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Does Elon Musk Back Biden’s 25% Minimum Tax On The Nation’s Richest? ‘Curious … How These Other Billionaires Are So Good At Avoiding Taxes’

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In the past, Elon Musk, the billionaire CEO of Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA), and President Joe Biden have had differing opinions over the flagship electric vehicle’s role in the

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Benzinga Buzz: Cocaine Jaws? Plus, Trump Gets Dissed While Shakira Breaks Records

By Anthony Noto

Today, 5:57 AM

Each week, Benzinga compiles the latest entertainment news into a cohesive column for your consideration. Read on for the latest updates — both useful and irreverent.

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Jim Cramer Finds Outperformance Of This ETF ‘Pretty Amazing’ — Here’s Why It’s Happening

By Shanthi Rexaline

Today, 5:57 AM

Tech stocks have been on a tear this year following their underperformance in 2022 — and CNBC “Mad Money” host Jim Cramer took to Twitter to laud the performance of one key exchange-t

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UBS In Talks To Acquire Credit Suisse, BlackRock Denies Takeover Bid

By Bibhu Pattnaik

Today, 5:57 AM

UBS Group AG (NYSE: UBS) is exploring options to take over all or part of Credit Suisse Group AG (NYSE: CS) but has asked the Swiss government's support to cover future risks if it were to

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Analyst Predicts Bold Future For Bitcoin Amid Major Move From Central Banks

By Bibhu Pattnaik

Today, 5:57 AM

Arthur Hayes, co-founder and former CEO of crypto derivatives trading platform BitMEX, is forecasting a massive rally for Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC),

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Tesla Eyes Giga Berlin Production Boost, GM’s Barra Bats For Robotaxi Legislation, Rivian Loses Key Executive And More: Biggest EV Stories Of The Week

By Shanthi Rexaline

Today, 5:57 AM

Shares of electric vehicle makers swayed to the tune of the broader market sentiment, although some reacted to company-specific catalysts. EV leader Tesla, Inc.

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The Highest-Paid Woman CEO Is Not A Banker: The Answer May Enrage Californians

By Melanie Schaffer

Today, 5:57 AM

This story is part of a new series of features on the subject of success, Benzinga Inspire. Although women make up 50% of the human population, they are massively underrepresented in leadership roles, although the trend is, albeit very slowly, starting to shift.

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Ark Invest, Cathie Wood Raise $16 Million For New Crypto Funds: Why Most Investors Will Be Unable To Participate

By Chris Katje

Today, 5:57 AM

Over the years, Ark Invest CEO Cathie Wood has been a vocal supporter of the cryptocurrency sector. Ark Invest has included several crypto-friendly companies among big ETF holdings. The company is rolling out new crypto investment funds, but they might not be readily available to everyone.

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Markets Dip, Signaling Pause In Rally As Focus Shifts To Next Week’s Fed Decision: Analyst Says Brace For More Volatility Near Term

By Piero Cingari

Today, 5:57 AM

Risk aversion escalated on Wall Street Friday, with all major indices trading in the red, as investors remain skeptical about the stability of the banking sector in the wake of recent turmoil in the U.S. and Europe. Cues From Friday's Trading:

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US Is Lagging Behind In Innovation, BlackRock CEO Larry Fink Slams In Investor Letter

By Jose Rodrigo Safdiye

Today, 5:57 AM

BlackRock (NYSE: BLK) chair and CEO Larry Fink says developed markets like the U.S. are lagging behind in innovation, leaving payment costs much higher.

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