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A Polymarket whale dumped around $3 million in bets on a Donald Trump victory after an influential trader hinted at taking profit on his positions tied to the former President.
What Happened: The whale known as &#8216;larpas&#8216; sold $3 million worth of shares in Trump, according to a Monday X post by on-chain tracking firm Arkham Intelligence. 
This sale, which occurred within minutes after a post by renowned cryptocurrency trader Gigantic-Cassocked-Rebirth, or GCR, resulted in a 4% drop in Polymarket odds for Trump. 
However, the odds recovered by 2% after the sale, returning to 58.6% as of this writing, <a href="https://polymarket.com/event/presidential-election-winner-2024?tid=1730772848583">data </a>from Polymarket showed.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">SOMEONE PANIC SOLD TRUMP ON POLYMARKET AFTER GCR'S TWEET Polymarket whale ‘larpas' sold $3 MILLION of TRUMP shares in the past 2 hours, as Polymarket odds for TRUMP dumped by 4%. larpas began selling 1 minute after GCR posted a tweet suggesting he "took profit" on his election… <a href="https://t.co/WbQOG58aa0">https://t.co/WbQOG58aa0</a> <a href="https://t.co/g6Hb31Boyq">pic.twitter.com/g6Hb31Boyq</a>
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The sell-off followed GCR&#8217;s recommendation to traders to avoid leverage and &#8220;reckless gambling.&#8221; He said that prediction markets have a &#8220;right-wing skew&#8221; and it made sense to bet on Trump when his odds were less than 10%.
However, with his odds going over 65%, the trader stated that he was comfortable with capturing the meat of the move and thus took profits on his positions and proxy bets.
A well-known entity in cryptocurrency trading circles, GCR garnered fame during the bear market by successfully betting against Terra (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/luna/usd">LUNA</a>) ahead of the coin&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/why-did-terra-luna-crash">dramatic collapse</a> in 2022.
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Why It Matters: This sudden sale by &#8216;larpas&#8217; comes amidst a flurry of activity on Polymarket related to the 2024 presidential election. 
A new whale trader, &#8216;zxgngl,&#8217; <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/11/41718878/donald-trumps-latest-polymarket-whale-could-win-almost-10-million">has become Trump&#8217;s biggest shareholder</a> on the cryptocurrency-based betting platform and stands to gain almost $10 million if the former President wins a second term.
On the other hand, professional politics trader &#8216;Domer&#8216; <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/11/41717129/polymarkets-all-time-leading-trader-bets-over-500-000-on-kamala-harris-slams-nate-silver-f">has placed a bet</a> of over $500,000 on Vice President Kamala Harris to win the election. The betting platform gave Harris a 55-60% chance of winning the presidency, despite the betting markets assuming a Trump victory.
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The U.S. stock market experienced a slight downturn on Monday, with the S&amp;P 500 index dipping approximately 0.3%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.6% to 41,794.60, while the NASDAQ Composite Index declined 0.3% to 18,179.98.
These are the top stocks that gained the attention of retail traders and investors throughout the day:
Palantir Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NYSE">PLTR</a>)
Palantir&#8217;s stock declined by 1.22% to close at $41.41, with an intraday high and low of $42.04 and $41.03 respectively. The company reported a 30% year-over-year increase in third-quarter revenue, reaching $725.52 million and beating the consensus estimate of $701.13 million. U.S. revenue grew 44% year-over-year to $499 million, driven by an <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/11/41730179/palantir-q3-earnings-revenue-beat-eps-beat-customers-up-39-raises-guidance-results-driven-by-unrele">&#8216;unrelenting AI demand&#8217;</a>.
Trump Media &amp; Technology Group Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DJT#NASDAQ">DJT</a>)
Trump Media&#8217;s stock was volatile, closing up 12.37% at $34.34. The stock has become a proxy for the presidential election outcome, and it has dropped in the last week as the race draws to a close. The <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/11/41715442/trump-media-stock-volatile-on-election-eve-as-polls-betting-markets-predict-tight-white-ho">election remains a very tight race</a>, with polls showing Kamala Harris leading among early voters in several swing states.
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Hims &amp; Hers Health, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HIMS#NYSE">HIMS</a>)
Hims &amp; Hers Health&#8217;s stock rose 1.96% to close at $20.76. The company reported better-than-expected <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/11/41728465/hims-hers-health-reports-better-than-expected-q3-results-details">third-quarter results</a>, with earnings of 32 cents per share and quarterly revenue of $401.6 million, beating the analyst consensus estimate and showing an increase from the same period last year. 
NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NXPI#NASDAQ">NXPI</a>)
NXP Semiconductors&#8217; stock dipped 0.71% to close at $236.90. The company reported third-quarter earnings of $3.45 per share, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/11/41730768/nxp-semiconductors-shares-dip-after-q3-results-eps-beat-revenues-in-line-q4-guidance-below-estimate">beating the analyst consensus estimate</a>. However, the quarterly revenue of $3.25 billion met the consensus estimate and showed a decrease from the same period last year. 
Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)
Tesla&#8217;s stock fell 2.47% to close at $242.84. The company, which has historically shunned celebrity promotions, has signed South Korean pistol shooter Kim Ye-ji as a brand ambassador, indicating a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/11/41726158/did-elon-musk-change-his-mind-on-celebrity-endorsements-tesla-signs-deal-with-viral-olympian-in-this">potential shift</a> in its marketing strategy. 
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Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) has reportedly hit a roadblock in its plans to construct a nuclear-powered AI data center in the U.S. The discovery of a rare bee species on the proposed site has disrupted the project.
What Happened: Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg had planned to collaborate with an existing nuclear power plant operator to provide emissions-free electricity for the new data center.
However, the project encountered several hurdles, including environmental and regulatory issues, <a href="https://www.ft.com/content/ed602e09-6c40-4979-aff9-7453ee28406a">reported</a> Financial Times, citing people familiar with the matter.
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The rare bee species found on the land adjacent to the plant, where the data center was to be built, added to the project&#8217;s challenges. Zuckerberg shared this information during a company-wide meeting last week.
Despite the setback, Meta is still investigating various carbon-free energy alternatives, including nuclear.
Meta did not immediately respond to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga&#8217;s</a> request for comments.
Why It Matters: The tech industry&#8217;s increasing demand for <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/07/39568237/tech-giants-eye-nuclear-power-to-fuel-ai-boom-raising-concerns-over-stability-and-environmental-">electricity to fuel the AI boom</a> has led to a significant shift towards nuclear power.
Meta&#8217;s rivals, Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), Alphabet Inc.&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) Google, and Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) have inked deals with <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41358363/nuclear-stocks-soar-as-amazon-becomes-latest-tech-giant-to-invest-in-nuclear-power">nuclear power plant operators</a> to cater to their data centers&#8217; growing energy needs.
In September, Microsoft revealed plans to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40994664/pennsylvania-governor-josh-shapiro-urges-quick-connect-for-microsofts-nuclear-power-plan-involving-t">reactivate the dormant nuclear facility</a> at Three Mile Island in Pennsylvania.
In March, Amazon invested $650 million to establish a data center adjacent to the Susquehanna Steam Electric nuclear plant, also located in Pennsylvania.
Last month, Google announced its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41321236/sam-altmans-oklo-jumps-on-google-nuclear-deal-whats-going-on">intention to purchase power from</a> small modular reactor (SMR) developer Kairos Power.
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Jim Cramer, the host of CNBC&#8217;s &#8220;Mad Money,&#8221; recently expressed his enthusiasm for space exploration and Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) on his show. He also shared his thoughts on Ford Motor Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>), CEVA Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CEVA#NASDAQ">CEVA</a>), Schlumberger NV (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLB#NYSE">SLB</a>), and Vistra Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VST#NYSE">VST</a>).
What Happened: During the &#8220;Lightning Round&#8221; segment of his show, Cramer was asked about Intuitive Machines (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ITM#NYSE">ITM</a>), a company involved in space exploration. He <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2024/11/04/cramers-lightning-round-i-cant-recommend-ford.html">responded</a> by praising the space industry and Tesla, stating, &#8220;I love space stuff, and that&#8217;s why I keep recommending Tesla&#8230;If there&#8217;s going to be something in space, it is going to be done by Elon Musk.&#8221;
However, Cramer expressed his disappointment with Ford&#8217;s performance, saying, &#8220;I want so badly for the company to do well, but I can&#8217;t recommend the stock.&#8221; He also advised against investing in Schlumberger, citing the lack of growth in the oil industry.
Cramer noted on X, that NXP Semiconductors (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NXPI#NASDAQ">NXPI</a>) and ON Semiconductor (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ON#NASDAQ">ON</a>) are "held back by autos,"
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Why It Matters: Recently, he has emphasized the importance of owning rather than trading certain stocks, such as Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), suggesting that investors should hold onto these <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/11/41713371/jim-cramer-reiterates-own-nvidia-dont-trade-it-but-says-jensen-huangs-chip-giant-sh">stocks for long-term gains</a>.
Furthermore, Cramer has been vocal about the potential of tech companies, as <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/long-ideas/24/11/41712755/jim-cramer-recommends-buying-this-tech-stock-that-is-a-terrific-situation">seen in his endorsement</a> of CyberArk Software Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CYBR#NASDAQ">CYBR</a>). His recent comments on Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) also highlight his focus on <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41674206/jim-cramer-says-mark-zuckerberg-has-your-brain-as-meta-pours-billions-into-global-domination-strateg">companies with strong growth potential</a>.
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Bitcoin plummeted further, but Dogecoin rose as cryptocurrency investors braced for the high-stakes presidential election.
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<td>-0.55%</td>
<td>$67,984.27</td>
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<td>-1.55%</td>
<td>$2,404.36</td>
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<td>+9.07%</td>
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What Happened: The world&#8217;s largest cryptocurrency fell to $66,800 in the early evening before recovering above $68,000 overnight.
Donald Trump&#8217;s increasing odds on Polymarket failed to boost the leading coin, which has now erased all of its gains since the climb to near-new highs last week.
Ethereum also encountered heavy sell-offs, while Dogecoin outperformed the market with over 8% gains in the last 24 hours.
Cryptocurrency liquidations breached $200 million in the last 24 hours, with bullish leveraged positions accounting for over 75% of the total.
Bitcoin's Open Interest dropped 0.87% in the last 24 hours. Interestingly, 60% of the top traders on the cryptocurrency exchange Binance were leveraged long on Bitcoin as of this writing.
The market sentiment remained in the "Greed" zone, as per the Cryptocurrency Fear and Greed Index, indicating the potential for higher buying pressure in the days to come.
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The global cryptocurrency stood at $2.22 trillion, following a decline of 2.92% in the last 24 hours.
Stock cracked ahead of the all-important election. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 257.59 points, or 0.61%, to close at 41,794.60. The S&amp;P 500 lost 0.28% to end at 5,712.69, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite dipped 0.33%, closing at 18,179.98.
Additionally, prices of U.S. Treasurys rose, with the yield for the 10-Year Treasury falling to 0.3% on Monday. This suggested that investors sought refuge in risk-free investments ahead of elections.
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Analyst Notes: Widely followed cryptocurrency analyst Miles Deutscher highlighted the two possible trajectories Bitcoin could follow after the election outcome.
In the event of a Trump victory, he predicted an immediate rally and a new all-time high this year. On the other hand, a Kamala Harris victory would cause a sell-off and push the highs back to the first quarter of 2025.
"Either way BTC goes to $100,000+, it&#8217;s just the path that changes," Deutscher added.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">In my opinion: Trump win = Instant pump, new ATH this year Kamala win = Instant dump, new ATH Q1 2025 Either way <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24BTC&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$BTC</a> goes to $100k+, it&#39;s just the path that changes. (I do, however, think the ceiling is higher for both <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bitcoin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bitcoin</a> and alts if Trump wins)
&mdash; Miles Deutscher (@milesdeutscher) <a href="https://twitter.com/milesdeutscher/status/1853453218086613140?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 4, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Influential cryptocurrency analyst and trader Ali Martinez likened Ethereum's trajectory to the S&amp;P 500, noting that this could be the last dip for the second-largest cryptocurrency before it sails to $10,000.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Ethereum?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Ethereum</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24ETH&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$ETH</a> has been mimicking the S&amp;P500, and this could be the last dip before it triples and hits $10,000! <a href="https://t.co/BgpbZQXM6I">pic.twitter.com/BgpbZQXM6I</a>
&mdash; Ali (@ali_charts) <a href="https://twitter.com/ali_charts/status/1853572432646299649?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 4, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Additionally, Martinez observed a buy signal for Bitcoin on the 12-hour chart using the TD Sequential indicator.&nbsp;
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">The TD Sequential has been spot-on with <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bitcoin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bitcoin</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24BTC&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$BTC</a> trends on the 12-hour chart, and it's now showing a buy signal! <a href="https://t.co/lGL3U0rUSd">pic.twitter.com/lGL3U0rUSd</a>
&mdash; Ali (@ali_charts) <a href="https://twitter.com/ali_charts/status/1853502915417424043?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 4, 2024</a></blockquote>
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A Pennsylvania judge has given the go-ahead for the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41417390/elon-musks-pro-trump-super-pac-to-give-1m-every-day-to-people-in-swing-states-for-signing-his-petiti">$1 million-a-day voter sweepstakes</a>, hosted by Elon Musk&#8216;s political action committee, to continue until the presidential election on Tuesday.
What Happened: Common Pleas Court Judge Angelo Foglietta made the decision on Monday. Musk&#8217;s lawyers had argued that the winners of the sweepstakes were paid spokespeople, not randomly selected individuals. The judge, however, did not immediately disclose his reasoning behind the ruling, <a href="https://apnews.com/article/musk-million-sweepstakes-lottery-pennsylvania-krasner-4f683c48eb7dcc57f183e54ef16e7320">reported</a> the Associated Press.
District Attorney Larry Krasner had previously labeled the sweepstakes as a scam intended to sway a national election and requested its termination. Musk&#8217;s attorney, Chris Gober, defended the initiative as &#8220;core political speech,&#8221; noting that participants sign a petition endorsing the U.S. Constitution.
Gober also revealed that the final two recipients before the election will be announced in Arizona on Monday and Michigan on Tuesday. 
&#8220;The $1 million recipients are not chosen by chance,&#8221; said Gober. &#8220;We know exactly who will be announced as the $1 million recipient today and tomorrow."
Despite the controversy, Musk&#8217;s lawyers confirmed they have no plans to extend the lottery beyond Tuesday. The PAC has committed over $70 million to help Republican candidates in the November elections.
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Why It Matters: The <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41651620/elon-musk-ordered-to-attend-court-hearing-over-1m-election-giveaway">lawsuit</a> against Musk&#8217;s PAC was filed by the Philadelphia District Attorney's Office, questioning the legality of the lottery, which targets registered voters in pivotal states ahead of the election. The giveaway is managed by Musk's America PAC, which supports Republican former President Donald Trump.
Despite the legal challenge, Musk was allowed to continue the daily million-dollar giveaways while the judge considered the case. Through his America PAC, Musk has been offering daily $1 million cash rewards to registered voters in swing states who sign a petition, which some officials claim may violate electoral laws.
The <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/politics/24/11/41733277/harris-vs-trump-vice-president-has-two-point-lead-in-final-election-poll-swing-states-remain-clo">presidential race</a> between former President Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris has been close, with Harris maintaining a lead over Trump in many election polls as Election Day approaches.
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Elon Musk's $1M-A-Day Voter Sweeepstakes Gets Green Light To Run Through Election Day — Lawyer Reveals Recepients 'Are Not Chosen By Chance'

Mark Cuban is calling out former President Donald Trump for his role in the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/09/40900871/donald-trump-says-inflation-is-the-highest-ever-but-experts-dispute-his-claims-heres-the-truth-a">high inflation everyone is feeling right now</a>. During NewsNation&#8217;s &#8220;Have Your Final Say&#8221; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJFnBHFQhnU">town hall</a>, Cuban claimed that Trump's decision to side with oil companies early in the pandemic led to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/11/41695926/a-republican-sweep-might-be-the-most-inflationary-election-outcome-economists-warn">inflation spiraling out of control – </a>and he said that was the beginning of our current economic troubles.
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According to Cuban, the problem started in April 2020, just as the pandemic hit. At that time, gas prices had dropped to $1.87 a gallon. Oil companies struggled with low prices, so they contacted Trump for help. Trump, in turn, asked Saudi Arabia and Russia to cut oil production to help the industry recover. Cuban argued that this move caused the initial spike in gas prices, which then fed into the inflation we&#8217;re dealing with now.
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&#8220;That was the day inflation started … as long as that agreement was in place, up until 2022, gas prices kept on going up. The minute that agreement came out and production changed, gas prices started going down and you saw inflation go down,&#8221; Cuban said. He added that Trump was more focused on helping his friends in the oil industry than on keeping gas prices affordable for Americans.
Cuban said that although it&#8217;s popular to attribute inflation to the Biden administration, Trump&#8217;s loyalty to &#8220;his oil company cronies&#8221; over consumers is the real cause of the issue. He clarified that rising gas costs impact the price of practically everything, including groceries and transportation, and significantly contribute to inflation.
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At the town hall, Cuban&#8217;s remarks generated many reactions, with some audience members applauding his direct analysis. But not everybody agreed. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/dana-white">Dana white</a>, a big Trump supporter, pushed back, arguing that Trump had built a strong economy and that Harris, as vice president, hadn&#8217;t proven herself capable of leading.
Still, Cuban kept his focus on the impact of that early pandemic decision. He believes that without the production cuts, inflation might not have gotten so bad. &#8220;You can track it,&#8221; he said, referring to the steady price increase that followed Trump&#8217;s request to Saudi Arabia and Russia.
If anything, the debate at the town hall uncovered once again the deep political divisions over how to interpret the economy&#8217;s current state.
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Donald Trump, in a recent post on X, claimed to be building the largest coalition in American political history, attracting record-breaking numbers of Arab and Muslim voters in Michigan. He warned of potential war in the Middle East under Kamala Harris.
What Happened: On Monday, Trump shared his views on the election, expressing confidence in his broad coalition and warning of potential conflicts in the Middle East under a potential Harris administration. He urged his followers to vote for him to restore peace.
Addressing Muslim voters and particularly those in Michigan, the former president said, &#8220;They know Kamala and her warmonger Cabinet will invade the Middle East, get millions of Muslims killed, and start World War III.&#8221;
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">We are building the biggest and broadest coalition in American Political History. This includes record-breaking numbers of Arab and Muslim Voters in Michigan who want PEACE. They know Kamala and her warmonger Cabinet will invade the Middle East, get millions of Muslims killed,…
&mdash; Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) <a href="https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1853571107439399155?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 4, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Trump&#8217;s tweet comes in the backdrop of a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/politics/24/11/41733277/harris-vs-trump-vice-president-has-two-point-lead-in-final-election-poll-swing-states-remain-clo">tight race</a> between him and Vice President Harris, as per recent polls.
Why It Matters: Trump&#8217;s post and his call for peace seem to contrast his previous stance, where he urged Israel to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41196317/trump-urges-israel-to-target-iran-nuke-sites-hit-nuclear-first-and-worry-about-the-rest-later">target Iran&#8217;s nuclear facilities</a>.
Trump has consistently claimed that the world was <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/04/38482459/was-the-world-really-peaceful-during-donald-trumps-era-analysis-reveals-complex-layers">more peaceful</a> during his tenure, a view that contrasts with the opinion of his own national security advisers.
Previously, the ex-president claimed that he is the only one <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/10/35254174/trump-boldly-declares-only-i-can-protect-israel-amid-raging-middle-eastern-conflict-nobody-else-will">capable of protecting Israel</a>. He said in October, &#8220;I kept Israel safe. Nobody else will, nobody else can.&#8221;
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In a<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fRyyTAs1XY8"> recent interview </a>on The Joe Rogan Experience, JD Vance, the Republican vice-presidential candidate, faced a series of tough questions that seemed to catch him off guard. Known for his laid-back conversations, Rogan dug deep into Vance's stances on sensitive issues like abortion and immigration, sparking viral reactions across social media.
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Rogan first focused on Vance's views regarding abortion, pressing him on why he supports stricter state control over reproductive rights. Vance has argued that state-level regulations should govern abortion laws, a stance critics argue limits women's rights.&nbsp;
His response drew scrutiny, particularly as public opinion leans in the opposite direction – a recent NPR/PBS poll shows that 63% of Americans favor more liberalized abortion laws. When Rogan challenged Vance on the religious overtones in recent legislation, including some bills prosecuting women who legally seek abortion out-of-state, Vance struggled to provide a cohesive answer, stating he wasn't familiar with those specific laws.
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He argued that Democrats have &#8220;gone way too far&#8221; on abortion rights, even suggesting that they've begun to "celebrate" the practice. Rogan countered, dismissing this idea, saying, "I think there's very few people who are celebrating though."
On the topic of immigration, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/09/40747597/jd-vance-faces-tough-questions-over-the-sky-high-costs-of-trumps-controversial-new-ivf-plan">JD Vance</a> attributed the country's fentanyl crisis to the Biden administration's policies, which he claims have weakened border security. Analysts, however, highlight that fentanyl's surge results from complex global supply chains rather than specific immigration policies.
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Vance's responses continued to be met with skepticism as Rogan pivoted to health care and the economy. When questioned about Trump-era policies, Vance pointed to broad "concepts" without concrete solutions.&nbsp;
This drew further criticism, given that health care costs remain a significant issue for Americans, with 74% listing it as a top concern, according to a recent Kaiser Family Foundation study. Vance's lack of specifics seemed at odds with public sentiment, further intensifying scrutiny on his stance.
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Clips from the interview quickly gained traction on X (formerly Twitter) and were shared widely by supporters of the Harris-Walz campaign. Among the shared clips were moments where Vance appeared to envision himself defending against a hypothetical home invasion in response to a recent assassination attempt against Trump.&nbsp;
Another segment had him suggesting that the Trump campaign could appeal to "the normal gay guy vote." His statements, which some viewed as odd or off-base, added fuel to critiques questioning his preparedness for national office.
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Jim Messina, who previously managed President Barack Obama&#8217;s campaign, has voiced concern over the preliminary voting numbers for Vice President Kamala Harris&#8217;s campaign. This concern stems from a noticeable increase in early Republican votes.
What Happened: Messina, while appearing on MSNBC&#8217;s &#8220;Inside with Jen Psaki&#8221; on Sunday, disclosed that the initial voting figures are somewhat &#8220;alarming&#8221; for the Harris campaign. As reported by <a href="https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4970003-early-voting-numbers-scary-harris/">The Hill</a>, he highlighted that Republicans are voting early at a higher rate than in previous elections, which could potentially impact the vote distribution on election night.
Messina stated, &#8220;Republicans didn&#8217;t do what they did last time. Last time, Trump said, &#8216;Don&#8217;t early vote.&#8217; And so they didn&#8217;t. Republicans do have an advantage in early vote numbers. When the early vote comes in, it&#8217;s going to look a little bit different than 2020, and that&#8217;s scary.&#8221;
Despite these concerns, Messina remains hopeful about the turnout for Harris among young voters and women. He said, &#8220;Women voters make up 55 percent of the early voters, and in the past 10 days, young voters in these battleground states are coming out — in what looks to be, for early vote, historic numbers — and that makes the Harris campaign very, very happy.&#8221;
However, he conceded that the early voting figures have induced some anxiety among Harris&#8217;s supporters. &#8220;The Republicans have done a better job than they did last time on early vote,&#8221; he noted.
According to the University of Florida's Election Lab, over 78 million early votes have been cast in the 2024 election.
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Messina had previously <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/11/35634034/ex-obama-advisor-jim-messina-unmoved-by-trump-biden-polls-dismisses-early-election-speculations-the">dismissed early election speculations</a> as &#8220;silly&#8221; in November.
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Argentine Security Minister Patricia Bullrich hailed the capture of a "criminal" allegedly smuggling over two kilograms of cocaine in talcum <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/cannabis">powder containers. </a>
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Three weeks later, however, a second forensic test exposed a grave mistake. The supposed "cocaine" was actually talcum powder. Acosta was released, but Bullrich has yet to acknowledge the misstep or apologize.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">MUCHO TALCO, POCO EFICIENT-E Un hombre intentó burlar un control en Mendoza, llevando más de 2kg de cocaína ocultos en envases de talco dentro de un micro de larga distancia. Pero la Gendarmería lo descubrió rápidamente gracias a su nerviosismo y actitud sospechosa. ¡La… <a href="https://t.co/nWmdEauzmQ">pic.twitter.com/nWmdEauzmQ</a>
&mdash; Patricia Bullrich (@PatoBullrich) <a href="https://twitter.com/PatoBullrich/status/1842911031107965167?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 6, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">The Arrest: A Simple Misunderstanding Turns Into A Nightmare</h3>
Acosta had been visiting Mendoza, looking to improve his financial situation by selling goods, including bottles of talcum powder he'd bought from a local vendor. 
Preparing to return home, he hurriedly packed his merchandise, which included 18 bottles of talcum powder, into his backpack. On his bus ride back, officers from Gendarmería, a force that combines the roles of police and military in Argentina, conducted a surprise inspection.
They found the talcum powder and administered a drug field test, which erroneously indicated the presence of cocaine.
"They searched everything I had,&#8221; Acosta said. &#8220;They were excited and congratulating each other, saying things like, ‘Great job; you really paid attention!' They didn't let me speak or move."
Acosta insisted that the containers held only talcum powder, but his protests were dismissed with ridicule. The officers even took photos with the containers, treating him, he said, "like a drug lord."
One phrase stayed with him throughout his ordeal: "I told them, ‘I'm going to laugh at you later, because it's just talcum powder.'"
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Three Weeks In A Cell: His Family's Agonizing Wait</h3>
Held in an isolated cell for 21 days, Acosta endured limited food, sleep and communication with his family. For the first two days, his mother, Laura, frantically tried to find him.
Unaware of his detention, she contacted bus companies and local law enforcement in both Mendoza and Buenos Aires. Finally, Laura was notified that her son had been arrested for possessing "cocaine."
"I couldn't understand it," she said. "He'd sent me photos of the talcum powder he bought, told me how much he paid, and even who sold it to him. It didn't make sense." 
After 48 hours, Laura was allowed to speak briefly with her son, who reassured her. "Don't worry, Mom. I'm fine. If you're fine, I'm fine." Laura later admitted, "For those two days, it felt like he'd been kidnapped."
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">A Premature Celebration And Lack Of Accountability</h3>
Minister Bullrich's tweet on X further added to the family's distress. "An efficient operation: A man tried to evade a checkpoint in Mendoza with over 2 kilos of cocaine hidden in talcum powder containers on a long-distance bus. But Gendarmería was ahead of the game!" she wrote, ending with the phrase: "Those who do it, pay for it."
Finally, after three weeks, Acosta was released, but his troubles didn't end there. He was let go in the middle of the night on a remote road with no public transportation in sight. 
With no way to reach Mendoza, he walked 30 miles before a driver stopped and gave him a ride to the nearest town. The next day, he picked up his confiscated ID and phone. 
However, his cash, around $16,000 Argentine pesos, roughly $16 U.S. dollars, was missing. The state did not provide transportation back to his hometown.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">No Apology, No Compensation: The Struggle For Justice</h3>
When Bullrich was asked to comment on the case, she justified the officials&#8217; actions. "There was no mistake in the investigation. Talcum powder often tests positive for cocaine, and security forces had warned it could be a false positive."
Acosta and his mother have yet to receive an apology and are now considering legal action. Laura noted that the last thing the judge told her son was. "We'll learn and do better for future cases."
Now back in Mar del Plata, Acosta struggles with lingering trauma from his wrongful imprisonment. "I dream of the police coming for me." 
Reflecting on Bullrich's comment, Laura expressed frustration: "The only thing I would say to her is, ‘Train your people. Don't rush to judgment.' They say, ‘Those who do it, pay for it.' Well, I say they should pay too.
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The head-to-head race between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris grew even closer in the last Morning Consult poll ahead of the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/2024-election">2024 presidential election</a>.
What Happened: Harris maintains a lead over Trump in many election polls as Election Day nears, but her odds in prediction markets and betting odds have trailed the former president <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/sports-betting/24/11/41719799/robinhood-passes-100-million-2024-election-contracts-do-users-favor-trump-or-harris-on-sto">by a wide margin.</a>
A new Morning Consult <a href="https://pro.morningconsult.com/trackers/2024-election-state-polls">poll </a>of likely voters shows Harris' lead dropping, continuing a recent string of a lead of six points shrinking.
The new poll shows the following results from voters, with results from the<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/politics/24/10/41667786/harris-vs-trump-vice-presidents-lead-shrinks-key-demographic-grows-one-week-before-2024-election"> Oct. 29 poll</a> in parentheses:
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<li>Kamala Harris: 49% (50%)</li>
<li>Donald Trump: 47% (47%)</li>
<li>Someone Else: 1% (1%)</li>
<li>Don't Know: 2% (2%) &nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Harris' lead over Trump dropped to two points, down from a three-point lead in last week's poll. The vice president has now seen her lead drop in three straight weeks among the Morning Consult polls. The lead is also down from a six-point lead Harris had several weeks ago.
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Swing States Still Toss-Up: Morning Consult also published the final results of its state-by-state election guide, which includes how voters in seven key swing states are leaning ahead of Election Day.
Here are the leaders in the seven states:
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<li>Arizona: Tied</li>
<li>Georgia: Trump leads by two points</li>
<li>Michigan: Harris leads by one point</li>
<li>Nevada: Tied</li>
<li>North Carolina: Trump leads by two points</li>
<li>Pennsylvania: Tied</li>
<li>Wisconsin: Tied</li>
</ul>
The <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/swing-states" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">seven swing states</a> in question together represent 93 electoral votes in the 2024 election. Six of the seven states above were won by President Joe Biden in the 2020 election with Trump winning North Carolina. Several states flipped from Trump&#8217;s win in the 2016 election.
It could be good news for Harris to see four states tied and leading one state as some swing state polls have shown a more dominant position for Trump.
The bad news is using math and the current path to 270 electoral college votes from<a href="https://www.270towin.com/"> 270towin</a>, Harris could be in trouble.
Based on the <a href="https://www.270towin.com/">270towin</a> map, Harris is expected to get 226 electoral college votes based on state leanings, with Trump getting 219 votes. The remaining 93 votes come from the swing states up for grabs.
With Trump getting the 219 plus Georgia's 16 votes and North Carolina's 16 votes based on the poll above, he would be at 251. Harris would be at 241 with the 226 and the 15 from Michigan.
Pennsylvania is the key swing state worth 19 votes. Based on the math above, Trump would win if he secures Pennsylvania and he could still lose Arizona, Wisconsin and Nevada. Trump could also win if he loses Pennsylvania and Nevada and wins Arizona and Wisconsin.
For Harris, she would need to secure Michigan as predicted and win Pennsylvania to get to 260, but still need Arizona or Wisconsin to win the 2024 election.
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Harris Vs. Trump: Vice President Has Two-Point Lead In Final Election Poll, Swing States Remain Close With Four Deadlocks Ahead Of Election Day

Rapper Eminem is among the celebrities who have endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for president in<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/2024-election"> the 2024 election</a>.
Benzinga recently asked its readers how influential Eminem's endorsement was and how it compares to billionaire Warren Buffett.
 What Happened: Eminem<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/23/08/33675151/eminem-accuses-donald-trump-of-brainwashing-his-followers-rapper-says-those-are-the-people-"> has been critical of</a> Donald Trump in the past and has spoken out about the followers of the former president.
So, it shouldn't have been a huge surprise for Eminem to publicly endorse Harris over Trump.
The rapper recently appeared at a Detroit, Michigan, rally<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/24/10/41487342/eminem-rallies-michigan-voters-introduces-obama-at-detroit-kamala-harris-campaign-event"> speaking ahead of</a> former President Barack Obama in the key swing state.
"Going into this election, the spotlight is on us more than ever," Eminem said. "And I think it's important to use your voice. So, I'm encouraging everyone to go out and vote, please."
Eminem also said "people shouldn't be afraid to express their opinions" or be worried about retribution for who they vote for or publicly support.
"I think Vice President Harris supports a future for this country where these freedoms and many others will be protected and upheld."
The rapper took the stage ahead of Obama, who came out to the rapper's hit song "Lose Yourself."
"Do you think rapper Eminem's endorsement of Kamala Harris will boost her chance of winning Michigan?" Benzinga recently asked.
The results were:
Yes: 31%
No: 69%
The poll found the majority didn't think Eminem's endorsement would help Harris' chances of winning the state of Michigan.
Benzinga also asked readers about Buffett and his potential support of a candidate in the 2024 presidential election.
"If Warren Buffett endorsed a political candidate, would it impact your decision to vote for them?" Benzinga asked.
The poll found the following results:
Yes: 32%
No: 69%
The poll had a similar result as Eminem with 69% of people saying Buffett's potential endorsement wouldn't impact their decision and likely wouldn't help a candidate in the election race.
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Why It's Important: While Eminem has publicly endorsed Harris and attended at least one campaign rally, Buffett is <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41493257/warren-buffett-warns-of-fake-endorsements-berkshire-hathaway-ceo-says-it-just-aint-me-on-social-medi">sitting out this election.</a>
The Berkshire Hathaway Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>)(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>) CEO recently said he was worried about impersonators on social media using his name and likeness to endorse political candidates.
Buffett's company issued a statement warning people against the potential scams.
&#8220;In light of the increased usage of social media, there have been numerous fraudulent claims regarding Mr. Buffett&#8217;s endorsement of investment products as well as his endorsement and support of political candidates. Mr. Buffett does not currently and will not prospectively endorse investment products or endorse and support political candidates," the statement read.
While other billionaires like Elon Musk and Mark Cuban are backing Trump and Harris, respectively, Buffett is not endorsing either candidate.
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The study was conducted by Benzinga from Oct. 23 through Oct. 24, 2024, and included the responses of a diverse population of adults 18 or older. Opting into the survey was completely voluntary, with no incentives offered to potential respondents. The study reflects results from 124 adults.
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&#8220;Palantir delivered another robust quarter featuring beats across the board as the company continues to see accelerated deal momentum with AIP front and center,&#8221; Ives wrote in a new note to clients following the print. 
The Wedbush analyst noted that potential re-ratings are focused on U.S. Commercial strength, which remained robust in the quarter. Ives also noted U.S. Government revenue was a bright spot in the quarter with 40% year-over-year growth.
&#8220;Despite the skeptics honing in on valuation for the past year, this was a major quarter to prove that PLTR's partner ecosystem expansion and AIP bootcamps hit another gear,&#8221; Ives said. 
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Ives sees Palantir&#8217;s strong forward guidance as evidence that the company continues to drive pipeline growth for its AI platform AIP. Palantir guided for fourth-quarter revenue of $767 million to $771 million, which Ives said is &#8220;well ahead&#8221; of Street estimates. He also highlighted that the full-year guidance raise indicates that demand for Palantir solutions continues to accelerate, especially on the commercial side of the business.
The Wedbush analyst maintained an <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">Outperform rating</a> on Palantir stock following the print. It&#8217;s likely that the firm will update its price target after it digests all of the reported information for Palantir&#8217;s latest quarter.
&#8220;We look forward to hearing more on the conference call tonight regarding further momentum around AIP conversion, U.S. commercial strength, government deal cycles, and more details about its Warp Speed product,&#8221; Ives said.
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