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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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Replit CEO Apologizes After AI Coding Tool Wipes Core Database

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.
Check out the current price of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/GOOG" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">GOOG stock here</a>.
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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'Google Is At A Crossroads': T. Rowe Price Portfolio Manager Flags ChatGPT As Key Disruption Risk—As Search Giant Transitions From 'Librarian' To 'Expert'

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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Compass Point Calls Circle Overvalued, Cuts Price Target After Stablecoin Legislation Threatens Profit Outlook

Mercantile Bank (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MBWM#NASDAQ">MBWM</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $1.39 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.24 by 11.74 percent. This is a 18.8 percent increase over earnings of $1.17 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $60.94 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $60.02 million by 1.53 percent. This is a 7.38 percent increase over sales of $56.75 million the same period last year.

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iRobot Unveils Roomba Max 705 Combo With AutoWash Dock, Featuring 175x Suction And AI-Powered Navigation

Mercantile Bank Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MBWM#NASDAQ">MBWM</a>) ("Mercantile") announced today that on July 17, 2025, its Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.38 per common share, payable on September 17, 2025, to holders of record as of September 5, 2025. The $0.38 cash dividend represents increases of nearly 3 percent and 6 percent from the cash dividends paid during the second quarter of 2025 and third quarter of 2024, respectively.

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Mercantile Bank To Acquire Eastern Michigan Financial In $95.8M Cash And Stock Deal To Expand Michigan Footprint

Oklo Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OKLO#NYSE">OKLO</a>), an advanced nuclear technology company, and Vertiv (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRT#NYSE">VRT</a>), a global leader of critical digital infrastructure, today announced a collaboration agreement focused on the co-development of advanced power and thermal management solutions tailored specifically for hyperscale and colocation data centers, powered by steam and electricity from Oklo's advanced nuclear power plants. The pilot technology demonstration is planned for the initial Oklo Aurora powerhouse.

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Oklo Teams Up With Vertiv To Bring Nuclear Power To Hyperscale Data Centers In Bold New Energy Pilot

iRobot Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IRBT#NASDAQ">IRBT</a>), a leader in consumer robots, today introduced its most powerful and intelligent 2-in-1 robot to date, the Roomba&#xAE; Max 705 Combo Robot + AutoWash&#x2122; Dock. Designed for the busiest homes, the Roomba Max 705 Combo delivers a deep, hands-free clean with 175x more power-lifting suction&#x2A;, AI-driven technology to avoid clutter left by kids and pets, and a first-of-its-kind roller mop cover that keeps carpets dry.&nbsp;"Bringing customers an uncompromised clean through cutting-edge technology remains our top priority," said Gary Cohen, iRobot CEO. "The Roomba Max 705 Combo combines more than three decades of our category expertise with the latest technology to deliver an elevated cleaning performance that no other 2-in-1 offers today."
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iRobot Unveils Roomba Max 705 Combo With AI Smarts And 175x Suction Power For Hassle-Free Home Cleaning

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Initially, Jacobs will provide multi-disciplinary consultancy services – delivering the pre-feasibility, feasibility and preferred option selection project phases, looking at additional track capacity, decarbonization, increased speeds and higher service frequencies needs. The framework agreement is for a four-year period with option to extend for a further four years.

Jacobs Wins Key Rail Contract In Ireland, Aiding Ambitious Modernization Plan From Galway To Dublin

ChatGPT-parent OpenAI may be leading the AI arms race, but its spending habits are raising eyebrows on Wall Street.
What Happened: In a rare note covering a private company on Friday, JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>) analysts Brenda Duverce and Lula Sheena cautioned that OpenAI's aggressive spending on talent and R&amp;D—what they dubbed "vibe spending"—could test investors' patience, <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/openai-jpmorgan-vibe-spending-test-investors-2025-7">reported</a> Business Insider.
According to the note, OpenAI is expected to burn $46 billion over the next four years. While the company has raised $57 billion in just two and a half years, the analysts said profitability may not arrive until 2029. Investor expectations will be "tested," they wrote.
One major cost driver: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/46041399/meta-tried-luring-openais-top-minds-with-massive-paychecks-but-sam-altman-neglected-to-mention-that-hes-countering-those-offers-says-andrew-bosworth">retaining top AI talent</a>. Meta Platforms Inc.'s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) new superintelligence lab has already poached several researchers from OpenAI, reportedly offering compensation <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/45988600/mark-zuckerbergs-meta-dangled-100-million-signing-bonuses-to-openai-team-members-says-sam-altman-happy-none-of-our-best-people-took-them">well over $100 million</a>.
Seven of Meta's first 10 hires came directly from OpenAI.
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Still, JPMorgan sees major upside. The firm said OpenAI has a strong first-mover advantage, with its app surpassing 500 million weekly active users this spring—more than 70% of AI app downloads globally in markets where it competes.
The bank also cited India as a key growth market where OpenAI is already overtaking 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.
Additionally, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/05/45602719/openais-acquisition-of-jony-ives-startup-poses-threat-to-apples-dominance">OpenAI's $6.5 billion acquisition</a> of Jony Ive's hardware startup could create a hardware-software "flywheel," driving revenue through devices and more profitable subscriptions.
Why It Matters: This marks the first time JPMorgan has analyzed a private tech firm like OpenAI, underscoring the company's growing influence.
However, the note also questions whether OpenAI's lead is sustainable. Having the "best AI model" is not a robust moat," the analysts warned, noting that model performance is converging across competitors.
Meanwhile, on Monday, it was reported that six months after its White House debut, the $500 billion Stargate project—a joint <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46534661/500-billion-stumble-softbank-openais-massive-ai-vision-faces-setbacks">AI infrastructure venture</a> between OpenAI and SoftBank Group (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SFTBF#OTC">SFTBF</a>) (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SFTBY#OTC">SFTBY</a>)—has stalled.
Despite promises of a $100 billion immediate investment, it has yet to secure a major <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/45898547/openai-looks-to-raise-40-billion-from-global-investors-including-saudi-arabias-pif-indias-reliance-industries-to-accelerate-ai-models-and-stargate-report">data center deal</a> and is now focusing on a smaller facility in Ohio.
As per the report, disagreements over structure, control and strategy between OpenAI and SoftBank have led to delays and scaled-back ambitions, with leadership tensions between Sam Altman and Masayoshi Son slowing progress.
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OpenAI Is Spending Billions To Stay Ahead In AI—But JPMorgan Warns This 'Vibe Spending' Could Push Investors To Their Limit

The recent surge in high-beta stocks, including those in Jim Cramer&#8216;s &#8216;PARC&#8217; acronym, has raised concerns among analysts. JPMorgan&#8216;s strategist, Dubravko Lakos-Bujas, has issued a warning about the potential risks associated with this trend.
What Happened: The &#8220;PARC&#8221; stocks, a term coined by Cramer, are Palantir Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NYSE">PLTR</a>), Applovin Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APP#NASDAQ">APP</a>), Robinhood Markets Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>), and Coinbase Global Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>). These stocks are characterized by their momentum and tenuous links to traditional valuation metrics, as <a href="https://www.marketwatch.com/story/palantir-coinbase-and-these-other-volatile-stocks-are-too-crowded-says-jpmorgan-heres-the-trade-to-make-instead-363caad2">per</a> a MarketWatch report.
The bank has identified a group of high-beta stocks. The list includes two of Cramer's PARC picks, Palantir and Coinbase, along with retail investor favorites like Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>) and Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)
Lakos-Bujas and his team at JPMorgan have pinpointed three occasions this year when investment style factors underwent &#8220;extreme crowding episodes.&#8221;&nbsp;They noted that the recent surge in high-beta stocks, which are more volatile than the market, is the fastest move from the 25th to the 100th percentile in three decades.
The latest episode, now at the 100th percentile, centers on high-beta stocks. The team believes that this overcrowding is not sustainable and poses a risk to the broader market. They also observed a decrease in short interest in high-beta stocks, suggesting that investors are not adequately hedged against potential selloffs.
&#8220;While&nbsp;some argue high-beta crowding could&nbsp;persist, we believe the current&nbsp;100%-tile crowding based on our&nbsp;quantitative analysis not only presents&nbsp;a risk for this crowded&nbsp;segment, but is also&nbsp;a red flag for the&nbsp;broader market implying there is&nbsp;rising complacency in the short&nbsp;term,&#8221; the JPMorgan team wrote.
As an alternative, the team suggests investors consider going long on&nbsp;Low Vol Aristocrats, which have&nbsp;underperformed the market by 19%&nbsp;since April 8.&nbsp;Their top five stocks in&nbsp;this category include&nbsp;Coca-Cola Co.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KO#NYSE">KO</a>),&nbsp;Allegion PLC&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALLE#NYSE">ALLE</a>),&nbsp;Intercontinental Exchange Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ICE#NYSE">ICE</a>),&nbsp;CME Group Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CME#NASDAQ">CME</a>), and&nbsp;Cboe Global Markets Inc.&nbsp;(CBOE: CBOE).
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Why It Matters: The &#8216;PARC&#8217; stocks have been a hot topic in the market, with Cramer&#8217;s new acronym sparking discussions. The stocks have been performing well, with Coinbase hitting a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/cryptocurrency/25/07/46408794/parc-stock-coinbase-hits-100-billion-market-capitalization-as-bitcoin-rally-powers-crypto-linked-equities">market capitalization</a> of $100 billion&nbsp;and Robinhood showing&nbsp;strong <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46419665/cramers-parc-playbook-robinhoods-breakout-potential-outshines-the-meme-stock-pack">technical performance</a>.
Meanwhile, Tech bull Daniel Ives has unveiled his top five stock picks for the second half of 2025, reaffirming his view that the "golden age of tech" is underway, driven by the accelerating artificial intelligence (AI) revolution.
In a post on X, Ives named Nvidia, Palantir Technologies, Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) and Tesla as his top selections for the rest of the year.
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Venture capitalist and vocal cryptocurrency advocate Chamath Palihapitiya expressed excitement Monday on receiving a rare commemorative cryptocurrency credit card from Coinbase Global Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>)
What happened: Palihapitiya took to X, flaunting a special edition Coinbase One Card, which is engraved with Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/education/25/01/42789566/happy-birthday-bitcoin-16-fun-facts-about-leading-cryptocurrency">Genesis block</a> mined by the enigmatic Satoshi Nakamoto.
"Excited to get my own in the fall, which comes with 4% back via Bitcoin. Long live BTC!," Palihapitiya said.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Coinbase sent me one of their rare commemorative Satoshi Nakamoto Coinbase One cards (1 of 21). Excited to get my own in the fall which comes with 4% back via Bitcoin. Long live BTC! Thank you <a href="https://twitter.com/coinbase?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@coinbase</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/brian_armstrong?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@brian_armstrong</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/immuneeb?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@immuneeb</a> <a href="https://t.co/fhRrCfqgYU">pic.twitter.com/fhRrCfqgYU</a>
&mdash; Chamath Palihapitiya (@chamath) <a href="https://twitter.com/chamath/status/1947234761547604389?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 21, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Why It Matters: The card, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/cryptocurrency/25/06/45919626/coinbase-ceo-brian-armstrong-teases-crypto-credit-card-powered-by-american-express-bitcoin-cashbacks-offered-but-heres-the-catch">set to launch in the fall of 2025</a>, is powered by payments giant American Express Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXP#NYSE">AXP</a>) and promises up to 4% in Bitcoin rewards for every purchase.
However, there are certain caveats. The card would be available only to those having its premium subscription service, Coinbase One, annual memberships of which start at $49.99/year.
Moreover, Coinbase clarified that it reserves the right to decide which transactions are eligible for rewards.
Price Action:&nbsp; At the time of writing, BTC was exchanging hands at $117,014, down 1.26% in the last 24 hours, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard?_gl=1&#x2A;380nj0&#x2A;_ga&#x2A;MTEyOTAyOTcxMy4xNzEzMzY0NTYy&#x2A;_ga_V7ZK73W7N0&#x2A;MTcxNDk4MzIzMi42LjEuMTcxNDk4OTE0Ni4wLjAuMA..">data from Benzinga Pro</a>.
Shares of Coinbase rose 0.56% in after-hours trading after closing 1.47% lower at $413.63&nbsp; during Monday&#8217;s regular trading session. Year-to-date, the stock has grown over 66%.
As of this writing, COIN ranked high on the Momentum and Growth metrics. Want to check how other cryptocurrency-focused stocks fare in these categories? Explore&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings</a>.
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