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政治集会では、人々のモチベーションを上げるため、あるいは候補者について何かを強調するために、しばしば曲が使われることがある。トランプ大統領が使用している曲は彼にとって続々と問題を引き起こしているが、一方、カマラ・ハリス副大統領はビヨンセの曲を使用している。

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Warner Bros. Discovery Inc（NASDAQ：WBD）のWarner Bros.ゲームは、待望のタイトル『Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions』の予告編「Welcome Students」を公開した。

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Chamath Palihapitiya weighed in on the actions of Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk amid the political resurgence of Donald Trump.
Palihapitiya suggests that while Musk&#8217;s decisions were driven by ethical considerations, Zuckerberg&#8217;s moves appear to be opportunistic.
What Happened: Palihapitiya remarked that Musk&#8217;s actions were made during a time when they were unpopular, indicating a moral stance rather than a focus on financial gain.
"Now the winds are blowing in a different direction, and I do think it&#8217;s the value-maximizing function," Palihapitiya said.
In contrast, he described Zuckerberg&#8217;s recent decisions as opportunistic, suggesting they align with the current favorable political climate following Trump&#8217;s victory in early November.
"Now that those winds have changed, and it&#8217;s clear Trump won in early November, the decisions you make in January are more reflective of the new conditions on the field coming into the inauguration."
Palihapitiya&#8217;s comments highlight a perceived shift in strategy by Zuckerberg, who seems to be adapting to the evolving political environment.
On the other hand, he believes Musk's decisions are geared towards maximizing benefits for humanity as a whole, rather than the shareholders of his companies.
"I don't think any other CEO leads this way. I do think Mark's a good person… Elon is different, and it creates an expectation that maybe we'll get that from everybody else," Palihapitiya added.
Why It Matters: This commentary comes in the wake of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/01/42962037/elon-musk-urges-mark-zuckerberg-to-release-facebook-files-calls-it-good-after-meta-adopts-xs-communi">recent developments</a>&nbsp;where Musk urged Zuckerberg to release Meta&#8217;s content moderation communications with government officials.
This call for transparency followed Meta&#8217;s adoption of a Community Notes-like feature, which Musk supported.
The feature, however, will not <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43047212/metas-community-notes-to-exempt-paid-ads-leaving-marketers-puzzled-about-organic-content-risks-report">apply to paid advertisements</a>, leaving marketers puzzled about organic content risks.
Additionally,&nbsp;Mark Zuckerberg&nbsp;recently praised former Meta COO&nbsp;Sheryl Sandberg&nbsp;amid criticism of Meta&#8217;s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) program.
In a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43073009/mark-zuckerberg-lauds-sheryl-sandberg-amid-blame-for-metas-dei-program-she-did-amazing-work">post on Threads</a>, Zuckerberg commended Sandberg for her contributions, despite reports suggesting he blamed her for the DEI program&#8217;s shortcomings.
These actions and statements reflect the complex dynamics at play as tech leaders navigate the shifting political and social landscape.
The contrasting approaches of Musk and Zuckerberg underscore the varied motivations and strategies employed by influential figures in the tech industry.
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Mark Zuckerberg Is Copying Elon Musk's Playbook Amid Donald Trump's Comeback, But Chamath Palihapitiya Thinks It Is Opportunistic

On Friday, Cathie Wood-led Ark Invest made significant trades involving Tempus AI Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TEM#NASDAQ">TEM</a>), CRISPR Therapeutics AG (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRSP#NASDAQ">CRSP</a>), UiPath Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PATH#NYSE">PATH</a>), Roblox Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RBLX#NYSE">RBLX</a>), Reddit Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RDDT#NYSE">RDDT</a>), Accolade Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACCD#NASDAQ">ACCD</a>), and Ibotta Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBTA#NYSE">IBTA</a>).
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Ark Invest&#8217;s Ark Genomic Revolution ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKG#BATS">ARKG</a>) and Ark Innovation ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKK#NYSE">ARKK</a>) funds made substantial purchases of Tempus AI shares. The ARKG fund acquired 27,188 shares, while the ARKK fund bought a whopping 159,344 shares.
Based on the closing price of $35.15, the total value of these trades is approximately $6.57 million. This move aligns with Ark Invest&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/01/42966790/cathie-woods-ark-invest-trims-palantir-again-as-peter-thiel-co-founded-firms-stock-tumbles-nearly-15-in-2025">recent trend of investing</a> in AI-driven companies.
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Ark Invest&#8217;s ARKG and ARKK funds also bought shares of CRISPR Therapeutics. The ARKG fund purchased 21,730 shares, while the ARKK fund added 125,690 shares.
Given the closing price of $40.53, the total value of these trades is approximately $5.96 million.
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On the other hand, Ark Invest sold shares of UiPath, Roblox, and Reddit. The ARKK fund offloaded 199,224 shares of UiPath, and 148,591 shares of Roblox, and the ARKW fund sold 5,215 shares of Reddit.
These sales indicate a shift in Ark Invest&#8217;s portfolio strategy.
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<li>Accolade Inc.: The ARKG fund sold 284,775 shares of Accolade.</li>
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Bitcoin&nbsp;(CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) has surpassed the $100,000 mark, triggering a bullish signal for altcoins, according to a crypto analytics firm. The firm has observed a notable increase in whale transactions for several altcoin projects, including the stablecoin&nbsp;Dai&nbsp;(DAI), issued by&nbsp;Maker.
What Happened: Santiment highlights that the surge in DAI transactions suggests investors might soon use these stablecoins to acquire altcoins.
Increased activity in stablecoins often signals that substantial funds are being prepared for swaps into altcoins linked to those stablecoins&#8217; trading pairs.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">&#x1f4ca; Among altcoins with $500M+ market caps, these are the projects with the largest increases in whale transactions this week: &#x1f433; 1) <a href="https://twitter.com/MakerDAO?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@makerdao</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24DAI&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$DAI</a> (BNB): +800% &#x1f433; 2) <a href="https://twitter.com/DexeNetwork?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@dexenetwork</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24DEXE&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$DEXE</a>: +250% &#x1f433; 3) <a href="https://twitter.com/LayerZero_Core?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@layerzero_core</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24ZRO&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$ZRO</a> (Optimism): +200% &#x1f433; 4) <a href="https://twitter.com/aave?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@aave</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24AAVE&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$AAVE</a> (Polygon): +200% &#x1f433; 5)… <a href="https://t.co/myvPNewIYB">pic.twitter.com/myvPNewIYB</a>
&mdash; Santiment (@santimentfeed) <a href="https://twitter.com/santimentfeed/status/1880082499570663430?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 17, 2025</a></blockquote>
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The analytics platform provided a&nbsp;list of altcoins with a&nbsp;market cap of at least&nbsp;$500 million experiencing the most significant rise in whale transactions this week.
These include&nbsp;MakerDAO DAI&nbsp;on BNB with an 800% increase,&nbsp;DeXe Network&nbsp;(DEXE) at 250%, and&nbsp;LayerZero CORE&nbsp;on Optimism at 200%.
Santiment also cautions that high whale activity in altcoins could lead to market volatility, as key stakeholders often make moves around profit-taking or buying dips.
Additionally,&nbsp;XRP&nbsp;has seen a surge in network activity, reaching a seven-year high of $3.39, with 2,365 transactions over $100,000 occurring in an eight-hour span.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43073027/trump-plans-crypto-friendly-executive-orders-in-early-days-of-presidency-report">Trump Plans Crypto-Friendly Executive Orders In Early Days Of Presidency: Report</a>
Why It Matters: The recent surge in Bitcoin&#8217;s value is not an isolated event. In December, crypto analyst&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42495680/crypto-analyst-foresees-altcoin-rally-and-sets-crucial-bitcoin-support-level">Michaël van de Poppe</a>&nbsp;predicted a potential upswing in the altcoin market, following a period of stagnation.
He identified a critical support level for Bitcoin, which has now been surpassed, indicating a shift towards an altcoin season.
Earlier, in November, van de Poppe also anticipated a significant rally for a top altcoin,&nbsp;Stacks (STX), <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/42253407/crypto-analyst-says-this-altcoin-is-primed-for-a-70-rally-notes-bitcoin-could-cross-100k-if-this-happens">suggesting a 70% rally</a> as it approached a critical resistance level. This prediction aligns with the current market dynamics, where altcoins are gaining traction as Bitcoin&#8217;s dominance shifts.
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Altcoins Flash Bullish Signal Amid Bitcoin's Surge, Says Research Firm

Michaël van de Poppe, a highly followed crypto trader, anticipates a significant bullish surge for Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) in the near future, as the apex cryptocurrency crossed the $100,000 mark once again ahead of President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration.
What Happened: Van de Poppe predicted a forthcoming bullish move for Bitcoin. However, he suggests that altcoins, particularly those in the Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>) ecosystem, will likely outperform Bitcoin.
"Very likely we&#8217;ll see a new impulse on #Bitcoin in the coming period," he said.
Factors such as lower yields, a weaker dollar, and progressive crypto regulation are propelling the market momentum, according to van de Poppe. He also notes that&nbsp;the current crypto cycle is&nbsp;more &#8220;complex&#8221; than the previous one, a trend that has been ongoing since the last cycle.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Very likely we&#39;ll see a new impulse on <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bitcoin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bitcoin</a> in the coming period. However, I think it&#39;s more likely that we&#39;ll see <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Altcoins?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Altcoins</a> outperform Bitcoin, especially the <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24ETH&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$ETH</a> ecosystem. Lower yields, weaker Dollar, progressive crypto regulation all fueling the market momentum.
&mdash; Michaël van de Poppe (@CryptoMichNL) <a href="https://twitter.com/CryptoMichNL/status/1880229332347445430?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 17, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Van de Poppe plans to increase his exposure to altcoins, expecting a breakout. He stated, &#8220;At this point: I'd like&nbsp;to be maximally exposed to&nbsp;risk as we're literally on&nbsp;the start of that upwards&nbsp;move for altcoins."
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43073027/trump-plans-crypto-friendly-executive-orders-in-early-days-of-presidency-report">Trump Plans Crypto-Friendly Executive Orders In Early Days Of Presidency: Report</a>
Why It Matters: The crypto market has been <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/01/43047598/bitcoin-ethereum-dogecoin-steady-as-market-expects-trumps-pro-crypto-bonanza-analyst-says-btc-could-hit-all-time-high-if-it-breaks-this-resistance">experiencing a surge of optimism</a> following signals of a pro-crypto policy shift from the incoming administration under Trump.
Key figures and investors in the crypto space have expressed relief at the anticipated policy change, buoyed by appointments of crypto-friendly individuals to prominent positions, including David Sacks as AI and crypto czar, and Paul Atkins as the nominee for SEC Chair.
These moves, coupled with expectations of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/01/43035888/donald-trump-reportedly-open-to-us-crypto-reserve-as-bitcoin-reserve-chatter-gathers-steam">executive orders designed to establish a Bitcoin reserve</a>, signal a new era for the industry in the U.S.
Furthermore, leading coins remained steady on Thursday amid reports that President-elect Donald Trump may announce several pro-cryptocurrency measures after being sworn in. Bitcoin wiggled in the $100,000 region, a day after reclaiming the psychologically important level on softer inflation data.
Price Action: At the time of writing, Bitcoin was trading at $102,403, gaining 0.6% in the last 24 hours, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro data</a>.
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Bitcoin Set For Major Bullish Surge, Says Popular Crypto Analyst As BTC Crosses $100,000 Ahead Of Trump Inauguration

TikTok has announced that it will cease operations in the U.S. on Sunday unless the Biden administration provides assurances to tech giants like Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) and 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 that they will not face legal repercussions once a ban on the app takes effect.
What Happened: TikTok&#8217;s statement was released&nbsp;hours after the Supreme Court&nbsp;upheld a law banning the app in the U.S. on national security grounds.
This decision, if enforced, would affect the platform&#8217;s 170 million American users and put the app&#8217;s future in the hands of President-elect Donald Trump, who has promised to save TikTok after his inauguration on Monday.
See Also:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42931704/tiktok-users-call-on-trump-to-deliver-immediately-on-his-promise-to-save-app-from-us-ban-we-dont-need-the-supreme-court-to" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">TikTok Users Call On Trump To ‘Deliver Immediately' On His ‘Promise' To Save App From US Ban: ‘We Don't Need The Supreme Court To…'</a>
"Unless the Biden Administration immediately provides a definitive statement to satisfy the most critical service providers assuring non-enforcement, unfortunately TikTok will be forced to go dark on January 19," TikTok said in a statement.
The law, passed last year with bipartisan support and signed by President Biden, could result in hefty fines for companies like Apple, Google, and&nbsp;Oracle&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORCL#NYSE">ORCL</a>)&nbsp;if they continue to provide&nbsp;services to TikTok after the&nbsp;ban takes effect.
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Despite the Supreme Court&#8217;s decision, a growing number of lawmakers who initially voted for the ban are now advocating for TikTok&#8217;s continued operation in the U.S.
ByteDance, TikTok&#8217;s Chinese parent company, has made little progress in selling the app before the Sunday deadline. However, the app&#8217;s shutdown might be temporary as President Trump has indicated&nbsp;plans to take action to&nbsp;save the app.
Why It Matters: TikTok&#8217;s CEO Shou Zi Chew is <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/01/43047509/tiktok-ceo-shou-chew-to-join-trumps-inauguration-alongside-musk-bezos-and-zuckerberg-amid-looming-us-ban-report">set to attend</a> President-elect Trump's inauguration.
This comes amid the Supreme Court&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/social-media/25/01/43060894/supreme-court-upholds-tiktok-ban-ahead-of-trumps-inauguration">decision to uphold the TikTok ban</a>. The ban, if enforced, could potentially free up billions in ad revenue and user engagement, with companies like Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/01/43072303/mark-zuckerberg-stands-to-gain-from-tiktoks-us-ban-analysis-shows-meta-could-reap-billions-in-ad-revenue">standing to gain significantly</a>.
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TikTok Says It Will Be 'Forced To Go Dark' In US On Jan 19 After Supreme Court Upholds Ban

President-elect&nbsp;Donald Trump&nbsp;is reportedly preparing to issue executive orders aimed at fostering a more favorable environment for cryptocurrency firms. These actions are anticipated to occur shortly after he assumes office, marking a significant shift in the regulatory landscape for digital assets.
What Happened:&nbsp; Trump intends to utilize executive powers to ease regulatory burdens on cryptocurrency companies and promote the adoption of digital assets, according to a report by Reuters.
Trump, who has openly supported cryptocurrency,&nbsp;is expected to sign an&nbsp;executive order to establish a crypto advisory council, a concept he initially proposed in July, according to two anonymous sources familiar with the discussions.
Media reports earlier Trump&#8217;s plan to create&nbsp;a crypto council, which would&nbsp;provide guidance on crypto-friendly policies.
The council may consist of up to 20 members, as per one source.
Additionally, Trump&#8217;s advisers are considering an executive order directing the&nbsp;Securities and Exchange Commission&nbsp;to revoke the 2022 accounting guidance &#8220;SAB 121,&#8221; which has been costly for some companies, especially banks, to hold cryptocurrencies for third parties.
Trump is also poised to terminate &#8220;Operation Choke Point 2.0,&#8221; a term used by crypto executives to describe alleged efforts by bank regulators to exclude crypto companies from traditional financial systems. Bank regulators have denied such claims.
If executed, these policy directives could significantly advance cryptocurrency into the mainstream, contrasting with President&nbsp;Joe Biden&#8216;s administration&#8217;s strict regulatory stance.
Why It Matters: The potential executive orders align with Trump&#8217;s broader strategy to prioritize cryptocurrency as a national focus. Trump plans to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43047039/trump-planning-to-declare-cryptocurrency-as-national-priority-increase-engagement-with-industry-report">declare cryptocurrency a national priority</a>, encouraging government agencies to engage with the growing industry.
This comes as Bitcoin&#8217;s (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) market valuation recently surpassed $2 trillion, highlighting the sector&#8217;s increasing significance.
Furthermore,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/01/43062997/exclusive-how-donald-trumps-crypto-plans-will-bitcoin-xrp-solana">cryptocurrency experts</a>&nbsp;are divided on the likelihood of immediate executive orders but remain optimistic about the market&#8217;s near-term outlook.
The potential for Trump to mention cryptocurrency during his inauguration speech is also being speculated, with&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/01/43065423/donald-trump-to-mention-bitcoin-or-crypto-at-the-inauguration-polymarket-traders-say-theres-a-chance">Polymarket traders</a>&nbsp;giving it a 31% chance of happening.
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Mark Zuckerberg&nbsp;has publicly praised former&nbsp;Meta Platforms Inc&#8216;s&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) COO&nbsp;Sheryl Sandberg&nbsp;despite reports suggesting he held her responsible for the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42931941/mark-zuckerberg-critiques-culturally-neutered-companies-advocates-for-masculine-energy-as-meta-cuts-dei-programs-post-joe-rogan-ap">company&#8217;s diversity, equity, and inclusion</a> (DEI) program.
What Happened: Zuckerberg took to&nbsp;Threads&nbsp;on Friday to commend Sandberg for her contributions to Meta. This comes after a recent report indicated that Zuckerberg had pointed fingers at Sandberg for the shortcomings of Meta&#8217;s DEI initiatives.
&#8220;Sheryl&nbsp;did amazing work at Meta&nbsp;and will forever be a&nbsp;legend in the industry. She&nbsp;built one of the greatest&nbsp;businesses of all time and taught me much of what&nbsp;I know,&#8221; Zuckerberg wrote in his post.
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Sandberg, in turn, responded to Zuckerberg&#8217;s post, expressing her gratitude for their years of collaboration and his friendship.
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Why It Matters: Meta recently announced the rollback of its DEI programs, a move that coincided with a meeting between Zuckerberg and Stephen Miller, an advisor to President-elect Donald Trump.
Zuckerberg is making efforts to mend fences with Trump, as evidenced by their <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/01/42935628/mark-zuckerberg-meets-donald-trump-at-mar-a-lago-mending-fences-ahead-of-gop-white-house-return">meeting at Mar-a-Lago</a> earlier this month. This meeting, the second since the 2024 election, suggests a potential shift in the relationship between Meta and the incoming GOP administration.
Zuckerberg&#8217;s public support for Sandberg comes amid a series of significant changes at Meta. The company recently announced the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42851889/meta-ditches-fact-checking-for-community-notes-zuckerberg-says-opportunity-to-restore-free-expression">end of its third-party fact-checking</a> in favor of a community notes system.
This move was seen as a step towards restoring free expression on the platform, a direction that aligns with Trump&#8217;s stance on social media moderation.
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Digital Currency Group (DCG), a prominent player in the cryptocurrency industry, on Friday agreed to settle with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for misleading investors.
What Happened: DCG, founded by&nbsp;Barry Silbert, and its former executive,&nbsp;Soichiro &#8220;Michael&#8221; Moro, will collectively pay $38.5 million to the SEC. This settlement is to resolve charges of providing false information about the financial state of Genesis Global Capital, a crypto lending unit once under DCG.
The SEC&nbsp;found that DCG and Moro&nbsp;misrepresented Genesis&#8217;s financial condition during a period of instability caused by the collapse of FTX in 2022. This included downplaying the impact of a major Genesis borrower&#8217;s default on the company&#8217;s business.
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The SEC noted that DCG and Moro agreed to pay the penalties without admitting or denying the allegations of violating the Securities Act of 1933. This settlement comes after a separate agreement in May 2024, in which New York Attorney General Letitia James reached a $2 billion settlement with Genesis to compensate defrauded investors.
Why It Matters: The cryptocurrency industry has been under increased scrutiny from regulatory bodies. This settlement comes in the wake of similar actions taken against other financial firms.
Earlier this month,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/01/42971991/robinhood-agrees-to-45-million-sec-settlement-over-past-violations">Robinhood agreed to pay $45 million to the SEC</a>&nbsp;for a series of regulatory violations. The charges were related to failures in trading activity reporting, cybersecurity practices, recordkeeping, and customer communication.
Additionally, a group of financial firms, including&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/01/42966800/blackstone-kkr-among-12-firms-to-pay-63-million-to-sec-after-recordkeeping-violations">Blackstone and KKR, settled with the SEC for $63.1 million</a>&nbsp;over recordkeeping violations. These firms were accused of using unauthorized communication methods to exchange messages that were required to be preserved under securities laws.
Meanwhile,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/01/43009858/elon-musk-slams-sec-as-totally-broken-organization">Elon Musk criticized the SEC</a>&nbsp;for focusing on trivial cases and ignoring more significant crimes. This came after the SEC sued Musk for allegedly failing to disclose a substantial stake in X (formerly known as Twitter) before his acquisition of the platform.
Price Action: At the time of writing, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) was exchanging hands at&nbsp;$103,660.11, up 2% in the last 24 hours, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard?_gl=1&#x2A;380nj0&#x2A;_ga&#x2A;MTEyOTAyOTcxMy4xNzEzMzY0NTYy&#x2A;_ga_V7ZK73W7N0&#x2A;MTcxNDk4MzIzMi42LjEuMTcxNDk4OTE0Ni4wLjAuMA.." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">data from Benzinga Pro</a>. During the same period, Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>) lost 0.46%, Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>) shed 1.39% and Litecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ltc/usd">LTC</a>) was down 8.29%. 
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Janet Yellen, the U.S. Treasury Secretary, on Friday cautioned&nbsp;that the government will reach&nbsp;its borrowing limit on Tuesday, necessitating the use of &#8220;extraordinary measures&#8221; to prevent a potential default.
What Happened: Yellen revealed that the Treasury will commence the use of extraordinary measures starting January 21. The duration of these measures is uncertain, and Yellen has&nbsp;urged Congress to raise or&nbsp;suspend the debt limit to safeguard the nation&#8217;s credit, Reuters reported. 
&#8220;The period of time that extraordinary measures may last is subject to considerable uncertainty, including the challenges of forecasting the payments and receipts of the U.S. Government months into the future.&#8221;
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Yellen announced the suspension of investments in two government employee benefit funds until March 14, aiming to restore borrowing capacity under the $36.1 trillion debt ceiling. As of last Thursday, the Treasury's borrowings had reached $36.08 trillion.
This suspension will affect new investments that are not immediately required to pay benefits from the Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund and the Postal Service Retiree Health Benefits Fund. Once the debt ceiling is either raised or suspended, these funds will need to be replenished.
Yellen has urged Congress to raise or suspend the debt limit to maintain the full faith and credit of the U.S. This issue with the debt ceiling presents an early challenge for Yellen&#8217;s anticipated successor, Scott Bessent, who is nominated by Trump for the Treasury position.
The Treasury has a range of extraordinary balance sheet measures available to prevent default, which could last for several months depending on tax revenues. However, failing to raise, suspend, or eliminate the debt limit could prevent the Treasury from meeting all its obligations, leading to potentially severe economic consequences.
Why It Matters: This announcement comes at a time when Yellen&#8217;s tenure has been marked by significant challenges. Earlier this month, it was reported that Yellen&#8217;s computer was hacked by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/01/43048422/janet-yellens-computer-hacked-by-chinese-hackers-attackers-obtain-law-enforcement-sensitive-data-by-targeting-us-treasury-department">Chinese state-sponsored hackers</a>, who accessed &#8220;Law Enforcement Sensitive&#8221; data by targeting the U.S. Treasury Department.
Yellen&#8217;s short-term debt strategy has also been a topic of concern, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/01/42808340/janet-yellens-short-term-debt-strategy-sparks-warnings-for-trump-administration-your-costs-explode-and-buyers-could-balk-says-expert">with experts warning </a>that it could lead to significant market turbulence as President-elect&nbsp;Donald Trump&nbsp;prepares to take office. This strategy, which involves rolling over short-term debt instead of issuing longer-dated bonds, has been criticized for potentially setting up a crisis for the incoming administration.
Meanwhile, in December, the iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TLT#NASDAQ">TLT</a>) experienced record outflows of $5.5 billion, as 30-year Treasury yields climbed 40 basis points to 4.855%, marking their highest level in more than a year.
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Earlier this week, Apple Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) CEO Tim Cook shared a personal story about how the Apple Watch saved his father&#8217;s life. 
What Happened: In a podcast&nbsp;<a href="https://shows.acast.com/tablemanners/episodes/tim-cook">interview</a> with Table Manners with&nbsp;Jessie and Lennie Ware, Cook on Wednesday shared various aspects of his personal life, including his humble beginnings and daily routine.
Among the shared anecdotes, Cook narrated an incident involving his father. Cook&#8217;s father, who was living alone, fell in his house. The Apple Watch, equipped with a fall detection feature, sent a notification to emergency services and Cook&#8217;s family. When the emergency services arrived, they found Cook&#8217;s father unconscious and had to break down the door to reach him.
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When asked if his father was proud of him for working at Apple, Cook humorously replied, &#8220;No,&nbsp;he was focused on the&nbsp;door, to be honest. He&nbsp;was more upset, they kicked&nbsp;out my door!&#8221;
Alongside this personal story, Cook also shared insights into his daily routine, which includes starting his day before 5 AM, working four days a week at Apple Park, and his love for Chardonnay, dark chocolate, and hiking.
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Why It Matters: This is not the first time the Apple Watch has been credited with saving lives. In 2024, a&nbsp;story&nbsp;emerged about the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/24/09/40742928/apple-watch-saves-life-of-pregnant-woman-and-her-baby-that-information-is-like-gold">Apple Watch saving the life of a pregnant </a>woman and her unborn child. The watch&#8217;s heart monitoring, fall detection, and other medical-related features have proven beneficial for many consumers globally. 
In another instance, the Apple Watch&#8217;s crash detection feature helped save a user&#8217;s life after they were involved in a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/09/34760115/never-thought-i-would-ever-need-that-feature-apple-watch-saves-life-in-a-highway-car-crash">highway car crash</a>. The user&#8217;s emergency contact was alerted, and emergency services were informed to rescue them.
In the interview, Cook shared that he begins his day before 5:00 AM, using the quiet <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/01/36445675/tim-cook-surprises-apple-watch-users-with-personal-responses-to-life-saving-stories">early hours to answer emails,</a> which he considers the most manageable part of his day. &#8220;I&#8217;m doing emails and generally what I&#8217;m focused on in the morning is responding to employees and customers. Yeah, I would. And so I get an extraordinary amount of outreach from customers and they&#8217;re telling me things that are critical in their lives. Maybe they&#8217;re telling me a story of how the Apple Watch saved their life,&#8221; he said. 
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The&nbsp;U.S. Federal Aviation Administration&nbsp;(FAA) and authorities&nbsp;from the Turks and Caicos&nbsp;Islands have initiated investigations into <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43046722/starship-explodes-during-flight-test-elon-musk-says-success-is-uncertain-but-entertainment-is-guaranteed">the recent explosion </a>of&nbsp;SpaceX&#8217;s&nbsp;Starship rocket.
What Happened: A prototype of SpaceX&#8217;s Starship suffered a mid-flight explosion over the Bahamas, just eight minutes into its seventh test launch from Texas. The incident scattered debris across the northern Caribbean.
The FAA, which oversees private rocket launches, stated, &#8220;There are no reports of public injury, and the FAA is working with SpaceX and appropriate authorities to confirm reports of public property damage on Turks and Caicos.&#8221;
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Residents of&nbsp;the South and North Caicos&nbsp;islands experienced intense ground vibrations and discovered burnt fragments of what they suspected to be Starship debris. &#8220;My&nbsp;mirror and the walls were&nbsp;shaking,&#8221; shared Veuleiri Artiles, a resident of South Caicos. Ibalor Calucin, a resident of Providenciales island, compared the experience to an &#8220;earthquake,&#8221; reported Reuters.
The Starship rocket had been <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43020027/starships-7th-test-flight-postponed-to-thursday-owing-to-unfavorable-weather-says-spacex">outfitted with advanced onboard features</a> and was carrying its first set of mock satellites. Launched from Boca Chica, Texas, the mission aimed for a suborbital trajectory around Earth. However, communication was lost shortly after its separation from the Super Heavy booster, ultimately resulting in its destruction.
&#8220;Initial data indicates a fire developed in the aft section of the ship, leading to a rapid unscheduled disassembly,&#8221; SpaceX stated on its website.
SpaceX CEO&nbsp;Elon Musk&nbsp;shared a video of rocket parts raining down from the sky, stating that &#8220;success is uncertain, but entertainment is guaranteed.&#8221;&nbsp;
Why It Matters: The explosion scattered debris over the northern Caribbean, leading to the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/space/25/01/43049377/spacex-starship-mishap-diverts-dozens-of-flights-as-faa-warns-of-falling-debris">diversion of dozens of flights</a>. American Airlines Group Inc. reported fewer than 10 flight diversions, while a JetBlue Airways Corp. flight from Fort Lauderdale to San Juan had to return to its origin. FedEx Corp. cargo operations also experienced route adjustments.
Meanwhile, SpaceX&#8217;s competitor,&nbsp;Blue Origin, achieved a significant milestone when its New Glenn launch vehicle reached <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/space/25/01/43023657/jeff-bezos-blue-origins-new-glenn-reaches-orbit-on-first-try-spacex-ceo-elon-musk-applauds-rivals-achievement">space and its intended orbit </a>during its inaugural launch. This achievement solidified Blue Origin&#8217;s position as a competitor to SpaceX in the satellite launch business.
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Mark Cuban is leaving no room for doubt when it comes to Kevin O'Leary's plan to buy TikTok's U.S. operations. The billionaire investor and &#8220;Shark Tank&#8221; star <a href="https://x.com/mcuban/status/1879028970726826132">took to X</a> to critique the bid, calling it a long shot and warning O'Leary about the risks involved. Cuban's message to him is to think twice before diving into this deal, especially without a clear path to success.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">O'Leary and McCourt Make Their Move</h2>
Frank McCourt, the former owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers, has teamed up with Kevin O'Leary to buy TikTok from its Chinese parent company, ByteDance. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/25/01/42834240/kevin-oleary-joins-the-peoples-bid-for-tiktok-as-pending-ban-looms">Dubbed The People's Bid for TikTok,</a> their proposal aims to acquire TikTok's U.S. assets, rebuild the app with American-designed technology and ensure user privacy.
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The bid comes at a critical time. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42919029/supreme-court-hears-tiktok-oral-arguments">The Supreme Court is set to review</a> a U.S. law that could ban TikTok starting Jan. 19, 2025, unless it's sold. However, ByteDance has repeatedly said it's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/social-media/25/01/42994923/mrbeast-discussing-buying-tiktok-with-billionaires-to-prevent-us-shutdown-lets-see-if-we-can-pull-this-off">not interested in selling TikTok – </a>and experts are also questioning whether the platform can survive without its famous algorithm, which is excluded from any potential sale due to Chinese export controls.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Cuban's Concerns</h2>
Mark Cuban doesn't see O'Leary's plan working out. In his X thread, Cuban predicted that O'Leary would tell ByteDance and its bankers to accept the deal as a way to avoid TikTok being shut down in the U.S. However, Cuban doubts the viability of such a move, highlighting several major obstacles:
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<li>User retention will be tough: Keeping users engaged without the original TikTok algorithm will be a significant challenge, especially with other platforms eager to poach its audience.</li>
<li>ByteDance likely won't sell: Cuban doubts ByteDance would agree to sell TikTok, calling it a $300 billion asset that wouldn't be off-loaded for a fraction of its value.</li>
<li>Competitors are ready to pounce: With every major platform eyeing TikTok's users, rebuilding from scratch will be an uphill battle.</li>
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Cuban ended his thread with a stark warning: "When you sit at the negotiating table, you always look for the sucker. If you don't see one …"
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Mark Cuban Warns Kevin O'Leary About TikTok Purchase: If You Can't See The Sucker At The Negotiation Table, It's You

Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) reportedly stands to gain significantly if TikTok, a popular social media platform, is <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/01/43070367/kevin-oleary-warns-that-shutting-down-tiktok-would-hurt-6-million-small-businesses-in-america-that-rely-on-it-to-make-a-living">banned from U.S. app stores</a> this Sunday.
 What Happened: TikTok&#8217;s legal team warned that the app could &#8220;go dark,&#8221; cutting off access for existing users to view videos. Such a ban would significantly affect one of the largest social media platforms in the U.S., potentially freeing up billions in ad revenue and user engagement, according to an analysis by eMarketer on Friday, <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/tiktok-us-ban-how-meta-benefits-google-instagram-youtube-ad-2025-1">reported</a>&nbsp;Business Insider.
According to the analysis, TikTok raked in $12.34 billion in U.S. ad revenue in 2024. If the app faces a ban, an estimated $6.17 billion to $8.64 billion in ad spending could be redirected. Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, stands to capture a significant share, potentially gaining between $2.46 billion and $3.38 billion in ad revenue.
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Morgan Stanley analysts also predict that Mark Zuckerberg&#8217;s company would emerge as the &#8220;largest fundamental winner of any TikTok ban,&#8221; leveraging its extensive user base and robust data capabilities. They estimate such a ban could boost Meta&#8217;s earnings per share by 5% to 9% in the 2026 fiscal year.
Instagram is projected to absorb a significant portion of the time U.S. users currently spend on TikTok. In 2024, TikTok users in the U.S. averaged nearly an hour daily on the app, with almost 75% also active on Instagram, according to EMARKETER.
While Meta is poised to gain the most, Alphabet Inc.&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) Google&#8217;s YouTube and Snap Inc.&#8217;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNAP#NYSE">SNAP</a>) Snapchat could also benefit from TikTok&#8217;s absence.
Why It Matters: The U.S. Supreme Court upheld&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/social-media/25/01/43060894/supreme-court-upholds-tiktok-ban-ahead-of-trumps-inauguration" target="_blank" rel="noopener">a ruling on Friday that TikTok would be banned&nbsp;</a>in the country unless the parent company&nbsp;ByteDance&nbsp;sold off the American portion of the business. This decision is based on &#8220;well-supported national security concerns&#8221; regarding TikTok&#8217;s data collection practices and its relationship with a foreign adversary,
Ross Gerber, CEO of&nbsp;Gerber Kawasaki Wealth and Investment Management, also <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/social-media/25/01/43050469/tesla-bull-ross-gerber-demands-tiktok-ban-calling-it-a-national-security-risk-amid-reports-that-elon-musk-may-buy-it">demanded a ban on TikTok</a>, calling it a &#8220;national security risk&#8221; amid reports that&nbsp;Elon Musk&nbsp;may buy it.
Despite the uncertainty, the looming ban has already had an impact. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/social-media/25/01/43049496/as-tiktok-faces-us-ban-vpn-searches-skyrocket-800-will-workarounds-work-experts-weigh-in">VPN searches have skyrocketed by 800%</a> as users seek workarounds, and TikTok has announced plans to cease operations in the U.S., although users can still download their personal data.
Check out more of Benzinga&#8217;s Consumer Tech coverage by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/consumer-tech" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">following this link</a>.
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Lam Research (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LRCX#NASDAQ">LRCX</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 11.29% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 23.25%. Currently, Lam Research has a market capitalization of $103.26 billion. 
Buying $1000 In LRCX: If an investor had bought $1000 of LRCX stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $23,417.91 today based on a price of $80.25 for LRCX at the time of writing.
<h3>Lam Research's Performance Over Last 15 Years</h3>
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Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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If You Invested $1000 In This Stock 15 Years Ago, You Would Have This Much Today

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, 40, recently appeared on The Joe Rogan Experience, casually wearing a $900,000 F.P. Journe FFC watch mere weeks after being spotted with a $1.2 million Patek Philippe Grand Complications in an Instagram video.&nbsp;
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Mark Zuckerberg spotted wearing a rare FP Journe FFC in platinum. &#x231a;&#xFE0F; This limited-edition timepiece, created in collaboration with Francis Ford Coppola, features an innovative hour display. Photo: joerogan // fpjourneofficial<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Zuckerberg?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Zuckerberg</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FPJourne?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FPJourne</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LuxuryWatches?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LuxuryWatches</a> <a href="https://t.co/3m5pgMnoXG">pic.twitter.com/3m5pgMnoXG</a>
&mdash; SIMONSAYSDRIP (@simonsaysdrip) <a href="https://twitter.com/simonsaysdrip/status/1878023663611425092?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 11, 2025</a></blockquote>
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The F.P. Journe FFC watch is a masterpiece of engineering and storytelling. Its unique design features a titanium hand in an armored glove, displaying the hours through intricate finger movements – a concept inspired by 16th-century prosthetics.&nbsp;
This idea came from a conversation in 2012 between Coppola and the watchmaker François-Paul Journe. Coppola asked if a watch could tell time using the old finger-counting method. From there, the watchmaker created this amazing piece with a titanium hand shaped like an armored glove moving its fingers to show the time.
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&mdash; Xcellent Watches&#xAE; (@XcellentWatches) <a href="https://twitter.com/XcellentWatches/status/1647203128180195328?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 15, 2023</a></blockquote>
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This horological marvel is powered by a complex system of cams and bridges that animate the armored hand to indicate the time. The prototype of this watch sold for a staggering CHF 4.5 million at a 2021 charity auction, further solidifying its status as a collector's dream. Like the one Zuckerberg wore, the production version is limited to only 15 watches made each year, making them super rare and highly sought after.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Zuckerberg's Watch Collection Expands</h2>
This F.P. Journe FFC isn't Zuckerberg's first venture into the world of luxury watches. In fact, the F.P. Journe FFC is just one of the many luxury watches Zuckerberg owns. Recently, he's been seen with a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/12/42689559/mark-zuckerberg-talks-non-profit-achievements-while-displaying-a-1-2-million-patek-philippe-watch">$1.2 million Patek Philippe Grand Complications</a>, a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40969847/mark-zuckerberg-flaunts-watches-valued-at-a-cybertrucks-price">$141,000 Patek Philippe 5236P and a $100,000 De Bethune DB 25 Starry Varius</a>.&nbsp;
For someone who often wears plain T-shirts, hoodies and jeans, these fancy watches show a whole new side of him. This shift in style is part of Zuckerberg's effort to change how people see him.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">A Lifestyle Upgrade</h2>
Zuckerberg's personal transformation has been hard to miss in the past year. He's traded his casual wardrobe for tailored designer suits, accessorized with gold chains and adopted longer, styled hair – a look that media outlets have dubbed "Mark Zuckerberg 3.0." This elevated style is part of a broader lifestyle overhaul that aligns with his evolving public persona.
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&mdash; rdub67 (@rdub067) <a href="https://twitter.com/rdub067/status/1865157729209184462?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 6, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Zuckerberg's taste for the finer things extends far beyond watches. For his 40th birthday, the Meta CEO reportedly spent $450 million on luxury acquisitions. These include a $300 million superyacht named Launchpad, a $30 million support vessel called Wingman and an $80 million Gulfstream G700 private jet.&nbsp;
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His superyacht, Launchpad, is a 387-foot marvel designed by Espen Øino International and built by Feadship. It boasts state-of-the-art amenities like a swimming pool, helipad, cinema and a crew of 50 to cater to up to 26 guests. Meanwhile, Wingman enhances his maritime adventures with features like a diving center and submarine storage.&nbsp;
His Gulfstream G700 jet – a flagship of luxury aviation – offers customizable interiors and advanced technology, cementing Zuckerberg's reputation as a man who spares no expense for comfort and style.
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Mark Zuckerberg Wears Another Ultra-Rare $900,000 Watch, Designed With Francis Ford Coppola, During Joe Rogan Interview

Commercial Metals (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMC#NYSE">CMC</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 2.72% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 13.96%. Currently, Commercial Metals has a market capitalization of $5.75 billion. 
Buying $100 In CMC: If an investor had bought $100 of CMC stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $387.44 today based on a price of $50.60 for CMC at the time of writing.
<h3>Commercial Metals's Performance Over Last 10 Years</h3>
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Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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Here's How Much $100 Invested In Commercial Metals 10 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today

Alphabet (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 7.57% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 19.53%. Currently, Alphabet has a market capitalization of $2.40 trillion. 
Buying $1000 In GOOGL: If an investor had bought $1000 of GOOGL stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $14,265.60 today based on a price of $195.86 for GOOGL at the time of writing.
<h3>Alphabet's Performance Over Last 15 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1737155709_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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Here's How Much You Would Have Made Owning Alphabet Stock In The Last 15 Years

Broadcom (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 37.92% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 50.45%. Currently, Broadcom has a market capitalization of $1.11 trillion. 
Buying $1000 In AVGO: If an investor had bought $1000 of AVGO stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $7,707.34 today based on a price of $237.44 for AVGO at the time of writing.
<h3>Broadcom's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
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$1000 Invested In Broadcom 5 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/01/42947081/a-salary-is-the-drug-they-give-you-to-forget-your-dreams-says-kevin-oleary-encourages-people-to-embrace-the-fear-of-failure">Kevin O'Leary</a>, the investor famously known from Shark Tank, has once again stepped into the heated debate about TikTok's future in the United States. Alongside billionaire entrepreneur Frank McCourt, O'Leary is pushing a bold plan to save the platform from a potential nationwide ban, which he says would be devastating for small businesses nationwide.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Why TikTok Matters to Small Businesses</h2>
TikTok is a key tool for the success of many small businesses in America. Kevin O'Leary says six million businesses use the app to sell products, find customers and make money. If TikTok is shut down, it would cause big problems for these businesses.
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"I don&#8217;t want it shut down. It&#8217;s not good for my businesses, it&#8217;s not good for six million other small businesses in America that make a living off it," O'Leary said in a recent <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9s94nz8JY-U">interview</a>. "We just need to take out the onerous piece – the spyware – that&#8217;s what Congress is upset about."
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Spyware Problem</h2>
TikTok&#8217;s controversy stems from its parent company, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/24/11/42069805/bytedance-valuation-soars-to-300b-despite-threat-of-us-tiktok-ban">ByteDance, a Chinese tech giant</a>. U.S. lawmakers from both parties have raised concerns about the app's data security and potential ties to the Chinese government. The fear is that TikTok's algorithm could serve as a tool for surveillance or propaganda.
O'Leary and McCourt's solution? Buy TikTok's U.S. operations outright. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/25/01/42834240/kevin-oleary-joins-the-peoples-bid-for-tiktok-as-pending-ban-looms">Their proposal</a> involves acquiring the app without its famous algorithm – the technology that powers TikTok's addictive "For You" feed. "We don&#8217;t want to buy the algorithm, we can&#8217;t use it. That&#8217;s spyware," O'Leary explained. "We&#8217;re going to rebuild the product and make it much better."
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">A Race Against Time</h2>
The urgency behind O'Leary's bid is tied to a looming deadline. A law passed earlier this year could result in TikTok being banned in the United States starting Jan. 19, 2025, unless the app is sold. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/social-media/24/12/42680367/tiktok-on-trial-supreme-court-prepares-to-weigh-national-security-risks">The Supreme Court is deciding</a> whether this law will go into effect and O'Leary and McCourt are pushing to get their offer accepted before it's too late.
Critics have questioned whether TikTok can remain popular without its algorithm, which is central to its success. The algorithm is the magic behind the content recommendations that keep users hooked. But O'Leary insists that the platform's success doesn't hinge on the existing technology.
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O'Leary and McCourt's group, called The People's Bid for TikTok, has support from investors and tech experts, including Tim Berners-Lee, the inventor of the World Wide Web. They've also talked to lawmakers and plan to work with President-elect Donald Trump to close the deal.
McCourt emphasized the importance of keeping TikTok running for its millions of users. "By keeping the platform alive without relying on the current TikTok algorithm and avoiding a ban, millions of Americans can continue to enjoy the platform," he said. "We look forward to working with ByteDance, President-elect Trump and the incoming administration to get this deal done."
Even though ByteDance has repeatedly stated that <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/social-media/25/01/42994923/mrbeast-discussing-buying-tiktok-with-billionaires-to-prevent-us-shutdown-lets-see-if-we-can-pull-this-off">TikTok is not for sale</a>, O&#8217;Leary and McCourt are committed to finding a solution.
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Buying $100 In LYV: If an investor had bought $100 of LYV stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $547.26 today based on a price of $135.61 for LYV at the time of writing.
<h3>Live Nation Entertainment's Performance Over Last 10 Years</h3>
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The consumer tech sector is thriving as it innovates to meet the demands of a tech-savvy global audience. Therefore, investors might consider keeping an eye on consumer tech stocks, such as, Apple (AAPL), Sony Group (SONY), and Dell Technologies (DELL). Read on… As innovations continue to redefine everyday living, the consumer technology sector also witnesses a surge in demand. Companies specializing in smart devices, wearables, and home automation are leading the charge, offering products that seamlessly integrate with users' lives.
Given this backdrop, it could be wise to keep track of three fundamentally stable consumer tech stocks, Apple Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/AAPL/">AAPL</a>), Sony Group Corporation (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/SONY/">SONY</a>), and Dell Technologies Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/DELL/">DELL</a>), that are well-positioned for potential gain.
The dominance of consumer tech stocks has a significant factor behind that is the increasing <a href="https://www.leewayhertz.com/ai-use-cases-and-applications/">adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) technologies</a>. These advancements enhance user experience by personalizing products and services, making them indispensable in modern households. They are also used to power advanced features in consumer tech products like personalized recommendations on streaming platforms, voice assistants, smart home automation, facial recognition on smartphones, and more.
The rise of e-commerce has significantly boosted the consumer tech sector. Online platforms have become the primary sales channels for smart devices, wearables, and home automation products. Further, several consumer tech companies are also reinvesting their earnings into research and development, ensuring a steady stream of new products and services.
In 2025, the revenue generated in the consumer electronics market is projected to reach <a href="https://www.statista.com/outlook/cmo/consumer-electronics/worldwide">$977.7 billion</a>. As per the Cognitive Market Research, the global electronics market is anticipated to grow at a <a href="https://www.cognitivemarketresearch.com/electronics-market-report">CAGR of 7.5%</a> from 2024 to 2031.
Considering the conducive industry trends, investing in consumer tech stocks such as AAPL, SONY, and DELL could be wise. Let's discuss the fundamentals of these stocks in detail:
Apple Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/AAPL/">AAPL</a>)
AAPL designs, manufactures, and markets smartphones, personal computers, tablets, wearables, and accessories worldwide. The company's product offerings include iPhones, Macs, iPads, AirPods, Apple Watch, Apple TV, Beats products, and HomePod. It also provides DarwinAI, which specializes in visual quality inspection through its Explainable AI platform.
On December 8, AAPL announced the expansion of its retail in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The launch of the Apple Store online will begin in the summer of 2025, followed by the opening of the first of several flagship Apple Store locations starting in 2026. This expansion should help the company expand its global footprint in Saudi Arabia.
On October 30, AAPL announced the launch of M4 Pro and M4 Max, two new chips that bring more power-efficient performance and advanced capabilities to the Mac. This new launch will help the company strengthen its position as an industry giant and enhance its growth prospects further. 
AAPL's total <a href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/n/netsales.asp">net sales</a> for the fourth quarter (ended September 28, 2024) increased 6.1% year-over-year to $94.93 billion. The company reported a gross margin of $43.88 billion, indicating an 8.5% growth from the prior year quarter. AAPL's net income came in at $14.74 billion, and its earnings per share stood at $0.97.
The consensus revenue estimate of $124.32 billion for the fiscal first quarter (ended December 2024) represents a 3.9% increase year-over-year. The consensus EPS estimate of $2.35 for the same quarter indicates an 8% improvement year-over-year. The company has an excellent surprise history; it surpassed the consensus revenue and EPS estimates in each of the trailing four quarters.
Over the past nine months, the stock has surged 44.4%, closing the last trading session at $243.85.
AAPL's stance is apparent in its <a href="https://stocknews.com/powr-ratings/">POWR Ratings</a>. The stock has an A grade for Quality and a B for Momentum. The POWR Ratings are calculated by considering 118 different factors, each weighted to an optimal degree.
Among the 41 stocks in the <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/technology-hardware/">Technology - Hardware</a> industry, it is ranked #20. <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/AAPL/">Click here</a> to see the additional AAPL ratings (Growth, Value, Stability, and Sentiment).
Sony Group Corporation (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/SONY/">SONY</a>)
Based in Tokyo, Japan, SONY designs, develops, produces, and sells electronic equipment, instruments, and devices for the consumer, professional, and industrial markets internationally. It distributes software titles and add-on content via digital networks; network services related to game, video, and music content; and home gaming consoles and peripheral devices.
On December 19, SONY and KADOKAWA CORPORATION signed a strategic capital and business alliance agreement. In this agreement, SONY will be acquiring 12,054,100 new KADOKAWA shares and become KADOKAWA's largest shareholder, holding 10% of its shares. This acquisition will strengthen both companies' collaboration and maximize both companies' IP value globally.
In the same month, SONY was announced as the official global partner of World Aquatics for four years to 2028. In this agreement, SONY will contribute to the development of aquatic sports by leveraging technology.
For the second quarter that ended September 30, 2024, SONY's sales and financial services revenue increased 2.7% year-over-year to ¥2.91 trillion ($18.48 billion). Its operating income was ¥455.10 billion ($2.89 billion), up 73% from the year-ago value.
The company's adjusted EBITDA grew 42.4% year-over-year to ¥607.20 billion ($3.86 billion). In addition, SONY's net income and earnings per share were ¥338.50 billion ($2.15 billion) and ¥55.74, representing increases of 69.2% and 72.3% from the prior year's period, respectively.
Analysts expect SONY's revenue for the fiscal (ending March 2025) to increase significantly year-over-year to $81.11 billion, while its EPS for the same period is expected to grow 16.2% from the prior year to $1.17.
The stock has gained 24.1% over the past six months to close the last trading session at $21.09.
SONY's bright prospects are reflected in its POWR Ratings. The stock has an overall rating of B, which translates to a Buy in our proprietary rating system.
It also has an A grade for Sentiment and a B for Momentum and Quality. Within the B-rated <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/entertainment-media-producers/">Entertainment - Media Producers</a> industry, it is ranked #3 out of the 13 stocks. <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/SONY/">Click here</a> to see SONY's ratings for Growth, Value, and Stability.
Dell Technologies Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/DELL/">DELL</a>)
DELL engages in the designs, develops, manufactures, markets, sells, and supports various comprehensive and integrated solutions, products, and services globally. The company operates through two segments: Infrastructure Solutions Group (ISG) and Client Solutions Group (CSG).
On December 9, DELL expanded its strategic relationship with AI hyperscaler CoreWeave as the first to ship Dell PowerEdge XE9712 server racks with NVIDIA GB200 NVL72 to support CoreWeave's cloud services platform. This agreement reflects the two companies' aims to meet the growing demand for high-performance cloud environments for next-generation AI innovation.
On November 19, DELL introduced AI innovations and tailored its services for Microsoft environments to help customers speed up AI innovation and improve productivity. These additions include Dell APEX File Storage, Dell APEX Protection Services, and Dell Advisory for Microsoft, which helps in data protection, reduces management complexity, and enhances performance and scalability.
In the fiscal third quarter of 2025, which ended on November 1, DELL's net revenue increased 9.5% year-over-year to $24.37 billion. It reported a non-GAAP operating income of $2.19 billion, indicating a 12% growth from the prior-year quarter. The company's non-GAAP net income amounted to $1.54 billion, and its non-GAAP earnings per share came in at $2.15, reflecting increases of 10.9% and 14.4% year-over-year, respectively.
Street expects DELL's revenue for the fiscal fourth quarter (ending January 2025) to increase 9.9% year-over-year to $24.54 billion. Moreover, its EPS estimate of $2.51 for the same period indicates a 14.1% year-over-year growth. In addition, it surpassed the consensus revenue and EPS estimates in three of the trailing four quarters, which is promising.
DELL shares have surged 55.8% over the past year to close the last trading session at $116.53.
DELL's fundamentals are reflected in its POWR Ratings. The stock has a B grade for Growth and Momentum. It is ranked #19 out of 41 stocks in the Technology - Hardware industry.
Beyond what is stated above, we've also rated DELL for Value, Stability, Sentiment, and Quality. Get all DELL's ratings <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/DELL/">here</a>.
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出来事：超一流の世界的スターであるビヨンセは、最近、ハリス氏が<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/2024-election">2024年の大統領選挙で彼女の曲「フリーダム」の使用を承認した。</a>
報告によると、歌手は自身の曲全てがハリス氏によって使用されることも承認した。ビヨンセの曲がハリス氏によって使用されることは、ビヨンセがハリス氏に対して公然と支持し、大寄付をする可能性があるということを示唆している。
これに対し、トランプ大統領はアーティストやレコード会社の許可が得られていない曲を使用している。
「本日、セリーヌ・ディオンのマネジメントチームと、トランプ大統領/ジェイD・バンス上院議員のキャンペーン集会でセリーヌ・ディオンが『マイ・ハート・ウィル・ゴー・オン』を歌った映像、録音、演奏、肖像権の無断使用について、セリーヌ・ディオンとソニーミュージックエンターテインメントカナダ社が知らされました」と、セリーヌ・ディオン氏は<a href="https://x.com/celinedion/status/1822347994223587506">ツイッター上で発表した。</a>
セリーヌ・ディオンは、この曲の使用が無許可であると述べた。
「セリーヌ・ディオンは、トランプ大統領のキャンペーンのためのこのような使用に賛同していない」
（株）ソニーミュージックエンターテインメントカナダは、父をあらゆる同様の業務を行うことを承認していません。
なお、この映画のテーマ曲であるとされる点にも疑問がある。
「それにしても、『タイタニック』のテーマソングって？」
『タイタニック』とは、氷山に衝突して沈没したとされる、太平洋に沈んだ船の悲劇を描いた1997年の大ヒット映画である。
この曲を愛の歌とする人もいるかもしれないが、この曲の歌詞はむしろ愛する人なしで生きるということを歌っており、これは大統領がホワイトハウスを取り戻そうとする集会で流すべき元気づけの曲とは言えないだろう。
興味深いニュース
<ul>
<li>議会が巨額の投資を実施。 2024年大統領選挙を前に、彼らが購入また売却したものを簡単なツールで取得する</li>
</ul>
なぜ重要か：セリーヌ・ディオンとソニーは、この曲の無許可使用についてコメントを出しているが、音楽家<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/gov-trades/?utm_source=BZprocontent081224">アイザック・ヘイズ</a>氏の家族は、自分たちの状況について一歩前進しました。
ヘイズ氏の家族は、トランプ大統領がキャンペーンイベントで「ホールド・オン・アイム・カミング」を無許可で使用したため、300万ドルの賠償を要求している。
ヘイズ氏の家族によれば、この曲は2022年から2024年まで、134回の著作権侵害がされていたという。 その上、ヘイズ氏の家族は、トランプ大統領に対し、この曲の使用の停止を要求した。
ヘイズ氏の家族は、この曲を使用した動画を削除し、トランプ大統領に対して、家族はこの曲の使用を許可していないとの声明を発表するよう要求した。
トランプ大統領の選挙運動が要求を満たさない場合、ヘイズ氏の家族は「知的財産権の侵害を執行するために必要な法的措置をすべて講じる」と述べた。
ヘイズ氏の息子である<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/gov-trades/?utm_source=BZprocontent081224">アイザック・ヘイズIII氏は、こう述べている。「ドナルド・トランプは、父の音楽を無断で使用し続けるだけでなく、女性への性的虐待の歴史と彼の人種差別的な言動を通じて、品位とユビキリを体現している。 このような行動はこれ以上許されないだろう。私たちはこのような行動を終わらせるために、迅速に行動を起こします」とヘイズ氏IIIがツイートしている。</a>
政治イベントでの音楽の使用は、近年熱い話題になっている。バンドのJourneyは以前、トランプが「ドント・ストップ・ビリーヴィン」を使用したことについて<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/22/12/30182178/dont-stop-believin-these-bandmates-are-fighting-over-support-for-donald-trump">内部で議論を行っていた</a>。 オリンピック村のユースホステルでのイベントやコンサートなど、トランプの過去のキャンペーンイベントでの音楽の使用を嫌ったThe Village People、John Fogerty、Linkin Park、Elton John、The Rolling Stones、およびR.E.M。などの多くのアーティストが、彼に法的措置を取ることを脅迫したり、彼が自分たちの音楽を使用することを却下したりしている。
注目のニュース
<ul>
<li>議会が今年巨額の投資を実施。2024年大統領選挙を前に、彼らが購入また売却したものを簡単なツールで取得する</li>
</ul>
写真：フリッカーの写真に写るセリーヌ・ディオン氏（著者：<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/anirudhkoul/">Anirudh Koul</a>）； トランプ大統領（シャッターストック）

Warner Bros. Discovery Inc（NASDAQ：<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WBD#NASDAQ">WBD</a>）のWarner Bros.ゲームは、待望のタイトル『Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions』の予告編「Welcome Students」を公開した。
このゲームは、Unbroken Studiosによって開発され、人気シリーズ作品『ハリー・ポッター』の中で刮目されている空中バスケットボールのようなスポーツ「クィディッチ」でファンを熱狂させることを約束している。
関連記事：<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/05/38665181/magical-escapes-5-harry-potter-theme-parks-thatll-transport-you-to-hogwarts-and-beyond">魔法の国への脱出：あなたをホグワーツ城とその先へ運んでくれる5つのハリーポッターテーマパーク</a>
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">ゲームプレイとモード</h1>
予告編では、このゲームの2つのモードについて、一部がわかるシーンが見られる。それは、シングルプレイヤー向けのキャリアモードと、オンライン対戦モードだ。 プレイヤーは、4つのクィディッチポジション（ビーター、チェイサー、キーパー、シーカー）の1つとしてアリーナを飛び回ることができる。
ファンにとってはおなじみのキャラクターが登場し、ハリー・ポッターやロン・ウィーズリー、ドラコ・マルフォイなどの顔ぶれや、クィディッチのワールドカップスタジアム、そして魔法の世界の様々なシーンが映し出される。
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">リリース戦略</h1>
『Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions』は2024年9月3日に、複数のプラットフォームでデジタル版が発売される予定だ。 このゲームはXboxシリーズXとS、Xbox One、PlayStation 4、PlayStation 5、SteamおよびEpic Games Storeを通じてPC用にリリースされる。
一方、物理デラックス版は2024年11月8日に、PS5、PS4、Xbox One、Xbox Series X用にリリースされる予定である。 ニンテンドースイッチ向けのバージョンも、今年のホリデーシーズンにリリースされる見込み。
Sony Group Corp（NYSE：<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SONY#NYSE">SONY</a>）は、プレイステーションユーザー向けに独占的にこのゲームを提供する特典を獲得し、『Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions』は9月3日から30日までの期間、PlayStation Plusゲームとして提供される。
この期間中、ゲームをダウンロードしたサブスクライバーは、引き換え可能なパックとしてFirebolt Supreme Broom Skinを受け取ることができる。 この窓口でゲームをダウンロードしたPlayStation Plusメンバーは、購読を維持している限りアクセスが可能となる。
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">価格設定とエディション</h1>
このゲームのデジタル標準版の価格は29.99ドルで、デジタルおよび物理デラックス版は39.99ドルで提供される。 デラックス版にはベースゲーム、スリザリン、ハッフルパフ、レイブンクロー、グリフィンドール向けのHouse Packと、2000ゲーム内ゴールドが含まれている。
Warner Bros. Gamesは、『Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions』でマイクロトランザクションを採用しないと発表した。 会社によると、「ゴールドはゲームプレイの進行中のみ獲得されます」。

アメリカの金融情報サイトベンジンガによると、中国の半導体企業との続く論争を受けて、中国の習近平国家主席が国内のイノベーション能力の向上を呼びかけている。
DeepMind（Googleの親会社Alphabet Inc（NASDAQ：<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>）の部門）が行った研究によると、生成的AIツールの最も一般的な誤用は、リアルながらも偽の画像、動画、および<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/06/39471997/google-deepmind-study-reveals-that-deepfakes-of-politicians-and-celebrities-more-common-than-ai-assi" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">公人の音声</a>を生成することだという。
エンタメとゲーム
Paramount Global（NASDAQ：<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PARA#NASDAQ">PARA</a>）は、Paramount+サブスクリプションプランのほとんどについて、<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/06/39470765/paramount-wants-you-to-shell-out-more-for-watching-starting-in-august-even-if-you-stream-it" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">8月から発効する</a>価格の引き上げを発表した。
Sony Group Corp.（NYSE：<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SONY#NYSE">SONY</a>）のプレイステーションが画期的なコントローラーの特許を出願した。 この特許は新しい電子インクの使用法を導入し、プレイヤーが<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/24/06/39510132/design-your-own-controller-playstations-latest-patent-explained" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">独自のプレイスタイルに合わせたカスタムレイアウトをデザインできる</a>。
Microsoft Corp.（NASDAQ：<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>）のBlizzardは、「Diablo 4」のシーズン5に焦点を当てた2回目のパブリックテストリム（PTR）を発表した。 これは、4月の最初のPTRで<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/top-stories/24/06/39488706/get-ready-for-diablo-4-season-5-ptr-highlights-and-expansion-teasers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">シーズン4の予告編</a>を行っている。
読む: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/24/06/39491189/pok-mon-palworld-controversy-teaches-this-developer-a-lesson-i-try-to-avoid-creating-new-things" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ポケモンとPalworldの論争、開発者に教えること：「新しいものを作るのは避けたい」</a>
スマートフォン
Apple Inc.（NASDAQ：<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>）は、今後数年でiPhoneの組み立て作業員の労働力を最大50％まで大幅に削減する計画を立てており、精度の問題に<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/06/39474703/tim-cooks-goal-to-slash-assembly-workers-by-up-to-50-faces-setback-apple-reportedly-facing-precision" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">影響を受けている</a>。
Appleは、iOS 18の第2のデベロッパーベータ版で、そのメッセージアプリでリッチコミュニケーションサービス（RCS）をサポートするようになり、<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/06/39502459/apple-introduces-iphone-update-improves-texting-with-android-users" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">クロスプラットフォームメッセージング機能が大幅に向上</a>した。
Appleは、最初の世代のミックスリアリティヘッドセット、Vision Proの<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/06/39449011/apple-struggling-to-create-its-cheaper-vision-pro-model-says-expert-its-dealing-with-some-difficult" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">廉価版を開発するのに苦戦していると報じられている</a>。
Appleは、そのAIチャットボットLlamaをiPhoneに<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/06/39470144/apple-reportedly-said-no-to-metas-offer-for-iphone-ai-integration-due-to-privacy-policy-concerns" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">統合する提案を</a>、Meta Platforms Inc.（NASDAQ：<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>）が拒否したと報じられている。
Appleは、最新のiOS 18ベータ版でリッチコミュニケーションサービス（RCS）の機能を利用できるようになったと、<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/06/39495756/green-bubbles-with-read-receipts-apple-starts-enabling-rcs-on-latest-ios-18-beta-say-users" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">SNSのユーザーが報告</a>しています。
テクノロジー
Alphabetの Googleは、Epic Games Storeなどのサードパーティアプリストアが<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/24/06/39487815/epic-games-store-on-google-play-heres-what-it-could-cost" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Google Playストア内で運営することの潜在的なコストと影響について詳細を述べている。</a>
Meta Platformsは、自社のソーシャルネットワーク上でAIによって生成された写真を誤って実写としてラベリングしたことで、<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/06/39472462/mark-zuckerbergs-meta-faces-backlash-for-mislabeling-real-photos-as-made-with-ai" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">写真家やユーザーの間で激しい反発を招いている</a>。
Meta PlatformsのInstagramとThreadsのユーザーが政治コンテンツ設定に予期せぬ変更を発見したことで、ユーザーと業界の専門家の間で不満と懸念が高まった。
Meta PlatformsのCEOであるマーク・ザッカーバーグは、自社のPRチームからの反対にもかかわらず、ソーシャルメディアポストを行い、<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/06/39497848/mark-zuckerbergs-pr-team-couldnt-stop-him-from-posting-my-spine-has-been-surgically-removed-said-for" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">会社内で大きな議論を引き起こしている</a>。同社では、新たな機能を開発中で、QuestヘッドセットでAppleの<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/06/39493929/mark-zuckerbergs-meta-reportedly-tests-apple-vision-pro-like-feature-for-quest-headsets" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Vision Pro</a>のように、ユーザーがウィンドウを自由に配置できるようになるとのこと。
Twitterの共同創設者であり、Block Inc.（NYSE：<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SQ#NYSE">SQ</a>）の最高経営責任者（CEO）であるジャック・ドーシーは、<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/06/39449884/twitter-co-founder-jack-dorsey-thinks-deepfakes-are-taking-us-toward-a-simulated-future-elon-musk-as" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ディープフェイクの増加</a>により、現実と作り事の区別がますます難しくなる未来について警告している。
X（旧グーグル）のCEOであるLinda Yaccarinoは、2024年の選挙の結果に関係なく、同社が直面している財務上の課題とElon Muskから<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/06/39448709/under-pressure-from-elon-musk-linda-yaccarino-reshuffles-x-to-focus-on-boosting-sales-and-reducing-c" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">コスト削減と販売拡大に焦点を当てるよう求められた</a>ため、同社の経営陣に大きな変革をもたらしている。
人工知能（AI）
Microsoftのバックアップを受けるAIスタートアップのOpenAIは、7月から中国でのデベロッパーへのアクセスを制限すると発表した。
OpenAIは、中国での人工知能ツールへのアクセスを制限することを決意した。同社は、Microsoftのバックアップを受けており、中国のデベロッパーに警告を送ったと<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/06/39494097/chatgpt-parent-openai-to-block-access-to-ai-tools-amid-growing-tech-tensions-between-washington-and" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">報じられている</a>。
OpenAIの画期的なテキストからビデオへのツールであるSoraが、小規模のスタジオや<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/06/39496418/could-openais-sora-be-a-boon-for-small-studios-and-indie-content-creators-new-toys-r-us-origin-story" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">独立系コンテンツクリエーターにとっての潜在的なゲームチェンジャー</a>である可能性を示すために、新製品のソーシャルメディア広告を制作することができる。
OpenAIは、高い期待を受けている音声アシスタント機能のリリースを<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/06/39493705/openai-postpones-launch-of-voice-assistant-a-month-after-scarlet-johansson-blasted-the-chatgpt-paren" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">遅らせることになった</a>。同社は、安全性の問題を<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/06/39493705/openai-postpones-launch-of-voice-assistant-a-month-after-scarlet-johansson-blasted-the-chatgpt-paren" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">解決する必要があると説明</a>している。
AWS（Amazon Web Services）とGoogleのバックアップを受ける人工知能スタートアップであるAnthropicのCEOであるDario Amodeiは、2024年の選挙の結果に関係なく、AIの安全性への取り組みを断固として続けると表明した。
Synthesiaは、インスタグラムのストーリーズやTikTokのようなプラットフォーム上で、ユーザーが<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/06/39450179/now-make-apple-style-presentations-using-just-your-phone-or-webcam-thanks-to-this-nvidia-backed-" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ラップトップのWebカメラまたはスマートフォンを使ってプレゼンテーションを行うことができる</a>新しい製品のアップデートを発表した。

今週初め、かつてバンしたかったソーシャルメディアプラットフォームTikTokに登録した元大統領のドナルド・トランプが、ユーザー数500万人以上を誇る<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/06/39198236/donald-trumps-debut-has-outshined-biden-harris-campaign-account-on-tiktok-this-is-a-vital-space-for" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ことで、</a><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/06/39198236/donald-trumps-debut-has-outshined-biden-harris-campaign-account-on-tiktok-this-is-a-vital-space-for" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ジョー・バイデン</a>大統領の選挙キャンペーンアカウントを上回っているという報告がありました。
リスク資本の投資構図が大きく転換する中、米国のスタートアップ企業は中国の投資家との関係を次第に遠ざけようとしています。この動きは、企業が米国当局による外国<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/06/39225851/american-vcs-want-us-startups-to-sever-ties-with-chinese-investors-amid-anticipated-regulatory-clamp" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">所有規制の強化</a>を見越して行われています。
アラブ首長国連邦（UAE）は、石油化学の豊かさを活用して世界的なAIパワーハウスとして浮上することを目指し、人工知能（AI）分野で米国との戦略的なパートナーシップを追求しています。
ゲーム
Adjustの2024年版の2024年版「モバイルアプリのトレンド」報告書によると、2023年における全体のゲーム市場の収益のうち、49％が合計904億ドルを占める「モバイルゲーム」が拡大しました。 2022年1月から2024年1月までのデータを分析したこの調査では、ゲームアプリのインアプリ収益について、前年比6％の<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/06/39192130/mobile-games-captured-90-4b-49-of-global-market-in-2023" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">増加が記録されました</a>。
2023年には、中東および北アフリカ（MENA）およびアジアのゲーム市場は、前年比4.6％増の855億ドルに達し、2028年までに971億ドルに<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/24/06/39213251/asia-mena-gaming-markets-reach-85-5b-in-2023-see-future-projections" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">増加する見通し</a>です。
Intercept GamesとRoll7の閉鎖が報じられた「Take-Two Interactive Software Inc. （NASDAQ：<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TTWO#NASDAQ">TTWO</a>）は、<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/24/06/39145469/private-division-faces-closure-take-two-to-sell-or-shutter-studios-report" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Private Divisionの閉鎖または売却計画</a>の一環として、Intercept GamesとRoll7が閉鎖の憂き目に遭うことはないと発表しました。
Take-Two InteractiveのRockstar Gamesは、6月にリリースされるGrand Theft Auto Onlineの大規模なアップデートに向けて準備を進めています。 6月のアップデートには、バウンティハンティングと警察ミッションに加えて、GTAオンラインの<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/24/06/39194557/what-to-expect-for-gta-onlines-june-update" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">新しいコンテンツ作成者の機能</a>も追加されます。
読了:<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/24/06/39173595/summer-game-fest-2024-big-reveals-key-updates-and-whats-off-the-table" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Summer Game Fest 2024：ビッグな発表、重要なアップデート、そして何が話題にならないのか</a>
Sony Group Corp. （NYSE：<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SONY#NYSE">SONY</a>）のノーティ・ドッグは、同社が開発したゲーム「The Last of Us」と「Uncharted」のフランチャイズで知られる開発者が、<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/24/06/39143354/naughty-dog-will-not-be-the-last-of-us-studio-forever-neil-druckmann-announces-multiple-single-pla" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">「複数のシングルプレイヤープロジェクト」で作業を行っている</a> と発表しました。
8月7日に予定されているSonyの<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/24/06/39168685/sonys-next-frontier-pc-adapter-unveiled-connecting-playstation-gamers-to-steam-vr" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">PlayStation VR 2（PSVR 2）ヘッドセットのためのPCアダプターの発売が発表されました。</a>
SonyのPS5ボックスには、ハイレゾハイプからの脱却を示す8Kタグが削除されています。 Digital FoundryのJohn Linnemanが指摘するように、新しいパッケージは「<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/24/06/39213768/ps5-drops-8k-tag-is-8k-gaming-a-fading-dream" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">4K/120fpsとHDR</a>」といった機能のみを表示するようになりました。
読了: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/24/06/39218265/guess-how-much-this-counter-strike-skin-just-sold-for" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">このカウンターストライクのスキンがついに売れた金額は？</a>
OculusとAnduril Industriesの創業者であるPalmer Luckeyは、199ドルで販売されている<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/24/06/39152573/oculus-founder-palmer-luckey-launches-199-modern-handheld-console-that-pays-homage-to-game-boy-don" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ピクセル完璧で超明るいマグネシウム製のゲーム機</a>を新たに発表し、ゲーム業界にカムバックしました。
読了: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/05/39120277/paving-the-way-for-microtransactions-the-sims-4-introduces-controversial-battle-pass-style-" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">マイクロトランザクションの先駆けに？ 『The Sims 4』がバトルパススタイルのイベントを導入</a>
ストリーミングプラットフォーム、ソーシャルメディア、その他
Netflix Inc.（NASDAQ：<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>）は、利用者のプラットフォームでの使用を最大化しようとしている一環として、新しいTVユーザー用のホーム画面の導入を発表しました。
米国政府との<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/06/39150865/tiktok-parent-bytedance-appoints-former-warner-bros-lawyer-as-general-counsel-amid-ongoing-legal-bat" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ByteDance Ltd.（TikTokの親会社）は、</a>元映画製作会社ワーナー・ブラザース・ディスカバリー社（NASDAQ：<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WBD#NASDAQ">WBD</a>）のトップ弁護士である<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/06/39150865/tiktok-parent-bytedance-appoints-former-warner-bros-lawyer-as-general-counsel-amid-ongoing-legal-bat" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ジョン・ロゴヴィン氏を新たなグローバル法律顧問に任命しました。</a>
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.（NYSE：<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>）は、米国および欧州の中小企業向けの新しいサービスを立ち上げ、より信頼性の高い配送日、安全な支払い、<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/06/39221079/alibabas-new-strategy-targeting-small-businesses-in-the-us-and-europe" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">スムーズな紛争解決</a>を提供する「Alibaba Guaranteed」サービスが発表されました。
EBay Inc. （NASDAQ：<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EBAY#NASDAQ">EBAY</a>）は、同社が<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXP#NYSE">AXP</a>から請求された「非常に高い料金」を理由に、同社のプラットフォームでのAmerican Express Co.（NYSE：<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXP#NYSE">AXP</a>）のカードの受け入れを停止する計画を立てました。
エアバスは、タイペイで開催されたコンピューテックス技術見本市で、有人戦闘機を高リスクなミッションでサポートするために設計された新しいドローンコンセプトである「Wingman」を公開しました。
スマートフォン
Apple Inc.（NASDAQ：<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>）の新しいiPhone 16 Proでは、現行記録保持者であるSamsung Galaxy S24を上回る、世界で最も薄いベゼルを搭載することで、期待を裏切る可能性があります。
Appleは最終的に、英国の「商品セキュリティと通信インフラ（PSTI）規制」に準拠して、同社のiPhoneにセキュリティのアップデートを提供する最短期間を明らかにしました。
Appleは、標準保証の下でiPhoneとApple Watchのディスプレイに生じた髪の毛のような細いクラックの対応を停止しました。 これにより、修理に関しては、製品を購入した顧客が費用を負担する必要があるようになります。<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/06/39223488/apple-no-longer-covers-hairline-cracks-on-iphones-and-watches-under-warranty-how-much-youll-need-to" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">先週までの政策とは大きく異なる方針になります。</a>
Appleの次期ソフトウェアアップデートである「iOS 18」は、同社の歴史の中で「&#8230;最も大規模なiOSアップデートの一つ」になることが期待されています。
Appleは、中国で唯一の米国製ストリーミングサービスとなることを望んでいます。 同社は、中国の通信事業者である中国移動との取引について議論しており、<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/06/39164337/apples-streaming-ambitions-in-china-continue-despite-geopolitical-tensions" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">後者の2億人以上の加入者基盤を活用することができるかもしれません。</a>
Tech
Qualcomm Inc.（NASDAQ：<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCOM#NASDAQ">QCOM</a>）は、同社の新しいチップによって、顧客がバッテリー寿命を気にせずにノートパソコンを広範囲に使用できることを保証しています。
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木曜日、マイクロソフト（NASDAQ:MSFT）のCEOであるサティア・ナデラ氏は同社の記録的なゲームパフォーマンスについて発表し、任天堂株式会社（OTC:NTDOY）のSwitchとソニーグループ株式会社（NYSE: SONY）のPlayStationへの展開を発表しました。
ナデラ氏が3月に行われた<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/04/38444199/microsoft-q3-earnings-revenue-beat-eps-beat-new-era-of-ai-transformation-and-more">第3四半期決算電話会議中</a>、マイクロソフトはゲームのストリーミング時間、コンソールの使用率、そして月間アクティブデバイス数の新たな記録を打ち立てたことを明らかにしました。
CEOはまた、Diablo 4（Activision Blizzardの最初のタイトル）をサービスに追加したことも強調しました。「最初の10日間で登録者が1,000万時間以上プレイし、その結果、これまでの中で最も成功したゲームパスのサービスの一つとなりました」とナデラ氏は語りました。
「Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3」の成功についても語っており、ゲームは新しいゲーマーを引きつけるとともに、フランチャイズの熱烈なファンを維持していると述べています。
Nadella氏はまた、マイクロソフトが新たなプラットフォームにゲームを展開していることも明らかにしました。「最後に、私たちは新しいプラットフォームにゲームを展開し、ファンの多い4つのタイトルを今回初めて、任天堂スイッチとソニープレイステーションにもたらします。実際、今月初めには私たちのゲームがプレイステーションストアのトップ25のうち7つにランクインしました。これは他のどのパブリッシャーよりも多い数です」と彼は述べています。
株式
マイクロソフトのゲーム部門は同社の総合的な成長の重要な要素となっています。同社の第3四半期の売上は、前年同期比17％増の619億ドルとなり、市場予想額の608.04億ドルを上回りました。 <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/gxjhpowx7zks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>によると、マイクロソフトは5四半期連続で売り上げ、純利益の両面でアナリストの予想を上回ったとのことです。
同社はこの四半期、1株あたり2.94ドルの利益を計上し、予想額2.82ドルを上回りました。
この成功は、マイクロソフトがActivision Blizzardを買収した直後にもたらされました。ナデラ氏は以前、この買収の際に、ソニーや任天堂のような競合ゲームハードに向けて「良いパブリッシャーになる」と述べ、この買収に大きな期待を寄せていました。
マイクロソフトがActivision Blizzardを買収してから6か月が経った今月初め、<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/24/04/38342845/can-blizzard-keep-its-autonomy-post-microsoft-acquisition-no-one-asking-us-to-do-anything-says-wor">Blizzardの幹部は、</a>MicrosoftはBlizzardに独立性を大きく保たせていると明らかにしました。
MSFT の株価騰落： 出来事発表時点のアフターマーケット取引で、マイクロソフトの株は4.31％上昇し、1株416.25ドルとなっています（Benzinga Pro調べ）。

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