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Knightscope Inc is an advanced security technology company based in Silicon Valley. It designs, develops, manufactures, markets, and supports Autonomous Security Robots (ASRs), autonomous charging stations, the proprietary Knightscope Security Operations Center software user interface, Emergency Communication Devices platform with real-time on-site data collection and analysis and a proprietary interface for both indoor and outdoor usage. In addition, it developed and operates the Knightscope Security Operations Center (KSOC) which allows real-time data access, a service accessible to all its clients.

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Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) CEO Mark Zuckerberg is seeking to play an &#8220;active role&#8221; in shaping technology policies under the administration of President-elect Donald Trump.
What Happened: On Tuesday in a briefing with journalists, Nick Clegg, Meta&#8217;s president of global affairs, said that Zuckerberg intends to play &#8220;an active role&#8221; in discussions about preserving U.S. leadership in technology, <a href="https://www.ft.com/content/69f86be5-ecdd-4222-92aa-3df0a8db213c">reported</a> the Financial Times.
Last week, it was reported that <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/24/11/42227958/mark-zuckerberg-and-trump-reportedly-met-at-mar-a-lago">Zuckerberg met with Trump</a> at Mar-a-Lago, expressing gratitude for the invitation.
Clegg also admitted that the company &#8220;overdid it a bit&#8221; with content moderation during the pandemic, which seems to be an effort to appease Trump, who has accused Meta of censorship.
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The Meta executive said that the company is <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/24/12/42302411/meta-platforms-talks-political-misinformation-content-moderation-in-latest-blog">committed to refining its content</a> moderation practices to ensure "precision and accuracy," admitting the company has faced user backlash over removing non-harmful content.
Why It Matters: Earlier this year, Trump had threatened legal action against Zuckerberg, accusing him of plotting against him while appearing friendly during visits to the Oval Office.
In July this year, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/07/39759624/meta-removes-heightened-penalties-on-donald-trumps-accounts-a-day-after-ex-president-threatens-to-pu">Meta lifted additional restrictions</a> on Trump&#8217;s accounts, after he threatened to take legal action against Zuckerberg.
Meanwhile, Meta reported <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/10/41637326/meta-platforms-q3-earnings-revenue-beat-eps-beat-daily-actives-up-5-strong-momentum-in-ai">third-quarter revenue</a> of $40.59 billion, surpassing <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/earnings">analyst expectations</a> of $40.29 billion. The company also reported adjusted earnings of $6.03 per share for the quarter, exceeding the projected $5.25 per share.
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This marks the seventh straight quarter in which Meta has outperformed analyst estimates for both revenue and earnings, <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com/">according to Benzinga Pro</a>.
Price Action: Meta&#8217;s stock rose 3.51% on Tuesday, finishing the day at $613.65. During after-hours trading, it saw a slight uptick of 0.059%, reaching $614.01. Year-to-date, Meta&#8217;s shares have surged by 77.21%, significantly outperforming the Nasdaq 100 index, which has gained 28.32% in the same period.
Based on evaluations from 41 analysts, Meta&#8217;s consensus price target stands at $639.05, with the highest projection of $811 issued by Rosenblatt on Oct. 31, 2024. Recent ratings from Raymond James, Wells Fargo, and Citigroup average at $673.67, implying a potential 9.72% upside.
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Leading cryptocurrencies traded flat Tuesday even as the stock market closed at new records.&nbsp;
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<td>Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>)</td>
<td>-0.35%</td>
<td>$95,699.46</td>
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<td>-0.27%</td>
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<td>-1.50%</td>
<td>$0.4143</td>
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What Happened: Bitcoin had a rocky journey, falling to $93,645 in the morning before recovering to $96,000.
The volatility came amid <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/24/12/42301885/south-korea-etfs-won-pare-losses-as-yoon-makes-u-turn-on-martial-law-declaration">huge political drama</a> in South Korea, as President Yoon Suk Yeol revoked a martial law decree just hours after it was announced.
Bitcoin's market dominance fell by more than 6%, while altcoins recorded a significant jump in share.&nbsp;
The volatile movement led to more than $621 million in cryptocurrency liquidations in the last 24 hours, with bullish leveraged bets accounting for $389 million.
Bitcoin's Open Interest (OI) fell by 2.26% in the last 24 hours. Interestingly, most top traders, i.e., those with the highest margin balance, continue to be bullish on Bitcoin, as per the Long/Shorts Ratio.
The "Extreme Greed" strengthened from 76 to 78 in the last 24 hours, per the Cryptocurrency Fear &amp; Greed Index, indicating expectations of future upsides.
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<td>Reserve Rights (RSR)</td>
<td>+162.63%</td>
<td>$0.02651</td>
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<td>+90.37%</td>
<td>$0.4195</td>
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<td>$25.08</td>
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The global cryptocurrency market capitalization stood at $3.52 trillion, following an increase of 1.70% in the last 24 hours.
Major stock indexes closed at new records on Tuesday. The S&amp;P 500 gained 0.05% to end at 6,049.88, while the tech-focused Nasdaq Composite closed 0.40% higher to 19,480.91, setting a new intraday record of 19,486.14.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average, meanwhile, dropped 0.17% to close at 44,705.53.
Exchange-traded funds tracking the South Korean market fell amid political drama surrounding martial law. The iShares MSCI South Korea ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EWY#NYSE">EWY</a>) closed down 1.59% to $55.81, while the Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FLKR#NYSE">FLKR</a>) declined 0.84% to $18.78.
Investors parsed labor market data that revealed a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42298121/crude-oil-surges-2-us-job-openings-increase-in-october">higher-than-expected jump</a> in job openings for October compared to September.
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Analyst Notes: Widely followed cryptocurrency analyst Justin Bennett made a bold prediction about Ethereum's future price moves.
"If I&#8217;m right about ETH, it trades back to $1,000 from current levels. If I&#8217;m wrong, Ethereum breaks $3,700 to target $4,000," he said. "I&#8217;ve placed my bet. I&#8217;ll be here to call out levels to watch if I&#8217;m right or admit if I&#8217;m wrong."
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">If I&#39;m right about <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24ETH&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$ETH</a>, it trades back to $1k from current levels. If I&#39;m wrong, <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Ethereum?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Ethereum</a> breaks $3,700 to target $4k+. No ego or emotions, just sharing what I see. I&#39;ve placed my bet. I&#39;ll be here to call out levels to watch if I&#39;m right or admit if I&#39;m wrong. <a href="https://t.co/sb5ST5Xu5z">pic.twitter.com/sb5ST5Xu5z</a>
&mdash; Justin Bennett (@JustinBennettFX) <a href="https://twitter.com/JustinBennettFX/status/1863987702766403638?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 3, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Influential cryptocurrency market observer Michaël van de Poppe noted how the altcoins were logging double-digit gains on a daily basis.
"The good thing: we&#8217;re just getting started. The bad thing: people will lose a lot, too," he remarked.&nbsp;
Van De Poppe advised his followers not to chase FOMO and "take profits of the table."
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">The <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Altcoins?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Altcoins</a> are extremely heating up at this point. Double-digit returns day after day; it&#39;s great. The good thing: we&#39;re just getting started. The bad thing:people will lose a lot, too. Make sure to avoid chasing FOMO in those positions and take profits of the table.
&mdash; Michaël van de Poppe (@CryptoMichNL) <a href="https://twitter.com/CryptoMichNL/status/1864003415304770024?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 3, 2024</a></blockquote>
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The U.S. stock markets were mixed on Tuesday, with the Dow Jones index dropping over 70 points. The NASDAQ and the S&amp;P 500 ended the day in the green, rising by 0.4% and 0.05% respectively.
These are the top stocks that gained the attention of retail traders and investors throughout the day.
Palantir Technologies Inc.
Palantir Technologies saw its stock rise by 6.88%, closing at $70.96. The stock reached an intraday high of $71.37 and a low of $66.15, marking a new 52-week high. The company announced it received FedRAMP High Authorization for its&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/legal/24/12/42292744/whats-going-on-with-palantir-technologies-stock-today-9">Federal Cloud Service</a>, enabling it to offer secure cloud services to U.S. government agencies.
Salesforce Inc.
Salesforce&#8217;s stock edged up by 0.13%, closing at $331.43. It hit an intraday high of $332.80 and a low of $323.65. The company reported third-quarter revenue of $9.44 billion, surpassing analyst expectations, though its earnings per share missed estimates. Salesforce highlighted a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/12/42302924/salesforce-q3-earnings-revenue-beat-eps-miss-free-cash-flow-up-30-ai-driving-groundbreaking-transformation-and-more">30% increase</a> in free cash flow, driven by AI advancements.
Okta Inc.
Okta&#8217;s shares increased by 1.06%, closing at $81.71. The stock&#8217;s intraday high was $81.88, with a low of $79.58. The company reported a strong third-quarter performance, with revenue and earnings per share both beating estimates. Okta&#8217;s&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/12/42303322/okta-q3-earnings-revenue-beat-eps-beat-strong-guidance-shares-surge">guidance</a>&nbsp;remained robust, boosting investor confidence.
Meta Platforms Inc.
Meta Platforms experienced a 3.51% increase, closing at $613.65. The stock reached a high of $614.20 and a low of $591.25. The company addressed its evolving role in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/24/12/42302411/meta-platforms-talks-political-misinformation-content-moderation-in-latest-blog">content moderation</a> amid global elections, which may have influenced investor sentiment.
Tesla Inc.
Tesla&#8217;s stock fell by 1.59%, closing at $351.42. It recorded an intraday high of $355.69 and a low of $348.2. The Elon Musk-led company reportedly gave its Cybertruck production line workers three days off, as per a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42283708/tesla-gives-cybertruck-production-line-workers-three-days-off-report">recent report</a>, which might have impacted its stock performance. The schedule of workers on the Cybertruck line has reportedly been inconsistent since late October.
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South Korean markets traded sharply lower on Wednesday following a dramatic political upheaval that saw President Yoon Suk Yeol briefly impose and then quickly withdraw martial law <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/24/12/42301885/south-korea-etfs-won-pare-losses-as-yoon-makes-u-turn-on-martial-law-declaration">after facing parliamentary opposition</a>.
What Happened: The benchmark Kospi index fell 1.15% to 2,471.27, while the tech-heavy Kosdaq 100 dropped 2.64% as of 9:49 am local time, according to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">data from Benzinga Pro</a>. 
The political uncertainty particularly affected major technology and industrial stocks, with Samsung Electronics Co. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SSNLF#OTC">SSNLF</a>) declining 1.12%.
NVIDIA Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) supplier SK Hynix (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HXSCF#OTC">HXSCF</a>) saw its shares drop 0.061%. Other industrial heavyweights also suffered, with Hyundai Motor (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HYMTF#OTC">HYMTF</a>) falling 0.70% and U.S.-listed Posco Holdings Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PKX#NYSE">PKX</a>) declining 4.36% to $47.77 on Tuesday&#8217;s regular session. Still, the stock recovered marginally in after-hours trading.
U.S.-based funds tracking South Korean equities showed signs of recovery in after-hours trading, with the iShares MSCI South Korea ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EWY#NYSE">EWY</a>) rebounding 0.25% after earlier losses exceeding 6%. The Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FLKR#NYSE">FLKR</a>) gained 0.53% after hours.
The political turbulence also impacted currency markets, with the South Korean won weakening 0.21% against the U.S. dollar to 1,416.65. 
The market reaction highlights South Korea&#8217;s crucial role in global supply chains, particularly in semiconductor manufacturing and automotive production, where many companies serve as essential suppliers to major U.S. firms.
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On Tuesday, Pershing Square Capital Management CEO Bill Ackman slammed what he said were attempts by the Biden administration to &#8220;make permanent the Deep State&#8221; in a post on X. 
What Happened: Ackman said, &#8220;Biden is attempting to make permanent the Deep State before he leaves office by burdening the government with untenable contracts so that [Donald Trump] and [Department of Government Efficiency] cannot succeed.&#8221;
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&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1864077188380684576?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 3, 2024</a></blockquote>
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 He said, &#8220;This needs to stop now.&#8221; The post evoked a reaction from Elon Musk, who is the co-lead of the potential government advisory commission under the upcoming Trump administration. Ackman also shared a Bloomberg <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-12-03/biden-administration-locks-in-wfh-policies-for-some-federal-staff-ahead-of-trump">report</a> which noted that the move that could potentially disrupt President-elect Trump&#8217;s plans to reshape the federal workforce, the Biden administration has secured hybrid work protections for tens of thousands of federal employees.
The American Federation of Government Employees and the Social Security Administration reached an agreement last week, safeguarding telework until 2029. The AFGE represents 42,000 SSA workers. Biden&#8217;s recently departed SSA Commissioner Martin O&#8217;Malley finalized a new deal that protects the worker&#8217;s current remote work agreements.
The report suggested that unions have been pushing the Biden administration to renew collective bargaining agreements with federal employees ahead of the Trump inauguration on January 20.
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Why It Matters: DOGE been vocal about their plans to cut government spending and streamline operations. Musk has been using his social media platform to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/11/42154736/elon-musks-social-media-onslaught-targets-federal-employees">criticize specific government departments and individuals</a>.
Musk and Ramaswamy have <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/42140065/with-musk-and-ramaswamy-preparing-to-slash-entire-government-agencies-heres-which-departments-employ-the-most-americans-and-their-salaries">hinted at the possibility</a> of reducing or eliminating certain federal agencies, as reported by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/42140065/with-musk-and-ramaswamy-preparing-to-slash-entire-government-agencies-heres-which-departments-employ-the-most-americans-and-their-salaries">Benzinga</a>. The recent move by the Biden administration to secure WFH policies could potentially complicate these plans.
Ackman said earlier this month that he would consider joining DOGE. Notably, Ackman is a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/health-care/24/11/41849583/bill-ackman-says-hed-consider-joining-elon-musks-department-of-government-efficiency-under-trump">strong supporter</a> of the President-elect and has stated that he is unfazed by market reactions to a second Trump administration.
Notably, the buzz around DOGE has propelled Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>) at times. The latest <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/12/42258934/dogecoin-bounces-9-after-bernie-sanders-views-align-with-elon-musks-doge-department">such boost</a> came when Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) expressed support for Musk&#8217;s plan to ax wasteful defense spending.
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President-elect Donald <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42265694/trumps-kash-patel-fbi-pick-and-dea-nominee-could-signal-shift-in-drug-enforcement-priorities">Trump's choice to lead</a> the Drug Enforcement Administration announced on Tuesday he is withdrawing from consideration just three days after Trump made his nomination known, <a href="https://apnews.com/article/chad-chronister-trump-withdrawing-nominee-032bd91a5ef447e820e2b1f63e50861e">reported</a> the Associated Press.
Chad Chronister, Florida's Hillsborough County Sheriff, said in a post on X Tuesday evening that he will continue his duties as a Florida sheriff.
"Over the past several days, as the gravity of this very important responsibility set in, I've concluded that I must respectfully withdraw from consideration," Chronister wrote. He did not elaborate, and Trump's transition team did not immediately respond to a message from AP seeking comment.
"There is more work to be done for the citizens of Hillsborough County and a lot of initiatives I am committed to fulfilling," Chronister continued. "I sincerely appreciate the nomination, outpouring of support by the American people, and look forward to continuing my service as Sheriff of Hillsborough County."
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">To have been nominated by President-Elect <a href="https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@realDonaldTrump</a> to serve as Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration is the honor of a lifetime. Over the past several days, as the gravity of this very important responsibility set in, I've concluded that I must respectfully… <a href="https://t.co/bvNF8m9Bh4">pic.twitter.com/bvNF8m9Bh4</a>
&mdash; Chad Chronister (@ChadChronister) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChadChronister/status/1864068222309277751?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 3, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Chronister's nomination came at a pivotal time for the DEA, particularly as the agency navigates the federal marijuana rescheduling process. He had advocated for marijuana decriminalization, calling it the "right thing to do" as "society is evolving." Though Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis <a href="https://floridapolitics.com/archives/710176-ron-desantis-bucks-some-of-his-political-allies-backs-chad-chronister-to-dea/">endorsed</a> Chronister as head of the DEA, Trump's pick for the DEA job drew backlash from Florida conservatives, who blasted him over his actions during the COVID-19 pandemic, saying that his office "does not engage in federal immigration enforcement activities." Hillsborough County is located on the west side of the state and includes Tampa. Chronister&#8217;s withdrawal follows former Florida Republican congressman Matt Gaetz, Trump's first choice for attorney general, who <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/42119848/matt-gaetz-withdraws-name-from-ag-nomination-calls-sex-trafficking-controversy-a-distraction">pulled his name</a> for a post as attorney general after widespread criticism over scrutiny over multiple <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/legal/24/11/42078192/trumps-attorney-general-pick-matt-gaetz-resigned-from-congress-ethics-committee-to-decide-if-report-will-be-released" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">sex trafficking investigations</a>.</figcaption></figure>
Photo: Official photo of Chad Chronister in a June 2019 news conference

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Planet 13 Holdings (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLNH#OTC">PLNH</a>), a key player in the cannabis retail and cultivation space has seen its stock drop 29% over the last 30 days, reflecting broader market pressures. However, the company presents an attractive opportunity for investors, given its discounted valuation relative to peers and its substantial growth prospects, particularly in Florida.
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Valuation: Discounted Yet Attractive</h3>
PLNHF is trading at $0.40 per share, with an enterprise value (EV) of $137 million, factoring in net cash of $19 million, net leases, and tax debt. A sales multiple is a common valuation metric that compares a company's market value to its revenue. This places PLNHF at a 1.1x sales multiple, lower than its competitors: Green Thumb Industries (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GTBIF#OTC">GTBIF</a>) and Curaleaf (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CURLF#OTC">CURLF</a>), both at 2x, and AYR Wellness (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AYRWF#OTC">AYRWF</a>) at 1.5x. PLNHF's lower multiple suggests it is valued more cheaply relative to these competitors, meaning investors are paying less for each dollar of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/41861161/planet-13-slashes-costs-66-revenue-grows-losses-shrink-is-this-the-turning-point">PLNHF's revenue</a> compared to the others.
<a href="https://zuanicgroup.com/">Zuanic &amp; Associates</a> notes, "PLNH trades at 1.1x current sales vs. 1.5x for the group and 2x for the likes of Green Thumb and Curaleaf." 
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Growth Catalysts And Regulatory Exposure</h3>
While PLNHF lacks "regulatory unlock" optionality in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/ohio-cannabis">Ohio</a> and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/pennsylvania-cannabis">Pennsylvania</a>, where potential legalization could offer future upside, the company's Florida expansion is poised to drive growth. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/pablo-zuanic">Zuanic points out</a>, "With several <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/24/03/37680463/how-company-planet-13-cannabis-company-stays-green-amid-23m-revenue-and-red-ink-q4-2023-financia">organic growth catalysts</a> and a strong balance sheet, PLNH's downside risk is minimized compared to peers."
In Florida, the company plans to open 8 new stores by the end of 2024 and improve cultivation yields by 40%. PLNHF is also expanding its Nevada retail operations.
Zuanic explained that despite missing out in states like Ohio and Pennsylvania, PLNHF holds a solid financial position.&nbsp;
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Bottom Line: Think Long-Term&nbsp;</h3>
Despite short-term challenges, PLNHF's strategic growth initiatives—especially in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/05/38955155/floridas-marijuana-market-could-drive-139-revenue-spike-for-planet-13-fourfold-mark">Florida</a> and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/24/07/39677795/planet-13-joins-fight-nights-sponsors-ufc-fighter-and-mma-cannabis-friendly-watch-parties-in-veg">Nevada</a>—position the company for long-term success. With an attractive valuation discount compared to peers, Planet 13 represents a compelling opportunity for investors looking to capitalize on the cannabis sector's evolution.
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Aswath Damodaran, finance professor at New York Univerisity&#8217;s Stern School of Business, told Bloomberg Television on Monday that he recommends buying any of the Magnificent Seven <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/24/11/42143676/which-magnificent-7-stock-should-doj-target-next-benzinga-poll-finds-over-50-say">stocks on dips. </a>
What To Know: Corrections will occur and "I'd suggest that when that happens you find a way to add at least one, maybe two or three of these companies, because these are so much part of what drives the economy and the market," Damodaran said.
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It has been difficult to buy the dip on a Magnificent Seven stock as the tech giants have climbed throughout 2024. The Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAGS#NASDAQ">MAGS</a>) offers equal-weight exposure to the Magnificent Seven stocks and is up nearly 60% year-to-date. 
"As a value investor, I have never seen cash machines as lucrative as these companies are," Damodaran said. "And I don't see the cash machine slowing down."
Apple, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) and Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) continue jockeying for the top position as the largest company in terms of market capitalization. Apple currently holds the largest market cap at $3.67 trillion, while Nvidia is in second place with a market cap of $3.44 trillion. Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) remains in third with a market capitalization of $3.21 trillion. 
Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), formerly the laggard of the seven, has gained more than 40% over the past month. CEO Elon Musk has grown into a trusted advisor of President-elect Donald Trump and investors are betting Tesla <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/24/12/42283558/elon-musks-doge-co-lead-already-targeting-tesla-rivals-vivek-ramaswamy-flags-stellantis-75b-loan-days-after-criticizing-rivians-66b-loan">will benefit</a> under the Trump administration. 
Though not quite a dip, 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>) shares have remained flat over the past month as the company faces ongoing litigation and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/24/11/42143421/staggering-google-breakup-proposal-from-doj-a-kitchen-sink-moment-alphabet-analyst">the potential sale</a> of its Chrome browser in a federal antitrust lawsuit. 
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French Prime Minister Michel Barnier faces a critical vote of no confidence tomorrow (Dec. 4) after invoking Article 49.3 to pass a controversial 2025 austerity budget <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/france">without parliamentary approval</a>.
The move, designed to address France's soaring deficit with $42 billion in spending cuts and $21 billion in tax hikes, has polarized the fractured National Assembly. Marine Le Pen's National Rally and the leftist New Popular Front have united in opposition, calling for Barnier's ouster. In on interview on TV today, Barnier warned that if the motion succeeds, millions of French citizens could face economic instability, including rising interest rates and tax hikes, <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2024/dec/03/france-no-confidence-motion-government-budget-michel-barnier-latest-updates">per</a> the Guardian.
A failure to secure support would result in Barnier's government being the shortest-lived in modern French history, he only took office in September, further destabilizing the eurozone. President Emmanuel Macron would then need to appoint a new prime minister to navigate the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/07/39657677/french-elections-take-a-surprising-turn-as-left-poised-for-victory-what-does-that-mean-for-the-marke">deeply divided parliament</a>.
France has often been a volatile market for foreign companies, but its size, manpower, favorable geographical position, and pole position in global tourism have made it a lucrative economy.
The following publicly listed companies have exposure to the French economy.
McDonald's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCD#NYSE">MCD</a>) has been operating in France since 1972. Since then, it has grown into a network of 1,485 restaurants — the most in Europe — generating billions in revenue. However, the franchise got caught evading taxes after a trade union asked the company to raise wages and introduce profit-sharing bonuses. Eventually, the firm <a href="https://drupal-cloudfront.benzinga.com/news/22/06/27724606/mcdonalds-agrees-to-settle-french-tax-case-for-1-3b-wsj">paid a $1.3 billion fine</a>.
Walt Disney Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>) opened its resort in Paris in 1992, growing it into one of the top attractions in Europe. Around 16.1 million tourists visited the park in 2023, generating $343 million in profits. The park is the largest single-site employer in the country, with 17,000 workers — making it prone to strikes that last occurred in 2023. Despite its popularity, the park has been a problematic part of Disney's portfolio and is often a drain on its resources.
IBM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBM#NYSE">IBM</a>) has a long-standing relationship with France as one of the IT pioneers that expanded overseas seeking foreign talent.  Nowadays, IBM has over 7,000 employees in the country, working on technology services, cloud computing, AI and digital transformation solutions for businesses.
Carmaker Stellantis NV (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STLA#NYSE">STLA</a>) has a vital presence in the country, owing to its origins in the French PSA Group. It is the fourth largest automotive firm by sales, managing established brands like Citroen, Peugeot and DS Automobiles. Stellantis currently has five operating factories in different regions, producing at least 14 different models.
For investors monitoring broad exposure to domestically incorporated French companies there is iShares MSCI France ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EWQ#NYSE">EWQ</a>). It holds 60 largest French companies, including market leaders such as LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LVMUY#OTC">LVMUY</a>), Schneider Electric, TotalEnergies SE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TTE#NYSE">TTE</a>) and Airbus SE (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EADSY#OTC">EADSY</a>).
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Social media platform Threads, which is a part of Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) is rolling out new search tools as it looks to compete with X and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/42156013/bluesky-adds-millions-of-users-as-elon-musks-social-media-platform-faces-exodus-post-trump-win-here-are-a-few-starter-packs-to-help-you-get-going-on-latest-x-rival">fast-growing competitor Bluesky.</a>
What Happened: Threads, which like Bluesky, has been trending and gaining new subscribers as <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/41872302/taylor-swift-fans-abandon-elon-musks-x-for-bluesky-how-trumps-election-victory-triggered-swifties-uprising">people look for </a>alternatives to Elon Musk's X platform.
The Meta-owned company announced new search tools, which include the option to refine searches by a profile and date range. The update will roll out globally over the coming weeks, <a href="https://www.threads.net/@threads/post/DDFkqNuPil1">according </a>to the company.
"We're making it easier for you to search for specific posts here," the company said.
While the new search tools still pale in comparison to ways to find posts on X, Threads can better compete with Bluesky, according to a <a href="https://techcrunch.com/2024/12/02/threads-takes-on-bluesky-with-more-advanced-search/">report </a>from TechCrunch.
On Bluesky, users can search by user profiles and date ranges.
Prior to the latest Threads update, the platform offered basic search functions like using a keyword and then narrowing results based on top results or recent results.
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Why It's Important: In October, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said Threads had around 275 million monthly users, averaging around one million signups daily.
Bluesky has also seen strong growth in recent months with users looking for alternates to X since the 2024 election. Bluesky had around nine million users in October and has grown to around 24 million users, according to the report.
Outside of the new search tools, Threads recently made changes that included users being able to choose their default feed.
The focus on new features could show how serious Meta is about growing Threads and/or come as Bluesky is growing in the sector.
"Engagement is growing too, so we continue to be on track towards this becoming our next major social app," Zuckerberg said in October of Threads.
At the time, Meta Chief Financial Officer Susan Li also said there were plans to bring more features to Threads given the growth potential.
&#8220;We&#8217;re very focused on continuing to build out the sort of functionality of Threads over time and being responsive to what users tell us that they&#8217;re interest in," Li said.
META Price Action: Meta Platforms stock hit an all-time high of $614.20 Tuesday before closing up 3.51% to $613.65. The stock is up 77% year-to-date in 2024.
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Gamers are spending more time watching gaming content than actually playing games, according to a new <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/24/08/40403494/gaming-industry-shows-signs-of-recovery-in-2024-report">report.</a>
The study, conducted by Midia Research (<a href="https://www.gamesindustry.biz/new-report-claims-gamers-spend-more-time-watching-videos-about-gaming-than-playing-games">via</a> GamesIndustry.biz), reveals that gamers average 8.5 hours weekly watching game-related videos on platforms like 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>) YouTube and Twitch, compared to 7.4 hours actively gaming.
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This trend presents a significant revenue opportunity for game publishers, the report suggests.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">The Shift Toward Gaming Video Content</h1>
Midia&#8217;s findings show the growing dominance of video content in the gaming world. About 24% of console and PC players, along with 48% of &#8220;in-game buyers,&#8221; regularly consume game-related content, with the latter group identified as &#8220;high-spending gamers.&#8221; These numbers signal an untapped market within the gaming ecosystem.
According to Midia, game publishers are losing potential revenue to third-party platforms, particularly in advertising. This loss is significant at a time when the gaming industry faces challenges to sustain growth.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Reclaiming Engagement and Revenue</h1>
"It's time for game publishers to think about in-game video as something beyond marketing alone," said Rhys Elliott, games analyst at Midia Research. 
&#8221;By reclaiming video engagement, publishers have the potential to unlock new revenue streams, like advertising and drive growth,&#8221; he added.
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Streaming giant Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) is set to release the highly anticipated second season of "Squid Game" and the show's director and star are sharing details ahead of the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/11/42199235/amazon-prime-vs-netflix-mrbeast-game-show-arrives-dec-19-squid-game-season-2-drops-1-week-later">Dec. 26 premiere.</a>
What Happened: Launched in 2021, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/squid-game">"Squid Game"</a> is the biggest series in Netflix history and turned into a pop culture phenomenon.
A second season hits the streaming platform on Dec. 26 and will be seven episodes, which is shorter than the nine in the first season.
Returning for the second season is the winner of the game in the first season, Seong Gi-hun (aka Player 456), portrayed on screen by Lee Jung-jae. Director and writer Hwang Dong-Hyuk also returns for the second season.
The second season features new characters and revolves around Gi-hun, who returns to the game three years after the competition to search for the people behind it and shut the game down for good, as reported by <a href="https://deadline.com/2024/12/squid-game-season-2-explained-hwang-dong-hyuk-lee-jung-jae-1236189235/">Deadline</a>. 
Characters competing for the prize this time include a former cryptocurrency influencer who loses a large amount of money for his subscribers and himself. The crypto influencer becomes a fugitive before joining the Squid Game competition, according to the report.
Another one of the 400-plus contestants in the games is a woman who made bad investments following the advice of the same cryptocurrency influencer taking part in the games.
In the interview with Deadline, Director Hwang as he is known said there is "greater scale" to the second season and new games for the contestants.
"The games are one of the biggest changes as well as the characters because, except for Gi-Hun, all of the characters that play the games are new so you're going to be able to see more endearing characters that you end up rooting for," Hwang said.
Hwang said Gi-Hun's revenge factor is a key message in the second season, but humanity's quest for making the world a better place could be a bigger theme.
"Does humanity have what it takes to change the course of the world, and can we truly let go of our greed, our desires in order to create a better world together?"
The director said the series is also somewhat political given the current state of the world being divided.
"There are so many things that divide us today, whether it's race, religion, language, the haves and the have nots, the generational divisions, and recently, with the very important vote that you have this week, we look at the political division, the left against the right, the conservatives against the progressives, Hwang said speaking days before the 2024 U.S. presidential election.
The director was asked <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/06/39538239/squid-game-to-get-an-english-remake-netflix-award-winning-director-could-make-it-happen-rep">about the report</a> that director David Fincher is working on an English-language version of "Squid Game" and said he doesn't know anything official about this, but respects the director's work.
"I like his films so if he does, I'm excited and I'll look forward to it."
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The first season was nominated for 14 Emmy Awards and earned critical praise.
Following the second season, a third and final season of the hit show will release in 2025. Director Hwang said the second and third seasons were written at the same time and both were produced simultaneously. The third season is currently in the post-production process, the director said.
Expectations are high for Netflix and the second season and the release, which comes around the Christmas holiday, could be a major catalyst for the stock with shares already nearing 52-week highs.
Netflix will also stream two National Football League games on Christmas, the day before the release of "Squid Game" season 2. This gives Netflix one of the biggest weeks in streaming history and could have the company the talk of the town at family get-togethers and holiday celebrations.
NFLX Price Action: Netflix stock closed at $902.17 on Tuesday versus a 52-week trading range of $445.73 to $908. Shares are up 93% year-to-date in 2024.
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Cryptocurrency markets are trading lower on Tuesday, with altcoins continuing their strong performance.
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<td> $96,114.25</td>
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<td> $3,616</td>
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<td>Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>)</td>
<td> $0.4116</td>
<td>-2%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/shib/usd">SHIB</a>)</td>
<td> $0.00002826</td>
<td>-2%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
Notable Statistics:
<ul>
<li>IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume increasing by 125.5% and daily active addresses growing by 28%. Transactions greater than $100,000 are up from 8,298 to 12,355 in a single day. Currently, there are no Bitcoin holders underwater.</li>
<li>Coinglass data reports 216,766 traders liquidated in the past 24 hours for $590.24 million</li>
<li>IntoTheBlock <a href="https://x.com/intotheblock/status/1863870874643791972">shows</a> Bitcoin long-term holders holding 12.45 million BTC—the lowest level since July 2022. Long-term holder balances have fallen by 9.8% this cycle, compared to 15% in 2021 and 26% in 2017.</li>
<li>CoinTelegraph <a href="https://x.com/Cointelegraph/status/1864029839470051456">noted</a> Binance topping crypto exchanges for Bitcoin deposits in 2024, with average daily deposits rising by around 2.8 BTC in 2024.</li>
</ul>
Notable Developments:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/12/42293950/donald-trump-may-announce-sec-chair-pick-tomorrow-report">Donald Trump May Announce SEC Chair Pick Tomorrow: Report</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42297539/policy-formation-will-be-critical-experts-weigh-in-on-stablecoin-adoption">&#8216;Policy Formation Will Be Critical&#8217;: Experts Weigh In On Stablecoin Adoption</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42282144/will-your-bitcoin-holdings-be-at-risk-if-trump-establishes-a-national-reserve-analyst-says-government-can-employ-carrot-and-stick-policy">Can Your Bitcoin Be Confiscated If Trump Establishes A National Reserve? Analyst Says Government Can Employ Carrot-And-Stick Policy</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42282930/cleanspark-sheds-light-on-bitcoin-acquisition-strategy-says-investments-in-core-business-contribute-the-most-to-shareholder-value">CleanSpark CEO Zach Bradford Explains Why The Company Is Betting on Bitcoin Mining, Not Buying</a></li>
</ul>
Top Gainers:
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<td>Cryptocurrency</td>
<td>Price&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</td>
<td>Gains +/-</td>
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<tr>
<td>Reserve Rights (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/rsr/usd">RSR</a>)</td>
<td>&nbsp;$0.02091&nbsp;</td>
<td>+119.6%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tron (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/trx/usd">TRX</a>)</td>
<td>&nbsp;$0.3077</td>
<td>+43.6%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JasmyCoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">JASMY</a>)</td>
<td>&nbsp;$0.04181</td>
<td>+40%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
Trader Notes: With Bitcoin prices trading relatively flat with negative bias, crypto chart analyst Ali Martinez <a href="https://x.com/ali_charts/status/1863948162697687254">advises</a> watching out for key support levels like $90,000. 
Crypto analyst Michaёl van de Poppe is awaiting a breakout for Bitcoin and is ready to buy if Bitcoin dips to $90,000.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Still no breakout on <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bitcoin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bitcoin</a>, stuck in the range. If we hit the lower numbers around $90K, I&#39;ll be a buyer. <a href="https://t.co/CWUV3BgGBX">pic.twitter.com/CWUV3BgGBX</a>
&mdash; Michaël van de Poppe (@CryptoMichNL) <a href="https://twitter.com/CryptoMichNL/status/1864018766545186832?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 3, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Crypto trader Kevin <a href="https://x.com/Kev_Capital_TA/status/1864015235499139360">cautions</a> that Bitcoin&#8217;s current pattern is moving closer to breaking out either to the upside or the downside.
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