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Nearly six months into President Donald Trump's second term, the market has picked its winners—and it's not on ESG, the strategy built around environmental,<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/esg"> social and governance principles.</a>
As deregulation gains steam and culture wars escalate, a group of so-called &#8220;sin stocks&#8221; tied to guns, booze, tobacco, and gambling is sharply beating clean investing strategies.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Sin Stocks Are Smoking ESG—and Trump Might Be The Reason</h3>
Since Trump's inauguration on Jan. 20, 2025, the USA Mutuals Vice Fund (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VICEX#NASDAQ">VICEX</a>) — a portfolio built around industries typically shunned by ethical investors — has jumped 16.4%. By contrast:
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<li>The Vanguard ESG U.S. Stock ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ESGV#NYSE">ESGV</a>) is up just 3.5%.</li>
<li>The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) gained 4.2%.</li>
<li>The Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) rose 6%. </li>
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This shift reflects a broader investor reallocation toward industries that benefit from Trump's deregulatory, America-first agenda—and away from sectors screened for ESG compliance.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">What's Driving Sin Stocks Higher?</h2>
The USA Mutuals Vice Fund, launched in 2002, invests at least 80% of its assets in companies tied to alcohol, tobacco, gambling, and defense.
It concentrates a minimum of 25% in these four "vice industries," which the fund defines as sectors often subject to social disapproval or regulatory risk. 
No single industry makes up more than 80% of the portfolio. The fund also maintains global exposure, investing at least 40% of assets in non-U.S. companies across a minimum of three countries.
 Its top holdings as of March 31, 2025 have delivered eye-catching returns in 2025:
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<li>BAE Systems plc (OTCPK: BAESY): +79.3%</li>
<li>Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PM#NYSE">PM</a>): +51.8%</li>
<li>British American Tobacco p.l.c. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BTI#NYSE">BTI</a>): +46.9%</li>
<li>Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BUD#NYSE">BUD</a>): +38.8%</li>
<li>RTX Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RTX#NYSE">RTX</a>): +28.0%</li>
<li>Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>): +28.5%</li>
<li>Heineken N.V. (OTCPK: HEINY): +25.9%</li>
<li>Northrop Grumman Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOC#NYSE">NOC</a>): +9.4%</li>
<li>Diageo plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DEO#NYSE">DEO</a>): -17.1% (the lone laggard). </li>
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In particular, a portfolio of defense contractors—tracked by the iShares U.S. Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ITA#NYSE">ITA</a>)—has surged 25% year-to-date, fueled by rising geopolitical tensions and further escalated by the recent Israel–Iran war.
&#8220;The Vice Fund remains committed to its core belief that certain stocks are undervalued because certain factions of society deem them morally questionable,&#8221; said portfolio manager Paul Strehle in the fund's latest quarterly report.
&#8220;Our core holdings remain military defense, casino, alcohol, and tobacco stocks because they typically have an inelastic customer base that is unlikely to be swayed by whether the product price rises or falls,&#8221; he added. 
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">ESG Stocks Struggle Despite Big Tech Exposure</h2>
Despite the Vanguard ESG U.S. Stock ETF including several of the market's strongest tech names, it hasn't kept up with vice stocks. 
Top 10 ESGV Holdings and 2025 YTD Returns:
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<li>Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>): +18.1%</li>
<li>Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>): +18.6%</li>
<li>Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>): -15.1%</li>
<li>Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>): +2.0%</li>
<li>Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>): +24.3%</li>
<li>Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>): +20.0%</li>
<li>Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>): -6.1%</li>
<li>Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>): -27.4%</li>
<li>Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>): -6.1%</li>
<li>JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>): +24.8%</li>
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Google has signed a groundbreaking agreement with Commonwealth Fusion Systems, a nuclear startup backed by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/05/45184302/bill-gates-daughter-launches-phia-a-850k-ai-powered-fashion-app-with-backing-from-kris-jenner-and-desiree-gruber">Bill Gates</a>, in one of the first commercial deals for fusion energy. The tech giant plans to purchase 200 megawatts of power from CFS's upcoming affordable, robust, and compact fusion plant in Chesterfield County, Virginia, enough to supply roughly 75,000 homes,<a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/google-signs-deal-to-buy-fusion-energy-from-bill-gates-backed-nuclear-startup-9017672b"> The Wall Street Journal</a> reports.
According to the Journal, this deal represents a defining moment for the fusion energy sector. Fusion, the same reaction that powers the sun, has never been used commercially since most <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/commodities/25/06/46068183/new-york-to-construct-first-major-us-nuclear-plant-in-15-years-amid-trumps-push-to-fast-track-atomic-energy">nuclear plants</a> today rely on fission, a technology that splits atoms to produce energy. Fusion, by contrast, generates energy by fusing atoms, promising a nearly limitless supply of power with minimal radioactive waste.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">A First-Of-Its-Kind Deal Anchored by a Billionaire-Backed Vision</h2>
The new agreement between Google and CFS marks the largest direct fusion energy deal to date. CFS spun out of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and has raised over $2 billion so far. While CFS did not disclose the exact financial terms of the Google deal, it confirmed to the Journal that the agreement is valued in the multibillion-dollar range.
Bill Gates's Breakthrough Energy Ventures is a key backer of the project, the Journal says. With this agreement, Google becomes one of the first major tech companies to commit to purchasing fusion-generated power. In 2023, Microsoft (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) signed a <a href="https://www.helionenergy.com/articles/helion-announces-worlds-first-fusion-ppa-with-microsoft/">deal</a> with Helion Energy for 50 megawatts of fusion power, but Google's deal is four times that size and includes the option to purchase additional energy from future plants.
CFS Chief Executive Bob Mumgaard believes this collaboration signals to the global market that fusion is moving from theory to application. "This puts fusion into this category of ‘this is not like someday future stuff.' This is concrete," he told The Journal.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Google's Race to Net Zero Fuels Investment in Fusion</h2>
The deal comes just days after Google released its latest sustainability report, which showed a significant increase in overall emissions, even as the company cut emissions at its data centers. According to the Journal, Google purchased 8 gigawatts of clean energy in 2024 but still saw total emissions grow by 11%, reaching 11.5 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent.
Michael Terrell, Google's head of advanced energy, emphasized the company's commitment to pursuing clean solutions amid rising energy demands. "By entering into this agreement with CFS, we hope to help prove out and scale a promising pathway toward commercial fusion power," he told the Journal.
According to The Journal, Google views fusion as a transformative technology with the potential to meet growing energy demand, especially as existing power systems struggle with rising costs, outdated grids, and complex regulations.
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The ARC fusion plant in Virginia is expected to be operational by the 2030s. If successful, The Journal says it could transform the energy landscape. With half the plant's output already committed to Google, CFS believes the deal could attract more buyers as fusion moves from theory to reality.
With billions invested and leading tech companies entering long-term contracts, the race to bring fusion to the grid is officially underway.
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In today's rapidly changing and highly competitive business world, it is vital for investors and industry enthusiasts to carefully assess companies. In this article, we will perform a comprehensive industry comparison, evaluating Microsoft (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) against its key competitors in the Software industry. By analyzing important financial metrics, market position, and growth prospects, we aim to provide valuable insights for investors and shed light on company's performance within the industry.
<h3>Microsoft Background</h3>
Microsoft develops and licenses consumer and enterprise software. It is known for its Windows operating systems and Office productivity suite. The company is organized into three equally sized broad segments: productivity and business processes (legacy Microsoft Office, cloud-based Office 365, Exchange, SharePoint, Skype, LinkedIn, Dynamics), intelligence cloud (infrastructure- and platform-as-a-service offerings Azure, Windows Server OS, SQL Server), and more personal computing (Windows Client, Xbox, Bing search, display advertising, and Surface laptops, tablets, and desktops).
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<th>P/B</th>
<th>P/S</th>
<th>ROE</th>
<th>EBITDA (in billions)</th>
<th>Gross Profit (in billions)</th>
<th>Revenue Growth</th>
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<td>Microsoft Corp</td>
<td>38.55</td>
<td>11.52</td>
<td>13.80</td>
<td>8.27%</td>
<td>$40.71</td>
<td>$48.15</td>
<td>13.27%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Oracle Corp</td>
<td>54.68</td>
<td>32.59</td>
<td>11.85</td>
<td>18.43%</td>
<td>$6.83</td>
<td>$11.16</td>
<td>11.31%</td>
</tr>
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<td>ServiceNow Inc</td>
<td>141.75</td>
<td>21.34</td>
<td>19.02</td>
<td>4.66%</td>
<td>$0.72</td>
<td>$2.44</td>
<td>18.63%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Palo Alto Networks Inc</td>
<td>115.99</td>
<td>18.61</td>
<td>16.11</td>
<td>3.85%</td>
<td>$0.4</td>
<td>$1.67</td>
<td>15.33%</td>
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<td>Fortinet Inc</td>
<td>43.48</td>
<td>41.20</td>
<td>13.31</td>
<td>25.08%</td>
<td>$0.56</td>
<td>$1.25</td>
<td>13.77%</td>
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<td>Gen Digital Inc</td>
<td>29.60</td>
<td>8.33</td>
<td>4.84</td>
<td>6.43%</td>
<td>$0.53</td>
<td>$0.81</td>
<td>4.77%</td>
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<td>Monday.Com Ltd</td>
<td>307.40</td>
<td>14.35</td>
<td>15.61</td>
<td>2.57%</td>
<td>$0.01</td>
<td>$0.25</td>
<td>30.12%</td>
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<td>CommVault Systems Inc</td>
<td>103.90</td>
<td>23.90</td>
<td>7.92</td>
<td>10.11%</td>
<td>$0.03</td>
<td>$0.23</td>
<td>23.17%</td>
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<td>Dolby Laboratories Inc</td>
<td>28.62</td>
<td>2.82</td>
<td>5.58</td>
<td>3.61%</td>
<td>$0.14</td>
<td>$0.33</td>
<td>1.38%</td>
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<td>Qualys Inc</td>
<td>30.69</td>
<td>10.95</td>
<td>8.96</td>
<td>9.75%</td>
<td>$0.06</td>
<td>$0.13</td>
<td>9.67%</td>
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<td>Progress Software Corp</td>
<td>41.88</td>
<td>5.18</td>
<td>2.79</td>
<td>3.85%</td>
<td>$0.08</td>
<td>$0.19</td>
<td>35.57%</td>
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<td>Teradata Corp</td>
<td>16.46</td>
<td>14.04</td>
<td>1.33</td>
<td>30.24%</td>
<td>$0.09</td>
<td>$0.25</td>
<td>-10.11%</td>
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<td>Rapid7 Inc</td>
<td>59.44</td>
<td>29.69</td>
<td>1.81</td>
<td>5.98%</td>
<td>$0.02</td>
<td>$0.15</td>
<td>2.51%</td>
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<td>N-able Inc</td>
<td>103.12</td>
<td>2.01</td>
<td>3.31</td>
<td>-0.93%</td>
<td>$0.01</td>
<td>$0.09</td>
<td>3.91%</td>
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<td>Average</td>
<td>82.85</td>
<td>17.31</td>
<td>8.65</td>
<td>9.51%</td>
<td>$0.73</td>
<td>$1.46</td>
<td>12.31%</td>
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 </style>By carefully studying Microsoft, we can deduce the following trends: 
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The stock's Price to Earnings ratio of 38.55 is lower than the industry average by 0.47x, suggesting potential value in the eyes of market participants.
</li>
<li>
The current Price to Book ratio of 11.52, which is 0.67x the industry average, is substantially lower than the industry average, indicating potential undervaluation.
</li>
<li>
With a relatively high Price to Sales ratio of 13.8, which is 1.6x the industry average, the stock might be considered overvalued based on sales performance.
</li>
<li>
With a Return on Equity (ROE) of 8.27% that is 1.24% below the industry average, it appears that the company exhibits potential inefficiency in utilizing equity to generate profits.
</li>
<li>
With higher Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) of $40.71 Billion, which is 55.77x above the industry average, the company demonstrates stronger profitability and robust cash flow generation.
</li>
<li>
Compared to its industry, the company has higher gross profit of $48.15 Billion, which indicates 32.98x above the industry average, indicating stronger profitability and higher earnings from its core operations.
</li>
<li>
The company's revenue growth of 13.27% exceeds the industry average of 12.31%, indicating strong sales performance and market outperformance.
</li>
</ul>
<h3>Debt To Equity Ratio</h3>
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The debt-to-equity (D/E) ratio gauges the extent to which a company has financed its operations through debt relative to equity.
Considering the debt-to-equity ratio in industry comparisons allows for a concise evaluation of a company's financial health and risk profile, aiding in informed decision-making.
By analyzing Microsoft in relation to its top 4 peers based on the Debt-to-Equity ratio, the following insights can be derived:
<ul>
<li>
Compared to its top 4 peers, Microsoft has a stronger financial position indicated by its lower debt-to-equity ratio of 0.19.
</li>
<li>
This suggests that the company relies less on debt financing and has a more favorable balance between debt and equity, which can be seen as a positive attribute by investors.
</li>
</ul>
<h3>Key Takeaways</h3>
For Microsoft in the Software industry, the PE and PB ratios suggest the stock is undervalued compared to peers, indicating potential for growth. However, the high PS ratio implies the stock may be overvalued based on revenue. In terms of ROE, Microsoft's performance is lower than industry peers, while its high EBITDA and gross profit margins indicate strong operational efficiency. The high revenue growth rate further highlights Microsoft's competitive position within the sector.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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A report on July 4, 2025 shows that Representative John Rose from Tennessee sale stock in Alphabet (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>), valued between $4,250,009 and $14,500,000. According to the July filing, the transaction occurred on June 3, 2025.
At the time of writing, Alphabet shares are trading down 0.35% at $178.9.
<h3>What Representative Has Been Trading Recently</h3>
Over the previous three years, John Rose conducted 14 trades, totaling more than $5.83 million. The largest of these were in Alphabet and Alphabet stock. Some of the most notable transactions the Rep. has executed recently include: 
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<li>Alphabet (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>): $1,000,001 - $5,000,000 Sale</li>
<li>Alphabet (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>): $250,001 - $500,000 Sale</li>
<li>Microsoft (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>): $250,001 - $500,000 Sale</li>
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Here's a summary of John Rose's most recent trades:
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<th>Company</th>
<th>Ticker</th>
<th>Stock Type</th>
<th>Amount</th>
<th>Transaction Type</th>
<th>Transaction Date</th>
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<td>Fimm Money Market Port</td>
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<td>$15,001 - $50,000</td>
<td>S</td>
<td>2025-06-23</td>
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<td>Jpmorgan U.S. Government</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>$1,000,001 - $5,000,000</td>
<td>S</td>
<td>2025-06-23</td>
</tr>
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<td>Alphabet</td>
<td>GOOGL</td>
<td>STOCK</td>
<td>$1,000,001 - $5,000,000</td>
<td>S</td>
<td>2025-06-03</td>
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<td>Alphabet</td>
<td>GOOG</td>
<td>STOCK</td>
<td>$250,001 - $500,000</td>
<td>S</td>
<td>2025-06-03</td>
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<td>American Funds Capital</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>$250,001 - $500,000</td>
<td>S</td>
<td>2025-06-03</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
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<h3>Why Congressional Transactions Matter</h3>
A congressional transaction is when any representative or senator either buys or sells an individual stock.
Anyone working in Congress must file a Periodic Transaction Report to inform the public of their recent transaction within 30 days of being notified of the transaction and within 45 days of the transaction date.
In April 2012, Former President Barack Obama signed the STOCK Act into law. The act prohibits members of Congress from using private information given to them by their position for personal gain such as buying or selling a stock. The act also expanded disclosure requirements for members of Congress by requiring them to file a monthly disclosure.
<h3>Why Congressional Transactions Matter</h3>
Congressional transactions shouldn't be the primary reason for an investing decision, but they can be an important factor for an investor to consider.
When a senator or representative makes a new purchase, it could be an indication they expect the stock to rise.
A sale, on the other hand, can be made for a variety of reasons, and may not necessarily mean the seller thinks the stock will go down.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Recent Filing Shows That Rep. John Rose Sold Over $4.25M Worth of Alphabet Stock

As the Trump-Musk feud shows no signs of abating and Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) stock has fallen more than 20% in just six weeks, questions mount over whether the electric carmaker still deserves its spot among the elite <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46273662/no-plan-b-teslas-musk-premium-is-on-thin-ice">&#8220;Magnificent Seven&#8221; tech giants.</a>
On Monday, shares of Tesla plummeted 7.5% after Elon Musk announced his intention to form a new political faction, the &#8220;America Party.&#8221;
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Broadcom Rises As Tesla Stumbles: Is Time For A Mag 7 Swap?</h3>
Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) might be gaining momentum as a potential replacement for Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) in the so-called "Magnificent Seven" – which also include Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), Microsoft Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NYSE">MSFT</a>), Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) and Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>). 
Tesla has dropped to the 11th-largest company in the world by market capitalization, now trailing Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>) (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>), with a valuation of $937 billion.
Broadcom, meanwhile, has climbed to a market capitalization of $1.320 trillion, making it the eighth-largest globally and seventh in the U.S., right behind Meta.
Broadcom has crushed Tesla on total return over every key period: 
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<li>Year-to-date: Broadcom up 18.5% vs. Tesla down 27.5% </li>
<li>6-month: Broadcom up 18.1%, Tesla down 28.7% </li>
<li>1-year: Broadcom up 59.8%, Tesla up just 18.8% </li>
<li>3-year: Broadcom up 505.9%, Tesla up 28.8% </li>
<li>5-year: Broadcom up 876.2%, Tesla up 263.3% </li>
<li>10-year: Broadcom up 2,467.2%, Tesla up 1,468.1%</li>
</ul>
And that raises a big question: Should Broadcom replace Tesla in the market's most-watched group of U.S. mega-cap tech stocks?
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Musk's Political Drama Adds To Tesla's Slide</h3>
Until May 2025, Musk was a major ally of President Donald Trump—donating over $100 million during the 2024 Republican campaign and even leading the administration's Department of Government Efficiency.
But everything changed when Trump backed the "Big Beautiful Bill"—a sweeping tax cut and spending plan Musk publicly denounced as reckless.
In early June, Musk launched a wave of attacks on Trump via X, accusing him of "bankrupting America" and calling for the bill to be scrapped. Trump fired back on Truth Social, threatening to cut off government support for Tesla and SpaceX.
Just a month later, Musk escalated again—launching a new political movement, the America Party, aimed at breaking the two-party system. The group is already active, with Tesla CFO Vaibhav Taneja named as its treasurer, according to federal filings.
Now, Tesla is more than an electric car company—it&#8217;s tied to a political campaign. That's a risk many investors didn't sign up for.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">The America Party is needed to fight the Republican/Democrat Uniparty <a href="https://t.co/fEqDuddOoI">https://t.co/fEqDuddOoI</a>
&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1942003079521472760?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 6, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Musk Chaos Could Oust Tesla From Mag 7, Making Way For Broadcom

A fresh controversy is brewing in China&#8217;s intensely competitive artificial intelligence market as Huawei Technologies&#8217; AI research arm has firmly rejected allegations of plagiarizing elements from an Alibaba Group Holding (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>) model. This denial comes as Alibaba&#8217;s stock traded lower on Monday. 
The accusations, stemming from a paper released on GitHub on July 4 by HonestAGI, claim &#8220;extraordinary correlation&#8221; between Huawei&#8217;s recently open-sourced Pangu Pro Moe model and Alibaba&#8217;s established Qwen 2.5 14B. This development further heats up the Chinese AI landscape, which has seen a price war initiated by startups like DeepSeek earlier in 2024.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Huawei&#8217;s Noah&#8217;s Ark Lab Issues Strong Denial</h2>
Huawei&#8217;s Noah&#8217;s Ark Lab issued a statement Saturday to Reuters, asserting that its Pangu Pro Moe (Mixture of Experts) model was developed and trained independently.
Also Read: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46250853/alibabas-ai-and-cloud-moves-have-sparked-28-stock-rebound" rel="noreferrer noopener">Alibaba&#8217;s AI And Cloud Moves Have Sparked 28% Stock Rebound</a>
The denial came after HonestAGI published a paper on GitHub on Friday, claiming that Huawei&#8217;s model showed &#8220;extraordinary correlation&#8221; with Alibaba&#8217;s Qwen 2.5 14B model.
The paper argued the model appeared &#8220;upcycled&#8221; rather than trained from scratch, raising concerns about possible copyright violations, fabricated technical claims, and misrepresented training investments.
Noah&#8217;s Ark Lab rejected the claims, stating the model was not incrementally trained on others&#8217; work and featured original architectural and technical innovations. The lab added that Pangu Pro Moe is the first large model fully built on Huawei&#8217;s Ascend chips.
Huawei&#8217;s Ascend chips are a series of AI processors designed by Huawei for AI training and inference, aiming to compete with leading chipmakers like Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>).
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">China&#8217;s Fierce AI Market And Price Wars</h2>
The allegations underscore the intense competition within China&#8217;s booming AI market. Chinese AI startup DeepSeek ignited a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/25/04/45015548/baidu-goes-aggressive-chinas-in-ai-price-war-with-alibaba-deepseek">domestic price war</a> in 2024 by introducing affordable AI models, prompting tech giants like Alibaba to follow suit and further intensifying the competitive landscape.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Alibaba&#8217;s AI And Cloud Expansion</h2>
Alibaba stock surged 28% year-to-date, driven by increased investor confidence in China&#8217;s tech sector, strong earnings reports, and a push into artificial intelligence. 
Alibaba Cloud is <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46215371/alibaba-cloud-opens-third-malaysia-data-center-plans-second-in-philippines" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">rapidly expanding overseas</a>, adding new data centers in Malaysia, South Korea, and the Philippines as part of a global push. These expansions were announced in the first half of 2025, with a third data center in Malaysia launched on July 1, 2025, and a second in the Philippines planned for October 2025.
CEO Eddie Wu has made globalization a core strategy, with plans to grow Alibaba&#8217;s cloud presence across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and the Americas. The company will launch a global AI competency center in Singapore and expand its Qwen AI models to international data hubs by 2025. 
Backing its ambitions, Alibaba has committed $52 billion over three years to cloud and AI infrastructure, partnering with Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) and Nvidia.
Price Action:&nbsp;BABA shares are trading lower by&nbsp;1.37% to&nbsp;$107.40 premarket at&nbsp;last check on Monday.
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Huawei-Alibaba Clash Heats Up On AI Model Plagiarism Allegations

U.S. stock futures declined on Monday after scaling fresh records in the previous truncated week. Futures of major benchmark indices were trading lower.
President Donald Trump said that he would be sending out letters to America's trading partners, announcing that <a href="http://market-summary/25/07/46267527/dow-futures-slip-over-100-points-amid-trumps-august-deadline-on-tariffs">tariffs would be back</a> to April 2 levels if there was no progress being made on signing a trade deal with the U.S. by then.
Trump also signed a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/07/46263434/trump-signs-sweeping-tax-and-spending-bill-that-cbo-says-will-add-3-3-trillion-to-us-deficit-cut-health-coverage-for-11-8-million-americans">sweeping tax and spending bill</a> into law last Friday at a White House July 4 picnic, calling it a historic victory.
This move comes despite projections from the Congressional Budget Office that it will significantly expand the federal deficit and cause millions to lose their insurance coverage. Meanwhile, he also threatened an additional 10% tariff on any country that <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/07/46267477/trump-threatens-10-additional-tariff-on-all-brics-aligned-nations-says-tariff-letters-drop-at-noon-monday">aligns with BRICS</a>' anti-American policies
The 10-year Treasury bond yielded 4.34% and the two-year bond was at 3.85%. 
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<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>-0.17%</td>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>-0.41%</td>
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<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>-0.55%</td>
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<td>-0.53%</td>
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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, were lower in premarket on Monday. The SPY was down 0.39% at $622.87, while the QQQ declined 0.58% to $553.01, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga P</a>ro data.
Cues From Last Session:
On Thursday, the financial, information technology, and industrials sectors led the gains on the S&amp;P 500, with all sectors closing positively as U.S. stocks settled higher. The S&amp;P 500 even hit record highs following the release of jobs data.
Investor sentiment got a big boost from June's nonfarm payrolls report. It showed the U.S. economy added a robust 147,000 jobs, significantly more than the 110,000 forecast.
This encouraging data helped calm worries that arose from a weak private payroll report just the day before.
Plus, the unemployment rate dipped to 4.1% from 4.2%, also beating forecasts for a rise to 4.3%, marking its lowest point since January 2025.
Tech stocks were at the forefront of this rally, with the &#8220;Magnificent Seven&#8221; companies collectively reaching a market cap of $18.1 trillion.
Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) solidified its position as the world's most valuable company, soaring past a $3.9 trillion valuation, ahead of Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) at $3.7 trillion.
In other news, Tripadvisor Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRIP#NASDAQ">TRIP</a>) shares surged around 17% after activist investor Starboard Value acquired a 9% stake in the company.
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<td>Performance (+/-)</td>
<td>Value</td>
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<td>Nasdaq Composite</td>
<td>1.02%</td>
<td>20,601.10</td>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>0.83%</td>
<td>6,279.35</td>
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<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>0.77%</td>
<td>44,828.53</td>
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<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>1.02%</td>
<td>2,249.04</td>
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Insights From Analysts:
Ryan Detrick from Carson Research pointed out that the S&amp;P 500 has made 738 new all-time highs since 1990 till Thursday, suggesting that &#8220;Future returns are actually stronger than the at-any-time returns.&#8221;
He said, &#8220;Many are scared of heights, but history says you shouldn&#8217;t be.&#8221;
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Since 1990, the S&amp;P 500 has made 738 new all-time highs. Future returns are actually stronger than the at-any-time returns. Many are scared of heights, but history says you shouldn&#39;t be. <a href="https://t.co/7bQF08SugU">pic.twitter.com/7bQF08SugU</a>
&mdash; Ryan Detrick, CMT (@RyanDetrick) <a href="https://twitter.com/RyanDetrick/status/1942060247817883806?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 7, 2025</a></blockquote>
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He also pointed out historical data where if the S&amp;P 500 index was up by 5% to 10% in the first half of the year since 1950, the index returned 6.4% on average in the next six months, and it ended with a positive return at least 86.7% of the time.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">S&amp;P 500 up between 5-10% YTD at the midpoint? Final six months higher 13 out of 15 times and full year up 14 out of 15 times. With better than average returns as well. <a href="https://t.co/IsTVtAP1r1">pic.twitter.com/IsTVtAP1r1</a>
&mdash; Ryan Detrick, CMT (@RyanDetrick) <a href="https://twitter.com/RyanDetrick/status/1941923109977698568?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 6, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Global stocks, as tracked by the iShares MSCI World ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/URTH#NYSE">URTH</a>), <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/07/46269226/stocks-just-hit-rare-golden-cross-for-1st-time-since-2023-heres-what-it-means-for-investors">formed a &#8220;Golden Cross&#8221;</a> for the first time since January 2023, according to a chart shared by Barchart. 
This bullish signal, where the 50-day moving average crosses above the 200-day moving average, also appeared on charts for the SPY and the QQQ.
Historically, the last time URTH formed a Golden Cross, returns surged by 43% over the subsequent two years.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Global Stocks just formed a Golden Cross for the first time since January 2023 &#x1f6a8; The last one sent prices soaring 43% over the next 2 years &#x1f4c8;&#x1f4c8; <a href="https://t.co/uEYq9lZZDC">pic.twitter.com/uEYq9lZZDC</a>
&mdash; Barchart (@Barchart) <a href="https://twitter.com/Barchart/status/1935138827716411718?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 18, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Looking back to 1975, a &#8220;golden cross&#8221; on the S&amp;P 500 chart has historically been a strong positive sign, leading to higher returns 88% of the time over the next year. According to Subu Trade, the S&amp;P 500&#8217;s average return after such an event over the past 50 years has been an impressive 12.29%.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">The S&amp;P 500 has formed a &quot;Golden Cross&quot; (50 day moving average crossed above 200 day moving average). Here&#39;s every Golden Cross in the past 50 years, and what the S&amp;P did next: <a href="https://t.co/ARrLMwmsWp">pic.twitter.com/ARrLMwmsWp</a>
&mdash; Subu Trade (@SubuTrade) <a href="https://twitter.com/SubuTrade/status/1940071700609335571?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 1, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Upcoming Economic Data
Here&#8217;s what investors will keep an eye on this week:
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<li>No data is scheduled to be released on Monday.</li>
<li>June&#8217;s NFIB optimism index data will be out by 6:00 a.m. ET.</li>
<li>May&#8217;s consumer credit data will be released by 3:00 p.m. ET.</li>
<li>On Wednesday, the wholesale inventories data will be out by 10:00 a.m. ET.</li>
<li>Minutes of the Fed&#8217;s May FOMC meeting will be released by 2:00 p.m. ET.</li>
<li>On Thursday, initial jobless claims data for the week ended July 5 will all be out by 8:30 a.m. ET.</li>
<li>St Louis Fed President Alberto Musalem will speak at 10:00 a.m., and San Francisco Fed President Mary Daly will speak at 2:30 p.m. ET.</li>
<li>On Friday, monthly U.S. federal budget data will be released at 2:00 p.m. ET.</li>
</ul>
Stocks In Focus:
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) dropped 6.55% as Elon Musk announced the launch of a new political party following the Senate&#8217;s approval of the Big Beautiful Bill. The new tax bill has axed the $7500 EV credit as well as made ZEV or Zero Emission vehicle credits.</li>
<li>Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) was 1.68% lower as it announced delaying its second Japanese chips plant while increasing investment in U.S. expansion, influenced by potential Trump tariffs.</li>
<li>WNS (Holdings) Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WNS#NYSE">WNS</a>) jumped 12.42% after being acquired by Capgemini for agentic AI-powered operations.</li>
<li>Sharps Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STSS#NASDAQ">STSS</a>) fell by 0.86% in premarket on Monday, as it named Paul Danner as Executive Chairman last week.</li>
<li>Quantum-Si Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QSI#NASDAQ">QSI</a>) declined 11.21% after announcing the pricing of $50 million registered direct offering of common stock.</li>
<li>Boeing Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>) was 0.42% lower after securing a $2.8 billion contract from the U.S. Space Force to develop and produce strategic satellite communications systems.</li>
<li>Sonnet BioTherapeutics Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SONN#NASDAQ">SONN</a>) surged 61.22% premarket after announcing a $2.0 million private placement of zero-interest convertible notes and accompanying warrants.</li>
<li>Northern Dynasty Minerals Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NAK#NYSE">NAK</a>) climbed 18.57% after announcing that ongoing negotiations with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding a potential settlement in the Pebble Mine case.</li>
</ul>
Commodities, Gold, And Global Equity Markets:
Crude oil futures were trading higher in the early New York session by 0.53% to hover around $66.85 per barrel.
Gold Spot US Dollar fell 0.83% to hover around $3,309.32 per ounce. Its last record high stood at $3,500.33 per ounce. The U.S. Dollar Index spot was higher by 0.23% at the 97.4000 level.
Asian markets ended lower on Monday except the South Korea's Kospi index, as India's S&amp;P BSE Sensex, Hong Kong's Hang Seng, and Australia's ASX 200, Japan's Nikkei 225, and China&#8217;s CSI 300 indices fell. European markets were mixed in early trade.
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US Stocks Likely To Open Lower After A Week Of Records: Tesla In Focus As Elon Musk Announces America Party

As Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) reels from sweeping layoffs affecting <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46226585/microsoft-cuts-9000-jobs-in-second-2025-layoff">9,100 employees</a>, an Xbox executive's suggestion to use AI chatbots for emotional support has ignited fierce backlash online.
What Happened: Last week, Matt Turnbull, a leader at Xbox Game Studios, posted on LinkedIn that laid-off workers could turn to tools like ChatGPT and Copilot to cope with job loss and navigate their next steps.
"At a time when mental energy is scarce, these tools can help get you unstuck faster, calmer and with more clarity," Turnbull wrote.
He also shared prompt suggestions, such as asking AI to act as a career coach, improve resumes, or help reframe imposter syndrome.
His post drew immediate criticism and was later deleted. The backlash was swift across social media platforms, with people calling the advice tone-deaf, particularly in light of Microsoft's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42801720/microsoft-to-invest-80-billion-in-ai-data-centers-for-fiscal-2025">ongoing $80 billion investment</a> in AI infrastructure.
See Also:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/education/25/06/45983347/jensen-huang-gave-12-6-million-to-charity-then-nvidias-stock-made-it-billions" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Jensen Huang Gave $12.6 Million To Charity, Then Nvidia&#8217;s Stock Made It Billions</a>
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&mdash; Ysqander (@Ysqander) <a href="https://twitter.com/Ysqander/status/1941117997722263903?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 4, 2025</a></blockquote>
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&mdash; iamglory (@iamglory) <a href="https://twitter.com/iamglory/status/1942067169103376403?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 7, 2025</a></blockquote>
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&mdash; shmeef (@shmeef_) <a href="https://twitter.com/shmeef_/status/1941212937676521684?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 4, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Why It's Important: The layoffs impact under <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/07/46240607/microsoft-slashes-9000-jobs-while-mark-zuckerbergs-meta-poaches-20-million-worth-of-ai-talent-from-openai-investor-warns-of-jealousy-envy-and-helplessness-among-tech-workers-in-silic">4% of Microsoft's global workforce</a>, spanning various teams and regions. Within its gaming division — which includes Candy Crush owner King — Microsoft cut 200 jobs, continuing its workforce downsizing after shedding 6,000 roles in May.
In June, Rivian Automotive, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIVN#NASDAQ">RIVN</a>) cut about 140 jobs (1% of its workforce), <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46199580/microsoft-rivian-intel-slash-jobs-in-june-tech-layoff-spree">mainly in manufacturing</a>.
Bumble, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BMBL#NASDAQ">BMBL</a>) announced it would lay off around 240 employees (30% of its staff) to boost efficiency and fund new product development.
Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) Google reduced its smart TV division by 25% (about 75 jobs) to shift resources toward AI projects.
Intel Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) plans to cut 15–20% of its Foundry division and exit its automotive business to become more efficient.
Benzinga's Edge Stock Rankings show that MSFT maintains a strong upward trend over the short, medium and long term. Its momentum score remains robust, though its value ranking is comparatively weaker. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-4/#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">You can find more detailed performance data here</a>.
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After Microsoft Lays Off 9,100 Workers, Xbox Executive Tells Fired Workers To Turn To AI For Mental Health Help

The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed some improvement in the overall market sentiment, while the index was in the &#8220;Extreme Greed&#8221; zone on Thursday.
U.S. stocks settled higher on Thursday, with the S&amp;P 500 hitting record highs following the release of jobs data
Investor sentiment was boosted by June&#8217;s nonfarm payrolls report, which showed the U.S. economy added 147,000 jobs, well above the 110,000 forecast. The data helped ease concerns stoked by a weak private payroll report just a day earlier. The unemployment rate dipped to 4.1% from 4.2%, also beating forecasts for a rise to 4.3%. It marks the lowest unemployment rate since January 2025.
Tech stocks led the charge, with the so-called Magnificent Seven reaching a combined market cap of $18.1 trillion. Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) solidified its lead as the world&#8217;s most valuable company, surpassing a $3.9 trillion valuation, ahead of Microsoft Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NYSE">MSFT</a>) at $3.7 trillion.
Tripadvisor, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRIP#NASDAQ">TRIP</a>) shares jumped around 17% on Thursday after activist investor Starboard Value acquired a 9% stake in the company.
All sectors on the S&amp;P 500 closed on a positive note, with financial, information technology and industrials stocks recording the biggest gains on Thursday.
The Dow Jones closed higher by over 344 points to 44,828.53 on Thursday. The S&amp;P 500 rose 0.83% to 6,279.35, while the Nasdaq Composite climbed 1.02% to 20,601.10 during Thursday's session.
What is CNN Business Fear &amp; Greed Index?
At a current reading of 78.5, the index remained in the &#8220;Extreme Greed&#8221; zone on Thursday, versus a prior reading of 75.
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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S&P 500 Hits Record High Following Upbeat Jobs Report: Fear & Greed Index In 'Extreme Greed' Zone

Demonstrators gathered inside and outside of New York City's 5th Avenue Apple store on Sunday to denounce big tech companies for backtracking on their previous support of the Paris Climate Agreement and to protest the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/trump-administration">Trump administration</a>, which protestors say is funneling billions of dollars to fossil fuel companies.
Inside the store, a group led by Extinction Rebellion NYC unfurled a banner and chanted "Dump Trump, Apple!" Police officers were called and quickly ejected the protesters. At least one person was arrested, <a href="https://www.amny.com/news/activist-arrested-midtown-apple-store-protest-07062025/">per</a> local media.
Outside the popular Apple Store, more activists were spray-painting the words "Boycott" and "Tim + Trump = Toxic," referencing Apple (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) CEO <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/tim-cook">Tim Cook</a>.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">What Say You, Mr. Cook?</h2>
In an <a href="https://x.com/tim_cook/status/1701732427897491578?lang=en">X post</a> in September 2023, Cook seemed to be down with the cause. "At Apple, we believe that climate change is one of the world's most urgent priorities and we are deeply committed to doing our part. Today we had a special guest—a real force of nature—stop by to check on our progress."
Then things changed when Trump was elected. 
"Every policy, every business decision, every vote must confront the reality that our planet's future is on the line. Big Tech promised leadership, but when the heat was on, they sat silent—front and center at Trump's inauguration, funding a regime that's gutting climate protections," said Devin Lilly, a spokesperson for Extinction Rebellion.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Texas Floods And Climate Change</h2>
The Sunday protest occurred as the death toll from flooding in Central Texas rose to at least 67 lives. Some state officials are blaming the tragedy on a faulty forecast by the new National Weather Service, which was gutted by Trump-Musk-DOGE cost cuts and the firing of the agency's most experienced personnel.
"The original forecast we received on Wednesday from the National Weather Service predicted 3-6" of rain in the Concho Valley and 4-8" of rain in the hill country,&#8221; <a href="https://www.meidasplus.com/p/texas-officials-blame-agency-gutted?fbclid=IwY2xjawLXvRxleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETExa0d5dmRIWUxITDU5NW9EAR6q2SJRxRFymeXTdQNHEsS9yeRoQzFcN0cnnrHQbgBcp8R00sZCNIT68f4dlQ_aem_MR5AnNnyJjK2771oaw5UQQ">said</a> one official, adding that the amount of rain that fell in these locations was never in any of their forecasts.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Climate Change: Data Centers To Blame?</h2>
Data centers, which power artificial intelligence models and cloud computing, consume <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/partner/commodities/24/05/38814247/ai-data-center-power-requirements-increasing-demand-for-critical-materials-like-copper-and-ur">vast amounts of electricity</a>, much of it sourced from fossil fuels.
A study <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43906562/google-microsoft-and-meta-linked-to-54-billion-in-health-costs-as-ai-data-centers-fuel-pollution-crisis-in-the-us-report">reported</a> by Benzinga found that pollution from Big Tech's data centers has cost the U.S. public health system an estimated $5.4 billion over the past five years. Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) Google, Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), and Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) are among the biggest contributors.
Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), and Meta <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/long-ideas/25/02/43564458/big-techs-2025-ai-bill-is-320-billion-and-counting-can-investors-stomach-it">expect to spend over $320 billion</a> on AI this year, up from $151 billion in 2023 and $246 billion in 2024. 
Photo: Courtesy Extinction Rebellion NYC&nbsp;

Anti-Trump Climate Protesters Storm NYC Apple Store, Confront CEO Tim Cook Amid Texas Flood Crisis

President Donald Trump signed his <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/07/46240478/trumps-big-beautiful-bill-advances-as-house-gop-squeezes-out-219-213-win" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">sweeping tax and spending package</a> into law on Friday after it narrowly passed both houses of Congress last week.
The signing keeps his second-term agenda alive and sets the stage for big shifts in corporate taxes, consumer spending, and tech-sector investments.
Markets took the news in stride. Both the S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq 100 climbed to fresh record highs, lifted by solid economic data and the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/market-summary/25/07/46262523/trump-fed-policy-markets-records-vietnam-trade-deal-obbba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">promise of policy stability</a>.
For investors, the week delivered a rare mix of bullish momentum and clear direction.
Adding to the surprise, Trump unveiled a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/07/46241070/trumps-vietnam-trade-deal-with-40-tax-on-transshipments-may-result-in-chinese-backlash-say-economists-they-want-inflation" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">new trade deal with Vietnam</a>. The agreement imposes steep tariffs—20% on Vietnamese imports and 40% on transshipped goods—but opens up full access for U.S. companies to Vietnam&#8217;s domestic market, a major win for American exporters, especially in consumer tech and electronics.
Technology
Nvidia Corp&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)&nbsp;CEO&nbsp;Jensen Huang stock just closed at&nbsp;$159.34&nbsp;on Thursday, less than&nbsp;3%&nbsp;shy of the historic<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46261478/nvidias-4t-countdown-will-next-weeks-chart-print-a-trillion-dollar-breakout" rel="noreferrer noopener">&nbsp;$4 trillion&nbsp;market cap milestone.</a>
If it hits&nbsp;$164, it&#8217;ll become the first chipmaker — and only the second U.S. company after&nbsp;Microsoft Corp&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) – to touch that number.
Apple (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) is rolling out a new feature with&nbsp;iOS 26&nbsp;that aims to curb spam by automatically filtering and silencing unwanted<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46258668/apples-ios-26-will-silence-spam-texts-automatically-with-new-messages-update-that-filters-unknown-senders-into-hidden-folders" rel="noreferrer noopener"> texts in its&nbsp;</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46258668/apples-ios-26-will-silence-spam-texts-automatically-with-new-messages-update-that-filters-unknown-senders-into-hidden-folders" rel="noreferrer noopener">Messages</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46258668/apples-ios-26-will-silence-spam-texts-automatically-with-new-messages-update-that-filters-unknown-senders-into-hidden-folders" rel="noreferrer noopener">&nbsp;app.</a>
As part of the iOS 26 update, Apple is getting an enhanced spam screening tool within its Messages app
Alphabet&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) Google has been hit with an antitrust complaint by a group of independent publishers<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46263522/googles-ai-overviews-features-sparks-new-antitrust-battle-with-european-publishers-report" rel="noreferrer noopener"> from the European Union.</a>
The complaint is related to Google&#8217;s AI Overviews, a feature that provides AI-generated summaries above traditional hyperlinks in search results.
Alibaba Group Holding Limited&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>) announced a strategic partnership with website builder&nbsp;Wix.com Ltd.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WIX#NASDAQ">WIX</a>) to simplify global commerce for entrepreneurs and small businesses <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/07/46226194/whats-going-on-with-alibaba-stock-today" rel="noreferrer noopener">in more than 200 markets.</a>
Alibaba Group announced the pricing of HK$12.023 billion ($1.5 billion) in zero-coupon exchangeable bonds due 2032, marking the Chinese e-commerce giant&#8217;s latest move to fuel its artificial intelligence<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/07/46257814/alibaba-prices-1-5-billion-via-zero-coupon-bonds-to-fund-ai-cloud-push" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> and cloud expansion strategy.</a>
President&nbsp;Donald Trump&nbsp;said the U.S. is&nbsp;poised to resume negotiations&nbsp;with China as early as Monday or Tuesday over a potential deal involving<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46263734/trump-says-we-pretty-much-have-a-deal-as-he-reveals-us-will-resume-tiktok-deal-talks-with-china-soon" rel="noreferrer noopener"> TikTok&#8217;s U.S. operations.</a>
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
OpenAI CEO&nbsp;Sam Altman&nbsp;said AI can now perform entry-level employee tasks, while Gen Z workers increasingly view artificial intelligence as a workplace companion rather than competition, as tech leaders predict the first billion-dollar <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/45809827/sam-altman-says-ai-can-replace-interns-but-gen-z-is-already-treating-it-like-a-work-buddy" rel="noreferrer noopener">single-person company could emerge next year.</a>
Apple&nbsp;has the&nbsp;potential to outshine Meta Platforms&#8217; (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>)&nbsp;Ray-Ban&nbsp;smart glasses, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/46161059/apple-has-the-potential-to-crush-metas-ray-ban-smart-glasses-says-ming-chi-kuo-but-the-tech-giant-has-been-surprisingly-slow" rel="noreferrer noopener">says analyst&nbsp;</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/46161059/apple-has-the-potential-to-crush-metas-ray-ban-smart-glasses-says-ming-chi-kuo-but-the-tech-giant-has-been-surprisingly-slow" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ming-Chi Kuo</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/46161059/apple-has-the-potential-to-crush-metas-ray-ban-smart-glasses-says-ming-chi-kuo-but-the-tech-giant-has-been-surprisingly-slow" rel="noreferrer noopener">.</a>
Apple&nbsp;investors are waiting for signs that the company is serious about artificial intelligence, according to&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/46186723/apple-investors-have-shockingly-low-ai-expectations-says-gene-munster-siri-upgrade-rumors-alone-fueled-a-2-stock-jump" rel="noreferrer noopener">Deepwater Asset Management&#8217;s Gene Munster</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/46186723/apple-investors-have-shockingly-low-ai-expectations-says-gene-munster-siri-upgrade-rumors-alone-fueled-a-2-stock-jump" rel="noreferrer noopener">.</a>
A report emerged that the tech giant is exploring using large language models from&nbsp;OpenAI&nbsp;or&nbsp;Anthropic&nbsp;to power a revamped version of&nbsp;Siri&nbsp;by spring 2026.
Automobiles &amp; Airlines
Boeing (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>) secured a $2.8 billion contract from the U.S. Space Force to develop and produce strategic <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/07/46258103/boeing-wins-2-8-billion-us-space-force-contract-to-build-nuclear-resilient-satellites-for-strategic-communications" rel="noreferrer noopener">satellite communications systems.</a>
The contract covers Boeing&#8217;s Evolved Strategic Satellite Communications (ESS) program, which will deliver two satellites with options for two additional units.
Tesla (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) released its second-quarter<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/07/46221375/tesla-stock-jumps-on-strong-q2-deliveries" rel="noreferrer noopener"> production and delivery results for 2025.</a>
Tesla produced 410,244 vehicles and delivered 384,122 globally. The popular Model 3/Y vehicles accounted for the vast majority of these figures, with 373,728 deliveries for the quarter. The company also noted the deployment of 9.6 GWh of its energy storage products.
Lucid Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LCID#NASDAQ">LCID</a>)&nbsp;said it produced 3,863 vehicles in the second quarter, up from 2,212 vehicles<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/07/46235023/lucid-reports-q2-production-delivery-numbers-shares-stall" rel="noreferrer noopener"> produced in the&nbsp;first quarter.</a>
Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIVN#NASDAQ">RIVN</a>) produced 5,979 vehicles between April and June and delivered 10,661 units<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/07/46224223/rivians-production-dips-for-next-gen-models-volkswagen-infusion-boosts-outlook" rel="noreferrer noopener"> from its Normal, Illinois, plant. </a>Despite a planned reduction in output to prepare for its 2026 lineup, Rivian reaffirmed its full-year delivery guidance of 40,000 to 46,000 vehicles.
NIO (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIO#NYSE">NIO</a>) shipped 24,925 units in June, reflecting a 17.5% increase over the<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46191725/nios-june-sales-surge-as-trump-casts-doubt-on-ev-future" rel="noreferrer noopener"> same month last year.</a>
Xiaomi (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XIACF#OTC">XIACF</a>) is exploring options to sell its vehicles overseas. CEO&nbsp;Lei Jun&nbsp;shared the company&#8217;s plans during a livestream.
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Consumer Tech News (June 30–July 4): Trump's Tax Bill Advances, S&P Hits Record, Nvidia Nears $4 Trillion, Apple Debuts iOS 26 Spam Filter

Wall Street powered through the shortened holiday week, with both the S&amp;P 500 and the Nasdaq 100 climbing to fresh record highs, as upbeat economic data and major policy shifts <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets">helped fuel investor confidence.</a>
Optimism got an extra boost after President Donald Trump announced a surprise trade deal with Vietnam. The agreement includes a 20% tariff on all Vietnamese imports and a 40% tariff on transshipped goods. In return, U.S. companies will get full access to Vietnam's domestic market, a key win for American exporters. 
Markets responded positively, with investors viewing it as a signal that Trump is favoring targeted trade enforcement over sweeping tariffs.
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Congress Passes Trump&#8217;s OBBBA, Economic Data Outperform</h3>
The U.S. Senate passed the bill on July 1, 2025, in a narrow 51–50 vote, with Vice President J.D. Vance casting the tie-breaking vote.
The House of Representatives followed on July 3, approving the final version of the bill in a 218–214 vote.
The White House announced that President Donald Trump will sign the bill into law on July 4, 2025, at 4 p.m. ET—a symbolic moment timed with Independence Day.
Labor market data surpassed expectations: Nonfarm payrolls rose by 147,000 in June, exceeding the projection of 110,000. The unemployment rate dropped to 4.1%, defying forecasts for a rise to 4.3% and hitting its lowest level since January. A big surprise came from government hiring, which added 73,000 jobs — the largest<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/economic-data/25/07/46244105/june-jobs-report-nonfarm-payroll-adp-data"> jump since March 2023.</a>
On the industrial side, new orders for U.S. manufactured goods jumped 8.2% in May to $642 billion. This was the largest monthly surge since 2014 and the third-largest on record, as firms moved quickly to capitalize on the temporary suspension of "Liberation Day" tariffs.
This economic resilience complicates the Federal Reserve's outlook for near-term rate cuts. Chair Jerome Powell said the door remains open for a potential rate cut at the July 30 meeting, though he emphasized the importance of incoming data. Yet, after the robust jobs report, market-based odds for a cut fell sharply to just 7%.
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In tech news, Microsoft Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NYSE">MSFT</a>) announced a new round of layoffs affecting 9,000 employees — about 4% of its global workforce.
Michigan-based automakers were among the week's top gainers. Ford Motor Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>) jumped 10% this week after reporting a 14% year-over-year increase in second-quarter U.S. vehicle sales, reaching 612,095 units. The surge was led by strong demand for its Maverick and F-Series pickup trucks.
General Motors Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>) also topped the week&#8217;s best-performer ranking after posting a 7% rise in quarterly sales to 746,588 vehicles. 
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Wall Street Ends Holiday Week At Record Highs As Jobs, Trade Deal Lift Sentiment: This Week In Markets

As Americans set off fireworks for the Fourth, Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/jensen-huang">CEO Jensen Huang</a> might need a bigger sparkler. The stock just closed at $159.34 on Thursday, less than 3% shy of the historic $4 trillion market cap milestone. If it hits $164, it'll become the first chipmaker — and only the second U.S. company after Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) &#8211; to touch that number. 
That's not just bullish momentum. That's a whole new orbit.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Fundamental Setup</h2>
After a brief tariff tantrum over AI chip restrictions to China, Nvidia didn't just bounce back &#8211; it rocketed. A Morgan Stanley note this week citing "very strong demand for all Blackwell form factors" poured fuel on the fire,<a href="https://www.theinformation.com/articles/nvidia-nears-4-trillion-market-cap"> reported</a> The Information. And while China sales are under pressure, Europe is stepping up: Nvidia's slew of new partnerships with European AI developers could be the offset investors needed.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Competitive Smoke, No Fire</h2>
Despite whispers of rivals like Microsoft and Alphabet Inc&#8216;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) Google designing custom AI chips, none have dented Nvidia's dominance. In fact:
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>OpenAI walked back TPU hype, saying no plans to scale Google's chips.</li>
<li>Microsoft hit delays in developing its own silicon.</li>
<li>Even Apple's AI efforts remain niche, not threatening.</li>
</ul>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Valuation? Still Reasonable</h2>
For skeptics calling this a bubble, here's the kicker: Nvidia trades at a discount to Advanced Micro Devices Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) and close enough to Broadcom Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) on forward earnings. Per <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/register?utm_adType=bzprocontent&amp;utm_campaign=14daytrial&amp;utm_ad=0704">Benzinga Pro</a> data, NVDA stock currently trades at a forward earnings ratio of 36.63, while AMD and AVGO trade at 37.18 and 32.89 P/E (forward), respectively.
In a market where megacap stocks are routinely accused of being overpriced, Nvidia's numbers remain surprisingly grounded &#8211; if not a bargain, then at least justifiable.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Trading Idea: Long Into the $4 Trillion Launchpad</h2>
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For those looking for ways to trade/position for the $4 trillion Nvidia moment, you could consider:
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<li>Accumulate Zone: Accumulating on any dip below $158 if markets stay risk-on.</li>
<li>Breakout Trade: Watching any breakout above $164 closely, targeting $170+ short-term.</li>
<li>Risk Management: Place stop-loss near $152; reevaluate on new China-related headlines.</li>
</ul>
AI may be the buzzword, but Nvidia's grip on the real infrastructure behind the hype hasn't loosened one bit. With competitive threats fizzling and new demand corridors opening in Europe, the next few days could deliver a firecracker of a milestone: $4 trillion — and counting.
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Nvidia's $4T Countdown: Will Next Week's Chart Print A Trillion-Dollar Breakout?

In the ever-evolving and intensely competitive business landscape, conducting a thorough company analysis is of utmost importance for investors and industry followers. In this article, we will carry out an in-depth industry comparison, assessing Microsoft (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) alongside its primary competitors in the Software industry. By meticulously examining key financial metrics, market positioning, and growth prospects, we aim to offer valuable insights to investors and shed light on company's performance within the industry.
<h3>Microsoft Background</h3>
Microsoft develops and licenses consumer and enterprise software. It is known for its Windows operating systems and Office productivity suite. The company is organized into three equally sized broad segments: productivity and business processes (legacy Microsoft Office, cloud-based Office 365, Exchange, SharePoint, Skype, LinkedIn, Dynamics), intelligence cloud (infrastructure- and platform-as-a-service offerings Azure, Windows Server OS, SQL Server), and more personal computing (Windows Client, Xbox, Bing search, display advertising, and Surface laptops, tablets, and desktops).
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<thead>
<tr>
<th>Company</th>
<th>P/E</th>
<th>P/B</th>
<th>P/S</th>
<th>ROE</th>
<th>EBITDA (in billions)</th>
<th>Gross Profit (in billions)</th>
<th>Revenue Growth</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Microsoft Corp</td>
<td>37.95</td>
<td>11.34</td>
<td>13.58</td>
<td>8.27%</td>
<td>$40.71</td>
<td>$48.15</td>
<td>13.27%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Oracle Corp</td>
<td>52.99</td>
<td>31.59</td>
<td>11.48</td>
<td>18.43%</td>
<td>$6.83</td>
<td>$11.16</td>
<td>11.31%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ServiceNow Inc</td>
<td>137.01</td>
<td>20.63</td>
<td>18.39</td>
<td>4.66%</td>
<td>$0.72</td>
<td>$2.44</td>
<td>18.63%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Palo Alto Networks Inc</td>
<td>113.20</td>
<td>18.16</td>
<td>15.72</td>
<td>3.85%</td>
<td>$0.4</td>
<td>$1.67</td>
<td>15.33%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Fortinet Inc</td>
<td>42.06</td>
<td>39.86</td>
<td>12.87</td>
<td>25.08%</td>
<td>$0.56</td>
<td>$1.25</td>
<td>13.77%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Gen Digital Inc</td>
<td>28.95</td>
<td>8.15</td>
<td>4.73</td>
<td>6.43%</td>
<td>$0.53</td>
<td>$0.81</td>
<td>4.77%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Monday.Com Ltd</td>
<td>299.72</td>
<td>13.99</td>
<td>15.22</td>
<td>2.57%</td>
<td>$0.01</td>
<td>$0.25</td>
<td>30.12%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CommVault Systems Inc</td>
<td>101.48</td>
<td>23.35</td>
<td>7.74</td>
<td>10.11%</td>
<td>$0.03</td>
<td>$0.23</td>
<td>23.17%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dolby Laboratories Inc</td>
<td>28.81</td>
<td>2.84</td>
<td>5.61</td>
<td>3.61%</td>
<td>$0.14</td>
<td>$0.33</td>
<td>1.38%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Qualys Inc</td>
<td>29.44</td>
<td>10.50</td>
<td>8.60</td>
<td>9.75%</td>
<td>$0.06</td>
<td>$0.13</td>
<td>9.67%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Progress Software Corp</td>
<td>41.46</td>
<td>5.13</td>
<td>2.76</td>
<td>3.85%</td>
<td>$0.08</td>
<td>$0.19</td>
<td>35.57%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Teradata Corp</td>
<td>16.45</td>
<td>14.03</td>
<td>1.33</td>
<td>30.24%</td>
<td>$0.09</td>
<td>$0.25</td>
<td>-10.11%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>N-able Inc</td>
<td>102.25</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>3.28</td>
<td>-0.93%</td>
<td>$0.01</td>
<td>$0.09</td>
<td>3.91%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Rapid7 Inc</td>
<td>58.56</td>
<td>29.26</td>
<td>1.78</td>
<td>5.98%</td>
<td>$0.02</td>
<td>$0.15</td>
<td>2.51%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Average</td>
<td>80.95</td>
<td>16.88</td>
<td>8.42</td>
<td>9.51%</td>
<td>$0.73</td>
<td>$1.46</td>
<td>12.31%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
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 </style>After examining Microsoft, the following trends can be inferred: 
<ul>
<li>
A Price to Earnings ratio of 37.95 significantly below the industry average by 0.47x suggests undervaluation. This can make the stock appealing for those seeking growth.
</li>
<li>
Considering a Price to Book ratio of 11.34, which is well below the industry average by 0.67x, the stock may be undervalued based on its book value compared to its peers.
</li>
<li>
The Price to Sales ratio of 13.58, which is 1.61x the industry average, suggests the stock could potentially be overvalued in relation to its sales performance compared to its peers.
</li>
<li>
With a Return on Equity (ROE) of 8.27% that is 1.24% below the industry average, it appears that the company exhibits potential inefficiency in utilizing equity to generate profits.
</li>
<li>
Compared to its industry, the company has higher Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) of $40.71 Billion, which is 55.77x above the industry average, indicating stronger profitability and robust cash flow generation.
</li>
<li>
With higher gross profit of $48.15 Billion, which indicates 32.98x above the industry average, the company demonstrates stronger profitability and higher earnings from its core operations.
</li>
<li>
With a revenue growth of 13.27%, which surpasses the industry average of 12.31%, the company is demonstrating robust sales expansion and gaining market share.
</li>
</ul>
<h3>Debt To Equity Ratio</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1751641227_0.png" alt="debt to equity" />
The debt-to-equity (D/E) ratio helps evaluate the capital structure and financial leverage of a company.
Considering the debt-to-equity ratio in industry comparisons allows for a concise evaluation of a company's financial health and risk profile, aiding in informed decision-making.
In light of the Debt-to-Equity ratio, a comparison between Microsoft and its top 4 peers reveals the following information:
<ul>
<li>
When considering the debt-to-equity ratio, Microsoft exhibits a stronger financial position compared to its top 4 peers.
</li>
<li>
This indicates that the company has a favorable balance between debt and equity, with a lower debt-to-equity ratio of 0.19, which can be perceived as a positive aspect by investors.
</li>
</ul>
<h3>Key Takeaways</h3>
For Microsoft in the Software industry, the PE and PB ratios suggest the stock is undervalued compared to peers, indicating potential for growth. However, the high PS ratio implies the stock may be overvalued based on revenue. In terms of ROE, EBITDA, gross profit, and revenue growth, Microsoft shows strong performance, outperforming industry peers and indicating a healthy financial position for future growth.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Comparative Study: Microsoft And Industry Competitors In Software Industry

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) has been a rare laggard among the tech giants in 2025, down 15% year-to-date and underperforming peers like Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) and Microsoft Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NYSE">MSFT</a>). 
But a powerful mix of seasonal strength, rising App Store revenue and improving sentiment could set up the stock for a rare comeback—and Bank of America thinks the recent data might mark <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/short-ideas/25/07/46251589/sp500-technical-analysis-rsi-july-2025">a potential turning point.</a>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Apple's Revenue Engine Is Revving</h3>
"The App Store saw strong +12% year-over-year revenue growth in June," the bank&#8217;s analyst Wamsi Mohan said in a note dated July 2, citing SensorTower data. 
Fiscal third-quarter App Store sales jumped to $8.4 billion, up from $7.5 billion in the same period last year, while downloads grew 4.3%. Notably, dollars spent per download rose nearly 7% to $0.98—a sign that Apple's monetization per user is improving.
Gaming, which once accounted for more than half of all App Store revenue, has seen its share fall to 45% in fiscal third quarter. Meanwhile, other categories like productivity, utilities, lifestyle, education, and photo &amp; video apps are steadily gaining traction.
Productivity apps alone saw their revenue share climb by 200 basis points year-over-year, the largest gain of any category, while books, education and lifestyle apps each gained around 100 basis points. 
This suggests consumer spending is diversifying across the ecosystem, and Apple may be less reliant on volatile gaming trends than in the past.
Another trend in Apple's App Store performance is who's driving the revenue. The top 10 developers now account for nearly 25% of total revenue year-to-date, split between studios with single hit apps like Tinder and ChatGPT, and larger firms like Tencent and Google that operate multiple apps.
With the company now capturing more value from non-gaming categories like productivity, lifestyle and utilities—and maintaining resilience despite regulatory changes—Mohan reiterated a Buy rating with a price objective of $235, implying a nearly 10% upside from the July 3 close at $213.55.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Why July Could Be Apple's Golden Month</h3>
History shows July is far and away Apple's strongest month. Over the last 20 years, the stock has ended July in positive territory 17 times, averaging a 7.6% gain. 
Since 2016, Apple has won every single July—marking a nine-year winning streak. Standout gains include 18.9% in 2022 and 18.6% in 2006.
Going further back, the trend holds: Apple has finished July higher in 23 of the past 30 years, with an average return of 7.3%. Just as striking, its performance relative to the S&amp;P 500 has been positive in 77% of those years, beating the benchmark by an average of 5.8%.
No other stock in the S&amp;P 500 has matched that level of consistency or magnitude in July.
There have been some rare drawdowns—namely in 2001, 2002 and 2008—when Apple fell 19.2%, 13.9% and 5.1%, respectively. But those declines coincided with broader market collapses, not company-specific weakness. In recent history, any red July prints have been shallow: down 3.3% in 2015 and less than 1% in 2004.
That makes July something of a seasonal floor for Apple stock, especially when paired with strong fundamentals like rising services revenue and growing diversification outside gaming within the App Store ecosystem.
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<table class="has-fixed-layout">
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Year</th>
<th>AAPL July Return (%)</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>1994</td>
<td>27.12</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1995</td>
<td>-3.10</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1996</td>
<td>4.76</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1997</td>
<td>22.81</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1998</td>
<td>20.70</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1999</td>
<td>20.24</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2000</td>
<td>-2.98</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2001</td>
<td>-19.18</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2002</td>
<td>-13.88</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2003</td>
<td>10.60</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2004</td>
<td>-0.61</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2005</td>
<td>15.87</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2006</td>
<td>18.67</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2007</td>
<td>7.96</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2008</td>
<td>-5.07</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2009</td>
<td>14.72</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2010</td>
<td>2.27</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2011</td>
<td>16.33</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2012</td>
<td>4.58</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2013</td>
<td>14.12</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2014</td>
<td>2.87</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2015</td>
<td>-3.29</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2016</td>
<td>9.01</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2017</td>
<td>3.27</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2018</td>
<td>2.80</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2019</td>
<td>7.64</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2020</td>
<td>16.51</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2021</td>
<td>6.50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2022</td>
<td>18.86</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2023</td>
<td>1.28</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2024</td>
<td>5.44</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
<tfoot>
<tr>
<td>Average&nbsp;gain</td>
<td>7.3%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Win ratio</td>
<td>77%</td>
</tr>
</tfoot>
</table>
<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Source: Author's own elaboration based on TradingView data</figcaption></figure>
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</ul>
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Apple's App Store Just Had A Blowout Quarter—And That Might Be The Signal Bulls Needed

As Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) turned the most valuable publicly traded company on Thursday, inching closer to a $4 trillion market capitalization, this multinational technology company, nicknamed &#8216;Big Blue,&#8217; has outperformed the Magnificent 7 and the Jensen Huang-led tech giant in 2025.
What Happened: International Business Machines Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBM#NYSE">IBM</a>) has quietly outpaced the gains in Magnificent 7 stocks on a year-to-date basis, emerging as one of the most profitable artificial intelligence plays this year.
IBM&#8217;s generative AI book of business has <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/content/46151129/is-ibms-ai-transformation-powering-a-sustained-rally">surpassed $5 billion since its inception</a>, a clear indicator of customer demand. The stock has returned 32.75% YTD, higher than Nvidia&#8217;s 15.20% gains and also much higher than all the other Magnificent 7 stocks.
Even on a five-year basis, IBM has outperformed four out of seven Mag 7 components.
Moreover, the stock has also gained more than the exchange-traded fund tracking the Magnificent 7 stocks, Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAGS#BATS">MAGS</a>).
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<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Stocks</td>
<td>YTD Performance</td>
<td>One-Year Performance</td>
<td>Five-Year Performance</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)</td>
<td>15.20%</td>
<td>26.63%</td>
<td>1558.06%</td>
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<td>Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>)</td>
<td>-12.43%</td>
<td>-5.65%</td>
<td>134.59%</td>
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<td>Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>)</td>
<td>19.17%</td>
<td>6.69%</td>
<td>141.85%</td>
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<td>Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>)</td>
<td>1.45%</td>
<td>11.70%</td>
<td>54.60%</td>
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<td>Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>)</td>
<td>-5.29%</td>
<td>-5.94%</td>
<td>146.52%</td>
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<td>Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>)</td>
<td>19.99%</td>
<td>33.17%</td>
<td>208.03%</td>
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<td>Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)</td>
<td>-16.86%</td>
<td>25.38%</td>
<td>291.35%</td>
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<td>Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAGS#BATS">MAGS</a>)</td>
<td>3.27%</td>
<td>14.47%</td>
<td>123.1% (Since 2023)</td>
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<td>International Business Machines Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBM#NYSE">IBM</a>)</td>
<td>32.75%</td>
<td>65.87%</td>
<td>155.37%</td>
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Why It Matters: Apart from AI, IBM also emerged as one of the top investors alongside Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>), making significant investments in the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/06/45901958/ibm-google-emerge-as-top-investors-in-quantum-computing-with-most-patents-issued-in-2025-only-two-companies-seriously-investing-says-martin-shkreli">quantum computing space</a> on a year-to-date basis.
According to the data shared by Martin Shkreli in mid-June, there was a steep drop in the number of quantum computing patents issued after IBM and Google, suggesting that other companies are either smaller players or not prioritizing quantum computing as heavily.
Meanwhile, highlighting the tariff impact during the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/04/44972416/ibm-plays-down-trump-tariff-concerns-doge-could-affect-consulting-business-but-its-us-federal-business-is-less-than-5-says-ceo">first quarter earnings call</a>, IBM's CFO and Senior Vice President, James Kavanaugh, said that the company was exploring alternatives to mitigate any indirect effects because the direct tariff impact was "minimal." 
"Goods imported to the U.S. represent less than 5% of our overall spend, and under current U.S. tariff policy, the impact to IBM is minimal. While we have limited direct exposure outside the United States, we are tactically evaluating alternative sources and other strategies to mitigate tariffs," he said.
Talking about the impact of DOGE-related initiatives, its Chairman, President, and CEO, Arvind Krishna, highlighted that its consulting business was "susceptible to discretionary pullbacks and DOGE-related initiatives."
The company is set to report its <a href="https://newsroom.ibm.com/2024-07-10-IBM-to-Announce-Second-Quarter-2024-Financial-Results#:~:text=ARMONK%2C%20N.Y.%2C%20July%2010%2C,at%205%3A00%20p.m.%20ET">second-quarter earnings</a> on July 24. -.
Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings shows that IBM had a stronger price trend over the short, medium, and long term. Its momentum ranking was solid, and its value ranking was poor at the 17.38th percentile. The details of other metrics are <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-4/#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">available here</a>.
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Price Action: On the truncated trading day of July 3rd, 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, scaled fresh records and ended higher. The SPY was up 0.79% at $625.34, while the QQQ advanced 0.98% to $556.22, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro </a>data.
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Everyone Talked About Nvidia, Apple And Tesla, But This One Tech Stock Has Left Them All Behind In 2025

Experts have been debating the artificial intelligence-driven impact on employment with contradicting views. While market veteran like Jim Cramer thinks that &#8220;AI is still not trusted,&#8221; others see trouble brewing in the labor market due to the automation of several human-led jobs.
What Happened: Citing the labor differential and unemployment rate data, Ark Invest&#8217;s Cathie Wood said in her &#8220;<a href="https://www.ark-invest.com/videos/market-commentary/july-2025-in-the-know-cathie-wood">In The Know</a>&#8221; series, &#8220;Labor differential says that it&#8217;s getting harder to find jobs,&#8221; while adding that &#8220;rising unemployment claims suggest that people who are out of work are finding it difficult to get a job.&#8221;
While she blames immigration for this, Wood also states that &#8220;we do know that AI is hurting entry-level jobs.&#8221;
Highlighting a personal example from the ARK 2025 Vibe Coding Hackathon, she said that her firm used AI to address 13 pain points within the organization.
&#8220;Because of (AI&#8217;s) natural language programming, SaaS is going to run into some trouble here, now that we can do a lot ourselves and customize to our own organization&#8217;s needs,&#8221; she explains.
On the other hand, CNBC&#8217;s Mad Money host Cramer took to X and underscored that traditional white collar firms haven&#8217;t seen AI-related job cuts.
&#8220;They are still hiring, still paying a lot. AI is still not trusted at the highest rungs of major companies,&#8221; he said.
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Meanwhile, taking a strong stand on this, economist Craig Shapiro warned that <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/economic-data/25/06/46093421/ai-will-disrupt-25-of-us-jobs-by-2030-and-the-fed-cant-save-them-economist-warns">AI could wipe 25% of jobs in the U.S.</a> by 2030, and the Federal Reserve&#8217;s traditional tool of interest rate cuts is ill-equipped to address the looming labor crisis.
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Why It Matters: Shapiro cites a Goldman Sachs study and explains that tech giants like Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) and Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) are investing billions in AI, which will potentially automate 25% of the U.S. labor market by 2030.
Furthermore, he says, "AI-driven labor displacement, accelerating in 2025, poses a structural crisis that Federal Reserve rate cuts cannot fix.&#8221;
Shapiro also outlines Federal Reserve Vice Chair Michael Barr&#8216;s 2025 warning: AI could increase the natural unemployment rate due to skill mismatches. A <a href="https://hbr.org/2015/08/research-technology-is-only-making-social-skills-more-important">Harvard study</a> supported this, estimating 47% of U.S. jobs are at risk. 
Price Action: Here are a few AI-linked exchange-traded funds that investors can consider amid the booming artificial intelligence demand.
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<td>YTD Performance</td>
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<td>iShares US Technology ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IYW#NYSE">IYW</a>)</td>
<td>10.00%</td>
<td>12.38%</td>
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<tr>
<td>Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTEC#NYSE">FTEC</a>)</td>
<td>8.40%</td>
<td>13.19%</td>
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<td>First Trust Dow Jones Internet Index Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDN#NYSE">FDN</a>)</td>
<td>10.40%</td>
<td>27.93%</td>
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<td>iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IGM#NYSE">IGM</a>)</td>
<td>10.94%</td>
<td>16.23%</td>
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<td>iShares Global Tech ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IXN#NYSE">IXN</a>)</td>
<td>10.44%</td>
<td>8.71%</td>
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<td>Defiance Quantum ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QTUM#NASDAQ">QTUM</a>)</td>
<td>13.52%</td>
<td>45.81%</td>
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Price Action: On the truncated trading day of July 3rd, 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, scaled fresh records and ended higher. The SPY was up 0.79% at $625.34, while the QQQ advanced 0.98% to $556.22, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
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Jim Cramer Contradicts AI-Led Job Cuts At White Collar Firms As Cathie Wood Says It's 'Hurting Entry-Level Jobs:' Here's How Experts Debunk AI's Impact On Employment

Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) CEO Jensen Huang has added nearly $25 billion to his net worth year to date as the chip giant's market value surges past tech titans to become the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/07/46253485/nvidia-stock-hits-new-all-time-highs-whats-driving-the-record-breaking-run">most valuable company</a> in the world — but he's still trailing just behind former Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) CEO Steve Ballmer.
What Happened: Nvidia hit an all-time high on Thursday, closing with a market capitalization of $3.88 trillion, edging out Microsoft and Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) to take the top spot globally.
The rally came amid broader gains across U.S. equity markets, fueled by stronger-than-expected labor market data that eased recession fears.
The Bloomberg Billionaires <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/billionaires/">Index</a> shows Huang's net worth has grown to $139 billion year-to-date — an increase of $24.8 billion — placing him tenth among the world's richest people.
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Former Microsoft chief Ballmer, also benefiting from the tech surge, sits in fifth place with $172 billion, after gaining $25.5 billion this year.
Analysts, including Wedbush Securities&#8217; Dan Ives, predict Nvidia and Microsoft could be the first companies to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46188671/nvidia-microsoft-on-track-to-achieve-4-trillion-market-cap-says-analyst-dan-ives-tech-bull-market-is-still-early">reach a $4 trillion</a> valuation this summer.
The optimism is largely fueled by the global AI boom, in which Nvidia plays a foundational role through its dominance in graphics processing units (GPUs).
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Why It's Important: Nvidia's rise reflects broader trends in technology, AI infrastructure and government policy. The <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/07/46251714/wall-street-today-stock-market-news-thursday-nvidia">House and Senate passed</a> "One Big Beautiful Bill," which increased tax credits for semiconductor manufacturing from 25% to 35% for facilities expanding domestic production by 2026.
The company also stands to benefit from strong technical indicators. The VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH), where Nvidia accounts for over 21%, has formed a "Golden Cross" — a bullish signal suggesting <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46230357/nvidia-taiwan-semiconductor-broadcom-drive-chip-stocks-to-a-golden-cross-will-history-repeat-with-145-rally">continued upward momentum</a>.
Price Action: Nvidia shares climbed 1.33% during Thursday's regular session but dipped 0.056% in after-hours trading, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro data</a>. The stock is up 15.20% so far this year and has gained 24.21% over the past 12 months.
Benzinga's Edge Stock Rankings show that NVDA maintains a solid upward trend across the short, medium and long term. While its value ranking remains relatively weak at 6.92, its momentum and growth scores are strong. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-4/#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">More detailed performance metrics are available here</a>.
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Jensen Huang's Wealth Has Shot Up $25 Billion In 2025 As Nvidia Solidifies Position As The World's Most Valuable Company, But Steve Ballmer Is Still Giving Him A Run For His Money

Ahead of the Fourth of July Holiday weekend, U.S. stock markets closed higher on Thursday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average climbing 0.8% to 44,828.53 and the S&amp;P 500 also advancing 0.8% to 6,279.35. The Nasdaq posted a nearly 1% gain, finishing at 20,601.10. These are the top stocks that gained the attention of retail traders and investors throughout the day:
NVIDIA Corp.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)
NVIDIA&#8217;s stock saw a 1.33% increase, closing at $159.34. The intraday high and low were $160.98 and $157.77, with a 52-week high and low of $160.98 and $86.63. The tech giant <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/07/46253485/nvidia-stock-hits-new-all-time-highs-whats-driving-the-record-breaking-run">solidified its position</a> as the world&#8217;s most valuable company, reaching a market capitalization of $3.89 trillion. This surge was part of a broader rally in U.S. stocks, which was fueled by stronger-than-expected labor market data. 
CrowdStrike Holdings Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRWD#NASDAQ">CRWD</a>)
CrowdStrike&#8217;s stock rose by 3.63%, closing at $514.10. The intraday high and low were $517.98 and $499.99, with a 52-week high and low of $517.98 and $200.81. Wedbush Securities analyst Dan Ives <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/07/46242132/crwd-stock-could-soar-16-says-wedbushs-dan-ives-coming-in-very-strong-with-healthy-momentum">raised the price target</a> for CrowdStrike to $575, signaling robust optimism about the cybersecurity leader&#8217;s trajectory. 
Wolfspeed Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WOLF#NYSE">WOLF</a>)
Wolfspeed&#8217;s stock surged by 52.63%, closing at $1.18. The intraday high and low were $1.35 and $0.80, respectively, with a 52-week high and low of $25.49 and $0.39. The company announced that it has <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/07/46250870/why-wolfspeed-wolf-stock-is-extremely-volatile-today">initiated a pre-packaged Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing</a>, pursuing a strategic restructuring to significantly strengthen its financial position. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/07/46250870/why-wolfspeed-wolf-stock-is-extremely-volatile-today">Read more on Benzinga.</a>
Cadence Design Systems Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CDNS#NASDAQ">CDNS</a>)
Cadence Design Systems&#8217; stock rose by 5.10%, closing at $326.81. The intraday high and low were $330.09 and $321.38, respectively, with a 52-week high and low of $330.09 and $221.56. The U.S. Department of Commerce <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/07/46245890/cadence-design-systems-synopsys-shares-rise-as-us-lifts-chip-design-restrictions-on-china">rescinded China export restrictions</a>, which led to a rise in the shares of the chip design firm. 
Microsoft Corp.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>)
Microsoft&#8217;s stock increased by 1.58%, closing at $498.84. The intraday high and low were $500.13 and $493.44, respectively, with a 52-week high and low of $500.76 and $344.79. The company <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46226585/microsoft-cuts-9000-jobs-in-second-2025-layoff">cut 9,000 jobs</a> in its second 2025 layoff round while investing $80 billion in AI data centers this fiscal year. 
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