オプションチェーンは、Orangeの株式オプションの主要データを様々な行使価格と満期日で表示します。トレーダーはこの情報を使用して、潜在的な取引を分析し、Orangeの市場センチメントを評価します。.

Orange (OTC:ORANY) 株価情報, オプションチェーン

Orange is the incumbent telecom operator in France. The company operates fixed and wireless businesses in France, where it is the market leader ahead of Iliad, Bouygues, and SFR. Orange also has fixed and wireless (convergent) operations in Spain, Poland, Belgium, Luxembourg, and Central Europe (Romania, Slovakia, Moldova). Around 15% of revenue comes from emerging African markets, where the company only operates wireless networks, and 20% comes from the enterprise segment, which serves companies with more than 50 employees in France and internationally.

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JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>) CEO Jamie Dimon isn&#8217;t afraid to give his opinion about government inefficiency. <a href="https://www.reuters.com/world/us/jpmorgan-chief-dimon-praises-former-adversary-elon-musk-cnbc-reports-2025-01-22/">He believes </a>the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/startups/25/02/43463099/donald-trumps-25-tariff-plan-only-tough-measures-will-level-the-playing-field-kevin-oleary-explains-the-strategy">Trump</a> administration&#8217;s Department of Government Efficiency is on the right path—cut out wasteful spending, streamline processes, and get things running more efficiently.&nbsp;
While proponents claim DOGE is cutting out wasteful spending, critics claim that it&#8217;s wreaking havoc, threatening essential services, and facing major legal hurdles.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Is DOGE Really Cutting Costs or Just Stirring Up Trouble?</h2>
According to <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/feb/25/doge-cost-cutting-musk">The Guardian</a>, DOGE has canceled over 1,100 federal contracts, but nearly 40% of those cuts didn't actually save any money. Some of the contracts had already been paid out or were legally protected, meaning the cancellations didn't make a difference.&nbsp;
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Even worse, DOGE's own <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/18/upshot/doge-contracts-musk-trump.html">financial reports were found to be exaggerated</a>—one contract initially touted as an $8 billion reduction turned out to be just $8 million. If these numbers are off, what else might be?
Meanwhile, inside government agencies, not everyone is on board. <a href="https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/doge-elon-musk-employee-resignations-ec5c5f72">The Wall Street Journal</a> reported that at least 21 federal employees—including data scientists and engineers—have quit in protest. They argue that DOGE's aggressive cuts are putting critical services at risk, slashing budgets without a clear plan for how essential operations will continue.&nbsp;
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It's not just individual employees pushing back—entire agencies are feeling the heat. Take the Social Security Administration, for example.&nbsp;
When its acting commissioner, Michelle King, resigned after resisting DOGE's financial scrutiny, the agency shut down two offices. According to <a href="https://www.thebaltimorebanner.com/economy/social-security-close-civil-rights-doge-A3WNRL67JFBBDJABPOQIAUBHYE/">The Baltimore Banner</a>, this left about 200 employees in limbo and raised concerns about potential service disruptions for millions of Americans who rely on SSA programs.
Then there's the legal mess. DOGE is facing lawsuits, with government watchdogs and unions arguing that its actions are overstepping legal boundaries.&nbsp;
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<a href="https://www.reuters.com/world/us/is-elon-musks-government-efficiency-drive-legal-2025-02-05/">Reuters</a> reported that one of the biggest issues is DOGE's demand that federal employees disclose personal financial details—a move critics say violates privacy laws. Questions are also swirling about whether the initiative even has the legal authority to make some of its sweeping changes.
Back in the ‘90s, the Clinton administration launched the "<a href="https://vdoc.pub/documents/building-the-virtual-state-information-technology-and-institutional-change-2kvfrth52ltg">Reinventing Government" initiative</a>, led by Al Gore.&nbsp;
It successfully cut costs while keeping bipartisan support and maintaining stability. According to t<a href="https://apnews.com/article/a95795eb75cacc03734ef0065c1b0a6d">he Associated Press</a>, the difference between then and now is that Gore's effort relied on careful planning and collaboration—something critics say <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/02/43853560/we-are-not-waste-education-researchers-slam-elon-musks-881-million-cuts-that-shut-down-studies-on-student-learning-and-school-data">DOGE </a>is missing.
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T-Mobile&nbsp;has announced its plan to compensate customers who were affected by a substantial data breach. The company is set to distribute $350 million to its customers.
What Happened: In 2021, T-Mobile suffered a significant data breach that impacted approximately 76 million people. The breach exposed sensitive data such as names, Social Security numbers, and birth dates. The&nbsp;breach was executed by John&nbsp;Binns, an American hacker based&nbsp;in Turkey,&nbsp;who exploited a misconfigured internet-exposed&nbsp;router to infiltrate T-Mobile&#8217;s internal network.
According to an <a href="https://www.t-mobilesettlement.com/">update</a> on the T-Mobile Data Breach Settlement website, payments to affected customers are expected to commence in April.
Customers who incurred&nbsp;out-of-pocket losses could claim up&nbsp;to $25,000, while others may&nbsp;receive $25, or $100 for Californians,&nbsp;with no additional steps required&nbsp;for eligible class members.
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The compensation is a result of a class-action lawsuit that T-Mobile decided&nbsp;to settle rather than dispute in court. Customers who used T-Mobile&nbsp;in 2021 can reach out&nbsp;to the administrator on the&nbsp;settlement&#8217;s website or call 1-833-512-2314 for more information.
Why It Matters: The data breach has significantly impacted T-Mobile&#8217;s reputation and customer trust. The company&#8217;s decision to compensate its customers is a crucial step towards rebuilding that trust. 
However, it also highlights the importance of robust cybersecurity measures in protecting customer data. 
The incident serves as a reminder for other companies to ensure their networks are secure to prevent similar breaches in the future.
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Billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban encouraged young individuals to concentrate on reading and comprehending artificial intelligence (AI) as a means to secure their future success.
What Happened: While communicating on the social media platform BlueSky, Cuban underscored the significance of reading and gaining knowledge about AI. He portrayed AI as a &#8220;living library&#8221; that can aid anyone, irrespective of their location. He further mentioned that all one needs is a smartphone, an inquisitive mind, and a willingness to learn.
"When I talk to kids today and they ask me what I would do if I were 12 today, my answer is always the same, read books and learn how to use [artificial intelligence] in every way, shape and form you can. It is a living library that gives you responses and can help no matter who you are or where you live," Cuban <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/mcuban.bsky.social/post/3lifwvzq6r22d">wrote </a>on BlueSky. 
″[It] just takes a smartphone, curiosity to experiment and a mindset to learn," Cuban wrote in another post. 
Known for his advocacy for reading, Cuban reportedly dedicates four to five hours daily to reading. He asserts that this habit is common among many successful entrepreneurs, including the likes of Bill Gates and Richard Branson.
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"You don't necessarily have to be great at AI to start a company, but at some point, you're going to have to understand it," he said in a podcast in 2022. "It's just like the early days of PCs. You didn't have to be good at PCs, but it helped. Then networks, then the internet, then mobile."
As an investor in several AI companies, Cuban has&nbsp;likened the technology to the&nbsp;initial phase of personal computers. He is of the opinion that understanding AI will be vital for future entrepreneurs, similar to the importance of understanding PCs, networks, the internet, and mobile technology in the past.
Why It Matters: As AI continues to evolve and influence various sectors, Cuban&#8217;s emphasis on understanding this technology is timely. 
His comparison of AI to the early days of personal computers underscores the potential impact of AI on future business and job markets. 
The low usage of generative AI among young Americans, as highlighted in the 2024 report, indicates a significant gap that needs to be addressed to prepare the future workforce for an AI-dominated landscape.
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Microsoft Corporation&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) Skype, once a pioneering video-calling service, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44065138/this-bill-gates-mistake-cost-microsoft-a-400-billion-opportunity-according-to-android-co-founder-sorry-bill" rel="noreferrer noopener">will shut down in May 2025.</a>
The company revealed that users could transition to Microsoft Teams Free using their Skype account to stay connected with contacts and chats.
&#8220;Starting in May 2025, Skype will no longer be available. Over the coming days you can sign in to Microsoft Teams Free with your Skype account to stay connected with all your chats and contacts,&#8221; Skype <a target="_blank" href="https://x.com/Skype/status/1895477868261412953" rel="noreferrer noopener">wrote </a>in a post in X, formerly known as the Twitter.
&#8220;Thank you for being part of Skype,&#8221; the post added.
The move marks the end of an era for a service that once revolutionized global communication.
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Skype, launched in 2003, became widely popular by offering free computer-to-computer voice and video calls, helping to popularize the concept of internet-based communication.
Acquired by Microsoft in 2011 for $8.5 billion, Skype was integrated into Microsoft&#8217;s ecosystem, including Windows and Xbox devices, BBC <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn7vxlrvxyeo" rel="noreferrer noopener">reports</a>.
At the time, it was a key player in the real-time communications space, with millions of users around the world.
However, with the rise of competitors like WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger, Skype&#8217;s dominance began to wane, the report adds.
Despite attempts to revamp the service, including a redesign in 2017 that mirrored features from Snapchat, user dissatisfaction grew.
Microsoft now aims to focus on Microsoft Teams, its modern communications and collaboration hub, which has seen significant growth, particularly in the consumer space.
&#8220;With Teams, users have access to many of the same core features they use in Skype, such as one-on-one calls and group calls, messaging, and file sharing. Additionally, Teams offers enhanced features like hosting meetings, managing calendars, and building and joining communities for free,&#8221; wrote &nbsp;Jeff Teper, President, Collaborative Apps and Platforms at Microsoft.
The shift to Teams highlights the evolving landscape of digital communication, with a growing preference for more robust platforms that cater to work, school, and personal collaboration.
Skype&#8217;s decline reflects changing user needs, and Microsoft hopes that Teams will become the new go-to platform for communication.
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In a recent analysis by Morningstar, it was revealed that despite their impressive performance over the past decade, three of the biggest wealth-creating stocks are still considered undervalued.
What Happened: Morningstar portfolio strategist Amy Arnott identified the top stocks that have generated the most value for investors over the past decade. 
The list includes big names like NVIDIA Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), Alphabet Inc (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>), Tesla (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), and Broadcom Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>), all of which have created over $1 trillion in shareholder value, reports <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/stock-picks-biggest-wealth-creators-decade-cheap-morningstar-2025-3">the</a> Insider. 
Despite their significant value creation, Arnott found that three of these stocks &#8211; Microsoft Corp., Alphabet Inc., UnitedHealth Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>) &#8211; are currently trading at a discount to their fair value estimates, making them potentially attractive buys for long-term investors.
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Microsoft, known for its AI innovation and cloud computing platform Azure, is expected to continue its profitability and efficient capital expenditure. Alphabet, another major player in the cloud computing space, is anticipated to see revenue growth from its AI-driven search engine and YouTube business. 
UnitedHealth Group, despite recent controversies, is believed to be undervalued based on its operating profits.
Why It Matters: Arnott&#8217;s analysis suggests that these stocks, with their wide economic moats and potential for long-term benefits, could be good starting points for investors seeking long-term investments. 
The undervaluation of these stocks, despite their significant value creation, presents a potential opportunity for investors to buy into these companies at a discount. 
This could lead to significant returns in the long run, especially considering the strong market positions and innovative technologies that these companies possess.
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Mark Cuban isn't afraid to admit when he doesn't have the answers. When challenged about his wealth and its potential to solve world hunger, Cuban <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/mcuban.bsky.social/post/3lirknywzys2u">responded</a>, &#8220;I&#8217;m dumb. I can&#8217;t figure out how to end world hunger.&#8221; But while he admits he doesn't have all the answers, he's making it clear that his focus is on fixing the broken healthcare system in the U.S.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Debate Over World Hunger</h2>
It all started when a user on Bluesky, Cameron Polson, called out Cuban, <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/thatgingerguy88.bsky.social/post/3liqdz2naqs2p">saying</a>, &#8220;This dude could LITERALLY end world hunger and would barely affect his net worth and he chooses not to.&#8221; Instead of ignoring the claim, Cuban <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/mcuban.bsky.social/post/3liqechmxls2k">responded</a>, &#8220;I&#8217;m in! Tell me how.&#8221; Another user pushed back harder, <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/darthtim07.bsky.social/post/3lirgoysp722w">saying</a>, &#8220;If you can&#8217;t figure out how your money could help end hunger, then you aren&#8217;t quite as smart as you think you are.&#8221;
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Cuban, known for his sarcasm, shot back with, &#8220;I&#8217;m dumb. I can&#8217;t figure out how to end world hunger.&#8221; But he soon changed the topic to something he is now working on: lowering the cost of healthcare.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Focused on Healthcare Reform</h2>
While Cuban might not have the solution for world hunger, he's making waves in another critical area. He emphasized that he is fully committed to changing the way Americans access and afford medication, something he has been working on through his company, Cost Plus Drugs.
&#8220;I do promise that I will continue to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/12/42742855/mark-cuban-says-this-is-single-payer-how-his-healthcare-model-could-transform-the-u-s-healthcare-system">change healthcare</a> in this country and make it more affordable, possibly setting a path towards Universal Healthcare,&#8221; he said.
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Cuban has long been vocal about the failures of the U.S. healthcare system, particularly when it comes to drug pricing. His company <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/01/43031711/mark-cuban-was-asked-why-he-wanted-to-tackle-big-pharma-because-everybody-thinks-its-fed-up-you-know-and-theyre-right">sells medications with a flat 15% markup</a>, eliminating the middlemen that drive up costs. Since launching in 2022, Cost Plus Drugs has expanded to over 2,500 medications and is already pushing major industry players to reconsider their pricing models.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Taking On the System</h2>
Cuban has many times spoken out <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/07/39799717/patients-pay-the-price-as-drug-middlemen-profit-says-ftc-report-mark-cubans-take-anyone-surprise">against pharmacy benefit managers</a>, saying they have become too focused on making money. He believes they were originally supposed to help lower drug prices, but now they are just trying to control more of the industry and raise profits.
&#8220;They got greedy,&#8221; Cuban<a href="https://fortune.com/videos/watch/from-%24160k-to-%2419k%3A-mark-cuban%E2%80%99s-cost-plus-drugs-saves-millions-for-employers/993d5cea-ad21-45fe-95bc-320355fc6194"> told Fortune</a> recently, sharing how they bought insurance companies and retail pharmacies, and now they&#8217;re even trying to get into manufacturing.
To fight back, he has made Cost Plus Drugs' entire price list public, allowing consumers to see just how much they can save compared to traditional pharmacies. &#8220;We&#8217;re here to make an impact.&#8221;
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Mark Cuban Says 'I'm Dumb, I Can't Figure Out How To End World Hunger' But Promises To Keep Pushing For Affordable And Universal Healthcare

<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/02/43757529/if-they-charge-us-we-charge-them-trumps-reciprocal-tariff-plan-for-steel-and-aluminum">President Donald Trump</a>&#8216;s immigration policies are getting a lot of attention from both economists and investors. The new restrictions and plans for mass deportations could have a big impact on the U.S. labor market, inflation, and even the Federal Reserve&#8217;s decisions on interest rates. While <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/02/43965690/trumps-proposed-tariffs-could-deal-12-billion-blow-to-us-restaurants-industry-warns">tariffs</a> have been a big focus in financial discussions, analysts say that immigration policy could end up having an even bigger effect on the economy.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How Does Immigration Affect Economic Growth?</h2>
Immigration has been a key driver of labor force expansion and overall economic growth. From 2022 to 2024, an average of 3 million people immigrated to the U.S. annually, contributing to a GDP growth rate of 2.5% to 3%, according to <a href="https://www.morganstanley.com/ideas/thoughts-on-the-market-zezas?utm_source=chatgpt.com">Morgan Stanley</a>. However, under Trump's policies, this number is projected to fall to 1 million this year and 500,000 in 2026. As a result, GDP growth could slow to 2% in 2025 and 1% to 1.5% in 2026, potentially undermining bullish stock market expectations, Yahoo Finance reported.
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According to Oxford Economics lead U.S. economist Nancy Vanden Houten, deportations could exacerbate labor shortages, particularly in industries where foreign-born workers make up a significant portion of the workforce. &#8220;Employers in these industries could face significant labor shortages in the event of mass deportation, which could put upward pressure on wages and inflation,&#8221; Vanden Houten <a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/news/why-trumps-immigration-policy-deserves-more-attention-from-investors-195829846.html">told Yahoo Finance</a>.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How Could This Affect Inflation and the Federal Reserve?</h2>
With fewer workers available and wages going up, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/02/43962364/president-trump-says-inflation-is-back-claims-its-not-his-fault-but-bidens-i-had-nothing-to-do-with-it">inflation</a> could stay high. This would force the Federal Reserve to make tough decisions on interest rates. Blake Gwinn, head of U.S. rates strategy at RBC Capital Markets, explained that fewer immigrants could lead to more wage-driven inflation, possibly delaying or even reversing the rate cuts the Fed is expected to make.
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&#8220;If we start seeing wage pressure coming from the continued declines in immigration, that could actually be more meaningful for the Fed and could be something that I think is [signaling] more risk of a hike later this year than even tariffs,&#8221; Gwinn told Yahoo Finance. 
Right now, the market is expecting one or two interest rate cuts in 2025, with the first one possibly happening in June, according to the <a href="https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html">CME FedWatch Tool</a>. But if inflation stays high because of labor shortages, the Fed might have to keep rates where they are or even raise them to cool down the economy.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">What Does This Mean for the Market and the Economy?</h2>
For investors, the big concern is how <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/02/43906522/billionaire-investor-steve-cohen-warns-of-significant-correction-as-trump-tariffs-immigration-crackdown-and-spending-cuts-shake-market-confidence-its-a-tax">Trump's immigration policies</a> will affect the broader economy. If labor shortages push wages up and inflation continues to rise, the Federal Reserve could have trouble lowering interest rates, which could hurt the stock market. On the other hand, some analysts think that stricter immigration rules could actually help American workers by raising wages and reducing competition for jobs.
As Trump's policies continue to take shape, investors will be keeping a close eye on how disruptions in the labor market affect inflation, economic growth, and the Fed's next steps.
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On a recent episode of Joe Rogan&#8217;s podcast, billionaire Elon Musk made shocking allegations concerning several high-profile individuals and their connections to the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41220104/elon-musk-says-billionaires-supporting-kamala-harris-are-scared-epstein-list-will-be-made-public-if">late financier Jeffrey Epstein</a>.
What Happened: Musk alleged that former President Bill Clinton, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, and LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman were all uneasy about the potential release of the so-called &#8220;Epstein List.&#8221;
"Known Epstein clients who are obviously extremely powerful – powerful politically and very wealthy – are Bill Gates, Bill Clinton and Reid Hoffman. And some others, too. But those three," Musk alleged during the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sSOxPJD-VNo&amp;t=7s">podcast</a>.
Musk also accused Hoffman of being &#8220;so intent on destroying President Donald Trump&#8221; during the 2024 presidential election, specifically to prevent the &#8220;list from coming out.&#8221;
The podcast was recorded shortly after Attorney General Pam Bondi unveiled the &#8220;first phase&#8221; of the &#8220;Epstein files&#8221; to a group of MAGA influencers. The files, however, offered little new information about Epstein&#8217;s criminal cases, leading to disappointment and conspiracy theories among the MAGA faithful.
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Musk went on to claim that Hoffman supported&nbsp;columnist E. Jean Carroll's lawsuit&nbsp;against Trump, which found the&nbsp;president liable for sexual abuse&nbsp;and defamation. 
"That lawsuit was funded by Reid Hoffman, who is a major Dem donor and also an Epstein client," Musk said.
He suggested that Hoffman, a significant Democratic donor and an alleged Epstein client, financed the lawsuit. Musk also&nbsp;accused Hoffman of trying to&nbsp;prevent&nbsp;Trump from returning to the&nbsp;White House to keep&nbsp;FBI evidence against Epstein and&nbsp;possibly others from being made&nbsp;public.
This isn&#8217;t the first time Musk has made unverified claims about Hoffman&#8217;s relationship with Epstein. In a previous&nbsp;interview with former Fox News&nbsp;host Tucker Carlson, Musk suggested that&nbsp;Hoffman was one of the&nbsp;&#8220;billionaires behind Kamala&#8221; Harris who were &#8220;terrified&#8221;&nbsp;over the prospect of Epstein's&nbsp;client list becoming public.
Why It Matters: Musk&#8217;s allegations, if proven true, could have significant implications for the individuals named and the broader political landscape. 
The accusations also highlight Musk&#8217;s increasingly vocal stance on controversial issues, which could impact his public image and that of Tesla. 
However, without concrete evidence, these claims remain speculative and their potential impact uncertain.
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Famed investor Peter Lynch has offered crucial advice for those considering<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/01/42935107/peter-lynchs-money-making-advice-when-things-go-from-terrible-to-semi-terrible-to-ok-you-can-make-a-lot-of-money"> entering the stock market</a>.
What Happened: Lynch, who is known for his impressive&nbsp;29% average annual return during&nbsp;his 13-year stint at Fidelity&#8217;s Magellan Fund, warned against investing in the stock market without adhering to four specific guidelines.
In an interview <a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/news/fidelity-legend-peter-lynch-i-never-said-to-invest-in-the-stock-market-120755736.html">with</a> Yahoo a few years ago, Lynch shared his thoughts on investing. His first piece of advice was to invest in companies you are familiar with, using his successful investment in Dunkin&#8217; Donuts as an example.
However, he added an important caveat: simply knowing the company isn&#8217;t enough; one must also understand its business model and story.
Secondly, Lynch underscored the importance of perusing investor presentations to gain a more profound understanding of a company. He pointed out that retail investors today have the same immediate access to information as professional investors, a notable shift from when he started his career.
Thirdly, Lynch emphasized the necessity of understanding a company&#8217;s growth stage, or&nbsp;&#8220;the inning of the ball&nbsp;game,&#8221; citing Walmart Inc. as an example of a company that continued to expand even&nbsp;after 25 years in business.
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Finally, Lynch proposed that prospective investors should be able to condense their investment thesis into a few key points. This practice aids in understanding why to purchase a particular stock and when to sell it.
Lynch concluded by reassuring investors that not every investment thesis will be successful, stating,&nbsp;&#8220;I was probably right six&nbsp;times out of 10, maybe&nbsp;six and a half.&#8221; However, if the thesis remains valid, he recommended purchasing more shares when stocks decline.
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His guidelines provide a roadmap for potential investors, emphasizing the importance of thorough research, understanding of a company&#8217;s growth stage, and the ability to articulate an investment thesis. 
As the landscape of investing changes, Lynch&#8217;s insights remain a valuable resource for those looking to make informed decisions in the stock market.
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Sweeping changes are coming to Social Security as well as the agency that administers it in 2025, requiring a rethink of how central or reliable advisors should consider <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/02/43957909/social-security-in-uncertain-times-what-the-resignation-of-michelle-king-and-musks-doge-data-push-could-mean-for-beneficiaries-2">the service for their clients</a>.
Following the passage of the Social Security Fairness Act last year, and former President Joe Biden signing it into law on Jan. 5, the Social Security Government Pension Offset and Windfall Elimination Provision have both been repealed.
This means that about 3.2 million people who previously had their benefits lowered because they received a &#8220;non-covered pension&#8221; will now receive the full benefit. 
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Originally, the Social Security Administration said adjusting everyone&#8217;s payments and back-paying the full amount starting January could take a year or more. Now, the agency is promising a one-time retroactive by the end of March, and higher benefits starting in April, in all but the most complex cases.
This could mean a substantially higher standard of living in retirement for millions of retired teachers, firefighters, police officers, people who have worked abroad, and Civil Service workers.
But while the administration speeds up the implementation of this new law, day-to-day tasks and requests are about to get a lot slower. Acting commissioner Leland Dudek recently requested managers at the agency to give him a plan for reducing the number of workers at the Social Security Administration by half.
For an agency with an employee count already at 50-year lows, even as the wave of Baby Boomers retiring is cresting, this could affect wait times, error rates, and more. 
The acting commissioner is also calling for the closing of many agency offices to save money, which will put in-person appointments with a Social Security Administration official that much harder. For older generations unsure of technology, the proposed replacement of Social Security officials with online chatbots is likely to prove a challenge.
For advisors, this means that current retirees affected by the new law will have more wiggle room in their financial plans soon, allowing for a rethink of their plans. But for younger clients, advisors may have to treat and educate their clients to treat, Social Security as less reliable than previously thought.
Add the office closures and manpower cuts to the ever-present, oft-discussed funding shortfall, and Social Security is looking less certain for millennials than ever.
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A Richmond, Virginia couple faces a tough decision regarding their home. Charlotte and her husband are considering whether to deed their second, smaller home to his parents or have them pay rent. In search of guidance, Charlotte called into "The Ramsey Show" to ask financial expert <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/02/43970634/to-be-unemployed-in-america-today-is-crazy-dave-ramsey-says-theres-always-a-way-to-make-more-money">Dave Ramsey</a> for advice.&nbsp;
Here's what she learned.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">A House Swap Among Family</h2>
Charlotte and her husband own two homes, one of which they rent out. Her husband's parents are planning to move into the couple's smaller house, while Charlotte's husband's sister will move into their parents&#8217; home. The couple's main question is whether they should deed the house to the parents or have them pay rent equivalent to their <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/02/43538924/if-i-were-buying-real-estate-right-now-id-wait-til-september-suze-orman-shares-why">mortgage</a>. They also want to make sure they keep everything legal and maintain good family relations.
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Ramsey's initial advice was straightforward: avoid complicated <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/41975094/can-you-raise-a-family-here-heres-what-it-takes-to-live-comfortably-in-americas-costliest-states">family real estate deals</a>. He cautioned Charlotte that real estate transactions with family members can quickly cause tension. "You're skating on thin ice asking for trouble," Ramsey said.
Charlotte explained that they owe $190,000 on the house the parents would move into and that it is currently worth $380,000. She worried that if her husband's parents took out a mortgage at market value, their monthly payment would increase significantly, from its current rate of $1,100 to around $1,800 or more. With the couple's desire to help, they were looking for a solution that wouldn't burden their parents financially.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Ramsey's Solution: Sell the House to Them</h2>
Ramsey's main advice was to sell the house, not deed it or rent it. He suggested they sell it to Charlotte's parents at a discounted price, which would still give them a good deal. In this case, Charlotte and her husband would receive the proceeds from the sale, and the parents could secure a mortgage like any other homebuyer. Ramsey said that this approach would avoid the complications of deed transfers and rental agreements while still giving the family a fair deal.
He emphasized that this would also keep everything legally clear. If Charlotte's parents were to simply move in and act like the owners without officially purchasing the house, it could trigger a clause in their current mortgage, potentially leading to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/real-estate/25/01/42954797/commercial-real-estate-foreclosures-spiked-by-nearly-50-in-late-2024-is-the-long-dreaded-market-correction-finally-here">foreclosure</a>. "If you do what&#8217;s called a contract for deed," Ramsey warned, "your mortgage company could foreclose on you."
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Avoiding the Emotional Pitfalls</h2>
Besides the legal and financial considerations, Ramsey also highlighted the emotional challenges of lending money to family. "The borrower is slave to the lender," he said, noting that when money is involved, even with family, relationships can become strained. By selling the house, Charlotte and her husband could avoid the awkwardness and potential resentment that can arise from being a landlord or lender to family members.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Keep It Simple and Legal</h2>
Ramsey's advice boils down to this: if you want to help family, keep business transactions business-like. Selling the house at a discounted price, having the parents secure their own mortgage, and avoiding any rent or deed transfer agreements is the best way to protect both your financial and family relationships.
If you're facing a similar dilemma, it's always a good idea to consult with a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/best-online-financial-advisors">financial advisor</a> or legal expert. They can help you navigate the complexities of real estate transactions, ensuring that your decisions benefit everyone involved without unintended consequences.
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The recent $1.4 billion Ethereum theft from Bybit has shaken the crypto market and reignited debate over a hard fork to recover stolen funds. The scale of the hack highlights the growing risk of state-sponsored cybercrime and the urgent need for stronger security measures in the blockchain space.
Aneirin Flynn, co-founder and CEO of FailSafe, spoke with Benzinga about the Bybit exploit, potential preventive strategies, and why an Ethereum rollback isn't a feasible solution. FailSafe, a blockchain security firm, provides real-time threat detection and intelligent risk management to protect digital assets from evolving cyber threats.
Here is an excerpt from the interview: 
What does the Bybit hack reveal about the evolving tactics of crypto hackers, and how should wallet providers and exchanges adapt?
The Bybit hack reveals that attackers are no longer just focused on compromising private keys or exploiting smart contract flaws—they're examining the entire operational stack. This means that every layer, including user interfaces and administrative controls, must be secured.
How can wallet and multisig platforms like Safe{Wallet} rebuild trust after an incident like this? Is transparency enough, or do they need deeper security overhauls?
Rebuilding trust after such an incident involves much more than transparent communication. While it is essential for platforms like Safe{Wallet} to be open about the breach and the steps taken to address it, transparency alone won&#8217;t restore confidence. Trust will be reestablished through deep security overhauls that address both technical vulnerabilities and operational shortcomings. This means redesigning the system architecture, implementing stronger access controls, and investing in robust human risk management to prevent similar issues from recurring.
This attack targeted the user interface rather than the blockchain itself. What security improvements should wallet providers prioritize to prevent similar attacks? This is part of a general trend we&#8217;re seeing emerge—it&#8217;s much easier to compromise a signing device or socially engineer someone into providing sensitive information rather than targeting flaws or vulnerabilities in the blockchain (or smart contract logic) itself. In fact, attackers were able to skirt around CI/CD and deployment processes because they weren&#8217;t enforced on Safe developer machines. Wallet providers need to accept that they are likely targets within the supply chain. They should regularly test and review their entire security stack—from development to deployment and operations—to identify and fix vulnerabilities before they can be exploited.
FailSafe suggests an extra verification layer could have stopped the attack. Should all major exchanges and custodial services start implementing such solutions?
Absolutely. Incorporating an extra verification layer can serve as a critical safeguard, and major exchanges as well as custodial services should seriously consider adopting these solutions. Such a layer would enforce that every transaction originates from a secure user interface, simulating transactions for anomalies and rigorously checking the health of signing devices before approval. This additional checkpoint not only enhances the overall security posture but also acts as a final barrier against unauthorized transactions, thereby protecting the assets even if other defenses fail.
Given that both Safe{Wallet} and Ledger have now been compromised, do you think the industry has been overestimating the security of multisig and hardware wallets? The recent compromises at Safe and Ledger don&#8217;t indicate that multisig and hardware wallet technologies are inherently insecure; rather, they reveal that the real vulnerabilities lie in the human and operational aspects surrounding these systems. The incidents demonstrate that while the technology itself may be robust, the security of the overall system is compromised when administrative controls and human risk management are insufficient.
Are exchanges like Bybit doing enough to secure their users' funds, or should they be adopting a more proactive approach to cybersecurity?
One key factor behind the hack was Bybit's attractiveness as a target—it consolidated one of the largest ETH reserves in a single Safe wallet and executed frequent high-value transactions, making it a magnet for sophisticated attackers. To better protect their users' funds, Bybit could adopt a more proactive approach by diversifying asset storage across multiple wallets, tightening administrative controls, and implementing additional layers of transaction verification. These measures would not only strengthen their overall security posture but also reduce the likelihood of becoming an appealing target for attackers.
Would industry-wide collaboration, such as shared threat intelligence networks, help prevent large-scale attacks like this in the future?
Shared threat intelligence networks help with recovery, as shown by current efforts to detect and freeze laundered funds through industry-wide collaboration. However, they don't guarantee prevention. Open-source frameworks like the Security Frameworks by Security Alliance (SEAL) offer valuable best practices, but their benefits depend on proper implementation. Ultimately, preventing large-scale attacks by advanced threat actors requires a proactive approach and an organizational&nbsp;commitment to prioritize security.&nbsp;Security is not a department—it's a mindset. When every member of an organization embraces the belief that security is everyone's responsibility, we build a culture of continuous vigilance that stands as our best defense.
How does this incident shape the future of crypto security? Do you see increased adoption of AI-driven security tools or new approaches to transaction verification?
I hope that the incident serves as a catalyst for the adoption of more security, ushering in an era where advanced security measures become the norm. A friend who looked&nbsp;after We can expect to see a greater adoption of AI-driven security tools that continuously analyze transaction patterns, detect anomalies in real time, and enforce dynamic security protocols. Additionally, new approaches to transaction verification—integrating secure UI enforcement, comprehensive device checks, and sophisticated simulation techniques—will be developed to create multi-layered defenses. These innovations will collectively shape a more secure and resilient crypto environment, making it harder for attackers to exploit any single vulnerability.

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Dave Ramsey, the popular personal finance guru, is facing criticism after a recent discussion about tariffs. During a segment of his show, Ramsey tried to explain President Donald Trump&#8217;s tariff policies by sharing a personal anecdote. &#8220;I&#8217;ve got a friend building a house in Cabo,&#8221; he said, using the story to argue that Mexico imposes heavy tariffs on U.S. goods.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Ramsey Claims Mexico Charges a 33% Tariff</h2>
The <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-an7POj7mA">video</a> starts out with Ramsey&#8217;s co-host, Ken Coleman, explaining that &#8220;tariffs will affect us. There&#8217;s no question. Even President Trump has said, and I quote, &#8216;Prices will go up.'&#8221; He continued, &#8220;There&#8217;s no question that that&#8217;s how tariffs work even though a tariff is placed on a foreign country. Tariffs are passed on from American companies <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/startups/24/11/42027079/we-will-pass-those-tariff-costs-back-to-the-consumer-says-ceo-of-autozone-heres-a-look-at-other-companies-raising-prices">to American consumers</a>. It&#8217;s a long-held economic strategy. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn&#8217;t.&#8221;&nbsp;
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Ramsey then claimed that Mexico slaps a 33% tariff on goods imported from the U.S., suggesting that tariffs are a common practice in international trade. His friend building a house in Cabo supposedly paid tariffs on &#8220;some of his appliances and his plumbing fixture shipped in from the States.&#8221; However, that&#8217;s highly questionable.
It&#8217;s possible that Ramsey confused Mexico's value-added tax with a tariff. Mexico imposes a 16% VAT on most goods, which applies to both businesses and individuals bringing products into the country. Additionally, luxury goods or specific items could be subject to extra taxes or duties, which may have been the case with his friend's appliances. Plus, if one is moving from the U.S. to Mexico and bringing personal belongings without a household goods certificate, import duties are 16% of the item&#8217;s declared value, in line with the VAT.
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However, this is not the same as a blanket 33% tariff on U.S. goods. The VAT is a consumption tax, similar to sales tax in the U.S., and is paid by the final buyer. Meanwhile, tariffs are charges imposed on foreign goods to protect domestic industries and under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement.
Mexico does impose tariffs on some products, but these usually apply to countries without a free trade agreement with Mexico, not to U.S. goods.
For instance, in August 2023, Mexico temporarily imposed a 25% tariff on various imports, including steel and textiles—but only for countries that don't have a free trade agreement with Mexico. Then, this past December, Mexico introduced a 35% tariff on specific finished textile products, again primarily affecting non-FTA nations. Also, any <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/25/02/43423663/mexican-president-to-trump-lets-jointly-tackle-border-issues-though-we-will-counter-tariffs">potential retaliatory tariffs</a> in response to President Donald Trump's threatened <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/02/43926015/trump-confirms-tariffs-on-canada-mexico-will-take-effect-as-planned">tariffs on Canada and Mexico</a> did not take effect.&nbsp;
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Backlash From Viewers</h2>
Ramsey&#8217;s comments quickly drew criticism, with many accusing him of being out of touch. Under the video published on YouTube, critics pointed out that he seemed to misunderstand how tariffs work and how trade pacts like the <a href="https://archive.ph/o/KUFYg/https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/01/business/economy/usmca-takes-effect.html">USMCA</a>.
As one user commented, &#8220;Talk about tone deaf. The average American is struggling with inflation and the best Dave can come up with is his friend building a house in Cabo?&#8221;
Another added, &#8220;This just proves that being good at personal finance doesn't mean you understand global economics.&#8221;
Other commenters questioned Ramsey&#8217;s claim about the 33% tariff, with one explaining, &#8220;An American company exporting goods (American goods under USMCA certification of origin guidelines) to either jurisdiction will not pay any duty (tariff) or have a reduced tariff, if any. However, an individual will not &#8220;evade&#8221; sales taxes that should apply to said goods. I looked at the Mexican Tariff (HS code), and I can&#8217;t find any tariff for appliances.&#8221;
Some also felt <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/10/41523142/dave-ramsey-weighs-in-on-the-2024-presidential-race-with-a-surprising-endorsement-heres-who-the-">Ramsey was defending</a> Trump's policies too strongly. One person wrote, &#8220;Dave sides with Trump on everything because Dave forgot where he came from! He used to be one of us.&#8221;
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Another pointed out, &#8220;Ken handled this well and tried to be objective in responding to the question. Dave&#8217;s answer revealed that he has been a little too rich for a little too long.&#8221;
One viral comment summed up the general sentiment: &#8220;When someone starts their argument with &#8216;I&#8217;ve got a friend building a house in Cabo,&#8217; you can safely assume what he&#8217;s about to say doesn&#8217;t apply to your tax bracket lol.&#8221;
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Bigger Picture on Tariffs</h2>
Trump's tariff policies have been a hot topic, with supporters arguing they protect American industries and critics saying they result in higher costs for consumers. But regardless of where people stand on tariffs, getting basic facts right is important. Ramsey's mistake only added to the confusion around an already complex issue.
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The 2025 Academy Awards will be held on Sunday March 2. Here's a look at how to watch the awards ceremony and how movie fans have more ways to bet on <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/25/01/43167791/2025-oscars-emilia-perez-leads-with-13-nods-trump-portrayal-in-spotlight">the potential winners.</a>
How to Watch the 2025 Academy Awards: The 2025 Academy Awards will air on ABC and stream on Hulu live for the first time. Both units are owned by The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>), one of the<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43494650/disney-q1-earnings-powered-by-moana-2-and-mufasa-theme-parks-loses-streaming-subscribers"> largest media companies</a> in the world.
The awards start at 7 p.m. ET with the ceremony expected to last around three and a half hours.
Disney has reported that it sold out of advertising inventory for both ABC and Hulu ahead of the ceremony. The media company sought out $1.7 million to $2.3 million per 30-second advertisement, as reported by <a href="https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/disney-oscars-commericals-sold-out-2025-1236323501/">Variety</a>.
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Betting Odds: Movie fans will have several ways to bet on the 2025 Academy Awards with sportsbooks like DraftKings Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DKNG#NASDAQ">DKNG</a>) and BetMGM, which is a joint venture from Entain and MGM Resorts International (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MGM#NYSE">MGM</a>) offering betting on the major awards.
Prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket also offer betting odds on the larger races with contracts paying out $1 for correct picks or $0 for incorrect picks.
Here are the current betting odds from DraftKings for the top categories:
Best Picture
<ul>
<li>"Anora," Neon: -200</li>
<li>"Conclave," Distributed by Focus Features, a unit of Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMCSA#NASDAQ">CMCSA</a>): +225</li>
<li>"The Brutalist," A24: +600</li>
<li>"A Complete Unknown," Searchlight Pictures (Disney): +3,500</li>
<li>"Wicked," Universal Pictures (Comcast): +5,000</li>
<li>&#8220;Emilia Pérez," Netflix (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>): +6,500</li>
<li>"The Substance," Mubi: +8,000</li>
<li>"Dune: Part Two," Warner Bros. Pictures (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WBD#NASDAQ">WBD</a>): +10,000</li>
<li>"I'm Still Here," Distributed by Sony Group Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SONY#NYSE">SONY</a>): +10,000</li>
<li>"Nickel Boys," Amazon MGM Studios, a unit of Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>): +15,000</li>
</ul>
Best Actor in a Leading Role
<ul>
<li>Adrien Brody, &#8220;The Brutalist&#8221;: -250</li>
<li>Timothée Chalamet, &#8220;A Complete Unknown&#8221;: +150</li>
<li>Ralph Fiennes, &#8220;Conclave&#8221;: +1,800</li>
<li>Sebastian Stan, &#8220;The Apprentice&#8221;: +3,500</li>
<li>Colman Domingo, &#8220;Sing Sing&#8221;: +5,000</li>
</ul>
Best Actress in a Leading Role
<ul>
<li>Demi Moore, &#8220;The Substance&#8221;: -250</li>
<li>Mikey Madison, &#8220;Anora&#8221;: +175</li>
<li>Fernanda Torres, &#8220;I&#8217;m Still Here&#8221;: +1,100</li>
<li>Cynthia Erivo,&nbsp;&#8220;Wicked&#8221;: +3,500</li>
<li>Karla Sofía Gascón, &#8220;Emilia Pérez&#8221;: +5,000</li>
</ul>
Best Actor in a Supporting Role
<ul>
<li>Kieran Culkin, &#8220;A Real Pain&#8221;: -3,500</li>
<li>Edward Norton, &#8220;A Complete Unknown&#8221;: +1,100</li>
<li>Yura Borisov, &#8220;Anora&#8221;: +1,800</li>
<li>Guy Pearce, &#8220;The Brutalist&#8221;: +2,000</li>
<li>Jeremy Strong, &#8220;The Apprentice&#8221;: +2,000</li>
</ul>
Best Actress in a Supporting Role
<ul>
<li>Zoe Saldaña, &#8220;Emilia Pérez&#8221;: -2,500</li>
<li>Ariana Grande,&nbsp;&#8220;Wicked&#8221;: +800</li>
<li>Felicity Jones, &#8220;The Brutalist&#8221;: +1,400</li>
<li>Isabella Rossellini, &#8220;Conclave&#8221;: +2,000</li>
<li>Monica Barbaro, &#8220;A Complete Unknown&#8221;: +2,500</li>
</ul>
Best Director
<ul>
<li>Sean Baker,&nbsp;&#8220;Anora&#8221;: -175</li>
<li>Brady Corbet, &#8220;The Brutalist&#8221;: +135</li>
<li>Jacques Audiard, &#8220;Emilia Pérez&#8221;: +2,000</li>
<li>James Mangold, &#8220;A Complete Unknown&#8221;: +2,500</li>
<li>Coralie Fargeat, &#8220;The Substance&#8221;: +2,500</li>
</ul>
Kalshi has betting odds on many of the top award categories, including Best Picture Odds listed below:
<ul>
<li>"Anora": 63%</li>
<li>"Conclave": 21%</li>
<li>"The Brutalist": 13%</li>
<li>"A Complete Unknown": 1%</li>
<li>"The Substance": 1%</li>
<li>"Emilia Pérez": 1%</li>
<li>"Dune: Part Two": &lt;1%</li>
<li>"Wicked": &lt;1%</li>
<li>"I'm Still Here": &lt;1%</li>
<li>"Nickel Boys": &lt;1%</li>
</ul>
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Along with prediction markets for individual award categories, Kalshi also offers a betting market for "Anora" and "The Brutalist" head-to-head for more wins at this year's award show. At the time of writing, "Anora" and the films being tied both have 32% with "The Brutalist" having 22%.
Kalshi users can also predict how many awards many of the top films will take home.
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John Ewing from BetMGM broke down where the betting money stood as of Friday in a series of <a href="https://x.com/johnewing">tweets</a>.
<ul>
<li>Best Actress: 58% of the money on Madison at +220 odds</li>
<li>Best Actor: 53% of bets on Chalamet (+200), while 72% of the money is on Brody (-250)</li>
<li>Best Director: 43% of bets on Baker (-220)</li>
<li>Best Picture: 83% of money on "Anora" (-210)</li>
</ul>
Key Items to Watch: Emilia Pérez led the overall nominations with 13 nods, setting the record for the most nominations for a non-English language film.
Actress&nbsp;Karla Sofía Gascón&nbsp;also became the first openly trans actor ever nominated for an Academy Award for her role in the film. Gascón&nbsp;has become the subject of recent controversy over past tweets that were found.
The film helped Netflix rank first among studios with 16 total nominations in the main categories, ranking second was A24 with 14 followed by Universal with 13.
Netflix has received plenty of nominations at the Academy Awards including for Best Picture, but has yet to win this top prize.&nbsp;Apple Inc&nbsp;became the first streaming company to win Best Picture in 2022 with &#8220;CODA.&#8221;
Last year&#8217;s most nominated film &#8220;Oppenheimer&#8221;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/03/37600557/oppenheimer-scoops-the-96th-academy-awards-with-7-oscars-emma-stone-a-second-actress-award-" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">&nbsp;took home seven wins&nbsp;</a>including Best Picture from its 13 nominations.
Ranking second in overall nominations were &#8220;Wicked&#8221; and &#8220;The Brutalist,&#8221; which both received 10 nominations. "The Brutalist" won Best Picture-Drama at the Golden Globes, but has recently come into controversy for its use of artificial intelligence in the film, as&nbsp;<a href="https://deadline.com/2025/01/the-brutalist-ai-brady-corbet-responds-1236260987/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">reported&nbsp;</a>by Deadline.
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The week was abuzz with news from the automotive and aviation sectors. From Lucid Group Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LCID#NASDAQ">LCID</a>) clarifying its business priorities to Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) revealing design plans for its Cybercab, there was no shortage of headlines. Additionally, Elon Musk made a plea to retired air traffic controllers, Trump&#8217;s helicopter movements caused FAA disruptions, and Mullen Automotive (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MULN#NASDAQ">MULN</a>) saw a significant stock surge.
Lucid&#8217;s Interim CEO Clarifies Business Priorities
Marc Winterhoff, the interim CEO of Lucid Group, refuted rumors that the company is planning to sideline its car business. He clarified that former CEO Peter Rawlinson&#8217;s statement about Lucid being primarily a tech company was misinterpreted.
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Tesla&#8217;s Cybercab to Forego Stainless Steel and Paint
Tesla&#8217;s dedicated robotaxi, the Cybercab, will neither have stainless steel panels nor be painted, according to senior company executive Lars Moravy. He explained that the material used for the Cybertruck does not allow for the Cybercab&#8217;s required curves or structure.
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Elon Musk Calls for Retired Air Traffic Controllers to Return to Work
Elon Musk, the Department of Government Efficiency lead, urged retired air traffic controllers to consider returning to work due to a shortage of highly skilled controllers. This call comes as the FAA is recruiting entry-level air traffic controllers.
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New FAA regulations requiring the shutdown of runway operations at Washington&#8217;s Reagan National Airport during President Trump&#8217;s helicopter movements have led to significant disruptions for airlines and passengers. The restrictions were implemented following a fatal collision between an Army helicopter and an American Airlines jet.
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What Happened: DOGE sent the email on Saturday night via the Office of Personnel Management. The email, titled &#8220;What did you do last week? Part II,&#8221; requires federal employees to list five accomplishments from the previous week by 11:59 p.m. ET Monday.
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Despite resistance from some agency heads, Musk emphasized the mandatory nature of the email, stating, &#8220;The&nbsp;President has made it clear&nbsp;that this is mandatory for&nbsp;the executive branch.&#8221;
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">The President has made it clear that this is mandatory for the executive branch. Anyone working on classified or other sensitive matters is still required to respond if they receive the email, but can simply reply that their work is sensitive. <a href="https://t.co/lSyfj8eMzR">https://t.co/lSyfj8eMzR</a>
&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1895855353407123584?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 1, 2025</a></blockquote>
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During&nbsp;the first cabinet meeting of&nbsp;President Trump&#8217;s second term, Musk clarified the purpose of the email, stating it was a &#8220;pulse check review&#8221; rather than a performance review. He also suggested that the initiative could help identify &#8220;dead&#8221; employees on the government payroll.
Why It Matters: This new mandate from DOGE is part of a broader effort to increase government efficiency and accountability. By requiring employees to report their weekly achievements, the department aims to identify areas of inefficiency and improve overall productivity. 
The new provision for classified information ensures that sensitive information remains secure while still holding all employees accountable for their work. 
This initiative is a significant step in the ongoing mission to streamline government operations under the Trump administration.
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What Happened: Judge Amy Berman Jackson ruled on Saturday that Hampton Dellinger, the chief&nbsp;of the Office of Special&nbsp;Counsel, is entitled to serve out his five-year term. This ruling comes despite Trump&#8217;s attempt to oust him via email last month.
A law that has been in effect for over four decades stipulates&nbsp;that the special counsel can&nbsp;only be dismissed on grounds of &#8220;inefficiency,&nbsp;neglect of duty, or malfeasance&nbsp;in office.&#8221; 
The Justice Department contended that this provision is unconstitutional as it encroaches on the president&#8217;s power to oversee executive agencies, <a href="https://www.politico.com/news/2025/03/01/judge-rules-trumps-firing-of-federal-workforce-watchdog-was-illegal-00206877">reports</a> Politico.
However, Jackson ruled in favor of Dellinger, stating that his responsibilities,&nbsp;which include holding executive branch&nbsp;officials accountable for ethical violations and managing whistleblower complaints, were designed to be independent of the president.
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Why It Matters: This ruling sets a significant precedent, reinforcing the independence&nbsp;of the Office of Special&nbsp;Counsel from the president. 
It also underscores the importance of the role played by the special counsel in maintaining accountability within the executive branch. 
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<li>Maplebear Inc.'s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CART#NASDAQ">CART</a>) stock dipped 21.53% after it reported worse-than-expected fourth-quarter revenue and analysts revised<a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/43985818" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> the price forecast</a>.</li>
<li>NetApp, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NTAP#NASDAQ">NTAP</a>) stock plummeted 19.81%  after the company reported worse-than-expected third-quarter sales results and issued fourth-quarter and FY25 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/44024261" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">adjusted EPS guidance below estimates</a>.</li>
<li>Pure Storage (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PSTG#NYSE">PSTG</a>) stock declined 19.36% after the company issued FY26 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/43989517" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">revenue guidance lagging estimates</a>. Analysts revised the<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/pstg/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> price forecast on the stock</a>.</li>
<li>Duolingo (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DUOL#NASDAQ">DUOL</a>) stock fell 19.02% after it reported mixed fourth-quarter results, and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/44047945" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">analysts revised the price forecast</a>.</li>
<li>Viatris Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VTRS#NASDAQ">VTRS</a>) shares decreased 17.96% after the company reported fourth-quarter EPS and sales below estimates and issued FY25 revenue <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/44019622" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">and EPS guidance below estimates</a>. B of A Securities analyst Jason Gerberry maintained an Underperform and lowered the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/vtrs/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">price forecast from $11 to $10</a>.</li>
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<li>Palantir Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NYSE">PLTR</a>) shares tumbled 16.21% amid possible continued weakness following last week's report suggesting the Trump administration ordered t<a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/44032909" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">he Pentagon to plan for budget cuts</a>.</li>
<li>Trip.com Group Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TCOM#NASDAQ">TCOM</a>) shares declined 15.43% after it reported<a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/43940680" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> fourth-quarter financial results</a>.</li>
<li>MicroStrategy Incorporated (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>) stock dipped 14.77% <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/44037042" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">following a decline</a> in Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC).</li>
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Tesla, Palantir And MicroStrategy Are Among Top 12 Large-Cap Losers Last Week (Feb 24-Feb 28): Are The Others In Your Portfolio?

These twelve large-cap stocks were the best performers in the last week. Are they in your portfolio?
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<li>Heico (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HEI#NYSE">HEI</a>) stock escalated 17.31% after the company reported better-than-expected <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/43990234" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">first-quarter financial results</a>.</li>
<li>Xpeng (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XPEV#NYSE">XPEV</a>) shares jumped 16.79%. Erajaya Active Lifestyle announced the official <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/electric-vehicle" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">launch of XPENG in Indonesia</a>.</li>
<li>Li Auto (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LI#NASDAQ">LI</a>) stock jumped 11.91% after the company announced its first Electric SUV. JP Morgan analyst Nick Lai upgraded from Neutral to Overweight and raised the price <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/li/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">forecast from&nbsp;$22&nbsp;to&nbsp;$40</a>.</li>
<li>Lineage, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LINE#NASDAQ">LINE</a>) shares escalated 11.82% after the company <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/43967512" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">reported fourth-quarter results</a>.</li>
<li>Erie Indemnity Company (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ERIE#NASDAQ">ERIE</a>) stock upped 11.63% after the company reported&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/44025334" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">fourth-quarter EPS above estimates</a>.</li>
<li>Lloyds Banking Group Plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LYG#NYSE">LYG</a>) stock upped 11.28%.</li>
<li>Unum Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNM#NYSE">UNM</a>) stock gained 11.11% after the company announced a $3.4 billion long-term care reinsurance transaction with Fortitude Re.</li>
<li>Fair Isaac (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FICO#NYSE">FICO</a>) stock upped 11.09% after RBC Capital analyst Ashish Sabadra upgraded the stock from Sector Perform to Outperform and raised the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/fico/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">price forecast from&nbsp;$2040&nbsp;to&nbsp;$2170</a>.</li>
<li>Masimo (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MASI#NASDAQ">MASI</a>)&nbsp;stock increased 11.07% after the company <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/43956552" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">reported better-than-expected&nbsp;results</a>. Analysts revised the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/masi/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">stock&#8217;s price forecast</a>.</li>
<li>Smith &amp; Nephew (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNN#NYSE">SNN</a>) stock rose 10.83% after the company <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">reported FY24 financial results</a>.</li>
<li>Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BUD#NYSE">BUD</a>) shares rose 10.79% &nbsp;after the company reported better-than-expected&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/43973849" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">fourth-quarter earnings and revenues</a>.</li>
<li>Nutanix, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NTNX#NASDAQ">NTNX</a>) stock rose 10.25% after the company <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/44007219" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">reported second-quarter results</a>. Analysts <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ntnx/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">revised the price forecast</a>.</li>
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