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☆ Trump faces a $2 billion decision over his social media empire
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-19 | by ( Matt Egan | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

The restraints preventing former President Donald Trump from selling shares in his social media company are set to expire as soon as Thursday afternoon. This will free Trump – and other insiders at Trump Media & Technology Group – to sell shares in the controversial company that owns Truth Social if they wish. It’s a major moment for Trump Media, whose share price has fallen dramatically since going public in March. No, I love it.” Those comments sent Trump Media’s share price skyrocketing, for a few hours at least. Lock-up restrictions like the ones facing Trump are typical in deals like the one that brought Trump Media public last spring.

Persons: Donald Trump, It’s, Trump, ”, Michael Stegemoller, ” ‘, ’, Steve Jobs, I’m, ” Trump, – Andy Litinsky, Wes Moss –, Moss, –, Carl Icahn, Icahn, Xavier Kowalski, Schulte Roth, Zabel, “ Organizations: Washington CNN, Trump, Trump Media & Technology, Trump Media, Baylor University, “, ’ Trump Media, Apple, Securities, Exchange Commission, Trump Media’s, NBC, CNN, SEC, University of Florida

☆ Stocks jump Thursday after Federal Reserve’s jumbo-sized rate cut
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-19 | by ( Krystal Hur | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

New York CNN —Stocks jumped Thursday morning as investors cheered the Federal Reserve’s eye-popping half-point interest rate cut. Tech stocks surged: Nvidia shares popped 4.8%, Tesla shares gained 5.4%, Meta Platforms shares rose 3.5% and Apple shares climbed 3.5%. The Fed on Wednesday cut rates by half a point, marking its first rate cut since the onset of the Covid pandemic and bringing rates down from a 23-year high. A large rate cut can be a double-edged sword for the economy. The Fed faced pressure to cut rates in July but held steady instead.

Persons: New York CNN — Stocks, Tesla, Jerome Powell, ”, Ronald Temple, Powell Organizations: New, New York CNN —, Dow, Nasdaq, Tech, Nvidia, Meta, Apple, Fed, Lazard Locations: New York, August’s

A week and a half after a highway shooting spree and an ensuing manhunt for an “armed and dangerous” suspect, officials in Kentucky have located a body near where the shooting happened. Kentucky State Police troopers are working to confirm the identity of the body discovered in Laurel County, officials said Wednesday. Laurel County Sheriff's OfficeThe gun used, an AR-15 rifle, was purchased legally in London the day of the shooting, authorities said. Law enforcement officials said the gunman parked near a ridge overlooking the highway to fire upon vehicles. Just before the shooting, a woman who shares a child with Couch called dispatchers in Laurel County and shared a chilling message.

Persons: Joseph A ., Couch, Steele, “ I’m, ” Couch Organizations: Kentucky State Police, Authorities, Army Locations: Kentucky, Laurel County, London

☆ How Elon Musk amplified content from a suspected Russian election interference plot
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-18 | by ( David Ingram | David Ingram Is A Tech Reporter For Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +9 min

Musk did not respond to an email Tuesday asking about the Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty report and about his sharing of Tenet Media content. Representatives for X also did not respond to a request for comment about Musk or about X’s handling of Tenet content. In posts on X, Musk has appeared unconcerned about Russia’s influence operations. The day after the indictment dropped, Musk accused The Associated Press of pushing anti-Trump “propaganda” in its coverage of Tenet Media. Southern and other commentators formerly employed by Tenet Media have said that they did nothing wrong.

Persons: Elon Musk, Tenet’s, Donald Trump, Trump, Musk’s reshare, Tenet, Dave Rubin, Benny Johnson, Christopher Wray, ” Tenet, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Musk, X, Ben Shapiro, Josephine Lukito, ” Lukito, ”, Tim Pool, Rubin’s, Sen, Mark R, Martin Riedl, Lauren Southern, “, ” Musk, ” Southern Organizations: Elon, Tenet Media, NBC, Republican, White, Tenet, Radio Free, Radio Liberty, Social Design Agency, Associated Press, Trump, University of Texas, “, Tech, Senate Intelligence, Meta, Microsoft, Warner, Democratic, CNBC, School of Journalism, Media, University of Tennessee, NASA Locations: Russian, Russia, Radio Free Europe, Moscow, Knoxville, Europe

☆ Steve Kornacki shares that his mom, Anne, has died
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-18 | by ( Ariana Brockington | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

NBC News’ Steve Kornacki announced that his mom, Anne B. (Ramonas) Kornacki, has died. (Ramonas) Kornacki, 1947-2024,” he simply wrote in an X post. The obituary described Anne B. Kornacki as a native of Waterbury, Connecticut, and a “devoted wife, mother, grandma and sister.”According to the obit, Anne B. Kornacki, died “unexpectedly” on Friday, Sept. 13 at Midcoast Hospital in Brunswick, Maine, surrounded by her family. The couple welcomed two children, Steve Kornacki and Katie Kornacki, and later opened a bed and breakfast.

Persons: Steve Kornacki, Anne B, “, ”, I’m, Casey, “ Anne B, Kornacki, Stephan J, Katie Kornacki, Steve, Grandma, ” Anne Kornacki, Brian Duffy Organizations: NBC, Midcoast Hospital Locations: Waterbury , Connecticut, Brunswick , Maine, Brunswick

☆ Here are Wednesday's biggest analyst calls: Nvidia, Apple, Meta, Marriott, Starbucks, Roku & more
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-18 | by ( Michael Bloom | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

Here are Wednesday's biggest calls on Wall Street: Stifel initiates Penumbra as buy Stifel said it's bullish on shares of the medical device company. Bank of America reiterates FedEx as buy Bank of America lowered its price target to $345 per share from $347 but said it's bullish heading into earnings next week. " Bank of America reiterates TJX Companies, Burlington and Ross as buy Bank of America said the off-price retailers are best positioned for younger generations. Bank of America reiterates Starbucks as buy The firm said it's standing by shares of the coffee giant. Bank of America reiterates Alphabet, Meta, Amazon and Uber as buy Bank of America said the internet tech companies are the best way for "more defensive positioning."

Persons: Stifel, it's, Bernstein, Apple, Morgan Stanley, Tesla, BTIG, JPMorgan, Wells, Wolfe, Ross, ROST, Goldman Sachs, Goldman, Needham, Uber, William Blair Organizations: PEN, HSBC, KKR, Co, Apple, Bank of America, FedEx, GE Healthcare, UBS, Talen Energy, JPMorgan, Civitas Resources, Micron, MU, Barclays, TJX Companies, BURL, Marriott, Computer, Guggenheim, Sirius XM, " Bank of America, Google, Nvidia, Broadcom Locations: China, Burlington, InfiniBand

☆ Gen Z's love of discount stores could send these 3 retail stocks soaring as much as 18%, Bank of America says
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-18 | by ( Kelly Cloonan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Millennials and Gen Z are increasingly shopping at discount stores like TJ Maxx, Burlington, and Ross. AdvertisementGen Z wants more bang for their buck, and their love of a good deal could drive shares of some discount retailers up nearly 20%, Bank of America says. AdvertisementThe report from BofA on Wednesday attributes the rise in popularity among discount stores to inflation weariness. The analysts see Burlington and Ross Stores shares rising 16% and 18% from Wednesday highs, respectively. "Off-price has attracted the customer, helped by the quest for value amidst persistent multi-year inflation pressures," Bank of America's analysts wrote.

Persons: Millennials, TJ Maxx, Ross, —, Ross . Younger Organizations: Service, Bank of America, TJ Maxx, Goods, Burlington, Ross Stores, Bank of Locations: Burlington, Millennials, BofA

☆ Cramer's Stop Trading: FedEx
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-18 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

In this videoShare Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailCramer's Stop Trading: FedExCNBC’s Jim Cramer explains why he is keeping an eye on shares of FedEx.

Persons: Jim Cramer Organizations: FedEx

☆ I fly business class with my kids whenever I can. People can complain, but they belong there as much as anyone else.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-18 | by ( Maria Noyen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Go to newsletter preferencesSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. AdvertisementWhen we had kids, everyone was like, "Oh, you're never going to be able to travel anymore now that you have kids." Children belong in business class like any other passenger who has paid to be thereWe've only flown business class when we have points to fly business class. Oftentimes, it's more comfortable for families to be in business class anyway. Thinking that adults own business class is not right.

Persons: —, Monet Hambrick, Monet, James Hambrick — Jordyn, Kennedy, I'm, I've, Hambrick, they've, You'll Organizations: Service, Business, University of Florida Locations: Jamaica, United States, Italy, Greece, America, Colombia

☆ Biotech stocks are an unappreciated way to profit from lower rates, Goldman says
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-18 | by ( Scott Schnipper | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Biotechnology stocks offer an under-the-radar and unappreciated way to profit from the central bank's looming campaign to start cutting the cost of borrowing, according to Goldman Sachs. Investors may have already begun to anticipate the effect of lower rates on some biotech companies. IBB .SPX mountain 2024-06-30 The iShares Biotechnology ETF has risen more than twice as much as the S & P 500 this quarter. The iShares Biotech ETF is up 7.7% this quarter while the Nasdaq Biotech Index has advanced 7.4%, more than double the 3.2% gain in the S & P 500 since June 30. Year-to-date, Regeneron is up 30.6% and Vertex by 18.3%, both outperforming the 18.1% rise in the S & P 500.

Persons: Goldman Sachs, John Flood, Goldman, Flood, Regeneron Organizations: Biotechnology, Federal Reserve, Gilead Sciences, Nasdaq Biotechnology, IQVIA Holdings, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Amgen, Vertex Pharmaceuticals, iShares Biotech, Nasdaq Biotech Locations: Gilead

☆ Partners Group: Royalties financing will develop phenomenally in the next 5-10 years
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-18 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailPartners Group: Royalties financing will develop phenomenally in the next 5-10 yearsSteffen Meister, Partner and Executive Chairman of Partners Group, shares his expectations for growth in the private credit markets.

Persons: Steffen Meister Organizations: Email Partners, Partners

☆ Cramer says these 4 stocks are 'very clear winners' of the AI data center buildout
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-18 | by ( Morgan Chittum | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

That list includes Vertiv , GE Vernova, Trane and Eaton , which Jim Cramer described as "all very clear winners" of the increased spending on the fast-growing technology. GE Vernova, for example, creates power solutions to help data centers operate in a more environmentally friendly and sustainable way. That's because data centers require an immense amount of electricity usage to run properly, and that need is expected to intensify as more facilities are built. "That's almost a pure play on the data center," Cramer said of GE Vernova, describing shares as "one of the great horses of the year." It's a similar story for Trane, Vertiv and Eaton, which all sell products that service data centers.

Persons: Jim Cramer, Cramer, It's, Eaton, Microsoft Corporation Satya Nadella, Chalinee Thirasupa Organizations: BlackRock, Microsoft, GE Vernova, GE, General Electric, Charitable Trust, Microsoft Corporation Locations: Trane, Eaton, Vertiv, Bangkok, Thailand

☆ Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: General Mills, U.S. Steel, V.F. Corp., ResMed, and more
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-18 | by ( Brian Evans | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

United States Steel — Shares advanced more than 3% after Reuters reported the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States granted a request to push back a review of Nippon Steel's bid for U.S. Steel until after the November election. General Mills — Shares were 1% lower after profit for the packaged foods company dropped 14% last quarter on lighter margins due to higher input costs. Intuitive Machines — Shares of the space exploration company surged more than 52% after it received a nearly $5 billion space network contract from NASA . ResMed - Shares slipped 2.7%, on light trading volume, following a downgrade at Wolfe Research to underperform from peer perform. Corp to overweight from equal weight , saying the risk-reward for the apparel company behind The North Face and Vans is attractive.

Persons: Mills, Eli Lilly's GLP, — CNBC's Michelle Fox, Sarah Min Organizations: United States Steel, Reuters, Foreign Investment, Nippon, U.S . Steel, Casella Waste, NASA, Wolfe Research, —, Barclays upgra ded, Corp, Microsoft, BlackRock Locations: United States

☆ Nvidia vs. Alphabet: Fund manager reveals which to hold, and which to sell
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-18 | by ( Amala Balakrishner | In Amala-Balakrishner | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Google-parent Alphabet has long been an investor favorite among tech stocks, but one portfolio manager says he's now steering clear. Shares in Alphabet are up around 13% year-to-date and trade around 20.6 times forward earnings, according to FactSet data. 'Core investments' Beyond Alphabet, Cvetanovski remains bullish on other tech stocks, naming Nvidia , Vertiv , ASML , Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co and Schneider Electric as his "core investments." Nvidia is trading at over 41 times forward earnings, according to FactSet data. Analysts' average price target is $149.49, giving it 28% potential upside, FactSet data shows.

Persons: he's, We've, SearchGPT, Jordan, OpenAI, Cvetanovski, we've, — CNBC's Jennifer Elias Organizations: Google, Microsoft, Pella Funds, Apple, Nvidia, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co, Schneider Electric Locations: Sydney, Pella, Cvetanovski, ASML

☆ Lunar company Intuitive Machines' stock jumps nearly 60% after NASA moon satellite contract
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-18 | by ( Michael Sheetz | In Michaeljsheetz | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Intuitive Machines ' stock jumped in early trading Wednesday after NASA awarded the lunar-focused company a major contract to build moon data satellites. "This contract marks an inflection point in Intuitive Machines' leadership in space communications and navigation," Intuitive Machines CEO Steve Altemus said in a statement. The contract will see Intuitive Machines build and deploy a constellation of lunar satellites to provide communications and navigation services, especially for NASA's Artemis program. Intuitive Machines' initial NSN award is worth $150 million. Intuitive Machines shares surged nearly 60% in early trading from its previous close at $5.40 a share.

Persons: Steve Altemus Organizations: NASA, Space Network

☆ Gold has rallied ahead of Fed rate cuts. Here's why there could still be more upside
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-18 | by ( Jesse Pound | In Jesse-Pound | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Gold is already near the top of the 2024 range of outcomes projected by BlackRock Investment Institute, for example. Emerging market central banks have about 6% of their FX reserves in gold, and developed markets have about 12%. "Weaponizing dollar-based systems, including SWIFT , has led to more people, more countries specifically — more sovereign wealth funds and central banks — not trusting dollar-based assets as much. ETF flows As central banks have been bidding up gold, smaller investors were selling for much of this year. The VanEck Merk Gold ETF (OUNZ) and the Abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF (SGOL) are the other funds with at least $100 million in net inflows this year, according to FactSet.

Persons: there's, Robert Minter, Minter, SWIFT, Lauren Goodwin, we're, Chris Verrone Organizations: Federal, Nasdaq, BlackRock Investment Institute, Abrdn, World Gold Council, U.S ., FX, United, Russia, New York Life Investments, MiniShares, Federal Reserve Locations: U.S, Abrdn . Central, Central, United States, Ukraine

☆ Where the tech trade could head now that the Fed is cutting
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-18 | by ( Samantha Subin | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Markets are gearing up for a long-awaited rate cut from the central bank Wednesday after more than two years of aggressive hiking to stem the spread of sticky inflation. Apple has been another big winner following a rate cut, rising a median of 16.2% in the past. To be sure, not every technology stock is destined for upside in the face of a cutting cycle. The stock has fallen a median of nearly 14% in the three months following an initial cut. Other potential losers following a rate cut include Analog Devices , Teradyne and IBM .

Persons: bode Organizations: Federal, Nasdaq, CNBC, Digital, Apple, Apple Intelligence, Nvidia, Micron Technology, Micron, Devices, IBM

7:02 a.m.: JPMorgan hikes Roku price target Roku's focus on monetization for its Platform segment may spell good news for the stock. Analyst Cory Carpenter kept his overweight rating on the stock but upped his price target by $10 to $90. "We believe Lilly's launch of an obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) indication for its GLP-1 medication tirzepatide poses significant patient funnel disruption/distortion risks," the analyst wrote. Analyst Sara Senatore upped its price target by $6 to $118, which implies more than 22% upside from Tuesday's close. "Licensing China would also allow SBUX management to train its focus on the US (73% of 2023 EBITDA before corporate expenses)," the analyst wrote in a Wednesday note.

Persons: Goldman Sachs, Cory Carpenter, Carpenter, Roku, TTD, they've, — Sean Conlon, Wolfe, Resmed Wolfe, Mike, Eli Lilly, Sara Senatore, Senatore, Brian Niccol's, Lizzie Dove, Hilton, Dove, Adrienne Yih, Yih, Fred Imbert Organizations: CNBC, Marriott International, Barclays, Corp, JPMorgan, Google, Amazon, Bank of America, Marriott, Wyndham, Hilton, VF Corp Locations: Starbucks, China, Tuesday's, Timberland, VFC

☆ Here's what Morgan Stanley, Wells Fargo stand to gain from lower interest rates
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-18 | by ( Morgan Chittum | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

The Club has stayed with Morgan Stanley on expectations that its investment banking outfit will flourish again. At Wells Fargo , the Club's other financial name, lower rates should help its burgeoning investment banking business. Wells Fargo shares year-to-date have performed better than Morgan Stanley, gaining 11%. WFC YTD mountain Wells Fargo (WFC) year-to-date performance The Corporate and Investment Banking division makes up 23% of overall revenue. To be sure, Wells Fargo management said during July's second-quarter earnings call that the bank will continue to de-risk its office portfolio.

Persons: Banks, Erica Groshen, Morgan Stanley, Morgan, Jim Cramer, Jim, Goldman Sachs, Charlie Scharf, Wells, July's, Jim Cramer's, Jerome Powell, William McChesney Martin, Chip Somodevilla Organizations: Federal Reserve, New York Fed, CNBC, Cornell University, Fed, Investment, Morgan Stanley's Institutional Securities, Morgan Stanley's, Wells, Investment Banking, CIB, Federal Reserve Bank, Getty Locations: Wells Fargo, Wells, Washington ,

☆ Bajaj Housing Finance: Near-term opportunity ahead for India's housing market
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-18 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailBajaj Housing Finance: Near-term opportunity ahead for India's housing marketSanjiv Bajaj, Chairman of Bajaj Housing Finance, shares his thoughts on the property and home loan market in India and his outlook for the broader economy.

Persons: Bajaj Organizations: Bajaj Housing Finance Locations: India

☆ Trump Media stock closes at new post-merger low, on eve of 'lockup' expiration
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-18 | by ( Ece Yildirim | In Ecedyildirim | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Shares of Trump Media closed Wednesday at a new post-merger low, on the eve of the expiration of "lockup" restrictions that have barred the Truth Social owners' insiders, like majority shareholder Donald Trump, from selling their stakes. Trump Media stock fell 3.22% on relatively light trading, to close at $15.62 a share. Trump Media made its market debut on the Nasdaq in late March, after a merger with a special purpose acquisition company. For Trump Media, the lockup period expires on Thursday. ARC Global currently holds a %4.77 stake in Trump Media, which it would likely be free to sell once the lockup expires Thursday.

Persons: Donald Trump, Trump Organizations: Trump National Golf Club, Trump Media, Nasdaq, Republican, Forbes, ARC, ARC Global, attempt.Trump Media Locations: Rancho Palos Verdes , California, Delaware

☆ Forget Nvidia? These 2 little-known chip stocks have over 100% upside, Jefferies says
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-18 | by ( Ganesh Rao | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

However, investment bank Jefferies is drawing attention to two lesser-known chip stocks that it believes could rise by more than 100%: Aixtron and Ams OSRAM . Looking ahead, analysts at Jefferies pointed to the ongoing recovery in the semiconductor industry, with global chip sales growth accelerating to 18.7% year-over-year in July. Jefferies expects shares of Aixtron to rise by 115% to 35 euros ($38.80) a share over the next 12 months. The stock is also traded in the U.S. AIXXF 1Y line Ams OSRAM Ams OSRAM , an Austrian-German semiconductor company, recently completed the issuance of 200 million euros ($222.73 million) in senior notes, yielding 10.5% in coupon payments to replace other short-term debt due in 2024. The analysts expect shares of Ams OSRAM, listed on the Swiss stock exchange, to rise 179% over the next 12 months to 2.4 Swiss francs ($2.83).

Persons: TSMC, Jensen Huang, Blackwell, Goldman Sachs, Huang, Jefferies, Janardan Menon, Infineon, Aixtron Organizations: Nvidia, ASML, Jefferies, Ams OSRAM, The SOX Semiconductor, Nvidia's, Infineon, IFX, HVP, Ams Locations: Germany, Infineon, Aixtron, U.S, Austrian

☆ Video: Paul Whelan shares what he is having difficulty adjusting to after 5 year imprisonment
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-18 | by ( Jodi Upchurch | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: 1 min

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☆ GameStop CEO Cohen to pay $1 million fine over Wells Fargo stock buy
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-18 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen agreed to pay a nearly $1 million penalty to settle the U.S. Federal Trade Commission's claim that he failed to report acquisition of more than $100 million worth of Wells Fargo & Co voting shares, the agency said on Wednesday. Cohen failed to notify the agency as required when he amassed shares above the $100 million threshold in 2018, the agency said. He had not purchased the shares solely as an investor, but had given bank management input into how to run its business and sought a board seat, according to the FTC. He ultimately reported the transactions to the FTC in 2021. An attorney for Cohen did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Persons: Ryan Cohen, Wells, Cohen Organizations: GameStop, U.S . Federal Trade Locations: U.S, Wells Fargo

☆ Apple could fall to $200 on iPhone worries and that's when you buy, says Morgan Stanley
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-18 | by ( Sean Conlon | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Concerns about iPhone 16 lead times could send Apple shares lower in the near term, according to Morgan Stanley. This has led to the stock underperforming by an average of five points in the three months following an iPhone launch. "What will matter most over the next 10 days is the trajectory of iPhone 16 lead times, as historically iPhone lead times elongate through the first in-store availability date (Friday, September 20th) before gradually trending lower in the weeks thereafter," the analyst wrote in a Wednesday note to clients. "Therefore, a more sustained elongation in iPhone 16 lead times from today should be viewed positively, while a sharp reversal in iPhone 16 lead times after Friday would likely indicate a greater risk of negative iPhone build revisions." With 48 analysts covering the stock, 36 of them have a strong buy or buy rating, while 11 are neutral.

Persons: Morgan Stanley, Erik Woodring, Woodring, Wall Organizations: Apple

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