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SAG Holdings Ltd engages in the business of distributing automotive and industrial spare parts with operations primarily based in Singapore, and global sales primarily generated from the Middle East and Malaysia. Its business is comprised of On-Highway Business serving the automotive sector and Off-Highway Business primarily servicing the marine, energy, mining, construction, agriculture, and oil and gas sectors. The On-Highway Business Segment supply genuine and aftermarket spare parts to customers through our Autozone retail outlets located in Singapore, as well as Malaysia. The Off-Highway Business Segment supply a wide range of components and spare parts for internal combustion engines with a strong focus on filtration products through Filtec.

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Dave Portnoy is pulling no punches when it comes to his opinion on career politicians. The Barstool Sports founder recently voiced his frustration, saying that lawmakers who have never worked in the private sector are out of touch with reality.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Portnoy's Take on Politicians Without Private-Sector Experience</h2>
Portnoy took to X to express his belief that politicians should be required to have real-world job experience before holding office. "I firmly believe it should be illegal for any politician to never have 1 job in the private sector. Going directly from college to politics is fake life," he <a href="https://x.com/stoolpresidente/status/1902071296923402587">wrote</a>.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">I firmly believe it should be illegal for any politician to never have 1 job in the private sector. Going directly from college to politics is fake life. <a href="https://t.co/sskV8bjHBS">pic.twitter.com/sskV8bjHBS</a>
&mdash; Dave Portnoy (@stoolpresidente) <a href="https://twitter.com/stoolpresidente/status/1902071296923402587?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 18, 2025</a></blockquote>
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His post included a clip of Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) speaking on "The View," where the senate minority leader criticized those who oppose government regulations and taxes. "And you know what their attitude is? I made my money all by myself. How dare your government take my money from me?<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43850974/its-an-american-duty-to-not-pay-our-taxes-robert-kiyosaki-proudly-says-hes-1-2-billion-in-debt-because-it-legally-leaves-him-tax-free"> I don't want to pay taxes</a>. Or, I built my company with my bare hands. How dare your government tell me how I should treat my customers, my, the land and water that I own, or my employees." He went on to say that this group of people seeks to "decimate the entire federal government" to benefit the wealthiest Americans.
"They hate government. Government's a barrier to people, a barrier to stop them from doing things. They want to destroy it. We are not letting them do it, and we're united," Schumer said.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Portnoy Reveals Government Job Offer</h2>
Interestingly, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/03/44303325/how-do-you-run-tesla-when-youre-working-on-doge-24-7-dave-portnoy-says-he-was-offered-a-government-job-but-hed-have-to-give-up-barstool-2">Portnoy revealed recently</a> that he was recently approached about a potential government role but turned it down. "I got a call, I don't know, a couple of months ago… and it was like, ‘Hey, would you have any interest, Dave, in joining the Department of Commerce, the Commerce Secretary under Lupnick [sic], or the guy working under him?'" he shared.
However, there was a catch—he would have had to step away from running Barstool Sports. "A caveat of joining the government is somebody would have to run Barstool. You can't run Barstool and work for the government," he explained. Portnoy said officials told him to let them know if he was interested, but they never followed up.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Where Should the Line Be Drawn?</h2>
Portnoy's remarks raise an ongoing debate about the intersection of business and politics. Should politicians be required to have private-sector experience? And should business leaders be allowed to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/03/44283540/elon-musks-father-warned-in-november-that-if-elon-had-to-step-away-from-his-companies-for-government-duties-it-could-be-a-big-concern">hold government positions while running major companies</a>?
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Dave Portnoy Slams Career Politicians Who Never Had A Real Job—'Going From College Straight To Politics Is Fake Life'

China is considering the restriction of certain <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/24/12/42257504/trump-threatens-brics-nations-with-100-tariffs">exports to the U.S.</a> in the face of an intensifying economic offensive by President Donald Trump&#8216;s administration.
What Happened: Advisers to the Chinese government have indicated that Beijing is mulling over the implementation of voluntary export restraints (VERs). 
This tactic, previously employed by Japan in the 1980s to ward off increased import duties from the U.S., could potentially aid China in deflecting criticism regarding its &#8220;economic imbalances&#8221;, particularly in sectors such as electric vehicles and batteries.
According to a report <a href="https://www.wsj.com/economy/trade/china-explores-limiting-its-own-exports-to-mollify-trump-dcd347b7?mod=hp_lead_pos1">by</a> The Wall Street Journal, despite the imposition of new tariffs by Trump, amounting to a cumulative 20%, there have been no negotiations between Beijing and Washington.
Nevertheless, concerns over China&#8217;s market-distorting practices were voiced by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in a conversation&nbsp;with Chinese Vice Premier He&nbsp;Lifeng last month.
"The insistence of the Trump administration on using tariffs as a tool of trade policy might make China receptive to voluntary export restraints," Doug Irwin, economics professor at Dartmouth College told the Journal.
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According to advisers, China may propose&nbsp;export restraints on EVs and&nbsp;batteries in return for investment&nbsp;opportunities in the U.S. This proposition could potentially be appealing to Trump, who has demonstrated a willingness to accept&nbsp;more Chinese investment in the&nbsp;U.S.
The outlet also highlighted that while Beijing is contemplating export restraints, it has no plans to alter its manufacturing-centric policy. 
Instead, it perceives this as a negotiation tactic with the Trump administration that could assist China in enhancing its value chain.
Why It Matters: The potential implementation of VERs by China could mark a significant shift in the ongoing trade war between the two economic superpowers. 
By voluntarily limiting exports, China could potentially mitigate the impact of U.S. tariffs and negotiate better terms for its investments in the U.S.
This move could also signal a strategic shift in China&#8217;s approach to dealing with trade disputes, moving away from retaliatory tariffs towards more nuanced negotiation tactics. 
However, the success of this strategy will largely depend on the Trump administration&#8217;s response and willingness to negotiate.
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China Ponders Export Limitations to Quell Trump's Trade Onslaught

Joe Rogan is raising alarms about the growing influence of artificial intelligence and the evolving role of government in people's lives. In a recent <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xsqbdBiidWE">conversation</a> with Josh Waitzkin on &#8220;The Joe Rogan Experience,&#8221; he explored what the future could look like as AI begins to reshape society, work and identity.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">AI Could Change What It Means To Be Human</h2>
Waitzkin, a former chess prodigy and martial artist, argued that humanity is facing an unprecedented challenge. As <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/01/43149854/ai-ai-agents-will-create-unprecedented-opportunities-and-profound-risks-world-economic-forum-says">AI becomes more powerful</a>, people will need to adapt rapidly or risk being left behind. &#8220;We need to create the ability to reinvent ourselves, to be creative, to adapt,&#8221; he said. He compared our current position to a beginner in jiu-jitsu, completely outmatched by a skilled opponent.
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Rogan agreed and warned of a future where people become overly reliant on technology and government, losing the drive to create or push themselves. He believes we're drifting away from the democratic ideal where government is an extension of the people's will. "The government is now your provider. It's not just for the people, by the people. It's not representative of the people. It is now your provider," he said. "That's a very strange relationship to have."
He explained that this shift could result in a society where citizens no longer see themselves as active participants in shaping their future, but as passive recipients of state-controlled resources. That, Rogan argues, poses a deep psychological risk. If your rent, food, and healthcare are all provided by the state, and you never have to earn it or contribute meaningfully to your community, where does your sense of purpose come from?
Rogan emphasized that this isn't just a political concern, but a human one. It messes with identity. People need struggle, they need purpose and they need to build things. &#8220;If that's gone and now all of a sudden they just have a check, who are they?&#8221;
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">A &#8216;Psychological Famine&#8217; Is Coming</h2>
The two discussed the impact of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/02/43994419/i-dont-think-were-going-to-have-a-choice-elon-musk-predicts-universal-income-will-eventually-be-high-but-fears-people-will-feel">universal basic income</a> if widespread job loss becomes a reality. Rogan worries that many people, stripped of work and purpose, won't know how to find meaning. "What do you do to give yourself meaning if you're not the type of person that seeks out difficult things?" he asked.
He described a potential scenario where millions become dependent on government checks, addicted to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40914747/jpmorgan-ceo-jamie-dimon-thinks-social-media-platforms-like-tiktok-and-facebook-are-a-total-stupid-w">dopamine hits from social media</a>, and stuck in lives lacking direction. "Throughout history, the times have been very cruel to people who weren&#8217;t prepared. I worry about it almost like an intellectual famine, you know, like a psychological famine that people will be deprived of the thing that they have rested their hat upon, like their identity," Rogan said.
Waitzkin emphasized the importance of embracing change with a &#8220;beginner&#8217;s mind.&#8221; He said the pace of change will only accelerate, and people must train themselves to shift with it. &#8220;We want to be strapped to the front of the freight train as reality is unfolding and adapting to the new realities,&#8221; he said.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Older Fears Resurface: AI As Government?</h2>
In a November <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5_EdPRLHuE">episode</a> with the &#8220;Triggernometry&#8221; podcast hosts Francis Foster and Konstantin Kisin, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/startups/24/11/41754889/joe-rogan-fears-ai-could-be-used-to-create-really-objective-government-deciding-we-dont-need-corpora">Rogan revisited one of his recurring concerns</a>: the idea of AI running governments. He floated a scenario where an objective AI makes decisions without bias, ego or emotion. "Why don't we use AI for government and have a really objective government that doesn't have greed, lust, desire or the need for power?" he asked.
But he cautioned that such objectivity could go too far. A purely rational AI might decide the biggest problem is humanity itself. That, he said, is the risk of letting a machine run things without a moral compass.
Rogan and Waitzkin believe the future will be filled with breakthroughs and disruption. AI might improve lives, but only if humans prepare themselves mentally and emotionally. Waitzkin summed it up: the ability to constantly reinvent yourself might be the most valuable skill of the 21st century.
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Joe Rogan Says There's A 'Bizarre Connection' Between The Government And The People. It's No Longer 'Just For The People, By The People'

Elon Musk has issued a public threat to Pentagon employees suspected of leaking information about an alleged briefing on sensitive materials involving a potential U.S. war with China.
What Happened: The New York Times published a story suggesting Musk was to be briefed by the Pentagon on potential military plans involving China. This information was allegedly leaked by Pentagon employees.
After the story was published, both Pentagon officials and President Donald Trump confirmed the planned meeting but denied any discussions about China. &#8220;China will not even be mentioned or discussed,&#8221; Trump <a href="https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/114198186465713235">stated</a> on his Truth Social platform, dismissing the media reports as &#8220;lies.&#8221;
Musk supported Trump&#8217;s statement, reposting the President&#8217;s comments and labeling the New York Times as &#8220;pure propaganda.&#8221; He also warned the alleged leakers at the Pentagon, stating, &#8220;They will be found.&#8221;
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&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1902977556329931052?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 21, 2025</a></blockquote>
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The New York Times <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/03/44431437/trump-debunks-reports-of-elon-musks-briefing-on-us-china-war-strategy-china-will-not-even-be-mentioned">report</a> suggested that such a briefing would expand Musk&#8217;s role within the federal bureaucracy, raising questions about potential conflicts of interest given his business dealings in China and his role as a major government contractor with SpaceX.
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Why It Matters: The controversy surrounding the alleged leak highlights the sensitive nature of information within the Pentagon and the potential implications of such leaks. 
Musk&#8217;s threat to the leakers underscores the seriousness of the situation and the potential consequences for those involved.
Furthermore, the incident raises questions about Musk&#8217;s role within the government and his potential conflicts of interest. As a major government contractor and a business figure with significant ties to China, the implications of Musk being briefed on potential military plans are significant. 
This controversy may impact Musk&#8217;s role within the government and his relationship with China, potentially affecting his business interests and the operations of SpaceX.
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Elon Musk Warns Pentagon Leakers Following Exposé on Alleged Secret China War Briefing: 'They Will Be Found'

Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) co-founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg has an odd way of dealing with constructive feedback that involves <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/11/42250885/gen-zers-are-being-fired-just-months-after-getting-hired-employers-cite-lack-of-motivation-poor-communication-and-unprofessional-behavior">a &#8220;pressure test.&#8221;</a>
What To Know: According to a Business Insider<a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/metas-cto-andrew-bosworth-explains-giving-mark-zuckerberg-feedback-2024-3"> report</a>, citing a March 2024 interview with Meta CTO Andrew Bosworth on &#8220;Lenny&#8217;s Podcast,&#8221; when you give Zuckerberg feedback, he sits back, listens and then disagrees with you.
&#8220;He&#8217;ll most often tell you that you&#8217;re wrong,&#8221; Bosworth reportedly said on the podcast.
That&#8217;s when it gets really weird. After Zuckerberg disagrees with the constructive criticism you give him, he will start bringing it up in unrelated meetings, asking other team members what they think about the feedback, the Meta exec said.
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Bosworth called the process a &#8220;pressure test&#8221; that involves understanding several different perspectives in search of details that he may have failed to consider. After he gathers other perspectives, he will then start making changes based on the feedback that he initially shut down. 
&#8220;Over the course of the next like week or two, you&#8217;ll just see shifts,&#8221; Bosworth said, calling Zuckerberg&#8217;s approach &#8220;uncanny.&#8221;
It doesn&#8217;t matter what the feedback entails or what it&#8217;s in regards to. It could be feedback on one of the company&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/23/09/34964097/watch-mark-zuckerberg-unveils-metas-ai-smart-glasses-that-can-decode-anything-youre-looking">products</a> or processes or even just about something he said in a morning meeting. Zuckerberg still uses the same approach to dealing with the constructive criticism, the Meta CTO said.
As it turns out, the process works and is actually very satisfying, according to Bosworth. In order to lead a company, you need to have high levels of conviction in decision making and Zuckerberg has stronger willpower than anyone he&#8217;s ever met, he said. 
&#8220;It really works. It&#8217;s very effective. But you do have to like take the long view on it,&#8221; Bosworth said. 
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Some elements of this story were previously reported by Benzinga and it has been updated.
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Each week,&nbsp;Benzinga's Stock Whisper Index&nbsp;uses a combination of proprietary data and pattern recognition to showcase five stocks that are just under the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/stock-whisper-index" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">surface and deserve attention</a>.
Investors are constantly on the hunt for undervalued, under-followed and emerging stocks. With countless methods available to retail traders, the challenge often lies in sifting through the abundance of information to uncover new opportunities and understand why certain stocks should be of interest.
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Lululemon Athletica (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LULU#NASDAQ">LULU</a>): The apparel company saw strong interest from readers, which comes before the company's fourth-quarter financial results on Thursday March 27. Analysts expect the company to report revenue of $3.57 billion, up from $3.21 billion in last year's fourth quarter. Lululemon has beaten revenue estimates in nine of the last 10 quarters. Analysts expect the company to report fourth-quarter earnings per share of $5.84, up from $5.29 in last year's fourth quarter. The company has beaten analyst estimates for earnings per share in nine of the last 10 quarters overall. Analysts have <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/LULU/analyst-ratings">cut price targets</a> ahead of the quarter and investors remain cautious on the Canadian company with <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/02/43442219/why-beer-tequila-avocados-cars-iphone-prices-could-rise-trumps-tariffs-on-canada-mexico-china-to-hurt-several-sectors">concerns about tariffs. </a>Analysts and investors will be watching the earnings report closely to see if there are comments on tariffs and also if the company's international sales continue to grow. International revenue was up 33% year-over-year in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/buybacks/24/12/42352166/lululemon-q3-earnings-revenue-beat-eps-beat-1b-buyback-increase-continued-momentum-across-international-markets">the third quarter.</a>
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GE Aerospace (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GE#NYSE">GE</a>): The aerospace company saw shares trade higher on the week, helped possibly by some <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/03/44277627/ge-aerospace-doubles-down-on-us-manufacturing-with-1b-investment-details">recent contract awards</a>. GE Aerospace recently announced a US Air Force contract worth up to $5 billion for engines used on the F-15 and F-16 fighter jets. The company also recently announced plans to invest $1 billion in its U.S. manufacturing facilities to strengthen production, which could signal increased orders and growth opportunities.
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Monolithic Power Systems (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MPWR#NASDAQ">MPWR</a>): The chipmaker saw strong interest during the week, which comes after the company hosted its analyst day and updated its guidance on Thursday. The company is <a href="https://www.monolithicpower.com/en/about-mps/investor-relations/press-releases.html?pressrelease=446">guiding </a>for first-quarter revenue to be in a range of $630 million to $640 million, up from a prior range of $610 million to $630 million. Analysts expect the company to post first-quarter revenue of $578.1 million. Analysts<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MPWR/analyst-ratings"> recently remained bullish</a> on the company with Buy ratings maintained. Shares were down on the week with a sharp drop during the week, before moving back up on Thursday and Friday.
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AppLovin Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APP#NASDAQ">APP</a>): The advertising tech company was one of the top-performing stocks in 2024 and shares are up over 300%<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/reiteration/25/03/44385398/applovin-the-best-performing-tech-stock-in-2024-is-down-40-over-the-past-month-whats-going-on"> in the last year</a>. Readers showed strong interest in the stock, which gained on the week and in recent weeks has posted gains after several short reports<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/02/43981217/applovin-stock-drops-on-multiple-short-reports-allegations-of-copying-meta-creating-smoke-and-mirrors-game"> sent shares lower</a>. Strong fourth-quarter results helped the stock in February before shares dropped from the short reports. Needham analyst Bernie McTernan <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/25/03/44361420/applovin-taps-into-retail-ad-market-but-growth-hinges-on-big-brand-adoption-analyst">reiterated a Hold rating</a> on the stock recently. McTernan researched APP's expansion beyond mobile gaming ads into other industries like ecommerce, apparel, and furniture.
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Howmet Aerospace (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HWM#NYSE">HWM</a>): The aerospace company <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/25/02/43900861/benzingas-stock-whisper-index-5-stocks-investors-secretly-monitor-but-dont-talk-about-yet-54">returns to the</a> Stock Whisper Index for the week. The company presented at a Bank of America conference where the CEO said they expect to see F-35 production static or increasing in the second half of the decade. The CEO also said they expect to see service volumes increase year-over-year over the next five to eight years. Howmet reported fourth-quarter financial results that topped analyst estimates in February and saw analysts raise <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/HWM/analyst-ratings">their price targets</a> on the stock.
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Benzinga examined the prospects for<a href="http://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> many investors' favorite stocks</a> over the last week — here's a look at some of our top stories.
Markets ended the week mixed, with the S&amp;P 500 and Dow slipping while the Nasdaq notched a slight gain, buoyed by strength in tech. Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) extended its losing streak to a ninth consecutive week despite a broad market rebound earlier.
Investors digested a Federal Reserve decision to hold rates steady, alongside revised projections showing slower GDP growth and higher inflation for 2024. Fed Chair Jerome Powell downplayed the impact of potential tariffs as "transitory."
Meanwhile, jobless claims remained steady, and traders weighed the likelihood of rate cuts later this year amid stubborn inflation and economic uncertainty.
Benzinga provides daily reports on the stocks most popular with investors. Here are a few of this past week's most bullish and bearish posts that are worth another look.
The Bulls
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/long-ideas/25/03/44360400/legendary-trader-says-tesla-nvidia-apple-shares-are-ready-to-rally-i-see-what-i-like-to-see">"Legendary Trader Says Tesla, Nvidia, Apple Shares Are Ready To Rally: ‘I See What I Like To See'"</a>, by Shanthi Rexaline, reports that Larry Benedict sees bullish setups forming in Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) and Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) as technical indicators turn favorable.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/commodities/25/03/44423382/billionaire-stanley-druckenmiller-boosts-us-steel-stake-by-143-is-he-betting-on-merger">"Billionaire Stanley Druckenmiller Boosts US Steel Stake By 143%—Is He Betting On Merger?"</a>, by Shanthi Rexaline, reveals that Stanley Druckenmiller more than doubled his position in United States Steel Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/X#NYSE">X</a>) as the company's pending sale to Nippon Steel draws closer amid regulatory scrutiny.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/large-cap/25/03/44426552/buffetts-berkshire-hathaway-outpaces-sp-500-with-best-2-month-run-since-2010">"Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Outpaces S&amp;P 500 With Best 2-Month Run Since 2010"</a>, by Bibhu Pattnaik, highlights how Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>) outperformed the broader market with a 16.4% surge, marking its strongest two-month performance in over a decade.
For additional bullish calls of the past week, check out the following:
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<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/03/44379756/luminar-technologies-stock-continues-to-surge-whats-going-on">Luminar Technologies Stock Continues To Surge: What's Going On?</a>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/25/03/44399812/tesla-analyst-turns-bullish-following-factory-visit-sees-multiple-catalysts-driving-ev-stock-to-425">Tesla Analyst Turns Bullish Following Factory Visit, Sees Multiple Catalysts Driving EV Stock To $425</a>
The Bears
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44423177/rivian-analyst-downgrades-stock-with-triple-whammy-of-policy-risk-no-catalysts-in-2025">"Rivian Analyst Downgrades Stock With ‘Triple Whammy' Of Policy Risk, No Catalysts In 2025"</a>, by Shanthi Rexaline, reports that Rivian Automotive Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIVN#NASDAQ">RIVN</a>) sank after a UBS analyst downgraded the stock, citing weak demand, policy headwinds and a lack of near-term growth catalysts.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/03/44425552/fedex-shares-fall-after-q3-earnings-miss-lower-fy25-revenue-forecast">"FedEx Shares Fall After Q3 Earnings Miss, Lower FY25 Revenue Forecast"</a>, by Shivani Kumaresan, reports that FedEx Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDX#NYSE">FDX</a>) tumbled after missing fiscal third-quarter earnings estimates and trimming its full-year revenue outlook amid continued demand weakness.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44364206/trump-media-technology-insiders-dump-shares">"Trump Media &amp; Technology Insiders Dump Shares"</a>, by Bibhu Pattnaik, reveals that insiders at Trump Media &amp; Technology Group, which plans to merge with Digital World Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DWAC#NASDAQ">DWAC</a>), have offloaded shares ahead of the company's anticipated public debut.
For more bearish takes, be sure to see these posts:
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<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/25/03/44395415/trump-administration-weighs-deep-cuts-to-domestic-hiv-prevention-programs-gilead-stock-slides">Trump Administration Weighs Deep Cuts To Domestic HIV Prevention Programs, Gilead Stock Slides</a>
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Billionaire investor Ray Dalio attributes his success to transcendental meditation. Dalio, who founded Bridgewater Associates in 1975, revealed that meditation gives him calmness and equanimity, which he credits more than anything else for his achievements.
What Happened: Dalio, with a net worth exceeding $16 billion, revealed in an interview <a href="https://www.pionline.com/special-report-hedge-funds/bridgewater-retains-top-spot-largest-hedge-fund-despite-aum-sliding-23">with</a> CNBC that he practices transcendental meditation by repeating a mantra for twenty minutes twice daily.
He describes each session as a &#8220;20-minute vacation&#8221; that aids in decision-making and creativity.
"The best advice that I could give anybody, I think, it would be to meditate, and that&#8217;s because it gives you a calmness and equanimity," Dalio said, according to the report.
"Whatever success I&#8217;ve had in life has been more due to my meditating than anything else."
Dalio began this practice in 1968, influenced by The Beatles, and it has been a constant throughout his career, including his tenure as co-CEO of Bridgewater until 2017.
Research supports the benefits of transcendental meditation, with studies indicating reduced symptoms of trauma and improved mental health.
Dalio&#8217;s approach to leadership at Bridgewater included &#8220;radical transparency,&#8221; where meetings are recorded and open criticism is encouraged.
Other billionaires, like&nbsp;Richard Branson&nbsp;and&nbsp;Jack Dorsey, also incorporate meditation into their routines, highlighting its widespread appeal among successful entrepreneurs.
Why It Matters: Dalio, who has a net worth of nearly $16 billion as per the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, has been <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44345022/ray-dalio-has-a-chilling-warning-for-president-trump-debt-crisis-is-imminent-and-an-issue-of-paramount-importance">vocal</a> about various global economic issues, including the looming debt crisis in the U.S.
Additionally, Dalio <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/market-summary/25/03/44273552/ray-dalio-says-china-is-way-ahead-in-ai-and-robotics-us-lags-in-mass-production">has</a> expressed concerns about the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence. He highlighted China&#8217;s lead in AI and robotics, contrasting it with the U.S.&#8217;s lag in mass production. Dalio also warned about the potential risks of AI, suggesting it could lead to totalitarian control or anarchy.
Dalio&#8217;s insights into meditation, economic challenges, and technological advancements reflect his comprehensive understanding of both personal and global dynamics, offering valuable perspectives to investors and leaders worldwide.
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Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) is expected to reach a six-figure valuation by 2025, according to Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group. This prediction comes despite the lack of explicit support from U.S. President Donald Trump.
What Happened: In a recent video update, Green discussed the potential for Bitcoin to outshine gold if the Federal Reserve opts to reduce interest rates this year.
He pointed out that gold&#8217;s current upward trend is largely due to macroeconomic uncertainties, particularly stemming from Trump&#8217;s tariff policies.
Green believes that if the U.S. dollar weakens following rate cuts, investors may be more "inclined" to pivot towards Bitcoin.
"We live in a digital&nbsp;world, and I think that&nbsp;with or without Donald Trump's&nbsp;backing – and I think&nbsp;he's going to back it&nbsp;– you're going to see&nbsp;Bitcoin start to soar again.&#8221; He emphasized that a potential decline in the dollar would encourage more investments in Bitcoin.
According <a href="https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html">to</a> CME's FedWatch tool,&nbsp;69% of traders and investors&nbsp;anticipate a rate cut by the Fed in June.
Green remains firm&nbsp;on his prediction that Bitcoin&nbsp;will rise over 79% from its current value by the end of the year, aiming for $150,000.
Why It Matters: The cryptocurrency market has been experiencing fluctuations, with Bitcoin recently breaching $86,000 before dropping to $83,647.19, despite President Trump&#8217;s supportive remarks for the industry at a recent event.
This volatility is not uncommon, as explained by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44410262/why-bitcoin-pulls-back-and-then-gains-after-economic-uncertainties-like-tariffsbitwise-cio-explains-dip-then-rip-phenomenon">Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan</a>, who noted that economic uncertainties, such as tariffs, can lead to short-term price dips due to increased market risk perception.
Additionally,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44345006/arthur-hayes-predicts-bitcoin-surge-to-250000-by-year-end-says-current-downturn-is-clearing-out-deadwood-short-term-pain">Arthur Hayes</a>, co-founder of BitMEX, has also projected a significant increase in Bitcoin's value, anticipating it will reach $250,000 by the end of the year.
Hayes suggests that the current downturn is a temporary setback, part of a natural market cycle.
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Price Action: Bitcoin was trading at $84,417 at the time of writing, up 0.2% in the last 24 hours, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro data</a>.
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Danny Moses, renowned for his accurate prediction of the 2008 financial crisis, has voiced concerns over the economic impact of recent federal job cuts.
What Happened: The founder of Moses Ventures cautioned that the market has not fully considered the economic repercussions of the job cuts initiated by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a move supported by Elon Musk.
Moses expressed concerns about the negative effects on the economy, stating, &#8220;We're hurting the revenue side of the equation.&#8221;
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Under President Donald Trump&#8216;s administration, over 24,000 federal employees have been dismissed, with an additional 75,000 opting for deferred resignation.
The cuts are part of efforts to reduce government spending, which DOGE claims to have decreased by $115 billion. However, experts question the accuracy of these savings.
Moses noted that the cuts have begun to impact major contracts, with Accenture Plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACN#NYSE">ACN</a>) losing U.S. government contracts, causing its share price to drop by 7.3%.
The elimination of federal jobs and contracts creates an &#8220;unvirtuous cycle,&#8221; affecting both small businesses and private contractors.
The influx of former federal workers into the job market raises concerns about their ability to find new employment, particularly in sectors like tech and data science. The uncertainty surrounding tariffs, labor supply, and immigration further complicates the situation, leaving employers hesitant to make hiring decisions.
Why It Matters: Danny Moses is not new to making bold predictions. Known for his role in shorting the U.S. housing market before its crash in 2008, Moses and his colleagues at FrontPoint Partners gained fame through Michael Lewis&#8217; book, &#8220;The Big Short,&#8221; later adapted into a film.
Recently, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43355225/the-big-short-goes-long-men-who-predicted-housing-bubble-like-asian-stocks-gold">Moses and his peers</a> have shifted their focus to long positions, particularly in Asian stocks and gold.
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Microsoft Corp. co-founder Bill Gates may be <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/03/44207591/bill-gates-is-a-divorced-grandpa-living-alone-in-gigantic-66000-sq-ft-home-but-wont-be-downsizing-i-cant-i-like-the-houses-i-have">best known for transforming</a> the tech world, but he says a quirky racquet sport has held his heart for decades—and it's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/07/33235405/pickleball-is-americas-fastest-growing-sport-but-is-it-also-the-most-dangerous-report-shows-it-could">called pickleball</a>.
What Happened: In <a href="https://www.timesnownews.com/sports/pickleball/bill-gates-calls-pickleball-a-funny-american-game-heres-why-he-loves-it-article-119265785">an</a> interview with Times Now, Gates opened up about how he relaxes, revealing that pickleball is one of his favorite pastimes.
"I get to play a lot of tennis, a funny American game called pickleball, and a card game, not many people play called bridge—I am big on that," Gates said.
Pickleball, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/22/10/29239115/bill-gates-tom-brady-lebron-james-and-gary-vee-inside-the-explosion-of-the-sport-of-pickleball">a hybrid of tennis, badminton, and ping pong</a>, has become the fastest-growing sport in the U.S. for two years running. However, Gates' love for the game long predates its current hype.
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In a 2022 "Gates Notes" YouTube video titled "I'm a Pickler," the billionaire philanthropist said he's been playing the sport for 50 years.&nbsp;
"It is kind of stunning that 50 years after it was invented, it started to take off and now has incredible momentum," Gates said. He added that the game's simplicity, accessibility, and fun factor make it ideal for players of all ages.
Gates also has a personal connection to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/22/10/29109800/lebrons-passion-for-pickleball-pumps-up-the-sports-community-this-cbd-company-is-also-delighted">pickleball's origins</a>. His father, Bill Gates Sr., was close friends with the sport's inventors—Bill Bell, Barney McCallum, and Joel Pritchard—who created it in 1965 on Bainbridge Island, Washington, not far from the Gates family's hometown of Seattle.
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Why It's Important: Gates currently has a net worth of $162 billion, making him the seventh wealthiest person on the Bloomberg Billionaire <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/billionaires/">Index</a>.
Gates has held numerous titles throughout his life—tech pioneer, philanthropist, and once the world&#8217;s wealthiest individual.
Gates owns approximately 1% of Microsoft. He resigned from his role as a director in March 2020, and his exact holdings have not been detailed in later proxy statements.
His net worth does not account for shares held by the Bill &amp; Melinda Gates Foundation, which focuses on poverty reduction, medical advancements, and educational programs.
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Ethics experts are raising alarm over members of the Donald Trump administration openly promoting Elon Musk's Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), even as the electric vehicle company <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/25/03/44394560/elon-musks-tesla-targeted-with-arson-attacks-in-las-vegas-kansas-city-report">faces public backlash</a> and its stock continues to slide.
What Happened: On Wednesday, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick appeared on Fox News and encouraged viewers to buy Tesla stock.
"If you want to learn something on this show tonight, buy Tesla," Lutnick said on Jesse Watters' program. "It'll never be this cheap again."
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The remarks come as Tesla shares have dropped over 38% year-to-date.
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Ethics experts say the administration's behavior crosses a line, according to <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/white-house-lutnick-promoting-elon-musk-tesla-stock-isnt-working-2025-3">a</a> report by Business Insider.
"It's an ethics issue, and it's an optics issue," said Jordan Libowitz, head of communications for the Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington. "When someone spends hundreds of millions of dollars to elect a president and then that president&#8217;s administration takes action that appears to be an attempt to boost that person&#8217;s net worth."
Richard Painter, former ethics counsel under George W. Bush, was more blunt.
&#8220;The idea of promoting a company, the White House doesn&#8217;t do that,&#8221; he stated. &#8220;The Commerce Secretary is not Jim Cramer.&#8221;
Why It's Important: The decline in Tesla&#8217;s stock value has been exacerbated by Musk&#8217;s involvement with President Trump&#8217;s Department of Government Efficiency.
This has raised questions about <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/markets/25/03/44436944/spacex-dethrones-tesla-as-elon-musks-most-valuable-asset-for-the-first-time-since-2019-report">Musk&#8217;s ability to manage his responsibilities</a> at both Tesla and DOGE.
President Trump has also publicly supported Musk and Tesla, hosting what was effectively a <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/25/03/44266805/trump-turns-white-house-into-tesla-showroom-says-elon-musk-was-treated-very-unfairly-heres-the-car-he-picked-for-himself">promotional event at the</a> White House last week.
He posed for photos in front of Teslas on the South Lawn and pledged to buy a Model S, though it remains unclear if he followed through.
The endorsements come amid growing backlash. Musk, who also leads the Department of Government Efficiency, has faced <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/03/44071203/tesla-falls-nearly-23-destroying-354-billion-of-investor-wealth-in-2025-its-only-going-to-get-worse-says-top-investor">#TeslaTakedown protests</a> following mass layoffs.
Additionally, Tesla has <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/03/44434973/tesla-record-highest-trade-ins-amid-backlash-against-ceo-elon-musk-surge-in-vandalism">experienced a surge in trade-ins</a>, with a record number of vehicles being traded this month. This follows protests against Musk&#8217;s role with the Trump administration and DOGE.
Despite these challenges, Cathie Wood of Ark Invest has continued to bet on Tesla, <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/25/03/44429127/cathie-wood-bets-on-elon-musks-tesla-despite-cybertruck-recall-dumps-zuckerbergs-meta-shares-again">acquiring 9,351 shares of the automaker</a>. This purchase, valued at approximately $2.21 million, comes amid Tesla&#8217;s recall of over 46,000 Cybertrucks due to safety concerns.
Price Action: Tesla&#8217;s stock rose 5.27% during Friday&#8217;s regular session, closing at $248.71. In after-hours trading, it added another 0.30%, reaching $249.45, according to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro data</a>.
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Trump Administration's Promotion Of Elon Musk's Tesla Draws Criticism From Experts: 'The Commerce Secretary Is Not Jim Cramer,' Says Former Ethics Counsel

Jamie Dimon, CEO of&nbsp;JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>), addressed employees at a town hall meeting on Thursday at the bank&#8217;s&nbsp;Dallas corporate conference center in&nbsp;Plano, Texas.
What Happened: Dimon humorously opened the session, which lasted about an hour, with a joke, promising, "No swearing this time,&#8221; setting a relaxed tone, according to <a href="https://fortune.com/2025/03/21/jpmorgan-jamie-dimon-inflation-economy-return-to-work-wall-street-veterans-dei/">a</a> report by Fortune. He discussed his future at JPMorgan, stating he plans to remain CEO for a &#8220;few more years&#8221; before transitioning to a chairman role.
He also expressed interest in joining a nonprofit board post-JPMorgan, according to attendees.
Dimon addressed the bank&#8217;s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts, reaffirming its commitment to these initiatives.
However, Jennifer Piepszak, JPMorgan&#8217;s COO, announced a name change to DOI—diversity, opportunity, and inclusion—in a memo on Friday. The bank plans to reduce certain training and reallocate programs to different business lines.
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Dimon also touched on the bank&#8217;s return-to-office policy, emphasizing the benefits of in-person work for young employees. Despite logistical challenges, he praised the facilities team for their efforts. The meeting followed a February session where Dimon faced employee frustration over the return-to-office mandate.
Why It Matters: The town hall meeting comes amidst ongoing discussions about JPMorgan&#8217;s return-to-office policy.&nbsp;Jamie Dimon has been <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44300682/jamie-dimon-doubles-down-on-work-from-home-criticism-where-did-you-get-your-amazon-packages">vocal</a> about his stance&nbsp;on the importance of in-office work, arguing that remote work can hinder creativity and slow decision-making.
In a previous town hall, he addressed employee concerns, stating, &#8220;You don&#8217;t have to work at JPMorgan&#8221; if they disagreed with the policy.
Additionally, Dimon has weighed in on broader economic issues, highlighting concerns over geopolitical tensions and potential tariff impacts. During a conversation with Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen, Dimon described the economy as experiencing a &#8220;soft landing&#8221; but noted the presence of significant turbulence.
He emphasized the uncertainty surrounding proposed tax plans and the impact of tariffs on the global economy.
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Jamie Dimon Reveals He Will Remain JPMorgan's CEO For 'Few More Years,' Jokes He Won't Swear This Time

On Friday, March 21, 2025, the Cathie Wood-led Ark Invest made some notable trades, including significant buys and sells.
Ark Invest's fund bought Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IRDM#NASDAQ">IRDM</a>), Beam Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BEAM#NASDAQ">BEAM</a>), Pacific Biosciences of California Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PACB#NASDAQ">PACB</a>) and Absci Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABSI#NASDAQ">ABSI</a>), while selling Illumina Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ILMN#NASDAQ">ILMN</a>), Repare Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RPTX#NASDAQ">RPTX</a>), Amgen Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMGN#NASDAQ">AMGN</a>), and Veeva Systems Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VEEV#NYSE">VEEV</a>).
The IRDM Trade: Ark Invest&#8217;s ARK Innovation ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKK#NYSE">ARKK</a>), ARK Autonomous Technology &amp; Robotics ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKQ#BATS">ARKQ</a>), and ARK Space Exploration &amp; Innovation ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKX#BATS">ARKX</a>) funds purchased a total of 68,355 shares of Iridium Communications Inc.
The total value of the shares bought, based on the last close price of $27.65, is approximately $1.89 million.
The BEAM Trade: Ark Invest&#8217;s ARKK and Ark Genomic Revolution ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKG#BATS">ARKG</a>) funds bought a total of 28,717 shares of Beam Therapeutics Inc.
The total value of the shares bought, based on the last close price of $23.3, is approximately $669,106.
The PACB Trade: Ark Invest&#8217;s ARKK fund bought a whopping 243,300 shares of Pacific Biosciences of California Inc.
The total value of the shares bought, based on the last close price of $1.3, is approximately $316,290.
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<li>Amgen Inc: Ark Invest sold 990 shares through ARKG.</li>
<li>Veeva Systems Inc: Ark Invest sold 1,322 shares through ARKG.</li>
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Alphabet Inc.'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 embarked on a 100-day mission to create a competitor to ChatGPT. The project, led by&nbsp;Sissie Hsiao, aimed to counter the rising popularity of&nbsp;OpenAI&#8217;s&nbsp;ChatGPT.
What Happened: In December 2022, Hsiao, a veteran of over 16 years at Google, was tasked with assembling a team to develop a chatbot named Bard, as reported <a href="https://www.wired.com/story/google-openai-gemini-chatgpt-artificial-intelligence/">by</a>&nbsp;Wired.
This initiative was part of Google&#8217;s response to the &#8220;code red&#8221; triggered by ChatGPT&#8217;s release. Despite initial challenges, including Bard&#8217;s inaccuracies and offensive responses, the team pushed forward.
Google executives, including&nbsp;Sundar Pichai, emphasized the need for rapid progress.
The urgency was heightened by the integration of ChatGPT into&nbsp;Microsoft Corp.'s&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) Bing search engine.
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To maintain its AI leadership, Google accelerated Bard&#8217;s development, branding it as an &#8220;experiment&#8221; to manage expectations.
Despite setbacks, such as a factual error in a marketing video that affected Alphabet&#8217;s stock value, Google continued to refine Bard.
The company ultimately merged its AI research teams, DeepMind and Google Brain, to create a more powerful language model, Gemini, which outperformed ChatGPT in several tests.
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Why It Matters: The race to develop a ChatGPT rival is a crucial chapter in Google&#8217;s AI journey.
In December 2023, Google unveiled&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/12/36131334/google-fires-biggest-salvo-against-openai-with-gemini-and-tiktok-parent-says-more-powerful-model-com">Gemini</a>, marking a significant move against OpenAI.
In early 2024, Google faced challenges with Gemini, including inaccurate image generation, leading to a temporary suspension of this feature.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/02/37256429/gemini-ai-takes-a-timeout-google-halts-image-generation-after-historical-figure-controversy">Controversies</a>&nbsp;surrounding Gemini&#8217;s inaccuracies prompted&nbsp;Sundar Pichai&nbsp;to acknowledge the issues, stating they were &#8220;completely unacceptable.&#8221;
Amid these challenges,&nbsp;Elon Musk&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/03/37763969/elon-musk-says-woke-ai-like-google-gemini-can-be-deadly-it-will-do-whatever-it-can-potentially-even">voiced concerns</a> about the potential dangers of &#8220;woke AI&#8221; like Gemini, highlighting the risks associated with AI programmed to enforce diversity.
Despite these hurdles, analysts remain optimistic about&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/10/41633398/alphabet-at-the-forefront-of-the-ai-race-analysts-see-attractive-valuation-highligh">Alphabet&#8217;s position</a>&nbsp;in the AI race, citing its strength in cloud, search, and YouTube segments.
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A Norwegian man has taken legal action against Sam Altman-led OpenAI alleging that ChatGPT falsely claimed he murdered his children.
What Happened: Arve Hjalmar Holmen discovered the alleged fabrication after asking ChatGPT, "Who is Arve Hjalmar Holmen?"&nbsp;
The AI chatbot responded with an invented story that he had murdered two sons, attempted to kill a third, and was sentenced to 21 years in prison.
"Some think that there is no smoke without fire—the fact that someone could read this output and believe it is true is what scares me the most," Holmen said, adding that the hallucination was damaging to his reputation, <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0kgydkr516o">reported</a> BBC.
The digital rights organization Noyb, which is representing Holmen in the complaint, argues that ChatGPT's response is defamatory and violates European data protection laws regarding the accuracy of personal information.
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"You can't just spread false information and in the end add a small disclaimer saying that everything you said may just not be true," said Noyb lawyer Joakim Söderberg.
Microsoft Corp.-backed (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) OpenAI responded by saying the issue stemmed from an older version of ChatGPT and that newer models, including those with real-time web search, offer improved accuracy, the report noted.
"We continue to research new ways to improve the accuracy of our models and reduce hallucinations," the company said in a statement.
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Why It's Important: The case highlights growing concerns over AI hallucinations—when generative models produce false yet convincing content.
Previously, Yann LeCun, Meta Platforms Inc.&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) chief AI scientist and &#8220;Godfather of AI,&#8221; said that <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/03/37559453/godfather-of-ai-explains-why-chatgpt-copilot-and-other-ai-chatbots-hallucinate">AI hallucinations stem from</a> their autoregressive prediction process—each time the AI generates a word or token, there's a chance it might deviate from a logical response, gradually leading the conversation astray.
In 2023, Sundar Pichai, CEO of Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) also acknowledged that AI technology, in general, is <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/04/31849266/sundar-pichai-opens-up-about-google-bards-trippy-troubles-no-one-in-the-field-has-yet-solved-halluci">still grappling with hallucination</a> problems.
Earlier this year, Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) temporarily halted its Apple Intelligence news summary tool in the U.K. after it <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42836957/apple-acknowledges-ai-flaws-after-bbc-complaint-vows-fix-for-misleading-news-summaries">generated inaccurate headlines</a> and misrepresented them as factual.
Google&#8217;s AI Gemini has also struggled with hallucinations—last year, it bizarrely advised using <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/05/39104319/google-defends-feature-that-spews-results-like-glue-on-pizza-and-obama-the-first-muslim-president-ai">glue to attach cheese to pizza</a> and claimed that geologists suggest people consume one rock per day.
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Former Facebook executive turned whistleblower says Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) has been blocking her from speaking with lawmakers about explosive allegations involving the <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/25/03/44294128/meta-silences-whistleblower-who-worked-with-mark-zuckerberg-and-sheryl-sandberg-book-alleges-harassment-and-shady-china-strategy">company's ties to China</a>, harm to teen users, and workplace misconduct.
What Happened: Sarah Wynn-Williams, who spent six years at Facebook as director of global public policy, <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/general/social-media/25/03/44363736/zuckerbergs-global-push-meta-faces-scrutiny-over-privacy-free-speech-regulatory-tactics">published a memoir this</a> month titled "Careless People," detailing her time at the company.
Meta quickly <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/25/03/44294128/meta-silences-whistleblower-who-worked-with-mark-zuckerberg-and-sheryl-sandberg-book-alleges-harassment-and-shady-china-strategy">filed an arbitration demand</a>, claiming the book violated a non-disparagement agreement she signed when leaving in 2017.
The arbitrator issued an emergency order temporarily banning Wynn-Williams from making "disparaging, critical or otherwise detrimental comments" about Meta or promoting the book.
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That order, her attorneys say, is now preventing her from responding to requests from lawmakers in the U.S., U.K., and European Union, <a href="https://edition.cnn.com/2025/03/20/tech/meta-whistleblower-sarah-wynn-williams-response-congress/index.html">reported</a> CNN.
"Members of the United States Congress, the Parliament of the United Kingdom, and the Parliament of the European Union have requested to speak with Ms. Wynn-Williams," her legal filing states. But under the gag order, she "appears to be blocked from speaking" to them.
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Why It's Important: The book includes claims about Mark Zuckerberg-led Facebook's efforts to expand in China and an allegation of sexual harassment involving top Meta executive Joel Kaplan.
Meta called the memoir "out-of-date" and containing "false accusations."
The memoir also sheds light on Meta&#8217;s failed Free Basics initiative in India, which was thwarted by a <a href="https://in.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">single decision from a low-ranking</a> official at the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India.
Price Action: Meta's stock ended Friday&#8217;s regular session at $596.25, gaining 1.75%. In after-hours trading, it gained an additional 0.13%. So far this year, the stock has declined by 0.50%, and over the past 12 months, it has surged 17.01%, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro data</a>.
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Social Media

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The Donald Trump administration is <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/news/legal/25/02/43424235/300000-venezuelans-lose-protected-immigration-status-trump-official-says-program-is-contrary-to-the-national-interest">revoking legal status</a> for hundreds of thousands of migrants, reversing a key Joe Biden-era immigration policy and reigniting debate over the scope of executive authority.
What Happened: In a move set to take effect April 24, the Department of Homeland Security announced it will end the temporary legal protections granted to roughly 530,000 migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela under former President Biden's parole program, reported Reuters.
The change, outlined in a notice scheduled for publication in the Federal Register, will subject these individuals to expedited removal if they remain in the U.S. without another legal status.
Trump has also signaled that a decision on ending parole protections for some 240,000 Ukrainians will come "very soon."
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Why It's Important: The parole program, launched in 2022 and expanded in 2023, allowed migrants to enter the U.S. by air with a sponsor and stay for up to two years.
President Trump has argued the program exceeded the bounds of federal law and called to terminate it via an executive order signed on Jan. 20.
Meanwhile, on Thursday, a federal judge criticized the Trump administration for not adequately responding to a court order regarding <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/25/03/44428767/trump-administration-failed-to-respond-to-court-order-on-deportation-flights-explain-non-compliance-by-tuesday-says-judge">Venezuelan deportation flights</a>.
This legal battle unfolds as Trump pursues an aggressive deportation agenda, targeting the removal of one million undocumented immigrants within his first year back in office.
Economists and investors are closely watching these immigration policies, as they could significantly impact the <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/news/25/03/44067679/trumps-immigration-policy-could-be-the-key-to-inflation-and-market-shifts-investors-warn">U.S. labor market and economic growth</a>.
Analysts warn that the reduction in immigration could slow GDP growth, potentially affecting market expectations and Federal Reserve decisions.
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Regulations

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Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) co-founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg once shared that the 2010 film "The Social Network" left him feeling misrepresented and hurt, criticizing the movie for fabricating parts of his life to make the story more dramatic.
What Happened: They "made up a bunch of stuff that I found kind of hurtful," Zuckerberg said during a public Q&amp;A at Facebook's headquarters in California in 2014. "I haven't spent a lot of time thinking about that movie in a while. I kind of blocked that one out."
Zuckerberg particularly took issue with the film's portrayal of his motivations for building Facebook.&nbsp;
In the movie, his character, played by Jesse Eisenberg, is shown creating the platform to impress women after a breakup. However, Zuckerberg said that this narrative was far from the truth.&nbsp;
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The Meta CEO said he was already dating Priscilla Chan, his wife now, at the time.
He added that the filmmakers prioritized entertainment over accuracy.&nbsp;
"I think the reality is that writing code and then building a product and building a company is not a glamorous enough thing to make a movie about, so you can imagine that a lot of this stuff they had to embellish or make up," he stated.
One detail the movie did get right? His signature gray T-shirt. Zuckerberg confirmed he owns multiple versions of the same shirt to avoid wasting time on trivial daily decisions like what to wear or eat.
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Why It's Important: Zuckerberg's company Meta currently has a market capitalization of $1.510 trillion, making it the seventh most valuable company in the world.
In the last quarter, Meta reported a revenue of $48.39 billion, surpassing <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/earnings">analyst expectations</a> of $47.03 billion. The company also reported earnings of $8.02 per share for the quarter, exceeding the projected $6.77 per share.
Year-to-date, Meta stock has dropped by 0.50%, while in the past 12 months, the company's shares have gained 17.43%, according to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com/">data from Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Companies with a long history of paying dividends and consistently hiking them remain appealing to income-focused investors. Pfizer, Spire, and TriCo Bancshares have rewarded shareholders for years and recently announced dividend increases. These companies currently offer dividend yields of around 3% to 6%.
Pfizer
Pfizer (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PFE#NYSE">PFE</a>) discovers, develops, manufactures, markets, distributes, and sells biopharmaceutical products in the U.S. and internationally.
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Pfizer has raised its dividends every year for the last 15 years. In its most recent dividend hike announcement on Dec. 12, the company increased the quarterly payout from $0.42 to $0.43 per share, which is equal to an annual figure of $1.72 per share. The dividend yield on the stock currently stands at 6.60%.
Pfizer&#8217;s annual revenue as of Dec. 31 was $63.63 billion. In its Q4 2024 earnings report on Feb. 4, the company posted revenues of $17.76 billion and EPS of $0.63. Both figures came in above the consensus estimates.
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Spire
Spire (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SR#NYSE">SR</a>) engages in the purchase, retail distribution, and sale of natural gas to residential, commercial, industrial, and other end-users of natural gas in the U.S.
The company has increased its dividends consecutively for the last 22 years. In its most recent dividend hike announcement on Nov. 14, Spire raised the quarterly payout from $0.755 to $0.785 per share, equal to an annual figure of $3.14 per share. Currently, the dividend yield on the stock is 4.12%.
Spire&#8217;s annual revenue as of Dec. 31 was $2.51 billion. According to the company's Q1 2025 earnings release on Feb. 5, it posted revenues of $669.10 million and EPS of $1.34. Both figures came in below the consensus estimates.
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TriCo Bancshares
TriCo Bancshares (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TCBK#NASDAQ">TCBK</a>) operates as a bank holding company for Tri Counties Bank that provides commercial banking services to individual and corporate customers.
TriCo Bancshares has increased its dividends every year for the past 12 years. According to the company&#8217;s most recent dividend hike announcement on Feb. 22, 2024, its board raised the quarterly payout from $0.30 to $0.33 per share, equating to $1.32 annually. More recently, in its dividend announcement on Feb. 20, the company maintained the payout at the same level. The current yield on the dividend is 3.22%.
The company&#8217;s annual revenue as of Dec. 31 stood at $388.76 million. In its most recent earnings release on Jan. 23, the company posted Q4 2024 revenues of $100.36 million and EPS of $0.88. Both figures beat the Street estimates.&nbsp;
Pfizer, Spire, and TriCo Bancshares are good choices for investors seeking reliable passive income. Their dividend yields of around 3-6% and long history of consistent hikes make them attractive to income-focused investors.
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