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UTime Ltd is engaged in the design, development, production, sales and brand operation of mobile phones, accessories and related consumer electronics. It also provides Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS), including Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and Original Design Manufacturer (ODM) services, for renowned brands. The company operates in China and its products are sold globally, including Mexico, Brazil, the United States, and other emerging markets in South Asia and Africa as well as Europe. It has two in-house brands, UTime, known as its middle-to-high end label and targets middle class consumers from emerging markets; and Do, as its low- to mid-end brand, is positioned to the grassroots consumers and price-sensitive consumers in emerging markets.

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The U.S. Commerce Department has reportedly banned <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/25/03/44254562/deepseek-stays-free-founder-rejects-monetization-plans-new-reasoning-model-amid-alibaba-talks">Chinese artificial intelligence</a> model DeepSeek on government devices.
What Happened: In recent weeks, several bureaus within the U.S. Department of Commerce issued internal communications warning staff not to use DeepSeek AI on government-furnished equipment, also known as GFE, reported Reuters, citing a message and two people familiar with the matter.
"To help keep Department of Commerce information systems safe, access to the new Chinese-based AI DeepSeek is broadly prohibited on all GFE," said one department-wide email. "Do not download, view, access any applications, desktop apps or websites related to DeepSeek."
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It remains unclear how widespread the ban is within other parts of the U.S. government.
Why It's Important: The move follows rising alarm over the potential risks posed by Chinese AI tools accessing sensitive government data.
In January, DeepSeek's release triggered a <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/03/44103985/74-of-deepseeks-output-mimics-openais-chatgpt-new-study-reveals-it-does-raise-questions-about-its-development">wave of concern</a> in global markets due to its low-cost capabilities and its potential to challenge U.S. dominance.
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Several states, including Virginia, Texas, and New York, have already implemented bans on the use of DeepSeek on government equipment, the report noted.
A coalition of 21 state attorneys general has also called on Congress to pass federal legislation barring the model.
In February, Taiwan also <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/01/43401844/taiwan-bans-deepseek-ai-over-security-concerns-joins-global-scrutiny-of-chinese-tech">banned DeepSeek AI</a>. Similarly, <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/media/25/02/43763629/south-korea-joins-italy-in-halting-downloads-of-chinas-deepseek-amid-global-scrutiny-over-privacy-issues">South Korea</a> and Italy have <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/media/25/02/43763629/south-korea-joins-italy-in-halting-downloads-of-chinas-deepseek-amid-global-scrutiny-over-privacy-issues">halted new downloads of the app</a> due to privacy issues.
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Cathie Wood&#8216;s Ark Invest made significant moves on Monday, by selling shares of Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) and Block Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XYZ#NYSE">XYZ</a>).
The META Trade saw Ark Invest&#8217;s ARK Innovation ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKK#NYSE">ARKK</a>) ETF sell 12,595 shares of the Mark Zuckerberg-led company. The sale occurred as Meta faced increased <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/general/social-media/25/03/44363736/zuckerbergs-global-push-meta-faces-scrutiny-over-privacy-free-speech-regulatory-tactics">scrutiny over its global expansion efforts</a> and privacy practices. According to a recent report, Meta&#8217;s ambitious strategies have drawn attention following allegations from a former executive. Despite these challenges, Meta has outperformed major indices in 2025, attributed to its lower leverage compared to other tech giants. The shares were sold at a closing price of $604.90, valuing the trade at approximately $7.62 million.
The Block Trade involved the sale of 12,881 shares of Block shares by Ark Invest&#8217;s ARK Next Generation Internet ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKW#NYSE">ARKW</a>) ETF. Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>)-focused Block recently became the first U.S. company to deploy Nvidia&#8217;s AI clusters for AI research, predicting a <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/03/44299872/jack-dorseys-block-first-us-company-to-deploy-nvidias-ai-cluster-predicts-30x-performance-boost">substantial performance boost</a>. CEO Jack Dorsey expects the implementation to be 30 times more powerful than current capabilities. 
However, analysts have described Block&#8217;s stock as &#8220;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/25/02/43893641/block-shares-fairly-valued-analysts-say-stock-not-for-the-faint-of-heart">not for the faint of heart</a>,&#8221; given its market volatility. The shares were sold at a closing price of $58.65, resulting in a trade value of around $755,000.
Last Tuesday, Ark <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44267113/ark-invests-strategic-moves-tempus-ai-block-inc-and-draftkings-inc-in-focus">sold $11.26 million</a> worth of Block shares. Notably, the company&#8217;s recent earnings report showed a revenue miss. It is also noteworthy that Bitcoin has risen nearly 8% over the last seven days as investors brace for the Federal Reserve&#8217;s decision on interest rates.
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<li>Sold 4,852 shares of Roblox Corp from ARKF and 17,217 shares through ARKW.</li>
<li>Bought 103,955 shares of Intellia Therapeutics Inc. in ARKG.</li>
<li>Bought 105,510 shares of Iridium Communications Inc. in ARKK, 11,127 shares through ARKQ, and 5,304 shares via ARKX</li>
<li>Bought 36,169 shares of Gitlab Inc. from ARKK and 10,036 from ARKW.</li>
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Companies with a long history of paying dividends and consistently hiking them remain appealing to income-focused investors. Open Text, Regency Centers, and Delek Logistics have rewarded shareholders for years and recently announced dividend increases. These companies currently offer dividend yields of up to 10%.
Open Text
Open Text Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OTEX#NASDAQ">OTEX</a>) engages in the provision of information management products and services.&nbsp;
Open Text has increased its dividend consecutively for the last 12 years. In its most recent dividend hike announcement on July 31, the company's board raised the quarterly payout by 5% to $0.2625 per share, equal to an annual figure of $1.05 per share. The dividend yield on the stock currently stands at 4.18%.
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The company&#8217;s annual revenue as of Dec. 31 stood at $5.41 billion. In its Q2 2025 earnings on Feb. 6, the company posted revenues of $1.33 billion and EPS of $1.11. Both figures beat the consensus estimate.
Regency Centers
Regency Centers Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/REG#NASDAQ">REG</a>) is a preeminent national owner, operator, and developer of shopping centers located in suburban trade areas with compelling demographics.
The company has raised its dividends every year for the last 11 years. In its most recent dividend hike announcement on Nov. 7, the company's board increased the quarterly payout by 5.2% to $0.705 per share, equaling an annual figure of $2.82 per share. Currently, the dividend yield is 4.01%.
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Regency Centers&#8217; annual revenue as of Dec. 31 stood at $1.45 billion. According to its Q4 2024 earnings report on Feb. 6, the company posted revenues of $372.54 million and EPS of $1.09. Both figures beat the Street estimates.
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Delek Logistics Partners
Delek Logistics Partners (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DKL#NYSE">DKL</a>) provides gathering, pipeline, transportation, and other services for crude oil, intermediates, refined products, natural gas, storage, wholesale marketing, terminalling water disposal and recycling customers in the U.S.
The company has raised its dividends every year for the last 12 years. According to its most recent dividend hike announcement on Jan. 24, it increased the quarterly payout from $1.10 to $1.105 per share, which is equal to an annual figure of $4.42 per share. Currently, the dividend yield on the stock stands at 10.8%.
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Delek Logistics Partners&#8217; annual revenue as of Dec. 31 stood at $940.64 million. In its Q4 2024 earnings report on Feb. 25, the company posted revenues of $209.86 million and EPS of $0.68. Both figures came in below the consensus estimates.
Open Text, Regency Centers, and Delek Logistics are good choices for investors seeking reliable passive income. Their dividend yields of up to 10% and long history of consistent hikes make them attractive to income-focused investors.
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Joe Rogan once contrasted Elon Musk's minimalist lifestyle with Jeff Bezos' over-the-top luxury, but a closer look at what the world's two richest men actually own today reveals a much more nuanced reality.
What Happened: On an episode of "The Joe Rogan Experience," the podcast host shared his admiration—and amusement—about the wildly different ways Musk and Bezos live their billionaire lives.
"When I look at billionaires and how I like billionaires to behave, there&#8217;s two I really love," Rogan said. "I love Elon because he&#8217;s f&#x2A;&#x2A;&#x2A;ing crazy and he lives in a $50,000 house and he has people drive him around everywhere—he doesn&#8217;t own anything… And then Jeff Bezos, who&#8217;s balling out of control… They have to take a f&#x2A;&#x2A;&#x2A;ing bridge apart because he wants to get his giant yacht through it."
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Rogan was referring to reports about Bezos' <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42931896/jeff-bezos-500-million-superyacht-koru-steals-the-show-at-st-barts-annual-festival-where-173-billionaires-turned-up-with-their-yachts">$500 million megayacht</a>, Koru, which made headlines in 2022 when builders requested to dismantle a historic bridge in the Netherlands to allow it to pass.
Meanwhile, Musk was gaining attention for pledging in 2020 to "own no house" and selling off his multi-million-dollar real estate portfolio to focus on SpaceX and his Mars ambitions.
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But while Rogan's admiration paints Musk as a wandering billionaire without a home and Bezos as a superyacht-owning magnate, reports from the last couple of years tell a different story.
Court filings from December 2023, uncovered during Musk's custody dispute with former partner Grimes, revealed that the Tesla and SpaceX CEO had quietly bought a nearly $7 million home in Austin, Texas, in February 2022, <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/elon-musks-secret-austin-house-2024-4">reported</a> Business Insider.
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Musk said in the filings that he purchased the property after the location of his previous rental became public.
"In February 2022, I bought the home on [redacted] where [redacted] and I still live," Musk stated in the filing. Grimes and their children also lived at the residence from April to August 2023, according to the documents.
Though the property was purchased through an LLC and never publicly listed, real estate records and local accounts point to a nearly 7,000-square-foot home, built in 2017 and previously valued at around $4.5 million before being sold in 2022.
As for Bezos, the billionaire's shift from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/24/01/36716941/jeff-bezos-drove-a-1997-honda-accord-for-years-after-becoming-a-billionaire-and-still-drove-a-honda">Honda-driving CEO</a> to luxury connoisseur is well-documented. In a 1999 60 Minutes interview, Bezos—then worth billions—was still driving a 1997 Honda Accord. "This is a perfectly good car," he told the interviewer.
But over the years, Bezos has significantly upgraded his lifestyle. In addition to Koru, Bezos also owns a growing real estate empire. In 2023, he purchased a $79 million mansion in South Florida's exclusive "<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/real-estate/25/01/42805560/jeff-bezos-miami-billionaire-bunker-neighbor-is-selling-an-empty-lot-for-200-million-its-less-than-2-acres-and-they-paid-27-5-million">Billionaire Bunker</a>," just months after buying a neighboring $68 million property.
His car collection is also worth an estimated $20 million and includes rare and exotic models such as the Koenigsegg CCXR Trevita, Bugatti Veyron Mansory, and W Motors Lykan HyperSport.
Musk and Bezos currently hold the top two ranks on Bloomberg's Billionaire <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/billionaires/">Index</a>, with the Tesla CEO having a net worth of $312 billion and the Amazon founder $217 billion.
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Joe Rogan Once Talked About The Two Billionaires He 'Really' Loves, He Called Elon Musk A Nomad And Jeff Bezos A Yacht King — What These Two Tech Titans Own Reveals A Very Interesting Story

Toronto has taken a significant step by excluding Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) vehicles from its electric vehicle incentives, citing the ongoing trade war with the United States. This decision, led by Mayor Olivia Chow, reflects the city&#8217;s stance on the trade conflicts.
What Happened: Toronto has halted financial incentives for Tesla vehicles used as cabs or for ride sharing purposing, citing trade conflicts with the United States, according to Reuters on Monday.
Under Mayor Olivia Chow&#8217;s leadership, the city is promoting electric vehicle use by lowering licensing and renewal costs for ride-hailing vehicles through 2029. However, from March 1, Tesla models are excluded from these benefits. Chow explained that drivers must seek alternative electric vehicles.
The exclusion remains until U.S. trade issues are resolved. Chow attributed the decision to Elon Musk, Tesla&#8217;s CEO and adviser to U.S. President Donald Trump. Trump&#8217;s tariffs on Canadian goods have fueled tensions, prompting this symbolic move.
&#8220;We have certainly said that if you want to buy a Tesla, go ahead, but don&#8217;t count on taxpayer money to subsidize it,&#8221; said Chow, according to the report.
Tesla has reportedly not commented on Toronto&#8217;s move. The financial impact is minimal, according to the mayor.
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Why It Matters: This move by Toronto is part of a broader trend in Canada where Tesla is facing increasing challenges. Recently, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/03/44321211/tesla-charging-stations-cut-from-rebate-program-by-canadian-province-most-people-would-support-their-remo">Tesla&#8217;s charging stations and home batteries</a> were excluded from rebate programs in British Columbia, also due to U.S.-Canada trade tensions. 
Additionally, Tesla has been suspected of manipulating Canada&#8217;s EV rebate program, with reports of a sudden surge in sales before a rebate deadline, as detailed in <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/25/03/44213295/tesla-suspected-of-ev-rebate-manipulation-in-canada-amid-sudden-sales-surge-tesla-gamed-the-system-says-industry-body">another Benzinga article</a>.
Moreover, public sentiment in Canada is shifting against Tesla, with a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44224547/attempting-to-erase-canadian-sovereignty-71-of-canadians-support-a-tesla-ban-while-364000-want-elon-musks-citizen">recent poll</a> indicating that 71% of Canadians support a ban on Tesla sales. This growing discontent is further evidenced by a petition to revoke Elon Musk&#8217;s Canadian citizenship, which has gathered significant support.
Canada is imposing 25% tariffs on $20 billion of U.S. goods in <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/news/25/03/44281882/canada-retaliates-with-20b-in-tariffs-on-us-goods-amid-trade-war">retaliation for Trump's steel and aluminum duties</a>, affecting multiple industries. The move adds to previous counter-tariffs, raising concerns over economic instability, rising costs, and disruptions in housing and manufacturing.
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The Social Security Administration will soon begin taking 100% of monthly benefit payments from recipients to recover overpayments. This is a significant change from the current 10% withholding rate, which has been in place since the Biden administration adjusted the policy to reduce financial strain on beneficiaries.&nbsp;
The new policy is set to take effect on March 27—and it could have serious financial implications for some Social Security recipients.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Why Is the SSA Changing Its Overpayment Policy?</h2>
The SSA <a href="https://blog.ssa.gov/social-security-to-reinstate-overpayment-recovery-rate/">announced</a> on March 7 that it will increase the default overpayment withholding rate to 100% to improve the recovery of improperly distributed funds. According to the SSA's <a href="https://blog.ssa.gov/social-security-to-reinstate-overpayment-recovery-rate/">Office of the Chief Actuary</a>, the change is expected to result in program savings of about $7 billion over the next decade.
Lee Dudek, the acting SSA commissioner, said that the agency has &#8220;a significant responsibility to be good stewards of the trust funds for the American people.&#8221; Dudek noted that the move is intended to return the overpayment recovery policy to the standard used during the Obama and early Trump administrations.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How Common Are Overpayments?</h2>
Overpayments from Social Security are relatively rare but still represent billions of dollars each year. A <a href="https://oig.ssa.gov/news-releases/2024-08-19-ig-reports-nearly-72-billion-improperly-paid-recommended-improvements-go-unimplemented/">2024 report</a> from the SSA's inspector general found that fewer than 1% of Social Security payments were improper, but over time, these small errors add up. From 2015 to 2022, the SSA paid out about $72 billion in improper payments, most of which were overpayments.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Overpayments can happen for a variety of reasons, including:</h2>
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<li>SSA employees failing to update beneficiary records in a timely manner.</li>
<li>Complex benefit calculations that lead to miscalculations.</li>
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<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HW8fyc3HzPw">According</a> to Ed Weir, a former Social Security manager, some seniors intentionally accept overpayments by continuing to receive benefits while working, even if they expect to exceed the annual earnings limit. Under current rules, Social Security withholds $1 in benefits for every $2 earned above $23,400 annually.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">What Happens If Your Benefits Are Clawed Back?</h2>
Under the new policy, beneficiaries who are overpaid after March 27 will automatically face 100% withholding of their monthly Social Security payments until the debt is repaid. Those with overpayment cases established before March 27 will continue to have a 10% withholding rate. The 10% rate will also remain in place for overpayments related to Supplemental Security Income.
For many seniors, the shift to a full withholding rate could create financial strain. Nancy Altman, president of Social Security Works, <a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/news/social-security-overpayment-clawback-100-percent-medicare-trump-doge-waiver/">told</a> CBS News that overpayments are often unexpected. &#8220;People generally do not know they are overpaid,&#8221; Altman said. &#8220;People are really desperate when they get a letter from the government saying, &#8216;You owe $10,000&#8217; that they don&#8217;t have.&#8221;
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How Medicare Payments Could Be Affected</h2>
A key concern is how the clawback could affect Medicare coverage. Most seniors have their Medicare Part B premiums deducted from their Social Security checks. If the full check is withheld to cover an overpayment, it's unclear how Medicare payments will be handled.
&#8220;If you are on Medicare, it means you might not pay your Medicare possibly, so you might lose your Medicare,&#8221; Weir said in his webcast. The SSA has not yet clarified how Medicare deductions will be handled under the new policy.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">What To Do If You're Facing an Overpayment</h2>
If you receive an overpayment notice, you have <a href="https://www.ssa.gov/manage-benefits/repay-overpaid-benefits">several options</a>:
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<li>Request a waiver – If the overpayment wasn't your fault and you can't afford to repay it, you can file SSA Form 632 to request a waiver.</li>
<li>Appeal the overpayment – If you believe the overpayment is incorrect, you can file SSA Form 561 to appeal the decision.</li>
<li>Request a lower repayment rate – If the full withholding causes financial hardship, you can ask the SSA to adjust the repayment rate to a lower percentage.</li>
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Beneficiaries have 30 days from the date of the overpayment notice to respond before the SSA begins collection. During this period, the agency will not take action if you file an appeal or waiver request.
The new policy marks a significant shift in how the SSA handles overpayments — and could lead to financial difficulties for some beneficiaries. If you receive an overpayment notice, acting quickly and understanding your options can help protect your benefits.
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SSA To Seek 100% Recovery On Social Security Overpayments - Here's What This Means For Your Benefits

"Shark Tank" is full of success stories and failures with investors like Kevin O'Leary and Mark Cuban investing in companies that appear on the popular investment <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/10/41271567/mark-cuban-reflects-on-shark-tanks-enduring-success-the-american-dream-is-alive-and-well">pitch show for entrepreneurs.</a>
A $1.9 billion acquisition by PepsiCo (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEP#NASDAQ">PEP</a>) announced Monday traces its roots back to an appearance on "Shark Tank" and both Cuban and O'Leary passed on investing in the company.
"Shark Tank" Success Story: On Monday, PepsiCo<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/large-cap/25/03/44358047/pepsico-bets-big-on-prebiotic-sodas-with-1-95-billion-poppi-acquisition-details"> announced the $1.9 billion acquisition</a> of fast-growing prebiotic soda company poppi.
The company has grown over the years and grew increased national attention with <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43598736/super-bowl-commercials-2025-complete-list-of-super-bowl-lix-ads-and-companies-behind-them">Super Bowl commercials</a> in both 2024 and 2025.
Monday's acquisition put a spotlight back on the company's 2018 <a href="https://x.com/darrenrovell/status/1901625038542966893">appearance </a>on "Shark Tank," when the company was then known as Mother Beverage.
Husband and wife co-founders Stephen and Allison Ellsworth appeared on the "Shark Tank" episode seeking $400,000 for a 10% stake in their company.
The duo may have scared away early interest having the sharks take shots of an undisclosed beverage, which turned out to be apple cider vinegar. The taste test was done to highlight how Allison had concocted beverages that included apple cider vinegar and tasted good.
While the sharks agreed that many of the samples tasted good, they quickly exited and left only one guest shark to make an offer.
Guest shark Bethenny Frankel said it was a disaster to manufacture the beverages themselves and couldn't believe they didn't have a partner.
"You're still in the kitchen," Frankel said before she said she was out on any deal.
O'Leary said every beverage company comes into "Shark Tank" and says the future is so bright that you have to wear shades.
"The valuation is insane," O'Leary said, announcing he was out on the deal.
 Cuban told the couple his fear was they would have to raise a lot more money.
"As much as I would like to help a Dallas company, I'm out," Cuban said.
Shark Lori Greiner also exited telling the couple that she would be a customer, but not a partner.
The last remaining shark was guest shark Rohan Oza, who had experience in the consumer products sector.
"Beverage is savage," Oza said.
The investor said the mathematics for a company that's done $250,000 in sales in three months would have to have a different equity stake that they probably wouldn't like.
"For $400k for me to get interested, it's got to be like 25% stake," Oza said.
The other sharks encouraged the couple to take the deal.
"We'd love to do business with you," Stephen Ellsworth said.
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Fast Growth: Allison Ellsworth told a portion of her <a href="https://drinkpoppi.com/pages/our-story?srsltid=AfmBOoqQPkfTVvBqH9eS4MEuCrBYS-LRe34A1luWJg5ZzUoPvYEAahsV">story </a>of struggling with weight and turning to apple cider vinegar during their "Shark Tank" pitch. She mixed fruit juices with apple cider vinegar in her Dallas kitchen to create tasty products.
The products were later bottled up and sold at local farmers' markets. At the market, a Whole Foods buyer helped them land a regional deal with the retailer.
While on "Shark Tank," the couple also said they had signed a national deal with Albertson's.
A "Shark Tank" <a href="https://www.sharktankblog.com/business/mother/">update </a>on the company revealed that since their episode aired, the team scrapped the idea of a bottling plant and went with co-packers, a strategy that would likely make Frankel proud. The company also launched cans alongside their bottles.
In 2000, the company was in over 2,000 stores including Walmart and Whole Foods, alongside online sales on Amazon.
After appearing on "Shark Tank," the couple took part in a rebrand to poppi. The brand eventually landed more nationwide retail space and was able to partner with some top celebrity names such as Post Malone, Hailey Bieber, Kylie Jenner, Billie Eilish, Russell Westbrook, Jennifer Lopez, Olivia Munn and more.
As of April 2024, the company had annual revenue of $50 million. Oza said over the years that poppi would become "Shark Tank's" first billion-dollar brand.
Pepsi Acquisition: A <a href="https://x.com/darrenrovell/status/1901625038542966893">tweet </a>from Darren Rovell says Oza's VC CAVU Consumer Partners put in $25 million over the years before the sale to Pepsi.
The appearance on "Shark Tank" gets credit in the deal <a href="https://www.pepsico.com/our-stories/press-release/pepsico-to-acquire-poppi03172025">announcement </a>by Pepsi Monday saying the brand was "discovered" on the show by Oza and funded by CAVU Consumer Partners "from their initial seed round to today."
"poppi is a true testament to the American Dream! From the kitchen to Shark Tank to becoming an iconic brand, this couldn't have been done without the amazing founders Allison and Stephen Ellsworth, the incredible team in place led by CEO Chris Hall, the unmatched support of CAVU's Uncommon team led by Stevie Clements, and the extraordinary poppi community," Oza said.
Oza said the PepsiCo partnership will help even more consumers around the world enjoy poppi.
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Mark Cuban, Kevin O'Leary Rejected Poppi On Shark Tank, Pepsi Just Paid $1.9 Billion To Acquire Company

Nutanix (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NTNX#NASDAQ">NTNX</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 17.34% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 37.25%. Currently, Nutanix has a market capitalization of $18.96 billion. 
Buying $1000 In NTNX: If an investor had bought $1000 of NTNX stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $5,057.61 today based on a price of $71.11 for NTNX at the time of writing.
<h3>Nutanix's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
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Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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If You Invested $1000 In This Stock 5 Years Ago, You Would Have This Much Today

Shell (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHEL#NYSE">SHEL</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 2.91% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 22.82%. Currently, Shell has a market capitalization of $210.07 billion. 
Buying $100 In SHEL: If an investor had bought $100 of SHEL stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $291.60 today based on a price of $70.10 for SHEL at the time of writing.
<h3>Shell's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1742252419_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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$100 Invested In Shell 5 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

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Despite his massive charitable contributions, Gates has repeatedly pledged he&#8217;ll eventually disappear from the ranks of the world&#8217;s wealthiest individuals. &#8220;I will drop down and eventually off the list altogether,&#8221; he said confidently in a <a href="https://www.gatesnotes.com/the-year-ahead-2023">2022 GatesNotes blog post</a>, further emphasizing his belief that excessive wealth has its limits.&nbsp;
His philosophy? After a certain threshold, money doesn&#8217;t significantly improve life. As he said back a 2011 Q&amp;A at the University of Washington, &#8220;I can understand wanting to have millions of dollars, there&#8217;s a certain freedom, meaningful freedom, that comes with that. But once you get much beyond that, I have to tell you, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/02/43562104/bill-gates-was-the-richest-man-in-the-world-for-a-record-18-years-he-says-money-brings-freedom-but-beyond-that-its-the-same-hamburger">it&#8217;s the same hamburger</a>.&nbsp;
While Gates may never match his grandmother&#8217;s standards for saving wrapping paper, his legacy of generosity suggests he&#8217;s aiming for a very different kind of standard altogether—one measured in global impact rather than frugality.
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Universa Investments hedge fund, led by billionaire investor Mark Spitznagel, posted a 4,144% return in a single quarter during the COVID-19 market crash in early 2020. Here's a look at<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/07/39870083/black-swan-investor-says-greatest-bubble-in-human-history-is-on-the-verge-of-bursting-calls-stoc"> how he did it.&nbsp;</a>
What To Know: Spitznagel is known as a "doomsday" investor who correctly predicted the Great Financial Crisis in 2008 and specializes in profiting during broad market crashes caused by "black swan" events.&nbsp;
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Spitznagel's Universa Investments fund's massive COVID-19 gains were revealed in a letter to clients that was leaked and <a href="https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/black-swan-fund-universa-investments-4000-percent-return-hedging-coronavirus-2020-4-1029076165">seen by</a> Business Insider. In the letter, Spitznagel highlighted the gains the fund had achieved through its tail-risk hedging strategy, while the broader markets and indexes suffered sharp declines. 
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">What Is Tail-Risk Hedging? </h1>
Tail risk refers to the risk of extreme events occurring at the far ends, or tails, of a probability distribution. Tail-risk hedging is an investment strategy that aims to protect portfolios from extreme market downturns and frequently use a combination of financial instruments and strategies.&nbsp;
It is common for a tail-risk hedging strategy to use put options, credit default swaps, Volatility index futures, U.S. Treasuries or a combination of any of the above.&nbsp;
Investors can find convenient exposure to a tail-risk hedge through the Cambria Tail Risk ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TAIL#BATS">TAIL</a>) which holds a portfolio of out-of-the-money put options on the S&amp;P 500 Index, as well as U.S. Treasuries in order to mitigate risk. 
The ProShares Trust Ultra VIX Short-Term Futures ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UVXY#BATS">UVXY</a>) provides 1.5x leveraged exposure to the daily performance of the S&amp;P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures Index and can also be part of a tail-risk hedging strategy.
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Digital Realty Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DLR#NYSE">DLR</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 4.25% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 12.46%. Currently, Digital Realty Trust has a market capitalization of $51.12 billion. 
Buying $1000 In DLR: If an investor had bought $1000 of DLR stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $10,656.14 today based on a price of $151.85 for DLR at the time of writing.
<h3>Digital Realty Trust's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1742251557_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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If You Invested $1000 In This Stock 20 Years Ago, You Would Have This Much Today

Discover Financial Services Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DFS#NYSE">DFS</a>) shares are trading lower Monday as concerns over antitrust scrutiny weighed on the company&#8217;s proposed merger with <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/03/44353947/trumps-cfpb-overhaul-leaves-consumers-exposed-heres-what-it-means-for-your-money">Capital One Financial (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COF#NYSE">COF</a>). </a>
What To Know: The drop followed reports the U.S. Department of Justice is reviewing the $35.3 billion all-stock acquisition over potential anti-competitive risks, particularly in the subprime lending sector.
According to<a href="https://za.investing.com/news/stock-market-news/discover-and-capital-one-stocks-tumble-amid-antitrust-concerns-93CH-3611620"> Investing.com</a>, Capital Forum reported that DOJ staff may oppose the deal, raising concerns that it could limit competition for subprime borrowers. 
A Bloomberg Intelligence analyst noted that while regulatory opposition does not necessarily mean the deal will be blocked, the DOJ's stance could create significant hurdles. 
Capital One defended the acquisition, stating the deal complies with the Bank Merger Act's legal requirements and remains well-positioned for approval.
The merger, if completed, would strengthen the companies&#8217; ability to compete against Mastercard, Visa and American Express. However, the heightened regulatory scrutiny has cast uncertainty over its approval, leading to a selloff in both stocks.
DFS Price Action: Discover Financial Services shares closed down 6.86% at $152.99 at publication Monday, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard?new_user=False&amp;backend=google-oauth2">Benzinga Pro.</a>
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Discover Financial Services Shares Are Down Today: What's Going On?

A special purpose acquisition company connected to Global Client Advisory Group applied for a $175 million initial public offering with U.S. regulators, setting its sights on emerging technology sectors.
The SPAC, named Renatus Tactical Acquisition Corp I, aims to secure capital to pursue investment opportunities in the cryptocurrency, blockchain and data security industries, <a href="https://www.crowdfundinsider.com/2025/03/237448-crypto-focused-spac-rtac-i-files-for-175m-ipo/">according </a>to Crowdfund Insider.
The IPO, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, outlines plans to issue units that combine a Class A ordinary share with a half warrant, allowing future share purchases.
RTAC-I's strategy involves identifying high-growth U.S. companies in digital asset sectors and dual-use technologies. 
The company intends to harness GCAG's experience across media, financial services, and technology to spot promising acquisition targets.
The SPAC is chaired by Devin Nunes, CEO of Trump Media &amp; Technology Group, and led by Eric Swider, a TMTG director.
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Both executives previously played roles in steering the merger between TMTG and Digital World Acquisition Corp, which resulted in TMTG's listing on the NASDAQ as DJT.
Swider also heads Renatus Advisors and Rubidex, a data security firm, while Nunes oversees platforms under TMTG, such as Truth Social and its associated streaming and fintech arms.
The offering will be managed by Clear Street LLC as underwriter. 
According to the filing, prospective investors can review the preliminary prospectus via the SEC's EDGAR system or contact Clear Street for details.
GCAG clarified that while the registration has been submitted, the IPO will only proceed following SEC approval. 
The company also stated it would provide no additional updates unless necessary.
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Elon Musk <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/02/43504134/elon-musks-mom-says-its-degrading-when-people-call-her-son-wealthy-or-a-billionaire-instead-she-prefers-the-genius-of-the-world">has been called a genius</a> so many times that it's practically part of his name at this point. But according to his second ex-wife—yes, the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/02/43680809/elon-musks-ex-wife-whom-he-was-engaged-to-only-2-weeks-after-meeting-joked-he-invited-her-to-his-hotel-room-just-to-watch-rocket-videos">woman he married and divorced twice</a>—some of that mystique might just be a case of people misreading social cues.
In a resurfaced BBC clip from "The Elon Musk Show," <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT2q5MNcd/">shared on TikTok</a>, Musk's second ex-wife, Talulah Riley, recalled a time when they were catapulted into high-profile social circles. The couple found themselves at elite events, rubbing shoulders with world leaders, including Bill Clinton. The assumption? Musk was always the smartest guy in the room. The reality? He was often just really bored.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The ‘Genius' Assumption</h2>
Riley described how people at dinner parties would be in awe of Musk's quiet, distant demeanor. "I've had people say to me, ‘Oh, I met Elon and I could tell he was a genius because he seemed incredibly distracted and was clearly thinking great things,'" she recounted.
Knowing her husband so well, she would hear this and think, "Really?! No, he probably just didn't like you—or he was just bored."
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Awkward Truth About Musk's Social Battery</h2>
One of the most viral moments from the clip is Musk's own blunt take on his interactions with strangers. Riley recalled a dinner where Musk spelled it out:
"The great thing about being famous is that when you sit next to somebody you don't know at a dinner party, they think the bad conversation is their fault."
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In other words, if the conversation fell flat, people assumed they weren't interesting enough to hold Musk's attention, rather than considering that he simply didn't want to engage.
And apparently, he wasn't afraid to be blunt about it in private. Riley shared that after some of these interactions, she would text Musk to tell him about the person she'd just met. His typical response: "Oh yeah, really boring."
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Musk's Relatable Dislike for Small Talk</h2>
For a man who <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/09/40799246/elon-musks-ex-wife-and-mom-of-5-says-he-was-willing-to-give-up-his-fortune-for-space-goals-even-">regularly talks about colonizing Mars</a> and integrating AI with human brains, mundane dinner party chatter might just not cut it. And according to his ex-wife, people mistook his silence for deep contemplation rather than just a lack of interest in the topic.
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Musk's reputation as a visionary entrepreneur is undeniable. But this paints a picture of someone who, despite his larger-than-life public image, still experiences the same social fatigue as the rest of us.
Is he an intellectual powerhouse lost in thought, or just a guy who hates forced conversations? According to Riley, the answer might be a little of both.
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