President Donald Trump has declared a 15% tariff trade deal with the European Union (EU), putting an end to several months of trade uncertainty with the U.S.&#8217;s biggest trade partner.



What Happened: The tariff rate is a significant drop from the 30% Trump threatened on July 12 and the 20% he proposed on April 2. Trump stated that the EU will not impose a tariff on U.S. imports, describing the deal as &#8220;satisfactory to both sides.&#8221;



According to the report <a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/business/business-news/us-european-union-trade-deal-tariff-rate-fifteen-percent-rcna218380">by </a>NBC News, Ursula von der Leyen, the President of the European Commission, echoed Trump&#8217;s sentiment, stating that the pact will bring stability and predictability, which are crucial for businesses on both sides of the Atlantic.



Despite the agreement, Trump confirmed that the&nbsp;50% tariffs on steel would&nbsp;remain unchanged. He also hinted at the possibility of further tariffs on pharmaceutical products, a sector where Ireland is a significant source. Trump has previously threatened 200% tariffs on such goods.



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As part of the agreement, Trump stated that the EU will purchase $750 billion worth of energy from the U.S. and invest $600 billion into the country. 



The EU nations will also be purchasing a significant amount of military equipment, though the exact amount is yet to be determined.



The agreement mirrors a recent trade deal with Japan, where&nbsp;Japanese imports will face a&nbsp;15% import duty. However,&nbsp;last year, the average U.S.&nbsp;tariff on imports from the&nbsp;EU&nbsp;was just 1.2%, according to&nbsp;Capital Economics&#8217; chief Europe economist.



Why It Matters: This agreement marks a significant shift in the U.S.-EU trade relations, which have been marked by uncertainty and tension in recent months. 



The reduced tariff rate and the EU&#8217;s commitment to purchase energy and invest in the U.S. could potentially boost the U.S. economy. 



However, the unchanged tariffs on steel and potential tariffs on pharmaceutical products could pose challenges to certain sectors. The impact of this agreement on the global trade dynamics remains to be seen.



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Donald Trump Announces 15% Tariff Trade Agreement With EU, Ending Months Of Trade Uncertainty

These ten large-cap stocks were top performers last week. Are they a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">part of your portfolio</a>?



1. Medpace Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MEDP#NASDAQ">MEDP</a>) gained over 137.10% in the last week after the company reported second-quarter earnings per share of $3.10, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/07/46550726/medspace-stock-is-trading-higher-tuesday-whats-going-on" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">beating the consensus estimate of $2.97.</a>



2. ICON plc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ICLR#NASDAQ">ICLR</a>) increased 30.28% last weekl after the company reported better-than-expected&nbsp;second-quarter&nbsp;financial results and raised its&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/earnings/25/07/46612555/icon-stock-up-after-q2-results-signal-growing-confidence-in-biopharma-recovery" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">fiscal 2025 sales&nbsp;guidance.</a>



3. West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WST#NYSE">WST</a>) jumped 24.96% this week after the injectable pharmaceutical packaging and delivery systems company delivered a robust beat on its&nbsp;second-quarter 2025&nbsp;earnings and revenue, while also significantly <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/earnings/25/07/46604599/west-pharma-lifts-outlook-on-surging-glp-1-demand-stock-soars" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">raising its full-year guidance</a>.



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4. Comfort Systems USA, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FIX#NYSE">FIX</a>) gained 24.46% the last week after the company reported better-than-expected Q2 financial results and raised its quarterly <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/07/b46616670/comfort-systems-usa-reports-second-quarter-2025-results" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">dividend from $0.45 to $0.50 per share.</a>



5. IQVIA Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IQV#NYSE">IQV</a>) jumped 23.5% this week after&nbsp;the company reported better-than-expected Q2 financial results and issued FY25 sales<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/07/b46539884/iqvia-reports-second-quarter-2025-results" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> guidance above estimates.</a>



6. Astera Labs, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALAB#NASDAQ">ALAB</a>) increased 10.18% this week. Jefferies analyst Blayne Curtis maintains Astera Labs with a Buy rating and raises the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/07/46520572/galaxy-digital-blaize-holdings-verizon-and-other-big-stocks-moving-higher-on-monday" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">price forecast from&nbsp;$95&nbsp;to&nbsp;$130.</a>



7. TE Connectivity plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TEL#NYSE">TEL</a>)&nbsp;shares gained 16.72% after the company reported better-than-expected third-quarter<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/market-summary/25/07/46583497/markets-today-trade-deals-trump-japan-eu-wall-street-stocks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> adjusted EPS and sales.</a>



8. Baker Hughes Company (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BKR#NASDAQ">BKR</a>) increased 14.98% after the company reported<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/07/g46560108/baker-hughes-company-announces-second-quarter-2025-results" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> better-than-expected Q2 financial results.</a>



9. Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TMO#NYSE">TMO</a>) stock gained 16.72% after the company reported <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/07/b46566528/thermo-fisher-scientific-reports-second-quarter-2025-results" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">better-than-expected Q2 financial results.</a> Baird maintained an Outperform rating on the stock and raised its price target from $553 to $567. Also, Barclays raised its price target on the stock from $450 to $490.



10. Deckers Outdoor Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DECK#NYSE">DECK</a>) stock gained 12.15% this week after it reported <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst-color/25/07/46635898/deckers-outdoor-wholesale-drives-q1-beat-tariff-pressure-worries-analysts" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">better-than-expected Q1 financial results.</a>



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The past week has been a whirlwind of economic news, with President Donald Trump&#8217;s influence on the Federal Reserve and the U.S. economy taking center stage. From former Federal Reserve Chairs&#8217; warning about potential economic damage to record-setting inflows into U.S. assets, the week was filled with significant developments.



Let&#8217;s dive into the top stories of the week.



Former Fed Chairs Warn Of Economic Damage



Former Federal Reserve Chairs Ben Bernanke and Janet Yellen have expressed concern over President Trump&#8217;s pressure on current Fed chief Jerome Powell. They warned that this could lead to higher inflation and economic damage. They emphasized the importance of the central bank&#8217;s independence and urged Trump to nominate a successor for Powell who would uphold this independence.



<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/macro-economic-events/25/07/46537558/former-fed-chairs-ben-bernanke-janet-yellen-warn-trumps-pressure-on-powell-could-le">Read the full article here.</a>



Record Inflows Into US Assets



Despite fears that President Trump&#8217;s aggressive tariff policy would deter foreign investors, the opposite has happened. Foreign investors have been buying American securities at a record pace, contributing to one of the strongest rallies in recent history. The total net capital inflows into the U.S. reached an unprecedented $1.76 trillion over the 12 months ending in May 2025



&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/economic-data/25/07/46521011/trump-stocks-bonds-foreign-inflows-record">Read the full article here.</a>



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Japan&#8217;s Bond Market Reacts To US Trade Deal



Japan&#8217;s 10-year bond yields surged to 1.59% on Wednesday, a level not seen since 2008. This surge was a reaction to a new U.S. trade deal and political turmoil surrounding Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba.



<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/07/46587245/japan-bond-yields-trump-trade-deal">Read the full article here.</a>



Bill Ackman Supports Capital Reform



Hedge-fund billionaire&nbsp;Bill Ackman&nbsp;has voiced his support for a proposal to restructure the capital requirements of government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs), Federal National Mortgage Association, Fannie Mae, and Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, Freddie Mac. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called for sweeping changes to the bank capital framework, arguing that current rules are outdated and stifling growth.



<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/economic-data/25/07/46573123/bill-ackman-supports-capital-reform-that-could-bring-fannie-and-freddie-back-to-nyse">Read the full article here.</a>



Wall Street Predicts Moderate Inflation Hike



As the deadline for President Trump&#8217;s tariffs approaches, Wall Street analysts are predicting a more moderate increase in inflation. This is a shift from earlier fears of a significant surge. Analysts now anticipate a potential delay or a single inflation hike instead of a continuous increase.



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Trump's Economic Impact, Ackman's Support For Capital Reform And Wall Street's Tariff Predictions: This Week In Economy

The week was abuzz with major developments in the tech world, particularly in the field of artificial intelligence (AI). From Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) appointing a new chief scientist to China&#8217;s push for a global AI body, and from OpenAI&#8217;s cautionary advice to AI startups to Tesla&#8217;s shareholder proposal on AI investment, and finally, Walmart&#8217;s AI overhaul, the weekend was indeed a rollercoaster ride for tech enthusiasts.



Meta&#8217;s New Chief Scientist



Meta has officially appointed former OpenAI researcher, Shengjia Zhao, as Chief Scientist of its newly formed Superintelligence Labs. The announcement was made by Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Threads, emphasizing Zhao&#8217;s pivotal role in constructing the company&#8217;s new AI unit.



<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46647034/mark-zuckerberg-names-openai-veteran-shengjia-zhao-as-chief-scientist-of-meta-superintelligence-labs">Read the full article here.</a>



Global AI Body



Meanwhile, China, amid escalating tensions with the US over tech exports, is advocating for the creation of a global organization to foster international collaboration in AI. The proposal was made by Chinese Premier Li Qiang at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai.



<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">Read the full article here.</a>



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OpenAI Chairman&#8217;s Warning



On the other hand, Bret Taylor, chairman of OpenAI, has issued a warning to AI entrepreneurs about the financial strain of developing new AI models. Taylor, who has previously worked with tech giants like Google and Facebook, underscored the significant costs involved in training new AI models.



<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46647201/openai-chairman-says-only-tech-giants-can-afford-new-ai-models-startups-should-focus-on-applications">Read the full article here.</a>



Tesla&#8217;s Proposed Investment In xAI



In other news, Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) announced that it has received several shareholder proposals regarding the company&#8217;s potential investment in Elon Musk&#8217;s AI startup, xAI. The statement was shared on X, acknowledging the growing shareholder interest in the proposed investment in Grok&#8217;s parent company.



<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46646932/elon-musks-tesla-to-include-shareholder-proposal-on-xai-investment-in-proxy-after-receiving-multiple-requests">Read the full article here.</a>



Walmart&#8217;s AI Agent Strategy



Finally, Walmart Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>) is overhauling its AI agent strategy to enhance the user experience. The company is consolidating its numerous AI agents into four unified "super agents," each designed for a specific group: customers, employees, engineers, and sellers or suppliers.



<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46632116/walmarts-bold-ai-overhaul-could-drive-efficiency-margins-and-market-edge">Read the full article here.</a>



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The past week has been a rollercoaster for Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), with the tech giant facing regulatory scrutiny, potential innovations, and investor concerns. From the UK&#8217;s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) proposing significant changes to Apple&#8217;s mobile ecosystem to the company&#8217;s potential leap into the foldable smartphone market, the week was filled with noteworthy developments. Here&#8217;s a quick recap of the top stories.



UK Regulators Target Apple, Google Over App Store Dominance



The CMA is proposing significant changes to the mobile ecosystems of Apple and Google, a subsidiary of 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>), following an investigation into their market dominance. The CMA is considering designating Apple and Google with &#8220;strategic market status&#8221; or SMS, a status given to companies with substantial and entrenched market power in the UK's digital activities. This could lead to changes in their app stores and mobile ecosystems.



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Apple Likely to Avoid EU Fines with App Store Overhaul



Apple is likely to avoid daily fines from the European Union (EU) by accepting changes to its App Store rules and fees. The EU antitrust regulators are expected to approve Apple's new App Store rules and fees, which could prevent the tech giant from facing significant daily fines.



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Apple&#8217;s Potential AI Surprise



As Wall Street has been rallying behind the iPhone maker to dive into the artificial intelligence (AI) race, Fundstrat's Tom Lee says that Apple could be ready to surprise investors.



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Apple&#8217;s Foldable iPhone Could Arrive By 2026



Apple is reportedly preparing to launch its first foldable iPhone by 2026, and Wall Street analysts say a Chinese glassmaker could reap the biggest rewards. According to a July 14 report from Citigroup, Chinese firm Lens Technology is positioned to become a &#8220;key beneficiary&#8221; of Apple&#8217;s entry into the foldable smartphone market.



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Apple Faces Pressure Over AI Strategy



Apple is facing mounting pressure from investors as concerns intensify over its lagging generative AI (GenAI) strategy, a key driver of growth across the tech sector. With the company's shares down 14% year-to-date, contrasting sharply with the S&amp;P 500's 8% gain, the market is signaling a clear demand for a definitive plan to catch up with rivals like Alphabet and Meta Platforms, which have aggressively integrated AI into their offerings.



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Regulatory Pressure, Potential Innovations, AI Strategy Concerns And More: This Week In Appleverse

The past week has been a rollercoaster ride in the financial world, with Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>), gold, and even Pudgy Penguins making headlines. From Jim Cramer&#8216;s Bitcoin endorsement to Peter Schiff&#8216;s golden prophecy, the market has been buzzing with activity. Let&#8217;s dive into the top stories of the week.



Jim Cramer Advocates for Bitcoin



Market commentator and media personality, Jim Cramer, has expressed his concerns about the escalating U.S. national debt. In a recent CNBC segment, Cramer suggested that Bitcoin could serve as a hedge against this deficit, revealing that he is buying a lot himself.



<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/cryptocurrency/25/07/46593175/jim-cramer-says-hes-buying-a-lot-of-bitcoin-as-protection-against-spiraling-us-debt-worried">Read the full article here.</a>



Peter Schiff&#8217;s Golden Prophecy



Long-time gold advocate and crypto critic, Peter Schiff, believes that we&#8217;re nearing &#8220;another big leg up&#8221; in gold and silver. According to Schiff, this could jolt Wall Street out of its digital daze and back into the arms of precious metals.



<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/commodities/25/07/46552248/peter-schiff-says-golds-about-to-explode-and-bitcoin-will-foot-the-bill">Read the full article here.</a>



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Pudgy Penguins Token Soars



Pudgy Penguins (PENGU), a coin related to the non-fungible token space, has seen its value skyrocket fivefold over the past month. The Solana-based coin has outperformed market heavyweights like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Dogecoin.



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UK&#8217;s Plan to Sell Seized Bitcoin



Economist Peter Schiff has praised the UK&#8217;s plan to sell almost $6.70 billion in stolen Bitcoin as a &#8220;right&#8221; approach to address their budget deficit. Schiff hopes that the US doesn&#8217;t buy it for the strategic reserve.



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Trader Warns of Local Top in August



A pseudonymous trader who accurately predicted the local bottom on major cryptocurrencies in April is now warning that August may see a local top for the crypto market.



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Wall Street closed the week higher, with tech-heavy indices notching fresh records as upbeat corporate earnings, resilient macro data and breakthrough trade deals converged <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets">to boost risk appetite.</a>



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The U.S. finalized new trade agreements with Indonesia, the Philippines and Japan. The Tokyo deal was the most significant, locking in a reduction in tariffs on Japanese autos and goods from 25% to 15%, while Japan pledged $550 billion in investment and improved access <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/07/46587245/japan-bond-yields-trump-trade-deal">to American-made goods.</a>



A U.S.-EU trade deal is now reportedly close, expected to align with the Japan framework and potentially ease existing tariff rates ahead of the Aug. 1 deadline.



Separately, President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order to boost the U.S. artificial intelligence sector by promoting the export of full-stack AI systems to trusted global partners. The White House said the move is aimed at strengthening economic leadership and national security.



Among the week's strongest performers, Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TMO#NYSE">TMO</a>) rallied over 12%, topping the leaderboard for large-cap stocks, followed by T-Mobile US Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TMUS#NASDAQ">TMUS</a>), up 9%.



Within the Magnificent Seven, Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) rose by 1% after delivering better-than-expected results and raising its 2025 capital expenditures (capex) outlook by $10 billion, reinforcing its commitment to scaling AI infrastructure.



Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) dropped 8.2% following cautious commentary from CEO Elon Musk, who warned that upcoming quarters could prove challenging amid rising <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46626447/elon-musk-says-20-trillion-valuation-possible-for-tesla-even-as-second-quarter-earnings-show-sales-revenue-decline-extreme-execution-is-needed">costs and margin pressures.</a>



Economic indicators added fuel to the rally. U.S. business activity surprised to the upside, with the Composite Purchasing Managers&#8217; Index climbing to a seven-month high in July, helped by expansion in services and steady consumer strength.



Trump's push to influence monetary policy continued with an unannounced visit to the Federal Reserve's headquarters in Washington, D.C. — the first by a sitting president <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/macro-economic-events/25/07/46633129/trumps-fed-visit-powell-interest-rates">in nearly 20 years.</a>



Wearing a hard hat alongside Fed Chair Jerome Powell, Trump criticized the central bank's renovation project, claiming costs had surged to $3.1 billion. Powell countered on the spot, clarifying that the real cost is closer to $2.5 billion, excluding unrelated construction.



Pressed on rate policy, Trump said, "I'd love to see him lower interest rates."



Markets now shift focus to the July 30 Fed meeting, where expectations remain anchored for a hold — but not without growing political heat.



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Trade Deals Fuel Wall Street Gains, Trump Renews Fed Attack: This Week In Markets

The past week has been a rollercoaster ride in the world of business and finance. From Elon Musk&#8216;s ambitious valuation for Tesla Inc. to skepticism over Tesla&#8217;s robotaxi, the week was filled with intriguing stories. Let&#8217;s dive into the top five stories that made headlines.



Elon Musk&#8217;s Trillion-Dollar Dream



Despite a decline in sales and revenue in the second quarter, Tesla CEO Elon Musk believes a $20 trillion valuation for the electric vehicle giant is achievable. Musk&#8217;s optimism comes amidst dwindling sales across multiple markets.



<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46626447/elon-musk-says-20-trillion-valuation-possible-for-tesla-even-as-second-quarter-earnings-show-sales-r">Read the full article here.</a>



Skepticism Over Tesla&#8217;s Robotaxi



Gary Black, The Future Fund LLC's managing director, expressed doubts about the hype surrounding Tesla&#8217;s second supervised robotaxi test in San Francisco. Black questioned the scalability of Tesla&#8217;s Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology on a national level.



<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46646636/gary-black-questions-tesla-robotaxi-hype-ahead-of-bay-area-launch-fsd-is-not-fully-autonomous-so-cant-be-scaled-nationally">Read the full article here.</a>



See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46623210/elon-musk-slams-trump-for-axing-subsidies-on-renewable-energy-says-spacex-won-nasa-contracts-by-doing-a-better-job-for-less-money" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Elon Musk Slams Trump For Axing Subsidies On Renewable Energy, Says SpaceX Won NASA Contracts ‘By Doing A Better Job For Less Money'</a>



Trump&#8217;s Trade Deal: A Tax On Americans?



Economist Justin Wolfers criticized President Donald Trump's new trade agreement with Japan, arguing that it essentially results in a tax increase for American consumers. Wolfers expressed skepticism about the potential benefits for US auto companies.



<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/macro-economic-events/25/07/46622277/trumps-trade-deal-with-japan-a-tax-on-americans-economist-says-not-remotely-optimistic-us-auto-companies-will-gain-as-toyota-and-honda-stocks-rally">Read the full article here.</a>



GM&#8217;s EV Push



General Motors Co.&nbsp;announced that Chevrolet is now the second-largest electric vehicle brand in the U.S., with Cadillac ranking fifth in luxury EV sales. The company is making a $4 billion factory push to offset Trump tariffs.



<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/07/46564633/gm-says-chevy-is-now-the-no-2-ev-brand-in-us-4-billion-factory-push-to-offset-trump-tariffs">Read the full article here.</a>



BYD&#8217;s Sales Slip



Chinese EV giant&nbsp;BYD Co. Ltd.&nbsp;reported an 8% year-over-year slip in Chinese sales during June. The slip in sales comes as rivals like Xiaomi Corp and Xpeng Inc. gain in sales.



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Elon Musk's Trillion-Dollar Dream, Tesla's Robotaxi Hype, Trump's Trade Deal And GM's EV Push: This Week In Mobility

The week was a whirlwind of news, with former President Donald Trump at the center of several controversial stories. From his criticism of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to the discovery of his name in the late financier Jeffrey Epstein&#8217;s files, Trump made headlines on multiple fronts. Here&#8217;s a recap of the top stories.



Kevin O&#8217;Leary Criticizes Trump&#8217;s Attack on the Fed



&#8220;Shark Tank&#8221; investor&nbsp;Kevin O&#8217;Leary&nbsp;warned that Donald Trump&#8217;s criticism of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell could harm global confidence in U.S. financial markets. O&#8217;Leary expressed his concerns in a video clip from his Fox News appearance, stating that &#8220;whacking the Fed is not a good idea, period.&#8221; He added that Trump&#8217;s approach to the Fed&#8217;s role is a &#8220;weird situation.&#8221;



<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/07/46647787/kevin-oleary-warns-trumps-powell-criticism-threatens-us-financial-credibility-whacking-the-fed-is-not-a-good-idea">Read the full article here.</a>



FEMA Pledges $608 Million for Trump&#8217;s Migrant Detention Expansion



The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is set to distribute $608 million to states for the construction of immigrant detention centers. This move aligns with the Trump administration&#8217;s efforts to increase capacity for detaining migrants. FEMA has initiated a &#8220;detention support grant program&#8221; to cover the expenses of states in building temporary facilities.



<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/07/46647389/fema-commits-608-million-to-support-trumps-migrant-detention-expansion">Read the full article here.</a>



Trump&#8217;s Fed Visit Sparks Rate Fight Amid $7 Trillion Debt



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President Donald Trump&#8217;s visit to the Federal Reserve last Thursday escalated a dispute over interest rates amidst America&#8217;s spiraling $7.1 trillion deficit. Trump&#8217;s appearance, only the fourth ever by a sitting U.S. president at the Fed, led to a public clash with Chair Jerome Powell over the cost of the central bank&#8217;s real estate overhaul.



<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/macro-economic-events/25/07/46633129/trumps-fed-visit-powell-interest-rates">Read the full article here.</a>



Trump&#8217;s Name Found in Epstein Files



The Justice Department has discovered Donald Trump's name in documents related to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein. Attorney General Pam Bondi informed Trump of this during a routine briefing in May. The documents reportedly contain unverified information about numerous individuals who had socialized with Epstein.



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Adam Schiff Warns of Potential IRS Data Breach



Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) has urged Americans to treat their tax records as potentially compromised, blaming an &#8220;unprecedented&#8221; data grab orchestrated by President Donald Trump. Schiff warned, &#8220;Your personal data may have been breached. And the culprit wasn&#8217;t a hacker. It was Donald J. Trump.&#8221;



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Kevin O'Leary's Criticism, Trump's Fed Visit And Epstein Files: This Week In Politics

Wall Street ended the week on a high, with tech-driven indices hitting fresh records as strong corporate earnings, robust economic data, and breakthrough trade <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/market-summary/25/07/46643937/trade-deals-wall-street-trump-fed-attack" rel="noreferrer noopener">deals lifted investor sentiment.</a>



The U.S. finalized new trade agreements with Indonesia, the Philippines, and Japan—Tokyo's pact being the most notable, cutting tariffs on Japanese autos <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/market-summary/25/07/46648088/benzinga-bulls-and-bears-t-mobile-lendingtree-molina-healthcare-and-trade-deal-optimism-boosts-markets" rel="noreferrer noopener">and goods from 25% to 15%.</a>



In return, Japan committed $550 billion in investments and expanded access to U.S.-made products.



A U.S.-EU trade deal is reportedly nearing completion and could mirror the Japan agreement, with tariff relief expected before the August 1 deadline.



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Meanwhile, President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order to bolster America's artificial intelligence leadership by facilitating the export of full-stack AI systems to trusted allies.



The White House said the move aims to advance both economic competitiveness and national security.



Earnings:



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>) &nbsp;reported second-quarter revenue of $96.43 billion, beating analyst<a target="_blank" 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" rel="noreferrer noopener">&nbsp;estimates of $93.72 billion.</a>



The Google parent reported second-quarter earnings of $2.31 per share, beating estimates of $2.16 per share.



Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) reported second-quarter revenue of $22.5 billion, down 12% year-over-year. The revenue missed a Street <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/earnings/25/07/46587882/tesla-q2-earnings-highlights-revenue-and-earnings-fall-short-new-models-still-set-for-2025-2026" rel="noreferrer noopener">consensus estimate of $22.8 billion.</a>



International Business Machines Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBM#NYSE">IBM</a>) reported quarterly earnings of&nbsp;$2.80&nbsp;per share, which beat the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/earnings/25/07/46587952/ibm-shares-slide-after-q2-results-eps-beat-revenues-beat" rel="noreferrer noopener">Street consensus estimate of&nbsp;$2.64. </a>Quarterly revenue came in at&nbsp;$16.977 billion, which beat the consensus estimate of&nbsp;$16.576 billion.



General Motors Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>): &nbsp;registered second-quarter adjusted earnings per share of $2.53, beating the&nbsp;analyst consensus estimate of $2.40. Quarterly sales of $47.12 billion outpaced<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/earnings/25/07/46542820/general-motors-faces-tariffs-heat-margins-shrink" rel="noreferrer noopener"> the Street view of $45.57 billion.</a>



Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) reported second-quarter revenue of $12.86 billion, beating <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/07/46617195/intel-q2-earnings-revenue-beat-eps-miss-chipmaker-sees-clear-opportunities-to-enhance-competitive-position" rel="noreferrer noopener">analyst&nbsp;estimates of $11.91 billion</a>. The chipmaker reported a second-quarter adjusted loss of 10 cents per share, missing analyst estimates for earnings of one cent per share.



SAP SE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SAP#NYSE">SAP</a>) reported quarterly adjusted earnings of $1.70,&nbsp;which beat the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/earnings/25/07/46559325/sap-reports-better-than-expected-q2-results-details" rel="noreferrer noopener">consensus estimate of&nbsp;$1.47</a>. Quarterly revenue of $10.23 billion beat the&nbsp;$9.11 billion Street estimate.



Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>) reported second quarter net sales of $18.16 billion, marginally missing the Street estimate of $18.63 billion, while adjusted earnings per share of $7.29 topped the<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/earnings/25/07/46546336/missile-wins-cant-offset-margin-collapse-lockheed-martin-tumbles-after-q2-report" rel="noreferrer noopener"> consensus forecast of $6.63.</a>



T-Mobile US, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TMUS#NASDAQ">TMUS</a>) reported second-quarter earnings of&nbsp;$2.84&nbsp;per share, which beat the analyst<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/earnings/25/07/46587855/t-mobile-stock-climbs-after-q2-results-crushed-growth-records" rel="noreferrer noopener"> consensus estimate of&nbsp;$2.68.</a>&nbsp;Quarterly revenue came in at $21.13 billion,&nbsp;which beat the Street estimate of&nbsp;$20.98 billion&nbsp;and is up from revenue of&nbsp;$19.77 billion&nbsp;from the same period last year.



Technology:



Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) is investigating whether a leak from its early alert system for cybersecurity companies allowed Chinese hackers to exploit flaws in its&nbsp;SharePoint&nbsp;service before <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46647734/microsoft-probes-possible-breach-of-its-cyber-threat-notification-system-after-suspected-chinese-hack-report" rel="noreferrer noopener">they were patched.</a>



Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) is facing mounting pressure from investors as concerns intensify over its lagging generative AI (GenAI) strategy, a key driver of growth <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/reiteration/25/07/46636565/apple-faces-existential-threat-if-it-fails-to-act-on-genai" rel="noreferrer noopener">across the tech sector.</a>



NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) advanced AI processors worth over $1 billion were reportedly smuggled to China after the U.S. government's <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46600247/nvidia-ai-chips-worth-1-billion-flood-chinas-black-market-after-trumps-export-curbs-its-like-a-seafood-market" rel="noreferrer noopener">efforts to restrict chip exports</a>.



Alibaba Group Holding (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>) launched an&nbsp;upgraded version&nbsp;of its third-generation&nbsp;Qwen3 family&nbsp;of large language models (LLMs), enhancing its AI capabilities in math and coding to outperform top models from OpenAI <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46566307/alibabas-upgraded-qwen3-outperforms-openai-deepseek" rel="noreferrer noopener">and DeepSeek in key benchmarks.</a>



Jeff Bezos, founder and executive chairman of Amazon.com, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), has offloaded $1.5 billion worth of company stock just days ahead of the e-commerce giant&#8217;s <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46623965/jeff-bezos-offloads-1-5-billion-in-amazon-stock-ahead-of-q2-earnings-report-plans-to-sell-more" rel="noreferrer noopener">upcoming Q2 earnings report.</a>



The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has concluded its 14-month investigation into&nbsp;Alphabet&#8217;s&nbsp;self-driving company,&nbsp;Waymo. The investigation was initiated due to a series of minor collisions and<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46647825/alphabets-waymo-cleared-as-nhtsa-closes-14-month-robotaxi-safety-probe" rel="noreferrer noopener"> unexpected vehicle behavior.</a>



Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) is facing legal scrutiny over its&nbsp;$61 billion acquisition of&nbsp;VMware, as European Union judges assess a challenge to the deal's approval filed by <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/m-a/25/07/46634755/broadcoms-61-billion-vmware-deal-faces-eu-court-challenge-could-regulatory-blowback-hit-growth" rel="noreferrer noopener">a cloud computing group.</a>



Artificial Intelligence



A new plan to make the U.S. the powerhouse in the artificial intelligence sector and win the global AI race could make several tech <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst-color/25/07/46580004/trumps-ai-action-plan-to-unleash-4th-industrial-revolution-dan-ives-picks-6-stock-winners" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">giants stand out, according to tech analyst Dan Ives</a>.



Here are Ives' picks and why he thinks the push into AI is so important now.



Amid growing concerns about the financial burden of developing new AI models,&nbsp;Bret Taylor, chairman of&nbsp;OpenAI, has issued a cautionary <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46647201/openai-chairman-says-only-tech-giants-can-afford-new-ai-models-startups-should-focus-on-applications" rel="noreferrer noopener">note to AI entrepreneurs.</a>



Taylor, who has a background with tech giants like Google and Facebook, highlighted the substantial costs involved in training new AI models.



Chinese Premier&nbsp;Li Qiang&nbsp;has proposed the establishment of a global organization to promote international cooperation in the field <a target="_blank" 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" rel="noreferrer noopener">of artificial intelligence (AI).</a>



Premier Li made this proposal during the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai, Reuters reported on Friday.



Automobiles:



Pony AI Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PONY#NASDAQ">PONY</a>)&nbsp;launched 24/7&nbsp;Robotaxi operations on&nbsp;Friday in Guangzhou and Shenzhen, significantly expanding its service hours in two of<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46625780/pony-ai-kicks-off-24-7-robotaxi-service-in-guangzhou-and-shenzhen" rel="noreferrer noopener"> China's most dynamic economic hubs</a>.



This shift marks a key milestone in the company's Chinese expansion, increasing availability from 15 hours daily to full round-the-clock access. Pony.ai also extended its Robotaxi testing in Beijing to 24 hours a day.



Tesla is offering a range of incentives and discounts on all the vehicles in its lineup as sales continue to plummet.



The offers were shared by influencer&nbsp;Sawyer Merritt&nbsp;on X on Thursday, detailing the incentives the company<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46625917/elon-musk-led-tesla-announces-new-offers-incentives-on-entire-lineup-amid-sluggish-us-sales" rel="noreferrer noopener"> offers on all its models.</a>



Tesla said that it has received multiple shareholder proposals concerning the company&#8217;s&nbsp;potential investment&nbsp;in&nbsp;Elon Musk&#8217;s&nbsp;artificial intelligence startup,&nbsp;xAI.



In a statement shared on&nbsp;X, Tesla acknowledged growing shareholder interest in the proposed investment in&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46646932/elon-musks-tesla-to-include-shareholder-proposal-on-xai-investment-in-proxy-after-receiving-multiple-requests" rel="noreferrer noopener">Grok&#8217;s</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46646932/elon-musks-tesla-to-include-shareholder-proposal-on-xai-investment-in-proxy-after-receiving-multiple-requests" rel="noreferrer noopener">&nbsp;parent company.</a>



Lucid Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LCID#NASDAQ">LCID</a>)&nbsp;Interim CEO,&nbsp;Marc Winterhoff, hailed Chinese electric vehicles and Robotaxis, saying he was &#8220;impressed by how much they came of age,&#8221;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46571454/tesla-rival-lucids-ceo-hails-chinese-evs-reiterates-commitment-to-us-robotaxi-operations-with-uber" rel="noreferrer noopener"> amid&nbsp;</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46571454/tesla-rival-lucids-ceo-hails-chinese-evs-reiterates-commitment-to-us-robotaxi-operations-with-uber" rel="noreferrer noopener">Uber Technologies, Inc.</a> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBER#NYSE">UBER</a>).



AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AN#NYSE">AN</a>)&nbsp;is benefiting from a broader trend of robust consumer spending in the automotive sector,<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/07/46633103/autonation-expands-financing-program-strengthening-its-cash-flow" rel="noreferrer noopener"> propelling its stock upward. </a>The company reported second-quarter adjusted earnings per share of $5.46 on Friday, beating the analyst consensus estimate of $4.60.



Quarterly sales of $6.974 billion outpaced the Street view of $6.769 billion.



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<li>Liberty Broadband Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LBRDK#NASDAQ">LBRDK</a>) stock lost 20.50% last week following a second quarter<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/earnings/25/07/46629864/charter-stock-slides-despite-revenue-beat-mobile-gains-offset-by-internet-video-subscriber-losses" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> earnings miss from </a><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/earnings/25/07/46629864/charter-stock-slides-despite-revenue-beat-mobile-gains-offset-by-internet-video-subscriber-losses" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Charter Communications, Inc.</a><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/earnings/25/07/46629864/charter-stock-slides-despite-revenue-beat-mobile-gains-offset-by-internet-video-subscriber-losses" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHTR#NASDAQ">CHTR</a>)</a></li>



<li>STMicroelectronics (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STM#NYSE">STM</a>) shares lost 19.78% last week after the company missed second-quarter earnings estimates and issued third-quarter revenue guidance with a midpoint below estimates.</li>



<li>Charter Communications shares lost 19.77% this week after the company&#8217;s second-quarter earnings per share of $9.18 missed the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">analyst consensus estimate of $9.80.</a> Also, the company said it expects a capex of approximately $11.5 billion (prior view $12 billion) versus $11.27 billion in fiscal 2024. </li>



<li>Texas Instruments Incorporated (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TXN#NASDAQ">TXN</a>) shares lost 15.31% this week after the company <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/07/46581788/texas-instruments-is-trading-lower-wednesday-whats-going-on" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">reported second-quarter earnings results. </a>Also, multiple analysts lowered the<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TXN/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> price forecast on the stock.</a></li>



<li>Fiserv, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FI#NYSE">FI</a>) stock lost 14.89% last week after it reported second-quarter financial results. Additionally, the company announced it had entered into an equity purchase agreement to acquire part of TD&#8217;s merchant processing<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/earnings/25/07/46572182/fiserv-stock-tumbles-as-outlook-softens-despite-deal-with-td" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> business in Canada</a>.</li>



<li>Circle Internet Group, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRCL#NYSE">CRCL</a>) stock lost 15.06% last week after Compass Point downgraded the stock from Neutral to Sell and lowered its price target from $205 to $130.</li>



<li>Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMG#NYSE">CMG</a>) decreased 12.81% last week after the company reported worse-than-expected second-quarter sales results. Also, multiple analysts <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/restaurants/25/07/46606785/chipotle-mexican-grill-q2-sales-decline-june-july-boost-keeps-analysts-bullish" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">lowered the price forecast on the stock.</a></li>



<li>Tenet Healthcare Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/THC#NYSE">THC</a>) stock slumped 12.88% last week as Baird analyst Michael Ha maintained a Neutral rating on it, lowering the price forecast from $195 to $167 after the company <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/07/b46539441/tenet-reports-strong-second-quarter-2025-results-raises-2025-financial-outlook" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">reported second-quarter results</a>. Shares of health insurers traded lower in sympathy with Molina Healthcare Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MOH#NYSE">MOH</a>), which issued soft guidance. The sector may also be under pressure after UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>) said it has now begun complying with the DOJ&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/legal/25/07/46605691/unitedhealth-under-federal-scrutiny-reaffirms-integrity-of-its-medicare-operations" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">formal criminal and civil requests.</a></li>



<li>Teck Resources Ltd (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TECK#NYSE">TECK</a>) lost 13.73% last week after the company missed second-quarter sales estimates and cut 2025 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/07/g46593291/teck-reports-unaudited-second-quarter-results-for-2025" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">copper production outlook</a>. Also, multiple analysts lowered the price forecast on the stock.</li>



<li>EQT Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EQT#NYSE">EQT</a>) stock fell 9.31% this week after the company reported mixed second-quarter results, with quarterly earnings of 45 cents per share, which beat the analyst consensus estimate of 41 cents. Quarterly revenue came in at $1.59 billion, which missed the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/earnings/25/07/46560251/eqt-reports-mixed-q2-results-eps-beat-revenues-miss" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Street consensus estimate of $1.79 billion.</a></li>
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Wall Street rallied as a wave of new trade deals — including agreements with Japan, Indonesia, and the Philippines — fueled optimism, pushing the S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq to fresh record highs. President Donald Trump escalated pressure on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell during an in-person visit, demanding lower rates in light of trade easing.



Investor sentiment remained upbeat despite rising political friction. Treasury yields increased modestly on speculation about compromised Fed independence, amid calls from influential voices like Mohamed El‑Erian suggesting Powell resign to preserve central bank autonomy.



Looking ahead, markets are watching progress in U.S.–EU trade negotiations — including a meeting between Trump and Ursula von der Leyen — and upcoming economic data. Investor focus is also on whether pressure on the Fed may influence its rate path or institutional reputation.



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The Bulls



<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst-color/25/07/46607168/google-stock-roars-as-analysts-race-to-raise-price-targets">"Google stock roars as analysts race to raise price targets"</a>, by Chris Katje, reports that Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) delivered its tenth straight quarter of earnings beats — including $96.43 billion in Q2 revenue and $2.31 EPS — prompting firms to raise their price targets on strength in AI‑driven growth across Cloud, Search, and Ads.



<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/earnings/25/07/46587855/t-mobile-stock-climbs-after-q2-results-crushed-growth-records">"T‑Mobile stock climbs after Q2 results ‘crushed' growth records"</a>, by Erica Kollmann, reports that T‑Mobile US Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TMUS#NASDAQ">TMUS</a>) beat Q2 estimates with $2.84 EPS and $21.13 billion in revenue, added a record 1.7 million postpaid customers — driving upwardly revised FY2025 guidance — and sent shares higher.



<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/07/46590824/lendingtree-stock-climbs-as-company-signals-stronger-growth-ahead">"LendingTree stock climbs as company signals stronger growth ahead"</a>, by Akanksha Bakshi, reports that LendingTree Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TREE#NASDAQ">TREE</a>) shares rose after the company highlighted improving lead quality and customer acquisition metrics — citing momentum in core marketplaces and new verticals as drivers of expected stronger growth ahead.



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<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/earnings/25/07/46559708/capital-one-stock-climbs-on-strong-q2-eps-despite-revenue-miss">Capital One Stock Climbs On Strong Q2 EPS, Despite Revenue Miss</a>



<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/earnings/25/07/46618339/coursera-stock-rockets-20-higher-after-q2-earnings-report-heres-why">Coursera Stock Rockets 20% Higher After Q2 Earnings Report: Here's Why</a>



<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/earnings/25/07/46588567/quantumscape-announces-better-than-expected-q2-results-expands-collaboration-with-powerco">QuantumScape Announces Better-Than-Expected Q2 Results, Expands Collaboration With PowerCo</a>







The Bears



<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/earnings/25/07/46612958/molina-healthcare-stumbles-cigna-cvs-humana">"Centene, Cigna, Others Drop As Molina's Results Rattle Sector"</a>, by Vandana Singh, reports that Molina Healthcare Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MOH#NYSE">MOH</a>) missed Q2 earnings expectations — posting $5.48 EPS vs. $6.21 consensus — even as revenue topped estimates, and slashed its 2025 EPS guidance to just over $19 (from $21.50-$22.50), sending shares of Centene Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNC#NYSE">CNC</a>), The Cigna Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CI#NYSE">CI</a>), CVS Health Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVS#NYSE">CVS</a>), Humana Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HUM#NYSE">HUM</a>), and others sharply lower on concerns about medical cost trends and sector-wide risk.



<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/fda/25/07/46544331/fda-rejects-replimunes-blood-cancer-drug-stock-sinks">"FDA rejects Replimune's blood cancer drug, stock sinks"</a>, by Erica Kollmann, reports that Replimune Group Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/REPL#NASDAQ">REPL</a>) shares plunged after the FDA rejected the company's investigational oncolytic virus therapy for blood cancers, citing deficiencies in clinical data and risk-benefit analysis — prompting investor concern about future development timelines and capital needs.



<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/earnings/25/07/46589727/viking-therapeutics-stock-slides-after-company-misses-q2-earnings-estimates">"Viking Therapeutics stock slides after company misses Q2 earnings estimates"</a>, by Adam Eckert, reports that Viking Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VKTX#NASDAQ">VKTX</a>) shares tumbled after reporting a Q2 loss of $0.58 per share — wider than the expected $0.46 loss — while R&amp;D expenses surged to $60.2 million and the company ended the quarter with $808 million in cash.



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Ensign Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ENSG#NASDAQ">ENSG</a>): The healthcare services company saw strong interest from readers during the week after reporting second-quarter financial results. The company beat analyst estimates for both revenue and earnings per share. Ensign Group also raised full-year guidance for both earnings per share and revenue after the report.



"Our local teams achieved another outstanding quarter, raising the bar again for what is possible, even in a quarter where we historically have experienced more seasonality. The clinical results they achieved continue to be the primary driver of our success," Ensign CEO Barry Port said.



The company saw strong results for its same store occupancy and also acquired new operations that Port said will help with "long-term upside." Ensign's portfolio consists of 348 healthcare operations, including 31 that are also senior living operations, in 17 states. The company owns 146 real estate assets, with 110 being operated by an Ensign affiliate.



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IonQ Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IONQ#NYSE">IONQ</a>): The quantum computing sector continues to be hot for investors and IonQ was searched by an increased number of readers during the week. The company <a href="https://investors.ionq.com/news/news-details/2025/IonQ-Expands-Across-APAC-Through-Strategic-Collaboration-With-Australian-Company-Emergence-Quantum/default.aspx">announced </a>a new collaboration with Emergence Quantum to co-develop electronics and materials. IonQ said the partnership will help the company's global expansion roadmap and help Australia's quantum capabilities. Investors are likely eagerly awaiting the company's second-quarter financial results set for Aug. 6. Analysts expect the company to report a loss of 27 cents per share. IonQ has beaten analyst estimates for earnings per share in three of the last five quarters. Investors expect the company to report quarterly revenue of $17.23, which would be a record. The company has beaten analyst estimates for revenue in more than 10 straight quarters. Recent <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/IONQ/analyst-ratings">analyst activity </a>saw Cantor Fitzgerald initiate the stock with an Overweight rating and price target of $45 and Benchmark maintain a Buy rating and raise the price target from $50 to $55.



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Brinker International (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EAT#NYSE">EAT</a>): The restaurant company that owns Chili's and other brands saw increased interest from readers during the week. The company has received <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/EAT/analyst-ratings">mixed ratings from analysts</a> during the month of July with mostly Neutral and Equal-Weight ratings. Most analysts have been raising their price targets on the restaurant company. Brinker will report fourth-quarter financial results in August. Analysts predict the company will show increased earnings per share and revenue on a year-over-year basis. The company has beaten analyst estimates for earnings per share in nine of the last 10 quarters and beaten estimates for revenue in seven of the last 10 quarters.



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PulteGroup Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PHM#NYSE">PHM</a>): The homebuilder company saw strong interest during the week and shares up over 5% after reporting <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/earnings/25/07/46543464/pultegroup-posts-solid-earnings-but-revenue-misses-whats-next-for-the-homebuilder">second-quarter financial results</a>. The company beat analyst estimates for earnings per share and narrowly missed a consensus revenue estimate of $4.41 billion with $4.40 billion reported. The company reported 7,639 homes closed and net new orders of 7,083. The company's unit backlog was 10,779 at the end of the quarter. Multiple analysts <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/price-target/25/07/46581345/pultegroup-analysts-increase-their-forecasts-after-better-than-expected-q2-earnings">raised their price targets </a>on the stock after the report with optimism for the company's second half of 2025 outlook.



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Hims &amp; Hers Health (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HIMS#NYSE">HIMS</a>): The telehealth company saw strong interest from readers during the week. Shares traded lower in June after the company announced it would no longer be working with Novo Nordisk, losing direct access to Wegovy. Shares have <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/07/46586702/whats-going-on-with-hims-hers-stock-wednesday">rebounded in July </a>ahead of the company's second-quarter earnings report set for Aug. 4. Analysts expect the company to report quarterly earnings per share of 15 cents, up from 6 cents per share in last year's second quarter. The company has beaten analyst estimates for earnings per share in six straight quarters and nine of the last 10 quarters overall. Analysts expect the company to report quarterly revenue of $549.8 million, up from $315.7 million in last year's second quarter. The company has beaten analyst estimates for revenue in more than 10 straight quarters. While this figure would be a beat, it would mark the first time the company didn't grow revenue on a quarter-over-quarter basis in some time. Truist recently <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/HIMS/analyst-ratings">maintained a Hold rating</a> on the stock and increased the price target from $45 to $48. Shares remain up over 100% year-to-date in 2025.



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Memecoin Shiba Inu&nbsp;(CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/shib/usd">SHIB</a>) is expected to outperform&nbsp;Dogecoin&nbsp;(CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>) in the forthcoming bull cycle, as per analysts&#8217; predictions.



What Happened:&nbsp;Analysts, including Kevin Capital, a&nbsp;prominent Dogecoin observer, and a Finder report, indicate that SHIB could potentially eclipse&nbsp;DOGE as early as 2026&nbsp;or during the 2028–2029 cycle.



SHIB might surpass DOGE intensifying the rivalry between these two community-backed digital assets. Currently, DOGE has a market capitalization of $35.69 billion, while SHIB stands at $8.27 billion.



Under a&nbsp;scenario where SHIB grows three&nbsp;times faster than DOGE, price&nbsp;projections show a significant gap. 



If DOGE&#8217;s price increases&nbsp;1,000% to $2.61, SHIB would&nbsp;need to surge 3,000% from&nbsp;its current $0.00001404 to $0.000435,&nbsp;pushing&nbsp;its market cap to $256.32&nbsp;billion.



Also Read: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/cryptocurrency/25/07/46508809/dogecoin-set-to-soar-2600-and-hit-1-trillion-market-cap-says-this-crypto-analyst">Dogecoin Set To Soar 2,600% and Hit $1 Trillion Market Cap, Says This Crypto Analyst</a>



Despite these optimistic predictions, SHIB faces several hurdles. It has yet to gain&nbsp;institutional adoption, with no asset&nbsp;managers filing for a SHIB&nbsp;spot ETF. 



The project&#8217;s&nbsp;anonymous development team raises questions&nbsp;about long-term governance and accountability,&nbsp;which are essential for sustained price growth.



Investors are urged to treat these projections with caution,&nbsp;as the 3x growth assumption&nbsp;relies on unverified catalysts such&nbsp;as broader market conditions, technological&nbsp;advancements, or regulatory changes. 



Meme coins are notoriously volatile, and past performance is not indicative of future results.



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They were once the grunge-loving, MTV-watching latchkey kids. Now, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45609421/i-am-just-done-gen-x-er-wants-to-retire-at-55-but-has-no-money-saved-in-a-single-income-household-why-does-everything-have-to-be-so-hard">Generation X is approaching retirement</a> with a new label — and it's not exactly flattering.&nbsp;



Meet the "Silver Squatters," a nickname born out of a growing reality: many Gen Xers are so underprepared for retirement that they're counting on their adult children for support — even if they haven't said it out loud yet.



According to Prudential Financial's 2024 "<a href="https://news.prudential.com/latest-news/prudential-news/prudential-news-details/2024/2024-Pulse-of-the-American-Retiree-Survey/default.aspx#:~:text=%E2%80%9CThe%20upside%20is%20that,%20with,only%20longer,%20but%20better.%E2%80%9D">Pulse of the American Retiree Survey</a>," nearly one in four 55-year-olds say they'll need financial help from family when they stop working. One in five expects they'll need help with housing. But here's the twist — almost half haven't even had the conversation with their kids yet.



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That awkward silence might be masking something bigger: a full-blown generational handoff. After years of bankrolling their children's lives, Gen Xers are now quietly preparing to reverse the roles. Whether it's moving in, cash infusions, or shared expenses, they're bracing for a retirement that won't go by the old rules.



The problem isn't <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/05/45234639/are-you-upper-class-heres-the-net-worth-you-need-in-your-50s">just personal finance</a> — it's systemic. The typical 55-year-old has saved less than $50,000 for retirement. That's a fraction of what's needed, especially for a generation that likely won't see the full benefits of Social Security and didn't get the pensions their parents did. Many also bought homes during the 2000s boom and ended up underwater after the crash, setting back their financial trajectory.



The report explains Gen X is "the first modern generation to confront retirement without full Social Security support, and in most cases without a defined benefit pension plan."



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Now they're being squeezed from all sides. As the so-called "sandwich generation," Gen Xers are often supporting both aging parents and grown kids — while still trying to keep up with mortgages, inflation, and rising health care costs. Jessica Lautz, deputy chief economist at the <a href="https://www.nar.realtor/magazine/real-estate-news/the-next-real-estate-trend-silver-squatters">National Association of Realtors</a>, says Gen X was hit hard by the financial crisis and is only now starting to bounce back.



Still, many are adapting in their own way. Nearly 1 in 5 Gen X buyers are opting for multigenerational homes, according to Lautz. Some do it to care for aging relatives. Others simply need help covering the bills. In some cases, multiple incomes in one home help everyone stay afloat. In others, the Gen Xer ends up footing the whole thing.



That mix of support and stress defines the current reality. About a third of those in the sandwich generation say caregiving has either blocked them from buying a home or paying off the one they have, <a href="https://www.realtor.com/news/trends/sandwich-generation-survey-financial-impact-homebuying/">according to a Realtor.com study</a>. But there's a small upside: those who receive help from family are more likely to afford a home and save for retirement, according to Laura Eddy, <a href="http://realtor.com/">Realtor.com</a>'s vice president of research and insight.



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Caroline Feeney, CEO of Prudential's U.S. Businesses unit, says it's time to shift the spotlight beyond just baby boomers. "We must also focus on the opportunity to help a slightly younger generation of workers enter the critical 10-year countdown to retirement," she said, pointing out that women in particular face especially uncertain futures.



In other words, Gen X isn't doomed — but the clock is ticking. And if "silver squatting" is going to be the backup plan, someone might want to give the kids a heads-up.



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