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Crescent Energy Co is an independent energy company with a portfolio of assets in key basins across the lower 48 states. The company maintains a diverse portfolio of assets in key basins across the United States, including the Eagle Ford, Rockies, Barnett, Permian, and Mid-Con. It seeks to deliver attractive risk-adjusted investment returns and predictable cash flows across cycles with a focus on operated oil and gas assets complemented by non-operated assets, mineral and royalty interests, and midstream infrastructure.

ArcelorMittal (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MT#NYSE">MT</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $1.32 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.07 by 22.79 percent. This is a 109.52 percent increase over earnings of $0.63 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $15.93 billion which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $15.56 billion by 2.35 percent. This is a 1.99 percent decrease over sales of $16.25 billion the same period last year.

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ArcelorMittal Q2 Adj. EPS $1.32 Beats $1.07 Estimate, Sales $15.93B Beat $15.56B Estimate

Anheuser-Busch InBev (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BUD#NYSE">BUD</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $1.06 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $0.97 by 9.28 percent. This is a 17.78 percent increase over earnings of $0.90 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $15.00 billion which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $15.38 billion by 2.45 percent. This is a 2.15 percent decrease over sales of $15.33 billion the same period last year.

Earnings Misses

Anheuser-Busch InBev Q2 Adj. EPS $1.06 Beats $0.97 Estimate, Sales $15.00B Miss $15.38B Estimate

Ford Motor Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>) shared its second-quarter 2025 financial results, posting a record $50.2 billion in revenue, as well as the impacts of President Donald Trump's tariffs during the company's earnings call with investors.
Check out the latest price of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/F">F stock here</a>.
What Happened: "We expect tariffs to be a net headwind of about $2 billion this year," Ford CEO Jim Farley said during the earnings call with investors on Wednesday, adding that the company was closely working with policymakers and monitoring developments.
"We want to simplify the tariffs so that we can make up for that gap between the bilateral import tariff rates and what we&#8217;re paying in our tariff bill," Farley said in a Q&amp;A session with investors during the earnings call.&nbsp;
He also added that Ford is "in daily contact" with the lawmakers over tariffs and has the opportunity to reduce tariff liability given its strong domestic manufacturing capabilities.
Farley also shared that the new emission norms have reduced the pressure on the company to buy ZEV credits and saved over $1.5 billion in costs. The relaxed norms also help Ford Blue, the company's ICE-powered vehicle line, explore "multi-billion dollar" opportunities over the next two years.&nbsp;
"We support a single durable national emission standard to ensure sound industry planning," Farley said, adding that the EPA's announcement helps Ford with "greater powertrain optionality."
Ford Model E, the company's electric vehicle lineup, also experienced growth, with revenues reaching $2.4 billion, but it also reported an EBIT loss of $1.3 billion, $179 million higher than the previous year.
"We have scheduled an event on Aug. 11 in Kentucky where we will share more about our plans to design and build breakthrough electric vehicles in America," the company said.
Why It Matters: The news comes as Ford shared its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/earnings/25/07/46740005/ford-q2-earnings-revenue-eps-beat-estimates-shares-slide-as-automaker-warns-of-2-billion-tariff-headwind">Q2 earnings recently</a>, posting a strong performance for the company in the U.S. despite uncertainty in the auto industry.
The company has also pushed for <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46436042/ford-responds-to-trumps-ev-policy-shift-with-push-for-affordable-electric-models">more affordable EVs</a> in the U.S. despite Trump's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46289556/trumps-tax-bill-axes-the-7500-ev-credit-heres-how-you-can-still-claim-it">anti-EV stance</a>, with the company planning to introduce more EVs and electrified vehicles in its lineup.
Elsewhere, the EPA, or Environmental Protection Agency, announced a proposal to rescind the crucial <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/07/46714902/trump-epa-wants-to-overturn-2009-endangerment-finding-that-controls-carbon-emissions-to-end-16-years-of-uncertainty-for-automakers">2009 Endangerment Finding</a>, which forms the basis for much of the U.S.'s climate action. Rolling it back would free automakers from any legal pressure to reduce carbon emissions.
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Ford CEO Warns Of $2 Billion Hit From Trump Tariffs In 2025 Despite Q2 Earnings Surge, Says Levies Need To Be Simplified

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Reported Earlier, China Non-Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index For July 50.1 Vs. 50.3 Est.; 50.5 Prior

Reported Earlier, China Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index For July 49.3 Vs. 49.7 Est.; 49.7 Prior

Reported Earlier, China Composite Purchasing Managers' Index For July 50.2 Vs. 50.7 Prior

Reported Earlier, Australia Retail Sales (MoM) For June 1.2% Vs. 0.4% Est.; 0.1% (Revised) Prior

Reported Earlier, Australia Building Approvals (MoM) Preliminary For June 11.9% Vs. 1.8% Est.; 2.2% (Revised) Prior

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WisdomTree Trust Japan Total Dividend Fund

Reported Earlier, Japan Industrial Production (MoM) Preliminary For June 1.7% Vs. -0.7% Est.; -0.1% Prior

Reported Earlier, Japan Interest Rate Decision Unchanged At 0.50%

Noted economist and gold advocate Peter Schiff deemed Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) a "digital tech stock" with no earnings potential on Wednesday.
What happened: In an X post, Schiff argued that Bitcoin&#8217;s price movements are highly correlated with those of technology stocks, despite it not being an &#8220;operating business&#8221; with revenue and earnings.
"It&#8217;s also amazing how negatively correlated it is to gold, even though it&#8217;s hyped as digital gold," Schiff said, questioning the long-touted narrative by Bitcoiners.&nbsp;
He called the apex cryptocurrency a "digital tech stock without even the potential of earnings."
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See Also:<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44621245/gold-backed-cryptos-match-yellow-metals-highs-following-trumps-liberation-day-shock"> </a><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/cryptocurrency/25/07/46744815/bitcoin-ethereum-move-sideways-dogecoin-falls-amid-jerome-powells-hawkish-tone-on-rate-cuts-analyst-says-dip-temporary-before-btc-highs">Bitcoin, Ethereum Move Sideways, Dogecoin Falls Amid Jerome Powell&#8217;s Hawkish Tone On Rate Cuts: Analyst Says Dip Temporary Before BTC Highs</a>
Why It Matters: Bitcoin's correlation with the Nasdaq Composite, the stock index weighted toward the technology sector, increased from 0.62 at the beginning of the year to 0.88 as of this writing, <a href="https://www.theblock.co/data/crypto-markets/prices/btc-pearson-correlation-30d">according </a>to The Block. The correlation sharply rose in July.
Interestingly, Bitcoin's correlation with gold also flipped from negative to positive in the last month, although year-to-date, the correlation has dropped from 0.32 to 0.15.
Moreover, a <a href="https://franklintempletonprod.widen.net/s/2j96ztr5gs/btc-to-gold-correlation">report </a>by Franklin Templeton found that Bitcoin&#8217;s price correlation with the Nasdaq stock index has increased dramatically over the past three years, while ruling out a &#8220;statistically significant&#8221; association between Bitcoin and gold.
Schiff&#8217;s remarks come as technology titans Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) and Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) announce earnings for the second and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/earnings/25/07/46738585/microsoft-q4-earnings-highlights-double-beat-ceo-says-cloud-and-ai-is-the-driving-force">fourth</a> quarters, respectively. 
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Price Action: At the time of writing, BTC was exchanging hands at $118,452, up 0.25% 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>.&nbsp;&nbsp;Year-to-date, the coin has gained 26.83%.
Spot gold traded at $3,295.10 per ounce as of this writing, up 24% since the beginning of the year. The Nasdaq Composite closed at 21,129.67 on Wednesday, up 9.42% year-to-date.
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Peter Schiff Says Bitcoin Is Like Tech Stocks But Without 'Potential Of Earnings' As Investors Digest Meta, Microsoft Numbers

Andreessen Horowitz is searching for a leader to scale its podcast ambitions, posting a "podcast network lead" role on LinkedIn that would "drive the strategy, operations, and growth of a network of externally created but strategically aligned podcasts."
What Happened: The venture capital firm says the position will recruit independent hosts and help them expand and monetize audiences. The compensation highlights the stakes, the LinkedIn <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/partner-36-podcast-network-lead-at-andreessen-horowitz-4245598930/">listing</a> pegs the salary range at $364,000 to $424,000 annually.
A16z isn't starting from scratch. Its flagship "a16z Podcast" launched in 2014 and has since expanded into a slate of shows featuring partners, founders and experts.
New shows include "The Ben and Marc Show" and "Raising Health." The firm announced the a16z Podcast Network several years later, reflecting a long‑running strategy to publish directly rather than rely on traditional media.
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The hunt follows Andreessen Horowitz's hiring of podcast entrepreneur Erik Torenberg as a general partner to help guide media and network initiatives, and the acquisition of his Turpentine network this spring. It follows years of expansion under former Wired editor Sonal Chokshi, who&#8217;s been at A16z since 2014, according to <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/smc90/">her</a> LinkedIn profile.
Why It Matters: The pitch meets audiences where they are. YouTube says more than <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43998792/youtube-surpasses-spotify-with-1-billion-monthly-podcast-users-ceo-pledges-enhanced-monetization-for-creators">1 billion people consume podcasts</a> on its platform each month, edging out rivals. The shift makes video‑led podcast networks more attractive to advertisers and creators alike.
The LinkedIn posting frames the role as building a network of "externally created" shows that remain "strategically aligned" with the firm, which is a template that could pull prominent voices under the a16z banner while preserving creative control.
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Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SSNLF#OTC">SSNLF</a>) has projected a gradual second-half recovery for its semiconductor business after second-quarter operating profit at the division plunged 93.84% from a year earlier, driven by U.S. export restrictions on advanced chip sales to China and inventory adjustments.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Chip Division Posts Weakest Performance in Six Quarters</h2>
The South Korean tech giant&#8217;s Device Solutions division posted an operating profit of 400 billion won ($287 million) during the April-June period, down from 6.5 trillion won ($4.67 billion) a year earlier. This marked the first time in six quarters that chip division profits dropped below the 1 trillion won mark.
Samsung reported a total operating profit of 4.7 trillion won ($3.37 billion) for the second quarter of 2025, its weakest performance in six quarters. Revenue rose 0.7% year-over-year to 74.6 trillion won ($53.5 billion), according to the company&#8217;s Thursday earnings report.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">AI Demand Expected to Drive Recovery</h2>
Samsung expects the industry environment to improve in the second half, driven by demand for artificial intelligence from continued investments by major cloud service providers. The company cited &#8220;proactive addressing of server demand by expanding HBM3E sales&#8221; and growth in high-density DDR5 products.
However, Samsung warned of concerns about slowing global growth due to an uncertain trade environment and geopolitical risks, particularly following U.S. President Donald Trump&#8216;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/macro-economic-events/25/07/46744534/trump-pleased-with-450b-south-korea-tariff-deal-seoul-to-accept-us-cars-agriculture-economist-warns-americans-pay-the-15-tariff">announcement of 15% tariffs on South Korean goods</a>.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Tesla Partnership Bolsters Foundry Business</h2>
The earnings announcement came days after Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/07/46678117/samsung-electronics-shares-fall-2-54-following-teslas-16-5-billion-ai-chip-manufacturing-agreement">confirmed a $16.5 billion deal to source chips</a> from Samsung through 2033. The partnership involves manufacturing Tesla&#8217;s next-generation AI6 chips at Samsung&#8217;s Texas facility, potentially strengthening the company&#8217;s struggling foundry business.
Samsung&#8217;s foundry division remained weak despite significant revenue growth, with earnings impacted by inventory value adjustments stemming from U.S. export restrictions and prolonged low utilization at mature nodes.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Memory Business Shows Mixed Results</h2>
The Memory division saw sales increase 11% quarter-over-quarter to 21.2 trillion won ($15.2 billion), though down 3% year-over-year. Samsung expanded HBM3E sales to address server demand while significantly reducing NAND inventory through the expansion of server SSD sales.
For the second half, Samsung plans to increase high-density, high-performance SSD production while accelerating the transition to 8th Generation V-NAND across all applications. The company aims to expand sales of industry-leading 128GB DDR5 and 24Gb GDDR7 for AI servers.
Price Action: Samsung traded at 71,400 KRW ($51.41) on Thursday on the South Korean exchange, down 1,200 KRW ($0.86) or 1.65% as of 12:23 p.m. local time. The stock is up 18,000 KRW ($12.97) or 33.71% year to date.
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Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) may look to outside partners to help finance its ballooning infrastructure investments in 2026, as it ramps up spending on artificial intelligence <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/02/43962882/meta-gears-up-for-ai-dominance-with-200-billion-data-center-project-report">and data centers</a>.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Meta Eyes Financial Partners Amid Soaring AI Costs</h2>
During the company's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/earnings/25/07/46739277/meta-beats-q2-earnings-estimates-issues-strong-guidance-shares-surge-to-new-highs">second-quarter 2025 earnings</a> call, CFO Susan Li addressed questions around how Meta plans to fund what could exceed $100 billion in capital expenditures next year.
"We certainly expect that we will finance some large share of that ourselves," Li said. "But we&#8217;re also exploring ways to work with financial partners to co-develop data centers."
Li noted that while Meta has not finalized any transactions, the company sees an opportunity in attracting external capital to support large-scale infrastructure.
"We generally believe that there will be models here that will attract significant external financing… while providing us with flexibility should our infrastructure requirements change over time," she added.
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Meta is one of several tech giants racing to scale AI infrastructure globally. It posted second-quarter revenue of $47.52 billion, surpassing <a href="http://benzinga.com/quote/META/earnings">analyst expectations</a> of $44.58 billion.
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>), which <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/earnings/25/07/46587283/alphabet-q2-earnings-revenue-eps-beat-estimates-google-parent-raises-capex-outlook-due-to-strong-and-growing-cloud-demand">reported earnings last week</a>, has also raised its 2025 capital expenditure forecast to around $85 billion, citing "strong and growing demand" for its cloud products and services.
On Wednesday, Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) reported <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/earnings/25/07/46738585/microsoft-q4-earnings-highlights-double-beat-ceo-says-cloud-and-ai-is-the-driving-force">fourth-quarter earnings</a> and projected $30 billion in capital expenditures for the current fiscal first quarter, driven by surging sales in its Azure cloud segment.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Data Center Demand Set To Explode</h2>
A global surge in data center construction is underway to meet the soaring computing demands of AI leaders like Meta, Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>) and Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>).
Goldman Sachs projects <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46471676/meta-palantir-amazon-ai-datacenter-growth">global data center demand</a> will grow 50% by 2027, rising from 62 GW to 92 GW, largely driven by AI workloads, which are expected to account for 28% of usage by then.
By 2030, data center power demand could climb 165%, making the sector one of the world&#8217;s top 10 electricity consumers.
Price Action: Meta shares dipped 0.68% on Wednesday but surged 11.49% in after-hours trading, reaching $775.10, per <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>.
According to Benzinga&#8217;s Edge Stock Rankings, META maintains strong upward momentum across short, medium and long-term timeframes. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound'">Additional performance insights are available here</a>.
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President Donald Trump announced that the United States has concluded a deal with Pakistan, centered around developing the nation&#8217;s &#8220;massive oil reserves.&#8221;
What Happened: On Wednesday, in a post on Truth Social, Trump said, &#8220;We have just concluded a Deal with the Country of Pakistan,&#8221; which involves working with the South Asian nation to develop its oil reserves. 
&#8220;We are in the process of choosing the Oil Company that will lead this Partnership,&#8221; he said, while adding, &#8220;Who knows, maybe they'll be selling Oil to India some day!&#8221; a statement that can be seen as a direct jab at India, Pakistan&#8217;s rival and neighbour to the south, which also happens <a href="https://www.census.gov/foreign-trade/statistics/highlights/topcm.html">to</a> be America&#8217;s tenth largest trading partner. 
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&#8220;Likewise, other Countries are making offers for a Tariff reduction,&#8221; he added. &#8220;All of this will help reduce our Trade Deficit in a very major way.&#8221; Trump ended the message by promising further details &#8220;at the appropriate time.&#8221;
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Why It Matters: Trump told reporters on Tuesday that India <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/07/46714946/trump-warns-india-of-25-tariffs-as-trade-talks-stall-ahead-of-august-1-deadline">could face tariffs</a> of 20% to 25% on exports to the United States as the August 1 deadline approaches without a finalized agreement. 
&#8220;India has been a good friend, but India has charged basically more tariffs, almost more than any other country,&#8221; Trump said. According to U.S. Trade Representative&nbsp;Jamieson Greer, talks with India would require more time to conclude, noting that Trump wanted quality deals over speed.
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On Wednesday, in a Truth Social post, Trump said that India would be paying a 25% tariff, &#8220;plus a penalty&#8221; for buying Russian energy and military equipment, &#8220;at a time when everyone wants Russia to STOP THE KILLING IN UKRAINE,&#8221; he says. 
Trump says that India is still negotiating with the U.S. after the 25% tariff announcement on Wednesday, which is set to be imposed on imports from the country starting from Friday, according to a report by Reuters.
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Robinhood Markets Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>) CEO Vlad Tenev expressed a positive outlook towards the future of equity tokenization in the U.S. on Wednesday, despite the potential regulatory hurdles that may arise.
What Happened: During the company&#8217;s second-quarter earnings call, Tenev said that the &#8220;real opportunity&#8221; in the U.S. lies in tokenizing assets that were previously inaccessible, such as&nbsp;private markets and related real-world assets.
&#8220;We&#8217;re&nbsp;working with regulators to make&nbsp;that possible,&#8221; he stated. &#8220;We need to look at accreditation laws. &#8220;We also are on a good path with securities tokenization, but that has to continue, and we think we can unlock that opportunity.&#8221;
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Tenev viewed that as more infrastructure moves&nbsp;from centralized legacy counterparties to&nbsp;blockchain,&nbsp;the cost of operating the&nbsp;business would decrease, eventually benefiting customers.
When asked if tokenized securities would have any effect on spot cryptocurrency prices, Tenev said, &#8220;I don't think that we're likely to see any impact. We just don't feel like there's much of a connection between how customers are even thinking about pricing in these various asset classes.&#8221;
Why It Matters: Robinhood&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/25/06/46174854/robinhood-just-made-crypto-simpler-and-way-more-powerful" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">unveiled a suite of products</a>&nbsp;during its event in France for its European customers, the highlight of which was blockchain-powered tokenized equities of companies like OpenAI and SpaceX. The offerings, however, ran into a controversy after OpenAI denied involvement with Robinhood regarding them.
Robinhood has been building a case to tokenize private stocks, encouraging policymakers to explore the untapped potential of blockchains in the U.S. capital markets. In May, it&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45537142/robinhoods-push-to-bring-wall-street-on-blockchainbrokerage-firm-submits-proposal-to-sec-to-regulate-tokenized-assets" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">proposed a federal framework</a>&nbsp;to the SEC for bringing real-world assets on-chain.
The company reported its second-quarter financials after the market close, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/earnings/25/07/46739502/robinhood-q2-double-beat-crypto-revenue-nearly-doubles">with crypto revenue nearly doubling</a>. The overall revenue rose 45% year-over-year, beating analysts&#8217; expectations.
Price Action:&nbsp; Shares of Robinhood dipped 0.64% in after-hours trading after closing 2.77% higher at $106.18&nbsp;during Wednesday's regular trading session, 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>. Year-to-date, the stock has gained 184.76%.
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Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) Google is reportedly making its biggest data center investment in Asia with a $6 billion project in India's Andhra Pradesh state.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Google's 1-GW Data Center And Renewable Push</h2>
The Alphabet subsidiary plans to build a 1-gigawatt data center in the coastal city of Visakhapatnam, reported Reuters, citing two state officials.
The project includes developing the necessary power infrastructure, with $2 billion specifically allocated for green energy capacity to power the facility.
Google did not immediately&nbsp;respond to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga's</a> request for comments.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Indian State Hints At More Big-Tech Investments</h2>
The Andhra Pradesh government has not yet formally confirmed the deal. Nara Lokesh, the state's IT minister, currently in Singapore for investment talks, hinted at major upcoming announcements, saying, "There are certain announcements which are not yet public. In October, we will make those announcements."
Lokesh stated that the state has already secured 1.6 GW of data center capacity commitments and aims to build an additional 6 GW within the next five years.
To further support the data hub ecosystem, Andhra Pradesh plans to build three undersea cable landing stations in Visakhapatnam and expand power generation—potentially reaching 10 GW in the next five years, the report said.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How Google Is Making History</h2>
Google's investment marks a significant milestone in Asia's digital infrastructure race and aligns with <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44921007/alphabets-75b-bet-too-significant-for-google-to-pull-back-now-says-jpmorgan">Alphabet's $75 billion</a> global data center expansion strategy. This also marks the Alphabet-owned unit's inaugural data center project in India.
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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has raised concerns over the lack of legal confidentiality surrounding ChatGPT conversations, warning users that sensitive chats could be subject to court subpoenas.
What Happened: In his appearance on the podcast with Theo Von last week, Altman addressed the growing use of AI tools like ChatGPT for deeply personal matters, particularly among younger users.
He said that while people commonly use ChatGPT as a therapist, life coach or confidant, the platform does not currently offer the same legal protections as a doctor, lawyer, or licensed mental health professional.
"People talk about the most personal s&#x2A;&#x2A;t in their lives to ChatGPT," Altman said. "And right now, if you talk to a therapist or a lawyer or a doctor about those problems, there&#8217;s legal privilege… We haven't figured that out yet for when you talk to ChatGPT."
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He warned that without legal protections, OpenAI could be compelled to hand over user conversations in legal proceedings.&nbsp;
"If you go talk to ChatGPT about your most sensitive stuff and then there's a lawsuit or whatever, we could be required to produce that," Altman said. "I think that's very s&#x2A;&#x2A;&#x2A;&#x2A;ed up."
Altman said the issue is pressing and called on policymakers to act quickly. "I think we need this point addressed with some urgency," he added. "The policymakers I've talked to about it broadly agree — it's new and now we've got to do it quickly."
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Why It's Important: Altman's comments underscore a broader <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/24/11/42144915/china-unveils-global-ai-governance-committee-with-alibaba-cloud-founder-at-the-helm">regulatory gap in AI</a> policy as millions of users turn to generative tools for mental health, legal and relationship advice.
His remarks add to the growing debate about AI governance and user rights in the digital age.
In February earlier this year, at the AI Action Summit in Paris, the U.S. and U.K. chose not to sign a global AI safety declaration backed by around 60 countries, including China, India and Germany.
At the time, U.S. Vice President JD Vance criticized the agreement as <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43646841/us-and-uk-did-not-sign-ai-safety-pact-at-paris-summitvice-president-jd-vance-says-excessive-regulation-could-kill-the-industry">overly cautious, warning</a> that excessive regulation could hinder AI innovation.
Last week, Chinese Premier Li Qiang called for the creation of a global organization to foster <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46647539/china-pushes-for-global-ai-body-amid-rising-tensions-with-us-over-tech-exports-report">international cooperation on AI</a>.
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Leading cryptocurrencies felt the pinch on Wednesday after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said &#8220;no decision&#8221; has been made on a September rate cut.
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<td>Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>)</td>
<td>+0.02%</td>
<td>$117,946.09</td>
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<td>Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>) &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</td>
<td>+0.61%</td>
<td>$3,811.10</td>
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<td>Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</td>
<td>-1.85%</td>
<td>$0.2195</td>
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What Happened: Bitcoin dipped below $116,000 late afternoon but recouped the gains overnight. Ethereum extended its gains overnight following the afternoon pullback, even as trading volume cooled off.
A White House advisory group formed under President Donald Trump <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/cryptocurrency/25/07/46723859/trumps-advisors-just-laid-out-a-crypto-blueprint-heres-whats-in-it">released a cryptocurrency blueprint</a> urging federal agencies to clarify rules concerning digital assets.
Meanwhile, cryptocurrency liquidations hit $432 million in the last 24 hours, with Ethereum alone accounting for $101 million.&nbsp;
Interestingly, Bitcoin's rise to $120,000 could liquidate $430 million worth of BTC short positions on Binance.
Bitcoin's open interest rose by 1.23% in the last 24 hours. When the spot price is sideways and open interest is increasing, it typically precedes a breakout in either direction.
Despite the weakness, "greed" sentiment persisted in the market, according to the Crypto Fear &amp; Greed Index.
Top Gainers (24 Hours)
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<td>Ethena (ENA)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</td>
<td>+10.29%</td>
<td>$0.6258</td>
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<td>Conflux (CFX)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</td>
<td>+8.22%</td>
<td>$0.2215</td>
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<td>Curve DAO Token (CRV)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</td>
<td>+8.18%</td>
<td>$1.04 </td>
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</tbody>
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The global cryptocurrency market capitalization stood at $3.86 trillion, contracting 0.24% in the last 24 hours.
Major stock averages closed lower on Wednesday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slid 171.71 points, or 0.38%, to close at 44,461.28. The S&amp;P 500 dipped 0.12% to end at 6,362.90. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite was the silver lining, gaining 0.15% to end at 21,129.67.
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady at 4.25%-4.50%, as expected, followed by hawkish comments from Powell.
Powell said that <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/macro-economic-events/25/07/46736975/powell-holds-rates-copper-crashes-after-tariff-change-trump">"no decisions" have been made</a> about a rate cut in September, pouring cold water on investors' hopes. The odds of a 25 basis point cut fell to 43% from 63% the day before, <a href="https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html">according </a>to the CME FedWatch tool.&nbsp;
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Analyst Notes: Widely followed cryptocurrency analyst and trader Michaël van de Poppe suggested that the cryptocurrency market dip following no change in rate cuts is temporary.
"I think it&#8217;s a great chance to accumulate. Could be that we fall deeper, but not for long. August/September new ATHs," the analyst predicted.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">This has been the biggest FOMC meeting ever! Haha, not. Anyways, markets are moving down as there&#39;s still no rate cut and <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bitcoin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bitcoin</a> lost the range. I think it&#39;s a great chance to accumulate. Could be that we fall deeper, but not for long. August/September new ATHs. <a href="https://t.co/TDUbqlBsJY">pic.twitter.com/TDUbqlBsJY</a>
&mdash; Michaël van de Poppe (@CryptoMichNL) <a href="https://twitter.com/CryptoMichNL/status/1950643093554008135?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 30, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Another cryptocurrency-focused trader, Tom Tucker, spotted Bitcoin forming a bullish pennant on its daily chart.
A bullish pennant is a continuation chart pattern, indicating resumption of an uptrend after a pause or consolidation period.
"With the Crypto Fear &amp; Greed Index still in the greed zone at 63, and Bollinger Bands tightening, a breakout could be near. Target on breakout? $143,550," Tucker projected.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24BTC&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$BTC</a> is trading in a tight range, forming a bullish pennant on the daily chart. With the Crypto Fear &amp; Greed Index still in the greed zone at 63, and Bollinger Bands tightening, a breakout could be near. Target on breakout? $143,550 <a href="https://t.co/i5Z4CUFO0b">pic.twitter.com/i5Z4CUFO0b</a>
&mdash; Tom Tucker (@WhatzTheTicker) <a href="https://twitter.com/WhatzTheTicker/status/1950631755268141396?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 30, 2025</a></blockquote>
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U.S. markets ended mixed on Wednesday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 0.4% to 44,461.28, while the S&amp;P 500 edged down 0.1% to 6,362.90. The tech-focused Nasdaq inched up 0.15% to 21,129.67 as several companies reported earnings.
The Federal Reserve&#8217;s decision to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/macro-economic-events/25/07/46733603/fed-holds-trump-powell-waller-bowman-interest-rates">maintain interest rates</a> at 4.25%-4.50% was widely expected. However, the dissent from two permanent members of the Fed&#8217;s Board of Governors marked a significant moment not seen since 1993. This internal division has led to increased speculation about potential rate cuts in September.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>)</h2>
Microsoft&#8217;s stock saw a slight increase of 0.13%, closing at $513.24. The day&#8217;s trading ranged between $509.44 and $515.95, with a 52-week high of $518.29 and a low of $344.79. However, the stock shot up 8.3% in the after-hours session to $555.74. The technology giant reported <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/earnings/25/07/46738585/microsoft-q4-earnings-highlights-double-beat-ceo-says-cloud-and-ai-is-the-driving-force">strong fourth-quarter earnings</a>, with CEO Satya Nadella highlighting the role of cloud and AI as key growth drivers. Revenue for the period came in at $76.44 billion, up 17% year-over-year.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>)</h2>
Meta&#8217;s shares fell by 0.68%, closing at $695.21. The stock reached an intraday high of $708.50 and a low of $691.20, with a 52-week high of $747.90 and a low of $450.80. The stock shot up 11.5% to $775.10 in the after-hours trading. The company <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/earnings/25/07/46739277/meta-beats-q2-earnings-estimates-issues-strong-guidance-shares-surge-to-new-highs">exceeded second-quarter earnings</a> estimates and issued optimistic guidance, contributing to its recent surge to new highs. Revenue was recorded at $47.52 billion in the period, which exceeded analyst estimates of $44.58 billion. Earnings per share were $7.14, which beat estimates of $5.79 per share.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)</h2>
Nvidia&#8217;s stock rose by 2.14%, closing at $179.27. It traded between $176.04 and $179.89, with a 52-week high of $179.89 and a low of $86.63. In the after-hours session, the shares spiked nearly 2.3%. The company&#8217;s plans to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46714971/why-usa-allow-nvidia-ship-h20-ai-chips-china">resume shipments</a> of H20 AI chips to China, following U.S. government approval, have bolstered investor confidence.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Qualcomm Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCOM#NASDAQ">QCOM</a>)</h2>
Qualcomm&#8217;s stock declined by 1.86%, closing at $159.06. The day&#8217;s range was $158 to $163.27, with a 52-week high of $182.10 and a low of $120.80. The stock declined by 5% to $151.10 in the after-hours trading. The company reported a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/earnings/25/07/46737581/qualcomm-q3-earnings-double-beat-auto-revenue-hits-record">double beat in its third-quarter earnings</a>, with record auto revenue contributing to its financial performance. For the period, revenue came in at $10.365 billion, an increase of 10% on a year-over-year basis. The company provided fourth-quarter guidance in the range of $10.3 billion to $11.1 billion, compared to a Street consensus estimate of $10.6 billion.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Robinhood Markets Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>)</h2>
Robinhood&#8217;s stock surged by 2.69%, closing at $106.10. It reached an intraday high of $107.46 and a low of $103.35, with a 52-week high of $113.44 and a low of $13.98. In the second quarter, the company recorded a revenue of $989 million, which is a 45% increase on a year-over-year basis. The trading platform reported a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/earnings/25/07/46739502/robinhood-q2-double-beat-crypto-revenue-nearly-doubles">strong second-quarter performance</a>, with crypto revenue nearly doubling, driving investor interest.
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