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Vivopower International PLC is a solar power company. It provides energy infrastructure generation, and distribution solutions and is also engaged in the development, construction, and sale of photovoltaic(PV) solar projects. Its operating segments include Solar Development, Critical Power Services, Sustainable Energy Solutions, Electric Vehicles, and Corporate Office. The majority of the firm's revenue is generated from the Electric Vehicles segment. Geographically its key revenue derives from the Netherlands.

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Knowing which <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/03/44376666/high-yield-dividend-investor-making-12900-per-year-names-10-favorite-stocks-took-me-almost-3-years-to-get-to-this-point">stocks</a> to hold for the long term and which to sell before they drag down your portfolio is a challenge every investor faces at least once in their journey.
Some swear by the &#8220;buy and hold&#8221; strategy, while others advocate for constant rebalancing of a portfolio to mitigate <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/03/44476778/author-says-dave-ramsey-is-completely-ignorant-of-sequence-of-returns-risk-questions-whether-1-million-is-really-enough-for-retirement">risk</a>. The issue becomes even more pronounced when a portfolio is heavily condensed in high-growth but volatile sectors like technology.
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One such investor recently took to Reddit to seek advice on his $14,228 portfolio, which includes tech giants like Tesla (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), Nvidia (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), Amazon (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>)​, Alphabet (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>, GOOG)), and Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>), alongside ETFs like Vanguard S&amp;P 500 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VOO#NYSE">VOO</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), and even some crypto-linked stocks like Coinbase Global (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>) and MicroStrategy (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>).
The poster is considering adding Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>) to his portfolio but is unsure if now is the right time. He&#8217;s also wondering whether to keep high-risk stocks like TSLA, COIN, and MSTR or shift to more stable assets and how to diversify his portfolio further.
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The Reddit community has come forward with plenty of advice in the comments; let&#8217;s see what they say.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Hold or Sell? Investor With $14,000 Tech-Heavy Portfolio Ponders Diversification–Reddit Advises Him</h2>
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Many Redditors indicated that the investor&#8217;s portfolio is way too concentrated in tech, which increases risk. Instead, they suggested reducing individual stock holdings and adding ETFs to gain exposure to other sectors.
&#8220;I am sure you know this, but VOO/QQQ includes all of the individual companies that you have the majority of your portfolio invested in,&#8221; a comment says.
Advising the poster to diversify his portfolio, one Redditor suggested choosing either VOO or QQQ, but not both.
&#8220;You own good companies! Personally, I would choose one of the two VOO/QQQ not both, but that&#8217;s just me and is not really a big deal&#8230; Other than that, I like everything else; I think I own all of them, except COIN. Look into buying other sectors, you are too heavily concentrated on tech.&#8221;
A commenter advised the poster to add a broad-market ETF to reduce complexity and risk.
&#8220;Too complex for this volume, many duplicates and missing diversification. Just do VOO or an [MSCI (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/msci#NYSE">MSCI</a>)] world index and that's it,&#8221; he wrote.
&#8220;VOO and QQQ are redundant and lend even more weight to the Mag 7. COIN, MSTR, TSLA, and NVDA are no-go long-term, I think. Try to add something more stable like [Raytheon Technologies (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/rtx#NYSE">RTX</a>)], [UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/unh#NYSE">UNH</a>)], or [The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ko#NYSE">KO</a>)],&#8221; a user suggested.
A Redditor recommended the investor add a mix of ETFs and stable dividend-paying stocks to improve the portfolio&#8217;s resilience.
&#8220;Continue with VOO, [Invesco NASDAQ 100 ETF (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/qqqm#NASDAQ">QQQM</a>)] only, and get some solid plays added from now on, diversify a bit. Can stick with ETFs or index, defense, utilities, energy, health care, precious metals, [Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A, BRK.B)], with the trade war, you need stuff that can survive. Look for some balance now with solid legacy names with dividends,&#8221; he wrote.
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Sell TSLA, COIN, and MSTR
The poster&#8217;s most controversial holdings were TSLA, COIN, and MSTR, and some commenters argued that he should get rid of them since they&#8217;re too risky for a 10-year hold.
&#8220;Sell the TSLA and take the win; it's overvalued dramatically,&#8221; a comment reads.
&#8220;I'd scrub TSLA and MSTR and put it in VOO or QQQ. Tesla's valuation is and has been insane forever, even after the sell-off. The fundamentals are just awful for its valuation. And that's not even dipping into political stuff. Plus, it's already a decent weight in VOO anyway. And MSTR is straight-up junk,&#8221; a Redditor said.
This user also suggested selling the three stocks, saying, &#8220;I would personally remove MSTR, COIN, and TSLA and buy more of QQQ/VOO.&#8221;
&#8220;Get rid of TSLA before it wrecks your portfolio!&#8221; another comment reads.
One Redditor shared he would never hold MSTR for the long term, and suggested HOOD instead of COIN.
&#8220;No way I would hold MSTR for 10 years. You are playing crypto with COIN; in my opinion, HOOD is the better bet now that they are getting into the higher-margin gambling business. If you want Bitcoin exposure, buy [iShares Bitcoin Trust (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ibit#NASDAQ">IBIT</a>)].
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Farmland Partners (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FPI#NYSE">FPI</a>) is an internally managed real estate company that owns and seeks to acquire high-quality North American farmland and makes loans to farmers secured by farm real estate.
The 52-week range of Farmland Partners stock price was $9.70 to $12.87.
Farmland Partners' dividend yield is 2.17%. It paid $0.24 per share in dividends during the last 12 months.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Latest On Farmland Partners</h2>
On Feb. 19, the company announced its Q4 2024 earnings, posting FFO of $0.19, compared to the consensus estimate of $0.17, and revenues of $21.47 million, compared to the consensus of $20.29 million, as reported by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/02/43830306/farmland-partners-q4-ffo-0-19-beats-0-17-estimate-sales-21-47m-beat-20-29m-estimate">Benzinga</a>.
"2024 was a very strong year for FPI, as we successfully executed on our strategies to reduce overhead, enhance operational efficiencies, and selectively dispose of assets. Proceeds from the properties we sold in 2024 allowed us to reduce leverage in a period of elevated interest rates and repurchase stock at what we believe to be a significant discount to fair value," CEO Luca Fabbri said.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How Can You Earn $100 Per Month As A Farmland Partners Investor?</h2>
If you want to make $100 per month — $1,200 annually — from Farmland Partners dividends, your investment value needs to be approximately $55,300, which is around 5,000 shares at $11.06 each.&nbsp;
Understanding the dividend yield calculations: When making an estimate, you need two key variables — the desired annual income ($1,200) and the dividend yield (2.17% in this case). So, $1,200 / 0.0217 = $55,300 to generate an income of $100 per month.
You can calculate the dividend yield by dividing the annual dividend payments by the current price of the stock.
The dividend yield can change over time. This is the outcome of fluctuating stock prices and dividend payments on a rolling basis.
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For instance, assume a stock that pays $2 as an annual dividend is priced at $50. Its dividend yield would be $2/$50 = 4%. If the stock price rises to $60, the dividend yield drops to 3.33% ($2/$60). A drop in stock price to $40 will have an inverse effect and increase the dividend yield to 5% ($2/$40).
In summary, income-focused investors may find Farmland Partners stock an attractive option for making a steady income of $100 per month by owning 5,000 shares of stock.&nbsp;
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A viral <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/Millennials/comments/1jktxcg/i_dont_understand_how_people_have_money/">post</a> on Reddit&#8217;s r/Millennials subreddit struck a nerve this week after one user, frustrated by their financial situation, asked a simple question: How do people have money?
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Millennials Making Bank, Still Feeling Broke</h2>
The post, titled &#8220;I don&#8217;t understand how people have MONEY,&#8221; came from a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/06/39275908/are-you-richer-than-your-parents-were-at-your-age">Millennial who makes</a> over $125,000 a year and expects to reach a combined household income of $250,000 to $300,000 with their partner soon. And yet, they rarely have more than $10,000 in savings. After taxes, mortgage payments, condo fees, car payments, pet expenses, groceries and &#8220;random sh&#x2A;t that needs fixing,&#8221; the money&#8217;s just gone.
&#8220;Could I buy fewer avocados and never leave the house?&#8221; the poster asked. &#8220;It could make a difference of a few hundred bucks every few months, but not the tens of thousands that I actually need.&#8221;
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The frustration sparked over 5,000 upvotes and thousands of comments, many of which called the poster out. Others, however, related deeply to the sense that even <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/05/38734261/suze-orman-shares-why-people-making-100k-end-up-with-less-money-the-more-money-you-make-the-more">high earners struggle to build wealth</a> in today's economy.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Six-Figure Income, Little to Show</h2>
The original poster clarified they weren't trying to say &#8220;poor me&#8221; but rather express disbelief that saving up for a home, retirement or an emergency fund feels nearly impossible.
&#8220;I figure at 36 I have earned a car and a condo and not the life I had at 26, which was six roommates and a bike,&#8221; they wrote.&nbsp;
But many users were quick to point out that if you&#8217;re making that kind of money and still struggling, something doesn't add up.
&#8220;You do have money. You have an above-average salary and 10k in cash,&#8221; one commenter replied. Another wrote, &#8220;There's some major spending here they're not being honest about.&#8221;
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Harsh Truths</h2>
The post prompted a roundup of what it really takes for people to have money in today's economy. Here&#8217;s the TL;DR that emerged from the replies that OP later added to their original post:
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<li>Generational wealth: Having parents who paid for college or helped with a down payment <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/24/12/42740507/reddit-user-asks-how-do-so-many-people-afford-multi-million-dollar-homes-says-even-six-figure-salaries-mean-nothing-in-this-area">makes a huge difference</a>.</li>
<li>&#8220;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/11/41914082/dave-ramsey-says-its-stupid-to-go-into-debt-for-a-career-you-dont-borrow-money-to-cross-state-lines">Avoiding the student loan scam</a>:&#8221; Some people went to cheaper schools, won scholarships or skipped college altogether.</li>
<li>Luck and timing: Those who got jobs before the Great Recession or bought homes when prices were low got a huge leg up.</li>
<li>High-paying careers: Doctors, engineers, tech workers and others in top-paying industries are in a different ballpark.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/03/44408726/got-laid-off-so-i-went-all-in-on-living-frugally-redditor-shares-how-they-saved-big-and-why-these-tips-may-be-more-important-than-ever">Living extremely frugally</a>: Many people who have money live with roommates into their 30s, never travel, and skip dining out.</li>
<li>Marrying well: Dual-income couples who moved in together early often end up far ahead financially.</li>
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&#8220;A lot of people don't actually have money. They have debt,&#8221; one commenter wrote.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Reddit&#8217;s Callouts and Confessions</h2>
While many questioned OP&#8217;s budgeting, others shared their own stories of financial discipline and sacrifice. One user said they make just under $100,000 with three kids and still manage to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-pay-off-debt">pay off debt and build credit</a>. Another revealed they <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/03/44449440/if-i-die-a-redditor-lived-frugally-for-20-years-to-secure-their-future-now-a-cancer-diagnosis-is-making-them-question-everything">lived frugally</a> on a $70,000 income and had two years of savings built up.
Some described surviving only because of extreme circumstances. A surprising number mentioned using legal settlements from accidents to make down payments on homes.
&#8220;I got it the good old American way! Getting hit by a car,&#8221; one user wrote.
But some took the chance to point out that America's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/08/40586670/survey-finds-46-of-middle-class-workers-are-halting-or-cutting-their-retirement-contributions-du">middle class is being squeezed</a> from all sides. &#8220;A millionaire is closer to bankruptcy and homelessness than becoming a billionaire,&#8221; one person said, arguing that solidarity among working people—even high earners who still feel broke—is more important than ever.
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Kroger (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KR#NYSE">KR</a>) is a food and drug retailer in the U.S. The company operates combination food and drug stores, multi-department stores, marketplace stores, and price impact warehouses.
It is set to report its Q1 2025 earnings on June 20. Wall Street analysts expect the company to post EPS of $1.54, up from $1.43 in the year-ago period. According to Benzinga Pro, quarterly revenue is expected to reach $45.17 billion, down from $45.27 billion a year earlier.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">If You Bought Kroger Stock 10 Years Ago</h2>
The company's stock traded at approximately $38.04 per share 10 years ago. If you had invested $10,000, you could have bought roughly 263 shares. Currently, shares trade at $65.47, meaning your investment's value could have grown to $17,211 from stock price appreciation alone. However, Kroger also paid dividends during these 10 years.&nbsp;
Kroger's dividend yield is currently 1.99%. Over the last 10 years, it has paid about $7.82 in dividends per share, which means you could have made $2,056 from dividends alone.&nbsp;
Summing up $17,211 and $2,056, we end up with the final value of your investment, which is $19,267. This is how much you could have made if you had invested $10,000 in Kroger stock 10 years ago. This means a total return of 92.67%. However, this figure is significantly below the S&amp;P 500 total return for the same period, which was&nbsp; 235%.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">What Could The Next 10 Years Bring?&nbsp;</h2>
Kroger has a consensus rating of "Buy" and a price target of $63.22 based on the ratings of 23 analysts. The price target implies more than a 3% potential downside from the current stock price.
On March 6, the company announced its Q4 2024 earnings, posting adjusted earnings per share of $1.14, beating the street view of $1.11, as reported by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44169392/kroger-beats-q4-earnings-estimates-amid-leadership-shakeup">Benzinga</a>.
Quarterly sales of $34.308 billion slightly missed the analyst consensus estimate of $34.509 billion.
The company provided its full-year 2025 guidance, expecting adjusted EPS in the range of $4.60 to $4.80, compared to the consensus of $4.79. Full-year identical sales growth without fuel is seen in the range of 2.0% to 3.0%.
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Given the expected downside potential, growth-focused investors may not find Kroger stock attractive. Conversely, the stock can be a good option for income-focused investors, who can benefit from the company's solid dividend yield of 1.99% and consistent hikes. Kroger has raised its dividend consecutively for the last 18 years.
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Elon Musk's father, Errol Musk, is not losing sleep over protests and vandalism targeting Tesla (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>). In a recent <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWSloIuYNJ0">interview</a> on &#8220;The Andrew Eborn Show,&#8221; the elder Musk dismissed the backlash as good for business.
&#8220;Publicity. More publicity, free publicity,&#8221; he said. &#8220;You don&#8217;t have to go to the newspapers and pay £500,000 [$645,000] for adverts or anything like that. You&#8217;re getting [publicity] all the time.&#8221;
Errol added that when critics resort to vandalism, the public ultimately remembers the brand. &#8220;If scumbags do things like that to you, you become the hero and they just remain scumbags. What people remember is the name Tesla.&#8221;
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Stock Drop? &#8216;All the Stocks Have Come Down&#8217;</h2>
When asked about <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/03/44466839/more-bad-news-for-elon-musk-as-top-analyst-forecasts-stock-price-falling-by-as-much-as-50">Tesla's recent dip in stock price</a>, Errol downplayed the concern, calling it a natural part of market cycles.
&#8220;All the stocks have come down,&#8221; he said. &#8220;This is cyclical. People push their stocks. There are tricks of the trade, and everything is moving the stocks up and down.&#8221;
He also claimed that Elon doesn't stress about stock prices. &#8220;As Elon says, he never looks at stocks,&#8221; Errol noted.
Errol brushed off the idea that <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44466170/why-the-hate-and-violence-against-me-elon-musk-questions-backlash-says-hes-only-made-products-people-love-never-physically-hurt-anyone">Elon takes criticism personally</a>, saying it&#8217;s all part of being in the spotlight. &#8220;Being attacked or being lauded, it&#8217;s sort of the same coin, just different sides,&#8221; he said. &#8220;The whole thing in life is to be noticed.&#8221;
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Privilege, Politics, and Petrol</h2>
Errol has been more visible in the media lately, offering up stories about Elon's childhood and family dynamics. In a separate interview with <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5WyTw0oXDs">Vlad TV</a>, he said <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/03/44420385/they-werent-like-other-kids-errol-musk-says-elon-and-his-siblings-only-rode-in-rolls-royce-cars-flew-private-and-skied-in-europe">Elon and his siblings &#8220;only rode in Rolls-Royce cars&#8221;</a> and learned to ski in Europe before the age of 10. &#8220;They weren&#8217;t like other kids,&#8221; he said.
He also shared that the Musk family has a foundation that supports relatives financially, including his ex-wife. When Errol faced steep medical bills, Elon and Kimbal Musk stepped in to help.
Elon even <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43771853/elon-musk-didnt-always-get-along-with-his-fatherbut-last-year-he-bought-him-a-luxury-car-that-wasnt-a-tesla">bought him a Bentley Flying Spur</a>. Although the original idea was to send a Tesla, Errol turned it down due to South Africa&#8217;s limited infrastructure for electric vehicles.
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Despite their rocky relationship—Elon has publicly called his father a &#8220;terrible human being&#8221;—Errol said things aren't as bad as they seem. He claimed Elon recently asked about his memecoin venture, Musk It, and invited him to the launch of Starship.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">&#8216;Just Tell Him To Get Lost&#8217;</h2>
In an <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=omwLYoAUg18">interview</a> with the U.K&#8217;s LBC Radio, Errol also <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/03/44438884/elon-musks-father-says-people-dont-have-to-listen-to-what-elon-says-just-tell-him-to-get-lost">addressed the controversy around Elon's outspoken opinions</a>, especially about the U.K.
&#8220;People don&#8217;t have to listen to what he says,&#8221; Errol said. &#8220;Just tell him to get lost.&#8221;
He acknowledged that Elon's status as a billionaire might give his words more weight, but emphasized that many people are saying similar things. &#8220;Hundreds of thousands of people are tweeting the same things or saying the same things as he is,&#8221; he said.&nbsp;
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Benzinga examined the prospects for<a href="http://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> many investors' favorite stocks</a> over the last week — here's a look at some of our top stories.
U.S. stock markets declined this week amid escalating trade tensions and inflation concerns. The S&amp;P 500 fell 2%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 1.7%, and the Nasdaq Composite decreased by 2.7%, marking one of the worst weeks in recent years.
President Donald Trump's announcement of a 25% tariff on imported automobiles and parts contributed to market volatility. Automotive stocks were notably impacted; General Motors (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>) tumbled over 7%, and Ford (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>) slid 3.9%. Conversely, electric vehicle manufacturers like Tesla (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) edged up 0.4%, as their U.S.-based production is less affected by the tariffs.
Beyond the auto sector, economic indicators added to investor unease. The Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge, the core Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index, rose 0.4% in February, bringing the annual rate to 2.8%, above the Fed's 2% target. Additionally, consumer spending data fell short of expectations, exacerbating fears of economic slowdown amid President Trump's tariff policies.
Benzinga provides daily reports on the stocks most popular with investors. Here are a few of this past week's most bullish and bearish posts that are worth another look.

The Bulls
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/long-ideas/25/03/44512999/chevron-hits-52-week-high-warren-buffetts-5th-largest-holding-is-on-fire-but-should-you-buy">"Chevron Hits 52-Week High: Warren Buffett's 5th Largest Holding Is On Fire — But Should You Buy?"</a>, by Surbhi Jain, reports that Chevron Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</a>) hit a 52-week high as rising oil prices and Warren Buffett's ongoing support strengthened investor confidence.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/03/44515782/microsoft-halts-expansion-plans-yet-analysts-still-rank-it-among-top-investment-picks">"Microsoft Halts Expansion Plans, Yet Analysts Still Rank It Among Top Investment Picks"</a>, by Anusuya Lahiri, explains why analysts remain bullish on Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) despite the tech giant pausing major data center expansions amid concerns of AI overcapacity.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/upgrades/25/03/44477982/carvana-analyst-says-its-time-to-buy-the-potential-amazon-of-auto-retail">"Carvana Analyst Says It's Time To Buy The Potential ‘Amazon Of Auto Retail'"</a>, by Adam Eckert, reports that Morgan Stanley analyst Adam Jonas upgraded Carvana Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVNA#NYSE">CVNA</a>) from Equal-Weight to Overweight, raising the price target from $260 to $280, citing the company's potential to dominate auto retail akin to Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>).
For additional bullish calls of the past week, check out the following:
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/03/44504468/concentrix-shares-pop-on-strong-q1-results-raised-revenue-guidance">Concentrix Shares Pop On Strong Q1 Results, Raised Revenue Guidance</a>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/technicals/25/03/44517249/stock-of-the-day-will-the-move-higher-in-sysco-continue">Stock Of The Day – Will The Move Higher In Sysco Continue?</a>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/technicals/25/03/44460563/tesla-jumps-10-on-china-fsd-optimism-tariff-easing-hopes">Tesla Jumps 10% On China FSD Optimism, Tariff Easing Hopes</a>

The Bears
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/25/03/44500068/novo-nordisk-stock-sinks-to-52-week-lows-weight-loss-boom-losing-steam">"Novo Nordisk Stock Sinks To 52-Week Lows: Weight Loss Boom Losing Steam?"</a>, by Surbhi Jain, reports that Novo Nordisk A/S (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVO#NYSE">NVO</a>) shares have plunged 44% year-over-year, hitting a 52-week low amid investor concerns over competition from Eli Lilly and Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>) and the company's recent $2 billion acquisition of rights to a Chinese obesity drug.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/technicals/25/03/44513787/nike-stock-hits-52-week-lows-is-the-sneaker-king-losing-its-step">"Nike Stock Hits 52-Week Lows: Is The Sneaker King Losing Its Step?"</a>, by Surbhi Jain, shows Nike Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>) tumbling to a 52-week low as slowing sales in China and rising competition challenge the global sneaker giant's dominance.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44475805/homebuilders-kb-home-lennar-cut-prices-as-homebuyer-demand-has-slowed-materially">"Homebuilders KB Home, Lennar Cut Prices As Homebuyer Demand Has Slowed Materially"</a>, by Erica Kollmann, reports that KB Home (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KBH#NYSE">KBH</a>) and Lennar Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LEN#NYSE">LEN</a>) are reducing home prices and offering incentives as elevated mortgage rates have significantly dampened buyer demand.
For more bearish takes, be sure to see these posts:
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44517020/ev-maker-mullen-automotive-to-further-cut-costs-and-slash-workforce">EV Maker Mullen Automotive To Further Cut Costs And Slash Workforce: Details</a>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44465410/snow-white-disappoints-at-box-office-will-remake-hurt-disneys-marvel-magic-in-2025">‘Snow White' Disappoints At Box Office: Will Remake Hurt Disney's Marvel Magic In 2025?</a>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/offerings/25/03/44511664/why-is-teslas-chinese-rival-nio-stock-diving-today">Why Is Tesla's Chinese Rival NIO Stock Diving Today? (UPDATED)</a>

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On Friday, March 28, 2025, Cathie Wood-led Ark Invest made substantial trades involving several prominent companies, including Robinhood Markets Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>), Roblox Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RBLX#NYSE">RBLX</a>), and CoreWeave Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRWV#NASDAQ">CRWV</a>)
The Robinhood Trade:&nbsp;Ark Invest&#8217;s Ark Innovation ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKK#NYSE">ARKK</a>) purchased a substantial 249,423 shares of&nbsp;Robinhood.
Based on the closing price of $41.92 on the day of the trade, the value of this purchase is estimated to be around $10.45 million.
The Roblox Trade:&nbsp;On the same day, Ark Invest&#8217;s ARKK and ARK Next Generation Internet ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKW#NYSE">ARKW</a>) sold a combined total of 350,177 shares of&nbsp;Roblox Corp&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RBLX#NYSE">RBLX</a>).
Given the closing price of $59.07, the value of the sold shares is approximately $20.7 million.
The CoreWeave Trade: Ark Invest&#8217;s ARKW ETF also bought a significant 411,875 shares of Nvidia Corp.-backed CoreWeave Inc.
Given the closing price of $59.07, the value of the sold shares is approximately $16.47 million.
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<li>ARKW also sold 50,666 shares of Roku Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROKU#NASDAQ">ROKU</a>).</li>
<li>ARKW sold 6,625 shares of Spotify Technology SA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPOT#NYSE">SPOT</a>).</li>
<li>Ark Invest&#8217;s ARK Genomic Revolution ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKG#BATS">ARKG</a>) sold 46,940 shares of Repare Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RPTX#NASDAQ">RPTX</a>).</li>
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Vice President JD Vance&nbsp;has raised concerns over Denmark&#8217;s ability to protect Greenland, suggesting that the U.S. could provide better security for the region.
What Happened: Vance made these remarks during a visit to the&nbsp;U.S. military base at Pituffik&nbsp;in Greenland, emphasizing the strategic importance of the Arctic territory, according to a Reuters report.
"Denmark has not kept pace and devoted the resources necessary to keep this base, to keep our troops, and in my view, to keep the people of Greenland safe from a lot of very aggressive incursions from Russia, from China and other nations," Vance said.
Vance stated that while there are no immediate plans to increase the U.S. military presence in Greenland, the U.S. intends to invest in resources like naval ships.
He stressed the importance of respecting Greenland&#8217;s sovereignty but suggested that a partnership with the U.S. could be beneficial.
"We can make them much more secure. We could do a lot more protection. And I think they'd fare a lot better economically as well."
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Vance accused Denmark of not allocating sufficient resources to protect Greenland from potential threats posed by countries like Russia and China. However, he did not provide specific details on these threats.
His comments were met with criticism from the Danish prime minister, who labeled them as unfair.
Danish&nbsp;Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen&nbsp;acknowledged some shortcomings but noted that the U.S. had reduced its military presence in Greenland since the Cold War.
Why It Matters: The strategic importance of Greenland has been a topic of international discussion, particularly in light of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44532485/putin-alarms-about-trumps-serious-plans-to-annex-greenland-these-plans-have-long-standing-historical-roots">President Trump&#8217;s interest</a>&nbsp;in acquiring the territory.
Russian President Vladimir Putin <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44532485/putin-alarms-about-trumps-serious-plans-to-annex-greenland-these-plans-have-long-standing-historical-roots">has voiced concerns</a> over the U.S.&#8217;s intentions, suggesting that the Arctic could become a potential conflict zone. This underscores the geopolitical significance of Greenland in global security dynamics.
Furthermore,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/01/43160471/greenland-mining-minister-warns-trumps-rhetoric-could-be-devastating-for-investors">Greenland&#8217;s mining sector</a>&nbsp;has also been affected by Trump&#8217;s rhetoric, with investors expressing concerns over the stability of the region. The uncertainty surrounding Greenland&#8217;s future has raised red flags for potential investors, impacting its economic prospects.
Trump&#8217;s statements about not ruling out military force to acquire Greenland have further fueled tensions, as highlighted in a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/01/42864556/trump-does-not-rule-out-military-force-to-acquire-panama-canal-greenland-we-need-them-for-economic-security">press conference</a>&nbsp;earlier this year.
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A recent data breach at&nbsp;Oracle Health&nbsp;has compromised sensitive patient information from multiple U.S. hospitals. The breach, involving legacy servers not yet migrated to Oracle Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORCL#NYSE">ORCL</a>) Cloud, was discovered in February.
What Happened:&nbsp;Oracle Health, formerly known as Cerner, provides&nbsp;Electronic Health Records (EHR) and&nbsp;business systems for healthcare organizations.
The breach occurred when a threat actor accessed servers using compromised credentials&nbsp;after Jan. 22, 2025, and&nbsp;transferred data to a remote location. This data potentially included patient records, according <a href="https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/oracle-health-breach-compromises-patient-data-at-us-hospitals/">to</a> a BleepingComputer report.
Although Oracle Health has not publicly acknowledged the breach, they have informed affected customers through private communications.
The company has stated it will assist in identifying impacted individuals and provide notification templates, but it is up to the hospitals to determine if HIPAA laws require patient notifications.
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The report adds that Oracle Health&#8217;s communication regarding the breach has been criticized for lacking transparency.
Notifications were not on official letterhead, and customers were directed to communicate with the Chief Information Security Office by phone only.
Oracle Health has agreed to&nbsp;cover credit monitoring costs but will not send notifications on behalf of hospitals.
Oracle did not immediately respond to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga's</a> request for comment.
Why It Matters: This breach at Oracle Health is part of a broader trend of increasing cyberattacks targeting sensitive data.
In April,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/legal/24/08/40228120/personal-data-of-almost-3-billion-people-revealed-in-hack-lawsuit-filed">a massive data breach</a>&nbsp;exposed personal information of nearly 3 billion individuals, leading to a class action lawsuit.
Similarly, in February 2024,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/02/43759346/massive-data-breach-exposes-americans-financial-details-names-card-numbers-pins-and-more-at-risk">NorthBay Healthcare Corporation</a>&nbsp;experienced a breach that exposed the personal, medical, and financial records of over 569,000 Americans.
The breach at Oracle Health underscores the critical need for robust cybersecurity measures, especially as healthcare organizations increasingly rely on digital systems for storing sensitive patient information.
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Elon Musk, a key advisor to President Donald Trump, is set to meet with CIA Director John Ratcliffe on Monday. The meeting will focus on enhancing government efficiency.
What Happened:&nbsp;The visit comes amid significant workforce reductions within the federal government,&nbsp;overseen by Musk and his&nbsp;Department of Government Efficiency. The CIA has recently terminated several new hires as part of these reductions, according to a Reuters report.
Earlier, Musk&nbsp;visited the Department of Defense,&nbsp;where his companies hold numerous contracts. During this visit, he met with Defense Secretary&nbsp;Pete Hegseth.
A previous report said that Musk would receive a briefing&nbsp;on secret war plans for&nbsp;China, a claim that both Trump and Musk have refuted.
Musk labeled the report as &#8220;pure propaganda&#8221; and called for legal action against those responsible for the leaks.
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Why It Matters: Musk&#8217;s role in the federal workforce reduction aligns with <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/03/44533305/elon-musk-says-were-going-to-go-after-people-behind-tesla-vandalism-the-presidents-made-it-clear">his previous statements</a> about targeting those spreading misinformation about Tesla Inc. He emphasized that the real villains are those pushing propaganda against the company.
Meanwhile,&nbsp;President Trump&nbsp;has been involved in other significant appointments, such as nominating&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/politics/25/03/44482110/musks-doge-vs-ssa-trumps-nominee-frank-bisignano-tackles-social-security-crisis-amid-privatization-debate">Frank Bisignano</a>&nbsp;to lead the Social Security Administration.
Bisignano, known for his crisis management skills, faced scrutiny over potential privatization during a Senate hearing.
Additionally, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/03/44448709/elon-musk-warns-pentagon-leakers-following-expose-on-alleged-secret-china-war-briefing-they-will-be-found">Musk&#8217;s recent warning</a> to Pentagon leakers, following an exposé on alleged secret China war briefings, underscores the tension surrounding national security and information leaks. Both Trump and Pentagon officials have denied any discussions about China, dismissing media reports as falsehoods.
In a related development,&nbsp;Mark Cuban&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/03/44433297/mark-cuban-says-he-supports-cutting-government-costs-but-hits-out-at-doge-i-would-have-a-plan-ready-fire-aim-is-not-a-plan">has expressed support</a> for reducing government costs but criticized Musk&#8217;s drastic cuts under the Department of Government Efficiency. Cuban&#8217;s stance highlights the ongoing debate over the balance between efficiency and maintaining essential government functions.
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President Donald Trump&nbsp;and&nbsp;Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney&nbsp;engaged in a productive dialogue on Friday. The conversation marked the first interaction between the two leaders since Carney assumed leadership of Canada&#8217;s&nbsp;ruling Liberals on March 9.
What Happened: Trump expressed optimism about future collaborations, stating on Truth Social that they would meet after Canada&#8217;s upcoming election to discuss politics, business, and other areas.
&#8220;It was an extremely productive call, we agree on many things, and will be meeting immediately after Canada&#8217;s upcoming Election to work on elements of Politics, Business, and all other factors,&#8221; Trump wrote on his social media platform Truth Social.
Despite the positive tone, Carney announced Ottawa&#8217;s plan to impose retaliatory tariffs next week.
Carney, addressing a press conference in Montreal, highlighted the cordial nature of the call and emphasized that Canada&#8217;s sovereignty was respected by Trump.
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He reiterated Canada&#8217;s intention to implement counter tariffs to safeguard its economy and workers following the U.S.&#8217;s planned trade actions on April 2, according to a report by Reuters.
Relations between the U.S. and Canada have been strained since Trump took office, but both leaders agreed to initiate comprehensive negotiations on&nbsp;a new economic and security&nbsp;relationship post-election.
Carney also mentioned the possibility of including Mexico in these discussions, aligning with&nbsp;the United States-Mexico-Canada free trade&nbsp;deal.
He further outlined plans for&nbsp;a C$5 billion trade diversification&nbsp;fund to reduce Canada&#8217;s economic reliance on the U.S.
Why It Matters: The backdrop to this conversation includes a series of escalating trade tensions between the U.S. and Canada.
Recently,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44506345/trump-imposes-25-tariffs-on-auto-imports-says-this-will-continue-to-spur-growth-canada-eu-slam-the-move">Trump imposed a 25% tariff on auto imports</a>, a move criticized by both Canada and the EU. This tariff, effective April 3, aims to boost domestic production but could financially strain automakers reliant on global supply chains.
In response,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/03/44488018/canada-bars-tesla-from-ev-rebates-programs-in-response-to-illegitimate-and-illegal-us-tariffs">Canada suspended</a> Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) from its EV rebate programs, citing the tariffs as illegitimate and illegal. This suspension will remain until each rebate claim is thoroughly verified.
Additionally,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44451332/canadas-pm-mark-carney-calls-for-snap-election-amid-tense-us-relations-asks-for-strong-positive-mandate-to-deal-with-president-trump">Carney called for a snap election</a>&nbsp;on April 28, seeking a strong mandate to address these trade challenges. The election announcement followed his recent assumption of office after Justin Trudeau&#8217;s resignation.
Moreover, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/03/44370451/canada-re-evaluates-lockheeds-f-35-order-amid-us-trade-tensions-we-are-also-examining-other-alternatives">Canada is reconsidering</a> its order for F-35 fighter jets from&nbsp;Lockheed Martin Corp.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>) due to these strained relations.
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Backed by companies like Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), and Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>), Scale AI is reportedly seeking a valuation of up to $25 billion in a new tender offer.
What Happened: Scale AI is in talks to launch a tender offer that could value the company at nearly double its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/05/38944368/ai-startup-scale-secures-1b-from-investors-including-amd-amazon-meta-doubling-valuation-to-13-8b">previous valuation of $14 billion</a> from last year, <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/scaleai-valuation-tender-offer-shares-2025-3">reported</a> Business Insider, citing multiple sources who have seen the deal.
The terms of the deal, where existing shares are sold by early investors or employees, are still being finalized, and the final valuation could fluctuate, the report noted.
Founded in 2016, the San Francisco-based company plays a critical role in the AI ecosystem by providing high-quality labeled data, essential for training models like OpenAI's ChatGPT.&nbsp;
However, the company is also facing scrutiny. The U.S. Department of Labor is reportedly <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/25/03/44186059/us-labor-department-probes-nvidia-amazon-backed-startup-scale-ai">investigating Scale AI's compliance</a> with the Fair Labor Standards Act, raising questions about labor practices amid its rapid growth.
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Why It's Important: On Friday, Elon Musk also acquired his social media platform X through xAI <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44549314/elon-musk-acquires-his-own-social-media-platform-x-through-xai-in-33-billion-deal-says-combined-entity-now-worth-80-billion">in a $33 billion deal</a>.
Last month, it was reported that Ilya Sutskever, OpenAI&#8217;s co-founder and former chief scientist, is reportedly securing over $1 billion in funding for his AI startup, Safe Superintelligence (SSI), driving its <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/tech/25/02/43772135/ex-openai-chief-scientist-ilya-sutskevers-ai-startup-valued-at-30-billion-in-latest-funding-round-report">valuation past $30 billion</a>.
SoftBank Group (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SFTBF#OTC">SFTBF</a>) (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SFTBY#OTC">SFTBY</a>) is also reportedly in discussions to lead a new funding round for OpenAI, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/01/43374528/softbank-may-lead-openais-40-billion-funding-round-at-a-300-billion-valuation-despite-deepseek-disruption-report">aiming to raise $40 billion</a>. This investment could push the ChatGPT creator's valuation to $300 billion, marking a record for private company funding.
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Nvidia-Backed Scale AI Reportedly Eyes $25 Billion Valuation In Tender Offer Amid Explosive Demand For Labeled Data And Machine Learning Tools

Last week, Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates lamented the growing divide between the U.S. and China, saying it's blocking access to critical climate and technology innovations.
What Happened: In a wide-ranging interview during an Express Adda event, Gates praised China's leadership in renewable energy, artificial intelligence, and battery technology, while expressing concern that geopolitical tensions are hindering global collaboration on major challenges like climate change.
"China has been absolutely a pioneer," Gates said, noting its dominance in solar panel manufacturing, battery innovation, and AI research. "It's a real shame for the world that the U.S.-China tension means that the willingness to access those goods is quite limited."
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Gates underscored the scale of China's contributions, calling the country "out in front" on critical green technologies and saying its research institutions have achieved "deep" scientific capabilities.
He pointed to electric vehicles as an area where American tariffs are impeding progress, noting, "There just won't be many Chinese EVs sold in the United States" due to high import barriers.
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Why It's Important: Gates' comments come as the U.S. and China remain locked in strategic and economic competition, particularly around semiconductors, clean energy, and AI.
Earlier this week, the U.S. added over <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/news/global/25/03/44494896/us-adds-50-chinese-entities-to-export-restriction-list-curtailing-access-to-nvidia-amd-chips">50 Chinese entities to an</a> export restriction list, aiming to curb China&#8217;s advancements in AI and semiconductor technology. This move is part of a broader strategy to limit China&#8217;s access to cutting-edge technology from companies like NVIDIA Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) and Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>).
Meanwhile, China has been <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/markets/25/03/44451449/china-courts-apple-pfizer-eli-lilly-amid-us-pressure-vice-premier-says-beijing-will-continue-to-improve-the-business-environment">actively courting multinational companies</a>, including Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) and Eli Lilly and Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>), to improve its business environment amidst these pressures.
China is reportedly considering <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/news/global/25/03/44448798/china-ponders-export-limitations-to-quell-trumps-trade-onslaught">export restrictions</a> in response to U.S. economic actions.
Additionally, talks are ongoing about a <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/news/global/25/03/44235317/trump-xi-discuss-potential-birthday-summit-amid-rising-trade-tensions-report">possible &#8220;birthday summit&#8221; between</a> Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in June.
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Microsoft Co-Founder Bill Gates Praises China As A Pioneer In Solar, Batteries, And AI: Warns Tensions Are Stifling Global Innovation

As CoreWeave Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRWV#NASDAQ">CRWV</a>) makes its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/insights/ipos/25/03/44516779/coreweave-inc-ipos-tomorrow-heres-what-you-need-to-know">public market debut</a>, CEO Michael Intrator pushes back on concerns over client concentration and insists that investor skepticism is missing the company's long-term value and growth potential.
What Happened: CoreWeave, the AI cloud <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/25/03/44140237/coreweave-acquires-weights-biases-to-enhance-ai-development">infrastructure company backed</a> by Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), officially began trading on Friday in one of the year's most anticipated IPOs.
While the company has reported explosive 700% year-over-year revenue growth, much of that success <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/03/44240048/openai-secures-near-12-billion-coreweave-deal-taking-stake-in-cloud-firm-ahead-of-35-billion-ipo-to-reportedly-reduce-microsoft-dependence">hinges on two major clients</a>: Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) and ChatGPT-maker OpenAI, which together account for the majority of its income.
Critics have raised red flags over this revenue concentration, but CEO Intrator isn't fazed.
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"They say that we had 60% of revenue from Microsoft, and then we signed a contract with OpenAI for just under $12 billion, and now we're less than 50%," he said in an <a href="https://fortune.com/2025/03/28/coreweave-ceo-michael-intrator-ipo-going-public-ai-company/">interview</a> with Fortune on Friday. "All the big players that need this type of infrastructure … those are our customers."
Intrator also acknowledged that the size of deals with hyperscalers like Microsoft and OpenAI naturally skews revenue distribution.&nbsp;
"When you win one of those mind-bendingly large deals … there will be concentration," he added. He also pointed out that clients such as JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>), IBM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBM#NYSE">IBM</a>), and Jane Street use CoreWeave's infrastructure for narrower, but still valuable, workloads.
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The CEO also believes that Wall Street may not fully understand CoreWeave's positioning yet.&nbsp;
"There's a divergence between what the capital markets and what the media is thinking, and what I am feeling down in the trenches," he said. "What I am feeling … is relentless demand. We need more compute. We need larger compute."
CoreWeave's IPO is seen as a <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/news/ipos/25/03/44520808/nvidia-backed-coreweave-ipo-5-things-investors-need-to-know-before-buying-shares">key test of how public markets</a> are responding to the AI infrastructure boom. Though the company had to scale back its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/ipos/25/03/44100280/nvidia-backed-coreweave-files-for-ipo-amid-explosive-ai-growth-revenue-surges-737-to-1-9-billion">initial offering</a>, Intrator said going public was a strategic move to improve access to the debt markets and reduce capital costs.
He also dismissed concerns about entering the market too soon. "The boldness of coming to this market amid the turmoil is because of a fundamental belief that, over time, I will be able to generate enormous value for my investors," Intrator said.
Price Action: In after-hours trading, CoreWeave shares were down by 0.07% and reached $39.97 at the time of writing, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">data from Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Nvidia-Backed CoreWeave's CEO Defends Microsoft, OpenAI Revenue Concentration Due To 'Mind-Bendingly Large Deals

Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) CEO Elon Musk slammed Governor Tim Walz (D-Minn.) during an interview, accusing him of being a "cr&#x2A;&#x2A;p" for <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/03/44451467/tim-walz-backtracks-on-tesla-stock-jab-i-was-making-a-joke-after-kevin-olearys-criticism">mocking his EV company's</a> stock price decline.
What Happened: Appearing on the special report with Bret Baier, Musk referenced an event held by Walz in Wisconsin on March 18, where the governor joked about Tesla's sliding stock.&nbsp;
"On the iPhone, they've got that little stock app. I added Tesla to it to give me a little boost during the day," Walz quipped, adding, "$225 and dropping," as the crowd laughed.
Musk didn't take the joke lightly. "I mean, you have Tim Walz, who's a huge j&#x2A;&#x2A;k, you know, running around on stage with the Tesla stock price, where the stock price had gone in half," Musk said.
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"And he was overjoyed. What an evil thing to do, what a creep, what a j&#x2A;&#x2A;k. Like, who derives joy from that?"
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Why It's Important: The Tesla chief's comments come as his electric vehicle company has seen its stock plunge over 30.51% year-to-date amid waning demand for EVs, pricing pressures, and questions over a reported <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/03/44410602/elon-musks-tesla-faces-1-4-billion-discrepancy-in-capital-expenditure-report">$1.4 billion gap in capital expenditures</a>.
Walz has also commented on the backlash he received after mocking Tesla stock, saying, "I have to be careful about being a smart&#x2A;&#x2A;s. I was making a joke. These people have no sense of humor."
Previously, Kevin O'Leary criticized Walz, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/03/44429717/kevin-oleary-blasts-tim-walzs-dig-at-tesla-stock-hes-mocking-a-company-his-own-pension-fund-invests-in">calling his remarks "beyond stu&#x2A;&#x2A;d,"</a> noting that Minnesota's State Board of Investment owns about 1.6 million Tesla shares through its retirement fund.
"What's the matter with that guy? He doesn't check the well-being of his own constituents? What a bozo," O'Leary said.
Walz, who was former Vice President Kamala Harris's running mate in the 2024 presidential race, has been an outspoken critic of both Musk and the Donald Trump administration, where the Tesla CEO currently leads the Department of Government Efficiency.
Price Action: Tesla&#8217;s stock fell 3.51% during Friday&#8217;s regular trading session, closing at $263.55, and slipped another 1.34% in after-hours trading to $260.02. Over the past year, the stock has climbed 50.41%, according to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro data</a>.
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Elon Musk Blasts Minnesota Governor Tim Walz Over Tesla Stock Mockery, Says It's 'Evil' To Celebrate Others' Losses

A former executive at Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) said Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) is too far behind to catch up—and should focus on mature process chips instead of trying to rival the world's top chip foundry.
What Happened: At a book launch event in Taiwan earlier this week, Chiang Shang-Yi, TSMC's former co-chief operating officer, delivered a blunt assessment of Intel's current position in the chip industry, <a href="https://udn.com/news/story/7240/8637258">reported</a> China's United Daily News.
Chiang, who played a critical role in building TSMC into a global semiconductor powerhouse, said Intel was once the "king" of the industry—but is now a "nobody."
He warned that Intel's efforts to compete with TSMC in advanced chip manufacturing, such as the 2-nanometer node, are futile, and urged the company to consider acquiring or merging with companies that specialize in mature manufacturing processes.
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"Intel should merge with a mature process chipmaker," he said, without naming specific targets.
However, he alluded to two potential candidates that industry watchers believe could be Taiwan's United Microelectronics Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UMC#NYSE">UMC</a>) or U.S.-based GlobalFoundries Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GFS#NASDAQ">GFS</a>), both of which produce chips using older, more stable technologies at scale.
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Why It's Important: Chiang's comments come as <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/03/44532562/intel-board-shake-up-continues-as-three-directors-exit-amid-leadership-overhaul-under-ceo-lip-bu-tan">Intel undergoes a major turnaround</a> under new CEO Lip-Bu Tan, with a focus on achieving manufacturing parity with TSMC and building out its foundry business.
The company is racing to commercialize its 18A process technology and secure contracts <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/25/03/44469986/intel-targets-major-foundry-clients-in-new-strategy-to-revitalize-chip-design-says-ubs">from major clients like</a> Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) and Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>).
Earlier, it was reported that Intel&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44532855/intels-superfluid-cooling-tech-possibly-suitable-for-nvidias-gb300-chips-says-expert-amid-intcs-efforts-to-secure-commitments-for-foundry-services">SuperFluid cooling technology</a> is gaining attention for its potential application in Nvidia&#8217;s AI servers.
Price Action: Intel&#8217;s shares closed at $22.71 on Friday, reflecting a 3.85% decline. In after-hours trading, the stock dipped an additional 0.44%. Year to date, Intel has risen 12.31%, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro data</a>.
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Elon Musk&#8217;s <a href="https://benzinga.com/tech/25/02/43761023/elon-musks-xai-to-unveil-grok-3-on-monday-as-ai-race-with-chatgpt-parent-openai-and-chinas-deepseek-heats-up">artificial intelligence startup</a> xAI has acquired his social media company X, formerly Twitter, in an all-stock deal valued at $33 billion.
What Happened: On Friday, Musk announced that xAI had officially acquired X, with the deal valued at $45 billion, including $12 billion in existing debt.
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&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1905779674808283358?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 29, 2025</a></blockquote>
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The move combines Musk's two high-profile ventures, linking xAI's rapidly developing AI model Grok with X's vast user data and content distribution network.
"xAI and X's futures are intertwined," Musk posted on X. "Today, we officially take the step to combine the data, models, compute, distribution and talent."
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&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1905731750275510312?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 28, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Why It's Important: According to Musk, the acquisition raised the valuation of the merged entity to $80 billion. The billionaire <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/social-media/25/03/44404525/elon-musk-paid-high-price-for-twitter-but-after-years-of-declining-value-x-is-once-again-wor">acquired Twitter in 2022 for $44 billion</a> and rebranded it as X as part of a broader vision to transform it into an "everything app."
Some details of the deal remain unclear, including investor approval and the structure of shareholder compensation. Musk's xAI, launched in 2023, recently raised $6 billion at a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/startups/24/11/42235738/in-just-16-months-elon-musk-achieved-with-xai-what-took-openai-nearly-nine-years-to-accomplish">$40 billion valuation</a> and introduced Grok-3, a chatbot intended to rival OpenAI's ChatGPT.
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Elon Musk Acquires His Own Social Media Platform X Through xAI In $33 Billion Deal, Says Combined Entity Now Worth $80 Billion

Companies with a long history of paying dividends and consistently hiking them remain appealing to income-focused investors. CareTrust, Genuine Parts, and Hess Midstream have rewarded shareholders for years and recently announced dividend increases. These companies currently offer dividend yields of up to 6%.
CareTrust REIT
CareTrust REIT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CTRE#NYSE">CTRE</a>) primary business consists of acquiring, financing, developing and owning real property to be leased to third-party tenants in the healthcare sector.
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CareTrust REIT has increased its dividends consecutively for the last 10 years. As per its most recent dividend hike announcement on March 18, the company raised its quarterly payout from $0.29 to $0.335 per share, which is equal to an annual figure of $1.34 per share. The current yield on the dividend is 4.62%.
The company's annual revenue as of Dec. 31 stood at $228.26 million. In its Q4 2024 earnings report on Feb. 12, CareTrust posted revenues of $86.94 million and EPS of $0.40. Both figures beat the Street estimates.
Check out this <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/insights/analyst-ratings/25/03/44342484/expert-outlook-caretrust-reit-through-the-eyes-of-4-analysts">article by Benzinga</a> for four analysts' insights on CareTrust REIT.&nbsp;
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Genuine Parts
Genuine Parts Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GPC#NYSE">GPC</a>) is a leading global service provider of automotive and industrial replacement parts and value-added solutions.
Genuine Parts has increased its dividends every year for the last 69 years. In its most recent dividend hike announcement on Feb. 18, the company&#8217;s board raised the quarterly payout by 3% to $1.03 per share, equaling an annual figure of $4.12 per share. Currently, the dividend yield on the stock stands at 3.41%.
Genuine Parts' annual revenue as of Dec. 31 stood at $23.49 billion. In its Q4 2024 earnings release on Feb. 18, the company posted revenues of $5.77 billion and EPS of $1.61. Both figures came in above the consensus estimates.
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Hess Midstream&nbsp;
Hess Midstream LP (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HESM#NYSE">HESM</a>) is a midstream company that owns, operates, develops and acquires a diverse set of midstream assets to provide services to Hess and third-party customers.&nbsp;
The company has increased dividends every year for the last eight years. In its most recent dividend hike announcement on Jan. 27, the company raised the quarterly payout from $0.6846 to $0.7012, equal to $2.80 annually. Currently, the dividend yield is 6.29%.&nbsp;
Hess Midstream's annual revenue as of Dec. 31 stood at $1.49 billion. According to its most recent earnings report on Jan. 29, the company posted Q4 2024 revenues of $395.90 million, beating the consensus estimate of $390.87 million, while EPS of $0.68 matched expectations.
CareTrust, Genuine Parts, and Hess Midstream are good choices for investors seeking reliable passive income. Their dividend yields of up to 6% and long history of consistent hikes make them attractive to income-focused investors.
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Retirement should be a time of financial peace, not stress; yet, for many soon-to-be retirees, the transition from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/08/40147003/rich-dad-poor-dad-author-robert-kiyosaki-sees-wealth-accumulation-in-market-declines-markets-are-cra">wealth accumulation</a> to income generation can be challenging.
The pressure to restructure the portfolio, ensuring it generates sufficient <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/03/44461718/high-income-earner-with-3000-monthly-to-invest-faces-big-decision-i-definitely-want-to-diversify-beyond-ai-and-dividends">income</a> to live comfortably, is immense, more so when market volatility looms. For those with low-risk tolerance, the task is even more daunting because the wrong move could mean returning to work or cutting back on living expenses drastically.
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A Redditor has shared in a post that he&#8217;s faced with this exact challenge. With just eight months until retirement, the investor, a 62-year-old, has $400,000 to invest and is looking for maximal monthly dividend income with minimal risk.
Although this income won&#8217;t be his primary retirement funding but extra lifestyle cash to supplement his pension, the pressure to restructure his allocations wisely is immense for the poster.
&#8220;I&#8217;m in an odd spot due to exiting a business as a founder. My retirement scenario gets better every year. If I ever need extra cash, it will be in the first 5 years. I have a low-risk tolerance. Or, God forbid, I would need to go back to work if it crashed! It looks like we are in a dip now, obviously a high rate environment. Would this qualify as a better time to buy?&#8221; the investor wrote.
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The responses to his post ranged from ultra-conservative to moderately aggressive, so let&#8217;s analyze them.
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Invest in High-Quality Dividend ETFs
Considering the investor&#8217;s low-risk approach, Redditors suggested he pick a few high-quality ETFs to invest in.
&#8220;[Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/schd#NYSE">SCHD</a>)] gets you a decent amount,&#8221; a comment reads.
&#8220;[NEOS S&amp;P 500 High Income ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/spyi#NYSE">SPYI</a>)] and chill,&#8221; says a Redditor, to which another user replied, &#8220;One advantage of SPYI is that its dividends are mainly return of capital. So, the tax is lower than an unqualified dividend from, say a [business development company]. However, if you use a tax-advantaged account like the Roth, that doesn&#8217;t matter.&#8221;
A commenter mentioned he splits his portfolio between two ETFs.
&#8220;I split between SPYI and [JPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/jepq#NASDAQ">JEPQ</a>)​],&#8221; he said.
&#8220;[​JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/jepi#NYSE">JEPI</a>)​], JEPQ, [WP Carey (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/wpc#NYSE">WPC</a>)], [Enterprise Products Partners LP (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/epd#NYSE">EPD</a>)], [MPLX LP (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/mplx#NYSE">MPLX</a>)], SPYI,&#8221; an allocation suggestion reads.
A Reddit user wrote that this favorite individual stock of many investors is the perfect choice since it generates a 7% dividend yield per year.
&#8220;[Altria Group (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/mo#NYSE">MO</a>)] &#8211; recession resistant, 7% yield. Your $400,000 would kick out $28,000 a year in income,&#8221; he said.
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Go For Higher-Yielding Income Plays
Several Redditors suggested business development companies and covered-call ETFs since they deliver around 8% to 11% yields if the investor can handle a bit of risk.
&#8220;High-quality [business development companies] like [Ares Capital Corporation (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/arcc#NASDAQ">ARCC</a>)​], [Blue Owl Capital Corporation (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/obdc#NYSE">OBDC</a>)], [Golub Capital BDC (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/gbdc#NASDAQ">GBDC</a>)], [Blackstone Secured Lending Fund (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/bxsl#NYSE">BXSL</a>)], [Main Street Capital Corporation (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/main#NYSE">MAIN</a>)], [Capital Southwest Corporation (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/cswc#NASDAQ">CSWC</a>)], [Fidus Investment Corporation (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/fdus#NASDAQ">FDUS</a>)]. Average 9% yield,&#8221; a user recommended.
&#8220;[Business development companies] are a solid income-producing asset. This person doesn&#8217;t have decades to wait for growth. They need the money now as they are about to retire and growth was presumably the focus for the past few decades,&#8221; an advocate for business development companies wrote.
A Redditor shared in the comments that he&#8217;s been retired for 15 years and has the biggest part of his portfolio in high-yield business development companies.
&#8220;I&#8217;m 78 and have been retired for 15 years. I&#8217;m fortunate that social security and pensions cover my living expenses. The majority of my portfolio is high-yield [business development companies], [closed-end funds], and [real estate investment trusts]. The average yield is a tad over 10%. In 2022, the total value dropped but less than the DOW or S&amp;P. The dividends kept on coming without missing a beat. High risk they say, high rewards I say. It allows me to spend winters in Florida and yearly overseas vacations. I have zero regrets,&#8221; the retiree said.
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