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Hong Kong Post announced on Wednesday it has suspended sea mail services for goods to the United States and will halt air mail services for items containing goods starting April 27, citing &#8220;bullying&#8221; U.S. tariffs.
The postal service warned Hong Kong residents they &#8220;should be prepared to pay exorbitant and unreasonable fees due to the U.S.&#8217;s unreasonable and bullying acts&#8221; when sending items to America, reported Reuters. Document-only postal items will not be affected by the suspension.
&#8220;The U.S. is unreasonable, bullying and imposing tariffs abusively. Hong Kong post will definitely not collect any so-called tariffs on behalf of the U.S.,&#8221; the agency stated.
The move comes after the U.S. government eliminated the &#8220;de minimis&#8221; exemption and increased tariffs on postal items from Hong Kong containing goods, effective May 2. Hong Kong has been subjected to the same tariffs as mainland China, according to U.S. government notices.
The former British colony, traditionally known as a free-trading hub, lost its special status under U.S. law following China&#8217;s implementation of a national security law in 2020, which significantly altered the territory&#8217;s autonomy and prompted increased U.S. economic restrictions.
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Hong Kong Post Operator Refuses To Collect Trump Tariffs, Calls US An Unreasonable Bully

Renowned investor Steve Eisman continues to bet big on Artificial Intelligence, unfazed by current valuations in the segment, or tariff-related uncertainties.
What Happened: On Tuesday, Eisman the former Senior Portfolio Manager at Neuberger Berman told CNBC&#8217;s &#8220;Squawk Box&#8221; that he has &#8220;taken some risk down&#8221; from his personal portfolio and is just waiting as he expects volatility to be there for &#8220;quite a while,&#8221; before adding that he wasn&#8217;t &#8220;trying to be a hero&#8221; in this market.
When asked about what was in his portfolio, that he thinks would work well over the next 3 to 5 years, Eisman dropped the names of semiconductor giant Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) and private equity firm Apollo Global Management (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APO#NYSE">APO</a>), citing their &#8220;strong long term fundamentals&#8221; and adding that &#8220;if you can stick with them you can make money.&#8221; 
See More: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44830406/nvidia-to-take-55-billion-hit-over-china-chip-export-restrictions-but-top-analyst-dan-ives-says-hes-not-overly-concerned-all-part-of-the-high-game-of-poker">Nvidia To Take $5.5 Billion Hit Over China Chip Export Restrictions — But Top Analyst Dan Ives Not Overly Concerned: &#8216;All Part Of The High Game Of Poker&#8217;</a>
However, the former fund manager admitted that he would not even &#8220;hazard a guess on what any stock would do over the next few months,&#8221; because the only variable in this market is President Donald Trump, and he cannot &#8220;handicap that right now.&#8221;
Regarding Nvidia&#8217;s valuations, Eisman states that he is quite convinced that we are in the &#8220;very early innings of the AI revolution&#8221; and that the company&#8217;s &#8220;best days are not behind it.&#8221; While he concedes that the $2.7 trillion company cannot grow at the same pace as it has in the past, he still thinks it is one of the best &#8220;long-term stories out there.&#8221;
Why It Matters: While he has always been bullish on AI, this statement from Eisman comes just a week after he signaled a shift <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/04/38135980/big-short-investor-steve-eisman-steers-clear-of-ai-frenzy-bets-on-concrete-infrastructure-instead">away from the sector</a>, in favor of infrastructure, which he believed was safer compared to the concentrated nature of AI, with only a handful of elite firms at play.
The fund manager who rose to prominence following his &#8220;Big Short&#8221; bet against collateralized debt obligations in the lead-up to the 2008 Financial Crisis has constantly raised concerns about subsequent <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/04/38062527/big-short-investor-steve-eisman-fears-bubblicious-stock-market-if-fed-slashes-rates-in-2024">market bubbles</a>, such as during the Fed&#8217;s rate cuts last year, and in January this year, amid <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/01/36464035/big-short-investor-steve-eisman-raises-red-flag-on-rising-market-optimism-everybody">rising market optimism</a>.
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A widely followed cryptocurrency analyst predicted a possible bull run for Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>) on Tuesday, following a false break in the dog-themed memecoin&#8217;s trajectory.
What Happened: Trader Tardigrade,&nbsp;an X user known for their bullish outlook on Dogecoin, noticed that the coin has made a false break for the first time since December 2024
&#8220;It&#8217;s staying above the support line for days, confirming the characteristics of a false break,&#8221; the chartist stated. &#8220;A new DOGE bull run could start from this false break.&#8221;
As the term implies, false breakouts trick traders into believing that a trend is shifting, only for the price to reverse swiftly, resulting in significant price movements in the opposite direction. In the above example, Trader Tartigrade emphasized DOGE&#8217;s persistence above the support level at $0.153, causing them to publish a bullish reversal forecast.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Dogecoin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Dogecoin</a> Makes a False Break for the First Time Since Dec 2024 &#x1f525; It&#39;s staying above the support line for days, confirming the characteristics of a false break. A new <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24DOGE&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$DOGE</a> bull run could start from this false break &#x1f680; <a href="https://t.co/e8ui5FuFxV">pic.twitter.com/e8ui5FuFxV</a>
&mdash; Trader Tardigrade (@TATrader_Alan) <a href="https://twitter.com/TATrader_Alan/status/1912143385303089287?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 15, 2025</a></blockquote>
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The bullish sentiment was echoed in DOGE&#8217;s derivative markets as well. According to Coinglass, about 55% of Binance traders with open DOGE positions were <a href="https://www.coinglass.com/LongShortRatio">long</a>, suggesting expectations of a rebound.
To the contrary, the Awesome Oscillator, a well-known momentum indicator that compares recent market movements to historic market movements, flashed a &#8220;Sell&#8221; signal for the memecoin, <a href="https://in.tradingview.com/symbols/DOGEUSD/technicals/">according</a> to TradingView. Additionally, the Relative Strength Index, used to spot overbought and oversold conditions, was &#8220;Neutral&#8221; as of this writing.
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Why It Matters: The projections came as Dogecoin fell overnight on Tuesday, the decline came amid a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44830360/bitcoin-ethereum-dogecoin-match-stock-futures-decline-as-nvidia-faces-pressure-analyst-sees-signs-of-resumption-of-btcs-uptrend">broader correction</a> as the cryptocurrency market followed stock futures that fell as news broke that fresh China chip curbs had been imposed on Nvidia.
Large transactions valued at over $100,000 spiked 41% in the last 24 hours, while the daily active address count rose 35%, <a href="https://app.intotheblock.com/">according</a> to IntoTheBlock.
Price Action: At the time of writing, Dogecoin was exchanging hands at $0.1558, down 2.45% 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.." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">data from Benzinga Pro</a>. Year-to-date, the meme coin has dropped 51.96%.
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A top Donald Trump <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/42029445/trump-names-pro-starlink-fcc-commissioner-brendan-carr-as-chairperson">official</a> has urged European allies to back Starlink, a subsidiary of Elon Musk's SpaceX and U.S. tech over China.
What Happened: Federal Communications Commission chairman Brendan Carr <a href="https://www.ft.com/content/0a086fc2-1955-4ded-8558-6f9f85a0679d">told</a> the Financial Times that European hesitation over Starlink service is misplaced.
His comments follow concerns raised after Washington threatened to shut off Starlink service in Ukraine. "If you're concerned about Starlink, just wait for the CCP's version, then you'll be really worried," Carr said.
Carr has been a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/42029445/trump-names-pro-starlink-fcc-commissioner-brendan-carr-as-chairperson">strong supporter of Musk's Starlink</a>. He staunchly opposed the FCC's decision not to offer nearly $900 million in subsidies to Starlink.
The FCC chair criticized what he described as European "protectionism" and an "anti-American" bias, especially in the regulatory treatment of U.S. companies. He added that Europe needs to choose sides: "It's sort of time for choosing."
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U.K.-based telecom firms BT and Virgin Media O2 are currently trialing Starlink's tech, though neither has entered a formal agreement.
Carr also warned that European suppliers like Nokia Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOK#NYSE">NOK</a>) and Ericsson (NASAQ: ERIC) may face <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/04/44705879/trump-tariffs-push-eu-to-hit-23-billion-in-us-exports-including-orange-juice-poulty-and-steel-from-red-states">Trump-era tariffs</a> unless they expand U.S.-based manufacturing.
Nokia previously said that it sees the U.S. as its "second home," with major manufacturing and R&amp;D already based in the country. Ericsson already has a factory in Texas and may expand further, depending on tariffs.
Why It's Important: Last week, reports emerged that the EU and China had agreed to explore <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/04/44756940/europe-china-eye-ev-price-pact-to-avert-trump-tariff-escalation-after-tesla-ceo-elon-musk-pushes-for-zero-eu-tariffs-amid-declining-sales">setting minimum prices</a> for Chinese-made electric vehicles. The talks come against the backdrop of rising global trade tensions following Trump's sweeping new tariffs.
Musk, who is also the CEO of Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) CEO reportedly made a direct appeal to Trump, urging him to reverse the tariffs and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/04/44735140/most-people-dont-have-the-balls-to-do-it-says-mark-cuban-praising-musk-for-going-all-in-with-his-own-money-for-his-startups">instead support the creation</a> of a "free trade zone" between Europe and the U.S.
However, despite Musk's substantial <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/04/44679026/elon-musk-made-unsucessful-appeals-to-trump-to-reverse-new-tariffs-as-tesla-likely-to-take-a-hit-report">political donations to Republicans</a> and his advisory relationship with Trump, his efforts have so far been unsuccessful.
Earlier, it was also reported that the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/04/44784857/eu-threatens-additional-taxes-on-us-tech-giants-amid-ongoing-tariff-war-we-are-developing-retaliatory-measures-says-von-der-leyen">EU is considering implementing taxes</a> on major U.S. tech firms such as Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) and Alphabet Inc'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 if current tariff discussions with the Trump administration do not lead to a resolution.
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Trump-Appointed FCC Chair To Europe: If You're Worried About Elon Musk's Starlink After The Ukraine Threat, 'Just Wait For The CCP's Version…'

Real-world asset-focused coin MANTRA (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/om/usd">OM</a>) topped the cryptocurrency gainers list on Tuesday, recovering marginally from its weekend crash.
What happened: OM soared nearly 28% to become the most successful coin in the market, defying the declines in blue-chip assets such as Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>).
OM's trading volume rose 8.51% to $1.42 billion, making it the fifth most traded cryptocurrency (excluding stablecoins) in the last 24 hours.
The recovery followed MANTRA co-founder John Patrick Mullin&#8217;s assurance that the team would release a post-mortem report explaining the events that led to the coin&#8217;s stunning 90% collapse on Sunday.&nbsp;
"After this post-mortem report is released, we will share additional information on an OM token buyback program as well as an OM supply burn program to reinstall trust in the market and show our commitment to OM/MANTRA in the long term," Mullin added.&nbsp;
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">1) A quick note to say how much I appreciate all the support the MANTRA team has received in the past 36+ hours. The support and kind words have come from many sources &#8211; from partners, investors, friends, and from the wider Web3 community. Thank you.
&mdash; JP Mullin (&#x1f549;, &#x1f3d8;&#xFE0F;) (@jp_mullin888) <a href="https://twitter.com/jp_mullin888/status/1912089490119860245?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 15, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Why It Matters: OM, used for securing the real-world assets platform MANTRA, <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/25/04/44781876/om-tokens-90-crash-leaves-holders-reeling-with-lossesmantra-blames-reckless-liquidations-but-are-big-players-involved">crashed from $5.26 to $0.42 in 90 minutes</a> on Sunday afternoon, eroding a whopping $4.6 billion from its market capitalization.
On-chain data revealed large OM transfers by Laser Digital, one of MANTRA's biggest investors, before the crash.&nbsp;
However, the MANTRA team stated that the crash was caused by "reckless liquidations" and had nothing to do with the project.
The crash soured sentiment in the real-world asset tokenization industry, with RWA protocols&#8217; overall market capitalization falling by 6% since Sunday, <a href="https://www.coingecko.com/en/categories/real-world-assets-rwa#key-stats">according </a>to CoinGecko.
Price Action:  At the time of writing, OM was exchanging hands at $0.7385, up 27.99% 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>. Over the week, the coin was still down 88%.
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OM Token Rallies 28%, Gives Marginal Relief To Crash-Hit Holders After MANTRA Co-founder Assures 'Post-Mortem Report,' Supply Burn

Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) will take a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/04/44828742/nvidia-stock-is-tumbling-after-hours-heres-why">multibillion-dollar hit tied</a> to U.S. export restrictions, but a top analyst says the long-term story remains intact.
What Happened: On Tuesday, Nvidia said it would take a $5.5 billion charge this quarter related to halted shipments of its H20 graphics processing units to China and several other markets.
The announcement comes after the U.S. government informed the company on April 9 that it would now require a license to export those chips.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro data</a>, shares of Nvidia fell 6.33% in after-hours trading on Tuesday.
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Wedbush Securities analyst Dan Ives weighed in on the development, urging investors to maintain perspective.
"The Nvidia China restriction news that just hit will put pressure on shares and it's a concern…BUT this is all part of the high game of poker going on between U.S. and China," he said in a post on X, formerly Twitter.
"I am not overly concerned by this news despite the headline," he added. "Nvidia remains caught in the tariff spiderweb between [the] U.S. and China. Street knows this. Need to look thru this period of vol and news and see [the] forest thru trees. Nvidia only chip in world fueling AI Revolution..demand."
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">I am not overly concerned by this news despite the headline and Nvidia remains caught in tariff spiderweb between US and China. Street knows this. Need to look thru this period of vol and news and see forest thru trees. Nvidia only chip in world fueling AI Revolution..demand &#x1f525; <a href="https://t.co/c3JP4GctGf">https://t.co/c3JP4GctGf</a>
&mdash; Dan Ives (@DivesTech) <a href="https://twitter.com/DivesTech/status/1912266483931001020?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 15, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Why It's Important: The latest Nvidia licensing mandate seems to mark another escalation in the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/04/44806095/as-xi-jinping-urges-vietnam-to-stand-against-unilateral-bullying-trump-labels-the-meeting-a-plan-to-screw-the-united-states-of-america">ongoing trade tensions with China</a>. While President Donald Trump recently held off on imposing reciprocal tariffs on most nations, he increased tariffs specifically targeting China.
In response, China retaliated over the weekend with tariffs as high as 125% on U.S. products.
Earlier, Goldman Sachs warned that a potential U.S.-China decoupling could spark a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44787496/goldman-sachs-warns-25-trillion-sell-off-in-the-extreme-event-of-us-china-decoupling-as-scott-bessent-says-everything-is-on-the-table">massive $2.5 trillion market sell-off</a>.
In February, it was reported that Chinese tech heavyweights Tencent Holdings (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TCEHY#OTC">TCEHY</a>), Alibaba Group Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>), and ByteDance have <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43931074/chinese-tech-giants-like-tencent-alibaba-and-bytedance-rush-to-buy-nvidias-h20-ai-chips-as-deepseeks-low-cost-models-fuel-massive-demand-surge">ramped up their orders</a> for Nvidia's H20 AI chips, driven by soaring demand for AI computing power fueled by the rise of DeepSeek's cost-effective AI models.
The DeepSeek R1 AI model, reportedly developed <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/01/43256425/nvidia-says-deepseek-an-illustration-of-how-new-ai-models-can-be-created-while-being-export-control-compliant-amid-600-billion-market-value-plunge">for under $6 million</a>, has outperformed leading U.S. models—including those from OpenAI.
In March, Chinese <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44519562/nvidia-faces-fresh-china-setback-as-chip-shortages-and-sanctions-disrupt-supply">server manufacturer H3C flagged</a> a potential shortage of Nvidia&#8217;s H20 chips. The company also warned that supply plans beyond April 20 remain uncertain due to shifting raw material policies, logistical disruptions, and manufacturing difficulties.
Price Action: Nvidia shares are down 18.88% so far this year but have still climbed 30.47% over the past 12 months, as per <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro data</a>.
According to Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings, the company holds a strong growth score of 94.82%. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">Click here to compare</a> it with Alibaba, Tencent, and other major players.
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U.S. stock futures slipped Tuesday night, amid fresh tariff-related uncertainties and headwinds for semiconductors spooking tech stocks, as investors await crucial retail sales data and more prominent earnings this week.
The S&amp;P 500 Futures are down 0.88%, trading at 5,380, followed by the tech-heavy Nasdaq Futures at 18,678, down 1.48%, and Dow Jones Futures down 0.41%, at 40,410 points, at the time of writing.
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Asian markets opened lower, with the Nikkei 225 benchmark down 0.45% in early morning trade, following a two-day winning streak, after taking cues from Wall Street on Tuesday, with electronics components and semiconductor stocks leading the decline.
The U.S. Dollar Index is down 0.34%, trading at 99.87 following a rally on Tuesday that saw the index rebound from a three-year low of 99.6.
Markets are jittery following Nvidia Corp.&#8216;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) warning that the U.S. government&#8217;s decision to block the sale of some of its AI chips to China will result in a $5.5 billion earnings hit during the current quarter, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/04/44828742/nvidia-stock-is-tumbling-after-hours-heres-why">leading to a pullback</a> in the stock in after-hours trading. 
Investors are waiting for the March retail sales data on Wednesday, and several other earnings releases over this week, such as Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>), UnitedHealth Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>), and American Express Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXP#NYSE">AXP</a>).
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Leading cryptocurrencies dipped alongside stock futures Tuesday as Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) shares tumbled after being informed by the U.S. government that it will need a license to export chips to China.
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<td>Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>)</td>
<td>-1.65%</td>
<td>$83,364.77</td>
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<td>-2.77%</td>
<td>$1,585.59</td>
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<td>Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</td>
<td>-3.59%</td>
<td>$0.1534</td>
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What Happened: Bitcoin peaked at a high of $86,429.35 in early trading before a sharp decline to $83,100 overnight. Ethereum charted a similar trajectory, plunging to an intraday low of $1,577.05 after a morning spike.
In the past 24 hours, 97,198 traders were liquidated, with total liquidations at $208.63 million. More than $136 million in bullish bets was erased due to the pullback.&nbsp;
That said, about $700 million in shorts risked liquidation if Bitcoin rebounds to $86,850.
Bitcoin&#8217;s Open Interest plunged 6.54% in the last 24 hours. Meanwhile, its Long/Short Ratio on Binance rose above 1, suggesting that futures traders were buying its latest dip.
Top Gainers (24-Hours)
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<td>MANTRA (OM)</td>
<td>27.19%</td>
<td>$0.7892</td>
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<td>DeXe (DEXE)</td>
<td>6.26%</td>
<td>$13.28</td>
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<td>Story (IP)</td>
<td>5.64%</td>
<td>$4.06</td>
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The global cryptocurrency market capitalization stood at $2.63 trillion, following a contraction of 1.45% in the last 24 hours.
Stock futures edged lower on Tuesday night. The Dow Jones Industrial Average Futures fell 112 points, or 0.28%, as of 9 p.m. EDT.  Futures tied to the S&amp;P 500 dipped 0.76%, while Nasdaq 100 Futures lost 1.33%.
The sell-offs came after artificial intelligence darling Nvidia said in a regulatory filing that the government contacted it last week to let it know it <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/04/44828742/nvidia-stock-is-tumbling-after-hours-heres-why">will need a license to sell H20 chips to China</a>, sending the shares down 6.33% in after-hours trading.
President Donald Trump&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44797640/former-treasury-secretary-yellen-says-trumps-tariff-plans-are-a-pipe-dream-americans-feel-paralyzed-by-the-uncertainty">back-and-forth on tariffs</a> has injected major volatility into markets this month, with the Dow and S&amp;P 500 down 3.86% and 4.19%, respectively, since April began.&nbsp;
Amid concerns about inflation and economic slowdown, investors will watch out for March's retail sales report, slated for a Wednesday release.
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Analyst Notes: Popular blockchain analytics firm CryptoQuant noted that the 30-day moving average of Bitcoin's Market Value to Realized Value indicator was at a six-month low, indicating an "extreme fear" sentiment and exhaustion of selling pressure.
"Historically, these zones have served as psychological and technical support, marking points of correction or resumption of the uptrend," CryptoQuant stated.&nbsp;
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Bitcoin MVRV MA30d reaches its lowest level in 6 months "Although market sentiment is anchored in fear, the recent cyclical behavior of the MVRV suggests a possible recovery opportunity in the BTC price." – By <a href="https://twitter.com/gaah_im?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@gaah_im</a> Read more &#x2935;&#xFE0F;<a href="https://t.co/Gfyat1rhc0">https://t.co/Gfyat1rhc0</a> <a href="https://t.co/UXBLUQigVI">pic.twitter.com/UXBLUQigVI</a>
&mdash; CryptoQuant.com (@cryptoquant_com) <a href="https://twitter.com/cryptoquant_com/status/1912139563776037051?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 15, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Widely followed cryptocurrency analyst Michaël van de Poppe highlighted the surge in global money supply. Historically, changes in M2 money supply have <a href="https://sarsonfunds.com/the-correlation-between-bitcoin-and-m2-money-supply-growth-a-deep-dive/">correlated </a>with Bitcoin's movements
"If the correlation remains, then I assume that we&#8217;ll see Bitcoin rally to an ATH in this quarter," the analyst predicted.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">A great chart, which shows the M2 Supply is rallying back upwards. If the correlation remains, then I assume that we&#39;ll see <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bitcoin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bitcoin</a> rally to an ATH in this quarter. This would also imply a rise in CNH/USD, a fall in Yields, a fall in Gold, a fall in DXY, and a rise in #… <a href="https://t.co/wLCabG6kdN">pic.twitter.com/wLCabG6kdN</a>
&mdash; Michaël van de Poppe (@CryptoMichNL) <a href="https://twitter.com/CryptoMichNL/status/1912059235241705849?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 15, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Companies with a long history of paying dividends and consistently hiking them remain appealing to income-focused investors. Kimberly-Clark, TXNM Energy, and Getty Realty have rewarded shareholders for years and recently announced dividend increases. These companies currently offer dividend yields of around 3% to 6%.
Kimberly-Clark
Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KMB#NYSE">KMB</a>) is an American multinational consumer goods and personal care corporation operating in more than 175 countries. Its portfolio of brands, including Huggies, Kleenex, Scott, Kotex, Cottonelle, Poise, Depend, Andrex, Pull-Ups, GoodNites, Intimus, Plenitud, Sweety, Softex, Viva and WypAll, hold No. 1 or No. 2 share positions in approximately 70 countries.
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It has increased its dividends every year for the last 53 years. In its most recent dividend hike announcement on Jan. 28, the company's board raised the quarterly payout by 3.3% to $1.26 per share, equaling an annual figure of $5.04. The dividend yield on the stock is 3.78%.
Kimberly-Clark's annual revenue as of Dec. 31 stood at $20.06 billion. As per the company's Q4 2024 earnings report on Jan. 28, it posted revenues of $4.93 billion, above the consensus estimate of $4.86 billion, while EPS of $1.50 missed the consensus of $1.51.
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TXNM Energy
TXNM Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TXNM#NYSE">TXNM</a>) is a holding company that owns regulated utility companies providing energy to homes and businesses across Texas and New Mexico.
TXNM has raised its dividends consecutively for the last 13 years. In its most recent dividend hike announcement on Dec. 3, the company increased the quarterly payout by 5.2% to $0.4075 per share, which is equal to an annual figure of $1.63 per share. The current dividend yield on the stock stands at 3.33%.
The company&#8217;s annual revenue as of Dec. 31 stood at $1.97 billion. In its most recent earnings release on Feb. 21, the company posted Q4 2024 revenues of $476.96 million, below the consensus estimate of $496.05 million, while EPS of $0.30 matched expectations.
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Getty Realty&nbsp;
Getty Realty (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GTY#NYSE">GTY</a>) is a net lease REIT specializing in the acquisition, financing and development of convenience, automotive and other single tenant retail real estate.
The company has increased its dividends consecutively for the last 12 years. In its most recent dividend hike announcement on Oct. 22, Getty Realty raised the quarterly payout by 4.40% to $0.47 per share, equal to an annual figure of $1.88 per share. More recently, in its dividend announcement on Feb. 11, the company maintained the payout at the same level. The current dividend yield on the stock is 6.83%.
Getty Realty&#8217;s annual revenue as of Dec. 31 stood at $203.39 million. In its Q4 2024 earnings release on Feb. 12, the company posted revenues of $53.02 million and adjusted AFFO of $0.60. Both figures came in above the consensus estimates.
Kimberly-Clark, TXNM Energy, and Getty Realty are good choices for investors seeking reliable passive income. Their dividend yields of around 3-6% and long history of consistent hikes make them attractive to income-focused investors.
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U.S. stocks slipped into the red today, with the Nasdaq Composite edging down 0.05% to 16,823.17. The Dow declined nearly 0.4% to 40,368.96, and the S&amp;P 500 eased almost 0.2% to 5,396.63.
These are the top stocks that gained the attention of retail traders and investors throughout the day:
NVIDIA Corporation&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)
NVIDIA shares closed up 1.35% at $112.20, reaching an intraday high of $113.62 and a low of $110.50. The stock&#8217;s 52-week range is between $75.61 and $153.13. After hours, NVIDIA&#8217;s stock tumbled more than 6% to $105.10 following news that the U.S. government <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/04/44828742/nvidia-stock-is-tumbling-after-hours-heres-why">requires a license</a> for exporting certain chips to China.
ASML Holding&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASML#NASDAQ">ASML</a>)
ASML&#8217;s stock rose by 1.5% to close at $683.16, with an intraday high of $687.52 and a low of $676.69. The 52-week high and low are $1,110.09 and $578.51, respectively. The company is nearing the end of its<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44826144/asml-nears-china-order-finish-line-as-demand-for-ai-chip-tools-heats-up"> backlog of orders</a> from China, as demand for AI chip tools increases.
Interactive Brokers Group, Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBKR#NASDAQ">IBKR</a>)
Interactive Brokers saw a modest gain of 0.25%, closing at $173.43. The stock hit an intraday high of $177.30 and a low of $173.25, with a 52-week range of $103.69 to $236.53. In the after-hours trading, shares fell sharply 9.8% to $156.35. The company reported <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/04/44826372/interactive-brokers-reports-mixed-q1-results-declares-4-for-1-forward-stock-split">mixed first-quarter</a> results and announced a 4-for-1 stock split. Quarterly earnings came in at $1.88 per share missing the consensus estimate of $1.92.
Boeing Co&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>)
Boeing shares fell by 2.36% to $155.52, with an intraday high of $159.12 and a low of $155.28. The stock&#8217;s 52-week high and low are $196.95 and $128.88. The decline followed reports that China has <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/04/44822589/boeing-stock-is-sliding-tuesday-whats-going-on">halted Boeing jet deliveries</a> amid trade tensions.
Tesla Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)
Tesla&#8217;s stock increased by 0.70% to close at $254.11, reaching an intraday high of $258.75 and a low of $247.54. The 52-week range is between $138.80 and $488.54. The company has halted <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44806701/tesla-suspends-new-orders-for-model-s-and-model-x-in-china-report">new orders</a> for its Model S and X in China, amid ongoing trade issues.
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Former President Joe Biden delivered a speech in Chicago on Tuesday, criticizing the Trump administration for its approach to Social Security without naming his successor, Donald Trump.
What Happened: Speaking to about 200 attendees at the Advocates, Counselors, and Representatives for the Disabled conference, Biden accused the administration of damaging the Social Security Administration by cutting jobs and services, <a href="https://www.politico.com/news/2025/04/15/biden-speech-donald-trump-00292450">reported</a> Politico.
&#8220;They're shooting first and aiming later,&#8221; said Biden. He said this was causing &#8220;a lot of needless pain and sleepless nights.&#8221;
Biden emphasized the importance of Social Security, calling it a &#8220;sacred promise,&#8221; and warned that the administration&#8217;s actions have endangered benefits for millions of seniors. His remarks coincided with the &#8220;Social Security Day of Action,&#8221; a protest against perceived threats to the program.
During the 30-minute speech, Biden shared personal stories from his upbringing and political career, using familiar phrases like &#8220;folks&#8221; and &#8220;I mean it sincerely.&#8221; The event marked his first major public appearance since leaving the White House and was held near a previous campaign fundraiser location.
Despite the White House dismissing his speech as &#8220;embarrassing,&#8221; Biden&#8217;s aides suggest he will continue to engage on issues like Social Security. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) emphasized the importance of Biden&#8217;s involvement in the fight against the administration&#8217;s policies.
The official Social Security X account accused Biden of &#8220;lying to Americans.&#8221; In a post on Tuesday, the Social Security Administration said, &#8220;President Trump has repeatedly promised to protect Social Security and ensure higher-take home pay for seniors by ending taxation on Social Security benefits.&#8221;
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Former President Joe Biden is lying to Americans. Here are the facts: 1&#xFE0F;&#x20E3;President Trump has repeatedly promised to protect Social Security and ensure higher-take home pay for seniors by ending taxation on Social Security benefits.
&mdash; Social Security (@SocialSecurity) <a href="https://twitter.com/SocialSecurity/status/1912275243927789976?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 15, 2025</a></blockquote>
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<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">In the thread, the administration said that none of the field offices had been closed and half of the technology staff had not been laid off. Attacking Biden further, the administration said that an Inspector General report released while Biden was president found $72 billion in &#8220;improper payments&#8221; from fiscal years 2015 through 2022.</figcaption></figure>
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Why It Matters:. Recent political discourse has heightened concerns about social security&#8217;s future. The establishment of the Department of Government Efficiency under the Trump administration has sparked anxiety among seniors. DOGE, tasked with cost-cutting, has led to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44775706/when-i-hear-our-politicians-say-were-not-gonna-touch-social-security-i-dont-believe-them-seniors-are-worried-about-doge-changes">significant job cuts and reorganization</a> within the federal government.
Additionally, recent updates to Social Security rules, effective April 2025, are reshaping benefits for millions. These changes <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/04/44682363/aprils-social-security-changes-how-new-rules-could-affect-your-check">include larger checks</a> and new identification requirements, impacting retirees, survivors, and those on spousal benefits. 
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President Donald Trump plans to appoint Gary Shapley as the acting commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service, according to a report. 
What Happened: Shapley provided whistleblower testimony to Republicans, claiming partisan bias hindered the investigation of President Joe Biden&#8217;s son, Hunter Biden. His appointment follows the resignation of the former commissioner, who opposed a data-sharing agreement with the Homeland Security Department. The IRS and the White House have not yet commented on Shapley&#8217;s expected elevation, <a href="https://edition.cnn.com/2025/04/15/politics/acting-irs-commissioner-hunter-biden-whistleblower-gary-shapley/index.html">reported</a> CNN.
A Treasury spokesperson praised Shapely for his &#8220;honesty and devotion,&#8221; and said, &#8220;He'll be a great asset to the IRS as we rethink and reform this crucial organization,&#8221; according to the report.
Shapley&#8217;s rise is notable, as he went public in 2023 with allegations that the Justice Department <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/07/33297231/irs-whistleblowers-accuse-doj-of-interference-in-hunter-biden-probe-the-us-attorney-was-constantly-h">obstructed efforts to investigate</a> Hunter Biden&#8217;s tax issues. Recently, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent praised Shapley as a truth-seeker capable of reforming the IRS. Shapley would be the fourth person to lead the IRS this year, as Trump&#8217;s pick for full-time commissioner, former Missouri Rep. Billy Long, awaits Senate confirmation.
Some former IRS officials expressed dismay over Shapley&#8217;s potential appointment, with one recently departed senior official reportedly stating, &#8220;Glad I&#8217;m not there anymore,&#8221; indicating potential challenges ahead for the agency.
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Why It Matters: The Trump administration has been vocal about its intentions to overhaul the tax system. In March, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick revealed Trump&#8217;s goal to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44295365/trump-wants-no-tax-for-anybody-making-less-than-150000-a-year-says-howard-lutnick-thats-what-im-working-for">eliminate taxes for individuals</a> earning less than $150,000 annually. Moreover, National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett stated that Trump aims to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/econ-s/25/03/44205662/president-trump-wants-to-replace-income-tax-with-tariffs-national-economic-council-director-kevin-hassett-says">replace income tax revenue</a> with tariffs.
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Walmart is rewriting the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/01/43162437/walmart-boosts-regional-manager-pay-as-retailers-struggle-to-find-leaders">rules on retail leadership pay</a> — and it's not subtle.
In a sweeping compensation overhaul, the retail giant boosted total potential pay for its market managers to the neighborhood of $620,000 a year, <a href="https://www.wsj.com/business/retail/walmart-regional-manager-pay-raise-867776ed?mod=latest_headlines">The Wall Street Journal</a> reported in January. That's nearly five times more than the role's former $130,000 base salary — and it's sending a clear message: Walmart wants its top people to think like owners, not just employees.
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These market managers aren't your average supervisors. Each one oversees around a dozen stores and the store managers running them. Walmart has roughly 440 market managers across the U.S., and all of them are set to benefit from the upgraded pay structure starting in fiscal year 2026.
The revamped package includes:
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<li>Stock grants rising from $75,000 to $100,000 annually</li>
<li>A 100% bonus potential, up from 90% before</li>
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Altogether, top performers can now land in the $420,000 to $620,000 range — with $620,000 sitting at the high end, depending on results.
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CEO John Furner laid out the vision during the <a href="https://qz.com/walmart-600000-pay-boost-store-managers-trump-tariffs-c-1851774345">National Retail Federation's State of Retail &amp; the Consumer 2025 event</a>. He emphasized Walmart's push to get managers thinking and operating like true stakeholders:
"What we did last year was make managers feel like owners," he said. "This includes shareholding, which has positively impacted their approach to the company's profits and losses."
In other words, paychecks now come with real skin in the game.
The strategy reflects a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/25/03/44226602/walmart-ceo-says-consumers-changing-spending-due-to-inflation-egg-prices-the-money-runs-out-before-the-month-is-gone-people-are-buying-smaller-pack-sizes">bigger shift at Walmart</a>, which has been steadily hiking compensation across the board — from hourly associates now eligible for bonuses up to $1,000, to store managers pulling in over $400,000 with stock options. The company says this is all part of a broader investment in talent and leadership that's been in motion for over a decade.
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Industry analysts see the logic.
These managers are running very big businesses and they are often "serving millions of customers every week," Neil Saunders, managing director at GlobalData, <a href="https://www.retaildive.com/news/walmart-raises-market-manager-salary-pay-six-hundred-twenty-thousand/738343/">told Retail Dive</a>. "Walmart needs good people in these roles to deliver on its ambitions and to drive growth."
And judging by Walmart's performance — including $115 billion in U.S. sales and <a href="https://www.retaildive.com/news/walmart-raises-guidance-boosted-by-strong-revenue-e-commerce-growth/733347/">22% e-commerce growth last quarter</a> — the plan might be working.
For a company that employs <a href="https://corporate.walmart.com/askwalmart/how-many-people-work-at-walmart">1.6 million Americans</a>, this pay bump suggests something bigger: if you want your team to think like they own it, pay them like they might.
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Alamos Gold (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AGI#NYSE">AGI</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 21.02% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 34.83%. Currently, Alamos Gold has a market capitalization of $12.54 billion. 
Buying $100 In AGI: If an investor had bought $100 of AGI stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $464.42 today based on a price of $29.82 for AGI at the time of writing.
<h3>Alamos Gold's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
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ECD Automotive Design (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ECDA#NASDAQ">ECDA</a>) reported quarterly losses of $(0.11) per share. This is a 466.67 percent decrease over earnings of $0.03 per share from the same period last year. The company reported $5.30 million in sales this quarter. This is a 10.42 percent increase over sales of $4.80 million the same period last year.

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Amphenol (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APH#NYSE">APH</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 6.41% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 16.29%. Currently, Amphenol has a market capitalization of $79.64 billion. 
Buying $100 In APH: If an investor had bought $100 of APH stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $450.10 today based on a price of $65.76 for APH at the time of writing.
<h3>Amphenol's Performance Over Last 10 Years</h3>
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Alnylam Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALNY#NASDAQ">ALNY</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 8.52% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 19.0%. Currently, Alnylam Pharmaceuticals has a market capitalization of $29.89 billion. 
Buying $100 In ALNY: If an investor had bought $100 of ALNY stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $1,352.84 today based on a price of $230.93 for ALNY at the time of writing.
<h3>Alnylam Pharmaceuticals's Performance Over Last 15 Years</h3>
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Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) is once again <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/02/43901182/bernie-sanders-warns-if-elon-musk-can-fire-hundreds-of-thousands-of-federal-employees-imagine-what-hell-do-to-private-sector-workers">raising concerns</a> about Elon Musk's sweeping job cuts in the federal government, calling them a preview of what could happen to private sector workers once artificial intelligence becomes widespread.
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&#8220;The idea that Mr. Musk goes around with a chainsaw—that is his metaphor—slashing jobs all over the place&#8230; and throwing people out into the street is outrageous,&#8221; Sanders said during a recent <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwqRP1SnY_g">CNN town hall</a> with Anderson Cooper.
&#8220;If Musk can do this to federal employees&#8230; what do you think he's going to be doing when artificial intelligence and robotics come for your job?&#8221;
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He warned that many jobs people hold today could disappear within the next decade, and he questioned whether Musk and others in the tech world are doing anything to protect American workers from the rapid changes brought by new technologies. &#8220;They don&#8217;t give a damn about you.&#8221;
Concerns about AI replacing human jobs aren't just coming from elected officials. In a resurfaced <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8FKErmdFv4U">video</a>, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/24/05/39028738/openai-engineer-admits-ai-companies-taking-away-peoples-jobs-theres-nothing-you-could-do-to-stop-the">OpenAI engineer Brian Wu admitted</a>, "It's kind of deeply unfair that… a group of people can just build AI and take everyone's jobs away, and in some sense, there's nothing you can do to stop them right now."
Wu said the only available options may be to "petition for regulation" or "join us and have one of the few remaining jobs." He called the outlook "rough," adding that redistributing income may be one of the only fair ways forward.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">VA Layoffs Could Cripple Veterans&#8217; Care</h2>
Sanders was especially critical of a proposal to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44442938/bernie-sanders-slams-plan-to-cut-83000-va-employees-you-do-not-balance-the-budget-on-the-backs-of-those-who-defended-this-country">lay off 83,000 employees at the Department of Veterans Affairs</a>. He warned the cuts would directly harm veterans who rely on government-provided health care and benefits.
&#8220;We made a commitment to the men and women who put their lives on the line that we were going to provide them with the best quality health care,&#8221; Sanders said. &#8220;Throwing 83,000 workers in the VA out of their jobs will delay services and lower the quality of care.&#8221;
Sanders argued that these cuts aren't just about trimming budgets. He believes it's part of a broader push by conservative leaders and tech billionaires to shrink the role of government and weaken protections for workers.
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Sanders also took issue with what he sees as misinformation from President Donald Trump, who has claimed large numbers of Social Security recipients are defrauding the system.
&#8220;It&#8217;s a total absolute lie,&#8221; he said. &#8220;Well over 99% of the benefits owed to people on Social Security were earned by the people.&#8221;
Meanwhile, Sanders blasted <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/04/44753051/trumps-tariffs-will-drain-retirement-savings-push-us-to-the-brink-of-recession-says-nancy-pelosi-while-quoting-ronald-reagan">Trump's broad tariff policies</a>. He said working families will end up paying the price at the checkout line.
&#8220;Virtually all of those products sold in stores like Target are going to see significant increases in prices,&#8221; he said. &#8220;That's going to hurt working people a whole lot.&#8221;
While Sanders supports innovation, he says technology and AI must work for everyone—not just billionaires.
&#8220;So, bottom line, I am not a Luddite,&#8221; he said. &#8220;But we have got to understand that new technology—AI, robotics—has got to work for working people, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/03/44075859/robin-hood-in-reverse-bernie-sanders-slams-republicans-for-taking-from-the-working-people-and-the-poor-and-giving-to-billionaires">not just for the billionaires</a> and Mr. Musk.&#8221;
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