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The weekend news featured significant developments in the tech and finance sectors. Elon Musk and Bill Gates were named as potential buyers for Trump's Mar-a-Lago, with a price tag of up to $1 billion. Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz expressed a bullish outlook on Bitcoin, anticipating a price surge due to various factors including a potential spot Bitcoin ETF approval. Bill Ackman revealed a $10M investment in Elon Musk's private company, X. A Swedish strike could impact Tesla's labor relations, and Tesla warned that the EV tax credit for two Model 3 versions will drop to $3,750 next year.

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December 04, 2023 | 10:15 am

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Google has postponed the launch of its next-gen AI model, Gemini, to early 2024 due to issues with non-English prompts. Gemini, which can process text and images, is expected to outperform OpenAI's GPT-4. The delay may affect Google's competitive stance in the AI market, where it has invested in startups like Anthropic.

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December 04, 2023 | 9:59 am

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Rockstar Games, owned by Take Two Interactive (NASDAQ:TTWO), has announced the release date for the Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA 6) trailer as December 5, 2023, to celebrate its 25th anniversary. The announcement follows a leak of the game's footage by an employee's child on TikTok. The trailer release is set just before The Game Awards event on December 7. GTA 6 is expected to launch between April 2024 and May 2025, with official development announced in September 2022.

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December 04, 2023 | 9:55 am

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Europe's largest car rental company, Sixt SE, is reducing the number of Tesla Inc vehicles in its fleet due to higher repair costs and lower resale values, similar to concerns previously raised by Hertz Global Holdings Inc. Sixt still plans to electrify 90% of its European fleet by the end of the decade. Hertz, which had aimed for 25% of its fleet to be electric by 2024, is now considering purchasing EVs from other manufacturers with more established part supply networks and lower price points.

Portfolio Pulse from Anan Ashraf

December 04, 2023 | 9:53 am

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Mesoblast Limited (NASDAQ:MESO) announced a fundraising effort to raise up to A$97.0 million through a placement and entitlement offer. The company plans to issue up to 120 million new shares at A$0.30 each to raise A$36.0 million in a placement, and up to A$61 million through a 1 for 4 pro-rata accelerated non-renounceable entitlement offer to existing shareholders. The offer includes an institutional and a retail component, with a 'top-up' facility for eligible retail shareholders. Approximately 323 million new shares will be issued, increasing the total shares by 39.7%.

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December 04, 2023 | 9:51 am

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NIO Inc. (NYSE:NIO) has announced an expansion of their global infrastructure, revealing the construction of numerous facilities and charging stations. As of November 30, the company has built 142 NIO Houses, 320 NIO Spaces, 315 NIO Service Centers, 62 NIO Delivery Centers, 2,217 Power Swap Stations, 3,485 Power Charger Stations, and 20,421 Power Chargers. This infrastructure growth coincides with a 12.6% year-over-year increase in November vehicle deliveries and a 33.1% increase in year-to-date vehicle deliveries.

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December 04, 2023 | 9:08 am

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Toyota Motor Corp (NYSE:TM) aims to sell over 250,000 battery electric vehicles (BEVs) annually in Europe by 2026, expanding its lineup to six BEV models. At the Kenshiki forum, Toyota showcased an Urban SUV Concept and a sport crossover concept, with one model entering production in 2023 and another in 2025. Toyota's current electrified mix in Europe is 71%, expected to rise to 75% in 2024 and over 20% BEVs by 2026. This announcement follows Toyota's record global sales in October, including a 15.2% increase in Europe.

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December 04, 2023 | 9:05 am

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Gary Black, a Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) investor, is optimistic about the demand for the Cybertruck, dismissing concerns about reservation deposit cancellations. He predicts a 'halo' effect on Tesla's lineup from the Cybertruck, similar to the Model Y launch. Despite skepticism over pricing and market success, Black believes the Cybertruck will expand Tesla's market to the pickup segment and, along with the $25k Model 2, solidify Tesla's position in the EV market. Challenges remain in scaling production, with potential delays until 2025.

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December 04, 2023 | 8:28 am

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Bitcoin (BTC) has surpassed $41,000, a level not seen since April 2022, prompting analysts to predict a 10% return on market-neutral strategies like the basis trade. This strategy involves buying Bitcoin in the spot market and selling futures at a premium. Deribit reports that futures contracts are trading at an 8% to 12% annualized premium, indicating potential returns in that range, excluding trading costs. The surge in Bitcoin's value, which has risen 54% since October 1, is attributed to several factors including the anticipated launch of spot-based ETFs in the U.S., geopolitical tensions, Binance's legal settlement, and increased institutional engagement. Despite the positive trend, some analysts, like ex-Ark Invest's Chris Burniske, expect the crypto market's momentum to slow down.

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December 04, 2023 | 8:22 am

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The return of United Auto Workers to GM, Ford, and Stellantis is expected to boost US November payrolls by 180,000, a rise from October's 150,000. The unemployment rate is projected to remain at 3.9%, with a 4% increase in average hourly earnings year-over-year. The Federal Reserve is entering a blackout period before their December meeting, with Chair Jerome Powell downplaying rate cut expectations for early 2024. The UAW ended a six-week strike with GM, Ford, and Stellantis, securing a pay raise and cost-of-living allowances, and is now targeting unionization at non-union automakers, including Tesla and Toyota.

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December 04, 2023 | 7:52 am