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U.S. equities climbed on Thursday, with the S&amp;P 500 briefly testing a record high 6,300 level at midday in New York, bolstered by strong earnings and upbeat retail sales data that <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets">reinforced investor risk appetite</a>.
The Nasdaq 100 rose 0.9% to a fresh record above 23,000, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.4% to 44,400. Small-cap stocks continued to outperform, with the Russell 2000 advancing 1.3%.
Retail sales rebounded in June, rising 0.6% month-over-month after a revised 0.9% drop in May, far exceeding consensus expectations of a 0.1% gain. Meanwhile, initial jobless claims fell to 221,000, the lowest since April, suggesting ongoing resilience in the labor market.
Investor nerves eased after President Donald Trump denied reports suggesting he was considering the removal of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.
Tech-led sector gains, with the combined market capitalization of the so-called Magnificent Seven stocks climbing to $18.4 trillion.
Bond market jitters persisted as 30-year Treasury yields touched 5%, though equity markets largely shrugged off the move.
The U.S. dollar strengthened 0.4%. Commodities rallied, driven by a 1.6% rise in oil prices to above $67 per barrel, while platinum hit its highest level since August 2014.
In cryptocurrencies, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) held steady around $118,870. Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>) rose 1.3%, extending its winning streak to nine gains in the last 10 sessions.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Thursday&#8217;s Performance In Major U.S. Indices, ETFs</h2>
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<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,253.82</td>
<td>1.2%</td>
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<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>23,104.30</td>
<td>0.9%</td>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>6,297.76</td>
<td>0.5%</td>
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<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>44,475.55</td>
<td>0.5%</td>
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<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated by 12:10 p.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
According to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;data:
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<li>The&nbsp;Vanguard S&amp;P 500 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VOO#NYSE">VOO</a>) rose 0.5% to $576.76.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) rose 0.5% to $444.72.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust Series&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)&nbsp;rallied 0.8% to $561.85.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) soared 1.2% to $223.68.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;Technology&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>) outperformed, up 0.9%; the&nbsp;Health Care&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLV#NYSE">XLV</a>) lagged, down 0.8%.</li>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Thursday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h2>
PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEP#NASDAQ">PEP</a>) shares climbed over 6% after the beverage giant reported quarterly earnings and revenue that topped analyst expectations.
United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>) rose 5.7% earlier in the day, despite issuing a muted full-year earnings outlook. The company noted that its financial trajectory has become more predictable compared to the volatile first half of the year.
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<li>Abbott Laboratories (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABT#NYSE">ABT</a>), down 8%</li>
<li>GE Aerospace (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GE#NYSE">GE</a>), down 2.2%</li>
<li>Elevance Health, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ELV#NYSE">ELV</a>), down 11%</li>
<li>Cintas Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CTAS#NASDAQ">CTAS</a>), up 2.7%</li>
<li>U.S. Bancorp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USB#NYSE">USB</a>), down 1.4%</li>
<li>The Travelers Companies, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRV#NYSE">TRV</a>), up 2.8%</li>
<li>Citizens Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CFG#NYSE">CFG</a>), up 3.5%</li>
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Lucid Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LCID#NASDAQ">LCID</a>) soared more than 40% after unveiling a partnership with Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBER#NYSE">UBER</a>) and autonomous vehicle startup Nuro to launch a robotaxi program. The initiative will deploy 20,000 autonomous vehicles, backed by a $300 million investment from Uber.
Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) is scheduled to report its earnings after the closing bell.
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A new report from the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45637336/imf-acknowledges-el-salvador-met-most-targets-as-part-of-14-billion-funding-program-but-wants-to-ensure-countrys-bitcoin-holdings-dont-grow">International Monetary Fund</a> (IMF) suggests that El Salvador's recent increase in Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) reserves stems from internal asset consolidation, not new purchases, as previously claimed by government officials.
In a staff report dated July 15, the IMF <a href="https://www.imf.org/en/Publications/CR/Issues/2025/07/15/El-Salvador-2025-Article-IV-Consultation-First-Review-Under-the-Extended-Fund-Facility-and-568621?cid=em-COM-123-50448">clarified</a> that the observed rise in Bitcoin holdings within the country&#8217;s Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Fund was the result of streamlining state-owned wallets.
This contrasts with public messaging from El Salvador's National Bitcoin Office, which has frequently touted daily Bitcoin purchases by the government under President Nayib Bukele. 
The report also reiterates the IMF&#8217;s long-standing position that El Salvador should limit exposure to the volatile asset, particularly as it remains in talks over a $1.4 billion funding agreement.
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"The overall stock of Bitcoin held by the public sector has remained unchanged since program approval," the IMF said, urging authorities to "continue to keep the public sector's holdings of Bitcoin unchanged."
According to on-chain analytics, the Central American country currently holds over 6,200 BTC, valued at more than $738 million, ranking it among the largest sovereign holders of Bitcoin globally.
In addition to addressing asset management, the IMF report noted that El Salvador has taken steps to enhance oversight and reduce financial risk associated with its crypto initiatives. 
The government has committed to publishing quarterly reports for entities like Chivo, LaGeo, and Fidebitcoin, and is expected to incorporate all crypto activity into official macroeconomic data.
The report also detailed plans to privatize the Chivo wallet, the state-backed crypto payments app. 
A business plan has reportedly been published and discussions with potential buyers are ongoing, with a sale targeted for completion by July 2025.
In its advisory role, the IMF is assisting El Salvador in crafting a comprehensive regulatory framework for digital assets. 
This includes guidelines for asset custody, AML/CFT compliance, and the role of the new Bitcoin Management Agency, known as AAB.
What&#8217;s Next: The crypto market continues to monitor El Salvador's Bitcoin trajectory closely. Recent community estimates placed the country's Bitcoin portfolio near an all-time high of $760 million, with 30 BTC reportedly added in the last month.
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U.S. stocks traded higher midway through trading, with the Nasdaq Composite gaining more than 150 points on Thursday.
The Dow traded up 0.28% to 44,380.09 while the NASDAQ rose 0.82% to 20,900.38. The S&amp;P 500 also rose, gaining, 0.41% to 6,289.19.
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Leading and Lagging Sectors Information technology shares jumped by 0.7% on Thursday.
In trading on Thursday, health care stocks dipped by 0.8%.
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GE Aerospace (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GE#NYSE">GE</a>) reported better-than-expected second-quarter 2025 results.
GE posted adjusted revenue of $10.2 billion, up 23% year over year (YoY), and GAAP revenue of $11.02 billion, a 21% increase, both topping the consensus estimate of $9.57 billion. Adjusted EPS for the quarter was $1.66 (+38% YoY), beating the consensus of $1.41.
GE Aerospace now expects 2025 adjusted revenue growth in mid-teens (prior low double digits) and adjusted EPS of $5.60 to $5.80 (prior $5.10 to $5.45) vs. the $5.57 consensus.
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<li>Volcon, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VLCN#NASDAQ">VLCN</a>) shares shot up 204% to $28.07 after the company announced a $500 million private placement and said it plans to use at least 95% of the proceeds to acquire Bitcoin as its primary treasury reserve asset.</li>
<li>Shares of Lucid Group, Inc. &nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LCID#NASDAQ">LCID</a>) got a boost, surging 30% to $2.9850 after the company, Nuro, and Uber announced a global robotaxi program developed for the Uber ride-hailing platform.</li>
<li>Monarch Casino &amp; Resort, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCRI#NASDAQ">MCRI</a>) shares were also up, gaining 17% to $102.17 as the company reported better-than-expected second-quarter financial results on Wednesday.</li>
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<li>LQR House Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/YHC#NASDAQ">YHC</a>) shares dropped 42% to $6.22 amid reports that the company and its board were named in a lawsuit regarding the breach of fiduciary duty.</li>
<li>Shares of Pitanium Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PTNM#NASDAQ">PTNM</a>) were down 38% to $8.31.</li>
<li>GameSquare Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GAME#NASDAQ">GAME</a>) was down, falling 29% to $1.6393 after the company announced a $70 million public offering.</li>
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Commodities In commodity news, oil traded up 0.3% to $66.56 while gold traded down 0.7% at $3,335.60.
Silver traded down 0.1% to $38.070 on Thursday, while copper fell 0.9% to $5.4780.
Euro zone
European shares were higher today. The eurozone's STOXX 600 climbed 0.82%, while Spain's IBEX 35 Index rose 0.70%. London's FTSE 100 rose 0.52%, Germany's DAX 40 gained 1.13% and France's CAC 40 gained 1.1% during the session.
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Asian markets closed mixed on Thursday, with Japan's Nikkei gaining 0.60%, Hong Kong's Hang Seng falling 0.08%, China's Shanghai Composite gaining 0.37% and India's BSE Sensex falling 0.45%.
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<li>The NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index rose to 33 in July from 32 in the previous month, matching market estimates.</li>
<li>U.S. business inventories came in unchanged month-over-month for May.</li>
<li>The Philadelphia Fed Manufacturing Index climbed to 15.9 in July, hitting its highest level since February.</li>
<li>U.S. initial jobless claims declined by 7,000 from the previous week to 221,000 in the recent week, compared to market expectations of 235,000.</li>
<li>U.S. retail sales rose 0.6% month-over-month in June, topping market expectations of a 0.1% increase.</li>
<li>U.S. export prices increased 0.5% month-over-month in June, while import prices rose 0.1% in June.</li>
<li>U.S. natural gas stocks rose by 46 billion cubic feet for the week ending July 11.</li>
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In a significant industry shift, Oracle Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORCL#NYSE">ORCL</a>) is emerging as a formidable player in the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/artificial-intelligence">AI infrastructure arena</a>, challenging traditional perceptions of its market role. This transformation, highlighted by Scotiabank&#8217;s recent endorsement, suggests Oracle&#8217;s strategic pivot towards AI and cloud services could redefine its growth trajectory and market valuation.
Scotiabank analyst Patrick Colville initiated coverage of Oracle on Thursday, assigning a Sector Outperform rating and a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ORCL/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">price forecast of $300.</a>
Colville suggests Oracle is undergoing a major transformation, evolving into a top-tier independent AI infrastructure provider.
While many investors remain cautious about its GPU-as-a-service strategy, Colville writes that Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) is set to outperform guidance in fiscal 2026, fueled by strong AI demand.
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His analysis downplays concerns about NeoCloud&#8217;s margin impact and argues that current Street estimates are reasonable.
Colville sees Oracle as under-owned by long-only funds and believes shares could climb as the company beats expectations.
Based on conversations with Oracle customers and competitors, he highlights OCI&#8217;s pricing, performance, and security as key strengths. Oracle&#8217;s capital access, NVIDIA Corporation&#8216;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) support, and neutral stance on building foundation models give it a further edge.
He estimates Oracle&#8217;s GPU infrastructure revenue will quadruple year over year to $10 billion in fiscal 2026—assuming the Abilene AI data center launches on schedule.
Colville notes the real risk for investors may be missing out, as Oracle continues to execute amid lingering skepticism.
Colville sees Oracle&#8217;s new cloud database partnerships with Amazon, Microsoft, and Google as a pivotal step forward, helping to stabilize its declining database market share, which fell to 17% in 2024.
Based on CIO insights, the analyst expects these alliances to curb further losses and drive Oracle&#8217;s cloud database revenue to a projected $4.5 billion run rate by fiscal 2027.
While margin concerns persist among investors, Colville argues they&#8217;re exaggerated.
Though gross margins may decline with NeoCloud scaling, Oracle&#8217;s tight control over operating costs is likely to sustain strong profitability, with estimated non-GAAP operating margins of 42.4% in fiscal 2026—above consensus—and 42% in fiscal 2027.
Initiating coverage with a Sector Outperform rating, the analyst believes Oracle&#8217;s valuation premium is warranted as the company undergoes an &#8220;AI renaissance,&#8221; supported by growth expectations that outpace large-cap software peers.
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Buying $1000 In EHC: If an investor had bought $1000 of EHC stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $7,571.25 today based on a price of $109.92 for EHC at the time of writing.
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Lithium is trading higher after Zangge Mining, a Chinese mining company, halted production of the commodity at a facility in Qinghai province on orders from local government officials.

BofA Securities analyst Andrew Obin reiterated a Buy rating on GE Vernova (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GEV#NYSE">GEV</a>) and increased the price target from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/GEV/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">$550 to $620</a>.
The analyst forecasts GE Vernova to report $11.8 billion in orders for the second quarter of 2025, 6% higher than the consensus of $11.1 billion. This performance is primarily driven by Gas Power, which includes $5.8 billion from Power, $4.9 billion from Electrification, and $1 billion from Wind.
The forecast also includes 6GW of Gas Power turbines from significant orders in global markets such as Saudi Arabia, India, and the U.S.
The expected adjusted EBITDA for the second quarter of 2025 is $0.7 billion, which aligns with Wall Street expectations. The increase in gas turbine orders is set to fuel growth in the Power and Electrification segments.
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The analyst&#8217;s price target of $620 reflects increased estimates for 2027 EBITDA (+6%) and EPS (+11%). The company&#8217;s shares have surged 67% YTD, outperforming the S&amp;P 500 by a wide margin. Despite rising multiples, the analyst believes GE Vernova&#8217;s 22x multiple on 2027E EBITDA is justified due to strong earnings growth.
With tariff costs decreasing following agreements such as the May 14 deal, GE Vernova benefits from lower import duties, particularly on Chinese goods, which had previously been a major cost. Obin expects the tariff impact to be largely offset in 2025.
The analyst also points to the potential effects of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (passed July 4), which phases out U.S. wind tax credits. This may spur an increase in U.S. onshore wind orders in the second half of 2025 and the first half of 2026, but could result in lower wind deliveries in 2027 and beyond.
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GE Vernova will report its second-quarter 2025 financial results on July 23, 2025, before the market opening.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/GEV/analyst-ratings">Recent Analyst Updates:</a>
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<li>JPMorgan analyst Mark Strouse maintains an Overweight rating and raised the price target from $460 to $620.</li>
<li>Citigroup analyst Andrew Kaplowitz maintains a Neutral rating and raised the price target from $354 to $544.</li>
<li>Seaport Global analyst Tom Curran initiates coverage with a Buy rating and sets a price target of $630.</li>
<li>Barclays analyst Julian Mitchell maintains an Overweight rating and increases the price target from $550 to $580.</li>
<li>BMO Capital analyst Ameet Thakkar maintains an Outperform rating and raises the price target from $522 to $590.</li>
<li>UBS analyst Amit Mehrotra initiates coverage with a Buy rating and a price target of $614.</li>
<li>Morgan Stanley analyst Andrew Percoco maintains an Overweight rating and increases the price target from $422 to $511.</li>
<li>GLJ Research analyst Austin Wang initiates coverage with a Buy rating and sets a price target of $702.</li>
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GEV Price Action: GE Vernova shares are trading higher by 1.52% at $569.71 at publication on Thursday.
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Bernstein analyst Nikhil Devnani maintains Etsy (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ETSY#NASDAQ">ETSY</a>) with a Market Perform and raises the price target from $45 to $50.

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Shares of Centene Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNC#NYSE">CNC</a>) are trading lower on Thursday, hitting a new 52-week low, as worsening news from a key competitor intensified investor fears about the profitability of government-sponsored health plans. 
What To Know: The sell-off was triggered by Elevance Health, which <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/earnings/25/07/46468951/elevance-health-hit-by-medicaid-troubles-trims-outlook">reported</a> a miss on second-quarter earnings and drastically slashed its full-year profit guidance, validating the market pressures Centene itself had recently flagged.
Elevance cut its 2025 adjusted earnings forecast from over $34 per share to approximately $30, citing "elevated medical cost trends" in its Affordable Care Act (ACA) and Medicaid businesses. The company's benefit expense ratio swelled, indicating it was paying out more than expected for member medical care, a direct hit to its bottom line.
This announcement pours salt on an open wound for Centene, a company heavily focused on the ACA marketplace and Medicaid. Earlier in July, Centene's stock suffered a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/07/46248507/centene-cnc-stocks-historic-drop-what-investors-need-to-know">historic collapse</a> after it withdrew its own 2025 financial outlook. 
The company's decision followed an actuarial data review showing its member base was sicker and more expensive than projected, leading to an anticipated $1.8 billion reduction in risk adjustment revenue.
Elevance's guidance shock confirms that the high medical costs and risk-pricing challenges are a sector-wide crisis, not a problem isolated to Centene.
Benzinga Edge Rankings: According to <a href="http://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Edge</a>, which ranks stocks based on four critical factors, Centene exhibits a distinct profile of strengths and weaknesses. The stock scores exceptionally well on Value, with a rating of 91.06, suggesting it is significantly undervalued compared to its peers or fundamental worth. 
It also shows solid Growth potential with a score of 69.56. However, these positive attributes are sharply contrasted by extremely low scores in Momentum (6.04) and Quality (5.46). 
This combination indicates that while the stock may be cheap with good growth prospects, its recent price performance has been very poor and its underlying financial health could be a concern.
Price Action: According to data from <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>, CNC shares are trading lower by 2.93% to $29.52 Thursday morning. The stock has a 52-week high of $80.59 and a 52-week low of $29.30.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How To Buy CNC Stock</h2>
Besides going to a brokerage platform to purchase a share &#8211; or fractional share &#8211; of stock, you can also gain access to shares either by buying an exchange traded fund (ETF) that holds the stock itself, or by allocating yourself to a strategy in your 401(k) that would seek to acquire shares in a mutual fund or other instrument. 
For example, in Centene&#8217;s case, it is in the Health Care sector. An ETF will likely hold shares in many liquid and large companies that help track that sector, allowing an investor to gain exposure to the trends within that segment.
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Keybanc analyst Justin Patterson reiterated <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/META/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">an Overweight rating</a> for Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) and raised the price forecast from $655 to $800 on Wednesday, citing strong second-quarter ad trends, stable macro conditions, and momentum in AI.
Patterson increased his 2025 and 2026 revenue and earnings estimates for Meta, anticipating a better-than-expected performance driven by resilient ad spending, improving travel trends, and a weakening U.S. dollar. 
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He also highlighted strength in tariff-sensitive sectors like autos and retail, and noted that large tech firms are benefiting from a "reverse acqui-hire" trend, boosting talent acquisition.
Patterson's updated target is based on projected Q2 revenue of $45.3 billion and Q3 guidance of $46.5 billion. Despite higher capex and opex from AI investments, he remains bullish, now forecasting 2027 revenue of $244 billion and EPS of $32.01.
Price Action: META stock is trading lower by 0.22% to $701.46 at last check on Thursday.
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While two of the most outspoken figures in business and media say retirement is overrated or unnecessary, most Americans still see it as one of life's biggest goals.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Financially Stressful, But Emotionally Rewarding</h2>
In a recent <a href="https://x.com/GrantCardone/status/1945407404084269117">post on X</a>, billionaire investor Grant Cardone listed three reasons he'll never retire: Love for work, purpose and challenges and deadlines. He wrote, "Work gives me a sense of purpose and contribution," and "I do better when there are challenges to be resolved by some time. I like &#8216;can we do it?&#8217;"
Conservative commentator Ben Shapiro voiced similar views last year, <a href="https://x.com/benshapiro/status/1767613281596784759?lang=en">saying</a> on his podcast, "No one in the United States should be retiring at 65 years old. Frankly, I think retirement itself is a stupid idea unless you have some sort of health problem." He argued that people need purpose and added in a post on X that "If you are mentally and physically healthy, taxpayers should not pay you to retire at 65."
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Shapiro also pointed to economics, <a href="https://x.com/benshapiro/status/1767614732108759321">writing</a>, "America will have to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/03/44552100/i-have-no-doubt-theyre-going-to-raise-the-full-retirement-age-possibly-to-70-suze-orman-weighs-in-on-social-security-fears">raise the retirement age</a> because economics exist. Your choices are massive tax increases on the middle class (a la Europe) and raising the retirement age. There is no third choice."
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Most Americans Still Want to Retire</h2>
But the majority of Americans don't share Cardone and Shapiro's stance. According to a 2024 <a href="https://www.wealthenhancement.com/blog/retirement-survey-are-americans-ready-for-retirement-see-how-you-compare">survey</a> by Wealth Enhancement Group, 77% of U.S. adults say they feel happy or grateful when thinking about retirement. Among those already retired, 90% said they didn't regret it, and 33% said it was even better than expected.
Despite that optimism, the financial side of retirement is a major concern. More than half of Americans who haven&#8217;t retired yet say <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/24/07/39648173/how-does-inflation-impact-retirement">inflation</a> has delayed their goals by an average of eight years or more. About 80% doubt they'll have enough money to fund their ideal retirement.
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Confidence varies by generation. Millennials are the most optimistic, with 37% saying they're on track and 5% saying they've already hit their goals. Gen Xers, on the other hand, are the least prepared, with 25% saying they <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45609421/i-am-just-done-gen-x-er-wants-to-retire-at-55-but-has-no-money-saved-in-a-single-income-household-why-does-everyt">haven't set any retirement goals</a>.
Still, Americans aren't giving up. In the survey, a majority say they're taking steps to improve their finances, such as saving more money monthly and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-create-a-budget">keeping a budget</a>. Retirees who planned ahead are more likely to include things like philanthropy, estate planning, and long-term care in their financial strategies.
What do people want most from retirement? Travel, hobbies, relaxation, and time with family. While Gen Z and Gen X prioritize travel, millennials value family time, and boomers want to rest.
Even with the challenges, retirement remains a defining goal for most. As Wealth Enhancement's Ayako Yoshioka put it, "When considering your golden years, a good plan centers on what you want out of life. First comes the vision, then come the numbers."
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Grant Cardone And Ben Shapiro Don't Believe In Retirement, But For Most Americans, It's Still The Dream And Not 'A Stupid Idea'

MercadoLibre (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MELI#NASDAQ">MELI</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 4.74% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 18.79%. Currently, MercadoLibre has a market capitalization of $121.95 billion. 
Buying $100 In MELI: If an investor had bought $100 of MELI stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $235.15 today based on a price of $2405.44 for MELI at the time of writing.
<h3>MercadoLibre's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1752769815_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Editor's note: The article and headline have been corrected to clarify Chamath Palihapitiya's SPAC involvement and update the price performance.
Three SPAC‑listed companies—SoFi Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: SOFI) and Opendoor Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: OPEN), both taken public via <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/chamath-palihapitiya">Chamath Palihapitiya</a>–sponsored vehicles, and MP Materials Corp. (NYSE: MP), which merged with Fortress Value Acquisition Corp. in a deal anchored by a PIPE that included Palihapitiya—are staging an unexpected comeback in 2025, posting year‑to‑date returns that outpace even tech giant Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ: NVDA). <a href="https://mpmaterials.com/news//press-release-11-17-2020/?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"></a>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Surging Stock Performance</h2>
While Nvidia remains a headline grabber with a monthly gain of roughly 20%, Chamath's SPAC trio has quietly delivered impressive returns. Opendoor ($OPEN) leads the pack, rallying around 190% over the past month, followed by MP Materials ($MP) at 65% and SoFi ($SOFI) up about 52%.
This resurgence marks a significant turnaround after years of skepticism surrounding SPACs.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Why The Revival?</h2>
These stocks have shaken off their "SPAC stigma" by showing improving fundamentals and strategic pivots. 
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<li>SoFi, initially a fintech darling, has broadened its offerings and grown its user base. </li>
<li>MP Materials, a company specializing in rare-earth materials, benefits from increased demand amid supply chain and geopolitical tensions.</li>
<li>Opendoor, despite some headwinds, has optimized its operations and is riding a recovering real estate market.</li>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">What About $SPCE?</h2>
Investors are now closely watching&nbsp;Virgin Galactic Holdings Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPCE#NYSE">SPCE</a>), the original space-focused SPAC, to see if it can join this rally.
While SPCE&#8217;s 29% gain over the past month pales in comparison to other SPACs, it still manages to outshine Nvidia. The momentum in Chamath's SPACs raises questions about whether a broader "Chamath revival" is underway or if these gains are isolated.
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Shares of auto retail ecosystem companies have outperformed year-to-date, despite the announcement of auto tariffs and industry fundamentals weakening "even before the impact of tariffs have flowed through to vehicle pricing," according to JPMorgan.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/5e68c15a5f2b9b0001143528/rajat-gupta">Analyst </a><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/5e68c15a5f2b9b0001143528/rajat-gupta">Rajat Gupta</a> changed ratings on these four stocks.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Cars.com</h1>
JPMorgan upgraded the rating for Cars.com Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CARS#NYSE">CARS</a>) from Neutral to Overweight, while establishing a price target of $14.
Shares of companies in the business-to-consumer)marketplaces have underperformed franchise dealers so far this year, Gupta said. Although B2C marketplaces are not immune to broader industry pressures, they are better positioned than business-to-business marketplaces, he added.
Cars.com has taken "significant strides in developing new products and solutions that integrate them into dealers' operational workflows, including market intelligence, consumer sourcing functionalities, D2D wholesale, and online retailing, which bodes well for the retention of dealer customers, even amid a volatile industry backdrop," he further wrote.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Sonic Automotive</h1>
The analyst downgraded Sonic Automotive Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SAH#NYSE">SAH</a>) from Overweight to Underweight, while raising the price target from $65 to $72.
While Sonic Automotive boasts a "strong luxury brand mix and exposure to California and Texas," the company has underperformed its peers, the analyst stated. Its stock currently trades at a premium to peers, "despite macro and industry headwinds and elevated balance sheet leverage," he added. &nbsp;
Check out <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">other analyst stock ratings</a>.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Group 1 Automotive</h1>
JPMorgan downgraded Group 1 Automotive Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GPI#NYSE">GPI</a>) from Overweight to Neutral, while reducing the price target from $435 to $415.
The company's execution has been solid for several years, "with favorable Texas exposure serving as a relative tailwind," Gupta said. He added, however, that concentration in one state makes for increased volatility, "as regional economic conditions could significantly impact growth."
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Asbury Automotive Group</h1>
Gupta downgraded Asbury Automotive Group Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABG#NYSE">ABG</a>) from Neutral to Underweight, while cutting the price target from $235 to $225.
"While Asbury's strategic acquisitions, expansion into captive warranty, and digital investments like Clicklane position it for long-term growth, JPMorgan sees the risk-reward as unfavorable due to integration and execution risks, elevated leverage, and underperformance in used vehicle gross profit since 2019," the analyst wrote.
CARS, SAH, GPI, ABG Price Action: At the time of publication on Thursday,
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<li>Shares of Cars.com had risen by 4.54% to $12.89.</li>
<li>Sonic Automotive's stock had declined by 8.79% to $77.68.</li>
<li>Group 1 Automotive's share price had declined by 7.36% to $411.80.</li>
<li>Shares of Asbury Automotive had declined by 5.72% to $233.98.</li>
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