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BlackRock is recalibrating its investment strategy, moving away from traditional macro anchors towards &#8220;mega forces&#8221; like artificial intelligence, which they believe will be &#8220;durable drivers of returns&#8221; in both the near and long term.
What Happened: This shift is detailed in their latest commentary, which emphasizes a more tactical approach to investing in a world where long-term macro stability is diminishing.
The firm notes that while &#8220;long-term macro anchors markets have relied on for decades, like stable inflation and fiscal discipline, have weakened,&#8221; this doesn&#8217;t necessitate a reduction in risk-taking.
Instead, mega forces or AI-related investments offer a &#8220;new anchor for returns.&#8221;
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/06/46068345/blackrock-bets-big-on-defense-companies-amid-escalating-geopolitical-tensions-palantir-lockheed-martin-northrop-grumman-among-stocks-in-focus">BlackRock</a> also highlights the role of &#8220;immutable economic laws&#8221; in limiting the pace of global change, such as the inability to rewire supply chains overnight and the reliance of U.S. debt sustainability on foreign funding.
This perspective keeps BlackRock &#8220;risk on and overweight U.S. equities.&#8221;
Despite recent U.S. stock gains driven by the AI theme and a backdrop of persistent sticky inflation, the firm sees &#8220;scope for overall corporate earnings to stay solid even if U.S. growth is dented by tariff-induced disruptions and corporate caution.&#8221;
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/hedge-funds/25/07/46290114/bill-ackman-bets-over-60-of-pershing-squares-portfolio-in-these-4-stocks-uber-hhh-and-more">Bill Ackman Bets Over 60% Of Pershing Square&#8217;s Portfolio In These 4 Stocks: UBER, HHH And More</a>
Why It Matters: BlackRock anticipates that sticky inflation will prevent the Federal Reserve from significant rate cuts, and high fiscal deficits in the U.S. may prompt investors to seek a greater term premium on long-term debt.
The firm stresses that in this volatile environment, &#8220;set-and-forget portfolios no longer serve investors well,&#8221; advocating for active management across asset classes.
&#8220;Greater dispersion in market and security returns means more opportunity to capture alpha,&#8221; they conclude, reinforcing their belief that mega forces or AI investments will be pivotal in driving future returns.
Here are a few AI-linked exchange-traded funds that investors could consider amid ongoing optimism about the sector.
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<td>iShares US Technology ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IYW#NYSE">IYW</a>)</td>
<td>9.19%</td>
<td>11.00%</td>
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<td>Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTEC#NYSE">FTEC</a>)</td>
<td>7.44%</td>
<td>11.23%</td>
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<td>First Trust Dow Jones Internet Index Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDN#NYSE">FDN</a>)</td>
<td>10.49%</td>
<td>28.91%</td>
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<td>iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IGM#NYSE">IGM</a>)</td>
<td>10.06%</td>
<td>15.00%</td>
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<td>iShares Global Tech ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IXN#NYSE">IXN</a>)</td>
<td>9.53%</td>
<td>6.96%</td>
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<td>Defiance Quantum ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QTUM#NASDAQ">QTUM</a>)</td>
<td>12.05%</td>
<td>42.81%</td>
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<td>Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAGS#BATS">MAGS</a>)</td>
<td>1.66%</td>
<td>12.74%</td>
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The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), which track the S&amp;P 500 index and Nasdaq 100 index, respectively, were higher in premarket on Tuesday. The SPY was up 0.11% at $621.36, while the QQQ advanced 0.26% to $553.47, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
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BlackRock Shifts Gears, Declares AI The New 'Anchor For Returns' As Inflation Stays Sticky

Experts have been debating the artificial intelligence-driven impact on employment with contradicting views. While market veteran like Jim Cramer thinks that &#8220;AI is still not trusted,&#8221; others see trouble brewing in the labor market due to the automation of several human-led jobs.
What Happened: Citing the labor differential and unemployment rate data, Ark Invest&#8217;s Cathie Wood said in her &#8220;<a href="https://www.ark-invest.com/videos/market-commentary/july-2025-in-the-know-cathie-wood">In The Know</a>&#8221; series, &#8220;Labor differential says that it&#8217;s getting harder to find jobs,&#8221; while adding that &#8220;rising unemployment claims suggest that people who are out of work are finding it difficult to get a job.&#8221;
While she blames immigration for this, Wood also states that &#8220;we do know that AI is hurting entry-level jobs.&#8221;
Highlighting a personal example from the ARK 2025 Vibe Coding Hackathon, she said that her firm used AI to address 13 pain points within the organization.
&#8220;Because of (AI&#8217;s) natural language programming, SaaS is going to run into some trouble here, now that we can do a lot ourselves and customize to our own organization&#8217;s needs,&#8221; she explains.
On the other hand, CNBC&#8217;s Mad Money host Cramer took to X and underscored that traditional white collar firms haven&#8217;t seen AI-related job cuts.
&#8220;They are still hiring, still paying a lot. AI is still not trusted at the highest rungs of major companies,&#8221; he said.
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&mdash; Jim Cramer (@jimcramer) <a href="https://twitter.com/jimcramer/status/1940680480380408248?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 3, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Meanwhile, taking a strong stand on this, economist Craig Shapiro warned that <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/economic-data/25/06/46093421/ai-will-disrupt-25-of-us-jobs-by-2030-and-the-fed-cant-save-them-economist-warns">AI could wipe 25% of jobs in the U.S.</a> by 2030, and the Federal Reserve&#8217;s traditional tool of interest rate cuts is ill-equipped to address the looming labor crisis.
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Why It Matters: Shapiro cites a Goldman Sachs study and explains that tech giants like Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) and Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) are investing billions in AI, which will potentially automate 25% of the U.S. labor market by 2030.
Furthermore, he says, "AI-driven labor displacement, accelerating in 2025, poses a structural crisis that Federal Reserve rate cuts cannot fix.&#8221;
Shapiro also outlines Federal Reserve Vice Chair Michael Barr&#8216;s 2025 warning: AI could increase the natural unemployment rate due to skill mismatches. A <a href="https://hbr.org/2015/08/research-technology-is-only-making-social-skills-more-important">Harvard study</a> supported this, estimating 47% of U.S. jobs are at risk. 
Price Action: Here are a few AI-linked exchange-traded funds that investors can consider amid the booming artificial intelligence demand.
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<td>iShares US Technology ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IYW#NYSE">IYW</a>)</td>
<td>10.00%</td>
<td>12.38%</td>
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<td>Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTEC#NYSE">FTEC</a>)</td>
<td>8.40%</td>
<td>13.19%</td>
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<td>First Trust Dow Jones Internet Index Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDN#NYSE">FDN</a>)</td>
<td>10.40%</td>
<td>27.93%</td>
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<td>iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IGM#NYSE">IGM</a>)</td>
<td>10.94%</td>
<td>16.23%</td>
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<td>iShares Global Tech ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IXN#NYSE">IXN</a>)</td>
<td>10.44%</td>
<td>8.71%</td>
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<td>Defiance Quantum ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QTUM#NASDAQ">QTUM</a>)</td>
<td>13.52%</td>
<td>45.81%</td>
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Price Action: On the truncated trading day of July 3rd, the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), which track the S&amp;P 500 index and Nasdaq 100 index, respectively, scaled fresh records and ended higher. The SPY was up 0.79% at $625.34, while the QQQ advanced 0.98% to $556.22, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
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Jim Cramer Contradicts AI-Led Job Cuts At White Collar Firms As Cathie Wood Says It's 'Hurting Entry-Level Jobs:' Here's How Experts Debunk AI's Impact On Employment

As artificial intelligence (AI) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/46089330/bernie-sanders-slams-job-cuts-says-ai-should-give-workers-more-time-off-instead-of-throwing-you-out-on-the-street">accelerates job displacement,</a> economist Craig Shapiro warns that the Federal Reserve's traditional tool of interest rate cuts is ill-equipped to address the looming labor crisis.
What Happened: In an X post and a detailed Substack essay published today, Shapiro argues that AI's structural impact on employment—particularly in white-collar sectors—renders monetary policy ineffective, urging a shift toward fiscal and regulatory solutions.
&#8220;AI-driven labor displacement, accelerating in 2025, poses a structural crisis that Federal Reserve rate cuts cannot fix,&#8221; he said.
Shapiro's analysis highlights a growing crisis, with tech giants like Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) and Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) investing billions in AI, potentially automating 25% of the U.S. labor market by 2030, according to Goldman Sachs.
His X post cites Federal Reserve Vice Chair Michael Barr's 2025 warning that AI could raise the natural unemployment rate due to skill mismatches, a view echoed by a <a href="https://hbr.org/2015/08/research-technology-is-only-making-social-skills-more-important">Harvard study</a> estimating 47% of U.S. jobs at risk. 
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&mdash; Craig Shapiro (@ces921) <a href="https://twitter.com/ces921/status/1937814880486142284?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 25, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Rate cuts, designed for cyclical downturns, fail to counter this permanent shift and may even accelerate automation by lowering capital costs, as firms prioritize AI over human labor.
Shapiro also expands on the ripple effects, noting a 62% rise in white-collar workers' job automation fears per a 2025 Pew survey, driving a drop in consumer confidence to 98.2 and a 3.5% decline in luxury spending.
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Why It Matters: To counter the possible failure of monetary policy, Shapiro advocates for bold measures like universal basic income pilots, tested in Finland with €560 monthly payments, and federally funded reskilling initiatives.
"Monetary policy alone cannot absorb the labor shock of AI," he writes, calling for AI impact assessments and corporate transition taxes. As the job apocalypse unfolds, Shapiro's insights signal that only structural reforms can balance AI's promise with economic stability.
Price Action: Here are a few AI-linked exchange-traded funds that investors can consider amid the booming artificial intelligence demand.
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<td>iShares US Technology ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IYW#NYSE">IYW</a>)</td>
<td>5.68%</td>
<td>12.16%</td>
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<td>Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTEC#NYSE">FTEC</a>)</td>
<td>3.78%</td>
<td>12.36%</td>
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<td>First Trust Dow Jones Internet Index Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDN#NYSE">FDN</a>)</td>
<td>7.14%</td>
<td>29.37%</td>
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<td>iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IGM#NYSE">IGM</a>)</td>
<td>6.83%</td>
<td>16.11%</td>
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<td>iShares Global Tech ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IXN#NYSE">IXN</a>)</td>
<td>6.37%</td>
<td>8.48%</td>
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<td>Defiance Quantum ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QTUM#NASDAQ">QTUM</a>)</td>
<td>9.42%</td>
<td>43.88%</td>
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The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), which track the S&amp;P 500 index and Nasdaq 100 index, respectively, rose in premarket on Wednesday. The SPY was up 0.21% at $608.06, while the QQQ rose 0.38% to $541.83, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
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AI Will Disrupt 25% Of US Jobs By 2030—And The Fed Can't Save Them, Economist Warns

Salesforce (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRM#NYSE">CRM</a>) is in the news with its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/05/45617449/salesforce-strikes-8-billion-acquisition-to-boost-ai-and-data-cloud-power">$8 billion buyout </a>of data management company Informatica (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INFA#NYSE">INFA</a>), an ambitious foray into the AI and data integration business. But the tech behemoth isn&#8217;t only in the spotlight for the deal –investors are also eagerly <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/technicals/25/05/45646698/salesforce-inc-ai-ambitions-vs-stock-realities-ahead-of-q1-earnings-reveal">awaiting its fiscal Q1 2026 earnings release</a>, due after the market close Wednesday. Between a fresh M&amp;A appetite and expanding AI roots, CRM-focused funds could be on the cusp of a data-driven rally.
ETFs In The Spotlight
The Informatica acquisition and the expected earnings release have implications for a number of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs">ETFs that have big stakes in Salesforce</a>:
iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IGV#BATS">IGV</a>): 7.4% weightage
First Trust Dow Jones Internet Index Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDN#NYSE">FDN</a>): 5.4% weightage
FT Vest Dow Jones Internet &amp; Target Income ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDND#BATS">FDND</a>): 5.4% weightage
These ETFs would stand to benefit if Salesforce&#8217;s quarterly earnings beat or meet forecasts and if the market perceives the Informatica acquisition as a strategic play in the growing AI space.
Can Salesforce Deliver?
Analysts are calling for Salesforce to post adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $2.55 on revenue of $9.75 billion, improving year over year from $2.44 EPS and $9.13 billion in revenue. Such a performance would demonstrate the company&#8217;s ongoing growth trend, but at a more tempered rate than what it experienced during its previous years of explosive expansion.
The earnings announcement is especially important since it will give us clues on how Salesforce&#8217;s recent strategic actions, such as acquiring Informatica, will affect its financial well-being and competitive standing in the AI-powered enterprise software industry.
Bottom Line
The dual emphasis by Salesforce on strategic acquisitions as well as strong earnings performance make it an important contributor to the AI and enterprise software industries. Both investors and ETF observers will be listening to the Q1 earnings announcement for signals about the direction of the company and the wider ramifications for tech-themed investment vehicles.
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CRM-Powered ETFs In Focus As Salesforce Bets Big On AI With $8B Informatica Deal Ahead Of Q1 Results

Chamath Palihapitiya has weighed in on the implications of Swedish buy now, pay later firm Klarna significantly scaling back its reliance on artificial intelligence for customer service, suggesting it could signal a broader challenge for AI-first startups.
What Happened: Palihapitiya took to social media to express his concerns, stating that the difficulties Klarna is reportedly facing in fully replacing human agents with AI could force many startups to &#8220;pivot to simply use AI for narrow use cases.&#8221;
His comments come as Klarna, a year after boldly claiming its AI chatbot could handle the workload of 700 representatives, announced a strategic shift to ensure customers always have the option to speak with a human agent.
This marks a notable departure from the company&#8217;s previous &#8220;all in&#8221; approach to AI in customer service, which included layoffs and a hiring freeze.
Klarna spokesperson Clare Nordstrom <a href="https://www.customerexperiencedive.com/news/klarna-reinvests-human-talent-customer-service-AI-chatbot/747586/">told</a> CX Dive that the company&#8217;s AI strategy is evolving. &#8220;AI gives us speed. Talent gives us empathy. Together, we can deliver service that's fast when it should be, and empathetic and personal when it needs to be,&#8221; she explained, highlighting a move towards augmenting human agents rather than fully replacing them. &#8211;
Palihapitiya echoed this sentiment in his online post, suggesting that &#8220;replacing determinism or humans with probabilistic code is fraught with edge cases and require new ways of software development and process engineering that aren&#8217;t well solved yet.&#8221;
He further warned that the difficulties in achieving reliable AI-driven products in real-world applications could have &#8220;severe&#8221; implications for a generation of AI-centric &#8220;apps.&#8221; Customer service, he speculated, might be the first area to show these limitations.
Instead of being &#8220;AI companies,&#8221; they might be forced to adopt AI for specific, limited functions while relying on more deterministic approaches for core operations, he highlighted.
This raises questions, according to Palihapitiya, about the fundamental value proposition of companies that have secured funding at high &#8220;AI valuations&#8221; but may ultimately resemble &#8220;really overpriced SaaS companies.&#8221;
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&mdash; Chamath Palihapitiya (@chamath) <a href="https://twitter.com/chamath/status/1922096736308490416?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 13, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Why It Matters: Klarna CEO Sebastian Siemiatkowski emphasized the importance of human interaction from a brand and customer perspective in a recent interview <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-05-08/klarna-turns-from-ai-to-real-person-customer-service">with</a> Bloomberg. &#8220;I just think it's so critical that you are clear to your customer that there will be always a human if you want,&#8221; he stated.
The company is now actively recruiting for a new &#8220;Uber-type&#8221; customer service model, offering flexible, remote work with competitive pay to attract skilled individuals.
Price Action: Here&#8217;s how some AI-linked exchange-traded funds have performed.
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<td>ETF Name</td>
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<td>One Year Performance</td>
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<tr>
<td>iShares US Technology ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IYW#NYSE">IYW</a>)</td>
<td>-2.69%</td>
<td>15.47%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTEC#NYSE">FTEC</a>)</td>
<td>-3.74%</td>
<td>15.41%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>First Trust Dow Jones Internet Index Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDN#NYSE">FDN</a>)</td>
<td>1.23%</td>
<td>21.80%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IGM#NYSE">IGM</a>)</td>
<td>-1.77%</td>
<td>17.46%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>iShares Global Tech ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IXN#NYSE">IXN</a>)</td>
<td>-1.40%</td>
<td>12.40%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Defiance Quantum ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QTUM#NASDAQ">QTUM</a>)</td>
<td>0.74%</td>
<td>38.88%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), which track the S&amp;P 500 index and Nasdaq 100 index, respectively, were lower in premarket on Tuesday. The SPY was down 0.28% to $581.37, while the QQQ declined 0.36% to $506.00, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
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Chamath Palihapitiya Says Swedish Fintech Company Klarna Scaling Back AI Support Is A Red Flag For Industry: Startups Could 'Pivot To Simply Use AI For Narrow Use Cases'

J.P. Morgan analyst Doug Anmuth reiterated an Overweight rating on Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NFLX/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">with a price forecast of $1,150.</a>
The analyst writes that the company&#8217;s shares are outperforming the SPX, thanks to 2025 revenue growth outlook of 12% to 14% (reported) and 14% to 17% (FX-neutral), strong content slate, and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/43114866" rel="noreferrer noopener">leadership position in the streaming platform</a>.
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Anmuth previously noted that Netflix is well-positioned to withstand macroeconomic challenges on strong user engagement (around two hours per household per day) along with its affordability and high entertainment value.
He also emphasized that the low-cost ad-supported tier ($7.99/month in the U.S.) enhances accessibility, making the service appealing to a broad audience.
The analyst says that with Netflix no longer reporting subscriber figures, market attention is expected to shift toward revenue growth, with projections appearing reasonable ahead of first-quarter earnings in April.
Anmuth projects revenue expansion in 2025 on high engagement, organic subscriber gains, and ARM lift following recent price adjustments in the U.S. and U.K., which could generate over $2 billion in additional annual revenue.
Furthermore, the weaker U.S. dollar since fourth-quarter earnings may contribute around ~140bps to revenue, with ~75%-80% expected to benefit operating income, adds the analyst.
Also, the analyst expects the street to focus on Netflix's advertising sector, as Netflix Ads Suite is set to launch in the U.S. in April.
Additionally, the analyst anticipates an updated disclosure on ad-tier monthly active users (MAUs), likely exceeding 100 million, along with the expansion of first-party ad technology into international markets and confirmation of a second NFL Christmas Day game this year.
Going forward, Anmuth estimates Ad Tier subs to be 60 million+ by the end of 2025 and Advertising revenue (ex-subscription) to be $3.2 billion in 2025 (vs. $1.4 billion in 2024).
Also, the analyst remains optimistic about Netflix's 2025 content lineup, highlighting key releases such as The Residence, Harlan Coben's Caught, Devil May Cry, The Clubhouse: A Year with the Red Sox, Black Mirror Season 7, and You Season 5.
Investors can gain exposure to the stock via&nbsp;T-Rex 2X Long NFLX Daily Target ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLU#BATS">NFLU</a>) and First Trust DJ Internet Index Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDN#NYSE">FDN</a>).
Price Action: NFLX shares are up 0.83% at $968.28 at the last check Monday.
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Netflix's Content Performing Well Worldwide, Analyst Remains Bullish On 2025 Content & Key Releases

Billionaire investor Mark Cuban has urged GenZ youth to upscale themselves by learning more about artificial intelligence. As growing AI applications have been disrupting business, here is a list of AI-linked investment opportunities that investors could consider to increase their exposure.
What Happened: During an <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkJfCMycJRk">interaction</a> at South by Southwest or SXSW festival in Austin, Texas, Cuban said that it was pivotal to learn about AI to integrate it into business.
Addressing the entrepreneurship-oriented youth, Cuban said, &#8220;I would spend every waking minute learning about AI,&#8221; when asked about advice for the next generation of business leaders.
He also used his own Instagram and TikTok feed as an example, stating that it consisted of AI hacks because of the rapid technological changes and AI adoption.
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&#8220;It&#8217;s one thing to have a business and how you integrate AI. But if you&#8217;re just getting started, as you learn these things, it&#8217;s so much easier to start,&#8221; he said.
&#8220;Whether you use Perplexity, Anthropic Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini. It doesn&#8217;t matter, right?&#8221; he said rhetorically stating that AI tools can &#8220;spider everything&#8221; from writing emails to doing sales calls.
However he added that most people won&#8217;t leverage the capabilities of AI, &#8220;But those people who put in the time are going to crush it,&#8221; he said.
Why It Matters: The AI race has been intensifying worldwide. The popularity of Chinese AI startup DeepSeek triggered a selloff in AI-linked stocks and major AI chipmaker Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) in mid-January.
While companies worldwide are finding a way for AI training and inferencing without using Nvidia&#8217;s advanced chips, the South China Morning Post <a href="https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-war/article/3302516/chip-war-chinese-start-aims-break-nvidias-grip-ai-new-model-framework">reported</a> on Sunday that a Tsinghua University-linked team introduced an AI framework that can work on Chinese-made chips. 
Qingcheng.AI and Tsinghua University unveiled Chitu, an LLM inference framework for Chinese chips, challenging Nvidia&#8217;s GPUs by supporting models like DeepSeek-R1.
Thus, as AI gains more prominence and global firms strive to improve efficiency, here is a list of AI-exposed exchange-traded funds listed in the U.S. that investors could consider in the long term.
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<td>ETF Name</td>
<td>YTD Performance</td>
<td>One Year Performance</td>
</tr>
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<td>iShares US Technology ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IYW#NYSE">IYW</a>)</td>
<td>-8.74%</td>
<td>9.36%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTEC#NYSE">FTEC</a>)</td>
<td>-9.41%</td>
<td>9.04%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>First Trust Dow Jones Internet Index Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDN#NYSE">FDN</a>)</td>
<td>4.21%</td>
<td>13.93%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IGM#NYSE">IGM</a>)</td>
<td>-7.70%</td>
<td>10.80%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>iShares Global Tech ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IXN#NYSE">IXN</a>)</td>
<td>-7.21%</td>
<td>6.19%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
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Price Action: The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), which track the S&amp;P 500 index and Nasdaq 100 index, respectively, dropped in premarket on Monday. The SPY was down 0.30% to $561.12, and the QQQ also declined 0.17% to $478.85, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
SPY closed 2.07% higher at $562.81 and QQQ rose 2.42% to $479.66 on Friday.
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Mark Cuban Advises GenZ To 'Spend Every Waking Minute Learning About AI:' Here's A List Of AI Investment Opportunities For Long Term

Chipmaker Nvidia Corp., along with other artificial intelligence-linked stocks and exchange-traded funds, have plunged in 2025 despite the growing enthusiasm surrounding the sector. This expert who predicted the dot-com crash compares the AI-linked enthusiasm to instances that &#8220;sometimes leads to bubbles&#8221;.
What Happened: After the release of his latest memo, &#8216;On Bubble Watch,&#8217; in early January, Howard Marks, the co-founder and co-chairman of Oaktree Capital Management, spoke about how AI is poised to change the world in a <a href="https://www.oaktreecapital.com/insights/memo-podcast/behind-the-memo-on-bubble-watch">podcast</a> titled &#8216;Behind the Memo &#8211; On Bubble Watch&#8217; with Harry Whitelaw.
According to Marks, the novelty of AI places no limits on the potential and enthusiasm surrounding the sector. Having &#8220;no historical&#8221; base also aids to the unending enthusiasm for AI.
Highlighting these conditions, Marks said, &#8220;That's a great precursor for the kind of enthusiasm that sometimes leads to bubbles.&#8221;
&#8220;The thrill of the new thing and the fear of missing out is an incredibly powerful combination. I've seen it at work many times and it'll never stop, in my opinion,&#8221; he added.
These predictions came true as the AI-linked stocks and sectors have underperformed in 2025. Despite the emergence of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/02/43995515/jensen-huang-says-deepseek-was-fantastic-next-gen-models-demand-100x-more-compute-as-nvidia-smashes-earnings-records">DeepSeek</a>, which according to many experts will only fuel the demand of AI, the weakness in the sector is evident after unbridled enthusiasm in 2024.
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<tbody>
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<td>Stocks</td>
<td>YTD Performance</td>
<td>One Year Performance</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)</td>
<td>-9.76%</td>
<td>46.42%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>)</td>
<td>-1.01%</td>
<td>37.86%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>)</td>
<td>-5.16%</td>
<td>-4.32%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>)</td>
<td>-3.75%</td>
<td>19.36%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Alphabet Inc. Class C (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>)</td>
<td>-9.71%</td>
<td>28.26%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>)</td>
<td>11.51%</td>
<td>34.13%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)</td>
<td>-22.74%</td>
<td>55.76%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>)</td>
<td>12.92%</td>
<td>253.18%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Oracle Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORCL#NYSE">ORCL</a>)</td>
<td>0.02%</td>
<td>45.59%</td>
</tr>
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Broadly, the AI-linked ETFs have also largely underperformed in 2025.
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<td>ETF Name</td>
<td>YTD Performance</td>
<td>One Year Performance</td>
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<td>iShares US Technology ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IYW#NYSE">IYW</a>)</td>
<td>-3.06%</td>
<td>14.53%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTEC#NYSE">FTEC</a>)</td>
<td>-3.80%</td>
<td>13.40%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>First Trust Dow Jones Internet Index Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDN#NYSE">FDN</a>)</td>
<td>1.09%</td>
<td>20.90%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IGM#NYSE">IGM</a>)</td>
<td>-2.19%</td>
<td>16.18%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>iShares Global Tech ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IXN#NYSE">IXN</a>)</td>
<td>-2.50%</td>
<td>9.97%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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Why It Matters: Famed investor Marks, who foresaw the dot-com bubble, once again sounded an alarm on Jan. 7, with his latest memo, &#8216;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/01/42995814/billionaire-investor-who-predicted-the-dot-com-crash-25-years-ago-warns-of-another-market-storm-brewing-in-the-us">On Bubble Watch</a>&#8216;. He points to several &#8220;cautionary signs&#8221; in the current market, including soaring valuations, AI hype, and heavy reliance on mega-cap tech stocks. 
Marks also highlights research from JP Morgan Asset Management showing that high valuations like today&#8217;s often precede lackluster returns over the following decade. He cautions that investors should not ignore these warning signs, especially the elevated market valuations. Essentially asking to proceed with caution.
Price Action: The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), which track the S&amp;P 500 index and Nasdaq 100 index, respectively, rose on Friday. The SPY was up 1.56% to $594.18, and the QQQ also advanced 1.56% to $508.10, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
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Billionaire Investor Howard Marks Warns Against AI's 'Powerful' Novelty And FOMO As Nvidia, Other AI-Linked Stocks Tumble In 2025: Says This Enthusiasm 'Sometimes Leads To Bubbles'

Billionaire Ray Dalio cautioned investors in a recent podcast interview with Tucker Carlson saying that the development of artificial intelligence could risk totalitarian social control or even anarchy in the coming years.
Highlighting the unpredictability in the direction of AI's growth, Dalio anticipated a radically different world over the next five years.
What Happened: Dalio recently appeared on a podcast with Carlson on the latter's YouTube channel discussing the trends in the U.S. economy, debt crisis, stock market, and AI.
Discussing the various possibilities of using AI at a "molecular level," from solving medical issues to problems like inflation within an economy, Dalio said that AI was a "two-edged sword". The future could be shaped depending on who has access to and control of such AI tools, he said.
When asked if there was a way to avoid totalitarian social control through AI, Dalio said, "I think there&#8217;s a question of whether you can have social and totalitarian controls or maybe you just have anarchy."
Dalio believes that humanity will undergo an AI technology-induced "time warp," which will radically change the world in the next five years. He also added that quantum computing will be another innovation to look at.
"So the world five years from now is going to be a radically different world. And I don&#8217;t know what that&#8217;s going to look like when you go into the world of quantum computing and what quantum is like in so many different ways. It raises questions of, you know, what is that like?" said Dalio.
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Why It Matters: Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) launched ‘Majorana 1,' last week which is one of its kind quantum computing chip operating in a topological phase of matter. While Satya Nadella termed it a "physics breakthrough," he added that the launch of this chip could shorten the timeline of a possible quantum computing breakthrough.
Similarly, with DeepSeek's emergence, the competition in the AI industry has also intensified. Here is a list of AI and quantum computing-linked exchange-traded funds that investors could consider over the long term.
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<td>ETF Name</td>
<td>YTD Performnace</td>
<td>One Year Performance</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>iShares US Technology ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IYW#NYSE">IYW</a>)</td>
<td>7.55%</td>
<td>0.90%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTEC#NYSE">FTEC</a>)</td>
<td>-2.57%</td>
<td>17.89%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>First Trust Dow Jones Internet Index Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDN#NYSE">FDN</a>)</td>
<td>0.80%</td>
<td>22.78%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IGM#NYSE">IGM</a>)</td>
<td>-1.14%</td>
<td>20.91%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>iShares Global Tech ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IXN#NYSE">IXN</a>)</td>
<td>-0.66%</td>
<td>14.81%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Defiance Quantum ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QTUM#NASDAQ">QTUM</a>)</td>
<td>-1.93%</td>
<td>37.08%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
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Price Action: The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), which track the S&amp;P 500 index and Nasdaq 100 index, respectively, rose in premarket on Wednesday. SPY was up 0.45% to $596.94, and QQQ advanced 0.75% to $517.16, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
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Financing

Events

Billionaire Ray Dalio Says AI Risks 'Totalitarian Control Or Anarchy' As It Could Reshape World In Next 5 Years: Here Are AI-Linked ETFs For Investors To Consider

As artificial intelligence continues to reshape industries, Savart&#8217;s AI engine, APART, is identifying promising investment opportunities beyond the expensive and overvalued &#8220;AI poster boys&#8221; in both the listed and unlisted space.
What Happened: APART AI is currently favoring the automotive sector, companies providing the &#8220;shovels&#8221; for the AI gold rush, and capital goods industries as top picks for 2025, suggesting that the real value might lie in the supporting infrastructure rather than the most visible AI players.
&#8220;Our APART AI is currently heavy on automobiles, AI-shovel businesses, and capital goods industries,&#8221; said Sankarsh Chanda, founder and CEO of Savart which owns the AI-driven investment research engine, APART AI.
Highlighting a pattern of stock-picking by APART AI among the AI-linked stocks, Chanda added &#8220;We have noticed is that our system is focused on picking those selling shovels rather than the gold sellers in this AI gold rush. This is also likely because of the over valuation of the AI poster boys in both the listed and unlisted space.&#8221;
Unlike traditional asset management and even robo-advisors, APART&#8217;s data-driven approach eliminates human bias and emotional decision-making, focusing on long-term wealth creation, explained Chanda in a conversation with <a href="https://www.benzinga.com">Benzinga</a>.
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Why It Matters: Talking about the unpredictability surrounding Donald Trump&#8216;s new policies on trade and tax, and its impact on the stock market Chanda said that &#8220;volatility presents a lot of opportunities especially for long term investors and more so for foreign capital looking to enter the American market.&#8221;
&#8220;While the road may be rocky over the next few years, the American story seems stronger than ever,&#8221; he adds.
Addressing the future of AI amid the emergence of DeepSeek's modestly priced models, Chanda said, &#8220;AI is going to be more accessible, affordable and omni-present over the coming years.&#8221;
Price Action: Some exchange-traded funds consisting of AI-linked stocks have given a handsome year-to-date and annual return. Here is a list:
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<td>iShares US Technology ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IYW#NYSE">IYW</a>)</td>
<td>3.96%</td>
<td>27.95%</td>
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<td>Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTEC#NYSE">FTEC</a>)</td>
<td>2.86%</td>
<td>27.30%</td>
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<td>First Trust Dow Jones Internet Index Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDN#NYSE">FDN</a>)</td>
<td>9.56%</td>
<td>35.81%</td>
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<td>iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IGM#NYSE">IGM</a>)</td>
<td>5.72%</td>
<td>33.32%</td>
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<td>iShares Global Tech ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IXN#NYSE">IXN</a>)</td>
<td>3.83%</td>
<td>23.30%</td>
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On Friday, the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) which track the S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq 100 indices, closed mixed. SPY fell 0.0049% to a value of $609.7, and QQQ was up by 0.42% to end at a value of $538.15, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
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Hidden Gems? AI Engine APART Highlights Automotive, Undervalued AI, Capital Goods As Top Sectors

Salesforce, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRM#NYSE">CRM</a>) shares are trading higher on Tuesday. The company disclosed that SharkNinja, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SN#NYSE">SN</a>) is adopting its Agentforce and Commerce Cloud solutions to enhance personalized customer service through autonomous agents and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/01/b42971491/sharkninja-powers-up-global-customer-service-with-agentforce" rel="noreferrer noopener">support its global expansion efforts</a>.
Agentforce is expected to aid SharkNinja in deploying AI agents that autonomously handle tasks across various business functions.
Notably, Agentforce will provide SharkNinja with a 24/7 digital workforce to assist customers with purchases, product inquiries, troubleshooting, and returns, reducing human agent workloads and enabling them to focus on more impactful interactions.
Agentforce is anticipated to streamline tasks such as guiding purchases, resolving product queries, and managing returns, allowing human agents to focus on high-value engagements and enhancing the overall customer experience.
SharkNinja will leverage Commerce Cloud to unify customer data, enabling personalized shopping experiences and better tracking of global customer engagement.
Adam Evans, EVP &amp; GM of Salesforce AI Platform, said, &#8220;By integrating customer data with service and support functions, Agentforce enables SharkNinja to deliver an exceptional experience at every touchpoint — building customer loyalty and keeping them coming back time and time again.&#8221;
Investors can gain exposure to the CRM stock via&nbsp;iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IGV#BATS">IGV</a>) and First Trust DJ Internet Index Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDN#NYSE">FDN</a>).
Price Action: CRM shares are up 1.3% at $323.21 at the last check Tuesday.
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SharkNinja Taps Salesforce Solutions For Personalized Customer Journeys: Details

Salesforce, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRM#NYSE">CRM</a>) shares are trading lower on Friday. The company introduced two new AI-driven solutions for retailers: Agentforce <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/01/b42910317/salesforce-unveils-agentforce-for-retail-to-boost-productivity-with-digital-labor-and-retail-cloud" rel="noreferrer noopener">for Retail and Retail Cloud with Modern POS</a>.
These solutions aim to enhance productivity for store associates, customer service teams, digital merchants and deliver more personalized shopping experiences.
Agentforce for Retail offers a pre-built library of agent skills, enabling retailers to deploy AI agents that automate tasks like order management and appointment scheduling, improving shopper engagement at scale.
On the other hand, Retail Cloud with Modern POS integrates online and in-store data into a unified platform, providing mobile POS, clienteling, endless aisle, mixed cart checkout, omnichannel fulfillment, and inventory management, helping associates serve customers more efficiently.
The company stated that Retail Cloud with Modern POS is expected to be generally available by April 2025.
Additionally, Salesforce will introduce enhanced reasoning and retrieval-augmented generation capabilities in February 2025.
Also, Commerce Skills for Guided Shopping, which includes features such as product search, product recommendations, add to cart, re-order, and WISMO (Where Is My Order), will be available in March 2025, alongside Commerce Skills for Order Management.
Notably, SharkNinja and Saks are using Salesforce solutions to enhance employee efficiency and improve customer interactions.
Nitin Mangtani, SVP and GM of Retail at Salesforce, said that the combination of AI-powered digital tools and a modern POS system can significantly expand retailers&#8217; operational capabilities. With the newly introduced Agentforce skills and an intuitive cloud-based POS solution, Salesforce aims to enable retailers to provide seamless, connected shopping experiences across both physical and digital channels, driving efficiency gains and fueling enterprise-wide growth.
Investors can gain exposure to the stock via&nbsp;iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IGV#BATS">IGV</a>) and First Trust DJ Internet Index Fund&nbsp;&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDN#NYSE">FDN</a>).
Price Action: CRM shares are down 2.41% at $319.03 at the last check Friday.
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Salesforce Launches Retail Cloud And Agentforce Solutions: Details

Salesforce Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRM#NYSE">CRM</a>) unveiled a groundbreaking tool for managing <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/11/b42086392/salesforce-introduces-agentforce-testing-center-first-of-its-kind-ai-agent-lifecycle-management-to" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">artificial intelligence (AI) agent lifecycle processes</a>. 
The system, dubbed Agentforce Testing Center, introduces a new paradigm for businesses adopting autonomous agent technology.
The launch comes on the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/social-media/24/11/42082700/meta-taps-former-salesforce-ai-chief-to-lead-enterprise-ai-push-amid-expanding-open-source-strategy" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">heels of Salesforce&#8217;s losing</a> its AI lead, Clara Shih, to Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>).
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Salesforce aims to address critical challenges in AI deployment, including ensuring reliable performance and reducing operational risks. With Agentforce, the company is leveraging synthetic interactions and secure environments to streamline testing and improve customer experiences.
Agentforce Testing Center incorporates features that automate testing scenarios and generate synthetic interactions to simulate real-world use cases.
Teams can now assess AI agent performance, refine interactions, and ensure accurate outcomes before live deployment. With natural language processing capabilities, the tool allows parallel testing of hundreds of potential interactions, boosting efficiency and accuracy.
Salesforce introduced sandbox environments that replicate production data and configurations. This feature enables teams to prototype Agentforce applications safely without disrupting live operations. By integrating tools like DevOps Center and Salesforce CLI, developers can easily migrate tested solutions into production, ensuring seamless transitions.
New monitoring tools, such as Agentforce Analytics and Utterance Analysis, provide granular insights into AI performance. These tools, built on Salesforce&#8217;s Data Cloud, offer continuous improvement by analyzing user feedback and interaction patterns. Additionally, Digital Wallet integration ensures businesses can monitor their AI usage and manage credits effectively.
Agentforce Testing Center will be generally available in December, while sandbox support for Data Cloud and Agentforce is accessible today.
Northland Capital Partners highlighted <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/management/24/11/41978942/salesforce-ceo-marc-benioff-bets-big-on-billion-bots" rel="noreferrer noopener">Salesforce&#8217;s Agentforce platform</a> as &#8220;on par&#8221; with Microsoft Corp&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) AI offerings, underscoring its competitive edge.
CNBC&#8217;s Jim Cramer praised Agentforce as &#8220;revolutionary,&#8221; citing it as one of the most impactful AI use cases, driving Salesforce&#8217;s stock rally.
Salesforce&nbsp;stock gained over 26% year-to-date. Investors can gain exposure to the stock through First Trust DJ Internet Index Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDN#NYSE">FDN</a>) and REX FANG &amp; Innovation Equity Premium Income ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FEPI#NASDAQ">FEPI</a>).
Price Action: Salesforce stock is up 1.10% at $327 premarket at the last check on Wednesday.
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FEPI

Salesforce Tool Aims To Simplify AI Agent Testing, Deployment

Salesforce, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRM#NYSE">CRM</a>) shares are trading higher on Tuesday. The company introduced Agentforce, which is a new feature that enables companies to develop AI agents capable of autonomously performing <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/10/b41596727/salesforces-agentforce-is-here-trusted-autonomous-ai-agents-to-scale-your-workforce" rel="noreferrer noopener">tasks across various business functions</a>.
Agentforce uses advanced reasoning to make decisions and execute actions, such as resolving customer inquiries and optimizing marketing campaigns. These agents operate independently, triggered by data changes, business rules, or API signals.
Agentforce includes customizable out-of-the-box agents that are easily deployed using low-code or no-code tools, operating continuously across all channels.
The first available agent, the Agentforce Service Agent, outperforms traditional chatbots by handling a broad range of tasks, from simple inquiries to complex issues, with pre-built topics and actions for customer support.
Users can tailor these agents for different industries, such as retail for order management or financial services for billing and payment support.
The Agentforce layer is seamlessly integrated into the Salesforce Platform, leveraging data, AI, and Salesforce&#8217;s Customer 360 ecosystem, all built on a reliable foundation.
This integration enhances the capabilities of agents, allowing for unlimited scalability, proactive actions across various roles and channels, and contextual awareness of every customer interaction.
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Investors can gain exposure to the stock via&nbsp;iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IGV#BATS">IGV</a>) and&nbsp;First Trust DJ Internet Index Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDN#NYSE">FDN</a>).
Price Action: CRM shares are up 1.87% at $299.26 at the last check Tuesday.
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Salesforce Launches Agentforce, Redefining AI In Business With Autonomous Solutions

Salesforce, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRM#NYSE">CRM</a>) collaborated with Blue Shield of California to provide physicians and patients with nearly instant prior authorization answers, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/10/n41427418/blue-shield-of-california-salesforce-making-prior-authorization-as-simple-as-using-a-credit-card" rel="noreferrer noopener">eliminating the typical days-long wait</a>.
The new platform will integrate with Care Connect, Blue Shield&#8217;s care management system, establishing a clinical infrastructure that emphasizes ongoing preventive care and wellness rather than just responding to medical needs.
In the future, prior authorization requests will automatically notify the health plan&#8217;s nurses, social workers, and behavioral health specialists when a member may require new or enhanced health support.
The nonprofit health plan&#8217;s prior authorization platform, developed on Salesforce Health Cloud, will integrate with physician systems to collect essential clinical data from electronic health records and streamline over 20 disparate systems.
This will enable members and physicians to receive prior authorization in nearly real-time.
The testing will start in early 2025, with a limited rollout later that year. Full real-time authorization capabilities are expected by January 2026, followed by additional features.
Jeff Amann, executive vice president and general manager, Salesforce Industries said, &#8220;With Blue Shield of&nbsp;California, we&#8217;re rebuilding the prior authorization process with new innovations that support near real-time decision-making so providers can more quickly, transparently and compliantly deliver the attentive care their patients deserve.&#8221;
Investors can gain exposure to the stock via iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IGV#BATS">IGV</a>) and First Trust DJ Internet Index Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDN#NYSE">FDN</a>).
Price Action: CRM shares are down 0.51% at $291.44 at the last check Monday.
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Contracts

Salesforce Cuts Wait Times In Healthcare, New Collaboration Transforms Prior Authorizations

Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/06/39454317/nvidia-stock-slides-nearly-2-in-premarket-following-last-weeks-pullback-whats-going-on">gained over 6% </a>on Tuesday after losing a staggering $550 billion in market value since Thursday, June 20. The company had become the most valuable on the planet last week when it reached a market capitalization of $3.46 trillion.
The artificial-intelligence company has risen back to $3.10 trillion by Tuesday after falling 16% since Thursday, settling in as the third most valuable corporation behind Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), which is valued at $3.34 trillion, and Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), which holds $3.22 trillion in value.
Concerns about Nvidia's grip on the S&amp;P 500 Index after soaring almost 140% this year have some analysts warning that a large enough sell-off for the chipmaker could spark a broader market slump, the Financial Times <a href="https://www.ft.com/content/7332b1f8-cf7c-4bfa-82f4-88d0deb23f98">reported</a>.
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"If Nvidia corrects pretty hard in the coming months, it becomes very difficult for the [S&amp;P 500] to keep rising," Barry Bannister, chief equity strategist at Stifel, told FT. &#8220;And Nvidia will decelerate.&#8221;
Shares fell 4% on Monday, following disclosures on Friday that chief executive and co-founder, Jensen Huang, sold almost $95 million worth of the stock in the days around its climb to the world's most valuable company. The trades were part of a previously scheduled Rule 10b5-1 sale plan set up in March, filings show, according to the Financial Times.
Nvidia's fall from Thursday, June 20, to Tuesday has weighed on the broader chipmaking sector, with the PHLX Semiconductor Index (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOX#NASDAQ">SOX</a>) down 2.5% and the Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), which tracks the tech-dominated Nasdaq Composite, was down 0.4% since Thursday.
On Tuesday the iShares U.S. Technology ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IYW#NYSE">IYW</a>) gained 1.7%, Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTEC#NYSE">FTEC</a>) jumped1.4% and First Trust Dow Jones Internet Index Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDN#NYSE">FDN</a>) rose by 1.4%.
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Nvidia Rebounds Over 6% After $550B Market Cap Loss

Software company Salesforce Inc&#8217;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRM#NYSE">CRM</a>) shares are ticking higher after the company announced London as the location for its first artificial intelligence (AI) center.
Salesforce shares are trading higher by 3.36% at $244.64 at last check Thursday.
What Happened: The company&#8217;s facility aims to foster collaboration among industry experts, developers, and customers, facilitating innovation and skill development in AI, reported Reuters.
Salesforce is hosting 18,000 attendees at its annual London World Tour event on Thursday. A year ago, the U.S. cloud software company <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/23/06/33054986/salesforce-plans-4b-investment-in-its-uk-business-over-5-years">announced a $4 billion investment in Britain </a>over the next five years, with a focus on advancing AI technologies.
Zahra Bahrololoumi, chief executive of Salesforce U.K. and Ireland, highlighted the enthusiasm among customers regarding AI&#8217;s potential benefits, coupled with a cautious approach to emerging risks. 
&#8220;No company will adopt AI unless they can trust it, which is why we are so well positioned,&#8221; she said, referring to Salesforce&#8217;s Einstein technology that includes a &#8220;Trust Layer&#8221; to protect customer data.
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Why It Matters: Salesforce is &#8220;sending a clear message to customers and partners on AI,&#8221; Bahrololoumi emphasized.
The goal is to work closely with customers and partners to harness AI&#8217;s transformative potential responsibly.
Salesforce is &#8220;deeply committed to working closely together so that you can reap the rewards of this transformative technology, while ensuring it is a force for good,&#8221; Bahrololoumi said. 
In May, Salesforce posted its first quarterly revenue miss since 2006, along with <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/05/39112269/salesforce-still-confident-about-becoming-an-ai-era-winner-despite-disappointing-quarter">providing a softer-than-expected guidance</a>.
Analyst Reaction: Goldman Sachs analysts&nbsp;find Salesforce&nbsp;to be&nbsp;"an under-appreciated generative AI winner.&#8221;&nbsp;There is&nbsp;room for meaningful margin expansion, they say.
Price Action: Salesforce stock has gained about 11% in the last 12 months. Investors can gain exposure to the stock via IShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IGV#BATS">IGV</a>) and First Trust Dow Jones Internet Index Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDN#NYSE">FDN</a>).
Disclaimer:This content was partially produced with the help of AI tools and was reviewed and published by Benzinga editors.
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What's Happening With Cloud Software Company Salesforce's Shares On Thursday?

Piper Sandler&nbsp;analyst James Fish reiterated&nbsp;Cisco Systems Inc&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSCO#NASDAQ">CSCO</a>) with a Neutral and raised the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CSCO/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">price target from $47 to $51</a>.
On March 14, Cisco won the EU clearance for its pending Splunk deal, resulting in Cisco closing on Splunk on March 18, long ahead of the initial close date and giving Cisco approximately half a quarter of its contribution in the fiscal third quarter.&nbsp;
Cisco raised $13.5 billion of debt at a 5% average cost of debt at the end of February to finance the transaction.&nbsp;
Fish&#8217;s &#8220;Base&#8221; Case that is now included in his estimates given the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/37780307" rel="noreferrer noopener">deal closure results in Splunk&nbsp;</a>achieving over $5 billion of revenue by fiscal 2026, Splunk (with synergies) having 38% operating margin in fiscal 2026. The analyst projects $0.02 EPS and $403 million free cash flow accretion for fiscal 2025 and $0.17 EPS and $1.2 billion free cash flow accretion for fiscal 2026.&nbsp;
Notably, his &#8220;Realistic Upside&#8221; case shows more stable growth at Splunk given where it is at on its transition and more material cost synergies that result in over 50% fiscal 2026 Splunk-only operating margin and $0.37 EPS and $1.8 billion free&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance" rel="noreferrer noopener">cash flow in fiscal 2026 accretion.&nbsp;</a>
The analyst lauded Cisco&#8217;s increasing visibility, Splunk&#8217;s impact, Cat9K renewals, a refresh of old and end-of-life systems, consistent capital return program installed, estimate reset for core Cisco, potential for AI via SiliconOne or datacenter Ethernet systems, and valuation.
However, Fish also red-flagged Cisco&#8217;s exposure to networking&#8217;s down-cycle outside of AI, too little relative exposure to the Cloud vertical and high-end data center switches, management&#8217;s downward revision of forward numbers over the last four quarters, and Organic Security and Collaboration are struggling.
Fish projects third-quarter revenue and EPS of $12.7 billion and $0.86.
Cisco stock lost close to 4% last year. Investors can gain exposure to the stock via&nbsp;First Trust NASDAQ Cybersecurity ETF&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CIBR#NASDAQ">CIBR</a>) and&nbsp;First Trust DJ Internet Index Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDN#NYSE">FDN</a>).
Also Read:&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/02/37170678/ciscos-long-term-prospects-shine-with-ai-and-security-analysts-stay-optimistic-despite-challenges" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cisco&#8217;s Long-Term Prospects Shine with AI and Security, Analysts Stay Optimistic Despite Challenges</a>
Price Action: CSCO shares traded higher by 0.03% at $49.15 on the last check Wednesday.
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The July jobs report issued Friday delivered mixed takeaways for the market, although it confirmed an overall <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/23/08/33573419/julys-mixed-jobs-report-payrolls-miss-estimates-unemployment-rate-dips-wages-surp">healthy U.S. labor market.</a>
On one hand, the pace of nonfarm payrolls growth fell short of forecasts in July, with 187,000 jobs gained compared to the expected 200,000. On the other hand, the jobless rate fell to 3.5%, exceeding expectations of 3.6%. Wages increased at a monthly pace of 0.4% and an annual rate of 4.4%, which was faster than expected.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Biden, Fed Governor On July&#8217;s Jobs Report</h2>
The market interpreted the jobs report in a dovish manner, lowering expectations for potential interest rate hikes in September. Market-derived probabilities put the chance of a 25-basis-point hike in September at 13%, down from 19% before the report was issued Friday morning. 
President Joe Biden applauded the job market data, emphasizing that the share of working-age Americans with jobs has reached a 20-year high. He attributes this positive trend to the effects of his economic policies, often referred to as &#8220;Bidenomics.&#8221;
Atlanta Fed President Raphael Bostic said the Fed is likely to remain into restrictive territory well into 2024 and said he is unsurprised wages remain strong.
Five stocks from the Russell 1000 index (large-cap) and five exchange-traded funds had substantial price action in the opening minutes of trading Friday as a result of jobs data and the movement in interest rates, as well as statements regarding quarterly corporate results.
Read now: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/23/08/33561045/lawmakers-press-biden-to-address-us-investment-risks-in-china-for-too-long-america-has-funded-the-ch">Lawmakers Press Biden To Address US Investment Risks In China: &#8216;For Too Long, America Has Funded The China Communist Party&#8217;s Military Buildup&#8217;</a>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">5 Stocks Rallying On Friday</h2>
<ul>
<li>Atlassian Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TEAM#NASDAQ">TEAM</a>) surged by an impressive 19% as the company massively surpassed Street&#8217;s estimates in the last quarter, prompting Barclays to raise its price target from $165 to $195.</li>
<li>Natera Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NTRA#NYSE">NTRA</a>) soared 16% after delivering better-than-expected results in the second quarter. </li>
<li>Universal Display Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OLED#NASDAQ">OLED</a>) rose 11% following its stronger-than-expected earnings and revenues, with both Needham and Deutsche Bank raising their price targets.</li>
<li>Cloudflare, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NET#NASDAQ">NET</a>) experienced a 10% rally after it reported stronger-than-anticipated earnings, leading Needham to increase the price target from $75 to $85. </li>
<li>Amazon Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) gained nearly 10%, achieving its strongest daily performance since November 2022 due to a surprise EPS and revenue beat in the last quarter.</li>
</ul>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">5 ETFs Rallying On Friday</h2>
<ul>
<li>The Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLY#NYSE">XLY</a>) saw a notable 2.2% increase in stocks within the consumer discretionary sector, largely driven by a surge in the ETF&#8217;s heavyweight, Amazon.</li>
<li>VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GDXJ#NYSE">GDXJ</a>) experienced a boost of 1.8% in response to rising gold prices that were fueled by a declining dollar.</li>
<li>iShares MSCI Mexico ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EWW#NYSE">EWW</a>) surged 1.7%, aided by a 1% increase in the value of the Mexican peso. </li>
<li>First Trust DJ Internet Index Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDN#NYSE">FDN</a>) rose 1.2%, led by Amazon, Cloudflare and Atlassian. </li>
<li>iShares JP Morgan USD Emerging Market Bond ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EMB#NYSE">EMB</a>) recorded an impressive 1% gain, marking its best daily performance of the week. A lower U.S. dollar and declining Treasury yields contributed to the strength of emerging market bonds.</li>
</ul>
Related Link: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/23/08/33575375/atlassian-performs-despite-macro-headwinds-4-analysts-on-q4-print-outlook">Atlassian Performs Despite Macro Headwinds: 4 Analysts On Q4 Print, Outlook</a>
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Investors Cheer Jobs Report: Why Are These 5 Stocks And 5 ETFs Shining On Friday?

As the second quarter comes to a close, it&#8217;s time to look at the performance of industry ETFs and the stocks that helped shape <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/23/03/31609224/top-5-best-and-worst-u-s-industry-etfs-in-q1-2023-ai-and-bank-turmoil-shaped-stock-returns">their respective sector returns. </a>
With the S&amp;P 500 Index, as represented by the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>), up 6% during this time, investors are eager to know which industries have outperformed or lagged behind the overall market over the quarter. 
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Best Performing Industry ETFs in Q2 2023</h2>
The top five performing Industry ETFs in the second quarter of the year were:
5) First Trust Dow Jones Internet Index Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDN#NYSE">FDN</a>)
<ul>
<li>Description: FDN tracks the performance of the Dow Jones Internet Composite Index, providing exposure to leading internet companies.</li>
<li>Performance quarter-to-date (as of June 26): 7.4%</li>
<li>Top three holdings: 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>) (9.76%), Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) (9.47%), Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) (7.7%). </li>
<li>Top three stock contributors (% added to industry quarterly performance): AMZN (2.5%), META (2.2%), Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) (1.2%)</li>
</ul>
4) US Global Jets ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JETS#NYSE">JETS</a>)
<ul>
<li>Description: JETS invests in the global airline industry, including airlines, manufacturers, and airport services, allowing investors to access the aviation sector.</li>
<li>Performance quarter-to-date (as of June 26): 9.4%</li>
<li>Top three holdings: Delta Air Lines, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>) (10.7%), Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUV#NYSE">LUV</a>) (10.5%), American Airlines Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAL#NYSE">AAL</a>) (10.2%) </li>
<li>Top three stock contributors: DAL (3.4%), United Airlines Holdings Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NYSE">UAL</a>) (2.7%), SkyWest Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SKYW#NASDAQ">SKYW</a>) (2%). </li>
</ul>
3) iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IGV#NYSE">IGV</a>)
<ul>
<li>Description: IGV aims to replicate the performance of the S&amp;P North American Technology-Software Index, offering exposure to the software industry.</li>
<li>Performance quarter-to-date (as of June 26): 10.4%</li>
<li>Top three holdings: Adobe, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADBE#NASDAQ">ADBE</a>) (9.1%), Oracle Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORCL#NYSE">ORCL</a>) (8.9%), Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) (8.5%)</li>
<li>Top three stock contributors: ORCL (2.6%), ADBE (2.4%), MSFT (1.5%). </li>
</ul>
2) VanEck Vectors Semiconductor ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMH#NYSE">SMH</a>)
<ul>
<li>Description: SMH seeks to track the MVIS US Listed Semiconductor 25 Index, providing exposure to companies in the semiconductor industry.</li>
<li>Performance quarter-to-date (as of June 26): 12.2%</li>
<li>Top three holdings: NVIDIA Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) (19.6%), Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NASDAQ">TSM</a>) (11.8%), Bradcom Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) (5.1%)</li>
<li>Top three stock contributors: NVDA (7.9%), AVGO (1.4%), TSM (1.2%) </li>
</ul>
1) iShares U.S. Home Construction ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ITB#NYSE">ITB</a>)
<ul>
<li>Description: ITB invests in U.S. companies involved in home construction and improvement, allowing investors to participate in the housing sector.</li>
<li>Performance quarter-to-date (as of June 26): 16.7%</li>
<li>Top three holdings: D.R. Horton Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DHI#NYSE">DHI</a>) (15.4%), Lennar Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LEN#NYSE">LEN</a>) (12.8%), and NVR Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVR#NYSE">NVR</a>) (7.7%) </li>
<li>Top three stock contributors: DHI (3.6%), LEN (2.3%), PulteGroup Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PHM#NYSE">PHM</a>) (2.2%)</li>
</ul>
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/23/06/32913576/us-builders-are-the-most-confident-theyve-been-about-new-single-family-homes-in-11-months" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">US Builders Are The Most Confident They&#8217;ve Been About New Single-Family Homes In 11 Months</a>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Top Performing U.S. Industry ETFs For The Quarter</h2>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1024" height="759" src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/editorial.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/26161047/ITB_2023-06-26_22-10-13_1505e-1024x759.png" alt="" class="wp-image-58013" srcset="https://s3.amazonaws.com/editorial.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/26161047/ITB_2023-06-26_22-10-13_1505e-1024x759.png 1024w,https://s3.amazonaws.com/editorial.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/26161047/ITB_2023-06-26_22-10-13_1505e-300x222.png 300w,https://s3.amazonaws.com/editorial.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/26161047/ITB_2023-06-26_22-10-13_1505e-768x569.png 768w,https://s3.amazonaws.com/editorial.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/26161047/ITB_2023-06-26_22-10-13_1505e-1536x1138.png 1536w,https://s3.amazonaws.com/editorial.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/26161047/ITB_2023-06-26_22-10-13_1505e.png 1660w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Worst Performing Industry ETFs in Q2 2023</h2>
The worst five performing Industry ETFs in the second quarter of the year were:
5) VanEck AgriBusiness ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MOO#NYSE">MOO</a>)
<ul>
<li>Description: MOO seeks to replicate the performance of the MVIS Global Agribusiness Index, offering exposure to companies involved in various segments of the agricultural industry, including farming, fertilizers, equipment, and more.</li>
<li>Performance quarter-to-date (as of June 26): down by 6.7%</li>
<li>Top three holdings: Deere &amp; Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DE#NYSE">DE</a>) (8.54%), Zoetis Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZTS#NYSE">ZTS</a>) (8.3%), and Bayer Aktiengesellschaft (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAYRY#OTC">BAYRY</a>) (6.95%).</li>
<li>Worst 3 stock contributors: Nutrien Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NTR#NYSE">NTR</a>) (-1.1%), The Mosaic Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MOS#NYSE">MOS</a>) (-0.5%), and Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSN#NYSE">TSN</a>) (-0.4%).</li>
</ul>
4) SPDR S&amp;P Metals &amp; Mining ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XME#NYSE">XME</a>)
<ul>
<li>Description: XME follows the S&amp;P Metals &amp; Mining Select Industry Index, investing in companies involved in metals and mining production.</li>
<li>Performance quarter-to-date (as of June 26): down by 7.7%</li>
<li>Top three holdings: Commercial Metals Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMC#NYSE">CMC</a>) (4.8%), Alpha Metallurgical Resources, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMR#NYSE">AMR</a>) (4.7%), and Nucor Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NUE#NYSE">NUE</a>) (4.6%).</li>
<li>Worst three stock contributors: MP materials corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MP#NYSE">MP</a>) (-0.9%), Alcoa Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AA#NYSE">AA</a>) (-0.8%), and Peabody Energy Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BTU#NYSE">BTU</a>) (-0.7%).</li>
</ul>
3) SPDR S&amp;P Regional Banking ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KRE#NYSE">KRE</a>)
<ul>
<li>Description: KRE seeks to replicate the performance of the S&amp;P Regional Banks Select Industry Index, providing exposure to regional banking companies.</li>
<li>Performance quarter-to-date (as of June 26): down by 8.6%</li>
<li>Top three holdings: New York Community Bancorp, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NYCB#NYSE">NYCB</a>) (2.08%), Bank OZK (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OZK#NASDAQ">OZK</a>) (2.06%), and Cullen/Frost Bankers, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CFR#NYSE">CFR</a>) (2.06%).</li>
<li>Worst 3 stock contributors: First Horizon Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FHN#NYSE">FHN</a>) (-0.9%), PacWest Bancorp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PACW#NASDAQ">PACW</a>) (-0.5%), and Valley National Bancorp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VLY#NASDAQ">VLY</a>) (-0.4%).</li>
</ul>
2) Invesco WilderHill Clean Energy ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PBW#NYSE">PBW</a>)
<ul>
<li>Description: PBW aims to track the WilderHill Clean Energy Index, offering investors exposure to clean energy companies.</li>
<li>Performance quarter-to-date (as of June 26): down by 9.3%</li>
<li>Top three holdings: Bel Fuse Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BELFA#NASDAQ">BELFA</a>) (2.4%), Joby Aviation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JOBY#NYSE">JOBY</a>) (2.3%), and Fluence Energy (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FLNC#NASDAQ">FLNC</a>) (2.04%).</li>
<li>Worst 3 stock contributors: Workhorse Group Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WKHS#NASDAQ">WKHS</a>) (-0.5%), Blink Charging Co. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLNK#NASDAQ">BLNK</a>) (-0.4%), and Wallbox N.V. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WBX#NASDAQ">WBX</a>) (-0.4%).</li>
</ul>
1) Invesco Solar ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TAN#NYSE">TAN</a>)
<ul>
<li>Description: TAN tracks the MAC Global Solar Energy Index, providing investors with exposure to companies involved in the solar energy industry.</li>
<li>Performance quarter-to-date (as of June 26): negative by 11.8%</li>
<li>Top three holdings: First Solar Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>) (9.9%), Enphase Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ENPH#NASDAQ">ENPH</a>) (9.4%), and SolarEdge Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SEDG#NASDAQ">SEDG</a>) (8.9%).</li>
<li>Worst three stock contributors: ENPH (-2.1%), FSLR (-1.8%) and SEDG (-1.3%). </li>
</ul>
Read now: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options/23/06/33011147/this-is-what-whales-are-betting-on-first-solar" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">This Is What Whales Are Betting On First Solar</a>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Worst Performing U.S. Industry ETFs For The Quarter</h2>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1024" height="759" src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/editorial.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/26161237/TAN_2023-06-26_22-12-23_54cc0-1024x759.png" alt="" class="wp-image-58014" srcset="https://s3.amazonaws.com/editorial.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/26161237/TAN_2023-06-26_22-12-23_54cc0-1024x759.png 1024w,https://s3.amazonaws.com/editorial.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/26161237/TAN_2023-06-26_22-12-23_54cc0-300x222.png 300w,https://s3.amazonaws.com/editorial.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/26161237/TAN_2023-06-26_22-12-23_54cc0-768x569.png 768w,https://s3.amazonaws.com/editorial.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/26161237/TAN_2023-06-26_22-12-23_54cc0-1536x1138.png 1536w,https://s3.amazonaws.com/editorial.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/26161237/TAN_2023-06-26_22-12-23_54cc0.png 1660w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>

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