They were once the grunge-loving, MTV-watching latchkey kids. Now, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45609421/i-am-just-done-gen-x-er-wants-to-retire-at-55-but-has-no-money-saved-in-a-single-income-household-why-does-everything-have-to-be-so-hard">Generation X is approaching retirement</a> with a new label — and it's not exactly flattering.&nbsp;



Meet the "Silver Squatters," a nickname born out of a growing reality: many Gen Xers are so underprepared for retirement that they're counting on their adult children for support — even if they haven't said it out loud yet.



According to Prudential Financial's 2024 "<a href="https://news.prudential.com/latest-news/prudential-news/prudential-news-details/2024/2024-Pulse-of-the-American-Retiree-Survey/default.aspx#:~:text=%E2%80%9CThe%20upside%20is%20that,%20with,only%20longer,%20but%20better.%E2%80%9D">Pulse of the American Retiree Survey</a>," nearly one in four 55-year-olds say they'll need financial help from family when they stop working. One in five expects they'll need help with housing. But here's the twist — almost half haven't even had the conversation with their kids yet.



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That awkward silence might be masking something bigger: a full-blown generational handoff. After years of bankrolling their children's lives, Gen Xers are now quietly preparing to reverse the roles. Whether it's moving in, cash infusions, or shared expenses, they're bracing for a retirement that won't go by the old rules.



The problem isn't <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/05/45234639/are-you-upper-class-heres-the-net-worth-you-need-in-your-50s">just personal finance</a> — it's systemic. The typical 55-year-old has saved less than $50,000 for retirement. That's a fraction of what's needed, especially for a generation that likely won't see the full benefits of Social Security and didn't get the pensions their parents did. Many also bought homes during the 2000s boom and ended up underwater after the crash, setting back their financial trajectory.



The report explains Gen X is "the first modern generation to confront retirement without full Social Security support, and in most cases without a defined benefit pension plan."



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Now they're being squeezed from all sides. As the so-called "sandwich generation," Gen Xers are often supporting both aging parents and grown kids — while still trying to keep up with mortgages, inflation, and rising health care costs. Jessica Lautz, deputy chief economist at the <a href="https://www.nar.realtor/magazine/real-estate-news/the-next-real-estate-trend-silver-squatters">National Association of Realtors</a>, says Gen X was hit hard by the financial crisis and is only now starting to bounce back.



Still, many are adapting in their own way. Nearly 1 in 5 Gen X buyers are opting for multigenerational homes, according to Lautz. Some do it to care for aging relatives. Others simply need help covering the bills. In some cases, multiple incomes in one home help everyone stay afloat. In others, the Gen Xer ends up footing the whole thing.



That mix of support and stress defines the current reality. About a third of those in the sandwich generation say caregiving has either blocked them from buying a home or paying off the one they have, <a href="https://www.realtor.com/news/trends/sandwich-generation-survey-financial-impact-homebuying/">according to a Realtor.com study</a>. But there's a small upside: those who receive help from family are more likely to afford a home and save for retirement, according to Laura Eddy, <a href="http://realtor.com/">Realtor.com</a>'s vice president of research and insight.



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Caroline Feeney, CEO of Prudential's U.S. Businesses unit, says it's time to shift the spotlight beyond just baby boomers. "We must also focus on the opportunity to help a slightly younger generation of workers enter the critical 10-year countdown to retirement," she said, pointing out that women in particular face especially uncertain futures.



In other words, Gen X isn't doomed — but the clock is ticking. And if "silver squatting" is going to be the backup plan, someone might want to give the kids a heads-up.



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Gen X Is Nearing Retirement With Empty Wallets And A New Nickname — 'Silver Squatters' As 1 In 5 Plan to Lean On Their Kids For Housing

Wall Street ended the week on a high, with tech-driven indices hitting fresh records as strong corporate earnings, robust economic data, and breakthrough trade <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/market-summary/25/07/46643937/trade-deals-wall-street-trump-fed-attack" rel="noreferrer noopener">deals lifted investor sentiment.</a>



The U.S. finalized new trade agreements with Indonesia, the Philippines, and Japan—Tokyo's pact being the most notable, cutting tariffs on Japanese autos <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/market-summary/25/07/46648088/benzinga-bulls-and-bears-t-mobile-lendingtree-molina-healthcare-and-trade-deal-optimism-boosts-markets" rel="noreferrer noopener">and goods from 25% to 15%.</a>



In return, Japan committed $550 billion in investments and expanded access to U.S.-made products.



A U.S.-EU trade deal is reportedly nearing completion and could mirror the Japan agreement, with tariff relief expected before the August 1 deadline.



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Meanwhile, President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order to bolster America's artificial intelligence leadership by facilitating the export of full-stack AI systems to trusted allies.



The White House said the move aims to advance both economic competitiveness and national security.



Earnings:



Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) &nbsp;reported second-quarter revenue of $96.43 billion, beating analyst<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/earnings/25/07/46587283/alphabet-q2-earnings-revenue-eps-beat-estimates-google-parent-raises-capex-outlook-due-to-strong-and-growing-cloud-demand" rel="noreferrer noopener">&nbsp;estimates of $93.72 billion.</a>



The Google parent reported second-quarter earnings of $2.31 per share, beating estimates of $2.16 per share.



Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) reported second-quarter revenue of $22.5 billion, down 12% year-over-year. The revenue missed a Street <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/earnings/25/07/46587882/tesla-q2-earnings-highlights-revenue-and-earnings-fall-short-new-models-still-set-for-2025-2026" rel="noreferrer noopener">consensus estimate of $22.8 billion.</a>



International Business Machines Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBM#NYSE">IBM</a>) reported quarterly earnings of&nbsp;$2.80&nbsp;per share, which beat the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/earnings/25/07/46587952/ibm-shares-slide-after-q2-results-eps-beat-revenues-beat" rel="noreferrer noopener">Street consensus estimate of&nbsp;$2.64. </a>Quarterly revenue came in at&nbsp;$16.977 billion, which beat the consensus estimate of&nbsp;$16.576 billion.



General Motors Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>): &nbsp;registered second-quarter adjusted earnings per share of $2.53, beating the&nbsp;analyst consensus estimate of $2.40. Quarterly sales of $47.12 billion outpaced<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/earnings/25/07/46542820/general-motors-faces-tariffs-heat-margins-shrink" rel="noreferrer noopener"> the Street view of $45.57 billion.</a>



Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) reported second-quarter revenue of $12.86 billion, beating <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/07/46617195/intel-q2-earnings-revenue-beat-eps-miss-chipmaker-sees-clear-opportunities-to-enhance-competitive-position" rel="noreferrer noopener">analyst&nbsp;estimates of $11.91 billion</a>. The chipmaker reported a second-quarter adjusted loss of 10 cents per share, missing analyst estimates for earnings of one cent per share.



SAP SE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SAP#NYSE">SAP</a>) reported quarterly adjusted earnings of $1.70,&nbsp;which beat the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/earnings/25/07/46559325/sap-reports-better-than-expected-q2-results-details" rel="noreferrer noopener">consensus estimate of&nbsp;$1.47</a>. Quarterly revenue of $10.23 billion beat the&nbsp;$9.11 billion Street estimate.



Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>) reported second quarter net sales of $18.16 billion, marginally missing the Street estimate of $18.63 billion, while adjusted earnings per share of $7.29 topped the<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/earnings/25/07/46546336/missile-wins-cant-offset-margin-collapse-lockheed-martin-tumbles-after-q2-report" rel="noreferrer noopener"> consensus forecast of $6.63.</a>



T-Mobile US, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TMUS#NASDAQ">TMUS</a>) reported second-quarter earnings of&nbsp;$2.84&nbsp;per share, which beat the analyst<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/earnings/25/07/46587855/t-mobile-stock-climbs-after-q2-results-crushed-growth-records" rel="noreferrer noopener"> consensus estimate of&nbsp;$2.68.</a>&nbsp;Quarterly revenue came in at $21.13 billion,&nbsp;which beat the Street estimate of&nbsp;$20.98 billion&nbsp;and is up from revenue of&nbsp;$19.77 billion&nbsp;from the same period last year.



Technology:



Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) is investigating whether a leak from its early alert system for cybersecurity companies allowed Chinese hackers to exploit flaws in its&nbsp;SharePoint&nbsp;service before <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46647734/microsoft-probes-possible-breach-of-its-cyber-threat-notification-system-after-suspected-chinese-hack-report" rel="noreferrer noopener">they were patched.</a>



Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) is facing mounting pressure from investors as concerns intensify over its lagging generative AI (GenAI) strategy, a key driver of growth <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/reiteration/25/07/46636565/apple-faces-existential-threat-if-it-fails-to-act-on-genai" rel="noreferrer noopener">across the tech sector.</a>



NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) advanced AI processors worth over $1 billion were reportedly smuggled to China after the U.S. government's <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46600247/nvidia-ai-chips-worth-1-billion-flood-chinas-black-market-after-trumps-export-curbs-its-like-a-seafood-market" rel="noreferrer noopener">efforts to restrict chip exports</a>.



Alibaba Group Holding (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>) launched an&nbsp;upgraded version&nbsp;of its third-generation&nbsp;Qwen3 family&nbsp;of large language models (LLMs), enhancing its AI capabilities in math and coding to outperform top models from OpenAI <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46566307/alibabas-upgraded-qwen3-outperforms-openai-deepseek" rel="noreferrer noopener">and DeepSeek in key benchmarks.</a>



Jeff Bezos, founder and executive chairman of Amazon.com, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), has offloaded $1.5 billion worth of company stock just days ahead of the e-commerce giant&#8217;s <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46623965/jeff-bezos-offloads-1-5-billion-in-amazon-stock-ahead-of-q2-earnings-report-plans-to-sell-more" rel="noreferrer noopener">upcoming Q2 earnings report.</a>



The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has concluded its 14-month investigation into&nbsp;Alphabet&#8217;s&nbsp;self-driving company,&nbsp;Waymo. The investigation was initiated due to a series of minor collisions and<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46647825/alphabets-waymo-cleared-as-nhtsa-closes-14-month-robotaxi-safety-probe" rel="noreferrer noopener"> unexpected vehicle behavior.</a>



Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) is facing legal scrutiny over its&nbsp;$61 billion acquisition of&nbsp;VMware, as European Union judges assess a challenge to the deal's approval filed by <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/m-a/25/07/46634755/broadcoms-61-billion-vmware-deal-faces-eu-court-challenge-could-regulatory-blowback-hit-growth" rel="noreferrer noopener">a cloud computing group.</a>



Artificial Intelligence



A new plan to make the U.S. the powerhouse in the artificial intelligence sector and win the global AI race could make several tech <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst-color/25/07/46580004/trumps-ai-action-plan-to-unleash-4th-industrial-revolution-dan-ives-picks-6-stock-winners" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">giants stand out, according to tech analyst Dan Ives</a>.



Here are Ives' picks and why he thinks the push into AI is so important now.



Amid growing concerns about the financial burden of developing new AI models,&nbsp;Bret Taylor, chairman of&nbsp;OpenAI, has issued a cautionary <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46647201/openai-chairman-says-only-tech-giants-can-afford-new-ai-models-startups-should-focus-on-applications" rel="noreferrer noopener">note to AI entrepreneurs.</a>



Taylor, who has a background with tech giants like Google and Facebook, highlighted the substantial costs involved in training new AI models.



Chinese Premier&nbsp;Li Qiang&nbsp;has proposed the establishment of a global organization to promote international cooperation in the field <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46647539/china-pushes-for-global-ai-body-amid-rising-tensions-with-us-over-tech-exports-report" rel="noreferrer noopener">of artificial intelligence (AI).</a>



Premier Li made this proposal during the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai, Reuters reported on Friday.



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Pony AI Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PONY#NASDAQ">PONY</a>)&nbsp;launched 24/7&nbsp;Robotaxi operations on&nbsp;Friday in Guangzhou and Shenzhen, significantly expanding its service hours in two of<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46625780/pony-ai-kicks-off-24-7-robotaxi-service-in-guangzhou-and-shenzhen" rel="noreferrer noopener"> China's most dynamic economic hubs</a>.



This shift marks a key milestone in the company's Chinese expansion, increasing availability from 15 hours daily to full round-the-clock access. Pony.ai also extended its Robotaxi testing in Beijing to 24 hours a day.



Tesla is offering a range of incentives and discounts on all the vehicles in its lineup as sales continue to plummet.



The offers were shared by influencer&nbsp;Sawyer Merritt&nbsp;on X on Thursday, detailing the incentives the company<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46625917/elon-musk-led-tesla-announces-new-offers-incentives-on-entire-lineup-amid-sluggish-us-sales" rel="noreferrer noopener"> offers on all its models.</a>



Tesla said that it has received multiple shareholder proposals concerning the company&#8217;s&nbsp;potential investment&nbsp;in&nbsp;Elon Musk&#8217;s&nbsp;artificial intelligence startup,&nbsp;xAI.



In a statement shared on&nbsp;X, Tesla acknowledged growing shareholder interest in the proposed investment in&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46646932/elon-musks-tesla-to-include-shareholder-proposal-on-xai-investment-in-proxy-after-receiving-multiple-requests" rel="noreferrer noopener">Grok&#8217;s</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46646932/elon-musks-tesla-to-include-shareholder-proposal-on-xai-investment-in-proxy-after-receiving-multiple-requests" rel="noreferrer noopener">&nbsp;parent company.</a>



Lucid Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LCID#NASDAQ">LCID</a>)&nbsp;Interim CEO,&nbsp;Marc Winterhoff, hailed Chinese electric vehicles and Robotaxis, saying he was &#8220;impressed by how much they came of age,&#8221;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46571454/tesla-rival-lucids-ceo-hails-chinese-evs-reiterates-commitment-to-us-robotaxi-operations-with-uber" rel="noreferrer noopener"> amid&nbsp;</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46571454/tesla-rival-lucids-ceo-hails-chinese-evs-reiterates-commitment-to-us-robotaxi-operations-with-uber" rel="noreferrer noopener">Uber Technologies, Inc.</a> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBER#NYSE">UBER</a>).



AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AN#NYSE">AN</a>)&nbsp;is benefiting from a broader trend of robust consumer spending in the automotive sector,<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/07/46633103/autonation-expands-financing-program-strengthening-its-cash-flow" rel="noreferrer noopener"> propelling its stock upward. </a>The company reported second-quarter adjusted earnings per share of $5.46 on Friday, beating the analyst consensus estimate of $4.60.



Quarterly sales of $6.974 billion outpaced the Street view of $6.769 billion.



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The past week has been a rollercoaster ride in the financial world, with Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>), gold, and even Pudgy Penguins making headlines. From Jim Cramer&#8216;s Bitcoin endorsement to Peter Schiff&#8216;s golden prophecy, the market has been buzzing with activity. Let&#8217;s dive into the top stories of the week.



Jim Cramer Advocates for Bitcoin



Market commentator and media personality, Jim Cramer, has expressed his concerns about the escalating U.S. national debt. In a recent CNBC segment, Cramer suggested that Bitcoin could serve as a hedge against this deficit, revealing that he is buying a lot himself.



<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/cryptocurrency/25/07/46593175/jim-cramer-says-hes-buying-a-lot-of-bitcoin-as-protection-against-spiraling-us-debt-worried">Read the full article here.</a>



Peter Schiff&#8217;s Golden Prophecy



Long-time gold advocate and crypto critic, Peter Schiff, believes that we&#8217;re nearing &#8220;another big leg up&#8221; in gold and silver. According to Schiff, this could jolt Wall Street out of its digital daze and back into the arms of precious metals.



<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/commodities/25/07/46552248/peter-schiff-says-golds-about-to-explode-and-bitcoin-will-foot-the-bill">Read the full article here.</a>



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Pudgy Penguins Token Soars



Pudgy Penguins (PENGU), a coin related to the non-fungible token space, has seen its value skyrocket fivefold over the past month. The Solana-based coin has outperformed market heavyweights like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Dogecoin.



<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/cryptocurrency/25/07/46564380/pudgy-penguins-token-blasts-433-in-a-month-nft-linked-crypto-dwarfs-bitcoin-dogecoin-whats-going-on">Read the full article here.</a>



UK&#8217;s Plan to Sell Seized Bitcoin



Economist Peter Schiff has praised the UK&#8217;s plan to sell almost $6.70 billion in stolen Bitcoin as a &#8220;right&#8221; approach to address their budget deficit. Schiff hopes that the US doesn&#8217;t buy it for the strategic reserve.



<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/25/07/46512096/peter-schiff-says-uks-plan-to-sell-6-7-billion-in-seized-bitcoin-could-help-budget-warns-us-against-buying">Read the full article here.</a>



Trader Warns of Local Top in August



A pseudonymous trader who accurately predicted the local bottom on major cryptocurrencies in April is now warning that August may see a local top for the crypto market.



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The past week has been a whirlwind of economic news, with President Donald Trump&#8217;s influence on the Federal Reserve and the U.S. economy taking center stage. From former Federal Reserve Chairs&#8217; warning about potential economic damage to record-setting inflows into U.S. assets, the week was filled with significant developments.



Let&#8217;s dive into the top stories of the week.



Former Fed Chairs Warn Of Economic Damage



Former Federal Reserve Chairs Ben Bernanke and Janet Yellen have expressed concern over President Trump&#8217;s pressure on current Fed chief Jerome Powell. They warned that this could lead to higher inflation and economic damage. They emphasized the importance of the central bank&#8217;s independence and urged Trump to nominate a successor for Powell who would uphold this independence.



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Record Inflows Into US Assets



Despite fears that President Trump&#8217;s aggressive tariff policy would deter foreign investors, the opposite has happened. Foreign investors have been buying American securities at a record pace, contributing to one of the strongest rallies in recent history. The total net capital inflows into the U.S. reached an unprecedented $1.76 trillion over the 12 months ending in May 2025



&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/economic-data/25/07/46521011/trump-stocks-bonds-foreign-inflows-record">Read the full article here.</a>



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Japan&#8217;s Bond Market Reacts To US Trade Deal



Japan&#8217;s 10-year bond yields surged to 1.59% on Wednesday, a level not seen since 2008. This surge was a reaction to a new U.S. trade deal and political turmoil surrounding Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba.



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Bill Ackman Supports Capital Reform



Hedge-fund billionaire&nbsp;Bill Ackman&nbsp;has voiced his support for a proposal to restructure the capital requirements of government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs), Federal National Mortgage Association, Fannie Mae, and Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, Freddie Mac. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called for sweeping changes to the bank capital framework, arguing that current rules are outdated and stifling growth.



<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/economic-data/25/07/46573123/bill-ackman-supports-capital-reform-that-could-bring-fannie-and-freddie-back-to-nyse">Read the full article here.</a>



Wall Street Predicts Moderate Inflation Hike



As the deadline for President Trump&#8217;s tariffs approaches, Wall Street analysts are predicting a more moderate increase in inflation. This is a shift from earlier fears of a significant surge. Analysts now anticipate a potential delay or a single inflation hike instead of a continuous increase.



<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/macro-economic-events/25/07/46597344/scott-bessent-once-called-tariffs-as-dog-that-didnt-bark-now-wall-street-analysts-p">Read the full article here.</a>



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Trump's Economic Impact, Ackman's Support For Capital Reform And Wall Street's Tariff Predictions: This Week In Economy

Wall Street closed the week higher, with tech-heavy indices notching fresh records as upbeat corporate earnings, resilient macro data and breakthrough trade deals converged <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets">to boost risk appetite.</a>



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The U.S. finalized new trade agreements with Indonesia, the Philippines and Japan. The Tokyo deal was the most significant, locking in a reduction in tariffs on Japanese autos and goods from 25% to 15%, while Japan pledged $550 billion in investment and improved access <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/07/46587245/japan-bond-yields-trump-trade-deal">to American-made goods.</a>



A U.S.-EU trade deal is now reportedly close, expected to align with the Japan framework and potentially ease existing tariff rates ahead of the Aug. 1 deadline.



Separately, President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order to boost the U.S. artificial intelligence sector by promoting the export of full-stack AI systems to trusted global partners. The White House said the move is aimed at strengthening economic leadership and national security.



Among the week's strongest performers, Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TMO#NYSE">TMO</a>) rallied over 12%, topping the leaderboard for large-cap stocks, followed by T-Mobile US Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TMUS#NASDAQ">TMUS</a>), up 9%.



Within the Magnificent Seven, Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) rose by 1% after delivering better-than-expected results and raising its 2025 capital expenditures (capex) outlook by $10 billion, reinforcing its commitment to scaling AI infrastructure.



Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) dropped 8.2% following cautious commentary from CEO Elon Musk, who warned that upcoming quarters could prove challenging amid rising <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46626447/elon-musk-says-20-trillion-valuation-possible-for-tesla-even-as-second-quarter-earnings-show-sales-revenue-decline-extreme-execution-is-needed">costs and margin pressures.</a>



Economic indicators added fuel to the rally. U.S. business activity surprised to the upside, with the Composite Purchasing Managers&#8217; Index climbing to a seven-month high in July, helped by expansion in services and steady consumer strength.



Trump's push to influence monetary policy continued with an unannounced visit to the Federal Reserve's headquarters in Washington, D.C. — the first by a sitting president <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/macro-economic-events/25/07/46633129/trumps-fed-visit-powell-interest-rates">in nearly 20 years.</a>



Wearing a hard hat alongside Fed Chair Jerome Powell, Trump criticized the central bank's renovation project, claiming costs had surged to $3.1 billion. Powell countered on the spot, clarifying that the real cost is closer to $2.5 billion, excluding unrelated construction.



Pressed on rate policy, Trump said, "I'd love to see him lower interest rates."



Markets now shift focus to the July 30 Fed meeting, where expectations remain anchored for a hold — but not without growing political heat.



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Trade Deals Fuel Wall Street Gains, Trump Renews Fed Attack: This Week In Markets

The week was a whirlwind of news, with former President Donald Trump at the center of several controversial stories. From his criticism of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to the discovery of his name in the late financier Jeffrey Epstein&#8217;s files, Trump made headlines on multiple fronts. Here&#8217;s a recap of the top stories.



Kevin O&#8217;Leary Criticizes Trump&#8217;s Attack on the Fed



&#8220;Shark Tank&#8221; investor&nbsp;Kevin O&#8217;Leary&nbsp;warned that Donald Trump&#8217;s criticism of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell could harm global confidence in U.S. financial markets. O&#8217;Leary expressed his concerns in a video clip from his Fox News appearance, stating that &#8220;whacking the Fed is not a good idea, period.&#8221; He added that Trump&#8217;s approach to the Fed&#8217;s role is a &#8220;weird situation.&#8221;



<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/07/46647787/kevin-oleary-warns-trumps-powell-criticism-threatens-us-financial-credibility-whacking-the-fed-is-not-a-good-idea">Read the full article here.</a>



FEMA Pledges $608 Million for Trump&#8217;s Migrant Detention Expansion



The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is set to distribute $608 million to states for the construction of immigrant detention centers. This move aligns with the Trump administration&#8217;s efforts to increase capacity for detaining migrants. FEMA has initiated a &#8220;detention support grant program&#8221; to cover the expenses of states in building temporary facilities.



<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/07/46647389/fema-commits-608-million-to-support-trumps-migrant-detention-expansion">Read the full article here.</a>



Trump&#8217;s Fed Visit Sparks Rate Fight Amid $7 Trillion Debt



See Also:&nbsp;<a href="https://benzinga.com/news/global/25/01/42884764/how-trump-could-impact-chinas-role-in-emerging-greenland-mining-frontier" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">How Trump Could Impact China&#8217;s Role In Emerging Greenland Mining Frontier &#8211; Benzinga</a>



President Donald Trump&#8217;s visit to the Federal Reserve last Thursday escalated a dispute over interest rates amidst America&#8217;s spiraling $7.1 trillion deficit. Trump&#8217;s appearance, only the fourth ever by a sitting U.S. president at the Fed, led to a public clash with Chair Jerome Powell over the cost of the central bank&#8217;s real estate overhaul.



<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/macro-economic-events/25/07/46633129/trumps-fed-visit-powell-interest-rates">Read the full article here.</a>



Trump&#8217;s Name Found in Epstein Files



The Justice Department has discovered Donald Trump's name in documents related to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein. Attorney General Pam Bondi informed Trump of this during a routine briefing in May. The documents reportedly contain unverified information about numerous individuals who had socialized with Epstein.



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Adam Schiff Warns of Potential IRS Data Breach



Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) has urged Americans to treat their tax records as potentially compromised, blaming an &#8220;unprecedented&#8221; data grab orchestrated by President Donald Trump. Schiff warned, &#8220;Your personal data may have been breached. And the culprit wasn&#8217;t a hacker. It was Donald J. Trump.&#8221;



<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/07/46564464/adam-schiff-says-your-irs-data-may-have-been-breached-and-not-by-a-hacker-but-donald-trump-consider-this-your-warning">Read the full article here.</a>



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Kevin O'Leary's Criticism, Trump's Fed Visit And Epstein Files: This Week In Politics

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.



Wall Street rallied as a wave of new trade deals — including agreements with Japan, Indonesia, and the Philippines — fueled optimism, pushing the S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq to fresh record highs. President Donald Trump escalated pressure on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell during an in-person visit, demanding lower rates in light of trade easing.



Investor sentiment remained upbeat despite rising political friction. Treasury yields increased modestly on speculation about compromised Fed independence, amid calls from influential voices like Mohamed El‑Erian suggesting Powell resign to preserve central bank autonomy.



Looking ahead, markets are watching progress in U.S.–EU trade negotiations — including a meeting between Trump and Ursula von der Leyen — and upcoming economic data. Investor focus is also on whether pressure on the Fed may influence its rate path or institutional reputation.



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/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst-color/25/07/46607168/google-stock-roars-as-analysts-race-to-raise-price-targets">"Google stock roars as analysts race to raise price targets"</a>, by Chris Katje, reports that Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) delivered its tenth straight quarter of earnings beats — including $96.43 billion in Q2 revenue and $2.31 EPS — prompting firms to raise their price targets on strength in AI‑driven growth across Cloud, Search, and Ads.



<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/earnings/25/07/46587855/t-mobile-stock-climbs-after-q2-results-crushed-growth-records">"T‑Mobile stock climbs after Q2 results ‘crushed' growth records"</a>, by Erica Kollmann, reports that T‑Mobile US Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TMUS#NASDAQ">TMUS</a>) beat Q2 estimates with $2.84 EPS and $21.13 billion in revenue, added a record 1.7 million postpaid customers — driving upwardly revised FY2025 guidance — and sent shares higher.



<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/07/46590824/lendingtree-stock-climbs-as-company-signals-stronger-growth-ahead">"LendingTree stock climbs as company signals stronger growth ahead"</a>, by Akanksha Bakshi, reports that LendingTree Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TREE#NASDAQ">TREE</a>) shares rose after the company highlighted improving lead quality and customer acquisition metrics — citing momentum in core marketplaces and new verticals as drivers of expected stronger growth ahead.



For additional bullish calls of the past week, check out the following:



<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/earnings/25/07/46559708/capital-one-stock-climbs-on-strong-q2-eps-despite-revenue-miss">Capital One Stock Climbs On Strong Q2 EPS, Despite Revenue Miss</a>



<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/earnings/25/07/46618339/coursera-stock-rockets-20-higher-after-q2-earnings-report-heres-why">Coursera Stock Rockets 20% Higher After Q2 Earnings Report: Here's Why</a>



<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/earnings/25/07/46588567/quantumscape-announces-better-than-expected-q2-results-expands-collaboration-with-powerco">QuantumScape Announces Better-Than-Expected Q2 Results, Expands Collaboration With PowerCo</a>







The Bears



<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/earnings/25/07/46612958/molina-healthcare-stumbles-cigna-cvs-humana">"Centene, Cigna, Others Drop As Molina's Results Rattle Sector"</a>, by Vandana Singh, reports that Molina Healthcare Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MOH#NYSE">MOH</a>) missed Q2 earnings expectations — posting $5.48 EPS vs. $6.21 consensus — even as revenue topped estimates, and slashed its 2025 EPS guidance to just over $19 (from $21.50-$22.50), sending shares of Centene Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNC#NYSE">CNC</a>), The Cigna Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CI#NYSE">CI</a>), CVS Health Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVS#NYSE">CVS</a>), Humana Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HUM#NYSE">HUM</a>), and others sharply lower on concerns about medical cost trends and sector-wide risk.



<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/fda/25/07/46544331/fda-rejects-replimunes-blood-cancer-drug-stock-sinks">"FDA rejects Replimune's blood cancer drug, stock sinks"</a>, by Erica Kollmann, reports that Replimune Group Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/REPL#NASDAQ">REPL</a>) shares plunged after the FDA rejected the company's investigational oncolytic virus therapy for blood cancers, citing deficiencies in clinical data and risk-benefit analysis — prompting investor concern about future development timelines and capital needs.



<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/earnings/25/07/46589727/viking-therapeutics-stock-slides-after-company-misses-q2-earnings-estimates">"Viking Therapeutics stock slides after company misses Q2 earnings estimates"</a>, by Adam Eckert, reports that Viking Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VKTX#NASDAQ">VKTX</a>) shares tumbled after reporting a Q2 loss of $0.58 per share — wider than the expected $0.46 loss — while R&amp;D expenses surged to $60.2 million and the company ended the quarter with $808 million in cash.



For more bearish takes, be sure to see these posts:



<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/07/46606784/c3-ai-stock-is-tumbling-thursday-whats-going-on">C3 AI Stock Is Tumbling Thursday: What's Going On?</a>



<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/large-cap/25/07/46641084/wall-street-stock-bubble-2025">Is A Stock Market Crash Imminent? Bubble Warnings Grow Louder</a>



<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/07/46569958/mara-holdings-stock-is-moving-lower-wednesday-heres-why">MARA Holdings Stock Is Moving Lower Wednesday: Here's Why</a>







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Benzinga Bulls And Bears: T-Mobile, LendingTree, Molina Healthcare — And Trade Deal Optimism Boosts Markets

Each week, Benzinga&#8217;s Stock Whisper Index uses a combination of proprietary data and pattern recognition to showcase five stocks that are just under the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/stock-whisper-index" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">surface and deserve attention</a>.



Investors are constantly on the hunt for undervalued, under-followed and emerging stocks. With countless methods available to retail traders, the challenge often lies in sifting through the abundance of information to uncover new opportunities and understand why certain stocks should be of interest.



Read Also:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/long-ideas/25/06/46157351/benzingas-stock-whisper-index-5-stocks-investors-secretly-monitor-but-dont-talk-about-yet-71" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">EXCLUSIVE: June's 20 Most-Searched Tickers On Benzinga Pro — Where Do CoreWeave, Nvidia, Apple Stock Rank?</a>



Here's a look at the Benzinga Stock Whisper Index for the week ending July 25:



Ensign Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ENSG#NASDAQ">ENSG</a>): The healthcare services company saw strong interest from readers during the week after reporting second-quarter financial results. The company beat analyst estimates for both revenue and earnings per share. Ensign Group also raised full-year guidance for both earnings per share and revenue after the report.



"Our local teams achieved another outstanding quarter, raising the bar again for what is possible, even in a quarter where we historically have experienced more seasonality. The clinical results they achieved continue to be the primary driver of our success," Ensign CEO Barry Port said.



The company saw strong results for its same store occupancy and also acquired new operations that Port said will help with "long-term upside." Ensign's portfolio consists of 348 healthcare operations, including 31 that are also senior living operations, in 17 states. The company owns 146 real estate assets, with 110 being operated by an Ensign affiliate.



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IonQ Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IONQ#NYSE">IONQ</a>): The quantum computing sector continues to be hot for investors and IonQ was searched by an increased number of readers during the week. The company <a href="https://investors.ionq.com/news/news-details/2025/IonQ-Expands-Across-APAC-Through-Strategic-Collaboration-With-Australian-Company-Emergence-Quantum/default.aspx">announced </a>a new collaboration with Emergence Quantum to co-develop electronics and materials. IonQ said the partnership will help the company's global expansion roadmap and help Australia's quantum capabilities. Investors are likely eagerly awaiting the company's second-quarter financial results set for Aug. 6. Analysts expect the company to report a loss of 27 cents per share. IonQ has beaten analyst estimates for earnings per share in three of the last five quarters. Investors expect the company to report quarterly revenue of $17.23, which would be a record. The company has beaten analyst estimates for revenue in more than 10 straight quarters. Recent <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/IONQ/analyst-ratings">analyst activity </a>saw Cantor Fitzgerald initiate the stock with an Overweight rating and price target of $45 and Benchmark maintain a Buy rating and raise the price target from $50 to $55.



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Brinker International (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EAT#NYSE">EAT</a>): The restaurant company that owns Chili's and other brands saw increased interest from readers during the week. The company has received <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/EAT/analyst-ratings">mixed ratings from analysts</a> during the month of July with mostly Neutral and Equal-Weight ratings. Most analysts have been raising their price targets on the restaurant company. Brinker will report fourth-quarter financial results in August. Analysts predict the company will show increased earnings per share and revenue on a year-over-year basis. The company has beaten analyst estimates for earnings per share in nine of the last 10 quarters and beaten estimates for revenue in seven of the last 10 quarters.



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PulteGroup Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PHM#NYSE">PHM</a>): The homebuilder company saw strong interest during the week and shares up over 5% after reporting <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/earnings/25/07/46543464/pultegroup-posts-solid-earnings-but-revenue-misses-whats-next-for-the-homebuilder">second-quarter financial results</a>. The company beat analyst estimates for earnings per share and narrowly missed a consensus revenue estimate of $4.41 billion with $4.40 billion reported. The company reported 7,639 homes closed and net new orders of 7,083. The company's unit backlog was 10,779 at the end of the quarter. Multiple analysts <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/price-target/25/07/46581345/pultegroup-analysts-increase-their-forecasts-after-better-than-expected-q2-earnings">raised their price targets </a>on the stock after the report with optimism for the company's second half of 2025 outlook.



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Hims &amp; Hers Health (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HIMS#NYSE">HIMS</a>): The telehealth company saw strong interest from readers during the week. Shares traded lower in June after the company announced it would no longer be working with Novo Nordisk, losing direct access to Wegovy. Shares have <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/07/46586702/whats-going-on-with-hims-hers-stock-wednesday">rebounded in July </a>ahead of the company's second-quarter earnings report set for Aug. 4. Analysts expect the company to report quarterly earnings per share of 15 cents, up from 6 cents per share in last year's second quarter. The company has beaten analyst estimates for earnings per share in six straight quarters and nine of the last 10 quarters overall. Analysts expect the company to report quarterly revenue of $549.8 million, up from $315.7 million in last year's second quarter. The company has beaten analyst estimates for revenue in more than 10 straight quarters. While this figure would be a beat, it would mark the first time the company didn't grow revenue on a quarter-over-quarter basis in some time. Truist recently <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/HIMS/analyst-ratings">maintained a Hold rating</a> on the stock and increased the price target from $45 to $48. Shares remain up over 100% year-to-date in 2025.



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The&nbsp;U.S. Attorney for the District&nbsp;of New Jersey,&nbsp;Desiree Leigh Grace, has been dismissed by the Justice Department. 



What Happened: The Justice Department announced the termination of Desiree Leigh Grace from her position as the&nbsp;U.S. Attorney for the District&nbsp;of New Jersey. This move followed the decision of&nbsp;federal judges in the state&nbsp;to select Grace over President Donald Trump&#8216;s nominee, Alina Habba.



Earlier in March, Trump had appointed Habba as the interim U.S. Attorney for New Jersey. However, the federal judges in the state decided against making Habba the permanent top federal prosecutor, <a href="https://abcnews.go.com/US/former-trump-attorney-alina-habba-passed-permanent-us/story?id=123971287">reports</a> ABC News.



Following this decision, Attorney General&nbsp;Pam Bondi&nbsp;announced Grace&#8217;s dismissal, stating,&nbsp;&#8220;This Department of Justice does&nbsp;not tolerate rogue judges &#8212;&nbsp;especially when they threaten the&nbsp;President&#8217;s core Article II powers.&#8221;



Before her promotion, Grace had served as Habba&#8217;s first assistant. Habba, who was awaiting Senate confirmation, saw&nbsp;her 120-day term as interim&nbsp;U.S. Attorney come to an end this week.



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Under current law,&nbsp;district judges have the authority&nbsp;to appoint&nbsp;a United States attorney if&nbsp;the president&#8217;s nominee does not receive Senate approval within 120 days. 



It remains to be seen whether the Trump administration will&nbsp;seek Senate confirmation for Habba.



Why It Matters: This incident underscores the ongoing tension between the Trump administration and the federal judiciary. The dismissal of Grace, following her selection over Trump&#8217;s pick, highlights the administration&#8217;s assertive stance on its nomination prerogatives. 



This could potentially set a precedent for future appointments and dismissals, impacting the balance of power between the executive branch and the judiciary.



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A renowned cryptocurrency trader has forecasted a substantial surge for Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>).



What Happened:&nbsp;Ali Martinez, a widely followed crypto analyst, has projected a 109% rise for Dogecoin if it manages to regain a crucial support level. 



In a post on X, he shared that Dogecoin may be forming a bullish reversal pattern on the three-day chart and increase by more than 109% from its current value.



"If Dogecoin is truly forming a double bottom, this is the spot for a rebound. Reclaiming $0.26 as support could set the stage for a rally toward $0.46!" he mentioned. 



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The popular memecoin, currently priced at at around $0.2370, could rally to $0.46 if it successfully forms a bullish reversal pattern.



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Dogecoin continues to rank among the world's top cryptocurrencies, currently sitting at 8th place with a market valuation exceeding $35.6 billion. 



In another post he mentioned that Dogecoin is back in a range that has historically served as a buying zone, triggering major bull runs. 



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In the past 24 hours alone, it has seen over $2.27 billion in trading activity—signaling robust market engagement and high liquidity, even in the face of recent price fluctuations.



Martinez also forecasted a potential 55% rise for Avalanche if it can turn&nbsp;the $27 level into support.&nbsp;The layer-1 blockchain is presently trading at $23.22.



Why It Matters: These predictions come at a time when the cryptocurrency market is experiencing significant volatility. The potential rallies for these altcoins could indicate a broader bullish trend in the crypto market. 



Investors and traders will be closely watching these developments, as they could significantly impact the value of their holdings. 



The predictions also underscore the increasing influence and acceptance of memecoins in the crypto market. 



However, as with any investment, potential investors should conduct thorough research and consider the inherent risks associated with investing in cryptocurrencies.



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The CEO of&nbsp;JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>),&nbsp;Jamie Dimon, recently shared a personal anecdote about the day he was fired from Citigroup Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>) and the impact it had on his family and career.



What Happened: Dimon was unexpectedly asked to resign from his position at Citigroup in 1998, where he was the President, a moment that he described as a turning point in his career, during the Acquired Podcast last week.



Dimon was hosting potential candidates at his New York City apartment on a Sunday afternoon when he was summoned for a meeting with Citigroup&#8217;s Sandy Weill and John Reed. The executives asked Dimon to resign amidst some structural changes to the team, a decision that initially made no sense to him.



During the podcast, Dimon recalled how he broke the news to&nbsp;his wife and three young&nbsp;daughters at home, who were 14, 12, and 10 at the time. &#8220;Daddy&#8230;do we have to sleep on the streets?&#8221; asked his youngest daughter, to which Dimon said, &#8220;No, no, we&#8217;re we&#8217;re okay.&#8221;&nbsp;



The middle daughter asked if she could continue going to college, while the eldest one asked for Dimon&#8217;s phone, saying &#8220;Great. Since you don&#8217;t need it, can I have your cell phone?



Following his dismissal, Dimon&#8217;s apartment was filled&nbsp;with about 50 senior managers&nbsp;from Citibank to mark&nbsp;his departure. 



&#8220;I tell people it was my net worth, not my self-worth, that was involved,&#8221; said the JPMorgan CEO.



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Why It Matters: Dimon&#8217;s career trajectory has been marked by notable turning points. After his <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46511576/jamie-dimon-reveals-a-coffee-table-chat-with-jeff-bezos-in-1999-that-almost-made-him-never-wear-a-suit-againlive-on-a-houseboat">dismissal </a>from Citigroup, Dimon had a close encounter with the tech industry. In 1999, he had a conversation with Amazon.com Inc.&#8216;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) Jeff Bezos that nearly <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46511576/jamie-dimon-reveals-a-coffee-table-chat-with-jeff-bezos-in-1999-that-almost-made-him-never-wear-a-suit-againlive-on-a-houseboat">swayed him </a>away from Wall Street. However, Dimon later invested half of his net worth in Bank One, purchasing $60 million in stock, a move that paved the way for JPMorgan&#8217;s top job.



Dimon&#8217;s early experiences in the stock market also shaped his approach to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/management/25/07/46488893/at-14-jamie-dimon-owned-his-first-stock-watched-a-45-market-crash-only-to-learn-this-investment-lesson-history-does-rhyme">risk management</a>. At 14, he bought his first stock and witnessed a 45% market crash within two years, a lesson that taught him to always factor in invisible risks.



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