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GrafTech International Ltd is a manufacturer of high-quality graphite electrode products essential to the production of EAF steel and other ferrous and non-ferrous metals. The company has only reportable segment, Industrial Materials, is comprised of its two product categories: graphite electrodes and petroleum needle coke products. Petroleum needle coke is key raw material used in the production of graphite electrodes.

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<li>After Aggressively Attempting to Undermine the Nippon Steel Transaction, Ancora Has Flip-Flopped and Claims to Now Support the Deal</li>
<li>New Presidential Memorandum Validates the Unwavering Commitment of U. S. Steel's Board to Finish the Job and Deliver Significant Investment from Nippon Steel – in the Face of Ancora's Wrongheaded Attempt to Undermine U. S. Steel's Pursuit of Revisiting the CFIUS Process</li>
<li>Ancora's "Plan" is Contradictory, Full of Unfounded Assumptions and Mimics Cleveland-Cliffs' Failed Strategy</li>
<li>Urges Stockholders to Vote on the WHITE Proxy Card "FOR" U. S. Steel's 10 Director Nominees TODAY</li>
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Reported Earlier, U. S. Steel Criticizes Ancora's Unrealistic $75 Per Share Claims, Highlights Strong Support For Nippon Steel Deal

Google named the official AI partner of The Wizard of Oz at Sphere and&nbsp;official AI partner of Sphere
Collaboration between Google and Sphere combines immersive entertainment and cutting-edge technology, similar to how the film's use of Technicolor revolutionized movies nearly 90 years ago

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Reported Earlier, Google Named Official AI Partner For The Wizard of Oz at Sphere, Bringing Generative AI To The World's Most Immersive Visual Experience

Reported Earlier, BlackBerry's QNX  And WeRide Collaborate To Advance Autonomous Driving With QNX-Based ADAS For Software-Defined Vehicles

The recruitment landscape is undergoing a significant shift as Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly being utilized to screen resumes and rank applications.
What Happened: The use of AI-powered tools to screen resumes before they reach recruiters is on the rise, reported <a href="https://edition.cnn.com/2025/04/08/tech/ai-resume-job-hunters/index.html">CNN</a>. This is largely due to the high volume of applications that some job postings attract.48% of hiring managers use AI to screen resumes and applications, according to data from Resume Genius.
The AI recruitment sector is projected to grow at a compound annual rate of 6.1% from 2023 to 2030, as per the Society for Human Resources Management.
AI tools can understand the&nbsp;content of a resume, going beyond just scanning for keywords. This allows for a more holistic view of the candidate, inferring skills rather than relying on specific words. This approach benefits both recruiters and candidates, as it allows applications to be seen&nbsp;in their entirety by the&nbsp;algorithm.
AI is also being used to simplify the hiring process. For instance, LinkedIn, owned by Microsoft Corporation, introduced an AI agent for handling routine HR tasks such as screening applications. The agent, called Hiring Assistant, provides a list of top contenders sourced from applicants or the network&#8217;s profiles. LinkedIn is also working on a tool that allows job seekers to describe their desired role rather than searching for a specific job title.
See Also:&nbsp;<a href="https://benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/04/44704005/trumps-104-tariff-on-chinese-imports-sends-stock-futures-plunging-dow-falls-over-500-points" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Trump&#8217;s 104% Tariff On Chinese Imports Sends Stock Futures Plunging — Dow Falls Over 500 Points</a>
However, AI is not without its flaws. It is still prone to bias and can sometimes output false information. Experts stress that while AI can streamline the hiring process, the final decision should always be made by a human.
Why It Matters: The rise of AI in recruitment aligns with the&nbsp;<a href="https://in.benzinga.com/news/global/25/01/43149854/ai-ai-agents-will-create-unprecedented-opportunities-and-profound-risks-world-economic-forum-says">World Economic Forum&#8217;s prediction</a>&nbsp;that AI and AI agents will significantly change the workforce and job market. The report suggested that 41% of employers expect to reduce their workforce size in roles where AI can replicate human work.
Moreover,&nbsp;<a href="https://in.benzinga.com/25/02/43425534/linkedin-and-indeed-are-finally-holding-employers-accountable-new-ai-tools-will-show-job-seekers-their-chances-of-getting-a-response">LinkedIn&#8217;s introduction of AI-powered tools</a>&nbsp;to help job seekers gauge their chances of receiving responses from potential employers is a testament to the growing influence of AI in recruitment.
However, it&#8217;s important to note that AI skills are not the only factor in hiring decisions. As Accenture&#8217;s CEO,<a href="https://in.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/04/44658480/accenture-boss-julie-sweets-simple-question-determines-who-gets-hired-and-its-not-about-ai-skills"> Julie Sweet</a> highlighted, other factors can also play a crucial role in the hiring process. Disclaimer: This content was partially produced with the help of AI tools and was reviewed and published by Benzinga editors.
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AI Is Quietly Reshaping How Companies Screen Resumes — Nearly Half Of Hiring Managers Now Use It

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Delta Air Lines, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>) will release its first-quarter financial results before the opening <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/DAL/earnings">bell on Wednesday, April 9</a>.
Analysts expect the Atlanta, Georgia-based company to report quarterly earnings at 39 cents per share, down from 45 cents per share in the year-ago period. Delta Air Lines projects quarterly revenue of $13.46 billion, compared to $13.75 billion a year earlier, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>.
On March 10, Delta Air Lines cut its first-quarter revenue and profit guidance.
Delta Air Lines shares fell 3.8% to close at $35.88 on Tuesday.
Benzinga readers can access the latest analyst ratings on the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/22/09/28888638/exclusive-study-finds-benzinga-analyst-ratings-data-yields-market-beating-strategie">Analyst Stock Ratings</a> page. Readers can sort by stock ticker, company name, analyst firm, rating change or other variables.
Let's have a look at how Benzinga's most-accurate <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/DAL/analyst-ratings">analysts have rated the company</a> in the recent period.
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<li>Barclays analyst Brandon Oglenski maintained an Overweight rating and cut the price target from $80 to $58 on April 8, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 60%.</li>
<li>Susquehanna analyst Christopher Stathoulopoulos maintained a Positive rating and slashed the price target from $80 to $50 on April 7, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 70%.</li>
<li>UBS analyst Thomas Wadewitz downgraded the stock from Buy to Neutral and lowered the price target from $77 to $42 on April 7, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 69%.</li>
<li>Raymond James analyst Savanthi Syth maintained a Strong Buy rating and cut the price target from $80 to $62 on April 2, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 64%.</li>
<li>Jefferies analyst Sheila Kahyaoglu downgraded the stock from Buy to Hold and decreased the price target from $85 to $46 on April 1, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 69%.</li>
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Considering buying DAL stock? Here&#8217;s what analysts think: 
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Top Wall Street Forecasters Revamp Delta Air Lines Price Expectations Ahead Of Q1 Earnings

Ray Dalio, founder of Bridgewater Associates and an influential voice among investors, has delivered a sobering message where he states that United States citizens are not just dealing with trade skirmishes but watching the slow-motion collapse of the global system as we know it.
What Happened: In a detailed public post, Dalio criticized the media and market obsession with President <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/25/04/44698325/trump-tariff-strategy-self-inflicted-market-debacle-says-wedbush-analyst">Trump's tariffs</a>, arguing that they are merely "a symptom, not the cause" of the turmoil. "Don't make the mistake of thinking that what's now happening is mostly about tariffs," he warned.
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&mdash; Ray Dalio (@RayDalio) <a href="https://twitter.com/RayDalio/status/1909296189473693729?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 7, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Dalio outlines what he sees as five converging crises:
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<li>Monetary and Economic Breakdown: U.S. debt now exceeds $36 trillion and continues to balloon. Dalio calls the U.S.-China economic relationship an "incongruous&#8221; debtor-creditor addiction cycle, driven by deglobalization and dangerously unsustainable borrowing.</li>
<li>Domestic Political Unraveling: He sees a deepening rift between the far left and far right. "Compromise is now viewed as weakness," he noted, echoing data from Pew Research that shows 85% of Americans believe political conflict is worsening.</li>
<li>Geopolitical Realignment: The old U.S.-led world order is breaking apart. Trump's "America First" strategy, from tariffs to tech bans, signals a shift to a "power-rules approach." Dalio connects this to historical cycles in which emerging powers challenge incumbents — China, in this case, whose GDP (PPP) overtook the U.S. in 2024, per IMF data.</li>
<li>Climate Instability: Floods, droughts, and pandemics are no longer one-off events—they&#8217;re systemic shocks that further erode fragile political and financial systems.</li>
<li>Technological Disruption: AI is accelerating everything — from geopolitical arms races to labor market dislocation. "This is not business as usual," Dalio warned.</li>
</ul>
See also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/04/44705109/whats-next-for-dogecoin-amid-market-correction-analyst-identifies-this-level-as-key-support-to-watch">What&#8217;s Next For Dogecoin Amid Market Correction? Analyst Identifies This Level As &#8216;Key&#8217; Support To Watch</a>
Why It Matters: Dalio suggests that policymakers stop reacting to headlines and start studying the past. "What's happening now resembles the debt-default cycles of the 1930s and the stagflation chaos of the 1970s," he wrote.
Elsewhere, fellow billionaire investor Bill Ackman, CEO of Pershing Square, warns of severe potential <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44659521/bill-ackman-warns-against-launching-economic-nuclear-war-wants-a-90-day-time-out-on-trump-tariffs">economic repercussions</a> of escalating tariffs, stating that business relies heavily on trust and confidence. Ackman also called for a 90-day pause on tariff implementation — a move that was <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44680956/billionaire-banker-backs-trumps-shock-and-awe-tariff-policies-slams-bill-ackmans-call-for-90-day-pause">slammed</a> by another billionaire Andrew Beal. Similarly, Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co. JPM, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44665530/jamie-dimon-once-a-tariff-supporter-warns-trumps-new-policy-could-slow-us-growth-fuel-inflation-the-quicker-the-issue-is-resolved-the-better">cautioned</a> that the tariffs could trigger inflation and slow the U.S. economy.
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Ray Dalio Says Don't Make The Mistake Of Thinking What's Happening Now Is Due To Trump Tariffs

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Amid the ongoing slump, an influential cryptocurrency analyst identified a crucial support level for Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>) on Tuesday that investors should closely monitor.
What Happened:&nbsp;Ali Martinez, known for identifying chart patterns and issuing price predictions, shared insights on the Dogecoin&#8217;s price action in an X post. 
The analyst noticed that the meme-based cryptocurrency has followed a rising trendline since October 2023. This trendline&nbsp;now converges with the 61.8%&nbsp;Fibonacci retracement level at $0.13, making it a &#8220;key&#8221; support level to keep an eye on.
Fibonacci retracement is a technical analysis tool that uses ratios derived from the Fibonacci sequence to determine probable support and resistance levels. These are then used to predict reversals or continuations.
The 61.8% level, often referred to as the &#8220;golden ratio,&#8221; is particularly significant.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Since October 2023, <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Dogecoin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Dogecoin</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24DOGE&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$DOGE</a> has respected a rising trendline that now converges with the 61.8% Fib retracement at $0.13, making this a key support level to watch. <a href="https://t.co/fSlblEcpiu">pic.twitter.com/fSlblEcpiu</a>
&mdash; Ali (@ali_charts) <a href="https://twitter.com/ali_charts/status/1909673597784015173?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 8, 2025</a></blockquote>
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See Also:&nbsp;<a href="https://benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/04/44664914/bitcoin-ethereum-xrp-dogecoin-obliterate-142-billion-in-liquidations-plummet-up-to-16" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Obliterate $1.42 Billion In Liquidations, Plummet Up To 16%</a>
Why It Matters:&nbsp; Notably, the world&#8217;s largest meme coin has been under considerable selling pressure recently, sliding more than 15% over the week and 17% over the month. 
Speculative interest for the coin has dwindled, with the Open Interest falling over 75% from January highs, <a href="https://www.coinglass.com/BitcoinOpenInterest">according </a>to Coinglass. That said, the Long/Short ratio was over 1, signaling that the number of traders holding long positions was higher than those betting on its price decline.
Meanwhile, the crucial Moving Average Convergence Divergence indicator, which compares two exponential moving averages of an asset&#8217;s price, flashed a &#8220;Sell&#8221; signal for DOGE,&nbsp;<a href="https://in.tradingview.com/symbols/DOGEUSD/technicals/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">according</a>&nbsp;to TradingView.
Conversely, Williams Percent Range, another momentum indicator used to ascertain whether an asset is overbought or oversold, signaled &#8220;Buy,&#8221; suggesting that a reversal might be around the corner.
Price Action:  At the time of writing, Dogecoin was exchanging hands at $0.1434, down 4.91% in the last 24 hours, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard?_gl=1&#x2A;380nj0&#x2A;_ga&#x2A;MTEyOTAyOTcxMy4xNzEzMzY0NTYy&#x2A;_ga_V7ZK73W7N0&#x2A;MTcxNDk4MzIzMi42LjEuMTcxNDk4OTE0Ni4wLjAuMA..">data from Benzinga Pro</a>. Year-to-date, the cryptocurrency was down 54.48%.
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Shigellosis is the second leading cause of fatal diarrheal disease worldwide, strongly contributing to pediatric morbidity and mortality. It is estimated that up to 165 million infections are due to Shigella of which 62.3 million occur in children younger than five years1. Developing an effective vaccine to prevent this deadly disease is a public health imperative for many areas of the world.
In the Phase 2 study S4V02 (Identifier: <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=CMXvjUfpdAwac2StPwswjjvPG-9ZR2meaVCkA_nx007OcjEjTEXQTGdHR75_S1dAzRLqmiHl61lpOF7Hoe8pfF-bRMmNe8yKQqm2heCf2f4cLNX-UWTLFSGUqOEmvIheYS6VikJQEW-HY2QkP5GZd2xUeh2YHaApwvBiS4_2BhnV9uyhpFWEqj_9CBpnl7PW">NCT06523231</a>), the safety and immunogencity of S4V2 will be tested in approximately 110 nine-month-old infants with the goal of identifying the best dose to be tested in a Phase 3 trial. Sponsored and conducted by LimmaTech, S4V02 is a randomized, controlled, and blinded study conducted at a single study site in Kenya. Participants will receive a two-dose vaccination with one of two different vaccine dose levels of S4V2 or a control vaccine. Safety will be evaluated throughout the trial for approximately six months following the last vaccination. Results of the study, which is supported by funding from the Gates Foundation, are expected in the second half of 2025.

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Legendary investor Steve Eisman, whose foresight on subprime mortgages was spotlighted in "The Big Short," has fired off a cautionary salvo for investors looking into the equity market for solutions, declaring that traditional investment analysis has become virtually worthless amid the current trade tensions.
What Happened: In light of President Donald Trump's recent tariff announcements, Eisman, speaking in his new podcast, believes traditional analysis can't keep up: "You can't model it (news flow). There is no other variable that matters. You can do any fundamental work on a company you want… but take it and throw it out the window."
His warning arrives as markets struggle with Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs, unveiled on April 2, which levied substantial duties on U.S imports. The fallout has jolted investors, sending the VIX Index near five-year highs and overshadowing conventional market metrics. Eisman hosts his podcast with longtime collaborators Danny Moses, Porter Collins, and Vincent Daniel. Together, they argue that policy-heavy fluctuations are overshadowing economic fundamentals.
See also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/ipos/25/04/44704651/fatpipe-stock-rips-126-on-nasdaq-debut-before-paring-some-gains-after-hours">FatPipe Stock Rips 126% On Nasdaq Debut Before Paring Some Gains After-Hours</a>
In May 2024, Eisman, in a Bloomberg TV interview, called fears of tariff-driven inflation "ridiculous." Now, while not necessarily predicting economic disaster, he appears to be signaling that the traditional tools investors rely on are ineffective in the current climate.
Why It Matters: Wall Street's early surge was reversed on Tuesday as the White House confirmed plans for "massive" <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/04/44698697/markets-reverse-gains-as-trumps-104-china-tariff-announcement-rattles-wall-street">new tariffs on China</a>, jolting the Dow down by <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/04/44704005/trumps-104-tariff-on-chinese-imports-sends-stock-futures-plunging-dow-falls-over-500-points">over 500 points</a>. Investors, who initially took solace in bargain valuations and the hope that trade fears might ease, watched the rally collapse once the administration announced it would impose "an additional 84% in levies" starting Wednesday.
"It's finding the bottom now. It's finding the bottom now," said White House trade adviser Peter Navarro, dismissing recession concerns by predicting "Dow 50,000. I guarantee that, and I guarantee no recession." However, major banks such as Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan Chase warn that escalating tariffs <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44662991/goldman-sachs-raises-risk-of-recession-to-45-jefferies-calls-tariffs-a-free-hall-pass-for-tech-giants-to-reset-their-goals">may spark</a> a global economic slowdown. Even some Trump allies, including Elon Musk, have <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/04/44679026/elon-musk-made-unsucessful-appeals-to-trump-to-reverse-new-tariffs-as-tesla-likely-to-take-a-hit-report">labeled</a> tariffs "bad policy" that rests on "extremely flawed logic."
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Steve Eisman Of 'Big Short' Fame Says No Amount Of Fundamental Research Can Help Navigate Trump's Tariff War, 'Throw It Out Of The Window'

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) shares fell 3.37% to close at $141.37 on Tuesday, extending losses in after-hours trading by another 1.89% to $138.70, as investors continued to react to President Donald Trump&#8217;s threat of imposing tariffs as high as 100% if the chipmaker did not build manufacturing plants in the U.S.
What Happened: Speaking at a National Republican Committee dinner Tuesday, Trump claimed his aggressive tariff strategy has already secured major U.S. investments without government subsidies. 
&#8220;TSMC, the biggest, most powerful chip maker in the world&#8230; they&#8217;re spending $200 billion in Arizona building one of the biggest plants in the world, and that&#8217;s without money,&#8221; Trump said. &#8220;All I did is say if you don&#8217;t build your plant here, you&#8217;re going to pay a big tax — 25%, maybe 50%, maybe 75%, maybe 100%.&#8221;
&#8220;This is without that stupid CHIPS Act, where they say, &#8216;Here&#8217;s billions of dollars to a company that doesn&#8217;t need it.&#8217; These chip companies are loaded. They give these companies billions of dollars to build a plant in the United States. They don&#8217;t build them in the United States. They keep the money. It looks good.&#8221; Trump said. 
The semiconductor giant&#8217;s stock has been under pressure amid a broader tech selloff, with Taiwan&#8217;s tech-dominated Taiex index down 23.67% year-to-date.
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Why It Matters: Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo warned investors to remain cautious about semiconductor stocks given Trump&#8217;s tariff policies, noting that even Apple Inc.&#8216;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) substantial $500 billion U.S. investment f<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44662708/top-analyst-ming-chi-kuo-warns-semiconductor-stocks-face-near-term-risks-under-trump-tariff-policy-even-apples-500-billion-us-investment-didnt-buy-it-leniency">ailed to shield it from tariff considerations</a>.
Despite Trump&#8217;s persistent criticism of the CHIPS Act, calling it a &#8220;horrible thing,&#8221; his administration recently established the United States Investment Accelerator within the Commerce Department to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/04/44584283/days-after-calling-the-chips-act-a-horrible-thing-donald-trump-sets-up-new-entity-for-negotiating-much-better-deals-heres-more">oversee the program</a>, focusing on &#8220;negotiating much better CHIPS Act deals.&#8221;
TSMC, which supplies chips to major tech companies including Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) and Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>), has committed to <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/markets/25/03/44486436/tsmcs-165-billion-bet-on-us-chip-manufacturing-raises-alarms-in-taiwan-amid-china-threat-experts-warn-taipei-must-plan-beyond-its-silicon-shield">significant manufacturing investments in Arizona</a>. 
These developments come as the company is reportedly finalizing a 20% stake in a joint venture with Intel Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>), which <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44640394/tsmc-to-take-20-stake-in-joint-venture-with-intel-amid-us-chipmakers-struggles-with-188-billion-net-loss-in-2024-report">posted an $18.8 billion net loss</a> in 2024.
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Mark Cuban, an early Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) investor and proponent of its safe haven narrative, continued to put his weight behind the apex cryptocurrency amid ongoing trade war-induced economic fears.
What happened: In a December interview, the billionaire investor and television personality endorsed Bitcoin as a<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/01/42935597/mark-cuban-advocates-bitcoin-over-gold-during-economic-turmoil-i-think-it-has-more-value-than-gold"> "better version of gold</a>."&nbsp;
Cuban emphasized that, in addition to matching gold&#8217;s effectiveness as a hedge against economic downturns, Bitcoin is &#8220;easier&#8221; to buy and sell and move internationally.&nbsp;
See Also:<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44621245/gold-backed-cryptos-match-yellow-metals-highs-following-trumps-liberation-day-shock"> </a><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44677895/another-crypto-firm-set-to-go-public-galaxy-digital-foresees-nasdaq-listing-soon-after-sec-approves-delaware-move">Another Crypto Firm Set To Go Public: Galaxy Digital Foresees Nasdaq Listing Soon After SEC Approves Delaware Move</a>
These remarks were made at a time when Bitcoin was on the rise, having recently <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42331261/bitcoin-hits-historic-100000-milestone-michael-saylor-gets-ready-for-party">breached the historic $100,000 milestone</a> for the first time in history.
Fast forward to April 2025, and the scenario has turned on its head. Bitcoin has plunged below $76,000, down over 30% from its all-time highs. The <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/04/44694706/why-is-bitcoin-down-today-trump-tariffs-spark-market-panic-as-btc-slides-below-75k-2">sell-offs have followed </a>President Donald Trump's sweeping tariff moves, birthing economic uncertainty and recession concerns.
However, the "Shark" remains steadfast in his Bitcoin advocacy. During an X conversation on the state of markets and investments last week, Cuban deemed Bitcoin "a better buy" in the present scenario.
Notably, the conversation began when Cuban stated that, given the pressures, firms would resort to stock buybacks because it was the only &#8220;certain investment&#8221; available to them.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Is there any doubt that the first dollar out the door from companies will be to buy back their stock ? It's the only certain investment available to them.
&mdash; Mark Cuban (@mcuban) <a href="https://twitter.com/mcuban/status/1908337724379058342?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 5, 2025</a></blockquote>
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But when an X user responded with the comment "Bullish,&#8221; Cuban said that BTC could be a better option, potentially suggesting that firms may benefit from hoarding Bitcoin.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">You will eventually be right. But btc is probably a better buy right now.
&mdash; Mark Cuban (@mcuban) <a href="https://twitter.com/mcuban/status/1908344893862269417?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 5, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Cuban has put his money where his mouth is. He earlier <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/02/43468964/mark-cuban-says-if-you-want-to-get-rich-throw-a-hail-mary-and-invest-10-of-savings-in-bitcoin-but-you-must-pretend-you-already-lost-it">revealed owning &#8220;a lot&#8221; of Bitcoin</a> and hoped that the price would rise.
Interestingly, Cuban&#8217;s optimism contradicted JPMorgan analysts&#8217; <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/04/44627407/gold-overtaking-bitcoin-in-inflation-hedge-strategy-jpmorgan-says">recent note</a> that investor confidence was shifting away from&nbsp;Bitcoin toward gold.
Price Action:&nbsp; At the time of writing, Bitcoin was exchanging hands at $75,520.89, down 5.60% in the last 24 hours, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard?_gl=1&#x2A;380nj0&#x2A;_ga&#x2A;MTEyOTAyOTcxMy4xNzEzMzY0NTYy&#x2A;_ga_V7ZK73W7N0&#x2A;MTcxNDk4MzIzMi42LjEuMTcxNDk4OTE0Ni4wLjAuMA..">data from Benzinga Pro</a>. Year-to-date, the cryptocurrency was down 19.20%.
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Mark Cuban Once Pitched Bitcoin As A Hedge Against Economic Turmoil—No Surprises The 'Shark' Still Finds BTC A Better Buy Amid Tariff Woes

Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) announced new restrictions for teen users, prohibiting those under 16 from live streaming on Instagram without parental permission, as the company expands its Teen Account <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/06/39407404/instagram-algorithm-continues-to-recommend-sexual-content-to-teen-accounts-despite-metas-promises-re">protections across its platforms</a>.
What Happened: The social media giant revealed that teens under 16 will also need parental approval to disable features that blur potentially inappropriate images in direct messages. These additional safeguards will roll out &#8220;in the next couple of months,&#8221; according to Meta&#8217;s Tuesday announcement.
Meta is extending its Teen Account framework to Facebook and Messenger, initially launching in the U.S,, UK, Australia, and Canada. These accounts automatically apply strict privacy settings, limit who can contact teens, and filter inappropriate content.
&#8220;We&#8217;re encouraged by the progress, but our work to support parents and teens doesn&#8217;t stop here,&#8221; Meta stated in its announcement.
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Why It Matters: The company reports there are 54 million active Teen Accounts globally across its platforms, with 97% of teens aged 13-15 maintaining default restrictions. According to an Ipsos survey commissioned by Meta, 94% of U.S. parents find Teen Accounts helpful, and 85% believe they facilitate positive Instagram experiences.
These initiatives come amid increasing <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/07/39848971/new-instagram-study-to-investigate-social-medias-effects-on-teen-mental-health">legal and regulatory pressure on social media companies</a> regarding youth safety. In October, a federal judge rejected Meta&#8217;s motion to dismiss lawsuits from over 30 states alleging the company&#8217;s platforms contribute to teen mental health issues.
Despite Meta&#8217;s safety efforts, investigations have revealed persistent problems. A Wall Street Journal study concluded in June found Instagram&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/06/39407404/instagram-algorithm-continues-to-recommend-sexual-content-to-teen-accounts-despite-metas-promises-re">algorithm still recommended sexually explicit content</a> to teen accounts, sometimes within minutes of their first login.
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FatPipe Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FATN#NASDAQ">FATN</a>) shares skyrocketed 126.08% to $13.00 from their initial public offering price of $5.75 per share during their Nasdaq debut, before sliding 20.77% to $10.30 in after-hours trading.
What Happened: The SD-WAN solutions provider completed its initial public offering on April 9, 2025, raising $4 million by offering 695,656 shares of common stock, according to a company press release. D. Boral Capital LLC served as the sole book-running manager for the offering.
FatPipe, a pioneer in enterprise-class secure software-defined wide area network solutions, caters to enterprises, communication service providers, security service providers, government organizations, and middle-market companies. 
&#8220;FatPipe provides highly recognized intra-corporate wide area network solutions that transcend internet and other network failures to maintain business continuity and high transmission security,&#8221; the company stated in its announcement.
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Why It Matters: The Salt Lake City-based company provides network optimization solutions with cybersecurity and SASE protection designed to maintain business continuity during network failures.
The tech company has granted underwriters a 45-day overallotment option to purchase up to an additional 104,348 shares at the public offering price, less underwriting discounts.
FatPipe has established market presence with customers throughout the U.S. and globally, supported by more than 200 resellers worldwide, including most national resellers in the country.
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Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>) risked incurring unrealized losses on its Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) purchases, yet co-founder Michael Saylor remains bullish on the apex cryptocurrency. 
What Happened:&nbsp;Strategy has acquired a total of 528,185 BTCs at an average cost price of $67,458, according to a Tuesday X post by blockchain analytics firm Arkham. The total market value of its stockpile was $40.16 billion, marking a 13% floating profit.
However, Bitcoin was trading at a little over $76,000 as of this writing, meaning that an 11% downside move could flip the firm&#8217;s unrealized gains into unrealized losses.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">SAYLOR BOUGHT 528,185 <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24BTC&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$BTC</a> FOR $35.63 BILLION USD HIS AVERAGE PRICE IS $67,458 WE ARE 13% AWAY FROM SAYLOR'S AVERAGE PRICE <a href="https://t.co/7NHYWxR5mP">pic.twitter.com/7NHYWxR5mP</a>
&mdash; Arkham (@arkham) <a href="https://twitter.com/arkham/status/1909656241648845134?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 8, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Why It Matters: Strategy, the world&#8217;s largest corporate Bitcoin holder, has seen its stockpile <a href="https://strategytracker.com/mstr/?chart=reserve-chart&amp;timeRange=year">surge </a>133% over the last three quarters, driven by the leading cryptocurrency&#8217;s bullish flip.
However, the company made a rare pause last week, disclosing that no <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/04/44671650/strategy-reports-59-billion-in-unrealized-bitcoin-losses-pauses-new-purchases">additional Bitcoin</a> was purchased between March 31 and April 4, owing to a lack of interest in its equity issuance program. It also reported nearly $6 billion in unrealized losses for the first quarter of 2025.
Strategy has indicated that if it fails to secure equity and debt financing on time, it may have to sell Bitcoin to pay its financial obligations, and that too at a price lower than the cost basis. Though a usual disclaimer, it contrasted sharply with <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/02/44044388/michael-saylor-says-sell-a-kidney-but-keep-the-bitcoin-but-mstr-is-down-28-since-he-appeared-on-the-cover-of-forbes">Saylor&#8217;s &#8220;Never sell your Bitcoin&#8221; narrative</a>.
Meanwhile, despite the ongoing slump, the Strategy co-founder maintained his bullish view on the top cryptocurrency, deeming it &#8220;digital gold.&#8221;
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&mdash; Michael Saylor (@saylor) <a href="https://twitter.com/saylor/status/1909585228479217966?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 8, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Price Action:&nbsp; At the time of writing, Bitcoin was exchanging hands at $76,048, down 5.61% in the last 24 hours, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard?_gl=1&#x2A;380nj0&#x2A;_ga&#x2A;MTEyOTAyOTcxMy4xNzEzMzY0NTYy&#x2A;_ga_V7ZK73W7N0&#x2A;MTcxNDk4MzIzMi42LjEuMTcxNDk4OTE0Ni4wLjAuMA..">data from Benzinga Pro</a>.
Shares of Strategy fell 3.13% in after-hours trading after closing 11.3% lower at $237.95 during Tuesday&#8217;s regular trading session. 
The MSTR stock demonstrated a very high momentum score as of this writing. To explore similar high-momentum equities,  visit <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2%23:~:text%3DTurn%2520Market%2520Chaos,when%2520markets%2520rebound&amp;sa=D&amp;source=docs&amp;ust=1744171816028337&amp;usg=AOvVaw3Cd91_WIkJtPBF_SDL_dHV">Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings.</a>
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