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Metagenomi Inc is a genetic medicines company committed to developing curative therapeutics for patients using its proprietary, comprehensive metagenomics-derived genome editing toolbox. Genetic diseases are caused by a diverse set of mutations that have been largely inaccessible by genome engineering approaches to date. The genome editing toolbox includes programmable nucleases, base editors, and RNA and DNA-mediated integration systems (including prime editing systems and clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeat (CRISPR)-associated transposases (CASTs).

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The International Longshoremen&#8217;s Association and U.S. Maritime Alliance reached a tentative six-year master contract agreement on Wednesday, averting potential supply chain disruptions at East Coast and Gulf ports ahead of the Jan. 15 deadline.
The deal, which requires ratification from both parties, notably includes compromises on port automation while preserving labor protections. 
Sources familiar with the negotiations <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/01/08/union-dockworkers-port-employers-announce-tentative-labor-deal-at-east-coast-and-gulf-ports.html">told</a> CNBC that while full automation was excluded, USMX members gained the flexibility to implement modernization technologies, with guaranteed ILA positions tied to new equipment deployments.
A technology committee, including ILA President Harold Daggett and other union and port representatives, will oversee future technological implementations. The arrangement aims to enhance port efficiency and capacity while maintaining strong labor relations through 2031.
Both organizations stated in a joint announcement that the agreement &#8220;creates ILA jobs, supports American consumers and businesses, and keeps the American economy the key hub of the global marketplace.&#8221; Specific terms remain undisclosed pending member review and ratification votes, for which dates have not been set.
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East Coast Ports Avoid Disruptions As Union, Maritime Alliance Reach 6-Year Deal On Automation, Labor Protections

Elon Musk&#8216;s rocket manufacturing company SpaceX said on Wednesday that it is preparing to launch its ambitious Starship launch vehicle on its seventh flight test as soon as Monday, Jan. 13. 
What Happened: The launch window opens at 4:00 p.m. CT on Monday. However, the company warned that the schedule is also likely to change. 
SpaceX has previously said that its Starship vehicle, currently undergoing testing and development, will launch from Starbase in Texas for its seventh flight test carrying 10 Starlink simulators which are similar in size and weight to the company&#8217;s next-generation Starlink satellites in a bid to demonstrate its capabilities in the satellite launch segment.
For the upcoming flight, SpaceX is looking to catch the two-stage vehicle's booster back at the launch pad at Starbase with the launch tower's metallic arms like on its fifth test flight in October. However, in case of any safety concerns, the company will splash it down in the Gulf of Mexico, it said.
The spacecraft, meanwhile, is slated to be splashed down in the Indian Ocean on the upcoming test.
While SpaceX has conducted 6 test flights of its ambitious launch vehicle to date, none of them carried any payload. The last test flight of Starship was in November.
Why It Matters:&nbsp;Starship is key to many big ambitions in the field of space exploration.
While NASA is looking forward to landing humans back on the surface of the Moon after a gap of over 50 years with the help of a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/42108681/spacex-shows-off-conceptual-version-of-starship-which-will-help-humans-land-back-on-moon-in-over-50-yrs" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">custom version of the Starship</a>, Musk dreams of taking&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40770222/elon-musk-sets-2026-for-starships-first-uncrewed-mars-mission-targeting-successful-landing" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">humans to the planet Mars</a>&nbsp;aboard the&nbsp;vehicle.
The last time humans set foot on the Moon was in 1972&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/01/36692749/just-a-worse-version-of-apollo-elon-musk-baffled-by-nasa-veterans-push-to-ditch-spacex-blue-origin-a" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">with Apollo 17</a>. Since then, no crew has traveled beyond low-Earth orbit.
In December, Musk pegged the seventh flight test of Starship for Jan. 10. However, earlier this week, Musk said the launch date has been <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/space/25/01/42866518/spacexs-starship-7th-test-flight-delayed-says-elon-musk-now-expected-next-week">pushed to next week</a>. The CEO did not provide any reasons for the delay. 
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Reported Earlier, China Producer Price Index (YoY) For December -2.3% Vs. -2.4% Est.; -2.5% Prior

Reported Earlier, China Consumer Price Index (YoY) For December 0.1% Vs. 0.1% Est.; 0.2% Prior

Reported Earlier, China Consumer Price Index (MoM) For December 0.0% Vs. 0.0% Est.; -0.6% Prior

Reported Earlier, Australia Trade Balance For November 7.079B Vs. 5.620B Est.; 5.670B (Revised) Prior

Reported Earlier, Australia Retail Sales (MoM) For November 0.8% Vs. 1.0% Est.; 0.5% (Revised) Prior

Apple Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) has clarified its privacy policies regarding Siri, following a $95 million settlement over allegations of unauthorized recordings. The company emphasized&nbsp;that it has never sold&nbsp;or used Siri data for marketing purposes.
What Happened: According to&nbsp;Reuters, Apple addressed its privacy stance on Wednesday, stating, &#8220;Apple has never used Siri data to build marketing profiles, never made it available for advertising, and never sold it to anyone for any purpose.&#8221;
This comes after accusations that Apple recorded private conversations through Siri and shared them with third parties, including advertisers. Although Apple settled the lawsuit, it did not admit to these claims.
Apple explained that certain Siri&nbsp;features require real-time input from&nbsp;Apple servers, but only minimal data is used to ensure accurate results.
Apple also noted that audio recordings of Siri interactions are not kept unless users opt-in to improve Siri. Even then, the recordings are solely for enhancement purposes. The company remains committed to advancing technologies to enhance Siri&#8217;s privacy.
A similar lawsuit involving Google&#8217;s Voice Assistant is ongoing in San Jose, California, with the same law firms representing the plaintiffs as in the Apple case.
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Why It Matters: The settlement, as reported earlier, could benefit millions of U.S. consumers who owned Apple devices between September 2014 and December 2024. Eligible users can&nbsp;receive up to $20 per&nbsp;Siri-enabled device, with a limit of five claims per person. Approved claimants should receive payments within 60 days of filing.
The settlement involving Apple is part of a broader trend where tech giants are facing scrutiny over privacy concerns. In December 2023,&nbsp;Google&nbsp;agreed to a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/12/36296656/google-agrees-to-700m-settlement-in-antitrust-case-promises-play-store-policy-revisions">$700 million settlement</a> in an antitrust case, which included commitments to amend its Play Store policies to foster competition. This settlement, pending final approval, could provide eligible consumers with reimbursements for purchases made on Google Play.
Earlier in June 2023,&nbsp;Amazon&nbsp;agreed to pay over <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/23/06/32663055/amazon-agrees-to-pay-over-30m-to-settle-alexa-ring-spying-claims-despite-disagreement-with-ftc">$30 million to settle claims</a> related to privacy violations involving its Alexa and Ring devices. The Federal Trade Commission accused Amazon of spying on customers through Ring doorbell cameras and violating children&#8217;s privacy rights with Alexa recordings.
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Apple Clarifies Siri Privacy Policy After $95 Million Settlement Over Allegations Of Unauthorized Recordings

U.S. Treasury yields continued their upward march as prominent economist Mohamed El-Erian predicts yields could remain elevated through 2025, highlighting persistent inflation <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/01/42878896/dollar-jumps-to-14-month-highs-30-year-yields-near-danger-zone-as-trump-mulls-national-economic-emergency-to-set-tariffs">concerns and shifting market dynamics</a>.
What Happened: The 20-year Treasury yield reached 4.96%, while the 10-year Treasury yield was 4.66% on Wednesday, reflecting broader moves across fixed-income markets. 
El-Erian, Chief Economic Advisor at Allianz, suggested on the social media platform X that the 10-year Treasury yield could &#8220;spend quite a bit of 2025 in the 4.75-5% range,&#8221; despite consistent inflows into fixed income from both domestic and international investors.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Although significantly higher yields are a common theme across advanced economies, there have been notable country-specific trends. Take the UK, for example. The increase in yields there has matched the US, leading to a slightly higher overall level for its 10-year Gilt. However,… <a href="https://t.co/vCio1LkKAk">pic.twitter.com/vCio1LkKAk</a>
&mdash; Mohamed A. El-Erian (@elerianm) <a href="https://twitter.com/elerianm/status/1877045994074104212?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 8, 2025</a></blockquote>
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The yield trajectory comes amid uncertainty about the Federal Reserve&#8217;s rate path, particularly as markets digest potential policy shifts under <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42886101/investors-should-expect-no-rate-cuts-in-q1-2025-after-federal-reserves-december-minutes-release-strategist-says">the incoming administration</a>. Recent Fed minutes revealed officials used variations of the word &#8220;uncertain&#8221; twelve times, according to Jeffrey Roach, chief economist at LPL Financial.
Speaking <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L59wnuI7od4">on</a> CNBC, El-Erian downplayed concerns about inflation readings being &#8220;hotter than expected,&#8221; arguing that current inflation targets may be outdated. This perspective aligns with some Fed officials&#8217; views that economic strength may not necessarily fuel inflationary pressures.
Larry Tentarelli, chief technical strategist at Blue Chip Daily Trend Report, expects the Federal Reserve to maintain current <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42886101/investors-should-expect-no-rate-cuts-in-q1-2025-after-federal-reserves-december-minutes-release-strategist-says">rates through early 2025</a>. &#8220;Investors should expect no rate cuts in Q1 2025 and 10-year US Treasury yields in the 4.50 to 5.00% range,&#8221; he noted.
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Why It Matters: Markets showed mixed reactions to these developments. The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and the Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) closed slightly lower, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average managed a modest 0.25% gain.
The yield environment suggests investors may need to adapt their strategies. El-Erian advocates for &#8220;bar-belled investment portfolios&#8221; and bottom-up, name-driven investing rather than broad market or thematic approaches in the volatile year ahead.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Extending what already has been quite a move in the last thirty days, the yield on the 10-year US government bond is trading this morning above 4.70% on the back of issues relating to inflation, growth, and new issuance. Note that this move is notwithstanding many months of solid… <a href="https://t.co/j9jZLxFT2V">pic.twitter.com/j9jZLxFT2V</a>
&mdash; Mohamed A. El-Erian (@elerianm) <a href="https://twitter.com/elerianm/status/1876970311041560585?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 8, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Mohamed El-Erian Warns US Treasury Yields Poised To Hover Near 5% Through 2025, Maps Out Survival Strategy

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) remains unable to sell its iPhone 16 in Indonesia.
What Happened: Apple has <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/42170518/apples-100-million-offer-rejected-as-indonesia-enforces-iphone-16-sales-ban">not met Indonesia&#8217;s domestic</a> content requirements, which stipulate that smartphones sold in the country must include at least 35% locally-made components.
This rule <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/10/41350072/iphone-16-sales-banned-in-indonesia-after-apples-investments-obligations-in-asian-giant-fall-sho">led to the ban</a> on iPhone 16 sales last year.
According to Indonesia&#8217;s Industry Minister Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita, Apple has agreed to establish a facility on Batam Island to produce its AirTag devices.
However, this does not satisfy the local content criteria for iPhones, reported Reuters.
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&#8220;There is no basis for the ministry to issue a local content certification as a way for Apple to have the permission to sell iPhone 16 because (the facility) has no direct relations,&#8221; Agus stated, adding that only phone components would be considered.
Indonesia&#8217;s investment minister announced the factory&#8217;s value at $1 billion, with operations expected to commence next year.
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Why It Matters: The ban on iPhone 16 sales in Indonesia is a significant hurdle for Apple, especially given its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/10/41328252/apples-iphone-16-powers-record-sales-in-q3-just-behind-samsung-in-global-market-share-battle">record sales performance</a> in the third quarter of 2024. Apple narrowly trailed Samsung Electronics Co. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SSNLF#OTC">SSNLF</a>) in global market share, capturing 18%.
iPhones play a crucial role in Apple&#8217;s earnings, making up about half of the company&#8217;s total revenue. 
The tech giant reported <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">strong financial results</a> in the fourth quarter, with a revenue beat of $94.9 billion. iPhone revenue climbed to $46.22 billion, up from $43.8 billion in the previous year.
Price Action: Apple&#8217;s stock ended Wednesday&#8217;s trading session with a 0.2% increase, closing at $242.7. However, in after-hours trading, the shares slipped by 0.12%, settling at $242.4, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro data</a>.
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Eric Schmidt, the former CEO of Google and former executive chairman of Alphabet Inc. (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>), has reportedly invested in Relativity Space Inc., a company specializing in 3D-printed rockets.
What Happened: Relativity Space, headquartered in Long Beach, California, was established in 2015 with the ambition of creating rockets that are nearly entirely 3D-printed. The company, which encountered fundraising hurdles in 2024, launched its first rocket, Terran 1, in 2023 but failed to achieve orbit. They have since redirected their efforts towards the larger Terran R, anticipated to launch in 2026. According to <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-01-09/ex-google-ceo-eric-schmidt-said-to-be-relativity-space-investor">Bloomberg</a>, Schmidt has been supporting the company since last year.
Schmidt&#8217;s investment came at a time when the company faced difficulties in securing capital for the development of Terran R and its daily operations. The company was valued at $4.2 billion in 2021, with investors such as Fidelity Management &amp; Research Company, Jared Leto, and Mark Cuban.
Schmidt, who served as Google&#8217;s CEO until 2011 and later as executive chairman, has been involved in various philanthropic and investment endeavors since leaving the board in 2019.&nbsp;
Schmidt and Relativity Space have yet to respond to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga</a>&#8216;s queries. 
Why It Matters: The investment by Eric Schmidt in Relativity Space comes at a time when the modern space race is intensifying, with private companies vying for dominance in orbit. This new era, often referred to as &#8220;Space Race 2.0,&#8221; presents significant investment opportunities as private enterprises, such as&nbsp;SpaceX, lead the charge. In 2024, SpaceX achieved a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/space/25/01/42755343/spacex-hits-new-milestone-in-2024-with-134-launches">milestone with 134 launches</a>, showcasing the rapid advancements in the industry. Relativity Space, despite its initial setbacks, remains a key player in this competitive landscape. 
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Ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt Invests In 3D-Printed Rocket Maker As SpaceX-Led Space Race Heats Up

The U.S. government has received approval to liquidate a significant portion of its Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) holdings seized from the infamous darknet website <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/10/41156448/trump-vows-to-save-silk-road-creator-ulbricht-now-12-years-into-sentence-for-bitcoin-fuele">Silk Road</a>, according to a Wednesday report.
What Happened:&nbsp; The Justice Department was cleared to sell 69,370 Bitcoins, valued at approximately $6.5 billion, by a federal judge, DB News reported, citing officials. 
The report mentioned the DOJ citing the price volatility as a reason for pushing for permission to sell the assets.
The DOJ did not immediately respond to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga&#8217;s </a>request for confirmation.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">The US Govt has been given the greenlight to liquidate 69,000 BTC ($6.5B) from Silk Road, an official confirmed to DB News today Interesting situation less than 2 weeks away from the new admin who vowed to not sell <a href="https://t.co/HqD1KnhJK3">https://t.co/HqD1KnhJK3</a> <a href="https://t.co/xn8ATSEL7H">pic.twitter.com/xn8ATSEL7H</a>
&mdash; db (@tier10k) <a href="https://twitter.com/tier10k/status/1877176406905356670?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 9, 2025</a></blockquote>
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<figcaption class="wp-element-caption"> On-chain data tracked by Arkham <a href="https://intel.arkm.com/explorer/address/bc1qa5wkgaew2dkv56kfvj49j0av5nml45x9ek9hz6">showed </a>the Silk Road Bitcoin balance decreasing to zero from roughly $6.5 billion, although it is not yet confirmed that the assets have been sold. The U.S. government holds around 198,109 BTC, valued at $18.66 billion.</figcaption></figure>
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This decision to liquidate contrasts the views expressed by President-elect Donald Trump, who has voiced his support for cryptocurrencies and<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/08/40176950/trump-says-government-shouldnt-be-selling-bitcoin-crypto-is-like-ai-if-we-dont-build-it-ch"> opposed the idea of the government selling</a> its Bitcoin holdings.
Price Action: At the time of writing, Bitcoin was trading at $94,337.75, down 2.35% in the last 24 hours, according to&nbsp;<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>.&nbsp;
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US Government Silk Road Bitcoin Holdings Drop To 0 Amid Report DOJ Approved To Sell $6.5 Billion Worth Of Crypto

Leading cryptocurrencies dropped further on Wednesday as Federal Reserve minutes painted a bearish outlook for risk-on assets.
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<td>-2.20%</td>
<td>$0.3402</td>
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What Happened: Bitcoin dipped below $93,000 during the afternoon hours before swinging back above $94,000 overnight.
The leading cryptocurrency has corrected sharply from the highs of $102,000 hit earlier in the week.
Ethereum fell to an intraday low of $3,209, its lowest since Dec. 20.&nbsp;
The downtrend triggered liquidations of over $539 million in the last 24 hours, with more than $400 million in upside bets getting wiped out.
Bitcoin's Open Interest dropped 3.21% in the last 24 hours. A drop in Open Interest, coming alongside a drop in price, also indicated the liquidation of long positions. 
Despite this, over 63% of traders on Binance were going long, according to the Long/Short Ratio, suggesting that they were buying the dip.
The market sentiment remained one of "Greed," according to the Crypto Fear &amp; Greed Index.
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The global cryptocurrency market capitalization stood at $3.34 trillion, down 1.63% in the last 24 hours.
Stocks recovered after Tuesday&#8217;s slump. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 106.84 points, or 0.25%, to close at 42,635.20. The S&amp;P 500 added 0.16%, ending at 5,918.25. The tech-focused Nasdaq Composite was the outlier, dipping 0.06% to 19,478.88.
These moves coincided with the release of minutes from the Dec. 18 Federal Reserve meeting, which <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/econ-s/25/01/42884303/fed-minutes-reveal-inflation-jitters-policymakers-signal-slower-interest-rate-easing-path-ahead">indicated a slower pace of rate cuts</a> through 2025.
Yields on U.S. sovereign debt rose again. The benchmark 10-year Treasury yield hit 4.7%, its highest since late April.
See More: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/best-crypto-scanners">Best Cryptocurrency Scanners</a>
Analyst Notes: Widely followed cryptocurrency analyst Ali Martinez said Bitcoin needs to reclaim $100,000 to invalidate the bearish narrative and resume its march to new all-time highs.
In an earlier post, Martinez highlighted the strong resistance offered to the leading cryptocurrency between $98,000 and $100,000.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">On the other hand, <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bitcoin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bitcoin</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24BTC&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$BTC</a> must reclaim $100,000 to invalidate the bearish outlook and set its sights on new all-time highs.<a href="https://t.co/9jCXGS06zP">https://t.co/9jCXGS06zP</a>
&mdash; Ali (@ali_charts) <a href="https://twitter.com/ali_charts/status/1877007053970964577?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 8, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Michaël van de Poppe, another popular cryptocurrency market commentator, underlined his points of interest on the Bitcoin chart.&nbsp;
"I expected the markets to break out and start the bull at $100,000, but nope," Van De Poppe said. "Likely taking liquidity beneath the lows and revert back upwards. $90-92,000 is the region."
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Two points of interest remain the same on <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bitcoin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bitcoin</a>. I expected the markets to break out and start the bull at $100K, but nope. Likely taking liquidity beneath the lows and revert back upwards. $90-92K is the region. <a href="https://t.co/ZrPmrkyFlf">pic.twitter.com/ZrPmrkyFlf</a>
&mdash; Michaël van de Poppe (@CryptoMichNL) <a href="https://twitter.com/CryptoMichNL/status/1877066490886893982?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 8, 2025</a></blockquote>
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On Wednesday, the Walt Disney Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>) said that its streaming platforms have reached another milestone.
What Happened: The company's streaming platforms, Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+, have amassed approximately 157 million monthly active users globally who engage with ad-supported content.
This figure includes 112 million users in the United States and represents an average over the past six months.
The update was shared during the annual CES tech conference in Las Vegas.
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While traditional television has established methods for measuring viewership, the streaming industry lacks a standardized approach for gauging global advertising audiences.
Disney&#8217;s Advertising division has developed a methodology to estimate ad-supported audience numbers consistently worldwide.
It involves calculating active accounts across Disney&#8217;s streaming services that have viewed ad-supported content for more than 10 seconds.
Each active account is multiplied by the estimated number of users per account to determine the total user count. Users subscribing to multiple platforms may be counted more than once.
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Why It Matters: Disney&#8217;s achievement in the ad-supported streaming space is noteworthy, especially as competitors like Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) and Amazon.com, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) Prime Video also expand their ad-supported tiers.
In November 2024, Netflix reported 70 million monthly users for its ad-supported tier. During the same time, it was reported that about 80% of Amazon Prime viewers have subscribed to the newly introduced ad-supported tier.
Disney&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/41971559/disneys-q4-boosted-by-streaming-gains-strong-box-office-and-solid-parks-performance">fourth-quarter earnings</a>, where the company reported a 6% increase in revenue, reached $22.57 billion. This growth was partly driven by gains in its streaming services, which ended the quarter with 174 million Disney+ Core and Hulu subscriptions.&nbsp;
Price Action: Disney&#8217;s stock closed Wednesday&#8217;s trading session down by 1.46%, settling at $109.76. However, in after-hours trading, the shares gained 1.18%, rising to $111.05, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro data</a>.
Check out more of Benzinga&#8217;s Consumer Tech coverage by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/consumer-tech">following this link</a>.
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A <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/25/01/42888380/los-angeles-fires-shut-down-production-of-tv-shows-fallout-abbott-elementary-hacks-film-premieres-canceled-critics-choice-awards-delayed">devastating wildfire tearing</a> through Los Angeles&#8217;s Pacific Palisades neighborhood has highlighted an unexpected performer: Tesla Inc.&#8216;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) Cybertruck. Ross Gerber, CEO of Gerber Kawasaki Wealth and Investment Management, praised the vehicle&#8217;s capability during the crisis.
What Happened: &#8220;Cybertruck was my hero today,&#8221; Gerber posted on X, describing how the vehicle navigated fallen trees and flooded roads while mentioning the HEPA filter system which protects from smoke. His firsthand account came amid his efforts to protect his property from the rapidly spreading fire.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Here are some picture. BTW. Cybertruck was my hero today. Had to drive over trees, hepa filter, flooded roads. Here are some pictures from today. <a href="https://t.co/sSLlZtizHP">pic.twitter.com/sSLlZtizHP</a>
&mdash; Ross Gerber (@GerberKawasaki) <a href="https://twitter.com/GerberKawasaki/status/1877122465886831076?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 8, 2025</a></blockquote>
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The wildfire has <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42878466/wildfire-rips-through-las-pacific-palisades-neighborhood-3000-acres-burned-30000-evacuated-homes-destroyed">forced more than 30,000 residents</a> to evacuate and burned over 3,000 acres. The Los Angeles Fire Department reported zero containment as of Wednesday morning, with wind gusts reaching up to 100 mph complicating firefighting efforts.
&#8220;I&#8217;ve never witnessed destruction like this,&#8221; Gerber wrote, describing the devastation in Pacific Palisades, where he estimated up to 75% of homes could be affected. He particularly noted seeing &#8220;a dozen $20 million houses burning north of sunset.&#8221;
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">I saw a dozen of $20 mil houses burning north of sunset, like this one. All of the palisades is gone. The businesses and it could be 75% of the homes. It's surreal destruction. <a href="https://t.co/kPtvvHulfd">pic.twitter.com/kPtvvHulfd</a>
&mdash; Ross Gerber (@GerberKawasaki) <a href="https://twitter.com/GerberKawasaki/status/1877122960705663171?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 8, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Why It Matters: The crisis has broader implications for the region, affecting major events and infrastructure. The <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/sports/25/01/42889402/nhl-game-canceled-after-los-angeles-fires-nfl-monitoring-situation-ahead-of-monday-playoff-game">NHL postponed Wednesday&#8217;s game</a> between the Calgary Flames and Los Angeles Kings, while more than 160,000 customers face power outages across Los Angeles County. 
However, Gerber noted that Tesla Powerwall owners maintained power access during the outages.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Once again. Tesla power walls have made a huge plus for people who have it. Power and internet is down. Having bioweapon air filters. A must.
&mdash; Ross Gerber (@GerberKawasaki) <a href="https://twitter.com/GerberKawasaki/status/1877015485042020835?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 8, 2025</a></blockquote>
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom, who toured the affected area Tuesday, confirmed significant structural damage. President Joe Biden has approved a federal grant to support the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42878466/wildfire-rips-through-las-pacific-palisades-neighborhood-3000-acres-burned-30000-evacuated-homes-destroyed">state&#8217;s fire response efforts</a>.
Local authorities, including Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley, reported that more than 25,000 people in 10,000 homes remain under threat as firefighters battle what LAFD&#8217;s David Ortiz called &#8220;the worst possible scenario for a firefight.&#8221;
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Arm Holdings PLC &#8211; ADR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARM#NASDAQ">ARM</a>) is exploring the potential acquisition of semiconductor designer Ampere Computing LLC, signaling further consolidation in the artificial intelligence chip sector.
What Happened: Ampere, which designs data center processors using Arm&#8217;s technology and is backed by Oracle Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORCL#NYSE">ORCL</a>), has been fielding takeover interest while working with financial advisers to explore strategic options, according to people familiar with the matter <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-01-09/chip-designer-arm-considers-acquiring-ampere-computing">cited</a> by Bloomberg on Wednesday. 
The company was previously valued at $8 billion in a proposed SoftBank Group Corp. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SFTBY#OTC">SFTBY</a>) minority investment in 2021.
The potential deal emerges as Ampere faces intensifying competition in the AI chip market. In May, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/05/38892874/nvidia-faces-new-competition-as-qualcomm-and-ampere-launch-ai-focused-server">the company partnered</a> with Qualcomm Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCOM#NASDAQ">QCOM</a>) to launch an AI-focused server combining Ampere&#8217;s CPUs with Qualcomm&#8217;s Cloud AI 100 Ultra chips for inference tasks. This collaboration aims to establish a stronger foothold in the data center market currently dominated by NVIDIA Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>).
Arm Holdings and Ampere Computing did not immediately respond to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga</a>'s request for comment.
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Why It Matters: Oracle currently holds a 29% stake in Ampere with options to gain control. The startup, which had confidentially filed for an IPO in April 2022, is led by CEO Renee James, a former Intel Corp. executive. 
In May, the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/05/38892874/nvidia-faces-new-competition-as-qualcomm-and-ampere-launch-ai-focused-server">company announced plans</a> for next-generation CPUs featuring 256 processing cores, manufactured using Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.&#8216;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) 3-nanometer process.
For Arm, acquiring Ampere could accelerate its evolution from a technology licensor to a more complete chipmaker, potentially leveraging Ampere&#8217;s engineering expertise in the server market. The discussions, however, remain fluid and could fall through, according to the report.
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President-elect Donald Trump launched his latest non-fungible token collection, titled &#8220;Trump Bitcoin Digital Trading Cards,&#8221; on the Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) network on Wednesday.
What happened: Created using the Ordinals protocol, the collection comes with 160 pieces.&nbsp;
CollectTrumpCards, the official X handle linked to Trump's NFT offerings, informed that users who purchased 100 NFT cards from the &#8220;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/23/12/36205739/trump-mug-shot-gets-nft-treatment-how-you-can-also-own-a-piece-of-the-suit-he-wore">Mugshot Edition</a>&#8221; could claim them through the NFT marketplace Magic Eden after submitting their Bitcoin wallet.
One wallet can only claim one NFT, with the claim period lasting until Jan. 31.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">The first and only official Bitcoin Ordinals created by Trump Digital Trading Cards, inscribed on Alpha sats in a Parent-Child collection &#x1f1fa;&#x1f1f8;. Only 160 Total Trump Ordinals! Eligible users who purchased 100 Mugshot Edition cards &amp; submitted their BTC wallets can now claim their 1… <a href="https://t.co/QTzhlXPGOU">pic.twitter.com/QTzhlXPGOU</a>
&mdash; CollectTrumpCards (@CollectTrump) <a href="https://twitter.com/CollectTrump/status/1877031293160140907?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 8, 2025</a></blockquote>
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About 13 NFTs have already been listed on <a href="https://magiceden.io/ordinals/marketplace/trump-bitcoin-trading-cards">Magic Eden</a>, with the floor price at 0.177 BTC, worth $16,815 at prevailing market prices. The floor price of an NFT is the lowest price at which an NFT in a collection can be purchased. One NFT was listed for 20 BTC, worth over $1.9 million.
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Bitcoin Ordinals are <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/what-are-bitcoin-ordinals">inscriptions of data</a> on Bitcoin's blockchain, commonly referencing digital collectibles or art. This concept of NFTs allows for the tokenization of various digital or physical assets, creating verifiable ownership on Bitcoin&#8217;s blockchain.&nbsp;
Bitcoin was the second-largest network for NFTs as of this writing, with sales exceeding $155 million in the last month, <a href="https://www.cryptoslam.io/">according </a>to CryptoSlam.&nbsp;
Why It Matters: Trump <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/23/10/35114626/if-you-invested-1-000-in-trump-nfts-heres-how-much-youd-have-today-and-does-it-beat-the-s-">first ventured</a> into the NFT space in December 2022 with his inaugural collection. The series was an instant success, selling out within just 24 hours of its release.
Since then, he has launched four more collections, with the Ordinals being his most recent endeavor.
Latest <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/08/40445918/how-much-has-donald-trump-made-from-nft-sales-its-more-than-you-might-think">financial disclosures</a> suggest that Trump has made more than $7 million from his NFT enterprises.
Price Action: Interestingly, the launch of the latest digital cards triggered a drop in the floor price of his earlier collections.
The &#8220;Mugshot Edition,&#8221; launched in Dec. 2023, was down 2.19% in the last 24 hours, while the most recent&nbsp; &#8220;America First Edition&#8221; fell 2.20%, <a href="https://nftpricefloor.com/trump-digital-trading-cards-america-first-edition">according </a>to&nbsp;NFT Price Floor.
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Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) plans to reduce its workforce, targeting employees not meeting performance expectations.
What Happened: A spokesperson for Microsoft <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/microsoft-plans-job-cuts-performance-management-2025-1">confirmed</a> the upcoming job cuts to Business Insider but did not specify the number of employees affected.
&#8220;At Microsoft, we focus on high-performance talent,&#8221; the spokesperson stated. &#8220;We are always working on helping people learn and grow. When people are not performing, we take the appropriate action.&#8221;
Microsoft did not&nbsp;immediately respond to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga's</a> request for comments.
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As of June, Micorosft employed approximately 228,000 full-time workers. The job cuts are expected to impact various divisions, including the security sector, the report noted.
Why It Matters: This latest round of job cuts is part of a broader trend at Microsoft, which has made several workforce adjustments in 2024.
The company let go of nearly 2,000 workers from its gaming division. Then in June, Microsoft reduced its workforce by approximately 1,000 employees. In July, it <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/07/39632988/microsoft-carries-out-another-round-of-layoffs-across-teams-and-geographies-third-this-year-so-f">conducted another round of layoffs</a> and in September, Microsoft <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/09/40829756/microsoft-cuts-650-xbox-jobs-amid-restructuring-following-activision-blizzard-deal-report">laid off another 650 employees</a> in its gaming division.
Microsoft currently has a market cap of $3.156 trillion, making it the third most valuable company in the world.
Price Action: Microsoft&#8217;s stock ended Wednesday&#8217;s trading session up 0.52% at $424.56. However, in after-hours trading, the shares saw a slight dip of 0.13%, as per <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro data</a>.
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Microsoft Plans To Slash Jobs Again: 'When People Are Not Performing, We Take The Appropriate Action'

The US stock market experienced a mixed day on Wednesday, with the Dow Jones index rising around 0.25% to 42,635.20. The S&amp;P 500 index ended the day nearly 0.2% higher at 5,918.25 while the tech-heavy Nasdaq declined 0.06% to 19,478.88.
These are the top stocks that gained the attention of retail traders and investors throughout the day:
D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QBTS#NYSE">QBTS</a>) shares fell 36.13% to close at $6.10, with an intraday high and low of $6.79 and $4.65 respectively. The 52-week high and low are $11.41 and $0.68. The <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42878295/quantum-stocks-tumble-why-rigetti-ionq-and-d-wave-are-falling">drop in quantum-related stocks</a> comes after Nvidia Corporation CEO Jensen Huang expressed skepticism about the near-term usefulness of quantum computers.
Costco Wholesale Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COST#NASDAQ">COST</a>) shares rose by 0.65% to close at $927.37, with an intraday high and low of $930.5 and $915.42 respectively. The 52-week high and low are $1008.25 and $658.26. The <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/retail-sales/25/01/42888095/costco-stock-climbs-after-december-net-sales-up-99-year-over-year">stock climbed</a> after the company reported a 9.9% year-over-year increase in its December net sales.
Advanced Micro Devices Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) shares fell by 4.31% to close at $121.84, with an intraday high and low of $125.30 and $120.12 respectively. The 52-week high and low are $227.30 and $117.91. The <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42874399/amd-invests-20m-in-absci-to-boost-ai-drug-discovery">company was in focus</a> after it invested $20 million in Absci Corporation for AI drug discovery advancements.
Roku Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROKU#NASDAQ">ROKU</a>) shares rose by 6.42% to close at $83, with an intraday high and low of $84.92 and $78.60 respectively. The 52-week high and low are $99.80 and $48.33. The shares traded higher after the company reported <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/25/01/42886962/roku-shares-are-on-the-rise-what-you-need-to-know">surpassing 90 million streaming households</a> in the first week of January 2025.
Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) shares rose by 0.15% to close at $394.94, with an intraday high and low of $402.50 and $387.40 respectively. The 52-week high and low are $488.54 and $138.80. Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced that the Grok chatbot, developed by his AI startup xAI, would be <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/01/42867252/xais-grok-chatbot-to-be-integrated-into-tesla-vehicles-soon-says-elon-musk">integrated into Tesla vehicles</a>. The statement was made on Tuesday.
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Tech stocks faced steep declines Wednesday as prominent market commentator Jim Cramer warned investors about overvaluation in quantum computing and artificial intelligence sectors, following earlier skepticism from NVIDIA Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) CEO Jensen Huang about <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42878295/quantum-stocks-tumble-why-rigetti-ionq-and-d-wave-are-falling">quantum technology&#8217;s timeline</a>.
What Happened: SoundHound AI Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOUN#NASDAQ">SOUN</a>) shares plunged 16.44% to close at $15.02, while Quantum Corp. saw a 30.33% drop to $31.43.
The selloff extended to other quantum computing players, with IonQ Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IONQ#NYSE">IONQ</a>) falling 39.2% and Rigetti Computing Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RGTI#NASDAQ">RGTI</a>) declining 45.41%.
&#8220;Not too late to sell the myriad quantum stories out there.. We need you out before the froth goes away and the Soundhounds and Quantums head back down<a href="https://twitter.com/jimcramer/status/1877146220516270110?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1877146220516270110%7Ctwgr%5Eba7ddb257260026d1642d0896b2af8061c2338f8%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Feditorial.benzinga.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fpost-new.php" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"></a>,&#8221; Cramer posted on X, cautioning investors about market froth in these sectors. 
Cramer&#8217;s warning came after Huang&#8217;s sobering assessment that practical quantum computers could be decades away, with optimistic estimates <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/technicals/25/01/42881186/quantum-stocks-face-reality-check-after-nvidia-ceos-comments-what-do-the-charts-show">ranging from 15 to 30 years</a>.
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&mdash; Jim Cramer (@jimcramer) <a href="https://twitter.com/jimcramer/status/1877146220516270110?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 9, 2025</a></blockquote>
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The tech selloff coincided with broader market pressures, including rising treasury yields, with the 30-year yield reaching 4.90%. Higher borrowing costs particularly affect growth-oriented companies in the AI and quantum computing sectors.
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Why It Matters: Despite the market reaction, companies continue to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42884862/soundhound-ai-shares-are-falling-today-whats-going-on">showcase technological advances</a>. At CES 2025, SoundHound AI demonstrated its new in-vehicle voice commerce platform, integrating with restaurant brands for hands-free ordering through car infotainment systems.
The dramatic declines follow substantial gains over the past year, with some quantum computing stocks posting returns exceeding 800%. Technical indicators suggest potential support levels, with IonQ&#8217;s 200-day simple moving average at $14.33 and Rigetti showing neutral Relative Strength Index levels at 46.58, though <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/technicals/25/01/42881186/quantum-stocks-face-reality-check-after-nvidia-ceos-comments-what-do-the-charts-show">current market sentiment remains bearish</a>.
Price Action: In Wednesday&#8217;s after-hours trading, SoundHound AI Inc. saw a modest decline of 0.53%, while Quantum Corp. climbed 4.84%, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">data from Benzinga Pro</a>.
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