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Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) co-founder Martin Eberhard says he was disappointed by Elon Musk's decision to axe plans for a $25,000 EV in favor of the Cybertruck.
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What Happened: "I'm actually disappointed to see Tesla canceled the low-end car program because that's what the world needs," Eberhard said in an interview with YouTuber Kim Java on Sunday.
He also criticized the company's decision to release the Cybertruck instead, adding it looked "like a dumpster."
When asked about the Robotaxis and self-driving, Eberhard said that he had his doubts. "I'm more skeptical of that than most people are," he said before adding that a lot of leeway is offered to the failures of these autonomous systems.
"I find it kind of amazing that you can put a prototype of something on the road and kill people sometimes because it doesn't work correctly and that's kind of okay? It's not for me," Eberhard said.
Why It Matters: The news comes as Musk had shared Tesla's plans to release an <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/earnings/25/07/46587882/tesla-q2-earnings-highlights-revenue-and-earnings-fall-short-new-models-still-set-for-2025-2026">affordable vehicle</a> in the lineup, which was confirmed to be a scaled-down version of the Model Y SUV.&nbsp;
However, the EV giant's decision has been <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46624776/gary-black-slams-tesla-over-disaster-second-quarter-earnings-says-he-would-pass-on-tsla-stock-calls-robotaxi-launch-kabuki-theater">criticized by experts</a>, who state that the affordable model could end up cannibalizing the Model Y and affect sales.
Speaking of which, Tesla sales have been down in multiple regions across the globe, with sales in California <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46565871/tesla-sales-drop-21-in-california-ahead-of-q2-earnings-market-share-slips-even-as-model-y-model-3-remain-top-evs">experiencing a 21% slip</a>, despite the Model 3 and the Model Y being segment leaders.
Elsewhere, Musk has shared that he aims to serve over <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46594297/elon-musk-aims-to-deploy-robotaxis-to-serve-half-the-us-population-by-the-end-of-2025-targets-million-optimus-units-annually-as-fast-as-its-humanly-possible">half of the U.S. population</a> with Tesla robotaxis by the end of 2025. The company has also shared plans to expand into other cities in the U.S., like Phoenix and the San Francisco Bay Area.
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Hints are mounting that Rep. Alexandria Ocasio‑Cortez (D-N.Y.) could be a plausible Democratic presidential nominee in 2028, a prospect that looks more realistic than it did a year ago as she edges toward the party mainstream while expanding her national profile.
What Happened: According to political consultant Douglas E. Schoen&#8217;s commentary <a href="https://thehill.com/opinion/campaign/5420901-ocasio-cortez-iron-dome-vote/">for</a> The Hill, the latest signal arrived on July 18, when the House crushed a Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) amendment to cut $500 million for Israel's Iron Dome. Ocasio‑Cortez voted no, joining 422 lawmakers against just six ayes, which is a break from several progressive allies who supported the cut. The vote highlighted a strategic separation from parts of the left as she courts a wider electorate.
It wasn't the first recalibration, notes Schoen. In 2021, after publicly lobbying against an Iron Dome bill, she switched to "present," a move MSNBC commentators at the time <a href="https://www.msnbc.com/opinion/aoc-s-iron-dome-vote-left-her-crying-it-backfired-n1280048">framed</a> as preserving options for a future challenge to Democratic leaders and a signal of higher‑office thinking that has since grown louder.
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Schoen, who served as an adviser to President Clinton once, notes that the shift does carry risks. Ocasio‑Cortez has drawn sharp blowback from parts of the left, including vandalism at her Bronx office after the July vote, even as she stresses opposition to offensive aid for Israel.
At the same time, her national reach is expanding. She's been drawing large crowds on a cross‑country tour with Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and at town‑halls far from her New York district.
Why It Matters: Money and markets are taking note. AOC has raised $15.4 million this year, much of it small‑dollar cash that tops the House field, and prediction market Kalshi now <a href="https://kalshi.com/markets/kxpresnomd/democratic-primary-winner">places</a> her among the leading contenders for the 2028 nomination.
Early polling shows her consistently in the top tier of potential Democratic hopefuls, even as the field remains fluid.
However, none of this makes Ocasio-Cortez the favorite, according to Schoen. Her age, limited executive experience and ideological brand still present hurdles with swing voters. That said, the combination of mainstream‑friendly votes, standout fundraising and sustained crowd energy has moved her from long‑shot to credible.
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Leading cryptocurrencies dipped on Monday, reflecting a decline in institutional interest and caution ahead of the Federal Reserve&#8217;s policy meeting.
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<td>Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>)</td>
<td>-1.04%</td>
<td>$118,396.13</td>
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<td>-1.62%</td>
<td>$3,816.44</td>
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<td>-6.13%</td>
<td>$0.2281</td>
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What Happened: The apex cryptocurrency rebounded after hitting the ceiling around $120,000, hitting intraday lows of $117,441.44. Trading volume rose 16.79% to over $65 billion in the last 24 hours.
Institutional interest in the asset declined, with Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/cryptocurrency/25/07/46665873/strategy-announces-no-new-bitcoin-purchases-but-heres-who-bought-755-btc">halting its BTC accumulation streak</a> last week.
Ethereum also encountered sharp profit-taking, following a 56% monthly rally that brought it within touching distance of $4,000.
Bitcoin's market dominance rose to 60.7%, signaling capital rotation from altcoins, while Ethereum's share shot up to 11.8%, the highest since mid-January.
Cryptocurrency liquidations shot up to $450 million in the last 24 hours, with bullish bets accounting for 82% of the total.
Bitcoin's open interest dropped slightly by 0.76% in the last 24 hours, with the majority of Binance traders with open BTC positions betting on further price declines, according to the Long/Shorts ratio.&nbsp;
The "Greed" sentiment weakened in the last 24 hours, according to the Crypto Fear &amp; Greed Index.
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The global cryptocurrency market capitalization stood at $3.88 trillion, following a 1.77% decline in the last 24 hours.
Stocks rose to new highs on Monday. The S&amp;P 500 eked out a narrow gain of 0.02% to close at a record high of 6,389.77. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite climbed 0.33% to 21,178.58, also a record closing high. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, however, was the outlier, falling 64.36 points, or 0.14%, to end at 44,837.56.
Investors are expecting the Federal Reserve&#8217;s interest rate decision this week, with the market pricing in a 97% chance that rates will remain steady, <a href="https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html">according </a>to the CME FedWatch tool. Additionally, July's employment report, unemployment rate and hourly wages data will be on their radar.&nbsp;
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Analyst Notes: Blockchain analytics firm CryptoQuant stated that the unrealized profit of Bitcoin's short-term holders remains limited to 13%, compared to 232% and 150% in bull cycles of 2012 and 2021, respectively, making them "less likely" to sell quickly.
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Widely followed cryptocurrency analyst and trader Michaël van de Poppe noted Bitcoin's rejection at a key resistance level, around $120,000.
"Interesting price action to start the week, it&#8217;s probably going to be a violent one," the analyst predicted.
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&mdash; Michaël van de Poppe (@CryptoMichNL) <a href="https://twitter.com/CryptoMichNL/status/1949846054293405954?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 28, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Sony Group Corp.'s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SONY#NYSE">SONY</a>) Interactive Entertainment has accused Tencent Holdings ADR (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TCEHY#OTC">TCEHY</a>) of copying its popular &#8220;Horizon&#8221; video game series, filing a federal lawsuit that alleges the Chinese tech giant&#8217;s upcoming game, "Light of Motiram," is a near-exact replica.
What Happened: Filed Friday in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, the lawsuit claims Light of Motiram is a "slavish clone" of Sony's Horizon franchise, copying gameplay, story themes and visual elements, reported Reuters.
Sony said the similarities extend to the game's post-apocalyptic setting, robot creatures, and a red-haired female protagonist, all central to its Horizon games, which began with Horizon Zero Dawn in 2017.
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Sony also revealed it declined a collaboration offer from Tencent last year for a Horizon-related project, only for Tencent to later announce Light of Motiram, prompting accusations of intellectual property theft.
Sony and Tencent did not immediately&nbsp;respond to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga's</a> request for comments.
Price Action: On Monday, Sony shares fell 2.09% during regular trading but ticked up 0.25% after hours, ending the day at $24.42, according to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/register?utm_adType=bzprocontent&amp;utm_campaign=14daytrial&amp;utm_ad=0717">Benzinga Pro</a>.
Benzinga's Edge Stock Rankings indicate that SONY is experiencing short-term downward momentum, though it maintains solid upward momentum in the medium and long term. The stock receives strong marks for quality, but its value score remains comparatively weak. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-4/#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">Additional performance metrics can be found here</a>.
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Economist Peter Schiff warns that President Donald Trump&#8217;s trade deals, which involve commitments for purchasing more U.S. goods, could have unintended consequences for inflation and treasuries.
What Happened: On Monday, in a post on X, Schiff flagged concerns regarding the commitments made by foreign governments to purchase more American goods. 
He says, &#8220;As part of his trade deals, Trump is getting commitments from foreign governments to purchase more U.S. goods,&#8221; but Schiff believes that these deals come with a trade-off, such as &#8220;buying fewer U.S. Treasuries,&#8221; which he says leads to higher U.S. consumer prices and interest rates. 
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He says, &#8220;buying more U.S. goods will likely come at the cost of buying fewer U.S. Treasuries, putting added upward pressure on U.S. consumer prices and interest rates.&#8221;
Schiff&#8217;s claim hinges on the dynamic that if foreign buyers redirect capital from U.S. Treasuries to American-made products, the shift could reduce demand for government bonds. In turn, lower demand for Treasuries could lead to higher yields, thus increasing interest rates.
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Why It Matters: As part of Trump&#8217;s latest trade deal with the European Union, the latter has committed to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/macro-economic-events/25/07/46651859/trumps-new-eu-trade-deal-labeled-bad-news-by-economists-as-dow-futures-spike-over-150-points">purchasing $750 billion</a> worth of American energy, with nations in the bloc also agreeing to buy American weapons. 
Similarly, the trade deal with Indonesia two weeks ago <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/25/07/46434093/trump-says-hes-finalized-the-trade-deal-with-indonesia-touts-orders-for-50-boeing-jets-will-china-face-tougher-times-ahead">involved a purchase order</a> for 50 Boeing jets, &#8220;many of them 777s,&#8221; as Trump said, which is in addition to buying $15 billion worth of U.S. energy and $4.5 billion in agricultural products. 
Last week, the Trump administration <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/economic-data/25/07/46562556/trump-says-550-billion-trade-deal-with-japan-reached-that-will-create-thousands-of-jobs-there-has-never-been-anything-like-it">finalized a trade agreement</a> with Japan that includes expanded market access for U.S. cars, trucks, rice, and other agricultural goods. As part of the deal, Japan has also pledged to invest $550 billion in the United States.
Trump said in a Truth Social post, &#8220;Japan will invest, at my direction, $550 billion dollars into the United States, which will receive 90% of the Profits.&#8221;
However, earlier this week, Tokyo&#8217;s Chief Negotiator, Ryosei Akazawa, clarified that only about 1% to 2% of this <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/07/46654164/trumps-550-billion-japan-investment-deal-isnt-what-it-seems-tokyos-top-negotiator-says-98-of-it-will-be-loans-and-guarantees">$550 billion will be investments</a>, with the rest structured as loans and guarantees.
Price Action: U.S. 10-Year Treasuries trade at 4.404%, while the 5-Year and 3-Year papers yield 3.965% and 3.872%, respectively, at the time of writing.
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Jim Cramer said on Monday that President Donald Trump&#8216;s major trade agreement with the European Union failed to spark significant market gains because investors are focused on more pressing concerns this week, including Big Tech earnings and Federal Reserve policy decisions.
What Happened: &#8220;Right now, we&#8217;re presuming these tariffs don&#8217;t matter,&#8221; CNBC&#8217;s Cramer <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/07/28/jim-cramer-explains-why-trumps-trade-deals-didnt-bring-on-a-market-rally.html">said</a> during Monday&#8217;s market analysis. &#8220;What matters is earnings, unemployment, the Fed meeting and — you know what — dead last, tariffs.&#8221;
Trump announced the U.S. reached a trade agreement with the EU to impose a 15% tariff on most European goods, lower than his previously threatened 30% rate. The deal includes the EU&#8217;s commitment to purchase $750 billion in U.S. energy over three years and invest another $600 billion in the U.S. economy.
Major indices showed mixed results on Monday. The S&amp;P 500 gained 0.018% to close at 6,389.77, while the Nasdaq Composite rose 0.33% to 21,178.58. The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 0.14% to 44,837.56.
Cramer attributed the muted market response to &#8220;tariff ennui&#8221; among Wall Street investors who have watched Trump&#8217;s trade negotiations follow a predictable pattern. The U.S. threatens high tariffs, then pulls back as trading partners offer concessions like <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/07/46667345/wall-street-today-stocks-monday-us-eu-trade-deal-oil-energy">energy purchases or investment commitments</a>.
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Why It Matters: The market has already recovered from post-election lows, making investors less responsive to trade announcements unless deals contain substantially different terms, Cramer noted. He also pointed to pending negotiations with China, Canada, and Mexico, suggesting <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/07/46382367/carney-faces-cross-border-pressure-amid-high-stakes-us-trade-talks">months more of trade uncertainty</a>.
Big Tech earnings dominate investor attention this week. Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>), and Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) are scheduled to report quarterly results.
The Federal Reserve&#8217;s Wednesday meeting and Friday&#8217;s employment data release also overshadow trade news. Fed Chair Jerome Powell faces escalating criticism from Trump over interest rate policy, with the central bank expected to hold rates steady despite presidential pressure for cuts.
&#8220;This week is a beast of its own and nobody on Wall Street is going to care about trade policy until the week is over,&#8221; Cramer said.
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Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) has started testing a new experimental Copilot Mode in its Edge browser.
What Happened: On Monday, Microsoft rolled out Copilot Mode in Edge, a feature designed to allow its AI assistant to analyze all open tabs, summarize content, compare options and even complete tasks like booking a restaurant — all from within the browser.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella announced the launch on X, formerly Twitter, saying, "Today we're introducing Copilot Mode in Edge, our first step in reinventing the browser for the AI age."
He added that his favorite feature is multi-tab RAG (retrieval-augmented generation), which lets Copilot analyze and extract insights across multiple open pages.
"You can use Copilot to analyze your open tabs, like I do here with papers our team has published in Nature journals over the last year," Nadella wrote.
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Copilot Mode brings the AI chatbot directly to the new tab page and enables voice navigation. With permission, it can also access browsing history and stored credentials to help users complete tasks, such as reservations or comparisons.
Sean Lyndersay, vice president of product for Microsoft Edge, noted in a blog post that the tool will soon help organize browsing activity into "helpful, topic-based journeys."
Why It's Important: Copilot Mode is Microsoft's latest move to integrate generative AI across its core products, following <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40722943/microsoft-customers-reportedly-ditching-copilot-ai-office-tools-but-top-analyst-thinks-it-is-just-gr">Copilot's expansion</a> in Office, Teams and Windows.
Unlike Alphabet Inc.-owned (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) Google's limited Gemini <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/46108450/google-says-its-made-it-easier-for-gemini-to-interact-with-your-device-but-some-are-now-worried-about-their-privacy">integration in</a> Chrome, Copilot Mode appears to offer deeper functionality <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/05/45314987/google-deploys-on-device-gemini-ai-to-fight-online-scams-blocks-millions-of-fraud-pages-in-real-time">inside the browser</a>.
Microsoft says the feature is optional and currently free for a limited time, with some usage limits — indicating a possible future paywall.
As of June 2025, Chrome continues to dominate the global browser market with a commanding 68.35% share, according to Statcounter GlobalStats.
Apple Inc.'s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) Safari holds a distant second place at 16.25%, followed by Microsoft Edge with 4.96%. Firefox accounts for 2.37% of the market, while Samsung Internet and Opera trail closely behind with 2.04% and 1.85%, respectively.
Price Action: On Monday, Microsoft shares dipped 0.24% in regular trading but edged up 0.18% in after-hours trading, according to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/register?utm_adType=bzprocontent&amp;utm_campaign=14daytrial&amp;utm_ad=0717">Benzinga Pro</a>.
Benzinga&#8217;s Edge Stock Rankings show that MSFT maintains strong momentum across short, medium, and long-term periods. However, despite this solid momentum, the stock&#8217;s value rating remains relatively weak. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-4/#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">Additional performance details are available here</a>.
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U.S. markets closed mixed on Monday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipping 0.1% to 44,837.56 and the S&amp;P 500 holding steady at 6,389.77. The Nasdaq edged up 0.3% to finish at 21,178.58.
These are the top stocks that gained the attention of retail traders and investors throughout the day.
BitMine Immersion Technologies Inc.&nbsp;(AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BMNR#AMEX">BMNR</a>)
BitMine Immersion Technologies saw its shares drop by 11.74%, closing at $35.11. The stock reached an intraday high of $41.49 and a low of $34.39, with a 52-week range of $161 to $1.93. In the after-hours trading, the stock fell sharply by 15.12% to $29.80. The overnight decline came following a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/25/07/46678140/bitmine-stock-falls-15-1-after-hours-as-peter-thiel-backed-company-files-shelf-offering-might-consider-eth">shelf registration filing</a> that allows existing stockholders to resell shares. The offering was viewed as dilutive, even though the company could raise up to $25.18 million if all warrants are exercised. Recently, the company announced that its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/07/46614797/bitmine-immersion-shares-rise-after-ethereum-holdings-surpass-2-billion">Ethereum holdings</a> have surpassed $2 billion, a milestone achieved shortly after closing a $250 million private placement to bolster its Ethereum treasury strategy.
Sarepta Therapeutics Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SRPT#NASDAQ">SRPT</a>)
Sarepta Therapeutics&#8217; stock soared by 16.18%, closing at $13.86, with an intraday high of $14.04 and a low of $11.68. The 52-week range is between $150.48 and $10.42. In the after-hours trading, the stock skyrocketed nearly 48% to $20.46.
The surge came after the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/07/46676099/sarepta-therapeutics-stock-soars-after-fda-removes-hold-on-elevidys-for-some-patients">FDA lifted a hold</a> on its gene therapy for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, allowing the company to resume shipments of Elevidys for ambulatory patients.
CEA Industries Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VAPE#NASDAQ">VAPE</a>)
CEA Industries experienced a whopping 548.85% increase, closing at $57.58. The stock hit an intraday high of $82.88 and a low of $46.10, with a 52-week high and low of $82.88 and $5.60, respectively. 
The rise in share price coincided the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/market-summary/25/07/46665774/crude-oil-gains-2-cea-industries-shares-spike-higher">announcement of a $500 million private placement</a>.
Super Micro Computer Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>)
Super Micro Computer&#8217;s stock jumped by 10.24%, closing at $60.05, with an intraday high of $60.08 and a low of $55.30. The 52-week range stands between $73 and $17.25. The increase aligns with reports that the U.S. has paused new <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46664380/whats-going-on-with-super-micro-stock-on-monday">restrictions on tech exports</a> to China, a move intended to support ongoing trade talks.
Advanced Micro Devices Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>)
Advanced Micro Devices saw a 4.32% rise, closing at $173.66. The stock reached an intraday high of $174.70 and a low of $168.67, with a 52-week range of $174.70 to $76.48. The increase comes as the company reportedly <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46665280/what-is-going-on-with-amd-stock-on-monday">raised the price</a> of its MI350 AI chip, reflecting the growing demand for artificial intelligence technology.
Benzinga&#8217;s Edge Stock Rankings indicate Super Micro Computer has good Momentum, Growth and Quality as far as Price Trend is concerned. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">Discover</a> how the stock fares on these parameters as well.
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On Monday, Cathie Wood-led Ark Invest made significant trades, including a notable purchase of Bitmine Immersion Technologies Inc. (BMNR) shares. The investment firm also increased its holdings in Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) and NVIDIA Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), while reducing its stake in Robinhood Markets Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>) and Palantir Technologies Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>).
The Bitmine Trade Ark Invest made a substantial investment in Bitmine Immersion through Ark Fintech Innovation ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKF#BATS">ARKF</a>), ARK Innovation ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKK#BATS">ARKK</a>), and ARK Next Generation Internet ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKW#BATS">ARKW</a>). This strategic move follows Bitmine&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/07/46614797/bitmine-immersion-shares-rise-after-ethereum-holdings-surpass-2-billion">announcement</a> that its Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>) holdings have exceeded $2 billion. 
The total purchase of 573,853 shares by Ark Invest reflects confidence in Bitmine&#8217;s Ethereum treasury strategy. The investment is valued at approximately $20.1 million, based on the latest closing price of $35.11. Notably, it was reported earlier that Ark <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs/broad-u-s-equity-etfs/25/07/46535966/peter-thiel-effect-cathie-wood-pours-175-million-into-bitmine-immersion-stock-as-founders-fund-backing-ethereum-spike-fuels-buzz">poured $175 million</a> into Bitmine Immersion stock.
Notably, shares of Bitmine Immersion Technologies fell 15.1% in after-hours trading on Monday after it <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/25/07/46678140/bitmine-stock-falls-15-1-after-hours-as-peter-thiel-backed-company-files-shelf-offering-might-consider-eth">filed a shelf registration for securities resale</a> by existing stockholders. The move was seen as dilutive, despite the company potentially raising $25.18 million if warrants are exercised.
The Alphabet Trade Ark Invest&#8217;s ARKW ETF acquired 181,640 units of Alphabet&#8217;s Class C stock on Monday. This purchase comes amidst ongoing <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46666336/google-judge-decision-monopoly-remedy-upside">scrutiny of Google&#8217;s search monopoly</a>, with a judge&#8217;s ruling anticipated soon. Despite these challenges, analyst Doug Anmuth maintains an Overweight rating on Alphabet, with a price target of $232. The value of Ark&#8217;s investment in Alphabet is approximately $35.1 million as the stock ended the day at $193.42.
The NVIDIA Trade Ark Invest&#8217;s ARK Autonomous Technology &amp; Robotics ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKQ#BATS">ARKQ</a>) and ARK Space Exploration &amp; Innovation ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKX#BATS">ARKX</a>) increased their holdings in the Jensen Huang-led chipmaker by purchasing a combined total of 27,124 shares. NVIDIA recently reached a $4 trillion market cap, but analysts caution that its AI growth may be <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/07/46652751/nvidia-now-worth-4-trillion-but-lawrence-mcdonald-warns-its-ai-growth-depends-on-an-energy-sector-50-times-smaller">constrained by energy infrastructure limitations</a>. The total value of Ark&#8217;s NVIDIA purchase is approximately $4.8 million. On Monday, Nvidia stock ended the day at $176.75.
The Robinhood Trade Ark Invest reduced its position in the retail-oriented trading platform by selling 119,090 shares across its ARKF and ARKW ETFs. The sale is valued at approximately $12.7 million. It should be noted that Wood has been <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs/broad-u-s-equity-etfs/25/07/46535966/peter-thiel-effect-cathie-wood-pours-175-million-into-bitmine-immersion-stock-as-founders-fund-backing-ethereum-spike-fuels-buzz">trimming Ark&#8217;s Robinhood holdings recently</a> and sold $11.5 million worth of stock last week as well. 
The Palantir Trade saw Ark Invest selling shares of Palantir across its ARKF and ARKW ETFs. On this day, the firm sold 17,583 shares from ARKF and 44,002 shares from ARKW. The transaction was valued at $9.7 million as the stock closed at $157.88 for the day.
This decision aligns with a period of heightened interest in Palantir, as the stock recently hit an all-time high of $160.39, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/07/46663581/whats-going-on-with-palantir-technologies-stock">driven by a new Overweight rating</a> from Piper Sandler with a $170 price target. Palantir&#8217;s stock has been on a remarkable upward trajectory, with market experts like Jim Cramer predicting further gains, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/07/46657284/palantirs-next-stop-is-200-says-jim-cramer-as-pltr-glides-like-a-knife-through-butter">potentially reaching $200.</a>
Other Key Trades:
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<li>Sold 134,833 shares of Block Inc (XYZ) from ARKK, 43,003 shares from ARKW and 8581 shares from ARKF valued at approximately $15 million.</li>
<li>Sold 43,479 shares of CRISPR Therapeutics AG (CRSP) from ARKG.</li>
<li>Bought 227,594 shares of Veracyte Inc (VCYT) from ARKK.</li>
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Benzinga's Edge Stock Rankings indicate BMNR checks out on Short, Medium and Long Price Trends. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">Here is how</a> the stock fares on other metrics.
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Cathie Wood Goes On A $20M Bitmine Immersion Bargain Hunt As Ark Trims Robinhood And Palantir Stakes

Shares of Bitmine Immersion Technologies Inc. (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BMNR#AMEX">BMNR</a>) plummeted in Monday's after-market trading after the company filed for a shelf offering to register securities for sale by selling stockholders
What happened: BMNR fell 15.1% after-hours after the Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>)-focused company submitted a Form S-3ASR with the SEC.
"The selling stockholders may from time to time sell, transfer or otherwise dispose of any or all of the securities in a number of different ways and at varying price," the registration statement read.
The company clarified that the securities are being offered for resale by the selling stockholders, not directly by BitMine. While it won&#8217;t receive proceeds from the sale of common stock, it stands to gain about $25.18 million if equity warrants are exercised in full, which might be used to purchase Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>) and for other general corporate purposes.
Typically, such filings allow issuers to offer and sell securities on a delayed or continuous basis, providing flexibility and efficiency in accessing capital markets.
However, because they increase the total number of shares in the market, shareholders regard it as dilutive to their existing value, leading to a fall in stock price.
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Why It Matters: BitMine, a small-cap Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) mining firm, pivoted to an Ethereum treasury strategy, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/25/07/46187962/ethereum-the-next-big-thing-in-banking-tom-lee-thinks-so-and-wants-this-small-cap-company-he-chairs-to-front-run-the-likes-of-goldman-sachs-jpmorgan">adopting ETH as its primary reserve asset</a>. The company is pursuing its goal to acquire 5% of the circulating ETH supply
Seasoned investors like Cathie Wood and Peter Thiel are betting on BitMine&#8217;s ETH play. Through his Founders Fund, Thiel has <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/cryptocurrency/25/07/46547741/peter-thiel-and-cathie-wood-just-boarded-tom-lees-ether-rocket">acquired a 9% stake in the company</a>. At the same time, ARK Invest—led by Wood—acquired a 1.5% position.
Notably, Ark Invest <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs/broad-u-s-equity-etfs/25/07/46678150/cathie-wood-goes-on-a-20m-bitmine-immersion-bargain-hunt-as-ark-trims-robinhood-and-pa">purchased 573,853 shares of BitMine</a> on Monday. The transaction was valued at nearly $20.1 million.
Price Action: At the time of writing, ETH was trading at $3,766.85, down 2.06% 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>.&nbsp;&nbsp;
BitMine shares closed 11.8% lower at 35.11 on Wednesday. Year-to-date, the stock has soared over 350%.
As of this writing, the stock demonstrated a very high Momentum score. Visit <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings</a> to see how Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>), the pioneer of cryptocurrency treasury play, stacks up.
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Denny's Corp. CEO Kelli Valade says she scouts for red flags while hiring potential employees by asking a few key questions and by seeing whether applicants bring one or two thoughtful questions of their own.
What Happened: In a Fortune interview, the restaurant executive <a href="https://fortune.com/2025/07/27/dennys-corporation-ceo-kelli-valade-hiring-interview-question-worker-improvement/">said</a> it "often does not matter" what the questions are. What counts is preparation. Ask much more than that, she added, and "it's too much."
Valade also pairs strengths with self‑awareness. She asks what makes candidates most effective and then what would make them more effective, which is a prompt aimed at weaknesses.
&#8220;You'd be amazed at how many people can't answer that, or would say, ‘I've not thought about it.' And so really what you're saying is, ‘I've not thought about my weaknesses.'&#8221; She adds that she considers herself a &#8220;work in progress&#8221; too. One moment that she keenly awaits arrives toward the end of the interview. "What questions do you have for me?" She expects a couple that show homework. She said the specifics matter less than intent and judgment.
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Why It Matters: Her lens diverges from some high‑profile peers. Barbara Corcoran, the Shark Tank investor, revealed in a TikTok video in 2023 that she tells candidates to end with a direct closer, which is somewhat like, "Is there anything standing in the way of you hiring me?" Valade favors reflection instead.
Elsewhere in corporate America, approaches vary. Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, back in the day, favored an offbeat screen, asking whether someone is a "lucky person." Warren Buffett boils hiring down to three traits: "integrity, intelligence and energy," warning that without the first, the other two will kill you." Each approach reflects different signals leaders prize in face‑to‑face interviews. There's also a Denny's link to one of the business world's most valuable companies in Nvidia. Nvidia's co-founder and CEO, Jensen Huang, often notes he <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/25/05/45482864/nvidias-jensen-huang-doesnt-want-you-to-order-a-shake-at-dennys-get-a-coke-he-says">worked as a Denny's dishwasher</a> as a teenager, an origin story he says taught him hard work.
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Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SSNLF#OTC">SSNLF</a>) shares declined 2.54% on Tuesday morning on the South Korean exchange following Tesla Inc.&#8216;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) confirmation of a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46651922/samsung-inks-decade-long-16-5-billion-chip-manufacturing-pact-with-mystery-tech-giant-as-it-fights-to-regain-ground-from-tsmc">$16.5 billion chip manufacturing partnership</a>. Shares dropped from 70,800 won to 69,000 won before recovering to 70,400 won ($50.62).
Tesla CEO Elon Musk confirmed on Monday that his company will manufacture next-generation AI6 chips at Samsung&#8217;s Texas facility through December 2033.
Tech analyst Ming-Chi Kuo called the deal a &#8220;valuable opportunity&#8221; for Tesla to gain foundry experience, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) &#8220;would never allow.&#8221; Samsung holds 8% of the global foundry market versus TSMC&#8217;s 67%.
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Samsung Electronics Shares Fall 2.54% Following Tesla's $16.5 Billion AI Chip Manufacturing Agreement

Editor&#8217;s Note: The story has been corrected to reflect the correct designation of Bill Smead.
Bill Smead, the chairman and chief investment officer of Smead Capital, has announced that his firm fully exited its position in Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>) last quarter, citing valuation concerns related to Warren Buffett's impending departure from the company.
Check out the current price of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BRK-B" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">BRK-B stock here.</a>
What Happened: On Saturday, Smead announced that his fund had sold the entirety of its Berkshire stake last quarter. &#8220;We sold the last of our Berkshire,&#8221; he said, while appearing on CNBC&#8217;s &#8220;The Exchange.&#8221; 
&#8220;The reason is, there was a premium associated with him [Warren Buffett] being deeply involved in most every aspect of the major investments,&#8221; Smead says, referring to Buffett announcing that he would be <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/management/25/05/45199066/berkshire-hathaway-stock-falls-following-buffetts-retirement-as-ceo">stepping down as CEO</a>, during the company&#8217;s 60th Annual Shareholders Meeting in May.
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Besides this, Smead believes that Berkshire&#8217;s inclusion among the largest stocks in the S&amp;P 500 may become a liability in a market reversal.
He says, &#8220;The cyclically adjusted PE ratio of Schiller broke the record lately… And over the following three- and five-year periods, the S&amp;P did not make any money.&#8221; He adds that at some point, this &#8220;momentum in the S&amp;P 500 index, which has been great for 15 years, will become momentum in the wrong direction.&#8221;
That shift, Smead warned, would disproportionately affect large-cap names. &#8220;When somebody sells their position in the S&amp;P 500, it&#8217;s mainly selling the 10 largest cap companies,&#8221; he says. &#8220;And Berkshire has been dancing around that top 10 regularly.&#8221;
Despite this, Smead expressed deep respect for Buffett and his late business partner, Charlie Munger. &#8220;I admire the man immensely. I am grateful and thankful that he has been so kind and taught us all,&#8221; he said.
Regarding the company&#8217;s future, Smead says, &#8220;this is going to be a wonderful conglomerate,&#8221; but adds that it is no longer &#8220;the closed-ended company where the greatest stock picker of all time is doing his work.&#8221;
Why It Matters: Since the company&#8217;s annual shareholders meeting on May 3, when Buffett announced that he would be stepping down, handing over the reins to Greg Abel as CEO, the stock has dropped 10.3%. 
Berkshire&#8217;s cash balance now stands at $347 billion, a part of which, according to recent reports, is aimed at making acquisitions in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/rumors/25/07/46557532/is-warren-buffetts-347-billion-cash-buying-railroads-heres-what-the-oracle-of-omaha-said">the railroad sector</a>. 
Price Action: Shares of Berkshire Hathaway&#8217;s Class B shares increased 0.72% on Friday, closing at $484.07, and is up 0.42% after hours.
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Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is pledging a major overhaul of the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, describing the system as fundamentally broken and failing its intended purpose.
What Happened: On Monday, in a post on X, Kennedy criticized the VICP for straying from its original Congressional mandate, saying that it has &#8220;devolved into a morass of inefficiency, favoritism, and outright corruption.&#8221;
Kennedy notes that the program was created alongside the Vaccine Act of 1986, with the sole intention of compensating those injured by vaccines &#8220;quickly and fairly,&#8221; but now the system prioritizes the &#8220;solvency of the HHS Trust Fund&#8221; over compensating victims, he says.
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Kennedy highlighted that Congress acknowledged vaccines are &#8220;unavoidably unsafe,&#8221; and expected the government to support children harmed by them. 
He said this while quoting his uncle and former senator Edward Kennedy, who said, &#8220;when … children are the victims of an appropriate and rational national policy, a compassionate [g]overnment will assist them in their hour of need.&#8221;
The post also notes that it is the HHS, and not the vaccine makers, who are held accountable for vaccine-related injuries, adding that &#8220;the structure itself hobbles claimants.&#8221;
He then alleges that Special Masters, who serve as vaccine court judges, are &#8220;notoriously biased,&#8221; often making &#8220;punitive downward adjustments&#8221; to the fees of attorneys and expert witnesses, while &#8220;slow-walking payments&#8221; to the petitioners. 
&#8220;The VICP is broken, and I intend to fix it,&#8221; Kennedy said in the end. &#8220;I will not allow the VICP to continue to ignore its mandate and fail its mission of quickly and fairly compensating vaccine-injured individuals.&#8221;
He says that he is currently working with Attorney General Pam Bondi and his staff at the Department of Health and Human Services to fix the VICP.
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&mdash; Secretary Kennedy (@SecKennedy) <a href="https://twitter.com/SecKennedy/status/1949875225904005367?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 28, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Why It Matters: Over a month ago, Kennedy decided to fire all 17 members of the&nbsp;Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. He said the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/health-care/25/06/45853393/robert-kennedy-jr-axes-entire-cdc-vaccine-panel-to-restore-public-trust-pfizer-moderna-other-biotech-stocks-drop-in-after-hours-trading">move was necessary</a> to &#8220;re-establish public confidence in vaccine science.&#8221;
The panel was then <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/health-care/25/06/45968386/robert-f-kennedy-jr-s-cdc-overhaul-critically-weakened-us-vaccine-program-say-ousted-experts">reconstituted with members</a> that included noted vaccine critics&nbsp;Robert Malone&nbsp;and&nbsp;Retsef Levi.
Kennedy himself has been a known and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/03/44550801/rfk-jr-spreading-misinformation-and-lies-fdas-top-vaccine-official-walks-out-sparking-debate-on-safety-and-public-trust">outspoken vaccine skeptic</a> for decades, and just a year ago made a post on X, saying that &#8220;there is no evidence these vaccines will work, and they appear to be dangerous.&#8221;
In March, Peter Marks, the top vaccine official at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, resigned, citing concerns regarding Kennedy&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/03/44550801/rfk-jr-spreading-misinformation-and-lies-fdas-top-vaccine-official-walks-out-sparking-debate-on-safety-and-public-trust">promotion of vaccine misinformation</a>. 
Despite sweeping changes to the vaccine mandates, immunization and compensation practices, most vaccine maker stocks remain unfazed.
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<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">-1.94%</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+0.16%</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">-8.64%</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Eli Lilly And Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>)</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">-0.56%</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">-0.11%</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+3.86%</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">-0.70%</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+0.24%</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">-19.26%</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">-2.19%</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+0.06%</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">-2.18%</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">-0.90%</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">-0.69%</td>
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Price Action: The iShares U.S. Pharmaceuticals ETF, which tracks several large biotech and pharma stocks, was down 0.90% on Monday, and another 0.69% after hours.
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The fund scores low on Momentum, according to Benzinga&#8217;s Edge Stock Rankings, but has a favorable price trend in the short, medium and long terms. Click <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">here</a> for deeper insights into the fund and its constituents.
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Robert Kennedy Jr Blasts Vaccine Injury Compensation Program: 'Devolved Into A Morass Of Inefficiency, Favoritism, And Outright Corruption'

Elon Musk-led Tesla Inc.'s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46651922/samsung-inks-decade-long-16-5-billion-chip-manufacturing-pact-with-mystery-tech-giant-as-it-fights-to-regain-ground-from-tsmc">multibillion-dollar chip partnership</a> with Samsung Electronics Co. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SSNLF#OTC">SSNLF</a>) has sparked strong commentary from some of tech's most vocal investors and analysts — and they see big implications for AI, autonomy and the future of manufacturing.
What Happened: On Monday, Tesla confirmed a $16.5 billion multiyear deal with Samsung Electronics to manufacture its next-generation AI6 chip in Texas. Musk said the chips will be built at Samsung's new U.S. facility, calling the strategic importance of the partnership "hard to overstate."
Following the announcement, billionaire investor Chamath Palihapitiya took to X, formerly Twitter, saying, "Tesla is a physical AI company + software AI company&#8230; the only company, today, that is tying both branches of AI together at scale."
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&mdash; Chamath Palihapitiya (@chamath) <a href="https://twitter.com/chamath/status/1949774208134762855?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 28, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Tech analyst Ming-Chi Kuo called the deal a "valuable opportunity" for Tesla to gain real-world foundry experience — something Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) would have never allowed.
"It enables Tesla to enhance its chip design capabilities … which will give them more leverage in future negotiations," he stated.
Kuo also added that while Samsung's 2nm yield (40–45%) trails TSMC and Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>), the partnership's upside outweighs the risk.
"If production falls short of expectations, the worst-case scenario for Tesla would be to shift the order back to TSMC and absorb the resulting delays to AI6," he said.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">For Elon Musk and Tesla, this represents a valuable opportunity to gain real-world foundry experience at an exceptionally low cost — something TSMC would never allow. It enables Tesla to enhance its chip design capabilities, particularly in manufacturability, while also gaining… <a href="https://t.co/jxpdXVxs9A">https://t.co/jxpdXVxs9A</a>
&mdash; 郭明錤 (Ming-Chi Kuo) (@mingchikuo) <a href="https://twitter.com/mingchikuo/status/1949904234058830150?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 28, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Gene Munster, managing partner at Deepwater Asset Management, said, AI6 will "unlock a far more advanced autonomous capability for Robotaxi, FSD, and Optimus," he wrote, adding that current chips may not meet Tesla's ultimate AI goals.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">The Samsung deal is a reminder that reaching physical AI escape velocity will take time (2027) and that the company is best positioned to win. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24TSLA&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$TSLA</a><a href="https://t.co/VyQ1vEaPxY">https://t.co/VyQ1vEaPxY</a>
&mdash; Gene Munster (@munster_gene) <a href="https://twitter.com/munster_gene/status/1949949544919158818?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 28, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Why It's Important: Samsung currently manufactures Tesla's AI4 chips, which are used in the company's Full Self-Driving driver assistance system.
According to Musk, TSMC will handle production of the upcoming AI5 chip, starting in Taiwan and later shifting to Arizona.
While best known as the world's leading memory chip producer, Samsung also operates a foundry business, fabricating custom-designed logic chips for clients.
Its Texas facility plays a key role in Chairman Jay Y Lee's efforts to diversify beyond memory and grow in the contract chip manufacturing space, <a href="https://edition.cnn.com/2025/07/28/business/tesla-samsung-chip-deal">reported</a> CNN.
Despite these ambitions, Samsung holds only 8% of the global foundry market, compared to TSMC's dominant 67%, according to data from market research firm TrendForce.
Price Action: On Monday, Tesla shares rose 3.02% in regular trading and edged up an additional 0.18% after hours, closing at $326.19, according to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/register?utm_adType=bzprocontent&amp;utm_campaign=14daytrial&amp;utm_ad=0717">Benzinga Pro</a>.
Benzinga's Edge Stock Rankings show that TSLA continues to face short-term downward momentum while maintaining strong upward trends over the medium and long term. The stock also scores high on quality metrics, though its valuation remains comparatively weak. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-4/#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">More detailed performance insights are available here</a>.
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Tesla's Samsung Deal A 'Valuable Opportunity' To Gain Real-World Experience That TSMC Wouldn't Have Allowed — Experts React To $16.5 Billion Agreement

Anthony Scaramucci, the founder of&nbsp;SkyBridge Capital, said Monday that JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co.&#8217;s&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>) reported plan to&nbsp;allow clients to borrow against&nbsp;their Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) holdings has the potential to change the financial dynamics of the leading cryptocurrency.
What Happened: In an X post, Scaramucci described the banking behemoth&#8217;s reported plans to offer loans backed by Bitcoin as a &#8220;big deal.&#8221; He said the current Bitcoin market hasn&#8217;t been fully tapped for traditional financial mechanisms such as loans.
&#8220;Imagine how much houses would be worth in a world with no mortgages. That's the reality we've been living in with Bitcoin, but that's about to change,&#8221; Scaramucci stated.
Scaramucci also highlighted the potential for large holders to swap Bitcoin for exchange-traded fund shares without realizing capital gains tax, should the SEC approve <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs/specialty-etfs/25/01/43249653/nasdaqs-bitcoin-etf-shift-could-strengthen-blackrocks-market-position">in-kind creation and redemption</a>.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Imagine how much houses would be worth in a world with no mortgages. That's the reality we've been living in with <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bitcoin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bitcoin</a>, but that's about to change &#8211; and it's a big deal. JPMorgan is set to soon allow clients to borrow against their Bitcoin holdings, according to FT. When/if…
&mdash; Anthony Scaramucci (@Scaramucci) <a href="https://twitter.com/Scaramucci/status/1949936183712133290?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 28, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Journalist Andrew Feinberg questioned Scaramucci&#8217;s argument, suggesting that this benefits wealthy early adopters and rich whales more than average investors who lack liquidity to invest in Bitcoin.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">So you're saying a small group of very lucky early adopting whales and wealthy folks such as yourself are going to get yet another benefit not available to your average retirement investor who hasn't been able to play around with bitcoin because they don't have spare liquidity?
&mdash; Andrew Feinberg (@AndrewFeinberg) <a href="https://twitter.com/AndrewFeinberg/status/1949967539854877095?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 28, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Another X user, Mr. Yo, reminded everyone about the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44777263/ray-dalio-who-predicted-the-2008-financial-crisis-warns-about-recession-as-us-china-tariff-war-escalates">2008 housing crisis</a>, suggesting that leveraging Bitcoin could create a new bubble.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Remind me again how the Great recession of 2008 started for the people in the back who weren&#39;t paying attention? It was the housing bubble right? <a href="https://t.co/uQDtaBA9nP">pic.twitter.com/uQDtaBA9nP</a>
&mdash; Mr. Yo (@mrnaeem) <a href="https://twitter.com/mrnaeem/status/1949938299377754592?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 28, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Why It Matters:&nbsp;JP Morgan is reportedly preparing to offer <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/cryptocurrency/25/07/46543876/jamie-dimon-once-called-bitcoin-a-fraud-now-jpmorgan-might-lend-against-it">loans backed by cryptocurrencies</a> such as Bitcoin and Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>), although official announcements have yet to be made. This initiative could begin as early as next year, but details remain under review and subject to change.
Notably,&nbsp;CEO Jamie Dimon&nbsp;has been a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/01/42869884/jamie-dimon-questioned-bitcoins-21-million-cap-years-before-blackrock-heres-how-much-youd-have-if-you-invested-1000-into-btc-when-jpmorgan-ceo-shared-his-take">vocal critic of Bitcoin</a>, labeling the asset a &#8220;fraud.&#8221; Despite this criticism, he has indicated support for client liberty in digital asset investing.
Price Action:&nbsp;&nbsp;At the time of writing, BTC was exchanging hands at $118,213, down 0.81% 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>.
Shares of JPMorgan were down 0.06% in after-hours trading after closing 0.11% lower at $298.28&nbsp;during Monday's regular trading session.&nbsp;
JPM ranked high on the Momentum and Growth metrics as of this writing. For similar information on other big banking stocks, check out the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings</a>.
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Top economic officials from the United States and China met in Stockholm on Monday to discuss extending the trade truce between the two nations. This meeting is crucial as it aims to resolve ongoing economic disputes that have been central to the trade war between these global economic powerhouses.
What Happened: U.S. Treasury Chief Scott Bessent and China&#8217;s Vice Premier He Lifeng were among the key figures present at the meeting, which took place at Rosenbad, the Swedish prime minister&#8217;s office, reported Reuters. The discussions, which lasted over five hours, are part of efforts to extend a trade truce by three months. China faces an August 12 deadline to finalize a durable tariff agreement with President Donald Trump&#8216;s administration.
Negotiators left the venue around 8 p.m. without speaking to reporters, and discussions are set to continue on Tuesday. During a press conference in Scotland, Trump expressed his desire for China to open up its economy.&nbsp;Without an agreement, global supply&nbsp;chains could face disruptions due to potential U.S. duties returning to high levels.
U.S. Trade Representative&nbsp;Jamieson Greer&nbsp;told CNBC he did not anticipate a major breakthrough but expected continued monitoring of the agreement&#8217;s implementation and groundwork for future trade enhancements.
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Why It Matters: The U.S. temporarily paused tech export restrictions to China to support trade talks and Trump's planned meeting with Xi, according to an earlier report. The Commerce Department <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46661640/us-holds-back-tech-export-crackdown-to-support-trump-xi-talks">delayed enforcement</a> actions to avoid disrupting negotiations. The move could boost semiconductor giants like Nvidia and AMD, though national security experts raised concerns about compromising America's AI edge.
This meeting in Stockholm <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/macro-economic-events/25/07/46651524/trumps-fentanyl-tariffs-in-beijings-crosshairs-as-china-us-reportedly-set-to-meet-for-stockholm-trade-talks">marks the third encounter</a> this year between Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He. The discussions are crucial in maintaining current tariff levels while both nations work towards a potential meeting between their leaders later in the year.
Recently, Trump announced a 15% <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/07/46650830/donald-trump-announces-15-tariff-trade-agreement-with-eu-ending-months-of-trade-uncertainty">tariff trade agreement</a> with the European Union, ending months of trade uncertainty. This agreement marked a significant drop from the previously threatened 30% tariff. The EU will not impose a tariff on U.S. imports, bringing stability and predictability for businesses on both sides of the Atlantic.
Additionally, Trump recently declared a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/economic-data/25/07/46562556/trump-says-550-billion-trade-deal-with-japan-reached-that-will-create-thousands-of-jobs-there-has-never-been-anything-like-it">monumental $550 billion trade agreement</a> with Japan, which is expected to create hundreds of thousands of jobs. This deal will see Japan investing heavily in the U.S., with America receiving 90% of the profits. Japan will also open its markets to U.S. products while agreeing to a reciprocal tariff of 15% on U.S. imports.
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Netflix (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) has begun using generative AI video tools from startup <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/04/44741319/runway-ai-secures-300m-from-nvidia-and-fidelity-to-revolutionize-film-with-gen-4-model-and-studio-deals-raising-its-valuation-to-3b">Runway AI</a> to accelerate production and reduce visual effects costs in original content,<a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-07-21/netflix-is-using-startup-runway-ai-s-video-tools-for-production"> Bloomberg</a> reports.
According to Bloomberg, the New York-based startup has raised $545 million in funding and was most recently valued at over $3 billion.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Runway's AI Video Tech Draws Netflix, Lionsgate, AMC, and Disney Into Its Orbit</h2>
Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos confirmed that AI is now integrated into its content production workflow, helping to generate special effects more efficiently than traditional methods allow. On an <a href="https://s22.q4cdn.com/959853165/files/doc_financials/2025/q2/Netflix-Inc-_Earnings-Call_Transcript.pdf">earnings call</a> on July 17, Sarandos cited speed and cost benefits of producing visual effects, including scenes in "El Eternaut," a new Argentinian drama on the platform.
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While Runway&#8217;s tools were not used for the &#8220;El Eternaut&#8221; scenes, Bloomberg says that sources close to the matter confirmed Netflix is actively experimenting with the startup's software for ongoing projects.
The growing interest in Runway&#8217;s generative video technology isn't limited to Netflix, Bloomberg says. Lionsgate (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LION#NYSE">LION</a>) has inked a deal with the company to train an AI model using its library of proprietary content for future film applications.
Bloomberg reports that <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/travel/25/05/45260938/disneys-new-abu-dhabi-theme-park-will-be-authentically-disney-and-distinctly-emirati-ceo-bob-iger-says">Disney</a> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>) has tested Runway's AI tools and held exploratory talks with the startup, although it has not committed to full-scale adoption, according to statements from Disney&nbsp; spokespeople.
AMC Networks (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMCX#NASDAQ">AMCX</a>) is also collaborating with Runway AI to visualize upcoming shows and create marketing assets before filming begins, <a href="https://runwayml.com/news/runway-amc-partnership">according</a> to Runway AI.
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"As we explore the transformative potential of AI across our business, we see powerful opportunities to enhance both how we market and how we create," Stephanie Mitchko,&nbsp; executive vice president of global media operations and technology at AMC Networks, said in a statement.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">AI VFX Tools Like Runway's Gen-4 and Act-Two Are Reshaping Studio Workflows</h2>
Runway's latest release, an AI motion capture model named Act-Two, works with its Gen-4 system to map human movements onto animated characters with unprecedented precision and affordability. According to Bloomberg, traditional motion capture workflows can be costly and time-intensive, while Runway's tools offer near-instant results.
The startup first gained traction in 2023 after launching a model capable of turning text prompts into short video clips, spurring widespread interest in the intersection of AI and filmmaking, Bloomberg says.
Runway's generative video tools are already being deployed across multiple entertainment formats. According to<a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-04-03/ai-video-startup-runway-valued-at-3-billion-in-funding-round"> Bloomberg</a>, the software was used to generate scenes in Amazon's (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) hit series &#8220;House of David&#8221; and to create visuals for Madonna's concert tour and a commercial for Puma.
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Lionsgate also confirmed it struck a deal with Runway to train a proprietary AI model on the studio's intellectual property to reduce production costs and accelerate content development,<a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2025-06-22/inside-disney-s-campaign-to-protect-darth-vader-from-ai"> Bloomberg</a> reports. "The goal is you're making higher quality content for lower prices," Lionsgate Vice Chairman Michael Burns said at Runway's AI Film Festival in Santa Monica, California, in June.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Generative AI Startups Face Competition, But Runway Leads Hollywood's Adoption Curve</h2>
Runway is competing with giants like OpenAI and Google in the generative video space, but has more traction than most AI startups in Hollywood's production pipeline. According to Bloomberg, OpenAI's Sora product has yet to secure a formal partnership, despite months of talks with major studios including Disney.
Runway's early traction highlights how AI is increasingly reshaping production strategies across the entertainment industry.
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