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Green Thumb Industries is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, and produces and sells medicinal and recreational cannabis through wholesale and retail channels in the United States. It has a presence in 14 states and operates more than 100 cannabis stores under the brand Rise. GTI is focusing its expansion on limited license states with large populations, and it does not currently export into the global medical market due to US federal prohibition. It offers multiple products under a portfolio of cannabis consumer packaged goods brands, including &Shine, Beboe, Dogwalkers, Doctor Solomon's, Good Green, incredibles, and RYTHM.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin reportedly prayed for the safety of Donald Trump following an assassination attempt last July. The information was disclosed by special envoy Steve Witkoff, who also mentioned a unique <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/02/43769730/ukraine-raises-alarm-over-us-russia-talks-on-war-without-kyivs-involvement">gift from Putin to Trump</a>.
What Happened: According to a report, Putin, a devout Russian Orthodox Christian, immediately&nbsp;went to his local church&nbsp;to pray for Trump&#8217;s safety after learning about the assassination attempt&nbsp;at a rally in Butler,&nbsp;Pa. last July. Putin considers Trump a personal friend, Witkoff said.
Witkoff, during an interview <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=acvu2LBumGo&amp;t=3276s">with</a> Tucker Carlson, detailed Putin&#8217;s actions, &#8220;Putin told me a story, Tucker, about how when the president was shot, he went to his local church and met with his priest and prayed for the president. Not because he could become the president of the United States, but because he has a friendship with him and he was praying for his friend.&#8221;
"President Putin had commissioned a beautiful portrait of President Trump, from the leading Russian artist, and actually gave it to me and asked me to take it home to President Trump," Witkoff added.
Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/02/43900927/mary-trump-slams-uncle-trump-and-his-corrupt-fascist-regime-are-aligned-with-the-agenda-of-vladimir-putin-and-moscow" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Mary Trump Slams Uncle: ‘Trump and His Corrupt Fascist Regime Are Aligned With the Agenda of Vladimir Putin and Moscow'</a>
The assassination attempt on Trump was carried out by Thomas Matthew Crooks, whose bullet grazed the president&#8217;s right ear. A&nbsp;Russian spokesperson suggested that the&nbsp;hostile &#8220;atmosphere around candidate Trump&#8221; created by his opponents was the catalyst for the assassination attempt.
Putin also commissioned a portrait of Trump from a renowned Russian artist and gave it to Witkoff to deliver to the 47th president. Trump was &#8220;clearly touched by it&#8221;, according to Witkoff.
Why It Matters: Witkoff&#8217;s meeting with Putin was primarily to negotiate&nbsp;a ceasefire between Russia and&nbsp;Ukraine amidst the ongoing conflict. 
While the Kremlin rejected the Trump administration&#8217;s proposal for a 30-day ceasefire, it agreed to a 30-day halt on attacks on &#8220;energy and infrastructure&#8221;. 
This incident underscores the personal rapport between Trump and Putin, which could potentially influence future diplomatic negotiations.
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Sarah Wynn-Williams, a former executive at Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FB#NASDAQ">FB</a>), has been prohibited from publicizing her memoir, which provides an insider&#8217;s account of her tenure at the company. But the publicity surrounding Meta&#8217;s efforts to block the book have made it a bestseller.
What Happened: An independent arbitrator ruled that Wynn-Williams is not allowed to respond to any of the numerous&nbsp;interview requests she has received&nbsp;from journalists in the US and the UK. This decision is based on a non-disparagement agreement she signed when she was dismissed by Meta in 2017.
The ruling also prevents her from discussing the issue with legislators in the US, London, and the European Union. This is the most recent action by Meta in its ongoing efforts to discredit Wynn-Williams and her memoir Careless People: A Cautionary Tale of Power, Greed, and Lost Idealism, <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2025/03/22/meta-wynn-williams-book-zuckerberg-sandberg/">reports</a> The Washington Post.
The memoir, which is currently third&nbsp;on the Amazon bestsellers list,&nbsp;details Wynn-Williams&#8217; six-year stint at Meta. She alleges that some of the company&#8217;s leaders engaged in sexual harassment and that the company disregarded the potential harm its platforms could inflict on users globally.
Despite Meta&#8217;s attempts&nbsp;to discredit Wynn-Williams and her&nbsp;book, it continues to garner substantial&nbsp;news coverage and social media&nbsp;attention. 
Also Read: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/07/33156331/zuckerberg-spent-43m-on-security-but-5-5m-to-back-defund-the-police-says-report">Zuckerberg Spent $43M On Security But $5.5M To Back Defund The Police, Says Report</a>
The book debuted at the top of The New York Times bestseller list for nonfiction earlier this month and has maintained strong sales.
Meta&#8217;s spokesperson Dave Arnold said on Friday, &#8220;This book is a mix of out-of-date and previously reported claims about the company and false accusations about our executives.&#8221;
He further claimed that Wynn-Williams was dismissed due to poor performance and toxic behavior and has since been compensated by anti-Facebook activists.
Macmillan Publishers, the publisher of the book, stated that it &#8220;remains&nbsp;steadfast in support of our&nbsp;author Sarah Wynn-Williams and is&nbsp;extremely proud to be the&nbsp;publisher of this profound and&nbsp;timely book.&#8221;
Why It Matters: This incident underscores the ongoing controversy surrounding Meta&#8217;s corporate culture and practices. It also highlights the potential legal implications for former employees who choose to speak out about their experiences at the company. 
The case serves as a reminder of the power of non-disparagement agreements in limiting public discourse about a company&#8217;s internal affairs.
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The U.S. Commerce Department has reportedly banned&nbsp;Chinese artificial intelligence&nbsp;model&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/03/44368717/chinas-deepseek-sparks-national-security-alarm-do-not-download-view-access-any-applications" rel="noreferrer noopener">DeepSeek</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/03/44368717/chinas-deepseek-sparks-national-security-alarm-do-not-download-view-access-any-applications" rel="noreferrer noopener">&nbsp;on government devices</a>.
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Google parent&nbsp;Alphabet Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) inked an agreement to&nbsp;acquire&nbsp;cloud security firm&nbsp;Wiz&nbsp;for<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/03/44376743/google-parent-alphabet-to-acquire-wiz-in-32-billion-deal-its-biggest-bet-yet" rel="noreferrer noopener"> $32 billion in an all-cash deal</a>.
Young Liu, the CEO of&nbsp;Foxconn (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FXCOF#OTC">FXCOF</a>), also known as&nbsp;Hon Hai Technology, has publicly criticized President&nbsp;Donald Trump&#8217;s&nbsp;tariff policy, warning it&#8217;s creating chaos for <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/03/44349466/trump-trade-policy-a-big-headache-for-customers-says-apple-supplier-foxconns-ceo-very-very-hard-to-predict-how-things-will-develop" rel="noreferrer noopener">tech giants like </a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/03/44349466/trump-trade-policy-a-big-headache-for-customers-says-apple-supplier-foxconns-ceo-very-very-hard-to-predict-how-things-will-develop" rel="noreferrer noopener">Apple </a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/03/44349466/trump-trade-policy-a-big-headache-for-customers-says-apple-supplier-foxconns-ceo-very-very-hard-to-predict-how-things-will-develop" rel="noreferrer noopener">and </a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/03/44349466/trump-trade-policy-a-big-headache-for-customers-says-apple-supplier-foxconns-ceo-very-very-hard-to-predict-how-things-will-develop" rel="noreferrer noopener">Amazon.com, Inc</a>.&nbsp;
As the AI race intensifies,&nbsp;Baidu, Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIDU#NASDAQ">BIDU</a>) has positioned itself as a serious contender by launching two new <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44349635/baidu-says-its-new-ai-is-smarter-than-deepseeks-and-costs-half-as-much-excellent-multimodal-understanding-ability" rel="noreferrer noopener">models it says rival top competitors</a>.
Once a&nbsp;potential acquisition target&nbsp;for&nbsp;Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>),&nbsp;iRobot Corp&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IRBT#NASDAQ">IRBT</a>) — the maker of&nbsp;Roomba&nbsp;— is now playing catch-up to hold <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44349807/amazon-pursued-roomba-parent-once-but-now-the-companys-robot-vacuums-face-heat-from-chinese-rivals" rel="noreferrer noopener">its ground against Chinese competitors</a>.
On The Late Show with&nbsp;Stephen Colbert,&nbsp;LinkedIn&nbsp;co-founder and tech entrepreneur&nbsp;Reid Hoffman&nbsp;voiced concern about&nbsp;Elon Musk&#8217;s&nbsp;growing influence over&nbsp;U.S. government operations, warning that treating public service like a startup <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44369839/linkedin-co-founder-reid-hoffman-tells-stephen-colbert-why-elon-musk-running-the-doge-department-like-a-business-should-worry-us-all-government-and-companies-are-not-the-same" rel="noreferrer noopener">could come with serious consequences</a>.
Just days ahead of its expected unveiling,&nbsp;Alphabet Inc.&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>)&nbsp;subsidiary&nbsp;Google's Pixel 9a&nbsp;has appeared in full in hands-on video reviews, revealing the budget phone&#8217;s refreshed <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44372020/google-pixel-9a-fully-leaks-in-hands-on-videos-before-launchflat-design-48mp-camera-and-5100mah-battery-revealed" rel="noreferrer noopener">design and upgraded specs</a>.
SoundHound AI, Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOUN#NASDAQ">SOUN</a>) is presenting its conversational AI voice technology this week at the 2025 NVIDIA GPU Technology <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/events/25/03/44380519/soundhound-ai-at-2025-nvidia-gpu-technology-conference-in-car-voice-commerce-ecosystem-a-game-changer-for-automotivetech" rel="noreferrer noopener">Conference (GTC) in&nbsp;San Jose, California</a>.&nbsp;
A&nbsp;new memoir by a former&nbsp;Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) executive reveals how&nbsp;Facebook's massive campaign to promote Free Basics in India was <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/03/44351682/meta-whistleblower-reveals-how-a-low-ranking-indian-official-outsmarted-mark-zuckerberg-and-crushed-facebooks-free-basics-with-one-single-click" rel="noreferrer noopener">ultimately undone by a single click</a>.
A renowned industry analyst has said that&nbsp;Nvidia Corp.'s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) GTC 2025 conference&nbsp;could serve as a key turning point for its stock—but only if the company tackles investor concerns around its next-gen AI chips, server <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/03/44352209/gtc-2025-could-reignite-nvidias-stock-rally-but-only-if-b300-ai-server-roadmap-and-scaling-concerns-are-addressed-says-top-analyst" rel="noreferrer noopener">production, and the future of scaling laws</a>.
Nvidia is betting big on embodied AI, with a generalist robot brain that mimics human cognition and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/03/44390580/nvidia-just-unveiled-a-humanoid-ai-brain-which-allows-robots-to-think-slow-jensen-huang-says-this-could-very-well-likely-be-the-largest-industry-of-all" rel="noreferrer noopener">could help fill a growing labor gap</a>.
Nvidia just landed another heavyweight deal—this time with&nbsp;General Motors Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>)—and it&#8217;s one that could shake <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/long-ideas/25/03/44399929/how-the-nvidia-gm-partnership-could-challenge-tesla-boost-uber" rel="noreferrer noopener">up&nbsp;the autonomous driving race.</a>
At the GTC 2025 conference in San Jose,&nbsp;Nvidia announced that the company&#8217;s newly released open-source software,&nbsp;Dynamo, can make China&#8217;s&nbsp;DeepSeek R1&nbsp;AI model 30 times faster <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/03/44393971/nvidia-says-dynamo-can-make-deepseek-r1-30x-faster-with-blackwell-months-after-the-ai-model-sparked-selloff-leading-to-a-600-billion-drop-in-its-market-cap" rel="noreferrer noopener">when run on its latest&nbsp;</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/03/44393971/nvidia-says-dynamo-can-make-deepseek-r1-30x-faster-with-blackwell-months-after-the-ai-model-sparked-selloff-leading-to-a-600-billion-drop-in-its-market-cap" rel="noreferrer noopener">Blackwell GPU</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/03/44393971/nvidia-says-dynamo-can-make-deepseek-r1-30x-faster-with-blackwell-months-after-the-ai-model-sparked-selloff-leading-to-a-600-billion-drop-in-its-market-cap" rel="noreferrer noopener">&nbsp;chips</a>.
Nvidia Corporation&nbsp;CEO&nbsp;Jensen Huang&nbsp;dismissed reports that the company is involved in any&nbsp;negotiations to take over&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/03/44409577/nvidia-ceo-jensen-huang-shuts-down-rumors-of-intel-foundry-takeover-nobodys-invited-us-to-a-consortium" rel="noreferrer noopener">Intel Corp's</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/03/44409577/nvidia-ceo-jensen-huang-shuts-down-rumors-of-intel-foundry-takeover-nobodys-invited-us-to-a-consortium" rel="noreferrer noopener">&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) foundry operations</a>.
Short seller The Bear Cave has taken a swipe at Ibotta Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBTA#NYSE">IBTA</a>) in a new report highlighting slowing growth and collapsing <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44420450/short-seller-says-ibotta-is-a-broken-business-bound-for-lower-share-prices" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">customer and employee relationships</a>.
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Apple Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) is reportedly entering its annual Top 100 executive retreat this week. This comes amid&nbsp;mounting criticism over&nbsp;the company&#8217;s <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/03/44350512/apples-ai-crisis-reaches-boiling-point-ahead-of-top-100-executive-retreat-tim-cook-and-key-execs-called-out-over-siri-failure-by-top-analyst" rel="noreferrer noopener">stalled artificial intelligence efforts</a>.
Security researchers found that the&nbsp;Passwords&nbsp;app introduced with&nbsp;Apple&#8217;s iOS 18&nbsp;was using unencrypted HTTP connections, exposing users to potential phishing <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44390868/apples-new-passwords-app-left-users-exposed-to-phishing-attacks-for-months-due-to-serious-http-flaw-researchers-reveal" rel="noreferrer noopener">attacks until a quiet fix was issued</a>.
Eric Migicovsky, the creator of the original&nbsp;Pebble&nbsp;smartwatch, has said&nbsp;Apple&#8217;s&nbsp;iOS&nbsp;restrictions&nbsp;stifle innovation&nbsp;and make building third-<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/03/44411733/pebble-founder-echoes-mark-zuckerbergs-concerns-slams-apple-for-making-it-nearly-impossible-to-build-smartwatches-that-work-with-iphone" rel="noreferrer noopener">party wearables a painful uphill battle</a>.
After months of investor frustration,&nbsp;Samsung Electronics Co.&#8217;s&nbsp;(OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SSNLF#OTC">SSNLF</a>) leadership is once&nbsp;again on the defensive—this time pledging bold moves to recover <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/03/44390468/samsung-apologizes-yet-again-for-ai-missteps-promises-major-deals-as-shareholders-fume-over-plunging-stock-our-company-failed-to" rel="noreferrer noopener">lost ground in AI and chip dominance</a>.
Qualcomm&nbsp;Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCOM#NASDAQ">QCOM</a>) has launched three new Snapdragon G-series platforms designed to elevate handheld gaming <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/03/44392577/qualcomm-makes-a-renewed-push-into-handheld-gaming-unveils-3-new-snapdragon-g-series-gaming-chipsets" rel="noreferrer noopener">experiences across various platforms</a>.
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A new study suggests artificial intelligence has officially passed the meme Turing Test, with large language models now generating memes rated funnier <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/03/44369538/ai-just-passed-the-meme-turing-test-study-finds-llms-now-create-funnier-memes-than-most-humans" rel="noreferrer noopener">than those created by the average human</a>.
A blockchain project backed by&nbsp;Sam Altman&nbsp;is working to fight off AI bots in video games, one of the latest news pieces since the company <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/25/03/44387858/sam-altman-wants-to-get-rid-of-ai-bots-in-video-games-heres-the-why-and-how" rel="noreferrer noopener">rebranded from&nbsp;</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/25/03/44387858/sam-altman-wants-to-get-rid-of-ai-bots-in-video-games-heres-the-why-and-how" rel="noreferrer noopener">Worldcoin&nbsp;</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/25/03/44387858/sam-altman-wants-to-get-rid-of-ai-bots-in-video-games-heres-the-why-and-how" rel="noreferrer noopener">to&nbsp;</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/25/03/44387858/sam-altman-wants-to-get-rid-of-ai-bots-in-video-games-heres-the-why-and-how" rel="noreferrer noopener">World Inc.</a>
Andrej Karpathy, the former&nbsp;Tesla&nbsp;autopilot head&nbsp;and an ex-OpenAI&nbsp;researcher has outlined practical steps to improve digital privacy and security, offering a clear roadmap for anyone looking to <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/03/44391397/former-tesla-autopilot-head-shares-ultimate-digital-hygiene-tips-and-tricks-andrej-karpathys-no-brainer-guide-to-safe-and-private-computing" rel="noreferrer noopener">protect their online identity better</a>.

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Elon Musk says he will take legal action against <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/03/44067638/elon-musk-claims-rival-billionaire-wants-to-destroy-trump-to-suppress-jeffrey-epstein-client-list">ex-Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-N.Y.)</a>.
What Happened: Musk is preparing&nbsp;to file a lawsuit against&nbsp;Bowman, who referred to Musk as a &#8220;Nazi&#8221; and a &#8220;thief&#8221; on a CNN segment on Friday. The remarks have incited a strong reaction from Musk, who took to social media to express his discontent, stating, &#8220;I&#8217;ve had enough. Lawsuit inbound.&#8221;
Musk&#8217;s decision comes in response to Bowman&#8217;s defamatory comments. The controversial comments were made during a discussion involving Joe Borelli, the former top&nbsp;Republican on the New York&nbsp;City Council. 
Bowman, now leading the super PAC Built to Win, served two terms in the House but lost the 2024 Democratic primary to George Latimer, who went on to win the seat. Bowman&#8217;s comments against Musk were part of a broader critique of Musk&#8217;s role in the Trump administration&#8217;s cost-cutting initiatives.
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While Musk has not divulged further details about the impending lawsuit, it is speculated to be a defamation case. In such cases involving public figures, it is necessary to prove &#8220;actual malice&#8221; as a motivating factor behind the false statement.
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Earlier this year, Musk was accused of making a &#8220;Nazi salute&#8221; during Trump&#8217;s Inauguration Day. However, the Anti-Defamation League classified it as an &#8220;awkward gesture,&#8221; and Musk denied any intention of making a Nazi salute.
Why It Matters: This incident marks a significant escalation in the ongoing public discourse surrounding Musk&#8217;s role in the Trump administration. The outcome of this lawsuit could potentially set a precedent for how public figures respond to defamatory remarks in the future. 
Furthermore, it underscores the increasing tension between political figures and high-profile individuals in the tech industry.
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Elon Musk Threatens Legal Action Against New York Democrat Bowman

President Donald Trump has issued a memorandum rescinding security clearances and access to classified information from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44447338/donald-trump-administration-to-strip-legal-protections-from-over-half-a-million-migrants-as-he-argues-joe-bidens-parole-programs-overstepped-federal-law" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">a list of high-profile individuals</a>.
According to a <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/03/rescinding-security-clearances-and-access-to-classified-information-from-specified-individuals/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">statement</a> from the White House, the individuals named include prominent political figures such as Antony Blinken, Jake Sullivan, Hillary Clinton, Kamala Harris, Adam Kinzinger, and even former President Joe Biden.
The memorandum, addressed to the heads of executive departments and agencies, orders that all security clearances be revoked immediately and unescorted access to government facilities be revoked as well.
This move is a direct effort to limit the access of these individuals to sensitive national security data, including classified briefings like the President&#8217;s Daily Brief, previously available due to their previous roles in government or private entities.
The memorandum also requires agencies to inform private entities that these individuals no longer have clearance.
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While the directive is a major political gesture, the memorandum states that it doesn&#8217;t create any enforceable legal rights for affected individuals or entities.
This decision has generated significant political debate, with critics questioning its implications on national security and partisan dynamics.
In February, Trump announced he was revoking Biden&#8217;s security access, BBC reports.
In a social media post, Trump claimed that Biden had set a precedent in 2021 by barring him from receiving intelligence briefings, citing concerns over his &#8220;erratic behaviour.&#8221;
When Biden was president, he had blocked Trump from intelligence briefings after taking office, citing security concerns.
Meanwhile, a 2024 Justice Department special counsel report revealed that Biden improperly retained classified documents from his time as vice president but cooperated with investigators to return them.
Trump, indicted in 2023 for mishandling classified documents, pleaded not guilty.
A Florida judge dismissed the case in July 2024, and it was officially dropped in December after Trump&#8217;s re-election.
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The&nbsp;Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)&nbsp;has issued a public warning concerning a rise in attacks on properties owned by&nbsp;Tesla Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>).
What Happened: The FBI has made a public service <a href="https://www.ic3.gov/PSA/2025/PSA250321">announcement</a> urging Americans to be on the alert for potential threats to Tesla properties and vehicles. This announcement follows a series of arsons, vandalism, and protests against the company.
While the FBI hasn&#8217;t directly associated these incidents with the criticism CEO Elon Musk has been receiving for his advisory role to President Donald Trump, the warning coincides with growing protests at Tesla&#8217;s corporate sites and against private individuals and their properties.
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The FBI has pointed out&nbsp;that Tesla dealerships have been&nbsp;the victims of firebomb attacks&nbsp;and gunfire in recent months.&nbsp;The advisory, named &#8220;Individuals&nbsp;Target Tesla Vehicles and Dealerships&nbsp;Nationwide with Arson, Gunfire, and&nbsp;Vandalism,&#8221; informed the public about&nbsp;incidents targeting Tesla electric vehicles,&nbsp;dealerships, storage lots, and charging&nbsp;stations since January 2025.
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The FBI is encouraging the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities in areas where Tesla dealerships or Tesla-related entities are present. The bureau is of the opinion that reporting these crimes can assist law enforcement in identifying violent or malicious individuals and preventing further damage.
Why It Matters: The recent attacks on Tesla properties signify a growing concern for the safety of the company&#8217;s assets and the public. While the FBI has not directly linked these incidents to the backlash against Elon Musk&#8217;s political affiliations, the timing of these events suggests a potential connection. 
The FBI&#8217;s warning underscores the seriousness of the situation and the need for public vigilance to help law enforcement agencies in their efforts to curb these violent acts.
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TSLA

FBI Alerts Public Over Increasing Tesla Property Attacks

For the first time in five years, Tesla (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) is no longer Elon Musk's most valuable asset. After months of stock declines, his stake in SpaceX has officially overtaken Tesla in his portfolio.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Tesla's Stock Collapse</h2>
Tesla's stock has <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44321998/why-ross-gerber-finds-tesla-stock-expensive-despite-its-50-plunge-fundamental-story-has-to-be-revalued">plummeted over 50% since December</a>, causing the company to lose $800 billion in market value. That drop has also knocked roughly $100 billion off Musk's net worth, though he remains the world's richest person, with a fortune estimated at $329 billion by <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/mattdurot/2025/03/18/tesla-is-no-longer-elon-musks-most-valuable-asset/">Forbes</a>.
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Tesla's struggles began in early January after <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/01/42766117/tesla-stock-tumbles-on-q4-deliveries-whats-going-on">weak vehicle deliveries</a> for the fourth quarter of 2024. Things got worse when Musk took over the Department of Government Efficiency under President Donald Trump. Investors worried about his <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/03/44140016/tesla-stock-is-tumbling-and-dave-portnoy-is-calling-out-elon-musk-how-far-does-tsla-stock-have-to-crash-before-elon-goes-back-to-work">ability to manage Tesla</a> while overseeing <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/03/44336869/this-is-how-recessions-start-mark-cuban-says-elon-musks-ready-fire-aim-reckless-approach-is-no-way-to-govern-and-could-tank-e">massive government budget cuts</a>, which sent Tesla shares into a free fall.
Wall Street hasn't been kind. According to the <a href="https://www.ft.com/content/2f48ad1b-627d-4ab0-8358-fb45e642a9fe">Financial Times</a>, short sellers have made over $16 billion betting against Tesla in the last three months, and some analysts have downgraded their global delivery forecasts to the lowest levels since 2022.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Executives Cashing Out</h2>
Several top Tesla executives and board members have been selling their stock:
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<li>James Murdoch (Rupert Murdoch&#8217;s son and board member) sold $13 million in shares on March 10, coinciding with Tesla's worst single-day decline in five years.</li>
<li>Robyn Denholm (chair) has offloaded $75 million in shares over the past five weeks.</li>
<li>Kimbal Musk (Elon Musk's brother and board member) sold 75,000 shares valued at $27 million.</li>
<li>Vaibhav Taneja (CFO) has sold over $5 million in shares in recent weeks.</li>
</ul>
While some argue that these sales are just smart portfolio management, others say it reflects concerns about Tesla's future.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Musk's New Top Asset</h2>
With Tesla tumbling, Musk's 42% stake in SpaceX is now worth $147 billion — nearly $20 billion more than his Tesla holdings. The space company has been thriving, with 2024 revenue jumping 51% to $13.1 billion, according to industry analysts Payload Space, largely driven by the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/space/25/01/42761808/spacex-says-starlink-now-has-over-4-6-million-customers-1-6-million-new-users-added-in-7-months">rapid growth of Starlink</a>.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Tesla Faces Political and Public Backlash</h2>
Musk's political involvement has also sparked <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44135841/elon-musk-slams-attacks-on-tesla-vehicles-after-incident-in-brookline-vandalism-is-not-free-speech">protests at Tesla dealerships</a> across the U.S., with critics calling out his close ties to Trump. Some liberal Tesla customers have walked away from the brand, while ongoing <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/03/44408147/kevin-oleary-says-nobody-likes-volatility-but-investors-must-hold-their-nose-and-buy-when-theres-blood-in-the-streets">tariff concerns</a> under Trump's economic policies have added more uncertainty.
Meanwhile, Tesla has also been targeted by vandalism and violence. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=03-FBV1T1Lc">Speaking</a> to Fox News' Sean Hannity, Musk admitted he was shocked by the attacks, saying, &#8220;There is this level of hatred and violence from the left. I always thought that Democrats were supposed to be the party of empathy and caring, and yet they are <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44394560/elon-musks-tesla-targeted-with-arson-attacks-in-las-vegas-kansas-city-report">burning down cars</a>, firebombing dealerships, and firing bullets into dealerships.&#8221;
Hannity supported Musk, saying, &#8220;We need to get these people that are responsible for this, and you should not have to live through that. Your workers should not have to live through that, and this company and country should not have to live through that.&#8221;
Trump has vowed to classify these attacks as domestic terrorism, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Ov5kPrT1gc">saying</a>, &#8220;I will do that. I&#8217;m going to stop them. Because they are harming a great American company.&#8221;
Musk has admitted that balancing Tesla, SpaceX, DOGE, and his other ventures has been a struggle. Despite Tesla's troubles, Musk remains optimistic about the company's future. In a recent <a href="https://x.com/elonmusk/status/1899202765781450951">post</a> on X, he assured followers that Tesla will &#8220;be fine long-term.&#8221;
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Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) is reportedly contemplating the incorporation of cameras and visual intelligence capabilities into its smartwatches, marking its foray into the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/03/44068020/apples-ai-crisis-falling-behind-in-the-ai-race">AI wearables market</a>.
Bloomberg's&nbsp;Mark Gurman,&nbsp;in his&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2025-03-23/apple-aapl-explores-turning-watches-into-wearable-ai-devices-with-cameras-m8ll6mvy?srnd=undefined&amp;sref=TBDibEcD">latest&nbsp;</a>weekly "Power On" column writes that Apple has been progressively making inroads into the AI wearables sector with the launch of the Visual Intelligence feature in the iPhone 16 last year. 
This innovative feature leverages AI to furnish users with data about their environment by analyzing images captured by the device&#8217;s camera.
Apple is also considering the addition of&nbsp;cameras to both its standard&nbsp;Series watches and Ultra models.&nbsp;
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The Series version is likely to have the camera embedded within the display, akin to&nbsp;the front-facing lens on the&nbsp;iPhone, while the Ultra model may have the camera lens&nbsp;on the side of the&nbsp;watch near the crown and&nbsp;button.
Apple&#8217;s exploration into AI wearables is a component of its overarching strategy to augment its existing product range rather than inventing new devices from the ground up. 
The company is projected to unveil these camera-integrated AirPods and Apple Watches by 2027, thereby solidifying its presence in the AI wearables market. 
This move could potentially revolutionize the way users interact with their environment, making technology more intuitive and integrated into daily life.
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Charlie Munger, a long-standing associate of Warren Buffett, once shed light on his investment strategy, highlighting the significance of learning from errors <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/01/42935637/heres-how-charlie-mungers-final-investment-move-doubled-his-money-reveals-his-close-friend-li-lu">and managing anticipations</a>.
What Happened: At a Berkshire Hathaway yearly shareholder gathering in 2015, Munger remarked, &#8220;Warren, if people weren&#8217;t so often wrong, we wouldn&#8217;t be so rich.&#8221; This comment highlights the prospects that emerge from others&#8217; market misunderstandings and blunders.
Munger and Buffett accumulated their fortune by capitalizing on market inefficiencies, thinking autonomously, and evading common investment traps. Munger&#8217;s investment methodology wasn&#8217;t solely about making astute decisions, but also about avoiding&nbsp;errors that could erode wealth.
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In 2024, a significant number of investors held unrealistic anticipations about potential interest rate reductions by the Federal Reserve, as per Oxford Economics. 
Munger cautioned against such predictions and instead concentrated on identifying fundamentally robust businesses with promising long-term potential.
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A key takeaway from Munger&#8217;s investment philosophy was the significance of learning from errors. He was of the view that by critically analyzing past decisions, investors could acquire valuable knowledge that shapes future strategies. 
This dedication to continuous learning and self-enhancement was a distinguishing feature of Munger&#8217;s&nbsp;approach to investing and business.
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Munger&#8217;s approach underscores the importance of independent thinking and a long-term perspective in investment decision-making. 
His wisdom serves as a reminder that in the world of investing, avoiding mistakes can be just as important as making smart decisions.
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<li>KE Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BEKE#NYSE">BEKE</a>) shares dipped 15.38% after UBS downgraded the stock from Buy to Neutral and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/beke/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">announced a price forecast of $24.5</a>.</li>
<li>Reddit, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RDDT#NYSE">RDDT</a>) stock fell 9.76%. The stock briefly surged after Google announced an expanded partnership with Reddit, aiming to integrate Reddit content more <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/44369039" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">effectively across Google's products</a>.</li>
<li>Incyte Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INCY#NASDAQ">INCY</a>) stock dived 8.75% after reporting topline results from two Phase 3 clinical trials of Povorcitinib in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/44356786" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">patients with Hidradenitis Suppurativa</a>. William Blair and Guggenheim downgraded the stock, and Truist Securities cut its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/incy/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">price forecast from $74 to $72</a>.</li>
<li>James Hardie Industries (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JHX#NYSE">JHX</a>) shares decreased 8.39%.</li>
<li>XPeng Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XPEV#NYSE">XPEV</a>) shares dipped 8.13% after the company reported a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/44373548" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">fourth-quarter adjusted EPS miss</a>.</li>
<li>Nucor Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NUE#NYSE">NUE</a>) shares decreased 7.63% after the company issued first-quarter adjusted<a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/44426184" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> EPS guidance below estimates</a>.</li>
<li>Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAH#NYSE">BAH</a>) stock fell 7.22%. The company said it is entering into a strategic partnership with Shield AI to deliver AI-powered autonomous solutions <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/44378015" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">for the U.S. government</a>.</li>
<li>Telus Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TU#NYSE">TU</a>) shares decreased 7.07%.</li>
<li>Futu Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FUTU#NASDAQ">FUTU</a>) stock declined 7.01%, probably after the People's Bank of China kept the one-year loan prime rate at 3.1% and the five-year rate at 3.6%. Policymakers are navigating how to support economic growth while stabilizing the yuan amid rising trade tensions.</li>
<li>Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>) shares lost 6.02% last week after Rosenblatt cut its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MU/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">price forecast from</a> $250 to $200. The company reported <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/44425486" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Q2 financial results</a>.</li>
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XPeng, Reddit And Micron Tech Are Among Top 10 Large-Cap Losers Last Week (Mar 17-Mar 21): Are The Others In Your Portfolio?

In the wake of a significant downturn in&nbsp;Tesla Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) stock, retail investors are parting ways with their shares. 
What Happened: The electric vehicle manufacturer&#8217;s stock has seen a dramatic 53% drop this year, prompting some investors to cut their losses.
According to a report, three ex-Tesla shareholders disclosed their reasons for selling their shares. A recurring theme was the controversial personality and political involvement of Tesla&#8217;s CEO, Elon Musk.
Jonathan Goodman, a business owner, initially viewed Musk&#8217;s outspoken nature as a boon for the stock. However, Musk&#8217;s ongoing association with President Donald Trump led him to sell his shares. Goodman indicated that he might consider repurchasing the stock if Musk were to step down, reports <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/tesla-stock-elon-musk-retail-investors-sell-doge-trump-volatility-2025-3">the </a>Insider. 
Mikhaela Delahunty and Dan Chan also expressed concerns about Tesla&#8217;s product recalls and the trajectory of its autonomous vehicle technology as contributing factors to their decision to sell.
&#8220;When Elon started having this alliance with Trump, I started to think about branding and how this would all play out for the typical Tesla consumer and the typical Tesla buyer,&#8221; Delahunty told the outlet. 
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Delahunty bought shares of Tesla in August 2023 and sold them a year later, in August 2024. Similarly, Chan sold his Tesla shares in January 2025. According to him, the biggest factor in his decision was Musk&#8217;s leadership style and his political involvement.
&#8220;He does things that are very rash, which is not good for government because when you say something and you switch it, people can&#8217;t focus on their work when their jobs are at risk,&#8221; said Chan. 
Why It Matters: Investor sentiment can significantly impact a company&#8217;s stock price, and in Tesla&#8217;s case, the controversial actions and statements of its CEO appear to be influencing investor decisions. 
The concerns raised by these former shareholders highlight the potential risks associated with investing in a company led by a polarizing figure. Furthermore, the issues raised about Tesla&#8217;s product recalls and self-driving technology underscore the operational challenges the company faces. 
These factors, combined with the current market volatility, seem to be driving retail investors away from Tesla.
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Retail Investors Cashed Out as Tesla Stock Plunged 50%, Blame It on Elon Musk

These ten large-cap stocks were the best performers in the last week. Are they in your portfolio?
<ol>
<li>Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALNY#NASDAQ">ALNY</a>) shares upped 17.20% after the company secured FDA approval of sNDA for its RNAi therapeutic, AMVUTTRA, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/44436749" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">for the treatment of ATTR-CM in adults</a>.</li>
<li>Roku Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROKU#NASDAQ">ROKU</a>) stock surged 15.51% after the announcement that Trump Media &amp; Technology Group Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DJT#NASDAQ">DJT</a>) launched its Truth+ <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/44405898" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">streaming app on the Roku platform</a>.</li>
<li>Robinhood Markets, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>) stock upped 13.05% after Compass Point initiated coverage with a Buy rating and<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/hood/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> announced a price forecast of $61</a>.</li>
<li>Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ESLT#NASDAQ">ESLT</a>) shares increased 11.72% after the company reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter 2024 results and raised the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/44376371" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">quarterly dividend to $0.60/share</a>.</li>
<li>Boeing Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>) shares grew 10.07% after President Trump awarded the company a next-generation fighter jet contract.</li>
<li>AngloGold Ashanti PLC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AU#NYSE">AU</a>) shares upped 10.05%, probably due to strength in gold and silver. Gold reached an all-time high.</li>
<li>Shopify Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHOP#NYSE">SHOP</a>) shares were up 9.87%, driven by overall market strength following the Federal Reserve's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/44406912" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">decision to hold interest rates steady</a>.</li>
<li>Southwest Airlines Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUV#NYSE">LUV</a>) stock was up 9.77%. Several analysts <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/44417227" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">raised the price forecast</a>.</li>
<li>Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MUFG#NYSE">MUFG</a>) stock rose 9.66%, probably due to sympathy with the overall market sentiment after the Fed policy decision to keep rates unchanged.</li>
<li>Duolingo, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DUOL#NASDAQ">DUOL</a>) stock gained 9.09% last week. Citizens Capital Markets <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/DUOL/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">upgraded the stock</a> to Market Outperform with a $400 price forecast.</li>
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Robinhood, Roku And Shopify Are Among Top 10 Large-Cap Gainers Last Week (Mar 17-Mar 21): Are The Others In Your Portfolio?

Self-guided, DIY approaches to investing are more popular than ever, spurred on by the rise in stock screeners, trading platforms, AI, and investing data sites. But according to a new survey, 27% of them are likely to use a (human) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/financial-advisor-vs-financial-planner">financial advisor in the next year</a>.
That number grows to 37% when considering only DIY investors in the Millennial and Gen Z generations, according to <a href="https://www.jdpower.com/business/wealth-management-platform">J.D. Power&#8217;s 2025 U.S. Investor Satisfaction Study</a>. 
The same study shows that investors under 40 account for only 11% of clients at wealth management firms, 20% at retirement firms, 26% at banks, and 42% at fintech firms.
This presents a huge opportunity for financial advisors to capture new clients, and especially younger, self-directed ones that promise a longer relationship.
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The same study also points out several hurdles that advisors must overcome to capture these clients. These investors are used to AI, fintech, and other digital investing solutions. Therefore, ease of use and doing business with a financial advisor is crucial. In the study, DIY investors ranked that as the fourth-most important criteria. Access to digital channels also came in the top seven.
More important even than that was trust, product offerings, and people. In other words, relying on brand or name recognition isn&#8217;t enough. Financial advisors must offer products and services that are easy to use, engender trust, and work well with the self-guided investment platforms and strategies the investors are already using.
Also, advisors need to be respectful of the investors&#8217; choices, and be able to fit in with their DIY approach. For example, they should offer services outside the core investment space. After all, the study reveals that 41% of DIY investors chose that approach because they consider finances and investments simple enough to self-manage. The same share do it because they enjoy self-managing finances and investments.
Providing estate, tax, and other related services can help win over these clients without clashing with their stated preferences. A more personalized approach is needed to win over this DIY crowd.
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27% Of DIY Investors Want A Financial Advisor In The Next 12 Months

High-flying dunker Jordan Kilganon has shared how a favor from NBA icon Shaquille O&#8217;Neal propelled him <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/sports/24/11/42026306/nba-legend-shaqs-daughter-breaks-silence-on-dads-career-defying-family-expectations-its-a-no-go-for-me">into the public eye</a>,
What Happened:&nbsp;Kilganon, who is famous for his spectacular dunks, was rumored to have dunked over O&#8217;Neal, a four-time NBA champion. However, this wasn&#8217;t the case.
O&#8217;Neal&nbsp;was a judge at The&nbsp;Dunk King 2, a competition in which Kilganon took part. The dunking star decided to make the rumor a reality. In a recent video, Kilganon revealed that he persuaded O&#8217;Neal to let him dunk over him during the Kellogg&#8217;s Classic Celebrity Game, where O&#8217;Neal was his coach.
&#8220;I asked him, and I wasn&#8217;t&nbsp;sure if he was going&nbsp;to say yes, because it&#8217;s&nbsp;kind of a crazy ask.&nbsp;He did hesitate, but in&nbsp;the end, he agreed. Huge&nbsp;shout out to Shaq for&nbsp;even considering this. I set&nbsp;him up, locked in, and&nbsp;I knew I couldn&#8217;t&nbsp;mess this up. Moment of&nbsp;truth. And we did it.&nbsp;So now I can finally&nbsp;say yes when people ask&nbsp;me if. I jumped over&nbsp;Shaq, and here&#8217;s the story,&#8221; Kilganon said in a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/shorts/YHsmDLeLpog/?utm_medium=website&amp;utm_source=website_internal&amp;utm_campaign=web_link_0">video</a>.
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Kilganon also reminisced about&nbsp;The Dunk King 2, where&nbsp;he competed against Dominic Carter in the semifinals. After Carter failed his dunk, Kilganon decided to go for a big one and nailed it, receiving&nbsp;a perfect score from the&nbsp;judges.
"I did this dunk in front of Shaq. It was the semifinals of The Dunk King 2, and it was me versus Dominic Carter who started the round by absolutely crushing this windmill. I was in the zone, so I looked lovingly into Shaq's eyes and punched a 360 scoop to get a perfect score from the judges. Then I got lucky,"&nbsp;Kilganon further said in another post. 
Kilganon&#8217;s dunking skills have placed him alongside&nbsp;Ben McLemore and Hamidou Diallo, other basketball stars who have&nbsp;dunked over the Los Angeles&nbsp;Lakers legend.
Why It Matters: The favor from O&#8217;Neal has not only validated Kilganon&#8217;s dunking skills but also catapulted him into the limelight. This exposure can open up new opportunities for Kilganon, both within and outside the basketball world. 
His story serves as an example of how sports legends like O&#8217;Neal can influence and shape the careers of emerging talents.
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A senior White House official&nbsp;has hinted at the possibility of the U.S. utilizing its gold reserves to acquire more Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>).
What Happened: Bo Hines, the executive director of the President&#8217;s Council of Advisers on Digital Assets, suggested in an interview that the U.S. could capitalize on the gains from its gold holdings to purchase more Bitcoin.
This move, according to Hines, could&nbsp;be a budget-neutral way to&nbsp;increase the country&#8217;s Bitcoin reserves.
Hines referenced the Bitcoin Act of 2025, proposed by Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.), which advocates for the US to acquire 1 million Bitcoin, approximately 5% of the total Bitcoin supply, over a span of five years. This acquisition would be funded through the sale of Federal Reserve gold certificates.
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"If we actually realize the gains on the U.S. gold holdings, that would be a budget-neutral way to acquire more bitcoin," Hines said adding that there's been "countless ideas" and the &#8220;best ideas" will be enacted by President Donald Trump.
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President Trump, in a pre-recorded message, expressed his commitment to making the US the leading Bitcoin superpower and the global hub for cryptocurrency. 
"It's high time that our president started accumulating assets for the American people, which is what president Trump is doing rather than taking it away," Hines added. 
Despite recent market stagnation due to macroeconomic factors, Trump&#8217;s pledge has instilled confidence in the market.
Why It Matters: The potential use of US gold reserves to purchase Bitcoin signifies a major shift in the country&#8217;s approach to digital assets. 
The Bitcoin Act of 2025, if passed, could significantly increase the US&#8217;s stake in the global Bitcoin market. This move, coupled with President Trump&#8217;s commitment to crypto, could position the US as a leading player in the global crypto market, potentially influencing Bitcoin&#8217;s price and market dynamics.
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White House Says Gold Reserves May Be Used to Purchase Bitcoin

The past week has been a rollercoaster ride for the tech and auto industry, with&nbsp;Elon Musk&nbsp;making headlines and&nbsp;Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)&nbsp;facing challenges. From surprise all-hands meetings to delivery estimates taking a hit, there&#8217;s a lot to unpack.
Let&#8217;s dive in.
Musk Urges Tesla Employees to Hold Onto Their Stock
In a surprise late-night all-hands meeting, Tesla CEO Musk encouraged employees to keep their stock. The meeting, originally scheduled for 9:30 p.m. ET, didn&#8217;t kick off until 9:58 p.m. ET.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/03/44429586/elon-musk-says-hang-on-to-your-stock-in-surprise-late-evening-tesla-all-hands-meeting-touts-7-million-evs-optimus-robot-and-ai-supercomputer-dojo">Read the full article here.</a>
Tesla&#8217;s March Deliveries Expected to Dip
Despite Tesla&#8217;s shares plunging nearly 40% in 2025, the company recorded its highest weekly registrations in China this year. However, analysts predict that Tesla&#8217;s March deliveries will fall short of expectations.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44374442/tesla-investors-advised-to-fasten-their-seatbelts-as-this-analyst-expects-march-deliveries-to-take-a-hit-its-still-best-positioned-company-in-physical-ai">Read the full article here.</a>
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Waymo Takes The Lead In Robotaxi Race
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>) Waymo has taken a significant lead in the autonomous vehicle market, with over 2 million paid robotaxi rides across multiple U.S. cities. Meanwhile, Amazon&#8217;s Zoox is giving Tesla a run for its money.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/03/44349240/googles-waymo-leads-robotaxi-race-with-2-millon-paid-rides-zoox-challenges-tesla-for-second-spot-as-unsupervised-autonomy-becomes-table-stakes-says-gary-black">Read the full article here.</a>
Nvidia Partners with General Motors
Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) CEO Jensen Huang announced a partnership with General Motors (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>) for its self-driving segment, stating that &#8220;the time for autonomous vehicles has arrived.&#8221;
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/03/44383445/nvidia-ceo-jensen-huang-announces-gm-partnership-the-time-for-autonomous-vehicles-has-arrived">Read the full article here.</a>
Tesla Owners May Face Higher Insurance Premiums
Tesla owners might have to shell out more for insurance due to a surge in vandalism against the company&#8217;s vehicles. Incidents of spray-painting, arson, and even shootings have been reported, fueled by resentment towards Elon Musk&#8217;s association with the Trump administration.
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Companies with a long history of paying dividends and consistently hiking them remain appealing to income-focused investors. PepsiCo, Restaurant Brands, and Fifth Third Bancorp have rewarded shareholders for years and recently announced dividend increases. These companies currently offer dividend yields of over 3%.
PepsiCo
PepsiCo (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEP#NASDAQ">PEP</a>) engages in the manufacture, marketing, distribution, and sale of various beverages and convenient foods worldwide.
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The company has increased its dividends consecutively for the past 53 years. According to its most recent dividend hike announcement on Feb. 5, PepsiCo raised the quarterly payout by 7% to $1.355, which is equal to $5.42 annually. Currently, the dividend yield on the stock stands at 3.66%.
PepsiCo's annual revenue as of Dec. 31 stood at $91.85 billion. In its Q4 2024 earnings report on Feb. 4, the company posted EPS of $1.96, beating the consensus estimate of $1.94, while revenues of $27.78 billion came in below the consensus of $27.89 billion.
How is the market feeling about PepsiCo? Check out this <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/insights/short-sellers/25/03/44260293/how-is-the-market-feeling-about-pepsico">article by Benzinga</a> to learn more.
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Restaurant Brands International
Restaurant Brands International (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QSR#NYSE">QSR</a>) operates as a quick-service restaurant company in Canada, the U.S., and internationally.
Restaurant Brands has raised its dividends every year for the last 10 years. In its most recent dividend announcement on Feb. 12, the board increased the quarterly payout from $0.58 to $0.62 per share, equaling an annual figure of $2.48 per share. The current yield on the dividend is 3.65%.
The company's annual revenue as of Dec. 31 stood at $8.41 billion. In its most recent quarterly earnings release on Feb. 12, the company posted Q4 2024 EPS of $0.81 and revenues of $2.30 billion. Both figures beat the Street estimates.
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Fifth Third Bancorp
Fifth Third Bancorp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FITB#NASDAQ">FITB</a>) operates as the bank holding company for Fifth Third Bank, National Association that engages in the provision of a range of financial products and services in the U.S.
Fifth Third Bancorp has increased its dividends every year for the last nine years. In its most recent dividend hike announcement on Sept. 12, the company raised the quarterly payout from $0.35 to $0.37 per share, equal to an annual figure of $1.48 per share. Currently, the dividend yield on the stock is 3.75%.
The company&#8217;s annual revenue as of Dec. 31 stood at $8.25 billion. In its Q4 2024 earnings release on Jan. 21, Fifth Third Bancorp posted revenues of $2.17 billion, below the consensus estimate of $2.21 billion, while EPS of $0.90 beat the consensus of $0.88.
Check out this <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/insights/analyst-ratings/25/03/44151455/deep-dive-into-fifth-third-bancorp-stock-analyst-perspectives-8-ratings">article by Benzinga</a> for eight analysts&#8217; insights on Fifth Third Bancorp.
PepsiCo, Restaurant Brands, and Fifth Third Bancorp are good choices for investors seeking reliable passive income. Their dividend yields of over 3% and long history of consistent hikes make them attractive to income-focused investors.
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Why PepsiCo, Restaurant Brands, And Fifth Third Bancorp Are Winners For Passive Income

The past week has been a rollercoaster ride in the world of artificial intelligence (AI). From Google&#8217;s ambitious 100-day AI sprint to OpenAI&#8217;s legal troubles, Nvidia&#8217;s AI advancements, and concerns over an AI bubble, the industry has seen it all. Let&#8217;s dive into the details.
Google&#8217;s 100-Day AI Sprint
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 took on a 100-day challenge to develop a rival to ChatGPT. The project, named Bard, was led by Sissie Hsiao, a Google veteran with over 16 years of experience. The team&#8217;s objective was to counter the rising popularity of OpenAI's ChatGPT.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44447804/a-peek-inside-googles-100-day-ai-sprint-how-gemini-went-from-generating-controversial-images-to-emerging-as-a-chatgpt-rival">Read the full article here.</a>
Legal Action Against OpenAI
A Norwegian man, Arve Hjalmar Holmen, has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI led by Sam Altman, alleging that ChatGPT falsely accused him of murdering his children. The false claim was discovered when Holmen asked ChatGPT about himself.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44447760/sam-altman-led-openai-faces-legal-action-after-chatgpt-hallucination-claims-man-murdered-his-childrendigital-rights-group-says-it-violates-eu-law">Read the full article here.</a>
Nvidia&#8217;s Humanoid AI Brain
Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) unveiled Groot N1, a new foundation model for humanoid robots, at GTC 2025. The company&#8217;s CEO, Jensen Huang, believes this development in embodied AI could potentially fill a growing labor gap and become the largest industry.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/03/44390580/nvidia-just-unveiled-a-humanoid-ai-brain-which-allows-robots-to-think-slow-jensen-huang-says-this-could-very-well-likely-be-the-largest-industry-of-all">Read the full article here.</a>
Nvidia and General Motors Partnership
Nvidia&#8217;s CEO, Jensen Huang, announced a partnership with General Motors Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>) for its self-driving segment at the GPU Technology Conference (GTC). Huang declared that the era of autonomous vehicles has arrived.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/03/44383445/nvidia-ceo-jensen-huang-announces-gm-partnership-the-time-for-autonomous-vehicles-has-arrived">Read the full article here.</a>
Concerns Over AI Bubble
The &#8216;Magnificent 7&#8217; companies, including Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) and Amazon.com (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), are expected to spend over $330 billion on AI infrastructure in 2025. However, China's AI breakthrough, despite the chip shortage, could affect these targets, potentially impacting profitability.
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Companies with a long history of paying dividends and consistently hiking them remain appealing to income-focused investors. Essential Utilities, Portland General Electric, and Independent Bank have rewarded shareholders for years and recently announced dividend increases. These companies currently offer dividend yields of around 3% to 4%.
Essential Utilities
Essential Utilities (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WTRG#NYSE">WTRG</a>) operates regulated utilities that provide water, wastewater, and natural gas services in the U.S.
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Essential Utilities has increased its dividends every year for the last 33 years. In its most recent dividend hike announcement on July 31, the company raised the quarterly payout by 6% to $0.3255 per share, equaling an annual figure of $1.302 per share. The dividend yield on the stock is 3.28%.
The company's annual revenue as of Dec. 31 stood at $2.09 billion. According to its Q4 2024 earnings release on Feb. 26, the company posted revenues of $604.38 million and EPS of $0.67. Both figures came in above the Street estimates.
Check out this <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/insights/analyst-ratings/25/02/44021816/a-glimpse-into-the-expert-outlook-on-essential-utilities-through-4-analysts">article by Benzinga</a> for four analysts&#8217; insights on Essential Utilities.
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Portland General Electric&nbsp;
Portland General Electric (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/POR#NYSE">POR</a>), an integrated electric utility company, engages in the generation, wholesale purchase, transmission, distribution, and retail sale of electricity in the state of Oregon.
Portland General Electric has raised its dividends consecutively for the last 19 years. In its most recent dividend hike announcement last April 19, the company increased the quarterly payout by 5.3% to $0.50 per share, equal to $2 per share annually. The company confirmed on Feb. 12 that the payout would remain the same. The current dividend yield on the stock stands at 4.49%.
The company's annual revenue as of Dec. 31 stood at $3.44 billion. As per its most recent earnings release on Feb. 14, it posted Q4 2024 revenues of $837 million and EPS of $0.36, both above the Street estimates.
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Independent Bank
Independent Bank (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INDB#NASDAQ">INDB</a>) operates as the bank holding company for Rockland Trust Company that provides commercial banking products and services to individuals and small-to-medium sized businesses in the U.S.
Independent Bank has raised its dividends every year for the last 14 years. In its most recent dividend hike announcement on March 21, 2024, its board increased the quarterly payout from $0.55 to $0.57 per share or $2.28 annualized. More recently, in its dividend announcement on Dec. 12, the company maintained the payout at the same level. The dividend yield is 3.58%.
Independent Bank&#8217;s annual revenue as of Dec. 31 is $683.11 million. In its most recent earnings release on Jan. 16, the company posted Q4 2024 revenues of $176.85 million and EPS of $1.21. Both figures beat the consensus estimates.
Check out this <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/insights/analyst-ratings/25/01/43107825/demystifying-independent-bank-insights-from-4-analyst-reviews">article by Benzinga</a> for four analysts&#8217; insights on Independent Bank.
Essential Utilities, Portland General Electric, and Independent Bank are good choices for investors seeking reliable passive income. Their dividend yields of around 3% to 4% and long history of consistent hikes make them attractive to income-focused investors.
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The past week in the world of cryptocurrency was nothing short of eventful. From&nbsp;Donald Trump&nbsp;advocating for stablecoin legislation to&nbsp;Peter Schiff&nbsp;slamming the strategic Bitcoin reserve, the crypto market was abuzz with activity.
Here&#8217;s a quick recap of the top stories that made headlines.
Trump Calls For Stablecoin Legislation
In his address at the Blockworks Digital Asset Summit, U.S. President Donald Trump urged Congress to pass legislation for stablecoins. Trump emphasized the potential of stablecoins to enhance the U.S. financial system and maintain the dollar&#8217;s global dominance. This marked his first address at a crypto conference as a sitting president.
<a href="https://in.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/03/44420122/donald-trump-calls-for-stablecoin-legislation-lauds-bitcoin-reserve-biden-got-a-fraction-of-their-value">Read the full article here.</a>
Schiff Slams Strategic Bitcoin Reserve
Bitcoin critic Peter Schiff warned that the strategic Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) reserve is a tool to trick Americans into speculative losses. Schiff predicted that more Americans will lose money in crypto under Trump&#8217;s influence than in any other speculative mania in history.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/03/44423999/peter-schiff-says-strategic-bitcoin-reserve-is-a-scam-to-lure-americans-into-buying-more-crypto">Read the full article here.</a>
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Bitcoin Prices And The Potential Ukraine Ceasefire
As U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin prepare for a much-anticipated phone call, Bitcoin&#8217;s price action remains closely tied to the outcome of a potential ceasefire in Ukraine. According to Polymarket data, a ceasefire in Ukraine has a 61% chance of being announced until July.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/03/44379524/what-will-happen-to-bitcoin-prices-if-donald-trump-and-vladimir-putin-agree-on-a-ceasefire-in-ukraine">Read the full article here.</a>
MSTR&#8217;s Novel Strategy For Bitcoin Exposure
Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>), formerly MicroStrategy, has been helping bond managers outperform with its novel strategy of issuing 0% convertible bonds to acquire more Bitcoin. Tom Lee, the CIO at Fundstrat Capital, believes this strategy has great potential for future upside.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44375602/michael-saylors-mstr-provides-bitcoin-exposure-to-bondholders-with-its-novel-strategy-tom-lee-says-its-helping-bond-managers-outperform-the-market">Read the full article here.</a>
Schiff Criticizes Bitcoin ETFs
Peter Schiff once again criticized Bitcoin and extolled the benefits of gold. Schiff highlighted that gold prices have surged past $3,000 as foreign central banks continue selling U.S. dollars to accumulate gold, weakening the U.S. dollar and boosting foreign stock markets.
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