U.S. stock futures rose on Wednesday following two consecutive days of mixed close this week. Futures all four benchmark indices advanced in premarket trading.



All eyes will be on semiconductor technology giant Nvidia Corp.&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) earnings as the Jensen Huang-led company will report its earnings after market close. Investors will be on the lookout for the chipmaker&#8217;s commentary on the future of artificial intelligence following DeepSeek&#8217;s breakthrough, along with its take on Blackwell chips.



The 10-year Treasury yield stood at 4.30%, while the two-year yield was at 4.11%. According to the CME Group's FedWatch <a href="https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html">tool</a>, there is a 97.5% chance that the Federal Reserve will keep interest rates unchanged for the March meeting. 



<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"><table style="overflow:auto; height: 90px; display: block;"><tbody><tr><td>Futures</td><td>Change (+/-)</td></tr><tr><td>Nasdaq 100</td><td>0.76%</td></tr><tr><td>S&amp;P 500</td><td>0.46%</td></tr><tr><td>Dow Jones</td><td>0.24%</td></tr><tr><td>Russell 2000</td><td>0.18%</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), which track the S&amp;P 500 index and Nasdaq 100 index, respectively, rose in premarket on Wednesday. SPY was up 0.48% to $597.07, and QQQ advanced 0.80% to $517.42, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.



Cues From The Last Session



Bucking the broader market trend, consumer staples and real estate sectors closed higher on Tuesday, however, most sectors within the S&amp;P 500 finished in negative territory, with information technology, and energy experiencing losses.



Overall, U.S. stocks settled mixed with the Dow Jones index rising by more than 150 points during the session, as other indices fell.



The S&amp;P CoreLogic Case-Shiller 20-city home price index showed a 4.5% year-over-year increase in December, up from 4.3% in the previous month. The FHFA house price index rose by 0.4% in December.



Home Depot Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>) reported fourth-quarter 2024 results that exceeded expectations and provided its 2025 outlook, while Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KDP#NASDAQ">KDP</a>) also delivered stronger-than-expected quarterly results.



<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"><table style="overflow:auto; height: 90px; display: block;"><tbody><tr><td>Index</td><td>Performance (+/-)</td><td>Value</td></tr><tr><td>Nasdaq Composite</td><td>-1.35%</td><td>19,026.39</td></tr><tr><td>S&amp;P 500</td><td>-0.47%</td><td>5,955.25</td></tr><tr><td>Dow Jones</td><td>0.37%</td><td>43,621.16</td></tr><tr><td>Russell 2000</td><td>-0.38%</td><td>2,170.08</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



Insights From Analysts



Ryan Detrick, the chief market strategist at Carson Group reiterated his old seasonality analysis of how "late February tends to be weak," especially in a post-election year.



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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">We&#39;ve been warning all month that late February tends to be weak, while February in a post-election year is the worst month on average. This 4-day losing streak isn&#39;t fun, but can&#39;t say it wasn&#39;t expected. <a href="https://t.co/JvBu9IhAVJ">pic.twitter.com/JvBu9IhAVJ</a>&mdash; Ryan Detrick, CMT (@RyanDetrick) <a href="https://twitter.com/RyanDetrick/status/1894410909876985937?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 25, 2025</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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He also compiled the data since 1990 when the S&amp;P 500 index hit an all-time high and declined for four consecutive days. Such a trend was last observed in January 2022. According to the data, the index has ended higher 80% of the time in the year following such a trend with an average return of 9.2%.



Highlighting this data, Detrick concluded that the S&amp;P 500's four-day fall was a "non-event," in his X post.



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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">This should help the odds we finish green today, but what happens after a new ATH and then 4 consecutive red days? Near-term weakish returns, but a year out things are a tad better than normal. My take? This is a non-event. <a href="https://t.co/lHgytQhyxg">pic.twitter.com/lHgytQhyxg</a>&mdash; Ryan Detrick, CMT (@RyanDetrick) <a href="https://twitter.com/RyanDetrick/status/1894487531292373026?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 25, 2025</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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Investors may need to drastically alter their strategies as demographic trends shift, potentially impacting inflation, interest rates, and economic growth, according to David Kelly, Chief Global Strategist at JPMorgan Asset Management.



Donald Trump administration&#8217;s curb on immigration after a period of very strong and chaotic unauthorized immigration could lead to the forecasters marking down their estimates of &#8220;population and labor force growth and increase their estimates of inflation, interest rates, and capital spending on productivity-enhancing equipment,&#8221; said Kelly.



"Investors will have to watch Washington as much as the markets to assess how to adjust investment strategy for demographics in 2025," he added.



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Upcoming Economic Data



Here&#8217;s what investors will keep on Wednesday:



<ul>
<li>New home sales data for January will be released at 10:00 a.m., ET.</li>
</ul>



<ul>
<li>Atlanta Fed President Raphael Bostic will speak at 12:00 p.m., ET.</li>
</ul>



Stocks In Focus:



<ul>
<li>Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) advanced 2.57% in the premarket on Wednesday ahead of its earnings, which will be released after the closing bell. Analysts expect it to report earnings of 85 cents per share on revenue of $38.16 billion.</li>
</ul>



<ul>
<li>Lowe&#8217;s Companies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LOW#NYSE">LOW</a>) was 0.037% lower as Wall Street expects it to report quarterly earnings of $1.84 per share on revenue of $18.29 billion before the opening bell.</li>
</ul>



<ul>
<li>Advance Auto Parts Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAP#NYSE">AAP</a>) rose 0.39% ahead of its earnings, which will be released before the opening bell. Analysts expect it to report a quarterly loss at $1.23 per share on revenue of $1.93 billion.</li>
</ul>



<ul>
<li>TJX Companies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TJX#NYSE">TJX</a>) declined 0.008% as Wall Street expects it to report quarterly earnings of $1.17 per share on revenue of $16.24 billion before the opening bell.</li>
</ul>



<ul>
<li>Sonos Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SONO#NASDAQ">SONO</a>) gained 0.15% after announcing a $150 million stock repurchase program.</li>
</ul>



<ul>
<li>Super Micro Computer Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>) jumped 24.29% as it filed its quarterly earnings ahead of the Nasdaq deadline and avoided getting booted off the exchange.</li>
</ul>



<ul>
<li>Enveric Biosciences Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ENVB#NASDAQ">ENVB</a>) zoomed 140.68% as its non-hallucinogenic psychedelic compounds showed promise for treating addiction and ADHD.</li>
</ul>



<ul>
<li>Axon Enterprise Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXON#NASDAQ">AXON</a>) was 16.78% higher after reporting better-than-expected fourth-quarter financial results.</li>
</ul>



<ul>
<li>Flywire Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FLYW#NASDAQ">FLYW</a>) plummeted 29.14% after the company reported worse-than-expected quarterly financial results.</li>
</ul>



<ul>
<li>Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GO#NASDAQ">GO</a>) slumped 21.22% after the company reported mixed fourth-quarter financial results and issued FY25 adjusted EPS guidance below estimates.</li>
</ul>



<ul>
<li>Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DNA#NYSE">DNA</a>) dropped 15.84% after the company posted weak quarterly results.</li>
</ul>



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Crude oil futures were trading higher in the early New York session by 0.07% to hover around $68.98 per barrel.



The gold spot index was down by 0.04% to $2,913.77 per ounce. Its last record high was at $2,956.37. The Dollar Index was up 0.16% at 106.482 level.



Most Asian markets ended higher on Tuesday except Japan's Nikkei 225, and Australia's ASX 200 index. India's S&amp;P BSE Sensex, China's CSI 300, South Korea's Kospi, and Hong Kong's Hang Seng index advanced. European markets were higher in trade.



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US Stocks Likely To Open Higher Ahead Of Nvidia Earnings: S&P 500's Four-Day Fall Was A 'Non-Event,' Says Expert

President Donald Trump has finalized the terms of the mineral resources deal with Ukraine. After prolonged negotiations, the deal reportedly includes better conditions for the war-ridden country, albeit without the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/02/43909360/zelensky-says-ukraine-wont-trade-minerals-for-debt-seeks-win-win-deal-with-us" rel="noreferrer noopener">much-desired security guarantees</a>.



The Financial Times and The Guardian <a target="_blank" href="https://www.ft.com/content/1890d104-1395-4393-a71d-d299aed448e6" rel="noreferrer noopener">reported</a> the news, citing senior officials familiar with the matter. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will visit Washington on Friday to formalize the deal.



"I hear that he [Zelenskyy] is coming on Friday," Trump <a target="_blank" href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/feb/25/trump-zelenskyy-ukraine-minerals-deal" rel="noreferrer noopener">told</a> reporters in the Oval Office on Tuesday. "Certainly, it's OK with me if he'd like to. And he would like to sign it together with me. And I understand that's a big deal, a very big deal," Trump said.



Initially, Zelensky <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/commodities/25/02/43788546/ukraine-officials-stall-trumps-colonial-rare-earths-bid-prefer-mutually-beneficial-deal" rel="noreferrer noopener">delayed signing the deal</a>, rejecting Trump's original proposal that included a demand for $500 billion worth of mineral resources as repayment for military aid. That condition has since been dropped, with the revised agreement allowing Ukraine to retain a 50% stake in a newly created investment fund, which will develop and commercialize the country's mineral wealth.



Despite removing the financial repayment requirement, the deal does not include explicit long-term security guarantees for Ukraine—one of Kyiv's key demands. Instead, Trump has vaguely alluded to a "general security" framework for Ukraine in the future.



"We'll be looking … general security for Ukraine later on. I don't think that's going to be a problem. There are a lot of people that want to do it, and I spoke with Russia about it. They didn't seem to have a problem with it," he said.



Ukraine holds large deposits of lithium, graphite, titanium, and some rare earth elements. These materials are essential for various industries, including defense, aerospace, renewable energy, and high-tech manufacturing.



Lithium and graphite are particularly crucial for battery production in electric vehicles, while titanium – which Ukraine commercially produced before the conflict, is vital for aerospace engineering.



Under the terms of the agreement, revenues generated from the joint development of Ukraine's mineral resources will be channeled into domestic infrastructure and economic recovery projects.



However, the framework still leaves several unresolved issues, including the exact structure of the investment fund and the legal jurisdiction governing U.S. involvement. Ukraine's parliament is expected to debate and vote on the agreement following Zelenskyy's return from Washington.



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Trump Negotiates A 'Very Big Deal' For Ukraine's Mineral Wealth, But Lacks Long-Term Security Guarantees: Report

Super Micro Computer Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>) soared 26.3% during the pre-market trading session on Wednesday as it disclosed its delayed financial results on Tuesday, narrowly escaping the Nasdaq&#8217;s delisting warning.&nbsp;



What Happened: Super Micro submitted revised and audited financials for fiscal 2024 and the first half of fiscal 2025 to&nbsp;the U.S. Securities and Exchange&nbsp;Commission (SEC). This move alleviates the immediate threat of the company being delisted from Nasdaq, a worry that had previously&nbsp;impacted SMCI stock&nbsp;price.



The company&#8217;s auditor, BDO, verified that the financial statements accurately reflect the company&#8217;s financial status as of June 30, 2024, and comply with U.S. accounting standards. Super Micro also announced that it has re-established compliance with Nasdaq&#8217;s filing requirements.



The submission follows Super Micro&#8217;s loss of its previous auditor, Ernst &amp; Young, due to governance issues. The company had until Tuesday to submit audited financials to the SEC. Super Micro also revealed significant weaknesses in its internal controls over financial reporting and is implementing measures to rectify these issues.



The announcement triggered a 22% spike in the company&#8217;s stock price during after-hours trading.



"The Company has received correspondence from the Nasdaq staff that the Company has regained compliance with the filing requirements, and the matter is now closed," SMCI said in a release.



SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43966461/lucid-to-up-production-increase-advertising-and-sell-in-saudi-arabia-to-up-high-end-gravity-suv-sales-this-year">Lucid Gravity Customers Opting For High-End Configurations, All The Way Up To $120,000: CEO Says SUV &#8216;Attracting New People To The Brand&#8217;</a>



Why It Matters: The company&#8217;s ability to meet the Nasdaq deadline, despite losing its previous auditor and facing governance issues, indicates its resilience and commitment to rectifying its internal control weaknesses. The company&#8217;s robust sales growth, driven by the demand for Nvidia&#8217;s GPUs, further underscores its strong market position. However, the potential risks associated with its late financial reports remain a concern for investors.



Despite compliance hurdles, Super Micro&#8217;s business has been booming, driven by surging demand for Nvidia&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) GPUs. The company&#8217;s sales soared, more than doubling to $14.99 billion in fiscal 2024, as per the updated financials.



CEO and founder Charles Liang called yesterday&#8217;s filing an &#8216;important milestone&#8217; and stated that the company will now dedicate its full attention to its core business. Liang also added that SMCI is poised to accomplish its important mission in DLC, the Data Center Building Block Solution (Supermicro 4.0), while also meeting the revenue goals. During its earnings last week, SMCI announced a revenue goal of $40 billion for fiscal 2026.



On Monday, Goldman Sachs boosted its price target on Super Micro stock to $36 from $32 and kept a &#8216;neutral&#8217; rating on the shares. 



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</ul>



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Disclaimer:&nbsp;This content was partially produced with the help of AI tools and was reviewed and published by Benzinga editors.

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SMCI Stock Pops Over 26% In Wednesday Pre-Market After Super Micro Computer Says It 'Regained Compliance'

Large investors were dumping Official Melania (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">MELANIA</a>) at massive losses, as the meme coin launched by First Lady Melania Trump traded 93% below its all-time high.



What happened: Two notable loss-making whale transactions were discovered by on-chain data tracking firm Lookonchain on Tuesday



One of the investors purchased 13.97 million MELANIA tokens for 30 million USD Coin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">USDC</a>) a month ago, only to sell the stash for 14.32 million USDC on Monday, experiencing a loss of $15.68 million.



The other whale bagged 6.69 million MELANIAs for 10 million USDC more than three weeks ago and sold them for 6.27 million USDC over the past two days, losing $3.73 million.&nbsp;



The sell-offs by whales, known for being large hoarders of cryptocurrencies, suggested a weaker long-term sentiment and a bearish forecast for the meme coin.



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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Whales sold all their $MELANIA holdings at a loss recently! DNTpoX&#8230;LN2A spent 30M <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24USDC&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$USDC</a> to buy 13.97M $MELANIA a month ago, and sold for 14.32M <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24USDC&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$USDC</a> yesterday, losing $15.68M. Gu2bnm&#8230;xmni spent 10M <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24USDC&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$USDC</a> to buy 6.69M $MELANIA 22 days ago, and sold 6.27M <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24USDC&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$USDC</a> in the past 2… <a href="https://t.co/jAK6t6rJhy">pic.twitter.com/jAK6t6rJhy</a>&mdash; Lookonchain (@lookonchain) <a href="https://twitter.com/lookonchain/status/1894660982913601660?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 26, 2025</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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Price Action: At the time of writing, MELANIA traded at $0.9210, down 0.59% in the last 24 hours and over 93% since the top of $13.73 shortly after its l<a href="https://in.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/01/43078040/trump-coin-tanks-36-even-as-melania-trump-launches-her-own-token-top-analyst-says-his-short-is-going-very-very-well">aunch</a> last month, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard?_gl=1&#x2A;380nj0&#x2A;_ga&#x2A;MTEyOTAyOTcxMy4xNzEzMzY0NTYy&#x2A;_ga_V7ZK73W7N0&#x2A;MTcxNDk4MzIzMi42LjEuMTcxNDk4OTE0Ni4wLjAuMA..">data from Benzinga Pro</a>.&nbsp;



Just for additional context, about $12.8 billion worth of the coin's fully diluted capitalization has been eroded since the peak.



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Why It Matters: The Solana (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/sol/usd">SOL</a>)-based meme coin was launched just before President Donald Trump's presidential inauguration, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43088840/donald-and-melania-trump-memecoins-crash-after-presidential-inaugurationfirst-couples-crypto-wealth-plunges-36">much like the</a> Official Trump (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">TRUMP</a>) token.&nbsp;



TRUMP has also witnessed a sharp drawdown, plummeting 82% from its record highs.&nbsp;



MELANIA was <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/news/global/25/02/43763620/first-ladys-melania-and-argentine-president-javier-milei-promoted-libra-coin-possibly-masterminded-by-same-team-allege-on-chain-detectives">drawn into a larger controversy</a> when on-chain sleuths alleged a potential link between the token's creators and the scam-tainted LIBRA meme coin promoted by Argentine President Javier Milei.



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Whales Dump Melania Memecoin At Heavy Losses As Market Meltdown Wipes Out $12 Billion In Investor Wealth

The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed a decline in the overall market sentiment, while the index moved to the &#8220;Extreme Fear&#8221; zone on Tuesday.



U.S. stocks settled mixed on Tuesday, with the Dow Jones index gaining more than 150 points during the session.



Home Depot Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>) reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter 2024 results and provided its 2025 outlook. Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KDP#NASDAQ">KDP</a>) also posted stronger-than-expected quarterly results.



On the economic data front, the S&amp;P CoreLogic Case-Shiller 20-city home price index rose by 4.5% year-over-year in December compared to 4.3% in the previous month. The FHFA house price index increased by 0.4% in December.



Most sectors on the S&amp;P 500 closed on a negative note, with information technology, energy, and information technology stocks recording losses on Tuesday. However, consumer staples and real estate stocks bucked the overall market trend, closing the session higher.



The Dow Jones closed higher by around 160 points to 43,621.16 on Tuesday. The S&amp;P 500 fell 0.47% to 5,955.25, while the Nasdaq Composite fell 1.35% at 19,026.39 during Tuesday's session.



Investors are awaiting earnings results from NVIDIA Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), Lowe&#8217;s Companies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LOW#NYSE">LOW</a>), and TJX Companies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TJX#NYSE">TJX</a>) today.



What is CNN Business Fear &amp; Greed Index?



At a current reading of 22.9, the index moved to the &#8220;Extreme Fear&#8221; zone on Tuesday, versus a prior reading of 27.8.



The Fear &amp; Greed Index is a measure of the current market sentiment. It is based on the premise that higher fear exerts pressure on stock prices, while higher greed has the opposite effect. The index is calculated based on seven equal-weighted indicators. The index ranges from 0 to 100, where 0 represents maximum fear and 100 signals maximum greediness.



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Nasdaq Dips Over 1% Ahead Of Nvidia Earnings: Greed Index Moves To 'Extreme Fear' Zone

Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) saw its market capitalization fall below the symbolic $1 trillion mark on Tuesday as shares plunged 8.39% to $302.80, bringing the company&#8217;s valuation to $948.81 billion.



What Happened: The electric vehicle maker first reached the trillion-dollar milestone on Nov. 8, days after President Donald Trump&#8216;s election victory. Since then, Tesla has lost significant ground, with shares down 36.0% from their Dec. 17 high of $473.86 and falling 28.59% since Trump&#8217;s Jan. 20 inauguration.



Some investors point to CEO Elon Musk&#8216;s Washington commitments as a key factor in the decline. Musk has been spending considerable time in the capital leading Trump&#8217;s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), where his aggressive cost-cutting measures have resulted in federal worker layoffs and nationwide protests.



Musk&#8217;s net worth has dropped over $74 billion this year but remains the world&#8217;s highest at $358 billion, down from a $486 billion peak in December, according to the&nbsp;Bloomberg Billionaires Index. The last reported change is pegged as a decline of $22.2 billion by Bloomberg. The figures are updated at the close of each trading day.



These protests have directly impacted Tesla&#8217;s brand, with demonstrations occurring at showrooms across major U.S. cities including New York and Seattle. Some incidents have escalated to vandalism of Tesla vehicles and charging infrastructure, with one Supercharger station <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/02/43905675/tesla-will-press-charges-against-vandalism-at-superchargers-as-brand-backlash-grows-over-elon-musks-political-ties">recently defaced.</a>



European Tesla <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43534797/tesla-sales-drop-60-in-germany-are-elon-musks-politics-getting-in-the-way-of-ev-growth">sales plunged 50.4% year-over-year in January</a>, with sharp declines in Germany, down 59.5%, France, down 63.4%, Spain, down 75.4% and United Kingdom, down 18.2%. 



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Why It Matters: Customer sentiment has also soured. Montreal resident Alain Roy, a former Tesla enthusiast who owned both a Model Y and Model S, said he was selling his vehicles and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/02/43914165/i-like-the-cars-its-musk-i-dont-like-former-elon-fan-dumps-both-teslas-and-cancels-cybertruck-order-to-boycott-elon-musk">canceling his Cybertruck order</a> specifically because of Musk&#8217;s political activities. Singer Sheryl Crow similarly parted with her Tesla, stating on Instagram there comes a time &#8220;when you have to decide who you are willing to align with.&#8221;



Product concerns are compounding these issues. Reuters reported Monday that Tesla&#8217;s upgraded &#8220;navigate on city streets&#8221; feature in China has disappointed users, falling short of Musk&#8217;s self-driving promises. Chinese competitors like BYD and Xiaomi offer similar technologies at lower costs or as standard features.



Despite these challenges, Wedbush Securities analyst Dan Ives maintains a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/02/43761581/ross-gerber-says-hes-eventually-selling-his-cybertruck-because-the-hate-is-real-as-protests-rock-tesla-showrooms">bullish $550 price target on Tesla</a>, arguing that brand concerns are &#8220;bark way worse than the bite.&#8221; Tesla reported its first annual sales decline in 2024, suggesting the company&#8217;s post-election market surge has largely evaporated.



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Tesla Loses $1 Trillion Valuation As Shares Plunge 8%— Elon Musk's DOGE Role, Brand Backlash Fuel Sell-Off

Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) is reportedly in talks to build a massive AI data center campus that could exceed $200 billion in costs.



What Happened: This development was <a href="https://www.theinformation.com/articles/meta-discusses-200-billion-ai-data-center-project">reported</a> on Tuesday by The Information, citing people familiar with the matter.&nbsp;



The $200 billion data center project signals Meta's aggressive push into AI at a time when investors are scrutinizing AI infrastructure spending, particularly after China's DeepSeek introduced a low-cost AI model that rivals OpenAI.



On Friday, TD Cowen analysts stated Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) had <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/02/43908921/microsoft-pulls-plug-on-ai-data-center-leases-says-analyst-oversupply-situation-likely">canceled leases</a> with at least two private data center operators, triggering market jitters.



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Microsoft later said that its $80 billion AI investment remains on track, though <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/02/43932234/top-analyst-dismisses-microsoft-ai-spending-fears-as-more-smoke-than-fire-after-report-of-data-center-lease-cancellationstech-giant-reaffirms-80-billion-investment-plan">adjustments may occur</a>.



Why It's Important: Previously, it was reported that in 2025, big tech's AI infrastructure investments are expected to reach a record $320 billion, with Amazon leading at $100 billion, followed by Microsoft and Alphabet at $80 billion each, and Meta committing over $60 billion.



Price Action: In after-hours trading, Meta stock was up 0.53% reaching $661. On Tuesday, Meta&#8217;s stock closed at $657.50, dropping 1.59% for the day. Year-to-date, it is up 9.72%, and over the past 12 months, it has gained 36.48%, according to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>.



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On Tuesday,&nbsp;Cathie Wood-led&nbsp;Ark Invest&nbsp;made some significant trades, most notably buying into&nbsp;Tempus AI Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TEM#NASDAQ">TEM</a>)&nbsp;and&nbsp;Coinbase Global Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>), while selling shares of &nbsp;ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKB#NASDAQ">ARKB</a>).



The Tempus AI Trade



Ark Invest purchased a significant number of shares of Tempus AI, despite the company&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43941871/tempus-ai-stock-is-tumbling-tuesday-whats-happening">stock tumbling</a> after reporting mixed fourth-quarter financial results. The firm&#8217;s&nbsp;ARK Genomic Revolution ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKG#BATS">ARKG</a>)&nbsp;bought 78,570 shares, while the&nbsp;ARK Innovation ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKK#NYSE">ARKK</a>)&nbsp;acquired a whopping 367,388 shares. The total value of these trades, calculated from the latest closing price of $59.10, is nearly $26.35 million.



According to a&nbsp;Benzinga report, Tempus AI&#8217;s revenue was up 35.8% year-over-year, with data and services revenue growing 44.6% to $80.2 million. Genomics revenue grew 30.6% year-over-year to $120.4 million, and unit growth came in at 22.5%.



The Coinbase Trade



Ark Invest also bought into Coinbase, with its&nbsp;ARK Next Generation Internet ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKW#NYSE">ARKW</a>)&nbsp;purchasing 41,032 shares. This move comes after the&nbsp;<a href="https://in.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/02/43887659/coinbase-shares-rise-as-sec-moves-to-drop-lawsuit-whats-going-on">Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced plans to drop its lawsuit</a>&nbsp;against the crypto exchange, a case that had been ongoing for nearly two years.



On Tuesday, Coinbase shares ended the day at $212.49, the Ark trade was valued at $8.7 million.



The ARK Bitcoin ETF Trade



Interestingly, while Ark Invest bought into Coinbase, it sold off its stake in the ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF. The ARKW fund sold 98,060 shares of ARKB. This move coincides with a <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/top-stories/25/02/43940583/bitcoin-ethereum-xrp-shed-billions-in-9-correction-3-factors-driving-the-downturn">9% correction</a> in the total crypto market capitalization, as reported by&nbsp;<a href="https://in.benzinga.com/top-stories/25/02/43940583/bitcoin-ethereum-xrp-shed-billions-in-9-correction-3-factors-driving-the-downturn">Benzinga</a>. Amid the decline, the apex cryptocurrency, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) retreated to three-month lows.



ARKB shares ended the day at $87.86. The Ark transaction was valued at $8.6 million based on the closing price.



Other Key Trades:



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<li>Ark Invest&#8217;s&nbsp;ARK Fintech Innovation ETF (ARKF) and ARKK&nbsp;sold 70,367 and 49,782 shares of&nbsp;Draftkings Inc. (DKNG) respectively. ARKF purchased 20,174 shares of&nbsp;Kaspi.kz AO (KSPI).</li>



<li>The firm&#8217;s ARKG fund sold 850,919 shares of&nbsp;Accolade Inc. (ACCD)&nbsp;and bought 103,430 shares of&nbsp;Recursion Pharmaceuticals Inc. (RXRX)&nbsp;and 97,505 shares of&nbsp;Absci Corp (ABSI).</li>



<li>ARKK sold 107,159 shares of&nbsp;Roku Inc. (ROKU)&nbsp;and 430,483 shares of&nbsp;SoFi Technologies Inc. (SOFI) while buying 39,418 shares of&nbsp;Iridium Communications Inc. (IRDM).</li>
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Cathie Wood Buys The Dip In Tempus AI, Coinbase But Sells Ark's Bitcoin ETF Shares Amid Crypto Meltdown

AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMC#NYSE">AMC</a>) reported financial results for the fourth quarter after the market close on Tuesday. Here&#8217;s a look at the key metrics <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/02/b43957106/amc-entertainment-holdings-inc-reports-fourth-quarter-and-full-year-2024-results">from the quarter</a>.



Q4 Earnings: AMC reported fourth-quarter revenue of $1.31 billion, beating the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/earnings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">consensus estimate</a>&nbsp;of $1.3 billion. The movie theater operator reported a fourth-quarter adjusted loss of 18 cents per share, in line with analyst estimates, according to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>.



Total revenue was up more than 18% on a year-over-year basis. Net cash provided by operations was $203.6 million in the fourth quarter, and AMC generated $113.9 million of free cash flow in the quarter. The company ended the period with $632.3 million in cash and cash equivalents.



AMC reported a total fourth-quarter attendance of approximately 62.42 million, up 20.2% year-over-year. U.S. attendance was 42.96 million in the quarter, up 21.1% year-over-year.



&#8220;More than 62 million guests visited an AMC theatre worldwide in the fourth quarter, marking a post-pandemic fourth quarter record and a healthy 20% increase compared to 2023. Complementing this fourth quarter attendance milestone, moviegoers enthusiastically embraced the variety and quality of our food and beverage offerings, driving food and beverage revenue per patron to $7.15 — an all-time fourth quarter record for AMC,&#8221; said Adam Aron, chairman and CEO of AMC.



"As we look ahead to 2025 and beyond, we look forward to what we believe will be material growth in the industry-wide box office. To best benefit from such growth, we remain committed to continually improving the experience in our theatres for our guests.&#8221;



AMC said it plans to work on expanding its premium large format, extra-large format and special purpose screens in 2025.



The company noted it has already raised $171.7 million in the first quarter of 2025 from prepayment of forward agreements and at-the-market offerings. AMC also said it repurchased $1.3 million of its 5.75% senior subordinated notes due 2025 in the first quarter.



AMC executives will further discuss the company&#8217;s quarterly results on a conference call at 5 p.m. ET.



AMC Price Action: <a href="http://benzinga.com/quote/a,c">AMC shares</a> were up 5.20% in after-hours, trading at $3.44 at the time of publication Tuesday, according to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>.



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AMC Q4 Earnings: Revenue Beat, EPS In Line, Attendance Up 20%, Shares Climb

Lucid Group Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LCID#NASDAQ">LCID</a>) reported fourth-quarter financial results after the market close on Tuesday. Here&#8217;s a rundown <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/02/n43956551/lucid-announces-fourth-quarter-and-full-year-2024-financial-results">of the report</a>.



Q4 Earnings: Lucid reported fourth-quarter revenue of $234.5 million, beating the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/earnings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">consensus estimate</a>&nbsp;of $214.22 million, according to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>. The electric vehicle maker reported a fourth-quarter loss of 22 cents per share, beating analyst estimates for a loss of 27 cents per share.



Lucid said it produced 3,386 vehicles in the fourth quarter and delivered 3,099 vehicles.&nbsp;The company ended the quarter with approximately $6.13 billion in total liquidity.



&#8220;We saw significant momentum in 2024 with four consecutive quarters of record deliveries,&#8221; said&nbsp;Gagan Dhingra, Interim CFO of Lucid. 



&#8220;Additionally, we made substantial progress in improving our gross margins, managing our operating expenses while balancing strategic growth investments, and strengthening our balance sheet with the support of the Public Investment Fund (PIF).&#8221;



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Guidance: Lucid said it expects to produce approximately 20,000 vehicles in 2025.



Lucid also announced that CEO and CTO Peter Rawlinson decided to step away from his roles and transition to a strategic technical advisor to the chairman of the company&#8217;s board. COO Marc Winterhoff has been appointed Interim CEO.



Lucid executives will further discuss the quarter on a conference call with investors and analysts at 5:30 p.m. ET. 



LCID Price Action: <a href="http://benzinga.com/quote/lcid">Lucid shares</a> were up 8.05% in after hours, trading at $2.82 at the time of publication Tuesday, according to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>.



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Lucid Q4 Earnings: Revenue Beat, EPS Beat, 20K Production Guidance For 2025, CEO Transition And More

As the NASDAQ (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), Bitcoin and the Magnificent Seven stocks face a pullback in February, one expert says market price action is looking like a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/02/43906522/billionaire-investor-steve-cohen-warns-of-significant-correction-as-trump-tariffs-immigration-crackdown-and-spending-cuts-shake-market-confidence-its-a-tax">&#8220;real correction now.&#8221;</a>



Louis Navellier, an investment manager, discussed several market trends on Tuesday in a note to investors. Navellier says volatility in the markets, as observed by a sharp increase in the VIX Index, and low bond yields are evidence the market could enter a correction with a catalyst.



&#8220;It&#8217;s difficult to identify what the catalyst is to make this the time for a correction, but it is long overdue, and buying the dip is not happening,&#8221; Navellier said.



The expert noted the steep decline in consumer confidence in February and said the economy could experience stagflation with a decline in consumer spending.



He also noted companies that are likely to succeed during market downturns.



&#8220;Quality names fall the least and are the first to rebound. Look at Costco [Wholesale Corp] (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COST#NASDAQ">COST</a>), it&#8217;s up 1.3% today, seen as a safe haven for fiercely loyal customers,&#8221; Navellier said. &#8220;Apple is still positive for the trailing week on the strength of its massive loyal customer base. Both of these companies have high P/E multiples but are seen as especially recession resistant.&#8221;



Navellier is still bullish on the market in the long run.



&#8220;While this correction is painful, longer-term trends remain positive. It appears to be an adjustment of valuations rather than serious concerns about a lowering of earnings estimates. It would not be a surprise if NVIDIA [Corp] (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) delivers big to see a marked recovery.&#8221;



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Market Could Enter A 'Real Correction,' Expert Warns, Highlights 2 'Recession-Resistant' Companies

Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) shareholders voted to uphold the company's diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs on Tuesday, rejecting a proposal from a conservative think tank to abolish them, CNBC <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/02/25/apple-annual-shareholder-meeting-2025-.html">reports</a>.



What To Know: A proposal from the National Center for Public Policy Research rgued that DEI initiatives could lead to discrimination and pose financial risks.



Other tech companies like Meta Platforms Inc, Microsoft Corp and Alphabet Inc reportedly <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/02/43517468/google-joins-meta-amazon-in-winding-up-dei-hiring-memo-reveals-details">decided to discontinue</a> DEI programs.



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Apple opposed the measure. The Cupertino, California-based company stated it complies with employment laws and that the proposal overreached in controlling internal policies. 



Per CNBC, CEO Tim Cook reaffirmed Apple's commitment to fostering a diverse workforce but acknowledged evolving legal challenges might require adjustments.



What Else: The vote comes amid a broader corporate retreat from DEI programs following a 2023 Supreme Court ruling ending affirmative action in college admissions and a Trump executive order dismantling federal DEI initiatives. Despite these trends, Apple's shareholders maintained their inclusion policies.



Shareholders also rejected proposals on AI ethics, child exploitation prevention and Apple's OpenAI partnership while approving the board slate, executive compensation and a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/02/43910982/apple-commits-500-billion-in-us-investment-for-ai-push-boost-us-manufacturing-tech">$500 billion investment</a> in U.S. operations. Cook also confirmed Apple's commitment to annual dividend increases, with further details expected in May.



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