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After the S&amp;P 500 notched a nine-day winning streak on Friday, it sparked a debate among market experts. While some believe that it could be a precursor to a recession, others vehemently disagree, citing historical data to support their arguments.
What Happened: The Founder and President of Rosenberg Research &amp; Associates Inc., David Rosenberg, highlighted the rarity of such streaks and their historical association with recessionary periods.
According to Rosenberg, a consecutive nine-day streak has occurred only 0.25% of the time in the past century. Labeling it as a &#8220;3 sigma event,&#8221; he claimed that &#8220;80% of the time this dynamic happened in recessionary environments …not to mention just ahead of the October 1987 crash!&#8221; This led him to question the current &#8220;bullish&#8221; market sentiment.
However, Ryan Detrick from Carson Research countered this in a May 5 post, calling it &#8220;simply wrong/lazy analysis&#8221;. According to him, such nine-day streaks have occurred only three times during a recession out of the total 29 nine-day streaks since 1928.
This starkly contradicts Rosenberg&#8217;s claim of an 80% correlation.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">&quot;When you are a hammer, everything looks like a nail.&quot; No, this is not true and simply wrong/lazy analysis meant to scare investors. Spending about 10 minutes (and using totally free data) showed that only 3 times out of 29 nine-day win streaks happened in a recession. <a href="https://t.co/uli58D9rDM">https://t.co/uli58D9rDM</a> <a href="https://t.co/26LIshCJqw">pic.twitter.com/26LIshCJqw</a>
&mdash; Ryan Detrick, CMT (@RyanDetrick) <a href="https://twitter.com/RyanDetrick/status/1919192463274545464?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 5, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Why It Matters: This rare winning streak from the S&amp;P 500 follows a complex economic backdrop. While investors assess the potential of a future rate cut and inflation, consumer spending and corporate earnings data have been positive.
However, the contradicting views from Detrick and Rosenberg underscore the challenge in predicting market movements, as the historical data can never help in developing definitive conclusions but just offer some insight into old patterns.
After the end of the nine-day streak, the S&amp;P 500 index was out of the correction zone, just down 7.5% from its record high of 6,147.43 points, scaled on Feb. 19. Dow Jones was 8.33% lower than its 52-week high of 45,073.63 points and Nasdaq 100 was 9.54% lower than its previous high of 22,222.61 points.
The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), which track the S&amp;P 500 index and Nasdaq 100 index, respectively, rose on Friday. The SPY was up 1.48% to $566.76, while the QQQ advanced 1.48% to $488.83, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
The futures of Dow Jones, S&amp;P 500, and Nasdaq 100 were trading lower on Monday. 
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A faction of Senate Democrats, known for their pro-cryptocurrency stance, expressed its opposition to a Republican-led stablecoin legislation on Saturday, citing concerns about the modified version.
What Happened: A group of nine Democrats, who have previously backed crypto-friendly laws, voiced their concerns over the GENIUS Act, popularly known as the stablecoin bill, as <a href="https://www.politico.com/news/2025/05/03/crypto-democrats-senate-stablecoin-00325255">reported </a>by Politico. They said that the bill has multiple issues that need to be resolved before they can support it.
The statement was endorsed by Sen.&nbsp;Ruben Gallego&nbsp;(D-Ariz.), Sen.&nbsp;Mark Warner (D-Va.),&nbsp;Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) and Sen. Andy Kim (D-N.J.), who had earlier&nbsp;voted in favor of the&nbsp;bill when <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/content/44516699/u-s-congress-advances-stablecoin-regulation-with-the-introduction-of-the-stable-act">it got approval</a> by&nbsp;the Senate Banking Committee in&nbsp;March.
The lawmakers said that the bill needs &#8220;stronger provisions&#8221; on anti-money laundering, foreign issuers and national security.
Sen.&nbsp;Elizabeth Warren&nbsp;(D-Mass.), a fierce cryptocurrency critic from the political fraternity, noted how a Trump family-backed USD1 became one of the most valued stablecoins, currently the fifth-largest by market capitalization, thanks to a &#8220;shady deal&#8221; <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/05/45160707/eric-trump-says-world-libertys-stablecoin-will-be-used-to-close-a-2-billion-deal-dollar-token-to-also-get-integrated-with-justin-suns-tron-blockchain">with the UAE-based investment firm</a>. 
&#8220;The Senate shouldn't pass a crypto bill this week to facilitate this kind of corruption,&#8221; Warren said.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">The Trump family stablecoin surged to 7th largest in the world because of a shady crypto deal with the United Arab Emirates—a foreign government that will give them a crazy amount of money. The Senate shouldn't pass a crypto bill this week to facilitate this kind of corruption. <a href="https://t.co/4is9KgpXQb">pic.twitter.com/4is9KgpXQb</a>
&mdash; Elizabeth Warren (@SenWarren) <a href="https://twitter.com/SenWarren/status/1919135145849729282?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 4, 2025</a></blockquote>
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The proposed legislation aims to establish the first U.S. regulatory framework for stablecoin issuers, digital tokens that are tied&nbsp;to other assets like the&nbsp;dollar. 
The Senate is set to start deliberations on&nbsp;the landmark bill shortly,&nbsp;with the first procedural vote&nbsp;on the legislation expected as&nbsp;early&nbsp;as next week. 
Senator&nbsp;Bill Hagerty&nbsp;(R-Tenn.), the bill sponsor, urged bipartisan backing for the legislation, citing its potential to strengthen U.S. supremacy in digital assets and boost the dollar.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">We must advance legislation that enshrines American leadership in the digital asset space and protects the US dollar for centuries to come. That time is now. We have a choice here. Move forward and make any remaining changes needed in a bipartisan way, or show that digital… <a href="https://t.co/Y7qwGPK1m0">https://t.co/Y7qwGPK1m0</a>
&mdash; Senator Bill Hagerty (@SenatorHagerty) <a href="https://twitter.com/SenatorHagerty/status/1918827160954909111?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 4, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Why It Matters: The opposition from Senate Democrats could pose a significant hurdle to the passage of the bill, potentially impacting the future of an industry <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/04/44812762/stablecoins-to-surge-to-2-trillion-by-2028-says-standard-chartered-heres-what-it-means-for-the-dollar">projected to grow to $2 trillion by 2028</a>.
The stablecoin legislation has been a topic of discussion since President&nbsp;Donald Trump&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/03/44420122/donald-trump-calls-for-stablecoin-legislation-lauds-bitcoin-reserve-biden-got-a-fraction-of-their-value">called for its passage</a> in March. 
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Economist Peter Schiff criticized President Donald Trump&#8216;s proposed 100% tariff on foreign-produced movies, questioning its implementation and suggesting that Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) subscribers would ultimately bear the cost.
What Happened: &#8220;Today Trump announced a 100% tariff on movies produced outside of the United States. But movies aren&#8217;t physical goods that come across the border in a way that a tariff can be applied,&#8221; Schiff wrote Sunday on X. &#8220;This would be some new kind of federal excise tax on Americans who watch movies filmed abroad.&#8221;
When a user on X suggested the tariff would only apply to physical DVDs, Schiff responded, "There are very few of those these days&#8230; I think it's meant to apply to theatrical releases and streaming services too. Otherwise it's pointless." He added that if Netflix collects the tax, "It's paid by Netflix subscribers."
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Today Trump announced a 100% tariff on movies produced outside of the United States. But movies aren&#39;t physical goods that come across the border in a way that a tariff can be applied. This would be some new kind of federal excise tax on Americans who watch movies filmed abroad.
&mdash; Peter Schiff (@PeterSchiff) <a href="https://twitter.com/PeterSchiff/status/1919210518440472984?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 5, 2025</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">There are very few of those these days. I think it&#39;s meant to apply to theatrical releases and streaming services too. Otherwise its pointless.
&mdash; Peter Schiff (@PeterSchiff) <a href="https://twitter.com/PeterSchiff/status/1919211625862557891?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 5, 2025</a></blockquote>
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&mdash; Peter Schiff (@PeterSchiff) <a href="https://twitter.com/PeterSchiff/status/1919214644574478689?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 5, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Trump announced the measure on his Truth Social platform Sunday, calling foreign film incentives &#8220;a concerted effort by other Nations and, therefore, a National Security threat.&#8221;
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Why It Matters: The policy comes as Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos recently claimed the streaming giant &#8220;saved Hollywood&#8221; while acknowledging the traditional theater experience <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/25/04/44995039/netflix-ceo-says-streaming-company-saved-hollywood-as-stock-hits-new-all-time-highs">might be &#8220;outmoded&#8221; for many viewers</a>. 
The proposed tariff follows Trump&#8217;s January appointment of actors Jon Voight, Sylvester Stallone and Mel Gibson to revitalize Hollywood, Reuters reported. Film production has increasingly moved overseas to locations offering tax incentives, with about half of high-budget projects filming outside the U.S. in 2023, according to research firm ProdPro.
Critics warn that retaliatory measures could harm U.S. interests. &#8220;The retaliation will kill our industry. We have a lot more to lose than to gain,&#8221; said William Reinsch, former senior Commerce official and Center for Strategic and International Studies fellow, according to Reuters.
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Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) is reportedly planning a significant shift in its iPhone release strategy, beginning with the iPhone 18 series in 2026.
What Happened: According to three unnamed supply chain sources under the new approach, Apple would release its high-end models, such as the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, in the fall.&nbsp;The more affordable models like the base iPhone 18, iPhone 18 Slim and iPhone 18e would follow in the spring of 2027, reported Engadget on Sunday (<a href="https://www.theinformation.com/articles/apple-plans-iphone-release-schedule-shakeup-new-styles">via</a> The Information).
The report also suggests Apple could debut its long-rumored foldable iPhone alongside the Pro models in fall 2026.
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This marks a major departure from Apple's current release strategy, which traditionally sees all new iPhone models unveiled together every September.
While Apple has stuck to a fall release window since the iPhone 5 in 2012, it has shown some signs of schedule flexibility. The iPhone SE line typically debuted in the spring, and Apple released the iPhone 16e <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/02/43903365/apple-ditches-budget-smartphone-segment-with-iphone-16e-launch">in February 2025</a>—possibly as a replacement for the SE range, the report said.
For now, Apple is expected to stick with its traditional four-model launch for the iPhone 17 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44917129/apple-ceo-tim-cook-gets-anxious-over-this-issue-threatening-the-inventory-of-iphone-17-he-is-pushing-suppliers-every-day">series this September</a>.
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Why It&#8217;s Important: Apple reported <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/05/45152493/apple-reports-strong-q2-earnings-revenue-beat-eps-beat-installed-base-hits-all-time-high-across-all-segments-100-billion-buyback-and-more">fiscal second-quarter revenue</a> of $95.36 billion, beating Wall Street's estimate of $94.53 billion. Looking ahead to the June quarter, the company expects revenue to grow in the low-to-mid-single-digit range, with a projected gross margin between 45.5% and 46.5%.
iPhone sales came in at $46.84 billion, up from $45.96 billion in the same quarter last year.
During the earnings call, Apple CEO Tim Cook said the company anticipates a<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/05/45179101/apple-ceo-tim-cook-warns-of-900-million-tariff-impact-in-june-quarter-expects-majority-of-iphones-so"> $900 million cost impact</a> from tariffs in the June quarter.
Price Action: Apple shares dropped 3.74% during Friday's regular trading session and slipped another 0.15% in after-hours trading, ending the day at $205.04, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro data</a>.
According to Benzinga Edge's Stock Rankings, Apple holds a growth score of 44.92% and a momentum score of 77.92%. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">Click here to see how it stacks up against other leading tech stocks</a>.
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent defended President Donald Trump&#8216;s economic agenda on Sunday in an op-ed, arguing that the administration&#8217;s approach will benefit Main Street while maintaining Wall Street&#8217;s strength.
What Happened: &#8220;President Trump intends to usher in the most prosperous decade in American history—but not at the cost of the spiritual degradation of the working class,&#8221; Bessent wrote in an opinion <a href="https://www.wsj.com/opinion/trumps-three-steps-to-economic-growth-tariffs-trade-tax-cuts-deregulation-7804053a">piece</a> published with the Wall Street Journal, outlining a three-step strategy to rebalance the economy.
The plan centers on renegotiating global trade through tariffs, making the 2017 tax cuts permanent while eliminating taxes on tips, overtime and Social Security, and aggressive deregulation to accelerate domestic manufacturing.
Bessent argued these policies work together as &#8220;interlocking parts of an engine designed to drive economic growth and domestic manufacturing,&#8221; not as isolated measures as critics suggest.
The Treasury Secretary&#8217;s defense comes amid mixed economic signals. While April&#8217;s jobs report beat expectations with 177,000 new positions and inflation has cooled with the first decline in consumer prices since COVID, Gross Domestic Product&nbsp;(GDP) contracted 0.3% in the first quarter of 2025—<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/04/45124644/trump-blames-gdp-contraction-on-biden-overhang-nothing-to-do-with-the-tariffs">the first contraction in three years</a>.
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Why It Matters: Trump has distanced himself from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/04/45107728/trump-labels-market-decline-bidens-stock-market-as-he-distances-tariffs-from-downturn">recent market volatility</a>, calling it &#8220;Biden&#8217;s stock market&#8221; with an &#8220;overhang&#8221; from the previous administration that &#8220;has nothing to do with tariffs.&#8221;
A Reuters/Ipsos poll showed Trump&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/04/44948841/trump-economic-approval-rating-drops-to-37-as-market-selloff-erodes-public-support-poll">economic approval rating</a> has dropped to 37%, down from 42% following his January inauguration, with 75% of respondents fearing a recession.
Despite broader market concerns, Fundstrat's Tom Lee backed Bessent's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/04/45032188/tom-lee-backs-scott-bessent-white-house-put-theory-as-nasdaq-flips-from-worst-april-start-since-great-depression-to-major-comeback">outlook on market resilience</a>, describing the recent equity rebound as a "White House put." 
Since bottoming at 4,928 on April 9, the S&amp;P 500—as tracked by the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>)—has climbed 15.38% to 5,686, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100, as tracked by Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) surged 17.62%, rising from 17,090 to 20,102 during the same period.
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Scott Bessent Defends Trump's Economic Agenda As 'Engine Designed To Drive Economic Growth,' Despite GDP Contraction And Falling Approval

In what was likely the final Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>, NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>) annual shareholders meeting with Warren Buffett at the helm, the legendary investor made a rare public acknowledgment, praising an executive in attendance who has played a significant role in shaping Berkshire's financial performance in recent years.
What Happened: On Saturday, during his opening remarks at Berkshire&#8217;s annual shareholders meeting, Buffett took a moment to publicly praise Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) CEO Tim Cook, who was in the audience.
Buffett said that he had listened to Apple's first-quarter earnings call on Thursday, adding that it's the only quarterly earnings call he tunes into, underscoring the importance he places on the company, which is still Berkshire&#8217;s largest holding <a href="https://benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/02/43756510/berkshire-hathaway-adjusts-portfolio-keeps-apple-stake-unchanged-offloads-stakes-in-bofa">valued at $75 billion</a>.
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&#8220;I'm somewhat embarrassed to say that Tim Cook has made Berkshire a lot more money than I've ever made,&#8221; Buffett told the audience, referencing the remarkable 680% surge in Apple's stock since Berkshire first began acquiring shares in early 2016.
He also reflected on the late Steve Jobs, crediting him for building Apple, but credited Cook for turning the company into what it is today. &#8220;Nobody but Steve could have created Apple, but nobody but Tim could have developed it as he has,&#8221; he said. 
&#8220;Steve picked Tim to succeed him, and he really made the right decision,&#8221; Buffett said, as the Oracle of Omaha prepares to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45184410/warren-buffett-to-step-down-as-berkshire-hathaway-ceo-by-end-of-year-asks-board-to-confirm-greg-abel-as-successor">hand over the reins</a> to his own successor, Greg Abel, later this year.
Why It Matters: In 2024, Berkshire&#8217;s <a href="https://benzinga.com/25/05/45184648/warren-buffett-held-72-billion-in-apple-stock-but-still-used-a-20-samsung-flip-phone-i-dont-throw-anything-away-until-ive-had-it-25-years">stake in Apple</a> was valued at $174 billion, which the company had <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44700934/warren-buffett-says-the-single-most-important-trait-in-a-business-is-pricing-power-if-you-need-a-prayer-to-raise-prices-its-a-terrible-business">acquired for $40 billion</a> over several years. 
The conglomerate has, however, been <a href="https://benzinga.com/25/05/45184648/warren-buffett-held-72-billion-in-apple-stock-but-still-used-a-20-samsung-flip-phone-i-dont-throw-anything-away-until-ive-had-it-25-years">shedding its holdings</a> in the company throughout the past year, having sold nearly 70% of the 905 million shares it held at its peak. 
Berkshire reported its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/05/45183890/berkshire-hathaways-q1-2025-earnings-plunge-amid-tariff-concerns-operating-profit-fell-14-cash-hit-a-record">first quarter results</a> on Saturday, with operating profits during the quarter taking a 14% plunge to $9.64 billion, amid a dip in underwriting profits owing to wildfires in Southern California. 
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Warren Buffett Says He Is 'Embarrassed,' But 'Tim Cook Has Made Berkshire A Lot More Money Than I've Ever Made'

President Donald Trump refuted claims that he is financially benefiting from his Official Trump (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">TRUMP</a>) meme coin during an interview that aired Sunday.
What Happened: In a wide-ranging <a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/trump-administration/read-full-transcript-president-donald-trump-interviewed-meet-press-mod-rcna203514">interview </a>with NBC News, Trump was asked about his potential financial gains from the Solana (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/sol/usd">SOL</a>)-based cryptocurrency, to which he responded, &#8220;I&#8217;m not profiting from anything.&#8221;
&#8220;I haven't even looked," Trump said, implying he was unaware of the coin&#8217;s gains and the market valuation it has spawned since launch. "If I own stock in something, and I do a good job, and the stock market goes up, I guess I'm profiting."
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Trump stated that he started endorsing cryptocurrency before his presidency. &#8220;I want crypto. I think crypto's important because if we don't do it, China's going to. And it's new, it's very popular, it's very hot.&#8221;
When Trump was asked if he would donate cryptocurrency earnings back to the government, he replied, &#8220;Should I contribute all of my real estate that I've owned for many years if it goes up a little bit because I'm president and doing a good job? I don't think so.&#8221;
Why It Matters: Trump&#8217;s denial adds another layer to the ongoing debate surrounding the ethical implications of his involvement in the cryptocurrency market.
TRUMP&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/04/45027557/trumps-memecoin-dinner-event-sparks-impeachment-call-from-democratic-senator-says-potus-is-selling-access-to-those-who-enrich-him" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">top holders were promised an exclusive dinner</a> with Trump, causing a dramatic surge in value, but also birthed accusations of potential corruption. Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.) deemed the act an impeachable offense, while Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) requested the U.S. Office of Government Ethics to investigate a potential violation of federal ethics regulations.
The meme coin, 80% of whose supply is controlled by an affiliate of the&nbsp;Trump Organization,&nbsp;emphasizes that TRUMP is not a political initiative or investment opportunity but an expression of support for Trump's ideals. 
The token bumped to an all-time high of $75.35 shortly after its launch but has since cratered more than 85%.
Price Action: At the time of writing, TRUMP was exchanging hands at $11.12, up $0.12 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>.
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Trump Denies Personal Profit From Memecoin Venture: 'I Haven't Even Looked'

Prominent Wall Street analyst Dan Ives has highlighted Palantir Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NYSE">PLTR</a>) as &#8220;the missing piece in the AI puzzle&#8221; just a day before the company&#8217;s highly anticipated earnings report on Monday.
What Happened: &#8220;Karp &amp; Co. are a major barometer for the pace of U.S. commercial AI projects and initiatives and we expect good news from the Messi of AI on Monday,&#8221; the Wedbush Securities analyst wrote on social media platform X on Sunday, referring to Palantir CEO Alex Karp. Ives said Palantir remains &#8220;one of our top tech names to own.&#8221;
The endorsement comes as Palantir shares trade near all-time highs, surging 392% in the past year. During Friday&#8217;s session, the stock climbed 6.95% to $124.28 amid building investor enthusiasm.
Palantir has secured several <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/04/45113101/palantir-stock-is-up-55-ytd-heading-into-earnings-next-week-whats-going-on">high-profile defense contracts recently</a>, including delivering two battlefield TITAN systems to the U.S. Army and announcing a new partnership with NATO Allied Command Operations to provide AI-powered military technology. The company&#8217;s Maven Smart System aims to enhance battlefield decision-making through advanced artificial intelligence.
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Why It Matters: In the fourth quarter of 2024, Palantir <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/05/45173004/palantir-pltr-stock-is-up-over-400-ahead-of-mondays-earnings-report-whats-going-on">posted $827.52 million in revenue</a> and 14 cents in adjusted earnings per share, beating analyst estimates. U.S. revenue grew 52% year-over-year, and the company closed 129 deals worth over $1 million.
For the first quarter of 2025, analysts expect earnings of 13 cents per share on revenue of $862.83 million. The company has <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/04/45113101/palantir-stock-is-up-55-ytd-heading-into-earnings-next-week-whats-going-on">projected full-year 2025 revenue</a> of up to $3.76 billion.
While Ives remains bullish, not all analysts share his optimism. RBC Capital maintains an Underperform rating with a $40 price target, highlighting the divided sentiment on Wall Street <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/04/45113101/palantir-stock-is-up-55-ytd-heading-into-earnings-next-week-whats-going-on">regarding Palantir&#8217;s valuation</a>.
Karp recently defended the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/05/45127004/palantir-ceo-alex-karp-says-dont-become-a-product-of-an-ideology-as-he-urges-silicon-valley-to-fight-back-with-open-debate-on-ai-and-defense">company&#8217;s role in defense technology</a>, saying at the Hill &amp; Valley Forum that &#8220;the obvious solution to war is to have the West have the strongest, most precise, deadly weapons possible&#8230; so that we can minimize unnecessary innocent deaths.&#8221;
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Dan Ives Calls Palantir The 'Missing Piece' In AI Puzzle, Expects 'Good News' From Alex Karp's Company On Monday

On Friday, President Donald Trump said he would consider pushing back the June 19 deadline for ByteDance to sell TikTok's U.S. operations if <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/04/44613084/amazon-makes-surprise-bid-for-tiktok-amid-us-ban-threat-report">a deal is not finalized </a>in time. This marks the third time he's granted a reprieve to the short video app used by over 170 million Americans.
What Happened: In an interview with NBC News&#8217; Meet the Press, Trump said, "I'd like to see it done."
"Perhaps I shouldn&#8217;t say this, but I have a little warm spot in my heart for TikTok," he stated, adding, "TikTok is, it&#8217;s very interesting, but it&#8217;ll be protected. It will be very strongly protected, but if it needs an extension, I would be willing to give it an extension. It might not need it."
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Why It's Important: The law, passed under his second administration, required China-based ByteDance to divest TikTok's U.S. assets by Jan. 19 or face a nationwide ban.
Trump, who returned to office on Jan. 20, <a href="https://benzinga.com/25/03/44345433/tiktok-ban-deadline-looms-but-vice-president-jd-vance-confirms-high-level-us-ownership-deal-is-nearly-done">opted not to enforce it</a> and instead issued extensions — first to April, then again to June 19. During his first term, Trump wanted to ban TikTok, citing national security concerns over its ownership by China-based ByteDance.
A deal had been underway to spin off TikTok's U.S. operations into a company controlled by American investors, but those efforts stalled after China signaled it would not approve the arrangement.
The freeze followed Trump's announcement of sweeping <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44655624/trumps-tariff-hike-pushes-back-tiktok-us-deal-as-china-opposes-the-sale-extending-the-deadline-for-bytedances-divestment">145% tariffs on some Chinese goods</a>, which further complicated U.S.-China negotiations.
In April, Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) unexpectedly submitted a last-minute bid to acquire all of TikTok. Meanwhile, other major players like Oracle Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORCL#NYSE">ORCL</a>) and Blackstone Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BX#NYSE">BX</a>) are actively exploring alternative strategies to restructure TikTok's U.S. operations.
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Trump Open To Extending TikTok Deadline, Says He Has 'Warm Spot' For The App

What began quietly years ago has grown into a defining long-term play for Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>) (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>), as the company signals no intention of slowing down or reassessing its $20 billion bet on Japanese trading companies, amid a changing macro climate. 
What Happened: On Saturday, during Berkshire&#8217;s annual shareholder meeting, Warren Buffett addressed a question from the audience regarding the company's investments in Japan and his outlook on the same in light of a potential interest rate hike by the Bank of Japan.
Buffett said he was unfazed by the macro backdrop, stating, &#8220;I'll let the people of Japan determine their best course of action in terms of economics.&#8221; 
He then went on to reaffirm his confidence in the five Japanese trading companies, Mitsubishi (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSBHF#OTC">MSBHF</a>), Marubeni (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MARUY#OTC">MARUY</a>), Mitsui (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MITSY#OTC">MITSY</a>), Sumitomo (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMFG#NYSE">SMFG</a>) and Itouchi (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ITOCY#OTC">ITOCY</a>), while expressing continued optimism about both their prospects and the broader Japanese economy.
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Buffett noted that when he first acquired stakes in these trading houses six years ago, they were &#8220;selling at ridiculously low prices.&#8221; His conviction deepened over time, he added, as he got to know the companies and their leadership teams better.
&#8220;Japan's record has been extraordinary,&#8221; he said, pointing to the strong presence of several major American companies in the region, including several Berkshire holdings like Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), Coca-Cola Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KO#NYSE">KO</a>), and American Express Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXP#NYSE">AXP</a>).
Buffett added that &#8220;in the next 50 years, we won't give a thought to selling those [Japanese trading houses] positions,&#8221; underscoring not only his own long-term conviction but also that of Berkshire Vice Chairman, and his newly appointed successor, Greg Abel.
Abel followed up by saying, &#8220;It's been a very good investment, but we really envision holding the investment for 50 years or forever,&#8221; adding that he hopes to &#8220;do big things with them globally.&#8221;
Why It Matters: Early last month, Berkshire was preparing another round of yen-denominated bond issuance, reportedly aimed at <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/04/44601574/warren-doubles-down-on-japan-another-yen-bond-blitz-amid-growing-us-market-volatility">refinancing maturing debt</a> and increasing its stakes in its Japanese plays.
Former Vice Chairman Charlie Munger had described the investment as a &#8220;no-brainer,&#8221; pointing to Japan's <a href="https://benzinga.com/25/02/43441032/charlie-munger-praised-buffetts-20b-no-brainer-investment-in-japan-like-having-god-just-opening-a-chest-and-pouring-money-into-it">ultra-low borrowing rates</a>, around 0.50%, and the attractive dividend yields of over 5% offered by the trading houses. 
The company reported its first-quarter results on Saturday, with operating earnings falling 14% year-over-year to $9.6 billion. The decline was primarily due to a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/05/45183890/berkshire-hathaways-q1-2025-earnings-plunge-amid-tariff-concerns-operating-profit-fell-14-cash-hit-a-record">$1.1 billion hit</a> to underwriting profits from wildfires in Southern California during the quarter.
Price Action: Berkshire shares were up 1.80% on Friday, and are up 0.35% after hours following the company&#8217;s first quarter results, according to data from <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro. </a>
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Warren Buffett And His Successor Greg Abel Say Berkshire Hathaway Could Hold This $20B Bet For '50 Years Or Forever'

Leading cryptocurrencies dipped on Sunday ahead of the Federal Reserve's monetary policy meeting.
What Happened: Bitcoin experienced sell-offs throughout the evening after peaking at $96,000 in the early morning hours.
Ethereum also slipped below $1,800 overnight, with trading volume rising by more than 6% in the last 24 hours.
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<td>Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>)</td>
<td>-2.12%</td>
<td>$93,908.78</td>
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<td>-2.46%</td>
<td>$1,797.63</td>
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<td>-3.68%</td>
<td>$0.1696</td>
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The apex cryptocurrency's market dominance rose to a yearly high of 63.9% on Sunday, while Ethereum's share was 7.4%.
The pullback eroded over $180 million worth of long positions from the market in the last 24 hours. Additionally, Bitcoin&#8217;s Open Interest fell over 3% in the last 24 hours to $62.19 billion.&nbsp;
Over 50% of Binance traders with open BTC positions were positioned short on Bitcoin as of this writing, per the Long/Short Ratio.
The market sentiment turned "Neutral,", according to the Crypto Fear and Greed Index.
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<td>+7.93%</td>
<td>$0.0204</td>
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<td>+6.49%</td>
<td>$0.7281</td>
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<td>$3.21</td>
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The global cryptocurrency market capitalization dropped 1.58% to $2.94 trillion in the last 24 hours.
Stock futures inched lower Sunday night. The Dow Jones Industrial Average Futures slid 249 points, or 0.61%, as of 9:31 p.m. EDT.&nbsp; Futures tied to the S&amp;P 500 dipped 0.64%, while Nasdaq 100 Futures lost 0.64%.
Equities have rebounded sharply over the last two weeks, with the S&amp;P 500 recouping all losses since President Donald Trump<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options/25/04/44636496/why-tsem-stock-bounce-back-liberation-day-panic"> imposed sweeping tariffs</a> on trade partners on "Liberation Day."
This week, the market will look forward to the Fed's policy meeting, which begins on Tuesday. Traders have priced in a roughly 97% chance that interest rates will remain at their current 4.25%-4.50% range, <a href="https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html">according </a>to the CME FedWatch tool data.
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Analyst Notes: Cryptocurrency analyst and trader Ali Martinez warned about a potential Bitcoin pullback, citing a "sell signal" by the TD Sequential indicator.
"If Bitcoin were to lose the $94,765 support level, a price correction to $90,000 or even $86,000 could follow," Martinez projected.
Typically, parabolic slope patterns are characterized by a steep, rapid, and exponential rise in price, followed by a sharp decline.
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&mdash; Ali (@ali_charts) <a href="https://twitter.com/ali_charts/status/1919127139301114179?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 4, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Cryptocurrency analyst Michaël van de Poppe noted that Ethereum's valuation has dropped to its lowest since August 2022, the COVID bottom in March 2020 and January 19.
"Forward-looking 12 months after those dates prices were substantially higher. Happy to accumulate ETH," Van de Poppe stated.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">The valuation of <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24ETH&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$ETH</a> is on its lowest point since: &#8211; August &#39;22 &#8211; COVID Bottom March &#39;20 &#8211; January &#39;19 All marked the bottom. Forward-looking 12 months after those dates prices were substantially higher. Happy to accumulate <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24ETH&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$ETH</a>. <a href="https://t.co/yzlP9EzSI2">pic.twitter.com/yzlP9EzSI2</a>
&mdash; Michaël van de Poppe (@CryptoMichNL) <a href="https://twitter.com/CryptoMichNL/status/1919121602874122726?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 4, 2025</a></blockquote>
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On Saturday, the ‘Oracle of Omaha's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45184410/warren-buffett-to-step-down-as-berkshire-hathaway-ceo-by-end-of-year-asks-board-to-confirm-greg-abel-as-successor">departure as</a> Berkshire Hathaway's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>) (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>) CEO has triggered an outpouring of admiration from Silicon Valley to Wall Street.
What Happened: Warren Buffett, 94, announced that he plans to step down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway by the end of the year, bringing to a close one of the most celebrated careers in corporate America.
The announcement came during Berkshire's annual shareholders meeting in Omaha, Nebraska.
"I think the time has arrived where Greg should become the chief executive of the company at year end," Buffett said, referring to Greg Abel, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/05/45183000/warren-buffetts-right-hand-man-greg-abel-is-quietly-taking-over-day-to-day-leadership-at-berkshire-hathaway-gotten-much-more-involved-in-capital-allocation-decisions">Berkshire's vice chairman</a>, who will take the reins.
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His statement was met with a prolonged standing ovation, reportedly lasting up to 10 minutes, from a crowd of thousands who gathered to honor his decades of leadership.
Business leaders and public figures across industries were quick to pay tribute.
"There's never been someone like Warren, and countless people, myself included, have been inspired by his wisdom," Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) CEO Tim Cook wrote on X, formerly Twitter. "It's been one of the great privileges of my life to know him. And there's no question that Warren is leaving Berkshire in great hands with Greg."
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">There's never been someone like Warren, and countless people, myself included, have been inspired by his wisdom. It's been one of the great privileges of my life to know him. And there's no question that Warren is leaving Berkshire in great hands with Greg. <a href="https://t.co/7p5zXtq5hP">pic.twitter.com/7p5zXtq5hP</a>
&mdash; Tim Cook (@tim_cook) <a href="https://twitter.com/tim_cook/status/1918745258818482382?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 3, 2025</a></blockquote>
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CNBC's Mad Money host Jim Cramer praised Buffett as "our only G.O.A.T." and said he was "in awe" of the legendary investor.
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&mdash; Jim Cramer (@jimcramer) <a href="https://twitter.com/jimcramer/status/1918752821622514086?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 3, 2025</a></blockquote>
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In a <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/warren-buffett-steps-down-berkshire-hathaway-business-leaders-react-2025-5">statement</a> to Business Insider, Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) co-founder Bill Gates called him "one of the greatest CEOs ever" and "hands-down the most successful investor of all time."
Billionaire and Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban shared a more personal memory. "We used to go to DQ in Omaha," he said in an email to BI. "It was the highlight of my year." He also shared a video of Buffett's ovation on X.
Spencer Hakimian, founder of Tolou Capital Management, shared a similar video on X and wrote, "Curtain call for the captain."
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&mdash; Spencer Hakimian (@SpencerHakimian) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpencerHakimian/status/1918729831144894824?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 3, 2025</a></blockquote>
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JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>) CEO Jamie Dimon added to the chorus of praise, saying, "Warren Buffett represents everything that is good about American capitalism and America itself — investing in the growth of our nation and its businesses with integrity, optimism, and common sense. I&#8217;ve learned so much from him to this very day, and I am honored to call him a friend," reported Reuters.
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Memecoins parodying xAI's Grok chatbot surged Sunday after founder Elon Musk changed his X profile picture to the satirical avatar.
What happened: In an X post, Musk tagged Grok's parody account Gork, saying, "sup @gork changed my pp to urs wdyt."
Musk changed his profile name to "gorklon rust" and began using a jazzed-up version of Gork&#8217;s profile photo with a colorful sunglass as an accessory.
Gork responded to the change, saying &#8220;Looks good i guess, but did u have to copy my whole face like that smh.&#8221;
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&mdash; gorklon rust (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1919087089276142005?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 4, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Musk's new avatar ignited a sharp rally in meme cryptocurrencies themed around Gork.&nbsp;
Solana (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/sol/usd">SOL</a>)-based New XAI gork (Gork) jumped 76% within ten minutes of the X post, <a href="https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/new-xai-gork/">according </a>to CoinMarketCap. The coin's market capitalization rose to $75.35 million as of this writing.
Another meme coin, gork AI Agent (GORK), skyrocketed 281% in the last 24 hours.
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Why It Matters: Grok is a conversational artificial intelligence assistant developed by Musk&#8217;s xAI that provides human-like answers to queries. It can access real-time knowledge through the web and the X social media platform.
Gork is the parody account of Grok, known for its wit and sense of humor.
This is not the first time Musk changing his X avatar has spurred a rally in cryptocurrencies. Last year, the tech titan <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42739155/elon-musk-changes-his-name-to-kekius-maximus-on-x-sending-to-memecoin-skyrocketing-over-600">changed his profile name to &#8220;Kekius Maximus</a>,&#8221; sending the memecoin of the same name soaring more than 600% over the next few hours.
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Dave Ramsey might be <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/04/44589696/dave-ramsey-slams-young-adults-youre-broke-because-youre-stupid">known for calling people "stupid"</a> on his show when they make bad money decisions, but behind the scenes, it seems he's anything but heartless.&nbsp;
In an <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-4AxJAIMqQ">October interview with Tucker Carlson</a>, the personal finance guru got visibly emotional after Carlson shared what people were saying about him: "No one treats his employees better than Dave Ramsey."
Carlson recalled, "I was having dinner with someone the other night, and your name came up. This person just said, ‘The thing about Dave Ramsey is no one I have ever seen treats his employees better than he does.'" Carlson said he'd heard the same thing from multiple people and "reported it out" just to verify it was true.
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Ramsey didn't just confirm it—he proved it.
"We had one team member that had cancer," Ramsey told Carlson. "They didn't work for two years, and they got paid the entire two years. And now they're back on our team. She made it. She's wonderful. Everybody loves her."
For Ramsey, it wasn't even a question. "There's no way we weren't going to take care of her. She'd been with us 15 years, and she's like a sister," he said.
The financial radio host explained that his company's HR manual isn't packed with legal jargon—it's built on a simple biblical principle: "Treat other people like you'd want to be treated." If an employee is in crisis, Ramsey believes it's his responsibility to step up, especially now that he has the means.
"In the early days, we didn't have money to do stuff like that," he admitted. "But if we have the money, and we can take care of somebody that needs to be taken care of, we simply do it. Because it's what I'd want somebody to do for my kid or for me if I was in trouble."
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It's an approach that has built more than just goodwill. Ramsey said that kind of loyalty creates a workplace where people stick around—and take care of each other. Some employees mow lawns or cook meals for sick coworkers. Others help new hires move. "Who does that? We do," Ramsey said.
But he was clear: loyalty is a two-way street. "If you're <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/04/45056965/dave-ramsey-says-doctors-and-lawyers-are-like-actors-notoriously-bad-with-money-just-because-you-make-a-lot-doesnt-mean-youre-winning">disloyal to leadership</a>, I will fire your butt," he said bluntly. "I'm not going to give you money to run me."
At the end of the day, Ramsey said he doesn't want to look back on his life with regrets about the people he could have helped. "How selfish would it be not to do that?"
For all his <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/04/44954582/dave-ramsey-tells-an-18-year-old-with-a-6-figure-debt-to-take-a-year-off-college-to-make-money-your-situation-sucks-beyond-belief">tough talk on the air</a>, Ramsey's built a company culture that's heavy on accountability—but even heavier on compassion.
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Robert Kiyosaki recently expressed concerns over job security in the face of increasing tariffs and the rise of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/02/43901226/robert-kiyosaki-says-everything-bubble-will-cause-historic-market-crash-bitcoin-will-be-fastest-to-recover">artificial intelligence (AI).</a>
What Happened: On Saturday, Kiyosaki, the author of the best-selling book &#8220;Rich Dad Poor Dad,&#8221; questioned the safety of jobs in a world where AI is rapidly advancing and tariffs are being raised. 
He applauded President Donald Trump&#8216;s efforts to bring back American manufacturing jobs through tariff hikes, but also highlighted the threat posed by AI to professional jobs.
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&mdash; Robert Kiyosaki (@theRealKiyosaki) <a href="https://twitter.com/theRealKiyosaki/status/1918803600735871379?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 3, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Kiyosaki urged his followers to increase their financial education and adapt to the changing world. &#8220;Please take care. The world is changing. Please change with it. Tariffs won&#8217;t protect you. Tariffs only increase inflation… as jobs are lost…and wages come down. Please increase your financial education and get richer…as the world changes. I know you can do it,&#8221; he wrote.
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Kiyosaki criticized the traditional financial advice of going to school, getting a job, working hard, paying taxes, saving money, getting out of debt, and investing for the long term in the stock market. 
He argued that this advice did not protect millions of factory workers when their jobs were exported to China after its admission into the World Trade Organization in 2001.
Why It Matters: Kiyosaki&#8217;s concerns reflect a growing debate about the impact of AI on jobs. 
While AI has the potential to increase productivity and create new jobs, it also threatens to automate many existing jobs, including those of highly educated professionals like doctors, lawyers, and engineers.
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