President-elect Donald Trump announced Tuesday his plan to appoint Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) CEO Elon Musk and former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy to lead a new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), aimed at restructuring federal agencies and reducing government spending.



What Happened: The initiative, which Trump compared to &#8220;The Manhattan Project,&#8221; will focus on dismantling bureaucracy, reducing regulations, and cutting wasteful expenditures. The department is scheduled to complete its work by Jul. 4, 2026, coinciding with America&#8217;s 250th independence anniversary.



&#8220;Together, these two wonderful Americans will pave the way for my Administration to dismantle Government Bureaucracy,&#8221; Trump said in a statement. The department will work alongside the White House and Office of Management &amp; Budget to implement structural reforms.



Musk, who shared the announcement on X (formerly Twitter), stated the changes would &#8220;send shockwaves through the system.&#8221; The department&#8217;s name, DOGE, shares its acronym with a cryptocurrency Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>) Musk has previously promoted.



&#8220;Department of Government Efficiency. The merch will be &#x1f525;&#x1f525;&#x1f525;,&#8221; Musk <a href="https://x.com/elonmusk/status/1856504428913705061">stated</a> in another post. 



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The initiative aims to address the federal government&#8217;s annual $6.5 trillion in spending by identifying and eliminating waste and fraud. Trump emphasized the department would operate from outside the government structure to bring an &#8220;entrepreneurial approach&#8221; to federal operations.



Ramaswamy, responding to the announcement on X, posted &#8220;We will not go gently,&#8221; while sharing Trump&#8217;s statement.



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The department&#8217;s primary objectives include:



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<li>Reducing government regulations</li>



<li>Cutting wasteful spending</li>



<li>Creating accountability measures</li>



<li>Implementing structural reforms</li>
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The administration states this effort will make the U.S. government more accountable to citizens while promoting economic growth through reduced bureaucracy.



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OpenAI&nbsp;co-founder Greg Brockman has announced his comeback to the AI startup after a three-month leave.



What Happened: On Tuesday, Brockman took to X, formerly Twitter, and posted, &#8220;Longest&nbsp;vacation of my life complete.&nbsp;Back to building OpenAI.&#8221;



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An OpenAI spokesperson confirmed to Reuters that Brockman has resumed his duties at the company.



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Why It Matters: Brockman's return comes amid a wave of high-profile exits at OpenAI, including former CTO Mira Murati, co-founder John Schulman, and co-founder Ilya Sutskever.



<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41149788/openai-valuation-soars-to-157b-in-latest-funding-round">OpenAI&#8217;s valuation skyrocketed</a> to $157 billion in its latest funding round, as it secured over $6.5 billion in new funding. This massive valuation <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/10/41175197/openais-latest-eye-popping-valuation-ignites-analyst-expectations-for-tidal-wave-of">sparked analyst expectations</a> for a surge in AI spending.



However, OpenAI&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/startups/24/10/41556636/microsoft-and-openai-clash-over-14-billion-as-the-ai-leader-converts-to-a-for-profit-business-disrup">transition from a nonprofit</a> to a for-profit model led to a financial and governance dispute with Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), which had invested nearly $14 billion in OpenAI since 2019.



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Greg Brockman Returns To Work At ChatGPT's Parent Company: 'Back To Building OpenAI'

Influential venture capitalist Chamath Palihapitiya proposed a radical plan on X. He suggested slashing trillions from the federal budget to fund nationwide internet access, with the cost overruns to be borne by the chosen company.



What Happened: The post comes in the wake of Donald Trump&#8217;s victory in the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/24/11/41768811/donald-trump-wins-47th-presidency-us-futures-up-europe-up-asia-mixed-crude-falls-and-dollar-strength">2024 presidential election</a>. Trump during his campaign, had floated the idea of appointing Elon Musk to lead government efficiency efforts, aiming to reduce federal spending drastically. 



The SPAC King ended his post with a slogan associated with the Trump campaign — &#8216;Make America Great Again!&#8217;



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Why It Matters: Palihapitiya&#8217;s proposal aligns with Trump&#8217;s and Musk&#8217;s vision of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/11/41701075/elon-musk-warns-of-hardship-for-americans-if-trump-puts-him-in-charge-of-cutting-33-trillion-deb">aggressive cost-cutting</a>. Musk had previously suggested that he could <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/startups/24/11/41704205/elon-musk-says-we-can-cut-2-trillion-out-of-the-harris-biden-budget-and-that-americans-money-is-bein">cut $2 trillion</a> from the federal budget.



However, this approach has met with criticism. Nobel laureate Paul Krugman <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/09/40743901/elon-musk-and-trumps-federal-efficiency-plans-slammed-by-paul-krugman-economist-warns-about-risk">expressed concerns</a> over the proposed spending cuts, warning about risks to Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and national defense.



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Rivian Automotive Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIVN#NASDAQ">RIVN</a>) shares are moving higher in Tuesday&#8217;s after-hours session after the company announced the launch of its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/11/b41919069/faster-leaner-more-efficient-rivian-and-volkswagen-group-announce-the-launch-of-their-joint-ventur">joint venture with Volkswagen Group</a>.



What Happened: Rivian and Volkswagen entered into a transaction agreement to create a new joint venture called &#8220;Rivian and VW Group Technology, LLC.&#8221; The deal has a total value of up to $5.8 billion and is expected to commence on Wednesday.



The joint venture will focus on providing next-generation electrical architecture and software technology for both companies&#8217; future electric vehicles across relevant vehicle segments.



Developers and software engineers from both companies are expected to join the joint venture. Teams will be based in Palo Alto, California, initially, with three other sites in development. Rivian&#8217;s Wassym Bensaid and Volkswagen&#8217;s Carsten Helbing will lead the joint venture as co-CEOs.



&#8220;Today&#8217;s finalization of our joint venture with Volkswagen Group marks an important step forward in helping transition the world to electric vehicles. We&#8217;re thrilled to see our technology being integrated in vehicles outside of Rivian, and we&#8217;re excited for the future,&#8221; said RJ Scaringe, founder and CEO of Rivian. 



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Rivian and Volkswagen expect to reduce development costs and scale new technologies more quickly through the joint venture. The joint venture aims to use existing Rivian architecture and software to enable the launch of Rivian&#8217;s R2 in the first half of 2026. The first models from Volkswagen supported by the joint venture are anticipated as early as 2027. 



Volkswagen has already invested $1 billion in convertible senior notes. The company will invest about $1.3 billion at the closing of the joint venture. Volkswagen plans to invest up to $5.8 billion by 2027.



Rivian is currently discussing the announcement on a <a href="https://rivian-special-call-webcast-2024.open-exchange.net/registration">call</a> with investors that kicked off at 5 p.m. ET. 



RIVN Price Action: Rivian shares were up 9.64% in after-hours, trading at $11.60 at the time of writing Tuesday, according to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>.



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In a bold projection that's sure to grab attention, veteran Wall Street strategist Ed Yardeni is calling for the S&amp;P 500 index to soar to 10,000 by the end of the decade due to a &#8220;Trump 2.0&#8221; boost after Donald Trump's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/2024-election">recent election victory</a>. 



Yardeni, a longtime market analyst, said Tuesday that Trump's return to the White House — alongside a likely Republican-controlled Congress — will bring in a major regime shift that's positive for U.S. stocks, the economy and corporate profits.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Why Yardeni Sees Trump 2.0 As Game-Changer For Markets</h3>



Yardeni's optimism stems from his belief that Trump's policies will accelerate economic growth and improve the fiscal picture.



"We believe Trump 2.0 represents a major regime change that's bullish for the economy and stocks," Yardeni said in a note to investors, adding that a business-friendly environment might even help to resolve ongoing geopolitical tensions, as evidenced by recent drops in oil and gold prices.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Rising Profit Expectations: 2025, 2026 EPS Revised Higher</h3>



To back up his S&amp;P 500 forecast, Yardeni adjusted his earnings expectations for the index's constituent companies.



He now expects 2025 earnings per share for the S&amp;P 500 to hit $285, up from his previous estimate of $275. His 2026 EPS projection has similarly risen, from $300 to $320.



While much of the recent growth in S&amp;P 500 earnings has been led by a handful of tech giants — the so-called &#8220;Magnificent 7&#8221; — Yardeni said he now predicts a broader strength ahead.



&#8220;We expect to see a broadening of the companies and industries for which analysts raise their sights in 2025,&#8221; he said.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Record Profit Margins: Tax Cuts, Deregulation in Focus</h3>



In Yardeni's view, Trump's anticipated policies could push corporate profit margins to new heights. He projects the S&amp;P 500 profit margin will rise to 13.9% in 2025 and 14.9% in 2026, levels he attributes to expected tax cuts, deregulation and productivity growth.



One key policy shift Yardeni said he expects is a reduction in the corporate tax rate from 21% to 15%, along with tax breaks for individual income from tips, overtime and Social Security.



He also anticipates a wave of regulatory rollbacks, especially after a recent Supreme Court ruling that empowers businesses to challenge regulatory overreach.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Adjusted Scenario Probabilities: Betting On The &#8216;Roaring 2020s&#8217;</h3>



Yardeni has increased the probability of his &#8220;Roaring 2020s&#8221; scenario, now assigning it a 55% chance, up from 50%. He sees a &#8220;1990s-style meltup&#8221; as a 25% possibility, while the chance of a &#8220;1970s-style geopolitical and/or domestic debt crisis&#8221; has dropped from 30% to 20%, he said. 



His reasoning? With Trump back in office, Yardeni said &#8220;a sooner end to current geopolitical crises&#8221; is possible, especially given recent trends in commodity markets, where oil and gold prices have softened.



The S&amp;P 500 Index — as tracked by the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) — is up nearly 27% year-to-date, on par with the performance seen in 2021.



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Fed Rate Cuts: Fuel For S&amp;P 500 Meltup?</h3>



Yardeni is skeptical of recent Federal Reserve rate cuts, which he views as potentially over-stimulative. 



Following a 25-basis-point cut Nov. 7 and a 50-basis-point cut in September, Yardeni warns that continued easing could trigger a &#8220;meltup&#8221; in stocks and potentially rekindle inflation.



&#8220;If Fed officials continue to cut the FFR, they risk a rebound in price inflation rates and a meltup in the stock market,&#8221; the expert said.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">New S&amp;P 500 Targets: 6,100 In 2024, 10,000 By 2029</h3>



With these bullish tailwinds in mind, Yardeni revised his S&amp;P 500 price targets sharply upward. He now sees the index reaching 6,100 by the end of 2024, 7,000 in 2025 and 8,000 in 2026.



By 2029, he expects the index to breach the 10,000 mark — a nearly 65% increase from today's levels.



If these projections hold, investors could be in for a banner decade of stock gains. But as with any market forecasts, only time will tell if &#8220;Trump 2.0&#8221; truly ushers in Yardeni's &#8220;roaring 2020s.&#8221;



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Wall Street Veteran Predicts S&P 500 To Hit 10,000 By 2029: 'Roaring 2020s'

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) advocate and Morgan Creek Digital co-founder, Anthony Pompliano on Tuesday expressed unwavering confidence in Bitcoin&#8217;s long-term dominance despite market fluctuations, asserting that the apex crypto is the king of the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/11/41896277/bitcoin-nears-90000-how-high-can-the-apex-crypto-go">cryptocurrency market which will not die.</a>



What Happened: "Most kings are centralized&#8230;but the beauty of Bitcoin is that it's decentralized&#8230;It is rules without rulers,&#8221; he said in an <a href="https://www.foxbusiness.com/video/6364562625112">interview </a>with Fox News.



Pompliano will further discuss Bitcoin's potential at Benzinga&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/events/digital-assets/agenda/">Future of Digital Assets</a> event on Nov. 19.



While the past few years have humbled Pompliano regarding market predictions, his conviction in Bitcoin's future remains steadfast. In 2019, he boldly predicted Bitcoin would reach $100,000 within 2.5 years. 



Though the asset didn't reach that target, rising sixfold instead, Pompliano conceded that "price predictions are a fool&#8217;s game," admitting, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/10/41274733/in-2022-bitcoin-helped-to-humble-anthony-pompliano-a-look-at-how-his-price-predictions-hav">"Bitcoin helped to humble me."</a>



Despite this, he affirmed, "I haven't changed my mind on anything," continuing to buy Bitcoin both personally and professionally.



By 2023, Pompliano had renewed optimism, declaring on CNBC's Last Call that "Bitcoin and the crypto industry are not going anywhere." 



He acknowledged Bitcoin's cyclical nature, citing historical crashes and recoveries as evidence of its resilience. 



"Young people want these assets, and they're going to continue to buy," he said, anticipating a rally catalyzed by the 2024 Bitcoin halving, media attention, institutional interest, and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/11/41899968/bitcoin-etfs-post-record-1-1-billion-inflow-what-is-going-on">Bitcoin ETF approvals</a>.



Pompliano observed that institutional appetite for Bitcoin surged dramatically in 2024, with Wall Street firms investing heavily.



"Wall Street doesn't just like Bitcoin. They love Bitcoin," he stated, referencing the substantial inflows into Bitcoin ETFs by firms like BlackRock and Fidelity.



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Why It Matters: Looking to the future, Pompliano envisions significant growth for Bitcoin.



He recently suggested that Bitcoin could reach between $100,000 and $200,000 in the next 12 to 18 months, driven by supply-demand dynamics and the upcoming halving event, which he believes will further constrict Bitcoin's supply. 



&#8220;If this continues, that we have 12.5 times more demand… this thing's going back to its all-time high. It's pretty much guaranteed," he predicted.



Pompliano also highlighted Bitcoin's unique value as a hedge against inflation and the devaluation of fiat currencies, framing it as a key component of the global economy. 



He suggested that Bitcoin's role could become even more pronounced during shifts in monetary policy, especially as the Federal Reserve's recent interest rate cuts add liquidity that may benefit the crypto market.



Despite previous setbacks in his predictions, Pompliano's influence remains strong in the crypto community, making him a frequent speaker at industry events. 



His upcoming appearance at Benzinga&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/events/digital-assets/agenda/">Future of Digital Assets</a> event on Nov. 19 will delve deeper into Bitcoin's trajectory, the impact of global economic policies, and the next potential catalysts for the market.



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The Kansas City Chiefs are the only unbeaten NFL team remaining in the 2024 season and are the betting favorites to be the first team to win back-to-back-to-back Super Bowls <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/02/37080383/three-peat-super-bowl-lix-odds-kansas-city-chiefs-back-to-back-to-back-payout">in NFL history.</a>



Here's a look at the current betting odds after the midway point of the 2024 NFL season and how it compares to the start of the season.



What Happened: The<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/nfl"> National Football League</a> has wrapped 10 weeks of the 2024 season and with each team playing 17 games across 18 weeks, every team has now played at least nine of their 17 games in the season.



With teams all past the midway of their 17 games, here's a look at the current betting odds to win Super Bowl LIX from sportsbook DraftKings Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DKNG#NASDAQ">DKNG</a>) and how the odds compare to back in February in parentheses after the Chiefs won their second straight Super Bowl.



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<li>Kansas City Chiefs, 9-0: +400 (+650, 2nd)</li>



<li>Detroit Lions, 8-1: +450 (+1,200, 5th)</li>



<li>Baltimore Ravens, 7-3: +600 (+900, 3rd)</li>



<li>Buffalo Bills, 8-2: +800 (+1,000, 4th)</li>



<li>Philadelphia Eagles, 7-2: +900 (+2,000, 8th)</li>



<li>San Francisco 49ers, 5-4: +1,000 (+550, 1st)</li>



<li>Minnesota Vikings, 7-2: +2,200 (Not in top 13)</li>



<li>Washington Commanders, 7-3: +2,500 (Not in top 13)</li>



<li>Pittsburgh Steelers, 7-2: +2,500 (Not in top 13)</li>



<li>Green Bay Packers, 6-3: +2,500 (+2,000, 9th)</li>



<li>Houston Texans, 6-4: +2,800 (+2,200, 11th)</li>



<li>Los Angeles Chargers, 6-3: +3,500 (+2,500, 13th)</li>



<li>Arizona Cardinals, 6-4: +4,000 (Not in top 13)</li>



<li>Cincinnati Bengals, 4-6: +4,500 (+1,300, 6th)</li>



<li>Atlanta Falcons, 6-4: +5,000 Not in top 13)</li>
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The list of the top 15 favorite teams includes five that were not among the top 13 favorites back in February. The 49ers, the betting favorites, fell to sixth with a 5-4 record. The Bengals, which had the sixth-best odds in February, fell to 14th and the only team with a losing record to be among the 15 favorites. The Lions and Eagles have moved up several places thanks to strong starts.



The 2024 NFL season could see a first-time Super Bowl winner and could even include a team that has never been to a Super Bowl. The Lions and Texans are two of the<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/sports-betting/24/09/40720484/which-4-teams-have-never-reached-the-super-bowl-betting-payouts-if-history-is-made-in-2024"> four teams that have never been </a>to a Super Bowl and both are among the 15 current favorites with the Lions ranked a narrow second behind the Chiefs.



The Bills, Vikings, Chargers, Cardinals, Bengals and Falcons have all been to a Super Bowl but never won, with the Bills and Vikings each having a 0-4 record in career Super Bowls.



Dropping out of the top 13 for odds were the Miami Dolphins (7th), Dallas Cowboys (10th) and New York Jets (12th), which have records of 3-6, 3-6 and 3-7, respectively.



Strong TV Ratings: The 2024 NFL season witnessed some big primetime television matchups and key rivalries that helped boost viewership.



Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), which hosts "Thursday Night Football," is seeing its best ratings with an average of 13 million viewers through week 9, up 4% year-over-year and ahead of averages of 11.86 million in the 2023 season and 9.58 million in the 2022 season, as reported by <a href="https://frontofficesports.com/nfl-tv-ratings-can-amazon-keep-up-record-tnf-pace/">FrontOfficeSports</a>.



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>) is averaging 18.65 million viewers for its Sunday games, the company's highest average through week 9 since 2016.



Of the 10 most-watched NFL games for the season, five were on FOX, three were on Paramount Global (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PARA#NASDAQ">PARA</a>)(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PARAA#NASDAQ">PARAA</a>)-owned CBS and two were on Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMCSA#NASDAQ">CMCSA</a>)-owned NBC. The most-watched game to date is the Week 1 Chiefs vs. Ravens matchup on NBC with 29.2 million viewers, as <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5902219/2024/11/08/chiefs-cowboys-tv-ratings-americas-team/">reported </a>by Action Network.



The Chiefs have been featured in six of the most-watched NFL games for the 2024 season.



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Risk assets have surged since Donald Trump's 2024 presidential win, fueled by investor optimism for tax cuts and renewed hopes of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/donald-trump">financial sector deregulation.</a>



Yet, markets may face a reality check on Wednesday when October inflation data is released, as signs of lingering price pressures could cool the recent euphoria and shake expectations for the Federal <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/interest-rates">Reserve&#8217;s interest rate cuts. </a>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Inflation Expected To Edge Up In October</h3>



Economists predict that October's Consumer Price Index (CPI) data will show a modest uptick in inflation, potentially halting the downward trend observed over the past six months. 



The economist consensus points to a 2.6% year-over-year rise in headline inflation, up from 2.4% in September. 



If accurate, this increase would mark the first inflation acceleration since March and could dampen hopes of a sustained disinflationary trend.



On a monthly basis, headline inflation is expected to rise by 0.2%, in line with September&#8217;s reading. Meanwhile, core inflation—which excludes volatile food and energy prices and provides a clearer view of underlying price pressures—is forecasted to remain steady at 3.3% year-over-year, with a 0.3% monthly gain. 



This resilience in core inflation could raise questions about the persistence of price pressures across key consumer sectors.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Analysts Sound Warnings On Upside Inflation Risks Under Trump</h3>



According to Stephen Juneau, an economist at Bank of America, "inflation is moving sideways after a period of substantial disinflation." 



Bank of America forecasts a slight monthly gain of 0.1% in headline CPI and a 0.3% rise in core CPI, which would keep annual rates unchanged at 2.4% and 3.3%, respectively.



While these numbers suggest inflation is not accelerating aggressively, Juneau cautions that the outlook could change if pro-growth fiscal policies, tariffs, and tighter immigration policies are enacted.



"We now see the risks as clearly tilted to the upside," he added, citing Trump's policy proposals as potential drivers of renewed inflationary pressures in the upcoming quarters. 



Goldman Sachs economists Ronnie Walker and Jessica Rindels also anticipate a firm core inflation reading, with an estimated 0.31% month-over-month surge, keeping the annual core CPI at 3.3%.



Goldman Sachs highlights specific areas likely to drive inflation, including auto insurance premiums, which continue to see increases, albeit at a slowing pace, and flat health insurance costs.



Walker and Rindels expect "further disinflation in the pipeline over the next year from rebalancing in the auto, housing rental, and labor markets," but warn of potential "catch-up inflation" in areas like car insurance. 



Their forecast suggests that while the broader disinflationary trend might continue, pockets of inflation could persist, challenging the narrative of a quick return to low inflation.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Market Implications: Will The Fed Stay Dovish?</h3>



If inflation data exceeds expectations, it could challenge the Federal Reserve's dovish stance. 



Fed Chair Jerome Powell has signaled openness to further rate cuts, with markets currently expecting a 25-basis-point reduction in December. Fed futures are currently assigning a 65% chance of a December rate cut, as per the CME FedWatch tool.



Yet, any signs of re-accelerating inflation could prompt the Fed to reconsider its easing timeline, especially if Trump's anticipated fiscal policies stoke demand-side inflation.



A higher-than-expected CPI reading could also weigh on risk assets, particularly if investors perceive that inflationary pressures could delay rate cuts or trigger a more cautious Fed. 



Major U.S. equity indices, as tracked by the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>), the tech-heavy Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), and the SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>), are likely to experience volatility if investor expectations for a December rate cut fall.



Sectors sensitive to interest rates, such as technology and consumer discretionary stocks, may be especially vulnerable if inflation concerns resurface.



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Wall Street saw the first surge in risk aversion after Donald Trump's election victory last week, as concerns grew over potential tariffs and trade policy shifts spurred by the<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/24/11/41902202/trumps-china-hawks-rumored-for-top-roles-yuan-hits-3-month-low"> incoming administration's key appointments.</a>



Trump is reportedly considering Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) for secretary of state and Rep. Mike Waltz (R-Fla.) for national security advisor. Both are vocal hawks on China and NATO, raising concerns of a tougher U.S. stance that could strain key geopolitical and trade relationships.



Adding to the cautious sentiment, investors are bracing for Wednesday's key inflation data release, with economists forecasting the annual rate to hit 2.6% in October.



As of midday trading in New York, none of the major U.S. equity indices posted gains, while small caps underperformed, with the Russell 2000 down 1.5%. Ten out of 11 S&amp;P 500 sectors traded in the red, with consumer staples the only marking tiny gains.



Chinese stocks suffered steep declines, with major U.S.-listed companies falling between 5% and 9% as worries over potential tariffs spooked investors.



The dollar, viewed as a hedge against tariff risk, strengthened, with a currency-weighted index reaching its highest level since May 2024. 



The Japanese yen slipped past 154.7 per dollar, fully erasing gains from the Bank of Japan's August intervention, while the Chinese yuan and the euro also weakened, with the euro falling below $1.06.



Treasury yields climbed, with the 10-year Treasury yield up eight basis points to 4.42%, pushing the popular iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TLT#NASDAQ">TLT</a>) down 1.2%.



The cryptocurrency market also faced pressure, with Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) down 1.6%. Gold dropped for a third straight day, weighed down by a stronger dollar and higher Treasury yields, as it struggled to attract safe-haven inflows.



<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Tuesday&#8217;s Performance In Major U.S. Indices, ETFs</h1>



<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"><table><tbody><tr><td>Major Indices</td><td>Price</td><td>1-day % chg</td></tr><tr><td>Nasdaq 100</td><td>21,057.69</td><td>-0.2%</td></tr><tr><td>S&amp;P 500</td><td>5,984.47</td><td>-0.3%</td></tr><tr><td>Dow Jones</td><td>44,071.38</td><td>-0.5%</td></tr><tr><td>Russell 2000</td><td>2,399.25</td><td>-1.5%</td></tr></tbody></table><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated at 12:20 p.m. ET</figcaption></figure>



According to&nbsp;<a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent111224&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;data:



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<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) fell 0.4% to $596.29.</li>



<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>)&nbsp;fell 0.7% to $440.41.</li>



<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust Series&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) inched 0.4% lower to $511.95.</li>



<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) fell 1.6% to $237.82.</li>



<li>The&nbsp;Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLP#NYSE">XLP</a>) outperformed, rising 0.1%. The&nbsp;Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLB#NYSE">XLB</a>) lagged, down 1.6%.</li>
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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Tuesday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h1>



Stocks moving on earnings reports were: 



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<li>Home Depot Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>), down 0.5%,</li>



<li>Shopify Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHOP#NYSE">SHOP</a>), up 26%, </li>



<li>Tyson Foods Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSN#NYSE">TSN</a>), up 9%, </li>



<li>Live Nation Entertainment Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LYV#NYSE">LYV</a>), up 4.4%. </li>
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Companies reporting their results after the close are Spotify Technology S.A. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPOT#NYSE">SPOT</a>), Occidental Petroleum Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OXY#NYSE">OXY</a>), Flutter Entertainment plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FLUT#NYSE">FLUT</a>), Natera Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NTRA#NASDAQ">NTRA</a>). CAVA Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAVA#NYSE">CAVA</a>).



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Editor&#8217;s note: This story has been updated to more accurately report a quote from Chris Christie that states he is not in favor of cannabis descheduling.



"The U.S. government has got to get its act together and decide what it really thinks on this issue," says <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/chris-christie">Chris Christie</a>, former New Jersey governor and longtime conservative voice, addressing the state of cannabis in America under a new Trump administration. 



In an exclusive conversation with <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/cannabis">Benzinga Cannabis</a> facilitated by <a href="https://www.covers.com/politics/us-election-betting-odds">Covers.com</a>, Christie outlines his perspectives on the future of cannabis regulation and cryptocurrency adoption, framing both within a broader trend of deregulation he expects to see under Trump's leadership. As the country moves forward, Christie believes cannabis and crypto are poised to experience significant changes though each industry will need to navigate its own unique challenges.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Christie On Cannabis: &#8216;Trump Will Attempt To Deschedule&#8217;</h2>



Christie begins by tackling the complexities surrounding cannabis regulation, a topic he's been openly conservative about throughout his political career. Although he's traditionally opposed to federal legalization, Christie notes a potential shift under President-elect <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/donald-trump">Donald Trump</a>. "What I suspect he would really like to do is get it downgraded by the DEA so that it&#8217;s not illegal," Christie says. Cannabis remains a Schedule I substance, making it federally illegal despite a growing wave of state-level legalization. For Christie, the legal status presents an obstacle for the industry, particularly regarding banking and financial services. "The trouble the cannabis industry has now is that a lot of people still won't do business with them, because the proceeds are tainted by the fact they are created through a drug that is illegal in the United States."



Christie suggests that descheduling cannabis—removing it from the DEA's list of controlled substances—could provide a workable solution. By changing its classification, he believes, the federal government could make way for legitimate business operations without directly endorsing legalization. "What I think Trump will attempt to do, which I don't favor, is change marijuana to a non-scheduled drug that wouldn&#8217;t be illegal, and then banks and other institutions would be more free to do business with cannabis store owners and entrepreneurs," he says. This stance marks a shift in Christie's approach, where he appears to reconcile his conservative views on cannabis with a pragmatic view of the industry's needs.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Christie On Crypto: Finding A &#8216;Sweet Spot&#8217;</h2>



Beyond cannabis, Christie also weighs in on another hot-button topic: cryptocurrency. Known for its volatility and potential for high returns, crypto has seen a significant uptick in adoption over recent years. With Trump heading to the White House, Christie predicts a favorable environment for crypto's continued expansion. "I think it will develop because he&#8217;ll not be in favor of doing a lot of regulating on it," he says, suggesting that Trump's general stance on deregulation could encourage further growth in the crypto sector.



However, Christie is quick to add a note of caution. "He&#8217;s got to be careful because when real people start to lose their money, and if that were to happen with crypto, they&#8217;re going to want the government to step in." For Christie, the challenge lies in striking a balance between fostering innovation and protecting the public. He stresses what he calls the "sweet spot" where regulation is minimal enough to allow growth, yet sufficient to shield investors from potential losses. "He&#8217;s got to try to find a sweet spot where he can regulate it enough so that grandma is not getting ripped off, but not so much that he puts a cap on its ability to grow and be a driver of America&#8217;s economy."



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Are Christie&#8217;s Evolving Views A Reflection Of GOP&#8217;s Evolution?</h2>



Christie's pragmatic approach to cannabis and cryptocurrency reflects a broader trend within the GOP: a preference for state-led decision-making combined with cautious federal oversight. On cannabis, he continues to support a state-by-state approach, emphasizing that each state should have the freedom to regulate or prohibit cannabis as it sees fit. "The decision should be left to each individual state on cannabis regulation." This perspective aligns with Christie's conservative stance, although he acknowledges that a federal descheduling effort might make life easier for the industry.



With the potential <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/24/11/41828359/could-trumps-go-wild-on-health-invite-to-rfk-jr-drive-changes-for-cannabis-and-psychedelics">appointment of figures like RFK Jr. to key health positions</a> under a Trump administration, the regulatory landscape for both cannabis and crypto could evolve rapidly over the next four years. As Christie sees it, the approach Trump takes will shape not only the cannabis and crypto markets but also public sentiment and investor confidence. His vision, rooted in deregulation with a careful dose of oversight, aims to balance the drive for innovation with a commitment to public safety—a delicate act in today's rapidly shifting political and economic landscape.



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Prominent macro hedge fund manager Scott Bessent is emerging as the frontrunner for Treasury Secretary in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/donald-trump">President-elect Donald Trump's administration.</a>



According to betting markets, Bessent has surged well ahead of other contenders, positioning him as a top pick for the critical role at the Treasury.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Betting Markets Favor Bessent For Treasury</h3>



As of Nov. 12, betting odds on CFTC-regulated platform Kalshi show Bessent with an 82% probability of securing the nomination, followed by John Paulson at 7% and Jay Clayton at 3%. 



Bessent's background as a successful hedge fund manager with a macroeconomic focus appears to resonate with Trump's key advisers.



Bessent currently leads Key Square Group, a Connecticut-based hedge fund with assets under management (AUM) of approximately $307 million. 



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Bessent's Take On Crypto: &#8216;Crypto Is About Freedom&#8217;</h3>



In July, Bessent made headlines with his bullish views on cryptocurrency, signaling he could be an advocate for digital assets if appointed. 



Speaking on Fox Business, he praised crypto for attracting a new generation of investors, especially those disillusioned by traditional markets after the 2008 financial crisis.



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"Crypto is about freedom and the crypto economy is here to stay," Bessent said.



"One of the most exciting things about Bitcoin is it's bringing in young people, people who haven't participated in markets before. A strong market culture in the U.S., with people believing the markets work for them, is a cornerstone of capitalism."



With Bessent at the Treasury, crypto advocates might hope for a more favorable regulatory environment. 



His positive views could align with policies that encourage innovation in digital assets, potentially supporting the growth and the rate of penatration of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) and other cryptocurrencies.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Wall Street Impact: Bessent&#8217;s Banking Playbook</h3>



Bessent's investment portfolio at Key Square Group offers insights into his potential impact on Wall Street. 



According to Key Square&#8217;s latest 13F filing, the fund held highly concentrated positions in two banking-focused ETFs: the SPDR S&amp;P Regional Banking ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KRE#NYSE">KRE</a>) and the SPDR S&amp;P Bank ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KBE#NYSE">KBE</a>), each representing 50% of the fund&#8217;s portfolio.



Since the election results indicated a Trump victory and Republican control of Congress, the KRE ETF has rallied by 15.2%, and the KBE ETF has surged 13.5%, reflecting optimism about banking-friendly policies under the incoming administration.



Year-to-date, the KRE ETF is up 27%, while KBE has gained 34%.



For Wall Street, Bessent&#8217;s appointment might signal a Treasury more open to financial innovation, deregulation, and support for small and mid-sized banks. 



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The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>) is trading higher after posting strong earnings. The company reported $3.78 per share on revenues of $40.22 billion. Both of these were higher than estimates. Home Depot also said it is projecting comparable sales to fall by 2.5%, instead of the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/11/41902698/home-depot-q3-earnings-revenue-and-eps-beat-lifts-full-year-forecast-despite-customer-traffic-dip">previously anticipated 3% to 4%.</a>



In addition to these strong fundamentals, the stock may have just had a classic technical analysis buy signal. This is why it is our Stock of the Day.



A simple moving average price is the average of recent closing prices. For example, a 20-day simple moving average is the average closing price of the prior 20 days. A 30-day simple moving average is the average closing price of the previous thirty days, and so on.



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If the short-term moving average price of a stock is greater than a longer-term moving average price, there is a good chance the stock is in an uptrend. If a short-term moving average price is lower than a longer-term average price, there is a good chance the shares are moving lower.



Moving average crossover strategies are very common on Wall Street. They are entirely objective and easy to backtest.



With these strategies, a buy signal is given when a short-term moving average crosses above a longer-term average. If this action occurs, there is a good chance a new uptrend is forming.



A sell signal is generated if the short-term average price crosses below a longer-term one. If this happens, there is a good chance that a downtrend is forming.



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On the Home Depot chart, the blue line is the 5-day moving average and the red line is the 12-day average. In August a buy signal was given when the shares were trading around $362. A sell signal was given in September when they were close to $368.



Then in mid-September, a buy signal was given around $373. On October 22, a sell signal was given when the stock was trading around the $400 level.



As you can see, a buy signal was given three days ago. The 5-day simple moving average has once again crossed above the 12-day. This could mean a new uptrend is in the process of forming.



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Shell PLC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHEL#NYSE">SHEL</a>) shares are trading lower on Tuesday. The company won an appeal against a landmark climate ruling at a Dutch court in the case brought against by Milieudefensie, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/11/g41893012/shell-welcomes-dutch-court-of-appeal-ruling" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">other NGOs, and private individuals</a>.



The court overturned the mandate requiring the company to significantly cut its emissions.



Notably, in 2021, The Hague&#8217;s District Court ruled that Shell must cut its reported global net carbon emissions across Scopes 1, 2, and 3 by 45% by 2030, relative to 2019 levels.



This required a &#8220;results-based&#8221; reduction for Scope 1 and a &#8220;significant best efforts&#8221; reduction for Scopes 2 and 3. Shell&#8217;s appeal did not pause this ruling.



Chief Executive Officer Wael Sawan said, &#8220;Our target to become a net-zero emissions energy business by 2050 remains at the heart of Shell&#8217;s strategy and is transforming our business. This includes continuing our work to halve emissions<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance" rel="noreferrer noopener"> from our operations by 2030</a>.&#8221;



Shell has previously noted that a court ruling alone wouldn&#8217;t curb overall demand for products like petrol, diesel, or natural gas, as customers would simply shift to other suppliers.



Shell believes real progress towards net-zero emissions requires coordinated government policies, investments, and cross-sector action.



As disclosed in March 2024, Shell reaffirmed its ambition to reduce customer emissions from the use of its oil products by 15-20% by 2030 compared with 2021 <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/03/37690631/shell-reimagines-climate-goals-slows-pace-whats-going-on" rel="noreferrer noopener">and against its previous target of 20%</a>.



Also earlier, the company reiterated its targeted investment of $10 billion-$15 billion in 2023-2025<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/23/06/32850059/shell-boosts-dividend-by-15-discloses-5b-share-buyback-ahead-of-investor-day" rel="noreferrer noopener"> in low-carbon energy solutions</a>.



Notably, in 2023, Shell invested $5.6 billion in low-carbon solutions, accounting for over 23% of the total capital spending.



By the end of 2023, Shell had accomplished over 60% of its goal to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions from its operations by 50% by 2030, relative to 2016 levels.



Moreover,&nbsp;in 2023, Shell invested $5.6 billion in low-carbon solutions, accounting for over 23% of the total capital spending.



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Investors can gain exposure to Shell via&nbsp;First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund IV FT Energy Income Partners Strategy ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EIPX#NYSE">EIPX</a>)&nbsp;and Xtrackers RREEF Global Natural Resources ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NRES#NASDAQ">NRES</a>).



Price Action: SHEL shares are down 2.76% at $65.00 at the last check Tuesday.



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As Occidental Petroleum Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OXY#NYSE">OXY</a>) gears up to announce its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/OXY/earnings">third-quarter earnings</a> on Tuesday after the close, investors are asking: Can the oil giant overcome its stock slump?



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Buffett Bets Big As Occidental Struggles: Q3 Earnings On Deck</h2>



Occidental shares have taken a hit this year, down over 15%, while Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway has been steadily increasing its stake, now holding 27.25% of the company.



With Wall Street's third-quarter consensus at 74 cents in EPS and $7.23 billion in revenue, analysts and Buffett-watchers alike are eager to see if Occidental can justify the Oracle's vote of confidence.



Buffett's investment rose to 5.93% of Berkshire's portfolio in the second quarter, signaling his bullish outlook — but can OXY deliver?



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Occidental Charts Flash Bearish Signals As Earnings Loom</h2>



OXY's stock chart and recent trading activity isn't exactly inspiring confidence. 



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The stock trades below its 20, 50 and even 200-day simple moving averages (SMAs), with a MACD (moving average convergence/divergence) of negative 0.61 and an RSI (relative strength index) of 44.85, indicating continued bearish momentum. 



Though its price of $50.81 sits just above the eight-day SMA of $50.57 (a tentative bullish signal), it's below the key 20-day SMA of $50.99, painting a mixed technical picture.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">VanEck Ups The Ante, Following Buffett's Lead</h2>



OXY's shaky price action didn't stop VanEck Associates from doubling down, <a href="https://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/van-eck-associates-corp-increases-holdings-in-occidental-petroleum-co-nyseoxy-2024-11-12/">upping</a> its OXY holdings by 124.5% last quarter, now worth nearly $948,000. 



This institutional boost might indicate confidence in OXY's potential rebound — a sentiment Buffett himself seems to share.



Will Buffett's faith in OXY's future pay off, or are these big bets headed for more turbulence? As Occidental reports earnings, the market's about to find out if the Oracle's faith was well placed.



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Home Depot Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>) stock is trading higher after the home improvement retailer beat its third-quarter earnings estimates and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/11/n41895039/the-home-depot-announces-third-quarter-fiscal-2024-results-updates-fiscal-2024-guidance" rel="noreferrer noopener">lifted its full-year 2024 outlook.</a>



HD reported third-quarter sales growth of 6.6% year-over-year to $40.217 billion, beating the consensus estimate of $39.173 billion.



Customer transactions for the quarter fell slightly by 0.2%. Comparable sales decreased 1.3%, and comparable sales in the U.S. dropped 1.2%.



Gross profit rose 5.4% YoY to $13.425 billion, with a margin of 33.4%, down 40 bps YoY. The operating margin was 13.5%, down 86 bps YoY, and operating income for the quarter dropped 0.22% to $5.418 billion. The adjusted operating margin slipped to 13.8% from 14.5% YoY.



Operating expenses increased 9.2% year over year to $8.01 billion. Adjusted EPS was $3.78 (-1.8% year over year), <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings" rel="noreferrer noopener">beating the consensus of $3.64</a>.



The average ticket in the third quarter was $88.65, a 0.8% decrease, and sales per retail square foot declined 2.1% to $582.97.



As of October 27, the company held $1.531 billion in cash and equivalents. It generated an operating cash flow of $15.139 billion for nine months, compared to $16.439 billion a year ago.



At the end of the quarter, HD operated 2,345 retail stores and over 780 branches across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.



&#8220;While macroeconomic uncertainty remains, our third quarter performance exceeded our expectations. As weather normalized, we saw better engagement across seasonal goods and certain outdoor projects as well as incremental sales related to hurricane demand,&#8221; commented Ted Decker, chair, president, and CEO.



2024 Outlook raised: Home Depot raised its sales guidance from $156.49 billion &#8211; $158.01 billion to $158.78 billion versus the $157.33 billion consensus.



It expects comparable sales to decline approximately ~2.5% <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(prior expected to decline 3% &#8211; 4%)</a>.



HD now expects Adjusted EPS of $15.10 (representing decline of approximately 1% from $15.25 in FY23) versus the consensus of $14.84. The company sees a gross margin of ~33.5% and an adjusted operating margin of 13.8%.



Price Action: HD shares are trading higher by 1.56% at $414.65 premarket on the last check Tuesday.



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Chinese markets nosedived on Tuesday as news surfaced that President-elect Donald Trump is eyeing two China hawks, Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) and U.S. Rep. Mike Waltz (R-FL), for top <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/24/11/41893397/trump-reportedly-considers-marco-rubio-for-secretary-of-state-role-who-shares-similar-stance-for-china-but-says-stock-market-is-not-the-economy">roles in his administration.</a>



The potential appointments sparked fears of a tougher U.S. stance on China, sending the Chinese yuan tumbling and stock markets sharply lower in Shanghai and Hong Kong.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Yuan, Chinese Stocks Take a Beating</h3>



In currency markets, the yuan slid past 7.4250 against the U.S. dollar, a level not seen since early August. The Shanghai Composite dropped 1.39% to close at 3,422, while the Shenzhen Component fell 0.65% to 11,314. 



The Hong Kong Hang Seng Index had an even rougher day, plunging 580 points, or 2.8%, to finish at 19,847—its lowest close in six weeks.



This selloff comes amid growing concerns over a hardline shift in U.S.-China relations. Trump's rumored choice of Rubio, an outspoken critic of China, for Secretary of State, and Waltz, a NATO skeptic and China opponent, as national security adviser, suggests a more aggressive U.S. foreign policy toward Beijing.



If confirmed by the Senate, Rubio, who serves on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, would be the first Latino to hold the position. Known for his hardline stance on China, Rubio has previously advocated for more stringent measures against Beijing on everything from trade to human rights issues.



Tech and insurance stocks bore the brunt of Tuesday's market rout in Hong Kong. Major Chinese firms saw their share prices sink, with Meituan, Lenovo, China Life Insurance and Semiconductor Manufacturing International recording daily losses between 5% and 8%. 



U.S.-listed Chinese companies also experienced sharp premarket declines in New York. At 8 a.m. ET, Alibaba Group Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>) was down 3.1%, PDD Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PDD#NASDAQ">PDD</a>) dropped 2.8%, Baidu Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIDU#NASDAQ">BIDU</a>) fell 2.9%, and electric vehicle makers NIO Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIO#NASDAQ">NIO</a>) and XPeng Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XPEV#NASDAQ">XPEV</a>) tumbled 4% and 6%, respectively.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Weak Credit Data Adds to Market Woes</h3>



The political tension came on the heels of lackluster credit data in China, adding to investors&#8217; anxiety. October's new loans from Chinese banks totaled just 500 billion yuan—well below the forecast of 700 billion yuan and a sharp drop from September's figures. The disappointing credit numbers, coupled with the lowest monthly credit growth in 15 years, indicate that China's domestic demand remains fragile.



"China&#8217;s economy remains weak. The government seems to lack the will, or the way, to stimulate consumer demand," said veteran Wall Street strategist Ed Yardeni, president of Yardeni Research.



"China announced a $1.4 trillion financing package on Friday. That&#8217;s a big number, but it will mostly go to cleaning up and refinancing local government debt," Yardeni added, underscoring skepticism about Beijing's ability to spur economic growth.



David Morrison, senior market analyst at Trade Nation, attributed the market reaction to a "disappointing" fiscal stimulus package announced last week by the National People's Congress (NPC). "Investors continue to respond to the underwhelming fiscal stimulus… There's now the prospect of a huge rise in tariffs, both in size and scope, on exports to the U.S. as threatened by President-elect Donald Trump," Morrison said.



Bank of America analyst Anna Zhou echoed concerns about the limited impact of recent policy measures but sounded slightly more optimistic about the future.



"Weak loan growth for both households and corporates continues to underscore fragile domestic demand," Zhou said. 



"To turn credit demand around, more policy support is warranted. The recent pivot in policy stance has been a welcoming sign… we expect more measures to be rolled out in 2025 on both monetary and fiscal fronts, which could help stabilize demand and translate into better credit growth."



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Shopify Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHOP#NYSE">SHOP</a>)&nbsp;clocked fiscal third-quarter 2024 revenue growth&nbsp;of 26% year-over-year to $2.16 billion,&nbsp;which beat the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/11/41896523/shopify-q3-2024-revenue-growth-accelerates-to-26-free-cash-flow-margin-expands-to-19" rel="noreferrer noopener">analyst consensus estimate of&nbsp;$2.11 billion</a>.&nbsp;



Revenue growth marked its sixth consecutive quarter of greater than 25% revenue growth, excluding logistics.



The stock soared after it reported its&nbsp;quarterly results on Tuesday.



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The e-commerce platform company reported EPS of $0.64, which beat&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/earnings" rel="noreferrer noopener">analyst consensus&nbsp;estimate of $0.27</a>. The company reported a net income of $344 million compared to $173 million a year ago.



Gross merchandise volume increased 24% year-over-year to $69.7 billion. Merchant solutions revenue increased 26.4% year-over-year to $1.55 billion.&nbsp;



The gross margin for the quarter was 51.7%, compared to 52.6% a year ago. The gross profit grew by 24.1% year over year to $1.12 billion.



Shopify generated $423 million in operating cash flow and $421 million in free cash flow for the quarter.&nbsp;



President Harley Finkelstein highlighted Shopify's strong Q3 performance, reinforcing its position as a top choice for merchants across all sizes. He emphasized that as the peak shopping season nears, merchants rely on Shopify's robust platform for tools, speed, and reliability to drive success.



CFO Jeff Hoffmeister pointed out Shopify's 26% revenue growth and a 19% free cash flow margin for the quarter, marking the sixth consecutive quarter with over 25% revenue growth (excluding logistics).



Q4 Outlook: Shopify expects revenue growth to be at&nbsp;a mid-to-high-twenties percentage rate on a Y/Y basis versus a&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance" rel="noreferrer noopener">consensus of $2.11 billion</a>. It projects a free cash flow margin to be similar year-over-year.&nbsp;



In October, Jim Cramer <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/long-ideas/24/10/41232142/jim-cramer-says-shopify-at-a-great-level-to-buy-as-golden-cross-signals-big-gains-ahead" rel="noreferrer noopener">expressed bullishness on</a> Shopify, highlighting the stock's recent Golden Cross formation, a key technical indicator signaling potential upward momentum. Cramer praised Shopify's leadership and current valuation, noting its strong market performance.



Shopify stock has surged 22% year-to-date.



SHOP Price Action:&nbsp;Shopify stock is up 20.50% at $108.40 premarket at last check Tuesday.



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A group of polled venture capital firms and hedge funds expected Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) to peak between $100,000 and $150,000 this bull cycle, down from the astronomical forecasts set by other market researchers.



What happened: According to the "Q4 2024 Crypto Investment Manager Survey" by venture capital firm MV Global, nearly 45% of the respondents projected the top cryptocurrency to stay within the aforementioned range.&nbsp;



These estimates were somewhat modest when compared to global investment bank Standard Chartered&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/11/41851865/bitcoin-to-200000-ethereum-to-10000-and-crypto-market-cap-to-4x-by-end-of-2025-says-standard-chartered">price target</a> of $200,000 by end-2025 and investment management company VanEck's <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vl7zfkBBaI8">prediction </a>of $300,000.



"Our conjecture is the upside sentiment has been reduced because of the last six months of market chop. In other words, the upside-tail is much less priced in," MV Capital said in the report.



Meanwhile, nearly half of the interviewed investors believed Bitcoin would peak in the second half of 2025, a position consistent with popular opinion.



Most participants anticipated huge upside potential for Solana (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/sol/usd">SOL</a>), with over 30% predicting a peak of over $600 this cycle. This would mean a 172% spike from the current market value.



Just over 23% expected the fourth-largest cryptocurrency to peak between $450,000 and $600,000.



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A third of participants expected Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>) to peak between $3,000 and $5,000, while the other third expected the second-largest cryptocurrency to top in the $5,000-$7,000 range.



"High conviction that both ETH and SOL outperform BTC this cycle, but SOL has much more upside," MV Capital quoted a liquid fund analyst as stating.



Why It Matters: The prediction markets have been energized amid the cryptocurrency market's record-breaking rally.



Bitcoin tapped an all-time high of $89,500 on Monday, representing a surge of nearly 30% over the week.



The odds in <a href="https://polymarket.com/event/will-bitcoin-hit-100k-in-2024">favor </a>of BTC hitting $100,000 in 2024 on the popular cryptocurrency-based prediction platform Polymarket zoomed to 63% as of this writing. 



Price Action: At the time of writing, Bitcoin was exchanging hands at $88,598.31, up 8.81% 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>.



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U.S. stocks could open on a negative note on Tuesday after the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/11/41892574/dow-settles-above-44000-for-the-first-time-as-tesla-continues-to-surge-after-trump-win-investor-sen">averages scaled record highs last week</a>. Futures of all three major indices were slightly down on Tuesday, pointing to a cautious sentiment on Wall Street.



The three major indices surged over 4% last week after the GOP sweep and the Federal Reserve delivered a widely expected 25 basis point rate cut. Investors could be looking to book profits in the meantime even as experts say there's gas left in the current equity bull run.



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In premarket trading on Tuesday,&nbsp;the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) fell 0.23% to $597.41 and the&nbsp;Invesco QQQ ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) declined 0.28% to $512.40, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/lxquj26b2sag" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro data</a>.



Cues From Last Session:



The Dow Jones scaled the 44,000 mark on Monday for the first time, closing the day up by over 300 points to end the day at 44,293.13.



Crude oil prices remained under the $70 mark as the risk of Hurricane Rafael receded, providing relief.



Treasury yields continued to rise, signaling concerns that the next administration might struggle with fiscal discipline.



Most sectors on the S&amp;P 500 closed on a positive note, with consumer discretionary, financials, and industrials stocks recording the biggest gains on Monday.



However, information technology and real estate stocks bucked the overall market trend, closing the session lower.



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Index</td><td>Performance (+/-)</td><td>Value</td></tr><tr><td>Nasdaq Composite</td><td>0.06%</td><td>19,298.76</td></tr><tr><td>S&amp;P 500</td><td>0.10%</td><td>6,001.35</td></tr><tr><td>Dow Jones</td><td>0.69%</td><td>44,293.13</td></tr><tr><td>Russell 2000</td><td>1.47%</td><td>2,434.98</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



Insights From Analysts:



Ryan Detrick, chief market strategist at Carson Group, agreed with FundStrat's Tom Lee on the potential for small-cap stocks to grow further.



"Good to see @fundstrat sticking with the small caps and cyclical themes. We are right there with him," Detrick said.



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Earlier, Lee said "there's still&nbsp;a lot of upside" in small-cap stocks, adding,&nbsp;"So I think small-caps could,&nbsp;over the next couple of&nbsp;years, outperform by more than&nbsp;100%."



WisdomTree and Wharton School economist&nbsp;Jeremy Siegel continued to stress that the equity markets have enough gas in them to continue the ongoing bull run.



"The ‘bull market' sentiment remains intact, though valuations remain a watchpoint," he said, adding that the expectations of "lighter regulations" from President-elect Donald Trump's administration would benefit equities.



"Corporate earnings have continued to impress, and with no immediate breakdowns in tech's big players, I do not see a downturn for equities in the near term. With inflation easing on essential items like oil and ongoing global cooling in commodity prices, the environment is favorable for continued economic stability."



"The bull market in stocks looks set to continue, while bonds face a rougher road," Siegel said but noted that the gains that equity investors have been seeing this year are unlikely to repeat in 2025.



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Upcoming Economic Data



Tuesday's economic calendar is fairly light.



<ul>
<li>Fed Gov. Christopher Waller will speak at 10 a.m. ET.</li>



<li>Richmond Fed President Tom Barkin will speak at 10:15 a.m. ET.</li>



<li>Philadelphia President Patrick Harker will speak at 10 a.m. ET.</li>
</ul>



Stocks In Focus:



<ul>
<li>Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) shares continued to rally, gaining nearly 9% on Monday. However, in premarket trading on Tuesday, the EV giant's shares were down nearly 2.9%.</li>



<li>Trump Media &amp; Technology Group Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DJT#NASDAQ">DJT</a>) shares were down over 5.6% in premarket trading.</li>



<li>Live Nation Entertainment Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LYV#NYSE">LYV</a>) shares were up over 6.6% in premarket trading after the Ticketmaster parent beat market expectations and said it is looking toward an "even bigger 2025."</li>



<li>MicroStrategy Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>), Coinbase Global Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>), and Robinhood Markets Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>) surged between 7% to 26% after Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) continued to set new highs.</li>



<li>Investors are awaiting earnings results from Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSN#NYSE">TSN</a>), The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>), and Occidental Petroleum Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OXY#NYSE">OXY</a>) today.</li>
</ul>



Commodities, Bonds And Global Equity Markets:



Crude oil futures surged in the early New York session, rising by 0.7% to hover around $68.50 per barrel.



The 10-year Treasury note yield surged to 4.355%.



Major Asian markets ended in the red on Tuesday, and European stocks showed weakness as well in early trading.



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Tesla Inc.&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) sales in China and worldwide will likely set new records in the last quarter but not enough to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/41060572/ev-sales-expected-to-gain-momentum-in-us-in-q3-even-as-market-leader-tesla-is-projected-to-decline-r">avoid a decline in full-year sales</a>, according to researcher Troy Teslike.



What Happened: Tesla has to deliver at least 514,926 in the last quarter if it is to beat its 2023 delivery number of nearly 1.81 million. 



According to Teslike, both China and global sales are expected to set new records in the fourth quarter. Tesla&#8217;s highest quarterly delivery number to date was in the last quarter of 2023 when the company delivered 484,507 vehicles worldwide. 



&#8220;This quarter should be higher than that. Unfortunately, that&#8217;s not enough to avoid a decline in total yearly sales,&#8221; Teslike said. According to the researcher, Tesla&#8217;s Model Y sales in the U.S. and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41447878/tesla-registrations-rise-in-eu-in-september-but-not-enough-to-make-up-for-drop-through-year">sales in Europe</a> are down this quarter as compared to the corresponding period last year. 



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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">17,300 Tesla sales in China last week is pretty good. Both China sales and global sales are expected to set new records this quarter. Tesla&#39;s best quarter so far was Q4 last year with 484,507 deliveries. This quarter should be higher than that. Unfortunately, that&#39;s not enough…&mdash; Troy Teslike (@TroyTeslike) <a href="https://twitter.com/TroyTeslike/status/1856218524416405936?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 12, 2024</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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Why It Matters: While Tesla followers might overlook the decline in yearly deliveries if the company managed to deliver over 500,000 EVs in Q4, it &#8220;looks difficult&#8221; based on current data, Teslike said.



Quarterly deliveries of below 500,000, however, would be &#8220;disappointing,&#8221; he added.



Teslike also opined earlier this week that Cybertruck production will <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/24/11/41873767/cybertruck-likely-wont-be-profitable-in-q4-says-tesla-researcher">likely not be profitable</a> in the fourth quarter given the company has begun selling the regular versions of the vehicle instead of the pricier Foundation series.



While the foundation series Cybertruck had a starting price of about $100,000, the regular series Cybertruck starts at about $80,000.



Cybertruck production achieved a positive gross margin for the first time in the third quarter.



Check out more of Benzinga's Future Of Mobility coverage by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/mobility" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">following this link.</a>



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Tesla Q4 Deliveries Expected To Set New Records But Not Enough To Avoid Yearly Sales Decline, Says Researcher

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