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CNFinance Holdings Ltd is an equity loan service provider. It focuses on the development of small and micro-enterprises. It generates revenue in the form of interest and financing service fees on loans and interest on deposits with banks. Its primary target borrower segment is MSE owners who own real properties in Tier 1 and Tier 2 cities in China. Geographically, it has an operation in PRC.

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Benzinga Market Summary: Quantum Stocks Slide On NVIDIA CEO Huang's Comments On Sector, Goldman Upgrades Spotify, US Dollar Index rises

It wasn't just the CES 2025 buzz that rattled quantum stocks this week — a dose of cold water came from none other than Nvidia Corp&#8216;s CEO Jensen Huang.
Speaking at Nvidia&#8217;s Analyst Day, Huang made it <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42878295/quantum-stocks-tumble-why-rigetti-ionq-and-d-wave-are-falling" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">clear</a>: &#8220;very useful&#8221; quantum computers are likely decades away. In fact, he pegged the most optimistic timeline for a breakthrough in 15 to 20 years, with 30 years perhaps being more realistic. The comments have sent shockwaves through the quantum computing space, where stocks had been soaring on speculation about the technology&#8217;s potential.
Shares of key players like IonQ Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IONQ#NYSE">IONQ</a>), Rigetti Computing Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RGTI#NASDAQ">RGTI</a>), and D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QBTS#NYSE">QBTS</a>) took a hit, plunging by as much as 40% in just a few days. While these stocks had been riding high on massive gains over the past year — with IonQ up a jaw-dropping 129% and Rigetti seeing an 828% surge — the CEO's reality check has sparked a sharp reversal.
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Let&#8217;s dive into the numbers and technicals:
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">IonQ</h2>
IonQ&#8217;s shares are feeling the burn after the CEO's comments, down nearly 30% over the past five days. However, with the stock hovering just above key moving averages, there are still glimmers of hope. 
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Its eight-day simple moving average (SMA) of $43.76 suggests it could be primed for a bounce, while the 200-day SMA at $14.33 is also showing a solid bullish signal. 
But, the technicals paint a mixed picture – the stock is under heavy selling pressure and is below its eight, 20, and 50-day SMAs. The risk of further bearish movement remains, but the relative strength index (RSI) of 39.05 shows it&#8217;s not quite oversold yet.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Rigetti Computing</h2>
Rigetti&#8217;s shares have been hit by the quantum frost, down 35% in the last five days. Yet, the company still carries strong technicals. 
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The eight-day SMA of $16.98 and the 20-day SMA of $12.39 both point to a potential rebound. The RSI is neutral at 46.58, and moving average convergence/divergence (MACD) indicator is bullish at 3.22. If the quantum sector catches a break, Rigetti might be one to watch.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">D-Wave Quantum</h2>
D-Wave Quantum has been one of the hardest hit, with a 40% drop in just a few days. Still, its technical indicators remain resilient.
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The eight-day SMA of $8.88 and the 20-day SMA of $7.61 show strong bullish signals, but D-Wave is still facing some bearish pressure, being below its recent SMAs. The RSI of 42.88 indicates that the stock is neither oversold nor overbought, suggesting a balance between buying and selling sentiment. MACD is positive and bullish at 1.23 despite the recent slid.
While Huang's comments have thrown a wrench in the momentum for these quantum darlings, the technicals don't entirely rule them out as potential buys, especially if the broader market sentiment shifts or if progress in quantum computing surprises us.
For now, it's a waiting game. The quantum computing sector might be experiencing a temporary stumble, but if the long-term potential holds up, these stocks could rise again once the storm clears. Time to buckle up and watch this quantum rollercoaster unfold.
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U.S. stocks traded slightly lower midway through trading, with the Dow Jones index falling around 0.1% on Wednesday.
The Dow traded down 0.05% to 42,507.21 while the NASDAQ dipped 0.14% to 19,461.93. The S&amp;P 500 also fell, dropping, 0.03% to 5,907.51.
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Leading and Lagging Sectors Materials shares rose by 0.1% on Wednesday.
In trading on Wednesday, utilities shares tumbled by 1%.
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U.S. initial jobless claims fell by 10,000 to 201,000 in the week ending Jan. 4, recording the lowest level in eleven months and versus market estimates of 218,000.
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<li>Sana Biotechnology, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SANA#NASDAQ">SANA</a>) shares shot up 193% to $4.8390 after the company on Tuesday announced clinical trial results from its type 1 diabetes study of islet cell transplantation without immunosuppression.</li>
<li>Shares of Silo Pharma, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SILO#NASDAQ">SILO</a>)got a boost, surging 141% to $2.6680 after the company announced it was awarded a US patent for its PTSD treatment titled &#8216;Pharmacological Prophylactics Against Stress-Induced Affective Disorders in Females.&#8217;</li>
<li>AngioDynamics, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANGO#NASDAQ">ANGO</a>) shares were also up, gaining 29% to $12.11 after the company reported better-than-expected second-quarter financial results and raised its FY25 adjusted EPS guidance.</li>
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<li>DatChat, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DATS#NASDAQ">DATS</a>) shares dropped 65% to $3.13 after the company announced the pricing of a $5.1 million registered direct offering priced at-the-market under Nasdaq rules.</li>
<li>Shares of Jasper Therapeutics, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JSPR#NASDAQ">JSPR</a>) were down 59% to $7.26. The company reported preliminary data from its BEACON Phase 1b/2a study.</li>
<li>XTI Aerospace, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XTIA#NASDAQ">XTIA</a>) was down, falling 54% to $0.0529. XTI Aerospace priced $20 million offering of 363,636,364 shares of common stock at a price of $0.055 per share.</li>
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Commodities In commodity news, oil traded down 1% to $73.50 while gold traded up 0.4% at $2,676.80.
Silver traded up 0.5% to $30.850 on Wednesday, while copper rose 1.2% to $4.2475.
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European shares were lower today. The eurozone's STOXX 600 declined 0.54%, Germany's DAX 40 fell 0.34% and France's CAC 40 dipped 1.1%. Spain's IBEX 35 Index fell 0.61%, while London's FTSE 100 slipped 0.24%.
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Asian markets closed mostly lower on Wednesday, with Japan's Nikkei 225 falling 0.26%, China's Shanghai Composite Index gaining 0.02%, Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index declining 0.86% and India's BSE Sensex falling 0.07%.
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<li>U.S. private businesses added 122,000 workers to their payrolls in December down from 146,000 in November and versus expectations of 140,000.</li>
<li>U.S. initial jobless claims fell by 10,000 to 201,000 in the week ending Jan. 4, recording the lowest level in eleven months and versus market estimates of 218,000.</li>
<li>The Energy Information Administration said U.S. crude inventories declined by 0.959 million barrels last week, compared to market estimates of a 0.6 million barrel decline</li>
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Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FLO#NYSE">FLO</a>) shares are trading lower on Wednesday. The company entered into a deal to acquire<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/01/n42870798/flowers-foods-inc-to-acquire-simple-mills" rel="noreferrer noopener"> </a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/01/n42870798/flowers-foods-inc-to-acquire-simple-mills" rel="noreferrer noopener">Simple Mills</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/01/n42870798/flowers-foods-inc-to-acquire-simple-mills" rel="noreferrer noopener"> for $795 million in cash</a>.
Flowers Foods secured a $795 million term loan from the Royal Bank of Canada to finance the acquisition.
Following the transaction, Flowers&#8217; proforma total net debt is expected to be around $1.9 billion, with a net debt-to-EBITDA ratio of 3.1x to 3.3x.
Flowers aims to uphold its balanced capital deployment strategy while maintaining its investment-grade debt rating.
The deal, pending customary regulatory approval, is expected to close in the first quarter of 2025.
Synergies: The acquisition of Simple Mills is expected to be immediately accretive to Flowers Foods&#8217; net sales, adjusted EBITDA growth, and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance" rel="noreferrer noopener">adjusted EBITDA margins on a proforma basis</a>.
The deal is also projected to contribute to Flowers&#8217; earnings per share starting in 2026.
Simple Mills is projected to generate 2024 net sales of $240 million, reflecting a 14% growth compared to the previous year.
This acquisition strengthens Flowers&#8217; presence in the better-for-you and snacking segments, boosting its growth and margin potential.
Once completed, Simple Mills will operate as an independent subsidiary under the leadership of founder and CEO Katlin Smith, continuing operations in Chicago, Illinois, and Mill Valley, California.
Ryals McMullian, chairman and CEO of Flowers Foods said, &#8220;With leading market positions and abundant white space for future growth, Simple Mills perfectly fits our strategy of adding compelling brands in better-for-you segments that complement and diversify our existing portfolio.&#8221;
As of Oct. 5, 2024, cash and cash<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/11/n41840173/flowers-foods-inc-reports-third-quarter-2024-results" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> equivalents stood at $15.0 million</a>.
Investors can gain exposure to the stock via First Trust Cons. Staples AlphaDEX (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FXG#NYSE">FXG</a>) and VictoryShares US Small Cap High Div Volatility Wtd ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSB#NASDAQ">CSB</a>).
FLO Price Action: Flower Foods shares are down 3.04% at $19.48 at publication Wednesday.
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Economist and prominent macro trader Alex Krüger shared his outlook on Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) trajectory and market dynamics for 2025, emphasizing the potential for short-term trading opportunities as <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/01/42878139/peter-schiff-doesnt-hate-bitcoin-but-warns-millions-will-lose-more-than-they-can-afford-in-speculative-mania">macroeconomic conditions evolve</a>.  
What Happened: In several <a href="https://x.com/krugermacro/status/1876820416578076998">posts</a> on X, Krüger highlighted a key shift in market expectations over the past weeks:
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<li>Three months ago, markets were pricing in seven 25-basis-point rate cuts by the end of 2025. Now, that number has dropped to two or fewer cuts, reflecting a more conservative monetary policy outlook.</li>
<li>This shift supports a bullish case for equities in Q1, with Bitcoin expected to mirror the trend.</li>
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However, Krüger noted the days of &#8220;easy money&#8221; appear to be over. The macro environment is becoming less conducive to passive strategies, with 2025 poised to reward active and short-term traders. 
This is unlike the holding strategy that worked best in 2023-2024, when ignoring macro trends was often optimal.
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Krüger pointed out that altcoins are especially vulnerable to Bitcoin's price fluctuations:
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<li>Shallow order books: Altcoins frequently drop on mid-sized Bitcoin moves due to limited depth in their markets.</li>
<li>Liquidity challenges: Automated Market Maker (AMM)-based tokens often <a href="https://x.com/krugermacro/status/1876880103663177907">have</a> market cap-to-liquidity ratios ranging from 10:1 to 30:1, further amplifying volatility.</li>
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What's Next: Krüger's analysis underscores the importance of adapting trading strategies:
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<li>He predicts that fewer rate cuts could either signal a stronger-than-expected economy or a cautious monetary policy stance, requiring traders to remain nimble.</li>
<li>Investors should prepare for continued shifts in macroeconomic projections and remain informed to capitalize on opportunities in an evolving market landscape.</li>
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Friday&#8217;s official jobs report is expected to shed light on the cooling U.S. labor market in December 2024, as economists project slower hiring that could ease pressure on the Federal Reserve amid renewed inflation concerns and policy uncertainty under <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/donald-trump">Donald Trump</a><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/donald-trump">&#8216;s incoming administration.</a>
In a preview shared Wednesday, ADP's National Employment Report—a private-sector-focused indicator—revealed that employers added 122,000 jobs in December, marking a drop from November&#8217;s 146,000 and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/01/42873182/us-private-businesses-add-122000-jobs-in-december-the-labor-market-downshifted-to-a-more-modest-pace-of-growth">coming in below expectations. </a>
Nela Richardson, ADP's chief economist, said: &#8220;The labor market downshifted to a more modest pace of growth in the final month of 2024, with a slowdown in both hiring and pay gains. Health care stood out, creating more jobs than any other sector.&#8221;
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">What To Expect: Nonfarm Payrolls, Unemployment, Wages</h3>
The consensus among economists – as tracked by TradingEconomics – is that nonfarm payrolls will show a net gain of 154,000 jobs in December, down sharply from the 227,000 added in November. 
Such a slowdown would reflect a labor market losing steam, as monthly payroll growth has averaged 140,000 over the past six months, compared to 220,000 earlier in 2024.
The unemployment rate is forecast to remain unchanged at 4.2%, while average hourly earnings are expected to rise 0.3% month-over-month, a deceleration from the 0.4% growth seen in November. 
On a yearly basis, wage growth is projected to hold at 4%, a sign that wage pressures are cooling after months of post-pandemic labor shortages.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Implications For Markets And The Fed</h3>
A weaker-than-expected jobs report on Friday could bolster U.S. stocks, weaken the dollar, and lower government bond yields, as investors may interpret it as a signal that the Fed has room to ease monetary policy further. 
On the flip side, stronger-than-expected job creation or lower unemployment could spur fears of a resilient labor market, which might delay the Fed&#8217;s easing timeline.
Wells Fargo analysts said they anticipate a return to trend-like payroll growth in December, highlighting that worker participation has softened slightly, with prime-age participation leveling off—a further indication of cooling labor demand.
Bank of America projects a 175,000 increase in December payrolls, slightly above consensus. Yet, economists at the investment bank indicate the jobs market is "normalizing," with moderating wage growth and low jobless claims suggesting an orderly slowdown.
&#8220;Our base case is that further modest labor market weakness will push the Fed to cut twice more, in March and June,&#8221; Bank of America&#8217;s economist Stephen Juneau said in a note. 
Uncertainty over the Federal Reserve&#8217;s policy path in 2025 remains elevated, with markets pricing in just 40 basis points of cumulative rate cuts by year-end—equivalent to only one fully priced interest rate reduction.
The stakes are high, as Treasury yields have recently surged to their highest levels in over a year, with the 30-year yield approaching the critical 5% threshold. All eyes now turn to Friday&#8217;s jobs report, set for release at 8:30 a.m. ET.
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Can you feed two people on just $300 a month for groceries? One Reddit user <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/budget/comments/1b4tay9/how_would_a_couple_get_away_with_only_spending/">asked</a> this question and the answers flooded in from people all over the country. The responses were mixed, but most agreed on one key takeaway – it's tough without some serious trade-offs.
Most agree that spending only $300 monthly for two people is possible, but it's a big challenge. You'd have to focus on cheap foods like rice, beans, pasta and potatoes to make it work. You'd also need to buy in bulk and cook everything from scratch. However, this means giving up convenience and variety, which some people feel isn't worth it.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">What Works for Some</h2>
Many people suggested buying in bulk to save money. For example, buying meat when it's on sale and freezing it can stretch your budget. Staples like rice, beans and pasta are also key because they can make many meals and cost little, making them essential for budget-conscious grocery shopping.
Shopping strategically also plays a big role in keeping costs low. Discount stores like Aldi and Costco were <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/benefits-of-saving-money">popular choices for saving money</a>. People also recommended buying fruits and vegetables in season and looking for items on sale.
Cooking at home is a must if you want to stick to a low budget. Many said that making things like bread or soups from scratch greatly helps. Some also mentioned using spices and sauces to make simple meals taste better.
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Another way to save is to cut out extras like snacks, sugary drinks and alcohol. Sticking to water, tea or coffee can keep drink costs low while giving you options. Someone said, &#8220;I see people check out carts full of beverages. It's amazing how much people spend on soda and beer.&#8221;
While $300 is possible, most people agree it's not easy. Keeping grocery costs that low <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-much-should-i-spend-on-groceries">takes a lot of time and effort</a>. You must shop for the best deals, plan meals carefully and cook almost everything yourself. Some worry that eating so cheaply might mean missing out on important nutrients or eating lower-quality food. Others said sticking to this budget could get boring because of less variety.
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Several users shared their actual grocery budgets to provide context. A family of two in California sticks to $250 by relying on bulk items, discount stores and a chest freezer. Curiously, they said, &#8220;We don&#8217;t drink milk because we don&#8217;t like it, so our drink is mostly water and tea. We don&#8217;t even buy water like most Americans. The fridge filters our water well enough.&#8221;
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Meanwhile, one couple in North Carolina spends about $500 per month and cannot imagine going lower without eating mostly rice and beans. In a high-cost-of-living area, one Redditor manages $360 for a family of four by shopping sales and using coupons. &#8220;I grocery shop like it's a competition. I search for coupons for things I want; then, I clip coupons for things I wouldn't normally get if it's a good enough deal and I can make more than one meal with it,&#8221; they said.
If you're aiming for a $300 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-much-should-i-spend-on-groceries">grocery budget</a>, it's possible – but it's not easy. Most people agree that unless you're okay with a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42531924/elon-musk-had-a-food-budget-of-30-a-month-his-diet-was-mostly-hot-dogs-and-oranges-in-america-its-pretty-easy-to-keep-yourself-alive">basic diet</a>, you'll need to spend more to maintain variety, quality and convenience.
It's about finding balance. If saving money is your top priority, you must make sacrifices. But if you value a broader, healthier diet, spending a little more is okay. After all, food isn't just a line item in the budget – it's a major part of life.
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