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The Moody's downgrade of U.S. credit on Friday sent shockwaves through markets, driving 30-year Treasury yields to 5% — a level unseen since October 2023 — reviving fears about debt sustainability and putting downward pressure on equity <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45492889/americas-credit-strength-just-got-cut-again-should-you-panic">valuations across the board.</a>
Moody's decision marks the third U.S. credit rating downgrade since 2011, following S&amp;P's move in 2011 and Fitch's in 2023.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">How Higher Treasury Yields Hurt Stock Markets</h1>
Higher yields ripple across the entire financial system, raising borrowing costs and changing how investors value stocks.
There are at least five channels via which higher Treasury yields pressure markets:
1. Bond Prices Fall, Increasing Market Volatility: As yields rise, prices of existing bonds drop — hurting current bondholders and increasing volatility. Rising Treasury yields also ripple through markets as a broad signal of tightening financial conditions.
2. Cost Of Capital Increases: Treasury yields serve as a benchmark for other forms of debt. When they rise, companies — especially those already heavily indebted — must pay more to borrow from investors. That slows investment, expansion and profitability, particularly for heavily leveraged firms.
3. Earnings Yield Becomes Less Competitive: As of mid-May, the S&amp;P 500 earnings yield stood at 3.5%, trailing the 10-year Treasury yield by a full percentage point. This reverses the typical risk-return tradeoff, making &#8220;risk-free&#8221; government bonds more attractive than equities — and increasing the likelihood of investors shifting capital away from stocks. 
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4. Discount Rates Rise, Valuations Drop: Treasury yields act as a benchmark discount rate in stock valuation models. Higher yields reduce the present value of expected cash flows — particularly for growth stocks and small caps that rely on future profitability.
5. Consumer Spending Gets Squeezed: Higher Treasury yields — particularly longer-dated ones — also push up rates on mortgages, credit cards and loans. That weakens consumer demand and further weighs on earnings outlooks for consumer-facing sectors.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Historical Reactions To U.S. Credit Downgrades: 2011 vs. 2023</h1>
While the full effect of the May 2025 Moody's downgrade is still unfolding, we can look back at 2011 and 2023 for comparison. 
In both instances, equity markets sold off sharply, and volatility spiked in the two months following the downgrade. However, their trajectories diverged in the months that followed.
In 2011, markets staged a strong rebound in October, with the S&amp;P 500 — as tracked by the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) — rallying over 10%, as investors looked past the downgrade. In contrast, 2023 saw continued equity losses through October, before stocks finally bottomed out and launched a powerful rally that lasted through February 2025, driven by easing inflation and AI-fueled tech momentum.
Reactions across other asset classes were more mixed. Treasury bonds — looking at the 10-year benchmark — rose in 2011, as investors fled to safety despite the downgrade. But in 2023, they declined, reflecting fears about long-term debt sustainability and inflation.
The U.S. dollar strengthened in both cases, defying expectations that credit downgrades would dent its safe-haven status.
Gold, as tracked by the SPDR Gold Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLD#NYSE">GLD</a>) — saw mixed performance, surging after the 2011 downgrade but falling in the immediate aftermath of the 2023 cut before rebounding.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Market Reactions To S&amp;P's U.S. Downgrade In 2011</h1>
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<thead>
<tr>
<th>Asset Class</th>
<th>Aug. 8, 2011</th>
<th>August 2011</th>
<th>September 2011</th>
<th>October 2011</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>S&amp;P 500 index</td>
<td>-6.7%</td>
<td>-5.7%</td>
<td>-7.3%</td>
<td>+10.7%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dow Jones Industrial Avg.</td>
<td>-5.6%</td>
<td>-4.5%</td>
<td>-6.2%</td>
<td>+9.5%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nasdaq 100 index</td>
<td>-6.2%</td>
<td>-5.2%</td>
<td>-4.5%</td>
<td>+10.3%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>VIX index</td>
<td>+50%</td>
<td>+25%</td>
<td>+35%</td>
<td>-30.3%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>10-Year Treasury</td>
<td>+1.2%</td>
<td>+3.5%</td>
<td>+0.1%</td>
<td>-0.8%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dollar Index (DXY)</td>
<td>+0.3%</td>
<td>+0.3%</td>
<td>+6%</td>
<td>-2.6%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Gold</td>
<td>+3.2%</td>
<td>+12%</td>
<td>-11%</td>
<td>+5.6%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Market Reactions To Fitch's U.S. Downgrade In 2023</h1>
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<table class="has-fixed-layout">
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Asset Class</th>
<th>Aug. 2, 2023</th>
<th>August 2023</th>
<th>September 2023</th>
<th>October 2023</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>S&amp;P 500 index</td>
<td>-1.4%</td>
<td>-1.8%</td>
<td>-4.9%</td>
<td>-2.2%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dow Jones Industrial Avg</td>
<td>-1.0%</td>
<td>-2.4%</td>
<td>-3.5%</td>
<td>-1.4%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nasdaq 100 index</td>
<td>-2.2%</td>
<td>-1.6%</td>
<td>-5.1%</td>
<td>-2.1%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>VIX index</td>
<td>+15.5%</td>
<td>-0.4%</td>
<td>+29%</td>
<td>+3.5%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>10-Year Treasury ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UTEN#NYSE">UTEN</a>)</td>
<td>-0.4%</td>
<td>-1.1%</td>
<td>-3.8%</td>
<td>-2.5%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dollar Index (DXY)</td>
<td>+0.3%</td>
<td>+1.7%</td>
<td>+2.4%</td>
<td>+0.5%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Gold</td>
<td>-0.8%</td>
<td>-1.3%</td>
<td>-4.7%</td>
<td>+7.3%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
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Raymond James analyst John Freeman reiterates Permian Resources (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PR#NYSE">PR</a>) with a Strong Buy and raises the price target from $20 to $23.

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This week, investor attention shifts to the heart of the U.S. economy: the consumer. Retail earnings are front and center, offering a fresh read on how spending habits are holding up amid persistent conversations around inflation and tariffs. Last week, Walmart gave us an early look, and now we'll hear from TJ Maxx, Target, Home Depot, and Lowe's.
TJ Maxx and Target, in particular, will be closely watched. Both serve as bellwethers for consumer behavior, especially in the face of pricing pressures and shifting demand. On the earnings calls, expect analysts and investors to dig into any commentary around pricing, especially after Walmart hinted at potential increases tied to tariffs. Will others follow suit?
It was a strong week for markets. With tariff-related tensions cooling, optimism has returned. We saw a finalized deal with the UK, a pause in talks with China, and a series of other potential agreements making headlines, all fueling bullish sentiment.
Inflation also surprised to the downside last week, challenging the prevailing narrative. While many economists still expect inflation to pick up in the coming months, I believe we're more likely to see one-off price increases in specific sectors rather than broad, sustained inflation.
With earnings season in full swing and momentum on our side, I remain bullish. If current trends hold, I believe we could see new all-time highs in the coming days.
My advice? Focus on the positive and keep an optimistic outlook.
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B Of A Securities analyst Sara Senatore increased the price forecast for CAVA Group, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAVA#NYSE">CAVA</a>) from $112 to $121 <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CAVA/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">while reiterating a Buy rating</a>.
On Friday, CAVA&#8217;s first-quarter revenue increased 28.2% year-over-year to $331.83 million, beating the&nbsp;consensus estimate of $326.88 million, and adjusted EPS of 22 cents, beating <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/restaurants/25/05/45453995/cava-group-reports-q1-earnings-revenue-jumps-28-company-bumps-up-new-restaurant-openings-guidance" rel="noreferrer noopener">analyst estimates of 14 cents</a>.
CAVA expects full-year same-restaurant sales (SSS) growth to be between 6% and 8%, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance" rel="noreferrer noopener">unchanged from prior guidance</a>.
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The analyst notes that first-quarter 2025 SSS growth of 10.8% modestly exceeded BofA&#8217;s estimate of 9.7% and the Visible Alpha consensus of 10.4%.
This makes it particularly noteworthy due to its traffic-driven nature (+7.5%) as CAVA maintained pricing discipline (~1.7% compared to the broader food-away-from-home Consumer Price Index (FAFH CPI) of 3.6%), adds the analyst.
Considering the headwinds from weather and LA fires, the analyst estimates the implied 3-year stacked SSS growth was 3-5+ percentage points ahead of CAVA&#8217;s high-30s guidance (reported additive stack was ~+41.5%, including weather impact).
The analyst believes CAVA&#8217;s FY25 SSS guidance is likely conservative, citing the strong performance of recent menu innovations and advertising, along with upcoming catalysts such as menu news (chicken shawarma testing in Dallas, Texas and Western Florida) and the loyalty program.
The analyst maintained the FY25 SSS growth estimate at 7.4%, with stronger traffic growth (+5.2% versus +3.5% previously) offset by a lower mix (+0.5% versus +1.8% previously).
Senatore estimates FY25 Restaurant Level Margin (RLM) of 25.3% and has raised pre-opening costs estimates to $15.2 million from $13.3 million previously, reflecting the new guidance for faster unit growth. As a result, the analyst revised FY25 EPS estimates to 58 cents from 61 cents previously.
Last week, TD Cowen analyst Andrew M. Charles reiterated a Buy&nbsp;rating and maintained&nbsp;a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/05/45476152/cava-beats-q1-expectations-analyst-names-it-a-top-pick-amid-expansion-push" rel="noreferrer noopener">$120&nbsp;price forecast on the stock</a>.
He noted the company&#8217;s unique advantage from organic brand discovery and meaningful sales catalysts. He sees potential upside to 2025 SSS and adjusted EBITDA guidance, maintains estimates, and a &#8220;Top Pick&#8221; rating.
Price Action: CAVA shares are trading lower by 4.65% to $92.30 at last check Monday.
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Raymond James analyst Frank Louthan upgrades Charter Communications (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHTR#NASDAQ">CHTR</a>) from Underperform to Market Perform.

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Despite XRP (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/xrp/usd">XRP</a>) falling 10% over the past week, analysts remain optimistic about its long-term trajectory, citing growing utility, network activity and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/ripple-xrp-price-prediction">expanding global adoption</a>.
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<tr>
<td>Cryptocurrency</td>
<td>Price&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</td>
<td>Market Cap</td>
<td>24-Hour Trend</td>
<td>7-Day Trend</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>XRP (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/xrp/usd">XRP</a>)</td>
<td>&nbsp;$2.34</td>
<td>$4.2 billion</td>
<td>-3.6%&nbsp;</td>
<td>-9.6%&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>)</td>
<td>&nbsp;$104,777.03</td>
<td>$2.08 trillion</td>
<td>-0.7%&nbsp;</td>
<td>+2.2%&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>)</td>
<td>&nbsp;$2,467.01</td>
<td>$297.9 billion</td>
<td>-4.4%&nbsp;</td>
<td>-0.8%&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
Trader Notes: Crypto analyst Seth recently shared a bullish outlook on XRP, emphasizing the token's strong fundamentals, including increased ledger activity, regulatory clarity and upcoming ecosystem upgrades. 
His base-case projections suggest XRP could see a valuation surge of at least 35%, with bull market scenarios indicating potential gains of over 100%.
Key metrics backing this thesis include over 1 million daily transactions on the XRP Ledger (XRPL), 6+ million active accounts, with notable growth in Asia and Latin America and major feature rollouts including native stablecoins (RLUSD), automated market makers, decentralized exchange support, on-chain oracles and smart contracts.
Ripple's institutional DeFi roadmap also outlines developments such as permissioned DEXs, lending platforms, and tokenized real-world assets (RWAs). 
With $3.8 billion in assets already tokenized and more than 18,000 tokens active on XRPL's decentralized exchange, the infrastructure is primed for further institutional integration.
Seth projects market capitalization targets of $175 billion–$230 billion in a conservative scenario and $290 billion &#8211; $500 billion under full bull market conditions.
However, not all analysts are equally bullish in the short term. 
Technical analyst Ali Martinez warned that a break below $2.30 could trigger a retracement to $2.00.
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&mdash; Ali (@ali_charts) <a href="https://twitter.com/ali_charts/status/1924230013513040015?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 18, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Statistics: According to Coinglass, XRP saw $13.4 million in liquidations over the past 24 hours, with $12.28 million in long positions, suggesting bullish bias despite recent price action. 
Derivatives trading volume also surged by 85.7%, signaling renewed trader interest.
Community News: Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse <a href="https://x.com/bgarlinghouse/status/1924476816246337751">stated</a> that the regulated XRP futures launch on CME Group is a key institutional milestone for XRP community. 
He added that prime brokerage Hidden Road cleared the first block trade.
Following its DFSA licensing approval in Dubai, Ripple announced strategic partnerships with Zand Bank and Mamo to expand its blockchain-based payments infrastructure across the Middle East. 
Zand is reportedly developing an AED-backed stablecoin, aimed at improving settlement speeds in the region's rapidly evolving digital economy.
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Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HPE#NYSE">HPE</a>) on Monday announced enhancements to the portfolio of Nvidia Corp.&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/05/b45486889/hewlett-packard-enterprise-deepens-integration-with-nvidia-on-ai-factory-portfolio" rel="noreferrer noopener">NVIDIA AI Computing by HPE solutions</a>.
The solution is designed to support the full AI lifecycle and cater to the specific requirements of enterprises, service providers, sovereign entities, and research organizations.
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These updates include deeper integration with NVIDIA AI Enterprise, expanding accelerated compute support for HPE Private Cloud AI, and launching the HPE Alletra Storage MP X10000 software development kit (SDK) for the NVIDIA AI Data Platform.
HPE is also introducing new compute and software offerings featuring the NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition GPU and the NVIDIA Enterprise AI Factory-validated design.
Antonio Neri, president and CEO of HPE, said, &#8220;By co-engineering cutting-edge AI technologies elevated by HPE&#8217;s robust solutions, we are empowering businesses to harness the full potential of these advancements throughout their organization, no matter where they are on their AI journey.&#8221;
Last week, HPE announced new guarantees for HPE Alletra Storage MP B10000 designed to enhance cyber resilience, optimize energy efficiency, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/05/b45405557/hewlett-packard-enterprise-strengthens-cyber-resiliency-and-data-availability-for-hpe-alletra-stor" rel="noreferrer noopener">and prevent data loss</a>.
Also, the company unveiled simplification of hybrid IT modernization with cost-efficient, high-performance solutions: HPE Private Cloud Business Edition with Morpheus VM Essentials cuts VM licensing <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/05/b45405602/hpe-launches-the-industrys-most-advanced-private-cloud-portfolio-to-transform-how-enterprises-mode" rel="noreferrer noopener">(up to 90%) on their low-TCO dHCI</a>.
Investors can gain exposure to the stock via First Trust S&amp;P 500 Diversified Dividend Aristocrats ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KNGZ#NASDAQ">KNGZ</a>) and First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII FT Raymond James Multicap Growth Equity ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RJMG#NYSE">RJMG</a>).
Price Action: HPE shares are trading lower by 1.66% to $17.46 at last check Monday.
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<a href="https://in.benzinga.com/topic/peter-lynch">Peter Lynch</a> didn't need AI to beat the market &#8211; just a sharp eye for growth at a reasonable price. His favorite valuation test, the PEG ratio (P/E divided by earnings growth), helps separate <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/best-growth-stocks">true growth stocks</a> from overhyped duds.
Under 1.0? That's a bargain. Over 2.0? You're overpaying.
So how do the mighty Mag 7 — 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>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>), Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), Meta Platform Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>), Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) and Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) &#8211; stack up?
Surprisingly, <a href="https://finviz.com/screener.ashx?v=121&amp;f=cap_mega,exch_nasd&amp;ft=2">only three</a> come close to making the cut. Amazon (PEG: 1.95) is borderline pricey, but its strong expected growth makes the valuation palatable. Nvidia (1.57) looks fairer than you'd expect, driven by breakneck earnings acceleration in the AI gold rush.
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Alphabet (1.44) quietly shines as the most Lynch-friendly of the bunch. A sub-20 P/E paired with double-digit earnings growth makes Google's parent look like the sleeper value in Big Tech.
The others? Not so much.
Microsoft (2.42) and Meta (2.48) offer solid growth, but their valuations are stretching the definition of &#8220;reasonable.&#8221; Apple's PEG of 4.04 reflects slowing growth and a sky-high multiple &#8211; an iconic brand, but hardly a Lynchian deal.
And then there's Tesla, which flat-out breaks the model. With a PEG of 9.84, earnings are shrinking even as the stock trades at a triple-digit P/E. It's not just overvalued by Lynch's standards &#8211; it's in another galaxy.
Only Amazon, Nvidia and Alphabet come close to passing Lynch's favorite valuation test. The rest of the Mag 7? Still dominant, still rich — and still priced like the future is already here.
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<h3>Gainers</h3>
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<li>Mullen Automotive (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MULN#NASDAQ">MULN</a>) shares rose 73.3% to $0.29 during Monday's regular session. </li>
<li>NWTN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NWTN#NASDAQ">NWTN</a>) shares increased by 48.66% to $2.78. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $795.5 million. </li>
<li>Dogness (Intl) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DOGZ#NASDAQ">DOGZ</a>) shares rose 20.43% to $21.92. The company's market cap stands at $280.1 million. </li>
<li>Ruanyun Edai Technology (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RYET#NASDAQ">RYET</a>) stock rose 19.42% to $12.05. The company's market cap stands at $406.6 million. </li>
<li>Top Win International (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TOPW#NASDAQ">TOPW</a>) stock moved upwards by 19.04% to $9.25. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $229.9 million. </li>
<li>BT Brands (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BTBD#NASDAQ">BTBD</a>) shares moved upwards by 12.0% to $1.12. The company's market cap stands at $6.8 million. As per the news, the Q1 earnings report came out 2 days ago. </li>
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<h3>Losers</h3>
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<li>Damon (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DMN#NASDAQ">DMN</a>) stock decreased by 69.3% to $0.0 during Monday's regular session. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $1.8 million. </li>
<li>Zapp Electric Vehicles Gr (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZAPP#NASDAQ">ZAPP</a>) shares decreased by 33.27% to $0.19. The company's market cap stands at $1.5 million. </li>
<li>QuantumScape (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QS#NYSE">QS</a>) shares fell 15.54% to $4.0. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $2.2 billion. </li>
<li>Autozi Internet Tech (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZI#NASDAQ">AZI</a>) stock decreased by 15.54% to $0.87. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $99.5 million. </li>
<li>E-Home Household Service (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EJH#NASDAQ">EJH</a>) shares declined by 13.39% to $0.09. </li>
<li>Niu Techs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIU#NASDAQ">NIU</a>) shares declined by 12.57% to $3.35. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $259.8 million. The company's, Q1 earnings came out today. 
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<h3>Gainers</h3>
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<li>Protagenic Therapeutics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PTIX#NASDAQ">PTIX</a>) shares rose 286.8% to $11.72 during Monday's regular session. The company's market cap stands at $6.3 million. The company's, Q1 earnings came out 4 days ago. </li>
<li>Healthcare Triangle (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HCTI#NASDAQ">HCTI</a>) stock increased by 56.96% to $0.01. </li>
<li>China SXT Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SXTC#NASDAQ">SXTC</a>) shares increased by 30.83% to $1.57. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $21.6 million. </li>
<li>Abpro Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABP#NASDAQ">ABP</a>) shares rose 27.17% to $0.29. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $15.2 million. </li>
<li>Tango Therapeutics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TNGX#NASDAQ">TNGX</a>) shares increased by 23.2% to $1.85. The company's market cap stands at $200.3 million. </li>
<li>Novavax (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVAX#NASDAQ">NVAX</a>) stock moved upwards by 20.8% to $8.13. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $1.3 billion. </li>
</ul>
<h3>Losers</h3>
<ul>
<li>Prime Medicine (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PRME#NASDAQ">PRME</a>) stock fell 19.2% to $1.28 during Monday's regular session. The company's market cap stands at $168.7 million. </li>
<li>Plus Therapeutics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PSTV#NASDAQ">PSTV</a>) shares fell 16.67% to $0.35. The company's market cap stands at $2.0 million. </li>
<li>Applied Therapeutics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APLT#NASDAQ">APLT</a>) stock fell 15.4% to $0.51. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $72.2 million. The company's, Q1 earnings came out 4 days ago. </li>
<li>Matinas BioPharma Hldgs (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTNB#AMEX">MTNB</a>) shares decreased by 13.53% to $0.75. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $3.8 million. </li>
<li>Regencell Bioscience (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RGC#NASDAQ">RGC</a>) shares decreased by 12.81% to $342.68. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $4.4 billion. </li>
<li>Liquidia (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LQDA#NASDAQ">LQDA</a>) stock declined by 11.1% to $16.79. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $1.4 billion. 
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<h3>Gainers</h3>
<ul>
<li>Fuel Tech (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTEK#NASDAQ">FTEK</a>) shares rose 27.0% to $1.44 during Monday's regular session. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $44.1 million. </li>
<li>Hong Kong Pharma Digital (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HKPD#NASDAQ">HKPD</a>) stock increased by 25.5% to $1.28. The company's market cap stands at $14.0 million. </li>
<li>Click Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLIK#NASDAQ">CLIK</a>) shares moved upwards by 16.6% to $0.56. The company's market cap stands at $17.6 million. </li>
<li>Bitcoin Depot (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BTM#NASDAQ">BTM</a>) stock rose 12.87% to $3.02. The company's market cap stands at $69.9 million. As per the press release, Q1 earnings came out 2 days ago. </li>
<li>Vast Renewables (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VSTE#NASDAQ">VSTE</a>) shares rose 11.89% to $0.17. The company's market cap stands at $5.2 million. </li>
<li>Northann (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NCL#AMEX">NCL</a>) shares rose 10.33% to $0.65. The company's market cap stands at $36.1 million. </li>
</ul>
<h3>Losers</h3>
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<li>Archer Aviation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACHR#NYSE">ACHR</a>) shares decreased by 13.5% to $11.51 during Monday's regular session. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $6.3 billion. </li>
<li>ESGL Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ESGL#NASDAQ">ESGL</a>) stock fell 11.17% to $2.11. The company's market cap stands at $85.5 million. </li>
<li>Mastech Digital (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MHH#AMEX">MHH</a>) stock declined by 10.87% to $7.22. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $84.8 million. As per the press release, Q1 earnings came out yesterday. </li>
<li>Capstone Holding (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAPS#NASDAQ">CAPS</a>) shares declined by 10.45% to $2.19. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $11.3 million. </li>
<li>Webus International (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WETO#NASDAQ">WETO</a>) stock declined by 10.0% to $3.6. The company's market cap stands at $79.2 million. </li>
<li>Vertical Aerospace (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EVTL#NYSE">EVTL</a>) shares decreased by 9.8% to $5.21. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $440.0 million. 
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<h3>Gainers</h3>
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<li>Quantum (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QMCO#NASDAQ">QMCO</a>) stock rose 22.4% to $13.39 during Monday's regular session. The company's market cap stands at $93.0 million. </li>
<li>Airship AI Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AISP#NASDAQ">AISP</a>) shares moved upwards by 21.1% to $5.37. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $170.8 million. The company's, Q1 earnings came out 2 days ago. </li>
<li>ScanTech AI Systems (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STAI#NASDAQ">STAI</a>) stock increased by 18.96% to $1.14. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $23.5 million. </li>
<li>Sonim Technologies (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SONM#NASDAQ">SONM</a>) shares rose 16.19% to $1.06. The company's market cap stands at $5.1 million. </li>
<li>XTI Aerospace (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XTIA#NASDAQ">XTIA</a>) stock moved upwards by 15.57% to $1.59. The company's market cap stands at $9.2 million. </li>
<li>SEALSQ (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LAES#NASDAQ">LAES</a>) stock rose 15.54% to $2.98. The company's market cap stands at $345.8 million. </li>
</ul>
<h3>Losers</h3>
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<li>Aeva Technologies (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AEVA#NASDAQ">AEVA</a>) stock fell 16.8% to $15.34 during Monday's regular session. The company's market cap stands at $839.3 million. The company's, Q1 earnings came out 3 days ago. </li>
<li>MicroAlgo (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MLGO#NASDAQ">MLGO</a>) shares decreased by 14.56% to $1.41. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $14.0 million. </li>
<li>Argo Blockchain plc - 8.75% Senior Notes due 2026 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARBKL#NASDAQ">ARBKL</a>) shares decreased by 13.25% to $5.7. </li>
<li>TSS (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSSI#NASDAQ">TSSI</a>) stock declined by 12.25% to $13.55. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $304.5 million. As per the press release, Q1 earnings came out 2 days ago. </li>
<li>WidePoint (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WYY#AMEX">WYY</a>) stock fell 12.09% to $3.71. The company's market cap stands at $36.2 million. As per the news, the Q1 earnings report came out 2 days ago. </li>
<li>Wolfspeed (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WOLF#NYSE">WOLF</a>) stock declined by 11.93% to $3.44. The company's market cap stands at $534.5 million. 
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Citigroup analyst Kelly Crago maintains European Wax Center (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EWCZ#NASDAQ">EWCZ</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $4.5 to $6.

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If the internet rewired communication, blockchain is reengineering trust. Corporations are embedding digital ledgers in everything from payment rails and supply chains to data centers and energy grids. 
As this structural momentum picks up speed, the investment thesis is clear: companies developing the onchain economy aren&#8217;t niche tech plays anymore, they&#8217;re tomorrow&#8217;s infrastructure. 
That&#8217;s the context in which VanEck introduced the Onchain Economy ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NODE#BATS">NODE</a>), a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs">fund that seeks to provide exposure</a> to this developing ecosystem without taking investors on crypto&#8217;s entire rollercoaster ride.
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On May 14, the firm <a href="https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250514445170/en/VanEck-Launches-NODE-ETF-Actively-Managed-Exposure-to-the-Growing-Digital-Assets-Economy">launched </a>NODE, an actively managed fund geared to the pragmatic blockchain optimist. The fund tries to catch all fish, holding companies within several verticals: crypto-native companies such as exchanges and miners; data center and compute providers; fintech and blockchain-integrated commerce platforms; and even incumbent players making serious inroads into digital assets.
What sets NODE apart is its Bitcoin sensitivity framework. It doesn&#8217;t chase volatility. Instead, it adjusts holdings based on how closely a company's valuation is tied to price swings. That allows the portfolio to dial down risk during speculative peaks and lean in when market dislocations create opportunity. In short: it's not a "set it and forget it" <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/crypto">crypto basket</a>. it's a thermostat for digital asset exposure.
Matthew Sigel, VanEck's Head of Digital Assets Research and Portfolio Manager for NODE, said the portfolio will not be static. The beta and volatility will be adjusted to maintain responsible exposure and avoid over-allocation to high-beta names during frothy markets.
The flexibility of the NODE fund does not end here with equities. The core holdings can be complemented by investment in bitcoin and crypto-related ETPs to increase even more the levers that manage exposure without losing the thematic focus. 
In a world where financial rails are quietly being rewritten, VanEck's NODE is making a case for a more balanced approach: not ignoring the shift, not chasing the hype, just meeting the future where it's being built.
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<li>The firm&#8217;s first $8.2M fund achieved 29% IRR with two successful exits</li>
<li>Bat VC aims to capitalize on India&#8217;s growing tech ecosystem and the strategic importance of US-India startup collaboration</li>
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New York-based early-stage venture firm Bat VC is raising $100 million for its second fund to invest in artificial intelligence startups ​​operating across both the US and India, according to a <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/bat-vc-launches-fund-indian-us-ai-startups-2025-5">Business Insider India</a> report on Tuesday.
Founded by a team of Indian tech veterans with experience across major tech firms, including Yahoo and Twitter India, Bat VC launched its second vehicle following what it describes as a successful first fund. The firm says its initial $8.2 million fund delivered early returns with two exits and an internal rate of return of 29%.
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Bat VC is building its strategy around the growing convergence between the US and Indian tech ecosystems. India, home to over 159,000 government-recognized startups and a rapidly growing pool of technical talent, is increasingly seen as a destination for both innovation and production. Meanwhile, the US remains the world&#8217;s largest market for enterprise software, making it a natural scale-up destination.
The firm's model is built on the premise of capital efficiency — building high-value products in India and taking them to global markets through US-based distribution and sales channels. This cross-border approach allows startups to build capital-efficient products in India while leveraging US sales networks and customer relationships. The strategy mirrors successes like <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/21/09/22911260/key-takeaways-from-salesforce-rivals-9b-ipo">Freshworks</a> Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FRSH#NASDAQ">FRSH</a>), which scaled from Chennai to a Nasdaq IPO by targeting global customers early.
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Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on D-Wave Quantum.
Looking at options history for D-Wave Quantum (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QBTS#NYSE">QBTS</a>) we detected 30 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 56% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 36% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 4 are puts, for a total amount of $265,800 and 26, calls, for a total amount of $1,376,316.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $3.0 to $25.0 for D-Wave Quantum over the recent three months. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of D-Wave Quantum stands at 3638.95, with a total volume reaching 105,531.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in D-Wave Quantum, situated within the strike price corridor from $3.0 to $25.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>D-Wave Quantum Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1747674058_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>QBTS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/30/25</td>
<td>$1.1</td>
<td>$1.05</td>
<td>$1.05</td>
<td>$12.50</td>
<td>$105.0K</td>
<td>288</td>
<td>3.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>QBTS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$2.1</td>
<td>$2.05</td>
<td>$2.05</td>
<td>$13.00</td>
<td>$102.2K</td>
<td>12.0K</td>
<td>6.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>QBTS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/30/25</td>
<td>$1.0</td>
<td>$0.95</td>
<td>$0.98</td>
<td>$12.50</td>
<td>$98.0K</td>
<td>288</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>QBTS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$1.9</td>
<td>$1.85</td>
<td>$1.9</td>
<td>$14.00</td>
<td>$95.0K</td>
<td>2.5K</td>
<td>3.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>QBTS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$1.95</td>
<td>$1.9</td>
<td>$1.9</td>
<td>$14.00</td>
<td>$95.0K</td>
<td>2.5K</td>
<td>2.9K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About D-Wave Quantum</h3>
D-Wave Quantum Inc is in the development and delivery of quantum computing systems, software, and services, and it is the commercial supplier of quantum computers and the only company building both annealing quantum computers and gate-model quantum computers. It delivers customer value with practical quantum applications for problems as diverse as logistics, artificial intelligence, materials sciences, drug discovery, scheduling, cybersecurity, fault detection, and financial modeling. Its annealing quantum computers are accessible through the company's LeapTM cloud service.
Having examined the options trading patterns of D-Wave Quantum, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Present Market Standing of D-Wave Quantum</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 79,837,838, the price of QBTS is up by 2.29%, reaching $12.53.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 80 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for D-Wave Quantum</h3>
2 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $13.5.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Benchmark has decided to maintain their Buy rating on D-Wave Quantum, which currently sits at a price target of $14. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Needham has decided to maintain their Buy rating on D-Wave Quantum, which currently sits at a price target of $13. 
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