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Constellation Energy Corp producer of carbon-free energy and a supplier of energy products and services. The company offers generating capacity that includes nuclear, wind, solar, natural gas, and hydroelectric assets. It sells electricity, natural gas, and other energy-related products and sustainable solutions to various types of customers, including distribution utilities, municipalities, cooperatives, and commercial, industrial, public sector, and residential customers in markets across multiple geographic regions. Its operating segments and reporting units are Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, New York, ERCOT, and Other Power Regions.

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Editor&#8217;s Note: The story has been corrected to reflect the correct designation of Bill Smead.
Bill Smead, the chairman and chief investment officer of Smead Capital, has announced that his firm fully exited its position in Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>) last quarter, citing valuation concerns related to Warren Buffett's impending departure from the company.
Check out the current price of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BRK-B" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">BRK-B stock here.</a>
What Happened: On Saturday, Smead announced that his fund had sold the entirety of its Berkshire stake last quarter. &#8220;We sold the last of our Berkshire,&#8221; he said, while appearing on CNBC&#8217;s &#8220;The Exchange.&#8221; 
&#8220;The reason is, there was a premium associated with him [Warren Buffett] being deeply involved in most every aspect of the major investments,&#8221; Smead says, referring to Buffett announcing that he would be <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/management/25/05/45199066/berkshire-hathaway-stock-falls-following-buffetts-retirement-as-ceo">stepping down as CEO</a>, during the company&#8217;s 60th Annual Shareholders Meeting in May.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/cryptocurrency/25/07/46648212/marjorie-taylor-greenes-berkshire-hathaway-investment-falters-after-she-bought-the-shares-at-april-lows-what-if-she-had-chosen-bitcoin-instead">Marjorie Taylor Greene&#8217;s Berkshire Hathaway Investment Falters After She Bought The Shares At April Lows — What If She Had Chosen Bitcoin Instead?</a>
Besides this, Smead believes that Berkshire&#8217;s inclusion among the largest stocks in the S&amp;P 500 may become a liability in a market reversal.
He says, &#8220;The cyclically adjusted PE ratio of Schiller broke the record lately… And over the following three- and five-year periods, the S&amp;P did not make any money.&#8221; He adds that at some point, this &#8220;momentum in the S&amp;P 500 index, which has been great for 15 years, will become momentum in the wrong direction.&#8221;
That shift, Smead warned, would disproportionately affect large-cap names. &#8220;When somebody sells their position in the S&amp;P 500, it&#8217;s mainly selling the 10 largest cap companies,&#8221; he says. &#8220;And Berkshire has been dancing around that top 10 regularly.&#8221;
Despite this, Smead expressed deep respect for Buffett and his late business partner, Charlie Munger. &#8220;I admire the man immensely. I am grateful and thankful that he has been so kind and taught us all,&#8221; he said.
Regarding the company&#8217;s future, Smead says, &#8220;this is going to be a wonderful conglomerate,&#8221; but adds that it is no longer &#8220;the closed-ended company where the greatest stock picker of all time is doing his work.&#8221;
Why It Matters: Since the company&#8217;s annual shareholders meeting on May 3, when Buffett announced that he would be stepping down, handing over the reins to Greg Abel as CEO, the stock has dropped 10.3%. 
Berkshire&#8217;s cash balance now stands at $347 billion, a part of which, according to recent reports, is aimed at making acquisitions in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/rumors/25/07/46557532/is-warren-buffetts-347-billion-cash-buying-railroads-heres-what-the-oracle-of-omaha-said">the railroad sector</a>. 
Price Action: Shares of Berkshire Hathaway&#8217;s Class B shares increased 0.72% on Friday, closing at $484.07, and is up 0.42% after hours.
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Berkshire shares score high on Growth and Value according to Benzinga&#8217;s Edge Stock Rankings, and have a favorable price trend in the long run. Click <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">here</a> for deeper insights on the stock, as well as the company. 
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Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is pledging a major overhaul of the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, describing the system as fundamentally broken and failing its intended purpose.
What Happened: On Monday, in a post on X, Kennedy criticized the VICP for straying from its original Congressional mandate, saying that it has &#8220;devolved into a morass of inefficiency, favoritism, and outright corruption.&#8221;
Kennedy notes that the program was created alongside the Vaccine Act of 1986, with the sole intention of compensating those injured by vaccines &#8220;quickly and fairly,&#8221; but now the system prioritizes the &#8220;solvency of the HHS Trust Fund&#8221; over compensating victims, he says.
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Kennedy highlighted that Congress acknowledged vaccines are &#8220;unavoidably unsafe,&#8221; and expected the government to support children harmed by them. 
He said this while quoting his uncle and former senator Edward Kennedy, who said, &#8220;when … children are the victims of an appropriate and rational national policy, a compassionate [g]overnment will assist them in their hour of need.&#8221;
The post also notes that it is the HHS, and not the vaccine makers, who are held accountable for vaccine-related injuries, adding that &#8220;the structure itself hobbles claimants.&#8221;
He then alleges that Special Masters, who serve as vaccine court judges, are &#8220;notoriously biased,&#8221; often making &#8220;punitive downward adjustments&#8221; to the fees of attorneys and expert witnesses, while &#8220;slow-walking payments&#8221; to the petitioners. 
&#8220;The VICP is broken, and I intend to fix it,&#8221; Kennedy said in the end. &#8220;I will not allow the VICP to continue to ignore its mandate and fail its mission of quickly and fairly compensating vaccine-injured individuals.&#8221;
He says that he is currently working with Attorney General Pam Bondi and his staff at the Department of Health and Human Services to fix the VICP.
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&mdash; Secretary Kennedy (@SecKennedy) <a href="https://twitter.com/SecKennedy/status/1949875225904005367?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 28, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Why It Matters: Over a month ago, Kennedy decided to fire all 17 members of the&nbsp;Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. He said the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/health-care/25/06/45853393/robert-kennedy-jr-axes-entire-cdc-vaccine-panel-to-restore-public-trust-pfizer-moderna-other-biotech-stocks-drop-in-after-hours-trading">move was necessary</a> to &#8220;re-establish public confidence in vaccine science.&#8221;
The panel was then <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/health-care/25/06/45968386/robert-f-kennedy-jr-s-cdc-overhaul-critically-weakened-us-vaccine-program-say-ousted-experts">reconstituted with members</a> that included noted vaccine critics&nbsp;Robert Malone&nbsp;and&nbsp;Retsef Levi.
Kennedy himself has been a known and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/03/44550801/rfk-jr-spreading-misinformation-and-lies-fdas-top-vaccine-official-walks-out-sparking-debate-on-safety-and-public-trust">outspoken vaccine skeptic</a> for decades, and just a year ago made a post on X, saying that &#8220;there is no evidence these vaccines will work, and they appear to be dangerous.&#8221;
In March, Peter Marks, the top vaccine official at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, resigned, citing concerns regarding Kennedy&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/03/44550801/rfk-jr-spreading-misinformation-and-lies-fdas-top-vaccine-official-walks-out-sparking-debate-on-safety-and-public-trust">promotion of vaccine misinformation</a>. 
Despite sweeping changes to the vaccine mandates, immunization and compensation practices, most vaccine maker stocks remain unfazed.
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<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PFE#NYSE">PFE</a>)</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">-1.94%</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+0.16%</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">-8.64%</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Eli Lilly And Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>)</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">-0.56%</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">-0.11%</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+3.86%</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Moderna Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRNA#NASDAQ">MRNA</a>)</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">-0.70%</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+0.24%</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">-19.26%</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">BioNTech SE ADR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BNTX#NASDAQ">BNTX</a>)</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">-2.19%</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+0.06%</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">-2.18%</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">-0.90%</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">-0.69%</td>
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Price Action: The iShares U.S. Pharmaceuticals ETF, which tracks several large biotech and pharma stocks, was down 0.90% on Monday, and another 0.69% after hours.
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The fund scores low on Momentum, according to Benzinga&#8217;s Edge Stock Rankings, but has a favorable price trend in the short, medium and long terms. Click <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">here</a> for deeper insights into the fund and its constituents.
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Elon Musk-led Tesla Inc.'s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46651922/samsung-inks-decade-long-16-5-billion-chip-manufacturing-pact-with-mystery-tech-giant-as-it-fights-to-regain-ground-from-tsmc">multibillion-dollar chip partnership</a> with Samsung Electronics Co. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SSNLF#OTC">SSNLF</a>) has sparked strong commentary from some of tech's most vocal investors and analysts — and they see big implications for AI, autonomy and the future of manufacturing.
What Happened: On Monday, Tesla confirmed a $16.5 billion multiyear deal with Samsung Electronics to manufacture its next-generation AI6 chip in Texas. Musk said the chips will be built at Samsung's new U.S. facility, calling the strategic importance of the partnership "hard to overstate."
Following the announcement, billionaire investor Chamath Palihapitiya took to X, formerly Twitter, saying, "Tesla is a physical AI company + software AI company&#8230; the only company, today, that is tying both branches of AI together at scale."
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Tesla is a physical AI company + software AI company. It is the only company, today, that is tying both branches of AI together at scale. It will not be the only one in the end, but it is the only one now. See below: "Samsung Electronics will manufacture…
&mdash; Chamath Palihapitiya (@chamath) <a href="https://twitter.com/chamath/status/1949774208134762855?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 28, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Tech analyst Ming-Chi Kuo called the deal a "valuable opportunity" for Tesla to gain real-world foundry experience — something Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) would have never allowed.
"It enables Tesla to enhance its chip design capabilities … which will give them more leverage in future negotiations," he stated.
Kuo also added that while Samsung's 2nm yield (40–45%) trails TSMC and Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>), the partnership's upside outweighs the risk.
"If production falls short of expectations, the worst-case scenario for Tesla would be to shift the order back to TSMC and absorb the resulting delays to AI6," he said.
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&mdash; 郭明錤 (Ming-Chi Kuo) (@mingchikuo) <a href="https://twitter.com/mingchikuo/status/1949904234058830150?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 28, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Gene Munster, managing partner at Deepwater Asset Management, said, AI6 will "unlock a far more advanced autonomous capability for Robotaxi, FSD, and Optimus," he wrote, adding that current chips may not meet Tesla's ultimate AI goals.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">The Samsung deal is a reminder that reaching physical AI escape velocity will take time (2027) and that the company is best positioned to win. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24TSLA&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$TSLA</a><a href="https://t.co/VyQ1vEaPxY">https://t.co/VyQ1vEaPxY</a>
&mdash; Gene Munster (@munster_gene) <a href="https://twitter.com/munster_gene/status/1949949544919158818?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 28, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Why It's Important: Samsung currently manufactures Tesla's AI4 chips, which are used in the company's Full Self-Driving driver assistance system.
According to Musk, TSMC will handle production of the upcoming AI5 chip, starting in Taiwan and later shifting to Arizona.
While best known as the world's leading memory chip producer, Samsung also operates a foundry business, fabricating custom-designed logic chips for clients.
Its Texas facility plays a key role in Chairman Jay Y Lee's efforts to diversify beyond memory and grow in the contract chip manufacturing space, <a href="https://edition.cnn.com/2025/07/28/business/tesla-samsung-chip-deal">reported</a> CNN.
Despite these ambitions, Samsung holds only 8% of the global foundry market, compared to TSMC's dominant 67%, according to data from market research firm TrendForce.
Price Action: On Monday, Tesla shares rose 3.02% in regular trading and edged up an additional 0.18% after hours, closing at $326.19, according to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/register?utm_adType=bzprocontent&amp;utm_campaign=14daytrial&amp;utm_ad=0717">Benzinga Pro</a>.
Benzinga's Edge Stock Rankings show that TSLA continues to face short-term downward momentum while maintaining strong upward trends over the medium and long term. The stock also scores high on quality metrics, though its valuation remains comparatively weak. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-4/#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">More detailed performance insights are available here</a>.
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Anthony Scaramucci, the founder of&nbsp;SkyBridge Capital, said Monday that JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co.&#8217;s&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>) reported plan to&nbsp;allow clients to borrow against&nbsp;their Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) holdings has the potential to change the financial dynamics of the leading cryptocurrency.
What Happened: In an X post, Scaramucci described the banking behemoth&#8217;s reported plans to offer loans backed by Bitcoin as a &#8220;big deal.&#8221; He said the current Bitcoin market hasn&#8217;t been fully tapped for traditional financial mechanisms such as loans.
&#8220;Imagine how much houses would be worth in a world with no mortgages. That's the reality we've been living in with Bitcoin, but that's about to change,&#8221; Scaramucci stated.
Scaramucci also highlighted the potential for large holders to swap Bitcoin for exchange-traded fund shares without realizing capital gains tax, should the SEC approve <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs/specialty-etfs/25/01/43249653/nasdaqs-bitcoin-etf-shift-could-strengthen-blackrocks-market-position">in-kind creation and redemption</a>.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Imagine how much houses would be worth in a world with no mortgages. That's the reality we've been living in with <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bitcoin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bitcoin</a>, but that's about to change &#8211; and it's a big deal. JPMorgan is set to soon allow clients to borrow against their Bitcoin holdings, according to FT. When/if…
&mdash; Anthony Scaramucci (@Scaramucci) <a href="https://twitter.com/Scaramucci/status/1949936183712133290?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 28, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Journalist Andrew Feinberg questioned Scaramucci&#8217;s argument, suggesting that this benefits wealthy early adopters and rich whales more than average investors who lack liquidity to invest in Bitcoin.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">So you're saying a small group of very lucky early adopting whales and wealthy folks such as yourself are going to get yet another benefit not available to your average retirement investor who hasn't been able to play around with bitcoin because they don't have spare liquidity?
&mdash; Andrew Feinberg (@AndrewFeinberg) <a href="https://twitter.com/AndrewFeinberg/status/1949967539854877095?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 28, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Another X user, Mr. Yo, reminded everyone about the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44777263/ray-dalio-who-predicted-the-2008-financial-crisis-warns-about-recession-as-us-china-tariff-war-escalates">2008 housing crisis</a>, suggesting that leveraging Bitcoin could create a new bubble.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Remind me again how the Great recession of 2008 started for the people in the back who weren&#39;t paying attention? It was the housing bubble right? <a href="https://t.co/uQDtaBA9nP">pic.twitter.com/uQDtaBA9nP</a>
&mdash; Mr. Yo (@mrnaeem) <a href="https://twitter.com/mrnaeem/status/1949938299377754592?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 28, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Why It Matters:&nbsp;JP Morgan is reportedly preparing to offer <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/cryptocurrency/25/07/46543876/jamie-dimon-once-called-bitcoin-a-fraud-now-jpmorgan-might-lend-against-it">loans backed by cryptocurrencies</a> such as Bitcoin and Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>), although official announcements have yet to be made. This initiative could begin as early as next year, but details remain under review and subject to change.
Notably,&nbsp;CEO Jamie Dimon&nbsp;has been a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/01/42869884/jamie-dimon-questioned-bitcoins-21-million-cap-years-before-blackrock-heres-how-much-youd-have-if-you-invested-1000-into-btc-when-jpmorgan-ceo-shared-his-take">vocal critic of Bitcoin</a>, labeling the asset a &#8220;fraud.&#8221; Despite this criticism, he has indicated support for client liberty in digital asset investing.
Price Action:&nbsp;&nbsp;At the time of writing, BTC was exchanging hands at $118,213, down 0.81% 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>.
Shares of JPMorgan were down 0.06% in after-hours trading after closing 0.11% lower at $298.28&nbsp;during Monday's regular trading session.&nbsp;
JPM ranked high on the Momentum and Growth metrics as of this writing. For similar information on other big banking stocks, check out the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings</a>.
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Top economic officials from the United States and China met in Stockholm on Monday to discuss extending the trade truce between the two nations. This meeting is crucial as it aims to resolve ongoing economic disputes that have been central to the trade war between these global economic powerhouses.
What Happened: U.S. Treasury Chief Scott Bessent and China&#8217;s Vice Premier He Lifeng were among the key figures present at the meeting, which took place at Rosenbad, the Swedish prime minister&#8217;s office, reported Reuters. The discussions, which lasted over five hours, are part of efforts to extend a trade truce by three months. China faces an August 12 deadline to finalize a durable tariff agreement with President Donald Trump&#8216;s administration.
Negotiators left the venue around 8 p.m. without speaking to reporters, and discussions are set to continue on Tuesday. During a press conference in Scotland, Trump expressed his desire for China to open up its economy.&nbsp;Without an agreement, global supply&nbsp;chains could face disruptions due to potential U.S. duties returning to high levels.
U.S. Trade Representative&nbsp;Jamieson Greer&nbsp;told CNBC he did not anticipate a major breakthrough but expected continued monitoring of the agreement&#8217;s implementation and groundwork for future trade enhancements.
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Why It Matters: The U.S. temporarily paused tech export restrictions to China to support trade talks and Trump's planned meeting with Xi, according to an earlier report. The Commerce Department <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46661640/us-holds-back-tech-export-crackdown-to-support-trump-xi-talks">delayed enforcement</a> actions to avoid disrupting negotiations. The move could boost semiconductor giants like Nvidia and AMD, though national security experts raised concerns about compromising America's AI edge.
This meeting in Stockholm <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/macro-economic-events/25/07/46651524/trumps-fentanyl-tariffs-in-beijings-crosshairs-as-china-us-reportedly-set-to-meet-for-stockholm-trade-talks">marks the third encounter</a> this year between Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He. The discussions are crucial in maintaining current tariff levels while both nations work towards a potential meeting between their leaders later in the year.
Recently, Trump announced a 15% <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/07/46650830/donald-trump-announces-15-tariff-trade-agreement-with-eu-ending-months-of-trade-uncertainty">tariff trade agreement</a> with the European Union, ending months of trade uncertainty. This agreement marked a significant drop from the previously threatened 30% tariff. The EU will not impose a tariff on U.S. imports, bringing stability and predictability for businesses on both sides of the Atlantic.
Additionally, Trump recently declared a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/economic-data/25/07/46562556/trump-says-550-billion-trade-deal-with-japan-reached-that-will-create-thousands-of-jobs-there-has-never-been-anything-like-it">monumental $550 billion trade agreement</a> with Japan, which is expected to create hundreds of thousands of jobs. This deal will see Japan investing heavily in the U.S., with America receiving 90% of the profits. Japan will also open its markets to U.S. products while agreeing to a reciprocal tariff of 15% on U.S. imports.
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Netflix (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) has begun using generative AI video tools from startup <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/04/44741319/runway-ai-secures-300m-from-nvidia-and-fidelity-to-revolutionize-film-with-gen-4-model-and-studio-deals-raising-its-valuation-to-3b">Runway AI</a> to accelerate production and reduce visual effects costs in original content,<a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-07-21/netflix-is-using-startup-runway-ai-s-video-tools-for-production"> Bloomberg</a> reports.
According to Bloomberg, the New York-based startup has raised $545 million in funding and was most recently valued at over $3 billion.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Runway's AI Video Tech Draws Netflix, Lionsgate, AMC, and Disney Into Its Orbit</h2>
Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos confirmed that AI is now integrated into its content production workflow, helping to generate special effects more efficiently than traditional methods allow. On an <a href="https://s22.q4cdn.com/959853165/files/doc_financials/2025/q2/Netflix-Inc-_Earnings-Call_Transcript.pdf">earnings call</a> on July 17, Sarandos cited speed and cost benefits of producing visual effects, including scenes in "El Eternaut," a new Argentinian drama on the platform.
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While Runway&#8217;s tools were not used for the &#8220;El Eternaut&#8221; scenes, Bloomberg says that sources close to the matter confirmed Netflix is actively experimenting with the startup's software for ongoing projects.
The growing interest in Runway&#8217;s generative video technology isn't limited to Netflix, Bloomberg says. Lionsgate (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LION#NYSE">LION</a>) has inked a deal with the company to train an AI model using its library of proprietary content for future film applications.
Bloomberg reports that <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/travel/25/05/45260938/disneys-new-abu-dhabi-theme-park-will-be-authentically-disney-and-distinctly-emirati-ceo-bob-iger-says">Disney</a> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>) has tested Runway's AI tools and held exploratory talks with the startup, although it has not committed to full-scale adoption, according to statements from Disney&nbsp; spokespeople.
AMC Networks (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMCX#NASDAQ">AMCX</a>) is also collaborating with Runway AI to visualize upcoming shows and create marketing assets before filming begins, <a href="https://runwayml.com/news/runway-amc-partnership">according</a> to Runway AI.
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"As we explore the transformative potential of AI across our business, we see powerful opportunities to enhance both how we market and how we create," Stephanie Mitchko,&nbsp; executive vice president of global media operations and technology at AMC Networks, said in a statement.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">AI VFX Tools Like Runway's Gen-4 and Act-Two Are Reshaping Studio Workflows</h2>
Runway's latest release, an AI motion capture model named Act-Two, works with its Gen-4 system to map human movements onto animated characters with unprecedented precision and affordability. According to Bloomberg, traditional motion capture workflows can be costly and time-intensive, while Runway's tools offer near-instant results.
The startup first gained traction in 2023 after launching a model capable of turning text prompts into short video clips, spurring widespread interest in the intersection of AI and filmmaking, Bloomberg says.
Runway's generative video tools are already being deployed across multiple entertainment formats. According to<a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-04-03/ai-video-startup-runway-valued-at-3-billion-in-funding-round"> Bloomberg</a>, the software was used to generate scenes in Amazon's (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) hit series &#8220;House of David&#8221; and to create visuals for Madonna's concert tour and a commercial for Puma.
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Lionsgate also confirmed it struck a deal with Runway to train a proprietary AI model on the studio's intellectual property to reduce production costs and accelerate content development,<a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2025-06-22/inside-disney-s-campaign-to-protect-darth-vader-from-ai"> Bloomberg</a> reports. "The goal is you're making higher quality content for lower prices," Lionsgate Vice Chairman Michael Burns said at Runway's AI Film Festival in Santa Monica, California, in June.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Generative AI Startups Face Competition, But Runway Leads Hollywood's Adoption Curve</h2>
Runway is competing with giants like OpenAI and Google in the generative video space, but has more traction than most AI startups in Hollywood's production pipeline. According to Bloomberg, OpenAI's Sora product has yet to secure a formal partnership, despite months of talks with major studios including Disney.
Runway's early traction highlights how AI is increasingly reshaping production strategies across the entertainment industry.
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Microsoft (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 5.81% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 20.11%. Currently, Microsoft has a market capitalization of $3.82 trillion. 
Buying $100 In MSFT: If an investor had bought $100 of MSFT stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $251.35 today based on a price of $513.31 for MSFT at the time of writing.
<h3>Microsoft's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
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If You Invested $100 In This Stock 5 Years Ago, You Would Have This Much Today

argenx (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARGX#NASDAQ">ARGX</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 6.63% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 20.93%. Currently, argenx has a market capitalization of $36.43 billion. 
Buying $1000 In ARGX: If an investor had bought $1000 of ARGX stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $2,539.10 today based on a price of $595.19 for ARGX at the time of writing.
<h3>argenx's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
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Making the jump from school to full-time work is tough, and a new pair of reports show just how complicated the job market has become for young adults. While recent graduates are entering the workforce with confidence, many are still struggling to find their footing, and they're increasingly questioning whether college was worth the cost.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">A Tougher Start For Today's Grads</h2>
According to a May <a href="https://www.kickresume.com/en/press/fresh-grads-survey-kickresume/">Kickresume</a> survey, 58% of fresh graduates are still looking for their first job. That's more than double the 25% of earlier graduates who said they were in the same spot after college. Only 12% of last year's grads had full-time jobs lined up by graduation.
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The survey found that use of social media platforms for job searching has nearly quadrupled between earlier graduates and fresh graduates&#8211;7% to 26%&#8211;and LinkedIn has overtaken traditional job boards as the top search tool. Today, 57% of fresh grads use LinkedIn to look for work, compared to just 29% of earlier graduates.
Despite these setbacks, fresh grads aren't lacking in optimism. About 41% said they felt fully confident entering the workforce, even though many are still navigating job postings that ask for experience they don't have.
Still, that confidence doesn't erase the core concerns. Roughly a third of fresh grads said they were most nervous about not being &#8220;good enough&#8221; or qualified, while resume writing remains the most challenging part of the process for both fresh and earlier grads.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Side Hustles And Regret Among Gen Z</h2>
Another recent survey by <a href="https://resumegenius.com/blog/career-advice/gen-z-career-prospects">Resume Genius</a> shows Gen Z is redefining career success altogether. Out of 1,000 full-time Gen Z workers surveyed, 23% said they <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/education/25/07/46536110/degrees-no-longer-get%E2%80%91a%E2%80%91job%E2%80%91free-cards-shows-survey-gen-z-has-college-regrets-heres-why">regret going to college</a>, and 19% said their degree hasn't contributed to their career at all.
Not all degrees are created equal. Science, technology, engineering and math, or STEM and health-related degrees, had the highest career value, with 87% of grads in those fields saying their degree contributed to their career. On the other hand, those with degrees in arts and humanities were less likely to say their degree directly helped them advance—77%.
Money is tight, and many Gen Z workers are <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/real-estate/25/06/45831855/gen-z-turns-to-siblings-and-side-hustles-to-afford-homes-amid-soaring-prices">turning to side hustles</a>. According to this survey, 58% already have one, and another 25% are considering it.&nbsp; Others said they use side gigs to explore passions or build skills for the future.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Work-Life Balance Over Prestige</h2>
When asked what matters most in a career, Gen Z ranked <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/financial-advisors/25/06/46129668/gen-zs-gig-economy-mindset-prioritizing-flexibility-skill-development-and-work-life-balance-in-corporate-america">work-life balance</a> at the top. A total of 91% said it was either &#8220;important&#8221; or &#8220;very important.&#8221; Job security came next at 89%, followed by a high salary with 83% and doing meaningful work with 80%.
Only 37% said working for a prestigious company was important.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Big Picture</h2>
Together, these reports suggest that the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45412478/4-3-million-gen-z-are-struggling-to-find-direction-in-a-tough-job-market-handshake-executive-says-gen-z-faces-a-particularly-uncertain-job-market">job market</a> isn't just harder for fresh grads, it's also pushing Gen Z to rethink traditional career paths. Degrees don't guarantee success, and many feel forced to build multiple income streams to get by. While confidence is high, long-term satisfaction depends on how well work aligns with their values, not just their resumes.
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Parker Hannifin (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PH#NYSE">PH</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 9.45% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 21.22%. Currently, Parker Hannifin has a market capitalization of $95.16 billion. 
Buying $1000 In PH: If an investor had bought $1000 of PH stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $6,574.68 today based on a price of $739.06 for PH at the time of writing.
<h3>Parker Hannifin's Performance Over Last 10 Years</h3>
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Cosmetics company Mary Kay is known for many things including its help in<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entrepreneurship"> launching beauty entrepreneurs</a>. The company is also known for the pink Cadillac vehicles awarded to the top sales employees.
What Happened: Mary Kay is diving into the electric future with an announcement that it will now switch to the Cadillac OPTIQ<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/electric-vehicle"> electric vehicle</a> for its special Mary Kay model.
This marks the first time Mary Kay has gone electric and sees the company continuing to work with the Cadillac brand that it has partnered with for many years.
Mary Kay <a href="https://newsroom.marykay.com/media/mary-kays-iconic-pink-cadillac-goes-electric-with-the-all-new-optiq/">showed </a>off a pink Cadillac OPTIQ at its recent annual seminar in North Carolina.
"For decades, the Mary Kay pink Cadillac has symbolized accomplishment, aspiration and the power of recognition," Mary Kay CEO Ryan Rogers said. "With the introduction of the all-electric OPTIQ, we're honoring that iconic legacy while driving into a transformative future."
Cadillac is owned by General Motors Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>), one of the legacy automakers hoping to advance its electric vehicle lineup.
"Our relationship with Mary Kay spans decades and is built on shared values of innovation, empowerment, and excellence," GM Envolve Vice President Ian Hucker said. &#8220;As the organization takes bold steps into the future with the transition to an electric vehicle, we are proud to stand beside them, supporting a vision that's not only sustainable but also deeply inspiring."
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Why It's Important: Cadillac launched the OPTIQ in late 2024. With the Mary Kay partnership, the vehicle model could get increased attention and brand recognition, especially among women.
In 1968, Mary Kay founder Mary Kay Ash bought a Cadillac Coupe De Ville in Texas and had the vehicle painted pink to match the Mary Kay lip and eye palette.
General Motors later named the color Mary Kay Pink Pearl and kept the shade exclusive for Mary Kay.
Mary Kay was the number one direct selling brand of skin care and color cosmetics globally for 2023, 2024 and 2025, according to Euromonitor International.
Mary Kay independent beauty consultants can earn the use of a pink Cadillac or a vehicle lease by hitting certain sales milestones. Around 10% of the company's independent sales directors earn the use of the iconic pink Cadillac. Since the program was <a href="https://www.marykay.com/en-us/sell-mary-kay/career-car-program">launched </a>in 1969, over 171,000 Mary Kay members have qualified or re-qualified as part of the Mary Kay Career Car program. The company said there are around 1,000 pink Cadillacs on the road today as part of the program.
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Insight Enterprises (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NSIT#NASDAQ">NSIT</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 4.38% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 16.65%. Currently, Insight Enterprises has a market capitalization of $4.63 billion. 
Buying $1000 In NSIT: If an investor had bought $1000 of NSIT stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $9,738.46 today based on a price of $145.59 for NSIT at the time of writing.
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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.
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UBS analyst Jay Sole maintains Steven Madden (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHOO#NASDAQ">SHOO</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $23 to $26.

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UBS analyst Mark Carden maintains US Foods Hldg (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USFD#NYSE">USFD</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $84 to $96.

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Lowe's Companies&nbsp; (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LOW#NYSE">LOW</a>) CEO Marvin Ellison says generative AI won't eliminate all jobs — especially those in skilled trades and customer-facing roles.
He recently argued at a business gathering that "manual and customer-facing roles…are less likely to be replaced by AI." He emphasized frontline resilience: "AI won't stop your water heater from leaking. It isn't going to respond to an electrical issue in your home," illustrating the limits of automation.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Skilled Trades Beat The Robots</h2>
"It's not going to respond to an electrical issue in your home," Ellison <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=60tbjOKw1zs&amp;t=118s">said</a> in June at the Business Roundtable CEO Workforce Forum. He urged early-career workers to "stay as close to the cash register as you can — stay close to the customers." The point was clear: When a pipe bursts, human skill still matters more than artificial intelligence.
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To address that challenge, the Business Roundtable <a href="https://www.businessroundtable.org/business-roundtable-launches-new-workforce-initiative-to-strengthen-talent-pipelines-for-skilled-trades">named</a> Ellison and Carrier Global (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CARR#NYSE">CARR</a>) CEO David Gitlin as co-chairs of a skilled trades initiative unveiled in June. The plan shares training playbooks and K-12 outreach across 150 companies, tackling a talent gap that leaves about 20 openings for each qualified welder, plumber, or line worker.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Numbers Signal A Shortfall</h2>
Federal data backs him up. The<a href="https://www.bls.gov/ooh/construction-and-extraction/"> Bureau of Labor Statistics</a> projects employment for electricians to jump 11% between 2023 and 2033. Plumbers and roofers each log 6% growth, while construction laborers rise 7%.&nbsp;
The agency <a href="https://www.bls.gov/ooh/construction-and-extraction/electricians.htm">estimates</a> about 80,200 electrician openings each year, driven largely by retirements — proof that machines still need power and pipes.
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Demand is already spilling into entry-level hiring. <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/linkedin-grads-guide-2025-jobs-industries-cities-rise-new-ggnje">LinkedIn's</a> "Grad Guide 2025: The Jobs, Industries and Cities on the Rise for New Grads," shows construction, utilities, and oil, gas and mining leading growth for new bachelor's graduates.
Between 2022 to 2032, a McKinsey <a href="https://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/people-and-organizational-performance/our-insights/tradespeople-wanted-the-need-for-critical-trade-skills-in-the-us">analysis</a> finds that annual hiring for essential skilled roles will need to be more than 20 times the projected annual increase in net new jobs — a churn rate no chatbot can solve alone.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">New Money, New Pipeline</h2>
Corporate checks are arriving. The<a href="https://corporate.lowes.com/newsroom/press-releases/lowes-foundation-announces-50-million-gable-grants-program-help-meet-growing-demand-skilled-tradespeople-03-02-23"> Lowe's Foundation</a> earmarked $50 million in Gable Grants to prepare 50,000 tradespeople by 2027, saying the funding "is vital to address America's workforce shortage." Business Roundtable firms <a href="https://www.businessroundtable.org/business-roundtable-launches-new-resource-to-strengthen-employer-educator-partnerships-and-fill-in-demand-jobs">plan to pair</a> that cash with shared curricula and community college partnerships to match supply with demand, in an update to its 2018 Workforce Partnership Initiative.
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Yet AI's trajectory remains contested. Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei <a href="https://www.axios.com/2025/05/28/ai-jobs-white-collar-unemployment-anthropic">said</a> in May that the technology could erase 50% of entry‑level office roles and push unemployment to between 10% and 20%.&nbsp;
"We have yet to see any evidence of mass replacement," Brad Lightcap, chief operating officer of OpenAI, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jdNwzYMtPN8">said</a> on the "Hard Fork" podcast. Meanwhile, BlackRock Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NYSE">BLK</a>) CEO Larry Fink <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-cLxFOo7xg">said</a> at CERAWeek in March that the U.S. could "run out of electricians,"<a href="https://www.reuters.com/markets/us/blackrock-ceo-fink-says-nationalistic-policies-will-stoke-inflation-2025-03-10/"> </a>underscoring a gap robots cannot fill.
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UBS analyst Brian Meredith maintains RenaissanceRe Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RNR#NYSE">RNR</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $250 to $265.

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