaomi Technology India. These agreements allegedly imposed restrictions on TV manufacturers, compelling them&nbsp;to preinstall the entire suite&nbsp;of Google apps if they wanted to preinstall a particular Google app, such as&nbsp;YouTube.
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Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>), Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc.&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WBD#NASDAQ">WBD</a>) HBO Go and Walt Disney Co.&#8217;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>) Disney+ were affected by a law signed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday imposed a <a href="https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1234557" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">12% value-added tax</a> (VAT) on non-resident digital service providers to bring them up to par with local providers.
The law also affected 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, Spotify Technology SA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPOT#NYSE">SPOT</a>) and Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>).
The VAT on foreign digital services will likely contribute 105 billion pesos in revenue in the next five years.
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Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Commissioner Romeo Lumagui Jr. said the collected taxes go to the government&#8217;s infrastructure and social welfare services programs.
Streaming giant Netflix&#8217;s stock has increased 87% in the past 12 months as it continues to win market share with its diverse slate of content. JP Morgan&#8217;s Doug Anmuth highlighted <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/09/40860759/netflixs-ad-tier-expansion-and-password-crackdown-fuel-revenue-growth-jp-morgan-ana" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">continued margin expansion</a> backed by content, ads and gaming investment. He also projected high-margin revenue from ad-supported tier and paid sharing.
Walt Disney stock is up close to 15% in the past 12 months. Goldman Sachs&nbsp;analyst Michael Ng expects&nbsp;Disney&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/41045649/disney-trims-workforce-by-300-targets-corporate-departments-for-cost-management" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">box office blockbusters</a>&nbsp;and streaming growth to help offset Experiences and linear weakness.
Price Actions: At publication Wednesday, Netflix stock was up 0.62% at $710.51 and Disney stock was down 0.29% at $93.78.
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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:
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<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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Why It Matters: Google DeepMind&#8217;s shift from a research-centric entity to an <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/06/39370675/googles-deepmind-shifting-from-research-powerhouse-to-ai-product-giant-redefining-industry-dynam">AI product powerhouse</a> is a significant development in the tech industry. This transition, reported in June, signifies a strategic pivot to commercial services, potentially disrupting traditional research paradigms.
In May, Google DeepMind introduced AlphaFold 3, an <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/24/05/38711266/google-deepmind-develops-latest-ai-model-to-aid-scientists-in-fighting-disease">AI model capable </a>of predicting the structure and interactions of biological molecules, including proteins and DNA. This model is available for non-commercial use, aiding scientists in disease research.
On the other hand, BioNTech has <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/24/08/40157789/biontechs-q2-loss-widens-amid-low-demand-for-its-pfizer-partnered-covid-19-vaccine-increases-r-d-">faced financial challenges</a>, reporting deeper losses in Q2 2024 due to reduced demand for its COVID-19 vaccine. The company has increased R&amp;D spending on new cancer treatments, highlighting the importance of innovative solutions like AI to drive future growth.
Price Action: As per <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>, GOOGL closed at $166.99 while GOOG ended at $168.42. BioNTech closed at $119.93.
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