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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang once admitted that he no longer separates life from work, stating that he thinks about the chipmaker, even during movies.
What Happened: "I work from the moment I wake up to the moment I go to sleep," Huang said to Stripe CEO Patrick Collison in an <a href="https://stripe.com/in/sessions/2024/a-conversation-with-nvidias-jensen-huang">interview</a> last year.
"I work seven days a week," Huang adds in a clip that&#8217;s resurfaced on social media and gone viral.
"When I'm not working, I'm thinking about working… I sit through movies, but I don't remember them because I'm thinking about work."
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">&quot;I work from the moment I wake up to the moment I go to bed, 7 days a week.&quot; &#8211; Jensen Huang, <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24NVDA&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$NVDA</a> <a href="https://t.co/qqiwfE9I7p">pic.twitter.com/qqiwfE9I7p</a>
&mdash; The AI Investor (@The_AI_Investor) <a href="https://twitter.com/The_AI_Investor/status/1871323247901642853?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 23, 2024</a></blockquote>
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The 62‑year‑old billionaire described those reveries as productive, noting, "Sometimes you're imagining the future and boy, if we did this and that. And it's working. You're fantasizing, you're dreaming.&#8221; His ambition, he added, is to "turn Nvidia into one giant AI," believing that might finally deliver downtime.
"How great would that be? And then I'll have work‑life balance," he quipped.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/opinion/25/07/46550087/the-metaverse-isnt-just-sci-fi-jack-shaw-on-how-extended-reality-will-transform-business-operations">&#8216;The Metaverse Isn&#8217;t Just Sci-Fi&#8217;: Jack Shaw On How Extended Reality Will Transform Business Operations</a>
Huang's intensity has steered Nvidia from graphics‑card upstart to the world's most valuable public company, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/07/46321541/nvidia-hits-4-trillion-market-cap-stock-surges-to-all-time-high">topping a $4 trillion valuation</a> on July 9 and currently at $4.08 trillion.
&#8220;The thing is, when you want to build something great it's not easy to do. And when you're doing something that's not easy to do, you're not always enjoying it,&#8221; Huang explains.
Why It Matters: Former workers say that culture means emails at 1 am and seven‑day workweeks, conditions some endure for stock grants. Bloomberg <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-08-26/what-s-it-like-working-at-nvidia-you-may-get-rich-but-work-remains-stressful">said</a> engineers stay until 2 am to meet deadlines.
Huang's marathon schedule echoes the grind embraced by Tesla and SpaceX boss Elon Musk, who <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/management/25/07/46510590/elon-musk-returns-to-intense-work-schedule-back-to-working-7-days-a-week-and-sleeping-in-the-office">said this month</a> he is "back to working seven days a week and sleeping in the office." In May, Musk likewise told followers he was "<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/05/45602416/elon-musk-commits-to-intense-focus-on-x-xai-and-tesla-back-to-spending-24-7-at-work-sleeping-in-conference-server-factory-rooms">spending 24/7 at work</a>, sleeping in conference, server or factory rooms" to keep projects on track.
Both men's philosophies mirror earlier accounts in which <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/03/44461713/elon-musk-said-youll-need-to-work-at-least-80-hours-a-week-to-make-an-impact-nobody-ever-changed-the-world-on-40-hours-a-week">Musk urged founders</a> to "work like hell" because "nobody ever changed the world on 40 hours a week," a mantra Huang appears to embody.
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Republican Senators released a discussion draft for the cryptocurrency market structure legislation on Tuesday, building on the recent passage of the CLARITY Act in the House of Representatives.
What Happened:&nbsp;Cynthia Lummis&nbsp;(R-Wyo.), along with Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.), Sen.&nbsp;Bill Hagerty&nbsp;(R-Tenn.) and Sen. Bernie Moreno&nbsp;(R-Ohio) announced the release of a&nbsp;discussion draft for market structure&nbsp;legislation aimed at making the U.S.&nbsp;&#8220;the crypto capital of the world.&#8221;
As part of this initiative,&nbsp;the lawmakers&nbsp;have also issued a Request for Information, inviting stakeholders to provide feedback on the draft and relevant questions.
&#8220;We cannot allow regulatory confusion to continue driving American innovation overseas,&#8221; Lummis said. &#8220;This discussion draft represents a thoughtful, balanced approach that will provide the clarity our innovators need while providing robust consumer protections.&nbsp;
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Today, <a href="https://twitter.com/SenatorTimScott?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SenatorTimScott</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/berniemoreno?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@berniemoreno</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/SenatorHagerty?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SenatorHagerty</a> and I led our colleagues in releasing the discussion draft for market structure legislation that will serve as the foundation for making the U.S. the crypto capital of the world. <a href="https://t.co/IHuNnKrlrt">pic.twitter.com/IHuNnKrlrt</a>
&mdash; Senator Cynthia Lummis (@SenLummis) <a href="https://twitter.com/SenLummis/status/1947649348054945885?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 22, 2025</a></blockquote>
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The discussion draft defines an "ancillary asset" to clarify which digital assets are not securities, establishes disclosure requirements and directs the SEC to issue new rules governing their offers and transactions.
See Also:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/07/46532438/solana-nears-200-after-landmark-crypto-bill-whats-going-on">Solana Nears $200 After Landmark Crypto Bill: What&#8217;s Going On?</a>
Why It Matters:&nbsp;The <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/25/07/46480331/the-us-just-took-a-big-step-toward-crypto-regulation-heres-what-the-clarity-act-actually-says">CLARITY Act</a>, passed by the House last week, is a legislative framework aimed at ending regulatory ambiguity in the cryptocurrency industry. The landmark bill splits authority between the SEC and the CFTC, offering clarity on the classification of digital assets and the treatment of decentralized protocols.
Apart from the CLARITY Act, the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/cryptocurrency/25/07/46508890/trump-signs-genius-act-ending-biden-era-crypto-probes-and-backing-industry-titans">GENIUS Act</a>, also known as the stablecoin bill, passed the House, after which President Donald Trump signed it into law. The bill establishes a regulatory framework for issuers of dollar-pegged stablecoins such as Tether (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">USDT</a>) and USDC (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">USDC</a>).
Concerns over&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/07/46459302/elizabeth-warren-says-trump-backed-genius-clarity-bills-dont-address-his-corruption-or-stop-terrorists-from-using-crypto-to-blow-up-our-entire-economy" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Trump-backed ventures and a potential conflict of interest</a>&nbsp;have heightened scrutiny of the bills, with senior Democrat Sen.&nbsp;Elizabeth Warren&nbsp;(D-Mass.) among the most vocal opponents.
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Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is facing mounting calls to resign after a stinging election loss, just as U.S. President Donald Trump announced a landmark $550 billion <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/economic-data/25/07/46562556/trump-says-550-billion-trade-deal-with-japan-reached-that-will-create-thousands-of-jobs-there-has-never-been-anything-like-it">trade deal with Japan</a>.
What Happened: On Wednesday, senior executives of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party said that Ishiba's resignation is now seen as inevitable following the coalition's poor performance in Sunday's House of Councillors election, <a href="https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20250723/p2g/00m/0na/019000c">reported </a>Japanese newspaper The Mainichi.
The prime minister is expected to make a final decision in August amid rising discontent within party ranks.
However, previously, the BBC <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8xvn90yr8go">reported</a> that Ishiba stated he has no plans to resign and will focus on trade negotiations. 
At the time of writing, markets were responding positively to the trade deal announcement, with the Nikkei 225 surging over 3% to a new 52-week high.
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Why It's Important: Japan's ruling coalition lost its majority in the upper house after a closely contested election. The coalition of the LDP and Komeito secured only 47 of the 50 seats needed to retain control.
The loss, following last year's lower house defeat, weakens the coalition's political influence.
Meanwhile, Trump revealed on Tuesday that the U.S. has reached a sweeping trade agreement with Japan. He said the deal will bring $550 billion in Japanese investment to the U.S., with America claiming 90% of the profits.
Trump said the agreement includes Japanese market access for U.S. cars, trucks, rice, and agricultural products, along with reciprocal 15% tariffs on imports.
The deal follows Trump's earlier threats to impose tariffs as high as 35% on Japanese goods if no deal was reached by August 1.
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Japan PM Ishiba Resignation Seen As Inevitable, Decision Expected In August: Report

Sentiment among corporate insiders has plunged to an unprecedented low, as evidenced by the substantial insider selling activity seen in recent months. 
What Happened: On Tuesday, a post on X by The Kobeissi Letter highlighted that across most public equities, insiders have been net sellers this year. &#8220;Insiders have rarely been this bearish before,&#8221; it says.
&#8220;Only 11.1% of companies with insider activity are seeing more buying than selling by corporate officers and directors,&#8221; the post says, noting that these figures mark &#8220;the lowest share on record.&#8221;
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&#8220;This means insiders were net sellers in almost 90% of companies with recent transactions,&#8221; which is seen as a key indicator for the markets, since insiders are often viewed as having the most informed outlook on their companies and respective sectors. 
Historically, it has held well above current levels, the post notes, never having fallen below 15% over the past decade, highlighting the growing pessimism among corporate insiders in recent months.
The post notes that &#8220;insiders were either neutral or negative in 10 of the 11 S&amp;P 500 sectors,&#8221; the only exception being &#8220;utilities,&#8221; which showed positive sentiment during this period.
&#8220;Selling was also broad-based across company sizes, from small to large-cap stocks,&#8221; it says, referring to it as &#8220;an interesting divergence.&#8221;
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Insiders have rarely been this bearish before: Only 11.1% of companies with insider activity are seeing more buying than selling by corporate officers and directors, the lowest share on record. Over the last decade, this figure has never fallen below 15%. This means insiders… <a href="https://t.co/EmZCXhLWkR">pic.twitter.com/EmZCXhLWkR</a>
&mdash; The Kobeissi Letter (@KobeissiLetter) <a href="https://twitter.com/KobeissiLetter/status/1947658225676861579?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 22, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Why It Matters: Utilities have been <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs/sector-etfs/25/07/46533223/utility-etfs-back-in-the-spotlight-as-vpu-hits-52-week-high">a bright spot</a> this past year, amid the volatility and macro uncertainties. The Vanguard Utilities Index Fund ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VPU#NYSE">VPU</a>) is up 20% from its one-year trough, hitting its 52-week high this week.
Investors have <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/05/45236173/utilities-hit-highest-levels-since-2024-as-trade-jitters-drive-investors-to-safety">flocked to utilities</a> owing to trade and tariff-related uncertainties in recent months, leading the sector to hit fresh highs not seen since 2024.
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'Insiders Have Rarely Been This Bearish': Selling Spree By Executives Sweeps Across S&P 500, But There Is One Sector Bucking The Trend

Elon Musk's artificial intelligence startup xAI is reportedly seeking to raise up to $12 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/45989796/elon-musks-xai-seeks-5-billion-in-debt-faces-lukewarm-demand-even-with-12-yields-on-the-table-report">billion in debt</a> to fund a massive AI supercomputing infrastructure powered by Nvidia Corporation's (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) chips.
What Happened: xAI is working with Valor Equity Partners to line up financing from lenders, with the capital earmarked for purchasing high-end Nvidia GPUs, <a href="https://www.wsj.com/tech/ai/elon-musk-x-ai-funding-feecede1?mod=tech_lead_pos1">reported</a> the Wall Street Journal, citing people familiar with the situation.
The chips would be leased back to xAI to support its AI chatbot Grok and broader large language <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46335602/elon-musk-s-xai-launches-grok-4-with-phd-level-ai-debuts-in-300-month-supergrok-tier">model training efforts</a>.
On Tuesday, Musk posted on X, formerly Twitter, that xAI is currently training Grok on 230,000 GPUs, including 30,000 Nvidia GB200 AI chips. He also revealed that a new supercluster with 550,000 GB200 and GB300 chips will soon be operational.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">230k GPUs, including 30k GB200s, are operational for training Grok <a href="https://twitter.com/xai?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@xAI</a> in a single supercluster called Colossus 1 (inference is done by our cloud providers). At Colossus 2, the first batch of 550k GB200s &amp; GB300s, also for training, start going online in a few weeks. As Jensen… <a href="https://t.co/bLvr4aS23J">https://t.co/bLvr4aS23J</a>
&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1947701807389515912?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 22, 2025</a></blockquote>
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In another post, he outlined xAI&#8217;s plan to deploy 50 million units of H100-equivalent AI compute within five years.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">The <a href="https://twitter.com/xai?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@xAI</a> goal is 50 million in units of H100 equivalent-AI compute (but much better power-efficiency) online within 5 years
&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1947704195844608094?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 22, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Why It's Important: Earlier this month, it was announced that Musk&#8217;s xAI has <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46187301/elon-musks-xai-secures-10-billion-in-debt-and-equity-amid-soaring-burn-rate-as-ai-arms-race-intensifies">raised $10 billion</a> — $5 billion in debt and $5 billion in strategic equity — to expand its AI infrastructure.
The latest funding talks come just weeks after the Financial Times reported xAI was exploring a new equity round that could value the company between $170 billion and $200 billion.
At the time, Musk said <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46380521/elon-musk-rejects-reports-that-xai-is-looking-to-raise-additional-funds-at-200-billion-valuation-we-have-plenty-of-capital">xAI was not seeking capital</a>, asserting, "We have plenty of capital."
However, sources told WSJ the new financing may include lender-imposed conditions such as repayment within three years and borrowing caps to limit risk.
xAI's ambitious plans signal intensifying competition in the global AI arms race, where rivals like OpenAI, Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) Google and China's DeepSeek are also scaling up infrastructure.
According to Benzinga&#8217;s Edge Stock Rankings, Nvidia maintains strong upward momentum across short, medium and long-term timeframes. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound'">Additional performance details can be found here</a>.
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Bitcoin rose, but other major coins pulled back Tuesday as investors weighed the implications of a falling U.S. dollar and yields on government debt.
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<td>Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>)</td>
<td>+1.40%</td>
<td>$119,262.73</td>
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<td>-0.99%</td>
<td>$3,747.04</td>
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<td>-1.58%</td>
<td>$0.2664</td>
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What Happened: Bitcoin climbed to an intraday high of $120,269.97 before sliding to the early $119,000s overnight. The coin's trading volume rose by 6.14% over the last 24 hours.
The rise comes <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/commodities/25/07/46542011/gold-surges-above-3400">amid a weakening dollar and falling Treasury yields</a>, as expectations for interest rate cuts remain elevated. Spot gold also surged to its highest point in over a month.
Ethereum's advance, on the other hand, calmed down as investors began taking profits after the second-largest cryptocurrency went beyond $3,800. The coin was still up 20% in a week.
Cryptocurrency liquidations hit $390 million in the last 24 hours, with $256 million in long positions erased. Ethereum alone recorded $130 million in liquidations.&nbsp;
Bitcoin's open interest rose 1.12% in the last 24 hours to $86.20 billion, while funds locked in Ethereum's derivatives declined by 3.36%.
"Greed" sentiment strengthened from 72 to 74 in the last 24 hours, according to the Crypto Fear &amp; Greed Index.
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The global cryptocurrency market capitalization stood at $3.95 trillion, following a modest jump of 0.78% from the previous day.
Major stock indexes closed in the green on Tuesday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 179.37 points, or 0.40%, settling at 44,502.44. The S&amp;P 500 gained &nbsp;0.06% to end at a new record high of 6,309.62. The tech-focused Nasdaq Composite, however, slid 0.39% to close at 20,892.69.
Investors parsed Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's latest remarks during a Fox Business interview, where he <a href="https://www.foxbusiness.com/politics/trump-considering-meeting-chinas-xi-near-future-amid-possible-tariff-pause-extension">said </a>the U.S. will &#8220;be working out what is likely an extension&#8221; of the Aug. 12 tariff deadline with China.
The market will likely shift attention to the "Mag 7" earnings, as Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) and Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) are set to report earnings after the closing bell Wednesday.
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Analyst Notes: Widely followed chartist Ali Martinez noted Bitcoin's consolidation around the $121,000 mark, with buying pressure suggesting that the rally would sustain.
"If momentum holds, the next levels to watch are $131,000, $144,000, and $157,000," Martinez predicted.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">After breaking out of a channel, Bitcoin <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24BTC&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$BTC</a> has reached its first target at $121,000. It is now consolidating at this level, but current buying pressure suggests the uptrend may continue. If momentum holds, the next levels to watch are $131,000, $144,000, and $157,000. <a href="https://t.co/hwKYEov4Br">pic.twitter.com/hwKYEov4Br</a>
&mdash; Ali (@ali_charts) <a href="https://twitter.com/ali_charts/status/1947749489747628272?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 22, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Another well-known cryptocurrency analyst and trader, Michaël van de Popp,e said that while Ethereum and altcoins are in a bull market, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/commodities/25/07/46542011/gold-surges-above-3400">rising gold prices</a> may trigger a correction in the days to come.
"It [Gold] broke upwards again, and that&#8217;s usually not a great sign for risk-on assets," the analyst added.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">We&#39;re in a bull market on <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24ETH&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$ETH</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Altcoins?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Altcoins</a>. However, if there&#39;s going to be a correction in the coming days/weeks, I would assume that Gold is going to make another run towards a new ATH. It broke upwards again, and that&#39;s usually not a great sign for risk-on assets. <a href="https://t.co/czjDuhB5I2">pic.twitter.com/czjDuhB5I2</a>
&mdash; Michaël van de Poppe (@CryptoMichNL) <a href="https://twitter.com/CryptoMichNL/status/1947740681612505367?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 22, 2025</a></blockquote>
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CORRECTION: Seaport Global analyst Laurie Havener Hunsicker initiates coverage on Avidia Bancorp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVBC#NYSE">AVBC</a>) with a Buy rating and announces Price Target of $18.

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On Tuesday, Cathie Wood&#8216;s Ark Invest made a notable move by purchasing shares of NVIDIA Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) amid concerns surrounding a significant AI project. 
The Nvidia Trade
Ark Invest acquired 11,973 shares of the Jensen Huang-led company through its ARK Space Exploration &amp; Innovation ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKX#BATS">ARKX</a>). The purchase was valued at approximately $1.99 million, calculated using NVIDIA&#8217;s latest closing price of $167.03. This move comes amidst a backdrop of uncertainty for NVIDIA, as the company&#8217;s stock experienced a decline following reports of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/07/46557593/nvidia-stock-slides-as-500b-stargate-ai-venture-reportedly-stalls">delays in the Stargate AI venture</a>. The project, a joint effort with SoftBank and OpenAI, has scaled back its near-term goals, raising investor concerns.
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<li>Komatsu Ltd: Ark Invest&#8217;s ARKX ETF sold 63,807 shares.</li>
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Benzinga&#8217;s Edge Stock Rankings show that Nvidia checks out on Short, Medium and Long Price Trend. Here is <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">how the stock ranks</a> on other metrics.
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Japan&#8217;s benchmark Nikkei 225 rose sharply on Wednesday, after President Donald Trump finalized the long-anticipated trade deal <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/economic-data/25/07/46562556/trump-says-550-billion-trade-deal-with-japan-reached-that-will-create-thousands-of-jobs-there-has-never-been-anything-like-it">between Washington and Tokyo</a>.
As part of the $550 billion deal, Japan will open its markets to American cars, trucks, rice and other agricultural products, while agreeing to a 15% tariff on American imports from the nation. 
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Both the Nikkei and Topix indices are up 3.10% and 2.71%, trading at 41,006.00 and 2,912.98, respectively, led by auto stocks. Mazda Motor Corp. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MZDAY#OTC">MZDAY</a>) leads the way, up 17%, followed by Mitsubishi Motors Corp. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSBHF#OTC">MSBHF</a>) and Toyota Motor Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TM#NYSE">TM</a>), up by 12.90% and 13.10%, respectively.
The Japanese Yen is down 0.17% against the U.S. Dollar on Wednesday, trading at 146.51, at the time of writing.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Toyota is up +8% on the news of a 15% tariff. Why? It&#39;s simple. Ford, GM, Tesla, and all the other American manufacturers are going to be paying 50% more for their steel, 50% more for their copper, 25% more for their Canadian production, 25% more for their Mexican production,… <a href="https://t.co/k6vHpFFLZp">pic.twitter.com/k6vHpFFLZp</a>
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According to Spencer Hakimian of Tolou Capital Management, Japanese automakers like Toyota are surging on news of a 15% tariff, because they can now sidestep the tariff issues plaguing their American counterparts, such as those on steel, copper, and their regional production.
&#8220;Toyota only has to pay 15% more and they&#8217;re done with all the shenanigans,&#8221; he says, while adding that the U.S. has given Japanese automakers an advantage over local players, all in hopes of &#8220;bringing auto jobs back to America.&#8221;
U.S. stock futures are trading flat on Tuesday night, with S&amp;P 500 futures up 0.06%, trading at 6,309.62, Nasdaq Futures down 0.39%, at 20,892.69 and Dow Futures at 44,502.44, up 0.40%.
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Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) has reportedly been aggressively expanding its artificial intelligence team by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/02/43518599/microsoft-poaches-top-deepmind-ai-talent-behind-googles-podcasting-feature-mustafa-suleymans-zurich-ai-lab-expands">poaching top engineers</a> from Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) Google DeepMind.
What Happened: Over the past few months, Microsoft has hired roughly two dozen employees from Alphabet's DeepMind, <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/07/22/microsoft-google-deepmind-ai-talent.html">according</a> to a CNBC report citing a person familiar with the matter.
Among the high-profile hires is Amar Subramanya, a 16-year Google veteran who helped develop the Gemini assistant. He announced this week on LinkedIn that he's joined Microsoft AI as a corporate vice president.
In June, Adam Sadovsky, a distinguished software engineer with nearly 18 years at Google, made a similar jump to become a CVP at Microsoft.
Sonal Gupta, formerly an engineering lead at DeepMind, also joined Microsoft AI this month. In May, Jonas Rothfuss, a former research scientist at DeepMind, made the move as well.
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The hires are joining the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42453191/microsoft-plans-to-lead-the-charge-in-ai-healthcare-as-mustafa-suleyman-recruits-google-deepmind-talent-report">Microsoft AI group</a>, led by Mustafa Suleyman, a co-founder of DeepMind who previously ran the AI startup Inflection.
Why It's Important: As Microsoft ramps up its Copilot products and Bing AI capabilities, securing elite talent has become a critical front in the battle for AI dominance, the report said.
The company's aggressive hiring spree also comes despite its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/07/46240607/microsoft-slashes-9000-jobs-while-mark-zuckerbergs-meta-poaches-20-million-worth-of-ai-talent-from-openai-investor-warns-of-jealousy-envy-and-helplessness-among-tech-workers-in-silic">announcement of 9,000 layoffs</a> globally earlier this month.
The DeepMind defection spree also follows reports that Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) has been offering OpenAI staff <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/46041399/meta-tried-luring-openais-top-minds-with-massive-paychecks-but-sam-altman-neglected-to-mention-that-hes-countering-those-offers-says-andrew-bosworth">up to $100 million</a> in signing bonuses amid fierce competition for AI expertise.
Meanwhile, Google has hired the CEO and staff of AI startup Windsurf in a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46380738/google-beats-openai-secures-windsurf-technology-ceo-and-key-staff-for-2-4-billion">$2.4 billion deal</a>.
Price Action: Microsoft shares are up 20.71% so far this year and have risen 14.07% over the past 12 months. On Tuesday, the stock slipped 0.94% during regular trading, according to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/register?utm_adType=bzprocontent&amp;utm_campaign=14daytrial&amp;utm_ad=0717">Benzinga Pro data</a>.
Benzinga's Edge Stock Rankings show that MSFT maintains strong momentum across short, medium, and long-term periods. However, despite this solid momentum, the stock's value score remains relatively weak. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-4/#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">Additional performance details are available here</a>.
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A wallet associated with space technology company SpaceX transferred over $150 million in Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) Tuesday, marking its first on-chain activity in over three years.
What Happened: On-chain analytics platform Arkham detected a transaction of 1,308 BTC, worth $154.40 million, from a wallet tied to the Elon Musk-led firm&nbsp;to a previously inactive wallet.&nbsp;This is the first outbound transfer recorded from this wallet since June 10, 2022.
The recipient wallet remains unidentified, with no activity observed since the transfer. In 2022, the same wallet transferred 3,505 BTC, valued at $102 million, to Coinbase. 
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">BREAKING: SPACEX JUST MOVED BITCOIN FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 3 YEARS They sent 1.3K BTC ($153M) to a fresh address this morning. Cycling custody wallets or moving to sell? <a href="https://t.co/bFkhkjYdho">pic.twitter.com/bFkhkjYdho</a>
&mdash; Arkham (@arkham) <a href="https://twitter.com/arkham/status/1947580429491392829?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 22, 2025</a></blockquote>
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It was unclear whether the movement signaled an impending sale, internal reallocation or ownership changes. SpaceX didn&#8217;t immediately return Benzinga&#8217;s request for comment.
According to Arkham&#8217;s data, SpaceX still has 6,977 BTC, worth $836 million at current prices, making it one of the largest privately held corporate Bitcoin holders.
behind companies like Strategy (MSTR) and Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), also owned by Musk.
Why It Matters: Musk-led companies have invested in Bitcoin, including Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), which <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/04/44940871/elon-musk-led-tesla-reports-125-million-in-unrealized-losses-on-bitcoin-after-top-crypto-d">holds</a> 11,509 BTC, worth $1.38 billion. In fact, Tesla is placed among the top 10 corporate holders of the apex cryptocurrency, <a href="https://bitcointreasuries.net/">according </a>to Bitcoin Treasuries.
Earlier this month, he said that his new political venture, the &#8216;America Party&#8217;, would&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/cryptocurrency/25/07/46267642/elon-musk-says-his-america-party-will-embrace-bitcoin-fiat-is-hopeless">embrace Bitcoin</a>, calling fiat currency &#8216;hopeless&#8217;.
Price Action:&nbsp; At the time of writing, BTC was exchanging hands at $119.576.17, up 2.05% in the last 24 hours, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard?_gl=1&#x2A;380nj0&#x2A;_ga&#x2A;MTEyOTAyOTcxMy4xNzEzMzY0NTYy&#x2A;_ga_V7ZK73W7N0&#x2A;MTcxNDk4MzIzMi42LjEuMTcxNDk4OTE0Ni4wLjAuMA..">data from Benzinga Pro</a>.
The TSLA stock ranked high on the Growth score as of this writing. To check how it compares to&nbsp;Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>), the largest Bitcoin corporate holder, check out&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings</a>.
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The U.S. stock market experienced a mixed session today. The Nasdaq fell nearly 80 points, closing down 0.4% at 20,892.69. Meanwhile, the Dow Jones Industrial Average managed a gain of 0.4%, ending at 44,502.44. The S&amp;P 500 also saw a gain, albeit marginal, of 0.06% to finish at 6,309.62.
These are the top stocks that gained the attention of retail traders and investors throughout the day:
Kohl&#8217;s Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KSS#NYSE">KSS</a>)
Kohl&#8217;s Corp saw its stock surge, closing up 37.75% at $14.34. The stock reached an intraday high of $21.39 and a low of $12.37, with a 52-week range between $22.53 and $6.04. In the after-hours session, the shares rose 4.39%. The company has been a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/07/46544461/meme-stock-traders-pounce-on-familiar-targets-as-opendoor-technologies-stock-continues-to-rip">retail trader favorite</a>, with its shares surging over 77% in the past month.
Krispy Kreme Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DNUT#NASDAQ">DNUT</a>)
Krispy Kreme&#8217;s stock climbed 26.69% to close at $4.13, with an intraday high of $4.18 and a low of $3.26. The stock&#8217;s 52-week range is between $12.67 and $2.50. The doughnut maker&#8217;s shares continued to rise in after-hours trading, despite no specific company news. The stock&#8217;s performance is part of a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/07/46561494/krispy-kreme-stock-spikes-as-meme-mania-short-squeeze-frenzy-returns">broader meme stock rally</a>, driven by retail investor enthusiasm. 
Lockheed Martin Corp.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>)
Lockheed Martin&#8217;s shares dropped 10.94%, closing at $410.74. The stock hit an intraday high of $437.45 and a low of $410.11, with a 52-week range from $618.95 to $410.11. The defense giant&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/earnings/25/07/46546336/missile-wins-cant-offset-margin-collapse-lockheed-martin-tumbles-after-q2-report">mixed second-quarter results</a>, impacted by significant program charges, led to reduced margins and lower GAAP profits. The company cut its full-year GAAP EPS guidance to the $21.70 to $22 range from $27.
Circle Internet Group Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRCL#NYSE">CRCL</a>)
Circle Internet Group&#8217;s stock fell 8.13%, ending the day at $198.31. It reached an intraday high of $211.99 and a low of $192.90, with a 52-week range between $298.99 and $64. The company&#8217;s stock rating was downgraded by Compass Point due to concerns over <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/07/46538249/compass-point-calls-circle-overvalued-cuts-price-target-after-stablecoin-legislation-threatens-profit-outlook">new U.S. stablecoin legislation</a> affecting its profit outlook. 
Lucid Group Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LCID#NASDAQ">LCID</a>)
Lucid Group&#8217;s shares rose 10.99%, closing at $3.13. The stock&#8217;s intraday high was $3.15, with a low of $2.75, and a 52-week range of $4.43 to $1.93. The company <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/07/46550646/why-lucid-group-stock-is-gaining-on-tuesday">announced upgrades</a> to its 2026 Lucid Air models, including a new adapter for Tesla Superchargers, enhancing charging accessibility and maintaining long-range capabilities.
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President Donald Trump declared on Tuesday that a monumental trade agreement has been reached with Japan. The deal, valued at $550 billion, will see Japan investing heavily in the U.S., with America receiving 90% of the profits.
What Happened: Trump emphasized the job creation potential, stating it would generate hundreds of thousands of jobs. Additionally, Japan will open its markets to U.S. cars, trucks, rice, and other agricultural products, while agreeing to a reciprocal tariff of 15% on U.S. imports.
&#8220;Japan will invest, at my direction, $550 Billion Dollars into the United States, which will receive 90% of the Profits,&#8221; said Trump. He added, &#8220;This Deal will create Hundreds of Thousands of Jobs — There has never been anything like it.&#8221;
Trump&#8217;s announcement, made through a post on Truth Social, comes after a series of tense trade negotiations with Japan, where he had previously <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/07/46213186/trump-threatens-35-tariffs-on-japan-as-trade-deadline-looms-not-sure-were-going-to-make-a-deal">threatened tariffs</a> as high as 35% if no agreement was reached. This deal marks a significant shift in the trade relationship between the two countries.
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Screenshot from Donald Trump&#8217;s Truth Social Account
Trump expressed excitement about the strengthened U.S.-Japan relationship. He said, &#8220;This is a very exciting time for the United States of America, and especially for the fact that we will continue to always have a great relationship with the Country of Japan.&#8221;
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Why It Matters: This deal signifies a significant shift in the U.S.-Japan trade relationship. Prior to this, Trump had escalated trade tensions with Japan, threatening to impose steep tariffs if no agreement was reached before a set deadline of August 1. 
This threat represented a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/07/46213186/trump-threatens-35-tariffs-on-japan-as-trade-deadline-looms-not-sure-were-going-to-make-a-deal">significant increase</a> from Japan's current 10% tariff rate on most exports, implemented during Trump's April 2 "Liberation Day" when he imposed duties on trading partners worldwide.
Furthermore, Trump had revealed his intention to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/macro-economic-events/25/06/46163141/trump-says-hell-skip-trade-deals-set-global-tariffs-with-a-letter-pay-a-25-tariff-or-20-or-40-or-50">set new tariff rates unilaterally</a> for various trading partners through letters, bypassing the need for individual trade agreements. This decision left the rest of the world in a state of uncertainty, 
Notably, last week, Trump said he had reached a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/25/07/46434093/trump-says-hes-finalized-the-trade-deal-with-indonesia-touts-orders-for-50-boeing-jets-will-china-face-tougher-times-ahead">trade deal with Indonesia</a>, which included an order for 50 Boeing jets.
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Canadian Natural Res (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNQ#NYSE">CNQ</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 12.92% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 27.16%. Currently, Canadian Natural Res has a market capitalization of $65.31 billion. 
Buying $1000 In CNQ: If an investor had bought $1000 of CNQ stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $3,439.91 today based on a price of $31.20 for CNQ at the time of writing.
<h3>Canadian Natural Res's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
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Here's How Much $1000 Invested In Canadian Natural Res 5 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today

Ascendis Pharma (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASND#NASDAQ">ASND</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 11.74% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 23.37%. Currently, Ascendis Pharma has a market capitalization of $10.01 billion. 
Buying $1000 In ASND: If an investor had bought $1000 of ASND stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $8,301.91 today based on a price of $165.54 for ASND at the time of writing.
<h3>Ascendis Pharma's Performance Over Last 10 Years</h3>
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Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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Here's How Much $1000 Invested In Ascendis Pharma 10 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today

Check Point Software (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHKP#NASDAQ">CHKP</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 3.67% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 12.14%. Currently, Check Point Software has a market capitalization of $24.51 billion. 
Buying $100 In CHKP: If an investor had bought $100 of CHKP stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $978.88 today based on a price of $222.89 for CHKP at the time of writing.
<h3>Check Point Software's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
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$100 Invested In Check Point Software 20 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

A resurgence of combative, masculine leadership among high-profile male CEOs is drawing criticism from female executives and equity advocates, <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/america-girl-boss-women-musk-zuckerberg-dimon-alpha-male-backlash-2025-3">according</a> to Business Insider. The shift has prompted many women to leave traditional workplaces in favor of entrepreneurship and more inclusive company cultures.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Alpha-Male CEOs Take the Stage</h2>
The CEOs of major firms—including Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>), Amazon.com&nbsp; (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), and Tesla (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)—have embraced a more aggressive leadership style in recent months.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7k1ehaE0bdU">told</a> podcaster Joe Rogan that corporate culture had become neutered, advocating for a return to ‘masculine energy.' On X, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, who also owns The Washington Post, <a href="https://x.com/JeffBezos/status/1894757287052362088">said</a> he gave the paper's opinion editor a clear choice: if the answer to leading a new editorial direction focused on free markets and personal liberties wasn't a "hell yes," then it had to be "no." The editor later resigned.
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At the Conservative Political Action Conference in February, Tesla CEO Elon Musk brought a chainsaw onstage to <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2025/02/20/politics/video/elon-musk-chainsaw-cpac-src-digvid">symbolize</a> his commitment to shrinking the federal workforce under a potential Trump administration. Musk also challenged Russian President Vladimir Putin to a physical duel in a <a href="https://x.com/elonmusk/status/1898612062533956047">post</a> on X.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">A Reassertion of Old Power</h2>
Female founders, alongside psychologists and sociologists, view this resurgence of aggressive leadership—along with <a href="https://www.axios.com/2025/01/10/meta-dei-programs-employees-trump">rollbacks</a> in diverse, equitable, and inclusive programs, mandates for returning to offices, and intensified layoff pressures—as a counteraction. "The backlash is a sign that we're making serious progress," Maureen Clough, host of the "It Gets Late Early" podcast, told Business Insider. "Now we know who these people are, the masks and the gloves are off."
University of Washington psychology professor Sapna Cheryan described it as an effort to reclaim corporate spaces. "It's less about money and more about having the playground they've always had," she told Insider.
Meanwhile, aggressive rhetoric from CEOs appears to influence company culture, according to Business Insider. After Musk used a slur in an X post, a <a href="https://www.montclair.edu/school-of-communication-and-media/wp-content/uploads/sites/20/2025/01/Montclair-Social-Media-Study-Musk-and-R-Word-Increase-on-X-1.pdf">study</a> from Montclair State University found a 207.5% surge in posts using the term — over 312,000 in total — along with a rise in related online searches.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Corporate Gains and Entrepreneurial Shifts</h2>
Women now account for 10.4% of Fortune 500 CEOs, <a href="https://www.wbcollaborative.org/women-ceo-report/">according</a> to the 2024 Women CEOs in America report by the Women Business Collaborative. And while that marks progress, representation remains uneven, particularly in the tech sector, where women held just 27% of roles in the U.S. in 2023, <a href="https://www.nashsquared.com/dlr-2023/dlr-2023-press-release-uk">according</a> to data from Nash Squared.&nbsp;
Still, women are making strides on their own terms. A Wells Fargo <a href="https://www.wippeducationinstitute.org/2025-wells-fargo-impact-of-women-owned-businesses">report</a> released last year found that women now own nearly 39% of U.S. businesses, driven by a 17.1% increase in women-led firms between 2019 and 2024.
Facing rigid corporate norms and rising machismo, many women are choosing to build companies that align with their values. "Oftentimes the easiest way to find [flexibility] is to build it yourself," Fabrik CEO Jaclyn Pascocello to Business Insider. In today's climate, she said, she sees more women launching ventures that address gaps often ignored by male-led firms, such as caregiving and women's health. "It really feels like there&#8217;s a ton of women trying to lift each other up."
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Founders, Funding, and Frustration</h2>
Despite this momentum, persistent barriers remain, especially in venture funding. According to a Harvard Kennedy School <a href="https://www.hks.harvard.edu/centers/wappp/research/past/venture-capital-entrepreneurship#solutions-to-de-bias-the-vc-funding-process">report</a>, women make up just 11% of investing partners at U.S. VC firms. Only 13% of VC dollars go to startups with at least one female founder, while all-female founding teams receive just 2.4% of funding, a number virtually unchanged over 30 years. Nearly three-quarters of VC firms have no female investing partner at all.
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Those challenges, alongside toxic workplace norms, are pushing more women to leave traditional corporate paths altogether. "Even if you have more women, they'll still assimilate to the workplace culture you have," StitchCrew and VEST CEO Erika Lucas told Business Insider. "Women are being conditioned to fit into this meritocracy, or fit within these toxic systems because that&#8217;s all we have."
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Opting Out — and Rebuilding Better</h2>
Business leaders and equity advocates are responding with new strategies. DEI strategist Virginia Cumberbatch told Business Insider that diversity efforts have been misrepresented and diluted by political narratives. "We've allowed DEI to be a catchall that's kind of lost its meaning," she said, adding that equity must look different across industries and be woven into every dimension of an organization. "Otherwise, it is just rhetoric."
Some women are taking direct action. Founder of parenting platform Leva, Vanessa Jupe, began organizing canvassing efforts and economic blackouts to call out systemic inequities. "The time to play nice is not now," she said.
The girlboss era may be over—but women leaders are no longer waiting for permission. "Nobody should be made into a hero," Lucas told Business Insider. "My hope is that we start building power collectively."
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Etsy (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ETSY#NASDAQ">ETSY</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 1.44% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 13.07%. Currently, Etsy has a market capitalization of $6.64 billion. 
Buying $100 In ETSY: If an investor had bought $100 of ETSY stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $348.03 today based on a price of $63.48 for ETSY at the time of writing.
<h3>Etsy's Performance Over Last 10 Years</h3>
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Just as egg prices come down, the cost of beef has risen sharply over the past year to reach all-time highs in 2025. Here's a look at why beef is the latest item driving <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/management/25/07/46521282/are-you-rich-or-just-comfortable-heres-the-net-worth-americans-think-you-need-for-both">grocery bills higher.&nbsp;</a>
The Details: The average price for a pound of ground beef climbed to $6.12 in June, up nearly 12% from a year ago and marking the first time ground beef has climbed above $6 per pound since recordkeeping began. Steaks averaged $11.49 per pound, also up by around 8% to 12% depending on the cut.&nbsp;
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Where's The Beef? </h2>
Some of the key drivers for soaring beef prices are shrinking cattle herds, drought conditions, costly feed and rising interest rates. 
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<li>The total U.S. cattle inventory is at its lowest since 1951, down about 8% from 2019 to 2025, and now stands near 86.7 million heads, according to SupplyChainBrain.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Persistent droughts have reduced pastures, sending feed prices and production costs higher.</li>
<li>The U.S. temporarily suspended cattle imports from Mexico in May due to a parasite outbreak and a 50% tariff on Brazilian beef imports, which starts Aug. 1, could further restrict supply and keep prices elevated.</li>
<li>High interest rates and persistent economic challenges have raised costs throughout the supply chain.&nbsp;</li>
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One of the largest beef processors, Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSN#NYSE">TSN</a>) CEO Donnie King said on the company's most recent earnings call that "beef is experiencing the most challenging market conditions we've ever seen."
Consumer demand remains strong as Americans continue to purchase beef, despite the record-high prices, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation.&nbsp;
However, companies like Hormel Foods Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HRL#NYSE">HRL</a>) could benefit from increased pork and chicken sales if American consumers make a turn away from beef. 
Alternative protein companies such as Beyond Meat, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BYND#NASDAQ">BYND</a>) and Impossible Foods could see indirect benefits from the high cost of beef if consumers look for other substitutes. 
What's Ahead: Experts warn that this could be just the beginning of a lengthy period of tight supply and elevated beef prices.&nbsp;
Patrick Montgomery, CEO of the Kansas City Cattle Company, told Axios that the latest price increases were &#8220;just the tip of the iceberg.&#8221;
&#8220;Prices for beef will continue to be tumultuous for the next two to four years,&#8221; Montgomery added.&nbsp;
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President Donald Trump reportedly had a private meeting with Jeff Bezos, the founder of <a href="http://amazon.com">Amazon</a>, at the White House <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46435552/larry-ellison-surges-past-mark-zuckerberg-to-become-worlds-second-richest-person-as-oracles-ai-deals-with-openai-us-government-drive-massive-stock-surge">last week. </a>
The Details: The discussion between Trump and Bezos lasted more than an hour, although details and the precise timing of the meeting remain unclear, according to sources<a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/07/22/trump-amazon-bezos-white-house.html"> per </a>CNBC.&nbsp;
Neither Amazon nor Bezos's spokesperson provided comments regarding the visit.
Flight data tracked by Jack Sweeney indicated that a Gulfstream G700 jet associated with Bezos landed near Washington, D.C., on July 14 and departed the following day.
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During Trump's first term, he and Bezos often clashed, largely due to Bezos's ownership of the Washington Post. However, their relationship has become more amicable during Trump's second term.&nbsp;
Bezos, who also owns Blue Origin, has taken steps to align himself more closely with the administration. He appeared alongside other top tech executives at Trump's inauguration after donating $1 million to the event's fund.&nbsp;
The Trump administration later praised him for reshaping the Washington Post's editorial focus toward themes like "personal liberties and free markets."
In April, Trump described Bezos as "terrific" and "a good guy" after Bezos assured him that Amazon would not display additional tariffs as surcharges on its platform.
More recently, reports have suggested Bezos is seeking to benefit from Trump's deteriorating relationship with Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX, who competes with Bezos through Blue Origin and Amazon's satellite venture, Project Kuiper.&nbsp;
After the Trump-Musk fallout, Bezos has reportedly held several conversations with Trump, while Blue Origin's CEO, Dave Limp, also visited the White House. The Wall Street Journal noted that these discussions partly touched on government contracts.
Why It Matters: The Trump administration is<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46544230/trump-turns-to-jeff-bezoss-project-kuiper-as-elon-musk-feud-threatens-spacex-role-in-175-billion-golden-dome-defense-project-report"> evaluating new partners</a> for the Golden Dome missile defense system, a $175 billion space-based shield, as ties with SpaceX CEO Elon Musk have deteriorated.
Among those being considered is Amazon's Project Kuiper, along with major defense contractors.
While Musk's SpaceX has a solid history in government contracts and large-scale space operations, its future role in the Golden Dome initiative is uncertain.
In the meantime, the Pentagon is in discussions with Amazon's Project Kuiper, which operates a low-Earth orbit satellite network.
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