La vendita allo scoperto per Liberty Broadband dà agli investitori un'idea del grado in cui gli investitori stanno scommettendo sul declino delle azioni di Liberty Broadband. I dati relativi alle vendite allo scoperto vengono aggiornati ogni due settimane.

Liberty Broadband (NASDAQ:LBRDK) Azioni, Report sulle vendite allo scoperto

Liberty Broadband

Liberty Broadband Corp serves in the telecommunications industry in the United States. It provides cable services to both residential and small to medium businesses through its fiber, hybrid fiber, and coaxial cable infrastructure. The services provided by the company are residential services which include video services, internet services, voice services, and mobile services, commercial services which include small, and medium business and enterprise solutions, advertising services, and other services. The reportable segments of the company are GCI Holdings, Charter. The firm derives the majority of its revenue from GCI Holdings.

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Valley intends to use the net proceeds from this offering for general corporate purposes and for investments in Valley National Bank as regulatory capital.

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Reported Earlier, Valley National Bancorp Prices $400M Public Offering Of 42,780,748 Common Stock At $9.35/Share

The Company intends to use the net proceeds from this offering for working capital and general corporate purposes, which may include capital expenditures, product development and commercialization expenditures, and acquisitions of companies, businesses, technologies and products within and outside the diagnostic services, genomics and consumer products industry.

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Reported Earlier, ProPhase Labs Prices $3M Public Offering Of 4.17M Common Shares At $0.72/Share

Key Highlights for October 2024 :
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<li>Bitcoin Production: HIVE mined 117 BTC, marking a 1% increase month-over-month and bringing its HODL portfolio to 2,624 BTC, a 51% increase year-over-year.</li>
<li>Mining Capacity: Maintained an average mining capacity of 5.3 EH/s with fleet efficiency at 22.3 Joules per Terahash (J/TH), reaching a peak hashrate of 5.6 EH/s.</li>
<li>Operational Efficiency: Achieved an average daily production rate of 3.77 BTC, equivalent to 22.1 Bitcoin per Exahash.</li>
<li>Bitcoin Valuation: HIVE's Bitcoin holdings are valued at over $184 million as of October 31, 2024, based on a BTC closing price of approximately $70,215.</li>
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HIVE Digital October 2024 Production Results: Bitcoin Holdings Values At $184M, Mining Capacity Reaches 5.6 EH/s

"We are thrilled to share our latest preclinical data at the SITC Annual Meeting, highlighting the potential of IPH6501, our tetra-specific NK cell engager and IPH4502, our innovative ADC targeting Nectin-4. These findings underscore our commitment to advancing next-generation immunotherapies and reflect significant progress in the development of our drug candidates. We look forward to engaging with the scientific community as we continue to push the boundaries of next generation immunotherapies," commented Pr. Eric Vivier, Chief Scientific Officer of Innate Pharma.

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Innate Pharma's Oncology Pipeline At SITC 2024, Unveils Data On NK Cell Engagers And Nectin-4 Targeting ADCs

Alphabet Inc.&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) Google Gemini app has introduced a &#8220;Utilities&#8221; extension for Android users.
What Happened: Initially previewed at <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/05/38825276/google-io-2024-to-spotlight-ai-innovations-and-new-monetization-opportunities-analy">I/O 2024 in May</a>, the Gemini Utilities Extension is now being rolled out.
It replaces the Google Assistant fallback, enabling users to control alarms, timers, apps, media, and more. With Google's Clock app, Gemini supports conversational alarm and timer settings; third-party clock apps allow only basic settings.
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Users can perform multiple actions in one prompt, such as adjusting volumes, enabling a battery saver, or taking a timed photo. The extension also opens websites, apps, settings, and control features like flashlight, volume, and brightness.
Google is gradually releasing this extension, currently available for prompts in English only. The widespread availability of the extension is yet to be seen, <a href="https://9to5google.com/2024/11/07/gemini-utilities-extension/">noted</a> 9To5Google.
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Why It Matters: Google's generative AI platform, Gemini, is stepping up against key rivals like OpenAI's ChatGPT, Microsoft Corporation's (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) Copilot, Anthropic's Claude, Meta Platform, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) LLaMA, and Cohere Inc.
Gemini has gained momentum through initiatives like the Gemini API Developer Competition. Its strengths include deep integration within the Google ecosystem.
However, since its launch, Gemini has also faced major challenges, with critics highlighting issues of biased responses and inaccurate image generation.
Last month, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/10/41611263/alphabet-q3-earnings-highlights-revenue-beat-eps-beat-google-cloud-up-35-momentum-across-the-compan">Alphabet reported third-quarter revenue</a> of $88.27 billion, marking a 15% increase from the previous year and surpassing the Street consensus estimate of $86.31 billion,  according to data <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent102924&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">from Benzinga Pro.</a>
At the time, Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai announced that all seven Google platforms with over 2 billion users, including Google Maps, now run on Gemini models. Due to high demand, Gemini is also expanding to developers, starting with GitHub Copilot.
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Google Gemini Rolls Out 'Utilities' Extension For Android: Here's What All You Can Do With It

Electric vehicle manufacturers Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) and Rivian Automotive Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIVN#NASDAQ">RIVN</a>) are charting different trajectories within Gary Black&#8216;s Future Fund Active ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FFND#NYSE">FFND</a>), highlighting the evolving dynamics of the EV market.
What Happened: The fund currently holds 954 shares of Tesla, valued at $275,257 and representing 4.20% of the portfolio, alongside a smaller 1.22% position in Rivian worth $79,738 through 8,212 shares.
Tesla has demonstrated strong performance, with its stock rising 2.90% to $296.91 on Thursday, marking a 33.63% gain over the past year. The company&#8217;s shares have surged 19.52% year-to-date, maintaining its position as the EV market leader.
In contrast, Rivian faces more challenging conditions. Despite rising 3.35% to $10.04 on the same day, the company&#8217;s stock has declined 52.44% year-to-date and 42.39% over the past year, according to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">data from Benzinga Pro</a>. 
However, Future Fund Managing Partner Black highlighted Rivian&#8217;s resilience, noting investor optimism following the company&#8217;s maintained positive fourth-quarter gross margin forecast despite supply challenges.
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Why It Matters: Rivian reaffirmed its 2024 production target of 47,000-49,000 vehicles, though it expects full-year EBITDA losses <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/11/41741319/rivian-not-necessarily-chasing-robotaxis-and-full-self-driving-like-tesla-says-senior-exec">between $2.83 billion and $2.88 billion</a>. 
The company&#8217;s Chief Software Officer, Wassym Bensaid, emphasized Rivian&#8217;s distinct strategy of focusing on incremental safety and convenience improvements rather than pursuing full self-driving technology or <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/11/41741319/rivian-not-necessarily-chasing-robotaxis-and-full-self-driving-like-tesla-says-senior-exec">robotaxis like its competitor Tesla</a>.
CEO RJ Scaringe remains optimistic about Rivian&#8217;s growth prospects, particularly emphasizing the R2 platform&#8217;s potential as a key driver of future expansion, despite missing <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/11/41825787/rivian-q3-earnings-highlights-revenue-eps-miss-ceo-confident-in-q4-gross-profit-r2-being-fundamenta">recent revenue and EPS estimates</a>.
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Rivian Vs Tesla: How The EV Rivals Stack Up In Gary Black's Investment Portfolio

Okeanis Eco Tankers (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ECO#NYSE">ECO</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.45 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $0.09 by 400 percent. This is a 25 percent decrease over earnings of $0.60 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $84.900 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $74.608 million by 13.79 percent. This is a 4.71 percent decrease over sales of $89.100 million the same period last year.

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Okeanis Eco Tankers Q3 2024 Adj. EPS $0.45 Beats $0.09 Estimate, Sales $84.900M Beat $74.608M Estimate

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WisdomTree Trust Japan Total Dividend Fund

Reported Earlier, Japan Household Spending (MoM) For September -1.3% Vs. -0.7% Est.; 2.0% Prior

Reported Earlier, Japan Household Spending (YoY) For September -1.1% Vs. -1.8% Est.; -1.9% Prior

BlackRock Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NYSE">BLK</a>), the world&#8217;s largest asset manager, is reportedly in preliminary discussions to acquire an equity stake in Millennium Management, one of the leading hedge fund managers.
What Happened: BlackRock is considering a strategic partnership with Millennium Management, the Financial Times <a href="https://www.ft.com/content/c811be5f-73aa-4565-8901-f0eacdbad0bc">reported</a>, citing sources familiar with the matter. 
This potential deal would mark the first time in Millennium&#8217;s 35-year history that its founder, Izzy Englander, has accepted external investment in the management company.
Although the size of the equity stake is expected to be modest, the move underscores BlackRock&#8217;s ambitions to expand into alternative investments. The talks are still in the early stages and may not result in a deal, the sources said.
Both BlackRock and Millennium did not immediately respond to&nbsp;<a href="http://pro.benzinga.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga</a>'s request for comment.
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Why It Matters: BlackRock&#8217;s interest in Millennium comes amid its broader push into the alternative investments sector, which carries higher fees than traditional investment funds. Earlier in the year, BlackRock made significant acquisitions in this space, including Global Infrastructure Partners and Preqin, according to the report.
BlackRock&#8217;s CEO Larry Fink has been vocal about the potential of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/10/41323418/blackrock-ceo-larry-fink-says-bitcoin-other-cryptos-have-bright-future-regardless-of-wheth">alternative investments and the need for diversification</a>. 
Meanwhile, Millennium Management has been exploring various options for strategic partnerships and external investments. Last month, the hedge fund manager was in talks to invest billions with Schonfeld Strategic Advisors, but the discussions were called off.
Despite the interest from various parties, Englander, the founder of Millennium, has maintained 100% ownership of the company, according to the report. 
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Blackrock In Early Talks To Take Equity Stake In Hedge Fund Giant Millennium: Report

Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) CEO Elon Musk said on Thursday that the toughest part about building the company&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41376564/tesla-showcases-optimus-autonomous-navigation-charging-abilities-after-admitting-they-were-human-ass">Optimus humanoid robot</a> is improving its design to ease manufacturing and readying a complex supply chain for mass production. 
What Happened: &#8220;The toughest part by far is improving the design of Optimus for ease of manufacturing and tooling up a complex supply chain, so it can be made in significant numbers,&#8221; Musk wrote in a post on social media platform X. The CEO was responding computer programmer John Carmack who expressed doubts regarding the near term utility of humanoid robots.
&#8220;Long term, driven be AGI, sure, they are going to be an enormous economic engine, but business plans that have them making a dent in the next five years seem unlikely,&#8221; Carmack said. 
Musk responded by saying that Optimus is already doing some tasks in the Tesla factory and the scope of its ability is &#8220;increasing rapidly.&#8221; 
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Why It Matters: During Tesla&#8217;s annual shareholder meeting in June, Musk said that there will be at least <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/06/39246781/elon-musk-thinks-humanoid-robots-will-one-day-exceed-human-population-from-nvidias-project-gr00t-to" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">one humanoid robot</a> for every person in the world in the future, implying a total humanoid robot population of at least 10 billion or more, of which the EV company will have a significant share.
"While autonomous vehicle is a $5-$7 trillion market cap situation,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/06/39327644/tesla-ceo-elon-musk-eyes-25-trillion-market-cap-with-optimus-bot-admits-to-being-pathologically-opti" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Optimus is a $25 trillion market cap situation</a>," Musk then said.
Musk expects to be&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/03/37950895/elon-musk-says-cost-of-making-an-optimus-is-half-that-of-manufacturing-a-tesla-ev-despite-complexity" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">able to sell Optimus at $10,000 or $20,000</a>, at a lower price point than Tesla's cheapest Model 3 sedan, once it reaches high-volume production.
In July, the CEO also said that the EV company would have &#8220;genuinely useful&#8221; humanoid robots in low production for use within its factories next year. The company will &#8220;hopefully&#8221; increase production for other customers in 2026, he said.
Last month, the company showcased its Optimus bots at <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41284847/tesla-reveals-two-seater-cybercab-that-drives-itself" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">its robotaxi unveiling event</a> in Los Angeles. 
About 20 active robots walked through the crowd assembled at the event. Optimus poured drinks, handed out snacks, and performed dance moves. However, the robots were <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41354482/tesla-engineer-admits-optimus-robots-were-human-assisted-to-some-extent-at-robotaxi-unveiling-event" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">human-assisted to "some extent&#8221;</a> to showcase the company&#8217;s vision at the event,  Head of Engineering For Optimus Milan Kovac said in a post on X.
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Elon Musk Reveals Toughest Part Of Building Tesla's Humanoid Robot: 'Improving The Design Of Optimus For Ease Of Manufacturing...'

The first public beta version of&nbsp;iOS 18.2 has been released by&nbsp;Apple Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), introducing powerful new AI-driven features.
What Happened: Users can now register their iPhones in&nbsp;the Apple Beta Program to&nbsp;access the 18.2 beta update, although Apple cautions about potential glitches in such releases.
The new iOS 18.2 has Image Playground, which creates&nbsp;images from text prompts. This&nbsp;feature is also incorporated&nbsp;into Messages, Notes, and Freeform.
Another addition is Genmoji, a tool that generates emojis from text prompts and user images.
See Also:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/11/41799239/amazons-andy-jassy-says-i-hate-bureaucracy-as-he-plans-to-slash-managerial-layers-the-goal-again-is?itm_source=parsely-api" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Amazon&#8217;s Andy Jassy Says &#8216;I Hate Bureaucracy&#8217; As He Plans To Slash Managerial Layers: &#8216;The Goal Again Is… To Move More Quickly&#8217;</a>
The update also integrates OpenAI&#8217;s AI chatbot ChatGPT into Siri. Users&nbsp;don&#8217;t need a ChatGPT account&nbsp;to use this feature.
For the iPhone 16 series, Visual Intelligence provides information about the user&#8217;s environment by simply pointing the camera at an object.
The tech giant is expected to launch the final versions of these operating systems in early December.
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Why It Matters: Last month, Apple reported fiscal <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/10/41666494/apple-q4-earnings-revenue-beat-eps-beat-installed-base-hits-new-highs-iphone-sales-rise-as-apple-in">fourth-quarter revenue</a> of $94.9 billion, surpassing analyst expectations of $94.56 billion. The tech giant also reported adjusted earnings of $1.64 per share for the quarter, exceeding the forecasted $1.60 per share.
During the company&#8217;s earnings call, Apple CEO Tim Cook said, &#8220;The 18.1 adoption is twice as fast as the 17.1 adoption was in the year-ago quarter.&#8221; The company also reported that iPhone revenue reached $46.22 billion, up from $43.8 billion the last year.
Earlier this week, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/11/41773589/apple-signals-profit-risks-in-ai-and-vr-shift-what-it-means-for-investors">Apple cautioned investors</a> that future AI and virtual reality products may not match iPhone-level profitability, noting risks from "geopolitical tensions" and AI safety concerns in its latest filing.
Earlier in June, Deepwater Asset Management&#8217;s Gene Munster predicted that <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/06/39284068/apples-ai-powered-growth-to-trigger-10-revenue-surge-by-2025-predicts-gene-munster-this-is-just-">Apple's focus on AI would drive a 10%</a> increase in revenue by 2025.
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Block Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SQ#NYSE">SQ</a>) CEO Jack Dorsey reiterated the company&#8217;s exclusive focus on Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>), intending to make the cryptocurrency the centerpiece of its financial services operations.
What Happened: During the company&#8217;s third-quarter earnings calls on Thursday, Dorsey stated that Block&#8217;s Bitcoin-centric strategy was driven by the desire to establish a native currency for the internet, which would accelerate their business.
&#8220;If we have a native currency for the Internet, it means we can move money much faster, and we can offer Cash App products and Square products in every single market instead of the market-by-market push that we have to do today,&#8221; Dorsey emphasized.
Apart from the &#8220;Cash App&#8221; digital wallet service, the co-founder expressed confidence in Bitcoin&#8217;s ability to boost its mining chip offerings.
&#8220;Mining is, we think, going to be pretty large for us because we&#8217;ve been developing ASICs for quite some time. There&#8217;s a specialized version of an ASIC,&#8221; Dosey said, implying that more deals, such a<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/07/39721727/jack-dorseys-block-makes-historic-bitcoin-mining-chip-sale-to-core-scientific-our-first-mi">s the historic sale of 3 nanometer (3nm) mining ASICs</a> to leading miner Core Scientific, could follow in the future.
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Why It Matters: Block <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/11/41826457/block-shares-sink-after-mixed-q3-results-eps-beat-revenues-miss">reported its third-quarter financials</a> after Thursday&#8217;s market close, showing mixed results with an EPS beat but a miss on revenues. 
The company reported holding 8,363 BTCs on its balance sheet at the end of the third quarter, worth nearly $530 million, a significant increase from 8,211 BTCs reported in the previous quarter. This amounted to an addition worth $15 million to the Bitcoin portfolio.
Block announced a new strategy beginning April 2024, wherein it would allocate 10% of its monthly Bitcoin-related gross profit to purchase more Bitcoins. The company described it as an attempt to minimize the impact on the market, usually seen after large, one-off purchases.
Price Action: Shares of Block were down 1.62% in after-hours trading, after falling 3.18% to $2.47 during Thursday&#8217;s regular trading session, as per <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard?_gl=1&#x2A;380nj0&#x2A;_ga&#x2A;MTEyOTAyOTcxMy4xNzEzMzY0NTYy&#x2A;_ga_V7ZK73W7N0&#x2A;MTcxNDk4MzIzMi42LjEuMTcxNDk4OTE0Ni4wLjAuMA.." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">data from Benzinga Pro</a>. 
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Amazon.com, Inc.&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/10/41373006/amazon-breaks-away-from-black-and-white-monotony-to-offer-first-ever-color-kindle-what-you-shoul">newly launched</a> Kindle Colorsoft e-reader is plagued by a yellow discoloration band, with an analyst predicting a software fix.
What Happened: On Thursday, Ming-Chi Kuo, an analyst at TF Securities, took to X, formerly Twitter, and said that the yellow discoloration bands are due to Amazon&#8217;s use of a different OCA compared to grayscale e-paper displays.
This change was made to improve the contrast capabilities of E Ink&#8217;s Kaleido color e-paper technology, he said. &#8220;While component suppliers have developed several hardware solutions, Amazon seems to be leaning toward a software-based fix.&#8221;
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&mdash; 郭明錤 (Ming-Chi Kuo) (@mingchikuo) <a href="https://twitter.com/mingchikuo/status/1854550124846067848?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 7, 2024</a></blockquote>
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His comments followed a <a href="https://www.theverge.com/2024/11/5/24288131/amazon-kindle-colorsoft-display-fix-replacements-delay-yellow-band-display-complaints-issues">report</a> by The Verge, which stated that Amazon is working to rectify the issue with its first color e-reader. Customers who already own a unit can contact Amazon for a refund or replacement.
Shipping dates for the Colorsoft may also be delayed as Amazon works to fulfill replacement orders alongside new orders for the device.
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Why It Matters: Last month, Amazon reported third-quarter net sales of $158.9 billion, marking an 11% increase compared to the previous year. This figure surpassed the Street consensus estimate of $157.2 billion, according to data<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent103124&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">from Benzinga Pro.</a>
During the earnings call, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy said, &#8220;We now have over 20 billion average monthly pages read on Kindle devices worldwide.&#8221;
According to Statista, a German database company, 11% of U.S. consumers aged 18 to 29 own an e-reader. Data from the Consumer Insights Global survey also reveals that 17% of Americans between the ages of 30 and 49 own one as well.
Price Action: Amazon shares ended Thursday&#8217;s session with a 1.48% gain, closing at $210.16. In after-hours trading, the stock saw a small increase, rising to $210.27 at the time of writing.
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Cardano (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ada/usd">ADA</a>) raced past Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) to become the week&#8217;s best performer after a searing double-digit rally on Thursday.
What happened: ADA spiked over 10% in the last 24 hours to reach its highest level since July 23. The rally catapulted the coin to the second spot in the top 24-hour gainers list, far outpacing market heavyweights like Bitcoin and Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>).
With the latest upswing, ADA's weekly gains jumped to nearly 22%, making it the best-performing top 10 cryptocurrencies during the last seven days. The coin overwhelmingly surpassed Bitcoin&#8217;s returns over the week spurred by Donald Trump&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/11/41768178/donald-trump-defeats-kamala-harris-to-win-2024-election">victory </a>in the presidential election.
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The coin, often dubbed an&nbsp;&#8220;Ethereum Killer,&#8221; witnessed significant interest from whale investors, evidenced by a 31% surge in transactions exceeding $100,000 in value, <a href="https://app.intotheblock.com/">according </a>to IntoTheBlock.&nbsp;
Daily active addresses also rose 21% in the last 24 hours, lending credence to the high network activity.
However, the surge in usage appeared to be driven by profit-taking, as the total balance held by long-term holders of ADA fell by 0.28%.&nbsp;
The latest uptick contrasted with ADA's lackluster year-to-date performance. This year, the coin has lost over 30% of its value, while Bitcoin and Ethereum have gained 71% and 29%, respectively.
Price Action: At the time of writing, ADA was exchanging hands at $0.4134, up 11.65% 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 Reserve cut interest rates by 0.25 percentage points on Thursday, bringing the federal funds rate to 4.5%-4.75%, its lowest since February 2023. The Fed&#8217;s statement acknowledged solid economic growth and easing inflation but omitted prior language on confidence in reaching the 2% inflation target.
On Thursday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was flat at 43,729.34 and the S&amp;P 500 rose 0.7% to 5,973.10 while the Nasdaq spiked 1.5% to 19,269.46.
These are the top stocks that gained the attention of retail traders and investors throughout the day:
Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIVN#NASDAQ">RIVN</a>) closed the day with a 3.35% gain at $10.04. The stock&#8217;s intraday high and low were $10.24 and $9.81, respectively, with a 52-week range of $24.61 to $8.26. Rivian reported <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/11/41825787/rivian-q3-earnings-highlights-revenue-eps-miss-ceo-confident-in-q4-gross-profit-r2-being-fundamenta">third-quarter revenue</a> of $874 million, missing the Street consensus estimate of $1.00 billion. 
DraftKings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DKNG#NASDAQ">DKNG</a>) ended the day with a 1.91% increase at $38.98. The stock&#8217;s intraday high and low were $39.38 and $38.3, respectively, with a 52-week range of $49.57 to $28.69. DraftKings reported third-quarter revenue of $1.095 billion, up 39% year-over-year, but <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/11/41826834/draftkings-q3-highlights-revenue-miss-2024-guidance-trim-first-2025-outlook-ceo-reaffirms-focus-on-">missed the Street consensus estimate</a>.
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Block, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SQ#NYSE">SQ</a>) fell by 3.05% to close at $75.27. The stock&#8217;s intraday high and low were $78.08 and $74.94, respectively, with a 52-week range of $87.52 to $50.63. The Jack Dorsey-led company reported quarterly earnings of 88 cents per share, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/11/41826457/block-shares-sink-after-mixed-q3-results-eps-beat-revenues-miss">beating the analyst consensus estimate</a>, but revenue missed the consensus estimate. 
Pinterest Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PINS#NYSE">PINS</a>) saw a 0.50% increase to close at $33.93. The stock&#8217;s intraday high and low were $34.65 and $33.91, respectively, with a 52-week range of $45.19 to $27. Pinterest reported <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/11/41827920/pinterest-q3-earnings-revenue-beat-eps-miss-soft-guidance-ai-investments-paying-off-and-more">third-quarter revenue</a> of $898 million, beating the consensus estimate, but earnings per share missed analyst estimates. 
Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) rose by 2.90% to close at $296.91. The stock&#8217;s intraday high and low were $299.75 and $285.52, respectively, with a 52-week range of $299.75 to $138.8. Elon Musk&#8217;s net worth <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/11/41813356/elon-musks-net-worth-soars-by-26-5-billion-in-single-day-after-tesla-stock-surges-post-trump-vic">soared by $26.5 billion</a> in a single day following Donald Trump&#8217;s victory in the 2024 election. 
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Wedbush Securities analyst Dan Ives predicts Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) could see significant gains under a potential second Donald Trump presidency, particularly in advancing its Full Self-Driving technology.
What Happened: Ives suggested Trump&#8217;s return to office could accelerate Tesla&#8217;s autonomous driving initiatives, in a Bloomberg TV interview, potentially unlocking what he <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/11/41794926/trump-white-house-could-unlock-trillion-dollar-ai-potential-for-tesla-says-dan-ives">estimates as $1 trillion in value</a>.
&#8220;Tesla and [Elon] Musk are the big winners in this Trump sweepstakes,&#8221; Ives said, pointing to possible regulatory fast-tracking of autonomous vehicle technology. He projects the deployment of &#8220;cyber cabs&#8221; could come as early as 2026 or 2027.
The analyst also indicated that a Trump presidency might lead to leadership changes at the Federal Trade Commission, noting that current FTC Chair Lina Khan&#8216;s potential departure could benefit big tech companies&#8217; merger and acquisition activities.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Great to be on <a href="https://twitter.com/BloombergTV?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BloombergTV</a> with <a href="https://twitter.com/EdLudlow?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@EdLudlow</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CarolineHydeTV?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CarolineHydeTV</a> discussing Musk's major strategic bet on Trump and why this is very good news for Tesla looking forward <a href="https://twitter.com/business?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@business</a> &#x1f525;&#x1f3c6;&#x1f402;&#x1f37f;&#x1f4fa;&#x1f447; <a href="https://t.co/zcR7YIc9C1">https://t.co/zcR7YIc9C1</a>
&mdash; Dan Ives (@DivesTech) <a href="https://twitter.com/DivesTech/status/1854650365095936398?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 7, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Why It Matters: Meanwhile, the stock market has also reacted positively to Trump&#8217;s victory, with Jim Cramer <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/11/41798981/jim-cramer-calls-trumps-return-to-white-house-a-huge-win-for-the-stock-market">calling it a &#8216;huge win for the stock market&#8217;</a>. The conclusion of the election has brought relief to traders, who are now preparing for a Trump administration and its anticipated pro-business policies.
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Detroit is set to become the first major U.S. city to accept cryptocurrency for taxes and other city fees, top officials from the city said in a Thursday press release.
What Happened: Residents would have the option to use cryptocurrencies to pay for utilities through a secure platform managed by PayPal. This initiative was part of a broader strategy to tap blockchain technology to enhance public services and boost civic engagement in the city.
&#8220;Detroit is fostering a technology-friendly environment that empowers residents and entrepreneurs,&#8221; said Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan. &#8220;We are thrilled to be among the first major U.S. cities to explore blockchain&#8217;s civic applications and offer residents the option to use cryptocurrency for payments.&#8221;
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The new payment option is projected to be available by mid-2025, Treasurer Nikhil Patel added. The city would also encourage blockchain innovators to propose their ideas for civic applications to Justin Onwenu, Detroit's first Director of Entrepreneurship and Economic Opportunity.
Williston in North Dakota and Miami Lakes in Florida are the cities that accept cryptocurrencies for utility bill payments, while <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/22/03/26357488/in-colorado-you-can-pay-taxes-in-crypto-will-other-states-follow">Colorado </a>and Utah allow their residents to pay state taxes using digital assets.
Why It Matters: Detroit&#8217;s move to accept cryptocurrency payments aligns with the state of Michigan&#8217;s growing interest in cryptocurrencies. 
According to a recent SEC filing, the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/11/41723555/michigan-pension-fund-invests-10m-in-ethereum-etfs-exceeds-bitcoin-holdings">Michigan State Pension Fund invested $10 million</a> in Grayscale Ethereum Trust ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ETHE#NYSE">ETHE</a>), the largest Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>) exchange-traded fund (ETF) as of this writing.
In doing so, it surpassed its $7 million allocation in Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) ETFs. 
Earlier in May, the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/05/39006923/university-of-michigan-endowment-increases-its-crypto-investments-follows-harvard-and-yale">University of Michigan&#8217;s endowment increased its investments in cryptocurrency</a>, following the footsteps of Harvard and Yale. The university invested in a crypto fund from Andreessen Horowitz, indicating a growing acceptance of digital currencies among large funds and endowments.
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Leading economists offered contrasting views on Thursday after the Federal Reserve&#8217;s 25-basis-point rate cut, with some warning of persistent inflation risks while others supported the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/large-cap/24/11/41826586/wall-street-closes-at-record-highs-after-reassurance-from-powell-magnificent-7-hit-17-trillion-tre">central bank&#8217;s gradual easing approach</a>.
What Happened: Jason Furman, a key figure in 44th U.S. President Barack Obama&#8217;s administration expressed skepticism about the Fed&#8217;s balanced risk assessment, pointing to concerning inflation indicators. 
&#8220;Core PCE inflation is 2.7% (above target),&#8221; Furman noted on X, warning that inflation could climb to &#8220;2.8% or possibly even 2.9%.&#8221; He suggested this trend could complicate the Fed&#8217;s planned rate reduction schedule unless labor markets weaken significantly.
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&mdash; Jason Furman (@jasonfurman) <a href="https://twitter.com/jasonfurman/status/1854604354738913596?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 7, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Economist Peter Schiff delivered sharp criticism of Fed Chair Jerome Powell&#8216;s inflation-targeting strategy, citing structural challenges. 
&#8220;The Fed cut interest rates by 25 basis points, claiming they&#8217;re confident they&#8217;ll achieve their long-term inflation target of 2%,&#8221; Schiff wrote on X. &#8220;Powell can&#8217;t possibly believe that, considering a $36 trillion National Debt and the prospect of 2025 tax cuts sending demand and deficits soaring.&#8221;
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Wells Fargo struck a more moderate tone, with strategist Luis Alvarado <a href="https://x.com/yahoofinance/status/1854542364607447185?s=46">telling</a> Yahoo Finance they expect &#8220;another [cut] in December,&#8221; while maintaining flexibility about 2025 policy adjustments.
Why It Matters: The Fed&#8217;s decision, which lowered rates to 4.5%-4.75%, came amid robust economic indicators including 2.8% second-quarter GDP growth. Powell dismissed October&#8217;s weak employment data as temporary, citing strikes and weather disruptions.
Markets responded modestly to the day&#8217;s events, with the U.S. Dollar Index dipping 0.07% to 104.44 and the 10-year Treasury yield inching up to 4.353%.
The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) closed at $595.61, up 0.77%, with a modest after-hours increase of 0.02%. The iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) finished at $236.38, down 0.35%, though it rose 0.15% in after-hours trading.
The S&amp;P 500 gained 0.74%, reaching a record high of 5,973.10, while the Nasdaq advanced 1.51% to 19,269.46, marking its first close above 19,000. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was largely unchanged, ticking down by less than one point to end at 43,729.34.
S&amp;P 500, Dow, and Nasdaq 100 futures were flat. On the currency front, the Japanese Yen held steady at $0.0065, while the Euro slipped by 0.11% to $1.0788.
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On Thursday, Cathie Wood-led Ark Invest made significant trades, with Palantir Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NYSE">PLTR</a>), Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), Reddit Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RDDT#NYSE">RDDT</a>), and Amazon.com, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) taking center stage.
The Palantir Trade
Ark Invest&#8217;s move to sell Palantir shares comes amid a tumultuous day for the company. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/11/41808861/whats-going-on-with-palantir-stock-thursday">Palantir&#8217;s shares</a> experienced a rollercoaster ride, initially dipping due to a downgrade from Jefferies, only to bounce back following an announced partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Anthropic.
Despite Jefferies analyst Brent Thill downgrading Palantir from a Hold rating to an Underperform rating due to valuation concerns, the company&#8217;s stock has seen a surge of over 220% since the start of the year. This includes a 30% increase in just the past week, largely driven by strong quarterly results fueled by &#8220;unrelenting&#8221; AI demand.
Ark offloaded 264,513 Palantir shares on Thursday through its ARK Innovation ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKK#NYSE">ARKK</a>) and Ark Fintech Innovation ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKF#NYSE">ARKF</a>) funds, with the transaction valued at $14.8 million based on a closing share price of $55.88.
The Tesla Trade
Ark sold 85,019 shares of Elon Musk-led Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>). Wood has been on a Tesla share-selling spree of late. The latest transaction, which came through ARKK, was valued at $25.24 million.
Wood&#8217;s firm estimates that Tesla&#8217;s driverless ride-hailing service could <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/10/41593922/cathie-woods-ark-invest-sees-tesla-unlocking-11-trillion-revenue-potential-with-rob">access an $11 trillion revenue</a> market by leveraging low operating costs to undercut existing ride-hailing prices. Tesla plans to debut this service next year in Texas and California, starting with drivers and aiming for fully autonomous rides as regulations allow.
The Reddit Trade
Ark Invest&#8217;s trade with Reddit comes at a time when the company is making significant strides in the social media space. Reddit&#8217;s market cap <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/social-media/24/11/41773982/reddit-overtakes-snap-in-market-value-after-election-day-rally">recently surpassed</a> that of Snap Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNAP#NYSE">SNAP</a>), reaching $21.5 billion after a 12% climb on Election Day. This is a notable achievement for the social media platform operator, which has a user base and revenue one-fourth the size of Snap&#8217;s.
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The Wood-led firm sold 62,389 Reddit shares from its ARK Next Generation Internet ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKW#NYSE">ARKW</a>) fund on Thursday, a transaction valued at $8.2 million. Reddit shares closed the day 8.6% higher at $131.44.
The Amazon.com Trade
Ark Invest&#8217;s decision to purchase Amazon shares comes at a time when insiders at the e-commerce giant have been <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/11/41763411/jeff-bezos-sells-214m-worth-of-amazon-shares-in-latest-stock-move-heres-how-much-he-still-owns">selling off their shares</a>. According to a recent Benzinga report, Jeff Bezos, Amazon&#8217;s executive chair, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/11/41763411/jeff-bezos-sells-214m-worth-of-amazon-shares-in-latest-stock-move-heres-how-much-he-still-owns">recently sold</a> 1.07 million shares of Amazon stock at $200.07 per share, raking in approximately $213.8 million. This left Bezos with 926.41 million shares of Amazon.
Bezos was not the only Amazon insider selling shares. Recently, director Jonathan Rubinstein also offloaded $1 million worth of shares, while Douglas Herrington, CEO of Worldwide Amazon Stores, sold $696,360 worth of Amazon shares.
Ark acquired 150,675 Amazon shares through its ARKK fund, a transaction valued at $31.6 million. Amazon's stock closed Thursday at $210.16, up 1.5%. Other Key Trades:
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<li>Ark purchased shares of 10X Genomics Inc. (TXG) and sold shares of Moderna Inc (MRNA).</li>
<li>The firm picked up shares of Illumina Inc. (ILMN), ABSCI Corp (ABSI), and Guardant Health Inc. (GH) but sold shares of Unity Software Inc. (U), Sofi Technoliogies Inc. (SOFI), and Repare Therapeutics Inc. (RPTX).</li>
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