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BlackRock is the largest asset manager in the world, with $11.584 trillion in assets under management at the end of March 2025. Its product mix is diverse, with 53% of managed assets in equity strategies, 26% in fixed income, 9% in multi-asset classes, 8% in money market funds, and 4% in alternatives. Passive strategies account for two thirds of long-term AUM, with the company's ETF platform maintaining a leading market share domestically and on a global basis. Product distribution is weighted more toward institutional clients, which by our calculations account for around 80% of AUM. BlackRock is geographically diverse, with clients in more than 100 countries and more than one third of managed assets coming from investors domiciled outside the US and Canada.

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Tempus AI Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TEM#NASDAQ">TEM</a>) during the first quarter secured a multi-million dollar deal to build &#8220;the world&#8217;s largest foundation model for oncology.&#8221;
What Happened: During its <a href="https://benzinga.com/general/health-care/25/05/45238450/tempus-ai-q1-earnings-revenue-beat-eps-beat-raised-fy-guidance-shares-surge">first-quarter earnings</a> call on Tuesday, Tempus shed light on its new $200 million, three-year data and modeling license agreement with AstraZeneca PLC (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZN#NASDAQ">AZN</a>) and Pathos AI, aimed at developing a foundational model to support diagnostics and drug discovery in oncology.
&#8220;And this is big for a few reasons,&#8221; said Tempus CEO Eric Lefkofsky. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/contracts/25/04/44960263/tempus-ai-stock-is-ripping-higher-wednesday-whats-fueling-the-move">This deal</a> brings the company's total remaining contract value to $1 billion and provides access to more than 300 petabytes of rich multimodal data linked to outcomes. Most importantly, Lefkofsky added, a substantial portion of the computing costs will be covered by AstraZeneca and Pathos AI.
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Lefkofsky says that the model is expected to be completed within 9 to 12 months, following which, each party will get a copy, &#8220;AZ [AstraZeneca] and Pathos to advance their drug discovery efforts and Tempus to advance its diagnostic and data products,&#8221; he says.
Lefkofsky also emphasized that the agreement is non-exclusive, allowing Tempus to license its data and collaborate on model development with other partners in the future. &#8220;We can essentially license data and build models with others, and we hope to do so,&#8221; he said, underscoring the broader strategic value of the deal.
Why It Matters: Tempus shares have been popular among retail investors ever since Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/01/43131818/whats-going-on-with-tempus-ai-shares-wednesday">disclosed her position</a> in the company, early this year. 
There has also been a big <a href="https://benzinga.com/25/02/43805475/big-bets-on-ai-powered-precision-medicine-major-funds-from-ark-and-jpmorgan-to-blackrock-and-citadel-add-tempus-ai-to-their-portfolio">surge in institutional holdings</a> in recent months, with the likes of JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>), BlackRock Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NYSE">BLK</a>), and Cathie Wood&#8217;s Ark Invest all scooping up its shares. 
The company reported $255.76 million in revenue <a href="https://benzinga.com/general/health-care/25/05/45238450/tempus-ai-q1-earnings-revenue-beat-eps-beat-raised-fy-guidance-shares-surge">during the first quarter</a>, up 75.4% YoY, and ahead of consensus estimates at $248.13 million. It posted a loss of $0.24 per share, beating analyst estimates forecasting a loss of $0.27 per share. 
Price Action: Tempus shares were down 3.48% on Tuesday, and it is currently down another 1.72% after hours.
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The stock has a favorable price trend in the short, medium, and long term according to Benzinga&#8217;s Edge Stock Rankings. For more insights, sign up for <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">Benzinga Edge</a>.
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BlackRock (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NYSE">BLK</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 5.09% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 13.31%. Currently, BlackRock has a market capitalization of $142.70 billion. 
Buying $100 In BLK: If an investor had bought $100 of BLK stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $1,212.98 today based on a price of $920.53 for BLK at the time of writing.
<h3>BlackRock's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
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Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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On CNBC's &#8220;Mad Money Lightning Round,&#8221; Jim Cramer recommended buying BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NYSE">BLK</a>). &#8220;Long term, I think it's going to be a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BLK/earnings">great position,&#8221; he added.</a>
Lending support to his choice, BlackRock reported a first-quarter adjusted EPS beat in April and announced that assets under management reached historic highs.
&#8220;We're not recommending stocks right now that are losing a lot of money because we think this could be a dicey environment,&#8221; Cramer said when asked about Tempus AI, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TEM#NASDAQ">TEM</a>).
On the earnings front, Tempus AI will report financial results for the first quarter on Tuesday, May 6.
Cramer said no to Sunrun Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RUN#NASDAQ">RUN</a>), adding that the company reported a &#8220;bad couple of quarters.&#8221;
Supporting his view, Citigroup analyst Vikram Bagri, on April 17, downgraded the rating for Sunrun from Buy to Neutral and announced a $7 price target.
The Mad Money host said he likes ExlService Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXLS#NASDAQ">EXLS</a>), adding that it is &#8220;one of the fintech stocks that's been proving to be very solid.&#8221;
Lending support to his choice, ExlService Holdings posted better-than-expected earnings results for the first quarter on April 29.
Cramer said he wants to buy Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNP#NYSE">UNP</a>) right here as he likes this level.
On the earnings front, Union Pacific, on April 24, reported quarterly operating revenue of $6.027 billion, flat year-over-year, missing the consensus of $6.08 billion
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<li>BlackRock shares gained 0.2% to settle at $916.14 on Thursday.</li>
<li>Tempus AI shares rose 0.4% to close at $51.85 during the session.</li>
<li>Sunrun shares gained 4.4% to settle at $7.19 on Thursday.</li>
<li>ExlService shares fell 4.5% to close at $46.31.</li>
<li>Union Pacific shares fell 0.7% to settle at $214.08 on Thursday.</li>
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Seamus Rocca, CEO of Xapo Bank, called on cryptocurrency banks to position Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) as a viable alternative reserve currency to counter potential currency instability and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/42028576/rfk-jr-stands-firm-on-bitcoin-as-currency-of-freedom-says-howard-lutnik-as-treasury-secretary-will-be-best-for-apex-crypto">capital controls in emerging markets</a>.
What Happened: In an interview with Benzinga, Rocca highlighted Bitcoin's unique attributes, its decentralized structure, finite supply and blockchain transparency as critical for shielding investors from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/04/44955500/is-bitcoin-setting-up-for-a-rally-given-its-historical-correlation-with-gold">geopolitical and financial turbulence</a>.
Rocca argued that traditional safe-haven assets, such as U.S. Treasuries, have lost their risk-free allure due to a rapidly evolving global financial order. 
He pointed to Bitcoin's resilience, noting its faster recovery compared to traditional stocks following recent market downturns triggered by global trade uncertainties, including tariffs imposed by the Trump administration.
"In a world where stock markets crashed, yes, the Bitcoin price went down because of all the uncertainty that was out there. But Bitcoin bounced back faster than any of the stocks did," Rocca said, emphasizing its growing credibility as a store of value.
He further highlighted Bitcoin's potential to serve as a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/04/44977898/bitcoin-gold-are-top-inflation-hedges-says-coinbases-john-dagostino">hedge against currency devaluation</a> and restrictive capital controls, particularly in emerging markets where tariff-driven policies could exacerbate economic volatility.
"In a world of huge uncertainty, here's an asset that is not controlled by any government. Here's an asset that's completely decentralized, it's finite, and nobody can print more of it," Rocca stated, advocating for a long-term view of Bitcoin as a reserve currency rather than a speculative asset.
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Why It Matters: Xapo Bank, which began as a Bitcoin wallet provider in 2013, has transformed into a fully regulated private bank based in Gibraltar, catering to high-net-worth individuals and long-term Bitcoin holders.
The bank offers a suite of services, including secure custody, borrowing against Bitcoin, yield generation through conservative investment strategies, and competitive trading options. 
Unlike crypto exchanges focused on short-term trading, Xapo targets clients who prioritize wealth preservation over speculative gains. 
Rocca noted that 25% of Xapo's customers are over 50, reflecting a demographic with a lower risk appetite seeking stable, secure Bitcoin management.
Rocca cautioned that Bitcoin's volatility and fragmented regulatory environments, particularly in the U.S., pose challenges to its widespread adoption as a reserve currency. 
In the U.S., state-by-state licensing requirements complicate operations for crypto banks, lacking the federal-level cohesion seen in regions like the European Economic Area. 
"If I get a license in New York, why does that not apply to all the other states?" Rocca questioned, highlighting the need for streamlined regulations to foster innovation without stifling the industry.
Despite these hurdles, Rocca remains optimistic about Bitcoin's trajectory, predicting it will shed its speculative reputation within the next few years. 
He emphasized Xapo's role in providing peace of mind through robust security measures, noting the bank's decade-long experience and millions invested annually in safeguarding client assets. 
This contrasts with the risks of self-custody, where a single error could lead to significant losses, especially as Bitcoin's value is projected to rise.
Critics, however, argue that Bitcoin's price swings and lack of universal regulatory clarity could undermine its reliability as a reserve currency, particularly in emerging markets prone to economic shocks. 
Additionally, the integration of Bitcoin into traditional banking systems remains complex, with large institutions hesitant to fully embrace decentralized assets due to competitive dynamics and trust issues.
Xapo's strategy aligns with a broader trend of institutional interest in Bitcoin, spurred by the success of Bitcoin ETFs from firms like BlackRock (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NASDAQ">BLK</a>) and Fidelity. 
What&#8217;s Next: Rocca sees crypto banks like Xapo bridging the gap between traditional finance and decentralized assets, offering services that appeal to clients building generational wealth.
"My view, this is what we're betting Xapo on, is that people will eventually take a long-term view of Bitcoin as a reserve currency," he said, reinforcing the bank's commitment to this vision.
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The chief economic adviser to President Donald Trump, Stephen Miran, reportedly struggled to reassure major bond and hedge fund investors during a meeting last week.
What Happened: Miran, who also heads the Council of Economic Advisers, met with representatives from top hedge funds and other significant investors at the White House on Friday. The meeting was organized amid a period of heightened market instability caused by Trump&#8217;s tariff policies, according to a <a href="https://www.ft.com/content/a815323b-ae2b-4586-aec2-39dec35726f0">Financial Times</a> report. The meeting, arranged by Citigroup Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>), included representatives from hedge funds Balyasny, Tudor and Kenneth Griffin&#8216;s Citadel, as well as asset managers PGIM and BlackRock Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NYSE">BLK</a>).
Several attendees expressed dissatisfaction with the meeting, describing Miran&#8217;s remarks on tariffs and markets as unclear or insufficient. Some even suggested that Miran was not up to the task. Some called him "incoherent"  while some said, he was &#8220;Out of his depth&#8221;. 
"When you're with an audience that knows a lot, the talking points are taken apart pretty quickly,&#8221; a source told Financial Times. 
However, one individual familiar with the meeting expressed optimism about the administration&#8217;s approach to deregulation and tax cuts. 
Earlier this month in a speech at the Hudson Institute, Miran proposed that countries either accept U.S. tariffs on their exports without retaliating or "write cheques to Treasury that help us finance global public goods" as potential solutions.
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Why It Matters: The Trump administration&#8217;s policies have led to significant fluctuations in U.S. equity and debt markets. U.S. government bonds experienced a sharp sell-off following the president&#8217;s announcement of steep tariffs on April 2.
Recently, hedge fund manager Spencer Hakimian <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/04/45031287/us-companies-earn-6x-more-in-china-than-they-export-heres-why-blowing-up-global-trade-would-be-economic-suicidesays-leading-fund-manager">criticized the ongoing</a> trade and tariff war, describing it as unprecedentedly &#8220;stupid&#8221;. He highlighted that S&amp;P 500 companies generate nearly $1.17 trillion in annual revenue from China. Meanwhile, some investors have managed to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44893887/greenlight-capitals-gold-investments-yield-high-returns-amidst-market-downturn">find success</a> amid the market downturn. Billionaire investor David Einhorn&#8216;s hedge fund, Greenlight Capital, reported an 8.2% return in the first quarter of 2025, significantly outperforming the S&amp;P 500&#8217;s loss of over 4% during the same period.
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Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bearish stance on BlackRock.
Looking at options history for BlackRock (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NYSE">BLK</a>) we detected 8 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 12% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 62% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 6 are puts, for a total amount of $208,293 and 2, calls, for a total amount of $59,300.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $810.0 to $1000.0 for BlackRock over the recent three months. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for BlackRock's options for a given strike price. Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of BlackRock's whale trades within a strike price range from $810.0 to $1000.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>BlackRock Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1745953296_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>BLK</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/18/26</td>
<td>$105.0</td>
<td>$100.0</td>
<td>$105.0</td>
<td>$900.00</td>
<td>$52.5K</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BLK</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$20.4</td>
<td>$14.4</td>
<td>$17.4</td>
<td>$810.00</td>
<td>$34.8K</td>
<td align="right">314</td>
<td align="right">20</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BLK</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$83.9</td>
<td>$83.8</td>
<td>$83.8</td>
<td>$920.00</td>
<td>$33.5K</td>
<td align="right">70</td>
<td align="right">7</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BLK</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/17/25</td>
<td>$37.5</td>
<td>$32.3</td>
<td>$32.3</td>
<td>$1000.00</td>
<td>$32.3K</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">30</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BLK</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$75.9</td>
<td>$73.7</td>
<td>$75.9</td>
<td>$900.00</td>
<td>$30.3K</td>
<td align="right">61</td>
<td align="right">12</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About BlackRock</h3>
BlackRock is the largest asset manager in the world, with $11.584 trillion in assets under management at the end of March 2025. Its product mix is diverse, with 53% of managed assets in equity strategies, 26% in fixed income, 9% in multi-asset classes, 8% in money market funds, and 4% in alternatives. Passive strategies account for two thirds of long-term AUM, with the company's ETF platform maintaining a leading market share domestically and on a global basis. Product distribution is weighted more toward institutional clients, which by our calculations account for around 80% of AUM. BlackRock is geographically diverse, with clients in more than 100 countries and more than one third of managed assets coming from investors domiciled outside the US and Canada.
In light of the recent options history for BlackRock, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>BlackRock's Current Market Status</h3>
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<li>With a volume of 176,614, the price of BLK is up 0.52% at $918.45. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 76 days.</li>
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<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About BlackRock</h3>
Over the past month, 5 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $1083.0.
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&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Morgan Stanley keeps a Overweight rating on BlackRock with a target price of $1124. 
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&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from TD Cowen continues to hold a Buy rating for BlackRock, targeting a price of $1032. 
&#x2A; An analyst from B of A Securities persists with their Buy rating on BlackRock, maintaining a target price of $1178. 
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In a recent post on Truth Social, President Donald Trump called for American access to two of the world's most strategic waterways, demanding that transit fees for US ships be removed immediately.
What Happened: Trump wrote that &#8220;American ships, both military and commercial, should be allowed to travel, free of charge, through the Panama and Suez canals!&#8221; He stressed that both waterways would &#8220;not exist&#8221; without U.S. intervention and assigned Secretary of State Marco Rubio to &#8220;immediately take care of&#8221; the situation.
In response, the Guardian<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/apr/27/trump-says-us-ships-should-have-free-use-of-panama-and-suez-canals"> reports</a>, Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino subtly noted that the Panama Canal Authority (ACP), an independent agency, controls toll policies, saying, "There is no agreement to the contrary."
Earlier this month, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth <a href="https://www.defense.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/4150935/hegseth-says-us-partnering-with-panama-to-secure-canal-deter-china/">visited Panama City</a> and implied that U.S. warships should have priority and free access through the canal. He also proposed that American troops could return to secure it, but this idea was rejected by Panama.
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The debate over the Suez Canal occurs at a time when its revenues have witnessed a sharp fall. Egypt reported a 60% decrease in canal earnings in 2024, leading to a $7 billion loss, mainly on account of tensions caused by Houthi rebel attacks on shipping in the Red Sea.
Since January 2024, the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/23/12/36415651/trade-turmoil-houthi-attacks-in-red-sea-ignite-rerouting-crisis-drive-surging-shipping-stocks">U.S. military has been attacking Houthi positions</a>, and Trump has said that strikes will continue until the rebels are <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefings-statements/2025/04/text-of-a-letter-from-the-president-to-the-speaker-of-the-house-of-representatives-and-the-president-pro-tempore-of-the-senate/">no longer a threat</a> to U.S. operations in the region.
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Why It Matters: Trump's demands could put pressure on relationships with both Panama and Egypt, the two countries that supervise these key trade routes under their sovereign authority. With China and America among the main users of the Panama Canal, any effort to change the fee structure could muddle an already f<a href="https://in.benzinga.com/25/04/44682680/blackrocks-panama-canal-ports-deal-to-hit-a-roadblock-amid-audit-findings-and-escalating-us-china-trade-war">raught global shipping landscape</a>. 
Trump's demand for free access through the Panama and Suez canals could be seen as an aggressive attempt to reassert American influence over major maritime chokepoints. According to Will Freeman of the Council of Foreign Relations, a <a href="https://www.americasquarterly.org/article/securing-the-panama-canal-requires-diplomacy/">"lighter touch"</a> is likely to yield better results.
In March, a BlackRock Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NYSE">BLK</a>) -led consortium agreed to acquire a majority stake in Panama Ports Company, which operates the Balboa and Cristóbal ports, for $22.8 billion. This deal, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/03/44135570/blackrocks-22-8-billion-port-deal-includes-key-panama-assets-as-trumps-canal-remarks-draw-attention">including 90% of the company</a>, is part of a larger sale of port operations by Hong Kong&#8217;s CK Hutchison.
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Millennials, many of whom entered adulthood during the 2008 financial crisis, are now sharing hard-earned wisdom with Gen Z on TikTok as President Donald Trump&#8216;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/04/45033463/as-china-downplays-trump-tariffs-with-5-growth-target-top-economist-warns-of-90-chance-of-a-us-recession-amid-trade-war">economic policies trigger fresh recession concerns</a>.
What Happened: Sasha Whitney, 37, noticed Gen Z users on TikTok expressing feelings that were &#8220;downtrodden, frustrated, very bleak and hopeless about the future&#8221; regarding the economic outlook, <a href="https://edition.cnn.com/2025/04/27/business/millennials-gen-z-recession-advice/index.html?ref=biztoc.com">reported</a> CNN. In response, she created videos walking viewers through recession survival tips, including taking any available job, living below means, and eliminating buy-now-pay-later services.
&#8220;If I can give somebody advice, especially younger folks, that&#8217;s what I&#8217;m going to do,&#8221; Whitney said. Having graduated college in 2009 during the Great Recession, she learned financial survival through trial and error, once living on just $20 weekly for groceries.
The anxiety comes as JPMorgan warned this month that the Trump administration&#8217;s escalating global trade war could trigger <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/management/25/04/44717888/jpmorgan-jamie-dimon-warns-recession-now-likely-outcome">recession for both U.S. and global economies</a>. Despite a recent 90-day pause on most reciprocal tariffs, excluding those on Chinese goods, economists warn significant market damage has already occurred.
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Why It Matters: According to Glassdoor data, worker confidence has plummeted to record lows. Only 43.4% of entry-level employees feel positive about their employer&#8217;s six-month business outlook – <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44756318/shaken-not-settled-gen-z-workers-lose-confidence-as-economic-clouds-gather">the lowest since tracking began in 2016</a>.
&#8220;Entry level workers have less job security. As they see these <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44756318/shaken-not-settled-gen-z-workers-lose-confidence-as-economic-clouds-gather">economic headwinds on the horizon</a>, there&#8217;s an understandable concern they might be the first ones to lose their jobs in a recession,&#8221; explained Daniel Zhao, Glassdoor&#8217;s lead economist.
Many young adults are already implementing spending cuts. Imani Smith, a 29-year-old in Dallas, now password-shares subscriptions with friends and reduces dining out expenses.
&#8220;I want to (save) and build a practice of doing it before I have to do it out of basic necessity,&#8221; Smith told CNN.
BlackRock Inc. CEO Larry Fink recently highlighted growing generational financial divides. &#8220;It&#8217;s no wonder younger generations are so economically anxious. They believe baby boomers have focused on their own financial well-being to the detriment of who comes next,&#8221; Fink <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44562376/blackrock-ceo-larry-fink-says-no-wonder-millennials-and-gen-z-are-economically-anxious-they-blame-boomers-for-putting-themselves-first">wrote in his annual letter to shareholders</a>.
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Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) should be viewed as an asset <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/04/44985399/bitcoins-bull-case-strengthens-as-it-trades-more-like-gold-less-like-nasdaq-commentator-says">uncorrelated to U.S. tech assets</a> over the long term, according to Jay Jacobs, U.S. Head of Equity ETFs at BlackRock (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NYSE">BLK</a>).
What Happened: Speaking in an <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GLSEVOQZSsk">interview</a> with CNBC on Thursday, Jacobs emphasized that Bitcoin's performance is being driven by different macroeconomic forces than traditional equities.
"The long-term correlation between U.S. stocks and Bitcoin is more like 0.2 or 0.3," he said. "It's a lowly correlated asset."
Jacobs explained that while short-term volatility may cause different assets to move in sync, Bitcoin has shown a tendency to behave differently over time, particularly during periods of global instability. 
"Bitcoin thrives when you have more uncertainty and are looking for something that's going to behave differently," he said.
He added that prolonged macro uncertainty, including unresolved tariff disputes and shifting global trade policies, could weaken traditional assets like stocks, bonds and the U.S. dollar.
"If this is the trajectory of greater uncertainty around the world, things like gold and Bitcoin should continue to go up," Jacobs said. "People are looking for those assets that will behave differently."
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Why It Matters: Jacobs linked this movement to what BlackRock describes as "mega forces" reshaping global markets—including geopolitical fragmentation.
"That was the first time we really identified geopolitical fragmentation as a mega force driving the world forward over the next several decades," he said, referencing BlackRock's 2023 thematic investing framework.
Jacobs also noted the long-standing shift by central banks and sovereign players away from dollar reserves toward gold—and increasingly toward Bitcoin, as a trend years in the making. 
"This switch from just holding dollars to holding gold to looking at other types of assets like Bitcoin is a trend that's been years in the making," he said.
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Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)&nbsp;announced NeMo microservices&nbsp;Wednesday, which helped enterprise IT quickly build <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/nvidia" rel="noreferrer noopener">AI teammates that</a> tap into&nbsp;data flywheels&nbsp;to scale employee productivity. The microservices provide an end-to-end developer platform for creating state-of-the-art&nbsp;agentic AI&nbsp;systems and continually optimizing them with data flywheels informed by inference, business data, <a target="_blank" href="https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/nemo-enterprises-ai-teammates-employee-productivity/" rel="noreferrer noopener">and user preferences</a>.
With a data flywheel, enterprise IT can onboard AI agents as digital teammates.
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These agents can tap into user interactions and data generated during AI inference to continuously improve model performance, turning usage into insight and insight into action.
NeMo microservices clients included AT&amp;T Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/T#NYSE">T</a>), BlackRock Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NYSE">BLK</a>), Cisco Systems, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSCO#NASDAQ">CSCO</a>), and Nasdaq, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NDAQ#NASDAQ">NDAQ</a>).
NeMo microservices support a wide range of popular open models, including Llama, the&nbsp;Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) Phi&nbsp;family of small language models,&nbsp;Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) Google Gemma, Mistral, and&nbsp;Llama Nemotron&nbsp;Ultra, currently&nbsp;the top open model&nbsp;on scientific reasoning, coding, and complex math benchmarks.
Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) has tapped Nvidia NeMo microservices through new connectors for Meta&nbsp;Llamastack. Users can access the same capabilities, including Customizer, Evaluator, and Guardrails, via APIs, enabling them to run the full suite of agent-building workflows within their environment.
BofA Securities analyst Vivek Arya chose Nvidia as the top AI pick, citing <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44963215/nvidia-and-broadcom-chosen-as-top-semiconductor-picks-for-ai-leadership-and-custom-silicon-dominance-analyst" rel="noreferrer noopener">healthy demand for AI</a> computing with the ongoing shift toward compute-hungry test-time computing and reasoning models as additional catalysts.
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The latest data shows a split in U.S. trucking volumes since the tariffs were announced early this month, with certain regions and sectors performing significantly better than the others.
What Happened: On Sunday, Craig Fuller, the founder and CEO of FreightWaves Inc., a supply chain and logistics intelligence service, shared some stats on his X account regarding the performance of several regional trucking markets since the tariffs were announced, and what they mean for different sectors.
Fuller states that, based on the data compiled by his company, freight markets with exposure to agriculture and oil and gas markets are doing well since the trade war began. On the other hand, those serving retail and manufacturing segments are struggling, with heavy manufacturing getting completely &#8220;obliterated.&#8221;
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Based on trucking volume data, freight markets with large exposure to ag and oil/gas are doing well since the trade war started. Freight markets serving retail and manufacturing are struggling, with heavy manufacturing getting completely obliterated.
&mdash; Craig Fuller &#x1f6e9;&#x1f69b;&#x1f682;&#x2693;&#xFE0F; (@FreightAlley) <a href="https://twitter.com/FreightAlley/status/1913667059877027968?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 19, 2025</a></blockquote>
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When asked if there are any correlations between freight markets and the earnings of different industries, Fuller says that they do, with dozens of hedge funds buying their data for this very reason.
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Fuller then covered the latest figures for each of the major trucking markets within the United States, while explaining what they mean for different industries. 
Kansas City and Omaha are the only two markets that witnessed a YoY increase in volumes, by 7% and 6%, respectively, with both cities being major agricultural hubs. Similarly, Houston, a major oil production, refining, and processing center, saw a mere 3% YoY decline in trucking volumes, hinting at the sector&#8217;s resilience in the face of tariffs.
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&mdash; Craig Fuller &#x1f6e9;&#x1f69b;&#x1f682;&#x2693;&#xFE0F; (@FreightAlley) <a href="https://twitter.com/FreightAlley/status/1913665605904851412?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 19, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Other major markets, especially those focused on manufacturing, aren&#8217;t faring too well, with Fuller adding that &#8220;If domestic manufacturing were picking up the slack from declining imports, it would be reflected in the trucking volumes out of a few major industrial markets.&#8221;
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">If domestic manufacturing were picking up the slack from declining imports, it would be reflected in the trucking volumes out of a few major industrial markets. Atlanta: Trucking volumes down 12% YoY. 1/ <a href="https://t.co/j9FnALicIc">pic.twitter.com/j9FnALicIc</a>
&mdash; Craig Fuller &#x1f6e9;&#x1f69b;&#x1f682;&#x2693;&#xFE0F; (@FreightAlley) <a href="https://twitter.com/FreightAlley/status/1913659300880281920?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 19, 2025</a></blockquote>
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According to FreightWaves data, Atlanta, Dallas, and Chicago volumes are down 12%, 13%, and 19% YoY, respectively. The biggest decline was seen in Cleveland, a major manufacturing hub, which is down 35% YoY. 
Why It Matters: This comes amid growing consensus that tariffs will not help U.S. manufacturing. According to a recent <a href="https://benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/04/44812675/us-manufacturing-unlikely-to-benefit-from-tariffs-survey-indicates-majority-feels-trump-team-is-bullying-corporate-america">supply chain survey</a> by CNBC, nearly half of the respondents say that President Donald Trump&#8217;s trade wars will lead companies to search for other low-tariff regimes, instead of reshoring.
U.S. manufacturing had already <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/04/44588076/us-manufacturing-slips-into-contraction-as-tariff-driven-costs-hit-near-3-year-high">slipped into contraction</a> in March, even before the major &#8216;Liberation Day&#8217; tariffs were announced. This decline was attributed to rising input prices as companies began stockpiling inventories to avoid the forthcoming tariffs.
The CEO of Blackrock Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NYSE">BLK</a>), Larry Fink also <a href="https://benzinga.com/25/04/44661665/manufacturing-resurgence-not-without-a-workforce-says-blackrocks-fink">held a similar stance</a>, stating that &#8220;The USA doesn&#8217;t even have enough workers to become a manufacturing economy,&#8221; during the CERAWeek energy conference last week.
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BlackRock (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NYSE">BLK</a>) has introduced the iShares S&amp;P 500 3% Capped ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TOPC#NYSE">TOPC</a>), the first U.S. ETF to limit the weight of individual stocks to 3% in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/s-p-500">the S&amp;P 500 universe</a>.
The new fund comes at a time when only seven companies now represent over $15 trillion in market value, about the same as the size of the entire U.S. stock market in 2000. 
This increasing concentration has raised alarm about the volatility and unevenness of classic cap-weighted indexes.
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TOPC seeks to mitigate that risk by tracking the S&amp;P 500 3% Capped Index, which redistributes excess weights from mega-cap stocks to the index&#8217;s smaller constituents. The strategy maintains broad market exposure while encouraging more issuer and sector diversification.
The <a href="https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250416384950/en/BlackRock-Expands-iShares-Build-ETF-Toolkit-with-Industrys-First-SP-500-3-Capped-Weighted-ETF">fund </a>is part of the iShares Build suite. That&#8217;s BlackRock&#8217;s core building-block ETFs created for retail and institutional investors to gain low-cost, versatile market exposure. After an expense reduction, TOPC has a net expense ratio of 0.09%.
Whereas its exposure is mostly consistent with the legacy S&amp;P 500, TOPC restricts market giants Apple, Microsoft, and Nvidia to being over-exposed, which recently topped 6% weightings in uncapped benchmarks.
The ETF can invest up to 20% of net assets in futures, options, or cash strategies in order to provide exposure during index rebalancing. The core sector exposures are technology and financials, aligned with the rest of the market, but slightly more balanced tilted.
With 468 ETFs <a href="https://stockanalysis.com/etf/provider/blackrock/">according </a>to Stock Analysis, BlackRock&#8217;s new launch highlights its continued effort to provide precision instruments for investors managing a market increasingly dominated by a few tech behemoths.
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President Donald Trump was named the<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/24/12/42450651/donald-trump-to-be-named-time-person-of-the-year-beating-out-harris-musk-middleton-netanyahu-report"> Time Person of the Year</a> in 2024 and is one of the 100 people named to the 2025 Time Most Influential People list.
Aside from Trump and political leaders like J.D. Vance, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Javier Milei, the list also includes several CEOs of publicly traded U.S. companies.
Here's a look at that list.
What Happened: The Time 100 Most Influential list includes people across categories of artists, innovators, titans, leaders and pioneers and unlike the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/social-media/24/09/40760039/elon-musk-less-influential-to-artificial-intelligence-than-scarlett-johansson-time-magazine-">Time 100 AI list </a>from last year that left Elon Musk out, includes the world's richest man.
The 2025 <a href="https://time.com/collections/100-most-influential-people-2025/">list </a>includes 16 corporate CEOs, which is a record for the annual list from the newsmagazine.
Here are the CEOs of publicly traded U.S. companies and their categories:
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<li>Elon Musk (Leaders): CEO of Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)</li>
<li>Lisa Su (Titans): CEO of Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>)</li>
<li>Mark Zuckerberg (Titans): CEO of Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>)</li>
<li>Ted Sarandos (Titans): CEO of Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>)</li>
<li>Alex Karp (Titans): CEO of Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>)</li>
<li>Ed Bastian (Titans): CEO of Delta Air Lines (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>)</li>
<li>Doug McMillon (Titans): CEO of Walmart (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>)</li>
<li>Stephen Squeri (Titans): CEO of American Express (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXP#NYSE">AXP</a>)</li>
<li>Larry Fink (Innovators): CEO of BlackRock (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NYSE">BLK</a>)</li>
</ul>
The list also included Tomáš Cihlář, who is a vice president at Gilead Sciences (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GILD#NASDAQ">GILD</a>), for his work on HIV drugs.
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Why It's Important: While many readers will know the names like Ed Sheeran, Scarlett Johansson, Demi Moore, Jalen Hurts, Simon Biles, Serena Williams and Snoop Dogg, the list of most influential offers a look at some of the top CEOs who have transformed their companies or led the companies through times of uncertainty.
"What he's built over the past 25 years is astonishing — a house of creativity that is constantly heading into the future," producer and writer Shonda Rhimes wrote of Sarandos. "Ted's genuine love of television and movies has helped him turn Netflix, and the streaming industry as a whole, into something that none of us can live without."
Musk's increased role in politics, including the newly created Department of Government Efficiency, led to his inclusion in the "leaders" category.
Time Magazine senior correspondent Simon Shuster wrote the description for Musk, highlighting past conquests from the billionaire like electric cars at Tesla, taking over Twitter and pushing into space with SpaceX.
"After spending nearly $290 million in 2024 to help elect Donald Trump and other Republican candidates, Musk has applied this same energy to the task of dismantling the federal bureaucracy," Shuster wrote.
While many Tesla and Musk fans were upset the billionaire was not included in the Time 100 AI List last year, Musk shared his best response to how he feels about accolades like making a top 100 list.
"Magazines do not establish relevance, history does," Musk said.
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UBS analyst Brennan Hawken maintains BlackRock (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NYSE">BLK</a>) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $1010 to $980.

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Citigroup analyst William Katz maintains BlackRock (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NYSE">BLK</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $1200 to $1100.

Citigroup Maintains Buy on BlackRock, Lowers Price Target to $1100

JP Morgan analyst Kenneth Worthington maintains BlackRock (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NYSE">BLK</a>) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $1046 to $988.

JP Morgan Maintains Neutral on BlackRock, Lowers Price Target to $988

April 11, 2025 records indicate that Representative Jefferson Shreve filed a sale of NVIDIA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), valued between $1,055,053 and $3,100,000. According to the April filing, the transaction occurred on April 11, 2025.
Currently, NVIDIA shares are trading up 1.49% at $112.58.
<h3>What Representative Has Been Trading Recently</h3>
In the last three years, Jefferson Shreve completed 181 stock transactions totaling more than $3.46 million. Broadcom and NVIDIA stocks were among the largest trades. Some of the most notable transactions the Rep. has executed recently include: 
<ul>
<li>Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>): $50,001 - $100,000 Purchase</li>
<li>BlackRock (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NYSE">BLK</a>): $50,001 - $100,000 Purchase</li>
<li>Block (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XYZ#NYSE">XYZ</a>): $50,001 - $100,000 Purchase</li>
</ul>
Here's a summary of Jefferson Shreve's recent trades:
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Company</th>
<th>Ticker</th>
<th>Stock Type</th>
<th>Amount</th>
<th>Transaction Type</th>
<th>Transaction Date</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Accenture</td>
<td>ACN</td>
<td>STOCK</td>
<td>$15,001 - $50,000</td>
<td>S</td>
<td>2025-03-31</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Advanced Micro Devices</td>
<td>AMD</td>
<td>STOCK</td>
<td>$50,001 - $100,000</td>
<td>P</td>
<td>2025-03-31</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Air Products &amp; Chemicals</td>
<td>APD</td>
<td>STOCK</td>
<td>$15,001 - $50,000</td>
<td>S</td>
<td>2025-03-31</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Akamai Technologies</td>
<td>AKAM</td>
<td>STOCK</td>
<td>$15,001 - $50,000</td>
<td>P</td>
<td>2025-03-31</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Analog Devices</td>
<td>ADI</td>
<td>STOCK</td>
<td>$15,001 - $50,000</td>
<td>P</td>
<td>2025-03-31</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
If you want to stay updated on Jefferson Shreve's trades and other congressional members, check out our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/gov-trades/members/jefferson-shreve">government trades tool</a> to track their activity in real time!
<h3>Why Congressional Transactions Matter</h3>
A congressional transaction is when any representative or senator either buys or sells an individual stock.
Anyone working in Congress must file a Periodic Transaction Report to inform the public of their recent transaction within 30 days of being notified of the transaction and within 45 days of the transaction date.
In April 2012, Former President Barack Obama signed the STOCK Act into law. The act prohibits members of Congress from using private information given to them by their position for personal gain such as buying or selling a stock. The act also expanded disclosure requirements for members of Congress by requiring them to file a monthly disclosure.
<h3>Why Congressional Transactions Matter</h3>
Congressional transactions shouldn't be the primary reason for an investing decision, but they can be an important factor for an investor to consider.
When a senator or representative makes a new purchase, it could be an indication they expect the stock to rise.
A sale, on the other hand, can be made for a variety of reasons, and may not necessarily mean the seller thinks the stock will go down.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Rep. Jefferson Shreve Has Sold Up to $3.10M Worth Of NVIDIA Stock: Here's What You Should Know

Wall Street kicked off the week with a rally in financial stocks, fueled by upbeat bank earnings and renewed risk appetite following Donald Trump's surprise decision to exempt new tariffs on critical <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/04/44785381/economist-accuses-trump-tariffs-of-wrecking-the-world-economy-predicts-ways-in-which-china-will-retaliate">tech products from China</a>.
The Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLF#NYSE">XLF</a>) climbed 1.6% to $47.42 by 10:10 a.m. ET, breaking above its 200-day moving average for the first time since November 2023—a move often seen by traders as a potential bullish signal. 
The sector needs to climb another 4% to fully recover the losses it incurred after the April 2 tariff announcement.
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Goldman Sachs Delivers A Strong Beat</h3>
The improved sentiment in financial sector's rally was led by Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GS#NYSE">GS</a>), which rose 1.1% after reporting robust quarterly results that beat Wall Street expectations on both revenue and profit.
For the first quarter of fiscal 2025, Goldman posted earnings per share of $14.12, up from $11.58 a year ago and well ahead of the $14.761 billion revenue consensus. Key revenue drivers included equities trading, which brought in $4.19 billion versus an expected $3.8 billion, and net interest income of $2.90 billion, comfortably above the $2.28 billion forecast.
The firm also announced a massive share buyback authorization of up to $40 billion, sending a strong signal of confidence in its balance sheet and forward earnings power. Loans reached $210 billion, topping the $197.61 billion estimate, while total deposits rose 8.8% quarter-over-quarter to $471 billion.
CEO David Solomon says geopolitical volatility remains a headwind but struck an optimistic tone on trade policy. "I&#8217;m encouraged by Trump&#8217;s more gradual tariff process,&#8221; he added.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Broader Earnings Strength Buoys Sector</h3>
Stronger-than-expected results last Friday from JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>), Wells Fargo &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WFC#NYSE">WFC</a>), BlackRock Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NYSE">BLK</a>) and Bank of New York Mellon Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BK#NYSE">BK</a>) helped lift sentiment across the board.
JPMorgan maintains its 2025 net interest income guidance despite macroeconomic headwinds tied to trade and inflation.
Goldman analyst Richard Ramsden found this encouraging. 
"JPM continues to be in strong strategic position for a wide range of economic conditions," Ramsden said, highlighting the bank's "best-in-class capital ratios and reserves,&#8221; Ramsden said in a note. He added that if the economy weakens, JPM should trade defensively, and if the outlook improves, the bank is likely to continue gaining market share.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Traders Eye Technical Breakout In Financials</h3>
The breakout in the XLF fund above its 200-day moving average could signal further gains ahead. 
This level, long watched by technical analysts as a line between bullish and bearish territory, was last crossed from below to above in November 2023. Over the following one and two months, the sector gained 6.2% and 11.8%, respectively.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Key Gainers And What's Ahead</h3>
Banking and insurance names led Monday&#8217;s charge. Among the top gainers in the XLF ETF:
<ul>
<li>Citigroup Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>) rose 3.6% to $63.86</li>
<li>MetLife Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MET#NYSE">MET</a>) added 2.8% to $73.41</li>
<li>Morgan Stanley (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MS#NYSE">MS</a>) gained 2.8% to $111.15</li>
<li>Prudential Financial Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PRU#NYSE">PRU</a>) advanced 2.76% to $101.56</li>
<li>Globe Life Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GL#NYSE">GL</a>) climbed 2.56% to $122.56</li>
</ul>
Investors now turn their focus to Tuesday, when Bank of America Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>) and Citigroup are scheduled to report their first-quarter earnings. 
Strong numbers from these names could reinforce the bullish momentum in financials and potentially extend the rally through the week.
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