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President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social on Tuesday, writing, &#8220;The ceasefire is now in effect. Please do not violate it!&#8221; The complete capitalized message at 1:08 AM EST followed his Monday announcement of a &#8220;complete and total ceasefire&#8221; between Israel and Iran.
What Happened: U.S. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/06/46066239/dow-futures-jump-over-200-points-as-trump-announces-ceasefire-but-iran-says-no-agreement-crude-plunges">futures rallied sharply</a> after Monday&#8217;s initial ceasefire declaration. Dow futures jumped over 200 points to 43,136, up 0.55%, while S&amp;P 500 futures gained 0.58% to 6,112.50 and Nasdaq futures climbed 0.88% to 22,256.
Trump&#8217;s latest post reinforces his Monday <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/06/46065102/trump-says-there-is-a-ceasefire-between-isreal-and-iran">statement outlining a phased ceasefire timeline</a>. He said Iran would initiate a 12-hour ceasefire six hours after his announcement, followed by Israel 12 hours later, effectively ending what he termed &#8220;The 12-day war.&#8221;
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Iran&#8217;s Foreign Minister Syed Abbas Araghchi <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/06/46066239/dow-futures-jump-over-200-points-as-trump-announces-ceasefire-but-iran-says-no-agreement-crude-plunges">disputed ceasefire claims on X</a>, stating &#8220;there is NO &#8216;agreement&#8217; on any ceasefire.&#8221; However, Araghchi indicated Iran would halt operations if Israel stops its &#8220;illegal aggression&#8221; by 4 AM Tehran time.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/25/06/46066069/bitcoin-tops-106000-ethereum-dogecoin-surge-as-trump-announces-iran-israel-ceasefire-analyst-sees-23-6-btc-spike-if-this-happens">Bitcoin Tops $106,000; Ethereum, Dogecoin Surge As Trump Announces Iran-Israel Ceasefire — Analyst Sees 23.6% BTC Spike If This Happens</a>
Why It Matters: The declarations follow escalating tensions after U.S. B-2 bombers struck <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/06/46045651/northrop-grumman-jumps-5-overnight-as-b-2-bombers-return-to-missouri-after-36-hour-iran-strike-trump-says-job-well-done">three Iranian nuclear facilities Saturday</a> in a 36-hour mission. Seven bombers from Northrop Grumman Corp. targeted Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan sites. 
Oil markets reacted dramatically to ceasefire prospects. Brent crude fell 12.83% from last week&#8217;s $78.74 peak to $68.63 per barrel. Energy ETFs declined significantly, with United States Oil Fund LP (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USO#NYSE">USO</a>) dropping 11.0% and SPDR S&amp;P Oil &amp; Gas Exploration &amp; Production ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOP#NYSE">XOP</a>) falling 5.69%.
China&#8217;s United Nations envoy Fu Cong condemned the strikes at an emergency Security Council meeting, warning of &#8220;spiraling escalation&#8221; in the Middle East. China, Russia and Pakistan proposed a draft resolution <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/events/25/06/46046039/china-slams-us-at-un-over-iran-nuclear-strikes-warns-of-spiraling-escalation-in-middle-east-demands-immediate-ceasefire">demanding immediate ceasefire</a>. 
On Sunday, the State Department <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/travel/25/06/46045416/us-issues-worldwide-caution-after-strikes-on-irans-nuclear-sites-state-department-warns-of-airspace-closures-travel-chaos-and-rising-threats-to-americans-abroad">issued worldwide travel advisories for U.S. citizens</a>, with Ben Gurion Airport closed and assisted departure flights operating from Israel.
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Analyst Adam Parker, the founder of Trivariate Research, is reversing course on his earlier bearish outlook on U.S. corporate earnings, saying that fears around tariffs and inflation may have been overblown.
What Happened: On Monday, Parker admitted to being a little &#8220;too harsh&#8221; while slashing his corporate earnings estimates for the year, way back in April. In an interview with CNBC&#8217;s Closing Bell, Parker says that his initial reaction was to lower his &#8220;estimates by a lot,&#8221; with the notion that &#8220;this tariff stuff&#8217;s going to be bad.&#8221;
&#8220;But I took a look over the last couple [of] days and said, maybe I was too harsh,&#8221; he says, pointing to the resilience shown by the largest U.S. companies, noting that the top 50 names account for half of the market&#8217;s gross profits, and tend to hold up well in the face of inflationary pressures.
&#8220;The big 50 companies were kind of immune,&#8221; he says. &#8220;The financials are in good shape.&#8221;
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/06/46065619/dr-doom-nouriel-roubini-says-irans-regime-will-collapse-in-coming-months-amid-trump-announced-ceasefire">&#8216;Dr Doom&#8217; Nouriel Roubini Says Iran&#8217;s Regime Will Collapse In &#8216;Coming Months&#8217; Amid Trump Announced Ceasefire</a>
Parker also pushed back on concerns that multinationals would suffer due to a stronger dollar or rising input costs. Oil and broad commodity indexes haven't surged meaningfully, he says, suggesting that margin pressures could ease.
While he acknowledged that some institutional investors are bracing for a &#8220;soft pocket&#8221; in the economy between August and October, referring to a short-term cooling in business activity, or a temporary slowdown, he is certain that the longer-term optimism tied to artificial intelligence will support the broader sentiment.
&#8220;We're dreaming about AI stuff next year,&#8221; he says, adding that &#8220;it's hard to get too negative when I still can think there's going to be some better predictive analytics deployed into companies.&#8221;
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<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Since &#8220;Liberation Day&#8221;</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>)</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+27.17%</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+16.11%</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+30.56%</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+4.24%</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>)</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">-10.01%</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">-17.37%</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>)</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+6.35%</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">-5.34%</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>)</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+19.62%</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+16.57</td>
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<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Most of the top S&amp;P 500 stocks have witnessed a recovery since the &#8220;Liberation Day&#8221; tariffs were announced on April 2.</figcaption></figure>
Why It Matters: Economist Nouriel Roubini had echoed similar views on the tariffs, as well as <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/04/44754363/dr-doom-transforms-to-dr-boom-nouriel-roubini-says-mickey-mouse-could-be-us-president-and-economy-will-keep-growing">AI-driven growth</a>, more than two months ago. 
He famously said that it &#8220;wouldn&#8217;t matter if Mickey Mouse is President,&#8221; because the economy will keep growing, since artificial intelligence is set to &#8220;transform a dozen major sectors, propelling economic growth.&#8221;
Roubini stated that by the end of this decade, &#8220;U.S. growth could hit 4 percent. By the end of the next decade, we might see 6 percent,&#8221; as for the first time in history, &#8220;we&#8217;re entering a phase of exponential innovation.&#8221;
On the other hand, however, tariffs continue to result in headwinds and uncertainties, with the auto industry in particular seeing a significant impact. 
Last month, Ford Motor Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>) CEO Jim Farley told investors that the company is set to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/05/45217767/ford-ceo-jim-farley-says-trumps-tariffs-could-cost-ford-1-5-billion-pulls-its-earnings-guidance">see a net impact</a> to the tune of $1.5 billion through the full year. 
&#8220;We&#8217;ve estimated the gross impact of tariffs for [the] full year total company EBIT of $2.5 billion and a net impact of $1.5 billion,&#8221; he said, during the company&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/05/45208083/ford-stock-hits-the-brakes-after-q1-earnings-suspends-guidance-due-to-tariff-related-uncertainty">first quarter results</a>.
Price Action: Shares of Ford Motors were up 1.51% on Monday, trading at $10.75, and are flat in after-hours trading.
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Ford Motors scores well on Benzinga&#8217;s Edge Stock Rankings, and as a favorable price trend in the short, medium and long term, but how does it compare with the Top 5 S&amp;P 500 stocks listed above? Click <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">here</a> to find out.
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Adam Parker Walks Back April Earnings Cut, Analyst Says Tariff Risks Were Overblown: 'The Big 50 Companies Were Kind Of Immune'

Starbucks Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBUX#NASDAQ">SBUX</a>) denied reports of considering a complete sale of its China operations, though the Seattle-based coffee giant has reportedly initiated preliminary discussions with potential buyers about divesting stakes in its Chinese business.
What Happened: The denial comes after Chinese financial magazine Caixin <a href="https://www.caixinglobal.com/2025-06-24/starbucks-courts-buyers-as-it-weighs-sale-of-china-business-102333715.html">reported</a> Monday that Starbucks was exploring a full sale, citing unnamed sources. &#8220;I can confirm Starbucks is not currently considering a full sale of its China operations,&#8221; a company spokesperson told Reuters.
However, Starbucks kicked off a formal sale process in May, with Goldman Sachs advising on the potential transaction, according to the report. The investment bank had solicited responses from interested buyers by last week, requesting details on corporate culture, management approach, sustainability measures, employee treatment, and proposed deal structure.
More than 20 institutions responded, including multiple private equity firms, according to sources. Reuters previously reported that KKR &amp; Co., Fountainvest Partners, and PAG are among buyout firms interested in acquiring stakes.
The strategic review reflects mounting pressure from Chinese competitors. Starbucks&#8217; market share plummeted from 34% in 2019 to 14% in 2024, according to Euromonitor International data, the report noted. 
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Why It Matters: Local rivals Luckin and Cotti <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/content/46013428/can-luckin-and-dutch-bros-take-market-share-from-starbucks">offer beverages at significantly lower price points</a>, forcing Starbucks to compete against coffee priced under 5 yuan ($0.70) per cup through e-commerce subsidies.
TD Cowen analyst Andrew Charles maintains a Hold rating with a $90 price target, citing <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst-color/25/06/45931482/starbucks-at-a-crossroads-analyst-sees-chipotle-like-potential-but-warns-of-declining-value-perception">declining value perception</a> and rising competition. Charles noted the company appears to be &#8220;recalibrating to a new earnings baseline&#8221; following post-COVID normalization.
Starbucks recently announced its first-ever China price reduction, cutting non-coffee iced drinks by an average of 5 yuan. 
CEO Brian Niccol&#8216;s &#8220;Back to Starbucks&#8221; strategy faces scrutiny as the company reported five consecutive quarters of underperformance through the second quarter of 2025.
According to Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings, Starbucks scores in the 68th percentile for Momentum and 36th for Growth. See <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">how it stacks up against competing restaurant stocks here</a>.
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Memecoins erupted Monday as the cryptocurrency market made a sharp recovery following President Donald Trump&#8217;s ceasefire announcement in the Iran-Israel conflict.
What happened: Solana (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/sol/usd">SOL</a>)-based Dogwifhat led the gains, jumping more than 20% in the last 24 hours to become the market's third-most successful cryptocurrency. The coin&#8217;s volume popped 75% to $518 million, indicating high trader interest and liquidity.
Bonk, another Solana-based memecoin, lifted more than 13%, while Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>)-based Floki also made similar strides.
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<td>Floki (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">FLOKI</a>)</td>
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Meme heavyweights Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>) and Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/shib/usd">SHIB</a>) also staged strong recoveries, surging 7.20% and 9%, respectively.
The meme coin market capitalization rose 9.52% to $52.74 billion in the last 24 hours, while trading volume recorded a 13.32% spike.
The Monday rally helped reverse some of last week&#8217;s losses, which were triggered by growing Middle East tensions and the U.S. involvement in the conflict. The memecoin market lost 26% of its value over the last week.
However, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/cryptocurrency/25/06/46066361/us-iran-nuclear-deal-in-2025-crypto-bettors-on-polymarket-see-strong-chance-after-trumps-ceasefire-announcement">optimism returned</a> after Trump announced a ceasefire between Iran and Israel, sending Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) and the rest of the market higher. Notably, the Iranian Foreign Minister has denied any ceasefire agreement.
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Elon Musk&#8217;s lawyers told a federal judge the tech billionaire "does not use a computer," an assertion meant to limit discovery in his lawsuit against Sam Altman and OpenAI and one that instantly collided with Musk's own social-media posts flaunting a well-used laptop.
What Happened: OpenAI last week accused Musk and his AI startup xAI of dragging their feet on document production. As reported first by Wired, Musk's attorneys replied Sunday that they had searched his email and cellphone and "Mr. Musk does not use a computer," insisting no additional files exist.
The claim surprised observers. Employees at X, formerly Twitter, say they have seen the owner type on a notebook, and Musk himself posted a photo in December, captioned, "This is a pic of my laptop," praising a Doge sticker he refuses to lose by upgrading.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">This is a pic of my laptop. It's about 3 years old. A guy in Germany gave me this cool sticker, so I don't want to upgrade it and lose the sticker. <a href="https://t.co/wJZbhpkus8">pic.twitter.com/wJZbhpkus8</a>
&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1873907039350775909?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 31, 2024</a></blockquote>
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In May he reiterated, "Still using my ancient PC laptop," when asked about his gaming rig.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Still using my ancient PC laptop with the <a href="https://twitter.com/DOGE?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DOGE</a> sticker made long ago by a fan
&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1928927025273754016?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 31, 2025</a></blockquote>
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The filing is the latest volley in a widening legal battle. Musk sued OpenAI in February, alleging the once-non-profit lab now chases "corporate profit rather than the benefit of humanity." <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/04/44828934/musk-could-not-tolerate-seeing-such-success-openai-says-he-abandoned-and-declared-them-doomed-then-tried-to-destroy-it-all">OpenAI countersued</a> in April, calling his takeover bid a "sham" and accusing him of "bad-faith tactics designed to seize control."
Why It Matters: Musk, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/05/45710505/elon-musks-government-efficiency-push-a-closer-look-at-his-financial-gains-and-losses">who left</a> the federal Department of Government Efficiency last month, wants to halt OpenAI's planned $40 billion fundraising by blocking its conversion to a fully for-profit structure. OpenAI argues his suit is harassment aimed at slowing its research pace.
OpenAI chief Sam Altman told the inaugural OpenAI Podcast last week that he "<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/46023822/sam-altman-says-he-didnt-think-elon-musk-would-abuse-government-power-tesla-ceo-hits-back-with-scam-altman-jibe">didn't think</a> Elon was going to abuse his power in the government to unfairly compete." Altman claims <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45688477/elon-musk-pressured-trump-team-to-include-his-xai-in-the-openaioracle-abu-dhabi-deal-threatening-to-block-it-otherwise-report">Musk lobbied regulators</a> to block OpenAI's $500 billion Stargate data-center project unless it folded in his own startup, xAI. Altman added, "I regret to say I was wrong about that … I'm grateful the administration did the right thing and stood up to his behaviour."
Within hours, Musk fired back on X, writing, "Scam Altman strikes again."
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Elon Musk's Lawyers Say He Doesn't 'Use A Computer,' But The Tesla CEO Has Touted An 'Ancient PC Laptop' With A Dogecoin Sticker More Than Once

Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) CTO Andrew "Boz" Bosworth has opened up about why he joined the Army Reserve as part of a new tech-focused unit alongside top executives from OpenAI and Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>) — and how his decision was received internally at Meta.
What Happened: Earlier this month, the U.S. Army launched Detachment 201, a new initiative bringing Silicon Valley tech leaders into military service.
Alongside Bosworth, the cohort includes Palantir CTO Shyam Sankar, OpenAI Chief Product Officer Kevin Weil, and former OpenAI research head Bob McGrew.
In an interview with Blake Dodge, which was published on Monday, Bosworth said service had always interested him, but the timing and commitment never aligned — until now.&nbsp;
&#8220;I don't think I waited 10 minutes; I was like, ‘Yes, I would love to, it'd be the great honor of my life to do this,'&#8221; he told the journalist.
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When answering, what was the internal response at Facebook-parent, he noted that it was "very, very positive."
Bosworth also said that his new role as a U.S. Army Reserve lieutenant colonel will remain strictly independent of his responsibilities at Meta, especially as the tech giant deepens its own defense-related partnerships.
&#8220;For example, in the Army, I won't be allowed to advise on anything AR-related. But there are a huge amount of other things I absolutely can contribute to,&#8221; he said during the interview.
Bosworth believes his contribution will be less about combat and more about solving logistical and technological challenges.
The Army is "eager to get assistance," he said, adding, "They're also doing great — and able to figure out what to do with that help when it comes. I've been super impressed with them."
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">it used to be taboo for tech leaders to work with the military. now they are quite literally joining it, as uniformed officers. i spoke with <a href="https://twitter.com/boztank?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@boztank</a> about the vibe shift, and why he&#39;s proud to (humbly) serve:<a href="https://t.co/oREgcrseBg">https://t.co/oREgcrseBg</a>
&mdash; Blake Dodge (@dodgeblake) <a href="https://twitter.com/dodgeblake/status/1937227691029360673?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 23, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Why It&#8217;s Important: Last month, Meta announced a partnership with defense tech startup Anduril Industries to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/05/45687185/mark-zuckerbergs-meta-reunites-with-palmer-luckey-to-equip-us-soldiers-with-eagleeye-an-ai-powered-combat-headset-that-can-detect-drones">develop augmented reality</a> (AR) devices for the U.S. Army.
The newly introduced EagleEye system uses AI to enhance soldiers&#8217; sensory capabilities, enabling features like drone detection and target identification. It integrates Anduril&#8217;s autonomous software with Meta&#8217;s AI models.
The two companies have submitted a joint bid for an Army contract worth up to $100 million, part of a broader $22 billion initiative to modernize military wearables. If approved, it would be Meta's most significant partnership with the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/05/45483220/money-spigot-thats-never-going-off-meta-reportedly-hiring-ex-pentagon-officials-as-they-target-defense-contracts">Pentagon to date</a>.
Price Action: Meta shares climbed 2.37% during Monday's regular session and gained an additional 0.91% in after-hours trading, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>.
Benzinga&#8217;s Edge Stock Rankings show a steady upward trend for META across short, medium and long-term periods. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">Additional performance insights are available here</a>.
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PLTR

Meta CTO Andrew Bosworth Explains Why He Joined The Army Reserve Alongside OpenAI, Palantir Execs — Shares How People At Facebook-Parent Reacted

Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) seeks to keep its responses to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration or NHTSA's questions regarding the company's FSD technology private, the regulator said.
What Happened: Tesla has invoked a federal law that "restricts NHTSA's ability to publicly release what the companies label as confidential,&#8221; Reuters reported on Monday. The agency reiterated that its investigation into the EV giant remains open.
Tesla maintains that the responses submitted to the regulator contain information that its competitors can use to improve self-driving technology and advanced driver assistance systems.
"Nefarious actors could also use the marked information to smear Tesla&#8217;s brand for the sake of notoriety," a legal representative for Tesla cited in the report said.
Why It Matters: The news comes in as the NHTSA had been reviewing Tesla's responses to the agency's questions regarding <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/46041090/tesla-faces-safety-questions-from-regulators-ahead-of-robotaxi-launch-in-austin">the FSD's performance</a> in poor weather conditions.
FSD, or Full Self-Driving, is a crucial aspect of Tesla's plans as it turns towards autonomous vehicles and Robotaxis. Elon Musk's EV giant officially rolled out its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/46045542/tesla-launches-robotaxi-in-austin-elon-musk-calls-it-a-culmination-of-a-decade-of-hard-work">Robotaxi in Austin</a> with an invite-only event for social media influencers.
However, questions are being raised about the technology after a Tesla Model 3 was involved in an incident earlier this month, where the occupant of the car was in a potentially life-threatening position as the vehicle was reportedly <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/45945298/tesla-model-3-on-fsd-mode-struck-by-train-after-getting-trapped-on-railroad-tracks-report">struck by a train</a> after it got stuck on a railroad track while on full self-driving.
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Tesla Wants To Keep Its Texas Self-Driving Data Private Amid Austin Robotaxi Launch: Report

Ark Invest CEO Cathie Wood predicts that electric vehicles will undercut gasoline-powered cars economically within three years, citing China&#8217;s explosive growth in electric vehicles as a roadmap for the U.S. market transformation.
What Happened: Wood wrote on X that &#8220;China is pointing the way forward for EV sales in the U.S. Why? Economics, as usual. EVs costs and prices will drop well below those for &#8216;like-for-like&#8217; gas-powered vehicles during the next three years.&#8221;
Her comments responded to climate investor Ramez Naam&#8216;s post, highlighting that China now sells more EVs annually than the U.S. sells total vehicles of all types. 
BloombergNEF data shows China&#8217;s EV sales surged from near zero in 2016 to an estimated 18 million units by 2026, while U.S. total vehicle sales remain relatively flat at 16 million.
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&mdash; Cathie Wood (@CathieDWood) <a href="https://twitter.com/CathieDWood/status/1937284105378336832?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 23, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Why It Matters: The projection comes as Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) CEO Elon Musk acknowledged rival automakers selling EVs at massive losses <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/08/40156978/tesla-ceo-elon-musk-admits-lower-priced-evs-from-rival-automakers-are-a-problem-but-not-one-that-wil">pose competitive challenges</a>. &#8220;Other companies dumping EVs at massive negative gross margin is a problem, but not one that will last,&#8221; Musk said in August.
The competitive landscape intensifies with Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) founder Jeff Bezos-backed Slate Auto unveiling a $20,000 modular EV pickup truck expected by late 2026. The vehicle aims to fill the affordable EV gap that <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/04/45006513/jeff-bezos-backed-tesla-rival-unveils-20000-modular-ev-pickup-truck-with-customization-at-the-forefront">established manufacturers have yet to address</a>.
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Cathie Wood Says EVs Will Outprice Gas Cars Within 3 Years, Citing China's Rapid Growth

Ex-executives of a cryptocurrency hedge fund are reportedly aiming to raise $100 million to invest in the BNB (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/bnb/usd">BNB</a>) token, in a move seen as replicating Michael Saylor's Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) treasury strategy.
What happened: Former executives of venture capital firm Coral Capital Holdings are behind the initiative, Bloomberg <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-06-23/hedge-fund-execs-eye-100-million-for-accumulating-bnb-token?embedded-checkout=true">reported </a>Monday, citing an investor document.
The report said that the fundraising is supposed to be completed this month, after which the accumulation of BNB tokens will start through a Nasdaq-listed company, soon to be renamed Build &amp; Build Corporation.
Binance founder Changpeng "CZ" Zhao acknowledged the development on X, stating, "BNB ‘microstrategy' coming to a company near you!"&nbsp;
However, he added that such initiatives were not driven by him or Binance and emphasized that BNB is a "public blockchain native coin."
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&mdash; CZ &#x1f536; BNB (@cz_binance) <a href="https://twitter.com/cz_binance/status/1937142890834411663?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 23, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Why It Matters: The development comes a week after crypto billionaire Justin Sun announced plans to take his Tron (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/trx/usd">TRX</a>) network public in the U.S. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/25/06/45951049/justin-suns-tron-plans-us-public-listing-amid-deepening-ties-with-trump-family-and-crypto-political-shift">through a reverse merger</a> with a Nasdaq-listed company. The new entity would buy and hold large reserves of the Tron token.
More and more firms have been <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/cryptocurrency/25/06/46045511/strategys-michael-saylor-signals-no-halt-to-bitcoin-purchases-despite-plunge-below-100000-p">emulating the playbook</a> popularized by Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>), which involves buying and holding cryptocurrency in corporate reserves. As of this writing, the Saylor-founded firm was the world&#8217;s largest corporate holder of Bitcoin.
Price Action:&nbsp; At the time of writing, BNB was exchanging hands at $640.24, up 3.25% in the last 24 hours, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard?_gl=1&#x2A;380nj0&#x2A;_ga&#x2A;MTEyOTAyOTcxMy4xNzEzMzY0NTYy&#x2A;_ga_V7ZK73W7N0&#x2A;MTcxNDk4MzIzMi42LjEuMTcxNDk4OTE0Ni4wLjAuMA..">data from Benzinga Pro</a>. Year-to-date, the asset has lost 8.88% of its value.
Shares of Strategy were up 2.07% in after-hours trading after closing down 0.65% during Monday's regular trading session.
MSTR demonstrated a very high momentum score—a measure of the stock&#8217;s relative strength based on its price movement patterns and volatility over multiple timeframes—as of this writing. To filter out the stock with the highest momentum, visit <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings</a>.
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$BNB

Changpeng Zhao Teases 'BNB MicroStrategy' As Ex-Hedge Fund Executives Reportedly Seek To Test Michael Saylor's MSTR Playbook

On Monday, major U.S. indices ended the day in the green with the Dow Jones Industrial Average rising 0.9% to 42,581.78, and the S&amp;P 500 gaining nearly 1% to 6,025.17. The tech-heavy Nasdaq rose 0.9% to 19,630.98. On the same day, President Donald Trump <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/06/46066239/dow-futures-jump-over-200-points-as-trump-announces-ceasefire-but-iran-says-no-agreement-crude-plunges">announced a ceasefire</a> timeline between Iran and Israel.
These are the top stocks that gained the attention of retail traders and investors throughout the day:
Circle Internet Group Inc&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRCL#NYSE">CRCL</a>)
The stock closed with a 9.64% increase at $263.45, hitting an intraday high of $298.99 and low of $232.48. The 52-week high and low are $298.99 and $64. The company&#8217;s shares are trending due to a new <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/06/46056731/circle-internet-group-stock-climbs-to-new-highs-whats-going-on">partnership with Fiserv</a> to develop stablecoin-enabled solutions.
Advanced Micro Devices&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>)
AMD&#8217;s stock rose by 1.04% to close at $129.58. The intraday high and low were $133.25 and $126.82, with a 52-week range of $187.28 and $76.48. Top Wall Street analysts have <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/price-target/25/06/46051985/amd-to-rally-more-than-36-here-are-10-top-analyst-forecasts-for-monday">changed their outlook</a> on the stock.
NVIDIA Corporation&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)
Nvidia&#8217;s stock saw a slight increase of 0.22% to close at $144.17. The intraday high and low were $144.78 and $142.03 respectively, with a 52-week range of $153.13 and $86.63. The company&#8217;s chips are reportedly being used by China&#8217;s military via <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/46062695/nvidia-deepseek-ai-chips-us-china-military-news">DeepSeek</a>. &#8220;We understand that DeepSeek has willingly provided and will likely continue to provide support to China's military and intelligence operations,&#8221; said a senior State Department official, according to the report.
Hims &amp; Hers Health Inc&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HIMS#NYSE">HIMS</a>)
The company&#8217;s shares tumbled by 34.65% to close at $41.98. The intraday high and low were $48.35 and $41.97, with a 52-week range of $72.98 and $13.47. In the after-hours trading, the company&#8217;s shares rose over 4%. The decline came after <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/06/46050799/hims-hers-health-stock-is-tumbling-monday-whats-happening">Novo Nordisk terminated its collaboration</a> with the company.
Tesla Inc&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)
Tesla&#8217;s stock rose by 8.23% to close at $348.68. The intraday high and low were $357.54 and $327.48, respectively, with a 52-week range of $488.54 and $182. The increase followed the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/46048103/teslas-robotaxi-rollout-sparks-expansion-buzz-elon-musks-company-says-fsd-can-be-deployed-anywhere-after-austin-launch">launch of its Robotaxi</a> in Austin, Texas. The company&#8217;s CEO Elon Musk said that the electric vehicle manufacturer&#8217;s &#8220;self-driving can be deployed anywhere it&#8217;s approved.&#8221;
Benzinga's Edge Stock Rankings show that AMD&#8217;s Momentum ranks in the 31st percentile, but Growth is in the 97th percentile. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">Here is how</a> rival AMD ranks.
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Frederick W. "Fred" Smith, whose Yale term paper sketching a coast-to-coast overnight-delivery network drew only a "C," used the same blueprint six years later to launch Federal Express (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDX#NYSE">FDX</a>), upending global logistics and making him a billionaire. Smith died Saturday, June 21, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/topics/25/06/46045693/fedex-founder-fred-smith-dies-at-80-marine-veteran-wwii-memorial-champion-and-visionary-ceo-mourned-by-satya-nadella-marc-benioff">in Memphis</a> at 80, the company confirmed.
What Happened: According to a <a href="https://www.entrepreneur.com/growing-a-business/fred-smith/197542">report</a> from 2008 by Entrepreneur, in 1965, the 21-year-old economics major proposed routing time-sensitive packages through a single, jet-served sorting hub rather than relying on passenger airlines. His professor, scrawled a now-famous note, "The concept is interesting and well-formed, but in order to earn better than a ‘C,' the idea must be feasible."
After a Marine tour in Vietnam, Smith tapped a $4 million inheritance and raised $91 million more to prove the professor wrong, incorporating Federal Express in 1971 and launching service from Memphis two years later. By the time he retired as CEO in 2022, FedEx flew the world's largest all-cargo jet fleet and handled nine million parcels a day.
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Historians say the anecdote shows how academic skepticism spurred one of the 20th century's biggest business innovations. Smith often used the story to encourage entrepreneurs to ignore early naysayers. "Feasibility is sometimes a matter of capital and will," he told Yale graduates in 2008 when the university awarded him an honorary doctorate.
Why It Matters: Fred Smith turned Yale's "C" on his overnight-delivery paper into FedEx's hub-and-spoke empire, much like Bill Gates parlayed a Harvard dropout slip into Microsoft (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) after a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/02/43423004/bill-gates-early-departure-from-harvard-not-surprising-says-former-professor-i-just-wish-id-invested-in-him">professor admitted</a> he "wasn't surprised" but wishes he had invested early.
Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) CEO Elon Musk similarly <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/education/24/06/39547388/happy-birthday-elon-musk-53-facts-and-figures-about-tesla-spacex-ceo-on-his-53rd-birthday">walked away</a> from Stanford's Ph.D. program after two days and later sold Zip2 for $307 million, proof that academic exit ramps can lead to billion-dollar roads.
Virgin Galactic Holdings Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPCE#NYSE">SPCE</a>) founder Richard Branson <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/21/04/20802692/5-things-you-might-not-know-about-richard-branson">nearly failed out</a> of school, left at 16 and built Virgin Group's 400-company portfolio, while Mark Zuckerberg insists a "<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/education/25/04/45059231/mark-zuckerberg-says-theres-going-to-have-to-be-a-reckoning-about-college-degrees-and-whether-theyre-truly-worth-it-anymore">reckoning</a>" over degrees is coming, even though dropping out powered Facebook's ascent. Each story echoes Smith&#8217;s in some way; it shows how classroom doubt supplied the spark, but relentless execution turned low grades into legendary brands.
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Cryptocurrency bettors sharply raised their odds on Monday that the United States and Iran would strike a nuclear deal in 2025 after President Donald Trump confirmed a ceasefire in the ongoing Middle East conflict.
What Happened: The odds for the betting contract titled &#8220;US-Iran nuclear deal in 2025?&#8221; <a href="https://polymarket.com/event/us-x-iran-nuclear-deal-in-2025?tid=1750725156652">soared </a>from 34% to 51% in the last 24 hours on the decentralized prediction platform Polymarket.
More than $2 million has already been wagered on the outcome, and the market will vote "Yes" should an official agreement be reached between the U.S. and Iran over Iranian nuclear research and/or nuclear weapon development before 2025 ends.
The rules stipulated that multilateral agreements that include the U.S. and Iran would also qualify for confirmation.
Polymarket, based on Polygon (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">POL</a>), allows users to buy &#8220;Yes&#8221; and &#8220;No&#8221; shares in USDC (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">USDC</a>). The shares representing the correct outcome are paid out $1 USDC each upon market resolution.
Note that Polymarket is not <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/41838037/will-polymarket-return-to-the-us-after-getting-trump-victory-right-ceo-says-its-part-of-the-plan">available to U.S. residents</a> due to regulatory restrictions.
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Why It Matters: The spike in odds comes after Trump announced that<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/06/46065102/trump-says-there-is-a-ceasefire-between-isreal-and-iran"> Iran and Israel have agreed to a &#8220;complete and total ceasefire</a>.&#8221; Interestingly, the Iranian Foreign Minister denied any such agreement.
The U.S. entered the conflict by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/06/46043305/donald-trump-announces-spectacular-military-success-as-us-strikes-key-iranian-nuclear-sites">bombing three crucial Iranian nuclear sites</a>, which Trump termed a "spectacular military success." This sent the Polymarket odds of a nuclear deal tumbling.
Iran said last week that it <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/06/46041118/iran-halts-nuclear-talks-with-us-no-negotiations-until-israeli-aggression-stops-says-foreign-minister">won't engage in nuclear program discussions</a> while under attack from Israel.&nbsp;
Israel attacked Iran earlier this month to eliminate what it said was a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/topics/25/06/46011774/israel-launches-overnight-strikes-on-iran-targeting-nuclear-site-military-infrastructure-with-40-fighter-jets">nuclear threat from its Middle Eastern adversary.</a> Trump has disagreed with his intelligence director, Tulsi Gabbard, regarding Iran's nuclear capabilities, asserting that Iran can build a nuclear weapon.
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The U.S. House of Representatives has officially banned Meta Platforms Inc.&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) WhatsApp from staff devices, citing serious cybersecurity concerns and recommending rival apps as safer alternatives.
What Happened: In a memo circulated Monday, the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer informed House staff that WhatsApp is now prohibited on all government-managed devices, reported Reuters.
The Office of Cybersecurity flagged the app as "a high risk to users due to the lack of transparency in how it protects user data, absence of stored data encryption and potential security risks involved with its use."
The memo encouraged House staff to use messaging platforms deemed more secure, including Signal, Apple Inc.'s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) iMessage and FaceTime, Microsoft Corporation's (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) Teams and Amazon.com, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) Wickr, the report added.
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Why It&#8217;s Important: The move comes months after reports that Israeli spyware company Paragon Solutions targeted WhatsApp users, including journalists and civil society members, the report said.
Subscribe to the&nbsp;<a href="https://bztechtrends.beehiiv.com/subscribe" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Tech Trends newsletter</a>&nbsp;to get all the latest tech developments delivered to your inbox. The app joins a growing list of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/20/02/15390932/tsa-employees-are-no-longer-allowed-to-post-content-on-tiktok">banned platforms</a>—TikTok was barred in 2022 due to similar national security concerns.
Earlier this month, WhatsApp also <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/45988833/iran-says-whatsapp-a-tool-for-israeli-surveillance-meta-hits-back-calling-it-false-reports">denied Iranian government claims</a> that it is being used by Israel for surveillance. Iran warned citizens against using WhatsApp, Telegram and similar apps, calling them tools for Israeli spying.
WhatsApp responded by emphasizing its end-to-end encryption, refusal to share mass user data with governments and lack of precise location tracking.
Price Action: Meta shares rose 2.37% during Monday's regular trading session and added another 0.91% in after-hours trading, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>.
Benzinga&#8217;s Edge Stock Rankings indicate a consistent upward trend for META across short, medium and long-term timeframes. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound'">More performance details are available here</a>.
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On Monday, Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) rolled out iOS 26 Beta 2 with key changes to its new Liquid Glass user interface, following <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/45852236/steve-jobs-would-have-fired-everyone-apples-liquid-glass-in-ios-26-gets-roasted-online-dan-ives-calls-wwdc-2025-a-yawner">widespread criticism</a> from early testers over poor readability.
What Happened: With the release of Beta 2, Apple has addressed concerns by adjusting the background blur in Control Center, making buttons and sliders more legible, <a href="https://techcrunch.com/2025/06/23/apples-liquid-glass-interface-improves-with-release-of-ios-26-beta-2/">reported</a> TechCrunch.
Notifications—also flagged for being hard to read—now appear sharper, though they still present challenges on lighter backgrounds.
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&mdash; Brandon Butch (@BrandonButch) <a href="https://twitter.com/BrandonButch/status/1937202424160157890?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 23, 2025</a></blockquote>
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&mdash; Aaron Zollo (@zollotech) <a href="https://twitter.com/zollotech/status/1937205973854175622?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 23, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Beyond UI refinements, Beta 2 introduces other enhancements, including an Accessibility section on App Store product pages, iCloud sync support for the Journaling app on iPads, a new Apple Music Radio widget and order tracking features in Apple Wallet, the report added.
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However, early users of the first beta version voiced concerns about usability. They pointed out that Control Center elements were difficult to distinguish due to the semi-transparent background blending with Home Screen icons.
Price Action: Apple shares have declined 17.37% year-to-date and are down 3.19% over the past 12 months. On Monday, the stock rose 0.25% during regular trading and gained an additional 0.44% in after-hours trading, according to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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U.S. futures markets are rallying on Monday night, after President Donald Trump announced a &#8220;ceasefire timeline&#8221; for the conflict between Iran and Israel. 
The S&amp;P 500 Futures trade at 6,112.50, up 0.58%, followed by Nasdaq Futures at 22,256.00, up 0.88%, and finally Dow Futures at 43,136.00, up 0.55%, at the time of writing this, just hours after <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/06/46059497/stocks-rise-oil-tumbles-despite-irans-strikes-on-us-bases-whats-driving-markets-monday">Iran&#8217;s missile strikes</a> against U.S. bases located in Iran and Qatar on Monday.
Trump shared a post on Truth Social on Monday, announcing a &#8220;Complete and Total CEASEFIRE,&#8221; at which point, he says, &#8220;THE 12 DAY WAR&#8221; will be considered &#8220;ended.&#8221;
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He further adds that this war could have gone on for years, destroying the entire Middle East, &#8220;but it didn&#8217;t, and never will,&#8221; Trump says, while congratulating both countries and everyone involved in this exercise. 
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The Foreign Minister of Iran, Syed Abbas Araghchi, has, however, refuted claims of a ceasefire, saying that there was &#8220;no agreement&#8221; for cessation of military operations, in a post on X. 
He does go on to state that if the &#8220;Israeli regime stops its illegal aggression&#8221; against Iran by 4 AM Tehran time, then Iran will have no intention of continuing with its response. Araghchi adds that any &#8220;final decision on the cessation of our military operations will be made later.&#8221;
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&mdash; Seyed Abbas Araghchi (@araghchi) <a href="https://twitter.com/araghchi/status/1937311435882922420?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 24, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Asian markets opened higher on the news, with Japan&#8217;s benchmark Nikkei 225 up 1.02%, trading at 38,746.93 points, led by global, export-oriented companies. 
Crude oil prices plunged following news of the ceasefire, with Brent trading at $68.63 a barrel, down 0.78% during the day, and 12.83% from its high point of $78.74 a barrel last week, when tensions continued to flare.
Oil prices are dragging down leading energy ETFs, with the United States Oil Fund LP (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USO#NYSE">USO</a>) down 8.07% on Monday, and 3.19% after hours. 
This was followed by the ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Crude Oil (NYSEARCA:&nbsp;UCO), down 11.23% during the day, and extending its decline by another 4.32% after hours. Finally, the SPDR S&amp;P Oil &amp; Gas Exploration &amp; Production ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOP#NYSE">XOP</a>) was down 3.62% and an additional 1.66%.
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<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">1-Day</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">After Hours</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Year-To-Date</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">United States Oil Fund LP (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USO#NYSE">USO</a>)</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">-8.07%</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">-3.19%</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">-0.68%</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Crude Oil (NYSEARCA:&nbsp;UCO)</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">-11.23%</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">-4.32%</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">-12.33%</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">SPDR S&amp;P Oil &amp; Gas Exploration &amp; Production ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOP#NYSE">XOP</a>)</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">-3.62%</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">-1.66%</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">-4.35%</td>
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The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) is down 0.18%, trading at 98.233 against a basket of foreign currencies, despite the easing of tensions in the Middle East. Gold spot prices are down 0.72%, trading at $3,344.41 per ounce.
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On Monday, Cathie Wood-led Ark Invest made significant trades involving Circle Internet Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRCL#NYSE">CRCL</a>), Robinhood Markets Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>), Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>), and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>). These trades highlight Ark&#8217;s strategic positioning in the market amidst evolving industry dynamics.
The Circle Internet Trade
Ark Invest executed a notable sell-off of Circle Internet shares across multiple ETFs, including Ark Fintech Innovation ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKF#BATS">ARKF</a>), ARK Innovation ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKK#BATS">ARKK</a>), and the ARK Next Generation Internet ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKW#BATS">ARKW</a>). The sale amounted to a total of 415,844 shares. Circle shares surged more than 9% on Monday, closing at $263.45. At that price, the value of Ark's trade totaled $109.55 million.
This move comes as Circle&#8217;s stock <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/06/46056731/circle-internet-group-stock-climbs-to-new-highs-whats-going-on">reached new heights</a> following its announcement of a partnership with Fiserv to develop stablecoin-enabled solutions for financial institutions. The collaboration aims to enhance the adoption of stablecoins within the Fiserv ecosystem.
The Robinhood Trade
Ark Invest&#8217;s ARKK fund acquired 319,640 shares of Robinhood Markets Inc. Robinhood stock closed at $76.35 on Monday, valuing the transaction at $24.4 million.
This purchase follows a recent trend where a Robinhood director <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/content/46038740/robinhood-director-sells-millions-but-hood-stock-eyes-gains">sold millions</a> in shares, yet the stock continues to show potential for gains. As of June 2025, director Baiju Bhatt sold up to $31 million worth of stock, according to an earlier report. It should be noted, however, that another director, Christopher Payne, purchased nearly $2 million worth of stock in the same period.
The AMD Trade
Ark Invest made a sizable move on AMD, with its ARKF, ARKK, and ARKW funds collectively picking up 130,256 shares. AMD closed at $129.58 on Monday, putting the total value of the trades at $16.9 million.
This decision aligns with recent positive analyst forecasts, which <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/price-target/25/06/46051985/amd-to-rally-more-than-36-here-are-10-top-analyst-forecasts-for-monday">predict a potential rally</a> of over 36% for AMD. The stock&#8217;s recent surge is attributed to rumors of a significant &#8220;GPU win&#8221; with Amazon Web Services and a favorable analyst rating update from Piper Sandler.
The TSMC Trade
Ark&#8217;s ARKK and ARKW funds acquired a total of 65,102 shares of TSMC. This move follows a series of analyst upgrades for TSM, driven by its strategic positioning in the semiconductor industry. With TSMC closing at $210.32 on Monday, the trades were worth approximately $13.7 million.
Analysts have been <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/content/46030897/analysts-keep-boosting-taiwan-semiconductor-stock-heres-why">boosting their ratings</a>, recognizing TSM&#8217;s critical role in the global tech supply chain, as reported by Benzinga.
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<li>ARKW and ARKF added 4,198 shares of Coinbase Global Inc (COIN). The transaction in the platforms that allows for trading in cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>) was valued at $1.3 million.</li>
<li>ARKF, ARKW and ARKK together purchased 112,658 shares of Shopify Inc. (SHOP).</li>
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Leading cryptocurrencies rallied Monday after President Donald Trump said Israel and Iran have agreed to a ceasefire to halt ongoing hostilities.
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<td>Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>)</td>
<td>+4.29%</td>
<td>$105,196.74</td>
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<td>Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>) &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</td>
<td>+7.59%</td>
<td>$2,407.12</td>
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<td>Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</td>
<td>+8.22%</td>
<td>$0.1639</td>
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What Happened: Bitcoin topped $106,000 in the evening before easing to around $105,000, marking a sharp recovery from the dip below $100,000 during the weekend.
Ethereum recorded a steeper rise, sailing above $2,400 following the drop to $2,100.
The rally came after Trump announced on Truth Social that Israel and Iran have agreed to a &#8220;complete and total ceasefire.&#8221; The <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/06/46065102/trump-says-there-is-a-ceasefire-between-isreal-and-iran">cessation of hostilities</a> would unfold in a phased manner, he added.
The spike hit bearish traders as over $365 million in short positions were wiped out from the cryptocurrency market in the last 24 hours. A further $280 million risked liquidation if Bitcoin reclaimed $110,000.
Bitcoin&#8217;s open interest rose 2.52%, while the funds locked in Ethereum's derivatives contracts surged nearly 8% in the last 24 hours.
The market sentiment flipped back to "Greed," according to the Crypto Fear &amp; Greed Index. Indicating a resurgence in buying pressure.
Top Gainers (24 Hours)
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<td>Sei (SEI)</td>
<td>+31.18%</td>
<td>$0.2604</td>
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<td>Virtuals Protocol (VIRTUAL) &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</td>
<td>+21.66%</td>
<td>$1.68</td>
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<td>+21.53%</td>
<td>$0.8353 </td>
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The global cryptocurrency market capitalization stood at $3.25 trillion, following a jump of 5.15% in the last 24 hours.
Stock futures climbed on this development. The Dow Jones Industrial Average Futures rose 182 points, or 0.42%, as of 8:42 p.m. EDT.&nbsp; Futures tied to the S&amp;P 500 gained 0.48%, while Nasdaq 100 Futures jumped 0.67%.
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Analyst Notes: Widely followed cryptocurrency analyst Michaël van de Poppe said Bitcoin's dip below $100,000 is likely "the bottom of this correction."
"Massive move upwards, through which Bitcoin breaks through crucial resistance zones. I think we&#8217;ll continue to make higher lows &amp; attack a new all-time high for Bitcoin in July," Van de Poppe projected.
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&mdash; Michaël van de Poppe (@CryptoMichNL) <a href="https://twitter.com/CryptoMichNL/status/1937227910248571155?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 23, 2025</a></blockquote>
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EliteOptionsTrader, a well-known options trader on X, said the latest price action could be the "spark" that ignites BTC's next leg higher.
"A clean hold above $109,000 opens the door for a swift push toward $130,000," the analyst stated. "A move like that would be a broader signal of risk-on appetite returning to markets."
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24BTC&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$BTC</a> Breaking Out? All Eyes on $130K &#x1f440;&#x1f680; Bitcoin is showing serious signs of life. After spending over 7 months coiled under the massive 109K resistance zone, today's price action could be the spark that ignites the next leg higher. We're finally seeing <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24BTC&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$BTC</a> wake up with dips… <a href="https://t.co/qERCG3Jcmj">pic.twitter.com/qERCG3Jcmj</a>
&mdash; EliteOptionsTrader (@EliteOptions2) <a href="https://twitter.com/EliteOptions2/status/1937311039210635342?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 24, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Bitcoin Tops $106,000; Ethereum, Dogecoin Surge As Trump Announces Iran-Israel Ceasefire — Analyst Sees 23.6% BTC Spike If This Happens

In 2017, "Shark Tank" investor Kevin O'Leary recounted a moment when he advised a young entrepreneur to prioritize his $5 million startup over his romantic relationship.
What Happened: Speaking to Inc. about the real cost of building a business, O'Leary warned that entrepreneurship often comes with personal sacrifices many underestimate.
"There is no soccer game on Saturday. There's no Sunday dinner with the family," he said. "Because some guy in China or in India, or some woman out there, is kicking your a&#x2A;&#x2A;, because we&#8217;re in a global competition."
He recalled a memorable moment during a late-night class when a student shared his dilemma: his fiancée had asked him to choose between their relationship and his thriving compliance tech startup.
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The business, still run from his dorm, was already generating $5 million in annual revenue. The class waited for O'Leary's response. "Let's be pragmatic," he told the student. "Which is easier to replace — your business or your fiancée?"
The crowd went silent.
O'Leary defended his advice by highlighting that successful relationships with entrepreneurs require a deep understanding. "If you&#8217;re going to get in a relationship with an entrepreneur&#8230; you have to understand what drives them," he said.
He asserted that building a successful company requires unwavering commitment, resilience and often, personal compromise. "It's not for everybody," O'Leary said. "Don't do it if you don't have the stamina to get kicked around and driven into the ground and get up and do it again."
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Why It's Important: Previously, in an episode of The Playbook, billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban dismissed the idea of work-life balance for those aiming to excel.
He gave the example of his own journey, stating that he <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/financial-advisors/25/06/45939593/mark-cuban-challenges-concept-of-work-life-balance-for-high-achievers-not-working-would-be-a-sacrifice">didn't take a vacation for seven years</a> after starting his first business in his 20s, spending those early years learning to code in a rundown apartment.
Former President Barack Obama also believes that achieving excellence <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/topics/25/05/45709843/barack-obama-once-said-work-life-balance-isnt-always-possible-if-you-want-to-be-successful-you-can-have-it-all-but-you-cant-have-it-all-at-once">often requires sacrificing work-life balance</a>, at least temporarily. In an appearance on The Pivot Podcast, he said success in fields like politics, business, or sports demands periods of intense, unbalanced effort.
Obama recalled the grueling 18-month stretch of his first presidential campaign, during which his wife Michelle Obama managed their family while working full-time. After becoming president, he prioritized family dinners at 6:30 p.m. daily to restore balance and stay grounded.
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The Iranian regime faces a potential collapse following recent military confrontations. The situation has been exacerbated by U.S. actions targeting Iran&#8217;s nuclear facilities, significantly weakening Iran&#8217;s strategic position.
What Happened: The Iranian regime is nearing collapse, according to economist Nouriel Roubini, following a series of military confrontations. He said in an op-ed penned in Project Syndicate on Monday that the destabilization stems from the U.S. targeting Iran&#8217;s nuclear facilities, which have significantly weakened Iran&#8217;s strategic position.
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&mdash; Nouriel Roubini (@Nouriel) <a href="https://twitter.com/Nouriel/status/1937268014925381857?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 23, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Since October 7, 2023, Iran has been involved in conflicts with Israel, which retaliated against Iranian-backed groups like Hamas and Hezbollah. The situation escalated when Israel attacked Iran&#8217;s nuclear sites, prompting U.S. intervention to ensure the complete destruction of these facilities.
Despite Iran&#8217;s attempts to counterattack, its military capabilities have been severely diminished. The regime&#8217;s focus has shifted to survival, with its ability to threaten U.S. forces or disrupt regional energy supplies now limited. 
&#8220;The regime is focusing on its survival, but its collapse is likely in the coming months,&#8221; wrote Roubini.
The Iranian government&#8217;s internal struggles are compounded by economic hardships, including rampant inflation and poverty.
Roubini, popularly known as Dr. Doom, highlights that the Iranian populace, burdened by economic mismanagement and geopolitical failures, may soon rise up against the regime. This potential uprising is seen as a path to long-term stability in the Middle East, with the possibility of improved relations between Israel and its neighbors.
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Why It Matters: President Donald Trump announced a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/06/46065102/trump-says-there-is-a-ceasefire-between-isreal-and-iran">ceasefire between Israel and Iran</a> on Monday, marking a significant step towards de-escalation. Trump praised both nations for their resilience and intelligence in avoiding a prolonged conflict.
The State Department issued a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/travel/25/06/46045416/us-issues-worldwide-caution-after-strikes-on-irans-nuclear-sites-state-department-warns-of-airspace-closures-travel-chaos-and-rising-threats-to-americans-abroad">Worldwide Caution security alert</a> on Sunday, a day after U.S. airstrikes targeted Iranian nuclear facilities, warning American citizens to remain vigilant while traveling abroad.
Earlier, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu clarified that while <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/06/46018790/benjamin-netanyahu-says-he-didnt-present-regime-change-as-a-goal-in-iran-but-it-could-be-the-result">regime change</a> in Iran was not Israel&#8217;s goal, it could be an outcome of the ongoing tensions. This statement underscores the complex geopolitical landscape, where the Iranian people&#8217;s role in determining their leadership is emphasized.
However, Russian President Vladimir Putin has <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/06/46010064/ayatollah-assassination-discussion-rejected-by-putin-i-do-not-even-want-to-discuss-this-possibility">rejected discussions</a> about the potential assassination of Iran&#8217;s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, highlighting the unity of the Iranian people around their leaders. This unity could play a crucial role in the regime&#8217;s survival amidst external pressures.
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