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When Tesla (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) CEO Elon Musk joined President Donald Trump's Department of Government Efficiency, he <a href="https://www.yahoo.com/news/elon-musk-and-doge-promised-up-to-2-trillion-in-government-savings-how-much-have-they-actually-saved-so-far-201718142.html">vowed</a> to cut up to $2 trillion in costs and made waves by <a href="https://apnews.com/article/doge-firings-layoffs-federal-government-workers-musk-d33cdd7872d64d2bdd8fe70c28652654">announcing </a>thousands of layoffs and major contract cancellations. But as he remained in the spotlight with his high-profile role at the White House, Tesla began to struggle.
Tesla deliveries in the first quarter <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/04/02/tesla-tsla-q1-2025-vehicle-delivery-and-production-numbers.html">plunged</a> 13%, while the EV maker saw its market share in Europe<a href="https://eu-evs.com/marketShare/ALL/Brands/Bar/All-time-by-Quarters"> fall</a> to under 9% in the three-month period from about 18% last year. It suffered a double-digit market sales <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/04/02/tesla-china-made-ev-sales-fall-11point5percent-in-march-as-competition-rises.html">decline</a> in China in March amid tough competition. Tesla shares are down 12% so far this year.
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Amid increasing investor concerns and business headwinds at Tesla, Musk announced in the Q1 2025 <a href="https://seekingalpha.com/article/4777030-tesla-inc-tsla-q1-2025-earnings-call-transcript">earnings call</a> that his time at DOGE will see a "significant" drop starting in May.
Talking to a group of reporters at the White House last month, Musk <a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/doge/sleepovers-late-night-ice-cream-elon-musk-white-house-exit-rcna203975?utm_source=flipboard&amp;utm_content=NBCNews%2Fmagazine%2FTop+Stories">said</a> his first three months at DOGE were "intense" and he now plans to return to "primarily running my companies."
Musk spoke candidly during the conversation, recalling his early days working in his government role. Musk said he stayed in the White House's Lincoln Bedroom "more than once" at Trump's invitation when he arrived late in Washington.
&#8220;He was like: &#8216;Where are you staying?&#8217; I was like: &#8216;I don&#8217;t know. At a friend&#8217;s house, I guess'&#8221; Musk <a href="https://www.axios.com/2025/05/01/elon-musk-doge-interview">said</a>. "And then he was like: &#8216;Why don&#8217;t you stay here?&#8217; I was like: &#8216;Sure.'&#8221;
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During his talk with reporters, Musk referred to Trump as a "good friend" and recalled the president's late-night ice cream invitations.
"He'll actually call late at night and say, ‘Oh, by the way, make sure you get some ice cream from the kitchen,'" Musk said, noting that Trump would jokingly add, "Don't tell RFK," referring to US Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
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Musk said that he was assigned a "comically tiny" office on the top floor of the West Wing, with no view and a "glimmer" of sunlight.&nbsp;
&#8220;It has a view of nothing,&#8221; he said. &#8220;It has a window but all you see is the HVAC unit, which is fine. It makes it harder to shoot me, I guess. There&#8217;s not a good line of sight.&#8221;
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Musk said he had a large monitor connected to his computer on which he'd occasionally play two of his favorite video games — Diablo and Path of Exile.
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Musk said he was confident that DOGE could run without his daily involvement.
"It's a way of life, like Buddhism," Musk said when asked who'd lead DOGE after him. "You wouldn't ask who would lead Buddhism."
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President Donald Trump has reignited trade tensions by demanding that Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) produce its iPhones domestically if the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45599904/trump-confirms-25-tariff-on-samsung-and-other-companies-making-smartphones-outside-the-us" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">devices are to be sold in the United States</a>.
In a post on Truth Social Friday, the former president warned that iPhones manufactured abroad—specifically in India—could face a steep import tax of at least 25%. This move could significantly reshape the tech giant&#8217;s global supply chain.
Gene Munster, Managing Partner at Deepwater Asset Management, addressed the economic impact of such a tariff in a <a target="_blank" href="https://x.com/munster_gene/status/1925999154959892482?s=46&amp;t=ULQgdjrI963eH_sS6HFNXw" rel="noreferrer noopener">post </a>on X.
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&#8220;The market appears to be miscalculating the impact of an iPhone 25% tariff,&#8221; Munster cautioned in his post.
He noted that a 25% tax on the import cost of an iPhone—typically around $560—would translate to a retail hike of about $140.
That would bring the average U.S. iPhone price from $970 to approximately $1,110, a 14% jump.
According to Munster, most consumers wouldn&#8217;t feel the full brunt of the increase due to installment-based contracts.
He estimated that the added monthly cost could range from $4 to $6.
&#8220;That increase of $140 is 80% of the time, spread out over 24 or 36 months via carrier contract. That means the price for the average iPhone buyer would increase by only $4 to $6 a month,&#8221; Munster writes.
However, if Apple were to absorb the tariff, its gross margins could dip from 44% to 41%.
Separately, Munster warned last week that OpenAI could pose the most serious<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/05/45560144/apple-faces-first-serious-threat-in-20-years-as-openai-acquires-iphone-makers-former-design-chief-jony-ives-hardware-startup-says-gene-munster" rel="noreferrer noopener"> competitive threat to </a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/05/45560144/apple-faces-first-serious-threat-in-20-years-as-openai-acquires-iphone-makers-former-design-chief-jony-ives-hardware-startup-says-gene-munster" rel="noreferrer noopener">Apple</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/05/45560144/apple-faces-first-serious-threat-in-20-years-as-openai-acquires-iphone-makers-former-design-chief-jony-ives-hardware-startup-says-gene-munster" rel="noreferrer noopener"> in two decades.</a>
He referenced the AI firm&#8217;s $6.5 billion acquisition of the hardware venture started by former Apple design lead Jony Ive as a pivotal moment that could impact Apple&#8217;s future dominance in consumer tech.
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Millions of people around the world will watch the Indianapolis 500 race on Sunday, May 25. Cryptocurrency investors and fans, especially those who like Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>) may have more reasons to tune into this year's race.
2025 Indianapolis 500:<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/21/06/21613689/doge-car-returns-to-nascar-how-to-get-merchandise-and-bet-on-the-car-to-win"> Cars in NASCAR</a> and other racing leagues have been adorned with versions of the iconic Shiba Inu logo used by Dogecoin and on Sunday, fans watching the Indianapolis 500 will see the Dogecoin logo on Devlin DeFrancesco's car.
The number 30 car from Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing qualified 16th and will be one of the many cars trying to win the Indianapolis 500.
The race kicks off at 12:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, May 25, and will be covered on FOX, a unit of Fox Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FOX#NASDAQ">FOX</a>)(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FOXA#NASDAQ">FOXA</a>).
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Betting Odds: DeFrancesco has five starts for IndyCar in the 2025 season and 39 career <a href="https://www.indycar.com/Drivers/Devlin-DeFrancesco">starts</a>. The driver has never won a race and does not have any top-10 finishes.
DeFrancesco has raced in the Indianapolis 500 twice, with his best finish being 13th in 2023. The driver improved on his starting position in each of those two races.
The Dogecoin ambassador has odds of +10,000 to win the Indianapolis 500 at sportsbook DraftKings Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DKNG#NASDAQ">DKNG</a>). This means a $1 bet would pay out a profit of $100 if DeFrancesco wins the race.
Bettors can also wager on a top-two finish (+4,000), top-three finish (+2000), or top-five finish (+1,300).
The favorites to win the race are Pato O'Ward (+500), Alex Palou (+550) and Scott Dixon (+800). Josef Newgarden, who has won the last two Indianapolis 500 races and could become the first three-time consecutive winner, is listed with the seventh-best odds at +950.
Crypto bettors can also place wagers on prediction markets like <a href="https://polymarket.com/event/2025-indy-500-winner?tid=1748030326438">Polymarket </a>and <a href="https://kalshi.com/markets/kxindy500/indy-500-winner">Kalshi</a>.
On Polymarket, DeFrancesco has a 1% chance of winning the race, with Palou and O&#8217;Ward the favorites at 17% and 16%, respectively.
On Kalshi, DeFrancesco is listed with a 1% chance of winning the race, with O&#8217;Ward and Palou the favorites at 18% and 17%, respectively.
About DeFrancesco: The race car driver was <a href="https://dogecoin.org/blog/2025-05-07-devlin/">born </a>15 weeks premature and weighed only one pound with a small chance of living. Overcoming significant odds at life and becoming a professional race car driver, DeFrancesco has lived by the motto "Born fast."
"It's a miracle we still don't fully comprehend," DeFrancesco said.
DeFrancesco's parents said their son couldn't sit still in his early years. A commercial featuring racing legend Mario Andretti prompted DeFrancesco to love racing from the age of 6.
The racer worked his way up to IndyCar through various other racing leagues. He also demonstrated a passion for other drivers and the embodiment of the "Do Only Good Everyday &#8221; philosophy, which Dogecoin is known for today.
Dogecoin Sponsorship: The number 30 Honda car will feature a fan-voted design, and Dogecoin will be one of the main sponsors of the vehicle in the race.
The Dogecoin Foundation is named a corporate partner for the car, and the House of Doge also sponsors the vehicles. DeFrancesco's firesuit features the Dogecoin logo.
"Dogecoin's about community and defying expectations. That's my race, too, where the finish line is the moon!" DeFrancesco said.
The race car driver credits his brother with helping him invest in Dogecoin in 2020. DeFrancesco, who loves dogs and believes in the "Do Only Good Everyday" mantra, was impressed by the Dogecoin community.
"It's more than a currency – it's a community that lifts everyone up."
Beyond the sponsorship, DeFrancesco also receives a portion of his salary in Dogecoin, becoming the first professional race car driver to do so.
"I first invested in Dogecoin in 2020 and drove everyone crazy, telling anyone who would listen that they needed to own it."
The driver has also teamed up with the Dogecoin Foundation and House of Doge to make donations to a charity close to his heart. DeFrancesco supports the Riley Hospital for Children, a pediatric research hospital in Indiana.
"Riley's is giving children like me a fighting chance. Now it's my turn to help others cross their finish line."
DeFrancesco has encouraged fans to donate to the children's hospital and will be auctioning off his helmet from the race, featuring the Dogecoin logo, with proceeds going to the hospital.
With the Dogecoin community rallying behind DeFrancesco, the number 30 Honda may have a little extra support in this year's Indianapolis 500.
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A house in the vicinity of President Donald Trump&#8216;s Mar-a-Lago estate&nbsp;in Palm Beach, Florida, is&nbsp;up for sale at a price 32 times higher than its original purchase price.
What Happened: A home on Algoma Road&nbsp;was listed for sale at $12.5 million, a significant increase from the $385,000 it was bought for in 1981. The 1981 price is equivalent to approximately $1,328,610 today, according to&nbsp;the American Institute for Economic&nbsp;Research&#8217;s cost-of-living calculator.
The house, built in 1952, spans 2,493 square feet and is situated&nbsp;on a third of an&nbsp;acre. It features four bedrooms and four bathrooms. 
The property was last purchased by Joyce Vaughn and her late husband, management-consulting executive Clother Hathaway Vaughn III, as per Palm Beach County tax rolls, which was reported <a href="https://www.palmbeachdailynews.com/story/business/real-estate/2025/05/21/new-listing-of-house-in-trump-mar-a-lago-security-zone-is-possible-tear-down-palm-beach-florida/83752437007/">by</a> The Palm Beach Daily News.
The property also boasts a private pool and is located&nbsp;within the secured Presidential Security&nbsp;Zone,&nbsp;overseen by the U.S. Coast&nbsp;Guard. The house is approximately&nbsp;250 feet away from deeded&nbsp;beach access and is described as offering a &#8220;unique island lifestyle combined with&nbsp;a truly elite level of&nbsp;privacy.&#8221;
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The listing agent,&nbsp;Margit Brandt of Premier Estate&nbsp;Properties, stated that the property&nbsp;presents a special opportunity for&nbsp;a buyer to build their&nbsp;dream home in one of&nbsp;the most exclusive locations in the world.
Why It Matters: The listing of this property at such a high price point underscores the increasing value of real estate in the Palm Beach area, particularly in the vicinity of the Mar-a-Lago estate. 
The property&#8217;s location within the Presidential Security Zone adds to its exclusivity and appeal, offering a level of security and privacy that is highly sought after in today&#8217;s market. 
The potential&nbsp;for a buyer to build&nbsp;their dream home in such a prestigious location further enhances the property&#8217;s appeal and justifies its high listing price.
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Kim Jong Un may face an embarrassing naval setback after fresh satellite images revealed the warship that toppled over at a North Korean shipyard earlier this week, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/05/45561048/kim-jong-un-blasts-officials-after-north-koreas-new-destroyer-tips-over-at-launch-event-criminal-act" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">an incident he reportedly witnessed firsthand</a>.
The photos, captured in recent days, show the vessel tilted on its side and partially covered in blue tarps at the port city of Chongjin.
Part of the hull appears to rest on dry land following the failed launch attempt, BBC <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2qgdnxxe2o" rel="noreferrer noopener">reports</a>.
North Korea's state-run agency, KCNA, acknowledged the mishap. Kim called it the result of "absolute carelessness" and "unscientific empiricism," BBC adds.
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The leader branded the accident a "criminal act" and ordered an investigation to identify those responsible.
He warned that accountability will be addressed during a plenary meeting scheduled next month.
While no injuries have been reported, KCNA stated that the damage is localized. Officials claim there were no breaches to the bottom of the ship, although scratches on the starboard side and minor water entry through a rescue passage were confirmed.
The vessel is expected to be repaired within 10 days, according to the agency.
Hong Kil Ho, the manager of the Chongjin shipyard, has reportedly been taken in for questioning by authorities.
The government has not disclosed what penalties those involved might face, but North Korea's human rights record and history of severe punishment raise serious concerns.
This accident occurred just weeks after Pyongyang debuted a similar 5,000-ton destroyer, which Kim had praised as a "breakthrough" in naval modernization.
That ship, part of the Choe Hyon-class, was slated to enter active service early next year. The incident has cast a shadow over those ambitions.
It's rare for the North to publicly admit to domestic blunders, but this event highlights the challenges in its push to revamp its military capabilities and the risks that come with rushed defense milestones.
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Seattle-based ElastixAI, founded just months ago by veteran engineers behind <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/05/45260075/apple-teams-up-with-ai-startup-anthropic-to-integrate-claude-sonnet-into-xcode-challenging-microsofts-github-copilot">Apple</a>'s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) $200 million acquisition of Xnor, has raised $16 million from top-tier investors, including Bellevue-based capital venture company FUSE.
The stealth-mode startup with elite Apple pedigree is quietly tackling one of the most expensive pain points in artificial intelligence deployment: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/01/43256925/chamath-palihapitiya-warns-of-ai-shift-the-battle-is-now-more-about-ai-inference-vs-training-as-deepseek-sparks-nvidia-selloff">inference</a>,<a href="https://www.geekwire.com/2025/exclusive-former-apple-leaders-raise-16m-for-stealthy-seattle-startup-building-ai-inference-tech/"> GeekWire</a> reports.
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The founding team behind ElastixAI is no stranger to cutting-edge AI. According to GeekWire, CEO Mohammad Rastegari was co-founder and chief technology officer of Xnor, which was acquired by Apple in 2020 for its groundbreaking edge-based AI tools.
He spent four years at Apple following the acquisition and most recently served as a distinguished scientist at Meta (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>). Rastegari is also an affiliate assistant professor at the University of Washington and spent five years at the Allen Institute for AI, co-founded by the late Microsoft (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) visionary Paul Allen, GeekWire says.
Chief technology officer Saman Naderiparizi, who led hardware engineering at Xnor, was also a senior engineering manager at Apple. He's joined by third co-founder Mahyar Najibi, a former Apple engineer who also spent time at Waymo, Google's self-driving car project, GeekWire reports.
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While training AI models gets most of the headlines, inference is where the real-world costs pile up. According to<a href="https://www.techtarget.com/searchenterpriseai/tip/AI-inference-vs-training-Key-differences-and-tradeoffs"> TechTarget</a>, every time a chatbot generates or replies to a question, a recommendation system suggests a new item or a smart device reacts to a real-world prompt, the model is performing inference. These post-deployment processes happen at scale and in real time, often thousands or millions of times a day. That volume drives up compute costs, latency concerns, and energy consumption.
GeekWire says that ElastixAI is focused on flexibility and configurability, giving enterprises and hyperscalers the ability to tune their inference infrastructure to specific needs. Whether running on edge devices or large cloud environments, the company's software-centric platform is designed to reduce both compute load and operational cost.
&#8220;We saw a gap when it comes to delivering AI inference at scale and at low cost,&#8221; Rastegari told GeekWire.
The startup remains in stealth, but its positioning puts it in conversation with major players like Nvidia (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), Coreweave (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRWV#NASDAQ">CRWV</a>), and inference-focused startups such as Fireworks.ai and Together.ai, GeekWire says.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Strong Investor Support In a Crowded AI Infrastructure Race</h2>
The $16 million round includes participation from Catapult, Tyche Partners, Liquid 2 Ventures, and DNX Ventures, according to GeekWire.&nbsp;
Cameron Borumand, general partner at FUSE, told GeekWire the firm was "thrilled to back the elite technical founders at Elastix to solve the hardest problems around scaling compute and infrastructure in the fast-growing AI inference market."
The company is also well-placed within Seattle's booming AI scene. With Apple's growing presence in the region and continued investment in foundational technologies, ElastixAI has access to both talent and infrastructure, according to GeekWire.
As AI demand continues to surge, inference platforms are becoming critical infrastructure. ElastixAI's unique combination of flexibility, leadership, and investor confidence may position it as one of the most closely watched stealth startups of the future.
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It's not a bad thing to live with your parents. Multi-generational households have become more common as young professionals and their parents seek to save money and fortify their finances. Caregiving has also fueled this trend.
However, one 36-year-old is conflicted. He makes $100,000 at his current job but will only earn $75,000 if he <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/personalfinance/comments/1kozki7/taking_a_paycut_moving_home/">moves back with his parents</a>. On one hand, he's making less money. However, he will also save money since he no longer has to pay rent.
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"I'm a single dude, no debt, no kids," the 36-year-old shared with the Personal Finance Reddit community when sharing his thoughts.&nbsp;
Here's how the Reddit community responded.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Quality Of Life Decisions Are Worth It</h2>
The Redditor hinted that moving with his parents would boost his mental health. That was all some people in the comments needed to hear.&nbsp;
"Don't worry about the money. Do what's gonna get you feeling well," one commenter stated.&nbsp;
While it's nice to have a good salary, health comes first. Furthermore, this isn't a sharp cut, since the Redditor is only going down from $100,000 to $75,000. The 36-year-old could pick up a side hustle and learn new skills if he wants to close the gap.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Save Money While You Live In Your Parents' House</h2>
The 36-year-old also has a tremendous opportunity to save money while living with their parents. We don't get a breakdown of the Redditor's expenses, but taking away rent can lead to significant savings.&nbsp;
There's more to this decision than money, but if finances were the sole factor, the Redditor should see how their expenses will change if they move back with their parents. Rent is the most obvious cost, but will the Redditor save $25,000 per year by moving back home? If the 36-year-old rents in an expensive city, it's very likely that he will save money, even with the reduced salary.
However, there are other variables to consider. Food and other essentials may be more expensive where the Redditor currently rents. The 36-year-old may also adjust their spending habits upon moving home, which can also boost his net worth.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Build A Financial Cushion Before Starting A Family</h2>
It's unclear if the 36-year-old wants to start a family. Even if he doesn't want to raise a family, it's good to be in the mindset of wanting to pursue that route in the future. That way, the Redditor will be more prudent with his finances, knowing that he might have to support children.
Living with your parents can help you save up for a down payment, especially if you stay with them for years. Housing is the biggest expense for most people, so making a big down payment can make your future years much easier.
The 36-year-old is lucky to be in a position where his family will welcome him home with open arms. Not everyone has that setup, but the people who have this opportunity should capitalize on it for as long as possible.
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British retail giant Marks &amp; Spencer is bracing for losses exceeding $400 million following a severe cyberattack, which has disrupted its business and exposed sensitive customer data.
What Happened: According to a <a href="https://corporate.marksandspencer.com/sites/marksandspencer/files/05-2025/fy25-rns.pdf">note</a> from the company, the cyberattack has taken a toll on M&amp;S&#8217;s fiscal year 2025-2026 operating budget, with a projected $403 million dip in profits &#8220;before cost mitigation, insurance and trading actions.&#8221;
In the statement, CEO&nbsp;Stuart Machin&nbsp;revealed that the company has been grappling with the cyberattack for several weeks, leading to a &#8220;limited period of disruption.&#8221; 
Despite the hurdles, the team has been working round the clock to manage the incident and restore normal operations, with customer service being a top priority.
Machin, however, cautioned that sales disruptions could persist for the next two months. The cyberattack, which was announced on April 22, has significantly affected online sales and trading profit, especially in the Fashion, Home, and Beauty sectors.
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The cybercriminals succeeded in accessing sensitive personal information of M&amp;S&nbsp;customers, including contact details, date&nbsp;of birth,&nbsp;and online order history. 
The&nbsp;breach is suspected to be part of a larger&nbsp;operation by a hacking group&nbsp;known as &#8220;DragonForce,&#8221;&nbsp;which has also claimed responsibility&nbsp;for a similar incident at the Co-op Food grocery chain in the UK.
Why It Matters: This incident underscores the increasing threat posed by cyberattacks to businesses worldwide. It highlights the need for robust cybersecurity measures and the potential financial implications of such breaches. 
As companies continue to digitize their operations, the risk of cyberattacks and the associated financial and reputational damage is likely to rise. 
This incident serves as a wake-up call for businesses to prioritize cybersecurity and invest in measures to protect their operations and customer data.
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If you want your children to enjoy a top-notch private school <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/23/09/34694497/how-to-invest-for-your-childs-education-building-a-future-one-dollar-at-a-time">education,</a> sending them to the U.K. could be prudent.&nbsp;
While top American and British private education is costly for anyone, according to U.K.-based<a href="https://www.abbeycolleges.co.uk/2025/01/26/comparing-the-cost-of-uk-vs-us-independent-schools-for-international-students/"> Abbey DLD Group of Colleges</a>, independent schools in Great Britain are slightly more affordable. U.S. private schools range from $20,000 to $45,000 annually, while the U.K. equivalent ranges from £15,000 to £30,000 ($19,500 to $39,000).
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It&#8217;s not a perfect science as schools in more expensive areas in the Northeast and California are generally more expensive than elsewhere in the U.S, and those in and around London are pricier than other places in the UK. Elite British private schools like Eton or Harrow charge around £50,000 per year,<a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c033dp0z1edo"> the BBC says</a>, although the average is around £15,000.
The reputation of a school can also be a big factor. The exchange rate between the pound and the dollar also plays a role. Recently, amid the economic tariff uncertainty and inflation, the dollar has dropped, meaning that earnings in pounds may give you more dollars than it once did. That is always liable to change, though.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Soaring U.K. Private School Fees</h2>
Private school fees in the U.K. have soared by 22.6% in the last year, according to<a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/private-school-fees-uk-government-vat-b2751741.html"> The Independent</a>, bringing the average annual cost to over $22,000. The increase comes on the back of the government&#8217;s value added tax on private school fees of 20%, introduced on Jan. 1. However, <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/news/25/02/43817096/this-shouldnt-be-controversial-vivek-ramaswamy-says-top-teachers-deserve-higher-pay-while-poor-performers-and-admins-shouldnt">U.S. private school tuition</a> has also gone up, seeing the biggest increase of a decade, according to <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-02-12/us-private-school-tuition-nears-50-000-as-inflation-lifts-costs?embedded-checkout=true">Bloomberg</a>, with inflation partly to blame. Yearly fees at U.S. day schools are now $49,284, a 7.4 percent increase from last year.
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The BBC estimates that the additional tax levied on British private schools will generate £460 million in the 2024 to 2025 financial year, rising to £1. 7 billion by 2029 to 2030.&nbsp; Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves said &#8220;every single penny&#8221; will go to state schools, the BBC reports. This includes funding the recruitment of 6,500 new teachers in England. A legal case has been brought by parents of private school children, the outcome of which has not been decided.&nbsp;
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Private School Education Is Increasingly Unaffordable For Many British Parents</h2>
The<a href="https://www.pepf.co.uk/fact-finder/facts-and-figures/#:~:text=Age%20phase:,both%20mainland%20and%20Hong%20Kong)."> Private Education Policy Forum</a> says that about 5% of British private school students are from overseas, with parents living in the U.K. The increase in school tuition, coupled with the increased cost of living in the U.K. has put a private school education increasingly out of reach for many British parents who no longer choose a private school based on name reputation or have decided not to board their children.
&#8220;In the past, you wouldn&#8217;t choose a school just because it was cheaper; you would go for what you felt was right for your family,&#8221; Harry Cobb, a director at the education consultants Bonas MacFarlane, told the<a href="https://www.thetimes.com/best-schools-league-table/guide/article/what-is-happening-private-schools-h383k5v63"> Times of London</a>. &#8220;But we have had calls from people looking outside of boarding now because they feel there is more value for money in day schools, despite having to pay for childcare or other costs.&#8221;
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Also, although the top British private schools have traditionally provided the nation&#8217;s most successful executives and politicians, exam results show that in core subjects, once socio-economic factors are accounted for, state school pupils have closed the gaps on their expensively educated fellow students
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Arts Have A Strong Tradition In Private Education</h2>
What might also appeal to American parents who are concerned about the<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/books/2024/mar/14/book-bans-us-schools-surge"> more regimented curriculum</a> that has pervaded the U.S. education system recently is that U.K. private schools, according to the Times, embrace the arts. Statistics show that top-selling musicians are six times more likely to have attended British private schools, while BAFTA-nominated actors have five times the probability of having done so.
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The US bond market is experiencing a wave of anxiety due to House passage of the GOP budget bill, which has the potential to add trillions to the federal deficit. This has led to a surge in bond yields and has unsettled the stock market.
What Happened: The bond market is responding to the GOP budget bill that was passed in the House on Thursday. The bill could lead to a significant increase in the federal budget deficit, triggering a sell-off in Treasuries.
The 30-year bond yield has risen above 5.1%, while the 10-year US Treasury yield has increased beyond 4.6%. The GOP&#8217;s tax-cutting bill could add as much as&nbsp;$4 trillion to the deficit&nbsp;over the next decade, as per the Tax Foundation.
Michael Brown, a senior research strategist at Pepperstone, voiced investor concerns about the US debt levels potentially reaching unsustainable levels. &#8220;I think the issue is more that starting to worry about whether we&#8217;re getting close to or whether we are at a sort of tipping point,&#8221; Brown <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/trump-tax-bill-gop-budget-deficit-bond-market-yields-selloff-2025-5">told</a> Insider.
&#8220;It is not a new phenomenon. I think the problem is we&#8217;re all now starting to wake up to the fact that nobody, certainly in the US, actually wants to do anything to get things under control,&#8221; he added. 
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Higher deficits could result in more debt, inflation, and increased prices for Americans. The&nbsp;Yale Budget Lab estimates that&nbsp;a 1% increase in the&nbsp;US debt balance relative to&nbsp;GDP could reduce households&#8217; purchasing power&nbsp;by $300 to $1,250 over&nbsp;the next five years.
For&nbsp;the first time last year,&nbsp;the US spent more on debt service than on the military, with debt service accounting for 3.1% of GDP growth. This increased&nbsp;borrowing and deficit spending could&nbsp;undermine confidence in the US as a safe market for investors&#8217; money.
Brown suggested that the bond market volatility might stabilize in the coming months.&nbsp;&#8220;The market has just got&nbsp;very, very jittery right now&nbsp;over what&#8217;s going on in&nbsp;Congress and digesting it, but&nbsp;actually should be okay in&nbsp;two or three months. Things&nbsp;should settle down,&#8221; he continued.
Why It Matters: The GOP budget bill&#8217;s potential impact on the US deficit is causing significant concern in the bond market. 
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As the US continues to grapple with these issues, the stability of the bond market will be a key factor to watch.
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President Donald Trump has issued a stringent ultimatum to&nbsp;Apple Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>). He has demanded that the tech behemoth start manufacturing iPhones within the United States or&nbsp;be prepared to face a minimum 25% tariff on iPhones produced overseas.
What Happened: The Apple shares fell 3% on Friday. The company has slipped roughly 20% year-to-date, as escalating pressure from Trump's threats converges with rising doubts about the company's position in the fast-evolving AI landscape.
Trump&nbsp;is the latest in a&nbsp;series of attempts over the past decade to persuade Apple to shift its supply chain to the US. Despite these efforts, Apple has chosen to relocate its&nbsp;production from China to other&nbsp;Asian countries such as India, Vietnam, and Thailand. It is estimated that China still manufactures around 80% of iPhones.
In a&nbsp;<a href="https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/114556874484491575" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">post</a>&nbsp;on his Truth Social platform, Trump wrote he had &#8220;long ago informed Tim Cook of Apple that I expect their iPhone's that will be sold in the United States of America will be manufactured and built in the United States, not India, or anyplace else.&#8221;
According to a report <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/23/technology/apple-iphone-trump-india-china.html">by</a> The New York Times, industry analysts, including Wayne Lam from TechInsights, believe that moving iPhone production to the US would be an expensive and challenging endeavor, potentially causing iPhone prices to soar to $2,000 or more. 
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This would require Apple to make significant investments in new machinery and heavily depend on automation due to the smaller US population.
Experts in supply chain management consider the proposed shift to US production in 2025 as ill-advised, given the iPhone&#8217;s age and the possibility of it being superseded by AI-based devices within the next decade. 
Apple&#8217;s previous attempt at US-based assembly for Mac desktop computers in 2013 encountered significant challenges, including labor issues and supply chain complications.
Even though Apple has increased iPhone production in India to circumvent local import taxes, the company continues to rely heavily on China for the assembly of intricate iPhone components.
Why It Matters: This ultimatum from President Trump underscores the ongoing tension between the US government and Apple over the company&#8217;s manufacturing practices. The proposed tariff could significantly impact Apple&#8217;s bottom line and potentially lead to higher prices for consumers. 
The situation also highlights the broader issue of global supply chains and the challenges companies face in balancing cost, efficiency, and political pressures.
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A significant shift in the financial landscape is being mirrored in the recent turmoil in the bond market, with escalating US deficits playing a pivotal role.
What Happened: As highlighted by Greg Ip of The Wall Street Journal, despite peaking at 5% in the fall of 2023, the 10-year Treasury yield has returned to its level at the start of the year, sitting at 4.55%.
Ip wrote that the increase in yield this week is not indicative of a crisis or panic, but it does signal a shift in the financial markets. The days of abundant savings pursuing scarce bonds are over, leading to increased borrowing costs for governments around the globe.
The US stands out due to its yearly deficits, which are projected to surpass $2 trillion and could even touch $3 trillion.
&#8220;The trend is global, but the U.S. is an especially big piece of the story because of annual deficits likely to top $2 trillion on the way to $3 trillion, and the potential erosion of the dollar's reserve status,&#8221; Ip <a href="https://www.wsj.com/economy/central-banking/bond-market-yields-government-borrowing-4a78af80?mod=wsjhp_columnists_pos_2">wrote</a>.
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The dynamics of the bond market are shaped by several factors, including the Federal Reserve&#8217;s short-term interest rates and the issuance of additional government bonds.
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Ip wrote that since October, 2024, the term premium, which represents the extra return expected from a 10-year bond over holding Treasury bills for the same duration, has been on the rise. This suggests that investors are requiring higher returns for bond ownership.
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Country-specific factors are also contributing to the situation. For example, Japan&#8217;s lackluster demand at a 20-year government bond auction triggered this week&#8217;s global bond upheaval. Germany is borrowing more for defense and infrastructure, while Britain is grappling with ongoing inflation.
The fiscal situation in the U.S. is also under scrutiny. The federal deficit surpassed 6% of GDP last year and is expected to exceed 7% for a decade&nbsp;under the budget plan approved&nbsp;by House Republicans earlier this week. This would set a record for the longest sustained period in U.S. history and outpace nearly all other advanced economies.
The decision by Moody&#8217;s Ratings last week to deprive&nbsp;the U.S. of its last&nbsp;triple-A debt rating highlights the country&#8217;s fiscal difficulties. Investors are now contemplating whether to cut back on their U.S. dollar assets after two decades of steady investment.
&#8220;Moody's Ratings' decision last Friday to strip the U.S. of its last triple-A debt rating told us nothing we didn't already know. The U.S. is a fiscal train wreck, which we also knew in 2023, when Joe Biden was president, Fitch Ratings downgraded the U.S. and the 10-year bond yield touched 5%,&#8221; he continued.
Why It Matters: The current bond market turmoil and the U.S.&#8217;s increasing deficits have significant implications for the global financial landscape. 
The shift from an era of abundant savings and scarce bonds to one of higher borrowing costs for governments could potentially reshape the dynamics of global finance. 
Furthermore, US fiscal challenges and the potential impact on the dollar&#8217;s reserve status could have far-reaching effects on global investment patterns.
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Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) has expressed criticism towards Elon Musk&#8217;s AI chatbot, Grok, accusing it of propagating &#8220;fake news and propaganda.&#8221;
What Happened: Greene voiced her concerns about Grok after the AI chatbot challenged her Christian beliefs. The chatbot, a product of Musk&#8217;s xAI and available on X, responded to a user&#8217;s question about Greene&#8217;s religious affiliation by labeling it as &#8220;subjective.&#8221;
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&mdash; Marjorie Taylor Greene &#x1f1fa;&#x1f1f8; (@mtgreenee) <a href="https://twitter.com/mtgreenee/status/1925914882483863817?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 23, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Grok also mentioned Greene&#8217;s past involvement&nbsp;with the QAnon conspiracy theory&nbsp;and her self-identification as a Christian nationalist. Greene retaliated on Twitter, stating,&nbsp;&#8220;The judgement seat belongs to&nbsp;GOD, not you a non-human&nbsp;AI platform.&#8221;
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Greene further cautioned about the risks of relying on AI for information analysis. She suggested that those who rely on AI for discernment and cease to seek the truth &#8220;will be lost.&#8221;
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Despite Greene&#8217;s claim that Grok has a left-leaning bias, recent interactions with the chatbot have indicated otherwise. The AI recently broached the subject&nbsp;of &#8220;white genocide&#8221; in South&nbsp;Africa in response to unrelated&nbsp;queries.
Why It Matters: This incident underscores the ongoing debate about the role and influence of AI in information dissemination and analysis. 
As AI becomes more integrated into our daily lives, the potential for bias and misinformation remains a significant concern. Greene&#8217;s criticism of Grok highlights these concerns, particularly in the context of political and religious beliefs. 
The incident also raises questions about the training and programming of AI systems, and the potential for these systems to reflect or reinforce existing biases.
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If Bill Gates had never given up on his Microsoft stock or engaged in philanthropy at the scale he did, he would be much richer than Elon Musk. By retaining his original stake, Gates would have become the world's first trillionaire, with a fortune of more than $1.2 trillion.
What Happened: In the mid-1980s, Gates owned 49% of Microsoft. This amounted to approximately 11.2 million shares. According <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/mattdurot/2025/05/09/bill-gates-would-be-a-trillionaire-if-hed-kept-all-his-microsoft-stock/?utm_source=TWITTER&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_campaign=forbes">to</a> Forbes, that stake would be worth $1.4 trillion in the present day. Dividends would have further added $100 billion in after-tax cash. Combined, Gates and his ex-wife, Melinda French Gates, would have been worth $1.5 trillion—ranking them much ahead of every billionaire on the planet.
However, Gates gradually sold off his Microsoft holdings over the years. Today, he owns 0.9% of the company, which is valued at around $28 billion. His wealth is now distributed across companies such as Republic Services, Deere &amp; Co, and Four Seasons Hotels via his Cascade Investments office. French Gates, who kept a portion of assets in their 2021 divorce, holds approximately 380,000 Microsoft shares, which are worth under $200 million.
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Why It Matters: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/04/44659151/bill-and-melinda-gates-agreed-its-not-fair-we-have-so-much-wealth-and-say-their-money-opens-doors-most-people-will-never-get-through">The Gates' decision</a> to donate to philanthropic causes reshaped the trajectory of both their lives. Through the Gates Foundation, the former couple has channelled more than $47.7 billion to initiatives tackling issues like health, poverty, and education. Recently, Gates announced that he will <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/05/45286464/bill-gates-commits-99-of-his-remaining-fortune-to-gates-foundation-set-to-wind-down-in-20-years-somebody-should-give-more-money-than-i-did">donate 99% of his remaining&nbsp;tech fortune to the foundation</a>, which will wind down in 20 years.
French Gates, meanwhile, established Pivotal Philanthropies in 2022 and committed $1 billion to back women's and girls' rights. After resigning as co-chair of the Gates Foundation in 2024, she announced another $12.5 billion commitment to her independent work.
"My parents taught me what generosity looked like through how they used their time and resources," Gates wrote in his Giving Pledge letter. "When the time came to choose what to do with my wealth from Microsoft, I knew I had to follow their example."
French Gates, too, echoed similar sentiments in her letter: "I recognize the absurdity of so much wealth being concentrated in the hands of one person, and I believe the only responsible thing to do with a fortune this size is give it away—as thoughtfully and impactfully as possible."
While Gates might have lost out on being the richest man on account of his philanthropic endeavors, he has not shied away from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/05/45509139/more-than-a-feud-elon-musk-bill-gates-spat-sheds-light-on-competing-views-of-efficiency">openly criticising</a> the current richest man. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45311187/the-picture-of-the-worlds-richest-man-killing-the-worlds-poorest-children-is-not-a-pretty-one-says-bill-gates-slamming-elon-musk-over-abrupt-usaid-cuts">He recently said</a>, &#8220;The picture of the world&#8217;s richest man killing the world&#8217;s poorest children is not a pretty one,&#8221; referring to Musk's denouncement of USAID.
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A Kentucky-based cryptocurrency investor has been accused&nbsp;of torturing an Italian tourist&nbsp;in a high-end New York City apartment. 
What Happened: The accused, 37-year-old John Woeltz, was taken into custody after the 28-year-old victim managed to escape from the SoHo apartment on Friday morning and informed a police officer. 
The victim alleged that he had been held captive for more than two weeks. The alleged motive behind this horrifying act was to extort the victim&#8217;s cryptocurrency account password.
Upon investigation, police found several Polaroid photos in the Prince Street apartment, which Woeltz rented for an estimated $30,000 to $40,000 per month. 
These photos depicted the victim undergoing various forms of torture. The victim was reportedly tied up&nbsp;with an electric cord, Tased, pistol-whipped, forced to consume cocaine, and threatened with an electric chainsaw, reports <a href="https://nypost.com/2025/05/23/us-news/kentucky-crypto-investor-allegedly-tortured-captive-italian-tourist-for-weeks-in-luxury-nyc-apartment-sources/">the </a>New York Post. 
The conflict reportedly stemmed from a cryptocurrency dispute, with Woeltz trying&nbsp;to extort millions of dollars&nbsp;from the victim through a series of gruesome tortures. 
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Post the incident, the victim was immediately taken to Bellevue Hospital for medical attention, while Woeltz was arrested and charged with multiple offenses including second-degree assault, first-degree kidnapping,&nbsp;and criminal possession of a&nbsp;weapon.
Along with Woeltz, 24-year-old Beatrice Folchi from Manhattan&nbsp;was also arrested and charged&nbsp;with first-degree kidnapping and first-degree&nbsp;unlawful imprisonment. Two other individuals believed to be associated with Woeltz are expected to be interviewed by the police soon.
Why It Matters: This incident underscores the potential risks and dangers associated with the cryptocurrency market. It serves as a grim reminder that while digital currencies offer numerous benefits, they can also be a target for criminals due to their high value and relative anonymity. 
As the popularity of cryptocurrencies continues to rise, it is crucial for investors to ensure the security of their digital assets and be aware of the potential risks involved.
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This year has been difficult for Tesla (NASDAQ:<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TSLA"> TSLA</a>), and Lehigh County, Pennsylvania's pension fund, just made it a little bit worse. According to the<a href="https://www.lehighvalleynews.com/lehigh-county/lehigh-county-pension-fund-halts-buying-tesla-stock-because-of-performance-politics"> Lehigh Valley News</a>, the pension board voted 4-2 in favor of a motion to suspend future purchases of<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/insights/options/25/05/45449386/market-whales-and-their-recent-bets-on-tsla-options"> Tesla stock</a>. The board also voted to advise its investment manager to create a written plan on how to divest from Tesla entirely.
&#8220;I introduced this motion out of concern for CEO Elon Musk's political public profile and its adverse impact on Tesla's brand and Tesla's market performance," County Controller Mark Pinsley reportedly said in a statement,"With Tesla&#8217;s earnings down 71% year-over-year and auto revenues falling 20%, our $500 million pension board prioritizes fiduciary responsibility. I believe this decision protects our retirees and may serve as a precedent for other institutional investors.&#8221;
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Pinsley's statement referenced Musk's role with the Department of Government Efficiency as part of the motivation behind the decision. &#8220;This is the first pension fund to make a public decision in response to Elon Musk&#8217;s nefarious activities with DOGE,&#8221; he said. However, the statement also noted that Tesla profits have "Taken a sharp dive. We owe it to our retirees and taxpayers to take a hard look at whether these are wise investments at this time.&#8221;
This would not be the first incident of a public pension fund divesting its Tesla interests. In March,<a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-03-14/tesla-dumped-by-danish-pension-over-labor-rights-musk-s-actions"> Bloomberg</a> reported that Denmark's $20 billion AkademikerPension was dropping its Tesla shares. The fund's CEO, Jens Munch Holst, took direct aim at Musk in his announcement explaining the divestiture decision. Holst said, "In short, it's our view that Elon Musk is in the process of destroying Tesla's brand and value."
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<a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/europe-pension-sold-entire-585-million-stake-in-tesla-2025-1">Business Insider</a> reported on Dutch pension fund ABP's decision to divest from Tesla in January. That sell-off saw nearly $600 million worth of Tesla stock hit the market, something which likely contributed to the company's massive stock slide. A<a href="https://www.abp.nl/nieuws-en-pers/nieuws/2025/januari/blog-harmen-abp-stapt-uit-tesla"> blog</a> post by ABP President Harman Van Wijnen took issue with the $50 billion bonus Tesla's board authorized for Musk.&nbsp; "We felt this amount was not in line with our rules for good governance," he wrote.
There can be no doubt that Musk's public persona and time with <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/05/45448145/dogecoin-down-1-but-this-pattern-signals-a-breakout-is-imminent">DOGE</a> have made him a lightning rod for criticism, but the intensity of the blowback has been surprising. With that said, not everyone on Lehigh County's pension board supports the decision. Lehigh Valley Commissioner Ron Beitler voiced public frustration with Pinsley's announcement. Beitler told the Lehigh Valley News that Pinsley's announcement was &#8221; A headline grab by a politically motivated controller.&#8221;
However, he also wrote a<a href="https://www.facebook.com/RonBeitlerLehighCounty/posts/pfbid02YMMo88NYmeFvC351omCUUmZNKTEajkqsuxyAkXdh1ZuJt1jiSzefvhyB7jWio8rAl"> Facebook</a> post expressing his commitment to keeping politics out of pension investment decisions. &#8220;It doesn't matter whether a stock is linked to liberal or conservative causes or personalities — I don&#8217;t care. Our job is to make sound financial decisions. And we've done that. Even through tough markets, Lehigh County investments have delivered steady, reliable returns for our retirees," he said.
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President Donald Trump&#8217;s administration has quietly removed a longstanding digital archive of presidential transcripts from the White House website, raising concerns about government <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45599904/trump-confirms-25-tariff-on-samsung-and-other-companies-making-smartphones-outside-the-us" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">transparency and historical record-keeping</a>.
Rather than publishing official transcripts of the president&#8217;s speeches and public remarks — a routine followed by prior administrations — the website now primarily hosts YouTube videos with limited archival completeness.
The absence of full text records, combined with a curated video selection, suggests a move toward tighter information control, <a href="https://edition.cnn.com/2025/05/22/media/donald-trump-media-white-house-transcript-purge" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">reports</a> CNN.
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HuffPost&#8217;s S.V. Date had earlier <a href="https://www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-secret-transcripts_n_6824fe20e4b021b5064adc84" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">flagged</a> the administration&#8217;s pattern of omitting some of Trump&#8217;s more controversial statements from official postings.
That trend has escalated, with nearly all transcripts now absent from the site — except for the president&#8217;s inaugural address.
Steven Cheung, White House communications director, dismissed criticism, responding to Date with a remark to &#8220;stop beclowning yourself,&#8221; CNN adds.
Meanwhile, Karoline Leavitt, the press secretary, asserted that the administration remains transparent by livestreaming presidential appearances.
Journalists, researchers, and the public now lack searchable records of presidential statements, complicating efforts to verify or contextualize official comments. Government-employed stenographers still transcribe Trump&#8217;s words, but those transcripts are not being made publicly available.
The disappearance of these documents limits scrutiny and raises questions about the administration&#8217;s commitment to open governance. Analysts argue that while livestreamed footage provides visual access, it doesn&#8217;t replace the utility of searchable, text-based archives.
External platforms like Factba.se — which independently compile and store such data — have become vital. Founder Bill Frischling emphasized the growing need for independent repositories of presidential records.
Beck Dorey-Stein, a former White House stenographer, previously highlighted Trump&#8217;s indifference toward transcript preservation in a 2018 op-ed.
She questioned why a president who often accuses the press of misrepresentation would not want precise records maintained.
In an era when optics and curated media dominate the administration&#8217;s messaging strategy, critics say visibility has replaced transparency — favoring spectacle over substance.
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Nearly two decades ago, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) founder Morris Chang explained why Intel Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) and Samsung Electronics (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SSNLF#OTC">SSNLF</a>) wouldn&#8217;t stand a chance in the foundry business—and history is proving him right.
What Happened: During a 2007 conversation at the Computer History Museum, Chang addressed whether Intel or Samsung could compete with TSMC by using excess production capacity to enter the foundry market.
His response was blunt: "It's a completely different corporate culture."
He elaborated, recalling a conversation with a CEO who evaluated fab managers based on yield and cycle time metrics. "I said, we evaluate our plant managers by the satisfaction of our customers," he told Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) CEO Jensen Huang, who was moderating the conversation.
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That difference, he said, meant rivals couldn't succeed even if they tried. "I decided right there that this guy is not going to be an effective competitor with me."
"I give you the same comment when you bring up Samsung and Intel. I have a great deal of respect for them in what they are doing, but I do not think that they will effectively compete with me in the foundry business even if they have excess capacity," Chang stated.
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After Chang's statement, Huang said that from a customer's perspective, the distinction between a semiconductor company of &#8220;force&#8221; and one of &#8220;agility and force&#8221; is critical.
"Agility is something that's tough to teach large corporations," he said, praising TSMC's culture of service and flexibility.
Chang added that TSMC's ability to manage nearly 50 customers within the same fab was a competitive advantage no other chipmaker had mastered. "We just learned it over 20 years—that's one of our trade secrets."
Why It&#8217;s Important: Today, TSMC is the dominant global foundry player with clients like Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), Nvidia and Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>).
Despite renewed pushes by Intel and Samsung into the contract manufacturing space, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/08/40576490/taiwan-semiconductor-leads-foundry-market-samsung-and-intel-ramp-up-advanced-process-efforts-report">TSMC's lead remains formidable</a>, validating Chang's early insights.
According to a March 2025 Counterpoint research, TSMC dominates the global foundry market, steadily increasing its share from 58% in the second quarter of 2023 to 67% in the fourth quarter of 2024.
Samsung Foundry—TSMC's closest competitor—is losing market share, dropping from 12% to 11% during the same period.
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Meanwhile, Intel&#8217;s foundry business has faced major hurdles, including $13 billion in annual losses last year, job cuts, a suspended dividend and a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/legal/25/03/44157128/intel-beats-investor-lawsuit-after-32-billion-stock-plunge-judge-rules-foundry-losses-werent-misleading">shareholder lawsuit</a> over alleged concealment of internal issues.
The abrupt departure of CEO Pat Gelsinger also <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/02/43708460/bill-gates-has-a-soft-spot-for-intel-but-says-the-chip-giant-has-lost-its-way-questions-whether-the">added to the turmoil</a>.
Despite these setbacks, Intel remains determined to become the world's No. 2 foundry by 2030, aiming to surpass Samsung while competing with TSMC.
Last month, at the Intel Direct Connect event, new CEO Lip-Bu Tan reaffirmed the company&#8217;s commitment to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/content/44656300/intels-big-bet-on-18a-will-lip-bu-tans-vision-pay-off">its foundry ambitions</a>.
Price Action: Intel shares have risen 2.32% year to date, while TSMC shares have declined by 4.87%. However, over the past five years, Intel stock has dropped 66.77%, whereas TSMC has surged 285.06%, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro data</a>.
Benzinga's Edge Rankings give Intel (INTC) a 19.77% growth rating. Want to see how it compares to TSMC and Samsung? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">Click here for the full breakdown</a>.
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Billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban has founded several successful companies. Cuban is also a minority owner of the Dallas Mavericks and has starred on the popular television show <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/shark-tank" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">"Shark Tank."</a>
He wouldn&#8217;t be where he is today if he retired in his mid-30s like&nbsp;he originally planned, and he owes a lot of that to his determination to be the best.&nbsp;
What To Know:&nbsp;As a young entrepreneur in his 20s, fresh out of Indiana University&#8217;s esteemed&nbsp;Kelley School of Business, Cuban founded&nbsp;software consulting business&nbsp;MicroSolutions.
According to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2022/10/13/why-mark-cuban-didnt-retire-early-after-becoming-a-millionaire.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">CNBC</a>, the young entrepreneur wanted&nbsp;to get rich and enter retirement&nbsp;by age 35.&nbsp;By the time he was 32, he sold the company for $6 million, pocketing around $2 million in profit.
But he didn't stop there like he initially&nbsp;planned. In a&nbsp;September 2022 episode of the&nbsp;<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mark-cuban-doesnt-believe-in-following-your-passions/id1346314086?i=1000579347983" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">"Re:Thinking"</a>&nbsp;podcast, he revealed why he couldn't just call it quits.&nbsp;
"I'm not retired because I'm too competitive," Cuban told&nbsp;Wharton psychologist&nbsp;Adam Grant&nbsp;on the show.&nbsp;
His get-rich-quick mentality drove much of his early decision-making, but chalking the MicroSolutions sale up as a win left the then-millionaire hungry for more.
Every entrepreneur wants to&nbsp;"be that entrepreneur that disrupts an industry and changes it,"&nbsp;Cuban said:&nbsp;"What&#8217;s better than that?"
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He's well on his way to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/02/30672271/mark-cuban-aims-to-disrupt-a-365-billion-industry-with-the-only-startup-that-bears-his-name">disrupting the pharmaceutical industry</a>&nbsp;with the&nbsp;Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company, which he founded at the beginning of 2022.
Costplusdrugs.com's online pharmacy&nbsp;now carries hundreds of prescription products, which are delivered via&nbsp;mail to thousands of customers each day.
The company is transparent on costs,&nbsp;charging&nbsp;a standard markup on the&nbsp;drugs it sells. That&nbsp;results&nbsp;in prices that&nbsp;often come in at a fraction&nbsp;of the cost of their big pharma&nbsp;alternatives.&nbsp;As a public-benefit corporation, the company's&nbsp;mission of improving public health is just as important as the numbers at the bottom of the balance sheet.
Speaking with Grant on the podcast, Cuban noted&nbsp;that if he were in his 20s again, he would probably have the same mindset as he did before and would look to start something that he could sell for a quick profit.
"But now, the next dollar in my life,&nbsp;the marginal value of my next dollar is de minimis. It&#8217;s not going to change my life a lot. So my decision-making process is completely different," Cuban said.
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Some elements of this story were previously reported by Benzinga and it has been updated. 
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It's not every day a billionaire says a product idea makes him "want to die." But leave it to Elon Musk to put a stake in the smartphone hype—while still keeping one hand on the shovel.
At a <a href="https://youtu.be/2ffHMNuOTQQ?si=fxLrU9uuBV-FFMQb">Pennsylvania town hall in October</a>, someone cut straight to the point:
"I want to know when the X phone's coming out."
Musk didn't hesitate. "Man, I sure hope we don't have to make a phone. That's a lot of work," he said. "The idea of making a phone makes me want to die. But if we have to make a phone, we will. But we will aspire not to make a phone."
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The crowd laughed. Musk didn't. He made it clear this wasn't about competition—it was about pressure. Specifically, pressure from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/05/45483794/apple-iphone-production-in-us-not-feasible-samsungs-surprise-launch-and-more-this-week-in-appleverse">tech giants like Apple</a> and Google.
"They need to make sure they don't have a heavy hand in the App Store… or they will create a forcing function for there to be a competitor."
This wasn't the first time Musk toyed with the idea. Back in November 2023 at the New York Times DealBook Summit, he gave the same energy when asked if he'd ever make a phone—especially as <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40973399/apples-former-design-maestro-jony-ive-confirms-hes-joined-forces-with-openais-sam-altman-for-a-new-a">rumors swirled</a> about <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/05/45338125/openais-sam-altman-reaches-out-o-elon-musk-amid-ongoing-social-media-spat-lets-be-friends">OpenAI CEO Sam Altman</a> teaming up with legendary Apple designer Jony Ive on a sleek AI-powered device.
"I don't think there's a real need to make a phone," Musk told Times journalist and CNBC host Andrew Ross Sorkin.
"If there's an essential need to make a phone, I'll make a phone. But I've got a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/04/45063886/elon-musk-wants-tesla-to-be-most-valuable-company-in-the-world-but-top-investor-doubts-ev-giants-rise-without-apple-style-marketing-strategy">lot of fish to fry</a>."
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And if you're wondering what a Musk-designed phone might look like? Don't. He's already mentally past it.
"You've got basically a black rectangle. How do you make that better?"
His answer: skip the screen altogether. When asked what the future of communication looks like in his head, he pointed there literally.
"Yeah, good phrase—in the head. A Neuralink."
"The best interface would be a neural interface directly to your brain. So that would <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45160705/elon-musk-says-neuralink-will-ultimately-be-available-to-all-as-fda-grants-breakthrough-status-for-speech-restoring-brain-tech">be a Neuralink</a>."
So no, Musk doesn't want to build a phone. He thinks it's a "black rectangle" dead-end. He'd rather hook your brain up to a chip than join the smartphone war.
But if Apple picks a fight?
He'll sigh. He'll grumble. And then—he just might build it.
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