옵션 체인은 다양한 행사가격과 만기일에 대한 Tesla의 주식 옵션 주요 데이터를 보여줍니다. 트레이더들은 이 정보를 사용하여 잠재적 거래를 분석하고 Tesla에 대한 시장 심리를 평가합니다..

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Tesla

Tesla is a vertically integrated battery electric vehicle automaker and developer of autonomous driving software. The company has multiple vehicles in its fleet, which include luxury and midsize sedans, crossover SUVs, a light truck, and a semi truck. Tesla also plans to begin selling more affordable vehicles, a sports car, and offer a robotaxi service. Global deliveries in 2024 were a little below 1.8 million vehicles. The company sells batteries for stationary storage for residential and commercial properties including utilities and solar panels and solar roofs for energy generation. Tesla also owns a fast-charging network.

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새로운 보고서에 따르면, 1분기 미국 전기차 부문에서 테슬라(NASDAQ:TSLA)의 시장 점유율이 하락한 가운데 여러 자동차 브랜드의 성장세가 두드러졌다. 무슨 일 있었나: 일론 머스크 테슬라 CEO의 정치적 움직임으로 인해 테슬라 대리점에서는 시위가 발생하고 미국과 전 세계 테슬라 판매량이 감소했다.

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Tesla Inc

A new report highlights the growth of several automotive brands, as Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) saw its market share decline in the U.S.<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/electric-vehicle"> electric vehicle sector</a> in the first quarter.
What Happened: A political push by Tesla CEO Elon Musk has <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/25/02/43447273/tesla-sales-drop-12-in-california-is-elon-musks-support-for-donald-trump-hurting-ev-sales">led to protests </a>at Tesla dealerships and lower sales of the leading electric vehicle company in the United States and around the world.
A new Cox Automotive <a href="https://www.coxautoinc.com/market-insights/q1-2025-ev-sales/">report</a>, shared by <a href="https://www.teslarati.com/best-selling-ev-brands-us-q1-2025/">Teslarati</a>, highlights the top-selling electric vehicle companies and models in the United States for the first quarter.
The report estimates that 296,227 electric vehicles were sold in the United States in the first quarter, up 11.4% year over year. According to the report, new EVs made up around 7.5% of the overall U.S. new car sales in the quarter.
For comparison, the overall U.S. EV market sold 1.3 million new vehicles in 2024, a record. That figure was up 7.3% year over year.
Read Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/interview/25/03/44539183/exclusive-tesla-protest-organizer-says-elon-musk-seems-to-have-purchased-the-american-government">EXCLUSIVE: Tesla Protest Organizer Says &#8216;Elon Musk Seems To Have Purchased The American Government&#8217;</a>
Winners and Losers: Tesla remained the U.S. leader by a wide margin, outselling the following top 10 companies combined. However, the EV leader saw its overall U.S. sales down 8.6% year over year.
Here were the top EV sellers in the first quarter by units sold, according to the report:
<ol>
<li>Tesla: 128,100</li>
<li>Ford: 22,500</li>
<li>Chevrolet: 19,186</li>
<li>BMW: 13,538</li>
<li>Hyundai: 12,843</li>
<li>VW: 9,564</li>
<li>Honda: 9,561</li>
<li>Kia: 8,656</li>
<li>Rivian: 8,553</li>
<li>Cadillac: 7,972</li>
</ol>
Ford Motor Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>) and General Motors (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>), which owns Chevrolet, ranked second and third for the quarter. Ford saw 11.5% overall year-over-year growth in the quarter.
Several of General Motors&#8217; brands saw strong growth, including Chevrolet, which had first-quarter sales up 114.2% year over year.
Porsche led the way as a brand with a 249% year-over-year increase in the first quarter, followed by Toyota (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TM#NYSE">TM</a>) at +196%, GMC at +183, Subaru at 173% and Volvo at +173%.
Outside of Tesla, other decliners included Lexus (-9%), Mini (-16%), Kia (-24%), Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIVN#NASDAQ">RIVN</a>) (-37%) and Mercedes-Benz (-58%).
These were the top-selling EV models in the U.S. in the quarter:
<ol>
<li>Tesla Model Y: 64,051</li>
<li>Tesla Model 3: 52,520</li>
<li>Ford Mustang Mach-E: 11,607</li>
<li>Chevrolet Equinox EV: 10,329</li>
<li>Honda Prologue: 9,561</li>
<li>Hyundai Ioniq 5: 8,611</li>
<li>VW ID.4: 7,662</li>
<li>Ford F-150 Lightning: 7,187</li>
<li>BMW i4: 7,125</li>
<li>Tesla Cybertruck: 6,406</li>
</ol>
Tesla had three of the top 10 selling models in the quarter with the Model Y and Model 3 significantly ahead of the competition. The Ford F-150 Lightning sold better than the Cybertruck in the quarter though.
What's Next: Tesla continues to be the market leader in the U.S., but its market share has fallen in recent years with increased competition and now brand power concerns.
Tesla's U.S. quarterly sales are down 26% from their peak according to the report with the company's overall U.S. auto market share now around 3%, down from 5% in 2023.
Cox Automotive predicts volatility for electric vehicles sales in the U.S. for the rest of 2025 depending on automotive tariffs and the ending of EV credits.
"The year certainly started strong, but the road ahead will be anything but smooth," Cox Automotive analyst Stephanie Valdez Streaty said.
Read Next: 
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Tesla Loses Steam In Q1 While US EV Sales Climb: The Winners And Losers

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>TSLA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$105.4K</td>
<td>21.1K</td>
<td>59.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>F</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$9.50</td>
<td>$28.0K</td>
<td>29.2K</td>
<td>46.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$44.00</td>
<td>$38.7K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td>3.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LULU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$270.00</td>
<td>$58.9K</td>
<td>947</td>
<td>228</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BABA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$36.1K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
<td>218</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>KMX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/17/25</td>
<td>$77.50</td>
<td>$62.5K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>193</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
<td>$92.1K</td>
<td>6.5K</td>
<td>179</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DKNG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/20/26</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$29.5K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
<td>80</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DASH</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
<td>$33.0K</td>
<td>695</td>
<td>31</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MGM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$24.00</td>
<td>$25.5K</td>
<td>128</td>
<td>0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 3 day(s) on April 17, 2025. Parties traded 111 contract(s) at a $250.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $105.4K, with a price of $950.0 per contract. There were 21140 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 59259 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For F (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 3 day(s) on April 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 875 contract(s) at a $9.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.0K, with a price of $32.0 per contract. There were 29276 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 46584 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 3 day(s) on April 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 234 contract(s) at a $44.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 10 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $38.7K, with a price of $166.0 per contract. There were 1483 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3257 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding LULU (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LULU#NASDAQ">LULU</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 32 day(s) on May 16, 2025. Parties traded 50 contract(s) at a $270.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $58.9K, with a price of $1179.0 per contract. There were 947 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 228 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BABA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 32 day(s) on May 16, 2025. Parties traded 20 contract(s) at a $100.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $36.1K, with a price of $1808.0 per contract. There were 1548 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 218 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding KMX (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KMX#NYSE">KMX</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 186 day(s) on October 17, 2025. Parties traded 47 contract(s) at a $77.50 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 17 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $62.5K, with a price of $1330.0 per contract. There were 0 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 193 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AMZN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 158 day(s) on September 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 97 contract(s) at a $160.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 10 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $92.1K, with a price of $950.0 per contract. There were 6543 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 179 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For DKNG (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DKNG#NASDAQ">DKNG</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 340 day(s) on March 20, 2026. This event was a transfer of 80 contract(s) at a $45.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.5K, with a price of $370.0 per contract. There were 2189 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 80 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For DASH (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DASH#NASDAQ">DASH</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 67 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 25 contract(s) at a $190.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $33.0K, with a price of $1320.0 per contract. There were 695 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 31 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MGM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MGM#NYSE">MGM</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 32 day(s) on May 16, 2025. This event was a transfer of 500 contract(s) at a $24.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.5K, with a price of $50.0 per contract. There were 128 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 0 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) has revealed that its Giga Texas production facility utilizes Unsupervised FSD (Full Self-Driving) to deliver cars to the outbound logistics lot from the production line.
What happened: Taking to the social media platform X, Tesla's official AI handle showcased how Tesla vehicles, including the Model Y as well as the Cybertruck, made their way to the outbound logistics lot using unsupervised FSD functionality.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Giga Texas production now uses FSD Unsupervised to deliver cars from end of line to the outbound logistics lot. Over 50,000 driverless miles have been accrued between California and Texas factories so far <a href="https://t.co/79zKY0U6Ox">pic.twitter.com/79zKY0U6Ox</a>
&mdash; Tesla AI (@Tesla_AI) <a href="https://twitter.com/Tesla_AI/status/1911525549920620580?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 13, 2025</a></blockquote>
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The company says that between California and Texas factories, Tesla's FSD has accumulated over 50,000 ‘driverless' miles. The post showcases sped up videos of a Model Y traveling for 1.4 miles on a route shared with &#8216;semi-trucks, pedestrians, construction equipment and traffic', according to the company. The Cybertruck is also shown traveling over 0.6 miles underneath a busy freeway and tackling a ‘steep' 17% incline on FSD.
Why it matters: The news comes in as Elon Musk's EV giant is teasing a launch of its Cybercab autonomous driving ride-hailing services in Austin, Texas. However, that has come <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/03/44444272/there-are-many-ways-to-fake-a-robotaxi-service-former-waymo-ceo-casts-doubt-on-teslas-upcoming-robotaxi-launch">under scrutiny of experts</a>.
It's worth noting that Tesla's FSD utilizes a camera-based system, which is believed to be less accurate than a LiDAR system, used by the likes of Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>), Waymo.
Waymo has also clocked significantly more Unsupervised FSD miles, coming in at over 20 million. However, the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/25/04/44730939/jeremy-clarksons-trolley-problem-question-about-driverless-cars-from-ages-ago-continues-to-pose-a-moral-dilemma-for-auto-makers">self-driving debate </a>continues to pose a problem for companies. On the other hand, Tesla's FSD capabilities have been <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44068902/tesla-fsd-like-a-12-year-old-driving-compared-to-waymo-says-ross-gerber-warning-uber-has-got-to-be-hurting">criticized by experts</a> for lagging behind Waymo.
Check out more of Benzinga&#8217;s Future Of Mobility coverage by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/mobility">following this link.</a>
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CNBC&#8217;s Jim Cramer believes that heavily shorted stocks, Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) and Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), are likely to rally before the short sellers initiate further downward pressure on them immediately.
What Happened: According to Cramer, X post, the short sellers will wait for the stocks to increase in price before attempting to drive them down again.
This strategy, according to the host of &#8216;Mad Money,&#8217; is the only viable way for the short sellers to &#8220;get out of this mess,&#8221; because by allowing a rally, they create an opportunity to cover their short positions at a potentially lower price after a subsequent decline.
Cramer thinks that short sellers are in a &#8220;mess&#8221; because of the recent rally in the stock prices, which can potentially create a short squeeze, forcing the short sellers out at a higher price.
This stems from the goal of a short seller to sell high and buy low. Therefore, they want to &#8220;cover&#8221; their short positions, which is to buy back the shares, at a price lower than the price at which they initially sold them. This difference is their profit.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Nvidia and Apple are so heavily shorted that i don&#39;t think the shorts are going to play their hands first. They are going to let them rally and hit them again. That&#39;s the only way they can get out of this mess because they can cover after they drive them down a bit. That said,…
&mdash; Jim Cramer (@jimcramer) <a href="https://twitter.com/jimcramer/status/1911713913265172960?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 14, 2025</a></blockquote>
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See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/market-summary/25/04/44783093/mark-cuban-examines-trumps-tariff-exemptions-rationale-on-electronics-thats-billions-of-revenue-for-the-usa">Mark Cuban Examines Trump&#8217;s Tariff Exemptions Rationale On Electronics: &#8216;That&#8217;s Billions Of Revenue For The USA&#8217;</a>
Why It Matters: The Magnificent 7 stocks, which have declined on a year-to-date basis, have advanced over the last few sessions after President Donald Trump&#8217;s pause on the reciprocal tariffs.
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<td>Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)</td>
<td>3.16%</td>
<td>3.12%</td>
<td>19.80%</td>
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<td>Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>)</td>
<td>5.81%</td>
<td>4.06%</td>
<td>-18.74%</td>
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<td>Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>)</td>
<td>0.75%</td>
<td>1.86%</td>
<td>-7.20%</td>
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<td>Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>)</td>
<td>1.17%</td>
<td>2.01%</td>
<td>-16.05%</td>
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<td>Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>)</td>
<td>1.22%</td>
<td>2.59%</td>
<td>-16.38%</td>
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<td>Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>)</td>
<td>1.18%</td>
<td>-0.50%</td>
<td>-9.29%</td>
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<td>Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)</td>
<td>1.58%</td>
<td>-0.04%</td>
<td>-33.48%</td>
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The premarket advance was also followed by President Donald Trump <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44778464/trump-administration-grants-tariff-reprieve-to-tech-industry-apple-and-nvidia-among-beneficiaries">temporarily exempting</a> smartphones, computers, and semiconductors from new U.S. reciprocal tariffs on Friday. A 20% tariff remains on all Chinese goods, reversing part of a recently imposed 145% tariff. 
Meanwhile, the Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick indicated these electronics exemptions are temporary, and further tariffs could follow soon. However, Trump also said on Sunday that he would reveal the tariff rate on <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44782569/trump-to-unveil-semiconductor-tariff-plan-this-week-signals-flexibility-on-tech-exemptions">imported semiconductors</a> in the coming week 
Price Action: After a recovery on Friday, the Nasdaq 100 index was 15.9% lower than its previous high of 22,222.61 points. The S&amp;P 500 index was down 12.75% from its record of 6,147.43 points, and the Dow Jones declined 10.78% from its 52-week high of 45,073.63 points.
The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), which track the S&amp;P 500 index and Nasdaq 100 index, respectively, were higher in premarket on Friday. The SPY was up 1.18% to $540.26, while the QQQ advanced 1.41% to $460.81, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
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Jim Cramer Warns Nvidia And Apple Shorts May Let Stocks Rally Before Striking Again: 'Only Way They Can Get Out Of This Mess'

Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) released its list of Spring software updates for all the models in its current line-up, including the Model 3, Model S, Model X, Model Y and the Cybertruck.
What happened: In a post on the social media platform X, the company shared what we can expect from the latest OTA updates for its vehicles. The updates include a comprehensive list of features like the highly anticipated adaptive headlights functionality, finally making its way to the U.S. and Canada.
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Other features introduced in the update include a Blind Spot Camera on the driver screen in the new Model S and Model X, updates to the dashcam that lets users record footage from the side cameras on B-pillars in both Dashcam and Sentry mode; this also takes the total number of camera views to 6, according to Tesla.
Elsewhere, the Comfort Drive function in the Cybertruck will automatically toggle once Autopilot is engaged. Users can also choose default trunk and frunk heights based on location, as well as a navigation setting which allows drivers to avoid highways, among other features.
Why it matters: As stated above, the updates bring in a comprehensive list of features to Tesla vehicles, which have been a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/04/44706944/elon-musk-warns-those-who-financed-tesla-attacks-will-go-to-prison">target of vandalism</a> in the U.S. recently owing to Elon Musk's endorsement of right-wing political ideals.
However, the updates will surely help Tesla bolster its position in the domestic EV sales, which the EV giant still <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44755934/us-q1-ev-sales-data-shows-106-yoy-growth-tesla-experiences-decline-but-still-dominates-domestic-ev-sales">leads by a healthy margin</a> despite the recent problems.
The company also unveiled an <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/04/44755221/tesla-unveils-new-cybertruck-long-range-trim-with-a-362-mile-range-and-reduced-features">all-new, cheaper trim level</a> for the Cybertruck, which will retail for around $62,490 with the federal EV credit.  The new trim boasts a range of 362 miles on a single charge, but misses out on features and is only available in the RWD option.
The EV sector has seen growth in the U.S. with increased adoption among drivers. Musk's cheaper Cybertruck could help increase Tesla's appeal and help solidify the company's sales proposition. It's worth noting that Tesla also recently debuted in the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44728787/tesla-to-make-saudi-arabia-debut-amid-infrastructure-challenges">Saudi Arabian market</a>.
Price action: TSLA is currently trading for $252.31 on the NASDAQ, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro data</a>.
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Tesla's Spring OTA Update Brings New Features To Model 3, S, X, Y And Cybertruck: Here's What To Expect

Jeff Bezos is reportedly backing a Michigan-based all-electric mobility startup, Slate Auto, with a goal of developing a cheap single-cab EV truck to take on the likes of Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) and Rivian Automotive Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIVN#NASDAQ">RIVN</a>).
What happened: A report published <a href="https://techcrunch.com/2025/04/08/inside-the-ev-startup-secretly-backed-by-jeff-bezos/">by</a> TechCrunch shared that the company is backed by Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) founder Jeff Bezos. The report said that Slate Auto has brought in people from the likes of Ford Motor Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>), Harley-Davidson Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOG#NYSE">HOG</a>), and General Motors Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>).
Slate Auto has set a target of developing a &#8220;cheap&#8221; $25,000 single-cab EV truck, and plans to enter the production phase by late 2026.
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As news of the Bezos-backed startup hit the wires, a post on social media platform Reddit in the r/whatisthiscar subreddit surfaced, which showcased what looked like a small EV truck in dark grey being transported on a flatbed truck. The truck features round headlights, upright B-pillars, and steel wheels.
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It was later confirmed that the truck was Slate Auto's concept car. According to the report, the company is looking to manufacture its vehicles in a plant in Indianapolis, Indiana. The design of Slate Auto's concept car is somewhat reminiscent of the old-school Ford Ranger.
Why it matters: The news comes in at a time when the US auto sector is dealing with a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44756759/new-research-shows-donald-trumps-25-tariffs-could-cost-auto-companies-108billion-report">25% import tariff</a> levied by the Donald Trump administration, much to the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44729157/michigan-auto-groups-criticize-trump-for-not-halting-auto-tariffs">criticism of stakeholders</a> within the auto industry.
Goldman Sachs analyst <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44746593/goldman-sachs-hits-the-brakes-auto-tariffs-slumping-demand-may-shake-up-ford-tesla-rivian-lear-visteon">Mark Delaney forecasts</a> a difficult period for the auto sector in the U.S. due to the tariffs. Delaney pointed out that Rivian may face risks from reduced U.S. EV policy support.
EV trucks in the U.S. from the likes of Tesla, GM, Ford, and Rivian currently retail in the approximate price range of $47,000 &#8211; $105,000. However, a cheap EV truck would certainly broaden the sector's appeal and could potentially disrupt the segment as well.
EV companies are looking to release cheaper variants of their EV trucks in a bid to broaden the product&#8217;s appeal, with Tesla most recently releasing an <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/04/44755221/tesla-unveils-new-cybertruck-long-range-trim-with-a-362-mile-range-and-reduced-features">RWD, long-range variant</a> of its Cybertruck.
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Jeff Bezos-Backed Slate Auto To Take On Elon Musk's Tesla, Rivian With Budget EV Pickup: Report

Elon Musk's SpaceX has offered security researchers rewards of up to $100,000 to conduct tests on Starlink as well as weed out vulnerabilities within its framework.
What happened: Elon Musk recently reposted a post by Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) influencer Sawyer Merritt, which shared an article that highlighted the company's Bug Bounty program.
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&mdash; Sawyer Merritt (@SawyerMerritt) <a href="https://twitter.com/SawyerMerritt/status/1911445707350847579?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 13, 2025</a></blockquote>
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According to an official blog post by SpaceX, the company shared how it protects Starlink through a ‘multi-layer' defense system to keep the end users' privacy in check and protect their data.
"We allow responsible security researchers to do their own testing, and we provide monetary rewards when they find and report vulnerabilities," SpaceX said in the blog post.
The Bug Bounty program takes an average of 2 days to validate submissions, according <a href="https://bugcrowd.com/engagements/spacex">to</a> Bugcrowd. The average payout is upwards of $1400. As stated above, SpaceX offers rewards up to $100,000, but it's on a ‘case-by-case' basis.
Why it matters: Starlink boasts over 7,000 low Earth Orbit satellites in its constellation. Recently, the company announced <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44731378/spacex-offers-free-starlink-dishes-outside-us-in-a-bid-to-drive-up-subscriptions">free Starlink hardware</a> in countries like Italy and Australia as it looks to expand its presence in the space-based satellite internet sector.
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&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1911429071470293414?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 13, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Elon Musk recently confirmed on social media platform X that the company will be providing its services in Somalia as well. This comes at a time when Starlink is expanding its global reach with the company now operating in countries like Jordan and Guyana.
The company now has its presence in over 100 countries worldwide. Recently, Canadian telecom giant Bell Canada <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44728988/canadian-telecom-giant-pushes-back-on-elon-musks-starlink-subsidies-activists-slam-public-funding-for-unaccountable-imperialist-like-musk">criticized Musk's Starlink</a> for the subsidies the company receives.
Currently, Starlink's main competitor is Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) Project Kuiper, which aims to deploy more than 3,000 low Earth orbit satellites shortly. A launch for Project Kuiper satellites aboard a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44730384/amazons-kuiper-satellite-launch-scrubbed-due-to-bad-weather-ula-says-a-new-launch-date-will-be-announced">ULA rocket was delayed </a>due to unfavorable weather conditions in Cape Canaveral, Florida.
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Elon Musk's SpaceX Offers Researchers Up To $100,000 To Hack Into Starlink

Pedestrians in at least three California cities were met with bizarre AI-generated voice clips mimicking Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk and Meta Platforms Inc.'s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) Mark Zuckerberg after crosswalk buttons were reportedly hacked over the weekend.
What Happened: In several online videos, a voice resembling Musk pleads for friendship, while one mimicking Zuckerberg boasts about &#8220;undermining democracy.&#8221;
A spokesperson for the city of Palo Alto <a href="https://www.paloaltoonline.com/technology/2025/04/12/silicon-valley-crosswalk-buttons-apparently-hacked-to-imitate-musk-zuckerberg-voices/">told</a> Palo Alto Online that staff identified 12 downtown intersections affected by the incident and have since turned off the voice features on the crosswalks while they work on repairs.
The pedestrian signals themselves are still functioning normally. The breach is believed to have occurred on Friday, the spokesperson added.
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Redwood City is facing a similar situation, with a deputy city manager <a href="https://www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/zuckerberg-musk-crosswalk-recordings-20273686.php">telling</a> The San Francisco Chronicle that officials are currently looking into the matter and working to fix it. Reports suggest that crosswalk buttons in Menlo Park may have been compromised as well.
In one of the videos posted online, the AI-generated voice of Musk can be heard saying, &#8220;Hi, this is Elon Musk. Welcome to Palo Alto, the home of Tesla engineering. You know, they say money can't buy happiness, and yeah, okay, I guess that's true. God knows I've tried. But it can buy a Cybertruck, and that's pretty sick, right? Right? F&#x2A;&#x2A;&#x2A;, I'm so alone.&#8221;
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&mdash; Christina Garnett (@ThatChristinaG) <a href="https://twitter.com/ThatChristinaG/status/1911519646861443373?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 13, 2025</a></blockquote>
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In another video, the AI-generated voice of Zuckerberg said, &#8220;Hey, it's Zuck here. I just want to tell you how very proud I am of everything we've been building together. From undermining democracy to cooking our grandparents' brains with AI slop, to making the world less safe for trans people. Nobody does it better than us, and, uh, and I think that's pretty neat. Zuck out!&#8221;
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&mdash; Peyman Milanfar (@docmilanfar) <a href="https://twitter.com/docmilanfar/status/1911271243657171082?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 13, 2025</a></blockquote>
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One recording also impersonated President Donald Trump in a mock exchange with AI Musk.
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&mdash; Marjorie Gaylor Queen &#x1f3f3;&#xfe0f;&#x200d;&#x1f308; (@Tim_Tweeted) <a href="https://twitter.com/Tim_Tweeted/status/1911398223991677355?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 13, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Why It's Important: Earlier this year, a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/25/02/43682489/scarlett-johansson-calls-for-urgent-ai-regulation-after-fake-kanye-west-video-spreads-government-paralyzed">widely circulated AI-generated video</a> depicting Scarlett Johansson alongside other Jewish celebrities sparked renewed fears about the dangers of deepfake technology, leading Johansson to urge lawmakers to implement stricter AI regulations.
Johansson has frequently been targeted by AI misuse. In 2023, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/startups/23/11/35808102/scarlett-johansson-sues-ai-generator-over-deep-fake-images">she threatened legal action</a> over an unauthorized ad featuring her likeness, and in 2024, she called out OpenAI for giving ChatGPT's Sky assistant a voice that sounded <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/06/39493705/openai-postpones-launch-of-voice-assistant-a-month-after-scarlet-johansson-blasted-the-chatgpt-paren">strikingly similar to her own</a>.
Similar incidents have <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/01/36813251/taylor-swift-joe-biden-and-more-embroiled-in-deepfake-attacks-threatening-us-election-integrity-we-a">affected other public figures as well</a>—fabricated visuals and altered audio of individuals like Taylor Swift and former President Joe Biden gained significant traction last year.
Check out more of Benzinga&#8217;s Consumer Tech coverage by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/consumer-tech" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">following this link</a>.
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Hacked Crosswalk Buttons In California Play AI-Generated Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg Voice Clips Mocking Democracy, Begging For Friends

Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), and Jack Dorsey, co-founder of Twitter (currently X) as well as Square, now called Block Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XYZ#NYSE">XYZ</a>), have ignited a debate over intellectual property rights. The tech magnates have suggested a complete eradication of IP laws, a move that has stirred controversy in the tech industry.
What Happened: Dorsey initiated the discussion with a post on X stating, &#8220;delete all IP law.&#8221; Musk, who now owns X (formerly Twitter), promptly agreed with Dorsey&#8217;s sentiment. The discussion comes amid ongoing lawsuits faced by AI companies, including OpenAI, co-founded by Musk, over alleged copyright violations.
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The debate has drawn a mixed bag of reactions. Tech evangelist Chris Messina supported Dorsey&#8217;s stance. He wrote on BlueSky social, &#8220;Jack has a point" as "Automated IP fines/3-strike rules for AI infringement may become the substitute for putting poor people in jail for cannabis possession."
Meanwhile, others, like Ed Newton-Rex of Fairly Trained, on BlueSky, criticized the interaction between the tech executives. &#8220;Tech execs declaring all-out war on creators who don't want their life's work pillaged for profit,&#8221; posted Newton-Rex.
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Why It Matters: The exchange of views between the tech innovators comes at a time when Meta Platforms&#8216; (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) Llama AI models have been caught in a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44452879/meta-profits-from-llama-ai-models-despite-denials-court-filing-reveals">copyright lawsuit</a> over the use of pirated e-books for training. 
Dorsey&#8217;s and Musk&#8217;s recent comments are in line with their long-held views on intellectual property rights. Dorsey has been a vocal critic of IP laws, viewing them as barriers to innovation. In his subsequent posts under the current one, he argued that the current IP system restricts creativity and unfairly benefits gatekeepers at the expense of creators.&nbsp;
There are "much greater models to pay creators" while claiming "the current ones take way too much from them and only rent-seek,&#8221; posted Dorsey.
Similarly, Musk&#8217;s endorsement of Dorsey&#8217;s post is consistent with his 2014 Tesla patent pledge not to enforce patents against &#8220;good faith&#8221; users. However, in a twist of events, Tesla sued Australian company, Cap-XX in 2023, suspecting the supercapacitors used for energy storage in EV batteries likely infringed on two U.S. patents held by a Tesla subsidiary.
Their recent comments have reignited the conversation around intellectual property rights in the tech industry, a topic that will undoubtedly continue to be a point of contention.
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Elon Musk, Jack Dorsey Call For Abolition Of All Intellectual Property Laws, Arguing There Are 'Much Greater Models To Pay Creators'

<ul>
<li>Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson has waxed bullish about Bitcoin despite tariff-inspired market turbulence.</li>
<li>Hoskinson has argued that tariffs will prove less impactful than many think.</li>
<li>He sees the Magnificent Seven jumping into the cryptocurrency market as the rules of the road become clear.</li>
</ul>
So far, 2025 has not been the year most cryptocurrency market participants anticipated. Hamstrung by unprecedented macroeconomic conditions stoked by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/04/44618089/trumps-tariffs-surprise-triggers-carnage-magnificent-7-set-to-wipe-out-nearly-700-billion-in-market-value">President Donald Trump&#8216;s tariff regime</a>, asset prices have not only failed to take off <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/04/44659799/bitcoin-plunges-below-80000-ethereum-dogecoin-crash-as-cryptocurrencies-mirror-stocks-amid-trump-tariff-mayhem-analyst-flags-critical-support-level-for-btc">but significantly retreated from recent highs</a>.
While one might expect current market uncertainty to give cryptocurrency bulls pause for thought, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/04/44716576/trump-tariff-winners-bitcoin-and-gold-bitwises-matt-hougan-says">many are brushing it off</a>. The latest to join this chorus is Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">$250K Still In View For Bitcoin In 2025?</h2>
Hoskinson has waxed bullish about Bitcoin despite tariff-inspired market turbulence. Speaking on CNBC&#8217;s &#8220;Beyond The Valley&#8221; <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/beyond-the-valley-videos/">podcast</a> on Tuesday, he asserted that he expected Bitcoin to hit a record $250,000 price &#8220;by the end of this year or next year.&#8221;
Addressing concerns around Trump&#8217;s aggressive tariff policy, Hoskinson suggested that the debacle would prove less impactful than many think.
&#8220;What will happen is that the tariff stuff will be a dud, and that people will realize that the world is willing to negotiate, and it&#8217;s really just U.S. versus China. And a lot of people will side with us. Some people side with China,&#8221; he contended.
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Hoskinson believes &#8220;the markets will stabilize&#8221; as the world eventually gets used to the resulting trade divide.
&#8220;The markets will stabilize a little bit, and they&#8217;ll get used to the new normal, and then the Fedeserve] will lower interest rates, and then you&#8217;ll have a lot of fast, cheap money, and then it&#8217;ll pour into crypto,&#8221; he asserted.
These statements perhaps hold more weight as Trump <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44720006/markets-take-off-as-trump-announces-90-day-tariff-pause-for-non-retaliating-nations-slaps-china-with-125-duty">decided to pause his supposed &#8220;reciprocal tariffs&#8221;</a> on all countries but China on Wednesday, though many experts argue that the worst is far from over.
Away from tariff concerns, Hoskinson offered three main factors to defend his $250,000 price per Bitcoin target.
The first factor cited by Hoskinson is a rise in the number of cryptocurrency users. According to a February Crypto.com <a href="https://crypto.com/en/company-news/global-cryptocurrency-owners-grow-to-659-million-through-2024">report</a>, cryptocurrency holders grew to 659 million in 2024, a 13% increase over the previous year.
Secondly, Hoskinson expects global businesses to have no choice but to turn to crypto amid an anticipated breakdown of geopolitical order, citing Russia&#8217;s invasion of Ukraine and China&#8217;s advances on Taiwan as markers.
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The third catalyst cited by Hoskinson is the anticipated cryptocurrency regulatory clarity in the U.S., as with pressure from Trump, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44267582/us-house-committee-favors-stablecoin-regulation-to-strenthen-dollar-advocates-against-cbdc">lawmakers are pursuing stablecoin</a> and market structure legislation.&nbsp;
He argued that these regulations, expected before the year&#8217;s end, will trigger crypto&#8217;s next leg up, especially as he believes that stablecoin rules, in particular, will lead the Magnificent Seven to jump into the cryptocurrency space. The Magnificent Seven refers to high-performing and influential companies in the U.S. stock market, including Alphabet (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>), Apple (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), and Tesla (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>).
Hoskinson contends that these Magnificent 7 will use stablecoins for everything from payment of salaries to international staff to facilitating small transactions on their platform that would have otherwise proved too costly on traditional payment rails.
Till expected regulations kick in, however, Hoskinson expects the cryptocurrency market to idle, predicting a three to five-month window before the next impulse.
At the time of writing, Bitcoin is trading just below $79,000. It will need an over 200% surge to hit Hoskinson&#8217;s target.
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Why Cardano Founder Sees Bitcoin Hitting $250K This Year Despite Trump Tariffs

The past week was a whirlwind of news in the business world, with major developments from Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), Harley-Davidson Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOG#NYSE">HOG</a>), and Volkswagen AG (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VWAGY#OTC">VWAGY</a>). From Elon Musk&#8217;s stern warning to Tesla&#8217;s attackers to Harley-Davidson&#8217;s boardroom turmoil, there was no shortage of headlines. Let&#8217;s dive into the top stories.
Musk Warns Tesla Attackers
Tesla CEO Elon Musk took to social media platform X to address the recent wave of vandalism targeted at Tesla properties, cars, and superchargers across the U.S. &#8220;Those who financed the attacks against Tesla will go to prison,&#8221; Musk stated.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/04/44706944/elon-musk-warns-those-who-financed-tesla-attacks-will-go-to-prison">Read the full article here.</a>
Harley-Davidson Boardroom Drama
A director representing Harley-Davidson&#8217;s significant shareholder has resigned from the company&#8217;s board, leveling serious accusations against CEO Jochen Zeitz and other leaders amid ongoing financial challenges for the motorcycle manufacturer.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/04/44727511/harley-davidson-boardroom-turmoil-director-resigns-demands-ceo-jochen-zeitz-step-down-over-cultural-depletion-and-brand-decline">Read the full article here.</a>
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Tesla Unveils New Cybertruck Trim
Tesla has introduced a new trim for its Cybertruck. The new trim is RWD (rear-wheel drive) and offers a range of over 362 miles on a single charge. The Cybertruck Long Range RWD is retailing in the U.S. for $69,990 and $62,490 with the federal EV credit.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/04/44755221/tesla-unveils-new-cybertruck-long-range-trim-with-a-362-mile-range-and-reduced-features">Read the full article here.</a>
US EV Sales Rise
The sales figures for Q1 2025 for EVs showcase a growth in U.S. EV sales for several manufacturers. According to a report by Cox Automotive, EV sales in the US have grown by over 10% year-on-year, with over 294,250 EVs sold in Q1 2025.
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Volkswagen&#8217;s EV Boom In Europe
Volkswagen witnessed a robust uptick in its electric vehicle (EV) business across Europe during the first quarter of 2025. The company delivered 939,800 vehicles across Europe between January and March, marking a 3.7% year-over-year growth.
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Musk's Warning, Harley-Davidson's Boardroom Drama, Tesla's New Trim, EV Sales Surge, And More: This Week In Mobility

Kimbal Musk, Tesla (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) board member and brother of CEO Elon Musk, has gone public with sharp criticism of President Donald Trump&#8217;s trade policies, calling tariffs a &#8220;structural, permanent tax on the American consumer&#8221; and accusing Trump of celebrating economic self-sabotage.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Kimbal Questions U.S. Strategy of Self-Inflicted Economic Harm</h2>
&#8220;Mmm.. Celebrating causing China&#8217;s stock market to go down, by causing our own stock market to go down? Maybe this is why Trump brought back the R word.&#8221; Kimbal <a href="https://x.com/kimbal/status/1909304585019105540">posted</a> on X, in response to a message from Trump touting the impact of U.S. tariffs.
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Elon Musk's Brother Kimbal Blasts Trump: 'Celebrating Causing China's Stock Market To Go Down, By Causing Our Own Stock Market To Go Down?'

As <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/interview/25/03/44539183/exclusive-tesla-protest-organizer-says-elon-musk-seems-to-have-purchased-the-american-government">the backlash against</a> Elon Musk intensifies, a record number of Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) owners are rushing to offload their vehicles, flooding the used market and driving prices down.
What Happened: The used car market saw a record surge in Tesla listings in March, with over 13,000 used Teslas posted for sale on Autotrader, according to Cox Automotive, <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/used-tesla-listings-record-high-march-elon-musk-protests-2025-4">reported</a> Business Insider.
That marks a 67% year-over-year increase and comes amid nationwide protests dubbed the &#8220;Tesla Takedown,&#8221; which targeted Musk's growing political affiliations — including <a href="http://benzinga.com/markets/25/03/44242181/elon-musk-admits-juggling-between-tesla-doge-is-difficult-says-running-businesses-with-great-difficulty-a">his role as head of</a> DOGE and close ties to the Donald Trump administration.
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A Cox Automotive spokesperson told the publication that the spike in listings is being driven by two main factors: Tesla's massive growth between 2021 and 2023, which naturally feeds into the used market now, and Musk's increasingly polarizing public image.
"We cannot ignore the influence of Elon Musk's new high-profile job as DOGE boss and presidential confidant. That is certainly influencing some owners and buyers," the spokesperson said.
Stephanie Valdez Streaty, director of industry insights at Cox Automotive, said that Musk's political and public persona is creating &#8220;significant challenges&#8221; for Tesla, compounding issues like rising competition and an aging vehicle lineup.
Why It Matters: The surge in used Tesla inventory is weighing on prices. According to CarGurus, the average used Tesla now sells for about $10,000 less than other electric vehicles, the report noted.
Tesla is trying to regain momentum with two major launches this year: a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/03/44330619/tesla-bets-on-low-cost-evs-in-china-after-february-sales-hit-two-year-low">more affordable EV model</a> expected in the first half and a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44392619/elon-musks-tesla-secures-first-approval-towards-rolling-out-robotaxi-in-california">robotaxi service</a> slated to debut in Austin, Texas, in June.
According to a Cox Automotive report, the U.S. EV market saw a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44755934/us-q1-ev-sales-data-shows-106-yoy-growth-tesla-experiences-decline-but-still-dominates-domestic-ev-sales">10.6% year-over-year growth</a> in the first quarter of 2025, although Tesla experienced a decline.
Despite this, Tesla remains a dominant force in the domestic EV market. Despite an 8.6% drop in sales year over year, Tesla still leads the segment with a commanding 43.5% market share.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44728787/tesla-to-make-saudi-arabia-debut-amid-infrastructure-challenges">Tesla&#8217;s expansion</a> into new markets, such as Saudi Arabia, highlights its global ambitions despite challenges in Europe. However, a new consumer survey in March revealed that Musk is making Americans <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/25/03/44572341/elon-musk-has-55-unfavorable-rating-in-new-poll-how-tesla-ceo-could-be-hurting-ev-giants-future-sales">less inclined to purchase</a> a new Tesla.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TSLA">Benzinga's Proprietary Edge Rankings</a>, Tesla holds a momentum rating of 90.20% and a growth rating of 67.67%. For more stock insights and growth opportunities, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">subscribe to Benzinga Edge</a>.
The consensus price target for Tesla is $299.99, based on evaluations from 29 analysts. Benchmark set the highest target at $475 on Feb. 12, while GLJ Research gave the lowest at $24.86 on the same day. The three latest price targets from UBS, Mizuho, and Benchmark average around $305, indicating a potential upside of 20.58%, according to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro data</a>.
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<li>Billionaire investor Bill Ackman has publicly split with President Donald Trump over tariffs</li>
<li>On Sunday, he posted to X that the tariffs amount to an "economic nuclear war" for the U.S.</li>
<li>Ackman is not the only billionaire to turn on Trump over the tariffs; several others have also vocalized their disapproval of the levies</li>
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As President Donald Trump's tariffs begin to take effect and their impact on the economy is becoming more evident, billionaires who were once vocal supporters of Trump have begun to turn their backs on him, <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2025/04/07/business/bill-ackman-criticize-trump-tariffs-intl/index.html">CNN</a> reports.&nbsp;
Bill Ackman, the CEO of Pershing Square Capital Management, who <a href="https://x.com/BillAckman/status/1812308245194682749">endorsed</a> Trump in July, is one of the latest billionaires to express his disagreement with the president over his levies. Ackman on Sunday made a lengthy post on <a href="https://x.com/BillAckman/status/1908992002366292286">X</a>, writing that, thanks to Trump's plan, "we are heading for a self-induced, economic nuclear winter, and we should start hunkering down."
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"Business is a confidence game. The president is losing the confidence of business leaders around the globe. The consequences for our country and the millions of our citizens who have supported the president — in particular low-income consumers who are already under a huge amount of economic stress — are going to be severely negative. This is not what we voted for," he continued.&nbsp;
Ackman isn't the only wealthy businessman to express displeasure with Trump's new tariffs that range from 10% on all countries to <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2025/04/08/business/trump-china-tariff/index.html">104% on big trading partners like China</a>.&nbsp;
Stanley Druckenmiller, the billionaire founder of the Duquesne Family Office, also took to <a href="https://x.com/StanleyDruckenm/status/1909154734751035410">X</a> on Monday to express his thoughts on the tariffs. In one of only about two dozen posts to his account, he wrote, "I do not support tariffs exceeding 10%."
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Hours later, Ken Fisher, the founder and executive chairman of Fisher Investments, <a href="https://x.com/KennethLFisher/status/1909271920513605773">wrote on X</a>, "What Trump unveiled Wednesday is stupid, wrong, arrogantly extreme, ignorant trade-wise and addressing a non-problem with misguided tools.&nbsp; Yet, as near as I can tell it will fade and fail and the fear is bigger than the problem, which from here is bullish." He followed the initial post with: "I was not much vocal on Biden's errors or Trump's in first term &amp; don't usually go there with any POTUS but on tariffs Trump is beyond the pale by a long shot."
Even Elon Musk, the world's richest man, Tesla (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) CEO, seems to be opposed to the president's tariff agenda. He told Italian Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini on Saturday in a video-link interview during the far-right League party in Florence that he hoped for a "zero-tariff situation" between the U.S. and the E.U. "At the end of the day, I hope it's agreed that both Europe and the United States should move ideally, in my view, to a zero-tariff situation, effectively creating a free-trade zone between Europe and North America," he said.&nbsp;
Historically, Trump has relied on the support of billionaires like Ackman, who publicly endorsed him throughout the last election cycle, and Musk, who spent an estimated $200 million to help elect him in November. But it remains to be seen whether their displeasure with the decision and their advice against it will sway Trump's decision-making going forward.&nbsp;
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'We Are Heading For A Self-Induced, Economic Nuclear Winter.' Billionaire Investor Bill Ackman Has Turned On Trump Over Tariffs

President&nbsp;Donald Trump&#8217;s&nbsp;announcement that he will place a 90-day pause on tariffs for countries that have not retaliated against U.S. trade measures. Markets rose on the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/large-cap/25/04/44725578/technology-stocks-outperform-after-trumps-tariff-pause-microchip-technology-amd-lead-sector-higher" rel="noreferrer noopener">news, driven&nbsp;higher by tech stocks</a>.&nbsp;
U.S. President&nbsp;Donald Trump&nbsp;has been on the receiving end of criticism from Michigan auto and business groups as tariffs on<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44729157/michigan-auto-groups-criticize-trump-for-not-halting-auto-tariffs" rel="noreferrer noopener">&nbsp;automotive imports&nbsp;remain in effect</a>.
The U.S. and Vietnam have launched trade negotiations after President&nbsp;Donald Trump&nbsp;paused the implementation of a&nbsp;46% tariff on Vietnam's exports, a move that could bolster the country's <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/04/44726879/vietnam-a-hub-for-us-tech-giants-like-apple-and-nvidia-wants-to-talk-trade-after-trump-pauses-46-tariff" rel="noreferrer noopener">growing tech manufacturing sector</a>.
The European Union and China have agreed to explore setting minimum prices for Chinese-made electric vehicles as an alternative to tariffs imposed last year, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/04/44756940/europe-china-eye-ev-price-pact-to-avert-trump-tariff-escalation-after-tesla-ceo-elon-musk-pushes-for-zero-eu-tariffs-amid-declining-sales" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">a European Commission spokesperson</a>.
The sales figures for Q1 2025 for EVs showcase a growth in U.S. EV sales for several manufacturers and paint a strong picture <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44755934/us-q1-ev-sales-data-shows-106-yoy-growth-tesla-experiences-decline-but-still-dominates-domestic-ev-sales" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">for the domestic EV sector</a>.
Technology
European Commission president&nbsp;Ursula von der Leyen&nbsp;has said the EU is preparing a&nbsp;slate of retaliatory measures&nbsp;that could include levies on digital advertising <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/04/44754753/meta-google-and-other-big-us-tech-firms-could-end-up-paying-up-if-trump-tariff-talks-collapse-warns-european-commission-president-no-winners-in-this-only-losers" rel="noreferrer noopener">revenues from U.S. tech companies</a>.
Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) has reportedly fired two employees who disrupted the tech giant&#8217;s 50th-anniversary event on Friday after protesting the company&#8217;s contracts with Israel and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44677497/microsoft-fires-employee-protestors-who-disrupted-50th-anniversary-event-you-have-shown-no-remorse-for-the-effect-that-your-actions-have" rel="noreferrer noopener">accusing its&nbsp;AI CEO of war profiteering</a>.
Microsoft has decided to suspend its billion-dollar data center project in Licking County, Ohio. ​This decision marks the most recent in a line of data center project <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44733013/microsoft-shelves-1-billion-ohio-data-center-plans-amid-global-project-withdrawals-we-are-slowing-or-pausing-some-early-stage-projects" rel="noreferrer noopener">cancellations by the software behemoth</a>.
Microsoft reportedly contemplating another wave of job cuts, primarily <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44729860/microsoft-stock-had-a-rough-ride-over-the-past-year-and-the-satya-nadella-led-company-is-now-mulling-more-job-cuts-this-time-focused-on-managers-and-non-coders" rel="noreferrer noopener">targeting middle managers and non-coders</a>.
Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) announced new restrictions for teen users, prohibiting those under 16 from live streaming on Instagram without parental permission, as the company expands its Teen <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/social-media/25/04/44704723/meta-restricts-live-streaming-for-teens-under-16-as-part-of-expanded-safety-measures" rel="noreferrer noopener">Account&nbsp;protections across its platforms</a>.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) reported first-quarter revenue growth of 41.6% year-on-year to&nbsp;839.25 billion<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44732800/taiwan-semiconductor-reports-255-billion-q1-revenue-surges-42-in-despite-us-tensions" rel="noreferrer noopener"> New Taiwan dollars ($25.5 billion)</a>.
Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) newly appointed CEO,&nbsp;Lip-Bu Tan, has deep financial ties to China&#8217;s tech sector, including investments in companies <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44755999/new-intel-ceo-lip-bu-tan-linked-to-hundreds-of-chinese-tech-firms-including-companies-tied-to-chinas-military-report" rel="noreferrer noopener">reportedly linked to the Chinese military</a>.
Smartphones
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) is reportedly shifting more of its&nbsp;iPhone&nbsp;production to India to mitigate the financial impact of President&nbsp;Donald Trump&#8217;s&nbsp;escalating tariffs on Chinese goods, potentially&nbsp;offsetting the projected 30% to 40% <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44677880/apple-reportedly-plans-to-move-more-iphone-production-to-india-amid-trump-tariff-fearscould-this-solve-the-300-price-hike-on-550-hardware" rel="noreferrer noopener">price&nbsp;increase on its device</a>.
U.S. consumers are reportedly rushing to&nbsp;Apple stores to purchase new&nbsp;iPhones&nbsp;ahead of potential price hikes caused by President&nbsp;Donald Trump&#8217;s&nbsp;newly <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/04/44679666/apple-customers-flock-to-stores-as-tariffs-threaten-to-drive-iphone-prices-up-by-45-report" rel="noreferrer noopener">announced tariffs on Chinese imports</a>.
Apple completed an urgent logistics operation in late March, transporting five planeloads of iPhones and other products from manufacturing centers in India and<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44706383/apple-airlifts-iphones-from-india-and-china-in-72-hour-race-to-beat-trumps-tariffs-as-stock-sinks-amid-us-china-trade-panic" rel="noreferrer noopener"> China to the U.S. within 72 hours</a>.
Automotive &amp; Social Media
Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)&nbsp;has unveiled a new trim for its Cybertruck. The new trim is RWD (rear-wheel drive) and offers a range of over 362 <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/04/44755221/tesla-unveils-new-cybertruck-long-range-trim-with-a-362-mile-range-and-reduced-features" rel="noreferrer noopener">miles on a single charge</a>.
Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) CEO&nbsp;Andy Jassy&nbsp;has warned that President&nbsp;Donald Trump&#8217;s&nbsp;new tariffs on Chinese imports could result in higher prices for consumers, as many of the company&#8217;s third-party sellers <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44754457/amazon-ceo-andy-jassy-says-trump-tariff-costs-could-hit-consumers-as-sellers-pass-them-on-company-working-to-limit-price-hikes-amid-1771-ytd-stock-drop" rel="noreferrer noopener">are unlikely to absorb the additional costs</a>.
Amazon reportedly pulled back on importing a wide range of consumer goods from Asia, leaving vendors stuck with <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/04/44729831/amazon-halts-orders-worth-over-500000-from-china-vietnam-and-other-asian-countries-following-trumps-tariff-plans-report" rel="noreferrer noopener">unsold inventory and mounting costs</a>.
TikTok&nbsp;has reportedly laid off some of its U.S.-based e-commerce governance and experience team, just days after President&nbsp;Donald Trump&nbsp;extended the deadline&nbsp;for parent company&nbsp;ByteDance&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/social-media/25/04/44754260/with-tiktoks-future-in-limbo-e-commerce-team-reportedly-hit-by-layoffs-days-after-trumps-bytedance-deadline-push-amid-chinas-opposition-and-tariff-hikes" rel="noreferrer noopener">to divest its U.S. operations</a>.
Artificial Intelligence
OpenAI&nbsp;is reportedly in discussions to acquire the AI hardware startup co-founded by&nbsp;Jony Ive&nbsp;and&nbsp;Sam Altman&nbsp;in a deal <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44678864/openai-eyes-500-million-deal-to-acquire-jony-ive-and-sam-altmans-ai-hardware-startup-report" rel="noreferrer noopener">worth approximately $500 million</a>.
OpenAI&nbsp;countersued&nbsp;Elon Musk, accusing him of using harassment tactics to slow the company&#8217;s progress and disrupt its plans for growth, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44726544/elon-musk-faces-legal-backlash-as-sam-altman-led-openai-countersues-over-harassing-tactics-and-bid-for-control-musk-has-tried-every-tool-available-to-harm-openai" rel="noreferrer noopener">including a&nbsp;contentious bid&nbsp;for control</a>.
Mira Murati, the former chief technology officer of ChatGPT-parent OpenAI, is reportedly seeking to raise a staggering $2 billion seed round for her <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/04/44756971/former-openai-cto-mira-murati-targets-record-breaking-2-billion-seed-round-for-new-ai-startup" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">new AI venture, </a><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/04/44756971/former-openai-cto-mira-murati-targets-record-breaking-2-billion-seed-round-for-new-ai-startup" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Thinking Machines Lab</a>.
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Consumer Tech News (April 7-April 11): US President Puts 90-Days Pause On Tariffs, Microsoft May Cut Jobs & More

In the midst of the global market sell-off triggered by&nbsp;President Donald Trump&#8216;s tariffs,&nbsp;Berkshire Hathaway&nbsp;CEO&nbsp;Warren Buffett&nbsp;has seen a significant increase in his net worth.
What Happened: Since the beginning of 2025, Buffett&#8217;s wealth&nbsp;has grown by $11.5 billion. The tariffs announcement led to substantial losses for investors globally. 
Despite this, Buffett&#8217;s net worth has risen to $154 billion, making him the world&#8217;s fourth-wealthiest person, according to Bloomberg&#8217;s Billionaires <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/billionaires/">Index</a>.
The &#8220;Oracle of Omaha,&#8221; as Buffett is often referred to, had&nbsp;a record $334 billion in&nbsp;cash by&nbsp;the end of 2024, according&nbsp;to SEC filings. His conservative investment strategy, which involves holding&nbsp;a wide variety of stocks&nbsp;for extended periods, appears to have paid off amidst the current economic downturn.
While other billionaires, including&nbsp;Tesla Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) CEO Elon Musk and&nbsp;Amazon&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) founder Jeff Bezos, have seen their net worth decrease, Buffett&#8217;s wealth has increased. 
This growth has led some investors to view Berkshire Hathaway as a relatively safe investment option during the market turmoil.
Why It Matters: Buffett&#8217;s long-term investment philosophy, patience, and diverse portfolio approach have been key factors in his financial success, even in challenging market conditions. His ability to grow his wealth amidst a global market sell-off underscores the effectiveness of his investment strategy. 
This growth in wealth, despite the market turmoil, highlights the potential value of a diversified, long-term investment approach.
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Warren Buffett's Wealth Grows Even Amid Tariff War and Global Market Turmoil

The Tesla Cybertruck may be polarizing among adults, but it <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/03/44346155/trumps-tesla-shoutout-falls-flat-no-spike-in-orders-or-inventory-movement">is a hit among children</a>.
What Happened: Children are enamored with the Cybertruck, the brainchild of Elon Musk and his company Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>). The vehicle has been at the center of public opinion, with some owners facing vandalism and negative reactions due to its association with Musk and his controversial stances.
However, for kids, the Cybertruck is a source of fascination. The truck&#8217;s distinctive and rare design is a head-turner, especially for a demographic that finds excitement in the unique and the extraordinary. Parents have noted their children&#8217;s obsession with the vehicle, with some kids even creating Cybertruck-themed art.
According to a report <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/tesla-cybertruck-kids-love-elon-musk-2025-4">by</a> Insider, despite Musk&#8217;s controversial image, children are intrigued by the billionaire who makes rockets and cool-looking cars. The concept that Musk is a controversial figure due to his political opinions and role in DOGE is not something easily explained to a small child.
At the same time, trying to explain why Elon Musk is considered controversial—whether due to his political views or involvement with DOGE—isn't exactly something you can easily break down for a young child.
Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40971831/putin-ally-who-unveiled-tesla-cybertruck-with-machine-gun-last-month-now-says-elon-musk-remotely-dis" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Putin Ally Who Unveiled Tesla Cybertruck With Machine Gun Last Month Now Says Elon Musk ‘Remotely Disabled' The Militarized EV</a>
Even parents who are not fans of Musk or the Cybertruck have observed their children&#8217;s fascination with the vehicle. The market has responded with a variety of Cybertruck-themed toys and books, further fueling the interest among kids.
Not long ago, Musk was widely seen as an inspiring, uncontroversial figure in STEM—someone kids could look up to. But his growing involvement in politics, especially around the 2024 election, and his continued promotion of Dogecoin, have shifted public perception. 
As noted in Nate Silver&#8216;s Silver <a href="https://www.natesilver.net/p/elon-musk-polls-popularity-nate-silver-bulletin">Bulletin</a>, Musk's favorability took a significant hit last summer, flipping from positive to negative. Today, he&#8217;s facing record-low approval, with 53.5% of respondents viewing him unfavorably.
Why It Matters: While the Cybertruck may be a symbol of controversy for adults, for children, it represents a cool-looking car that sparks their imagination and curiosity. 
This fascination among the younger generation could potentially translate into a future consumer base for Tesla. As these children grow up, their early interest in the Cybertruck could influence their vehicle purchases in the future. 
Furthermore, the market response in creating Cybertruck-themed toys and books indicates a potential for ancillary revenue streams tied to the vehicle&#8217;s design and popularity.
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Elon Musk's Cybertruck Is Controversial, But Kids Love It

Benzinga examined the prospects for<a href="http://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> many investors' favorite stocks</a> over the last week — here's a look at some of our top stories.
President Donald Trump's hold on global tariffs but imposition of a 145% levy on Chinese imports led to significant market volatility and eroding confidence in the dollar and Treasuries this week. The 30-year Treasury yield briefly reached 5%, indicating the return of bond vigilantes — investors selling bonds in reaction to policy decisions.
Despite the turmoil, certain stocks have outperformed. For instance, Amazon (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) and Tesla (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) have shown resilience amid the market's fluctuations, demonstrating robust fundamentals and strategic positioning that appeal to investors even during uncertain times.
Overall, while the broader market faces challenges from escalating trade tensions and policy uncertainties, select companies continue to thrive, highlighting the importance of strategic agility and strong fundamentals in navigating volatile economic landscapes.
Benzinga provides daily reports on the stocks most popular with investors. Here are a few of this past week's most bullish and bearish posts that are worth another look.
The Bulls
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/25/04/44696168/apple-is-a-buying-opportunity-again-as-key-valuation-level-flashes-green-bank-of-america-says">"Apple Is A ‘Buying Opportunity' Again As Key Valuation Level Flashes Green, Bank Of America Says"</a>, by Piero Cingari, reports that Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) shares have dropped 17% since April 2, more than double the S&amp;P 500's decline in the same period, and Bank of America analyst Wamsi Mohan views this as a buying opportunity, citing historical data showing average gains of 17% one year after Apple's P/E ratio compresses under 25x.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/buybacks/25/04/44674899/broadcom-stock-jumps-on-10-billion-buyback-authorization">"Broadcom Stock Jumps On $10 Billion Buyback Authorization"</a>, by Adam Eckert, reports that Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) shares rose after the company authorized a $10 billion share repurchase program through the end of 2025, reflecting confidence in its semiconductor and infrastructure software businesses.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44683383/marvell-plays-ai-hardball-divestiture-sparks-155-upside-says-analyst">"Marvell Plays AI Hardball: Divestiture Sparks 155% Upside, Says Analyst"</a>, by Surbhi Jain, reports that Marvell Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRVL#NASDAQ">MRVL</a>) sold its automotive Ethernet business to Infineon Technologies AG for $2.5 billion, prompting JPMorgan analyst Harlan Sur to reaffirm an Overweight rating and set a $130 price target — implying a 155% upside — as the company intensifies its focus on AI and cloud data center growth.
For additional bullish calls of the past week, check out the following:
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/04/44701164/aehr-test-systems-stock-climbs-after-q3-results-details">Aehr Test Systems Stock Climbs After Q3 Results: Details</a>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/04/44752313/health-care-technology-stocks-surge-after-fda-announces-plans-to-phase-out-animal-testing-requirements">Health Care Technology Stocks Surge After FDA Announces Plans To Phase Out Animal Testing Requirements</a>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/large-cap/25/04/44725578/technology-stocks-outperform-after-trumps-tariff-pause-microchip-technology-amd-lead-sector-higher">Technology Stocks Outperform After Trump's Tariff Pause: Microchip Technology, AMD Lead Sector Higher</a>
The Bears
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/04/44741043/nike-stock-tumbles-as-us-china-trade-war-intensifies-what-you-need-to-know">"Nike Stock Tumbles As US-China Trade War Intensifies: What You Need To Know"</a>, by Adam Eckert, reports that Nike Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>) shares fell 10.3% to $53.18 amid escalating U.S.-China trade tensions, as the company's reliance on imports from China, Vietnam, and Indonesia exposes it to new tariffs, including a 145% rate on Chinese goods.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/04/44725016/us-steel-stock-tumbles-as-trump-says-we-dont-want-to-see-it-go-to-japan">"US Steel Stock Tumbles As Trump Says ‘We Don't Want To See It Go To Japan'"</a>, by Adam Eckert, reports that United States Steel Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/X#NYSE">X</a>) shares fell over 11% in after-hours trading after Trump expressed opposition to the company's acquisition by Nippon Steel, stating, "We don't want to see it go to Japan."
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44684590/microns-meltdown-tariff-surcharge-adds-salt-to-the-stocks-slide">"Micron's Meltdown: Tariff Surcharge Adds Salt To The Stock's Slide"</a>, by Surbhi Jain, reports that Micron Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>) shares plunged over 22% in five trading days as the company imposed a tariff-related surcharge on U.S. customers, exacerbating bearish technical signals with the stock trading below key moving averages and nearing oversold RSI levels.
For more bearish takes, be sure to see these posts:
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/technicals/25/04/44695368/death-cross-alert-alphabet-stock-drops-the-signal-bears-pick-it-up">Death Cross Alert: Alphabet Stock Drops The Signal, Bears Pick It Up</a>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44715119/pfizer-stock-is-sliding-wednesday-whats-going-on">Pfizer Stock Is Sliding Wednesday: What's Going On?</a>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44748974/death-cross-meets-tax-threat-tsms-chip-dip-has-more-than-just-technicals-to-blame">TSMC Triggers Death Cross As Trump Tariff Threats Add To Investor Concerns</a>
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Benzinga Bulls And Bears: Apple, Nike, US Steel — And The Markets Ride Out Ongoing Volatility

Despite <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/04/44756353/xi-jinping-says-there-are-no-winners-in-tariff-war-as-china-slaps-125-tariffs-on-us-goods-urges-trump-to-immediately-correct-wrongdoings">growing concerns about renewed trade</a> tensions between Washington and Beijing, one analyst says the drama may be more performative than policy-driven.
What Happened: Marko Papic, chief strategist at BCA Research, downplayed the long-term impact of escalating U.S.-China tariff rhetoric, suggesting that the latest threats may be largely symbolic and unlikely to result in sustained economic disruption.
"As the kids would say — just for the LOLz," Papic said in an interview with CNBC on Friday, referencing what he sees as political posturing from both sides.
His comments come after China's finance ministry accused the U.S. of "bullying" and warned that aggressive tariff policies could make America look like a "joke" on the global stage.
Papic acknowledged that markets are reacting to fears of a policy-induced slowdown, particularly in sectors like commodities, but said those concerns may be exaggerated. "It's not like this is a great financial crisis," he noted.
He's also not convinced that these trade policies— tariffs and bringing manufacturing back—will actually work or happen as planned. "When was the last time any U.S. policymaker actually referred to them [tariffs] as revenue raisers?"
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Why It Matters: On Friday, Xi Jinping sharply raised tariffs on U.S. goods from 84% to a record 125%. This came after President Donald Trump hiked tariffs on Thursday, pushing the cost of Chinese imports to at least 145%. This jump results from a new 125% retaliatory tariff layered on top of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44757476/asia-mixed-europe-slides-as-china-tariff-hike-escalates-tensions-gold-soars-dollar-hits-two-year-low-global-markets-today-while-us-slept">existing 20% duties</a>.
While these measures respond to Trump's tariffs, China itself isn't shielded from the fallout. Goldman Sachs has lowered its <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">growth forecast for the country</a> and warned that up to 20 million export-related jobs could be at risk. The investment bank, however, attributed this outlook not only to U.S. tariffs but also to broader global economic uncertainty.
A <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/04/44762211/10-companies-with-exposure-to-trumps-china-tariff-war-ford-tesla-apple-disney-and-more">Strategy Risks report has identified</a> major U.S. public companies most overexposed to China, evaluating them across categories like Business Fundamentals, Partnerships and Politics, Regional Issues, Supply Chain, and Capacity.
Ford Motor Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>) topped the list, scoring high across all areas, especially in Regional Issues tied to human rights concerns and Supply Chain vulnerabilities.
Carrier Global Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CARR#NYSE">CARR</a>) leads China's commercial HVAC market with extensive operations, while Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) relies <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44706383/apple-airlifts-iphones-from-india-and-china-in-72-hour-race-to-beat-trumps-tariffs-as-stock-sinks-amid-us-china-trade-panic">heavily on Chinese manufacturing</a> for most of its products, placing it squarely in the crosshairs of ongoing trade tensions.
Tesla Inc.'s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) U.S. energy division risks soaring costs from tariffs on Chinese battery cells, potentially doubling Powerwall and Megapack production expenses. Coca-Cola (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KO#NYSE">KO</a>) is facing cost pressures from tariffs on key ingredients like sucralose, which may impact profitability.
Cummins, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMI#NYSE">CMI</a>) maintains deep ties to China through joint ventures and clean energy initiatives. RTX Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RTX#NYSE">RTX</a>), with thousands of Chinese suppliers, has admitted that decoupling is unfeasible.
Honeywell (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HON#NASDAQ">HON</a>) has begun adding surcharges due to tariff-related supply disruptions. Walt Disney Co.'s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>) CEO has raised alarms about the broader impact of tariffs, and Caterpillar, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>) is confronting shrinking competitiveness as Chinese buyers turn to alternative suppliers.
Ford boasts a solid growth score of 78.49%, according to 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> Apple, Tesla, Disney, and other major companies.
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