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Strive Asset Management, a company co-founded by Vivek Ramaswamy, announced plans for an exchange-traded fund on Thursday that would seek exposure to convertible securities issued by companies investing in Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>).
What Happened: The proposed ETF, named the Strive Bitcoin Bond ETF, aims to expose investors to the growing &#8220;Bitcoin bond&#8221; market, leveraged by companies like MicroStrategy Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>) to fund Bitcoin acquisitions, an SEC <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1592900/000159290024002726/strivebitcoinbondetf485a.htm">filing </a>showed.
&#8220;Under normal circumstances, at least 80% of the notional exposure of the Fund (through securities and financial instruments) will be to Bitcoin Bonds,&#8221; the filing read.
Strive said that the fund will treat convertible debt as equity securities, despite the instruments having some attributes of debt securities.
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Why It Matters: The filing comes amid a growing trend of companies issuing convertible bonds to support their Bitcoin purchase strategy. Michael Saylor-led MicroStrategy has been the market leader, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/11/42186167/michael-saylors-microstrategy-convertible-notes-to-buy-bitcoin-offer-no-interest-so-why-are-investors-rushing-to-buy-them">issuing these bonds at 0% interest</a>.
A convertible note is a hybrid instrument that can be exchanged for equity in the company at a later date. The conversion feature of these notes eventually helps the debt holders to benefit from the equity upside on conversion. 
The strategy has drawn a fair share of criticism, with <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/42228264/crypto-analyst-flags-convertible-debt-induced-liquidation-risk-to-michael-saylors-microstrategy">analysts pointing out the risks</a> of debt buyers not converting to shares before maturity.
Meanwhile, popular cryptocurrency analyst James Van Straten noted that Strive&#8217;s filing meant &#8220;more vested interest&#8221; for Bitcoin to do well under the Trump administration.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Vivek Ramaswamy owns Strive with outside investment from the now Vice President J.D Vance. More vested interest for <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24BTC&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$BTC</a> to do well from the Trump Administration. <a href="https://t.co/iN4gQyi4ZN">https://t.co/iN4gQyi4ZN</a>
&mdash; James Van Straten (@btcjvs) <a href="https://twitter.com/btcjvs/status/1872369373878640870?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 26, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Strive founder Ramaswamy <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/24/11/41927289/trump-appoints-elon-musk-and-vivek-ramaswamy-to-lead-doge-targeting-bureaucracy-and-65-trillion-federal-spending-we-will-not-go-gently">was appointed</a> by President-elect Donald Trump to lead the new Department of Government Efficiency along with tech mogul Elon Musk.
Ramaswamy&#8217;s involvement in the cryptocurrency sector isn&#8217;t new. During his run for the Republican presidential nomination, Ramaswamy advocated for reducing the Securities and Exchange Commission&#8217;s reach and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/01/36637284/the-bitcoin-president-that-wasnt-what-the-crypto-community-is-saying-about-vivek-ramaswamy">providing clarity</a> in cryptocurrency regulation.
Price Action: At the time of writing, Bitcoin was exchanging hands at $96,007.97, down 2.65% 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>.
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Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>) creator Vitalik Buterin said Thursday that he has adopted baby hippo &#8220;Moo Deng,&#8221; donating a significant amount for the adorable creature and her family.
What happened: In an X post, Buterin called himself the "adoptive father" of Moo Deng and vowed to provide financial assistance for the pygmy whose cute antics have broken the internet.
Buterin set aside 88 Ether, worth $296,785, for Moo Deng and assured that he would donate more in the future.
"May they live long and prosper," the cryptocurrency entrepreneur said.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Thanks for the warm welcome to the family and your work for wild animals! I&#39;m happy to be adoptive father to Moo Deng as she grows up over the next 2y and support her with my 10M THB donation, maybe more as I set aside 88 ETH for&#x1f99b;+ frens. May they live long and prosper&#x1f596;&#x1f3fb; <a href="https://t.co/l24vPybhTi">pic.twitter.com/l24vPybhTi</a>
&mdash; vitalik.eth (@VitalikButerin) <a href="https://twitter.com/VitalikButerin/status/1872249492218708250?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 26, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Buterin&#8217;s generous gesture was a token of gratitude to Thailand and its people for their hospitality, according to a letter released by Thailand&#8217;s Khao Kheow Open Zoo, where Moo Deng is housed.
Buterin stated in his letter that he received great hospitality in the country, particularly recognizing the support for Ethereum events.&nbsp;
"What better way to do than through a Christmas present to someone who is dear to all Thai people, Moo Deng, and who has become one of the most unexpected and important Thai celebrities on the world stage," Buterin said, offering gratitude.
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Why It Matters: Buterin has shown his philanthropic side on several occasions in the past, including donating billions of dollars worth of Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/shib/usd">SHIB</a>) for <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/21/07/22190225/ethereum-co-founder-donated-1b-shiba-inu-to-aid-india-in-covid-19-battle-money-reaching-th">COVID relief in India</a> and sending generous amounts to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/08/40422601/dogecoin-shiba-inu-fall-as-ethereum-co-founder-vitalik-buterin-donates-over-500k-worth-of-">animal charities</a> around the world.
He has supported the<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/03/38009277/vitalik-buterin-calls-out-copy-and-paste-meme-coins-i-want-to-see-higher-quality-fun-proje"> charitable aspect of meme coins</a>, where a portion of the supply can be used for the needy.&nbsp;
As for Moo Deng, her popularity even spawned a meme coin, Moo Deng (MOODENG), worth $273 million in market capitalization. The Solana (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/sol/usd">SOL</a>)-based meme coin has exploded a staggering 368824% in value since launch in September.
Price Action: At the time of writing, MOODENG was exchanging hands at $0.2766, largely unchanged in the last 24 hours, <a href="https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/moo-deng-solana/">according </a>to CoinMarketCap.
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Palantir Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NYSE">PLTR</a>) could emerge as &#8220;the next Oracle&#8221; in the artificial intelligence revolution, according to Wedbush Securities analyst Dan Ives, who dubbed the data analytics firm &#8220;the Messi of AI&#8221; despite its stock already surging 395.42% in 2024.
What Happened: The company&#8217;s stock, trading at $82.14, has become the S&amp;P 500&#8217;s top performer this year, pushing its market capitalization to $183.23 billion. This remarkable run has positioned Palantir well above Wedbush&#8217;s $75 price target, though Ives maintains strong conviction in the company&#8217;s growth trajectory.
&#8220;Looking ahead to the next 5-10 years, I believe it&#8217;s all about Palantir. In the context of the AI revolution, this is just the beginning,&#8221; Ives emphasized <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcTK53LhP2w">on</a> CNBC&#8217;s Closing Bell Overtime. He describes Palantir as a &#8220;table-pounder&#8221; stock that investors should consider adding to their portfolios, despite its current price-to-earnings ratio of 411.90.
Former Palantir employee Alex Fishman, now with Empros Capital, provided additional insight into the company&#8217;s potential: &#8220;When I look at Palantir, it&#8217;s one of the few companies where I can easily envision it becoming 10 or 20 times its current size.&#8221; 
Fishman highlighted Palantir&#8217;s crucial role in defense and commercial sectors, describing it as &#8220;the glue that ties everything together&#8221; in coordinating critical technological efforts.
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Why It Matters: Wall Street&#8217;s broader consensus remains more conservative, with an average price target of $35.58 based on 20 analyst ratings. However, recent updates suggest growing optimism. UBS issued an $80 price target on December 19, while Mizuho and Baird released positive outlooks, though their average target of $64.67 still implies a potential downside.
The company&#8217;s technical indicators suggest room for continued growth, with an RSI reading of 62 indicating the stock isn&#8217;t yet in overbought territory despite its dramatic rise. The stock&#8217;s 52-week range of $15.66 to $84.80 reflects its volatile but upward trajectory.
In the same discussion, Ives also raised Apple Inc.&#8216;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) price target to $325, citing AI initiatives, though he emphasized Palantir&#8217;s unique position in the enterprise AI space. As companies increasingly adopt AI solutions, Ives believes Palantir&#8217;s commercial expansion and defense sector dominance position it for continued growth into 2025.
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On Thursday, U.S. stocks experienced a slight downturn as the S&amp;P 500 and NASDAQ indices both edging lower marginally. The S&amp;P 500 slipped by 0.04% to 6,037.59, while the NASDAQ fell 0.05% to 20,020.36. Meanwhile, the Dow Jones Industrial Average saw a marginal increase of 0.07%, closing at 43,325.80.
These are the top stocks that gained the attention of retail traders and investors throughout the day:
Rigetti Computing Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RGTI#NASDAQ">RGTI</a>)
Rigetti Computing&#8217;s stock surged by 36.04%, closing at $15.44. It hit an intraday high of $15.50 and a low of $10.76, with a 52-week range of $0.66 to $15.50. Rigetti Computing was in focus after launching its 84-qubit <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42681352/us-futures-tumble-after-christmas-break-but-analysts-still-expect-a-santa-claus-rally">Ankaa-3 quantum computer</a> with improved hardware. The stock has been in focus as investor attention shifts to Quantum computing and hit an all-time high on Thursday.
GameStop Corp.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>)
GameStop shares increased by 5.94%, closing at $32.99. The stock reached a high of $34.37 and a low of $31.60, with a 52-week high of $64.83 and a low of $9.95. The rally was influenced by a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/24/12/42679610/roaring-kittys-christmas-post-has-gamestop-rallying-7-in-overnight-trading-memecoin-connected-to-trader-also-surge">Christmas post</a> from Roaring Kitty a.k.a Keith Partick Gil which sparked interest among investors.
Palladyne AI Corp.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PDYN#NASDAQ">PDYN</a>)
Palladyne AI saw its stock jump by 47.57%, closing at $7.29. The stock&#8217;s intraday high was $8.86, with a low of $6.30, and it has a 52-week range of $1.26 to $8.86. The surge followed the company&#8217;s announcement of its&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42693853/palladyne-ai-shares-are-surging-today-what-you-need-to-know">successful autonomous tracking flight</a>&nbsp;using its Palladyne Pilot AI software.
Phunware Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PHUN#NASDAQ">PHUN</a>)
Phunware&#8217;s stock rose by 27.91%, closing at $5.50. It reached a high of $5.63 and a low of $4.29, with a 52-week high of $24.01 and a low of $2.85. The stock&#8217;s volatility is linked to its ties with President-elect Donald Trump and the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/12/42680116/trump-linked-phunware-ceo-charts-overseas-plans-as-president-elect-makes-white-house-comeback-doesnt-end-on-election-day">company&#8217;s plans for global expansion</a>.
Tesla Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)
Tesla&#8217;s stock experienced a slight decline of 1.76%, closing at $454.13. The stock&#8217;s intraday high was $465.33, with a low of $451.02, and it has a 52-week range of $138.80 to $488.54. The company&#8217;s Senior Vice President of Automotive, Tom Zhu, highlighted Tesla&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42680075/tesla-exec-says-we-will-be-ready-to-efficiently-produce-autonomous-vehicles-as-shanghai-megafactory-nears-completion">readiness to produce autonomous vehicles</a> efficiently as the Shanghai Megafactory nears completion.
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Leading cryptocurrencies fell Thursday after a festive surge on Christmas gave way to profit-taking.
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<td>Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>)</td>
<td>-3.69%</td>
<td>$95,658.87</td>
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<td>-4.37%</td>
<td>$3,338.32</td>
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<td>-6.97%</td>
<td>$0.3116</td>
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What Happened: After teasing the $100,000 mark on Christmas, Bitcoin witnessed a steep decline, falling to an intraday low of $95,170.
Ethereum dropped to the $3,300 region following the to-and-from movement between $3,440 and $3,510.
Trading volumes for both currencies rose, indicating that traders returned from their Christmas break to book profits.
Over $270 million was liquidated from the market in the last 24 hours, with long liquidations accounting for $200 million.
Bitcoin's Open Interest increased by 0.97% in the last 24 hours. The majority of them were short positions, as evidenced by a drop in the Long/Short Ratio.
That said, nearly $760 million in short positions risked liquidation if Bitcoin rebounds to $100,000.
The market sentiment was "Greed," according to the Crypto Fear &amp; Greed Index.
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<td>+29.39%</td>
<td>$7.48</td>
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<td>$5.77</td>
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The global cryptocurrency market capitalization stood at $3.31 trillion, following a contraction of 3.88% in the last 24 hours.
Trading resumed on Wall Street after the Christmas holiday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average squeezed out a narrow gain of 0.07% to close at 43,325.80. The S&amp;P 500 slid 0.04%, ending at 6,037.59, while the tech-focused Nasdaq Composite closed down 0.05% at 20,020.36.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/commodities/24/12/42686302/nasdaq-dips-over-100-points-us-initial-jobless-claims-fall">U.S. jobless claims</a> for the week ending Dec. 21 came at 219,000, lower than analyst estimates of 224,000.
The benchmark 10-year Treasury yield remained broadly unchanged at 4.587% after pushing beyond 4.6% early morning.
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Analyst Notes: Influential cryptocurrency analyst and trader Ali Martinez called attention to Bitcoin dipping below its "most significant" support level at $97,300.
"So, for the bearish outlook to be invalidated, BTC must reclaim this critical area of support and, more importantly, sustain a daily close above $100,000," Martinez stated.
As it turned out, the leading cryptocurrency failed to reach these predictions, remaining stuck in the $95,000 range.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bitcoin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bitcoin</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24BTC&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$BTC</a> recently broke below one of its most significant support zones at $97,300. So, for the bearish outlook to be invalidated,<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BTC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BTC</a> must reclaim this critical area of support and, more importantly, sustain a daily close above $100,000!<a href="https://t.co/oaE6S8cP0Q">https://t.co/oaE6S8cP0Q</a>
&mdash; Ali (@ali_charts) <a href="https://twitter.com/ali_charts/status/1872271711414219129?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 26, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Bitcoin's Christmas rally and subsequent retrace made it one of the top trending tokens on social media, according to on-chain analytics firm Santiment.
Discussions about its upcoming price moves, such as a climb to $100,000 or a drop to $90,000, dominated social media.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">&#x1f5e3;&#xFE0F; As crypto markets look to recover after the Christmas $100K BTC tease and immediate drop thereafter, the top trending tokens across social media are: &#x1fa99; Bitcoin <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24BTC&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$BTC</a>: Discussions about investment strategies, its role as a store of value, and its adoption for international… <a href="https://t.co/3KkPBzan7I">pic.twitter.com/3KkPBzan7I</a>
&mdash; Santiment (@santimentfeed) <a href="https://twitter.com/santimentfeed/status/1872376820311437684?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 26, 2024</a></blockquote>
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On Thursday, Cathie Wood-led Ark Invest made significant trades involving Palantir Technologies Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>). and Block Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SQ#NYSE">SQ</a>). Notably, the firm had sold shares of both these companies ahead of Christmas as well.
The Palantir Trade
Ark Invest decided to sell 103,410 shares of Palantir Technologies Inc. through its ARK Innovation ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKK#NYSE">ARKK</a>). The sale, valued at approximately $8.5 million based on Palantir&#8217;s closing price of $82.14, aligns with Ark&#8217;s recent trend of reducing its position in Palantir. 
Palantir&#8217;s stock has seen a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42673408/palantir-stock-is-trading-at-all-time-highs-whats-going-on">remarkable surge</a>, climbing over 380% since the beginning of the year, largely due to its strong positioning in the AI sector. This rally gained momentum in November following the company&#8217;s impressive quarterly results, which highlighted robust demand for AI solutions.
The Block Trade
In another strategic move, Ark Invest sold 15,342 shares of Block Inc. from ARKK. This transaction was valued at approximately $1.4 million, calculated from Block&#8217;s closing price of $91.48. Block, previously known as Square, has been a key player in the digital payments space and has a Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) focus. Bitcoin has been in focus as the leading cryptocurrency has been consistently hitting <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/12/42334991/as-bitcoin-hits-100k-for-the-first-time-ark-invests-cathie-wood-calls-it-a-much-bigger-idea-than-gold-and-that-it-is-still-is-in-early-innings">new all-time highs</a> this year. For more insights into Ark&#8217;s recent trading activities, visit this <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42676432/cathie-woods-pre-christmas-sale-ark-invest-dumps-even-more-tesla-palantir-stock">Benzinga report</a>.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42679707/bitcoin-ethereum-gain-dogecoin-slips-as-sentiment-turns-positive-on-christmas-analyst-throws-reality-check-for-overexcited-participants?itm_source=parsely-api" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bitcoin, Ethereum Rise, Dogecoin Slides Amid Positive Christmas Sentiment: Analyst Cautions $110K Target For BTC Possible Only When&#8230;</a>
Other Key Trades:
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<li>GitLab Inc: Ark Invest purchased 219,606 shares through the ARKK.</li>
<li>CRISPR Therapeutics AG: A buy of 57,889 shares was made by Ark through the ARKK.</li>
<li>Adaptive Biotechnologies Corp: Ark sold 75,957 shares from the ARKG.</li>
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On Thursday, former U.N. Ambassador and 2024 presidential candidate Nikki Haley took to X to express her support for American workers and culture in response to Department of Government Efficiency Co-head Vivek Ramaswamy.
What Happened: Ramaswamy, who is set to lead DOGE along with Elon Musk under President-elect Donald Trump, had said that the reason why top tech companies often hire foreign-born engineers over U.S.-born engineers isn&#8217;t because of IQ deficit but rather because of &#8220;culture.&#8221;
He said, &#8220;A culture that celebrates the prom queen over the math olympiad champ, or the jock over the valedictorian, will not produce the best engineers.&#8221;
Ramaswamy went on to say that under Trump, the U.S. could have a potential &#8220;Sputnik&#8221; movement and witness the &#8220;beginning of a new golden era.&#8221;
Haley responded by saying that there was &#8220;nothing wrong with American workers or American culture.&#8221; She said, &#8220;All you have to do is look at the border and see how many want what we have. We should be investing and prioritizing in Americans, not foreign workers.&#8221;
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&mdash; Nikki Haley (@NikkiHaley) <a href="https://twitter.com/NikkiHaley/status/1872344248915554712?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 26, 2024</a></blockquote>
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See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/24/12/42638957/warren-buffetts-timeless-advice-if-youre-gonna-do-dumb-things-because-your-stock-goes-down-you-shouldnt-own-a-stock-at-all?itm_source=parsely-api" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Warren Buffett&#8217;s Timeless Advice: &#8216;If You&#8217;re Gonna Do Dumb Things Because Your Stock Goes Down, You Shouldn&#8217;t Own A Stock At All&#8217;</a>
Why It Matters: Ramaswamy and Haley have a history of heated exchanges. Haley&#8217;s post can be seen as a continuation of her strong stance during the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/09/34964396/nikki-haley-clashes-with-vivek-ramaswamy-over-tiktok-every-time-i-hear-you-i-feel-a-little-bit-dumbe">GOP debates</a>. She has been vocal about her disapproval of Ramaswamy&#8217;s decision to join TikTok, a platform she considers dangerous due to its connections with the Chinese government.
During the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/11/35691834/things-turn-nasty-during-gop-debate-after-vivek-ramaswamy-attacks-nikki-haleys-daughter-for-using-ti">third GOP debate</a>, things turned sour when Ramaswamy accused Haley of hypocrisy for criticizing his use of TikTok while her own daughter was using the platform.
Despite these controversies, Haley emerged as the winner in the third GOP presidential debate, according to a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/11/35717884/nikki-haley-winner-vivek-ramaswamy-loser-in-third-gop-presidential-debate-but-trump-remains-top-choi">poll</a> conducted by 538, Washington Post, and Ipsos. Ramaswamy, on the other hand, found himself at the bottom of the ratings.
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Streaming giant Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) aired its first NFL games on Christmas Day with two games featuring four of the<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/sports/24/12/42354185/nfl-games-set-thanksgiving-day-records-why-this-is-good-and-bad-news-for-streaming-giant-netflix"> top teams in the league.</a>
Here's a look at what happened and a poll that shows the holiday may have hurt viewership.
What Happened: Netflix <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/sports/24/12/42512587/netflix-analyst-say-its-only-investable-media-stock-projects-150-million-nfl-christmas-day-boost">spent an estimated</a> $150 million on the rights to two 2024 NFL games on Christmas Day. Strong advertising demand may help the streaming giant recoup the fees and turn the events into free marketing plays.
The big question will be how many viewers tuned in to the NFL games as they were Netflix exclusives and also competed against NBA games, which have traditionally been a staple on Christmas. Family gatherings and events also likely took top billing on Christmas, leaving investors and analysts to eagerly await official viewership data.
Using Benzinga's own methods of polling, the data doesn't suggest that viewership will be as strong for the NFL games as some may be expecting.
"Did you watch Netflix football games?" Benzinga asked during its <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgZkTiF6WnU">morning YouTube show </a>"Benzinga's Market Edge Live."
The results from the show&#8217;s YouTube viewership were:
<ul>
<li>Yes: 27%</li>
<li>No: 72%</li>
</ul>
Benzinga also<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42653325/exclusive-netflix-to-have-merry-christmas-with-nfl-games-will-viewers-tune-in-60-say"> recently polled readers</a> and asked if they would be watching ahead of the Christmas Day games.
&#8220;Will you watch Christmas NFL games on Netflix?&#8221; Benzinga asked.
Here were the results:
<ul>
<li>Yes, I already have Netflix: 39%</li>
<li>No, I don&#8217;t have Netflix and won&#8217;t watch: 30%</li>
<li>No, even though I have Netflix: 30%</li>
<li>Yes, I plan to subscribe to Netflix to watch: 1%</li>
</ul>
The largest percentage of readers said they are subscribers and will be watching, getting 39% of the vote. Thirty percent of Netflix subscribers said they won&#8217;t be watching despite being able to watch the games for free with their subscription. Thirty percent said they do not have Netflix and won&#8217;t subscribe just to gain access to the NFL games.
In total, the poll found that 60% of readers don&#8217;t plan on watching the NFL games on Christmas Day.
Why It's Important: NFL viewership has been strong during the 2024 season, with the Chiefs being one of the most popular teams. The official Netflix viewership figure could show what the appetite is like for more holiday NFL games and more streaming exclusives.
In the first Christmas Day game this year, the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 29-10 to take their record to 15-1 on the season. The Steelers dropped to 10-6 on the season, with both teams already having NFL Playoffs spots clinched.
Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce led the way with eight catches for 84 yards and a receiving touchdown, which set the record for the most receiving touchdowns by a Chiefs player all time with 76.
In the second Christmas Day game on Netflix, the Baltimore Ravens defeated the Houston Texans 31-2 to improve their record to 11-5. The Texans fell to 9-7 on the season. Both these teams have also clinched spots in the 2024 NFL Playoffs.
In the Ravens dominant win, quarterback Lamar Jackson rushed for 87 yards and a rushing touchdown. Jackson now has 6,110 career rushing yards, breaking a record previously held by Michael Vick.
With the win and dominant performance, Jackson remains a favorite to win a second-straight NFL MVP. Jackson, who won MVPs for the 2019 and 2023 seasons, ranks second in the betting odds at sportsbook DraftKings Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DKNG#NASDAQ">DKNG</a>) with odds of +170. Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen is the current favorite at -225.
Here are the current Super Bowl LIX betting odds from DraftKings:
<ul>
<li>Kansas City Chiefs: +360</li>
<li>Detroit Lions: +390</li>
<li>Buffalo Bills: +600</li>
<li>Philadelphia Eagles: +650</li>
<li>Baltimore Ravens: +650</li>
<li>Minnesota Vikings: +1,100</li>
<li>Green Bay Packers: +1,300</li>
<li>Los Angeles Rams: +3,000</li>
<li>Washington Commanders: +5,000</li>
<li>Pittsburgh Steelers: +5,000</li>
<li>Los Angeles Chargers: +5,000</li>
<li>Houston Texans: +5,000</li>
<li>Denver Broncos: +5,000</li>
</ul>
The Chiefs are back to being the betting favorite as they try to win three straight Super Bowls, which would be a first for any NFL team.
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Netflix NFL Games Show Off Super Bowl Contenders, MVP Frontrunner: Benzinga Poll Says 27% Watched

SEALSQ Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LAES#NASDAQ">LAES</a>) shares closed Thursday up more than 60%, and the stock isn&#8217;t slowing down after hours. Shares are up more than 3% in extended trading after the company announced it regained compliance with <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/12/g42694574/sealsq-regains-compliance-with-nasdaqs-minimum-bid-price-requirement">Nasdaq listing rules</a>.
What Happened: After the market close on Thursday, SEALSQ said it received formal written notice from the Nasdaq confirming that the company regained compliance with the Nasdaq&#8217;s minimum bid price requirement.
SEALSQ received a letter from the Nasdaq on Aug. 1, stating that the company was not in compliance with the&nbsp;$1&nbsp;minimum bid price requirement for continued listing on the Nasdaq. The company was required to maintain a minimum bid price of at least $1 for 10 consecutive trading days prior to Jan. 28. 
SEALSQ said it was informed that it regained compliance after its shares traded above the $1 level from Dec. 11 to Dec. 24. Shares are responding favorably to the announcement that the matter is now closed. SEALSQ shares are now up more than 2,000% over the past month, per <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>.
SEALSQ stock rallied more than 60% during normal trading hours on Thursday after the company announced the launch of SEALQUANTUM.com Lab, designed to support organizations transitioning to&nbsp;quantum-safe encryption. 
&#8220;As quantum technologies become a reality, the need for quantum-safe encryption solutions grows increasingly urgent,&#8221; said Carlos Moreira, CEO of SEALSQ. 
&#8220;Our&nbsp;SEALQUANTUM.com&nbsp;Lab is more than just a platform, it&#8217;s a commitment to future-proofing our clients&#8217; security. By combining cutting-edge research with actionable tools, we&#8217;re empowering businesses to navigate the complexities of quantum cryptography with confidence.&#8221;
SEALSQ describes itself as &#8220;a company that focuses on developing and selling semiconductors, PKI and post-quantum technology hardware and software products.&#8221;
Check This Out: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42686387/sealsq-launches-sealquantumcom-lab-to-help-businesses-transition-to-quantum-safe-encryption">SEALSQ Launches SEALQUANTUM.com Lab To Help Businesses Transition To Quantum-Safe Encryption</a>
LAES Price Action: <a href="http://benzinga.com/quote/laes">SEALSQ shares</a> were up 0.23% in after hours, trading at $8.78 at the time of publication Thursday, per <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Editor&#8217;s note: This story has been updated with comment from Zelle and Bank of America. 
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau sued three of the nation's largest banks and the operator of Zelle last week, alleging a failure to protect consumers from widespread fraud on the peer-to-peer payment network, resulting in customer losses of more than <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/08/40155365/zelle-controversy-heats-up-jpmorgan-considers-legal-action">$870 million since 2017.&nbsp;</a>
The Details: The CFPB's <a href="https://www.consumerfinance.gov/enforcement/actions/early-warning-services-llc-bank-of-america-na-jpmorgan-chase-bank-na-wells-fargo-bank-na/">lawsuit</a> alleges that JP Morgan Chase &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>), Wells Fargo &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WFC#NYSE">WFC</a>), Bank of America Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>) and Early Warning Services rushed to complete the Zelle payment network in order to compete with Venmo and CashApp and neglected to enact effective fraud safeguards. 
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"The nation's largest banks felt threatened by competing payment apps, so they rushed to put out Zelle," said CFPB Director Rohit Chopra. "By their failing to put in place proper safeguards, Zelle became a gold mine for fraudsters, while often leaving victims to fend for themselves."
The lawsuit further alleges that the banks "systemically failed" their customers by failing to properly investigate customer complaints or share information on known acts of fraud which allowed bad actors to hop between banks and commit repeated fraudulent transactions.&nbsp;
Zelle told Benzinga in an emailed statement that it sees the CFPB's lawsuit as politically motivated and&nbsp; "legally and factually flawed." Zelle said it "leads the fight against scams and fraud" and that its reimbursement policies exceed those required by law.
"The CFPB's misguided attacks will embolden criminals, cost consumers more in fees, stifle small businesses and make it harder for thousands of community banks and credit unions to compete,&#8221; said&nbsp;Jane Khodos, Zelle spokesperson.
A Bank of America spokesperson told Benzinga that more than 99.5% of Zelle transactions go through without incident and when an issue arises, the bank works directly with the customer to resolve it.
"We strongly disagree with the CFPB's effort to impose huge new costs on the 2,200 banks and credit unions that offer the free Zelle service to clients," Bank of America added.
Benzinga also contacted JPMorgan, Wells Fargo, Bank of America and Early Warning Services for comment on the lawsuit.
JPMorgan told CBS News that the CFPB has a &#8220;political agenda,&#8221;and the agency is &#8220;overreaching its authority by making banks accountable for criminals, even including romance scammers.&#8221;
The CFPB said its lawsuit aims to stop the banks' alleged unlawful practices, secure penalties for the violations and obtain other relief for consumers.&nbsp;
"The banks failed to fix glaring flaws in their systems even as hundreds of thousands of customers filed complaints about fraud," Chopra said in a <a href="https://www.consumerfinance.gov/about-us/newsroom/prepared-press-call-remarks-of-cfpb-director-rohit-chopra-on-the-zelle-lawsuit-announcement/">statement</a>.
"The banks knew their customers were having their money stolen, but since they weren't bearing the cost of these losses themselves, they dragged their feet on fixing the problems," he added.&nbsp;
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The healthcare technology market is well-poised for long-term growth, thanks to the growing demand for medical devices, cutting-edge technologies, and changing patient care systems. Thus, it could be wise to buy fundamentally solid healthcare technology stocks Zimmer Biomet Holdings (ZBH), STERIS (STE), and Tactile Systems Technology (TCMD), which are revolutionizing patient care. Keep reading... The integration of AI in healthcare is continuously transforming the operations and processes of the medical field. Companies engaged in the healthcare industry are leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to advance patients' care and lower costs propelling the medical technology market.
Given the industry's bright prospects, investors could consider investing in sound healthcare technology stocks Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/ZBH/">ZBH</a>), STERIS plc (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/STE/">STE</a>), and Tactile Systems Technology, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/TCMD/">TCMD</a>), which are revolutionizing patient care.
The healthcare industry is undergoing rapid transformation owing to the pandemic, shifting demographics, rapid technological advancements, and rising patient expectations. As a result, healthcare companies are increasingly investing in and <a href="https://mobidev.biz/blog/technology-trends-healthcare-digital-transformation">adapting digital technologies</a> to maintain their competitive edge and offer the best solutions to patients.
Concrete technologies like telemedicine, AI-enabled medical devices, and blockchain electronic health records are <a href="https://www.digitalauthority.me/resources/state-of-digital-transformation-healthcare/">entirely reshaping healthcare processes and operations</a>. These modernized technologies, along with offering operational capabilities, also help companies reduce their costs, enhance operational efficiency, and mitigate other risks.
Blockchain technologies, AI, and the Internet of Things (IoT) have significantly impacted the healthcare sector along with emerging devices and infrastructures that are helping doctors, healthcare organizations, and patients gain immediate access to healthcare information, resulting in better decision-making and treatment options.
Fortune Business Insights projects the global healthcare IT market to grow to $981.23 billion by 2032, <a href="https://www.fortunebusinessinsights.com/healthcare-it-market-109359">exhibiting a CAGR of 15.4%</a>, driven by healthcare information technology opportunities like improving clinical outcomes, reducing human error, improving practice efficiencies, and facilitating care coordination.
Given these favorable market trends, let's look at the fundamentals of the top three <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/medical-devices-equipment/">Medical – Devices &amp; Equipment</a> stocks, starting with the third choice.
Stock #3: Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/ZBH/">ZBH</a>)
ZBH operates as a medical technology company globally. It designs, manufactures, and markets orthopedic reconstructive products, like knee and hip products, S.E.T. products, and craniomaxillofacial and thoracic products. It also offers robotic, surgical, and bone cement products.
On November 25, ZBH announced U.S. FDA Premarket Approval Application (PMA) supplement approval for the Oxford&#xAE; Cementless Partial Knee. The partial knee allows surgeons to perform a PKR with improved fixation, better long-term implant survival rate, and improved efficiency in the operating room compared to the Oxford cemented partial knee procedure.
The Oxford cementless partial knee is now the only FDA-approved cementless partial knee implant in the U.S. This marked a revolutionary step offering patients a better range of motion, a more natural feel, and a more stable implant-to-bone fixation.
Also, on November 18, ZBH received the CE Mark certification for its Persona&#xAE; revision knee system. The addition to the Persona segment instills ZBH's commitment to personalized solutions, offering surgeons advanced tools for revision knee arthroplasty.
For the third quarter of 2024, which ended September 30, ZBH's total revenues increased 4% year-over-year to $1.82 billion. The company's adjusted <a href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/o/operating_profit.asp">operating profit</a> grew 3.5% from the year-ago value to $480.20 million. Adjusted net earnings of ZBH amounted to $353.20 million or $1.74 per common share, up 1.9% and 5.5% year-over-year, respectively.
In addition, the company's free cash flow rose 64.3% from the prior year's quarter to $310 million.
According to the company's updated guidance for fiscal 2024, ZBH projects reported revenue change between 3.5% and 4%. It also expects adjusted EPS in the $7.95 - $8.05 range.
Street expects ZBH's revenue and EPS for the fourth quarter (ending December 2024) to increase 3.9% and 4.3% year-over-year to $2.02 billion and $2.30, respectively. Moreover, the company topped the consensus revenue and EPS estimates in all four trailing quarters, which is impressive.
ZBH's stock has increased 7.7% over the past month to close the last trading session at $112.02.
ZBH's bright prospects are reflected in its <a href="https://stocknews.com/powr-ratings/">POWR Ratings</a>. The stock has an overall rating of B, which translates to a Buy in our proprietary rating system. The POWR Ratings are calculated by considering 118 different factors, each weighted to an optimal degree.
The stock has a B grade for Growth, Value, and Quality. Within the <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/medical-devices-equipment/">Medical – Devices &amp; Equipment</a> industry, ZBH is ranked #26 out of 138 stocks.
<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/ZBH/">Click here</a> to access additional ratings of ZBH for Momentum, Sentiment, and Stability.
Stock #2: STERIS plc (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/STE/">STE</a>)
STE offers infection prevention products and services worldwide. The company operates in three segments: Healthcare; Applied Sterilization Technologies (AST); and Life Sciences. The company offers cleaning chemistries and sterility assurance products, automated endoscope reprocessing systems and tracking products, endoscopy accessories, and other equipment.
On October 30, STE declared the distribution of a quarterly interim dividend of $0.57 per share. The dividend is to be paid on December 19, 2024, to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 19, 2024.
With 14 years of consecutive dividend growth, STE pays an annual dividend of $2.28, which translates to a yield of 1.06% at the current share price. Its four-year average dividend yield is 0.86%. And the company's dividend payouts have increased at a 9.5% CAGR over the past three years.
STE's total revenues increased 7.3% year-over-year to $1.33 billion for the third quarter that ended September 30, 2024. The company's gross profit grew 6% from the year-ago value to $578.79 million. Net income attributable to stockholders came in at $150.03 million and $1.51 per share, indicating growth of 30.1% and 30.2% year-over-year, respectively.
Analysts expect STE's revenue for the first quarter (ending June 2025) to grow 6.5% year-over-year to $1.36 billion. For the same quarter, its EPS is expected to increase 12.5% year-over-year to $2.28. Furthermore, the company surpassed the consensus EPS estimates in each of the trailing four quarters.
STE's shares have gained 8% over the past year to close the last trading session at $217.47.
STE's sound fundamentals are reflected in its POWR Ratings. The stock has an overall rating of B, which translates to a Buy in our proprietary rating system.
The stock has a B grade for Stability and Sentiment. Within the Medical – Devices &amp; Equipment industry, STE is ranked #12 out of 138 stocks.
In addition to the POWR Ratings we've stated above, we also have STE ratings for Value, Growth, Quality, and Momentum. Get all STE ratings <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/STE/">here</a>.
Stock #1: Tactile Systems Technology, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/TCMD/">TCMD</a>)
TCMD is a medical technology company that develops and provides medical devices to treat underserved chronic diseases. The company offers Flexitouch Plus system and Entre Plus System. It also has a mobile application, Kylee, which helps patients learn about lymphedema.
On October 2, TCMD launched Nimbl&#x2122;, its next-generation pneumatic compression platform for the treatment of upper extremity lymphedema. Nimbl is significantly smaller and lighter than previous device iterations and is indicated for treating patients with both upper and lower extremity lymphedema, chronic edema, venous insufficiency, and wound healing.
This important portfolio addition reflects TCMD's commitment to advancing solutions that increase patient access to therapy with a differentiated user experience.
TCMD reported total revenue of $73.09 million, up 5% year-over-year during the third quarter that ended June 30, 2024, and its non-GAAP gross profit grew 10.9% from the year-ago value to $55.10 million. The company's adjusted EBITDA of $10.72 million indicates a growth of 39.3% from the prior year's quarter.
Furthermore, the company's net income came in at $5.16 million and $0.21 per common share for the quarter, respectively.
Street expects TCMD's revenue for the second quarter (ending June 2025) to increase 9.2% year-over-year to $79.95 million, and its EPS for the same period is expected to grow 16.6% year-over-year to $0.23. Also, the company has topped the consensus EPS estimate in three of the trailing four quarters.
Shares of TCMD have surged 49.3% over the past six months and 34.9% over the past year to close the last trading session at $18.93.
TCMD's POWR Ratings reflect its sound fundamentals. The stock has an overall rating of A, which translates to a Strong Buy in our proprietary rating system.
TCMD has an A grade for Value and a B for Quality. The stock is ranked #6 among the 138 stocks in the same industry.
In addition to the POWR Ratings we've stated above, we also have TCMD ratings for Growth, Sentiment, Momentum, and Stability. Get all TCMD ratings <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/TCMD/">here</a>.
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