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☆ OpenAI opens its first Asia office in Japan as a 'first step' in its commitment to the region
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-15 | by ( Sumathi Bala | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

OpenAI has opened its first Asian office in Tokyo, Japan as the ChatGPT developer aims to expand its global presence. As part of the move, the company has appointed Tadao Nagasaki as the new president of OpenAI Japan, to head commercial and market engagement efforts. Altman met with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida last year and reportedly mentioned he was looking into opening a new office in Japan. The company is backed by Microsoft and has a private market valuation that's reportedly approaching $100 billion. This is the "single largest investment in its 46-year history in Japan, also the site of its first international office," Microsoft said.

Persons: OpenAI, Sam Altman, Tadao, Altman, Fumio Kishida Organizations: Toyota, Microsoft Locations: Tokyo, Japan, Tadao Nagasaki, OpenAI Japan

☆ Republican megadonor Jeff Yass, inner circle give millions to shape schools, courts
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-09 | by ( Brian Schwartz | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

The firm and the foundation are twin enterprises of Republican megadonor Jeff Yass, and a small group of allies. The foundation is run by Yass and other veteran Susquehanna executives, according to the documents that are current through 2022. The Susquehanna Foundation is one of two foundations that Yass and his closest friends have funded and led. The other foundation is even less well known: the Claws Foundation. Similar to Susquehanna, Claws is the charitable arm of one person: Arthur Dantchik, a co-founder of Susquehanna International Group with Yass, is the sole listed donor to Claws Foundation.

Persons: Jeff Yass, Arthur Dantchik, Dantchik, Brendan Fischer, Summer Lee, Donald Trump, Jeffrey Yass Organizations: Republican, Susquehanna Foundation, Susquehanna International Group, Susquehanna, Claws Foundation, Susquehanna International, Sterling Foundation Management, CNBC, Cato Institute, Institute for Justice, Supreme, Atlas Network, Competitive Enterprise, Competitive Enterprise Institute, Susquehanna Growth Equity Fund III, Moderate PAC, Democratic Rep, Politico, Democratic Locations: Yass, Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania, Susquehanna, Virginia, Dantchik, Washington, Pitchbook

☆ CNBC Daily Open: Focus turns to key inflation data
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-28 | by ( Sumathi Bala | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Photographer: Christopher Dilts/Bloomberg via Getty ImagesThis report is from today's CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they are. Xi on China tech progressChinese President Xi Jinping told Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte that no force can stop China's tech advance. Separately, Xi also told U.S. executives that bilateral ties can have a "brighter future" and vowed to improve the business environment. The next few days could prove crucial in diverting trade away from the port, logistics executives told CNBC, after a container ship collided into the Francis Scott Key Bridge early Tuesday.

Persons: Christopher Dilts, Topix, Xi, Xi Jinping, Mark Rutte, Janet Yellen, Yellen, Francis Scott Key, David Neuhauser Organizations: Bloomberg, Getty, CNBC, Nikkei, U.S ., CSI, Dow, Nasdaq, Dutch, Xinhua News Agency, U.S, Treasury, Francis Scott Key Bridge, Livermore Partners Locations: Chicago , Illinois, Japan, Seng, China, Beijing, U.S, Baltimore, Port of Baltimore

☆ CNBC Daily Open: A key inflation gauge in focus
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-28 | by ( Sumathi Bala | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

This report is from today's CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they are. Yellen on China dumpingU.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned that China is dumping its surplus of solar panels and EVs on global markets, distorting market prices. This signals Beijing's latest efforts to boost foreign investment in China as relations with the U.S remain fraught. Investors anxious over a market decline should hedge their positions to limit risk in financial assets, according to fund managers.

Persons: Janet Yellen, Yellen, Xi Jinping, Stephen Schwarzman, Cristiano Amon, Mark Carney, Francis Scott Key, David Neuhauser Organizations: CNBC, Dow, Treasury, U.S, Blackstone, Qualcomm, Bloomberg, Francis Scott Key Bridge, Livermore Partners Locations: Yellen, China, U.S, Baltimore, Port of Baltimore

☆ CNBC Daily Open: Baltimore port shutdown a major disruption
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-27 | by ( Sumathi Bala | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

This report is from today's CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they are. India is one of the biggest markets for gold, which plays a key role in its culture. Scramble over port shutdownLogistics firms are left scrambling after the closure of the Port of Baltimore, one of the busiest ports in the U.S. Cocoa prices soarCocoa prices are surging and this could impact consumers as the world struggles with a supply deficit.

Persons: Yen tumbles, Dow, BlackRock's Larry Fink, Francis Scott Key, Richard Meade, Paul, Vahan Janjigian Organizations: CNBC, Nikkei, CSI, Nasdaq, Rabobank, Greenwich Wealth Management Locations: Seng, Blackrock, India, Port of Baltimore, U.S, Baltimore

☆ CNBC Daily Open: U.S. consumers' optimism wanes
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-27 | by ( Sumathi Bala | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

This report is from today's CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they are. Cocoa prices soarCocoa prices are surging and this could impact consumers as the world struggles with a supply deficit. The cocoa futures contract for May delivery rose to an all-time intraday high of $10,080 per metric ton Tuesday. [PRO] ETFs that stand outGiven the market volatility, investors are looking to exchange-traded funds to position their portfolios.

Persons: Dow, Francis Scott Key, Richard Meade, Paul, Tim Cook, Vahan Janjigian Organizations: CNBC, Street, U.S, Nasdaq, Rabobank, Apple, Greenwich Wealth Management Locations: Port of Baltimore, U.S, Baltimore

☆ CNBC Daily Open: Inflation isn't coming down fast enough
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-26 | by ( Sumathi Bala | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

This report is from today's CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they are. Indian bonds on global indexesIndian bonds are set to be added to global indexes which could be a gamechanger for the country. Trump Media to start tradingThe company behind former President Donald Trump's social media platform Truth Social, will start trading on Tuesday. Called Trump Media & Technology Group Corp., it will trade on the NASDAQ under the stock ticker symbol DJT.

Persons: Patria Stodghill, vender Susan Mendoza, Donald Trump's, Trump, David Dietze Organizations: Patria, Washington , DC, CNBC, CSI, Federal Reserve, Dow, Nasdaq, Bloomberg, Services, China Apple, Wedbush Securities, Huawei, Apple, Trump Media, Trump Media & Technology Group Corp, NASDAQ, Nvidia, Wealth Management Locations: Washington ,, South Korea, Seng, China

☆ CNBC Daily Open: Stubborn inflation complicates rate-cut plan
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-26 | by ( Sumathi Bala | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they are. Wall Street lowerU.S. stocks closed lower Monday taking a breather from a rally sparked last week after the Federal Reserve stuck to its rate-cut forecast. Trump Media to start tradingThe company behind former President Donald Trump's social media platform Truth Social, will start trading on Tuesday. Called Trump Media & Technology Group Corp., it will trade on the NASDAQ under the stock ticker symbol DJT. That's according to David Dietze, managing principal and senior portfolio strategist at Peapack Private Wealth Management.

Persons: Dow, Bitcoin, Jane Street, Donald Trump's, Trump, David Dietze Organizations: CNBC, Federal Reserve, Nasdaq, Investment, HOF Capital, Ford Foundation, Fidelity . Trump Media, Trump Media & Technology Group Corp, NASDAQ, Nvidia, Wealth Management Locations: UAE, Britain, China, Beijing

☆ CNBC Daily Open: U.S. labor market is in 'good shape'
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-25 | by ( Sumathi Bala | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

This report is from today's CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they are. Asia stocks mixedAsia markets were mixed Monday with a slew of inflation data from the region due for release this week. Wall Street ended Friday on a mixed note ahead of a shortened four-day trading week due to the Good Friday holiday. "We really believe in style diversification and feel that remaining diversified with value and growth stocks remains prudent," Benson said.

Persons: Seng, Dow, Kristalina Georgieva, Aaron Benson, Baird, Benson Organizations: CNBC, CSI, Nikkei, Nasdaq, IMF, China, International Monetary Fund, Intel, AMD, Financial Times Locations: Asia, China, Beijing

☆ CNBC Daily Open: No 'cracks' in U.S. strong jobs growth
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-25 | by ( Sumathi Bala | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

This report is from today's CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they are. The blue-chip Dow slipped 0.77%, but gained just under 2% for its best week since December, nearing the 40,000 level. Overall, total deal value in the region plunged last year to its lowest since 2014 amid a fundraising slowdown. "We really believe in style diversification and feel that remaining diversified with value and growth stocks remains prudent," Benson said.

Persons: Dow, Joe Biden, Biden, Aaron Benson, Baird, Benson Organizations: CNBC, Nasdaq, Bain & Company, Biden, Saturday Locations: U.S, Japan, Asia Pacific, China

☆ CNBC Daily Open: U.S. consumer sentiment stays steady
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-19 | by ( Sumathi Bala | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

This report is from today's CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they are. Wall Street gainsU.S. stocks ended higher on Monday as investors look ahead to monetary policy decision from the Federal Reserve. BYD push into emerging marketsChinese automaker BYD is aggressively expanding into emerging markets given policy uncertainty in the U.S. and Europe. They are really starting to become very creative in the AI world," he said of the company, known for its government contract work in defense and intelligence.

Persons: Jensen Huang, Blackwell, Amin Nasser, BYD, Brian Stutland, Palantir Organizations: CNBC, Wall Street, Federal Reserve, Dow, Nasdaq, Bank of, Equity, Investments Locations: Asia, San Jose, Aramco, Saudi Aramco, U.S, Europe, Thailand, Brazil, Indonesia, Hungary, Uzbekistan

☆ CNBC Daily Open: U.S. consumer sentiment stays stable amid inflation worries
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-19 | by ( Sumathi Bala | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

This report is from today's CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they are. Overnight, U.S. stocks ended higher with the Federal Reserve's policy meeting in focus. [PRO] Bullish on PalantirBrian Stutland of Equity Armor Investments calls Palantir a "promising AI investment" and a "serious player" in the space. They are really starting to become very creative in the AI world," he said of the company, known for its government contract work in defense and intelligence.

Persons: Jensen Huang, Blackwell, Amin Nasser, Brian Stutland, Palantir Organizations: CNBC, Nikkei, CSI, Federal, Dow, Nasdaq, Bank of Japan, Equity, Investments Locations: Seng, Bank, San Jose, Aramco, Saudi Aramco

☆ CNBC Daily Open: Fed rate meet in focus
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-18 | by ( Sumathi Bala | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

This report is from today's CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they are. The Nikkei 225 and the Topix gained, while China's CSI 300 index and Hong Kong's Hang Seng also rose. Wall Street ended lower on Friday as focus shifts to the Federal Reserve's policy meeting this week for insights on rate cuts. [PRO] U.S. election risk on China stocksGoldman Sachs has revised its barometer for the level of risk from U.S.-China tensions in Chinese stocks.

Persons: Seng, Ashwini Vaishnaw, Joe Biden, Goldman Sachs Organizations: CNBC, Nikkei, CSI, Nasdaq, Dow, Retail, White, Congress Locations: Asia, Japan, China, India, U.S

☆ CNBC Daily Open: Wall Street focus turns to the Fed
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-18 | by ( Sumathi Bala | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

This report is from today's CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they are. Stocks close lowerWall Street ended lower on Friday as investors await the Federal Reserve's policy meeting this week for insights on rate cuts. He told CNBC inventories are depleted in many cases and the ocean carrier has seen a recovery after the Chinese New Year. [PRO] U.S. election risk on China stocksGoldman Sachs has revised its barometer for the level of risk from U.S.-China tensions in Chinese stocks.

Persons: Jerome Powell, Joe Biden, Lloyd, Jobs, Goldman Sachs Organizations: Federal Reserve, New York Stock Exchange, CNBC, Nasdaq, Dow, Bank of Japan, Congress, Tech Locations: Asia, U.S, China

☆ CNBC Daily Open: Hot inflation data spooks Wall Street
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-15 | by ( Sumathi Bala | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they are. In Japan, the Nikkei 225 slipped, while Topix gained as investors awaited for updates on the country's spring wage talks. Why Japan's wage talks matterJapan's "shunto" wage negotiations hit fever pitch this week as several corporate giants revealed salary increases. Wealth tax in spotlightCan a wealth tax work in reality? The proposals, outlined in the 2024 budget, rekindled debate about a wealth tax on the world's richest.

Persons: Hang Seng, Hong, Topix, Joe Biden Organizations: CNBC, China's CSI, Nikkei, Dow, Nasdaq, Bank of, HSBC bullish, Nvidia Investment, Fidelity International, Nvidia Locations: Asia, Japan, U.S, China

☆ CNBC Daily Open: Another hot inflation gauge fuels worry
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-15 | by ( Sumathi Bala | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

This report is from today's CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they are. Why Japan's wage talks matterJapan's "shunto" wage negotiations hit fever pitch this week as several corporate giants revealed salary increases. "I think the legislation should pass and I think it should be sold," Mnuchin told CNBC. [PRO] Look beyond NvidiaInvestment firm Fidelity International said investors should look beyond highfliers like Nvidia to ride the AI wave.

Persons: Dow, Steven Mnuchin, Mnuchin Organizations: CNBC, Nasdaq, Bank of, U.S, HSBC bullish, Nvidia Investment, Fidelity International, Nvidia Locations: U.S, China

☆ CNBC Daily Open: U.S. retail sales in sharp focus
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-14 | by ( Sumathi Bala | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

This report is from today's CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they are. Stocks end mixedWall Street ended mixed Wednesday, dragged down by tech stocks as investors await key updates on retail sales and producer prices. "If you have a position that does not cost you ever to lose an employee, it's not a position," Karp said in an interview on CNBC. [PRO] China stocks worth the riskChinese stocks are a "risk worth taking," said Jason Hsu, chairman and chief investment officer of Rayliant Global Advisors.

Persons: Israel, Alex Karp, it's, Karp, Jason Hsu Organizations: CNBC, Nasdaq, Dow, House, U.S . House, Ford Motor, General Motors, Mercedes, Benz, Rayliant Global Advisors Locations: Israel, China

☆ CNBC Daily Open: U.S. consumer spending data looms
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-14 | by ( Sumathi Bala | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

This report is from today's CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they are. Asia stocks mixedAsia markets were mixed Thursday as investors assessed Japan's spring wage negotiations. "If you have a position that does not cost you ever to lose an employee, it's not a position," Karp said in an interview on CNBC. [PRO] China stocks worth the riskChinese stocks are a "risk worth taking," said Jason Hsu, chairman and chief investment officer of Rayliant Global Advisors.

Persons: Topix, Israel, Alex Karp, it's, Karp, Jason Hsu Organizations: CNBC, Nikkei, Bank of Japan, Nasdaq, Dow, Ford Motor, General Motors, Mercedes, Benz, House, U.S . House, Rayliant Global Advisors Locations: Asia, Israel, China

☆ CNBC Daily Open: Sticky inflation muddies water for Fed
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-13 | by ( Sumathi Bala | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

This report is from today's CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they are. Nearly half of the world's total dividend growth came from the banking sector, which delivered record payouts as rising borrowing costs lifted lenders' margins, the report found. Boeing crisis hurt airlinesCEOs from several airlines say Boeing's delivery delays have forced the carriers to change their growth plans. Citadel on rate cutsInflation headwinds remain and the Fed shouldn't cut rates too quickly, says Citadel founder and CEO Ken Griffin.

Persons: Dow, Janus Henderson, Ken Griffin Organizations: CNBC, Nasdaq, Boeing, Alaska Airlines Max, Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines, United, Citadel Locations: British

☆ CNBC Daily Open: Stubborn inflation is a problem for the Fed
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-13 | by ( Sumathi Bala | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

This report is from today's CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they are. Despite high inflation, the BOJ hasn't really shifted from its ultra-loose monetary policy that has been in place in 2016. Rate cut pivot in 2024Central banks worldwide could make a rate cut pivot in 2024. Boeing crisis hurt airlinesCEOs from several airlines say Boeing's delivery delays have forced the carriers to change their growth plans.

Persons: Thomas Calomiris Organizations: Washington , DC, CNBC, Japan's Nikkei, Dow, Nasdaq, Bank of Japan, Economist Intelligence, Boeing, Alaska Airlines Max, Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines, United Locations: Washington ,, Asia, BOJ, Central, Beijing

☆ CNBC Daily Open: Markets brace for key U.S. inflation gauge
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-12 | by ( Sumathi Bala | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

This report is from today's CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they are. Wall Street ends mixedU.S. stocks ended mixed Monday as investors await key inflation data for clues on the Federal Reserve's path on rate cuts. Oracle shares spikeOracle shares surged 13% as quarterly earnings topped estimates, but revenue came in slightly soft of expectations. [PRO] Barclay's three global picksBarclays picked three European stocks for investors to consider buying for the next quarter.

Persons: Dow, Bitcoin, Shaun Rein, it's, Safra Catz, Trump, Donald Trump Organizations: CNBC, Nasdaq, China Market Research, Oracle, Facebook, Barclays Locations: China, U.S

☆ CNBC Daily Open: Wall Street wary as inflation data looms
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-12 | by ( Sumathi Bala | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

This report is from today's CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they are. Overnight, U.S. stocks ended mixed as investors await key inflation data for clues on the Federal Reserve's path on rate cuts. "The question is to what extent and how broad will it be," he told CNBC. Web inventor's top predictionsTim Berners-Lee, recognized for inventing the World Wide Web, told CNBC his top predictions for the future of the web — and how it will be transformed by Al.

Persons: Patria Stodghill, vender Susan Mendoza, Hang Seng, Dow, Shaun Rein, it's, Steven Okun, Tim Berners, Lee Organizations: Patria, Washington , DC, CNBC, CSI, Nikkei, Nasdaq, China Market Research, APAC Advisors, Al, Barclays Locations: Washington ,, Hong Kong, Asia, China, U.S, Washington

☆ Nigerian Army Hunts for Kidnapped Students, Parents Seek Answers
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-11 | by ( March | At A.M. | ) www.usnews.com time to read: +3 min

The source said the army's Kaduna-based One Division was leading the operation and "will soon have the bandits in their sights". "The security agencies and the state government are working tirelessly to ensure the freedom of all the abducted students and pupils. We are making progress," said Muhammad Shehu Lawal, a spokesperson for Kaduna state governor, without giving details. Photos You Should See View All 60 ImagesThe mass kidnapping last Thursday, the first since July 2021, shattered the dusty town of Kuriga, 90 km from Kaduna state capital, with parents waiting for answers from authorities. According to Lagos-based consultancy SBM Intelligence 4,500 people have been kidnapped throughout Nigeria since Tinubu took office last May.

Persons: Garba Muhammad, Hamza Ibrahim, Muhammad Shehu Lawal, Bola Tinubu, Bala Ibrahim, Ibrahim, Tinubu, Ikemesit Effiong, MacDonald Dzirutwe, Angus MacSwan Organizations: Reuters, SBM Intelligence, Security Locations: Hamza Ibrahim KADUNA, Nigeria, Kaduna, Nigerian, Kuriga, Chibok, Borno, Niger, Birnin, Lagos

☆ CNBC Daily Open: A mixed picture on U.S. jobs growth
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-11 | by ( Sumathi Bala | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

This report is from today's CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they are. U.S. stocks retreatWall Street finished Friday's session lower as investors look ahead to key inflation data due out this week. Japan skirts technical recessionJapan avoided a technical recession as revised fourth-quarter data revealed the economy returned to growth. "My famous topless sports massage was all about showing our culture, to be honest, that we had such a flexible culture," the Malaysian businessman told CNBC.

Persons: Tony Fernandes, Tasha Keeney Organizations: Grand Central Market, CNBC, Wall, Nasdaq, Dow, Gross, AirAsia, Pfizer Locations: Los Angeles , California, U.S, Japan, Malaysian

☆ CNBC Daily Open: Conflicting signals on U.S. jobs market
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-11 | by ( Sumathi Bala | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

This report is from today's CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they are. China warns property developersChina's housing minister signaled real estate developers must go bankrupt if required and won't get a major bailout. Minister of Housing and Urban-Rural Development Ni Hong also warned that those who "harm the interests of the masses" will be punished. India's 'watershed' FTAIndia signed a 'watershed' $100 billion free trade deal that will remove most tariffs with four non-EU nations.

Persons: Hong, Piyush Goyal, Tony Fernandes, Tasha Keeney Organizations: CNBC, Nikkei, CSI, Nasdaq, Dow, Housing, India, EU, Commerce, Industry, AirAsia Locations: Asia, Japan, China, Malaysian

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