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Economist Mohamed A. El-Erian on Wednesday highlighted gains for Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) and gold in April, contrasting with the declines in the stock market
What Happened: El-Erian, the Chief Economic Advisor at&nbsp;Allianz, took to X detailing the year-to-date performance of major asset classes.
Since the start of the year, the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&amp;P 500 have dropped 4.41% and 5.31%, respectively, while gold has gained 24.48%. 
April was a significant down month for stocks. President Donald Trump&#8217;s aggressive tariff measures threw markets into a spiral, forcing the Dow and S&amp;P 500 to fall 3.15% and 1.14%, respectively, during the month. 
Crude oil also endured pressures, with year-to-date losses at 18.84% at the end of April.
In contrast, Bitcoin and gold were among the few winners of the month, rising 13.73% and 3.9%, respectively. Year-to-date, however, the apex cryptocurrency has barely increased, while gold has jumped 24.48%.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Please see below for the usual monthly table of performance for major assets/asset classes. While April was a down month for most, their initial large losses were largely offset by the end of the month. Of the losers, oil led the way with an almost 20% loss. A few assets… <a href="https://t.co/9xYpB0nhBA">pic.twitter.com/9xYpB0nhBA</a>
&mdash; Mohamed A. El-Erian (@elerianm) <a href="https://twitter.com/elerianm/status/1917723645532893304?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 30, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Why It Matters: These numbers come in the wake of the <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/04/45098824/tariffs-hit-hard-as-us-economy-shrinks-for-first-time-since-2022">U.S. economy&#8217;s contraction</a> in the first quarter of 2025, marking its first negative growth reading since the second quarter of 2022. This contraction, precipitated by newly imposed trade tariffs, has stoked recession fears.
Notably, Bitcoin was not immune to the macroeconomic pressures as it hit a bottom of $76,000 earlier this month. However, the apex cryptocurrency <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">rebounded sharply</a> after Trump announced a 90-day pause on tariffs on countries that have not retaliated&nbsp;against U.S. trade measures.
Price Action: At the time of writing, Bitcoin was exchanging hands at $94,974.24, up 0.19% 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>. Spot gold traded at $3,235.26 an ounce, down 1.63%.
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Thousands of people are expected to take to the streets across the country on Thursday for May Day demonstrations, to highlight what organizers say are consolidated <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/04/44850551/this-fight-is-only-beginning-unions-resist-trump-executive-order-ending-collective-bargaining-rights-for-more-than-1-million-workers">attacks on labor rights</a> and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/04/44882049/peter-thiels-palantir-bags-30-million-order-from-ice-for-immigrant-tracking-system">immigrant communities</a> under the President Donald Trump administration. The movement is led by a coalition called May Day Strong, grounded in a legacy of worker-led protests across the globe on May 1.
What Happened: Demonstrations to protest policies that are "defunding our schools, privatizing public services, attacking unions, and targeting immigrant families with fear and violence" are scheduled in more than 1000 cities nationwide.
"This is a war on working people," reads a statement on the May Day Strong events page. "We are reclaiming our power from corporate elites, and we will not be intimidated by Trump, Musk, or their billionaire backers. They&#8217;ve ruled for too long."
The White House did not immediately respond to Benzinga's request for comment.
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Why It Matters: This year's protests are expected to surpass previous years in size and scope. Georgetown University labor historian Joseph McCartin <a href="https://www.npr.org/2025/04/30/nx-s1-5382560/may-day-protests-history-trump">told</a> NPR that the broad geographic reach and diversity of participants could make this the most extensive May Day mobilization in U.S. history.
Internationally commemorated as a day for labor solidarity, May Day has always had a tense relationship with the U.S. political landscape. Many Presidents have attempted to rebrand the day, including Eisenhower's "Law Day" and Trump's "Loyalty Day," but activists continue to reclaim the it as a platform for worker rights and immigrant justice.
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Palantir Technologies Inc.‘s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>) CEO Alex Karp told a heckler on Wednesday at the Hill &amp; Valley Forum that Silicon Valley must defend its right to debate and "not become a product of an ideology," arguing that true strength comes from open discourse.
What Happened: "If your argument is that strong, why will you not let the other side talk?" he asked, saying, &#8220;The obvious solution to war is to have the West have the strongest, most precise, deadly weapons possible… so that we can minimize unnecessary innocent deaths.&#8221;
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&mdash; Brett Krieger (@BrettKrieger12) <a href="https://twitter.com/BrettKrieger12/status/1917573757440319909?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 30, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Karp pointed to his new book, The Technological Republic, co-authored with Nicholas Zamiska, which urges a tighter alliance between government and tech to secure Western liberal democracy and maintain a competitive edge over rival powers. He criticized protesters for shutting down debate, warning that those "unwittingly part of an evil force" allow themselves to be weaponized by extremist causes. Karp called on his peers to "fight back" by hosting robust discussions on AI governance, export controls, and the ethics of lethal autonomy.
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Karp warned that ceding control of advanced AI to adversaries risks a future where free expression is crushed under "hierarchical disparity," making the West's commitment to open debate its greatest strategic asset.
Why It Matters: Karp&#8217;s comments come days after Palantir's expanding government presence. The&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/04/44972877/palantir-teams-up-with-google-to-supercharge-fedstart-bringing-ai-tools-to-us-government-agencies-on-secure-cloud" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">company recently partnered&nbsp;</a>with&nbsp;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>)&nbsp;Google Public Sector to enable government agencies to access software applications on Google Cloud's accredited infrastructure with enhanced security compliance.
Palantir CTO Shyam Sankar also recently said President Trump's April executive orders — which make commercial off-the-shelf technology the default for federal procurement and empower agencies to use rapid acquisition tools like Other Transaction Authority — could save billions and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/04/45062012/palantirs-shyam-sankar-backs-trumps-executive-orders-to-prioritize-commercial-tech-in-federal-contracts-the-default-is-commercial-and-this-time-it-has-teeth">broaden contracts</a> to innovative firms.
Price Action: PLTR closed 2.03% higher at $118.44 on Wednesday, despite broader&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/04/45100047/recession-odds-spike-wall-street-tumbles-as-q1-gdp-surprisingly-contracts-be-patient-trump-responds" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">market weakness</a>. The relative strength was likely driven by continued momentum following a wave of new defense deals and investor interest ahead of its upcoming&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/04/45062012/palantirs-shyam-sankar-backs-trumps-executive-orders-to-prioritize-commercial-tech-in-federal-contracts-the-default-is-commercial-and-this-time-it-has-teeth" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">earnings report on May 5</a>.
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Prominent short seller Jim Chanos has challenged the U.S. government&#8217;s manufacturing aspirations, highlighting the economic realities keeping iPhone production overseas.
What Happened: Chanos responded with skepticism to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick&#8216;s vision of bringing iPhone manufacturing to American soil. 
Chanos&#8217; remarks came after Lutnick suggested that with artificial intelligence and automation, the U.S. could create hundreds of thousands of manufacturing jobs with salaries ranging from $75,000 to $150,000 under President Donald Trump&#8216;s administration.
Foxconn, also known as Hon Hai Precision (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HNHPF#OTC">HNHPF</a>), employees in China assembling Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) phones were reportedly seen as &#8220;too expensive&#8221; at $3 an hour in 2023. Chanos wrote, &#8220;Does the Commerce Secretary really think those $3/hour jobs are coming back to the U.S.?&#8221;
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Foxconn workers in China who assemble <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24AAPL&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$AAPL</a> phones, were considered too expensive at $3 per hour, in 2023. Does the Commerce Secretary really think those $3/hour jobs are coming back to the US?! <a href="https://t.co/BLGkhpT4w2">https://t.co/BLGkhpT4w2</a> <a href="https://t.co/fqRJnxgTnN">pic.twitter.com/fqRJnxgTnN</a>
&mdash; James Chanos (@RealJimChanos) <a href="https://twitter.com/RealJimChanos/status/1917800022671811015?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 1, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Why It Matters:  This debate <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/04/44879959/steve-jobs-said-14-years-ago-iphones-would-never-be-made-in-the-u-s-those-jobs-arent-coming-back-now-tariffs-could-lift-price-to-3500">echoes a 2011 conversation</a> where Apple CEO Steve Jobs told former President Barack Obama, &#8220;Those jobs aren&#8217;t coming back.&#8221; Beyond labor costs, China&#8217;s supply chain advantages remain significant, with a former Apple executive noting: &#8220;You need a million screws? That factory is a block away.&#8221;
Despite manufacturing concerns, the Trump administration recently <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44882019/apple-ceo-tim-cooks-dialogue-with-commerce-secretary-lutnick-secured-tariff-exemption-for-iphones-and-electronics-report">exempted Apple&#8217;s China-produced electronics </a>from import duties following discussions between CEO Tim Cook and White House officials. This pushed Apple&#8217;s market cap back above $3 trillion.
Though Apple reportedly considers shifting iPhone assembly to India, analyst Craig Moffett questions whether this would <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/45032214/analyst-questions-apples-reported-iphone-shift-to-india-amid-china-tariff-pressures-doesnt-solve-all-the-problems">effectively mitigate tariff impacts</a>, noting components would still largely come from China. &#8220;You have a tremendous menu of problems created by tariffs, and moving to India doesn&#8217;t solve all the problems,&#8221; Moffett told CNBC. Read Next: 
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U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers found Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) and one of its top executives in contempt of court, accusing them of deliberately evading a 2021 injunction meant to curb the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/24/08/40423388/epic-games-mobile-store-goes-live-in-europe-ceo-says-apple-had-to-be-challenged">tech giant's control</a> over App Store payments.
What Happened: Rogers said Apple&#8217;s vice president of Finance, Alex Roman, "outright lied under oath" about when the company decided to impose a 27% commission on certain web-based purchases made through iPhone apps — a move she deemed anticompetitive and in violation of her prior order, <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/04/30/court-finds-apple-executive-lied-under-oath.html">reported</a> CNBC.
"Neither Apple, nor its counsel, corrected the, now obvious, lies," Rogers wrote.
The judge also accused Apple of withholding internal documents, including records of a 2023 meeting involving CEO Tim Cook, where compliance with the injunction was discussed.
She also noted that Phil Schiller, an Apple fellow and former senior vice president, had opposed the commission policy, but Cook overruled him. "Cook chose poorly," Rogers wrote.
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Rogers has referred the matter to the U.S. Attorney's Office to consider criminal contempt charges against both Roman and Apple, the report said.
She also ordered the company to immediately stop charging commissions on purchases made through in-app web links and to pay Epic Games' legal fees related to the dispute.
"This is an injunction, not a negotiation. There are no do-overs once a party willfully disregards a court order," Rogers stated.
In a statement, an Apple spokesperson said, "We strongly disagree with the decision. We will comply with the court's order and we will appeal," the report added.
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Why It's Important: Following <a href="http://benzinga.com/news/legal/25/04/45123864/apple-ordered-to-ease-app-store-rules-in-us-epic-games-ceo-tim-sweeney-proposes-peace-deal-saying-well-return-fortnite-and-drop-all-litigation-only-if">the court&#8217;s decision</a>, Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney made a bold proposal to Apple on X, offering to end all related litigation if the company broadens its compliance.
To meet Epic's demands, Apple would have to eliminate its global commissions on purchases made outside its App Store and remove limitations on linking to external payment options. Such changes could significantly impact Apple's services revenue.
Apple is set to report its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/45117801/apple-q2-earnings-preview-analysts-remain-bullish-with-caution-of-tariff-tornado-hitting-iphone">fiscal second-quarter earnings</a> on Thursday. Analysts expect the company to deliver stronger-than-expected results, particularly in its iPhone segment and Chinese market. Wall Street forecasts revenue of $94.42 billion for the quarter, up from $90.75 billion a year ago.
Price Action: Apple shares gained 0.61% during Wednesday's regular session but dropped 1.65% in after-hours trading, closing at $209, per <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro data</a>.
According to Benzinga Edge's Stock Rankings, Apple holds a growth score of 44.64% and a momentum score of 74.99%. <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 other leading tech stocks</a>.
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Dan Ives refuses to acknowledge 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>) and Toyota Motor Corp's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TM#NYSE">TM</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/04/45090602/google-backed-waymo-and-toyota-forge-strategic-partnership-to-bring-autonomous-driving-tech-to-personally-owned-vehicles">partnership</a> as a threat to Tesla Inc.'s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) Robotaxi ambitions.
What Happened: In a post on social media platform X on Wednesday, the TSLA bull reiterated his belief in the company's FSD technology and the Robotaxi launch in June this year.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">I disagree that the Waymo/Toyota is a groundbreaking deal and a threat to Tesla. Tesla will own the autonomous market in my view and no one can compete with their scale and scope. It starts in Austin in June then the autonomous journey begins. Key chapter of growth. &#x1f525;&#x1f402;&#x1f3c6;&#x1f37f;
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"I disagree that the Waymo/Toyota is a groundbreaking deal and a threat to Tesla. Tesla will own the autonomous market in my view and no one can compete with their scale and scope," Ives said in the post.
The investor then highlighted June's robotaxi launch as an important event for the company's autonomous driving goals. "It starts in Austin in June then the autonomous journey begins. Key chapter of growth." He said.
Why It Matters: Ives's comments come in as Tesla is already operating the Robotaxi autonomous ride-hailing service in<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/04/44972108/tesla-quietly-launched-robotaxi-service-for-employees-before-june-debut-now-reports-1500-completed-trips"> a limited rollout</a> in Austin as well as the San Francisco Bay Area. The service is limited to employees of the company and has already completed more than 1500 trips.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk is confident in the robotaxi launch in June, as the billionaire said that the company will deploy <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/04/44943387/elon-musk-shares-fsd-update-at-tesla-earnings-call-10-to-20-model-ys-will-offer-paid-robotaxi-rides-in-june">10 to 20 Tesla Model Ys</a> as robotaxis on the first day of the rollout.
However, other experts aren't as optimistic about FSD as Ives, with analyst Ross Gerber saying that the company's FSD technology was <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">"like a 12-year-old driving"</a> compared to Waymo's LiDAR-based system.
Elsewhere, rumors floated around that the company was looking to replace Musk as the CEO following a difficult quarter, which saw declining sales and profits, as well as increased vandalism against Tesla properties. However, Tesla has since <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/04/45124373/tesla-board-explored-replacing-elon-musk-as-tesla-ceo-a-month-ago-report">denied the rumors</a>.
Price Action: TSLA stock experienced a 3.38% decline at close, trading for $282.16, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro data</a>.
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<li>Amicus licenses exclusive U.S. rights to commercialize DMX-200 for the treatment of Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) DMX-200 is in a pivotal Phase 3 trial for FSGS, a rare and fatal kidney disease with no FDA-approved therapies</li>
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Recent data challenges the traditional &#8220;Sell in May and go away&#8221; market adage, with evidence suggesting investors might be better off delaying portfolio adjustments.
What Happened: Ryan Detrick, Chief Market Strategist at Carson Group LLC, highlighted on Thursday that May has delivered positive returns in 9 of the past 10 years for the S&amp;P 500 Index, tracked by SPDR S&amp;P 500 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>).
&#8220;Before you Sell in May, just remember this month has been higher 9 of the past 10 years,&#8221; Detrick wrote on X, suggesting the traditional investment wisdom may need updating.
The data shows the S&amp;P 500 averaged 0.9% returns in May over the past decade, with a median return of 1.1%. Only 2019 bucked this trend with a significant 6.6% decline, while 2024 saw the strongest May performance at 4.8%.
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&mdash; Ryan Detrick, CMT (@RyanDetrick) <a href="https://twitter.com/RyanDetrick/status/1917211015969677603?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 29, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Why It Matters: LPL Financial&#8216;s chief equity strategist, Jeff Buchbinder, notes that even when April ends negatively, as expected this year, &#8220;the outlook isn&#8217;t quite as grim&#8221; <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/45115442/sell-in-may-and-go-away-looks-outdated-as-mayjuly-data-signal-bullish-sp-500-seasonality">based on historical patterns</a>.
The conventional &#8220;Sell in May&#8221; strategy held more weight between 1962 and 2012, when May-July periods averaged negative 0.3% returns. However, post-election years like 2025 have historically favored bulls, with 18 of 24 such periods delivering <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/45115442/sell-in-may-and-go-away-looks-outdated-as-mayjuly-data-signal-bullish-sp-500-seasonality">positive returns averaging 3.8%</a>.
Callum Thomas of Top Down Charts adds nuance, noting the seasonal weakness primarily manifests during bear markets, while bull markets still see positive returns during summer months, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/social-media/25/04/45076599/sell-in-may-and-go-away-only-in-bear-markets-one-expert-says">though typically with increased volatility</a>.
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<li>firefly started deliveries in late April 2025</li>
<li>23,900 vehicles were delivered in April 2025,&nbsp;increasing by 53.0% year-over-year</li>
<li>65,994 vehicles were delivered year-to-date in 2025, increasing by 44.5% year-over-year</li>
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With U.S. stock futures trading higher this morning on Thursday, some of the stocks that may grab investor focus today are as follows:
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<li>Wall Street expects McDonald&#8217;s Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCD#NYSE">MCD</a>) to report quarterly earnings at $2.66 per share on revenue of $6.09 billion before the opening bell, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>. McDonald&#8217;s shares fell 0.4% to $318.50 in after-hours trading.</li>
<li>Analysts are expecting Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) to post quarterly earnings at $1.36 per share on revenue of $155.04 billion. The company will release earnings after the markets close. Amazon shares rose 3.5% to $190.90 in after-hours trading.</li>
<li>Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) reported better-than-expected third-quarter financial results. The company reported third-quarter revenue of $70.07 billion, up 13% year-over-year. The revenue total beat a Street consensus estimate of $68.43 billion according to data from Benzinga Pro. Microsoft said it sees fourth-quarter sales of $73.150 billion to $74.250 billion, versus market estimates of $72.28 billion. Microsoft shares jumped 6.9% to $422.66 in the after-hours trading session.</li>
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<li>Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) posted upbeat results for its first quarter, after the closing bell on Wednesday. The company reported first-quarter earnings of $6.43 per share, easily beating analyst estimates of $5.21 per share. Meta expects second-quarter revenue to be in the range of $42.5 billion to $45.5 billion versus Benzinga Pro estimates of $44.06 billion. Meta shares climbed 5.4% to $578.45 in the after-hours trading session.</li>
<li>Analysts expect Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) to post quarterly earnings at $1.63 per share on revenue of $94.53 billion after the closing bell. Apple shares fell 1.7% to $209.00 in the after-hours trading session.</li>
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The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed some increase in the overall fear level, while the index remained in the &#8220;Fear&#8221; zone on Wednesday.
U.S. stocks settled mixed on Wednesday, with the Dow Jones index gaining more than 100 points during the session. However, the index recorded losses for the third consecutive month as economic data began reflecting the impact of Trump tariffs.
The S&amp;P 500 fell around 0.8% in April, while the Dow tumbled 3.2% for the period. The Nasdaq, however, gained 0.9% for the month.
U.S. GDP shrank by 0.3% in the last quarter, marking the first economic contraction since 2022 and missing forecasts for a 0.4% expansion. Labor market data also disappointed. The ADP National Employment Report showed private employers added just 62,000 jobs in April—the weakest gain in nine months and well below the expected 108,000.
Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>) reported downbeat first-quarter 2025 results. Wabash National Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WNC#NYSE">WNC</a>), meanwhile, reported worse-than-expected first-quarter financial results and issued FY25 guidance below estimates
Most sectors on the S&amp;P 500 closed on a positive note, with health care, industrials and consumer staples stocks recording the biggest gains on Wednesday. However, energy and consumer discretionary stocks bucked the overall market trend, closing the session lower.
The Dow Jones closed higher by around 142 points to 40,669.36 on Wednesday. The S&amp;P 500 gained 0.15% to 5,569.06, while the Nasdaq Composite fell 0.09% to 17,446.34 during Wednesday's session.
Investors are awaiting earnings results from McDonald&#8217;s Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCD#NYSE">MCD</a>), Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) and Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) today.
At a current reading of 35, the index remained in the &#8220;Fear&#8221; zone on Wednesday, versus a prior reading of 35.8.
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Postal Realty Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PSTL#NYSE">PSTL</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.32 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $0.30 by 6.67 percent. This is a 28 percent increase over earnings of $0.25 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $22.15 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $21.14 million by 4.78 percent. This is a 28.13 percent increase over sales of $17.29 million the same period last year.

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Retirement investing used to mean picking between stale index funds, overpriced mutual funds or praying your target date fund didn't flatline. But what if you could use that same 401(k) or IRA to invest in a business you believe in or better yet, your own?&nbsp;
It's called self-directed retirement investing.
With platforms like <a href="https://info.irafinancial.com/lp/retirement-solutions/?utm_source=benzinga.com&amp;utm_medium=affiliate&amp;utm_campaign=Start+Business&amp;aff_click_id=">IRA Financial</a>, you&#8217;re no longer chained to Wall Street's limited menu of stocks and bonds. You can take control and use a Self-Directed IRA, Solo 401(k), or ROBS, Rollover for Business Startups, for business investing, funding startups, small businesses or even launching your venture – all with the same tax advantages you&#8217;d expect from a traditional retirement plan. The ROBS structure is an IRS-approved strategy that allows you to use existing retirement funds to start a new business, or fund an existing one, that you control.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Self-Directed Retirement Investing: What Is It?</h2>
Most retirement accounts are locked into a narrow set of investments. That's by design, your average brokerage wants you trading things they profit from. But a Self-Directed IRA or Solo 401(k) opens the gates to a broader world of alternative retirement investments like private placements, real estate, startups and more.
IRA Financial makes this process streamlined, secure and mobile-first. Whether you want to invest in the next tech unicorn or fuel your own business idea, you can do it all through an app or online platform. No more waiting for a custodian to approve your every move. You're in control.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How to Use Retirement Funds for Private Business Investments</h2>
You can legally and safely use retirement funds for private business investments. Here's how it works:
<ol>
<li>Set up a <a href="https://info.irafinancial.com/lp/retirement-solutions/?utm_source=benzinga.com&amp;utm_medium=affiliate&amp;utm_campaign=Start+Business&amp;aff_click_id=">Self-Directed IRA or Solo 401(k)</a> with IRA Financial.</li>
<li>Fund the account by rolling over your existing retirement plan or contributing directly.</li>
<li>Open your dedicated IRA checking account through IRA Financial and Capital One, no bank branch visits or red tape required.</li>
<li>Use the funds to invest in private businesses, startups or your company.</li>
<li>Manage your investments directly from your mobile device. </li>
</ol>
And the best part? All income and gains flow back into your retirement account tax-deferred (or tax-free with a Roth). That means you're building your future wealth while backing real businesses you care about.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Why Invest in Private Businesses or Startups?</h2>
Most people don't get rich off index funds alone. That's where private placements come in.
A private placement is a term for investing in a company that isn't publicly traded. Instead of being open to anyone with a brokerage account, these deals are offered to a select group, often accredited investors, and they tend to come with higher potential returns (and yes, a bit more risk).
Some of the perks:
<ul>
<li>Higher returns: Startups and small businesses can scale quickly.</li>
<li>Diversification: Move beyond the S&amp;P 500 and into real assets.</li>
<li>Control: Especially if it's your own business. you're not just investing, you're building.</li>
</ul>
And thanks to <a href="https://www.investor.gov/introduction-investing/investing-basics/glossary/regulation-d-offerings">Regulation D of the Securities Act of 1933</a>, companies can raise funds without the burden of registering with the SEC. That's less overhead for the business and faster action for the investor – you.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Most Popular Private Placement Investments</h2>
Here's what IRA Financial clients are doing with <a href="https://info.irafinancial.com/lp/retirement-solutions/?utm_source=benzinga.com&amp;utm_medium=affiliate&amp;utm_campaign=Start+Business&amp;aff_click_id=">their self-directed accounts</a>:
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<li>Funding their own startups</li>
<li>Investing in pre-IPO unicorns</li>
<li>Crowdfunding into early-stage companies</li>
<li>Taking equity in small-cap businesses</li>
<li>Partnering with other investors on private equity deals</li>
</ul>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The IRA Financial Advantage</h2>
Traditional custodians won't let you touch this stuff. That's because banks and brokerages make money selling their products, not giving you access to outside investments. That's why most won't let you use your retirement funds for cash-generating private businesses.
IRA Financial believes in flipping that model on its head. Their platform allows you to:
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<li>Invest directly from your phone or PC</li>
<li>Open and manage a Checkbook IRA or Solo 401(k)</li>
<li>Skip the middlemen and wire funds immediately</li>
<li>Get help from assigned specialists every step of the way </li>
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It's built for flexibility, speed and freedom. AKA, everything traditional retirement accounts are not.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">What's an Accredited Investor Anyway?</h2>
Some private placements are only open to accredited investors, people or entities who meet certain income or net worth thresholds.
To qualify as an individual, you typically need:
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<li>$200,000+ annual income (or $300,000 with a spouse) for the last two years, or</li>
<li>Net worth exceeding $1 million, excluding your primary residence</li>
</ul>
Entities like banks, trusts and businesses with $5 million+ in assets also qualify.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Understanding UBTI and UDFI (Without Falling Asleep)</h2>
You knew there had to be some fine print, right?
Most self-directed retirement investments are tax-deferred or tax-free. But there are two exceptions to keep an eye on:
<ul>
<li>UBTI (<a href="https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/unrelated-business-income-tax">Unrelated Business Taxable Income</a>): Kicks in if your IRA invests in an active business via a pass-through entity like an LLC. </li>
<li>UDFI (<a href="https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/unrelated-business-income-from-debt-financed-property-under-irc-section-514">Unrelated Debt-Financed Income</a>): Applies if your retirement account uses debt (like a nonrecourse loan) to invest in real estate or other assets. </li>
</ul>
Both can trigger a tax rate up to 37%. The good news? IRA Financial helps you understand and minimize this risk and in many cases, avoid it altogether.
If you want to sidestep these taxes, a Solo 401(k) might be your best bet. It's exempt from UDFI on real estate and can be structured for maximum efficiency.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Solo 401(k) for Startup Investing: The Power Play</h2>
If you&#8217;re self-employed or a small business owner, <a href="https://info.irafinancial.com/lp/solo-401k/?utm_source=benzinga.com&amp;utm_medium=affiliate&amp;utm_campaign=Start+Business&amp;aff_click_id=">the Solo 401(k)</a> is a powerhouse for startup and business investing. It offers:
<ul>
<li>High contribution limits ($23,500 or 100% of compensation, whichever is less)</li>
<li>No custodian delays</li>
<li>Exemption from UDFI tax for real estate</li>
</ul>
It's tailor-made for entrepreneurs and investors who want full control and aren't afraid to bet on their vision.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">So, Can You Really Start a Business with Your Retirement Funds?</h2>
Yes. And you can do it without breaking IRS rules as long as you follow the guidelines and avoid investing in "disqualified persons" (i.e., you can't pay yourself a salary from the investment, but you can grow equity). That's why working with a platform like IRA Financial is so key, they help you stay compliant while unlocking powerful investment opportunities.
Start using your retirement funds to legally establish a new business or bankroll an existing business by <a href="https://info.irafinancial.com/lp/robs/?utm_source=benzinga.com&amp;utm_medium=affiliate&amp;utm_campaign=ROBS&amp;aff_click_id=">opening up an account today with IRA Financial</a>.

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Wedbush Securities' Dan Ives believes Elon Musk will remain at Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) as CEO, amid <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/45124373/tesla-board-explored-replacing-elon-musk-as-tesla-ceo-a-month-ago-report">uncertainty around the billionaire's future </a>at the company.
What Happened: Following reports in the media that suggested Tesla's Board of Directors was considering a future without Musk, Ives took to the social media platform X on Thursday to share his thoughts.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">On the WSJ/Musk article; While this was a very tense situation, we believe Musk clearly did the right thing and we believe Musk will remain CEO for at least five years at Tesla and we would be surprised if the Board was still heading down this path. The Board did a warning shot.
&mdash; Dan Ives (@DivesTech) <a href="https://twitter.com/DivesTech/status/1917779167137128600?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 1, 2025</a></blockquote>
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"While this was a very tense situation, we believe Musk clearly did the right thing and we believe Musk will remain CEO for at least five years at Tesla," Ives said, reiterating his belief in Musk's future at the company.
He then said that it'd come as a "surprise" if the Board of Directors followed through with the decision and was still "heading down this path." Ives concluded the post by calling the reports a "warning shot" by the Board.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">It is an EXTREMELY BAD BREACH OF ETHICS that the <a href="https://twitter.com/WSJ?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WSJ</a> would publish a DELIBERATELY FALSE ARTICLE and fail to include an unequivocal denial beforehand by the Tesla board of directors! <a href="https://t.co/9xdypLGg3c">https://t.co/9xdypLGg3c</a>
&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1917815854647107990?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 1, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Interestingly, Tesla took to social media platform X on Thursday to deny the rumors of Musk being replaced. The company called the reports &#8220;erroneous&#8221; and &#8220;absolutely false.&#8221; Musk quoted the post on X, calling the report a &#8220;BAD BREACH OF ETHICS,&#8221; because the article failed to include an &#8220;unequivocal denial&#8221; by the Tesla board, Musk said.
Why It Matters: The news comes in as Musk had announced at the Q1 earnings call that he would<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44945402/wedbushs-dan-ives-raises-teslas-price-target-to-350-as-musk-promises-to-significantly-reduce-doge-time"> scale back on DOGE </a>to commit more time to Tesla, which led to a surge in TSLA stock value.
However, the company is still reeling from the effects of a difficult quarter. Tesla experienced a 71% plunge in YoY profits and 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">decline in sales</a> in the U.S. domestic EV market, where it remains a segment leader.
Elsewhere, Tesla has ramped up production efforts for the Semi Truck, adding <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/04/45092570/tesla-adds-1000-workers-at-nevada-gigafactory-to-fuel-elon-musks-semi-truck-ambitions-report">over 1,000 workers</a> at the Nevada Gigafactory. However, reports suggest that the Trump administration's tariffs could disrupt the Semi Truck's production.
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