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Billionaire Peter Thiel, who has no formal position in the Trump Administration, has multiple affiliations with <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/03/44197287/us-to-conduct-full-audit-of-bitcoin-holdings-following-strategic-reserve-executive-order" rel="noreferrer noopener">organizations that aim to reform the government.</a>
Thiel&#8217;s connections, which include multiple old and new employees of his companies, have been included in the Trump administration, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/features/2025-peter-thiel-trump-administration-connections/" rel="noreferrer noopener">reports </a>Bloomberg.
Thiel, who has invested in several of Elon Musk&#8217;s companies, including Boring Co., SpaceX, and Neuralink, has built a diverse empire spanning from the software company Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>)
to investment firms with stakes in leading Silicon Valley startups.
Meanwhile, Musk is a key player in the Trump administration, leading a new advisory body established by US President Donald Trump, responsible for reducing US government jobs and cutting other expenditures, Bloomberg adds.
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The department works under the banner of the&nbsp;Department of Government Efficiency.
According to&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?gspk=YWRhbWVja2VydDUzMzY&amp;gsxid=zBMR4PKmcgBw" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>,&nbsp;Palantir&#8217;s stock has soared more than 90% since Trump was elected.
Anduril Industries, one of Thiel&#8217;s defense-tech companies, has landed a $20 billion contract from Trump. In fact, the startup&#8217;s valuation can reportedly double with a $2.5 billion funding round that Founders Fund leads. 
This week, Scale AI, another company in the Founders Fund portfolio with its managing director now serving in the Trump administration, revealed a new deal with the Department of Defense.
Although ties between industry and government have always been present, the current situation is &#8220;unprecedented in the modern era,&#8221; Quinn Slobodian, a professor of international history at Boston University, told Bloomberg.
Thiel supported Trump in 2016 but later criticized him. Before the 2024 election, Thiel said he wouldn&#8217;t donate to any candidates. However, he stated he would vote for Trump. Trump selected Thiel ally JD Vance as his vice president.
Peter Thiel and Elon Musk&#8217;s behind-the-scenes influence on the Trump administration is reshaping the very fabric of American governance. With vast investments spanning defense, technology, and government reform, these Silicon Valley titans are wielding power in ways that have never been seen before.
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Iron Mountain (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IRM#NYSE">IRM</a>) is a global leader in information management services. The company's offerings include digital transformation, data centers, secure records storage,
information management, asset lifecycle management, secure destruction and art storage and logistics.
It is set to report its Q1 2025 earnings on May 1. Wall Street analysts expect the company to post EPS of $0.43, unchanged from the figure in the year-ago period. According to Benzinga Pro, quarterly revenue is expected to reach $1.62 billion, up from $1.48 billion a year earlier.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">If You Bought Iron Mountain Stock 10 Years Ago</h2>
The company's stock traded at approximately $36.28 per share 10 years ago. If you had invested $10,000, you could have bought roughly 276 shares. Currently, shares trade at $88.31, meaning your investment's value could have grown to $24,341 from stock price appreciation alone. However, Iron Mountain also paid dividends during these 10 years.&nbsp;
Iron Mountain's dividend yield is currently 3.56%. Over the last 10 years, it has paid about $24.45 in dividends per share, which means you could have made $6,739 from dividends alone.&nbsp;
Summing up $24,341 and $6,739, we end up with the final value of your investment, which is $31,080. This is how much you could have made if you had invested $10,000 in Iron Mountain stock 10 years ago. This means a total return of 210.8%. However, this figure is still less than the S&amp;P 500 total return for the same period, which was 219.91%.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">What Could The Next 10 Years Bring?&nbsp;</h2>
Iron Mountain has a consensus rating of "Overweight" and a price target of $109.5 based on the ratings of eight analysts. The price target implies a nearly 24% potential upside from the current stock price.
On Feb. 13, the company announced its Q4 2024 earnings, posting revenues of $1.58 billion, slightly missing the street view of $1.60 billion, as reported by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/02/43691982/iron-mountain-q4-earnings-storage-and-data-center-revenue-growth-dividend-climbs-10-strong-2025-outlook">Benzinga.</a>&nbsp;
Total reported revenues (excluding the impact of foreign currency exchange) increased 11.4% compared to the prior year. This was driven by an 8.8% increase in storage rental revenue and a 17.2% increase in service revenue.
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Iron Mountain expects full-year 2025 revenues in the range of $6.65 billion to $6.80 billion, compared to the consensus estimate of $6.77 billion.
Given the expected upside potential of 24%, growth-focused investors may find Iron Mountain stock attractive. Furthermore, they can benefit from the company's solid dividend yield of 3.56%.
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More than 80 Afghan women who fled the Taliban to pursue higher education in Oman with the help of USAID-funded scholarships now <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/02/43781034/bill-gates-hopes-elon-musk-will-rethink-slashing-usaid-their-work-is-something-every-taxpayer-would-be-proud-of" rel="noreferrer noopener">face imminent deportation back to Afghanistan.</a>
These women, enrolled in the Women&#8217;s Scholarship Endowment program, were studying STEM subjects—fields banned by the Taliban for women, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cg4k25wlw21o" rel="noreferrer noopener">reports </a>BBC.
However, the Trump administration&#8217;s freeze on foreign aid, enacted when he returned to office in January, abruptly ended their scholarships, the report adds.
USAID, the world&#8217;s largest aid donor with most of its budget directed toward global health programs and two-thirds of its 10,000 employees stationed overseas, had already placed some staff on administrative leave, with thousands more scheduled to join them.
Trump&#8217;s administration has been pushing to dismantle USAID, arguing that its overseas spending is not a valuable use of taxpayer money.
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The Afghan students were informed that their scholarships had been discontinued and they would be sent back within two weeks.
Many of them fear the dire consequences they will face upon returning to Afghanistan, where women are barred from universities and subjected to severe restrictions.
Some worry they may be forced into marriage or face personal danger due to their activism and educational pursuits.
These women, who fled to Pakistan and then to Oman, have appealed to the international community for urgent intervention, seeking protection, financial aid, and resettlement in a safe country where they can continue their education, BBC further notes.
Once full of hope, their futures are now uncertain, with the looming threat of returning to a country where their basic rights are systematically denied.
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Fyre Festival is back—at least, that's what Billy McFarland wants people to believe. The infamous festival that collapsed in 2017 and sent McFarland to prison for fraud has a sequel planned for May 30 to June 2, on Isla Mujeres, Mexico. But local officials say they know nothing about it.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Officials Say No One Has Contacted Them</h2>
When tickets for Fyre Festival 2 went on sale, Isla Mujeres' tourism director Edgar Gasca was caught off guard. "We have no knowledge of this event, nor contact with any person or company about it," he told <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2025/feb/27/fyre-festival-2-mexico">The Guardian</a>.
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Gasca added that neither the Quintana Roo state tourism minister nor the hotels listed on Fyre's website had been contacted about hosting the festival. Even Impression Isla Mujeres, a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/hotel-reits">luxury hotel</a> where the event supposedly had accommodations, confirmed it had not received "any approach or inquiry with regards to the event."
"The organizers didn't even bother to approach the authorities," Gasca said. "I think they thought they would just announce it and see if it got traction, then ask for the permits halfway down the path. It's a bit of a naive way to think."
The local government has since <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=659148126627163&amp;set=pcb.658746110000698&amp;locale=es_LA">issued</a> a public denial, making it clear that no permits have been requested. And when Gasca entered the festival's coordinates into Google Maps? "It takes you to the ocean—between Cancún and Isla Mujeres," he said, laughing.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">McFarland Pushes Forward With Refundable Tickets</h2>
Despite the skepticism, McFarland insists that this time, things are different. Austin-based ticketing platform SoldOut.com <a href="https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/soldoutcom-announces-exclusive-ticketing-partnership-with-fyre-festival-2-302383028.html">announced</a> they had partnered with McFarland and are guaranteeing refunds if the festival is canceled. "All proceeds from Fyre Festival ticket sales on SoldOut.com are held securely and will not be settled with Fyre until after the event has successfully taken place," SoldOut.com President Andrew Hentrich told <a href="https://www.billboard.com/pro/fyre-fest-2-dates-location-ticketing-partner-announced/">Billboard</a>.
Tickets range from $1,400 to $25,000, and for those looking for a VIP experience, a $1 million package for eight people includes luxury villas, a private yacht marina, and a private jet to and from Cancún.
McFarland is selling the event as a chance for redemption. "Fyre Festival 2 is about the adventure into the unknown, curating elite, once-in-a-lifetime experiences," he said in a <a href="https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/soldoutcom-announces-exclusive-ticketing-partnership-with-fyre-festival-2-302383028.html">statement</a>.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">No Talent, No Logistics, No Problem?</h2>
One of the biggest concerns is the lack of details. There has been no announcement of musical acts, and Billboard reported that two of the largest booking agencies in the industry have not been contacted by Fyre organizers or their logistics partner, LostNights.
McFarland, who was sentenced to six years in prison but was later released after less than four years, claims he is no longer in charge of the festival's details, saying in an <a href="https://www.today.com/popculture/fyre-festival-2-dates-location-tickets-rcna193328">interview</a> with NBC's "Today," "It's not really about me. It's about taking the vision, which is strong,"&nbsp;
But with no confirmed lineup, no venue approvals, and no local backing, many are wondering if Fyre Festival 2 will turn out to be as real as the gourmet meals promised at the first event—where guests were instead handed cheese sandwiches in styrofoam containers.
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8 Years After The First Disaster Landed Organizer Behind Bars, Fyre Festival 2 Is Raising Eyebrows. Officials Claim It 'Does Not Exist'

Millennium Management LLC&nbsp;has reportedly suffered a loss of approximately $900 million this year. The loss is attributed to the ongoing volatility in the global stock market, which has adversely impacted its index rebalancing strategy.
What Happened: The losses were sustained by two teams within Millennium, both of which focus on index rebalancing. The larger team, known as SRBL, is led by Glen Scheinberg, while the other team operates under the leadership of Dubai-based Pratik Madhvani.
Index rebalancing is a strategy that involves wagering on companies that are either entering or exiting various stock indexes. 
While this approach can yield substantial profits for large multimanager hedge funds like Millennium, it can also result in significant losses, particularly in times of market instability and overcrowded trades.
Jeremy Ma, a senior portfolio manager based in Hong Kong who specializes in index-rebalancing trades, has reportedly parted ways with Millennium, <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-03-08/millennium-loses-900-million-on-strategy-roiled-by-market-chaos?srnd=homepage-americas&amp;sref=TBDibEcD">reports </a>Bloomberg. 
Despite the losses, the firm, which manages around $75 billion, was down less than 1% this year through February.
Why It Matters: Index rebalancing has a history of generating disappointing returns, as was the case in 2022. Over the years, the number of firms implementing this strategy has grown. 
However, the deteriorating returns have led some traders to abandon this approach. 
The recent losses incurred by Millennium Management highlight the risks associated with index rebalancing, particularly during periods of market volatility.

Millennium Management Faces $900M Loss Amid Market Volatility—What Investors Should Know

<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/02/44031641/elon-musk-blasts-delaware-court-after-100b-pay-package-rejected-sparks-corporate-exodus-threat">Elon Musk'</a>s net worth has taken a hit this year—down by about $52 billion—but he still tops the list as the world's richest person, with a current estimate of $336 billion, according to the<a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/billionaires/"> Bloomberg Billionaires Index</a>. Despite this headline-grabbing fall in personal wealth, the challenges facing Tesla are proving even more dramatic.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Riding Through Turbulence</h2>
Tesla's (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) shares have experienced a sharp decline recently. Earlier this week, the stock <a href="https://www.investopedia.com/tesla-stock-slides-tuesday-as-tariffs-take-effect-bofa-drops-price-target-11690344">dropped over 4% by market close</a>, and has lost about a third since the start of the year. This downward trend has pushed the company's market capitalization below the $1 trillion mark for the first time since Nov.
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At the same time, Tesla's vehicle sales have experienced a significant setback. In Europe, where the overall electric vehicle market grew by 37% in January, <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-02-25/tesla-sales-fall-45-in-europe-as-rivals-ev-registrations-soar?embedded-checkout=true">Tesla's sales plunged by 45% during the same period.</a>&nbsp;
According to <a href="https://www.npr.org/2025/02/27/nx-s1-5311609/tesla-sales-europe">National Public Radio</a>, the slump in sales isn't just a reflection of softer consumer demand—it's also driven by intense competition from Chinese automakers and a slowdown in the U.S.&nbsp;
Much of the criticism these days centers on Musk's political activities. His close association with&nbsp; President Donald Trump and his leadership of the Department of Government Efficiency have stirred considerable controversy.&nbsp;
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<a href="https://www.reuters.com/breakingviews/teslas-future-may-be-more-gm-than-omg-2025-03-04/">Reuters</a> notes that such distractions could undermine Tesla's focus on its core business. While these political maneuvers have dampened investor sentiment, analyst Adam Jonas, reinstated Tesla as his firm&#8217;s &#8220;top pick&#8221; in U.S. autos on Sunday. According to<a href="https://www.investors.com/news/tesla-stock-this-is-why-top-pick-status-is-back/"> Investor&#8217;s Business Daily</a>, Jonas emphasized Tesla&#8217;s competitive advantage in embodied AI and maintained a price target of $430, with a bull case of $800.
This points to Tesla's ambitious plans in autonomous driving and robotics, suggesting that once these projects gain traction, the company could bounce back.
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Back when investors were riding high on the expectation that Musk's ties to the Trump administration would bring deregulation-friendly policies, his net worth surged to a record <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-11-22/elon-musk-s-net-worth-hits-348-billion-setting-new-wealth-record?embedded-checkout=true">$347.8 billion</a> right after the election, Bloomberg reported.&nbsp;
But recent developments—ranging from contentious job cuts to provocative public statements—appear to be causing a shift in sentiment.
Even with the volatility, there are some stable numbers amid the chaos. Over the past week, Musk's net worth dropped by $5.2 billion yet still maintains a comfortable lead of roughly $110 billion over Meta (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) CEO <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/02/43995252/meta-boosts-executive-bonuses-to-200-as-it-slashes-5-of-workforce-laid-off-employees-call-it-unfair">Mark Zuckerberg</a>, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.
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'Unprecedented Slide': Tesla Sales Plummet 45% In Europe As Musk's Net Worth Dives $5.2B In A Week

President Donald Trump has reportedly limited the authority of his billionaire advisor, Elon Musk, to dismiss federal employees. This development has stirred skepticism among the<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/03/44067298/what-did-you-do-last-week-part-ii-musks-doge-issues-second-email-mandate-for-executive-branch-employees"> workforce and political circles.</a>
What Happened: According to a report, Trump privately communicated to his Cabinet that they have the power over their departments, not Musk. This potential shift could mark a significant change in the Trump-Musk alliance. 
However, the federal workforce remains uncertain due to weeks of inconsistent and contradictory directives, reports <a href="https://www.politico.com/news/2025/03/07/musk-trump-federal-workers-firing-00218733">the </a>Politico. 
David Casserly, an employee at&nbsp;the Department of Labor, voiced his skepticism, saying, &#8220;I&#8217;ll&nbsp;believe it when I see&nbsp;it.&#8221; The news of the Cabinet meeting has spurred widespread speculation about Trump&#8217;s real intentions, particularly in the face of increasing legal and political scrutiny.
Some have interpreted Trump&#8217;s comments as an attempt at &#8220;damage control&#8221; after he announced that Musk is the &#8220;head&#8221; of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) during his joint address to Congress. 
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This statement could potentially lead to legal complications, as the White House had previously argued in court that Musk was not the DOGE leader and had no authority to make distinct policy decisions, reports the outlet. 
Despite the skepticism, Trump&#8217;s comments have ignited hope among Democratic lawmakers, who are eager to see Musk&#8217;s influence curtailed and the drastic cuts to the federal workforce reversed.
A State Department official told the outlet. "I don't think it's real. The ‘if they don't cut, Elon will' comments show who's really in charge."
Why It Matters: The recent development is a stark contrast to the earlier alliance between Trump and Musk. The move to limit Musk&#8217;s authority over federal employees could potentially alter the dynamics within the Trump administration. 
The skepticism among the workforce and political circles underscores the uncertainty surrounding this decision. The potential legal implications of Trump&#8217;s previous statements about Musk&#8217;s role in the DOGE further complicate the situation. 
As the story unfolds, the impact of this decision on the federal workforce and the political landscape remains to be seen.
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Trump vs Musk? Federal Workers Unconvinced He'll Take Action: 'If They Don't Cut, Elon will, Comments Show Who's Really In Charge'

Jamie Dimon serves as the CEO of JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>), one of the largest banks in the world. Dimon has served in the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/management/25/01/42994008/jamie-dimon-oversees-major-leadership-shake-up-at-jpmorgan-chase-as-president-daniel-pinto-prepares-to-step-down">role since 2006.</a>
Here's a look at how much investors could have made investing in the bank during his tenure.
What Happened: Dimon became the CEO of JPMorgan Chase, a move that came two years after the bank's merger with Bank One Corporation. Dimon also <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/politics/23/12/36052929/if-jpmorgan-ceo-jamie-dimon-was-in-the-white-house-his-first-100-days-would-look-like-this">added the title</a> Chairman of the Board to his resume one year later in 2007.
Dimon joined Bank One as Chairman and CEO in 2000 and later joined JPMorgan when the banks merged. He will likely remain CEO of the banking giant until his retirement.
In recent years, reports of Dimon's potential political aspirations and retirement have led to speculation about a potential succession plan at JPMorgan Chase.
Dimon is one of the most respected names in the financial world and has helped JPMorgan grow into the largest U.S. bank by assets and one of the 15 most valuable companies by market capitalization worldwide.
Here's a look back at an investment in JPMorgan Chase when Dimon became CEO.
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Why It's Important: Dimon officially became CEO of the banking giant on Jan. 1, 2006, a day the stock market was closed.
Investors who believed in the bank's future with Dimon at the helm could have bought shares of the stock days later.
A $1,000 investment in JPMorgan on Jan. 3, 2006 could have bought 24.78 shares based on a price of $40.36 at the time.
Today, the $1,000 investment would be worth $6,003.70 based on a price of $242.28 at the time of writing. This represents a potential gain of 500.4% over the last 19 years.
For comparison, the same $1,000 invested in the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>), which tracks the S&amp;P 500 Index, would be worth less.
The $1,000 invested in the SPY on Jan. 3, 2006 would be worth $4,532.49 today, up 353.2% over the same time period.
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YouTube sensation MrBeast—Jimmy Donaldson—has been quietly discussing a major <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/03/44109824/apples-500b-u-s-investment-analyst-calls-it-completely-unrealistic-questions-where-the-money-will-come-from">funding</a> round that could peg his holding company at roughly $5 billion. According to<a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-02-27/youtube-star-mrbeast-is-raising-money-at-a-5-billion-valuation"> Bloomberg</a>, his various ventures, including Feastables, Lunchly, and his video production outfit, generated over $400 million in sales last year.&nbsp;
With his channel boasting over 368 million subscribers and YouTube pulling in roughly <a href="https://www.statista.com/statistics/289658/youtube-global-net-advertising-revenues/#:~:text=In%202024%2C%20YouTube's%20global%20advertising,in%20the%20preceding%20fiscal%20period.">$31.5 billion in ad revenue in 2024</a>, the scale is hard to ignore.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Bold Moves and Balancing Risks</h2>
MrBeast's reputation rests on creating high-impact content—from massive giveaways to jaw-dropping challenges—that continues to capture audiences worldwide.
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His ability to consistently drive hundreds of millions of views per video has propelled him to the forefront of digital media. However, as his business model grows, concerns arise about whether such broad appeal can translate into long-term profitability.
Venture capitalist Sam Lessin <a href="https://x.com/lessin/status/1833545048543375856">posted on X </a>that MrBeast's growth pattern resembles that of BuzzFeed (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BZFD#NASDAQ">BZFD</a>). Lessin pointed out that while viral content can skyrocket an audience, it doesn't always convert into a sustainable revenue stream.&nbsp;
He cautioned that if MrBeast's viewership remains too diffuse, the $5 billion figure might overstate the future earnings potential—a reminder of the pitfalls that once hit BuzzFeed.
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On another note, liquidity is a sticking point. Despite Forbes reporting that MrBeast raked in <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/stevenbertoni/2024/10/28/top-creators-2024-the-influencers-turning-buzz-into-billions/">$85 million in 2024</a>, he mentioned on the "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FjrJ2DJN_pA">Diary of a CEO podcast</a>" that his available cash is under $1 million.
Dr. James Mohs, a money and accounting professor at the University of New Haven, told <a href="https://www.marketwatch.com/story/mrbeast-claims-to-be-a-billionaire-who-has-less-than-1-million-in-cash-is-that-normal-for-the-rich-1a68eae7">MarketWatch</a> that for someone of his stature, a cash reserve of about 10% of total wealth is ideal. This revelation raises eyebrows about whether his strategy of funneling nearly all profits back into his ventures might leave little room to maneuver if market conditions sour.
Not one to rest on his laurels, MrBeast recently branched into traditional television with his show &#8220;Beast Games&#8221; on <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/02/44049133/last-week-jeff-bezos-lost-3-9-billion-in-a-day-woke-up-3-9-billion-richer-now-its-gone">Amazon</a> Prime Video. The project, which reportedly cost him "tens of millions of dollars," marks a significant shift from online content to a more mainstream medium.&nbsp;
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Amazon (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) backed the first season with a $100 million investment. Still,<a href="https://www.reuters.com/breakingviews/mrbeast-buzz-risks-being-new-medias-old-story-2025-02-28/"> Reuters</a> reports that such massive outlays come with risks, especially if the digital-first media market experiences unexpected changes.
Another point of concern is the "key man" risk in an empire so closely tied to Donaldson&#8217;s personal brand. While he has successfully raised funds in previous rounds and explored investment opportunities, including potential bids for TikTok stakes, questions remain about the long-term sustainability of a model built on broad, viral content.
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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.
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Here's a look at the Benzinga Stock Whisper Index for the week ending March 7:
Barrick Gold (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOLD#NYSE">GOLD</a>): The gold company saw increased interest from Benzinga readers during the week. The biggest reason for the increased attention was likely <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/GOLD/analyst-ratings">a UBS analyst</a> upgrade on the stock going from Neutral to Buy with a $22 price target. Benzinga recently shared that the company is getting closer to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43843615/barrick-nears-malian-resolution-completes-feasibility-studies-for-two-world-class-projects">resolving a dispute</a> in Mali, an item that has hurt the company's financials. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/gold">Gold stocks</a> could also be seeing increased attention from investors as a possible <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44119668/trump-tariffs-could-make-your-next-car-12000-more-expensive-expert-says-25-fees-will-have-a-sharp-negative-effect-on-auto-sales">hedge against tariffs </a>and growing macroeconomic concerns.
The stock was up 3% over the last week as shown on the <a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent030625&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro chart </a>below and shares are up 17% over the last year.
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Alamos Gold Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AGI#NYSE">AGI</a>): Another gold stock seeing increased attention from Benzinga readers during the week was Alamos Gold. The company recently reported a record 2024 performance and predicted that production growth will grow 24% annually through 2027 with continued expansion. The company's fourth-quarter earnings per share and revenue each beat Street consensus estimates. The company has now beaten earnings per share estimates in eight of the last 10 quarters and revenue estimates in seven of the last 10 quarters overall.
<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent030625&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="997" height="496" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/07175033/Screenshot-346.png" alt="" class="wp-image-815196" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/07175033/Screenshot-346.png 997w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/07175033/Screenshot-346-300x149.png 300w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/07175033/Screenshot-346-768x382.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 997px) 100vw, 997px" /></a></figure>
Realty Income Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/O#NYSE">O</a>): The real estate investment trust saw strong interest from readers during the week. The company recently <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/real-estate/reit/25/02/43943711/realty-incomes-affo-miss-and-fy25-outlook-sends-stock-lower-despite-solid-rent-recapture-2">reported fourth-quarter</a> financial results with adjusted funds from operations per share up 4% year-over-year to $1.05, falling shy of analyst estimates of $1.07. The company owns or holds interest in more than 15,000 properties and pays a monthly dividend, which could be a reason for the increased interest. Investors could be looking for investment income and high dividends to offset concerns from tariffs and macroeconomic concerns.
<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent030625&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="997" height="500" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/07175053/Screenshot-347.png" alt="" class="wp-image-815197" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/07175053/Screenshot-347.png 997w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/07175053/Screenshot-347-300x150.png 300w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/07175053/Screenshot-347-768x385.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 997px) 100vw, 997px" /></a></figure>
Honeywell International (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HON#NASDAQ">HON</a>): The industrial company saw increased interest from Benzinga readers during the week, which could be related to recent financial results and an acquisition. Honeywell<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44109915/honeywell-acquires-sundyne-for-216-billion-expanding-energy-and-industrial-equipment-portfolio"> announced a $2.2 billion</a> deal to acquire Sundyne from Warburg Pincus. The acquisition will expand Honeywell's industrial equipment portfolio. Honeywell has now announced $9 billion in acquisitions since December 2023.
The company recently <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/02/43526541/honeywell-q4-earnings-revenue-and-eps-beat-pursues-planned-split-into-3-public-companies-by-2026">announced it would</a> separate into three business units as part of a portfolio transformation. The move will include tax-free spinoffs for shareholders.
Honeywell's fourth-quarter revenue and earnings per share beat analyst estimates. The company has beaten earnings per share estimates in more than 10 straight quarters. Honeywell's revenue has beaten analyst estimates in four of the last 10 quarters overall.
The stock traded flat on the week and shares are up around 6% over the last year.
<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent030625&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="997" height="499" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/07175110/Screenshot-348.png" alt="" class="wp-image-815198" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/07175110/Screenshot-348.png 997w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/07175110/Screenshot-348-300x150.png 300w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/07175110/Screenshot-348-768x384.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 997px) 100vw, 997px" /></a></figure>
Accenture Plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACN#NYSE">ACN</a>): The IT Services company saw strong interest from readers during the week, which comes after it announced acquisitions and ahead of quarterly financial results. The company<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/eurozone/25/03/44108259/accenture-ma-acquires-ai-firm-halfspace-altus-consulting-in-uk-to-expand-advanced-ai-solutions-in-europe"> announced the acquisition</a> of Denmark-based AI company Halfspace. The acquisition is expected to boost the company's presence in the Nordic and European regions and boost the company's overall AI capabilities. Halfspace, which was founded in 2015, develops AI solutions and products that can be used by companies. Accenture is also acquiring Altus Consulting, a company that provides advisory services. The acquisition is expected to add to Accenture's insurance division and boost its presence in the United Kingdom.
Accenture will report second-quarter financial results on March 20. Analysts expect the company to report revenue of $16.63 billion, up from $15.80 billion in last year's second quarter and earnings per share of $2.82, up from $2.77 in last year's second quarter. The company has beaten estimates for revenue in two straight quarters and seven of the last 10 quarters overall. The company has beaten earnings per share estimates in two straight quarters and nine of the last 10 quarters overall.
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Disgraced cryptocurrency mogul Sam Bankman-Fried weighed in on the future of digital assets under President Donald Trump&#8217;s administration, according to an interview from his prison released Thursday.
What Happened: In an interview with popular media personality&nbsp;Tucker Carlson, Bankman-Fried appeared hopeful about a better prospect under Trump.
&#8220;You look at what the Trump administration said going into office. There are a lot of good things. There are a lot of things that are very different from the stance that the Biden administration took,&#8221; the founder of the now bankrupt FTX cryptocurrency exchange said.
Bankman-Fried added that what counts now is the fulfillment of those promises.
&#8220;Changing the guard helps. But financial regulators, they&#8217;re big giant bureaucracies in the federal government. They&#8217;re not used to changing overnight,&#8221; he emphasized. &#8220;So, I think the big question is when rubber meets the road.&#8221;
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Bankman-Fried,&nbsp;who is serving a 25-year sentence for&nbsp;the&nbsp;FTX fraud, also reminisced about donating to Joe Biden&#8217;s 2020 campaign, adding that he used to lean toward the centre-left then. 
He said he became disillusioned after making several trips to Washington, D.C., and realized things weren&#8217;t moving in a &#8220;good direction.&#8221;
&#8220;By late 2022, I was giving to Republicans privately as much as Democrats, and that started becoming known right around after this collapse,&#8221; Bankman-Fried added.
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Why It Matters: Once known as the cryptocurrency white knight, Bankman-Fried's fortunes changed dramatically after his FTX empire came crashing down following accusations of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/23/10/35445270/the-true-cost-of-the-ftx-collapse-how-much-did-sam-bankman-fried-really-make" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">misappropriation of customer accounts</a>&nbsp;in November 2024. The event sparked a cryptocurrency bear market, sending coins like Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) to new depths.
His parents, both Stanford Law professors, are seeking a presidential pardon from Trump
In the same <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/03/44184693/sam-bankman-fried-says-prison-inmate-diddy-has-been-kind-to-him-its-a-position-no-one-wants-to-be-in">interview</a>, Bankman-Fried shared his prison experience, including interactions with fellow inmate Sean &#8220;Diddy&#8221; Combs, whom he described as &#8220;kind.&#8221;
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Sam Bankman-Fried Says 'When Rubber Meets The Road' On Crypto's Fate Under Trump, Slams Biden's Policies

On Friday, Cathie Wood-led&nbsp;Ark Invest&nbsp;made some significant trades, with notable activity around stocks such as Roblox Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RBLX#NYSE">RBLX</a>), Roku Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROKU#NASDAQ">ROKU</a>), UiPath Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PATH#NYSE">PATH</a>), Ibotta Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBTA#NYSE">IBTA</a>), Personalis Inc. (NGM: PSNL), Absci Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABSI#NASDAQ">ABSI</a>), and Recursion Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RXRX#NASDAQ">RXRX</a>).
The RBLX Trade
Ark Invest sold shares of&nbsp;Roblox Corp&nbsp;across multiple ETFs. The ARK Fintech Innovation ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKF#NYSE">ARKF</a>), ARK Innovation ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKK#NYSE">ARKK</a>), and ARK Next Generation Internet ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKW#NYSE">ARKW</a>) funds sold 1394, 1919, and 6558 shares respectively. This move came as Roblox&#8217;s stock closed at $57.17, down 2.39% on the day.
The total value of the sold shares, calculated from the latest closing price, amounts to approximately $568,000.
The ROKU Trade
Shares of&nbsp;Roku Inc&nbsp;were also sold across the ARKF, ARKK, and ARKW funds, totaling 3615, 6910, and 17704 shares respectively. Roku&#8217;s stock closed at $76.67, down 3.68% on the day.
The total value of the sold shares, calculated from the latest closing price, is approximately $2.3 million.
The PATH Trade
Shares of&nbsp;UiPath Inc&nbsp;were sold across the ARKK, ARK Autonomous Technology &amp; Robotics ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKQ#BATS">ARKQ</a>), and ARKW funds, totaling 237840, 11003, and 83559 shares respectively. UiPath&#8217;s stock closed at $12.31, up 4.77% on the day.
The total value of the sold shares, calculated from the latest closing price, is approximately $3.6 million.
The IBTA, PSNL, ABSI, and RXRX Trades
On the buying side, Ark Invest added shares of&nbsp;Ibotta Inc,&nbsp;Personalis Inc,&nbsp;Absci Corp, and&nbsp;Recursion Pharmaceuticals Inc&nbsp;to its ARKF and ARKG funds. The total value of these purchases, calculated from the latest closing prices, is approximately $2.8 million.
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David Sacks, the White House&#8217;s &#8220;Crypto Czar,&#8221; highlighted a significant financial oversight by the U.S. government that cost it billions in gains.
What Happened: The&nbsp;Department of Justice&nbsp;(DOJ) could have secured over $17 billion had it retained its Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) holdings instead of selling them prematurely, Sacks said.
The DOJ had&nbsp;sold approximately 195,000 Bitcoin for&nbsp;$366 million, a mere fraction of its current valuation.
"If the government had held the bitcoin, it would be worth over $17 billion today. That's how much it has cost American taxpayers not to have a long-term strategy," Sacks said.
Sacks, who previously served as&nbsp;PayPal&nbsp;COO and is a well-known venture capitalist, underscored the financial repercussions for taxpayers due to the absence of a long-term strategy.
Presently, the federal government possesses Bitcoin valued at $17.05 billion, as reported by blockchain analytics firm&nbsp;Arkham.
The responsibility for auctioning Bitcoin seized by the government falls to the U.S. Marshals Service.
Recently, President&nbsp;Donald Trump&nbsp;announced the formation of a &#8220;crypto strategic reserve&#8221; that will encompass&nbsp;Bitcoin, Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>), XRP (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/xrp/usd">XRP</a>), Solana&nbsp;(CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/sol/usd">SOL</a>), and Cardano (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ada/usd">ADA</a>).
Bitcoin&#8217;s current value stands at $87,104, having experienced a nearly 8% decline&nbsp;in the past 24 hours, although it has risen over&nbsp;6.5% in the past week.
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Why It Matters: The establishment of a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44183572/trump-establishes-strategic-bitcoin-reserve-funded-by-forfeited-assets-i-made-the-promise">Strategic Bitcoin Reserve</a>&nbsp;by President Trump marks a pivotal shift in the U.S. government&#8217;s approach to digital assets.
This reserve, funded by Bitcoin obtained through forfeiture proceedings, is valued at approximately $17 billion. The initiative aims to bolster the U.S. position in the global cryptocurrency landscape without burdening taxpayers.
At a recent&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44208906/trump-declares-us-the-bitcoin-superpower-at-historic-white-house-crypto-summit-with-top-industry-executives">White House crypto summit</a>, President Trump declared his ambition to make the U.S. a leading force in Bitcoin and digital assets. This commitment to embracing the cryptocurrency industry is further evidenced by the creation of the reserve, which is expected to be managed by the Treasury Department.
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President Donald Trump&nbsp;is contemplating imposing extensive&nbsp;sanctions and tariffs on Russia. This move aims to pressure Russia into a peace agreement in the ongoing conflict with Ukraine.
What Happened:&nbsp;Trump expressed his concerns on his social media platform, Truth Social, citing Russia&#8217;s intensified military actions against Ukraine.
"Based on the fact that Russia is absolutely ‘pounding' Ukraine on the battlefield right now, I am strongly considering large scale Banking Sanctions, Sanctions, and Tariffs on Russia until a Cease Fire and FINAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT ON PEACE IS REACHED," Trump said.
On Friday, Russia launched a significant aerial attack on Ukrainian cities, deploying 67 missiles and 194 drones, according to Ukraine&#8217;s Air Force.
While most were intercepted,&nbsp;damage to power and gas&nbsp;facilities was reported. This attack is part of Russia&#8217;s strategy to target Ukraine&#8217;s power infrastructure, often causing blackouts.
Trump&#8217;s comments followed a tense meeting with&nbsp;Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky&nbsp;in the Oval Office, which left the future of peace talks uncertain.
The U.S. administration recently paused intelligence sharing with Ukraine and halted weapons shipments, complicating Ukraine&#8217;s defense efforts.
Despite previous threats of sanctions, Trump has not yet acted on them. The U.S. and allies have long imposed sanctions on Russia, affecting its economy. Trump has faced criticism for his stance on the conflict, with some accusing him of echoing&nbsp;Russian President Vladimir Putin&#8216;s narratives.
Why It Matters: The decision to consider sanctions comes amid a backdrop of growing tension between the U.S. and Ukraine.
Earlier in March,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/03/44101854/trump-reportedly-halts-ukraine-military-aid-pressures-zelenskyy-to-seek-peace-with-russia-amid-growing-rift">Trump reportedly halted military aid to Ukraine</a>, urging President Zelensky to pursue peace with Russia. This move was seen as a pressure tactic to push Ukraine towards negotiations.
In addition,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44187280/trumps-team-reportedly-in-covert-talks-with-zelenskyys-political-opponents-they-are-ready-to-play-trumps-game">Trump&#8217;s team has been in covert discussions with Zelensky&#8217;s political opponents</a>, exploring the possibility of swift presidential elections in Ukraine. This has added another layer of complexity to the already tense situation.
Public opinion in the U.S. reflects a divided stance on Trump&#8217;s handling of the conflict.
According to a recent&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/03/44183107/trumps-approval-rating-48-voters-disapprove-of-handling-of-russia-ukraine-war-55-think-world-war-to-happen">Emerson College poll</a>, Trump&#8217;s approval rating remains steady, but there is significant disapproval of his approach to the Russia-Ukraine war. The poll also indicates that a majority of voters fear the potential for a world war, highlighting the global stakes involved in this conflict.
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Trump Threatens Russia With Sanctions Amid Ukraine Conflict As He Pushes For Peace

Amazon.com Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) executives have expressed skepticism over&nbsp;Microsoft Corp.'s&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) recent quantum computing claims.
What Happened:&nbsp;Last month, Microsoft introduced a quantum processor named Majorana 1, asserting it could revolutionize data storage and complex calculations, <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/amazon-exec-casts-doubt-microsoft-quantum-claims-2025-3">reported</a> Business Insider.
However,&nbsp;Simone Severini, Amazon&#8217;s&nbsp;head of quantum technologies, emailed&nbsp;CEO&nbsp;Andy Jassy, questioning the validity of Microsoft&#8217;s claims.
Severini pointed out that the scientific paper published in Nature did not substantiate the breakthrough, only suggesting potential for future experiments. He also noted Microsoft&#8217;s history of retracted papers in the quantum field.
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Amazon&#8217;s internal communications, including Slack messages, revealed further doubts.
Oskar Painter, Amazon&#8217;s head of quantum hardware, criticized Microsoft CEO&nbsp;Satya Nadella&#8216;s statements as exaggerated. Painter expressed more favorable opinions on quantum efforts by Alphabet Inc.'s&nbsp;Google&nbsp;and&nbsp;IBM.
Despite the skepticism, industry experts acknowledge the potential of quantum computing but caution that Microsoft&#8217;s achievements are still far from creating a practical quantum computer.
Microsoft maintains that utility-scale quantum computers are imminent, while Amazon anticipates a longer timeline for mainstream adoption.
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Why It Matters: The quantum computing race has intensified, with major tech companies vying for breakthroughs.
In February, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43830761/microsoft-unveils-majorana-1-quantum-chip-races-against-google-and-nvidia-in-quantum-computing">Microsoft launched Majorana 1</a>, a quantum chip powered by a new Topological Core architecture. This chip aims to solve industrial-scale problems using topological conductor materials to produce more reliable qubits.
This development followed&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/content/44106524/majorana-1-can-it-cement-microsofts-place-in-quantum-computing">Google&#8217;s announcement</a>&nbsp;of a new quantum chip in December, sparking significant interest in quantum computing stocks.
Shortly after Microsoft&#8217;s announcement,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/02/44019698/amazon-unveils-ocelot-quantum-chip-after-microsoft-aims-to-slash-error-correction-costs-by-90">Amazon introduced Ocelot</a>, a quantum chip designed to cut quantum error correction costs by up to 90%.
Developed by the AWS Center for Quantum Computing, Ocelot incorporates cat qubit technology and other components onto a scalable microchip.
This move by Amazon highlights the competitive landscape, as tech giants strive to advance quantum computing capabilities.
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Amazon Execs Question Microsoft's Quantum Computing Breakthrough, Says It's Necessary To 'Push Back' Against Satya Nadella's Comments: Report

Benzinga examined the prospects for<a href="http://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas"> many investors' favorite stocks</a> over the last week — here's a look at some of our top stories.
Market volatility has surged due to uncertainties around U.S. trade tariffs. President Trump's shifting stance on a 25% import tariff has unsettled investors, leading to a sharp decline in the U.S. dollar, which saw its worst weekly drop since November 2022.
Stock markets have also been affected, with the S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq 100 extending their losses. The Nasdaq 100 entered correction territory, dropping over 10% from its peak. Investors now anticipate potential Federal Reserve rate cuts amid trade uncertainty and weaker economic data.
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) has not been spared, slipping below $90,000 despite the U.S. establishing a strategic reserve. This reflects broader market fears and the interplay between financial policies and digital assets. The mix of trade concerns, currency fluctuations, and market reactions highlights ongoing financial instability.
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/news/earnings/25/03/44181200/broadcom-stock-surges-on-q1-earnings-beat-revenue-beat-strong-guidance-we-expect-continued-strength-in-ai-semiconductor-revenue">"Broadcom Stock Surges On Q1 Earnings Beat, Revenue Beat, Strong Guidance: ‘We Expect Continued Strength In AI Semiconductor Revenue'"</a> by Adam Eckert reports that Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) reported first-quarter revenue of $14.92 billion, surpassing analyst estimates of $14.61 billion, and adjusted earnings per share of $1.60, exceeding expectations of $1.49, with the company anticipating continued strength in AI semiconductor revenue.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/03/44126630/chargepoint-shares-climb-after-solid-q4-report-q1-guidance-details">"ChargePoint Shares Climb After Solid Q4 Report, Q1 Guidance: Details"</a> by Erica Kollmann reports that ChargePoint Holdings Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHPT#NYSE">CHPT</a>) posted a Q4 loss of 14 cents per share, meeting expectations, while revenue of $101.88 million slightly exceeded forecasts, driving shares higher.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/technicals/25/03/44149912/jd-com-stock-soars-102-in-a-year-can-q4-earnings-keep-the-rally-alive">"JD.Com Stock Soars 102% In A Year: Can Q4 Earnings Keep The Rally Alive?"</a> by Surbhi Jain reports that JD.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JD#NASDAQ">JD</a>) has surged 102% in a year, with investors eyeing Q4 earnings to determine if the rally will continue.
For additional bullish calls of the past week, check out the following:
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/03/44154278/lendingtree-stock-rallies-after-strong-q4-results-details">LendingTree Stock Rallies After Strong Q4 Results: Details</a>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/03/44096190/quantum-si-shares-climb-despite-worse-than-expected-q4-results">Quantum-Si Shares Climb Despite Worse-Than-Expected Q4 Results</a>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/technicals/25/03/44175102/stocks-of-the-day-are-double-bottom-patterns-bullish-for-valero-marathon">Stocks Of The Day: Are Double Bottom Patterns Bullish For Valero, Marathon?</a>
The Bears
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/03/44180568/bigbear-ai-stock-plummets-after-q4-eps-revenues-miss-details">"BigBear.ai Stock Plummets After Q4 EPS, Revenues Miss: Details"</a> by Erica Kollmann reports that BigBear.ai Holdings Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBAI#NYSE">BBAI</a>) posted a quarterly loss of 43 cents per share, missing analyst expectations of a 5-cent loss, with revenue of $43.8 million falling short of the anticipated $54.48 million, leading to a 22.1% drop in stock value.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/ipos/25/03/44108760/coreweaves-ipo-3-major-red-flags-investors-cant-ignore">"CoreWeave's IPO: 3 Major Red Flags Investors Can't Ignore"</a> by Surbhi Jain reports that concerns arised over CoreWeave's dependency on Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), aggressive valuation, and competition from tech giants like Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) and Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>).
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/03/44152781/marvell-technology-stock-drops-after-q4-results-q1-guidance-roughly-in-line-details">"Marvell Technology Stock Drops After Q4 Results, Q1 Guidance Roughly In-Line: Details"</a> by Erica Kollmann reports that Marvell Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRVL#NASDAQ">MRVL</a>) posted a Q4 adjusted earnings per share of 60 cents, slightly surpassing analyst expectations, but shares fell due to in-line Q1 guidance.
For more bearish takes, be sure to see these posts:
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/technicals/25/03/44149416/mongodb-slides-into-q4-earnings-bearish-signals-vs-wall-street-optimism">MongoDB Slides Into Q4 Earnings: Bearish Signals Vs. Wall Street Optimism</a>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44103584/plug-stock-drops-as-hydrogen-leader-struggles-with-margins-initiates-cost-reduction-plan">Plug Power Tightens Its Belt: Plans Massive Cost Cuts &amp; Cash Burn Control In New Strategy</a>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs/broad-u-s-equity-etfs/25/03/44139684/trump-bump-turns-into-slump-spy-sinks-as-sp-500-erases-post-election-gains">Trump Bump Turns Into A Slump: SPY Sinks As S&amp;P 500 Erases Post-Election Gains</a>
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In a dramatic turn of events at the White House,&nbsp;Elon Musk&nbsp;and&nbsp;Marco Rubio&nbsp;reportedly engaged in a heated debate during a meeting with&nbsp;President Donald Trump&nbsp;and other officials. The confrontation centered around Musk&#8217;s aggressive cost-cutting strategies and Rubio&#8217;s staffing decisions.
What Happened: According <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/07/us/politics/trump-musk-doge-power.html">to</a>&nbsp;The New York Times, the tension unfolded in the Cabinet Room, where Musk accused Rubio of insufficient staff reductions, claiming only one employee was dismissed from&nbsp;Musk's Department of Government Efficiency.
Rubio countered by highlighting the early retirement of over 1,500 State Department officials as proof of layoffs.
The meeting, attended by approximately 20 individuals, was a pivotal moment in President Trump&#8217;s second term.
It signaled potential limitations on Musk&#8217;s cost-cutting measures, which have faced legal challenges and raised concerns among Republican lawmakers.
President Trump, witnessing the exchange, stepped in to defend Rubio&#8217;s efforts and urged for teamwork.
He emphasized the necessity for a more nuanced approach to government efficiency, suggesting that cabinet secretaries would now take the lead, with Musk&#8217;s team serving in an advisory role.
Despite the intense exchanges, the meeting underscored growing tensions within Trump&#8217;s administration.
Musk remains a key political supporter of Trump, but the session highlighted the challenges of balancing his influence with the administration&#8217;s objectives.
Why It Matters: This clash comes amid ongoing controversies surrounding Musk&#8217;s&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/02/43962278/elon-musks-doge-staffers-resign-refuse-to-dismantle-critical-public-services-white-house-hits-back-saying-trump-wont-be-stopped-by-protests-and-lawsuits">Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)</a>.
Recently, over 20 civil service employees resigned, refusing to participate in dismantling what they deemed essential public infrastructure. This incident, highlighted internal resistance to Musk&#8217;s strategies.
Furthermore,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44186261/doge-staffers-reportedly-draw-hefty-salaries-funded-by-taxpayers-while-musk-pushes-for-wasteful-spending-cuts">reports</a>&nbsp;from Mar. 7 revealed that DOGE employees are receiving substantial taxpayer-funded salaries while downsizing federal agencies. This has fueled criticism of Musk&#8217;s cost-cutting measures, with some questioning the efficiency of such high salaries amid budget cuts.
Additionally,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/03/44156631/elon-musks-doge-team-has-door-slammed-on-it-at-africa-aid-agency-amid-raging-turf-war">DOGE staffers</a>&nbsp;faced a setback when denied entry to the U.S. African Development Foundation headquarters. This incident is part of a broader conflict stemming from Trump&#8217;s executive order to eliminate certain functions of independent agencies, further complicating Musk&#8217;s efforts.
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Elon Musk, Marco Rubio Clash In Heated White House Meeting In First Signs Of Tensions In Trump's Cabinet: Report

Despite Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) stock plunging nearly 40% since President Donald Trump took office in January, Wedbush analyst Dan Ives remains bullish, calling the selloff a "generational opportunity" and predicting that EV giant's stock could double within 12 months.
What Happened: Tesla shares have suffered a historic seven-week losing streak, shedding $500 billion in market cap. The company's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/01/43172806/tesla-lost-15-billion-in-brand-value-in-2024-report-says-did-elon-musks-political-push-hurt-ev-giant">brand value has also fallen</a> 26%, ranking 36th globally, down from 18th place in 2024, according to Brand Finance.
Despite the grim outlook, Ives sees Tesla's long-term potential, reiterating his $550 price target and maintaining an <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/03/44184412/dan-ives-calls-out-elephant-in-the-room-amid-tesla-selloff-addresses-elon-musks-doge-role-and-trump-ties-as-wedbush-reiterates-550-target">"Outperform" rating on the stock</a>.
"It is a dark time right now for Tesla bulls, but to me, it is not the time to head for the hills. This is actually a time to double down," Ives said in an interview with CNBC.
The analyst believes Tesla's autonomous technology and Optimus humanoid robot will account for 90% of the company's valuation, stating, "Autonomous itself is worth more value than all of Tesla today."
While acknowledging brand concerns and Elon Musk's political ties, Ives downplayed their impact, estimating that less than 5% of Tesla's sales are at risk due to shifting customer sentiment.
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Why It's Important: Tesla has been facing increased scrutiny, including<a href="https://in.benzinga.com/25/03/44135841/elon-musk-slams-attacks-on-tesla-vehicles-after-incident-in-brookline-vandalism-is-not-free-speech"> protests at showrooms</a> and vandalism at charging stations. Moreover, potential Trump tariffs on Canada and Mexico could disrupt Tesla's supply chain, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44176616/trump-vs-musk-tesla-to-be-hurt-by-tariffs-on-mexico-despite-friendship">as 20-25% of its parts</a> come from Mexico.
Still, Ives remains confident, citing upcoming innovations like a sub-$35,000 Tesla model and the launch of unsupervised Full Self-Driving in Austin this June.
Price Action: Tesla shares have dropped 30.75% year-to-date, ending Friday at $262.67 — well below the average analyst price target of $329.26, according to <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/lxquj26b2sag">Benzinga Pro data</a>.
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Tesla Stock Crashes About 40% Since Trump Took Office, Brand Takes A Hit, And Musk Faces Criticism: Analyst Says Dark Times For Bulls But Not Enough To Head For The Hills

At a first-of-its-kind <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/03/44125213/white-house-crypto-summit-to-feature-roundtable-with-industry-leaders-including-michael-saylor">crypto summit at the</a> White House, President Donald Trump pledged to make U.S. the global leader in Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) and digital assets, signaling his administration's full embrace of the cryptocurrency industry.
What Happened: On Friday, more than two dozen top crypto executives, including the Winklevoss twins, Coinbase (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>) CEO Brian Armstrong, and Kraken executives, gathered at the White House to discuss the future of crypto policy in the U.S., <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/07/technology/trump-crypto-summit.html">reported</a> the New York Times.
"I promised to make America the Bitcoin superpower of the world and the crypto capital of the planet," Trump said, adding, "We're taking historic action to deliver on that promise."
Earlier, Trump had announced an <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/03/44184474/trump-announced-strategic-bitcoin-reserve-to-allow-buying-additional-btc-peter-schiff-doesnt-think-so-but-heres-what-the-order-says">executive order to establish</a> a national Bitcoin reserve, which he compared to a virtual Fort Knox for digital assets. "Never sell your Bitcoin," he said during the summit.
The summit also highlighted Trump's reversal of Biden-era crypto crackdowns, with his administration ending SEC investigations into Coinbase and Kraken and fast-tracking pro-crypto legal guidance.
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Why It's Important: Trump's pro-crypto stance marks a dramatic shift in U.S. regulatory policy, positioning the nation to compete in the global digital currency market.
On Friday, it was also reported that Trump&#8217;s cryptocurrency project has raised an impressive <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/03/44189569/trumps-crypto-venture-earns-350-million-within-18-days-of-memecoin-launch-its-a-terrible-example-says-expert">$350 million through memecoin</a> sales.
After Trump&#8217;s address to the <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/03/44133368/trumps-congressional-address-taps-elon-musk-for-government-overhaul-revives-drill-baby-drill-for-energy-boom">joint session of Congress</a>, the value of the Trump memecoin jumped over 6%, making it the most successful meme coin with a market cap exceeding $1 billion in the past 24 hours.
Melania Trump&#8217;s official Melania coin also experienced a 5% increase.
Price Action: At the time of writing, Bitcoin is trading at $86,038.33, reflecting a 2.41% decline over the past 24 hours, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard?_gl=1&#x2A;380nj0&#x2A;_ga&#x2A;MTEyOTAyOTcxMy4xNzEzMzY0NTYy&#x2A;_ga_V7ZK73W7N0&#x2A;MTcxNDk4MzIzMi42LjEuMTcxNDk4OTE0Ni4wLjAuMA..">Benzinga Pro data</a>.
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On Thursday, the House Judiciary Committee subpoenaed 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>), the parent company of Google, which owns YouTube, demanding it turn over communications with the executive branch regarding content moderation and alleged government pressure to censor speech.
What Happened: House Judiciary Committee Chair Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) issued the subpoena requesting Alphabet's internal communications with the current and previous administrations, as well as with third-party groups working with the federal government, <a href="https://thehill.com/policy/technology/5180818-jim-jordan-alphabet-subpoena-communications-biden-administration/">reported</a> The Hill.
"The Committee's oversight has revealed that YouTube, a subsidiary of Alphabet, was a direct participant in the federal government's censorship regime," Jordan wrote in a letter to Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai.
Jordan cited emails between Google and the White House in 2021 concerning COVID-19 misinformation, stating that government officials pressured tech platforms to remove certain content.
He argued that the subpoena was necessary to help develop legislation limiting the executive branch's ability to influence content decisions on social media platforms.
Google spokesperson José Castañeda responded, stating, "We will continue to show the committee how we enforce our policies independently, rooted in our commitment to free expression."
Last year, Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) CEO Mark Zuckerberg revealed that during the COVID-19 pandemic, his company experienced <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/24/08/40575260/mark-zuckerberg-reveals-biden-administration-pressured-meta-platforms-to-censor-certain-covid-19-">pressure from top officials</a> in the Joe Biden administration to restrict certain content on its platforms.
Zuckerberg also stated that he would oppose any similar pressures in the future.
"Alphabet, to our knowledge, has not similarly disavowed the Biden-Harris Administration's attempts to censor speech," Jordan said in his letter on Thursday.
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Why It's Important: The subpoena issued to Alphabet is part of a broader scrutiny of tech companies&#8217; relationships with the government.
Earlier this year, Meta also decided to shift toward a Community Notes-style content moderation system, resembling the method used by Elon Musk&#8217;s X, formerly Twitter.
The transition was viewed as part of big tech companies' attempt to build ties with the Donald Trump administration. For instance, several major U.S. corporations including Meta, Target Corp, and McDonald's have <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/news/25/01/43214683/target-ends-dei-program-following-trumps-call-to-eliminate-illegal-preferences-expert-calls-it-brand-suicide-for-retail-giant-with-diverse-customer-base">ended their diversity, equity, and inclusion</a> (DEI) program following former Trump&#8217;s call to eliminate &#8220;illegal preferences.&#8221;&nbsp;
Meanwhile, the Justice Department has also <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/legal/25/03/44208199/googles-monopoly-fight-just-got-more-intense-justice-department-reaffirms-plan-to-split-up-the-tech-giant-in-historic-antitrust-battle">intensified its call to break up</a> Alphabet Inc.&#8217;s Google, advocating for the sale of Chrome and imposing limits on its search operations.
Price Action: At the time of writing, Alphabet&#8217;s Class A shares dipped 0.086% in after-hours trading to $173.71, while Class C shares fell 0.023% to $175.71. During Friday&#8217;s regular session, Class A shares closed 0.88% higher at $173.86, and Class C shares rose 0.88% to $175.75, according to <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/lxquj26b2sag">Benzinga Pro data</a>.
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