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Elon Musk Endorses This Apple Product As 'Great' — And, No It's Not iPhone Or Vision Pro

Elon Musk has praised Apple's headphones as great, distinguishing them from other Apple products like the iPhone and Vision Pro. read more more

Ananya Gairola (via Benzinga) | 5/19/24

Bitcoin, Dogecoin, Ethereum Retrace On Profit-Taking By Retail Investors: Analyst Predicts Parabolic Rise For King Crypto Following Consolidation Phase

Leading cryptocurrencies dipped Sunday evening as profit-hungry traders locked in gains from last week's relief rally. read more more

Aniket Verma (via Benzinga) | 5/19/24

Fiery Exchange with Marjorie Taylor Greene Prompts Jasmine Crockett to Launch 'Clapback' T-Shirt Collection

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Benzinga Neuro (via Benzinga) | 5/19/24

The West can't completely isolate Russian banks because it would be disastrous beyond Russia

The West could still block the access of all Russian banks to SWIFT — but it would come with major fallout. more

Huileng Tan (via Business Insider) | 5/19/24

MicroStrategy Was The Best Among These 10 Large-Cap Stocks Scoring Big Last Week (May 12-May 19, 2024): Are They In Your Portfolio?

Top performing large-cap stocks in the last week: MSTR, MNDY, ONON, SE, PODD, DELL, VOD, ALC, SMCI, CRBG. Analysts raise price targets & more positive news. read more more

Lekha Gupta (via Benzinga) | 5/19/24

Li Auto Was One Of The Worst-Performing Stocks Last Week: Are These 10 Large-Cap Stocks Losers In Your Portfolio? (May 12-May 18, 2024)

Last week, these 10 large-cap stocks had the worst performance. NICE, PBR, FIX, LI, MLM, VMC, BMRN, EDU, GFI, MUFG all saw significant decreases. read more more

Lekha Gupta (via Benzinga) | 5/19/24

Will Nvidia's Earnings Stoke Market Rally Further? Strategist Weighs In: 'I Would Think Investors Are Going To Be Nervous'

Nvidia and other major AI plays have been central to the stock market rally seen this year, helping to propel major indices to new highs. read more more

Shanthi Rexaline (via Benzinga) | 5/19/24

Make Tesla Great Again? Elon Musk Concurs With Steps To Transform EV Maker Into Top Global Company

As the annual shareholder meeting approaches, Tesla's Elon Musk has reiterated his demand for 25% voting control of the company. read more more

Shanthi Rexaline (via Benzinga) | 5/19/24

Jamie Dimon's Lobbying Pays Off? Report Says Regulators Contemplate Significant Reduction In Proposed Capital Norms Increase For Big Banks

Big banks' efforts to take on regulators' efforts to significantly increase capital requirements will likely pay off. read more more

Shanthi Rexaline (via Benzinga) | 5/19/24

Iran's president is missing as rescuers search for 'crashed' helicopter

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi's helicopter went down near the border with Azerbaijan. He was flying with other senior officials. more

Cameron Manley,Hannah Getahun (via Business Insider) | 5/19/24

Donald Trump's Campaign Is Spending Just As Quickly As It's Raising Money, Raising Serious Concerns In Lead-Up To Election

Former President Donald Trump's political campaign is facing financial hurdles as it struggles to keep pace with President Joe Biden's strong financial position. read more more

Bibhu Pattnaik (via Benzinga) | 5/18/24

Tesla's Board Is Desperately Trying To Focus Elon Musk's Attention On The Company

The board of Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) is struggling to maintain CEO Elon Musk's total commitment while he manages multiple ventures. read more more

Bibhu Pattnaik (via Benzinga) | 5/18/24

Trump Vs Biden: Poll Reveals Surprise Preference For One Candidate Over Other When It Comes To Economy

A poll by Bloomberg/Morning Consult reveals a surprising preference among Americans for former President Donald Trump over President Joe Biden concerning the economy, despite more robust economic … more

Bibhu Pattnaik (via Benzinga) | 5/18/24

From Tokyo To New York, Stock Markets Are Hitting Unprecedented Highs: Report

Stock markets worldwide are reaching record-breaking highs. This unprecedented rally, spanning from Tokyo to New York, has seen 14 of the world's 20 largest stock markets hit all-time highs. read … more

Bibhu Pattnaik (via Benzinga) | 5/18/24

Billionaire CEO gifts 1,200 UMass grads 'envelopes full of cash' totaling about $1.2 million — but there's a catch

Robert Hale Jr., the CEO of Granite Telecommunications, surprised graduating students on Thursday. Each student received two $500 payments. more

Lauren Edmonds (via Business Insider) | 5/18/24

$1.8K to stand in line: Line sitters are cashing in on Donald Trump's hush-money trial, reports say

The first person in line for Trump's Manhattan trial on Wednesday morning paid $1,800 for someone to keep their spot, NBC News reported. more

Cameron Manley (via Business Insider) | 5/18/24

Dogecoin Rises 4.45% Amidst Anonymous 120 Million DOGE Transfer To Robinhood

A transfer of 120 million Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) to the trading platform Robinhood has coincided with a 4.45% surge in the price of the meme crypt read more more

Bibhu Pattnaik (via Benzinga) | 5/18/24

Trump Vs. Biden: Latest Poll Shows Candidates Locked In Dead Heat, Though One Fares Significantly Worse Than Other In Most Issues

A new poll by Yahoo News/YouGov shows that a potential rematch between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump is still a close call. Both candidates are tied at 45% among registered … more

Bibhu Pattnaik (via Benzinga) | 5/18/24

Donald Trump Issues Eyebrow-Raising Demand Ahead Of Proposed Debates With Joe Biden: 'I Just Wanna Debate This Guy, But ...'

Former President Donald Trump has called for President Joe Biden to undergo a drug test ahead of their debates scheduled for June and September. read more more

Bibhu Pattnaik (via Benzinga) | 5/18/24

Days After Facing Lawsuit For Drug Use, Musk Says He Would Take Cocaine If It Boosted 'Long-Term Productivity'

Elon Musk recently expressed his views on drug use and its potential benefits on X, sparking a flurry of reactions. read more more

Bibhu Pattnaik (via Benzinga) | 5/18/24

Anthony Scaramucci Labels Donald Trump's Hush Money Trial As 'Obligatory Loyalty Test' For Republicans, Says 'It'll Never Be Enough For Donald Trump'

Anthony Scaramucci has characterized the ongoing Donald Trump hush money trial as a test of loyalty for Republican officials. read more more

Rounak Jain (via Benzinga) | 5/18/24

Marjorie Taylor Greene Accused Of Racist Behavior By Jasmine Crockett Over 'Fake Eyelashes' Comment

Crockett accuses Greene of racism over fake eyelashes taunt during a hearing. Crockett says Greene has not attacked other colleagues' appearances. read more more

Rounak Jain (via Benzinga) | 5/18/24

Biden Vs. Trump: A Slice Of Incumbent's 2020 Backers Are Poised To Defect, But Will It Matter For His Re-Election?

Biden's praise for his economic policies contrasts sharply with voter perceptions, a report says. read more more

Shanthi Rexaline (via Benzinga) | 5/18/24