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Richtech Robotics

Richtech Robotics Inc is a developer of new robotic technologies focused on transforming labor-intensive services in hospitality and other sectors currently experiencing unprecedented labor shortages. The company designs, manufacture and sells robots to restaurants, hotels, senior living centers, casinos, factories, movie theaters and other businesses. Its robots perform a variety of services including restaurant running and bussing, hotel room service delivery, floor scrubbing and vacuuming, and beverage and food preparation. The company designs its robots to be friendly, customizable to client environments, and extremely reliable.

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Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) CEO Elon Musk took to social media platform X (formerly Twitter) to call out the "attacks" against his company amid a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/03/44455245/tesla-vandalism-no-coordinated-efforts-detected-experts-dispute-elon-musk-and-trumps-allegations">wave of vandalism targeted</a> at Tesla properties, cars, and superchargers across the U.S.
What Happened: "Those who financed the attacks against Tesla will go to prison," Musk said in a reply to a post on X.
The original post stated that the current US Attorney General Pam Bondi may launch an investigation into those financing the attacks on Tesla.
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Musk's post comes as AG Bondi recently shared that the US Department of Justice (DoJ) is seeking a 20-year prison sentence for Cooper Jo Frederick, who is accused of throwing a firebomb at a Tesla dealership in Colorado in March.
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&mdash; Attorney General Pamela Bondi (@AGPamBondi) <a href="https://twitter.com/AGPamBondi/status/1906842919195013241?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 31, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Bondi has called the attacks against Tesla an act of "domestic terrorism."
Why It Matters: Tesla cars, like the Cybertruck, have been at the receiving end of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/03/44434973/tesla-record-highest-trade-ins-amid-backlash-against-ceo-elon-musk-surge-in-vandalism">vandalism</a> as well as criticism due to Musk's politics, including his role in leading the Department of Government Efficiency under the Trump administration.
Musk had also <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/24/12/42732904/elon-musk-blasted-as-intrusive-and-presumptuous-for-trying-to-influence-german-elections-toward-far-right-party">endorsed</a> AfD — a German far-right political outfit — in the run up to the general election in the country as well as performed an alleged ‘Nazi salute' at an event commemorating Trump's second term.
In the meantime, the Tesla stock has witnessed a sharp decline in its value in recent weeks, tumbling nearly 48% since Trump's inauguration.
The Trump administration's tariff wars have also raised fears of an economic downturn, with Goldman Sachs hiking the odds of a recession twice in a week, to 45% from 20% earlier.
Musk also had a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44695907/elon-musk-calls-trump-trade-advisor-peter-navarro-dumber-than-sack-of-bricks-defends-tesla-as-the-most-american-made-cars">public squabble</a> with senior Trump advisor Peter Navarro over the incumbent's decision to impose the sweeping tariffs.
This disagreement is one of the most high-profile disagreements between the two after Navarro called Tesla a car "assembler" and not a manufacturer.
Price Action: Tesla's stock has declined over 45% year-to-date, currently trading at $221.86, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro data</a>.
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U.S. stock futures were volatile on Wednesday after the equities reversed gains on Tuesday following President Donald Trump&#8216;s 104% tariff on China. Futures of major benchmark indices were mixed in premarket.
The White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/04/44698697/markets-reverse-gains-as-trumps-104-china-tariff-announcement-rattles-wall-street">confirmed that Trump&#8217;s retaliatory</a> 104% tariff on Chinese imports would take effect at 12:01 a.m. ET Wednesday. Her remarks triggered a sharp deterioration in market sentiment and reignited fears of a global trade escalation.
Despite growing geopolitical concerns surrounding China, a new U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/04/44700937/us-companies-stick-with-china-as-trump-tariffs-take-effect-report">report highlighted by</a> The Wall Street Journal reveals that most surveyed companies still find significant strategic advantages in staying or growing their operations there.
This finding underscores a divergence between Washington&#8217;s &#8220;selective decoupling&#8221; efforts and the deep reliance of corporate America on China&#8217;s manufacturing, workforce, and consumer base.
Major indices were significantly down from recent highs as of Tuesday&#8217;s close. The S&amp;P 500 was 18.95% lower, the Nasdaq 100 was down 23.10%, and the Dow Jones declined 16.48%, following a week of tariff-driven selloffs.
The 10-year Treasury bond yielded 4.35% and the two-year bond was at 3.80%. However, the CME Group's FedWatch&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html">tool</a>‘s projections showed markets pricing a 58.3% likelihood of the Federal Reserve keeping the current interest rates unchanged in its May meeting.
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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, were higher in premarket on Wednesday. The SPY was up 0.30% to $497.98, while the QQQ advanced 0.63% to $418.70, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
Cues From Last Session:
Consumer discretionary, materials, and energy sectors led a broad decline in U.S. stocks on Tuesday, as the S&amp;P 500 closed entirely in negative territory.
The selloff intensified after the President&#8217;s 104% tariff.
Among individual tech giants, Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), and Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) saw significant drops, while Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) also traded lower.
In other news, Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WBA#NASDAQ">WBA</a>) reported better-than-expected earnings, and small business optimism hit its lowest point since October 2024.
The Dow Jones index slumped 320 points or 0.84% to 37,645.59, whereas the S&amp;P 500 index fell 1.57% to 4,982.77. Nasdaq Composite declined to end 2.15% lower at 15,267.91, and the small-cap gauge, Russell 2000, tumbled 2.73% to 1,760.71.
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Insights From Analysts:
In this environment of heightened uncertainty, Julia Khandoshko, CEO at European broker Mind Money, advises investors to focus on capital preservation rather than chasing high returns.
&#8220;The most rational strategy in the short term is to focus on liquidity, reliable fixed-income instruments, and safe haven assets such as gold. This is not an attempt to make money but a need to preserve capital in conditions of high uncertainty,&#8221; she adds.
Even nations currently enjoying a trade surplus shouldn&#8217;t be complacent, warns Khandoshko. She points to the danger of stagflation – a damaging combination of stalled economic growth and ongoing inflation – using Japan&#8217;s long-lasting difficulties as a stark example.
The widening 3-year SOFR swap spread is signaling <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/04/44705659/cathie-wood-points-to-serious-liquidity-issues-as-overnight-borrowing-rate-spreads-widen-o">growing liquidity problems</a> within the U.S. banking system, according to Ark Invest CEO Cathie Wood. She argues that this crisis necessitates swift solutions, including a trade agreement and aggressive Federal Reserve intervention, emphasizing the urgency with &#8220;No more time to waste.&#8221;
This spread, a key indicator of U.S. banking liquidity, represents the difference between the fixed rate in a SOFR-based swap and the yield on a government bond of the same maturity.
SOFR, the Secured Overnight Financing Rate, is the benchmark reflecting the cost of overnight cash borrowing used across various financial transactions, and its widening spread adds to existing concerns about emerging liquidity issues in the U.S. market.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">As Zerohedge notes, this swap spread is suggesting serious liquidity issues in the US banking system. This crisis is calling out for some kind of Mar-a-Lago Accord on free trade, in tandem with serious support from the Fed? No more time to waste. <a href="https://t.co/5VXYqLJemJ">https://t.co/5VXYqLJemJ</a>
&mdash; Cathie Wood (@CathieDWood) <a href="https://twitter.com/CathieDWood/status/1909816910033678801?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 9, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Meanwhile, Ed Yardeni of Yardeni Research suggests that "Fixed-income investors may be starting to worry that the Chinese and other foreigners might start selling their U.S. Treasuries," after Trump levied 104% tariff duties on China after the latter's retaliation.
Adding to the market unease, credit markets are exhibiting increasing strain, evidenced by a rapidly widening yield spread between high-yield corporate bonds and the 10-year Treasury.
Data from Yardeni indicates this spread reached 407 basis points as of April 7th, signaling declining investor confidence and growing concerns about an economic slowdown or potential recession.
"The good news is that the Fed Put will probably make a quick comeback if this happens," said Yardeni.
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Upcoming Economic Data
Here&#8217;s what investors will keep an eye on Wednesday:
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<li>February&#8217;s wholesale inventories data will be released by 10:00 a.m., and Richmond Fed President Tom Barkin will speak at 11:00 a.m. ET.</li>
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<li>Minutes of Fed&#8217;s March FOMC meeting will be out by 2:00 p.m. ET.</li>
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Stocks In Focus:
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<li>Delta Air Lines Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>) declined 1.11% in premarket on Tuesday before the opening bell. Analysts expect a quarterly earnings of 38 cents per share on revenue of $13.02 billion.</li>
<li>Simply Good Foods Co. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMPL#NASDAQ">SMPL</a>) was up 1.45% as Wall Street expects it to report earnings of 40 cents per share on revenue of $354.43 million before the opening bell.</li>
<li>Constellation Brands Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STZ#NYSE">STZ</a>) was down 1.10% ahead of its earnings call after the closing bell. Analysts expect a quarterly earnings of $2.28 per share on revenue of $2.13 billion.</li>
<li>Kura Sushi USA Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KRUS#NASDAQ">KRUS</a>) dropped 3.28% after posting downbeat results for its second quarter. The company also said it sees FY25 total sales of $275 million to $279 million, versus market estimates of $280.741 million.</li>
<li>Aehr Test Systems (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AEHR#NASDAQ">AEHR</a>) climbed 1.92% after posting better-than-expected earnings and sales results for its third quarter on Tuesday.</li>
<li>Redwire Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RDW#NYSE">RDW</a>) was 2.98% higher after it announced to jointly pursue commercial lunar missions with ispace U.S., including NASA CLPS, leveraging Redwire&#8217;s space infrastructure and ispace U.S.&#8217;s lunar transportation.</li>
<li>Marsh &amp; McLennan Companies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MMC#NYSE">MMC</a>) jumped 17.83% as it announced the acquisition of Arthur Hall Insurance on April 2.</li>
<li>Vincerx Pharma Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VINC#NASDAQ">VINC</a>) plunged 52.39% after disclosing that it has terminated the previously announced non-binding Letter of Intent with Global Digital Holdings regarding a potential merger.</li>
<li>Cartesian Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RNAC#NASDAQ">RNAC</a>) tumbled 36.97% after reporting 12-month data for lead cell therapy in myasthenia gravis patients.</li>
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Commodities, Gold, And Global Equity Markets:
Crude oil futures were trading lower in the early New York session by 2.59% to hover around $57.82 per barrel.
Gold Spot US Dollar advanced 2.04% to hover around $3,043.09 per ounce. Its fresh record high stood at $3,168.04 per ounce. The U.S. Dollar Index spot was lower by 0.49% at the 102.450 level.
Asian markets were mostly lower on Wednesday. Except for China&#8217;s CSI 300 and Hong Kong's Hang Seng index, India's S&amp;P BSE Sensex, Japan's Nikkei 225, Australia's ASX 200, and South Korea's Kospi index declined. European markets were also lower in early trade.
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A new study from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP) reveals that millions of senior Americans could be faced with major obstacles under newly announced Social Security policies.
What Happened: The report sheds light on how <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/03/44476775/mark-cuban-we-all-want-to-eliminate-corruption-but-what-corruption-do-social-security-office-closures-actually-solve">removing the option for phone applications</a> for retirement and survivor benefits could unduly affect seniors and people with disabilities, particularly in rural areas, according <a href="https://www.cbpp.org/research/social-security/abruptly-eliminating-social-security-phone-services-threatens-access-to">to</a> the CBPP study.
Starting April 8, the Social Security Administration (SSA) no longer lets people apply for retirement or survivor benefits via telephone.
Instead, applicants must either apply online or visit a local SSA field office in person. The CBPP report projects that this change could force at least 6 million to make trips of up to 45 miles to avail of in-person help.
The policy also covers those updating direct deposit information. SSA frames these steps as measures to consolidate fraud protection and identity verification.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/04/44682363/aprils-social-security-changes-how-new-rules-could-affect-your-check">April&#8217;s Social Security Changes: How New Rules Could Affect Your Check</a>
Why It Matters: Advocates say the move will make circumstances <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44476777/ssa-announces-service-upgrades-and-new-identity-verification-measures-what-it-means-for-you">even more challenging</a> for people already struggling with issues like mobility, access to transportation, or internet access.
"Not everyone drives, particularly seniors or people with disabilities," said Kathleen Romig, CBPP's director of Social Security and disability policy.
She also highlighted that SSA appointments are hard to obtain, with phone wait times averaging two and a half hours and in-person appointments requiring more than 28 days to be confirmed.
Survivor benefits, which are not available online, are particularly impacted.
"All of those people need to go in person to apply for benefits because there is no online option for that," Romig said.
The SSA states that phone access remains an option for general communication, but the CBPP warns that the <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/03/44462045/death-record-updates-ai-hearings-and-retired-telephone-services-the-latest-on-social-security-administration-changes">new rules </a>could prevent millions from acquiring essential services.
Critics posit that the burden is especially high for bereaved households, homebound individuals, and those who do not have internet access.
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Kevin O&#8217;Leary of Shark Tank fame says that the European Union&#8217;s &#8220;zero-for-zero&#8221; tariff proposal on industrial goods has offered President Donald Trump a meaningful opportunity to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44698325/trump-tariff-strategy-self-inflicted-market-debacle-says-wedbush-analyst">de-escalate trade tensions</a>.
What Happened: According to O&#8217;Leary, the EU is prepared to remove tariffs on a variety of industrial goods in return for the U.S. doing the same.
O&#8217;Leary posed the move as a grave juncture in global trade negotiations that could have far-reaching impacts.
"This is a really huge opportunity for Trump to find an off-ramp here in the administration," he said <a href="https://www.foxbusiness.com/media/kevin-oleary-says-trump-off-ramp-bid-ease-trade-tensions.amp">on</a> Fox Business.
The deal could remove long-standing barriers for American carmakers in markets like Germany and France. O&#8217;Leary highlighted that the EU "is willing to wipe those out."
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Why It Matters: O&#8217;Leary observed this could alter market sentiment and trade dynamics.
"The Eurozone has been brought to its knees," he said, arguing that such a strategy could set the stage for U.S. negotiations with <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/04/44700937/us-companies-stick-with-china-as-trump-tariffs-take-effect-report">other countries</a>.
"This is the opportunity. This is the moment," he added.
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen confirmed the offer, while Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič hinted that the deal could cover sectors like chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and machinery.
O&#8217;Leary's warning indicates that failure to act could extend the instability, but in his view, the EU proposal is the start of a "beautiful outcome" if accepted by the White House.
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Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) investors have &#8220;slid into panic mode&#8221; with shares dropping 23% since Apr. 2, according to Deepwater Asset Management Managing Partner Gene Munster, who warns the situation could deteriorate further amid escalating U.S.-China tensions.
What Happened: &#8220;It&#8217;s going to get ugly with China over the next month, which will intensify the panic,&#8221; Munster wrote Tuesday on X, addressing Apple&#8217;s dramatic selloff as the White House confirmed President Donald Trump&#8216;s 104% retaliatory tariff on Chinese <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/04/44704005/trumps-104-tariff-on-chinese-imports-sends-stock-futures-plunging-dow-falls-over-500-points">imports would take effect Wednesday</a>.
Apple shares fell 4.98% to $172.42 on Tuesday as markets reversed earlier gains following the tariff announcement, with investors concerned about potential supply chain disruptions and weakened sales in China.
Despite near-term challenges, Munster remains optimistic about Apple's long-term outlook. He believes that over the next three months, Apple will be &#8220;largely spared&#8221; from the impact of tariffs due to CEO Tim Cook's &#8220;favorable&#8221; relationships with both Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Munster also suggests that current recession fears are &#8220;already priced in.&#8221;
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Why It Matters: The tariffs have reportedly driven <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/media/25/04/44679666/apple-customers-flock-to-stores-as-tariffs-threaten-to-drive-iphone-prices-up-by-45-report">U.S. consumers to Apple stores seeking to purchase iPhones</a> before potential price increases. According to TechInsights, manufacturing costs could rise by more than 45%, potentially increasing iPhone prices from $580 to $850 per unit.
Bank of America analyst Wamsi Mohan sees Apple&#8217;s valuation <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/25/04/44696168/apple-is-a-buying-opportunity-again-as-key-valuation-level-flashes-green-bank-of-america-says">compression as a buying opportunity</a>, noting the company&#8217;s forward price-to-earnings ratio of about 21 times has historically signaled strong future returns, averaging 17% gains one year after similar drops.
&#8220;This storm will pass,&#8221; Munster said. &#8220;Apple&#8217;s brand loyalty remains strong—and will drive an Apple Intelligence upgrade cycle in FY26.&#8221;
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Apple Stock Nosediving Since 'Liberation Day' Tariffs Has Created Panic, Says Gene Munster: Predicts Tim Cook's 'Favorable' Relationship With Trump, Xi Jinping Will Rescue iPhone-Maker

On Tuesday, President Donald Trump presented his latest round of tariffs as a political boost <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/04/44658760/trumps-trade-war-intensifies-stirring-unease-among-republicans-and-corporate-america">for the GOP</a> leading up to the 2026 midterms.
What Happened: Speaking at a Republican fundraising event in Washington, he insisted they would solidify his party's position on the House, according <a href="https://thehill.com/homenews/house/5239461-trump-tariffs-will-help-house-republican-midterms/">to</a> a report by The Hill.
At the National Republican Congressional Committee dinner, Trump said, "We're going to win the midterm elections and we're going to have a tremendous, thundering landslide."
"I really think we're helped a lot by the tariff situation that's going on, which is a good situation. It's going to be legendary, you watch."
Earlier on Tuesday, he declared an additional 50% tariff on Chinese imports, taking the total levies to 104%.
Meanwhile, several GOP lawmakers supported a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44639682/trump-gets-sued-over-china-tariffs-congress-did-not-grant-presidents-blank-check-to-write-domestic-policy">bipartisan move to impose limits on unilateral tariff actions</a>.
Trump trivialized these initiatives, saying, "These countries are calling me up kissing my a&#x2A;&#x2A;… you don't negotiate like I negotiate."
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Why It Matters: Trump&#8217;s tariff strategy has flustered markets globally and ignited <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/04/44657109/amid-tariff-turmoil-heres-why-mike-johnson-and-john-thune-stand-by-trump">bipartisan concerns</a> in Congress.
Some Republicans, like Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) and Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), are <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44703811/elizabeth-warren-says-congress-has-power-to-pull-our-economy-back-from-the-brink-as-don-bacon-moves-to-limit-trumps-tariff-power-need-a-handful-of-republicans-not-to-bend-a-knee">advocating for legislation</a> that would restrict presidential control over tariffs.
Democrats, pointing to rising prices, are labelling the tariffs as a liability. "Republicans are raising prices for families," said DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene, warning of long-term global fallout: "He can break things very easily, and it's hard to put them back together."
While Trump is betting that his trade moves will rally the GOP base, opposition from within his party and criticism from Democrats suggest that tariffs could become a flashpoint in the 2026 campaign.
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