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Reported Earlier, Australia Employment Change For April 89.0K Vs. 20.9K Est.; 36.4K (Revised) Prior

On Wednesday, Elon Musk-led xAI's Grok on X shocked users by responding to unrelated questions with racially charged commentary about South Africa, sparking concerns about reliability and bias.
What Happened: In multiple cases, Grok unexpectedly referenced "white genocide" in South Africa and the controversial chant "Kill the Boer," despite being prompted with unrelated questions, as first <a href="https://www.ft.com/content/37416a0e-8f35-45af-9ace-2cf4c973daa5">reported</a> by the Financial Times.
One viral example came when a user asked about Warner Bros. Discovery (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WBD#NASDAQ">WBD</a>)-owned HBO&#8217;s rebranding history.
Grok noted that HBO Max changed to Max in 2023 and reportedly reverted to HBO Max in 2025. However, the chatbot then veered into an off-topic monologue.
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&nbsp;"Regarding ‘white genocide' in South Africa, some claim it's real, citing farm attacks and ‘Kill the Boer' as evidence. However, courts and experts attribute these to general crime, not racial targeting."
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Another response to a post about a Myanmar earthquake inexplicably included commentary about race relations in South Africa.
The glitch affected dozens of posts and appeared to be resolved by Wednesday afternoon, the report noted.
Now, when asked about users' concerns, Grok states, &#8220;My mistakes &#8230; stem from a combination of design flaws, training data biases and a specific glitch in my response generation process.&#8221;
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Why It's Important: While some of the Grok posts were quietly removed, the episode underscores the challenges of deploying AI tools at scale.
It also follows a series of incidents where Musk himself has amplified right-wing narratives on X, including sharing a video referencing white farmers in South Africa just days before the glitch occurred, the report said.
The episode also comes as scrutiny intensifies over generative AI models and their <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/03/37559453/godfather-of-ai-explains-why-chatgpt-copilot-and-other-ai-chatbots-hallucinate">susceptibility to hallucinations</a>, producing factually incorrect or irrelevant responses.
Musk has positioned Grok, developed by his startup xAI, as a "truth-seeking" alternative to OpenAI's ChatGPT and Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>)-owned Google's Gemini.
ChatGPT and Gemini have also previously faced <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/03/37887895/ex-googlers-claim-gemini-ais-unacceptable-bias-is-direct-result-of-companys-woke-culture">criticism for bias</a> and AI hallucination.&nbsp;
Elon Musk xAI &#x7C; Photo courtesy: JRdes / Shutterstock.com
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Elon Musk's Grok AI Got Asked How Many Times Has HBO Changed Its Name, Leaves User Stunned With Racially Charged Response

Hafnia (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HAFN#NYSE">HAFN</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.13 per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $0.15 by 13.33 percent. This is a 69.77 percent decrease over earnings of $0.43 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $340.34 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $239.50 million by 42.11 percent. This is a 34.77 percent decrease over sales of $521.79 million the same period last year.

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Hafnia Q1 EPS $0.13 Misses $0.15 Estimate, Sales $340.34M Beat $239.50M Estimate

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<li>Total vehicle deliveries were 114,011 units for the first quarter of 2025, representing a 21.1% year-over-year increase. The&nbsp;Zeekr brand delivered 41,403 vehicles, an increase of 25.2% year-over-year. Meanwhile, the Lynk &amp; Co brand delivered 72,608 vehicles, recording growth of 18.9% year-over-year, with 52.4% of deliveries coming from NEV models.</li>
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Zeekr Q1 Deliveries Rose 21.1% To 114,011 Units; Zeekr Up 25.2% To 41,403, Lynk & Co Hits 72,608 With 52.4% NEVs

VEON maintains its full year FY25 outlook and expects underlying local currency growth for total revenue of between 12% and 14% year-on-year and underlying local currency EBITDA growth of between 13-15% year-on-year. VEON's affirms its expectation that the Group's capex intensity for 2025 will be in the range of 17%-19%.

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VEON Reaffirms FY25 Forecast: Underlying Revenue Up 12%–14%, EBITDA 13%–15% In Local Currency, Capex Intensity 17%–19%

Jim Cramer thinks that the bond market now offers a clearer risk-reward trade-off than so-called "safety" stocks, warning that rising 10-year Treasury yields and a political "wild card" in Washington make even dividend stalwarts feel shaky.
What Happened: The 10-year Treasury yield's jump to its highest level in more than a month has tightened the spread between bond payouts and blue-chip dividends, dulling the appeal of AbbVie (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABBV#NYSE">ABBV</a>), Johnson &amp; Johnson (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JNJ#NYSE">JNJ</a>), Procter &amp; Gamble (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PG#NYSE">PG</a>) and Colgate-Palmolive (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CL#NYSE">CL</a>), Cramer <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/05/14/jim-cramer-explains-why-its-hard-to-own-usual-safety-stocks-here.html">told</a> CNBC&#8217;s &#8216;Mad Money&#8217; viewers on Wednesday.
"In a very uncertain tape for what <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/content/44809259/3-safe-dividend-stocks-as-investors-seek-to-reset-diversification">used to be called</a> ‘safety stocks,' I'd rather just own a piece of paper like the 10-year Treasury, where, if worst comes to worst, at least I get my money back," Cramer said.
Cramer flagged Robert F. Kennedy Jr., newly installed as Health and Human Services secretary, as an <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/11/42254495/trumps-hhs-pick-rfk-jr-has-a-long-history-of-challenging-global-health-policies">unpredictable force</a> who could clamp down on pharmaceutical pricing and food additives. "Investors don't know whether Kennedy will act in favor of the companies he's tasked with regulating," he cautioned.
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What To Know: That uncertainty compounds existing headaches. Johnson &amp; Johnson is <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/25/04/44586129/us-judge-rejects-another-johnson-johnson-attempt-to-use-bankruptcy-for-talc-cancer-claims">still wrestling</a> with talc-related lawsuits that have already cost billions in settlements and reserves, a cloud Wall Street <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44920880/expert-flags-never-before-observed-trio-falling-stocks-and-short-yields-bucking-rising-long-yields-nothing-is-normal-about-this">fears could grow</a> heavier if bond yields <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45399783/gordon-johnson-warns-of-potential-liberation-day-20-as-30-year-treasury-yields-approach-5-amid-dollar-weakness?utm_source=chatgpt.com">keep luring</a> income-seekers away. AbbVie's rich dividend likewise looks less generous when a risk-free Treasury pays nearly the same rate with zero headline risk.
Consumer staples aren't immune either, says Cramer. Procter &amp; Gamble and Colgate boast recession-proof brands, yet their 2–3% yields no longer tower over Treasuries, and Cramer said "the yields may simply not be high enough to justify the risk."
Snack titan PepsiCo (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEP#NASDAQ">PEP</a>) and cereal maker General Mills (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GIS#NYSE">GIS</a>) could also <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/24/11/42144709/kennedys-war-on-food-dyes-could-be-coming-to-your-breakfast-table">come under fire</a> if Kennedy pushes to restrict artificial colors and other additives, Cramer warned, asking rhetorically whether kids would still eat Lucky Charms without its rainbow marshmallows.
Why It Matters: For now, Cramer said he is "tempted to buy General Mills" on weakness, but fears Washington's next pitch more than the stock's upside.
Cramer also told "Mad Money" viewers that recession worries can be a buying opportunity, saying high-quality retailers look cheap so long as you don't think the economy will "fall off a cliff." Despite earlier warning, the sector was in the trade-war "blast radius," he now does have a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45416455/jim-cramer-says-these-retail-stocks-rl-gap-can-survive-a-market-correction">couple of clear favorites</a> to scoop up on any dip.
Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings indicate Johnson &amp; Johnson has a Momentum in the 47th percentile and Growth in the 63rd, how do other &#8220;safety&#8221; stocks rank in terms of these metrics? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">Check them out here</a>.
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Jim Cramer Says Even 'Safety' Stocks Look Risky, Warns Of 'Wild Card' In Washington And Rising Treasury Yields As Reasons To Stay Away From Sure Bets

ZEEKR Intelligent Tech (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZK#NYSE">ZK</a>) reported quarterly losses of $(0.32) per share. This is a 128.57 percent decrease over losses of $(0.14) per share from the same period last year. The company reported $3.03 billion in sales this quarter. This is a 48.65 percent increase over sales of $2.04 billion the same period last year.

ZEEKR Intelligent Tech Q1 Adj. EPS $(0.32) Down From $(0.14) YoY, Sales $3.03B Up From $2.04B YoY

Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) shares have surged 46% since late April, adding $350 billion in market capitalization despite expected delivery declines, according to Gene Munster, Managing Partner at Deepwater Asset Management.
What Happened: Munster attributes 65% of the rally to two key factors: better-than-anticipated automotive gross margins and Tesla&#8217;s reaffirmed timeline for launching its ride-hailing service in Austin.
&#8220;The reason investors are looking the other way is that Tesla remains the best-positioned company in physical AI — and long term, that should be worth more than $1.1 trillion,&#8221; Munster wrote Wednesday on X.
Another 25% of the stock&#8217;s momentum came from the May 10 pause on China tariffs, which eased concerns about potential 145% parts cost increases. The 10% move followed news that Tesla&#8217;s Board is developing contingency plans for Elon Musk&#8216;s contested 2018 pay package.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">What makes the move more impressive is that most investors are well aware that delivery numbers need to come down this year. I'm still at 1.6 million (down about 11% YoY) vs. the Street at 1.72 million. The reason those investors are looking the other way is that Tesla remains… <a href="https://t.co/l1xZvje8Ng">https://t.co/l1xZvje8Ng</a>
&mdash; Gene Munster (@munster_gene) <a href="https://twitter.com/munster_gene/status/1922773902712877559?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 14, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Why It Matters: The planned June robotaxi launch comes as <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/05/45402695/teslas-robotaxi-plans-under-federal-scrutiny-ahead-ff-austin-launch-as-elon-musk-vows-nationwide-rollout-by-year-end">federal regulators scrutinize how Tesla&#8217;s autonomous vehicles will handle challenging conditions</a>. CEO Musk has promised a nationwide rollout by year-end, despite the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration requesting additional safety information.
&#8220;Heavy lifting ahead,&#8221; warns tech analyst Dan Ives, who estimates &#8220;15% to 20% permanent demand destruction&#8221; in Europe amid <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45398745/heavy-lifting-ahead-dan-ives-says-teslas-future-hinges-on-autonomy-as-europe-demand-cratersxai-acquisition-could-be-musks-next-big-bet">rising competition from Chinese automakers</a> like BYD Co. Ltd. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BYDDF#OTC">BYDDF</a>).
With first-quarter profits down 71%, Ives believes Tesla&#8217;s future increasingly hinges on its autonomy initiatives. The ride-hailing opportunity could significantly impact Tesla&#8217;s financial profile, with Munster noting the U.S. market generates approximately $90 billion in annual <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45398745/heavy-lifting-ahead-dan-ives-says-teslas-future-hinges-on-autonomy-as-europe-demand-cratersxai-acquisition-could-be-musks-next-big-bet">gross bookings across 4 billion rides</a>.
Price Action: Tesla rejoined the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/management/25/05/45419116/musk-bezos-gain-billions-after-us-china-trade-deal-but-the-wealthiest-10-are-still-down-67b-in-2025">trillion-dollar valuation club</a> Wednesday after climbing 40% from April lows, though shares remain down 8.1% year-to-date in 2025.
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Tesla's $350 Billion Rally Isn't Just A Rebound — Gene Munster Says It's Riding On Margins, Robotaxis, AI And Elon Musk

VEON (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VEON#NASDAQ">VEON</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $1.36 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $0.83 by 63.86 percent. This is a 4433.33 percent increase over earnings of $0.03 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $1.03 billion which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $996.00 million by 3.01 percent. This is a 8.92 percent increase over sales of $942.00 million the same period last year.

VEON Q1 EPS $1.36 Beats $0.83 Estimate, Sales $1.03B Beat $996.00M Estimate

Anthony Scaramucci, the&nbsp;founder and CEO of SkyBridge&nbsp;Capital, said Wednesday that Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) would be deemed a full-fledged asset class once it hits $500,000 a piece.
What Happened: The Bitcoin bull, while speaking at CoinDesk's Consensus 2025 conference, stated, &#8220;$3 trillion is like a mag&nbsp;7 stock, $20 trillion is&nbsp;an asset class. So&nbsp;if you tell me that&nbsp;Bitcoin can get to $500,000,&nbsp;people will be writing stories&nbsp;that Bitcoin is an asset&nbsp;class.&#8221;
Scaramucci emphasized the importance of Bitcoin matching the market capitalization of gold, which is presently over $21 trillion, in order to be recognized as a separate asset class.
Scaramucci suggested that the ongoing influx of capital into the Bitcoin market via <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/bitcoin-etf">exchange-traded funds</a> and the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/05/45349057/strategy-buys-134b-in-bitcoin-at-99856-cites-155-btc-yield">adoption of strategies</a> following Strategy Inc.&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>) lead presented an optimistic future for the apex cryptocurrency.
&#8220;We may not actually be bullish enough," he said. 
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Despite the political risks associated with crypto becoming a contentious issue in U.S. politics, Scaramucci sees the incentives aligning for bipartisan support. He added, &#8220;If&nbsp;you get bitcoin to $500,000,&nbsp;people won't just say it's&nbsp;an asset class—they'll treat it&nbsp;like one.&#8221;
Why It Matters: Scaramucci&#8217;s bullish outlook aligned with his previous statements. Earlier this week, he said that Bitcoin was <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/05/45372571/anthony-scaramucci-says-bitcoin-is-evolving-from-a-tech-asset-to-digital-gold">undergoing a structural transformation</a>, evolving from a volatile tech-aligned investment to a maturing global asset more akin to digital gold.
Scaramucci has <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/05/45334917/anthony-scaramucci-compares-trumps-crypto-policy-to-mar-a-lago-buffet-you-have-to-eat-everything-at">mixed feelings</a> regarding President Donald Trump's cryptocurrency policies, asserting that the healthy developments around legislation and regulatory clarity were marred by his family's involvement in the space. 
Scaramucci has been vocal about his Bitcoin support, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/04/45093574/anthony-scaramucci-wasnt-keen-on-bitcoin-initially-but-the-eureka-moment-came-during-his-short-white-house-tenure-under-trump">revealing previously</a> that 70% of his wealth is tied up in the leading cryptocurrency.
Price Action:&nbsp; At the time of writing, BTC was exchanging hands at $102,856.37, down 0.68% 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>.
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As markets cheer Qatar&#8217;s massive $200 billion jet deal with Boeing Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>), economist Peter Schiff has a warning that has little to do with planes, and a lot more to do with America&#8217;s structural vulnerabilities.
What Happened: On Wednesday, Schiff highlighted the potential financial fallout of Boeing&#8217;s mega deal with Qatar, which involves acquiring 160 jets for its state-owned carrier, Qatar Airways. 
While acknowledging that this was &#8220;great for Boeing,&#8221; which hit a one-year high following the news, Schiff cautions that the transaction could come with a hidden cost for the U.S. economy.
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He says that to help finance this purchase, &#8220;Qatar will likely sell a lot of Treasuries and other U.S. assets,&#8221; further straining the U.S. bond market that is already under pressure.
Schiff says that this capital reallocation might contribute to &#8220;pushing up inflation and interest rates in the U.S.,&#8221; which comes at a time when the Federal Reserve is already grappling with persistent inflationary pressures amid a ballooning Federal trade deficit.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Qatar will spend over $200 billion to buy 160 jets from Boeing for its government-owned airline. Great for Boeing, but the downside is that Qatar will likely sell a lot of Treasuries and other U.S. assets to help cover the cost, pushing up inflation and interest rates in the U.S.
&mdash; Peter Schiff (@PeterSchiff) <a href="https://twitter.com/PeterSchiff/status/1922665339348717639?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 14, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Why It Matters: The deal, which is one of the largest jet purchases ever made, comes at a time of growing concerns regarding <a href="https://benzinga.com/markets/25/03/44267663/ray-dalio-warns-us-debt-crisis-could-trigger-shocking-developments-calls-to-reduce-deficit-at-3-of-gdp">America&#8217;s debt sustainability</a>. 
Early this week, economist Stephanie Pomboy <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45369770/whos-going-to-buy-2-trillion-worth-of-paper-macro-expert-calls-wall-street-rally-a-headline-sugar-rush-as-treasury-yield-spike-signals-bigger-trouble">raised similar concerns</a>, asking, &#8220;Who&#8217;s going to buy $2 trillion worth of paper?&#8221; with major buyers such as China pulling back.
As U.S. 30-Year Treasury yields approached 5%, analyst Gordon Johnson warned of a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45399783/gordon-johnson-warns-of-potential-liberation-day-20-as-30-year-treasury-yields-approach-5-amid-dollar-weakness">potential &#8220;Liberation Day 2.0,&#8221;</a> as it risks jeopardizing $8 trillion in U.S. debt that is set to be refinanced in 2025. 
On Tuesday, Schiff too called out <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/bonds/25/05/45396490/peter-schiff-says-trade-truce-aside-the-world-is-losing-confidence-in-dollar-and-in-us-ability-to-put-fiscal-house-in-order">the rising yields</a> and the decline in the U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) despite the trade truce with China early in the week, which he says is because &#8220;the world is losing confidence in the dollar,&#8221; and the country&#8217;s ability to get its fiscal house in order.
&#8220;The consequences of de-dollarization will be profound,&#8221; Schiff said, especially as the U.S. Treasury Department ramps up its borrowing, projecting $514 billion in net debt issues during this quarter, which is 317% over its own forecast of $123 billion, just two months ago.
Fund manager, Michael Kao, however, has a different take on this deal with Qatar, referring to it as &#8220;Petrodollar recycling,&#8221; while adding that the Petrodollar system &#8220;isn&#8217;t going away anytime soon,&#8221; in a post on X. Kao also included a list of multi-billion dollar transactions between U.S. companies and Middle-Eastern states to drive his point.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Qatar saw yesterday&#39;s Saudi deal and said, &quot;CALL &amp; RAISE.&quot; Again, the implications for USD Petrodollar recycling are huge.<a href="https://t.co/eepxVtK392">https://t.co/eepxVtK392</a> <a href="https://t.co/XWvMrhREpQ">pic.twitter.com/XWvMrhREpQ</a>
&mdash; Michael Kao (@UrbanKaoboy) <a href="https://twitter.com/UrbanKaoboy/status/1922702770894753823?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 14, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Price Action: Boeing shares were up 0.64% on Wednesday, trading at 204.72, and are up 0.67% after hours. The U.S. 10-Year and 30-Year Treasury yields continue to inch upward, at 4.536% and 4.968% at the time of writing this, respectively. 
The U.S. Dollar Index is down 0.23% on Wednesday, trading at 100.818, and is currently down 1.49% over the past four weeks, and 3.48% over the past 12 months.
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Following a new U.S. directive banning the use of Huawei Technologies AI chips globally, Tencent Holdings (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TCEHY#OTC">TCEHY</a>) said it has sufficient stockpiles of high-end chips, like Nvidia Corporation's (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) H20, to continue training large language models for "a few more generations."
What Happened: "So it's a very dynamic situation," Tencent president Martin Lau told analysts on a conference call on Wednesday, <a href="https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Technology/Tencent-says-chip-stockpile-can-power-AI-training-for-generations-despite-US-ban">reported</a> Nikkei Asia. "We just … have to manage the situation," not only in a compliant way, but also by making sure our AI strategy can still be executed.
The U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security this week barred the use of Huawei chips for AI, even outside American borders. This comes as Washington tightens export controls amid growing concerns over military applications of AI technology.
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Lau noted that while GPU supply is tight, Tencent has prioritized internal use, focusing first on revenue-generating AI products like advertising and content recommendations, with model training following.
He added that Tencent is optimizing software for inference, effectively doubling GPU capacity, the report noted.
Why It's Important: Tencent's first-quarter earnings beat analyst expectations, with revenue rising 13% year-over-year to 180 billion yuan ($24.9 billion), driven by strong AI-enhanced ad performance and gaming growth.
Previously, it was reported that Chinese tech giants, including Tencent, Alibaba Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>) and ByteDance <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43931074/chinese-tech-giants-like-tencent-alibaba-and-bytedance-rush-to-buy-nvidias-h20-ai-chips-as-deepseeks-low-cost-models-fuel-massive-demand-surge">increased their orders for</a> Nvidia&#8217;s H20 chips to meet rising demand for affordable AI solutions, particularly from emerging startups like DeepSeek.
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Since January, Nvidia has reportedly received H20 chip orders totaling around $18 billion. However, in March, Chinese server manufacturer H3C cautioned about a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44519562/nvidia-faces-fresh-china-setback-as-chip-shortages-and-sanctions-disrupt-supply">potential shortage of these chips</a>.
Last week, it was reported that Nvidia is redesigning its H20 AI chip for the Chinese market, with plans to release the revised version as soon as July. The decision followed a notification from the Donald Trump administration informing Nvidia that the original H20 chip would <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44830406/nvidia-to-take-55-billion-hit-over-china-chip-export-restrictions-but-top-analyst-dan-ives-says-hes-not-overly-concerned-all-part-of-the-high-game-of-poker">require an export license</a>.
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U.S. stock markets saw a positive shift on Wednesday, with the S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq 100 indices turning green for the year. The market&#8217;s upbeat sentiment was buoyed by a favorable inflation report and easing trade tensions, particularly benefiting the tech sector.
The S&amp;P 500 rose 0.1% to 5,892.58 for the day, while the Nasdaq gained 0.7% to 19,146.81. The Dow Jones Industrial Average ended Wednesday lower by 0.2% at 42,051.06.
These are the top stocks that gained the attention of retail traders and investors throughout the day:
UnitedHealth Group Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>)
UnitedHealth shares dipped 1.08% to close at $308.01, hitting an intraday high of $322.94 and a low of $307.11. The stock&#8217;s 52-week range is $307.11 to $630.73. The decline comes amid a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/health-care/25/05/45426769/unitedhealth-stock-plunges-over-8-in-after-hours-trading-as-doj-criminal-probe-adds-to-turmoi">criminal investigation</a> by the U.S. Department of Justice into potential Medicare fraud, adding to the turmoil following the sudden exit of its CEO. In after-hours trading, UnitedHealth shares fell over 8% to $283.13.
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>)
Alibaba&#8217;s stock rose 1.82% to $134.05, with a daily high of $134.51 and a low of $132.65. The 52-week high and low are $148.43 and $71.80, respectively. The stock&#8217;s upward momentum is fueled by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/technicals/25/05/45405917/alibabas-55-rally-gets-goldmans-1-billion-boost-will-q4-earnings-justify-the-bet">investor optimism</a> around its AI-driven transformation and a significant endorsement from Goldman Sachs, ahead of its upcoming earnings report.
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Reddit Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RDDT#NYSE">RDDT</a>)
Reddit shares surged 11.06% to $125.32, reaching an intraday high of $130.11 and a low of $113.80. The stock&#8217;s 52-week range is $49.13 to $230.41. The rally follows <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/05/45418498/reddit-rddt-stock-is-up-25-over-the-past-month-whats-going-on">strong first-quarter earnings</a> that exceeded expectations, showcasing increased revenue, profitability, and user growth.
Rocket Lab USA Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RKLB#NASDAQ">RKLB</a>)
Rocket Lab&#8217;s stock climbed 10.54% to $24.13, with a high of $24.52 and a low of $21.86. The 52-week high and low are $33.34 and $4.15. The company&#8217;s shares rose following the successful return of its Pioneer spacecraft, marking its second Earth return mission in two months. Reddit posted earnings of 13 cents per share, beating the consensus estimate of 2 cents.
Tesla Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)
Tesla shares increased by 4.07% to $347.68, with an intraday high of $350 and a low of $337. The stock&#8217;s 52-week range is $157.4 to $488.54. The rise is attributed to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/05/45417105/tesla-stock-continues-to-climb-whats-going-on">easing trade tensions</a>&nbsp;between the U.S. and China, alongside renewed investor confidence in Tesla&#8217;s robotaxi rollout and next-gen vehicle production.
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Leading cryptocurrencies dipped on Wednesday as investors took profits on the recent advances.
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<td>Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>)</td>
<td>-0.62%</td>
<td>$103,341.39</td>
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<td>-1.75%</td>
<td>$2,595.81</td>
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<td>-4.66%</td>
<td>$0.2310</td>
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What Happened: Bitcoin wiggled between $103,000 and $104,000 throughout the day, even as trading volume for the coin dipped nearly 12% in the last 24 hours.
Ethereum slipped below $2,600 in a wave of profit-taking after the second-largest cryptocurrency pushed beyond a 10-week high of $2,700 the day before.
Over $280 million was liquidated from the cryptocurrency market in the last 24 hours, with bullish long bets accounting for 76%.&nbsp;
Meanwhile, nearly $500 million in Bitcoin shorts risked liquidation if the apex cryptocurrency rallied to $106,000.
Bitcoin's Open Interest fell 1.87% in the last 24 hours, while bets against the cryptocurrency in the Binance derivatives market stayed more than 50%
The magnitude of "Greed" sentiment fell from 73 to 70, according to the Crypto Fear and Greed Index.
Top Gainers (24-Hours)
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<td>Helium (HNT)</td>
<td>+7.32%</td>
<td>$4.22</td>
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<td>+2.09%</td>
<td>$100.01</td>
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<td>$8.88</td>
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The global cryptocurrency market capitalization stood at $3.34 trillion, following a dip of 1.90% in the last 24 hours.
The S&amp;P 500 extended its gains on Wednesday. The broad-based index rose 0.10% to close at 5,892.58, while the tech-focused Nasdaq Composite gained 0.72% to end at 19,146.81. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell for the second straight day, losing 89.37 points, or 0.21%, to end at 42,051.06.
Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) contributed to the tech rally, jumping more than 4% on news <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/large-cap/25/05/45414265/nvidia-climbs-on-saudi-ai-investments-analyst-estimates-15-billion-to-20-billion-in-revenue">that it would export semiconductor chips</a> to Saudi Arabia.
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Analyst Notes: On-chain analytics firm CryptoQuant noted that Bitcoin's rally has resulted in a renewed interest among retail investors.
Retail investors are those with balances ranging from $0 to $10,000.
"From April 28th, when this trend turned positive, until May 13th, there has been a +3.40% increase in purchases by this group," CryptoQuant said. "As they enter the market, they tend to create a positive feedback loop, reinforcing bullish narratives and increasing buying pressure.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">From FOMO to Fundamentals: Retail Surges into Bitcoin "From April 28th, when this trend turned positive, until May 13th, there has been a +3.40% increase in purchases by this group, reflecting a significant recovery in small investor interest." – By <a href="https://twitter.com/oro_crypto?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@oro_crypto</a> <a href="https://t.co/ohm5PDwq06">pic.twitter.com/ohm5PDwq06</a>
&mdash; CryptoQuant.com (@cryptoquant_com) <a href="https://twitter.com/cryptoquant_com/status/1922590807124476372?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 14, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Conversely, cryptocurrency analyst and trader Ali Martinez warned of a "brief pullback" for the leading cryptocurrency, citing an overbought Relative Strength Index.
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&mdash; Ali (@ali_charts) <a href="https://twitter.com/ali_charts/status/1922805879654531106?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 15, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Bitcoin Flat, Ethereum, Dogecoin Slip: Analyst Firm Sees 'Significant Recovery' In Retail Interest But A Pullback Might Be Imminent

The crisis at UnitedHealth Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>) continues to deepen, with a new criminal investigation by federal authorities, following the abrupt departure of its CEO, and a steep decline in stock prices.
What Happened: UnitedHealth is reportedly under criminal investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice for possible Medicare fraud, according to a Wall Street Journal <a href="https://www.wsj.com/us-news/unitedhealth-medicare-fraud-investigation-df80667f">report</a>, which cited people familiar with the matter.
The probe, overseen by the DOJ&#8217;s criminal healthcare fraud division, has reportedly been active since at least last summer and is focused on UnitedHealth's Medicare Advantage business practices. It marks the latest in a string of challenges facing the health insurance giant in recent months.
This comes just a day after the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45373368/unitedhealth-stock-plunges-names-new-ceo-suspends-2025-guidance">sudden exit of CEO</a> Andrew Witty, who has since been replaced by the company&#8217;s Chairman and former CEO, Stephen Hemsley. 
While the DOJ has struggled to secure convictions in past Medicare fraud claims against UnitedHealth, the criminal nature of the current probe raises the stakes significantly as the company contends with mounting regulatory scrutiny and a declining stock price.
The company, however, has since responded to Benzinga in a press release stating that it has not been notified of any supposed criminal investigation by the DOJ. It further adds that WSJ&#8217;s reporting is deeply irresponsible, and that the company stands by the integrity of its Medicare Advantage program.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45425598/elon-musks-dad-says-its-wonderful-he-has-14-kids-and-doesnt-need-to-follow-so-called-morals-hes-not-married-h">Elon Musk&#8217;s Dad Says It&#8217;s &#8216;Wonderful&#8217; He Has 14 Kids And Doesn&#8217;t Need To Follow &#8216;So-Called Morals&#8217; —&#8217;He&#8217;s Not Married, He Can Do Whatever He Likes&#8217;</a>
Why It Matters: The company has been <a href="https://benzinga.com/general/health-care/25/05/45424904/unitedhealth-stock-caught-in-a-perfect-storm-falls-nearly-50-since-april">caught in a perfect storm</a> in recent months, with the stock down nearly 50% since April, owing to a string of negative catalysts. 
UnitedHealth decided to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45373368/unitedhealth-stock-plunges-names-new-ceo-suspends-2025-guidance">suspend its outlook</a> for 2025 early this week, citing the continuing acceleration in care activity, adding to the stock&#8217;s woes. 
This comes amid a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/health-care/25/05/45305392/unitedhealth-investors-claim-company-hid-profit-impact-of-ceos-murder">fresh shareholder lawsuit</a>, which claims that the company hid the potential impact of its former CEO, Brian Thompson&#8217;s murder in December 2024, and the resulting backlash and regulatory scrutiny.
In February, investor Bill Ackman said in a post on X that when a company attacks its critics, the probability of it having committed fraud or being guilty of a crime &#8220;increases substantially.&#8221; 
&#8220;When you find two cockroaches, it is almost a certainty that there are many more. And a half a trillion market cap for a health insurer makes no sense,&#8221; he said. 
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">When a company, in this case United Healthcare, attacks its critics, the probability that it has committed fraud or is guilty of a crime increases substantially. This morning the DOJ announced an investigation into UNH's Medicare billing practices. The DOJ did not do this… <a href="https://t.co/BX3WtYzRJi">https://t.co/BX3WtYzRJi</a>
&mdash; Bill Ackman (@BillAckman) <a href="https://twitter.com/BillAckman/status/1892912458840547554?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 21, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Price Action: The stock was down 1.08% on Wednesday, trading at $308.01, and is down 8.08% after hours after news of the criminal investigation was made public. 
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According to Benzinga&#8217;s Edge Stock Rankings, UnitedHealth stock is placed in the 11th percentile on Momentum. How does it compare with peers such as Aetna Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AET#NYSE">AET</a>)? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">Find out more</a>. 
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Health Care

UnitedHealth Stock Plunges Over 8% In After-Hours Trading As DOJ Criminal Probe Adds To Turmoil After CEO Shake-Up

The annual Computex trade show, the first major tech gathering in Asia since President Donald Trump proposed <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/05/45368852/trump-lowers-de-minimis-tariff-on-chinese-imports-from-120-to-54-pauses-200-postal-fee-amid-90-day-trade-shift">sweeping reciprocal tariffs on Chinese goods</a> in April, is expected to draw 1,400 exhibitors and top executives from across industries.
What Happened: Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) CEO Jensen Huang, who last year sparked "Jensanity" among attendees, will headline this year's show, which will run from May 20–23 in Taipei, reported Reuters.
His keynote is expected to spotlight Nvidia's deepening partnerships with Taiwanese firms like Foxconn and Quanta.&nbsp;
Other major players like Qualcomm Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCOM#NASDAQ">QCOM</a>), Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) and MediaTek will also showcase AI advancements.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/05/45309175/nvidia-modifies-h20-chip-for-china-after-us-restrictions-block-sales-aims-to-deliver-new-version-by-july-report">Nvidia Modifies H20 Chip For China After US Restrictions Block Sales, Aims To Deliver New Version By July: Report</a>
Intel Corp&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) new CEO, Lip-Bu Tan, is not scheduled to speak publicly at Computex this year but will instead host a private dinner with Taiwanese partners, the report noted.
Why It's Important: At Computex 2024, Huang praised Nvidia's deep ties with Taiwan, calling it the birthplace of the company's innovations. He also introduced Nvidia Inference Micro Services (NIMS) and said the next wave of AI is "physical AI."
His keynote received <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/06/39130128/nvidia-ceo-jensen-huang-mesmerizes-analysts-market-watchers-with-computex-keynote-w">rave reviews from industry voices</a>. CNBC's Jim Cramer called it "the future," while analyst Pierre Ferragu hailed it as Huang's "best keynote ever."
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Price Action: Nvidia shares rose 0.64% to $136.21 in after-hours trading, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>.
Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings awarded Nvidia a strong growth score of 95%. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">Click here to see how it compares to other major tech players</a> like Qualcomm, AMD and Intel.
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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Expected To Unveil New AI Alliances At Computex 2025 As Geopolitical Pressures Persist Over Tech Sector

On Wednesday, Cathie Wood-led Ark Invest executed significant trades, including a notable purchase of Airbnb Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABNB#NASDAQ">ABNB</a>), a sell-off of Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>) , and strategic adjustments in cryptocurrency ETFs like the 3iQ Solana Staking ETF (SOLQ.U) and ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKB#BATS">ARKB</a>).
The Airbnb Trade
Ark Invest&#8217;s flagship fund, the Ark Innovation ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKK#NYSE">ARKK</a>), acquired 214,624 shares of Airbnb. This move coincided with Airbnb&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/05/45415824/whats-going-on-with-airbnb-stock-today">announcement of a major platform expansion</a>, integrating services and experiences into its app, aiming to broaden its business scope beyond traditional lodging. The purchase reflects Ark&#8217;s confidence in Airbnb&#8217;s growth trajectory, especially with the company&#8217;s strategic shift. On Wednesday, Airbnb shares ended the day at $137.45, the Ark trade was valued at $29.5 million.
The Palantir Trade
In contrast, ARKK offloaded 206,881 shares of Palantir. This decision comes <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/technicals/25/05/45408452/stock-of-the-day-palantir-breaks-out-sell-news-rally">amid Palantir&#8217;s stock rally</a>, which has been described as a classic &#8216;sell the news&#8217; scenario. Despite positive earnings, Palantir&#8217;s stock has been on an upward trend, suggesting that Ark Invest might be capitalizing on current market conditions. Ark&#8217;s Wednesday trade was valued at $26.9 million. Palantir shares ended the day at $130.18. On Tuesday, Ark had offloaded 4,791 Palantir shares worth $613,727. Ark has been reducing its Palantir exposure. Currently, the Alex Karp-led company accounts for 5.75% of the total holdings of Ark.
The 3iQ Solana Staking ETF Trade and The ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF Trade
Ark Invest continues to show interest in the cryptocurrency space by purchasing 550,000 shares of the 3iQ Solana Staking ETF through both Ark Fintech Innovation ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKF#BATS">ARKF</a>) and ARK Next Generation Internet ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKW#BATS">ARKW</a>). This ETF has gained traction since its debut, offering exposure to Solana&#8217;s (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/sol/usd">SOL</a>) price movements and staking rewards. On Wednesday, SOLQ.U ended the day at $13.86 in Toronto, making the Ark trade worth $7.6 million.
Meanwhile, Ark Invest reduced its holdings in the ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF, selling 76,461 shares in ARKF and ARKW. Notably, Ark had on earlier occasions <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44855538/cathie-woods-crypto-shuffle-pours-5-2-million-into-newly-listed-solana-staking-fund-dumps-bitcoin-etf-and-buys-robinhood-dip">reduced its exposure</a> to its own Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) fund. Wednesday&#8217;s trade was valued at $7.9 million. ARKB ended the day at $103.01.
Other Key Trades:
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<li>Sold 668,918 shares of Avidxchange Holdings Inc. in ARKF.</li>
<li>Sold 132,149 shares of UiPath Inc. in ARKF.</li>
<li>Bought 31,983 shares of CRISPR Therapeutics AG in ARKK.</li>
<li>Bought 22,471 shares of GitLab Inc. in ARKW.</li>
<li>Bought 32,188 shares of Nextdoor Holdings Inc. in ARKW.</li>
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Senate Minority Leader Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) attacked President Donald Trump&#8217;s reported decision to parole family members of Mexican cartel leaders into the United States on Wednesday, implying a potential connection to the Official Trump (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">TRUMP</a>) meme coin.
What Happened: In an X post, Schumer said, &#8220;Trump is letting cartel family members just come right into our country&#8221; as part of an agreement, deeming it a &#8220;dangerous&#8221; development.
&#8220;How much memecoin did Sinaloa&nbsp;have to buy to make&nbsp;this happen?&#8221; the senior Democrat leveled a serious accusation against Trump, referring to the $2 billion cryptocurrency.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Dangerous. Trump is letting cartel family members just come right into our country. You read that right: The family of the people running a cartel. Paroled right in. He has an agreement with them to let them in. How much memecoin did Sinaloa have to buy to make this happen? <a href="https://t.co/EyUZooDzze">pic.twitter.com/EyUZooDzze</a>
&mdash; Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) <a href="https://twitter.com/SenSchumer/status/1922800845575315657?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 14, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Schumer cited an Associated Press <a href="https://apnews.com/article/el-chapo-sinaloa-cartel-trump-border-harfuch-86572a31c88a216da7cd5f33006a0011">report </a>that said the son of Sinaloa Cartel&#8217;s notorious drug lord Joaquín &#8220;El Chapo&#8221; Guzmán, Ovidio Guzman Lopez, who was extradited to the U.S. in 2023, reached an agreement with the administration. Mexico's security chief confirmed Lopez&#8217;s family members crossed into the U.S. last week, the report added.
The White House didn&#8217;t immediately return Benzinga&#8217;s request for comment.
Why It Matters: This controversy comes against the backdrop of Trump&#8217;s war on Mexican drug cartels, which he identifies as a threat to national security.
Hours after his inauguration, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/01/43169554/trump-appoints-dea-chief-who-will-bring-ruthless-narco-terrorists-to-justice-not-keen-on-legalizing-cannabis">Trump signed an executive order</a> designating certain international cartels as Foreign Terrorist Organizations and Specially Designated Global Terrorists.
El Chapo was <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/23/01/30614753/the-man-who-played-the-dea-el-chapos-sinaloa-cartel-us-government-on-trial-in-brooklyn">found guilty</a> of several criminal charges and sentenced to life in prison in 2019.
On the other hand, the TRUMP memecoin has sparked political outrage, with Democratic lawmakers&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/04/45027557/trumps-memecoin-dinner-event-sparks-impeachment-call-from-democratic-senator-says-potus-is-selling-access-to-those-who-enrich-him" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">accusing Trump of corruption</a>&nbsp;for selling access to himself in exchange for payments made with his meme coin. Trump has&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45187462/trump-denies-personal-profit-from-memecoin-venture-i-havent-even-look" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">refuted claims</a>&nbsp;that he is financially benefiting from the coin.
Price Action: At the time of writing, TRUMP was exchanging hands at $13.45, down 1.82% in the last 24 hours, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard?_gl=1&#x2A;380nj0&#x2A;_ga&#x2A;MTEyOTAyOTcxMy4xNzEzMzY0NTYy&#x2A;_ga_V7ZK73W7N0&#x2A;MTcxNDk4MzIzMi42LjEuMTcxNDk4OTE0Ni4wLjAuMA.." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">data from Benzinga Pro</a>.
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$TRUMP

Chuck Schumer Says Trump Is 'Letting Cartel Members' Into The US, Asks How Much 'Memecoin' Did They Pay

At the height of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/long-ideas/24/01/36606013/happy-60th-birthday-jeff-bezos-the-billionaire-survived-the-dot-com-bubble-burst-what-if">the dot-com bust</a>, Amazon.com, Inc.&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) stock cratered by about 94%. However, for Jeff Bezos, the collapse was just noise, because the company's fundamentals were improving.
What Happened: In a 2018 episode of "The David Rubenstein Show: Peer-to-Peer Conversations," Bezos recalled the harrowing days of the early 2000s, when Amazon's stock nosedived from $113 to just $6 during the dot-com bubble burst.
"At the peak of the internet bubble, our stock peaked somewhere around $113, and then after the internet bubble busted open, our stock went down to $6," Bezos said. "It went from $113 to $6 in less than a year. My annual shareholder letter that year starts with a one-word sentence and that one-word sentence is the word ‘Ouch.'"
However, the billionaire said that the stock price didn't reflect the reality of Amazon's business. "The stock is not the company, and the company is not the stock," he said. "All of our internal business metrics — number of customers, profit per unit, everything you can imagine — were getting better and fast."
Despite pressure from Wall Street to prioritize short-term profits, Bezos stuck to his long-term vision. "We didn't need to go back to the capital markets," he said. "We already had the money we needed."
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Why It's Important: Amazon currently has a market capitalization of $2.243 trillion, making it the fourth most valuable company in the world.
Over the past five years, Amazon's share price has surged 74.50%. In the last 12 months, it has gained 12.39%, though year-to-date, the stock is down 4.53%, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro data</a>.
Amazon currently holds an average price target of $248, based on insights from 41 analysts. The highest estimate, $305, was provided by Tigress Financial on May 6, 2025.
The three latest analyst updates came from Tigress Financial, Baird and Oppenheimer with an average target of $246.67, suggesting a potential upside of 18.05%.
Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings gives Amazon a strong growth score of 91.45%. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Click here to see how it compares</a> to other leading companies.
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Jeff Bezos Once Watched Amazon's Stock Collapse From $113 To $6, But Held On To The Belief That 'The Stock Is Not The Company' — Here's How He Weathered That Storm

Elon Musk has rockets, robots, AI, and 14 children. That's not a tech empire. That's a family tree with its own launchpad.
And <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/04/44584934/elon-musks-father-defends-tesla-says-son-is-doing-the-right-thing-and-the-stock-would-recover-to-600-by-2025-end-heres-what-analysts-think-about-tsla">according to his dad</a>, Errol Musk, there's absolutely nothing wrong with it.
In a <a href="https://www.gbnews.com/news/us/elon-musk-son-errol-father-rumour">February interview with GB News</a>, Errol was asked about reports that his son had fathered a 13th child — a claim that remains unconfirmed. Since then, Musk has appeared to confirm what would be his 14th child, a son named Seldon Lycurgus, born earlier this year with Neuralink executive Shivon Zilis.
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Zilis shared the news on X, and while Musk didn't make a public statement, he quietly confirmed it with a like—signaling his approval to more than 200 million followers.
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When asked about the expanding Musk lineage, Errol didn't flinch.
"Elon's not married," he said. "Marriage is what really defines whether you are doing something outside of a relationship. If he is not married, he can do whatever he likes."
No drama. No pearl-clutching. Just a father casually green-lighting global population expansion from the richest man on Earth.
"There's nothing stopping him [from having a child]," he added. "Only so-called morals that don't exist in two-thirds of the world."
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And far from being concerned, Errol called the idea of more Musk kids "wonderful."
He even shared a story about meeting a man with 18 wives and 25 kids. Not to be outdone, Errol joked that he claimed to have one wife himself — even though he's not married either.
As for Elon's own family tree, it's a sprawling timeline that includes twins, triplets, and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/04/44948798/elon-musks-ex-wife-and-mother-of-5-kids-says-he-declared-im-the-alpha-at-their-wedding-then-had-her-sign-a-postnup-i-trusted-my-husband">children with ex-wife</a> Justine Wilson, singer Grimes, and Zilis. His first child, Nevada, passed away in infancy in 2002.&nbsp;
"He hasn't spoken to me recently," Errol said, when asked if Elon confirmed the child to him. "He doesn't need to."&nbsp;
Still, he said he believes the reports about Elon's 13th child are "absolutely" true — and seemed completely unfazed by the headlines. In fact, he praised modern fertility options, from embryo freezing to gender selection, calling it "absolutely extraordinary."
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He added that he'd be "very happy to have another child," but joked it's all about logistics. "It's really a question of finding the right partner, you know. That's what it really boils down to," he said.&nbsp;
As for his 22 grandchildren? Impressive by most standards — but not to him. Compared to some of the men he's met in the Middle East, Errol said, "I'm a beginner."
And if you're wondering what Errol thinks of any <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/03/44367334/elon-musks-second-ex-wife-says-his-dinner-party-silence-made-people-think-he-was-a-genius-but-he-just-found-the-conversation-really-boring">woman involved in Musk's ever-expanding family</a>?
"If you don't marry the man, you're just another individual," he said. "She can go and have as many children as she likes."
To sum up the Musk family ethos: no ring, no rules — just rocket-fueled reproduction and enough kids to start a startup soccer league.
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