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ChargePoint Holdings Inc designs, develops, and markets networked electric vehicle charging system infrastructure and cloud-based services that enable consumers to locate, reserve, and authenticate EV charging. The company's hardware product lineup includes solutions across home, commercial, and fast-charging applications. ChargePoint derives the majority of its revenue from the United States.

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벤징가는 지난 한 주 동안 많은 투자자가 선호하는 주식의 전망을 조사했다. 주요 기사 중 일부는 다음과 같다.
미국 무역 관세에 대한 불확실성으로 인해 시장 변동성이 급등했다. 트럼프 대통령이 25% 수입 관세에 대한 입장을 바꾸면서 투자자들을 불안하게 만들었고, 미국 달러는 급락하여 2022년 11월 이후 최악의 주간 하락폭을 기록했다.

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새로운 관세 파동이 자동차 산업을 흔들 위협을 가하고 있으며, 미국 자동차 제조사들이 그 중앙에 놓여 있다. 캐나다와 멕시코에서 수입되는 자동차에 대한 관세가 다시 부과된다면 자동차 가격이 최대 3,000달러까지 상승할 수 있다고 블룸버그가 보도했다.

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12월 회의에서 시장에 큰 영향을 미친 결정으로 기억될 연방준비제도(연준)는 수요일에 예상대로 기준금리를 25베이시스포인트(bp) 인하하여 목표 범위를 4.25%-4.5%로 조정했다.

이번 주 시장 동향: 연준의 금리 인하, 파월이 산타 랠리를 망쳐; 달러가 2년 만에 최고치

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Cryptocurrency mogul Justin Sun declared Thursday that he won&#8217;t dump his Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>) holdings despite the continued decline in its value.
What Happened: Sun, the founder of the Tron (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/trx/usd">TRX</a>) blockchain, expressed a strong conviction for the second-largest cryptocurrency in an X post.
&#8220;ETH is currently at a low price, but we have no intention of selling our ETH holdings,&#8221; the cryptocurrency entrepreneur wrote.
&nbsp;Instead, he stated that Tron was looking&nbsp;to collaborate with more Ethereum&nbsp;developers to &#8220;build the industry together.&#8221;
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&mdash; H.E. Justin Sun &#x1f34c; (@justinsuntron) <a href="https://twitter.com/justinsuntron/status/1912945575504617945?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 17, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Justin Sun is one of the largest cryptocurrency investors, with a portfolio worth more than $994 million, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://platform.arkhamintelligence.com/explorer/entity/justin-sun" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">data&nbsp;</a>from Arkham Intelligence.&nbsp; He held 203.175 ETH as of this writing, worth $322,510, while his Lido Staked Ether (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">STETH</a>) accounted for $266 million.
Ethereum has been a major cryptocurrency laggard this year, plunging more than 52% year-to-date. The mega-cap token was currently trading 60% below its December highs.
In the last two days, however, it has traded sideways with little volatility.
 &#8220;This kind of price action usually precedes a large move. Just got to wait for the break to either direction,&#8221; Daan Crypto Trades, a widely followed cryptocurrency trader, predicted.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24ETH&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$ETH</a> Price extremely compressed. Has not really moved for the better part of 2 days. This kind of price action usually precedes a large move. Just got to wait for the break to either direction. <a href="https://t.co/dqCAz05seL">pic.twitter.com/dqCAz05seL</a>
&mdash; Daan Crypto Trades (@DaanCrypto) <a href="https://twitter.com/DaanCrypto/status/1913124975055118441?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 18, 2025</a></blockquote>
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See Also:&nbsp;<a href="https://benzinga.com/25/04/44881657/shytoshi-kusama-introduces-karma-system-a-trust-score-for-the-shiba-inu-ecosystem" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Shytoshi Kusama Introduces &#8216;Karma&#8217; System To Assess Credibility Of Shiba Inu Users: &#8216;We Deal With So Many Scams And Scammers&#8217;</a>
Meanwhile, another well-known ETH investor, Niels, admitted that the token has been &#8220;the biggest disappointment&#8221; of this cycle.
Niels noted that major upgrades and institutional adoption have had little impact on the price, and now only <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/04/44875406/hell-be-out-if-i-ask-him-can-trumps-threat-to-oust-powell-shake-the-fed">quantitative easing by the Federal Reserve</a> and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/03/37967762/fidelity-includes-staking-in-spot-ethereum-etf-application">approval of Ethereum staking exchange-traded funds</a> could spark a recovery.
&#8220;If these 2 things happen this cycle, $10,000 ETH is programmed,&#8221; Niels said.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24ETH&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$ETH</a> is now at its most crucial support zone. Despite being one of my holdings, I&#39;m admitting that ETH has been the biggest disappointment of this cycle. ETF approval, major upgrades, and institutional adoption have helped very little, and prices are now back to 2018 levels.… <a href="https://t.co/YAQMd87JoH">pic.twitter.com/YAQMd87JoH</a>
&mdash; Niels (@Web3Niels) <a href="https://twitter.com/Web3Niels/status/1912798313679630767?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 17, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Price Action: At the time of writing, ETH traded at $1,588.02, down 0.37% in the last 24 hours, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard?_gl=1&#x2A;380nj0&#x2A;_ga&#x2A;MTEyOTAyOTcxMy4xNzEzMzY0NTYy&#x2A;_ga_V7ZK73W7N0&#x2A;MTcxNDk4MzIzMi42LjEuMTcxNDk4OTE0Ni4wLjAuMA..">data from Benzinga Pro</a>.&nbsp;
The Open Interest in ETH futures rose 2.11% in the last 24 hours, <a href="https://www.coinglass.com/LongShortRatio">according </a>to Coinglass. Additionally, more than 50% of Binance traders with an active ETH contract were positioned short as of this writing.
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Chinese firms are reportedly using shell entities to circumvent the hefty tariffs imposed by the Trump administration. These shell importers, which are relatively easy to establish, could potentially hit the U.S. government&#8217;s revenue collection projections.
What Happened: These shell entities, typically registered as limited liability companies (LLCs) in the U.S., are being utilized to dodge customs duties, according <a href="https://asia.nikkei.com/Economy/Trade-war/Trump-tariffs/Shell-game-How-China-linked-front-companies-dodge-U.S.-tariffs">to</a> a report by Nikkei Asia.
&#8220;This just becomes a game of whack-a-mole,&#8221; commented Nicholas Birch, an international trade attorney at Schagrin Associates, according to the report.
These shell entities provide a &#8220;surety bond&#8221; to U.S. officials to cover expected tariff payments. However, these bonds can be significantly smaller than the actual duties, enabling the shell entities to forfeit their bonds and vanish, only to establish another shell company the following week.
Experts caution that the lack of customs supervision on importers, combined with the simplicity of creating a shell importer, heightens the risk of trade fraud.
&#8220;CBP does not screen these entities,&#8221; stated Paula Connelly, a former customs broker and senior member at trade law firm Sandler, Travis &amp; Rosenberg, according to the report.
See Also: <a href="https://benzinga.com/news/25/04/44794639/ironically-because-of-all-the-new-tariffs-its-now-way-cheaper-to-make-our-chocolate-bars-outside-the-us-says" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ironically, Because Of All The New Tariffs, It&#8217;s Now Way Cheaper To Make Our Chocolate Bars Outside The US,&#8217; Says MrBeast</a>
The report added that shell companies are merely one tactic Chinese companies employ to reduce the costs of exporting to the U.S. Other strategies include undervaluing products and concealing the origin of products by shipping them via third countries.
Why It Matters: The tariff war between the U.S. and China has been escalating, with President Trump intensifying import taxes on China to a staggering <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/04/44778488/as-trump-intensifies-tariff-war-with-china-global-economy-feels-the-tremors-whats-the-endgame-here">145%</a> on April 12. In retaliation, China raised its own tariffs to 125%.
 Chinese manufacturers and distributors, affected by these tariffs, were <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44785827/us-amazon-sellers-face-unlawful-tariff-evasion-proposals-from-frenzied-chinese-suppliers-report">proposing illegal strategies</a> to U.S. Amazon sellers to decrease their tariff duties. These tactics included understating the value of their imported goods and misrepresenting the shipment's value.
By April 16, the Trump administration had raised tariffs on <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/04/44831287/trump-administration-imposes-up-to-245-tariff-on-chinese-imports-amid-intensifying-trade-battle">Chinese imports by up to 245%</a>. Disclaimer: This content was partially produced with the help of AI tools and was reviewed and published by Benzinga editors.
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Chinese Firms Are Reportedly Using Shell Entities To Dodge Trump's Tariffs

The Blue Whale Growth fund, backed by the billionaire Peter Hargreaves, has sold its entire stake in Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) and Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) amid fears of a global economic slowdown.
What Happened: The decision to exit Meta and Microsoft was announced by the fund&#8217;s manager, Stephen Yiu, following U.S. President Donald Trump&#8216;s announcement of broad tariffs on April 2, <a href="https://www.ft.com/content/4049c101-65f4-4cf5-a045-78b3b7e67131">reported</a> the Financial Times.
Yiu expressed concerns that these tariffs could potentially trigger a global economic slowdown, which would negatively impact Meta&#8217;s digital advertising business. He stated, &#8220;When you have a global business in digital advertising and a global slowdown and economic uncertainty, then it does impact the top line [revenues].&#8221;
The Blue Whale Growth fund, managing £1.1 billion ($1.46 billion), has massive holdings in technology stocks, accounting for nearly 40% of the portfolio. Meta&#8217;s holding represented about 3% of this.
Yiu also revealed that the fund has been buying shares of U.S. chip designer&nbsp;Nvidia Corporation&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), raising the stock&#8217;s share of the overall fund from 7% at the end of last year to 10%, in order to take advantage of a lower share price.
SEE ALSO:&nbsp;<a href="https://benzinga.com/news/25/04/44881570/trump-administration-to-lay-off-nearly-90-of-cfpb-employees-in-major-downsizing-report" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Trump Administration To Lay Off Nearly 90% Of CFPB Employees In Major Downsizing: Report</a>
Why It Matters:&nbsp;The Blue Whale Growth fund, started in 2017 by Hargreaves, co-founder of Hargreaves Lansdown, holds around £200 million ($265.31 million) from his family. Since Trump&#8217;s tariff announcement, Hargreaves Lansdown has reported that its customers have continued to be net buyers of the Magnificent Seven stocks, which represent nearly a third of the S&amp;P 500 by market capitalization.
In early April, UK retail investment platforms Interactive Investor and AJ Bell experienced a surge in trading volumes. Interactive Investor reached its highest-ever trading volumes on April 7, with Nvidia and Amazon (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) being popular picks. AJ Bell noted an increase in purchases of the Polar Capital Technology Trust, which includes tech giants like Nvidia, Meta, Microsoft, and Apple, highlighting growing interest in tech stocks.
After President Donald Trump announced sweeping tariffs<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/liberation-day"> on April 2</a>, the U.S. technology sector has been particularly impacted. Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>) dropped 16.86% year-to-date, while VanEck Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMH#NASDAQ">SMH</a>) lost 21.5% during the same period.
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Billionaire Peter Hargreaves-Backed Fund Offloads Stake In Meta, Microsoft Amid Global Economic Woes

Amid escalating US-China tensions, senior scientist Yi Shouliang, formerly with the US Department of Energy, has left the U.S. to assume a new academic role at Sichuan University in China, according to a media report on Friday. What Happened: Yi recently departed the US after a short tenure as an adjunct professor at the University of Pittsburgh, as reported <a href="https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3306865/doe-senior-scientist-yi-shouliang-leaves-us-china">by</a> the South China Morning Post. He also dissolved his commercial ventures in the country.
Earlier, Shouliang served as a principal scientist and project leader at the DOE's National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL), where he focused on the Water-Energy Programme.
He has now accepted a new role at Sichuan University in China. Shouliang&#8217;s move comes at a time of increasing US-China tensions.
The reasons for his departure have not been disclosed. Currently, his name only appears in one patent filing and project proposals.
See Also: <a href="https://benzinga.com/markets/25/04/44881540/cathie-wood-says-shes-trusting-trump-will-get-call-on-tariffs-right-investors-shorting-the-equity-market-" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cathie Wood Says She&#8217;s Trusting Trump Will Get Call On Tariffs Right: &#8216;Investors Shorting The Equity Market Now Will Be Caught Flat Footed Or Worse&#8217;</a>
At Sichuan University, Yi&#8217;s research includes advanced separation technologies and engineering. The lab also conducts exploratory research on artificial intelligence and machine learning.
These technologies are applied to high-performance membrane materials, porous functional materials, carbon capture and conversion, energy storage and gas separation, and ion-selective separation.
According to Sichuan University&#8217;s official website, Yi holds multiple titles, including Hai Na Distinguished Professor, doctoral supervisor, and head of the Green Low-Carbon Separation Technology and CCUS Innovation Team.
He is also a recipient of the National Overseas <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/23/08/34031021/chinas-stealth-revival-of-thousand-talents-plan-signals-semiconductor-ambitions-despite-us-restricti">High-Level Talent Programme</a>, previously known as the &#8216;Thousand Talents Plan&#8217;.
Why It Matters: Shouliang&#8217;s move to China is part of a larger trend of top scientists leaving the US for China. This trend has been fueled by China&#8217;s revival of the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/23/08/34031021/chinas-stealth-revival-of-thousand-talents-plan-signals-semiconductor-ambitions-despite-us-restricti">&#8220;Thousand Talents Plan&#8221; (TTP)</a>, a program aimed at attracting top scientists to accelerate its semiconductor industry.
Another notable departure was that of acclaimed <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40939909/top-mathematician-kenji-fukaya-leaves-us-to-join-chinas-tsinghua-university-amid-rising-tensions">Japanese mathematician Kenji Fukaya</a>, who left his post in the United States to take up a full-time professorship at China's Tsinghua University. Disclaimer: This content was partially produced with the help of AI tools and was reviewed and published by Benzinga editors. Read Next:
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Barclays&nbsp;has revised its price target for&nbsp;Tesla Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) from $325 to $275, attributing the downgrade to weak fundamentals.
What Happened: Barclays, led by analyst Dan Levy, maintained an equal weight rating on Tesla&#8217;s stock but lowered the price target following a review of Tesla&#8217;s Q1 performance, as reported by <a href="https://in.investing.com/news/analyst-ratings/barclays-cuts-tesla-stock-price-target-to-275-from-325-93CH-4780716">Investing.com</a>. Barclays believes that, despite the downgrade, the market could respond positively if sentiment around Tesla improves — especially with Elon Musk taking a more active role and the upcoming Full Self-Driving (FSD) event on the horizon.
Levy and his team anticipate a low point in Tesla&#8217;s gross margin, driven by reduced production volume and operational inefficiencies. This expected drop played a key role in their decision to adjust the price target for Tesla shares.
Barclays has revised its forecast for Tesla's vehicle volume, now anticipating a decrease by 2025. Analysts view this potential drop in volume as a key concern for the company's future, with possible implications for its financial results and market valuation.
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Why It Matters: The downgrade comes amid a series of challenges for Tesla. A recent&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/04/44881982/elon-musks-tesla-accused-of-manipulating-odometers-to-dodge-warranty-repairs">lawsuit</a>&nbsp;accused the company of manipulating odometer readings to avoid warranty repairs, further damaging its reputation. 
Additionally, Tesla has been&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/04/44882075/tesla-reportedly-scales-back-cybertruck-production-shifts-workers-as-sales-plummet-the-parking-lot-keeps-getting-emptier">scaling back</a>&nbsp;its Cybertruck production and reassigning workers due to a sales slump, indicating potential operational and demand issues. Meanwhile, the EV maker is encountering new obstacles in its production plans for the Cybercab and Semi, stemming from the ongoing effects of the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44831422/donald-trumps-145-tariffs-on-china-could-disrupt-teslas-cybercab-semi-production-report">145% tariffs </a>on Chinese goods imposed by the Trump administration.
These factors, coupled with the projected decline in vehicle volume, could significantly impact Tesla&#8217;s market valuation and financial performance in the long run.
However, Wedbush analyst Dan Ives believes that the&nbsp;Elon Musk-led EV giant was ‘<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/04/44831960/dan-ives-says-tesla-best-positioned-to-deal-with-tariffs-it-will-ultimately-be-finished-cars-vs-auto-parts">best positioned</a>&#8216; to deal with the tariffs relative to the Detroit automakers like&nbsp;General Motors Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>), Ford Motor Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>), and&nbsp;Stellantis Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STLA#NYSE">STLA</a>). Ives&#8217;s remarks highlight Tesla&#8217;s solid standing in the U.S. electric vehicle market, where it led with a 43% share of EV sales in the first quarter of 2025.
Notably, Barclays&#8217; revised price target indicates nearly a 14% upside from Tesla&#8217;s Thursday close. Over the past month, shares of Tesla climbed 7.13%.
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Tesla Price Target Slashed To $275 By Barclays Amid Margin Woes, But Elon Musk's FSD Push Could Lift Sentiment

The U.S. Energy Department (DoE) is reportedly contemplating substantial reductions, potentially halting&nbsp;nearly $10 billion in federal&nbsp;funding for clean-energy projects. This move could jeopardize high-profile collaborations with&nbsp;Exxon Mobil (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOM#NYSE">XOM</a>)&nbsp;and&nbsp;Occidental Petroleum (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OXY#NYSE">OXY</a>).
What Happened: The proposed cuts could disrupt contracts with energy companies involved in&nbsp;hydrogen, carbon capture, long-duration energy&nbsp;storage, and other technologies, The Wall Street Journal <a href="https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/doge-comes-for-clean-energy-putting-exxon-and-occidental-projects-at-risk-565bd42f">reported</a>. These reductions are a part of President Donald Trump's broader initiative through the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to reduce the size and cost of government, and could result in thousands of job losses at the Department of Energy (DOE), according to the report. 
DOGE&#8217;s&nbsp;efforts, overseen by Trump advisor Elon Musk, have already resulted in significant contract reductions and&nbsp;job cuts across the federal&nbsp;workforce. The $10 billion figure represents&nbsp;potential funding slashes in two&nbsp;DOE offices and a portion of the DOGE-driven cancellations being considered across the Energy Department.
Several key partnerships are at risk, including projects with Exxon, NextEra Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NEE#NYSE">NEE</a>), and Occidental Petroleum, as the DOE considers cutting support. Additionally, funding for four regional hydrogen hubs—mainly in Democratic-leaning areas—is also under review.
DOE did not respond to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga&#8217;s</a> request for comment.
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Why It Matters: The proposed cuts follow President Trump&#8217;s earlier move to freeze billions in federal funding, affecting projects in clean energy, conservation, and transportation across the United States. This move&nbsp;in February has created <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/02/43628767/trump-freezes-billions-in-federal-funding-jobs-and-projects-in-clean-energy-conservation-and-transportation-left-in-limbo">uncertainty </a>for thousands of workers and local economies.
Moreover, in April 2025, Trump unveiled plans to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/04/44701436/trump-unleashes-beautiful-clean-coal-policies-as-wall-street-tanks-sp-500-hits-1-year-low">revive U.S. coal production</a>, marking a dramatic policy reversal from the climate-focused agendas of the Biden and Obama administrations. This shift in policy and the proposed funding cuts could significantly impact the clean energy sector and its stakeholders.
Meanwhile, DOGE has drawn severe criticism for its mass firings. Billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/03/44484549/mark-cuban-on-doge-government-cuts-this-isnt-a-corporate-turnaround-this-is-the-united-states-of-america">warned </a>that abruptly cutting federal programs, agencies, and jobs without considering the economic impact could harm local economies. He noted that in some cities, up to 9% of the workforce depends on government jobs, and sudden cuts could lead to job losses, falling home values, and economic decline.
iShares Global Clean Energy UCITS ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ICLN#NASDAQ">ICLN</a>) and Invesco Solar ETF&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TAN#NYSE">TAN</a>) climbed 1.77% and 1.19%, respectively, on Thursday.
While shares of Occidental Petroleum and Exxon Mobil rose 3.28% and 2.62%, respectively, during the same period.
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Trump's Energy Department Mulls Cutting Billions In Clean-Energy Funds, Threatening Exxon, Occidental Projects

On Friday, Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) CEO Elon Musk and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks about potential collaboration in technology and innovation, signaling a strong push for deeper ties in these areas.
What Happened: In a post on social media platform X, Prime Minister Modi shared that he and Musk had discussed "various issues," including the topics they touched upon during their earlier meeting in Washington, D.C., this year.
Modi went on to add that the discussion revolved around the &#8220;immense potential for collaboration&#8221; in tech and innovation.
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Why It's Important: The meeting between the two comes <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/04/44833951/elon-musk-led-teslas-model-y-spotted-testing-in-mumbai-ahead-of-india-debut">amid growing anticipation</a> for Tesla&#8217;s expansion into the Indian market, further fueled by a recent test run of a Tesla Model Y in Mumbai.
Tesla has also <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/02/43805175/elon-musks-tesla-prepares-for-india-expansion-engineer-confirms-hiring-push-we-are-looking-for-motivated-talent-to-help-us">been hiring for roles in India</a>, a sign that the company is serious about establishing a presence there after facing challenges with <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43718656/will-tesla-finally-enter-india-modi-musk-meeting-reportedly-focused-on-tariffs-starlink-licensing-and-spacex-collaboration">local tariffs and manufacturing</a> requirements.
Last month, Musk's SpaceX partnered with India&#8217;s Jio Platforms to expand Starlink <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44268506/elon-musk-led-spacex-inks-agreements-with-indias-top-telecom-providers-expands-addressable-market-by-over-850-million-users">satellite internet services</a>. SpaceX has also signed up a similar agreement with Bharti Airtel, Jio&#8217;s main competitor.
Price Action: Tesla shares dipped 0.070% on Thursday and slipped an additional 0.20% in after-hours trading, settling at $240.89. While the stock has seen some recent gains, it&#8217;s still down 36.36% year-to-date, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>.
The EV leader currently boasts a solid growth score of 67.60%, based on Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">Click here to see how it stacks up against</a> other top industry players.
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Warren Buffett's anti-Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) rhetoric has long been discussed in market circles, with many trying to comprehend why one of the world's most valuable assets failed to impress the "Oracle of Omaha."
That being said, his firm, Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>) (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>), has indirect exposure to the price moves of the apex cryptocurrency through a company that bets on spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds.
What happened: According to the latest 13F filing, Berkshire Hathaway held 680.23 million shares of banking giant Bank of America Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>), translating to a stake worth nearly $29.89 billion, at the end of 2024.
Notably, BAC was Berkshire Hathaway's third-largest holding, cornering about 11.88% of its investment portfolio.
However, unlike its investor, the financial behemoth was not hesitant to park its funds in Bitcoin.
BAC has a stake in each of the six top ETFs tracking Bitcoin&#8217;s spot price, with the largest position valued at $21.78 million in the iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBIT#NASDAQ">IBIT</a>). The company&#8217;s 13F filing revealed that it has held the shares since the first quarter of 2024 and scooped up an additional 249,292 shares in the fourth quarter.
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Why It Matters: The investment sharply contrasted with Buffett's disdain toward Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies. The seasoned stock picker has called Bitcoin<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44728494/bitcoin-draws-ire-from-buffett-and-dimon-but-blockchain-technology-sees-a-softer-stance-from-both"> "probably rat poison squared"</a> and a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44728494/bitcoin-draws-ire-from-buffett-and-dimon-but-blockchain-technology-sees-a-softer-stance-from-both">&#8220;delusion&#8221;</a> in the past, questioning its intrinsic value.
Interestingly, like BAC, some other Berkshire Hathaway holdings are tied to cryptocurrencies.
Financial services company&nbsp;Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JEF#NYSE">JEF</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44622000/warren-buffett-avoids-bitcoin-but-do-you-know-berkshire-hathaway-holds-a-stake-in-a-bitcoin-hedge-advocate">also held over $85 million worth of IBIT shares</a> and deemed Bitcoin a &#8220;critical hedge&#8221; against fiat debasement and inflation.
Additionally, Berkshire <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/12/42480133/do-you-know-warren-buffetts-berkshire-hathaway-has-positions-in-this-lesser-known-crypto-friendly-bank-heres-how-the-stock-has-performed-this-year">has a stake</a> in Nu Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NU#NYSE">NU</a>), a Brazil-based cryptocurrency-friendly bank.
Price Action: At the time of writing, Bitcoin traded at $84,624.93, up 0.03% in the last 24 hours, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard?_gl=1&#x2A;380nj0&#x2A;_ga&#x2A;MTEyOTAyOTcxMy4xNzEzMzY0NTYy&#x2A;_ga_V7ZK73W7N0&#x2A;MTcxNDk4MzIzMi42LjEuMTcxNDk4OTE0Ni4wLjAuMA..">data from Benzinga Pro</a>.&nbsp;
Shares of Berkshire Hathaway rose 0.13% in after-hours trading after closing 0.34% higher at $518.21 during Thursday&#8217;s regular session. BAC stock closed 0.21% higher at $37.41.
As of this writing, Berkshire Hathaway&#8217;s stock was experiencing strong momentum. Go to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings</a> to see how BAC and its other top holdings perform on this metric.
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President Donald Trump's potential attempt to dismiss Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell could rattle U.S. financial markets and undermine central bank independence, investment strategists warn.
What Happened: Trump&#8217;s aggressive stance on tariffs has already caused turbulence in the financial markets.
Investment strategists have now warned against dismissing the possibility of Trump trying&nbsp;to remove Powell from the&nbsp;Fed.
Kathy Jones, chief fixed-income strategist at the Schwab Center for Financial Research, stated that Trump&#8217;s desire to fire Powell and lower interest rates is evident, according <a href="https://www.marketwatch.com/story/if-trump-fires-powell-it-would-blindside-wall-street-and-rattle-financial-markets-4b21833c?g=d37519b0-9514-4474-9d8e-414d33c0919d&amp;ref=biztoc.com">to</a> a report by MarketWatch.
Trump has publicly criticized Powell&nbsp;for refusing to lower interest&nbsp;rates, demanding that&nbsp;the central bank follow the&nbsp;European Central Bank&#8217;s example,&nbsp;which announced its latest rate&nbsp;cut on Thursday.
Despite Trump&#8217;s threats, Powell has maintained that the <a href="https://www.reuters.com/markets/us/fed-chair-powell-deliver-fresh-economic-view-tariffs-inject-uncertainty-2025-04-16/">Fed will wait</a> to see how Trump&#8217;s&nbsp;tariffs impact the economy and&nbsp;inflation before proceeding with further interest-rate cuts. He also stated that the Fed would not&nbsp;intervene if the stock market&nbsp;plummeted.
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Following Trump&#8217;s social media post criticizing Powell, several press reports cited White House officials stating that <a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/meet-the-press/video/trump-says-his-proposed-tariffs-will-cost-americans-nothing-but-he-can-t-guarantee-anything-226489925905">Trump was not&nbsp;actually planning to fire Powell</a>.&nbsp;However, the authority Trump has to dismiss Powell remains unclear.
Analysts have warned that&nbsp;an upcoming Supreme Court decision&nbsp;could potentially undermine the independence&nbsp;of the Fed and other government agencies by expanding presidential powers. This could allow&nbsp;firings at institutions previously considered&nbsp;insulated from political pressure.
Despite the uncertainty, investors seemed willing to&nbsp;give Trump the benefit of&nbsp;the doubt, with the S&amp;P 500 index finishing&nbsp;slightly higher after a rocky&nbsp;session ahead of the long&nbsp;holiday weekend.
Why It Matters: The potential dismissal of Powell by Trump has been a topic of discussion since Trump&#8217;s re-election.
In November, Powell dismissed speculation about <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/24/11/41823887/powell-dismisses-talk-of-resignation-after-trump-victory-says-policy-is-still-res">his potential resignation</a> or removal upon Trump&#8217;s return to the White House, stating the president cannot legally fire the central banker.
However, Trump later said he had <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42381894/donald-trump-shifts-stance-on-jerome-powell-says-no-immediate-plans-to-replace-fed-chair-i-dont-think-so">no immediate plans to remove Powell</a>.
Despite this, Trump&#8217;s criticism of Powell&#8217;s handling of interest rates has continued, leading to speculation about a potential <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/11/41849984/powell-brushes-off-trumps-removal-threat-economists-say-2026-could-be-his-last-stand">clash between the White House and the central bank</a>.
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<h3>Companies Reporting Before The Bell</h3>
• Sify Technologies (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SIFY#NASDAQ">SIFY</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.06 per share on revenue of $166.10 million. 
<h3>Companies Reporting After The Bell</h3>
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Tesla Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) is reportedly scaling back its Cybertruck production and shifting workers in response to a sales slump.
What Happened: Over the recent months, Tesla has been reducing&nbsp;production targets for several Cybertruck&nbsp;lines, with some operating at a significantly reduced capacity. The size of several Cybertruck production teams has also been cut down. Since the start of the year, Tesla has been reassigning workers from the Cybertruck line at its Gigafactory Texas to the Model Y line, <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/tesla-cybertruck-production-drops-sales-slump-2025-4">reported </a>Business Insider.
 &#8220;It feels a lot like they&#8217;re filtering people out,&#8221; a worker commented. &#8220;The parking lot keeps getting emptier.&#8221;
In Q1&nbsp;2025, Tesla sold 6,406 Cybertrucks, a 50% drop from the previous quarter. Although Elon Musk initially claimed that the vehicle had over a million reservations, fewer than 50,000 Cybertrucks have been delivered to date.
Tesla&#8217;s overall sales have also been declining, with Q1 delivery results showing&nbsp;a 13% decline from the&nbsp;same period in 2024. This decline coincides with increasing competition, protests outside showrooms, and a 40% drop in stock value year-to-date.
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Why It Matters: Tesla has once again adjusted its Cybertruck production schedule, similar to changes made in December 2024. Back then, the company informed workers about schedule changes and asked for their role preferences. Workers were told at the time that Tesla intended to reduce Cybertruck production targets for the first quarter of 2025. Notably, in March, the EV maker announced the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/03/44414187/elon-musks-tesla-recalls-over-46000-cybertrucks-due-to-safety-concerns">recall of more </a>than 46,000 Cybertrucks in the U.S. due to a safety issue pertaining to the exterior panel.
The Cybertruck, a brainchild of Elon Musk, is being considered as one of the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44662021/is-tesla-cybertruck-the-biggest-automotive-blunder-in-decades-after-fords-edsel-its-a-huge-swing-and-a-huge-miss">biggest automotive flops </a>in decades according to experts. The vehicle fell short of Musk&#8217;s ambitious sales target by a whopping 84%, with no signs of recovery in sight.
Furthermore, Tesla is reportedly sitting on nearly<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/04/44670296/tesla-has-over-200-million-worth-of-cybertrucks-in-inventory-and-thats-raising-questions-about-demand-again"> 2,400 unsold</a> Cybertrucks worth $200 million in inventory across the U.S., which is approximately $200 million worth of inventory. The sticker shock from the base model&#8217;s price, coupled with frequent quality issues, has led to eroding trust in the vehicle.
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Tesla Reportedly Scales Back Cybertruck Production, Shifts Workers As Sales Plummet: 'The Parking Lot Keeps Getting Emptier'

Peter Thiel co-founded Palantir Technologies Inc.&nbsp;(PLTR) has signed a $29.8 million contract with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency to enhance its immigration enforcement tools. This new deal is an expansion of an existing agreement and concentrates on tracking visa overstays and self-deportations through a system called ImmigrationOS.
What Happened: The contract, reviewed <a href="https://www.404media.co/ice-just-paid-palantir-tens-of-millions-for-complete-target-analysis-of-known-populations/?ref=daily-stories-newsletter">by</a> 404 Media, details a prototype of ImmigrationOS, a software suite created to streamline ICE's case management system.
The upgrade promises "near real-time visibility" into cases of self-deportation and promises to cover the "end-to-end immigration lifecycle," from identifying individuals to removal.
The system will also track visa overstays and share data with Customs and Border Protection for synchronized enforcement.
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Why It Matters: These technological tools are being conceptualised in accordance with executive orders that define unauthorized immigration and transnational crime as national security threats.
According to ICE, the software will help prioritize enforcement against individuals highlighted for serious offenses, but also broadens scrutiny to civil immigration violations.
ICE stressed Palantir's decade-long role in building and maintaining these systems, pointing to the contractor&#8217;s compliance with DHS privacy and security standards.
Palantir, along with Elon Musk's SpaceX, may also be major players in President Donald Trump's proposed <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44861620/spacex-palantir-frontrunners-in-bid-that-could-build-donald-trumps-golden-dome-report">Golden Dome missile defense initiative</a>.
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In a recent dialogue with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) CEO Tim Cook reportedly discussed the potential ramifications of President Donald Trump&#8216;s tariffs on iPhone prices.
What Happened: Cook held a discussion last week with the Commerce Secretary about the possible impact of the tariffs on iPhone prices. Cook also engaged in talks with other senior White House officials, according to a <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2025/04/17/apple-iphone-tariff-exemption-trump/">report</a> by The Washington Post. As a result of this conversation, the Trump administration has agreed to exempt Apple&#8217;s China-produced electronic products from import duties.
Despite the widespread criticism of President Donald Trump&#8216;s trade policies by numerous executives, Cook chose not to do so. By the end of the week, the Trump administration decided to exempt import duties on electronic products that Apple manufactures in China. This decision also benefited other major U.S. firms like HP Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HPQ#NYSE">HPQ</a>) and Dell (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DELL#NASDAQ">DELL</a>).
Notably, the exemption was approved even though senior White House aide Peter Navarro had recommended keeping the taxes in place.
Wilbur Ross, former commerce secretary during Trump's first term, told the publication, &#8220;Tim has a very good relationship with the president and rightly so. He has been playing a very careful role in that he obviously has a huge dependency on China but is also hugely important to the U.S.&#8221;
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Why It Matters: Apple shares climbed over 2% on Monday after Trump exempted tariffs on electronics on Friday and pushed the company's market cap back more than $3 trillion. After the exemption, Trump stated, "I helped Tim Cook, recently, and that whole business,&#8221; reported CNBC.
The Apple CEO also invested $500 billion in the U.S. in March for an AI push, boosting U.S. manufacturing tech after a discussion with President Trump.
Prior to this development, Apple had been preparing for the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44781528/apples-preemptive-iphone-stockpile-could-disrupt-supply-chain-amid-looming-semiconductor-tariffs-warns-top-analyst-says-this-may-be-cupertinos-best-option-beyond-white-house-talks">potential impact </a>of tariffs on its supply chain. Top analyst Ming-Chi Kuo had warned that Apple&#8217;s supply chain could face significant disruptions due to the tariffs.
Interestingly, Cook had <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/04/44783543/when-tim-cook-revealed-the-real-reason-iphones-are-made-in-chinaand-its-not-low-labor-costs-china-stopped-being-a-low-wage-country-years-ago">previously clarified</a> that Apple&#8217;s decision to manufacture its products in China was not due to low labor costs. In a 2024 video, Cook stated, &#8220;China stopped being a low labor cost company many years ago.&#8221; This tariff exemption will allow Apple to continue its manufacturing operations in China without the added cost of import duties.
According to&nbsp;Benzinga Edge Rankings,&nbsp;Apple is unfavorable in the short, medium, and long term, but how does it compare with other tech stocks? Check out&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Edge Stock rankings</a>&nbsp;today to learn more.
Over the past month, Apple stock declined by over 7.4%, according to data from <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro.</a>
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Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) reportedly manipulated odometer readings on its electric vehicles to avoid warranty repairs.
What Happened: A lawsuit filed by Nyree Hinton says that Tesla&#8217;s odometer readings are based on factors like energy consumption and predictive algorithms rather than actual mileage, leading to premature warranty expirations.
Hinton, the plaintiff, alleges her 2020 Model Y&#8217;s odometer ran at least 15% faster than expected, causing her warranty to expire prematurely, according to a report by Reuters.
Tesla did not immediately respond to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga&#8217;s</a> request for comment. 
Hinton, a Los Angeles resident, filed the lawsuit in a federal court in Los Angeles, seeking compensatory and punitive damages for Tesla drivers in California, potentially affecting over a million vehicles.
The complaint argues that Tesla&#8217;s practices increase repair revenue and force consumers to buy extended warranties earlier than necessary.
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Why It Matters: This lawsuit is not the first legal challenge Tesla has faced. In September 2024, a U.S. District Court judge dismissed a lawsuit against Tesla and its CEO, Elon Musk, regarding alleged misrepresentations about the company&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/41104861/elon-musk-tesla-win-dismissal-of-full-self-driving-claims-judge-tosses-lawsuit">Full-Self Driving (FSD) technology</a>.
The judge found that some of the statements were not false and others were related to future plans.
Earlier, in June 2024, Tesla faced a class-action lawsuit accusing the company of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/06/39393674/tesla-to-face-lawsuit-for-alleged-monopoly-on-vehicle-repairs-and-parts">monopolizing the market for vehicle repairs</a> and parts.
The lawsuit alleged that Tesla coerced owners into paying high prices and enduring long waits for repairs, under the threat of losing warranty coverage.
Additionally, in April last year, Dustin Moskovitz, co-founder of Facebook (now Meta), compared <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/04/38474626/tesla-is-now-enron-folks-facebook-co-founder-claims-musks-ev-giant-is-cooking-up-some-fsd-data">Tesla&#8217;s situation to the infamous collapse of Enron</a>, expressing concerns about the company&#8217;s FSD data.
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Elon Musk's Tesla Reportedly Manipulating Odometers To Dodge Warranty Repairs

White House Science and Technology Director Michael Kratsios made waves this week after claiming that the U.S. possesses technology that can "manipulate time and space.&#8221;
What Happened: Kratsios made the statement during a <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/articles/2025/04/8716/">speech</a> at the Endless Frontiers tech retreat in Texas, where he advocated a renaissance of American innovation.
&#8220;Our technologies permit us to manipulate time and space. They leave distance annihilated, cause things to grow, and improve productivity,&#8221; Kratsios said.
Kratsios mourned a downturn in technological advancement in comparison with the mid-20th century.
"A gap lies between our moment and the speed of transformation America experienced midcentury," he said.
He ascribed this &#8220;stagnation&#8221; to national choice rather than capability and said, "Our technologies permit us to manipulate time and space."
While he did not specify which tools he was referring to, Kratsios did reference artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and semiconductors in the same address.
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Why It Matters: The comments come as the Trump administration makes policy moves targeted at promoting the tech sector, including tariff exemptions for electronics like <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/25/04/44788262/apples-margins-catch-a-break-but-road-ahead-still-looks-bumpy">Apple&#8217;s iPhones</a> and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44782569/trump-to-unveil-semiconductor-tariff-plan-this-week-signals-flexibility-on-tech-exemptions">semiconductor equipment</a>.
A new presidential <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/fact-sheets/2025/04/fact-sheet-president-trump-brings-permitting-technology-into-the-21st-century-for-government-efficiency/">memo</a> released this week also instructs federal agencies to increase the use of emerging technologies in infrastructure.
At the same time, NASA is facing a proposed 50% reduction to its science budget under the Trump administration's draft plan for the upcoming fiscal year.
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On Wednesday, Sam Altman-led OpenAI launched Codex CLI, a new open-source coding agent, along with two AI reasoning models.
What Happened: The newly launched open-source coding agent is OpenAI's most notable open-source release since 2019.
The AI startup also unveiled the full-scale version of its "o3" model—described as its most advanced AI system to date—and a more compact, efficient variant known as "o4-mini."
Taking to X, formerly Twitter, Altman said, "o3 and o4-mini are super good at coding, so we are releasing a new product, Codex CLI, to make them easier to use. This is a coding agent that runs on your computer. It is fully open source and available today; we expect it to rapidly improve."
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Codex CLI is built to operate directly on a user's machine while connecting to the cloud to leverage the reasoning capabilities of its o3 and o4-mini models. Beyond generating code snippets, it can independently determine which tools to use locally to carry out tasks.
The company also noted that Codex CLI will soon support features from its recently released GPT-4.1 model.
To drive adoption, OpenAI has launched a $1 million grant program, offering selected developers $25,000 in API credits to build innovative projects using Codex CLI.
Moreover, according to OpenAI, training the o3 model required roughly ten times more computational resources than its earlier o1 model, previously considered its top performer in reasoning.
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Why It's Important: This launch comes at a time when OpenAI faces mounting <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/25/03/44474850/chinas-deepseek-ups-the-heat-in-openai-rivalry-upgrades-v3-model-improving-coding-and-reasoning-capability">pressure from competitors</a> such as China's DeepSeek, which in January launched its R1 model, an open-source AI, reportedly capable of mimicking OpenAI's advanced reasoning abilities.&nbsp;
In February, Anthropic also introduced a model capable of delivering both rapid, instinctive responses and more deliberate, step-by-step reasoning when necessary—a level of adaptive flexibility that OpenAI's models have yet to fully replicate.
Last month, Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) Google released its Gemini 2.5 Pro, a reasoning-focused model that outperformed OpenAI's o3-mini <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/03/44487389/sundar-pichai-shows-off-googles-most-intelligent-ai-ever-with-a-dinosaur-video-game-that-even-you-could-make-with-a-simple-prompt">across several benchmark tests</a>.
OpenAI has also completed a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44580172/openai-finalizes-historic-40-billion-funding-round-valuing-company-at-300-billion-with-backing-from-softbank-and-microsoft">historic $40 billion funding round</a>, raising its valuation to $300 billion. Major contributors to the round include SoftBank Group (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SFTBF#OTC">SFTBF</a>) (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SFTBY#OTC">SFTBY</a>) and Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>).
This reportedly marks the largest funding round ever recorded and nearly doubles OpenAI's earlier valuation of $157 billion.
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The U.S. is on track to add almost four million manufacturing jobs by 2033—but Gen Z is not interested. While young workers are opting for trade careers, factory roles remain a hard sell.
What Happened: A Deloitte <a href="https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/insights/industry/manufacturing/supporting-us-manufacturing-growth-amid-workforce-challenges.html">study</a> projects 3.8 million new manufacturing jobs over the next decade, primarily due to retirements.
However, a Soter Analytics survey indicates that only 14% of Gen Z would consider working in factories. Instead, they are going for seemingly better-paying, flexible trades like plumbing and construction, according <a href="https://fortune.com/article/us-manufacturing-jobs-gen-z-baby-boomers-retirement-immigration/">to</a> Fortune.
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Why It Matters: The gap between job openings and interest could mean that half of the roles will remain unfilled. Low pay—averaging $51,890 a year—as well as safety and flexibility concerns, are major turnoffs.
A 2024 Cato Institute survey revealed that while 80% of Americans <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/04/44880439/80-of-americans-say-the-country-would-be-better-off-with-more-manufacturing-jobs-but-only-25-want-one-themselves">support the idea</a> of increasing manufacturing jobs, only 25% said they'd opt for factory work themselves. Nearly three-quarters said they would not, and only 2% currently work in the sector.
Immigration, typically a major source of labor, is likely to be affected by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/04/44789245/1-4-million-migrants-with-deportation-orders-could-be-facing-daily-fines-of-998-if-they-dont-leave-the-u-s">stricter regulations</a> under the Trump administration, which will put the sector under even more pressure.
As boomers retire over the next few years, the lack of Gen Z interest and reduced immigration could lead to a decline in the sector's growth. Without reinvention, the manufacturing boom may hit a wall.
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Pseudonymous personality Shytoshi Kusama shared details about the upcoming &#8220;Karma&#8221; system, set to be used as a trust identifier for anyone interacting with the Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/shib/usd">SHIB</a>) ecosystem.
What Happened:&nbsp;In an X post on Thursday, Kusama shared a recent podcast where they and Shadowhunter, a prominent developer within the ecosystem, discussed the mechanics and vision of the so-called Karma technology.
&#8220;As for me, Karma is something very crucial to our ecosystem. It&#8217;s going to be like an identity for trust,&#8221; Shadowhunter explained.
The developer said that Karma would assign a trust score to users based on their interactions with different products within the ecosystem, such as ShibaSwap and Metaverse. This score, he explained, would be tied to various aspects, primarily reflecting the credibility of users and their engagement with the platform.
&#8220;That trust score will be associated with a lot of things, but majorly shows how valued our users are,&#8221; Shadowhunter added.
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The concept of Karma, as Kusama described, was intriguing because it introduces a trust system in a supposedly trustless environment of blockchains.
&#8220;But as we know, we deal with so many scams and scammers in the system. Having a trust-based system to help understand who you are dealing with is very important,&#8221; Kusama said.
Kusama likened the idea to the seller rating system that online marketplace eBay Inc.&nbsp;uses to assist customers. 
&#8220;Overtime, it really helps you know who and what your likelihood of success will be,&#8221; the mysterious personality said. &#8220;I&#8217;m super excited to see it launch and see what the community would do with it.&#8221;
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Why It Matters:&nbsp; Kusama announced their&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/01/43220991/shytoshi-kusama-steps-down-as-shiba-inu-lead-accomplished-my-initial-goal-with-flying-colors-heres-whats-next-for-the-masked-visionary" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">transition</a>&nbsp;from the Shiba Inu lead visionary to the lead ambassador role, stating that the project requires more execution and communication than vision.
The real identity of Kusama has been a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/07/39640358/shiba-inu-lead-developer-shytoshi-kusama-appears-in-japan-in-batman-like-avatar-our-humble">subject of significant interest</a> within the cryptocurrency circle, and they disguise their true self with masks during public appearances.
The Shiba Inu project launched its&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/01/42936962/shytoshi-kusama-outlines-treat-tokens-usefulness-ahead-of-launch-optimistic-whales-buy-up-shiba-inu" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">4th ecosystem token</a>,&nbsp;TREAT,&nbsp;earlier this year to further its founder Ryoshi's vision
Price Action: At the time of writing, SHIB was trading at $0.00001181, down 0.98% in the last 24 hours, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard?_gl=1&#x2A;380nj0&#x2A;_ga&#x2A;MTEyOTAyOTcxMy4xNzEzMzY0NTYy&#x2A;_ga_V7ZK73W7N0&#x2A;MTcxNDk4MzIzMi42LjEuMTcxNDk4OTE0Ni4wLjAuMA..">data from Benzinga Pro</a>.  Year-to-date, the token has plunged 43%.
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President Donald Trump on Thursday indicated that the tariff impasse between the United States and China may be on the path to resolution, even as a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44655624/trumps-tariff-hike-pushes-back-tiktok-us-deal-as-china-opposes-the-sale-extending-the-deadline-for-bytedances-divestment">proposed negotiation involving TikTok</a> hangs in the balance.
The remarks come amid signals that both countries are moving away from further economic escalation.
What Happened: Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump said he may put a pause on increasing tariffs further, citing concerns about their effect on consumer behavior, Reuters reported.
"I may not want to go higher… because you want people to buy, and at a certain point, people aren&#8217;t gonna buy," he said.
Earlier, the president had imposed a <a href="https://benzinga.com/markets/25/04/44656680/trumps-10-tariff-on-most-imports-is-finally-here-taking-effect-saturday">10% tariff on most imports</a> and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/04/44740040/chinas-growth-outlook-dims-as-trumps-125-tariffs-put-millions-of-jobs-at-risk-goldman-warns">raised duties on Chinese goods to 145%</a> after retaliation from Beijing. However, the administration has since postponed additional increases, and Trump admitted that Chinese officials have been in contact.
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Why It Matters: The likely pause in tariff escalation demonstrates a shift from the earlier aggressive approach that upset financial markets and damaged U.S.-China trade ties.
While Beijing said it would not match Washington "in a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/04/44856008/china-dismisses-trumps-tariff-numbers-game-files-wto-complaint-talks-can-only-proceed-based-on-mutual-respect">numbers game with tariffs</a>," Trump&#8217;s more restrained tone suggests room for negotiation.
On Thursday, President Trump also shared an update about TikTok. Although a deal exists for ByteDance to spin off TikTok's U.S. operations, Trump shared that the transaction is on hold. "It&#8217;ll be subject to China," he said, "so we'll just delay the deal ‘til this thing works out one way or the other."
With formal negotiations yet to gain momentum, the prospects for both trade relations and the TikTok deal remain unclear. Trump's comments suggest a preference for de-escalation, but progress may depend on how both countries navigate the next phase of talks.
TikTok recently announced that its U.S. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/social-media/25/04/44856624/tiktoks-us-policy-chief-steps-down-as-bidding-war-heats-up-after-trump-extends-deadline-report">public policy chief, Michael Beckerman</a>, is leaving his Washington-based role to transition to a global advisory position.
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President Trump Hints At Cooling Tariff War With China, Says TikTok Divestment Will Be Postponed Until Trade Issues Are Settled

The Trump administration is implementing major staff cuts at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), letting nearly 90% of its staff go as part of a larger initiative to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/03/44353947/trumps-cfpb-overhaul-leaves-consumers-exposed-heres-what-it-means-for-your-money">scale back</a> the agency's role in monitoring consumer financial protections.
What Happened: More than 1,500 CFPB employees are being sent reduction-in-force notices, bringing the agency's workforce down to just over 200, according to <a href="https://www.foxbusiness.com/politics/cfpb-make-sweeping-job-cuts-trump-admin-refocuses-agency">a</a> Fox Business report.
The layoffs cover core operations, including supervision and enforcement roles. Internal communications obtained by The Wall Street Journal show a noticeable reduction in supervisory exams and a shift back to oversight of traditional banks and credit unions.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">NEW: Take a look at the CFPB&#39;s new direction in a memo sent to staff this evening. Some key changes worth reading with the agency being run by acting CFPB director <a href="https://twitter.com/russvought?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@russvought</a>. Trump&#39;s nominee to run the CFPB, Jonathan McKernan, has yet to receive a full Senate vote. <a href="https://t.co/RetkiaDlQH">pic.twitter.com/RetkiaDlQH</a>
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Why It Matters: The changes indicate a significant shift in the orientation of federal consumer protection strategy. "We're reallocating resources to address tangible consumer harm," wrote CFPB Chief Legal Officer Mark Paoletta in a memo to staff.
The agency will now focus on <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/bonds/25/04/44774323/mortgage-rates-hit-7-1-as-bond-market-volatility-trade-tariffs-shake-markets">mortgage-related issues</a>, data mismanagement, and financial fraud, while stepping back from domains like medical debt, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/04/44778031/she-was-29-months-from-erasing-247k-in-student-debt-now-her-forgiveness-is-frozen">student loans</a>, and digital payments. The CFPB also vowed to avoid "novel legal theories" and adhere to well-defined legal boundaries.
The CFPB's new direction highlights the Trump administration's wider push to limit regulatory reach and lower government intervention in financial markets.
With Jonathan McKernan's nomination to lead the agency still awaiting Senate confirmation, the bureau's future will likely continue to be molded by ongoing legal and political battles over its scope and authority.
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벤징가는 지난 한 주 동안 <a href="http://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas" target="_blank" rel="noopener">많은 투자자가 선호하는 주식</a>의 전망을 조사했다. 주요 기사 중 일부는 다음과 같다.
미국 무역 관세에 대한 불확실성으로 인해 시장 변동성이 급등했다. 트럼프 대통령이 25% 수입 관세에 대한 입장을 바꾸면서 투자자들을 불안하게 만들었고, 미국 달러는 급락하여 2022년 11월 이후 최악의 주간 하락폭을 기록했다.
주식 시장도 영향을 받아 S&amp;P 500 지수와 나스닥 100 지수가 하락폭을 확대했다. 나스닥 100 지수는 고점 대비 10% 이상 하락하며 조정 영역에 진입했다. 투자자들은 무역 불확실성과 경제지표 약세로 인해 연준의 금리인하 가능성을 예상하고 있다.
비트코인(CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>)도 미국이 전략적 비트코인 준비금을 발표했음에도 9만 달러 아래로 떨어지며 하락세를 면치 못했다. 이는 광범위한 시장 공포와 금융 정책과 디지털 자산 간의 상호 작용을 반영한다. 무역 우려, 환율 변동, 시장 반응이 복합적으로 작용하면서 금융 불안이 지속되고 있다.
벤징가는 투자자들에게 가장 인기 있는 주식에 대해 매일 보도한다. 지난주 가장 긍정적(bullish)이었던 기사와 가장 부정적(bearish)이었던 기사를 소개한다.
<h3>긍정적 기사</h3>
<a href="https://kr.benzinga.com/news/usa/stocks/%EB%B8%8C%EB%A1%9C%EB%93%9C%EC%BB%B4-1%EB%B6%84%EA%B8%B0-%EC%8B%A4%EC%A0%81-%EB%B0%9C%ED%91%9C-%EB%A7%A4%EC%B6%9C%EC%88%98%EC%9D%B5-%EC%98%88%EC%83%81%EC%B9%98-%EC%83%81%ED%9A%8C-%EA%B0%95/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">&#8220;브로드컴 1분기 실적 발표: 매출·수익 예상치 상회, 강력한 가이던스…시간외 주가 13% 급등&#8221;</a>: Adam Eckert의 보도에 따르면 브로드컴(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>)은 1분기 매출 149억 2천만 달러로 애널리스트 예상 146억 1천만 달러를 초과하고, 조정된 주당순이익(EPS) 1.60달러로 예상 1.49달러를 초과하며, AI 반도체 매출의 지속적인 강세를 기대한다고 발표했다.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/03/44126630/chargepoint-shares-climb-after-solid-q4-report-q1-guidance-details">&#8220;견고한 4분기 보고서, 1분기 가이던스 이후 차지포인트 주가 상승:</a> <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/03/44126630/chargepoint-shares-climb-after-solid-q4-report-q1-guidance-details" target="_blank" rel="noopener">세부 사항&#8221;</a>: Erica Kollmann의 보도에 따르면 차지포인트가4분기 주당 14센트의 손실을 기록해 예상치를 충족했고, 1억 1,188만 달러의 매출이 예상치를 소폭 상회하며 주가 상승을 견인했다.
<a href="https://kr.benzinga.com/news/usa/stocks/jd%EB%8B%B7%EC%BB%B4-%EC%A7%80%EB%82%9C-1%EB%85%84%EA%B0%84-%EC%A3%BC%EA%B0%80-102-%EA%B8%89%EB%93%B1-4%EB%B6%84%EA%B8%B0-%EC%8B%A4%EC%A0%81-%EB%B0%9C%ED%91%9C-%ED%9B%84%EC%97%90%EB%8F%84-%EC%83%81/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">&#8220;JD닷컴, 지난 1년간 주가 102% 급등…4분기 실적 발표 후에도 상승세 유지할까?&#8221;</a>: Surbhi Jain의 보도에 따르면, JD닷컴(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JD#NASDAQ">JD</a>) 주가는  1년 만에 102% 급등했으며, 투자자들은 랠리가 계속될지 여부를 결정하기 위해 4분기 실적을 주시하고 있다.
기타 긍정적 기사:
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/03/44154278/lendingtree-stock-rallies-after-strong-q4-results-details" target="_blank" rel="noopener">4분기 실적 호조 이후 렌딩트리 주가 랠리:</a> <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/03/44154278/lendingtree-stock-rallies-after-strong-q4-results-details">세부 사항</a>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/03/44096190/quantum-si-shares-climb-despite-worse-than-expected-q4-results" target="_blank" rel="noopener">예상보다 부진한 4분기 실적에도 불구하고 퀀텀 주가 상승세</a>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/technicals/25/03/44175102/stocks-of-the-day-are-double-bottom-patterns-bullish-for-valero-marathon">오늘의 주식:</a> <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/technicals/25/03/44175102/stocks-of-the-day-are-double-bottom-patterns-bullish-for-valero-marathon" target="_blank" rel="noopener">발레로, 마라톤에 이중 바닥 패턴이 강세?</a>
<h3>부정적 기사</h3>
<a href="https://kr.benzinga.com/news/usa/stocks/%EB%B9%85%EB%B2%A0%EC%96%B4ai-%EB%B6%80%EC%A7%84%ED%95%9C-4%EB%B6%84%EA%B8%B0-%EB%A7%A4%EC%B6%9Ceps-%EB%B0%9C%ED%91%9C-%ED%9B%84-%EC%8B%9C%EA%B0%84%EC%99%B8-%EC%A3%BC%EA%B0%80-14-%EA%B8%89/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">&#8220;빅베어AI, 부진한 4분기 매출·EPS 발표 후 시간외 주가 14% 급락&#8221;</a>: Erica Kollmann에 따르면, 빅베어AI는 주당 43센트의 분기 손실을 기록하여 애널리스트의 예상치인 5센트 손실을 하회했으며 매출은 4,380만 달러로 예상치인 5,448만 달러에 미치지 못해 주가가 22.1% 하락했다.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/ipos/25/03/44108760/coreweaves-ipo-3-major-red-flags-investors-cant-ignore">&#8220;코어위브의 IPO:</a> <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/ipos/25/03/44108760/coreweaves-ipo-3-major-red-flags-investors-cant-ignore" target="_blank" rel="noopener">투자자들이 무시할 수 없는 3가지 주요 위험 신호&#8221;</a>: Surbhi Jain의 보도에 따르면, 코어위브의 엔비디아(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) 의존도, 공격적인 밸류에이션, 아마존(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>)과 마이크로소프트(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) 같은 대기업의 경쟁에 대한 우려가 제기되었다.
<a href="https://kr.benzinga.com/news/usa/stocks/%EB%A7%88%EB%B2%A8-%ED%85%8C%ED%81%AC%EB%86%80%EB%A1%9C%EC%A7%80-4%EB%B6%84%EA%B8%B0-%EC%8B%A4%EC%A0%81-%EB%B0%9C%ED%91%9C-%ED%9B%84-%EC%8B%9C%EA%B0%84%EC%99%B8-14-%EA%B8%89%EB%9D%BD/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">&#8220;마벨 테크놀로지, 4분기 실적 발표 후 시간외 14% 급락&#8221;</a>: Erica Kollmann의 보도에 따르면, 마벨 테크놀로지(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRVL#NASDAQ">MRVL</a>)는 4분기 조정 주당 순이익이 60센트로 애널리스트의 예상치를 약간 상회했지만, 1분기 가이던스에 미치지 못해 주가가 하락했다.
기타 부정적 기사:
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/technicals/25/03/44149416/mongodb-slides-into-q4-earnings-bearish-signals-vs-wall-street-optimism">몽고DB, 4분기 실적 발표:</a> <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/technicals/25/03/44149416/mongodb-slides-into-q4-earnings-bearish-signals-vs-wall-street-optimism" target="_blank" rel="noopener">약세 신호 대 월가 낙관론</a>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44103584/plug-stock-drops-as-hydrogen-leader-struggles-with-margins-initiates-cost-reduction-plan">플러그 파워, 허리띠를 졸라매다:</a> <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44103584/plug-stock-drops-as-hydrogen-leader-struggles-with-margins-initiates-cost-reduction-plan" target="_blank" rel="noopener">새로운 전략으로 대규모 비용 절감 및 현금 소진 관리 계획 수립</a>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs/broad-u-s-equity-etfs/25/03/44139684/trump-bump-turns-into-slump-spy-sinks-as-sp-500-erases-post-election-gains">트럼프 범프가 슬럼프로 바뀐다:</a> <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs/broad-u-s-equity-etfs/25/03/44139684/trump-bump-turns-into-slump-spy-sinks-as-sp-500-erases-post-election-gains" target="_blank" rel="noopener">S&amp;P 500이 선거 후 상승분을 지우면서 SPY 하락</a>
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한편, 테슬라(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)와 다른 전기차(EV) 제조사들은 배터리의 중요한 구성 요소인 중국산 흑연에 대한 높은 새로운 관세에 저항하고 있다.
JP모건의 빌 피터슨(Bill Peterson)은 이러한 무역 긴장이 산업 전반에 걸쳐 비용 인플레이션을 유발할 수 있으며, 이는 전기차 채택에 위협이 될 수 있다고 경고한다.
추가 읽기: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/long-ideas/25/02/43558633/tesla-stock-stumbles-but-musks-10-trillion-ai-bet-is-in-motion">테슬라 주식이 하락하지만, 머스크의 10조 달러 AI 베팅은 진행 중입니다.</a>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">미국 자동차 관세: 가격이 비싼 문제?</h2>
캐나다와 멕시코에서 수입되는 자동차에 대한 관세 일시적 유예가 곧 만료될 예정이며, 다시 부과될 경우 그 영향은 엄청날 수 있으며 2,500억 달러 규모의 무역이 중단될 수 있다.
에어백과 안전벨트의 거의 80%가 이들 국가에서 수입되므로, 전통적인 차량과 전기차 모두의 생산 비용이 상승할 것이다.
JP모건은 전기차가 이미 내연기관(ICE) 차량보다 18-60% 높은 MSRP 프리미엄을 가지고 있는 상황에서, 비용 상승이 소비자에게 더 멀리 다가갈 수 있다고 지적한다. 특히 7,500달러의 전기차 세액 공제가 사라질 경우 더욱 그렇다.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">흑연 관세: 전기차 시스템에 대한 충격?</h2>
배터리 측면에서 테슬라는 중국산 흑연에 대한 관세에 맞서 싸우고 있으며, 이는 최대 920%까지 상승할 수 있다.
미국 흑연 생산자들은 저렴한 중국산 공급이 국내 채굴을 압박한다고 주장하지만, JP모건은 흑연이 리튬 이온 전기차 배터리에서 가장 많은 양을 차지하는 소재라고 지적한다. 가격 인상이 발생하면 전기차 제조사에 직접적인 타격을 줄 수 있으며, 이는 마진을 더욱 압박하고 가격 접근성을 더욱 어렵게 만들 것이다.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">전기차 공식: 높은 비용, 느린 성장?</h2>
공급망 인플레이션, 관세 리스크 및 세액 공제 불확실성 등으로 인해 JP모건은 미국 내 전기차 성장에 대한 잠재적 역풍을 보고 있다.
가격이 계속 상승하면 소비자 채택이 느려질 수 있으며, 이는 자동차 제조사뿐만 아니라 차지포인트 홀딩스(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHPT#NYSE">CHPT</a>)와 EV고(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EVGO#NASDAQ">EVGO</a>)와 같은 전기차 충전 회사에도 영향을 미칠 수 있다.
다음 읽기: 
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/02/43527039/teslas-chinese-rival-byd-to-hire-20000-more-workers-in-zhengzhou-plans-major-expansion-to-meet-rising-ev-demand">테슬라의 중국 라이벌 BYD, 전기차 수요 증가에 대응하기 위해 정저우에 20,000명의 추가 근로자 채용 계획</a></li>
</ul>
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12월 회의에서 시장에 큰 영향을 미친 결정으로 기억될 연방준비제도(연준)는 수요일에 예상대로 기준금리를 25베이시스포인트(bp) 인하하여 목표 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/econ-s/24/12/42561549/fed-slashes-interest-rates-by-0-25-as-predicted-december-dot-plot-flags-only-2-potential-cuts-in-2025">범위를 4.25%-4.5%</a>로 조정했다.
그러나 월스트리트를 놀라게 한 것은 금리 인하 자체가 아니라, 연준의 수정된 경제 전망과 제롬 파월 의장의 입장이 2025년에 더 깊은 금리 인하에 대한 기대를 무너뜨린 것이었다.
연준은 2025년 인플레이션 전망을 상향 조정하고, 그 해에 금리 인하가 두 번만 가능할 것이라고 시사했다. 이는 최근 몇 주 동안 투자자들의 낙관주의를 부추겼던 기대에서 급격한 변화로 이어졌다.
파월 의장은 기자 회견에서 이 매파적 톤을 확고히 하며, 2024년에 100베이시스포인트 금리 인하 후 연준이 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/24/12/42563299/feds-powell-shocks-markets-its-a-new-phase-were-significantly-closer-to-neutral">"새로운 단계"의 통화정책</a>에 진입할 것이라고 밝혔다. 금리가 중립 수준에 가까워짐에 따라 신중한 접근의 중요성을 강조하며, 공격적인 완화에 대한 희망을 일소했다.
진정한 &#8216;그린치(Grinch)&#8217; 같은 모습으로, 파월의 메시지는 투자자들의 산타 랠리에 대한 기대를 앗아갔다. 산타 랠리는 12월 하반기에 주식이 강력한 상승세를 보이는 계절적 시장 흐름이다.
SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>)가 추적하는 S&amp;P 500은 3% 급락하여 2022년 9월 이후 최악의 하루 하락폭을 기록했다. 동시에 미국 달러 지수는 2년 만에 최고치로 상승했다. 이는 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/econ-s/24/12/42564807/powell-triggers-market-carnage-vix-spikes-58-stocks-plummet-dollar-hits-2-year-highs-bitcoin-nosedives">투자자들이 기대치를 재조정</a>한 결과이다.
비트코인(CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>)은 매크로 경제 발전에 대해 큰 민감성을 보였으며, 연방준비제도 회의 하루 전 사상 최고가인 $108,388를 기록한 후 $100,000 이하로 하락했다.
금요일에는 연준의 선호 인플레이션 지표가 11월에 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/24/12/42619788/market-volatility-halts-on-soft-inflation-data-yet-traders-remain-wary-of-fighting-the-fed-10-etfs-moving-friday" target="_blank" rel="noopener">예상보다 낮게</a> 발표되어 잠시 안도감을 주었다. 그러나 연준의 충격은 지속적인 디스인플레이션(progress in disinflation)이 회복할 수 있는 잔여 상처를 남겼다.
이제 초점은 2025년으로 옮겨진다. 투자자들은 새로운 트럼프 행정부의 재정 정책, 정부 셧다운 가능성 그리고 연준 통화 정책의 광범위한 영향을 대비하고 있다.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">차지포인트-GM 협력</h1>
차지포인트 홀딩스(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHPT#NYSE">CHPT</a>)와 제너럴 모터스(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>)는 미국 전역의 주요 위치에 초고속 전기차(EV) 충전소를 배치하기 위한 파트너십을 체결했다. 이 전략적 움직임은 전기차 인프라를 강화하고 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42553394/chargepoint-inks-pact-with-general-motors-eyes-installing-ultra-fast-charging-ports-at-key-locations">EV 보급을 가속화</a>하는 것을 목표로 한다.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">팔란티어, 중력을 거부</h1>
팔란티어 테크놀로지스(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>)의 주가는 금요일에 주요 미군 계약을 확보하고 나스닥-100 지수에 편입되면서 급등했다. 주식의 올해 누적 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/technicals/24/12/42620067/palantir-defies-gravity-army-deal-nasdaq-100-spotlight-fuel-rally">상승률은 385%</a>를 넘는다.
지금 읽어보세요:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/24/12/42623343/exclusive-weight-loss-market-experts-scoop-up-novo-nordisk-stock-after-worst-drop-since-2002-following-drug-trial-miss">독점: 체중 감량 시장 전문가들이 2002년 이후 최악의 하락 후 노보 노디스크 주식을 사들입니다.</a></li>
</ul>
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전기차(EV) 충전 관련 주식들이 11월에 브레이크를 밟고 1개월 동안 21% 하락하며, 넓은 시장 지수와 EV 섹터 평균 모두 뒤처졌다.
하지만 JP모건의 애널리스트 빌 피터슨(Bill Peterson)은 EV고(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EVGO#NASDAQ">EVGO</a>)에서 밝은 모습을 보고 있다. EV고는 업계의 저조한 성장에도 불구하고 동종업계의 경쟁사들보다 앞서 나가고 있다.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">EV 배치: 연료 고갈 상태</h2>
미국 EV 시장은 지난달 약간의 진전을 보였는데, EV 침투율이 8.8%로 소폭 상승했다. 전체 충전 설치 수는 전월 대비 1.5% 증가했지만, 이는 10월의 4.4% 증가에서 둔화된 것이었다. 레벨 2 충전기는 1.1% 증가에 그쳤지만, DC 패스트 충전기는 3.6% 증가하여 더 강한 모멘텀을 보였다.
그럼에도 불구하고 전체 성장 궤적은 상업 및 차량 충전 배치에 지속적인 역풍이 있음을 시사한다.
관련 기사: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/42137466/evgo-powers-on-despite-trump-shake-up-analyst-projects-16-us-bev-penetration-by-2030">EV고가 트럼프 교체에도 불구하고 힘을 내고 있음: 애널리스트는 2030년까지 미국 배터리 EV 침투율 16%를 예상</a>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">EV, 선두로 나아가다</h2>
이러한 도전 과제에도 불구하고, EV고는 눈에 띄는 성과를 보이고 있다. 이 회사는 연초까지 780개의 DC 패스트 포트를 추가했으며, 2024년까지 800포트 목표를 달성할 예정이다. EV고의 주가는 연초 대비 93% 상승했으며, 이는 10억 달러의 에너지부 대출을 통해 운영 레버리지를 개선한 경쟁 우위 덕분이다.
반면, 차지포인트 홀딩스(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHPT#NYSE">CHPT</a>)는 50% 하락하며 어려움을 겪고 있다. 피터슨은 차지포인트의 비용 절감 조치가 긍정적이지만, 회사의 수익성에 대한 불확실한 경로가 전망에 그림자를 드리운다고 언급했다. 차지포인트의 주가는 연초 대비 약 40% 하락했다.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">테슬라의 슈퍼차저 지배력 유지</h2>
테슬라(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)의 슈퍼차저 네트워크는 여전히 56.2%의 패스트 충전 시장 점유율을 차지하며 선두를 유지하고 있다. 이는 투자 축소에도 불구하고 여전히 강력한 위치다.
일렉트리파이 아메리카(Electrify America)와 EV고는 각각 9.1%와 7.2%의 작은 점유율을 유지하고 있지만, EV고의 지속적인 성장과 고객 기반 확장은 시장 역학의 변화를 신호한다.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">EV고의 성공 전략</h2>
피터슨은 EV고에 대해 낙관적이다. 그는 EV고가 높은 이용률, 라이드쉐어 사용자로 인한 장기간 충전 세션, 그리고 고객 확보—특히 테슬라 드라이버를 포함한—에서 이점을 누릴 수 있다고 언급했다.
정책 불확실성으로 인해 EV 판매가 둔화되더라도, EV고의 확장 전략은 위기를 극복할 수 있는 좋은 위치를 제공한다.
EV고의 미래는 전기를 통한 발전을 예고하고 있다. 나머지 섹터에 대해서는 불확실한 도로가 남아 있다.
주가 움직임: EV고의 주식은 금요일 1.43% 상승한 6.37달러에 마감했다. 반면 차지포인트의 주가는 2.96% 하락한 1.31달러에 마쳤다.
다음 읽기:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/11/42250648/plug-power-evgo-among-jpmorgans-top-sustainable-picks-for-2025">플러그 파워와 EV고가 JP모건의 2025년 최고의 지속 가능성 선택에 포함되었다.</a></li>
</ul>
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어려운 시장 상황에 차지포인트가 휘청, EV고는 $10억의 자금을 확보하며 성장

차지포인트 홀딩스(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHPT#NYSE">CHPT</a>)는 수요일 장 마감 후 3분기 실적을 발표했다. 이번 실적 <a href="//www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/11/b41989671/chargepoint-to-announce-third-quarter-fiscal-year-2025-financial-results-on-december-4-2024"" target="_blank" rel="noopener">보고서의 세부 내용</a>을 살펴보자.
세부 사항: 차지포인트는 예상치에 부합하는 주당 18센트의 분기별 GAAP 손실을 보고했다. 분기 매출은 9,961만 달러로 컨센서스 예상치인 8,984만 달러를 상회했다.
차지포인트 CEO인 릭 윌머(Rick Wilmer)는 &#8220;우리는 업계에서 기록적인 전기차 판매에 고무되어 있으며, 네트워크 활용도가 더 많은 충전 인프라의 필요성을 계속 주도하고 있다&#8221;며 "3분기 실적은 예상을 뛰어넘는 것으로, 우리의 전략과 운영 우수성에 대한 집중, 엄격한 현금 관리가 가시적인 성과로 이어지고 있음을 보여 준다&#8221;고 말했다.
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전망: 차지포인트는 4분기 매출을 9,500만~1억 1,500만 달러로 예상했다. 이는 예상치 1억 1,126만 달러보다 높은 수치다.
차지포인트 주가 움직임: <a href="//pro.benzinga.com/?gspk=YWRhbWVja2VydDUzMzY&amp;gsxid=zBMR4PKmcgBw"" target="_blank" rel="noopener">벤징가 프로</a> 데이터에 따르면 수요일 정규장에서 5.17% 상승한 후 시간외 거래에서 11.48% 상승한 1.36달러에서 거래되고 있다.
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차지포인트, 3분기 호실적 발표 이후 시간외 11% 급등

월스트리트는 도널드 트럼프가 2025년 1월에 취임할 때 정책 변경이 미칠 영향에 대해 추측하고 있다. JP모건의 애널리스트인 버지니아 마틴 헤리즈(Virginina Martin Heriz)는 두 번째 트럼프 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/11/41781921/what-does-trumps-victory-mean-for-ev-giant-tesla-and-the-big-3-automakers" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">행정부가 지속 가능한 투자</a>에 미칠 잠재적 영향을 분석했다.
온쇼링: 헤리즈는 두 번째 트럼프 행정부가 인플레이션 감축법(IRA)을 수정할 것으로 보지만, &#8220;망치가 아닌 메스&#8221;로 접근할 것이라고 예상한다.
JP모건의 애널리스트는 IRA의 국내 콘텐츠 부분이 공급망 온쇼링에 대한 양당의 지지로 인해 &#8220;가장 안전한 인센티브&#8221;라고 보고 있다. 헤리즈는 퍼스트 솔라(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>), 선런(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RUN#NASDAQ">RUN</a>) 및 선노바 에너지 인터내셔널(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOVA#NYSE">NOVA</a>)를 공급망 온쇼링의 혜택을 받을 수 있는 청정 기술 회사로 지목했다.
자세히 읽기: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/24/11/41822473/trumps-potential-health-czar-robert-f-kennedy-jr-rattles-vaccine-stocks-shoot-first-reaction">트럼프의 잠재적 &#8216;보건 차르&#8217; 로버트 F. 케네디 주니어가 백신 주식을 흔들다: &#8216;먼저 쏴라&#8217; 반응</a>
수소: 헤리즈는 청정 수소 생산자에 대한 45V 세액 공제가 전통 에너지 회사와 공화당 지지 지역의 강력한 지지로 인해 유지될 가능성이 높다고 보고 있다. 청정 수소 회사인 퓨어셀 에너지(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FCEL#NASDAQ">FCEL</a>)와 플러그 파워(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLUG#NASDAQ">PLUG</a>)는 두 번째 트럼프 행정부 하에서도 정책 변화의 영향을 받지 않을 것으로 헤리즈가 판단했다.
전기차 인센티브: 이 애널리스트는 전기차(EV) 보조금이 축소되거나 폐지될 것으로 예상하고 있다. 여기에는 자격이 되는 전기차 구매 시 최대 7,500달러의 30D 청정차 세액 공제가 포함된다. 또한, 헤리즈는 EV 충전 인센티브인 30C 세액 공제가 각 충전기 비용의 최대 30%로 강화될 것으로 예상한다. 전기차 및 관련 충전 인센티브의 폐지로 부정적인 영향을 받을 수 있는 회사들로는 EV고(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EVGO#NASDAQ">EVGO</a>), 차지포인트 홀딩스(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHPT#NASDAQ">CHPT</a>) 및 블링크 차징(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLNK#NASDAQ">BLNK</a>)가 있다.
석유 및 가스: 국내 석유 및 가스 생산은 정부 정책보다는 시장 가격과 글로벌 수요 및 공급에 더 영향을 받기 때문에 헤리즈는 규제 부담이 줄어드는 것이 &#8220;산업에 도움이 되지만 단기적으로는 삶을 바꾸는 것은 아닐 것&#8221;이라고 말했다.
결론: 헤리드는 두 번째 트럼프 행정부 하의 정책 변화가 지속 가능한 투자에 영향을 미칠 것으로 예상하지만, 지속 가능한 투자에서의 자금 유출은 주로 성과 부진에 의해 발생한다고 언급했다.
JP모건의 이 애널리스트는 &#8220;펀드 성과가 정치보다 훨씬 더 중요하다&#8221;고 말했다.
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<a href="https://kr.benzinga.com/news/usa/stocks/%EB%B9%84%ED%8A%B8%EC%BD%94%EC%9D%B8%EC%9D%B4-%EC%B5%9C%EA%B3%A0%EA%B0%80%EB%A5%BC-%EA%B2%BD%EC%8B%A0%ED%95%98%EB%8A%94-%EA%B0%80%EC%9A%B4%EB%8D%B0-%EC%B1%84%EA%B5%B4%EC%97%85%EC%B2%B4-%ED%95%98/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">비트코인 채굴업체 하이즈 디지털, 헛 8, 비트팜즈가 실적을 발표 예정: 암호화폐의 미래는 &#8216;그 어느 때보다 밝다&#8217;</a>
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전기차(EV) 충전 주식에 관해서는 EV고(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EVGO#NASDAQ">EVGO</a>)가 뛰어난 성과를 낼 것으로 보인다. 반면에 차지포인트 홀딩스(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHPT#NYSE">CHPT</a>)는 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/EVGO/news" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">모멘텀을 유지</a>하는 데 어려움을 겪고 있다.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">EV고: 빠르게 전진</h3>
로스앤젤레스에 본사를 둔 이 회사는 확장 가능한 사업 모델과 높은 이용률을 가지고 있다.
EV고의 소유-운영 모델은 전기차 판매가 예상보다 느리게 진행된 시장에서 독특한 우위를 제공한다. JP모건의 빌 피터슨(Bill Peterson)에 따르면, EV고의 고속 충전 사업은 &#8220;높은 이용률과 충전 속도로 잘 확장되고 있다&#8221;고 한다. EV고는 경쟁사들과 달리 매출이 제공된 전력의 킬로와트 수에 직접 연결되어 있어, 전기차 수요가 저조한 환경에서도 성장할 수 있다.
이 회사는 네트워크 처리량 증가, 안정적인 마진, 더 나은 운영 레버리지를 통해 견고한 결과를 제공해 왔다. 피터슨은 에너지부 대출 약정의 잠재적 지원을 통해 EV고의 &#8220;네트워크 구축 속도&#8221;가 가속화되어 2025년 말까지 회사가 수익성을 달성하는 데 도움이 될 것으로 보고 있다. 이 7달러의 목표 주가가 이러한 낙관적인 전망을 반영하고 있으며, 피터슨은 EV고를 긍정적 촉매 관찰(Positive Catalyst Watch) 대상에 올렸다.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">차지포인트: 연료가 바닥난</h3>
차지포인트의 사업 모델은 하드웨어 판매에 크게 의존하고 있으며, 이는 예상보다 느린 전기차 채택으로 큰 타격을 받았다.
피터슨은 수익성에 대한 우려와 향후 성장에 대한 가시성 부족을 이유로 주식을 &#8216;비중 축소&#8217;로 하향 조정했다.
차지포인트의 소프트웨어 마진은 높지만, 하드웨어 사업은 충분히 확장되지 않아 성과에 큰 영향을 미치지 못했다.
피터슨이 지적하듯이, &#8220;차지포인트의 수익성 경로는 현재로서는 명확하지 않다.&#8221; 캘리포니아 캠벨에 본사를 둔 이 회사는 제3자 사이트 호스트에 더 많은 충전기를 추가하도록 의존하고 있어, 특히 자체 및 상업 고객들의 수요가 부진한 경우에는 저조한 성과에 노출된다.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">EV가 선두를 차지</h3>
현재 환경에서 EV고의 독자적인 운전 능력과 이용률을 높일 수 있는 능력은 차지포인트와 차별화된다.
EV고의 고속 충전 소유-운영 모델이 모든 실린더에서 작동하고 있는 만큼, EV고는 전기차 충전 경쟁에서 선두를 차지할 준비가 되어 있으며, 차지포인트는 느린 차선에 남겨져 있다.
주가 움직임: EV고의 주식은 목요일 60.81% 급등한 6.32달러에 마감한 반면, 차지포인트의 주식은 3.82% 오른 1.36달러에 마쳤다.
EV고의 주가는 회사가 미국 에너지부(<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/10/b41162942/evgo-receives-conditional-commitment-for-doe-loan-guarantee-of-up-to-1-05-billion-to-accelerate-bu" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">DOE</a>)로부터 최대 10억 5천만 달러의 부채 조달에 대한 대출 보증에 대한 조건부 약속을 받았다고 발표한 후 목요일 상승세를 보였다.
EV고는 이 자금 조달이 충전 공간을 확장하고 공공 충전소에 대한 전국적인 접근성을 높이려는 회사의 노력을 가속화할 것이라고 말했다. 이 회사는 미국 전역에 약 7,500개의 고속 충전소를 추가로 건설할 계획이며, 주요 주 시장은 애리조나, 캘리포니아, 플로리다, 조지아, 일리노이, 미시간, 뉴저지, 뉴욕, 펜실베니아 및 텍사스가 될 것으로 예상된다. 최종적으로 EV고는 2030년까지 새로운 부스 배치를 완료할 것으로 예상하고 있다.

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EV고 vs 차지포인트: 전문가의 의견, EV 충전 경쟁에서 어느 주식이 선두를 달리고 있을까?

차지포인트 홀딩스(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHPT#NYSE">CHPT</a>)는 수요일 시장이 마감된 후 2분기 재무 실적을 발표했다. 이 발표로 주가는 시간외 거래에서 9%이상 급락했다. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/09/b40718218/chargepoint-reports-second-quarter-fiscal-year-2025-financial-results">2분기의 주요 지표</a>는 다음과 같다.
2분기 실적: 차지포인트(ChargePoint)의 2분기 매출은 1억 900만 달러로 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/earnings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">컨센서스 추정치</a>인 1억 1,360만 달러를 하회했다. 이 전기차(EV) 충전 회사는 분석가 추정치와 일치하는 주당 16센트의 분기별 손실을 보고했다.
총 매출은 전년 대비 28% 감소했다. 네트워크 충전 시스템 매출은 전년 대비 44% 감소하여 6천 410만 달러를 기록했다. 구독 매출은 21% 증가하여 3천 620만 달러에 달했다. 차지포인트는 현금 및 현금 등가물 2억 4,370만 달러로 분기를 마감했다고 밝혔다.
차지포인트의 CEO인 릭 윌머(Rick Wilmer)는 "차지포인트는 계속해서 전략을 실행하고 우리가 명시한 목표에 부합하는 결과를 제공했다. 2분기 매출은 명시된 지침 범위 내에 있었고 총마진은 3분기 연속으로 개선되었다."
"오늘 우리는 운영 비용을 줄이면서 효율성을 높이기 위한 실행 계획을 시행했다. 보다 쉽게 ​​전기화할 수 있는 새로운 소프트웨어 및 하드웨어 솔루션을 제공하려는 우리의 초점은 변함이 없다."
차지포인트는 인력 15% 감축을 포함한 운영 개편을 발표했다. 이번 조직개편을 통해 연간 약 4,100만 달러의 절감 효과가 있을 것으로 예상된다. 이 회사는 구조조정 비용으로 약 1천만 달러를 예상하고 있다.
전망: 차지포인트는 3분기 매출이 8,500만 달러에서 9,500만 달러에 이를 것으로 예상하고 있다. 이 회사는 또한 2026회계연도 동안 긍정적인 비GAAP 조정 EBITDA를 목표로 삼고 있다고 밝혔다.
참고: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/09/40716772/broadcom-q3-earnings-preview-can-sustained-ai-order-momentum-help-company-with-hist">브로드컴 3분기 실적 전망: &#8216;지속적인 AI 주문 모멘텀&#8217;이 실적 추정치를 뛰어넘은 회사에 도움이 될 수 있을까?</a>
CHPT 주가 움직임: 차지포인트의 주식은 수요일 애프터 마켓에서 9.47% 하락한 1.53달러에 거래되었다.
사진 출처: <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/noyafieldsorg/">Noya Fields</a> from Flickr.
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차지포인트의 주식은 부진한 2분기 매출과 인력 15% 감축 발표 후 9% 이상 하락

차지포인트 홀딩스(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHPT#NYSE">CHPT</a>)는 수요일 시장 마감 후 1분기 재무 결과를 발표했다. 이 보고서의 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/06/b39193497/chargepoint-reports-first-quarter-fiscal-year-2025-financial-results">주요 내용</a>은 다음과 같다.
주요 사항 (The Details):
차지포인트는 분기별 손실을 주당 17센트로 보고했는데, 이는 분석가의 합의 손실 추정치인 18센트를 5.56% 앞선 것이다.
이 회사는 분기별 매출 1억 700만 달러를 보고했는데, 이는 분석가의 합의 추정치 1억 579만 1000달러를 1.14% 상회하고 지난해 같은 기간보다 17.71% 감소한 수치이다.
1분기 네트워크 충전 시스템 매출은 6,540만 달러로 전년도 같은 분기의 9,830만 달러보다 34% 감소했다. 구독 매출은 3,340만 달러로 전년도 같은 분기의 2,640만 달러보다 27% 증가했다.
"차지포인트는 1분기에 예상대로 제공되었다. 우리는 가이던스 범위의 중간점을 넘는 매출을 달성했고, 순차적 총마진 개선, 운영 비용의 의미 있는 감소, 비GAAP 조정 EBITDA 손실 개선 등을 달성했다"고 차지포인트의 CEO인 릭 윌머(Rick Wilmer)가 말했다.
&#8220;우리는 운영 우수성에 계속 초점을 맞추고 있으며, 이를 통해 계속해서 훌륭한 운전자 경험을 제공하고 EV 충전을 제공하려는 모든 사람이 선택하는 플랫폼이 될 수 있다.&#8221;
전망 (Outlook): 
차지포인트는 2분기 매출을 1억 800만~1억 1,800만 달러로 예상하고 있으며 이는 합의 추정치 1억 2135만 달러와 비교된다. 이 회사는 2025년 1월 31일에 종료되는 2025 회계연도 4분기에 긍정적인 비GAAP 조정 EBITDA를 달성하겠다는 목표를 재확인했다.
관련 뉴스: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/06/39190550/whats-going-on-with-novavax-stock">노바백스 주식은 무슨 일이?</a>
CHPT 주가 움직임: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/2020/11/08/why-did-chargepoint-holdings-fall-10-in-its-first-day-of-trading#NYSE">Benzinga Pro</a>에 따르면, 수요일 차지포인트의 주식은 시간외 거래에서 2.31% 하락한 1.69달러를 기록했다.
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