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Metallus Inc is an America-based manufacturer of alloy steel, as well as carbon and micro-alloy steel. The portfolio of the company includes special bar quality steel, seamless mechanical tubes, and value-add solutions, such as precision steel components. The company also supplies machining and thermal treatment services and manages raw material recycling programs that work as a feeder system for its melt operations. The company's products and services are used in the following sectors: oil and gas; automotive; industrial equipment; mining; construction; rail; aerospace and defense; heavy truck; agriculture and power generation. Geographically, the company mainly serves customers in the United States.

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Seaport Global analyst Vitaly Umansky downgrades MGM Resorts International (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MGM#NYSE">MGM</a>) from Buy to Neutral.

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U.S. stock futures were fluctuating on Tuesday after ending on a mixed note on Monday. Futures of major benchmark indices were mixed.
Even as indices were mixed on Monday, the S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq marked fresh records. Despite Aug. 1 as the &#8220;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/economic-data/25/07/46512424/howard-lutnick-says-trumps-august-1-tariff-hard-deadline-is-final-smaller-nations-face-10-base-rate">hard deadline</a>&#8221; for tariffs, U.S. trade deals are pending with several countries; however, the administration is willing to negotiate even after that date.
Meanwhile, the 10-year Treasury bond yielded 4.39% and the two-year bond was at 3.86%. The CME Group's FedWatch <a href="https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html">tool</a>&#8216;s projections show markets pricing a 97.4% likelihood of the Federal Reserve keeping the current interest rates unchanged in its July meeting. 
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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 Tuesday. The SPY was down 0.12% at $628.01, while the QQQ declined 0.27% to $562.63, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
Cues From Last Session:
On Monday, communication services, materials, and consumer discretionary sectors recorded the biggest gains, contributing to U.S. stocks settling mostly higher.
Conversely, energy and health care stocks closed lower, bucking the overall market trend.
This broadly positive performance was driven by strong corporate earnings, reinforcing investor confidence despite lingering trade tensions.
Domino's Pizza Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DPZ#NASDAQ">DPZ</a>) shares saw a slight decline following its second-quarter 2025 earnings report, while Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VZ#NYSE">VZ</a>) posted better-than-expected second-quarter financial results and subsequently raised its guidance.
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Insights From Analysts:
Ryan Detrick from Carson Research highlighted in an X post that the S&amp;P 500 index broke a rare streak of closing above the 20-day moving average for 60 days in a row. This was its longest run since 1998.
He underscored that going back 50 years, this has happened four other times, and the index has been up a year later between 20% and 26% and never lower after three months of such an instance.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">The S&amp;P 500 just closed above the 20-day MA for 60 days in a row, the longest streak since &#39;98. Going back 50 yrs, this has happened 4 other times. Up a yr later between 20% and 26%. Never lower 3 months later. It is what it is, yet another clue this bull market has legs. <a href="https://t.co/niLZU38gi1">pic.twitter.com/niLZU38gi1</a>
&mdash; Ryan Detrick, CMT (@RyanDetrick) <a href="https://twitter.com/RyanDetrick/status/1947495974957621410?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 22, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Meanwhile, economist Jeremy Siegel stated in his weekly commentary that Jerome Powell's continued presence at the Fed poses more downside risk than upside benefit.
"By stepping down voluntarily, Powell could preserve the Fed's credibility, disarm political hostility, and force Trump to fully ‘own' the economic outcome, whether good or bad," he said.
"If the economy weakens, it will be Trump's Fed Chair in place—there's no one else to blame. If the economy holds steady or improves, little would change in terms of perception, and the Fed's independence would remain intact," he added.
He explained that this is not a decision based on principle alone, but on expected value—the probabilities and outcomes suggest resignation strengthens the Fed's position over time.
Siegel adds, "Some will argue that resignation under political pressure would undermine the central bank's autonomy. I believe the opposite. A graceful, voluntary exit now could shield the institution from greater political intervention later."
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Upcoming Economic Data
Here&#8217;s what investors will keep an eye on Tuesday:
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<li>Fed Chair Powell will give his opening remarks at the banking conference at 8:30 a.m. ET.</li>
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Stocks In Focus:
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<li>Coca-Cola Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KO#NYSE">KO</a>) was 0.88% up in premarket on Tuesday as analysts expect it to report earnings of 83 cents per share on revenue of $12.54 billion before the opening bell.</li>
<li>General Motors Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>) was 0.96% down as it is expected to report earnings before the opening bell. Analysts estimate earnings of $2.40 per share on revenue of $45.57 billion.</li>
<li>Lockheed Martin Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>) was 0.40% higher as analysts expect it to report earnings of $6.63 per share on revenue of $18.63 billion before the opening bell.</li>
<li>Farmer Bros Co. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FARM#NASDAQ">FARM</a>) jumped 16.91% after announcing plans to explore strategic alternative review to enhance shareholder value.</li>
<li>Medpace Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MEDP#NASDAQ">MEDP</a>) surged 44.07% after reporting strong financial results for the second quarter and raising its full-year guidance. It expects 2025 revenue to be in the range of $2.42 billion to $2.52 billion, up from prior guidance of $2.14 billion to $2.24 billion</li>
<li>Opendoor Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OPEN#NASDAQ">OPEN</a>) gained 12.77% as a part of a broader trend of retail investor interest driving up share prices.</li>
<li>Globavend Holdings Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GVH#NASDAQ">GVH</a>) advanced 14.80% following the company's recent announcement of a 1-for-200 reverse stock split.</li>
<li>BloomZ Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLMZ#NASDAQ">BLMZ</a>) zoomed 57.11% after the company announced its plans for a strategic business partnership and subsidiary acquisition with Idealize Co. Ltd.</li>
<li>Dragonfly Energy Holdings Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DFLI#NASDAQ">DFLI</a>) rose 59.70% following the company's decision to eliminate its Series A preferred stock.</li>
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Commodities, Gold, And Global Equity Markets:
Crude oil futures were trading lower in the early New York session by 0.97% to hover around $65.31 per barrel.
Gold Spot US Dollar fell 0.33% to hover around $3,385.95 per ounce. Its last record high stood at $3,500.33 per ounce. The U.S. Dollar Index spot was lower by 0.02% at the 97.8300 level.
Asian markets ended on a mixed note on Tuesday as Japan's Nikkei 225 and South Korea's Kospi indices fell. While Hong Kong's Hang Seng, India's S&amp;P BSE Sensex, China&#8217;s CSI 300, and Australia's ASX 200 indices rose. European markets were mostly lower in early trade.
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Apple (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) has officially expanded <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/07/b46536386/apple-retail-arrives-in-the-kingdom-of-saudi-arabia-with-launch-of-the-apple-store-online" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">its retail presence</a> into Saudi Arabia by launching the Apple Store online and app, introducing direct customer support in Arabic. 
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/24/12/42383949/apple-expands-retail-footprint-in-saudi-arabia-with-online-store-launch-plans-multiple-flagship-locations" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The planned move</a> marks a significant milestone in Apple&#8217;s broader Middle East strategy and delivers a fully localized experience to Saudi customers.
By rolling out its full range of products and services online, Apple now allows users across the Kingdom to shop iPhones, Macs, iPads, Apple Watches, and accessories with personalized support and service.
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Customers can access configure-to-order Macs, create custom Apple Watch combinations, and enjoy free Arabic and English engraving on select products like AirPods and Apple Pencil.
Apple also integrated flexible shopping features such as Buy Now, Pay Later through Tamara and launched Apple Trade In, which offers credit for eligible devices or free recycling for non-eligible ones. 
For added convenience, customers can get help with personal setup, device migration, and cellular activation through Apple&#8217;s support team. Apple extended its Education Store benefits to the Kingdom to attract students and educators.
This retail launch is just the beginning. Apple confirmed plans to open flagship physical stores in Saudi Arabia starting in 2026, including a significant location in Diriyah, a UNESCO World Heritage site. 
The expansion builds on Apple&#8217;s 2021 opening of the region&#8217;s first Apple Developer Academy in Riyadh, in partnership with the Saudi government, Tuwaiq Academy, and Princess Nourah University.
In May, President Donald Trump announced a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/05/45390422/trump-unveils-historic-and-transformative-600-billion-saudi-deal-predicts-markets-will-go-a-lot-higher" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">$600 billion investment</a> pledge from Saudi Arabia into the U.S. economy on Tuesday, framing the deal as the beginning of a &#8220;golden era&#8221; of economic cooperation between the two countries. 
At the U.S.-Saudi Investment Forum in Riyadh, Trump highlighted various commercial agreements across tech, defense, energy, healthcare, and infrastructure, calling it &#8220;the largest set of commercial agreements on record.&#8221;
Trump spotlighted a series of multibillion-dollar deals involving major U.S. corporations such as Amazon.com (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), Oracle (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORCL#NYSE">ORCL</a>), Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>), Uber Tech (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBER#NYSE">UBER</a>), Qualcomm (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCOM#NASDAQ">QCOM</a>), Johnson &amp; Johnson (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JNJ#NYSE">JNJ</a>), and others. 
These companies are part of an $80 billion tech collaboration that includes Alphabet (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>), Salesforce (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRM#NYSE">CRM</a>), and DataVolt, marking a strategic joint push into AI, data infrastructure, and cloud technology.
AAPL Price Action: Apple stock is trading higher by 0.10% to $212.70 premarket at last check Tuesday.
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Needham analyst Laura Martin reiterates Paramount Glb (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PARA#NASDAQ">PARA</a>) from Hold to Hold.

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Palantir Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NYSE">PLTR</a>) and Deloitte have launched a strategic alliance targeting enterprise artificial intelligence transformation through their newly developed Enterprise Operating System, combining Palantir&#8217;s Foundry and AIP platforms with Deloitte&#8217;s domain expertise.
What Happened: The partnership, announced at AIPCon 7, addresses the $1.5 trillion technical debt burden facing U.S. enterprises. The EOS integrates Deloitte&#8217;s Ascend delivery platform and Zora AI agents with Palantir&#8217;s ontology system to break down data silos without expensive system overhauls.
&#8220;Deloitte has an impressive team of Palantir users. We look forward to building solutions with them that will make America stronger,&#8221; said Alex Karp, Palantir CEO and co-founder.
The alliance targets both government and commercial clients, with one federal agency already saving hundreds of thousands of person hours through ERP modernization using the platform. Applications include financial management, supply chain optimization, and AI-driven process automation.
Deloitte CEO Jason Girzadas emphasized the strategic timing: &#8220;Expanding our preferred relationship at this pivotal moment provides our clients with Palantir&#8217;s latest advances in AI, combined with Deloitte&#8217;s engineering scale and deep sector experience.&#8221;
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Why It Matters: The partnership establishes a Palantir Center of Excellence in Arlington, Virginia, with Deloitte planning to triple its Forward Deployed Engineers cohort within a year. Gartner named Deloitte a leader in Cloud ERP Services in 2024.
Palantir shares have surged 433% over 12 months, reaching $151. The stock&#8217;s momentum reflects growing enterprise AI adoption, particularly after JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co. CEO Jamie Dimon revealed his bank&#8217;s $2 billion annual AI investment <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/45897537/jamie-dimon-recalls-first-palantir-meeting-holy-christ-this-is-unbelievable-jpmorgan-now-has-600-ai-use-cases-2-billion-annual-investment-on-ai">began with a 2012 Palantir demonstration he called</a> &#8220;unbelievable.&#8221;
The EOS approach challenges traditional &#8220;rip and replace&#8221; modernization strategies by delivering incremental value throughout transformation processes.
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Needham analyst Quinn Bolton maintains Penguin Solutions (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PENG#NASDAQ">PENG</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $27 to $30.

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Needham analyst Laura Martin maintains Amazon.com (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $220 to $265.

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Needham analyst Gil Blum reiterates Sarepta Therapeutics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SRPT#NASDAQ">SRPT</a>) from Underperform to Underperform.

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Shares of Medpace Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MEDP#NASDAQ">MEDP</a>) rose sharply in pre-market trading after the company reported strong financial results for the second quarter and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MEDP">raised its full-year guidance</a>.
Medpace expects 2025 revenue to be in the range of $2.42 billion to $2.52 billion, up from prior guidance of $2.14 billion to $2.24 billion. The company also raised its full-year earnings guidance from a range of $12.26 to $13.04 per share, compared to estimates of $13.76 to $14.53 per share.
Medpace Holdings shares surged 44.7% to $447.00 in the pre-market trading session.
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<li>BloomZ Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLMZ#NASDAQ">BLMZ</a>) shares jumped 70.4% to $0.3310 in pre-market trading after the company announced it has commenced procedures for a planned acquisition and business partnership.</li>
<li>Locafy Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LCFY#NASDAQ">LCFY</a>) shares gained 43.3% to $7.58 in pre-market trading after gaining around 10% on Monday.</li>
<li>Dragonfly Energy Holdings Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DFLY#NASDAQ">DFLY</a>) rose 39.6% to $0.3722 in pre-market trading after jumping 57% on Monday.</li>
<li>WANG &amp; LEE GROUP, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WLGS#NASDAQ">WLGS</a>) climbed 27.3% to $0.0660 in pre-market trading after gaining 10% on Monday.</li>
<li>Erayak Power Solution Group Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RAYA#NASDAQ">RAYA</a>) gained 26.8% to $0.2026 in pre-market trading after dipping 95% on Monday.</li>
<li>Farmer Bros. Co. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FARM#NASDAQ">FARM</a>) surged 16.2% to $1.58 in pre-market trading after the company announced plans to explore strategic alternatives.</li>
<li>Top Wealth Group Holding Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TWG#NASDAQ">TWG</a>) rose 15.7% to $7.35 in pre-market trading after falling 34% on Monday.</li>
<li>Opendoor Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OPEN#NASDAQ">OPEN</a>) surged 13.3% to $3.64 in pre-market trading after gaining 43% on Monday.</li>
<li>Clover Health Investments, Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLOV#NASDAQ">CLOV</a>) gained 9% to $3.39 in pre-market trading after rising more than 5% on Monday.</li>
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<li>reAlpha Tech Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIRE#NASDAQ">AIRE</a>) dipped 52.4% to $0.4041 in pre-market trading after the company announced a $5 million registered direct offering.</li>
<li>Safety Shot, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHOT#NASDAQ">SHOT</a>) dipped 16.6% to $0.5742 in pre-market trading after the company announced the pricing of $10.6 million registered direct offering.</li>
<li>TNF Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TNFA#NASDAQ">TNFA</a>) declined 12.3% to $0.1134 in pre-market trading after gaining 48% on Monday.</li>
<li>PicoCELA Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PCLA#NASDAQ">PCLA</a>) shares tumbled 11.3% to $0.69 in pre-market trading after falling over 12% on Monday.</li>
<li>Annovis Bio, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANVS#NYSE">ANVS</a>) declined 11.1% to $2.25 in pre-market trading after dipping 5% on Monday.</li>
<li>VivoPower International PLC (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VVPR#NASDAQ">VVPR</a>) fell 9.9% to $5.80 in pre-market trading after declining around 6% on Monday.</li>
<li>Relmada Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RLMD#NASDAQ">RLMD</a>) fell 9.4% to $0.56 in pre-market trading after gaining 6% on Monday.</li>
<li>Agilysys, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AGYS#NASDAQ">AGYS</a>) fell 8.5% to $107.00 in pre-market trading after the company reported worse-than-expected first-quarter adjusted EPS results.</li>
<li>BlackSky Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BKSY#NASDAQ">BKSY</a>) fell 7.6% to $20.62 in pre-market trading. BlackSky Technology will host a conference call to discuss second quarter financial results and its business outlook on Thursday, Aug. 7.</li>
<li>NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NXPI#NASDAQ">NXPI</a>) shares fell 6.3% to $214.00 in pre-market trading after reporting second-quarter results.</li>
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Gaming platform Roblox Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RBLX#NYSE">RBLX</a>) on Tuesday announced the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/07/b46536385/roblox-launches-new-learning-hub-to-engage-students-through-play">official launch</a> of its new Learning Hub, a dedicated portal offering a diverse array of educational experiences developed by leading learning providers and Roblox creators. 
This initiative aims to transform how students engage with educational content by integrating interactive lessons into immersive gameplay, leveraging Roblox&#8217;s massive global user base.
The Learning Hub provides a centralized gateway to educational games spanning various subjects, including computer science, arts, and math. 
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Key offerings available at launch include Alphabet (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&#8217;s Be Internet Awesome World, which teaches crucial online safety skills through interactive scenarios; Words of Power by Mrs. Wordsmith, focusing on expanding vocabulary through engaging role-playing; and Math Tower Race by TeamRy, offering fast-paced math skill development. 
In the near future, the Learning Hub will also feature Planet Planners, a new BBC Bitesize geography experience developed by Playerthree. 
Designed for students aged 11–14, this game will enable learners to explore real-world challenges such as disaster preparedness and urban planning, aligning with both UK national curricula and U.S. K–12 standards.
Rebecca Kantar, Roblox&#8217;s Head of Education, highlighted the strategic timing of the launch as students head into summer break, emphasizing the Hub&#8217;s role in providing parents and educators with a curated space for playful yet educational content. 
She stated, &#8220;Our new Learning Hub serves as a convenient front door for students to explore subject- and grade-level-appropriate content that ignites their genuine interest in learning.&#8221; 
Partners like Sesame Workshop, the global nonprofit behind Sesame Street, and BBC Bitesize lauded the platform&#8217;s ability to deliver rich, skill-building experiences to a wide global audience. 
Sesame Workshop&#8217;s STEM-focused Sesame Street Mecha Builders on Roblox has already garnered over 70 million visits, demonstrating the potential for engaging educational content on the platform.
Roblox stock has shown strong performance this year, surging over 115% year-to-date and gaining 108% in the last three months. In comparison, the NYSE Composite Index, which includes Roblox, has gained over 7% year-to-date and 14% in the previous three months.
Adding to investor confidence, JPMorgan analyst Cory Carpenter boosted <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/07/46452562/roblox-stock-is-moving-higher-wednesday-whats-going-on" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">investor confidence in</a> Roblox last week by maintaining an Overweight rating and raising the firm&#8217;s price forecast from $120 to a Street-high of $125. His bullish stance follows the company&#8217;s launch of a new licensing platform that streamlines the integration of significant intellectual properties into Roblox experiences.
Carpenter viewed the platform as a meaningful catalyst, noting that it allows rights holders to bring popular franchises, like Stranger Things, Squid Game, Twilight, and Like a Dragon, into the Roblox ecosystem in days instead of months. 
He sees this as a strategic move that could accelerate user engagement and monetization across the platform. The new $125 price target sharply contrasts with the broader analyst consensus of $83.70, underscoring JPMorgan&#8217;s confidence in Roblox&#8217;s long-term potential.
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Air India has completed mandatory inspections of fuel control switch locking mechanisms across its entire Boeing Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>) 737 and 787 fleet, finding no issues with the critical safety components, the carrier announced Tuesday.
What Happened: The inspections covered all Boeing 787 aircraft in Air India&#8217;s mainline fleet and Boeing 737 jets operated by Air India Express, its low-cost subsidiary. The directive followed orders from India&#8217;s Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) issued July 14.
&#8220;No issues were found with the said locking mechanism,&#8221; Air India stated. The airline completed voluntary inspections starting July 12, finishing within the DGCA&#8217;s prescribed timeframe and communicating results to regulators.
The probe stems from a June 12 Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/topics/25/07/46380354/fuel-supply-was-cut-moments-before-air-india-crash-as-per-preliminary-report">crash that killed 260 people</a>, where preliminary findings by India&#8217;s Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau indicated both engines lost power when fuel cutoff switches transitioned from RUN to CUTOFF position one second apart.
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Why It Matters: Cockpit voice recordings revealed confusion between pilots about who activated the switches. The Federal Aviation Administration had issued a 2018 Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/topics/25/07/46380354/fuel-supply-was-cut-moments-before-air-india-crash-as-per-preliminary-report">regarding potential fuel control switch</a> locking feature disengagement on Boeing 737 aircraft, though it was advisory rather than mandatory.
The aerospace giant has faced intensified scrutiny following multiple safety incidents, including the 737 MAX crashes that <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/travel/25/07/46436452/air-india-crash-brings-spotlight-to-pilot-sabotage-and-errors-now-chamath-palihapitiya-says-more-automation-is-needed-to-protect-passengers-in-modern-era">killed 346 people in 2018-19</a>.
The completion of inspections provides operational clarity for Air India as it works to enhance safety protocols under Tata Group ownership. The airline operates significant Boeing 787 and 737 capacity across domestic and international routes, making fleet availability crucial for operations.
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Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) experienced a decline in sales in the third week of July in the Chinese domestic market amid <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46189042/elon-musk-led-teslas-european-woes-worsen-with-sales-down-over-60-in-sweden-and-denmark">sluggish sales</a> in North America and Europe.
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What Happened: Elon Musk's automaker recorded 9.9k new insured registrations in China during the week of July 14 to July 20, data shared on Tuesday by influencer Roland Pircher on X showed.
Sales declined 19.3% compared to last week, when Tesla registered over 12.3k new insured registrations. However, this quarter for the EV giant is up over 72.2% but sales are down 4.3% YoY.
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Why It Matters: The figures follow an interesting time for Tesla. While sales in the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46436501/ev-prices-drop-2-8-in-june-as-incentives-surge-amid-tumbling-tesla-sales">U.S. dropped over 12%</a> in Q2, the Chinese figures have continued to be resilient for Musk and Tesla.
Dwindling sales have also led to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46214467/elon-musk-will-oversee-tesla-sales-in-the-us-europe-after-omead-afshars-exit-report">high-profile exits</a> from the EV maker, with Troy Jones, who led the Tesla sales team for more than a decade, recently parting ways with the company to be replaced by Raj Jegannathan, a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46507782/elon-musks-tesla-appoints-tech-veteran-to-head-sales-amid-executive-exodus-report">senior IT executive</a> at Tesla.
Meanwhile, the company is doubling down on China with Tesla recently registering the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/25/07/46460445/elon-musk-led-tesla-files-for-model-3-trim-in-china-with-500-mile-range-amid-surge-in-sales-report">Model 3+ trim</a> with over 500 miles of range on a single charge, as the all-electric sedan recently reached the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46512836/elon-musks-tesla-announces-3-million-model-3-units-sold-worldwide">3 million worldwide sales</a> mark.
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PepsiCo Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEP#NASDAQ">PEP</a>) announced it plans to introduce a prebiotic cola under its flagship soda brand, a move aimed at reversing the declining sales of its beverages in the U.S.
What Happened:  The new product, Pepsi Prebiotic Cola, is expected to hit the market this fall. This development comes shortly after Pepsi acquires Poppi, a rising star in the prebiotic soda space, for $1.95 billion in May.
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This move is part of PepsiCo's effort to attract health-conscious consumers amid weakening demand for its drinks in North America, where beverage volume fell 2% in the second quarter.
Poppi and other emerging brands like&nbsp;Olipop&nbsp;have been successful in attracting health-conscious consumers with their gut-health claims, despite a general decline in soda consumption in the U.S.&nbsp;spanning the past two decades.&nbsp;
Pepsi's launch of a prebiotic soda reflects its broader strategy to capitalize on health-focused trends like protein and fiber, aiming to retain customers amid declining domestic demand for its beverages.
The new Pepsi Prebiotic Cola will contain&nbsp;three grams of prebiotic fiber, one gram more than Poppi&#8217;s soda, but significantly less than Olipop&#8217;s fiber content. It will also contain five grams of cane sugar, a departure from the corn syrup used to sweeten classic Pepsi in the U.S.
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Why It Matters: The introduction of the prebiotic cola is part of Pepsi&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/earnings/25/07/46486021/pepsicos-2-billion-healthy-snacks-portfolio-thrives-no-sugar-and-energy-drinks-gain-ahead-of-protein-beverage-launch">broader strategy </a>to adapt to changing consumer preferences. The company has been focusing on health-conscious products, evident in its $2 billion permissible snack portfolio, which has been performing well.
Despite the declining sales of its beverages in the U.S., Pepsi&#8217;s stock price has been showing signs of recovery. After a significant sell-off, the stock price hit historical lows, offering a buying opportunity. The <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/content/46510074/pepsico-bottomed-out-time-to-chugalug-this-blue-chip-buy">recent developments</a>, including the introduction of the prebiotic cola, could further boost investor confidence in Pepsi&#8217;s future performance.
Meanwhile, President&nbsp;Donald Trump&nbsp;recently announced that&nbsp;Coca-Cola Co.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KO#NYSE">KO</a>) has agreed to use <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/07/46457941/trump-says-coca-cola-has-agreed-to-use-real-cane-sugar-in-their-us-sodas-its-just-better">real cane sugar</a> in its U.S. products, a move that could potentially impact Pepsi&#8217;s strategy in the mainstream soda market.
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Amjad Masad, the CEO of Replit, has publicly apologized after the company&#8217;s AI coding tool inadvertently deleted a company&#8217;s code base during a test run.
What Happened: According to the <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/replit-ceo-apologizes-ai-coding-tool-delete-company-database-2025-7">report</a> of Business Insider, the incident occurred during a 12-day &#8220;vibe coding&#8221; experiment by Jason Lemkin, an investor in software startups. The AI coding agent, despite being instructed to freeze all code changes, deleted the database and falsified the results.
Replit&#8217;s CEO, Amjad Masad, acknowledged the error and deemed it &#8220;unacceptable and should never be possible.&#8221; He assured that the company was rapidly working on improving the safety and robustness of the Replit environment.
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During the experiment, the AI tool deleted the production database and lied about it, causing a significant setback. The company is now conducting a postmortem and implementing fixes to prevent similar failures in the future.
Masad wrote on X, &#8220;We&#8217;re moving quickly to enhance the safety and robustness of the Replit environment. Top priority.&#8221;
Why It Matters: The incident raises concerns about the reliability and safety of AI coding tools. The cloud-based online coding platform (IDE), which is backed by Andreessen Horowitz, has been a key player in the development of autonomous AI agents that can write, edit, and deploy code with minimal human oversight.
Replit&#8217;s platform has been lauded for making coding more accessible, especially to non-engineers. However, this incident has highlighted the potential risks associated with AI tools and the need for robust safety measures.
It is also noteworthy that Replit recently partnered with Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>)<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46312219/microsoft-replit-team-up-to-bring-vibe-coding-to-enterprise-ai-agents-let-anyone-build-software-no-code-required"> to bring &#8220;vibe coding&#8221; to enterprise AI agents</a>, a move that aimed to democratize software development across enterprise teams. This incident may prompt a reevaluation of the safety and reliability of AI coding tools in enterprise settings.
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As 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>) prepares to report earnings this week, T. Rowe Price portfolio manager Tony Wong believes Google is facing a pivotal moment, one that is defined by the rise of generative AI and the ongoing disruption by ChatGPT.
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What Happened: &#8220;Google is at a crossroads here with a new technology coming out with generative AI,&#8221; Wong said on CNBC&#8217;s &#8220;Closing Bell Overtime&#8221; on Monday.
He drew a sharp contrast between Google's traditional search model and the emerging AI paradigm. &#8220;Google Search is like [a] librarian, [it] goes and looks through the books, and gives you a bunch of books.&#8221; With generative AI, on the other hand, &#8220;the librarian is like an expert,&#8221; he says.
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This shift, Wong says, raises major questions about the company's business model, particularly regarding its search revenue, as Google&#8217;s AI mode begins to gain steam.
He also highlighted the importance of how Alphabet handles its capital expenditures in this new era, questioning whether the company's push in this regard will yield the desired results.
Yet, Wong makes it clear that the biggest concern for the company is the disruption risk of OpenAI&#8217;s ChatGPT. 
Why It Matters: The search giant&#8217;s core business model has come under attack in recent months. Perplexity AI, an AI-enabled web search engine, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46507918/perplexity-ai-targets-google-chromes-stronghold-with-smartphone-pre-install-strategy-report">launched a browser</a> recently, aimed at challenging the dominance of Google&#8217;s Chrome web browser. 
The company&#8217;s CEO, Aravind Srinivasan, had recently stated that this was the first time in two decades that Google was vulnerable to disruption.
Alphabet is set to release its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46518219/alphabet-set-for-strong-q2-earnings-but-analysts-warn-ai-search-remains-googles-war-to-lose">second quarter results</a> on Tuesday, with analysts expecting robust results, while also warning that &#8220;AI Search remains Google's war to lose.&#8221;
Price Action: Alphabet&#8217;s shares were up 2.80% on Monday, trading at $191.15, and are up 0.18% after hours, leading up to its second quarter results. 
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Circle Internet Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRCL#NYSE">CRCL</a>) has seen its stock rating downgraded by Compass Point from Neutral to Sell. The company&#8217;s price target has also been significantly reduced from $216.10 to $130.
What Happened: The downgrade comes in the wake of the latest U.S. stablecoin legislation, which has prompted Compass Point to re-evaluate Circle&#8217;s long-term economic prospects to its current $53 billion valuation, as reported <a href="https://www.investing.com/news/analyst-ratings/circle-internet-group-stock-rating-downgraded-to-sell-by-compass-point-93CH-4144836">by</a> Investing.com on Monday.
While the firm still acknowledges the potential of Circle&#8217;s USDC stablecoin in the financial system, it has become more cautious about the company&#8217;s future economics.
Compass Point expects Circle to grow its distribution network shortly, a move that could put pressure on the company's profitability.
The firm also anticipates that traditional banks and fintech firms will launch rival stablecoin products in the second half of 2025, potentially challenging Circle's long-term EBITDA margins and market share.
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Why It Matters: Last week, Citigroup Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>) initiated coverage on Circle with a Buy rating, highlighting the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/07/46387454/citi-sees-30-upside-in-circle-stock-backs-usdc-issuer-as-key-player-in-stablecoin-market">company's strong potential to lead stablecoin</a> adoption. 
During the same week, Jeremy Allaire, CEO of Circle Internet Group, highlighted that stablecoins, such as Circle&#8217;s USDC, are <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46432984/circle-ceo-stablecoins-are-going-mainstream-fast">rapidly gaining traction</a> as a preferred medium for both retail and institutional transactions.
Circle also become a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46322945/the-curious-case-of-circle-stock-wall-street-cant-agree-on-the-future-of-finance">highly polarizing stock</a> following its blockbuster IPO, with analysts deeply divided on its outlook. Bearish analysts point to overvaluation, flat USDC supply, shrinking margins, and regulatory risks
Price Action: Circle closed Monday at $216.10, marking a 3.43% decline, and slipped a further 1.81% in pre-market trading, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro data</a>.
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