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<li>CSG Increases Purchase Price for The Kinetic Group to&nbsp;$2.225 Billion</li>
<li>SVP Transaction Contingent Upon Close of CSG Transaction 
	Vista Outdoor announced it has entered into a definitive agreement with funds managed by Strategic Value Partners, LLC, and its affiliates (&quot;SVP&quot;), a global alternative investment firm with approximately&nbsp;$19 billion&nbsp;of assets under management, to sell Revelyst in an all-cash transaction based on an enterprise value of&nbsp;$1.125 billion&nbsp;(the &quot;SVP Transaction&quot;). In connection with the SVP Transaction, Vista Outdoor also entered into an amendment to the merger agreement with Czechoslovak Group a.s. (&quot;CSG&quot;) to acquire The Kinetic Group, increasing the purchase price for the Kinetic Group to&nbsp;$2.225 billion&nbsp;(the &quot;CSG Transaction&quot;).</li>
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Reported Friday, Vista Outdoor Sells Revelyst For $1.125B In All-Cash Deal With SVP; Boosts Kinetic Group Purchase Price To $2.225B

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Germany Factory Orders (MoM) For August -5.8% Vs. -1.9% Est.; 3.9% (Revised) Prior

U.K. Halifax House Price Index (YoY) For September 4.7% Vs. 4.3% Prior

U.K. Halifax House Price Index (MoM) For September 0.3% Vs. 0.2% Est.; 0.3% Prior

Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) opened 2,800 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/tesla-supercharger">superchargers</a> in the third quarter, marking a growth of 23% year-on-year, the EV giant said in a post on social media platform X last week.
What Happened: As of the end of the third quarter of 2023, Tesla had 51,105 supercharger connectors around the globe. Now, the company has over 62,000 supercharger connectors, implying that the network is growing.
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&mdash; Tesla Charging (@TeslaCharging) <a href="https://twitter.com/TeslaCharging/status/1842074292512591910?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 4, 2024</a></blockquote>
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However, the rate of growth of the supercharger network has seemingly slowed significantly since the company announced layoffs of at least 10% of its global workforce in April. The layoffs impacted&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/05/38846223/elon-musk-fired-supercharger-chief-rebecca-tinucci-and-her-entire-team-after-she-refused-to-lay-off" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">500 members of the supercharging team</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;Rebecca Tinucci, Tesla's then Senior Director of Charging Infrastructure, left the company.
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The supercharger network grew only by about 4.7% quarter-on-quarter in the three months through the end of September. This is lower than the sequential growth rate of 7.4% achieved in the fourth quarter of 2023.
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Why It Matters: During Tesla's annual shareholder meeting in June, Tesla CEO&nbsp;Elon Musk&nbsp;slammed rumors on the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/05/38757383/elon-musk-announces-500m-investment-in-teslas-supercharger-network-expansion-in-2024" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">death of its supercharger network&nbsp;</a>as "greatly exaggerated."
"Our supercharger network is continuing to grow," Musk said.
The company continues to grow its supercharger network while keeping an eye on capital efficiency and the places they are deployed, Musk said while adding that it will deploy more "working" superchargers this year than the rest of the industry combined.
Tesla will invest $500 million in expanding the network this year, Musk said,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/05/38757383/elon-musk-announces-500m-investment-in-teslas-supercharger-network-expansion-in-2024" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">reiterating his investment goal from May</a>.
Last month, Musk said that Tesla is opening a "<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40766744/elon-musk-says-tesla-will-open-a-lot-more-superchargers-asks-ev-enthusiasts-for-input-on-where-to-in">lot more superchargers</a>," without detailing whether this is in addition to the&nbsp;$500 million investment pledged&nbsp;to expand the network this year or included within.
Check out more of Benzinga&#8217;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 Supercharger Network Growth Slows Sequentially: EV Giant Adds 2,800 Stalls In Q3

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Reported Sunday, Ero Copper's Tucumã Operations Impacted By Storm-Induced Power Outage, Full Restoration Expected Within 14 Days

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Activist investor Starboard Value has taken a roughly $1 billion stake in <a href="https://www.wsj.com/market-data/quotes/PFE">Pfizer</a> and wants the struggling drugmaker to make changes to turn its performance around, according to people familiar with the matter.&nbsp;
Pfizer had a market value of about $162 billion as of Friday. Its shares have been roughly cut in half from a record high notched in late 2021 after the company delivered the world's first Covid-19 vaccine. They are little changed so far this year, compared with a 21% rise in the S&amp;P 500.&nbsp;

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'Activist Starboard Value Takes $1 Billion Stake In Pfizer; Drugmaker's Shares Have Slumped As Demand For Covid-19 Vaccines And Treatments Has Slowed' - WSJ

Saylor Academy, a non-profit organization providing free and open online education material, introduced a new AI-powered course, &#8220;What is Money?&#8221; to help students grasp the philosophical aspects of the Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) ecosystem.&nbsp;
What happened: The academy, set up by Michael Saylor—known for his strong advocacy and investments in the leading cryptocurrency—is based around the famous talks between Saylor himself and Robert Breedlove on a podcast with the same name.
"This course is designed to facilitate a deep and reflective dive into the intersecting themes of energy, technology, and anthropology," a description of the course on the academy's website read.&nbsp;
Saylor deemed it a "timely course" for the Bitcoin age, in an X post on Sunday.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Learn the fundamentals of money with <a href="https://twitter.com/saylordotorg?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@saylordotorg</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/OpenAI?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@OpenAI</a>—a timely course for the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bitcoin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bitcoin</a> age. <a href="https://t.co/B8OnqymafL">https://t.co/B8OnqymafL</a>
&mdash; Michael Saylor&#x26a1;&#xFE0F; (@saylor) <a href="https://twitter.com/saylor/status/1843009483343106274?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 6, 2024</a></blockquote>
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See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/10/41199931/shiba-inus-shytoshi-kusama-calls-this-nation-crypto-capital-after-it-makes-digital-asset-t">Shiba Inu&#8217;s Shytoshi Kusama Calls This Nation &#8216;Crypto Capital&#8217; After It Makes Digital Asset Transactions Tax Free</a>
Why It Matters: Established in 1999 by Saylor, the non-profit initiative helps students earn free, verifiable course completion certificates, although they don't carry any specific endorsement.
One of the most influential Bitcoin advocates today, Saylor is known for his unwavering faith in the cryptocurrency, a stance that has resulted in MicroStrategy—the software company founded by him—becoming a Bitcoin proxy.
As of this writing, MicroStrategy is the world's largest corporate owner of Bitcoin, with a stash worth more than $16 billion, <a href="https://bitcointreasuries.net/">according</a> to bitcointreasuries.net.
Price Action: At the time of writing, Bitcoin was exchanging hands at $63,472.10, up 2.69% 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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The Federal Communications Commission or FCC has temporarily authorized&nbsp;Elon Musk-led SpaceX&nbsp;and&nbsp;T-Mobile U.S. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TMUS#NASDAQ">TMUS</a>)&nbsp;to provide direct-to-cell service via Starlink satellites in areas <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/09/41105907/hurricane-helene-shutters-baxter-internationals-key-manufacturing-hub-in-north-caro">impacted by Hurricane Helene</a>.
What Happened: Over the weekend, SpaceX&#8217;s official handle on X, formerly Twitter, said that the Starlink satellites have started transmitting emergency alerts to all mobile networks in North Carolina.
The company also said that SpaceX and T-Mobile are contemplating the trial of basic texting capabilities for most mobile&nbsp;phones on the T-Mobile network&nbsp;in the same state.
Moreover, due to the partial deployment of SpaceX&#8217;s direct-to-cell constellation, all services will be offered&nbsp;on a best-effort basis.
See Also:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/41084112/mark-zuckerberg-says-orion-is-probably-going-to-be-the-next-major-platform-after-phones-metas-new-ar?itm_source=parsely-api" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Mark Zuckerberg Says, Orion &#8216;Is Probably Going To Be The Next Major Platform After Phones&#8217; — Meta&#8217;s New AR Wearables Real-Life Tony Stark Glasses In The Making?</a>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">We remain committed to helping with recovery efforts in states affected by Hurricane Helene. We stand ready to do all that is necessary to return connectivity to hard-hit areas and save lives. <a href="https://t.co/i8psUSg9yF">https://t.co/i8psUSg9yF</a>
&mdash; The FCC (@FCC) <a href="https://twitter.com/FCC/status/1843008045816926298?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 6, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Why It Matters: The&nbsp;severe flooding caused by Hurricane Helene resulted in widespread &#8220;blackout zones,&#8221; especially in North Carolina, severely disrupting communication in&nbsp;the southeast region of the&nbsp;U.S.
This approval comes after&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41195370/elon-musk-said-his-blood-was-boiling-after-fema-allegedly-didnt-allow-spacex-engineers-to-deliver-st">SpaceX&#8217;s alleged struggle</a>&nbsp;to deliver Starlink terminals and supplies to disaster-stricken areas in North Carolina.
Musk had previously expressed his frustration over FEMA&#8217;s alleged refusal to allow SpaceX engineers to assist in the relief efforts.
However, the situation took a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41199978/mark-cuban-highlights-friendly-exchange-between-elon-musk-and-pete-buttigieg-on-spacex-hurricane-hel">positive turn when</a>&nbsp;Transport Secretary Pete Buttigieg expedited approval&nbsp;for support flights. This move has paved the way for SpaceX and T-Mobile to provide communication services in the hurricane-hit areas.
SpaceX and T-Mobile launched their first <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/22/08/28643154/musks-spacex-collaborates-with-t-mobile-to-put-an-end-to-cell-phone-dead-zones">direct-to-cell satellites in January</a>, despite opposition from companies like AT&amp;T and Verizon, who voiced concerns to the FCC about potential interference with their cellular networks.
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SpaceX And T-Mobile's Direct-To-Cell Satellite Service For Hurricane-Hit Areas Green Lighted By FCC: 'Already Been Enabled And Started Broadcasting Emergency Alerts To Cell Phones On All Networks'

ARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood painted a bullish picture for Tesla Inc&#8216;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) future in the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/10/41198872/teslas-we-robot-event-will-likely-feature-robotaxi-25k-ev-and-optimus-updates-says-">autonomous vehicle market</a>, while also sharing insights on the booming artificial intelligence sector and the potential for companies like OpenAI to go public.
What Happened: Wood, known for her optimistic tech forecasts and her company&#8217;s flagship ARK Innovation ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKK#NYSE">ARKK</a>), sees a &#8220;winner-takes-most&#8221; scenario unfolding in the autonomous driving space. Wood in an <a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/video/cathie-wood-talks-openai-investment-222429812.html">interview</a> with Yahoo Finance predicts this could translate into a staggering &#8220;trillion-dollar-plus revenue opportunity for Tesla in the next five years.&#8221;
&#8220;The company that gets people from point A to point B the fastest, safest, and with the least wait time is going to dominate the market,&#8221; Wood explained, emphasizing the high stakes in the race for <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41184957/ahead-of-tesla-robotaxi-event-alphabets-waymo-partners-with-hyundai-for-autonomous-taxi-expansion">autonomous technology supremacy</a>.
Her comments come as OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, raised $6.6 billion in a recent funding round, achieving a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41149788/openai-valuation-soars-to-157b-in-latest-funding-round">valuation of approximately $157 billion</a>. ARK Invest has been among the firms investing in OpenAI, signaling Wood&#8217;s broader bet on the AI sector.
Wood identified OpenAI, Anthropic, xAI, Alphabet Inc&#8216;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) Google, and Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) as companies &#8220;stealing the march&#8221; in the AI space. 
She expressed optimism about the development of agentic AI, which she believes will pave the way for increased profitability as companies can charge premium rates for more advanced AI capabilities.
Tesla&#8217;s "We, Robot" event&nbsp;is <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/10/41198872/teslas-we-robot-event-will-likely-feature-robotaxi-25k-ev-and-optimus-updates-says-">scheduled for Thursday at 10 p.m. EDT</a>, with investors hoping that the event will give a lift to the stock.&nbsp;
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Why It Matters:&nbsp;Addressing concerns about OpenAI&#8217;s recent executive departures, Wood praised the leadership of CEO Sam Altman and CFO Sarah Friar. She noted that <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/41078848/openai-execs-feared-chatgpt-parent-would-collapse-after-departure-of-ilya-sutskever-tried-to-woo-him">rapid growth often necessitates management changes</a>, stating, &#8220;What we witness in companies that are growing very quickly from startup into scaling is you need a different kind of management team.&#8221;
On the topic of AI companies potentially going public, Wood observed a trend of firms staying private longer. She cited regulatory burdens and short-term investor mindsets in public markets as deterrents. However, she suggested that lower interest rates and increased investor patience for long-term strategies could make public offerings more attractive in the future.
Turning back to Tesla, Wood addressed the company&#8217;s long-promised autonomous driving capabilities. &#8220;It&#8217;s no longer a question of if, but when, for Tesla,&#8221; she said, pointing to Google-owned Waymo&#8217;s progress as evidence that <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41184957/ahead-of-tesla-robotaxi-event-alphabets-waymo-partners-with-hyundai-for-autonomous-taxi-expansion">autonomous driving is becoming a reality</a>.
Wood&#8217;s firm has published a model on its website and GitHub, allowing investors to explore various scenarios for the autonomous vehicle market&#8217;s growth. According to their research, the platform opportunity for companies hosting autonomous networks could represent a &#8220;$4 to $5 trillion revenue opportunity over the next 5 to 10 years.&#8221;
The ARK Venture Fund agreed to invest <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/10/41156606/cathie-wood-led-ark-venture-fund-agrees-to-invest-at-least-250m-in-openais-historic-funding-round-ch">at least $250 million</a> in OpenAI&#8217;s historic funding round. This investment marks ARK&#8217;s second in the AI firm, which has been pivotal in the generative AI space since launching ChatGPT.
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Cathie Wood Predicts Trillion Dollar Revenue Opportunity For Tesla In Autonomous Vehicles: 'Winner-Takes-Most' In AI And Driving Tech

September proved to be an unseasonably strong month for the market, with the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/10/41113340/us-stocks-set-for-shaky-start-ahead-of-jolts-data-nike-earnings-strategist-says-these-3-structural-">S&amp;P 500, a measure of broader market performance, ending the month up 2.02%. </a>Trading volume on full-range brokerage services provider Charles Schwab Corporation&#8217;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCHW#NYSE">SCHW</a>) platforms, however, dipped.
What Happened: The Schwab Trading Activity Index, or STAX, fell from 53.15 in August to 47.10 in September, a release from the Charles Schwab on Monday showed. The STAX is calculated using a sampling method, drawing data from the firm&#8217;s client base of millions of funded accounts, including those accounts that completed a trade in the month.
The index indicates what traders were doing and how they were positioned in the market that month.
The September reading of 47.10 would rank as a &#8220;moderate low&#8221; compared to historical averages, the firm said.
What Drove Trading Action: Investor actions were either proactive or reactive as they positioned themselves for a slew of economic data that dropped during the month. &#8220;In September there was no shortage of market-affecting economic data, and Schwab's clients responded in kind by de-risking and taking profit opportunities," said Joe Mazzola, Head Trading &amp; Derivatives Strategist at Charles Schwab.
The market has factored in an aggressive Federal Reserve and Charles Schwab&#8217;s clients were largely optimistic about the economic activity. 
The firm highlighted the divergence between the market performance and the STAX score, calling it one of the biggest divergences in the history of its analysis. &#8220;The extent of the rate cut in September caught many by surprise and, taken in combination with all the other economic data swirling during the month, it make sense that clients pulled back a bit even as the markets soared,&#8221; it said.
The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>), an exchange-traded fund that tracks the S&amp;P 500 Index started September on a negative note but bottomed at $547.71 (intraday) on Sept. 9 and at $538.71 (closing) on Sept. 6. The ETF rebounded thereafter and closed the month at an all-time high of $573.76. 

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The S&amp;P 500 and the Dow Industrials also clocked record highs in the final session of September, as they ended at 5,762.48 and 42,330.15, respectively. On an intraday basis, these two indices scored records of 5,767.37 on Sept. 26 and 42,628.32 on Sept. 27.
The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index ended September at 18,189.17, marking a 2-1/2 high month but shy off its all-time closing high of 18,647.45 (July 10). The index&#8217;s intra-high is 18,671.07 (July 11).
Stock Statistics: Early movers into artificial intelligence and a beaten-down chip stock were among the popular names bought by Charles Schwab&#8217;s clients. On the other hand, the firm&#8217;s clients were net sellers of some high-profile tech stocks, a telecom company and a couple of China-based companies.
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<li>Stocks In Favor
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<li>Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)</li>
<li>Palantir Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NYSE">PLTR</a>)</li>
<li>Intel Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NYSE">INTC</a>)</li>
<li>Alphabet, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>)</li>
<li>Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>)</li>
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<li>Stocks Out Of Favor
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<li>Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)</li>
<li>Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>)</li>
<li>Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>)</li>
<li>AT&amp;T, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/T#NYSE">T</a>)</li>
<li>Nio, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIO#NYSE">NIO</a>)</li>
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Underperforming chip stock Intel found some bounce in September amid rumors concerning a stake sale and spin-off. The stock ended September up over 6%. The interest in Palantir does not come as a surprise given the kind of retail interest and the company&#8217;s inclusion in the S&amp;P 500 Index.
Interestingly, Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>), which has been a high-flier in October, does not feature in the top six most-bought list of Charles Schwab.
Although traders were net sellers of Alibaba and Nio in September, these two stocks have been on fire since China announced <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/10/41182930/china-was-tipping-into-a-japan-style-lost-decade-of-deflation-and-stagnation-before-late-septemb">stimulus measures announced in late-September. </a>
The SPY ended Friday&#8217;s session up 0.91% at 572.98, according to<a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174"> Benzinga Pro data.</a>
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Memecoins erupted Sunday, with major coins topping the daily cryptocurrency gainers list.
What happened: Dog-themed token dogwifhat soared more than 16%, becoming the second-best performing cryptocurrency in the last 24 hours. The Solana (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/sol/usd">SOL</a>)-based coin spiked to its highest level since July 23, witnessing a significant 75% jump in trading volume.
Cat-themed Popcat followed suit, gaining more than 15% to set a new all-time high. The cryptocurrency surged more than 40% in the last week and has been the market&#8217;s top gainer this year, with a staggering 15398% increase.&nbsp;
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<td>dogwifhat (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">WIF</a>)</td>
<td>+16.82%</td>
<td>$2.66</td>
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<td>+15.61%</td>
<td>$1.41</td>
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<td>$0.00002323</td>
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Yet another Solana-based memecoin, Bonk, rose 12.79%, moving up to fifth place among top market performers.
Blue-chip coins like Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>) and Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/shib/usd">SHIB</a>) surged 4.47% and 6.63%, respectively, as the overall meme coin market capitalization spiked more than 9% in the last 24 hours.
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Why It Matters: The jump followed <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/10/41199806/bitcoin-ethereum-dogecoin-spike-as-market-stays-upbeat-after-better-than-expected-jobs-rep">a broader market rally</a> that saw bellwethers like Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>) make significant advances overnight.&nbsp;
The optimism could be attributable to Friday&#8217;s better-than-expected jobs report, indicating a healthy economy and allaying fears of a recession. 
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In a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/24/04/38346345/chinese-hackers-may-control-your-water-and-are-laying-in-wait-fbi-warns-3-startups-to-watch">cyberattack linked to the</a> Chinese government, major U.S. broadband providers have reportedly been breached, potentially compromising systems used for court-authorized wiretapping requests.
What Happened: The hackers, known as Salt Typhoon, may have had access to these networks for months, posing a significant national security risk. The breach also extended to other sections of internet traffic, <a href="https://www.wsj.com/tech/cybersecurity/u-s-wiretap-systems-targeted-in-china-linked-hack-327fc63b">reported</a> The Wall Street Journal, citing people familiar with the matter.
AT&amp;T&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/T#NYSE">T</a>),&nbsp;Verizon Communications&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VZ#NYSE">VZ</a>), and&nbsp;Lumen Technologies&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUMN#NYSE">LUMN</a>)&nbsp;are among the companies whose&nbsp;networks were compromised in this intrusion.
The attack,&nbsp;considered a potentially catastrophic security&nbsp;breach, was primarily aimed at intelligence collection. The extent of the breach and the amount of data observed and exfiltrated by the hackers is still under investigation.
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The surveillance systems in question are used to comply with requests for domestic information in connection with criminal and national security investigations, the report noted.
Federal law mandates that telecommunications and broadband companies grant authorities access to intercept electronic data through court orders.
An individual with knowledge of the attack stated that the U.S. government views the breaches as highly significant and concerning from a historical perspective.
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Why It Matters: This cyberattack is the latest in a series of breaches linked to Chinese hackers. In April earlier this year,&nbsp;FBI Director Christopher Wray warned&nbsp;of China-linked hackers <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/04/38330156/fbi-chief-warns-xi-jinpings-ccp-linked-chinese-hackers-are-planning-to-physically-wreak-havoc-on-us">infiltrating U.S. critical infrastructure</a>, including telecommunications, energy, and water sectors.
In May, the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/05/38659657/major-hacking-incident-exposes-data-of-military-personnel-in-uk-ministry-of-defence-breach-is-china">U.K. Ministry of Defence suffered a major data breach</a>, with the sensitive details of active military personnel compromised. The Chinese state was suspected to be behind the cyberattack.
By August, concerns about the security of the upcoming elections rose after&nbsp;Donald Trump's presidential campaign fell victim to a cyberattack, with <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/08/40305575/after-trump-campaign-blames-foreign-sources-hostile-to-the-us-for-cyberattack-ex-white-house-officia">foreign sources hostile to the U.S.</a> blamed for the intrusion.
The Salt Typhoon group, active since 2020, is a China-based nation-state hacking group focusing&nbsp;on espionage and data theft,&nbsp;particularly capturing network traffic.&nbsp;
Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) is currently investigating the Salt Typhoon intrusion along with other cybersecurity companies.
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Mark Cuban, the renowned entrepreneur, recently <a href="https://x.com/elonmusk/status/1842350122899739050">shared</a> an exchange between Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk and Transport Secretary Pete Buttigieg.
What Happened: On a Thursday, Cuban shared the post that saw Musk express his appreciation for Secretary Buttigieg&#8217;s swift action. Musk said, &#8220;Thanks for expediting approval for support flights. Just wanted to note that Sec Buttigieg is on the ball.&#8221; 
Secretary Buttigieg responded, &#8220;Glad we could address —thanks for engaging.&#8221;
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&mdash; Secretary Pete Buttigieg (@SecretaryPete) <a href="https://twitter.com/SecretaryPete/status/1842351494646886882?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 4, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Why It Matters: This exchange comes in the wake of a series of events involving SpaceX, led by Elon Musk, and its efforts to provide aid to areas affected by Hurricane Helene. Musk had previously <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41195370/elon-musk-said-his-blood-was-boiling-after-fema-allegedly-didnt-allow-spacex-engineers-to-deliver-st">expressed his frustration</a> with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for allegedly preventing SpaceX engineers from delivering Starlink terminals and supplies to disaster-stricken areas in North Carolina.
Buttigieg <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41195165/pete-buttigieg-and-elon-musk-clash-over-hurricane-aid-flight-claims">pushed back</a> against Musk&#8217;s claims that the FAA was obstructing rescue flights for Hurricane Helene relief. Musk had criticized the government&#8217;s response, but after a private conversation, he thanked Buttigieg and expressed hopes for resolving the issue.
Former President Donald Trump had also <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41110218/trump-says-he-spoke-with-elon-musk-for-starlink-deployment-to-aid-hurricane-helene-affected-areas-bu">claimed credit</a> for the deployment of Starlink satellites to aid communication restoration in the hurricane-affected areas, a claim that was contradicted by FEMA.
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The United States may have reached a turning point in its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/24/10/41137681/eli-lilly-nears-first-trillion-pharma-title-but-investors-caution-amid-sky-high-valuation?itm_source=parsely-api">decades-long battle against obesity</a>. Recent data suggests that 2020 could mark the year when obesity rates in America not only peaked but began to decline, echoing the historic moment in 1963 when cigarette sales in the U.S. hit their apex before falling.
What Happened:&nbsp;Renowned economist Justin Wolfers highlighted this significant shift on social media platform X, stating, &#8220;From the Department of Things Really Are Getting Better: The U.S. obesity rate may have peaked, and for the first time in a long time, it fell last year.&#8221; Wolfers attributes this change to new weight loss drugs, adding, &#8220;Chalk up another one to progress.&#8221;
John Burn-Murdoch, <a href="https://www.ft.com/content/21bd0b9c-a3c4-4c7c-bc6e-7bb6c3556a56">writing</a> an opinion piece for the Financial Times, suggests that one in eight U.S. adults have used these drugs, with 6% currently taking them.
The potential catalyst for this unprecedented decline? A new generation of diabetes and weight loss drugs, including Ozempic and Wegovy. These medications, which have shown remarkable results in clinical trials, are now being used by a significant portion of the U.S. population. 
As the U.S. leads this potential obesity decline, other countries are likely to follow suit. In Denmark, home to Novo Nordisk (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVO#NYSE">NVO</a>), the creator of Ozempic and Wegovy, 3% of adults were using these drugs by the end of 2023, coinciding with a slowdown in obesity rate increases.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">From the Department of Things Really Are Getting Better: The U.S. obesity rate may have peaked, and for the first time in a long time, it fell last year. And yes, it&#39;s the new weight loss drugs, which really work. Chalk up another one to progress.<a href="https://t.co/jFxoPNYsIW">https://t.co/jFxoPNYsIW</a> <a href="https://t.co/icLjvfR57u">pic.twitter.com/icLjvfR57u</a>
&mdash; Justin Wolfers (@JustinWolfers) <a href="https://twitter.com/JustinWolfers/status/1842554331767431512?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 5, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Why It Matters: The decline in obesity rates is significant in the context of recent developments in the pharmaceutical industry. Roche Holdings AG (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RHHBY#OTC">RHHBY</a>) has <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/24/09/41097630/roche-fast-tracks-obesity-drug-development-eyes-over-3b-sales-potential">fast-tracked its obesity drug development</a>, aiming for over $3 billion in sales potential. This move underscores the growing market for effective weight loss treatments.
Additionally, Eli Lilly and Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>) is exploring broader <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/24/10/41118751/eli-lilly-eyes-new-trials-for-weight-loss-drugs-in-non-obese-patients">applications for its weight-loss drugs</a>, Mounjaro and Zepbound, targeting individuals with a lower BMI. 
Despite the promising results, a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/24/10/41168351/popular-weight-loss-drugs-like-ozempic-show-gap-between-clinical-trial-promises-and-real-world-us">recent study</a> reveals a gap between clinical trial promises and real-world outcomes for drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy. 
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Shytoshi Kusama, the mysterious lead developer at the helm of the Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/shib/usd">SHIB</a>) ecosystem, praised the UAE administration for exempting cryptocurrency transactions from value-added tax (VAT).
What happened: In an X post on Sunday, Kusama responded to news of the exemption with a GIF of Vegeta, a character in the popular anime series Dragon Ball. The pseudonymous personality dubbed the UAE the "cryptocurrency capital."
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&mdash; Shytoshi Kusama&#x2122; (@ShytoshiKusama) <a href="https://twitter.com/ShytoshiKusama/status/1842946614773862591?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 6, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Last week, the UAE&#8217;s Federal Tax Authority amended the country&#8217;s VAT laws, which, according to accounting giant PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), will <a href="https://www.pwc.com/m1/en/services/tax/me-tax-legal-news/2024/uae-vat-executive-regulation-amendments.html">eliminate </a>taxes on the transfer and conversion of virtual assets. 
Pwc added that the exemptions would be applied retroactively from Jan.1, 2018.
Note that the UAE does not levy federal-level income tax on individuals. However, it levies a 5 % value-added tax on the purchase of goods and services.
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Why It Matters: The exemption was the latest in a series of active steps taken by the UAE administration to pitch the country as a cryptocurrency-friendly destination.
Earlier this year, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, Binance (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/bnb/usd">BNB</a>) secured a full regulatory license in Dubai, paving the way for the juggernaut to offer virtual asset-related services to a broader range of customers.&nbsp;
Last week, Ripple Labs (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/xrp/usd">XRP</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/10/41125099/ripple-receives-dubai-approval-for-blockchain-payment-services">got an in-principle approval</a> to offer blockchain-enabled payment services from the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC).
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John Bolton, former National Security Advisor during the Donald Trump administration, has stressed that a regime change in Iran is crucial for peace in the Middle East in a recent column in The Telegraph.
What Happened: Bolton criticized the attacks on Israeli civilians by Hamas, instigated by Iran, on October 7, 2023, as acts of terrorism. He also condemned the Western media and think-tanks for denying Iran&#8217;s central role in the attacks. Bolton further highlighted that Iran&#8217;s barrage of over 180 ballistic missiles against Israel on October 1, 2024, indicated that civilian Iranian officials were not part of the decision-making process, reported The Telegraph.
Bolton also shared his opinion piece on X saying that what Hamas did to innocent Israeli civilians on October 7 is infamous for its &#8220;outright barbarity and savagery.&#8221;
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">What Hamas did to innocent Israeli civilians on October 7th and every day after is infamous for its outright barbarity and savagery. It&#39;s the very definition of terrorism. Sadly, one year later, many Westerners still fail to grasp the full implications of the Iran-Hamas…
&mdash; John Bolton (@AmbJohnBolton) <a href="https://twitter.com/AmbJohnBolton/status/1843046524252491846?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 6, 2024</a></blockquote>
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He criticized the failure of Israeli and other intelligence agencies to uncover an Iran-to-Hamas &#8220;execute order.&#8221; He concluded his piece by expressing hope that Israel&#8217;s next move would encourage the people of Iran to overthrow Tehran&#8217;s mullahs, stating that the only durable outcome for Iran is ousting the Islamic Revolution of 1979.
&#8220;We can only wish Jerusalem the best, hoping it encourages the people of Iran to take their fate into their hands, beginning the overthrow of Tehran's mullahs,&#8221; wrote Bolton.
&#8220;Whatever Israel does now, the only durable outcome for Iran is ousting the Islamic Revolution of 1979.&#8221;
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Why It Matters: The Middle East has been a hotspot of escalating tensions. On October 1, 2024, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/24/10/41126038/iran-attacks-israel-with-missiles-middle-east-tensions-escalates-s-p-500-stocks-bitcoin-fall-as-oil">Iran launched a missile attack against Israel</a> following the recent killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah. 
This led to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41133292/netanyahu-promises-retaliation-for-missile-attack-on-israel-iran-responds-by-promising-vast-destruct">promising retaliation</a> against Iran, which in turn warned of "vast destruction" if Israel retaliated.
Amidst heightened tensions in the Middle East, Donald Trump proposed that Israel <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41196317/trump-urges-israel-to-target-iran-nuke-sites-hit-nuclear-first-and-worry-about-the-rest-later">should focus on Iran's nuclear facilities</a>. His statements were made at a town hall gathering in Fayetteville, North Carolina.
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A Russian YouTuber is said to have tested Apple Inc.&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) unannounced M4 MacBook Pro, which is anticipated to be launched in November.
What Happened: Over the weekend, Bloomberg columnist Mark Gurman took to X, formerly Twitter, and shared this unboxing video of the M4 MacBook Pro by Russian YouTuber Wylsacom.
The video, posted on the same day, suggests that the M4 MacBook Pro comes with 512GB of storage and 16GB of RAM. 
It also includes three Thunderbolt 4 ports, an HDMI port, an SD card slot, and MagSafe. The M4 chip reportedly has a 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU, a step up from the M3 chip&#8217;s 8-core CPU design.
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While sharing the video Gurman noted, &#8220;We've seen prototypes leak early but never a full retail Apple device weeks in advance.&#8221;
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Unconfirmed but looks fairly legitimate: a Russian YouTube channel claims to have the yet to be announced M4 MacBook Pro and gave it a full unboxing and hands-on. We've seen prototypes leak early but never a full retail Apple device weeks in advance. <a href="https://t.co/LYrt68ZmEn">https://t.co/LYrt68ZmEn</a>
&mdash; Mark Gurman (@markgurman) <a href="https://twitter.com/markgurman/status/1843042812599972303?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 6, 2024</a></blockquote>
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The YouTuber also performed a Geekbench test, possibly offering the first look at <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/04/38211401/apple-in-ai-arms-race-looks-to-revamp-lagging-mac-sales-report">the M4 chip&#8217;s performance</a>. The results on Geekbench&#8217;s website identify the machine as &#8220;Mac 16,1.&#8221;
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">The "Mac 16,1" label the machine registers as on Geekbench is legitimate and does represent an M4 Mac. But those can be easily guessed. <a href="https://t.co/ivDKyOJNcd">https://t.co/ivDKyOJNcd</a>
&mdash; Mark Gurman (@markgurman) <a href="https://twitter.com/markgurman/status/1843045208046665735?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 6, 2024</a></blockquote>
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ShrimpApplePro, a reliable source for Apple leaks, also shared some images and said that the device is real and is reportedly on sale in a &#8220;private Facebook group.&#8221;
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">More photos of it confirmed it's real. Apparently it is on sale in a private Facebook group lmao <a href="https://t.co/eSoXY5NHg9">https://t.co/eSoXY5NHg9</a> <a href="https://t.co/lxW9rbilSE">pic.twitter.com/lxW9rbilSE</a>
&mdash; ShrimpApplePro &#x1f364; ずっと真夜中でいいのに (@VNchocoTaco) <a href="https://twitter.com/VNchocoTaco/status/1840807198223712347?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 30, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Apple did not immediately respond to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga&#8217;s</a> request for comment.
Why It Matters: Apple is expected to announce its first M4 Macs on Nov. 1, said Gurman in his latest weekly &#8220;Power On&#8221; newsletter.
Apple&#8217;s upcoming product lineup is expected to include: a 14-inch MacBook Pro with the M4 chip, higher-end 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros with M4 Pro and M4 Max.
 There&#8217;s also a refreshed iMac with M4, a revamped Mac mini with M4 and M4 Pro, and a new iPad mini.
In the first half of 2025, Apple could release 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Airs with M4, a new iPhone SE, 11-inch and 13-inch iPad Airs, new Magic Keyboards for iPad Air, and a refreshed AirTag.
Mac Studio and Mac Pro models with M4 chips are also in development, with the former expected mid-year and Mac Pro later in 2025.
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Leading cryptocurrencies rallied Sunday overnight as investors remained optimistic following a healthy employment report.
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<td>Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>)</td>
<td>+2.51%</td>
<td>$63,448.35</td>
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<td>+3.17%</td>
<td>$2,485.32</td>
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<td>Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</td>
<td>+3.53%</td>
<td>$0.113</td>
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What Happened: Bitcoin steadily inched upward throughout the day, before a sharp breakout to nearly $64,000 late evening. The world&#8217;s largest cryptocurrency attempted to recover from last week&#8217;s losses, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/10/41172781/oil-prices-rally-biden-confirms-us-discussions-with-israel-about-striking-iran-facilities">exacerbated by geopolitical tensions</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;
The late-hour surge also saw Ethereum spike to $2,490, up from a loss of more than 5% the previous week.
Total cryptocurrency liquidations hit nearly $112 million in the last 24 hours, with downside bets getting the most affected.
Bitcoin's Open Interest soared 5.83% in the last 24 hours, indicating a sharp surge in speculative interest for the leading cryptocurrency.&nbsp;
The Cryptocurrency Fear &amp; Greed entered the "Neutral" zone after languishing in "Fear" last week.
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<td>Popcat (POPCAT)</td>
<td>+18.22%</td>
<td>$1.44</td>
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<td>+16.52%</td>
<td>$2.60</td>
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<td>$645.02</td>
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The global cryptocurrency stood at $2.2 trillion, following an increase of 2.35% in the last 24 hours.
Stock futures were little changed overnight. The Dow Jones Industrial Average Futures fell 6 points, or 0.01%, as of 8:50 p.m. EDT.&nbsp; Futures tied to the S&amp;P 500 were down 0.06%, while Nasdaq 100 Futures lost 0.1%.
Major averages ended last week on a high after <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/24/10/41184080/us-economy-adds-254-000-new-jobs-in-september-smashes-expectations-unemployment-f">healthy labor market signs emerged from the September jobs report</a> released Friday. Nonfarm payrolls rose from 159,000 in August to 254,000 in September, bettering economists' forecasts.
This week, investors would watch for the minutes of FOMC from September's policy meeting, due for release on Wednesday, and the Consumer Price Index data, slated for Thursday.
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Analyst Notes: Widely-followed cryptocurrency analyst Kyle Chassé attributed Bitcoin's latest rally to whale demand, noting a sharp surge in accumulation by wealthy investors.
"This is proof of demand. We know the supply is starting to dwindle. This is how it starts," the analyst stated.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">NEW WHALES SPIKE <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24BTC&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$BTC</a> DEMAND There has been a sharp increase in new whales accumulating <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bitcoin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bitcoin</a>. THIS IS PROOF OF DEMAND WE KNOW THE SUPPLY IS STARTING TO DWINDLE. THIS IS HOW IT STARTS! <a href="https://t.co/xafTBXSw2d">pic.twitter.com/xafTBXSw2d</a>
&mdash; Kyle Chassé / DD&#x1f438; (@kyle_chasse) <a href="https://twitter.com/kyle_chasse/status/1843070841099305255?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 6, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Another noted cryptocurrency researcher, 0xNobler, drew attention to the historical tendency of a Bitcoin bull run in October.
"The next target for $BTC is ~$260,000 and many altcoins will follow the lead. Every $100 today = $10,000 in Q1 2025," the analyst predicted.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Historically, every major Bull Run started in October &#x1f525; The next target for <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24BTC&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$BTC</a> is ~$260,000 and many alts will follow the lead. Every $100 today = $10,000 in Q1 2025. Here are 10 lowcaps that will 50-100x this cycle&#x1f447;&#x1f9f5; <a href="https://t.co/VCyk6ZKsfi">pic.twitter.com/VCyk6ZKsfi</a>
&mdash; 0xNobler (@CryptoNobler) <a href="https://twitter.com/CryptoNobler/status/1843012311176691830?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 6, 2024</a></blockquote>
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