Leading cryptocurrencies rose slightly on Sunday after President Donald Trump delayed tariffs on European Union imports by over a month.



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><tbody><tr><td>Cryptocurrency</td><td>Gains +/-</td><td>Price (Recorded at 8:30 p.m. ET)</td></tr><tr><td>Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>)</td><td>+1.18%</td><td>$109,221.97</td></tr><tr><td>Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>) &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</td><td>+0.95%</td><td>$2,555.88</td></tr><tr><td>Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</td><td>-0.05%</td><td>$0.2253</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



What Happened: Bitcoin jumped to an intraday high of $109,775.28 overnight, lifting Ethereum and the broader market by a few notches. The second-largest cryptocurrency sailed past $2,550.



The rise comes after Trump agreed <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45603240/trump-agrees-to-extend-50-tariffs-on-europe-until-july-9-it-was-my-privilege-to-do-so">to delay the 50% tariffs on European Union imports</a> until July 9 from June 1, following a call with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.



Stocks and cryptocurrencies <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/05/45591125/can-trumps-50-eu-tariff-threat-stop-bitcoins-rally">were pulled lower Friday</a> after Trump threatened to impose 50% levies on one of its biggest trading partners. Bitcoin's red-hot rally was halted, and it fell as low as $107,500.



Over $200 million was liquidated from the cryptocurrency market in the last 24 hours, with longs accounting for $114 million.



Ethereum&#8217;s dominance increased to 1.68%, while altcoins&#8217; share of the market dropped below 28%.



Bitcoin&#8217;s Open Interest rose 1.96% in the last 24 hours to $76 billion, following a decline from the highs of $80 billion on tariff developments.



Over 58% of Binance traders with open BTC positions were short on the leading cryptocurrency, suggesting further downsides could be on the way.



The cryptocurrency market retained the &#8220;Greed&#8221; sentiment, as indicated by the Crypto Fear and Greed Index.



Top Gainers (24-Hours)



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><tbody><tr><td>Cryptocurrency</td><td>Gains +/-</td><td>Price (Recorded at 8:30 p.m. ET)</td></tr><tr><td>Hyperliquid (HYPE)</td><td>+12.36%</td><td>$39.09</td></tr><tr><td>Zcash (ZEC)</td><td>+11.46%</td><td>$54.73</td></tr><tr><td>EOS (EOS)</td><td>+4.66%</td><td>$0.7677</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



The global cryptocurrency market capitalization stood at $3.42 trillion, following a modest increase of 0.52% in the last 24 hours.



Stock futures climbed as well. The Dow Jones Industrial Average Futures rose 304 points, or 0.73%, as of 8:40 p.m. EDT.&nbsp; Futures tied to the S&amp;P 500 gained 0.86%, while Nasdaq 100 Futures added 1.03%.



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Analyst Notes: Cryptocurrency analyst Cas Abbé noted a bullish pennant formation for Bitcoin. A bullish pennant is a continuation chart pattern, indicating resumption of an uptrend after a pause or consolidation period.



"It bounced back nicely from the support level, which is a good sign," Abbé said. "I think the next week will be good for BTC. I can smell a new ATH again."



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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24BTC&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$BTC</a> is forming a bullish penant here. It bounced back nicely from support level, which is a good sign. Despite $1B long position closing and low liquidity volume, bears didn&#39;t take BTC down. I think the next week will be good for BTC. I can smell a new ATH again. <a href="https://t.co/4cQhrlINIb">pic.twitter.com/4cQhrlINIb</a>&mdash; Cas Abbé (@cas_abbe) <a href="https://twitter.com/cas_abbe/status/1926564050697064911?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 25, 2025</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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Abbé also commented on ETH&#8217;s prospects, stating that the asset was trying to reclaim the Gaussian Channel.



The Gaussian Channel uses statistical principles to determine the upper and lower limits of an asset&#8217;s price movements.



&#8220;Since 2020, ETH has only reclaimed this channel twice. And both times, ETH pumped hard,&#8221; the analyst said. &#8220;If ETH reclaims this again, I&#8217;m certain of $4,000 ETH by Q3 2025.&#8221;



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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24ETH&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$ETH</a> is trying to reclaim the 2W Gaussian Channel. Since 2020, ETH has only reclaimed this channel twice. And both times, ETH pumped hard. In 2020, ETH pumped from $300 to $4,000 In 2024, ETH pumped from $2.4K to $4.1K If ETH reclaims this again, I&#39;m certain of $4K ETH by Q3… <a href="https://t.co/RbanLk2ETc">pic.twitter.com/RbanLk2ETc</a>&mdash; Cas Abbé (@cas_abbe) <a href="https://twitter.com/cas_abbe/status/1926640505229586738?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 25, 2025</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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Bitcoin, Ethereum Rise, Dogecoin Dips After Trump Says He Will Delay 50% Tariffs On EU: Analyst Sees 'Good' Signs For BTC In The Coming Week

Editor&#8217;s Note: The headline in this story has been corrected for clarity.



Donald Trump&nbsp;announced on Sunday that he received a call from&nbsp;Ursula von der Leyen, the&nbsp;President of the European Commission,&nbsp;requesting an extension on the&nbsp;impending 50% tariff deadline. The original deadline was set for June 1, but Trump agreed to extend it to July 9, 2025. 



What Happened: Trump stated on Truth Social that the Commission President assured him that negotiations would commence swiftly. Trump expressed his willingness to grant the extension, describing it as his &#8220;privilege to do so.&#8221; The call comes amid heightened tensions over trade between the U.S. and the European Union.



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Von der Leyen said on X that she had a &#8220;good call&#8221; with Trump. &#8220;The EU and US share the world's most consequential and close trade relationship.&#8221; She had requested time until July 9 to reach a &#8220;good deal.&#8221;



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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Good call with <a href="https://twitter.com/POTUS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@POTUS</a>. The EU and US share the world's most consequential and close trade relationship. Europe is ready to advance talks swiftly and decisively. To reach a good deal, we would need the time until July 9.&mdash; Ursula von der Leyen (@vonderleyen) <a href="https://twitter.com/vonderleyen/status/1926729529436913794?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 25, 2025</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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Trump&#8217;s decision to extend the deadline follows his previous threat to impose a 50% tariff on all European Union imports, a move that has already caused significant concern in European markets. On Friday, European stocks experienced a broad selloff as fears of a potential trade war loomed. Trump has criticized the EU for what he perceives as unfair trade practices, including &#8220;powerful Trade Barriers&#8221; and &#8220;ridiculous Corporate Penalties.&#8221;



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Why It Matters: The extension of the tariff deadline is significant as it provides a temporary reprieve for European markets, which have been under pressure due to the looming threat of increased tariffs. The potential 50% tariff on EU imports has raised concerns about a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/05/45585283/trump-tariff-threat-hits-europe-stocks-sink-as-50-duties-loom">transatlantic trade war</a>, which could have far-reaching implications for global economic growth.



Furthermore, the tariff uncertainty continues to impact the U.S. markets, with the&nbsp;S&amp;P 500&nbsp;facing renewed risks. Trump&#8217;s trade policies have been a source of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/05/45596317/trumps-trade-spat-with-europe-and-apple-revives-tariff-risks-for-s-p-500">volatility for Wall Street</a>, and the extension may offer temporary relief but does not eliminate the underlying risks associated with the ongoing trade spat.



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Trump Agrees To Delay 50% Tariffs On Europe Until July 9: 'It Was My Privilege To Do So' (Corrected)

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) isn't a company usually associated with national security, but it is in the crosshairs of President Donald Trump, now an expert has given his take on the situation. What Happened: On Friday, Ming-Chi Kuo, an analyst at TF Securities, took to X, formerly Twitter, and outlined three key reasons why <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/05/45599817/apple-would-rather-absorb-a-25-iphone-tariff-than-move-production-to-the-us-says-analyst-no-guarantee-they-wont-face-repeated-tariff-threats-during-his-term">Trump persistently targets</a> Apple in public.



First, he noted, Trump knows that pressuring a global brand like Apple guarantees widespread media attention. "Forcing Apple, the world&#8217;s most famous company, and its iconic iPhone to adopt ‘Made in America' policies generates maximum exposure."



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Second, Apple rarely pushes back publicly, making it a low-risk target. "Apple is reluctant to openly contest Trump's statements or mount significant opposition," Kuo added, stating that it makes it easier for Trump to apply pressure without facing serious backlash.



Finally, Kuo explained that Trump benefits regardless of Apple's response.&nbsp;



"If Apple moves iPhone assembly back to the U.S., Trump can promote it as a major &#8216;Made in America&#8217; achievement and key policy win."



On the other hand, if Apple negotiates a deal to avoid tariffs, Trump still gains leverage — and he can always reignite pressure later, Kuo stated.



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Why It's Important: Earlier on Friday, Trump demanded that iPhones sold in the U.S. must be manufactured domestically, or the company <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45584696/trump-threatens-tim-cook-to-manufacture-iphones-in-the-us-or-face-at-least-25-tariffs">could face a 25% tariff</a>.



Trump's remarks were a direct response to Apple's expanding footprint in India, where its major supplier, Foxconn, also known as Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. Ltd (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HNHAF#OTC">HNHAF</a>), is constructing a $1.5 billion <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/05/45582261/despite-trumps-warning-to-tim-cook-apple-moves-ahead-with-1-5-billion-india-expansion-via-foxconn-to-boost-iphone-production-report">display module facility near</a> Chennai, India.



Following this, Kuo said that Apple would likely find it more financially viable to absorb a 25% tariff on U.S. iPhone sales than to relocate its iPhone assembly operations back to the U.S.



Price Action: Apple shares declined 3.02% during Friday's regular session but edged up 0.30% in after-hours trading, according to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>.



Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings assigned Apple a growth score of 33.12%. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">Click here to see how it compares to other leading stocks</a>.



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Trump's Targeting Of Apple Isn't Random — Analyst Says It's A Calculated Move For Maximum Political Gain

President&nbsp;Donald Trump&nbsp;just fired a policy warning shot toward Apple Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), reiterating that he expects the company to manufacture iPhones sold in the U.S. domestically, not in India or anywhere else. If not, he warns, a 25% tariff <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/05/45586328/itariff-threat-trump-turns-up-the-heat-but-apples-chart-still-holds-the-line" rel="noreferrer noopener">could be slapped on the tech giant</a>.



The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) is expected to declare that Corporate Average Fuel Economy or CAFE regulations implemented under the previous Biden administration exceeded <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45514932/us-transportation-secretary-says-the-biden-administration-exceeded-legal-authority-to-include-evs-in-cafe-regulations-report" rel="noreferrer noopener">the government&#8217;s legal authority</a>.



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Apple poached&nbsp;Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>)-owned&nbsp;Google&#8217;s&nbsp;AI chief&nbsp;John Giannandrea. However, the tech giant is still struggling to catch up <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/05/45486193/why-is-apple-still-behind-on-ai-expert-dissects-reasons-behind-iphone-maker-lagging-likes-of-microsoft-and-amazon-despite-poaching-googles-ai-chief" rel="noreferrer noopener">in the artificial intelligence race</a>.



Apple&nbsp;reportedly plans to launch AI-powered smart glasses in late 2026 to compete with&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/05/45580078/apple-could-reportedly-launch-ai-smart-glasses-next-year-and-here-is-what-all-they-are-expected-to-do" rel="noreferrer noopener">Meta Platforms, Inc.&#8217;s</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/05/45580078/apple-could-reportedly-launch-ai-smart-glasses-next-year-and-here-is-what-all-they-are-expected-to-do" rel="noreferrer noopener">&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) Ray-Bans</a>.



Meta&#8217;s&nbsp;Instagram is reportedly testing a new referral program that pays creators for driving traffic and sign-ups, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/05/45510687/instagram-is-offering-creators-up-to-20000-to-bring-new-users-to-the-mark-zuckerberg-led-platform-heres-the-nitty-gritty" rel="noreferrer noopener">with&nbsp;payouts as high&nbsp;as $20,000</a>.



Meta CEO&nbsp;Mark Zuckerberg&nbsp;had once criticized the proprietary AirPods protocol of&nbsp;Apple, advocating for it to be <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/05/45564798/mark-zuckerberg-once-vented-why-apple-airpods-have-no-competition-one-of-the-protocols-that-they-used" rel="noreferrer noopener">made accessible to competitors</a>.



Alphabet&#8216;s&nbsp;autonomous driving service&nbsp;Waymo&#8216;s CEO,&nbsp;Tekedra Mawakana,&nbsp;has shared her thoughts on the LiDAR vs Camera-based <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/05/45585674/waymo-ceo-takes-aim-at-teslas-camera-only-approach-you-have-to-be-able-to-have-this-vision-thats-better-than-humans" rel="noreferrer noopener">system debate for autonomous driving</a>.



Alphabet&#8216;s Robotaxi&nbsp;Waymo&nbsp;has announced it reached the 10 million paid Robotaxi rides milestone, doubling its lifetime <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45539621/tesla-robotaxi-rival-waymo-reaches-10-million-paid-rides-milestone-as-robotaxis-step-into-the-spotlight" rel="noreferrer noopener">total in a period of 5 months</a>.



A federal judge ruled that&nbsp;Google and AI startup&nbsp;Character.AI must face a wrongful death lawsuit filed by a Florida mother who claims the chatbot encouraged her <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/05/45558772/google-and-character-ai-sued-after-teen-dies-following-interaction-with-game-of-thrones-themed-chatbot-judge-says-free-speech-defense-not-acceptable" rel="noreferrer noopener">teenage son to take his own life</a>.



Google's latest AI model is wowing the internet with near-realistic video generation—but for now, it&#8217;s locked <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45560919/everyones-losing-their-minds-over-googles-veo-3-ai-videos-and-everyones-also-annoyed-they-cant-actually-use-it-yet-here-are-some-wild-examples-of-the-magic-this-model-can-create" rel="noreferrer noopener">behind an expensive subscription</a>.



Nvidia Corporation&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) CEO&nbsp;Jensen Huang&#8217;s&nbsp;return to his native Taiwan for Computex 2025 has sparked a wave of &#8220;Jensanity,&#8221; with fans treating the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/05/45487329/nvidias-jensen-huang-gets-rockstar-welcome-in-taiwan-pop-up-merch-screaming-fans-and-jet-parking-drama" rel="noreferrer noopener">AI pioneer like a celebrity</a>.



David Sacks, a tech investor and White House AI advisor, said that he believes the science fiction world created by&nbsp;Isaac Asimov is about to become reality, after&nbsp;Nvidia CEO stated that humanoid robots could fill <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/05/45511786/trump-ai-czar-says-sci-fi-future-imagined-by-issac-asimov-is-here-after-nvidia-ceo-jensen-huang-observes-world-needs-millions-of-new-workers" rel="noreferrer noopener">the significant global labor shortage</a>.



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Future Fund LLC&#8216;s managing director,&nbsp;Gary Black,&nbsp;says that analysts may be expecting too much from&nbsp;Tesla Inc.‘s&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45488706/gary-black-thinks-expectations-for-teslas-robotaxi-launch-are-too-high-currently-teslas-autonomy-cant" rel="noreferrer noopener">June Robotaxi launch in Austin</a>.



Rivian Automotive Inc.&#8216;s&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIVN#NASDAQ">RIVN</a>) software chief&nbsp;Wassym Bensaid&nbsp;praised the&nbsp;Tesla rival&#8217;s partnership with German Automaker&nbsp;Volkswagen AG&nbsp;(OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VWAGY#OTC">VWAGY</a>) as the company <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/05/45490934/rivians-software-chief-hails-volkswagen-partnership-says-german-automaker-gained-startup-dna-ahead-of-budget-ev-launch" rel="noreferrer noopener">prepares to launch its budget EV</a>.



Ford Motor Co.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>) will reportedly let&nbsp;Nissan Motor Co. Ltd.&nbsp;(OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NSANF#OTC">NSANF</a>) use part of its flagship <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45562915/ford-will-let-nissan-use-part-of-kentucky-battery-factory-could-this-be-a-scaling-back-on-ev-ambitions" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kentucky battery manufacturing plant</a>.



Tesla CEO&nbsp;Elon Musk&nbsp;returned to his&nbsp;Microsoft Corporation&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) roots, joining CEO&nbsp;Satya Nadella&nbsp;at "Build 2025" to&nbsp;announce the integration&nbsp;of&nbsp;xAI&#8217;s Grok&nbsp;into Azure — a full-circle moment for the tech billionaire <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/05/45510245/elon-musk-was-once-a-microsoft-intern-now-his-company-is-bringing-grok-to-azure-incredibly-important-for-ai-to-be-grounded-in-reality-xai-ceo-tells-satya-nadella" rel="noreferrer noopener">who once interned at the software giant</a>.



Elon Musk&nbsp;has shared a major Neuralink update at the Qatar Economic Forum with the Neurotechnology company&#8217;s Brain-Chip Interface Blindsight <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45538889/elon-musk-shares-major-neuralink-update-at-qatar-economic-forum" rel="noreferrer noopener">set for its maiden trial next year</a>.



Chinese EV giant&nbsp;BYD Co. Ltd. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BYDDF#OTC">BYDDF</a>) has launched its best-selling all-electric hatchback <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/05/45560953/byds-europe-pivot-in-full-swing-with-new-26000-affordable-ev-amid-tesla-sales-slump" rel="noreferrer noopener">Seagull&#8217;s updated version in Europe</a>.



Southwest Airlines Co.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUV#NYSE">LUV</a>) has announced that all passengers will be required to keep portable chargers in plain sight <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45541427/southwest-airlines-announces-passengers-must-keep-portable-chargers-in-plain-sight-amid-fears-of-lithium-battery-fires" rel="noreferrer noopener">when in use for safety reasons</a>.



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Walt Disney Co.&nbsp;filed a lawsuit against&nbsp;YouTube, a subsidiary of&nbsp;Alphabet Inc.&#8217;s&nbsp;Google&nbsp;to stop the appointment of former&nbsp;ESPN&nbsp;executive&nbsp;Justin Connolly&nbsp;as its new global head of media and sports, alleging breach of contract, unfair competition and interference <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/legal/25/05/45579755/disney-sues-youtube-to-block-hiring-of-former-espn-executive-justin-connolly-amid-sports-streaming-turf-war" rel="noreferrer noopener">with a contractual relationship</a>.



Walt Disney Co.&#8217;s&nbsp;Marvel Studios&nbsp;has delayed the theatrical release of &#8220;Avengers: Doomsday&#8221; from May 1, 2026, to Dec. 18, 2026, while &#8220;Avengers: Secret Wars&#8221; will now debut on Dec. 17, 2027, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/25/05/45581252/marvel-delays-robert-downey-jr-starrer-avengers-doomsday-and-secret-wars-to-december-2026-but-disney-has-a-summer-blockbuster-in-store" rel="noreferrer noopener">instead of May 7, 2027</a>.



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Consumer Tech News (May 19-May 23): Trump Warns Apple Of 25% Tariff if Manufactured Overseas, Disney Sues YouTube & More

On Thursday at a private dinner for investors in the $TRUMP memecoin, President Donald Trump joked about the attempt on his life. The event, which took place at Trump&#8217;s Virginia golf club, has been the subject of criticism from both political sides.



What Happened: During the event, Trump made light of the July 2024&nbsp;attempt on his life in&nbsp;Butler, Pennsylvania, after a balloon popped in the audience. The crowd responded with laughter and chants reminiscent of the incident.



The dinner was closed to the public and press, and took place amidst critique of the crypto-venture, which many view as a blatant scheme for Trump&#8217;s enrichment. The footage of the event was obtained <a href="https://www.mediaite.com/media/news/leaked-video-trump-does-shock-assassination-joke-at-crypto-memecoin-gala/">by</a> Mediaite.



"My ear!" Trump quipped in reference to the shot that grazed him during his rally. "That was amazing, very strange noise. That brings back some not-such-good memories."



White House Press Secretary&nbsp;Karoline Leavitt&nbsp;defended the event, stating that Trump was attending during his &#8220;personal time&#8221; and not&nbsp;in his capacity as head&nbsp;of state. 



Also Read: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/05/45488790/poll-shows-trumps-approval-rating-underwater-on-nearly-everything-from-economy-to-abortion">Poll Shows Trump&#8217;s Approval Rating Underwater on Nearly Everything From Economy to Abortion</a>



However, attendees reported dissatisfaction with the service and Trump&#8217;s lack of engagement with the majority of guests, who paid&nbsp;an average of $1.7 million&nbsp;per seat.



Trump&#8217;s joke about the assassination attempt was not the only one he made during the evening, as he also made light&nbsp;of former President Joe Biden.



Why It Matters: The event has raised eyebrows due to its secretive nature and the high cost of attendance. 



Critics argue that the $TRUMP memecoin venture is a clear attempt by the former president to enrich himself, while supporters see it as a legitimate investment opportunity. 



The fact that Trump chose to joke about a serious event such as an assassination attempt has also drawn criticism, further fueling the controversy surrounding the dinner.



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It was an eventful week for Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), with a slew of developments making headlines. From a major expansion in India to a strategic price hike in China, the tech giant has been making some bold moves. Here&#8217;s a quick recap of the top stories that unfolded over the weekend.



Apple Forges Ahead with $1.5 Billion India Expansion



Despite a warning from President Trump, Apple is reportedly advancing its supply chain expansion in India via its primary manufacturing partner, Foxconn, also known as Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. Ltd. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HNHAF#OTC">HNHAF</a>). Foxconn is planning to invest $1.5 billion in a new display module plant near Chennai, India, which will assemble screen components for iPhones. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/05/45582261/despite-trumps-warning-to-tim-cook-apple-moves-ahead-with-1-5-billion-india-expansion-via-foxconn-to-boost-iphone-production-report">Read the full article here.</a>



Apple Raises iPhone Trade-In Prices in China



In a bid to boost sales in China, Apple has increased the trade-in prices for iPhones. This move comes amid intensifying competition from local rivals. The trade-in value for the iPhone 15 Pro Max has been raised to 5,700 Chinese yuan ($791), up from 5,625 yuan ($780.78).&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/05/45585977/apple-raises-iphone-trade-in-prices-in-china-to-fend-off-huawei-xiaomi-amid-lagging-sales">Read the full article here.</a>



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Apple Will Likely Absorb iPhone Tariff Rather Than Move Production to the US



Following President Trump&#8217;s demand for domestic manufacturing of iPhones or face a 25% tariff, top Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo stated that Apple is unlikely to relocate its assembly lines back to the U.S., even under political pressure. According to Kuo, it&#8217;s more profitable for Apple to absorb the tariff.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/05/45599817/apple-would-rather-absorb-a-25-iphone-tariff-than-move-production-to-the-us-says-analyst-no-guarantee-they-wont-face-repeated-tariff-threats-during-his-term">Read the full article here.</a>



Apple&#8217;s AI Smart Glasses Launch Expected Next Year



Apple is reportedly planning to launch AI-powered smart glasses in late 2026 to compete with Meta Platforms, Inc.&#8217;s Ray-Bans. The company has increased efforts to start mass production of prototypes by the end of this year with overseas suppliers.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/05/45580078/apple-could-reportedly-launch-ai-smart-glasses-next-year-and-here-is-what-all-they-are-expected-to-do">Read the full article here.</a>



Apple Faces Threat from OpenAI&#8217;s Acquisition



Gene Munster, Managing Partner at Deepwater Asset Management, warned that OpenAI represents a serious competitive threat to Apple following the AI company's $6.5 billion acquisition of former Apple design chief Jony Ive‘s hardware startup.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/05/45560144/apple-faces-first-serious-threat-in-20-years-as-openai-acquires-iphone-makers-former-design-chief-jony-ives-hardware-startup-says-gene-munster">Read the full article here.</a>



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Trump's 25% Tariffs, India Expansion, Trade-In Price Hike, And More: This Week In Appleverse

These mid-cap stocks were the best performers in the last week. Are they in your portfolio?



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<li>D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QBTS#NYSE">QBTS</a>) shares jumped 53.47% after the company announced it launched its Advantage2 quantum system to address problems in optimization, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/45518005" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">AI, and materials simulation</a>.</li>



<li>Regencell Bioscience Holdings Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RGC#NASDAQ">RGC</a>) stock gained 42.49% last week.</li>



<li>Advance Auto Parts Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAP#NYSE">AAP</a>) stock increased 38.94%  after the company <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/45567507" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">reported first-quarter results</a>. Several analysts raised the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/aap/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">price forecast on the stock</a>.</li>



<li>Merus N.V. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRUS#NASDAQ">MRUS</a>) stock rose 32.68% after the company disclosed interim clinical data as of a February 27, 2025, data cutoff from the ongoing phase 2 trial of the bispecific antibody petosemtamab in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/45576972" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">combination with pembrolizumab</a>.</li>



<li>Oklo Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OKLO#NYSE">OKLO</a>) shares upped 29.56%, probably due to reports indicating that Trump will sign executive orders to ease regulatory <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/45590362" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">requirements for new reactors</a>.</li>



<li>Sibanye-Stillwater Limited ADS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBSW#NYSE">SBSW</a>) shares were up 29.26%.</li>



<li>BGM Group Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BGM#NASDAQ">BGM</a>) stock gained 27.20% last week.</li>
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D-Wave Quantum And Advance Auto Parts Are Among Top 7 Mid-Cap Gainers Last Week (May 19-May 23): Are The Others In Your Portfolio?

These large-cap stocks were the best performers in the last week. Are they in your portfolio?



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<li>IonQ, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IONQ#NYSE">IONQ</a>) stock jumped 30.58% after CEO Niccolo de Masi made bold statements <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/45576711" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">comparing the company&#8217;s trajectory</a> to that of Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>).</li>



<li>United States Steel Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/X#NYSE">X</a>) shares increased by 28.90%. Nippon Steel Corp. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NPSCY#OTC">NPSCY</a>) has pledged to invest $14 billion <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/45510183" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">in the company&#8217;s</a><a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/45510183" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> </a><a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/45510183" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">operations</a>.</li>



<li>CoreWeave, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRWV#NASDAQ">CRWV</a>) shares escalated 27.95%, driven by recent developments <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/45570628" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">and analysts price revisions</a>.</li>



<li>Amer Sports, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AS#NYSE">AS</a>) shares rose 18.95% after the company reported first-quarter FY25 results, and analysts <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/45545012" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">boosted their forecast on the stock</a>.</li>



<li>Venture Global, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VG#NYSE">VG</a>) stock grew 16.34%.</li>



<li>GameStop Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>) shares rose 16.10%, potentially driven by renewed retail enthusiasm and rising crypto market momentum, as Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC/USD) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/45569674" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">hit a record high above $111,000</a>.</li>



<li>Korea Electric Power Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KEP#NYSE">KEP</a>) stock upped 14.54%.</li>



<li>Cameco Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCJ#NYSE">CCJ</a>) shares grew 14.47% on reports indicating Trump will sign executive orders to ease regulatory <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/45590362" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">requirements for new reactors</a>.</li>



<li>Ryanair Holdings plc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RYAAY#NASDAQ">RYAAY</a>) shares increased 12.06%.</li>



<li>Gold Fields Limited (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GFI#NYSE">GFI</a>) stock upped 11.87% as gold and silver prices gained following President Trump&#8217;s EU tariff threat.</li>



<li>Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AEM#NYSE">AEM</a>) stock rose 10.49% as gold and silver prices gained following President Trump&#8217;s EU tariff threat.</li>
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GameStop, IonQ, And CoreWeave Are Among Top 11 Large-Cap Gainers Last Week (May 19-May 23): Are The Others In Your Portfolio?

These large-cap stocks were the worst performers in the last week. Are they in your portfolio?



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<li>Fair Isaac Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FICO#NYSE">FICO</a>) shares declined 23.05% due to comments from Bill Pulte, director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency. He expressed concerns over the company's decision to raise its wholesale <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/45567740" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">royalty fees for credit scores.</a></li>



<li>Deckers Outdoor Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DECK#NYSE">DECK</a>) stock tumbled 21.00% after the company reported fourth-quarter earnings and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/45591758" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">analysts downgraded the stock</a>.</li>



<li>Booz Allen Hamilton Holding (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAH#NYSE">BAH</a>) shares plummeted 16.32% after it reported <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/45587393" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">fiscal fourth-quarter results</a>.</li>



<li>Copart, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CPRT#NASDAQ">CPRT</a>) shares decreased 15.93% after reporting a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/45574729" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">third-quarter revenue miss</a>.</li>



<li>Hims &amp; Hers Health, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HIMS#NYSE">HIMS</a>) stock declined 15.19% as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) ban on compounded drugs <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/45567780" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">with semaglutide takes effect</a>.</li>



<li>Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>) stock fell 13.13%. the company announced that it is now taking orders for enterprise AI systems with Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) RTX PRO 6000 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/45490921" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Blackwell Server Edition GPUs</a>.</li>



<li>Workday, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WDAY#NASDAQ">WDAY</a>) shares dipped 12.83% after it reported its fiscal first-quarter results and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/45591957" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">analysts revised the price forecast</a>.</li>



<li>Burlington Stores, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BURL#NYSE">BURL</a>) shares were down 12.73%. The stock fell on pin action with Ross Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROST#NASDAQ">ROST</a>), which issued second-quarter <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/45576055" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">EPS guidance below estimates</a>.</li>



<li>Aurora Innovation, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AUR#NASDAQ">AUR</a>) stock fell 11.34% last week after Uber Technologies Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBER#NYSE">UBER</a>) announced plans to monetize part of its stake in the autonomous vehicle company through a $1 billion <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/offerings/25/05/45393539/aurora-innovation-stock-drops-after-the-bell-whats-going-on" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">conver</a><a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/45414625" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">t</a><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/offerings/25/05/45393539/aurora-innovation-stock-drops-after-the-bell-whats-going-on" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ible note offering</a>.</li>



<li>First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>) stock fell 11.25% last week after the House <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/45568107" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">passed a tax bill</a> to end clean energy credits.</li>
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The past week in tech has been a whirlwind of AI-related news. From Marc Andreessen&#8217;s optimistic outlook on AI&#8217;s economic potential to Mark Cuban&#8217;s skepticism about corporate adoption, the conversation around artificial intelligence is heating up. In the meantime, Oracle is making big investments in Nvidia&#8217;s AI chips, Alphabet is leveraging AI for Google Search dominance, Microsoft and Nvidia are deepening their supercomputing alliance, and Elon Musk&#8217;s Grok AI is raising eyebrows in government agencies. Here&#8217;s a recap of the top stories.



Andreessen&#8217;s AI Optimism Meets Cuban&#8217;s Corporate Realism&nbsp;&#8211; Venture capitalist&nbsp;Marc Andreessen&nbsp;has previously touted AI as a potential economic catalyst, a viewpoint that billionaire entrepreneur&nbsp;Mark Cuban&nbsp;has challenged, citing corporate resistance to freely allowing AI to flourish.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/05/45560085/marc-andreessen-once-predicted-that-ai-could-save-the-economy-but-mark-cuban-thinks-corporations-will-fight-to-keep-profits-high">Read the full article here.</a>



Oracle&#8217;s $40 Billion AI Investment &#8211; Tech giant Oracle Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORCL#NYSE">ORCL</a>) is reportedly planning to spend a whopping $40 billion on 400,000 of Nvidia Corp.&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) GB200 AI &#8220;superchips&#8221; for a new data center in Texas, part of a massive AI infrastructure project. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/05/45599854/oracle-to-spend-40-billion-on-nvidia-gb200-chips-for-openais-texas-data-center-report">Read the full article here.</a>



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Alphabet&#8217;s AI-Driven Google Search Dominance &#8211; Analysts are optimistic about the potential impact of new products and features from Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) following the company&#8217;s I/O developer conference, seeing AI disruption as a tailwind for the tech giant. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/25/05/45548615/alphabet-well-positioned-for-google-search-dominance-analyst-says-can-navigate-the-shift-to-ai-search">Read the full article here.</a>



Microsoft and Nvidia&#8217;s Supercomputing Alliance &#8211; Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) and Nvidia Corp. are expanding their supercomputing partnership, with CEOs Satya Nadella and Jensen Huang touting a &#8220;40x speed-up&#8221; in Azure-powered AI infrastructure. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/05/45510847/jensen-huang-satya-nadella-tout-40x-speed-up-in-azure-powered-ai-as-microsoft-nvidia-deepen-supercomputing-alliance">Read the full article here.</a>



Musk&#8217;s Grok AI Raises Privacy Concerns&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;Elon Musk&#8217;s&nbsp;AI chatbot, Grok, is reportedly being deployed across U.S. government agencies, raising concerns about potential privacy law breaches and conflicts of interest.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45599514/elon-musks-grok-ai-is-quietly-being-deployed-across-us-government-agencies-experts-warn-it-could-breach-privacy-laws-and-create-serious-conflicts-of-interest-report">Read the full article here.</a>



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Musk's Grok Scrutinized, Oracle Bets Big On Nvidia, Google Doubles Down On Search: This Week In Artificial Intelligence

The past week was a whirlwind of activity in the world of finance and cryptocurrency. From high-profile endorsements to controversial statements, the news cycle was dominated by big names and even bigger claims.



Here&#8217;s a quick recap of the top stories that made headlines.



Kevin O&#8217;Leary Challenges Elizabeth Warren&#8217;s Crypto Stance



Businessman and TV personality&nbsp;Kevin O&#8217;Leary&nbsp;took to social media to voice his disagreement with Senator&nbsp;Elizabeth Warren&nbsp;over the GENIUS Act. The act aims to establish the first U.S. regulatory framework for issuers of stablecoins, a move Warren opposes. O&#8217;Leary labeled her stance as &#8220;un-American&#8221;.



<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/05/45533976/mr-wonderful-kevin-o-leary-says-elizabeth-warren-taking-an-un-american-position-by-challen">Read the full article here.</a>



Trump-Themed Crypto Contest Yields Big Profits



A recent investigation revealed that a Trump-themed cryptocurrency contest led to significant financial outcomes for participants. Some traders walked away with substantial profits, while others incurred significant losses, all in the pursuit of a private dinner with President&nbsp;Donald Trump.



<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/05/45489390/crypto-traders-who-secured-a-dinner-with-donald-trump-walked-away-with-major-profits-says-">Read the full article here.</a>



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Anthony Pompliano Predicts Dollar Debasement



Bitcoin advocate&nbsp;Anthony Pompliano&nbsp;expressed his belief that America will not balance its budget, leading to a weaker dollar and a subsequent rise in the prices of financial assets. He stated that the odds of a U.S. balanced budget are now &#8220;near zero&#8221;.



<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45558647/anthony-pompliano-says-dollar-debasement-will-skyrocket-asset-prices-says-it-is-now-clear-there-is-a-near-zero-percent-chance">Read the full article here.</a>



Trump&#8217;s Cardano Endorsement Surprises Founder



Cardano&nbsp;founder&nbsp;Charles Hoskinson&nbsp;was taken aback by President Donald Trump&#8217;s decision to include ADA/USD in his personal crypto holdings. Hoskinson called the endorsement a &#8220;pleasant surprise&#8221; that signals Washington&#8217;s changing stance on digital assets.



<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/05/45543096/why-donald-trump-including-cardano-in-the-crypto-reserve-suprised-even-the-founder-nice-to-see-progress">Read the full article here.</a>



Robert Kiyosaki Foresees Bitcoin Hitting $250,000



Robert Kiyosaki, author of the best-selling book &#8220;Rich Dad Poor Dad,&#8221; predicts a significant surge in Bitcoin&#8217;s value, attributing it to a potential collapse of the central bank system. He expressed his belief that gold, silver, and Bitcoin will continue to appreciate.



<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/05/45485038/robert-kiyosaki-predicts-bitcoin-to-reach-250000-buy-more-do-not-sell">Read the full article here.</a>



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Kevin O'Leary Takes On Elizabeth Warren, Trump's Dinner Dates And Big Predictions: This Week In Crypto

The past week has been a rollercoaster ride, with billionaires celebrating, banking moguls issuing warnings, and TV personalities pushing back. From the passing of President Donald Trump&#8217;s controversial tax package to the rising tensions over trade policy, the week was filled with significant developments.



Here&#8217;s a quick recap of the top stories.



Warren Accuses Bezos And Musk Of Celebrating Tax Package



Senator&nbsp;Elizabeth Warren&nbsp;(D-Mass.) criticized President Trump&#8217;s $3.8 trillion tax package, accusing billionaires&nbsp;Jeff Bezos&nbsp;and&nbsp;Elon Musk&nbsp;of celebrating its passing. The House approved the legislation with a narrow margin of 215-214. Warren referred to the bill as a &#8220;big tax handout for billionaires,&#8221; funded by stripping 14 million people of their health insurance.



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Dimon Predicts S&amp;P Earnings Could Fall To 0%



Jamie Dimon, CEO of&nbsp;JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co., warned that Wall Street&#8217;s expectations for S&amp;P 500 earnings growth could plummet from 12% to 0% due to the impact of tariffs. Dimon, who accurately predicted trouble before the 2008 Lehman Brothers collapse, suggested that equity valuations face downward pressure.



<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/05/45535142/jamie-dimon-who-flagged-trouble-before-2008-lehman-brothers-collapse-now-warns-sp-earnings-could-fall-to-0rougher-time-for-markets-says-dan-niles">Read the full article here.</a>



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Trump&#8217;s $3.8 Trillion Bill Passes House



President Trump&#8217;s $3.8 trillion tax-and-spending package narrowly passed the House of Representatives, causing 30-year Treasury yields to spike to 5.15% — the highest level since October 2023. While the package promises immediate economic stimulus, market analysts warn of significant long-term fiscal consequences.



<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/05/45581297/trumps-big-beautiful-3-8-trillion-bill-squeaks-through-house-expert-says-it-will-boost-the-economy-in-the-sh">Read the full article here.</a>



O&#8217;Leary Rejects Trump&#8217;s Tariff Absorption Proposal



&#8220;Shark Tank&#8221; investor&nbsp;Kevin O&#8217;Leary&nbsp;dismissed President Trump&#8217;s suggestion that retailers should absorb the costs of tariffs. O&#8217;Leary argued that retailers like&nbsp;Walmart would not bear the financial burden of tariffs, highlighting growing tensions over trade policy.



<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/05/45512248/kevin-oleary-pushes-back-on-trumps-call-for-retailers-to-eat-the-tariffs-thats-not-going-t">Read the full article here.</a>



Federal Reserve Should Ignore Rising Yields, Says Shapiro



Following the jump in the 30-year Treasury yield over 5% after Moody's downgrade of the U.S. debt, economist&nbsp;Craig Shapiro&nbsp;suggested that the Federal Reserve should do &#8220;nothing at all&#8221; and let the bond vigilantes do the work.



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Bezos And Musk Celebrate, Dimon Warns And O'Leary Pushes Back: This Week In Economy

Markets were rocked this week by mounting tensions in the U.S. Treasury market after Moody's downgraded the nation&#8217;s credit rating, stripping it <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/05/45500872/30-year-treasury-yields-hit-5-what-that-means-for-stocks">of its top-tier status.</a>



Investor sentiment weakened further midweek when a 20-year Treasury auction revealed soft demand, fueling concerns about <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/05/45550324/us-bond-market-flashing-red-30-year-yield-tops-5-prices-tank-to-october-2023-lows">future government borrowing needs.</a>



This sparked a sell-off in long-term bonds, sending the 30-year Treasury yield as high as 5.15%, before easing back toward 5% by Friday.



Adding to fiscal concerns, President Donald Trump, alongside Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, announced a $175 billion initiative dubbed the "Golden Dome," a multi-layered missile defense project intended to shield the U.S. from foreign military threats, including <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/space/25/05/45584539/donald-trumps-175-billion-golden-dome-could-trigger-a-new-space-arms-race-expert-warns-its-opening-a-pandoras-box">hypersonic and ballistic missiles.</a>



On the political front, the House of Representatives passed what Trump called the "One, Big, Beautiful Bill" — a sweeping <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/05/45564489/trumps-big-tax-bill-clears-the-house-30-year-yields-jump-to-515-as-bond-market-freaks">tax and spending package.</a> According to the Congressional Budget Office, the bill could increase the federal budget deficit by $3 trillion to $4 trillion over the next decade.



Trade tensions flared anew on Friday. Trump took to Truth Social to threaten Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) with 25% tariffs if it doesn't move production <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/05/45586328/itariff-threat-trump-turns-up-the-heat-but-apples-chart-still-holds-the-line">back to the U.S.</a>



Later, he announced 50% tariffs on goods from the European Union, effective June 1, as talks between <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/05/45585283/trump-tariff-threat-hits-europe-stocks-sink-as-50-duties-loom">Washington and Brussels cooled.</a>



The move marks the sharpest escalation in transatlantic trade relations in years. In 2024, U.S. imports from the EU reached $687 billion, with a record goods trade deficit of $236 billion. In March 2025 alone, the U.S. imported $91.9 billion from the bloc, racking up a $47 billion monthly deficit, as firms accelerated shipments <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/05/45587689/trump-sparks-new-chapter-in-transatlantic-trade-war-what-the-us-buys-from-europe">ahead of the tariffs.</a>



On the economic front, May's Purchasing Managers' Index surveys delivered a mixed signal. Activity in both services and manufacturing sectors grew faster than expected, indicating underlying strength. However, the data also showed the sharpest rise in input prices in nearly three <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/05/45567476/us-business-activity-rebounds-in-may-but-tariff-fueled-inflation-surges-at-fastest-pace-in-3-years">years, stoking inflationary fears.</a>



With stocks, the U.S. dollar and Treasuries all losing ground this week, investors sought protection against government instability and risks of currency debasement.



Gold prices — as tracked by the SPDR Gold Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLD#NYSE">GLD</a>) — jumped more than 4% over the week, recovering all of last week&#8217;s losses and inching back toward record territory. Meanwhile, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) exploded past the $111,000 mark for the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45589015/bitcoin-rockets-to-record-highs-amid-trumps-commitment-and-swedens-corporate-treasury-move">first time in history.</a>



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Trump's Tariff Fireworks Resume, Treasury Yields Top 5% As Fiscal Concerns Grow: This Week In Markets

The past week was a whirlwind of events in the business world. From new safety policies at Southwest Airlines to the seizure of Boeing aircraft tires by Polish authorities, and even a visit to Tesla&#8217;s Gigafactory by the U.S. Transportation Secretary.



Let&#8217;s dive into the details.



Southwest Airlines&#8217; New Safety Policy



In a bid to prevent lithium battery fires mid-flight, Southwest Airlines has mandated that passengers keep their portable chargers in plain sight while in use. This policy change will take effect from May 28, 2025.



<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45541427/southwest-airlines-announces-passengers-must-keep-portable-chargers-in-plain-sight-amid-fears-of-lithium-battery-">Read the full article here.</a>



Polish Seizure of Boeing Tires



Poland&#8217;s National Revenue Administration confiscated over 5 metric tons of tires for Boeing civilian aircraft. The seizure was due to suspicions of the tires being transported through Russia, which is currently under Western sanctions.



<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/05/45492795/polish-authorities-seize-boeing-aircraft-tires-citing-european-union-sanctions-on-russia-report">Read the full article here.</a>



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Transportation Secretary&#8217;s Visit to Tesla Gigafactory



U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy paid a visit to Tesla&#8217;s Gigafactory in Austin, Texas, where he was accompanied by CEO Elon Musk. Duffy expressed his excitement about the future of autonomous vehicles and Tesla&#8217;s role in this technology.



<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45536915/transportation-secretary-sean-duffy-visits-elon-musks-tesla-gigafactory-in-austin-hints-at-possible-federal-auton">Read the full article here.</a>



Rivian&#8217;s Partnership with Volkswagen



Wassym Bensaid, the software chief at&nbsp;Rivian Automotive, lauded the company&#8217;s partnership with German Automaker Volkswagen AG. Bensaid believes that the partnership has infused Volkswagen with &#8220;start-up DNA&#8221;.



<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/05/45490934/rivians-software-chief-hails-volkswagen-partnership-says-german-automaker-gained-startup-dna-ahead-of-budget-ev-launch">Read the full article here.</a>



Tesla&#8217;s Brand Damage



Cathie Wood, founder of ARK Investment Management LLC, acknowledged that Tesla has suffered brand damage due to CEO Elon Musk&#8217;s close ties with the Donald Trump administration and his activities with DOGE. However, she believes this damage is not long-term.



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Southwest's New Policy, Polish Seizure Of Boeing Tires And Tesla's Brand Damage: This Week In Mobility

The week was abuzz with political and business news, with events that could potentially reshape the landscape of American education, economy, and technology. From the Trump administration&#8217;s controversial decision to revoke Harvard&#8217;s ability to enroll international students to the passage of a massive tax bill, the news cycle was anything but quiet. Here&#8217;s a recap of the major stories.



Harvard&#8217;s International Student Enrollment Revoked



The Trump administration announced on Thursday that it has terminated&nbsp;Harvard University&#8217;s&nbsp;ability to accept international students, impacting current students who must now transfer or risk losing their legal status. Homeland Security Secretary&nbsp;Kristi Noem&nbsp;accused the university of fostering violence, antisemitism, and coordinating with the Chinese Communist Party. Harvard, which had nearly 6,800 international students in the 2024-2025 academic year, called the move illegal and retaliatory.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45578777/trump-administration-revokes-harvards-ability-to-enroll-international-students-kristi-noem-alleges-coordination-with-chinese-communist-party">Read the full article here.</a>



Warren Criticizes Trump&#8217;s Tax Bill



Sen.&nbsp;Elizabeth Warren&nbsp;(D-Mass.) criticized President Donald Trump‘s $3.8 trillion tax package after the House narrowly approved the legislation. She accused billionaires&nbsp;Jeff Bezos&nbsp;and&nbsp;Elon Musk&nbsp;of celebrating while millions face healthcare cuts.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/health-care/25/05/45582300/elizabeth-warren-says-jeff-bezos-and-elon-musk-are-popping-champagne-as-house-passes-trumps-big-beautiful-bill-she-calls-a-handout-to-billionaires">Read the full article here.</a>



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Trump&#8217;s Tax Bill Passes House



The U.S. House of Representatives narrowly passed President Donald Trump‘s $3.8 trillion tax-and-spending package on Thursday. The legislation, which Trump called his "big, beautiful" tax bill, now heads to the Senate for approval before the July 4 recess.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/05/45581297/trumps-big-beautiful-3-8-trillion-bill-squeaks-through-house-expert-says-it-will-boost-the-economy-in-the-short-term-but-worsen-deficits">Read the full article here.</a>



White House National Security Council Faces Staff Reductions



The White House National Security Council (NSC) has seen a substantial reduction in its workforce as part of President Donald Trump's strategy to trim down the council's size. The staff cuts affected personnel handling critical geopolitical issues, including Ukraine and Kashmir.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45599865/white-house-national-security-council-faces-staff-reductions-as-part-of-major-restructuring-report">Read the full article here.</a>



Musk&#8217;s AI Deployed in US Government Agencies



Elon Musk&#8217;s&nbsp;artificial intelligence chatbot, Grok, is reportedly being quietly used within U.S. government agencies under the direction of his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) team. The AI tool, developed by Musk&#8217;s company xAI, is being used to analyze federal data, prepare reports, and assist agency operations.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45599514/elon-musks-grok-ai-is-quietly-being-deployed-across-us-government-agencies-experts-warn-it-could-breach-privacy-laws-and-create-serious-conflicts-of-interest-report">Read the full article here.</a>



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Trump's Tax Bill, Harvard's International Student Ban, And Musk's AI In Government: This Week In Politics

Benzinga examined the prospects for<a href="http://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> many investors' favorite stocks</a> over the last week — here's a look at some of our top stories.



U.S. markets experienced heightened volatility this week as President Donald Trump intensified trade tensions by threatening a 25% tariff on foreign-made Apple (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) products and announcing a 50% tariff on European Union imports starting June 1. These announcements led to a decline in major indices, with the S&amp;P 500 falling 0.7%, the Dow Jones dropping 0.6%, and the Nasdaq decreasing by 1%. Apple shares were particularly affected, losing 3% in value.



Investor concerns over the U.S. fiscal outlook grew as the 30-year Treasury yield briefly surpassed 5.15%, reflecting apprehensions about rising deficits and debt sustainability. A weak 20-year Treasury auction further exacerbated these fears, indicating diminished demand for long-term U.S. debt.



Looking ahead, market participants are closely monitoring upcoming U.S.-China trade negotiations and potential adjustments to existing tariffs. The Federal Reserve's stance on interest rates remains a focal point, especially as real borrowing costs rise, tightening broader financial conditions. Additionally, corporate earnings reports and economic indicators will continue to influence market dynamics in the coming weeks.



Benzinga provides daily reports on the stocks most popular with investors. Here are a few of this past week's most bullish and bearish posts that are worth another look.







The Bulls



<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/technicals/25/05/45544614/google-could-smart-glasses-smart-speech-spark-the-stocks-next-big-leap">"Google: Could smart glasses, speech spark the stock's next big leap?"</a>, by Surbhi Jain, reports that Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) is gaining investor attention as its partnership with Warby Parker to develop AI-powered smart glasses and advancements in speech recognition technology signal a potential new growth narrative beyond search.



<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/05/45574763/goldman-sachs-defense-stock-golden-dome">"Goldman Sachs: Golden Dome is big win for this defense stock"</a>, by Piero Cingari, reports that Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GS#NYSE">GS</a>) analyst Noah Poponak reiterated a Buy rating on L3Harris Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LHX#NYSE">LHX</a>), highlighting its potential to secure billions in contracts from the Trump administration's $175 billion "Golden Dome" missile defense initiative.



<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/05/45531583/amd-nvidia-shares-jump-after-musk-highlights-xais-gpu-needs-we-expect-to-still-buy-a-lot">"AMD, Nvidia shares jump after Musk highlights xAI's GPU needs: ‘We expect to still buy a lot'"</a>, by Adam Eckert, reports that Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) and NVIDIA Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) shares rose after Elon Musk stated that Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) and xAI plan to purchase "a lot" of GPUs from both companies to support AI initiatives like robotaxis and the Optimus robot.



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The Bears



<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/legal/25/05/45568107/solar-energy-stocks-drop-as-house-approves-major-rollback-of-climate-incentives">"Solar energy stocks drop as House approves major rollback of climate incentives"</a>, by Erica Kollmann, reports that Sunrun Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RUN#NASDAQ">RUN</a>) shares fell after the House passed President Trump's "One Big, Beautiful Bill," which rolls back key climate incentives, leaving the solar industry facing uncertainty as the bill moves to the Senate.



<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45540759/target-stock-slips-as-q1-earnings-miss-estimates-fy2025-outlook-cut-amid-slowing-sales">"Target stock slips as Q1 earnings miss estimates, FY2025 outlook cut amid slowing sales"</a>, by Nabaparna Bhattacharya, reports that Target Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TGT#NYSE">TGT</a>) shares fell after the company missed Q1 earnings expectations and lowered its FY2025 outlook, citing a 3.8% drop in comparable sales driven by tariffs, weakened consumer sentiment, and backlash from scaling back diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.



<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/rumors/25/05/45555558/wolfspeed-stock-plunges-59-on-bankruptcy-fears-options-traders-cash-in">"Wolfspeed stock plunges 59% on bankruptcy fears: Options traders cash in"</a>, by Erica Kollmann, reports that Wolfspeed Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WOLF#NYSE">WOLF</a>) shares plummeted 59% to $1.28 after reports emerged that the company is preparing to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, with options traders profiting from heavy put activity ahead of the news.



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Benzinga Bulls And Bears: Alphabet, L3Harris, Target — And Latest Tariff News Roils Markets

Each week, Benzinga's Stock Whisper Index uses a combination of proprietary data and pattern recognition to showcase five stocks that are just under the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/stock-whisper-index" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">surface and deserve attention</a>.



Investors are constantly on the hunt for undervalued, under-followed and emerging stocks. With countless methods available to retail traders, the challenge often lies in sifting through the abundance of information to uncover new opportunities and understand why certain stocks should be of interest.



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Here&#8217;s a look at the Benzinga Stock Whisper Index for the week ending May 23:



Halozyme Therapeutics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HALO#NASDAQ">HALO</a>): The biotech company saw increased interest from readers during the week, which comes a couple weeks after first-quarter financial results. The company <a href="https://ir.halozyme.com/news/news-details/2025/HALOZYME-RAISES-2025-FINANCIAL-GUIDANCE-RANGES-AND-REPORTS-STRONG-FIRST-QUARTER-2025-RESULTS/default.aspx">beat </a>analyst estimates for both earnings per share and revenue in the quarter. Halozyme also announced a new $250 million share buyback and raised full-year guidance. The company highlighted three blockbuster brands and four recently launched products. The company sees several growth catalysts coming in the future months through owned drugs and partnerships. Analysts were mixed on the stock after financial results with Morgan Stanley<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/HALO/analyst-ratings"> downgrading the stock</a> and Wells Fargo raising the price target. The stock was up around 5% over the last week, as shown on the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/register?utm_adType=bzprocontent&amp;utm_campaign=14daytrial&amp;utm_ad=0523">Benzinga Pro chart</a> below.



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Tradeweb Markets Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TW#NASDAQ">TW</a>): The fixed income trading company saw increased interest from readers during the week. The company <a href="https://investors.tradeweb.com/news-releases/news-release-details/tradeweb-reports-april-2025-total-trading-volume-578-trillion">reported </a>April metrics recently with average daily volume for the month hitting $2.7 trillion, up 38.6% year-over-year. Tradeweb saw several records in the month including average daily volume for US government bonds, municipal bonds, US ETFs and more. Tradeweb analysts have <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TW/analyst-ratings">raised the price targets</a> on the stock and this one could be one to watch in June with the company presenting at the Piper Sandler conference on June 5. The company's next quarterly results could see strong results and raised guidance if the trends from April continue.



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AMETEK Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AME#NYSE">AME</a>): The autonomous industrial company saw strong interest during the week, likely due to a recently announced acquisition and quarterly financial results. AMETEK's first quarter <a href="https://investors.ametek.com/news-releases/news-release-details/ametek-announces-first-quarter-results-3">saw </a>earnings per share beat analyst estimates, marking more than 10 straight quarters of beats, while sales just missed analyst estimates. The company said it was pleased with the first quarter and despite headwinds like macro uncertainties and tariffs, sees a strong fiscal year. The company also announced it will <a href="https://investors.ametek.com/news-releases/news-release-details/ametek-acquire-faro-technologies">acquire </a>FARO Technologies (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FARO#NASDAQ">FARO</a>) at an enterprise value of $920 million. The acquisition will be done using stock and cash and is expected to boost its precision segment. Faro has annual sales of around $340 million. The earnings and acquisition saw interest increase in the company, which puts this one on the watchlist as its operations with autonomous tools could be one of the fast-growing segments.



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Alliant Energy (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LNT#NASDAQ">LNT</a>): The utility company <a href="https://investors.alliantenergy.com/News--Presentations/news/news-details/2025/Alliant-Energy-Announces-First-Quarter-2025-Results/default.aspx">reported </a>first-quarter financial results on May 8 with earnings per share and revenue beating analyst estimates, marking three straight quarters of double beats. The company also reaffirmed its full-year guidance and announced new details on financing plans. The company owns Interstate Power and Light Company and Wisconsin Power and Light Company, providing electric to around one million customers and natural gas to around 430,000 customers in the Midwest. Jeffries <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/LNT/analyst-ratings">upgraded the stock</a> from Hold to Buy after the financial results.



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Ares Acquisition Corporation II (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AACT#NYSE">AACT</a>): Several SPACs saw increased interest from readers during the week and higher share prices. Ares Acquisition<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/04/44809515/george-soros-cathie-wood-backed-autonomous-trucking-firm-kodiak-robotics-set-to-go-public-via-spac-merger-to-tap-4-trillion-market"> announced a merger</a> with autonomous trucking company Kodiak Robotics. Increased interest for the SPAC could be due to the autonomous space seeing a boost from a recent test drive from Aurora and anticipation for Tesla's robotaxi launch in June. Kodiak says it has logged over 2.6 million autonomous driving miles in "real-world conditions." Investors in the company and SPAC merger deal includes Ares, Soros Fund Management and Ark Investments. The merger is expected to be completed in the second half of 2025.  



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The activist investor who previously proposed a $6.9 billion buyout offer for&nbsp;Macy&#8217;s Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/M#NYSE">M</a>) is reportedly considering a new takeover bid. This comes nearly a year after Macy&#8217;s rejected the initial offer.



What Happened: Arkhouse, in collaboration with Brigade Capital Management, made the initial bid on July 15, 2024. Despite the offer being&nbsp;more than double Macy&#8217;s current&nbsp;share price, the retail giant declined the proposal.



Arkhouse&#8217;s managing partner, Gavriel Kahane, has expressed ongoing disappointment over the rejection. While he did not reveal the size of Arkhouse&#8217;s current stake in Macy&#8217;s, he did not rule out the possibility of a new takeover bid.



&#8220;Macy&#8217;s is still publicly traded,&nbsp;still mispriced, and still in&nbsp;desperate need of someone coming&nbsp;in to save shareholders,&#8221; Kahane&nbsp;<a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/news/macys-former-activist-investor-doesnt-rule-out-a-new-takeover-campaign-195904239.html?ncid=twitter_yfsocialtw_l1gbd0noiom&amp;guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly90LmNvLw&amp;guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAKWl4jO1Sf9nIWTtzssZtwtgKxqJu_23q4rKCRMzgG1_T47nNXbmtEV24XXNxcytas2unRrXTjyVpLcU_OtKLHyNSF2T4qXBZGIYQevoIDzwoD9S9Tp82f852YNPYfOfYZmtOuby_7JHyGvF2IG_TyOPQ6hyPuCzHf3SBSHwGtbB&amp;guccounter=2">told </a>Yahoo Finance.



At the time of the initial bid, Macy&#8217;s CFO Adrian Mitchell found the offer &#8220;not compelling&#8221; in light of Macy&#8217;s potential. The company chose&nbsp;to focus on its turnaround&nbsp;strategy under CEO Tony Spring instead.



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Macy&#8217;s is scheduled&nbsp;to report its first quarter&nbsp;earnings next Wednesday. Wall Street predicts a 3.65% decline in same-store sales and adjusted earnings per share of $0.14, along with revenue of $4.44 billion.



Why It Matters: The potential new takeover bid by Arkhouse comes at a crucial time for Macy&#8217;s. The company is in the midst of a&nbsp;turnaround strategy under CEO Tony&nbsp;Spring, focusing on improving its financial performance. 



The rejection of the previous bid indicates Macy&#8217;s confidence in its potential and strategic plan. However, the ongoing interest from Arkhouse suggests that external parties still see value in the company and believe they can unlock it. 



The outcome of this situation could have significant implications for Macy&#8217;s future direction and shareholder value.



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Activist Investor Arkhouse Reconsiders Macy's Takeover Bid — Here's What Lies Ahead

Even billionaires have regrets—and for Warren Buffett, it wasn't a missed investment or market move. It was personal.



In his authorized biography, "The Snowball: Warren Buffett and the Business of Life," Buffett didn't shy away from reflecting on the <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2008/09/26/warren-buffett-admits-regret-over-wifes-departure-in-new-biography-ny-daily-news.html">one decision he wishes he could undo</a>: letting his wife, Susan, leave their Omaha home.



"It was preventable. It shouldn't have happened. It was my biggest mistake," Buffett told biographer Alice Schroeder, who spent five years documenting his life with full access to his files, family, and inner circle. "Essentially, whatever I did in connection with Susie leaving would be the biggest mistake I ever made."



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Published in 2008, "The Snowball" offered readers a rare look at Buffett beyond the shareholder letters and stock picks. While many expected an investing playbook, what they got was something closer to a confession booth.



"It was definitely 95% my fault—no question about that," Buffett said. "It may even have been 99% percent. I just wasn't attuned enough to her, and she'd always been perfectly attuned to me."



The Buffetts married in 1952 and had three children. But by 1977, <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2086406/Warren-Buffett-breaks-tears-mention-wife.html">after 25 years together</a>, Susan left Omaha for San Francisco. She wanted to pursue her own life—particularly a singing career—and perhaps needed more than a man consumed by balance sheets and annual reports.



"She felt less needed than I should have made her feel," Buffett admitted. "Your spouse starts coming second. She kept me together for a lot of years… She didn't want to be Mrs. Big… She loved me, and she still loves me, and we have an incredible relationship. But still… it shouldn't have happened. And it's totally my fault."



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Despite the separation, the two never divorced. They remained close—so close, in fact, that Susan introduced Warren to Astrid Menks, the woman who would eventually <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/10/41380899/warren-buffetts-second-marriage-was-a-frugal-affair-with-a-discounted-ring-dinner-at-bonefish-gr">become his second wife</a>.



That introduction wasn't random. Susan and Astrid had become friends at The French Café in Omaha, where Susan occasionally performed and Astrid worked as a hostess. Knowing Warren's domestic blind spots, Susan asked Astrid to look after him. She moved in soon after. The setup was unconventional, but it worked—for all three of them.



The <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42364120/warren-buffett-was-married-to-one-woman-lived-with-another-and-sent-christmas-cards-signed-by-all-3-daughter-says-not-a-bad-thing">trio even sent out joint holiday cards</a> signed, "Warren, Susan and Astrid."



After Susan's death in 2004, Warren and Astrid married in 2006. But even then, the legacy of Susan's presence in his life loomed large.



"She loved him and takes care of him. If Warren didn't have a cent, she'd be with him," his daughter <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2006/09/01/business/01buffett.html">Susie Buffett told The New York Times in 2006</a>, speaking about Astrid's commitment. She also described the connection between her mother and Astrid: "Astrid and my mother were very close—really loved each other."



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And of her parents' arrangement, she added, "Unconventional is not a bad thing. More people should have unconventional marriages."



Susan had once told her daughter that she didn't want to simply be known as the wife of a billionaire. "She basically wanted a room of her own," Susie said. "They were very connected in a very deep way. They didn't need to be in the same room."



In the end, Warren Buffett didn't lose Susan. He just lost the version of their relationship that looked traditional on paper. What they built instead was far more complicated—and in many ways, more enduring.



And yes, she introduced him to the woman who would become his partner after her death. It's not your standard love triangle, but nothing about Buffett's life—not even the romance—has ever followed the market.



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A house in the vicinity of President Donald Trump&#8216;s Mar-a-Lago estate&nbsp;in Palm Beach, Florida, is&nbsp;up for sale at a price 32 times higher than its original purchase price.



What Happened: A home on Algoma Road&nbsp;was listed for sale at $12.5 million, a significant increase from the $385,000 it was bought for in 1981. The 1981 price is equivalent to approximately $1,328,610 today, according to&nbsp;the American Institute for Economic&nbsp;Research&#8217;s cost-of-living calculator.



The house, built in 1952, spans 2,493 square feet and is situated&nbsp;on a third of an&nbsp;acre. It features four bedrooms and four bathrooms. 



The property was last purchased by Joyce Vaughn and her late husband, management-consulting executive Clother Hathaway Vaughn III, as per Palm Beach County tax rolls, which was reported <a href="https://www.palmbeachdailynews.com/story/business/real-estate/2025/05/21/new-listing-of-house-in-trump-mar-a-lago-security-zone-is-possible-tear-down-palm-beach-florida/83752437007/">by</a> The Palm Beach Daily News.



The property also boasts a private pool and is located&nbsp;within the secured Presidential Security&nbsp;Zone,&nbsp;overseen by the U.S. Coast&nbsp;Guard. The house is approximately&nbsp;250 feet away from deeded&nbsp;beach access and is described as offering a &#8220;unique island lifestyle combined with&nbsp;a truly elite level of&nbsp;privacy.&#8221;



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The listing agent,&nbsp;Margit Brandt of Premier Estate&nbsp;Properties, stated that the property&nbsp;presents a special opportunity for&nbsp;a buyer to build their&nbsp;dream home in one of&nbsp;the most exclusive locations in the world.



Why It Matters: The listing of this property at such a high price point underscores the increasing value of real estate in the Palm Beach area, particularly in the vicinity of the Mar-a-Lago estate. 



The property&#8217;s location within the Presidential Security Zone adds to its exclusivity and appeal, offering a level of security and privacy that is highly sought after in today&#8217;s market. 



The potential&nbsp;for a buyer to build&nbsp;their dream home in such a prestigious location further enhances the property&#8217;s appeal and justifies its high listing price.



Also Read: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/07/33108839/donald-trumps-former-press-secretary-says-she-saw-trump-showing-classified-documents-to-mar-a-lago-g">Donald Trump&#8217;s Former Press Secretary Says She Saw Trump Showing Classified Documents To Mar-A-Lago Guests</a>



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