La catena delle opzioni mostra i dati chiave delle opzioni azionarie di Urban One a vari prezzi di esercizio e date di scadenza. I trader utilizzano queste informazioni per analizzare potenziali operazioni e valutare il sentiment del mercato per Urban One..

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Urban One Inc is an urban oriented, multi-media company. Its business is radio broadcasting franchise that is the radio broadcasting operation that targets African-American and urban listeners. It operates through the following segments: Radio Broadcasting, Reach Media, Digital, and Cable Television. The Radio Broadcasting segment includes all the broadcasting related operations. The Reach Media segment consists of the Tom Joyner Morning Show and its related activities. The Digital segment focuses on its online business, including the operations of Interactive One. The Cable Television segment deals with TV One's operations.

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According to an insider, Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) is making a foray into the $500 billion home services market by leveraging its AI capabilities and deep user data to power in-app bookings via Siri and other interfaces.
What Happened: On Thursday, Alphasense, an expert network that connects investors and researchers with subject-matter experts, shared a transcript on X featuring a conversation between an anonymous Apple employee and a client.
The Apple employee, who is familiar with the company's plans in this segment, described the opportunity as &#8220;immense,&#8221; citing the strategic potential of AI-powered personalization across service categories.
&#8220;Apple's extensive user data positions it well to personalize and streamline service recommendations and transactions directly via user devices,&#8221; the post says, noting this as a response to emerging threats from platforms like OpenAI. 
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The expert believes the move will have big implications for the incumbents in this space, such as 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>) Yelp Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/YELP#NYSE">YELP</a>), and Angi Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANGI#NASDAQ">ANGI</a>).
The initiative is still under development, but Apple is said to be placing strong emphasis on reliability, especially in a sector where urgency and trust are critical. 
&#8220;We want something which is more accurate, more relevant,&#8221; they say, adding that &#8220;we cannot rely on data from six months back,&#8221; stressing the importance of verified listings, up-to-date credentials, and legitimate reviews.
The company will have to work with multiple data providers and partners to make this work, according to the expert. &#8220;Our platform would be an all-in-one solution, but underneath, we need to work with a lot of individual providers,&#8221; they say, emphasizing the need for partnering with third-party services for healthcare, events, local services, and likewise.
When discussing different potential partners for Apple, the expert backs Yelp as &#8220;the most trusted platform&#8221; due to its extensive and current listings, while also favoring HomeAdvisor ahead of Thumbtack for its reliability and transparency. &#8220;HomeAdvisor is actually a better pick,&#8221; they say.
The expert notes how lucrative this opportunity can be for the company. &#8220;It's a high-margin business,&#8221; they say. &#8220;People stick to providers they trust and are willing to subscribe.&#8221;
They also highlight the strategic advantage that Apple holds over OpenAI and other software-only platforms, that is a direct relationship with hundreds of millions of users through iPhones, iOS, Safari, and Maps, plus the infrastructure for native payments. 
&#8220;We are the consumer's company," they say. &#8220;This can be one of the additional services we try to integrate.&#8221;
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&mdash; AlphaSense (@AlphaSenseInc) <a href="https://twitter.com/AlphaSenseInc/status/1923077756302262629?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 15, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Why It Matters: So far, Apple has <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/05/45486193/why-is-apple-still-behind-on-ai-expert-dissects-reasons-behind-iphone-maker-lagging-likes-of-microsoft-and-amazon-despite-poaching-googles-ai-chief">lagged behind peers</a> when it comes to AI, with Eddy Cue, a senior executive, having reportedly said that AI could do to Apple what the tech giant did to Nokia.
The company has since <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/04/45029758/apples-ai-team-undergoes-major-restructuring-amidst-performance-concerns">restructured its AI team</a>, with Siri being handed over to Mike Rockwell, who previously headed the Vision Pro division. This comes amid the team&#8217;s underperformance and failure to deliver products promptly over the past couple of years.
Delays in AI rollouts have led to cuts in the company&#8217;s <a href="https://benzinga.com/media/25/03/44350512/apples-ai-crisis-reaches-boiling-point-ahead-of-top-100-executive-retreat-tim-cook-and-key-execs-called-out-over-siri-failure-by-top-analyst">analyst price targets</a> in recent months, as rivals such as Amazon.com Inc.&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) take the lead. 
Price Action: Apple shares were largely flat, down just 0.09% on Friday, ending at $211.26 per share. They are down 1.81% pre-market and 6.64% year-to-date.
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Cybersecurity firm DTEX has compared North Korea&#8217;s cybercrime operations to a mafia organization controlled by Kim Jong Un. The operations involve a global network of North Korean technologists who infiltrate Fortune 500 companies and launder money to support Kim&#8217;s nuclear and ballistic missile ambitions.
What Happened: North Korea has intensified its strategy this year by enlisting 90 top graduates for an AI research center, while also requiring them to hand over twice their monthly earnings. This development coincides with efforts towards laundering $1.5 billion stolen in a cryptocurrency exchange hack earlier this year, <a href="https://reports.dtexsystems.com/DTEX-Exposing+DPRK+Cyber+Syndicate+and+Hidden+IT+Workforce.pdf?_gl=1&#x2A;16ngf3n&#x2A;_gcl_aw&#x2A;R0NMLjE3NDY0NzEwMjQuQ2owS0NRand0OHpBQmhES0FSSXNBSFh1RDdaT1FkeS1SWTRXbDZVZHU4a2JCZHpVR0stNmlLRy1Lakh1Y3RnbkJYREdCQ2ZnamNtbGlfZ2FBakUxRUFMd193Y0I.&#x2A;_gcl_au&#x2A;OTYxMjM2ODE2LjE3NDQwNjkwNzE.">revealed </a>the report.
These IT workers, who are part of the regime's cyber cartel, collaborate with malicious North Korean Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) groups linked to the Korean People's Army. According to UN estimates, the IT workers generate between $250 million and $600 million annually, while the APTs have stolen at least $3 billion in cryptocurrency.
Many of these IT workers and APT actors, having trained together at elite institutions such as Kim Sung Il Military University and Kumsong Academy, are familiar with one another. This network of operatives, referred to as a "bro network," is a crucial part of the cybercrime operations.
The report highlights that North Korean workers are forced to compete under brutal conditions—working up to 16 hours a day, six days a week—with minimal breaks. They keep less than 20% of their earnings and must cover costs for operations and equipment themselves, while the main beneficiaries are Kim Jong Un's family and the North Korean elite.
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Why It Matters: Earlier this year, it was reported that thousands of North Korean IT workers were impersonating Americans to land jobs at Fortune 500 companies, with their earnings being used to fund Kim Jong Un‘s illicit weapons programs. They were leveraging advanced AI to <a href="https://benzinga.com/news/25/04/44678849/north-korean-it-workers-impersonating-americans-to-land-jobs-at-fortune-500-companies-to-fund-kim-jong-uns-weapons-program-report">alter </a>their appearances and voices and even managing to hold multiple jobs simultaneously, thereby increasing the amount of money funneled back to North Korea.
Furthermore, North Korean hackers infiltrated the U.S. corporate system to launch a malware campaign aimed at crypto developers. They set up fake companies using <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/content/44999851/north-korea-spies-used-fake-us-firms-to-hack-crypto-developers-report">fake names </a>and addresses in the US to carry out their operations.
Moreover, in March, North Korea, with the help of the infamous <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/03/44349644/kim-jong-uns-north-korea-backed-lazarus-group-now-has-more-bitcoin-than-el-salvador">hacking syndicate</a> Lazarus Group, has quietly become one of the biggest holders of Bitcoin. The stash was valued at more than double the amount held by El Salvador, the well-known Bitcoin-friendly country.
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<li>Total revenues for the first quarter 2025 are estimated to be between RMB87.0 million and RMB90.0 million, representing year-over-year increase of approximately 35% to 40% compared with RMB64.5 million in the first quarter of 2024. &nbsp;</li>
<li>Net Loss for the first quarter 2025 is estimated to be between RMB1.0 million and RMB2.0 million, compared with RMB2.6 million in the first quarter of 2024. &nbsp;</li>
<li>Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash as of March 31, 2025 are estimated to be between RMB113.0 million and RMB114.0 million as compared with RMB119.5 million as of December 31, 2024.</li>
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Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (NYSE and TASE: TEVA) ("Teva") announced today that it has commenced tender offers (the "Offers") to purchase for cash for a combined aggregate purchase price (exclusive of accrued and unpaid interest) of up to $2,000,000,000 (equivalent) (the "Total Maximum Amount") of the following series of notes issued by finance subsidiaries of Teva and guaranteed by Teva:
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<li>USD 4.750% Sustainability-Linked Senior Notes due 2027, CUSIP 88167AAP6 / ISIN US88167AAP66 (Registered), issued by Teva Pharmaceutical Finance Netherlands III B.V. (the "Priority 2 Notes");</li>
<li>EUR 3.750% Sustainability-Linked Senior Notes due 2027, Common Code 240660709 / ISIN XS2406607098 (Registered), issued by Teva Pharmaceutical Finance Netherlands II B.V. (the "Priority 3 Notes" and together with the Priority 2 Notes, the "Pool 2 Notes");</li>
<li>USD 7.875% Sustainability-Linked Senior Notes due 2029, CUSIP 88167AAS0 / ISIN US88167AAS06 (Registered), issued by Teva Pharmaceutical Finance Netherlands III B.V. (the "Priority 4 Notes");</li>
<li>EUR 7.375% Sustainability-Linked Senior Notes due 2029, Common Code 259280443 / ISIN XS2592804434 (Registered), issued by Teva Pharmaceutical Finance Netherlands II B.V. (the "Priority 5 Notes"); and</li>
<li>USD 8.125% Sustainability-Linked Senior Notes due 2031, CUSIP 88167AAR2 / ISIN US88167AAR23 (Registered), issued by Teva Pharmaceutical Finance Netherlands III B.V. (the "Priority 6 Notes," and together with the Priority 4 Notes and the Priority 5 Notes, the "Pool 3 Notes," and the Pool 3 Notes, together with the Pool 1 Notes and the Pool 2 Notes, the "Notes").</li>
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Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>) was trading lower Monday morning following an overnight spike that propelled it beyond $0.23.
What happened: The world's largest meme coin by market capitalization experienced a volatile day of trading, with volumes more than doubling to $2.84 billion in the last 24 hours.&nbsp;
DOGE broke past $0.23 twice on Sunday but was met with heavy resistance each time, leading to a U-turn. As of this writing, the cryptocurrency has retraced 8.7% from its intraday high and more than 3% in the last 24 hours.
DOGE followed in Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) footsteps, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45486095/bitcoin-breaks-107000-ethereum-dips-dogecoin-rallies-as-greed-sentiment-takes-over-analyst-predicts-great-6-8-week-period">which rallied sharply Sunday night and tapped $107,000 for the first time</a> in nearly four months.
Cryptocurrency trader and analyst Chandler predicted DOGE to "absolutely explode" when BTC hits a new high and holds above $110,000.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">The moment <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bitcoin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bitcoin</a> breaks ATH and holds above $110k, <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24PEPE&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$PEPE</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24DOGE&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$DOGE</a> will absolutely explode. &#x1f438;&#x1f4c8; <a href="https://t.co/HeObtzryhH">pic.twitter.com/HeObtzryhH</a>
&mdash; Chandler&#x26a1;&#xFE0F; (@ChandlerCharts) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChandlerCharts/status/1924260196219560084?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 19, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Meanwhile, nearly 80% of derivatives traders on Binance with open DOGE positions were leveraged long, according to Coinglass, indicating a bullish outlook for the memecoin.
The Bull Bear Power indicator, which measures the strength of buyers and sellers, flashed a "Buy" signal for DOGE, <a href="https://in.tradingview.com/symbols/DOGEUSD/technicals/">according </a>to TradingView.&nbsp; However, the Momentum indicator, which compares the short-term price and long-term price, indicated &#8220;Sell.&#8221;&nbsp;
Price Action:&nbsp; At the time of writing, DOGE was exchanging hands at $0.2164, down 3.31% 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>. Year-to-date, the coin has dived 31%.
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After Moody&#8217;s Ratings recently downgraded the United States&#8217; long-term credit rating, this expert has highlighted that the rating agency had an investment grade rating on the U.S. debt even ahead of the 2008 global financial crisis.
What Happened: Moody&#8217;s recently changed its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/econ-s/25/05/45479078/moodys-downgrades-us-credit-rating-over-debt-deficit-concerns">rating from Aaa to Aa1</a> and shifted its outlook from &#8220;negative&#8221; to &#8220;stable.&#8221; This decision means the U.S. has now lost its top-tier &#8220;triple-A&#8221; rating from all three major credit agencies, following similar downgrades by Fitch and S&amp;P Global.
However, experts like Ryan Detrick, from Carson Research, offer a perspective of measured reaction. In a post on X, Detrick pointed out that Moody&#8217;s downgrade is not unprecedented, as other agencies have already taken similar action.
He also highlighted a historical context, noting, &#8220;Also, don&#8217;t forget the day Lehman went under (9/15/08), Moody&#8217;s had it rated A2.&#8221;
This suggests that even leading credit rating agencies can maintain relatively high ratings on entities shortly before significant financial distress. Detrick concluded that the recent downgrade by Moody&#8217;s should &#8220;not [be] a huge shock&#8221; given these factors.
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&mdash; Ryan Detrick, CMT (@RyanDetrick) <a href="https://twitter.com/RyanDetrick/status/1923726194391797811?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 17, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Why It Matters: The agency cited a sustained increase in government debt and interest payment ratios over the past decade as the primary drivers for the downgrade.
Moody&#8217;s projects the U.S. debt-to-GDP ratio to rise from nearly 100% in 2025 to approximately 130% by 2035. In a statement released in late March, Moody&#8217;s noted that even under favorable economic conditions, the affordability of U.S. debt remains significantly weaker compared to other Aaa-rated and highly-rated sovereign nations.
Moody&#8217;s also pointed to the consistent failure of successive U.S. administrations and Congress to implement measures that would reverse large annual fiscal deficits and the increasing costs of interest payments.
The agency anticipates these trends will persist without substantial reductions in mandatory spending or deficits, leading to further increases in debt and interest burdens over the next decade.
&#8220;While we recognize the US&#8217; significant economic and financial strengths, we believe these no longer fully counterbalance the decline in fiscal metrics,&#8221; Moody&#8217;s stated on Friday, according <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-05-16/us-credit-rating-cut-by-moody-s-on-government-debt-increase">to</a> Bloomberg. 
Price Action: The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), which track the S&amp;P 500 index and Nasdaq 100 index, respectively, ended higher on Friday. The SPY was up 0.63% to $594.20, while the QQQ advanced 0.44% to $521.51, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
On Monday, the futures of the S&amp;P 500, Nasdaq 100, and Dow Jones were trading lower.
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted limited approval to Novavax Inc.&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVAX#NASDAQ">NVAX</a>) COVID-19 vaccine, restricting its use to people 65 and older and those 12 and up with underlying health conditions that increase the risk of severe illness.
What Happened: The decision follows a six-week delay during which regulators sought additional data about the protein-based vaccine, which differs from the mRNA technology used by Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PFE#NYSE">PFE</a>) and BioNTech SE (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BNTX#NASDAQ">BNTX</a>), <a href="https://edition.cnn.com/2025/05/17/health/novavax-covid-vaccine-approval">reported</a> CNN.
&#8220;This significant milestone demonstrates our commitment to these populations and is a significant step towards availability of our protein-based vaccine option,&#8221; Novavax President and CEO John Jacobs said in a statement Saturday.
The FDA is requiring Novavax to conduct postmarketing studies examining the risk of myocarditis and pericarditis—heart inflammation conditions rarely reported after COVID-19 vaccination. While a handful of cases were reported in trials, the CDC maintains that vaccination benefits outweigh these rare risks.
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Why It Matters: The approval comes amid shifting political winds at the FDA, where Commissioner Marty Makary previously characterized <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/health-care/25/04/45059756/trump-era-fda-appointees-request-new-trials-for-novavax-covid-vaccine-reportedly-delaying-approval-timeline?utm_source=chatgpt.com">updated COVID vaccines as &#8220;new products&#8221;</a> requiring fresh clinical trials. In April, Makary tweeted: &#8220;Under this administration, we are prioritizing the Gold Standard of Science—not what saves pharma.&#8221;
President Donald Trump administration appointees had directed a pause on Novavax&#8217;s application despite it being on track for approval by April 1, according to the Associated Press.
Earlier studies showed <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/25/04/44824383/novavax-covid-vaccine-shows-milder-side-effects-than-pfizer-biontechs-shot-study?utm_source=chatgpt.com">Novavax&#8217;s 2024-2025 formula </a>targeting the JN.1 strain produced fewer and less severe side effects compared to mRNA alternatives. In the SHIELD-Utah study, Novavax recipients experienced 1.7 symptoms on average versus 2.8 symptoms for Pfizer-BioNTech recipients.
The CDC&#8217;s vaccine advisers are currently considering changes to guidance for annual COVID-19 shots, potentially focusing recommendations on older adults, immunocompromised individuals, and those with higher exposure risks, the report noted.
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General Motors Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>) wants to overturn California's EV policy, which aims to phase out ICE vehicles by 2035.
What Happened: The mandate has already been adopted by 11 other states in the U.S. as the Detroit-based automaker cites slower-than-expected growth in the EV sector, the Wall Street Journal reported <a href="https://www.wsj.com/business/autos/california-ev-mandate-auto-industry-64708033">on</a> Sunday.
The report suggests the company sent an email to employees, reiterating the automaker's stance on the mandate. "Emissions standards that are not aligned with market realities pose a serious threat to our business by undermining consumer choice and vehicle affordability," GM said in the email.
EV sales in the U.S. have declined by over 5% in April as zero-emission vehicles make up over 20% of California's total sales, data cited in the report says. GM has also scaled back its EV production goals as demand declines, the report outlines.
Why It Matters: The news comes in as GM CEO Mary Barra had shared that the company expects a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45159130/general-motors-ceo-mary-barra-says-prices-will-remain-the-same-amid-donald-trumps-tariffs-that-could-cost-company-5-billion-dollars">$5 billion hit </a>in costs due to U.S. President Donald Trump's auto tariffs.
The company had also pulled its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/guidance/25/05/45133096/this-is-how-much-it-will-cost-general-motors-from-trumps-tariff-policy">earnings guidance for 2025</a>, outlining the uncertainty currently faced by the automotive industry. The company recently criticized the Trump administration's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45314561/trumps-uk-trade-deal-draws-criticism-from-ford-gm-stellantis-this-hurts-american-automakers-suppliers-and-auto-workers">trade deal with the UK</a>.
"This hurts American automakers, suppliers, and auto workers," representatives of the company said in a statement.&nbsp;
Elsewhere, House GOP Representatives want to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/05/45277309/house-gop-representatives-want-to-axe-federal-ev-credit-amid-trumps-tax-cuts-report">axe the Federal EV credit </a>currently offered as an incentive to drive up EV adoption, casting more uncertainty over the sector.
Price Action: GM Stock gained 0.52% at close and currently trades for $50.37, according to<a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard"> Benzinga Pro data</a>.
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Former Vice President&nbsp;Mike Pence&nbsp;has lauded&nbsp;President Donald Trump&#8216;s Middle East visit for its beneficial effects on the U.S. economy, despite his criticism of the diplomatic aspects of the trip. 
What Happened:&nbsp;&nbsp;Despite a public fallout with Trump over the&nbsp;2020 presidential election certification and the ensuing Capitol riot on January 6, 2021, Pence spoke positively of Trump&#8217;s Middle East trip&#8217;s impact on the American economy during an NBC&#8217;s &#8220;Meet the Press&#8221; interview on Sunday. 
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Pence described the journey as &#8220;very successful&#8221; for the U.S. economy. &#8220;The&nbsp;president secured financial commitments in&nbsp;all three countries, including a&nbsp;historic contract for purchasing Boeing&nbsp;aircraft that&#8217;ll really support American jobs,&#8221; Pence said.
These comments from the former Indiana governor are noteworthy, given his recent strained relationship with Trump and recent criticisms of the President&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/05/45214328/mike-pence-warns-trumps-indiscriminate-tariffs-could-trigger-price-shock-and-potential-shortages-keeping-our-kids-toys-affordable-is-part-of-the-american-dream">sweeping tariffs</a>.
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Why It Matters: Trump&#8217;s Middle East visit, which Pence praises, saw the signing of deals worth <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45462404/trump-unveils-over-200-billion-worth-of-deals-with-uae-including-major-etihad-airways-commitment">over $200 billion </a>between the U.S. and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). A significant part of these deals involved a $14.5 billion commitment from&nbsp;Boeing (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>),&nbsp;GE Aerospace (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GE#NYSE">GE</a>), and Etihad Airways. 
Additionally, Trump secured a $1.2 trillion economic agreement with Qatar, including a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/05/45446924/trump-secures-12-trillion-qatar-deal-as-boeing-ge-land-record-orders">record-breaking</a> $96 billion order from Qatar Airways for Boeing and GE Aerospace.
According to CNN, several Democrats, usually critical of President Trump, praised his decision to lift longstanding sanctions on Syria and engage with its new leader. They saw it as a potential economic boost for Syria and a way to reshape the region. Support came from figures like Leon Panetta, Rep. Jim Himes (D-Conn.) and Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), with Himes reluctantly admitting Trump managed much of the Middle East trip effectively. Murphy, however, criticized Trump for accepting the luxury Qatari jet.
On the other hand, economist Peter Schiff warned that Qatar&#8217;s $200 billion deal with Boeing <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/travel/25/05/45427289/peter-schiff-warns-qatars-200-billion-boeing-deal-could-spike-us-inflation-interest-rates-says-treasury-sell-off-may-follow">could lead </a>to a surge in U.S. inflation and interest rates. He states that to help finance the purchase, "Qatar will likely sell a lot of Treasuries and other U.S. assets," which would further strain the U.S. bond market, already under pressure.
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