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Lamb Weston is North America's largest and the world's second-largest producer of branded and private-label frozen potato products, both by volume and value. The company's portfolio is anchored by french fries, but it also sells sweet potato fries, tater tots, diced potatoes, mashed potatoes, hash browns, and chips. Roughly two thirds of revenue comes from its home market of North America, with none of the other 100 countries the company sells into representing a significant share. McDonald's is Lamb Weston's single-largest customer at 14% of fiscal 2024 sales, with no other company representing more than 10%. Lamb Weston became an independent company in 2016 when it was spun off from Conagra.

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2025 outlook Barring unforeseen events; growth vs. prior year in cc Net sales Expected to grow high single-digit Core operating income Expected to grow low

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Novartis Raises 2025 Outlook: Sales Now Seen Up High Single Digits (Prior Mid-To-High Single), Core Income Up Low Double Digits (Prior High Single To Low Double)

Novartis (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVS#NYSE">NVS</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $2.28 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $2.10 by 8.57 percent. This is a 26.67 percent increase over earnings of $1.80 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $13.23 billion which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $13.12 billion by 0.85 percent. This is a 11.87 percent increase over sales of $11.83 billion the same period last year.

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Novartis Q1 Adj. EPS $2.28 Beats $2.10 Estimate, Sales $13.23B Beat $13.12B Estimate

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<li>The macroeconomic environment is facing heightened uncertainty, in particular from protectionist trade policies, creating volatility in both economic forecasts and financial markets and adversely impacting consumer and business sentiment. Supporting our clients through this volatile period is our top priority. The Group is well-positioned to manage the impacts of these challenges through our highquality revenue streams, conservative approach to credit risk and strong deposit franchise.</li>
<li>We continue to target a mid-teens return on average tangible equity (‘RoTE') in each of the three years from 2025 to 2027 excluding notable items, and we continue to expect banking NII of around $42bn in 2025 based on our latest modelling, acknowledging the outlook for interest rates has become more volatile and uncertain</li>
<li>We expect ECL charges as a percentage of average gross loans of between 30bps to 40bps in 2025 (including loans held for sale balances).</li>
<li>Our targeted growth in operating expenses in 2025 compared with 2024 remains approximately 3%, on a target basis. Our cost target includes the impact of simplification-related saves associated with our announced reorganisation, which aims to generate approximately $0.3bn of cost reductions in 2025, with a commitment to an annualised reduction of around $1.5bn in our cost base expected by the end of 2026. To deliver these reductions, we plan to incur severance and other up-front costs of $1.8bn over 2025 and 2026, which will be classified as notable items.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Given current levels of uncertainty and market turmoil, we expect demand for lending to remain muted during 2025. However, over the medium to long term we continue to expect mid-single digit percentage growth for year-on-year customer lending balances. We continue to expect double-digit percentage average annual growth in fee and other income in Wealth over the medium term.&nbsp;</li>
<li>We intend to manage the CET1 capital ratio within our medium-term target range of 14% to 14.5%, with a dividend payout ratio target basis of 50% for 2025, excluding material notable items and related impacts.</li>
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HSBC 2025 Outlook: Targets Mid-Teens RoTE, $42B NII, $0.3B Cost Cuts, Expected Credit Losses Charges 30–40bps, Muted Lending, Strong Wealth Growth, And Stable CET1

The Board has approved a first interim dividend for 2025 of $0.10 per share. On 25 April, we completed the $2bn share buy-back announced at our full-year 2024 results. We now intend to initiate a share buy-back of up to $3bn, which we expect to commence shortly after our annual general meeting on 2 May 2025 and to complete within the period before our 2025 interim results announcement.

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HSBC Plans To Initiate $3B Share Buyback After AGM, Following Completion Of $2B Program

HSBC Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HSBC#NYSE">HSBC</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $1.95 per share. This is a 14.71 percent increase over earnings of $1.70 per share from the same period last year. The company reported $17.65 billion in sales this quarter. This is a 14.95 percent decrease over sales of $20.75 billion the same period last year.

HSBC Holdings Q1 Adj. EPS $1.95 Up From $1.70 YoY, Sales $17.65B Down From $20.75B YoY

On Monday, Jeff Bezos's Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) entered the satellite internet market, kicking off a high-stakes battle with Elon Musk's SpaceX as it launched the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/space/25/04/44977151/jeff-bezos-space-internet-ambitions-falter-as-amazons-project-kuiper-struggles-to-increase-satellite-production-amid-launch-delays">first operational satellites</a> for its ambitious Project Kuiper.
What Happened: A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket lifted off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, carrying 27 of Amazon's Project Kuiper satellites into low-Earth orbit, <a href="https://apnews.com/article/amazon-ula-project-kuiper-spacex-starlinks-1a1c53a6a44f3f9bd9426bb1f56405c9">reported</a> the Associated Press.
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Project Kuiper's latest models feature upgrades, including mirror coatings designed to reduce light pollution for astronomers. The satellites will settle into an orbit roughly 400 miles above Earth.
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Amazon has secured dozens of future launch contracts from United Launch Alliance, Bezos's rocket company Blue Origin and others as it works to build out its satellite network.
Why It&#8217;s Important: The launch marks the first significant step in Amazon's plan to deploy a constellation of more than 3,200 satellites to provide global broadband service, particularly targeting underserved and remote areas.
Project Kuiper aims to offer fast, affordable internet, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/space/25/04/44806935/spacex-launches-27th-falcon-9-rocket-from-florida-adds-27-starlink-satellites-to-orbit">challenging SpaceX's dominance</a> and bringing more competition to the satellite broadband market.
The initial launch attempt earlier this month was scrubbed <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44730384/amazons-kuiper-satellite-launch-scrubbed-due-to-bad-weather-ula-says-a-new-launch-date-will-be-announced">due to unfavorable weather</a>, and it wasn&#8217;t until now that a new slot opened in the launch schedule at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.
Meanwhile, Musk's SpaceX has a considerable head start, with over 8,000 Starlink satellites <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/04/44624537/jeff-bezos-amazon-to-launch-kuiper-internet-satellites-on-april-9-taking-on-elon-musks-starlink">launched since 2019 and</a> more than 7,000 still in orbit.
SpaceX is also one of the leading companies reportedly in consideration to help develop President Donald Trump's proposed Golden Dome <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44861620/spacex-palantir-frontrunners-in-bid-that-could-build-donald-trumps-golden-dome-report">missile defense system</a>, alongside Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>).
Price Action: Amazon shares slipped 0.68% on Monday, extending a broader decline that has resulted in a 14.77% loss year-to-date, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>.
Despite the downturn, Amazon holds a strong growth score of 94.17% based on Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">Click here to see how it compares with top competitors</a>.
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Official Trump (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">TRUMP</a>) gave up early morning gains Monday as the opposition voiced concerns about rewarding the coin&#8217;s largest investors.
What Happened: The President Donald Trump-associated cryptocurrency rose to an intraday high of $15.55 early in the morning but failed to sustain the rally, pulling back to $14.20 overnight. 
The decline contrasted with the rest of the meme coin market, which saw its capitalization rise by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/04/45057801/dogecoin-shiba-inu-spike-but-floki-and-bonk-are-stars-of-mondays-meme-rally">more than 3%</a> in the last 24 hours.
The dip comes after a few <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/04/45027557/trumps-memecoin-dinner-event-sparks-impeachment-call-from-democratic-senator-says-potus-is-selling-access-to-those-who-enrich-him">Democratic lawmakers accused Trump of corruption and violating federal ethics regulations</a> over a private dinner invitation to the meme coin's largest holders.
While Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.) deemed selling access in exchange for payments an impeachable offense, Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) requested that the U.S. Office of Government Ethics intervene in the matter.
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Interestingly, the team behind the project indicated that <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/04/45012922/trump-meme-coin-surges-15-as-organizers-clarify-participation-rules-for-gala-dinner">Trump may not attend the gala dinner</a> and that the event may be cancelled or rescheduled at their discretion. TRUMP surged as much as 65% on the announcement last week.
The scheduled unlocking of TRUMP coins has been delayed by another three months, the project's official X account confirmed last week.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Couldn't be more excited about this &quot;Dinner with Trump&quot;. A lot more on the way!  The Tokens from the initial cliff and from the following three months of daily unlocks will remain locked, each for an additional 90 days.  The era of <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24TRUMP&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$TRUMP</a> has just begun!
&mdash; TrumpMeme (@GetTrumpMemes) <a href="https://twitter.com/GetTrumpMemes/status/1915079912160886900?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 23, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Note that only 20% of the TRUMP supply is available for trading. The remaining 80% is controlled by insiders under a three-year vesting schedule.&nbsp;
Price Action: At the time of writing, TRUMP was exchanging hands at $14.39, down 0.16% 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>.
Benzinga Note: Investing in meme coins is highly speculative and involves significant risk. Meme coins often lack intrinsic value and are driven by market sentiment, social media trends, and speculative trading
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Amazon.com, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) marquee shopping event could see fewer deals and less inventory as third-party sellers retreat amid rising import costs.
What Happened: Some Amazon sellers are pulling out of Prime Day 2025 or scaling back discounts in response to steep tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump on goods imported from China, Reuters reported on Monday, citing four merchants and six consultants advising hundreds of sellers.
The tariffs, which <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44831422/donald-trumps-145-tariffs-on-china-could-disrupt-teslas-cybercab-semi-production-report">jumped to 145% earlier this month</a>, have significantly increased costs for merchants who rely on Chinese manufacturing.
For sellers like Steve Green, who imports bicycles and skateboards, the added expenses have made Prime Day participation financially unviable. He instead plans to sell his inventory later at full price.
Kim Vaccarella, CEO of Bogg Bag, a China-made tote bag company, has decided to skip Prime Day while exploring manufacturing options in Cambodia and Vietnam, the report noted.
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Why It's Important: Prime Day is one of Amazon's biggest sales events, generating $14.2 billion in U.S. spending last year, the report added, citing Adobe Analytics.
While Amazon told the publication that it has seen strong interest from sellers for this year's event, consultants say many sellers are making tough decisions amid uncertainty.
Amazon has not yet announced the exact date for Prime Day, which is expected to span four days in July.
Previously, it was reported that third-party sellers on Amazon and Walmart Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>) are <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44942555/amazon-and-walmart-third-party-sellers-reportedly-stash-products-in-canada-to-dodge-trump-tariffs-is-the-trade-war-gamble-worth-it">reportedly moving inventory</a> to Canada, hoping the trade tensions will ease in the near future.
Price Action: Amazon (AMZN) shares fell 0.68% on Monday, closing at $187.80. The stock is down 14.77% year-to-date, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>.
Despite the decline, Amazon holds a strong growth score of 94.17% in the Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">Click here to see how it compares to</a> Walmart and other top e-commerce competitors.
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A former Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>) employee offers a brief primer on the company&#8217;s products, pricing, and prospects over the next few years, particularly in defense and AI.
What Happened: On Monday, AlphaSense, a market intelligence platform that helps analysts and researchers connect with industry experts, shared the transcript of one such interaction between an analyst and an ex-Palantir employee, who served as the expert.
The expert, who remains anonymous, offered several key insights during the nearly hour-long conversation, starting with the platform&#8217;s churn and retention rates. 
The biggest cause of churn for Palantir is a change in leadership on the client&#8217;s side, if the new leadership wants to head in a new direction, they say, &#8220;The big competition for Palantir is always in-house development.&#8221;
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According to the expert, Palantir&#8217;s Foundry platform is not as &#8220;sticky&#8221; or deeply entrenched as SAP SE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SAP#NYSE">SAP</a>), but it is better than Salesforce Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRM#NYSE">CRM</a>). This is attributed to its horizontal and vertical integration across an organization, such as finance and engineering departments working with the same underlying data structures.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Interview with a former <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24PLTR&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$PLTR</a> employee on <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24PLTR&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$PLTR</a>&#39;s strength and future potential: &#8211; The expert explains that while <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24PLTR&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$PLTR</a>&#39;s Foundry platform is sticky, it is not as deeply entrenched as <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24SAP&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$SAP</a>, but much more so than solutions like <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24CRM&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$CRM</a>. Foundry creates both horizontal and vertical… <a href="https://t.co/AJJ28ula49">pic.twitter.com/AJJ28ula49</a>
&mdash; AlphaSense (@AlphaSenseInc) <a href="https://twitter.com/AlphaSenseInc/status/1916848180555141438?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 28, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Foundry can be replaced if the organization is committed to doing so, but it will be a &#8220;slow, costly, and complex process,&#8221; they warn.
Coming to competitive dynamics, they add that in a &#8220;typical case,&#8221; the company goes head-to-head with a combination of different tools that are &#8220;stitched together in-house.&#8221; This involves Snowflake Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNOW#NYSE">SNOW</a>), DataBricks Inc., and Microsoft Corp.&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) Power BI solution, among others, all coming together.
The former employee says that Microsoft is currently the only company that is trying to provide an end-to-end platform similar to Foundry, and is therefore the only legacy player that Palantir is going against. 
On pricing, the expert says that Palantir offers a bespoke approach, with no transparent pricing information for products and services. &#8220;There&#8217;s always a negotiation,&#8221; they say, while adding that a consumption-based pricing model is not suitable, considering the high implementation costs involved. 
They then highlight Palantir&#8217;s growing moats in the defense space, pointing to its FedRAMP app store, which they say is &#8220;very hard to replicate.&#8221; This means that other cloud service providers can sell to the U.S. Government by coming under Palantir&#8217;s umbrella. 
The classified workflows that have to go through the platform result in a huge cut for the company, thus becoming a major moat, according to the expert.
When asked if Palantir can retain its functionality gap and leading position in this segment, the expert answers that if they stop innovating now, they still risk being replaced by cheaper and more capable alternatives.
Why It Matters: Recently, Palantir received the backing of Ark Invest CEO Cathie Wood, who believes the company will <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/45031959/cathie-wood-backs-palantir-to-dominate-enterprise-ai-with-microsofts-excel-on-the-back-foot">dominate enterprise AI</a>, disrupting Microsoft&#8217;s lead in the process. However, Wood <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/45057303/cathie-wood-chops-palantir-ark-invest-dumps-9-1-million-worth-of-stock-also-sells-meta-and-robinhood-shares">sold $9.1 million </a>worth of Palantir shares on Monday.
The stock has been soaring in recent weeks, after the company <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/04/45019174/palantir-stock-soars-on-defense-deals-whats-going-on">inked a string of defense deals</a> with leading contractors, positioning it as a defense technology leader, and not just a data analytics company, in the lead up to its quarterly earnings, the coming month.
The battlefield, too, is tilting in favor of Palantir, which plans to roll out an <a href="https://benzinga.com/trading-ideas/technicals/25/04/44947382/palantir-rolls-out-tanks-microsoft-builds-clouds-whos-winning-ais-next-frontier">AI-powered combat vehicle</a>, while Microsoft remains on the back foot in defense, ploughing ahead with its &#8220;castles in the cloud&#8221; strategy.
Price Action: Palantir&#8217;s stock is up 1.71% on Monday, and down 0.22% in after-hours trade. The stock is up 52.5% year-to-date, despite a sell-off in the broader markets.
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Major U.S. indices ended the day mixed on Monday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.3% to 40,227.59, while the S&amp;P 500 rose 0.06% to 5,528.75, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq ended the day in the red, declining 0.1% to 17,366.13.
These are the top stocks that gained the attention of retail traders and investors throughout the day:
Plug Power Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLUG#NASDAQ">PLUG</a>)
Plug Power&#8217;s stock soared 25.68% to close at $1.02, reaching an intraday high of $1.19 and a low of $0.99. The stock&#8217;s 52-week range is between $4.90 and $0.76. The company announced a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/45038400/plug-power-rallies-as-new-financing-cost-cuts-boost-confidence-in-turnaround-plan">secured debt facility</a> deal with Yorkville Advisors, allowing for up to $525 million in secured debentures, boosting investor confidence in its turnaround plan.
Pony AI Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PONY#NASDAQ">PONY</a>)
Pony AI shares jumped 47.22% to $10.32, with an intraday high of $11.35 and a low of $7.11. The stock&#8217;s 52-week high and low are $23.88 and $4.11, respectively. The Chinese robotaxi company is gaining traction as it&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/04/45049945/pony-ai-stock-is-galloping-higher-monday-heres-what-investors-are-watching">accelerates its timeline</a>&nbsp;to profitability, following cost-cutting measures.
Wolfspeed Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WOLF#NYSE">WOLF</a>)
Wolfspeed&#8217;s stock surged 26.30% to $4.13, hitting an intraday high of $4.22 and a low of $3.62. The 52-week range is $30.86 to $2.06. The semiconductor manufacturer saw a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/04/45051480/wolfspeed-wolf-stock-is-up-24-monday-whats-going-on">significant rally</a>&nbsp;due to broader strength in the semiconductor sector and optimism around economic growth.
NVIDIA Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)
NVIDIA shares fell 2.05% to $108.73, with an intraday high of $110.37 and a low of $106.02. The stock&#8217;s 52-week range is $153.13 to $81.25. The decline followed reports that&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/45038365/nvidia-stock-is-sliding-monday-morning-whats-going-on">Huawei Technologies</a>&nbsp;developed an AI chip to challenge NVIDIA&#8217;s dominance.
Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)
Tesla&#8217;s stock edged up 0.33% to $285.88, reaching an intraday high of $294.86 and a low of $272.42. The 52-week range is $488.54 to $167.41. The stock pulled back slightly after a strong week, driven by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/04/45047288/tesla-stock-pulls-back-following-best-week-of-2025-whats-going-on">favorable policy developments</a> and strategic initiatives.
Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings put Plug Power&#8217;s Momentum in the 5th percentile and Growth in the 13th percentile. Looking for better bets? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">Check them out here</a>.
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Memecoins were up in the green Monday overnight, with Floki and Bonk leading the charge following Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) reclaim of $95,000.
What happened: Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>)-based FLOKI hit a two-month high of $0.00009044 late in the evening, representing a 15% spike in the last 24 hours.
The rally propelled the dog-themed meme coin to become the third-largest cryptocurrency gainer in the 24-hour period. Trading volume jumped 128% to over $211 million.
The momentum comes ahead of the TOKEN2049 cryptocurrency conference in Dubai, where Floki&#8217;s Community Relations Officer is scheduled to give a talk on the importance of utility for meme coins.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Floki is taking the spotlight at TOKEN2049 Dubai, one of the most important events on the global crypto calendar! &#x1f525; On May 1st at 11:15 AM (UTC+04:00), our Community Relations Officer will deliver a presentation on the IO NET Stage titled &quot;How utility will shape the memecoin… <a href="https://t.co/PBqv3Bldr4">pic.twitter.com/PBqv3Bldr4</a>
&mdash; FLOKI (@RealFlokiInu) <a href="https://twitter.com/RealFlokiInu/status/1916085744478609493?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 26, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Solana (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/sol/usd">SOL</a>)-based canine coin BONK failed to ascend to its early morning highs of $0.00002162. Its 24-hour gains, however, stood at over 9%. Bonk's trading volume soared to nearly $500 million, following a 75% spike.
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<td>Floki (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">FLOKI</a>)</td>
<td>+15.67%</td>
<td>$0.00008838</td>
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<td>Bonk (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">BONK</a>)</td>
<td>+9.39%</td>
<td>$0.00002003</td>
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Mega-cap meme coins like Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>) and Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/shib/usd">SHIB</a>) rose 1.01% and 2.83%, respectively. Fartcoin (FARTCOIN) capitalized on its ongoing fad, surging 7.50%.
Overall, the meme coin market capitalization increased 3.28% to $56.28 billion, while the trading volume spiked 25.63% to $8 billion.
Benzinga Note: Investing in meme coins is highly speculative and involves significant risk. Meme coins often lack intrinsic value and are driven by market sentiment, social media trends, and speculative trading
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Dogecoin, Shiba Inu Spike But Floki And Bonk Are Stars Of Monday's Meme Rally

On Tuesday, Alibaba Group Holdings Ltd (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>) introduced Qwen 3, its most advanced artificial intelligence model yet.
What Happened: The new system features hybrid reasoning capabilities, blending traditional AI tasks with enhanced problem-solving skills, reported Reuters.
The launch <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/25/04/45015548/baidu-goes-aggressive-chinas-in-ai-price-war-with-alibaba-deepseek">comes on the heels</a> of Baidu Inc.'s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIDU#NASDAQ">BIDU</a>) release of Ernie 4.5 Turbo and Ernie X1 Turbo.
In January 2025, the e-commerce giant quickly rolled out its Qwen 2.5-Max model, just days after DeepSeek's announcement, touting it as a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/01/43351350/alibaba-stock-rises-as-deepseek-selloff-continues-qwen-ai-model-gains-attention">higher-performing alternative</a>.
Notably, at the time of writing, Alibaba&#8217;s Hong Kong-listed shares spiked 1.13% to HKD 116.50 ($15.02). 
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Why It's Important: The latest launch comes amid intensifying competition in China&#8217;s AI sector, fueled by the breakout success of local startup DeepSeek earlier this year.
Following the debut of DeepSeek's R1 model, Nvidia Corporation's (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) stock <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43876025/nvidia-ceo-attributed-the-deepseek-led-sell-off-to-investor-misconception-on-ai-spending-obviously-that-paradigm-is-wrong">experienced a sharp sell-off</a>, wiping out around $600 billion in market value. The stock has since recovered a significant portion of those losses.
Price Action: Alibaba shares rose 0.54% in after-hours trading to $119.01. Earlier, during Monday's regular session, the stock fell 1.59% to close at $118.37, according to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>.
According to Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings, Alibaba has a growth score of 73.17% and a momentum rating of 93.35. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">Click here to see how it compares to other leading</a> tech companies.
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Leading cryptocurrencies spiked on Monday, as a research group projected a new all-time high for Bitcoin in the second quarter.
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<td>Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>)</td>
<td>+1.69%</td>
<td>$95,216.72</td>
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<td>+1.48%</td>
<td>$1,804.56</td>
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<td>+1.00%</td>
<td>$0.1800</td>
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What Happened: The cryptocurrency touched an intraday high of $95,598.49 early morning before dipping below $93,000. BTC reclaimed $95,000 overnight.
Bitcoin was on course to close April with double-digit gains, recovering some of the decline from February and March.
Ethereum followed a similar path, rising to the early $1,800s, then falling to $1,750 before recovering above $1,800. Unlike its elder sibling, ETH was down 1.4% in April.
Bitcoin&#8217;s market dominance stayed at 63%, while Ethereum&#8217;s was stable at 7.3%.
Analysts at global bank Standard Chartered predicted Bitcoin to surge to $120,000 in the second quarter, citing strategic reallocation away from U.S. assets, combined with growing institutional demand.
About $230 million was liquidated from the cryptocurrency market in the last 24 hours, with long position traders losing more than bearish short traders.
Bitcoin&#8217;s Open Interest rose by 2.78% in the last 24 hours, indicating higher market liquidity and the number of outstanding futures contracts.
The market sentiment was one of "Greed," according to the Crypto Fear and Greed Index, signaling higher buying pressure.
Top Gainers (24-Hours)
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<td>Virtuals Protocol (VIRTUAL)</td>
<td>+43.53%</td>
<td>$1.51</td>
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<td>Floki (FLOKI)</td>
<td>+14.31%</td>
<td>$0.00008855</td>
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<td>+11.00%</td>
<td>$0.00002056</td>
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The global cryptocurrency market capitalization stood at $2.98 trillion, following an increase of 1.31% in the last 24 hours.
Major stock averages popped for a fifth straight day. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 114.09 points, or 0.28%, to end at 40,227.59. The S&amp;P 500 eked out a gain of 0.06% to finish at 5,528.75. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite, however, edged 0.1% lower to end at 17,366.13.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/45038824/treasury-secretary-scott-bessent-says-its-up-to-china-to-de-escalate-trade-tensions-india-to-be-the-first-trade-deal-to-be-signed">updated</a> on the progress of U.S. trade negotiations, hinting at a potential deal with India. On China, Bessent said it was up to the Asian giant to de-escalate trade tensions.
This week, investors will parse the earnings of mega-cap companies like Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) and Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>).
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Analyst Notes: Popular cryptocurrency trader and chartist Daan Crypto Trades drew attention to the Bitcoin Rainbow Chart, with the price moving back into the green sector.&nbsp;
"It&#8217;s probably safe to assume this won&#8217;t get into the darker regions this cycle but somewhere below that would still make for an interesting move," the analyst added.
As the name suggests, this indicator uses the colors of a rainbow to estimate Bitcoin&#8217;s long-term price trend and whether the asset is undervalued or overvalued based on historical trends.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24BTC&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$BTC</a> Rainbow Chart &#x1f308; This has been moving up back into the green sector. It&#39;s probably safe to assume this won&#39;t get into the darker regions this cycle but somewhere below that would still make for an interesting move. Where do you think the cycle tops or has it already topped… <a href="https://t.co/9233of4G7u">pic.twitter.com/9233of4G7u</a>
&mdash; Daan Crypto Trades (@DaanCrypto) <a href="https://twitter.com/DaanCrypto/status/1916945766515675324?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 28, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Cryptocurrency analyst Ali Martinez weighed in on Ethereum's prospects, stating that the second-largest cryptocurrency needed a daily close above $1,950 to generate a buy signal from the SuperTrend indicator.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Ethereum?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Ethereum</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24ETH&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$ETH</a> needs to secure a daily close above $1,950 to trigger a buy signal from the SuperTrend indicator. <a href="https://t.co/XwgJWXSbzK">pic.twitter.com/XwgJWXSbzK</a>
&mdash; Ali (@ali_charts) <a href="https://twitter.com/ali_charts/status/1916949037309133247?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 28, 2025</a></blockquote>
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It is set to report its Q1 2025 earnings on May 1. Wall Street analysts expect the company to post EPS of $1.36, up from $0.98 in the prior-year period. According to Benzinga Pro, quarterly revenue is expected to reach $154.94 billion, up from $143.31 billion a year earlier.
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The company's stock traded at approximately $21.93 per share 10 years ago. If you had invested $10,000, you could have bought roughly 456 shares. Currently, shares trade at $187.55, meaning your investment's value could have grown to $85,522 from stock price appreciation.&nbsp;
That's a total return of 755.22%, far outpacing the S&amp;P 500's return of 212.20% over the same period.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">What Could The Next 10 Years Bring?&nbsp;</h2>
Amazon has a consensus rating of "Buy" and a price target of $251.98 based on the ratings of 45 analysts. The price target implies more than 34% potential upside from the current stock price.
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On Feb. 6, the company announced its Q4 2024 earnings, posting net sales of $187.8 billion, up 10% year-over-year, and beating the consensus estimate of $187.3 billion, as reported by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43545590/amazoncom-q4-earnings-highlights-revenue-beat-eps-beat-most-successful-holiday-shopping-season-in-company-history">Benzinga</a>. The company reported EPS of $1.86, above the consensus estimate of $1.48.
Amazon guided for Q1 net sales to come in a range of $151 billion to $155.5 billion, up 5% to 9% year-over-year. The figure fell short of the $158.5 billion expected by the Street.
Check out this <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/insights/news/25/04/45011552/exploring-the-competitive-space-amazon-com-versus-industry-peers-in-broadline-retail">article by Benzinga</a> that evaluates Amazon.com against its key competitors in the Broadline Retail industry.
Given the historical stock price appreciation and expected upside potential, growth-focused investors may find Amazon stock attractive.&nbsp;
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On Monday, Cathie Wood&#8216;s Ark Invest executed several significant trades, including the sale of shares in Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>), Robinhood Markets Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>) and Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>), while also acquiring shares in Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) and Baidu Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIDU#NASDAQ">BIDU</a>). These trades reflect Ark&#8217;s strategic adjustments amidst evolving market conditions.
The Palantir Trade
Ark Invest made a notable move by selling shares of Palantir across ARK Next Generation Internet ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKW#BATS">ARKW</a>) and ARK Space Exploration &amp; Innovation ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKX#BATS">ARKX</a>). The sale involved 53,532 shares from ARKW and 26,114 shares from ARKX. With Palantir&#8217;s stock closing at $114.65, the total value of the shares sold amounted to approximately $9.1 million. Recently, Palantir has been in the spotlight due to its potential to dominate the enterprise AI sector, as highlighted by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/45031959/cathie-wood-backs-palantir-to-dominate-enterprise-ai-with-microsofts-excel-on-the-back-foot">Cathie Wood&#8217;s confidence</a> in the company&#8217;s capabilities. However, the stock has been <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/04/45045022/palantir-stock-is-pulling-back-after-rallying-20-over-the-past-week-whats-going-on">pulling back</a> after rallying 20% over the past week.
The Meta Platforms Trade
Ark Invest also reduced its holdings of Meta Platforms by selling 2,168 shares from its ARK Innovation ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKK#BATS">ARKK</a>). With Meta&#8217;s shares closing at $549.74, this transaction was valued at approximately $1.19 million. The Mark Zuckerberg-led company has been navigating through <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/04/44925597/meta-platforms-shares-slide-amid-regulatory-pressure-and-economic-uncertainty-whats-going-on-lately">regulatory challenges and economic uncertainties</a>, as detailed in recent reports on the company&#8217;s ongoing antitrust trial and market pressures.
The AMD Trade
Ark Invest&#8217;s ARKW ETF acquired 39,306 shares of&nbsp;Advanced Micro Devices Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>), with the stock closing at $96.39. This purchase was valued at approximately $3.79 million. AMD&#8217;s stock performance has been influenced by industry developments, including&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/04/45052912/whats-going-on-with-advanced-micro-devices-stock-monday">competition from Huawei</a>&nbsp;in the AI chip market, which has impacted investor sentiment.
The Robinhood Trade
Ark Invest opted to sell 121,099 shares of&nbsp;Robinhood Markets Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>) from its ARKW ETF. With Robinhood&#8217;s shares closing at $48.93, the sale was valued at approximately $5.92 million. Robinhood is currently under the market&#8217;s watchful eye as&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/content/45028950/markets-think-robinhood-earnings-could-send-the-stock-up">investors anticipate its earnings</a>, which could significantly influence its stock trajectory.
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The Baidu Trade
Ark Invest increased its holdings in Baidu Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIDU#NASDAQ">BIDU</a>) by purchasing 2,798 shares in ARK Autonomous Technology &amp; Robotics ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKQ#BATS">ARKQ</a>) and 85,253 shares in ARKW. With Baidu&#8217;s stock closing at $90.37, the total value of these acquisitions was approximately $7.7 million. Baidu&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/25/04/45015548/baidu-goes-aggressive-chinas-in-ai-price-war-with-alibaba-deepseek">aggressive stance</a> in the AI sector, particularly in its competition with Alibaba, has been a focal point recently.
Other Key Trades:
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<li>Sold 61,893 shares of Schrodinger Inc. (SDGR) from ARKG.</li>
<li>Bought 60,068 shares of Airbnb Inc. (ABNB) in ARKW.</li>
<li>Sold 89,702 shares of Roblox Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RBLX#NASDAQ">RBLX</a>) from ARKW.</li>
<li>Bought 48,020 shares of Shopify Inc. (SHOP) in ARKW.</li>
<li>Sold 111,059 shares of Ark21Shares Bitcoin ETF (ARKB) through ARKW.</li>
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Cathie Wood Chops Palantir: Ark Invest Dumps $9.1 Million Worth Of Stock, Also Sells Meta And Robinhood Shares

President Donald Trump is expected to soon sign into law the &#8220;Take It Down Act,&#8221; a sweeping bipartisan measure that targets the spread of nonconsensual, sexually <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/03/44100458/melania-trump-attacks-democrats-for-skipping-key-discussion-on-deepfakes-first-lady-wants-tougher-safeguards-for-children">explicit deepfake images</a> and videos online.
What Happened: On Monday, the House overwhelmingly passed the &#8220;Take It Down Act&#8221; in a 409-2 vote, sending the bill to Trump's desk after the Senate approved it earlier this year by unanimous consent, <a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/house-passes-bipartisan-bill-combat-explicit-deepfakes-trump-rcna203316">reported</a> NBC News.&nbsp;
The legislation, led by senators Ted Cruz (R-Tex.) and Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), makes it a federal crime to publish sexually explicit images or videos — including those generated by artificial intelligence — without the subject's consent.
It also requires online platforms to remove the content within 48 hours of receiving notice.
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First lady Melania Trump, who championed the bill as part of her &#8220;Be Best&#8221; initiative, praised the passage as a major step toward protecting children and families, the report noted.
Trump promoted the bill during a speech to Congress last month, signaling strong support.
Why It's Important: The rise of deepfake technology has made it easier than ever to create convincing fake sexual imagery, often targeting women, minors and public figures.
Last year, Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/02/36930046/meta-advised-to-overhaul-incoherent-deepfake-rules-by-oversight-board-after-biden-video">faced pressure to update</a> its deepfake policies after a controversial video featuring former President Joe Biden was found not to violate the company's existing guidelines.
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Earlier this year, dozens of explicit, AI-generated images of celebrities including Ariana Grande, Scarlett Johansson, and Maria Sharapova spread widely across Facebook, racking up hundreds of thousands of likes and shares before Meta ultimately removed them.
Previously, Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) CEO Satya Nadella also raised alarms about the spread of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/01/36845419/satya-nadella-says-ai-generated-taylor-swift-deepfakes-are-alarming-and-terrible">AI-generated explicit images</a> of pop star Taylor Swift, calling the situation "alarming and terrible."
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Donald Trump Set To Sign Landmark 'Take It Down Act' As Congress Targets Deepfake Images And Videos

Former White House communications director and current investor, Anthony Scaramucci's forgotten investment in Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) stock for his newborn son turned into a powerful lesson on the rewards of long-term investing.
What Happened: Last year, during a recent appearance on The Julia La Roche Show, Scaramucci shared how, at 28 years old, he purchased $1,200 worth of Microsoft stock for his son, AJ, shortly after his birth in September 1992.
At the time, he opted to check the box to reinvest dividends, even though Microsoft wasn't paying any.
&#8220;I had an account, it was for my son AJ,&#8221; Scaramucci recalled. &#8220;He was born on the 23rd of September in 1992. On Oct. 1, I bought him $1,200 of Microsoft.&#8221;
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Back then, with no internet access and only paper statements being mailed, Scaramucci moved a few times, and his brokerage, Goldman Sachs, lost track of his address. The account sat untouched for nearly three decades.
&#8220;We found the account, it was 26–27 years later,&#8221; Scaramucci said. &#8220;I think I said it went up $88,000, but my son said, ‘No, Dad, it went up $288,000.'&#8221;
Previously, during a podcast, Scaramucci incorrectly shared that his investment went up around $72,000.
The longtime investor admitted he would have likely sold the stock during Microsoft&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/long-ideas/23/11/35912780/steve-ballmer-vs-satya-nadella-one-microsoft-ceo-would-have-turned-your-1000-investment-">stagnant period under former CEO</a> Steve Ballmer had he known he still owned it.&nbsp;
&#8220;There was a period of time when Steve Ballmer was running that company&#8230; they were flatlining at Microsoft for about eight or nine years,&#8221; Scaramucci said. &#8220;I would have sold that stock, didn&#8217;t know I owned it, and it ended up being a big win.&#8221;
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Why It&#8217;s Important: Microsoft <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/education/23/10/35482112/if-you-invested-1-000-in-microsoft-at-its-ipo-heres-how-much-youd-have-now">went public on March 13</a>, 1986, with an initial offering price of $21. Shares closed their first day of trading at $27.75, with more than 2.5 million shares exchanged.
Over the years, Microsoft underwent several stock splits, including 2-for-1 splits in 1987 and 1990, followed by 3-for-2 splits in 1991 and 1992. Additional 2-for-1 splits occurred in 1994, 1996, 1998, 1999, and 2003.
Accounting for splits, Scaramucci's $1,200 investment would have bought approximately 784.313 shares. Based on Microsoft&#8217;s current share price, those shares are now worth around $306,792.15.
Price Action: Microsoft shares have declined 6.55% year-to-date and 2.76% over the past 12 months. However, the tech giant's stock has surged 124.07% over the past five years. On Monday, the share price closed at $391.16, down 0.18%, according to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/register?utm_adType=bzprocontent&amp;utm_campaign=14daytrial&amp;utm_ad=0417">Benzinga Pro</a>.
Based on Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings, Microsoft holds a growth score of 64.68% and a momentum rating of 41.89. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">Click here to see how it stacks up against</a> other top tech companies.
Currently, Microsoft has a consensus price target of $494.57 from 33 analysts, with Truist Securities setting the highest target at $600 as of Oct. 28. The three latest ratings from Goldman Sachs, Piper Sandler, and Barclays suggest an average target of $438.33, indicating a potential upside of 12.11%.
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Anthony Scaramucci Once Purchased $1,200 Worth Of Microsoft Stock For His Son In 1992 And Then Forgot About It — Three Decades Later, It Quietly Turned Into A Small Fortune That He Didn't Know He Owned

<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/12/42726864/dave-ramsey-thinks-social-security-is-a-mathematical-disaster-but-still-says-it-makes-more-sense-to-take-it-at-62-almost-every-time">Dave Ramsey</a> is once again calling out high-income earners who can't seem to keep their financial house in order — and this time, he's grouping doctors and lawyers with actors and musicians.
"Medical doctors are about as notorious as people in the music business or the acting world for being stupid with money," Ramsey said in a video <a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1AgqGfKwZw/?mibextid=wwXIfr">posted to Facebook</a> recently. "Only they add a level of arrogance to it because they're so freakin smart."
The post's caption spelled it out even further: "Doctors are some of the smartest people out there — and some of the worst with money. I've seen it over and over again."
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Lawyers and entertainers didn't escape the critique either. "A lot of them let arrogance override common sense," he added. "Just because you make a lot doesn't mean you're winning."
Ramsey's frustration isn't new. In his ongoing crusade to get people to ditch debt and build wealth, he's often pointed to his own data to back it up.&nbsp;
His <a href="https://cdn.ramseysolutions.net/media/company/pr/everyday-millionaires-research/national-study-of-millionaire-new.pdf?_gl=1&#x2A;1jpxndr&#x2A;_gcl_au&#x2A;MzM3NTc4MTE2LjE3NDU1NjU1OTk.&#x2A;FPAU&#x2A;MTI4MzI0NTA0OS4xNzM5MzQ3NjAw&#x2A;_ga&#x2A;NDg4NjQxODQ4LjE3NDU1NjU1OTc.&#x2A;_ga_02SXDH1H96&#x2A;MTc0NTU2NTU5Ny4xLjAuMTc0NTU2NTU5OS4wLjAuMTQ2NjQ4NTI1">National Study of Millionaires</a>, which surveyed 10,000 net-worth millionaires, found that most of them didn't work in flashy or high-paying fields. In fact, "medical doctor didn't even make the top five," Ramsey told comedian <a href="https://youtu.be/Ur1Bjj-W1us?si=vK1qLUU4-WIjLYis">Theo Von in an interview</a> last year.
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Instead, the top five professions that produced millionaires were:
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<li>Accountants </li>
<li>Teachers </li>
<li>Managers </li>
<li>Attorneys </li>
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That's right — despite Ramsey's jab at lawyers, they did crack the top five. Doctors didn't.
"The hardest people to convince to use common sense are the smart people," Ramsey said in the video. "Lawyers and doctors — the level of arrogance that comes with that — often it's the hardest group of people I have to talk into it."
"Don't be too smart for your own good," he added. "Humble yourself, learn the basics, and start making your money work for you, not against you."
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Ramsey's not saying doctors and lawyers aren't smart — he's saying they think they're too smart for the basics. And that's the problem. When you're used to being top of your class, it's easy to assume you don't need a budget, a plan, or anyone telling you what to do with your paycheck.
But that's where <a href="https://www.ramseysolutions.com/dave-ramsey-7-baby-steps">Ramsey's 7 Baby Steps</a> come in. They're dead simple by design — not because people are dumb, but because smart people overcomplicate everything. Step one? Stack a $1,000 emergency fund. Step two? Pay off all non-mortgage debt, fast. Then save three to six months of expenses, invest 15% of your income, and yeah — knock out the mortgage early. Why? Because wealthy people don't have car payments and a 30-year loan hanging over their heads.&nbsp;
You <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/02/43539942/are-you-rich-heres-what-americans-think-you-need-to-be-considered-wealthy-2">don't have to be a genius to build wealth</a>. But if you are one, maybe try not to outsmart yourself.
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Dave Ramsey Says Doctors And Lawyers Are Like Actors, Notoriously Bad With Money — 'Just Because You Make A Lot Doesn't Mean You're Winning'

MrBeast isn't just chasing clicks — but he <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/04/44937545/mrbeast-net-worth-how-much-is-youtubes-biggest-creator-worth-in-april-2025">knows exactly what gets them</a>.
On April 13, Jimmy Donaldson, aka MrBeast, <a href="https://x.com/MrBeast/status/1911429528892629049">posted on X</a>:
"My 2 worst preforming videos this year are the ones where I help people. Just thought I'd share this because some people think I just do it for views but I would get way more views if I didn't help thousands of people walk and give away a million meals."
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He included a screenshot of his recent uploads, revealing that "I Helped 2,000 People Walk Again" and "Watch This Video To Feed 1 Person In Need" brought in 24.3 million and 21.3 million views in their first 22.5 hours — numbers most YouTubers would celebrate, but far behind his typical blockbuster hits.
To put it in perspective, his video "Beat Ronaldo, Win $1,000,000" hit 49 million views in the same time span. Even "I Spent 100 Hours Inside The Pyramids" pulled in 47.5 million. MrBeast doesn't just pull views — he defines viral.
And that's not just a recent trend. Filtering his channel by all-time popularity paints an even clearer picture of what the audience tends to devour. At the top of the list?
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<li>"$456,000 Squid Game In Real Life!" — 785 million views</li>
<li>"Last To Leave Circle Wins $500,000" — 508 million</li>
<li>"$1 vs $500,000 Plane Ticket!" — 474 million</li>
<li>"$1 vs $1,000,000,000 Yacht!" — 453 million</li>
<li>"Ages 1 – 100 Fight For $500,000" — 421 million</li>
<li>"$1 vs $100,000,000 Car!" — 421 million </li>
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These are big, bold, entertainment-first concepts with <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/04/44968223/now-millions-hate-me-mrbeast-says-article-twisted-his-words-falsely-quoted-him-as-saying-lifes-easier-when-youre-broke">jaw-dropping numbers and viral packaging</a>. Flashy thumbnails, huge dollar amounts, global appeal.
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But when it comes to doing good? The view count dips. And Donaldson knows it.
"People would also hate me less lol," he added in the same April 13 post. "Doesn't matter though, I'm gonna keep doing it because I'm the most subscribed YouTube channel in the world and I believe using my platform to inspire people to do good is important (and I also like making these videos)."
That commitment shows through Beast Philanthropy, his 501(c)(3) nonprofit aimed at making kindness viral. The organization, backed by MrBeast's 400 million+ combined followers, uses social media to raise funds and help charitable causes around the world.
So yes, a video about giving someone a yacht or a private jet may crush the algorithm. But a video that feeds people or gives them the ability to walk? That's the one that <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/04/44794639/ironically-because-of-all-the-new-tariffs-its-now-way-cheaper-to-make-our-chocolate-bars-outside-the-us-says-mrbeast">keeps MrBeast grounded</a> — and maybe, long-term, it's the one that matters more.
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Ask someone if being a billionaire makes you happier, and you'll usually get one of two answers: "Obviously!" or "Well, happiness comes from within." It's either mind-blown excitement or a quick pivot into philosophy.
But when someone asked Bill Gates, "Do you think being a billionaire has made you a happier person than if you were just a middle class person?" in a <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/aunv58/im_bill_gates_cochair_of_the_bill_melinda_gates/">Reddit AMA back in 2019</a>, he didn't dodge, humble-brag, or wax poetic.
"Yes," he said. "I don't have to think about health costs or college costs. Being free from worry about financial things is a real blessing."
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But before anyone grabbed their pitchforks, Gates clarified: "Of course you don't need a billion to get to that point." The key, he explained, isn't the commas in your net worth — it's the freedom from worry.
Which, for the record, is something most Americans would kill for.
As of late 2023, 62% of Americans are living paycheck to paycheck, according to <a href="https://ir.lendingclub.com/news/news-details/2023/Nearly-60-of-Credit-Cardholders-in-the-U.S.-Live-Paycheck-to-Paycheck/default.aspx">LendingClub</a> — including nearly half of those making over $100,000 a year. And it's not just about day-to-day expenses. A survey from the <a href="https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/stress/2023/collective-trauma-recovery">American Psychological Association</a> found 72% of U.S. adults feel stressed about money on a regular basis.
That stress hits hard when basic needs aren't guaranteed. A <a href="https://www.bankrate.com/pdfs/pr/20220502-financial-wellness-survey.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com">Bankrate survey</a> found that 57% of Americans cite lack of emergency savings as one of their biggest stressors.&nbsp;
When it comes to healthcare, 27% of adults skipped medical treatment due to cost, according to the Federal Reserve's 2023 <a href="https://www.federalreserve.gov/publications/2024-economic-well-being-of-us-households-in-2023-expenses.htm#:~:text=Health-Care%20Expenses&amp;text=Twenty-seven%20percent%20of%20adults,in%202021%20(figure%2020).">Report on the Economic Well-Being of U.S. Households</a>.
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Gates gets it. He pointed out during the same AMA:
"We do need to reduce the cost growth in these areas so they are accessible to everyone."
Translation: being middle class shouldn't mean losing sleep over your kid's tuition or skipping the dentist for six years.
The billionaire also gave a glimpse into what else makes him happy: family, fitness, and following through. "Staying in shape," he said, "helps me stay calm and be happier." So does seeing his kids thrive.
Sure, Gates has the luxury of contemplating happiness from the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/real-estate/25/04/44648551/behold-bill-gates-138-million-mega-mansion-and-his-two-other-lavish-homes">comfort of a sprawling estate</a> and a multi-billion-dollar portfolio. But he also spends his time giving it away. He's pledged to donate most of his fortune through the Giving Pledge, a campaign he co-founded with Warren Buffett to encourage billionaires to commit at least half their wealth to good causes.
So is it <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/are-you-rich">better to be rich</a>? According to Gates — yes. But is it necessary? Not at all. What you need is to not live in constant fear of a broken bone or surprise tuition bill draining your entire future.&nbsp;
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Bill Gates Says He's Happier As A Billionaire Than If He Were Middle Class — 'You Don't Need A Billion…But Freedom From Worry Is A Blessing'

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