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Puig is a premium beauty product maker that focuses on fragrances (76% of 2024 sales), with more limited exposure to color cosmetics (16%) and skincare (11%). Through a series of acquisitions, Puig has built a premium portfolio, including brands such as Rabanne, Carolina Herrera, Byredo, L'Artisan Parfumeur, Penhaligon's, Dries Van Noten, and Charlotte Tilbury, which contributes 95% of total sales. It also has long-term licensing agreements with Christian Louboutin, Adolfo Dominguez, and Antonio Banderas. Puig generates close to 55% of sales from Europe, 36% from the Americas, and 9% from Asia. The Puig family owns 70% of the economic interests in the company and 94% of the voting rights via a dual-class share structure.

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Affluent Americans are fueling an unprecedented portion of economic growth, creating potential vulnerability if their spending habits change.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/02/43539942/are-you-rich-heres-what-americans-think-you-need-to-be-considered-wealthy-2">High-income households</a> now generate nearly half of all consumer purchases—a shift from three decades ago when the same high-income consumers accounted for roughly a third of spending.
&#8220;The finances of the well-to-do have never been better, their spending never stronger and the economy never more dependent on that group,&#8221; Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody&#8217;s Analytics, <a href="https://www.wsj.com/economy/consumers/us-economy-strength-rich-spending-2c34a571?mod=hp_lead_pos7">told The Wall Street Journal</a>.
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The top 10% of earners, those making about $250,000 annually or more, now account for 49.7% of all spending, according to a The Journal. The dependency has reached record levels in data going back to 1989.
While wealthy shoppers increased their purchasing by 12% between September 2023 and September 2024, according to the report, while middle and working-class spending actually declined during the same period.
The spending divide becomes clear when examining four-year trends. Upper-income households boosted expenditures by 58% since 2020, while everyone else managed just 25% growth—at the same time, prices have increased about 21%.
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The disparity is largely the result of pre-COVID and post-COVID asset appreciation benefiting property and stockholders The Journal's figures show top earners&#8217; collective net worth swelling by $35 trillion since late 2019.
The wealth effect transforms spending habits. &#8220;A rising net worth certainly gives you confidence to do more things,&#8221; Tom Shoaf, a New Mexico test pilot earning about $500,000 annually with his wife, told The Journal.
Bank of America&#8217;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>) transaction data confirms spending by their wealthiest customers growing faster than lower-earning clients.
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&#8220;They&#8217;re going to Paris and loading up their suitcases with luxury bags and shoes and clothes,&#8221; David Tinsley, senior economist for the Bank of America Institute, told the Journal.
Luxury travel particularly benefits. Premium airfare sales at Delta Air Lines (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>) rose 8% while standard tickets gained only 2%.
Meanwhile, retailers serving budget-conscious shoppers struggle. &#8220;It&#8217;s an extreme bifurcation,&#8221; JPMorgan Chase analyst Matthew Boss said. &#8220;They&#8217;re all battling for fewer dollars.&#8221;
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The late Charlie Munger, renowned investor and vice chairman of Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>), once asserted that 95% of investors stand no chance of outperforming the S&amp;P 500 Index.
What Happened: During an interaction a few years ago, Munger shared his thoughts on the challenges investors face in trying to outperform the market. Munger, who passed away in 2023, was a close associate of Warren Buffett, and his advice remains highly valued in the investment world.
Munger acknowledged the dominance of index funds like the S&amp;P 500, which represents a significant portion of the market. 
He <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vlqrfRn7Bg">warned </a>against the risks of excessive popularity in index investing, drawing parallels to the Nifty Fifty era, where a narrow focus on a select group of stocks led to unsustainable market conditions and subsequent downturns.
&#8220;95% of people have no chance of beating the S&amp;P 500 Index. The index funds of the S&amp;P, it's like 75% of the market. But is there a point where index funds theoretically can't work? Of course. If everybody bought nothing but index funds, the whole world wouldn't work as people expect," Munger said.
"If you get too much faddishness in one sector or in one narrow index, of course you can get catastrophic changes like they had with the Nifty 50 in that former era," he added. "I don't see that happening when the index is three-quarters of the whole market. The problem is the whole thing can't work perfectly forever, but it will work for a long time."
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&#8220;One of the reasons you buy a big index like the S&amp;P is because if you buy a small index and it gets popular, you have a self-defeating situation. When the Nifty 50 were the rage, JP Morgan talked everybody into buying just 50 stocks and they didn't care what the price was, they just bought those 50 stocks. Of course in due time, their own buying forced those 50 stocks up to 60 times earnings whereupon it broke and everything went down by like two-thirds quite fast," he added. 
"I would hate to manage a trillion dollars in the big stocks and try and beat the indexes. I don't think I could do it. In fact, if you look at Berkshire, take out a hundred decisions, which is like two a year, the success of Berkshire came from two decisions a year over 50 years," Munger continued while talking about S&amp;P. 
As index investing gained popularity, Munger observed a downward trend in fees for managing large portfolios. He highlighted the challenges facing investment professionals who must adapt to a changing landscape where fee structures are increasingly competitive.
"We may have beaten the indexes, but we didn't do it by having big portfolios of securities and having subdivisions managing the drugs and subdivisions, and so the indexes are a hell of a problem for you people, but you know, why shouldn't life be hard?" he said. 
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OpenAI, the artificial intelligence research lab, is under fire for its plans to transition from a non-profit to a for-profit business. 
What Happened: The move has been met with opposition from various quarters, including Elon Musk, who argue that it could have significant implications for the control of AI technology. OpenAI&#8217;s CEO, Sam Altman, intends to separate the company&#8217;s revenue-generating business from its non-profit parent organization. 
The aim is to create a more traditional company that can attract investments and provide returns to shareholders.
According to the report <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/openai-elon-musk-sam-altman-for-profit-conversion-2025-2">by </a>Insider, the proposal has stirred controversy due to OpenAI&#8217;s intricate corporate structure, the billions it has already amassed from investors, and Elon Musk&#8217;s efforts to thwart the deal. Critics, including entrepreneurs, investors, academics, and activists, contend that OpenAI could be making a serious error.
Jungwon Byun, co-founder of AI lab Ought, which underwent a similar transition, cautioned against the move. &#8220;Artificial general intelligence is the most transformative technology of our lifetime&#8230; giving up governance rights to controlling the most important technology of our lifetime is an insanely huge decision and will affect all of humanity at a very great scale for a long time,&#8221; she told the outlet.
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OpenAI was founded as a non-profit in 2015, but&nbsp;its need for capital to&nbsp;fund AI development led&nbsp;it to establish a for-profit&nbsp;subsidiary. The company now aims&nbsp;to transition to a more&nbsp;conventional corporate structure, turning the&nbsp;for-profit subsidiary into an independent&nbsp;public benefit company that oversees &#8220;OpenAI&#8217;s operations and business.&#8221;
Elon Musk, an OpenAI co-founder who parted ways with Altman, has taken legal action against&nbsp;the startup over its plans.&nbsp;Musk and a group of&nbsp;other investors also made a&nbsp;bid in February to acquire&nbsp;the non-profit&nbsp;parent OpenAI Inc. for $97.4&nbsp;billion,&nbsp;more than half of the&nbsp;total value of the entire&nbsp;startup based on its most&nbsp;recent funding round.
The OpenAI board, led by Bret Taylor and including Altman, Fidji Simo, Larry Summers, and other business luminaries, has dismissed Musk&#8217;s bid. &#8220;OpenAI is not for sale, and the board has unanimously rejected Mr. Musk&#8217;s latest attempt to disrupt his competition,&#8221; Taylor stated.
The attorneys general of California and Delaware are both investigating the specifics of the transition, adding another layer of complexity to OpenAI&#8217;s plans.
Why It Matters: The transition of OpenAI from a non-profit to a for-profit entity is a significant move that could have far-reaching implications for the control of AI technology. 
The controversy surrounding the decision underscores the challenges that such organizations face when they seek to balance the need for capital with their mission to serve the public good. 
The outcome of this situation could set a precedent for other AI research labs considering similar transitions in the future.
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The results of mortgage exchange operator Intercontinental Exchange's November 2024&nbsp; ICE Mortgage Monitor, shows American homeowners are sitting on $11.2 trillion in accessible equity. The total equity is $17.2 trillion, but the available amount is smaller because most<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/is-a-home-equity-loan-a-good-idea"> home equity</a> lenders don't like lending out more than 80% of the homeowner's equity. Nevertheless, ICE Mortgage Monitor's study illustrates the unprecedented borrowing power possessed by American homeowners.
The study showed that the average homeowner has $319,000 worth of equity in their home, with $207,000 of it being accessible. ICE noted that despite the available equity, borrowers have been using it at only half the 10-year average of 0.92%. Second mortgages are down by 26% and cash-out refinances declined by 69% in relation to normal borrowing activity. It's likely that reticence to access equity by homeowners has something to do with interest rates
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"Despite a two-year high for equity withdrawals in the third quarter, homeowners are still tapping their housing wealth at less than half the rate they have historically." ICE Vice President of Research and Analysis Andy Walden said
He continued, "Second lien withdrawal rates are currently running more than a quarter below ‘normal' and cash-out refi withdrawals are still down almost 70%. Over the past 10 quarters homeowners have extracted $476B in equity, exactly half the extraction we'd expect to see under more normal circumstances. That equates to nearly a half a trillion untapped dollars that hasn't flowed back through the broader economy."
&nbsp;The ICE study results also speak to the strength of the "lock-in effect," where today's homeowners are reluctant to sell because of the likelihood that they will re-enter a home market with reduced buying power due to higher home prices and mortgage rates. Now it appears that the "lock-in" effect is taking a chunk out of home equity borrowing as well. The good news for homeowners is that they have equity to access at all.&nbsp;
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That's what it looks like on the winning side of this equation. On the other side, sit prospective buyers, who are taking hits from all sides. The lock-in effect means less inventory, while high construction costs keep developers in the most inventory-starved markets on the sidelines. The high interest rates are a double whammy for buyers because developers depend on financing to get projects off the ground and buyers need financing to complete purchases.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Buyers are also growing more pessimistic about the prospect of interest rates ever returning to the low-single digits like they were between the great financial crisis of 2008 and the COVID-19 pandemic. A New York Federal Reserve study on consumer expectations released last May showed respondents believe interest rates will be near 10% in the next three years.
Although that study came out before the<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/01/42995279/federal-reserve-policy-reversal-buzz-around-2025-rate-hikes-gains-momentum-its-a-paper-barrier-will-break-through-it-quickly-if-the-data-becomes-overwhelming"> Federal Reserve</a> lowered interest rates in late 2024, buyer pessimism remains high. The Fed's recent decision to pause the rate cuts due to fears over rising inflation put even more buyers back into a holding pattern. All told, it means the housing affordability crisis isn't going to get better anytime soon. If you're already an owner, you're likely sitting on a pile of equity.&nbsp;
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Author Robert Kiyosaki has raised an alarm about the potential collapse of the world&#8217;s financial system, advocating Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) as a possible safeguard <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/01/42804530/robert-kiyosaki-predicts-massive-market-crash-save-gold-silver-bitcoin-crash-is-here">against the impending crisis</a>.
What Happened: Kiyosaki, best known for his finance book &#8220;Rich Dad Poor Dad,&#8221; has voiced his apprehensions about the stability of the global financial system on X. 
Kiyosaki&#8217;s concerns are not centered on Bitcoin, as some critics might suggest, but rather on the&nbsp;US Dollar and the US&nbsp;Banking System, beginning with the Federal Reserve. He borrowed the term &#8220;banksters&#8221; from podcaster Gerald Celente to describe those in charge of American banks.
&#8220;I predict a collapse of our financial system. Please protect your self from the banksters. Buy real gold, silver, and Bitcoin,&#8221; he posted on X.
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As evidence of this &#8220;scam,&#8221; Kiyosaki highlighted the 2023 bank collapse, during which&nbsp;the U.S. government and the&nbsp;Federal Reserve rescued failing&nbsp;banks by printing billions of&nbsp;dollars. He asserts that those responsible should be held legally accountable.
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The finance guru warned that the Federal Reserve&#8217;s &#8220;criminal enterprise&#8221; cannot sustain indefinitely and anticipates a looming collapse of the U.S. and global financial systems. Given this scenario, Kiyosaki recommends investing in Bitcoin, physical gold, and silver as safe-haven assets.
Despite his endorsement of Bitcoin, Kiyosaki advised against investing in Bitcoin ETFs, branding them as &#8220;bankster&#8217;s money&#8221; and underlining the significance of owning actual Bitcoin. At the time of writing, Bitcoin is trading at $84,972.
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President Donald Trump is reportedly set to sign an executive order, designating English as the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/03/44065363/zelenskyys-clash-with-trump-sparks-chaos-for-allies-trump-says-its-not-going-to-be-pretty-without-us-he-doesnt-win" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">official language of the United States</a>.
White House officials stated that the order aims to improve government efficiency and promote national unity, BBC <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn9v1l80350o" rel="noreferrer noopener">reports</a>.
Along with this move, Trump plans to eliminate the requirement for federal agencies to provide language services to non-English speakers, a policy originally enacted in 2000 by President Bill Clinton.
Meanwhile, people seeking U.S. citizenship must pass an English test, showing they can read, write, and speak basic English, NBC News <a target="_blank" href="https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/trump-sign-executive-order-making-english-official-us-language-rcna194210" rel="noreferrer noopener">reports</a>, citing U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
Currently, nearly 68 million of the United States&#8217; 340 million residents speak a language other than English, including over 160 Native American languages, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Trump&#8217;s executive order will roll back the provisions ensuring that government programs are accessible to people with limited English proficiency, though agencies will still be able to provide language access voluntarily.
While Republicans have long pushed for English to be declared the official language, opposition remains strong.
Critics argue that doing so could foster discrimination against non-English speakers and harm the nation&#8217;s multicultural fabric.
Many also point out that the U.S. has functioned without an official language for nearly 250 years since its founding.
During his presidential campaigns, Trump has frequently made strong statements about non-English languages, emphasizing the importance of English for national unity, BBC adds.
The U.S. joins other nations in the debate over whether a single official language should be designated, though many countries, like the UK, have no official language at all.
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Microsoft (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) CEO Satya Nadella is <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4GLSzuYXh6w">making an important distinction</a> between "knowledge work" and "knowledge workers" as <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/02/43903135/ais-19-9-trillion-impact-could-create-the-first-trillionaire-but-mark-cuban-says-it-wont-be-musk-or-bezos">artificial intelligence</a> continues to reshape industries.&nbsp;
He recently said he sees AI as a tool that will redefine cognitive labor, but not in a way that makes human workers irrelevant. Instead, much like past technological shifts—think fax machines giving way to email—AI will change how people work rather than replace them.
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Nadella's perspective is pretty straightforward: AI isn't about taking jobs away, it's about shifting how we approach them. He compares AI's impact to the way spreadsheets revolutionized accounting or how email made communication faster. Those tools didn't make workers obsolete—they made work more efficient.&nbsp;
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AI, he argues, will follow the same pattern by handling repetitive, time-consuming tasks so that employees can focus on the big-picture thinking.
And it's already happening. A recent <a href="https://www.pwc.com/gx/en/issues/artificial-intelligence/ai-jobs-barometer.html">PwC</a> survey found that 84% of CEOs who have adopted AI say it's improving employee efficiency. Plus, 70% expect AI to significantly transform business operations within the next three years.
Despite these benefits, the fear of job loss looms large. But data suggests that AI isn't a job killer—it's a job shifter. According to the <a href="https://www.bls.gov/careeroutlook/2025/article/fastest-growing-industry-sector.htm">U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics</a>, employment in professional, scientific, and technical services is projected to grow by 10.5% from 2023 to 2033, outpacing the national average. While AI might automate routine tasks, it's also creating new opportunities for people with strong digital skills.
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Nadella envisions a workplace where AI takes care of the tedious stuff, freeing up workers for more meaningful work. "Let an AI agent triage my email," he said, "but after having triaged my email, give me a higher-level cognitive labor task."&nbsp;
His vision lines up with a <a href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/worklab/work-trend-index/ai-at-work-is-here-now-comes-the-hard-part">Microsoft</a> research, which found that 75% of global knowledge workers are already using AI, with nearly half adopting it in just the past six months.
One sector already making this shift is banking. <a href="https://www.wsj.com/tech/ai/jpmorgan-chase-artificial-intelligence-banking-939b1b32">The Wall Street Journal</a> recently reported that JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>) is using AI to streamline client briefings and automate legal documentation. Teresa Heitsenrether, the bank's chief data and analytics officer, emphasized that AI is boosting productivity rather than replacing employees.
Still, Nadella stresses that AI isn't a magic solution. While it can handle repetitive tasks, human workers are still needed to guide and refine its output. The <a href="https://www.thetimes.com/business-money/entrepreneurs/article/it-is-not-replacing-people-it-is-supercharging-people-enterprise-network-3j3r6mggq">Times</a> of London reported that this balance—where AI supports rather than replaces<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/startups/25/02/43681931/googles-ai-ambitions-spark-cost-cuts-over-25000-employees-offered-buyouts-as-company-focuses-on-speed-and-efficiency"> employees</a>—ensures that businesses can maximize productivity without sidelining human expertise.
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Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) towering $1.5 trillion market cap has long outpaced its rivals, yet its decentralized finance (DeFi) utility has lagged due to slow infrastructure development and regulatory hurdles, according to Ryan Chow, co-founder of Solv Protocol
Speaking from his vantage point at Solv (SOLV), a platform bridging Bitcoin to DeFi with $160 million in trading volume, Chow pinpointed the four-year maturation of Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>)-based DeFi and a recent regulatory thaw as key factors now unlocking Bitcoin's potential. 
His insights highlight an industry poised for a Bitcoin-driven shift, fueled by lending and staking applications.
In an interview with Benzinga on the sidelines of Eth Denver, Chow traced Bitcoin's delayed DeFi ascent to foundational challenges. 
"The potential… we start to unlock Bitcoin's potential is from like 2024," he said, noting that "DeFi needs some time to develop… after the past four years, most of the DeFi infrastructure [was] built on Ethereum and some other EVM-compatible chains and also Solana (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/sol/usd">SOL</a>)." 
Unlike Ethereum, which boasts mature smart contract capabilities, Bitcoin's mainnet lacks this functionality, stunting its DeFi integration. 
Solv addresses this by wrapping Bitcoin—via centralized solutions like Coinbase (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>) and Binance—onto EVM chains, where smart contracts enable transparent financial services like lending and staking.
Regulatory evolution has also played a pivotal role. 
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Chow linked Bitcoin's DeFi awakening to the U.S. administration's pro-crypto signals under President Trump, elected months prior. 
"After Trump really kind of as a president… the U.S. administration [gave] a lot of positive kind of signal, more and more people in this cycle… really care about Bitcoin," he said. 
This shift, coupled with nations recognizing Bitcoin as a reserve asset, has redirected focus from altcoins and meme coins to Bitcoin's financial utility. 
Solv capitalizes on this, offering SolvBTC for users to stake and earn yields up to 10%, a trend Chow sees accelerating as Bitcoin holders prioritize liquidity over selling.
The practical implications are clear in lending, which Chow flagged as a cornerstone use case. 
With Bitcoin increasingly viewed as a reserve akin to gold—bolstered by potential U.S. Bitcoin reserve policies—users are loath to part with it. 
Instead, they borrow against it, using DeFi platforms like Solv to access liquidity in seconds, permissionlessly. 
This contrasts with traditional finance's custodial delays, though Chow acknowledged trade-offs: centralized options like Fidelity's FBTC offer security, while DeFi prioritizes accessibility. 
Outside the U.S., where access to Bitcoin services is limited, DeFi's role grows, with Solv building an on-chain Bitcoin reserve to serve global users trustlessly.
Chow's perspective reflects a maturing DeFi ecosystem, where Bitcoin's integration hinges on technical bridges and regulatory tailwinds—finally aligning its market dominance with practical utility.
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Hedge fund manager Bill Ackman has expressed optimism about the future of Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>) following the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/02/43903538/buffetts-key-lessons-in-berkshire-annual-letter-really-outstanding-businesses-are-very-seldom-offered-in-their-entirety">Warren Buffett</a> era.
What Happened:&nbsp;Ackman, the head of Pershing Square Capital Management, criticized Buffett&#8217;s investment approach, deeming it excessively cautious. He voiced his belief that the conglomerate would fare better under the stewardship of Buffett&#8217;s intended successor, Greg Abel.
Ackman pointed to the Burlington Northern Railroad, a Berkshire subsidiary, as an example of inefficiency. He argued that it was the least efficiently managed among all railroads years ago. Ackman anticipates Abel to take a more proactive role in improving the company&#8217;s businesses.
"Now you're going to have more of an operator in charge of Berkshire and I think there's a lot of value that can be created at Berkshire with better operations," he <a href="https://www.blog.boyarvaluegroup.com/boyar-value-group-blog/podcasts/billackman">said</a> during a podcast last week. 
The hedge fund manager also took issue with Buffett&#8217;s investment strategy, sharing his failed attempts to convince him to make several profitable investments in the past. He attributed these missed opportunities to Buffett&#8217;s unwillingness to alter his investment approach.
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&#8220;When Abel takes the helm at Berkshire, he'll likely use a hands-on approach to improve the firm's businesses. I think the next generation of leadership will be a little more disciplined about making sure the right people run the companies," he said.
Despite his criticisms, Ackman expressed respect for Buffett and his aspiration to exceed the renowned investor&#8217;s record. 
He also disclosed his intentions to establish a &#8220;modern-day version&#8221; of Berkshire Hathaway, with real estate firm Howard Hughes serving as the base.
"Warren sort of has this price discipline where if it trades for more than 10 times operating income, no matter how good the business, he won't buy it, and that's worked really well for him for 60, 70 years, so why should he change?" Ackman added.
Why It Matters:&nbsp;This development comes as a significant shift in the narrative surrounding Berkshire Hathaway&#8217;s future. Ackman&#8217;s confidence in the company&#8217;s potential under new leadership could have implications for investor sentiment and the company&#8217;s strategic direction. 
His plans to create a new version of Berkshire Hathaway also underscore the enduring influence of Buffett&#8217;s investment model, even as he criticizes its conservative nature. 
The future of Berkshire Hathaway post-Buffett is a topic of much speculation, and Ackman&#8217;s views add a new dimension to this ongoing discussion.
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The Trump administration has pushed back against a lawsuit filed by New York City Mayor Eric Adams over the reversal of an $80 million payment intended to reimburse the city for service <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/01/43074547/mayor-eric-adams-meets-donald-trump-before-inauguration-focus-on-nyc-priorities-and-federal-help" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">related to non-citizen immigrants</a>.
The funds, which had been approved by Congress, were to cover costs incurred by the city for housing and services for migrants.
However, the White House argued that the funds were pulled because they might have been used to indirectly support a violent Venezuelan gang, Tren De Aragua, operating out of a migrant shelter at the Roosevelt Hotel, POLITICO reports, citing a filing.
Earlier this month, the city&#8217;s Law Department criticized Trump for conducting an &#8220;unlawful money grab&#8221; that seized Federal Emergency Management Agency payments without advance notice,&nbsp;New York Post <a target="_blank" href="https://nypost.com/2025/02/21/us-news/adams-sues-trump-admin-over-clawback-of-80m-migrant-shelter-funds-from-nyc/" rel="noreferrer noopener">reported</a>, citing a suit&nbsp;filed in the US District Court in the Southern District of New York.
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In its legal response, the Trump administration argued that FEMA acted within its rights by pausing the funds while investigating potential ties between the gang and the migrant housing.
Federal attorneys contended that if the city housing for immigrants was being used for illegal activities, such as facilitating gang operations, the government was justified in suspending funding until the issue was resolved.
The city&#8217;s Law Department argued that the move had caused significant harm to New York City, which has already spent billions of dollars in response to the ongoing migrant crisis.
The Adams administration is seeking the return of the $80 million and a court order preventing the federal government from pulling similar payments in the future.
The situation is notable as it marks a rare instance of Adams openly challenging the Trump administration.
The mayor had previously worked to build rapport with Trump, including a reported quid pro quo arrangement related to the dismissal of a federal criminal case involving Adams, POLITICO adds.
The lawsuit remains ongoing, with both sides awaiting further legal developments.
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Mark Cuban doesn't follow conventional investment advice. The billionaire <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/top-stories/24/06/39241650/heres-how-mark-cuban-made-91-of-his-employees-millionaires">made his fortune</a> selling Broadcast.com to Yahoo for $5.7 billion in 1999, but when it comes to managing money, his approach tends to go against the grain. Instead of pushing stocks or high-risk ventures, Cuban's advice for everyday investors is about debt, savings, and buying in bulk.
In a <a href="https://www.forbes.com/2010/11/03/billionare-mark-cuban-entrepreneur-dallas-mavericks-secrets-self-made-10.html">2010 Forbes interview</a>, he was asked a straightforward question: "You have $100,000—where do you put it?"
His first priority? Clearing debt. "First, I pay off all my credit card debt and evaluate paying off any other debt I have," Cuban said. With whatever's left, he keeps it simple. "I put it in the bank."
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But his strategy doesn't stop there. Cuban looks for the best guaranteed return on investment—and it's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/02/43813554/mark-cuban-said-the-stock-market-is-for-suckers-calling-buy-and-hold-the-second-most-misleading-slogan-ever-right-after-rinse-and-repeat">not in the stock market</a>.
"I try to create as much transactional value as possible from that cash," he explained. That means taking a hard look at his budget and finding ways to lock in savings on essentials.
"Saving 30% to 50% buying in bulk—replenishable items from toothpaste to soup, or whatever I use a lot of—is the best guaranteed return on investment you can get anywhere."
Instead of gambling on stocks or hunting for the next big thing, Cuban believes <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/02/43885487/billionaire-mark-cuban-said-the-first-step-to-getting-rich-is-giving-things-up-drink-water-eat-mac-and-cheese-and-save-every-penny">smart spending is a better investment</a>. He isn't worried about making quick returns—he's focused on maximizing what he already has.
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And when all of that is done? Cuban still doesn't rush to invest.
"Whatever I have left I keep in the bank and let it earn nothing," he admitted. That might sound counterintuitive, but he has a reason. "Why? Because then it's available for when I get a good opportunity."
Cuban knows that every few years, the economy shifts. "Every five years or so there is a bubble bursting or amazing deals available because of a change in the economy." Holding onto cash, rather than locking it into unpredictable investments, puts him in a position to buy when prices drop.
He's always been vocal about his skepticism of the stock market, even referring to it as a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/02/43855186/mark-cuban-once-called-the-stock-market-a-ponzi-scheme-by-definition-youre-going-to-get-your-a-kicked-unless-you-do-your-research">Ponzi scheme</a> on his blog. Cuban doesn't believe in chasing short-term market gains. Instead, he bets on cash.
"Anyone who just kept their cash in the bank rather than in stocks over the past five to 10 years could be buying the home of their dreams for half price in most of the country," he said.&nbsp;
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And for Cuban, there's another perk to holding onto cash. "They sleep great at night. Cash is king—and works far better than Ambien when you want a good night's sleep every night," he said.&nbsp;
Cuban's strategy might sound simple, but it's built on real financial security.
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While many financial advisors push high-risk strategies, Cuban sticks to what he knows works. Sometimes, the best investment isn't about making money—it's about <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/are-you-rich">keeping more of what you already have</a>.
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Mark Cuban Was Asked How He'd Invest $100K — His Answer? Buy Bulk Toothpaste And Soup For The 'Best Guaranteed Return On Investment'

A crypto trader has reportedly suffered a staggering loss of $15.68 million after trading the official memecoin of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/01/43216735/heres-how-this-trader-nets-6208-profit-in-just-four-days-with-melania-meme-coin">First Lady Melania Trump</a>.
What Happened: The blockchain tracking firm Lookonchain disclosed that the trader purchased nearly 14 million MELANIA (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">MELANIA</a>) last month for approximately $30 million, only to sell off all his holdings this week at a loss of $15.68 million.
Another trader also suffered a loss of&nbsp;$3.73 million on his MELANIA&nbsp;trade this week, according to Lookonchain&#8217;s report.
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The MELANIA memecoin is currently trading for $0.85, down 93.5% from its all-time high of $13.05, which it hit on January 20th, a day after launching.
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Lookonchain also reported that a trader&nbsp;liquidated his position in the&nbsp;TRUMP (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">TRUMP</a>) Memecoin&nbsp;this week at a loss&nbsp;of $24.4 million. The TRUMP Memecoin, launched by President Donald Trump&nbsp;just days before his inauguration,&nbsp;is now trading at $12.60, down 83% from its all-time high price of $73.43.
Why It Matters: This massive loss for traders comes amidst a proposed legislation by freshman Rep. Sam Liccardo (D-Calif.). Liccardo is proposing the Modern Emoluments and Malfeasance Enforcement (MEME) Act, aimed at preventing lawmakers from profiting off meme assets.
This proposed act appears to be targeted&nbsp;at Trump, who has profited&nbsp;off TRUMP despite the meme&nbsp;asset having lost billions in&nbsp;value after launching earlier this&nbsp;year.
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The cryptocurrency market cap has seen a significant reduction of $1 trillion since December 2024. This massive sell-off was instigated by President Donald Trump&#8216;s proposed tariffs, causing Bitcoin&#8217;s price to plunge drastically.
What Happened: The world&#8217;s largest cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, fell below $80,000, a 28% drop from its record high of $109,241 in January. Ethereum, the second-largest cryptocurrency, also experienced a sell-off, reaching its lowest price since January 2024.
President Trump, who had labeled himself the &#8220;crypto president&#8221; during his campaign, announced plans to impose&nbsp;25% tariffs on Mexico and&nbsp;Canada, starting Tuesday. This announcement led to a shift in investor focus from the risky assets to the potential impact of the proposed levies.
Agne Linge, WeFi&#8217;s head of&nbsp;growth, noted that while there are&nbsp;signs of change in crypto&nbsp;enforcement policies, the regional tariff&nbsp;wars and bleak consumer readings&nbsp;have dampened investor sentiments. &#8220;Institutional investors appear to be&nbsp;offloading significant Bitcoin holdings, signaling&nbsp;a potential shift in market&nbsp;sentiment,&#8221; she <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/bitcoin-price-crypto-market-cap-donald-trump-tariff-inflation-outlook-risk-2025-2">told </a>the Insider.
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Despite significant regulatory wins and new leadership at the Securities and Exchange Commission advancing less regulation, a key part of Trump&#8217;s agenda, the sector faces macro uncertainty. &#8220;These are risk assets, and they respond meaningfully to uncertainty,&#8221; said CoinFund President Chris Perkins.
Standard Chartered suggested that Bitcoin&nbsp;could continue its slide through&nbsp;the weekend, given a lack&nbsp;of positive catalysts ahead. Options&nbsp;traders this week had been&nbsp;positioning for Bitcoin to drop&nbsp;to as low as $70,000.
Why It Matters: The recent developments underline the volatility of the crypto market and the significant influence of geopolitical events on investor sentiment. 
The proposed tariffs and the ensuing uncertainty have led to a shift in focus from risky assets, causing a significant sell-off in the crypto market.
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Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) announced Saturday that he will <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/politics/25/01/42991402/bill-ackman-backs-former-hedge-funder-whitney-tilson-for-nyc-mayor">run for mayor of New York</a>, shaking up the crowded race.
What Happened: The New York Post <a href="https://nypost.com/2025/03/01/us-news/former-governor-andrew-cuomo-enters-race-for-nyc-mayor/">reports</a> that Cuomo has thrown his hat into the ring. Cuomo, who resigned as governor in 2021 amidst sexual harassment allegations, has been discreetly amassing support and capitalizing on the scandals that have <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/02/43757082/chaos-at-justice-department-as-trump-backed-officials-push-to-drop-corruption-case-against-nyc-mayor-adams">marred incumbent Mayor Eric Adams&#8216; first term</a>.
In his announcement video, Cuomo criticized Adams&#8217; handling of city issues, blaming them on &#8220;the lack of intelligent action by many of our political leaders.&#8221; He also admitted to his past mistakes during his tenure in public service, expressing his belief that he has learned and grown from them.
Despite his own controversies, Cuomo&#8217;s entry into the race has been expected, particularly as Adams&#8217; popularity has taken a hit following a corruption indictment and a series of scandals. Cuomo is currently leading in early polls, benefiting from his name recognition. However, he will need to defend himself against rivals who are likely to attack him over the sexual harassment claims and his handling of the COVID pandemic.
An Emerson College poll last month showed Cuomo leading the primary field with 33%, followed by Adams at 10%, and former city Comptroller Scott Stringer 8%, with six other declared or possible candidates splitting the rest.
The primary will be held on June 24, with the winner expected to be the favorite over likely Republican nominee Curtis Sliwa in the general election in November.
Why It Matters: Cuomo&#8217;s entry into the mayoral race could significantly alter the dynamics of the election. His name recognition and political experience could pose a serious threat to incumbent Mayor Adams, whose term has been marked by scandal.
However, Cuomo&#8217;s own past controversies could also be a major factor in the race, as rivals are likely to use these issues to attack his candidacy. The outcome of the primary could have significant implications for the political future of New York City.
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In a speech at the University of Georgia, billionaire&nbsp;Warren Buffett&nbsp;once gave a piece of unconventional career advice. He compared the strategy of building a perfect resume to &#8220;saving up sex <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/02/43423897/buffett-advises-against-using-credit-cards-as-a-source-of-funds-paying-it-off-is-gonna-be-way-better-than-any-investment-idea">for your&nbsp;old age.&#8221;</a>
What Happened: Over two decades ago, Buffett responded to a student&#8217;s query about their post-graduation employment. He discouraged the idea of accepting jobs solely for their resume value or slightly higher starting pay. Instead, he recommended finding work with a person or organization one admires.
According <a href="https://www.inc.com/marcel-schwantes/warren-buffett-once-compared-this-career-strategy-to-saving-sex-for-old-age-heres-why-its-brilliant-advice.html">to</a> Inc.com, Buffett shared a story about an Ivy League graduate who chose to work for a major management consulting firm, focusing on enhancing his resume rather than following his true passion, hoping to pursue his ideal career later.
Buffett told the students that he asked the Ivy Leaguer, "Is that what you want to do?" And the Ivy Leaguer replied, "No, that's the perfect resume." Buffett replied, "When are you going to start doing what you like?" to which the Ivy Leaguer said, "Well, I'll get to that someday." 
According to Buffett, this approach was similar to &#8220;saving up sex for your&nbsp;old age,&#8221; a metaphor highlighting the mistake of delaying what one truly wants.
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"Well. you know,&nbsp;your plan sounds to me a lot like saving up sex for your old age. It just doesn't make a lot of sense," he told the students. 
Buffett&#8217;s advice is still pertinent today for professionals who are unhappy in their jobs, believing these roles will eventually lead to their dream job. He proposes two steps to attain career satisfaction: work for someone you admire and find work that you love.
Why It Matters: Buffett&#8217;s advice underscores the importance of passion and admiration in one&#8217;s career. It challenges the conventional wisdom of prioritizing resume-building over personal fulfillment. This perspective is particularly relevant in today&#8217;s job market, where job satisfaction and personal fulfillment are increasingly valued.
Buffett&#8217;s metaphor serves as a reminder that delaying gratification in one&#8217;s career can lead to dissatisfaction and regret. 
His advice encourages individuals to pursue their passions and work for individuals or institutions they admire, rather than settling for jobs they don&#8217;t enjoy for the sake of a resume.
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Elon Musk&#8216;s aggressive push to overhaul the federal workforce has triggered a split among Trump administration officials, with some agency heads directly contradicting the billionaire&#8217;s directives.
All 2.3 million civilian federal employees on Feb. 15 received an unexpected email from the Office of Personnel Management demanding they submit five bullet points about &#8220;what you accomplished last week&#8221; by midnight Monday. The email made no mention of consequences for non-compliance, but Musk said on X that <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43930142/elon-musk-says-doge-email-request-to-federal-workers-utterly-trivial-failure-to-respond-a-second-time-will-result-in-termination">anyone failing to respond would be considered resigned</a>.
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The contradictory guidance threw agencies into disarray. According to media reports, the FBI, Department of Defense, and State Department, instructed employees to ignore the request entirely. Staff at other agencies received mixed messages about whether to comply.&nbsp;
Meanwhile, Treasury employees got explicit instructions to submit their responses.
Musk lacks any legal authority to fire federal workers, and the email&#8217;s deadline demands reveal the growing tension between his theatrical approach to government reform and actual administrative reality.
The White House's Department of Government Efficiency, which is effectively being led by Musk, has made bold claims about cost-cutting that don&#8217;t hold up to scrutiny. The group recently posted what it called $55 billion in canceled contracts, but the actual documentation showed only a fraction of that amount. One contract listed as worth $8 billion was actually $8 million, <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/18/upshot/doge-contracts-musk-trump.html">The&nbsp; New York Times reported</a> last week.
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Even among legitimately canceled contracts, many were terminated &#8216;for convenience,&#8217; a clause that still requires the government to pay for work already performed plus additional costs, procurement law expert Jessica Tillipman of George Washington University told The Economist.
The group&#8217;s impact on federal employment has been minimal so far. Only 75,000 employees—roughly 3% of the workforce—<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/02/43801494/fork-in-the-road-75000-federal-workers-took-musks-offer-but-was-it-enough">have accepted a voluntary resignation offer</a>. By comparison, nearly 33% of Twitter staff took a similar deal when Musk implemented it there, T<a href="https://www.economist.com/united-states/2025/02/24/doge-is-encountering-opposition-from-donald-trumps-appointees">he Economist said</a>.
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Elon Musk's Government Overhaul Faces Revolt—Even From Trump's Own Officials

Elon Musk, the tech magnate who is leading the charge at the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), has received a warning from Mark Cuban, the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/01/43077063/mark-cubans-success-mantra-if-youve-got-nothing-its-the-perfect-time-to-start-a-business">entrepreneur from &#8220;Shark Tank.&#8221;</a>
What Happened: In an interview last week, Cuban cautioned Musk that his actions could potentially make the role of President Donald Trump significantly more challenging.
Cuban <a href="https://rumble.com/v6nxexu-live-with-restreamd.html?e9s=src_v1_upp">said</a> that Musk is on track to make Trump's job dismantling the federal government "1,000 times harder", and Musk couldn't care less.
"Elon doesn't give a s&#x2A;&#x2A;t. He's like, I'll be rich no matter what. Trump's problems are going to continue, not only because of Musk but because the president with a few exceptions has not picked the best people for his Cabinet and other positions,&#8221; Cuban said. 
Cuban also proposed that Democrats could advocate for a set timeframe for prosecuting any fraud discovered by the Department of Government Efficiency. However, if the DOGE allegations turn out to be unfounded, Musk and his team would be held accountable for libel and slander. That way, Cuban said, "Elon's gotta either put up or shut up."
He lauded Trump&#8217;s &#8220;sales&#8221; skills in the political arena and criticized the Democrats for their sales challenges.
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Interestingly, Cuban also acknowledged that the missteps of Trump and Musk could be a &#8220;gift to the Democrats&#8221;. 
&#8220;His salesmanship is what's made Donald Trump so successful. He's able to put out messages, and people see in him what they want to see. But that doesn't mean he can execute," Cuban said. 
"He's still in the salesmanship phase, and that's where we are right now [and] &#8230; people are wondering: ‘Can you execute on this?'" he added. 
Cuban, who is also the owner of the Dallas Mavericks, expressed his criticism of Musk. Despite having campaigned for then-Vice President Kamala Harris in the presidential election, Cuban clarified that he does not identify as a Republican or a Democrat, but leans fiscally to the right and socially to the left.
He suggested that Democrats could enhance their &#8220;sales&#8221; game by introducing intriguing bills, even if they are not passed. He also proposed that Democrats could demand prosecution within a certain timeframe for any fraud discovered&nbsp;by the Department of Government&nbsp;Efficiency.
Why It Matters: Cuban&#8217;s comments highlight the potential political implications of the actions of influential figures like Musk. 
His suggestions for the Democrats also underscore the ongoing challenges and opportunities in the political landscape. 
As the dynamics continue to evolve, the impact of these developments on the political and business sectors remains to be seen.
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The bull market for Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) is far from over, according to crypto analyst&nbsp;Michaël van de Poppe. 
What Happened: Despite the recent correction of the cryptocurrency to the $80,000 range, van de Poppe foresees a significant rally for Bitcoin.
Van de Poppe anticipates that Bitcoin could reach up to $250,000 in this cycle. This prediction indicates&nbsp;a 195% increase from its&nbsp;current value.
&#8220;I don't think that the cycle is over. I think it barely started, even the hype on Bitcoin wasn't anywhere near euphoria. I do believe that we'll see Bitcoin above $200,000-$250,000 this cycle,&#8221; the trader said on X.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">I don't think that the cycle is over. I think it barely started, even the hype on <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bitcoin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bitcoin</a> wasn't anywhere near euphoria. I do believe that we'll see Bitcoin above $200-250K this cycle. I also believe we'll have one year of outperformance of the ecosystem vs Bitcoin.
&mdash; Michaël van de Poppe (@CryptoMichNL) <a href="https://twitter.com/CryptoMichNL/status/1895180329339756572?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 27, 2025</a></blockquote>
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The crypto analyst pointed out that Bitcoin underwent&nbsp;several severe corrections during the&nbsp;2017 bull cycle before rallying&nbsp;to new all-time highs. &#8220;Bitcoin is currently down 25%&nbsp;since the all-time high. That's&nbsp;a normal correction, nothing strange,&nbsp;nothing to worry,&#8221; he mentioned.
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&mdash; Michaël van de Poppe (@CryptoMichNL) <a href="https://twitter.com/CryptoMichNL/status/1895165623254073734?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 27, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Van de Poppe also hinted that the crypto markets could perform strongly in the upcoming month if Bitcoin manages to regain&nbsp;$89,000 on the weekly chart&nbsp;as support.
At the time of writing, Bitcoin was trading at $84,710, with no significant change on the day.
Why It Matters
Van de Poppe&#8217;s prediction comes at a time when the crypto market is experiencing significant volatility. His forecast of a 195% surge for Bitcoin could potentially signal a bullish trend for the cryptocurrency, despite the recent correction. 
The analyst&#8217;s reference to the 2017 bull cycle suggests that such corrections are not unusual and do not necessarily indicate an end to the bull market. 
If Bitcoin can regain its position on the weekly chart, as van de Poppe suggests, it could set the stage for a strong performance in the crypto markets in the coming month.
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<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/02/43759618/charlie-munger-said-the-hardest-part-of-getting-rich-is-the-first-100000-but-from-there-it-snowballs-and-you-can-ease-off-the-gas">Charlie Munger</a> lived nearly a century, experiencing both triumph and tragedy—from the loss of a child to building an empire alongside Warren Buffett.&nbsp;
Before his passing in 2023 at 99, Munger left behind a wealth of wisdom, not just for investors but for anyone looking to make the most of life. Back in 2017, he addressed an audience of 40,000 at the Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>, BRK.B)) annual shareholders meeting, sharing a piece of advice that transcends age:
"I've got some advice for the young: If you've got anything you really want to do, don't wait until you're 93."
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The audience laughed, but Munger wasn't joking. He had spent decades making decisions with long-term vision, and his words were a reminder that waiting too long to pursue meaningful goals is a mistake. His advice wasn't just for the 20-somethings in the crowd—it applied to anyone putting off their ambitions for "the right time" that may never come.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Munger's Dream? To Be 90 Again</h2>
During the meeting, an audience member asked Munger and Buffett about their dreams. Munger, ever the realist, responded with his signature dry humor:
"My dream? Well… sometimes when I am especially wishful, I think, ‘Oh, to be 90 again.'"
The room erupted in laughter, but Munger's point was clear—time moves fast, and if you don't act on what matters, you might find yourself looking back wishing you had.
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Buffett, 86 at the time, echoed the sentiment. He encouraged young people to focus on finding work that excites them:
"When you go out in the world, look for the job that you would take if you didn't need the money. Don't postpone that sort of thing."
He acknowledged that landing the perfect job right away isn't always realistic:
"You can't always find it the first time or the second time. But… you really want to think about what will make you feel good when you get older about your life."
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Reverse Engineering Life</h2>
Buffett shared a philosophical take, referencing Søren Kierkegaard's idea that "life must be evaluated backwards but lived forwards." He credited Munger for having a strategy to avoid bad outcomes:
"Charlie says all he wants to know is where he'll die so he'll never go there."
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The discussion wasn't just about careers—it was about life's bigger picture. Munger and Buffett had seen success, but they had also seen enough to know that luck, setbacks, and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/02/43949112/really-hurts-warren-buffett-made-a-5-billion-mistake-i-was-sucking-my-thumb-instead-of-buying-fannie-mae-for-practically-nothing">failures are part of the deal</a>. Buffett reminded the crowd:
"You need some luck in life, and you've got to accept some bad things that are going to happen along the way."
At the end of the discussion, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/02/43903504/charlie-mungers-financial-success-and-longevity-advice-my-game-in-life-was-always-to-avoid-all-standard-ways-of-failing">Munger shared a story</a> about a man so disliked that, at his funeral, the minister pleaded for someone to say something nice about him. After an awkward silence, one person finally stood up and said, "Well… his brother was worse."
The message? Live in a way that, when your time comes, people will have something good to say about you.
Munger's advice to not wait until 93 to chase your dreams is something that applies to everyone, whether they're just starting out or well into their careers. The <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/are-you-rich">best time to start is now</a>.
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Charlie Munger Shared Advice For The Young, But It Applies To All: 'If You've Got Anything You Really Want to Do, Don't Wait Until You're 93'

Senior Republicans are reportedly exploring the idea of including cuts made by Elon Musk&#8217;s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) in an upcoming government funding bill, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/02/44036158/elon-musk-calls-on-retired-employees-to-return-to-work-at-faa-there-is-a-shortage-of-top-notch-air-traffic-controllers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">dramatically increasing the potential for a government shutdown</a>.
This strategy, which is still under discussion, could escalate tensions with Democrats and jeopardize the March 14 deadline, Politico <a href="https://www.politico.com/news/2025/02/27/doge-gop-shutdown-spending-00206536" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">reports</a>, citing three people familiar with the discussions.
If adopted, the plan would codify some of the most controversial cuts identified by DOGE, focusing on alleged waste in government spending, the report adds.
Republicans are considering this move to appease conservative hard-liners who are frustrated with the idea of another short-term spending bill. The strategy would pressure Democrats to either vote in favor of these cuts or risk being blamed for a shutdown, Politico further notes.
However, this approach would severely complicate the political landscape.
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Democrats, who are already under pressure from liberal voters to resist such cuts, would see the inclusion of DOGE&#8217;s actions as a significant political hurdle.
A vote for these cuts would be seen as an endorsement of what they have called an unconstitutional power grab.
While some Republicans see merit in the plan, believing it would garner support from their party&#8217;s base and only require a few Democratic votes, others are skeptical.
Key GOP senators, including Senate Appropriations Chair Susan Collins, have expressed doubts about the practicality of the proposal.
The proposal aligns with the demands of Speaker Mike Johnson, who faces pressure from the party&#8217;s right-wing to cut government spending. However, Johnson has also suggested that a &#8220;clean&#8221; continuing resolution might be the more viable option.
The inclusion of DOGE cuts may ultimately be a negotiating tactic to pave the way for a more straightforward funding bill.
A government shutdown happens when funding bills aren&#8217;t passed before the next fiscal year begins. This leads to agency closures, furloughed workers, and only essential services remaining open.
The longest government shutdown lasted 35 days, from December 2018 to January 2019, during Trump&#8217;s first term, per a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2025/02/28/government-shutdown-congress-deadline-approaches/80702615007/" rel="noreferrer noopener">report </a>by USA Today. He also faced two other shutdowns in that term.
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