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LuxExperience (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUXE#NYSE">LUXE</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.06 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $(0.01) by 700 percent. This is a 20 percent increase over earnings of $0.05 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $255.01 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $246.70 million by 3.37 percent. This is a 0.39 percent increase over sales of $254.02 million the same period last year.

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LuxExperience Q3 Adj. EPS $0.06 Beats $(0.01) Estimate, Sales $255.01M Beat $246.70M Estimate

Tesla Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) is reportedly preparing to restart the shipping of&nbsp;components from China to the&nbsp;U.S. for the production of&nbsp;its Cybercab and Semi trucks. This move follows a recent truce over tariffs between the U.S. and China.
What Happened: The tariff truce, announced on Monday, has led to a rollback of most tariffs and countermeasures, enabling Tesla to proceed with its production plans. 
Previously, Tesla had put on hold its plans to ship components from China after U.S. President Donald Trump imposed a 145% tariff on Chinese goods, a move that threatened to disrupt Tesla&#8217;s production plans for these eagerly awaited models, reported Reuters.
Tesla did not immediately respond to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga&#8217;s</a> request for comment.
However, a source told the publication that the situation remains fluid given the Trump administration's unpredictability. The Elon Musk-led company plans to begin trial production of the two models in October, with the goal of starting mass production by 2026. The Cybercab will be produced in Texas, while the Semi will be built in Nevada. The company is also pursuing approval to launch a robotaxi service utilizing a fleet of Cybercabs.
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Why It Matters: The tariff truce comes as a relief for Tesla, which had been grappling with production challenges due to the high tariffs imposed by the Trump administration. In April, the 145% tariffs<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44831422/donald-trumps-145-tariffs-on-china-could-disrupt-teslas-cybercab-semi-production-report"> posed</a> significant hurdles to Tesla&#8217;s production plans for the Cybercab.
Trump's tariffs, intended to support U.S. manufacturing, ended up negatively impacting his political ally, Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who has consistently advocated for free trade and opposed tariffs. In the earnings call, Tesla CFO Vaibhav Taneja said tariffs are hindering capital investments, as the company relies on equipment imports—especially from China—to expand U.S. production lines
Meanwhile, Tesla&#8217;s ambitions to launch a robotaxi service had hit a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45278182/elon-musks-cybercab-ambitions-face-latest-snag-teslas-robotaxi-trademark-filing-refused-by-authorities">snag earlier</a> this month when the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office refused the company&#8217;s attempt to trademark the term &#8220;Robotaxi&#8221;.
Tesla stock climbed 4.93% to close at $334.07 on Tuesday, as per data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>. On a year-to-date basis, the stock slumped 11.92%.
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Tesla Gears Up To Restart Key Component Shipping From China For Cybercab, Semi Truck Production In US: Report

First Quarter Fiscal 2025 versus 2024
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<li>Net new centers increased 1.0% to 1,062 total centers in 45 states</li>
<li>System-wide sales of $225.9 million increased 2.1%</li>
<li>Total revenue of $51.4 million decreased 0.9%</li>
<li>Same-store sales increased 0.7%</li>
<li>GAAP net income of $2.6 million decreased 29.7%</li>
<li>Adjusted Net Income, as now defined, of $9.5 million increased 10.3%</li>
<li>Adjusted EBITDA of $18.8 million increased 7.2%</li>
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European Wax Center Q1 Net New Centers +1% To 1,062 Total Centers In 45 states, Same-store Sales +0.7%

Telus Announced A Strategic Partnership With GTCR To Support Last Week's Acquisition Of Workplace Options For Cash Of Approximately CAD500 Million ($350M), Net Of Assumed Debt Of Approximately CAD100 Million ($70M)

Fiscal 2025 Financial Outlook The Company reiterates the following financial outlook for fiscal year 2025:
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European Wax Center Affirms FY2025 Sales Guidance of $210.00M-$214.00M vs $211.88M Est

European Wax Center (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EWCZ#NASDAQ">EWCZ</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.13 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $0.05 by 156 percent. This is a 28 percent increase over earnings of $0.10 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $51.43 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $49.70 million by 3.47 percent. This is a 0.86 percent decrease over sales of $51.87 million the same period last year.

European Wax Center Q1 Adj. EPS $0.13 Beats $0.05 Estimate, Sales $51.43M Beat $49.70M Estimate

China Automotive Systems (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAAS#NASDAQ">CAAS</a>) affirms FY2025 sales outlook from $700.00 million to $700.00 million.

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China Automotive Systems Affirms FY2025 Sales Guidance of $700.00M

China Automotive Systems (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAAS#NASDAQ">CAAS</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.24 per share. This is a 11.11 percent decrease over earnings of $0.27 per share from the same period last year. The company reported $167.09 million in sales this quarter. This is a 19.87 percent increase over sales of $139.39 million the same period last year.

China Automotive Systems Q1 EPS $0.24 Down From $0.27 YoY, Sales $167.09M Up From $139.39M YoY

Boyd Group Services (TSX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BYD#TSX">BYD</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.10 per share. This is a 77.27 percent decrease over earnings of $0.44 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $778.32 million which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $795.25 million by 2.13 percent. This is a 1.05 percent decrease over sales of $786.55 million the same period last year.

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Boyd Group Services Q1 Adj. EPS $0.10 Down From $0.44 YoY, Sales $778.32M Miss $795.25M Estimate

Ecolab Life Sciences Has Officially Opened Its New Us Bioprocessing Applications Laboratory In King Of Prussia, Pennsylvania

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Solana (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/sol/usd">SOL</a>) fell somewhat in the early hours of Wednesday, but not before reaching a nearly three-month high.
What happened: The fifth-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization soared to $184.72, the highest it has been since Feb. 18, before easing to around $180.
SOL gained over 5% in the last 24 hours, while its trading volume dipped 4.97%.
Investments in the derivatives market also soared. Open Interest in SOL futures and options rose 9% to $7.48 billion, the highest since Jan. 23, <a href="https://www.coinglass.com/BitcoinOpenInterest">according </a>to Coinglass.
Moreover, over 63% of derivatives traders on Binance with open SOL positions were positioned long, suggesting that the rally may continue.
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Cryptocurrency trader and analyst Crypto Sensei noted that SOL was facing short-term resistance around $180.
"Now, next stop seems to be $200 on the 1-day time frame, where a pullback is expected," the analyst predicted.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24SOL&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$SOL</a> Following BTC&#39;s move, SOL is showing strength even around the short term resistance area of $180 range. Now, next stop seems to be $200 on the 1-day time frame where a pullback is expected. <a href="https://t.co/eGCbek7rZ8">pic.twitter.com/eGCbek7rZ8</a>
&mdash; Crypto Sensei (@cryptosenseiXBT) <a href="https://twitter.com/cryptosenseiXBT/status/1922565778571760110?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 14, 2025</a></blockquote>
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The crucial Moving Average Convergence Divergence indicator, which compares two exponential moving averages of an asset&#8217;s price, flashed a &#8220;Buy&#8221; signal for SOL, <a href="https://in.tradingview.com/symbols/SOLUSD/technicals/">according </a>to TradingView.
On the other hand, the Commodity Channel Index, which measures the difference between the current price and the historical average price, indicated that the asset was overbought, predicting a downside.
Price Action:&nbsp; At the time of writing, SOL was exchanging hands at $177.94, up 5.05% in the last 24 hours, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard?_gl=1&#x2A;380nj0&#x2A;_ga&#x2A;MTEyOTAyOTcxMy4xNzEzMzY0NTYy&#x2A;_ga_V7ZK73W7N0&#x2A;MTcxNDk4MzIzMi42LjEuMTcxNDk4OTE0Ni4wLjAuMA..">data from Benzinga Pro</a>. 
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President Donald Trump defended Qatar&#8217;s offer of a Boeing Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>) 747-8 jumbo jet reportedly valued at $400 million, dismissing critics and declaring that &#8220;only a fool would not accept this gift on behalf of our Country.&#8221;
What Happened: Former Republican presidential contender Nikki Haley swiftly criticized the arrangement, warning that &#8220;accepting gifts from foreign nations is never a good practice&#8221; and &#8220;threatens intelligence and national security.&#8221; 
Haley highlighted Qatar&#8217;s ties to terrorist organizations, adding that such an arrangement &#8220;implies the President and U.S. can be bought.&#8221;
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Accepting gifts from foreign nations is never a good practice. It threatens intelligence and national security. Especially when that nation supports a terrorist organization and allows those terrorist regimes to live on its soil. Regardless of how beautiful the plane may be, it…
&mdash; Nikki Haley (@NikkiHaley) <a href="https://twitter.com/NikkiHaley/status/1922266032976363701?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 13, 2025</a></blockquote>
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In a statement on Truth Social, Trump emphasized the aircraft would be given to the U.S. Air Force, not to him personally, serving as a temporary Air Force One until delayed replacements arrive. 
&#8220;Why should our military, and therefore our taxpayers, be forced to pay hundreds of millions of dollars when they can get it for free&#8230;,&#8221; Trump wrote.

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Billionaire investor Bill Ackman, CEO of Pershing Square, <a href="https://x.com/BillAckman/status/1922398382737240093">questioned</a> the inconsistency, asking why it was inappropriate for the Department of Defense to accept a plane from Qatar while &#8220;elite universities accept billions from Qatar.&#8221; 
Ackman later clarified he opposed both practices. &#8220;And both have national security implications,&#8221; he added. 
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&mdash; Bill Ackman (@BillAckman) <a href="https://twitter.com/BillAckman/status/1922398382737240093?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 13, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Why It Matters: Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers compared the situation to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45364595/trumps-qatar-plane-a-reckless-disregard-for-national-security-says-jack-reed-betrayl-of-trust-in-protecting-us-sovereignty">&#8220;banana-republic-level corruption&#8221;</a> on social media, suggesting potential tax implications and questioning why universities face scrutiny for accepting Qatari research funds while the president receives a lavish gift.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt defended the arrangement, stating the gift &#8220;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45340930/trumps-400-million-boeing-jet-gift-from-qatar-sparks-outcry-from-larry-summers-peter-schiff-banana-republic-level-corruption">complies with all applicable laws</a>&#8221; and emphasizing the administration&#8217;s commitment to &#8220;full transparency.&#8221; According to sources cited by ABC News, the aircraft would transfer to the Trump Presidential Library Foundation by January 2029 after Trump&#8217;s term ends.
Sen. Jack Reed (D-R.I.), <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45364595/trumps-qatar-plane-a-reckless-disregard-for-national-security-says-jack-reed-betrayl-of-trust-in-protecting-us-sovereignty">ranking member</a> on the Senate Armed Services Committee, warned of &#8220;counterintelligence risks&#8221; from using a foreign-donated plane. 
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As Nikki Haley Slams Trump's $400 Million Boeing Jet Gift From Qatar, Bill Ackman Cites National Security Implications: 'Only A Fool Would Not Accept This,' Says President

Astronautics company, Intuitive Machines Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUNR#NASDAQ">LUNR</a>), unveiled plans for its Near Space Network Services (NSNS) program, highlighting a strategic pivot toward recurring, high-margin revenue from lunar orbit infrastructure.
What Happened: During its <a href="https://benzinga.com/25/05/45378821/intuitive-machines-q1-earnings-revenue-up-14-im-3-mission-remains-on-track-company-affirms-fy25-guidance">first quarter earnings</a> call on Tuesday, the company positioned its satellite-based relay and navigation network as a cornerstone of its long-term growth model.
&#8220;The Lunar Data Satellite constellation portion of NSNS is designed to provide secure and continuous connectivity for navigation, command, and control of spacecraft,&#8221; CEO Stephen Altemus says, adding that it will be used to serve a &#8220;wide array of customers while driving higher margin recurring revenue streams.&#8221;
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Altemus says that its customers include NASA, from which it has already secured an $18 million task order under its Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) program. He also expects this infrastructure to be used by &#8220;future commercial customers operating on or around the Moon.&#8221;
The company&#8217;s CFO, Peter McGrath, said during the call that, &#8220;We're building the assets, they're capital assets that we own. And then we're going to be selling them as a service.&#8221; 
He then compared the NSNS business model to commercial satellite networks like Globalstar Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GSAT#NASDAQ">GSAT</a>) or Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IRDM#NASDAQ">IRDM</a>), citing its potential to generate stable, service-based revenue.
The company expects to launch its first NSNS data relay satellite alongside its IM-3 lunar delivery mission in the first half of 2026.
Why It Matters: Intuitive has been dubbed one of the <a href="https://benzinga.com/general/space/25/01/42828631/exclusive-rocket-lab-intuitive-machines-redwire-or-ast-spacemobile-33-of-readers-pick-this-space-stock-for-2025">leading space stocks</a> to watch as the industry scales new heights, as the company carves out a niche for itself in Lunar exploration, becoming a critical partner for NASA&#8217;s Artemis Program. 
During its <a href="https://benzinga.com/25/05/45378821/intuitive-machines-q1-earnings-revenue-up-14-im-3-mission-remains-on-track-company-affirms-fy25-guidance">first quarter results</a> on Tuesday, Intuitive reported $62.5 million in revenue, up 14% from the prior quarter, with $272.34 million in order backlog towards the end of the quarter. 
Price Action: The stock was up 22.42% on Tuesday, trading at $11.63 per share, and is up 2.75% after hours.
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The recent trade agreement between the&nbsp;U.K.&nbsp;and the&nbsp;U.S.&nbsp;has been met with disapproval from&nbsp;China, potentially adding more complexity to London&#8217;s ongoing efforts to rebuild its relations with Beijing.
What Happened: The trade pact, which imposes strict security measures on Britain&#8217;s steel and pharmaceutical sectors, is the first of its kind since the U.S. introduced &#8220;reciprocal tariffs&#8221; last month. China&#8217;s foreign ministry expressed that it is a &#8220;fundamental principle&#8221; that agreements between nations should not be aimed at other countries, <a href="https://www.ft.com/content/52f7be1c-e708-4b01-b486-7f189a52c842">reported</a> the Financial Times.
This situation puts London in a delicate position between the two economic powers and may further complicate the U.K. government&#8217;s efforts to rebuild ties with China. Beijing cautioned countries against trade deals with the U.S. that could harm Chinese interests, concerned that President Trump may use such agreements to push China out of supply chains.
"Co-operation between states should not be conducted against or to the detriment of the interests of third parties,"&nbsp; the Chinese foreign ministry told the publication. 
Meanwhile, Zhang Yansheng, a senior researcher at the China Academy of Macroeconomic Research, saw this as Washington&#8217;s attempt to &#8220;isolate&#8221; China. According to him, "This type of poison pill clause is actually worse than the tariffs." Yansheng urges China to discuss the matter with the U.K. without any retaliation.
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Why It Matters: This development follows the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/politics/25/05/45293839/trump-starmer-strike-us-uk-trade-deal-steel-cars-beef">US-UK trade deal</a>&nbsp;that was sealed earlier this month, aimed at cutting tariffs, boosting industrial ties and securing billions in new market access. The trade agreement also entails reductions in punitive U.S. tariffs on U.K. car and steel exports, though it stops short of fully eliminating the baseline 10% tariff on British goods. Tariff relief for British products depends on the outcome of Section 232 investigations, which assess how certain imports affect U.S. national security.
However, the deal <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45314561/trumps-uk-trade-deal-draws-criticism-from-ford-gm-stellantis-this-hurts-american-automakers-suppliers-and-auto-workers">drew criticism</a> from American automakers, including&nbsp;Ford (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>), General Motors (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>) and Stellantis (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STLA#NYSE">STLA</a>), who feared it could harm the U.S. auto industry. 
Furthermore, Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/05/45374966/xi-jinping-warns-bullying-and-hegemony-will-only-result-in-self-isolation-in-first-remarks-since-us-china-tariff-suspension">warned </a>that &#8220;bullying and hegemony will only result in self-isolation,&#8221; in his first remarks since the 90-day U.S.-China tariff suspension. This statement indirectly referred to the U.S. and could be seen as a cautionary message to other nations, including the U.K.
In response to China&#8217;s criticism U.K. government stated, &nbsp;"trade and investment with China remain important to the U.K." and that it would continue &#8220;to engage pragmatically in areas that are rooted in U.K. and global interests".
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Shares of Everus Construction Group, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ECG#NYSE">ECG</a>) rose sharply in today's pre-market trading after the company<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ECG"> posted better-than-expected first-quarter results.</a>
Everus Construction Group reported quarterly earnings of 72 cents per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of 43 cents per share. The company reported quarterly sales of $826.63 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $676.35 million.
Everus Construction shares jumped 14.7% to $59.00 in the pre-market trading session.
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Gainers</h3>
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<li>HWH International Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HWH#NASDAQ">HWH</a>) rose 84.2% to $2.21 in pre-market trading after gaining 4% on Tuesday.</li>
<li>Innovative Eyewear, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUCY#NASDAQ">LUCY</a>) surged 54.1% to $3.05 in pre-market trading as the company posted a narrower-than-expected quarterly loss.</li>
<li>La Rosa Holdings Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LRHC#NASDAQ">LRHC</a>) gained 40.2% to $0.1963 in pre-market trading.</li>
<li>Allurion Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALUR#NASDAQ">ALUR</a>) jumped 31% to $3.09 in pre-market trading.</li>
<li>DevvStream Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DEVS#NASDAQ">DEVS</a>) gained 30.2% to $0.7422 in pre-market trading after the company signed a MoU with Fayafi Investment Holding to explore creation of &#8220;Fayafi x DevvStream Green Ventures.&#8221;</li>
<li>WEBUY GLOBAL LTD. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WBUY#NASDAQ">WBUY</a>) surged 21.9% to $8.84 in pre-market trading after dipping more than 18% on Tuesday.</li>
<li>FingerMotion, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FNGR#NASDAQ">FNGR</a>) climbed 16.4% to $5.10 in pre-market trading after gaining 24% on Tuesday.</li>
<li>DBV Technologies S.A. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DBVT#NASDAQ">DBVT</a>) gained 16.3% to $12.78 in pre-market after gaining 8% on Tuesday.</li>
<li>Absci Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABSI#NASDAQ">ABSI</a>) gained 13.9% to $3.37 in pre-market trading after the company reported better-than-expected quarterly financial results.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Losers</h3>
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<li>Polyrizon Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLRZ#NASDAQ">PLRZ</a>) shares fell 44.2% to $0.0159 in pre-market trading after dipping 92% on Tuesday.</li>
<li>TEN Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XHLD#NASDAQ">XHLD</a>) fell 35.3% to $0.89 in pre-market trading after jumping 112% on Tuesday.</li>
<li>Accelerate Diagnostics, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXDX#NASDAQ">AXDX</a>) fell 33% to $0.0590 in today's pre-market trading after tumbling 34% on Tuesday.</li>
<li>X3 Holdings Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XTKG#NASDAQ">XTKG</a>) shares dipped 24.2% to $1.60 in pre-market trading after gaining 88% on Tuesday.</li>
<li>Actelis Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASNS#NASDAQ">ASNS</a>) fell 21.3% to $0.63 in pre-market trading after posting weak quarterly sales.</li>
<li>Aurora Innovation, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AUR#NASDAQ">AUR</a>) shares fell 16.7% to $6.11 in pre-market trading after Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBER#NYSE">UBER</a>) announced plans to sell some of its Aurora Innovation stake in a senior notes offering.</li>
<li>Abpro Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABP#NASDAQ">ABP</a>) dipped 16.2% to $0.1719 in pre-market trading.</li>
<li>GRAIL, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GRAL#NASDAQ">GRAL</a>) shares tumbled 14.1% to $36.86 in pre-market trading after reporting weak quarterly sales.</li>
<li>American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AEO#NYSE">AEO</a>) declined 13.8% to $10.96 in pre-market trading after the company guided first-quarter revenue down and withdrew FY25 guidance.</li>
<li>Allot Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALLT#NASDAQ">ALLT</a>) fell 8.1% to $7.79 in pre-market trading after gaining 8% on Tuesday.</li>
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Chinese e-commerce company, JD.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JD#NASDAQ">JD</a>) is shaking up China&#8217;s food delivery market with its bold zero-commission model, while taking aim at the global meal delivery scene as well.
What Happened: During its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/05/45385027/jd-com-clocks-strong-q1-retail-and-logistics-growth-fueled-by-cash-burn">first quarter earnings call</a> on Tuesday, JD.com&#8217;s CEO, Sandy Xu said that the company has rapidly scaled its food delivery operation, now approaching 20 million daily orders just months after launch.
The business, she stressed, is not a standalone service but deeply integrated into JD's broader retail ecosystem, allowing the company to pursue sustainable scale without charging high commissions and fees. 
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JD's pricing strategy is rooted in what Xu called the company's long-standing &#8220;$0.35 principle,&#8221; a philosophy set by its founder, Liu Qiangdong, which prioritizes modest margins over aggressive markups. 
We insist on &#8220;taking only reasonable profit,&#8221; Xu says, adding that the company&#8217;s decision to lower commission rates and boost traffic for high-quality merchants is designed to help sellers focus on food quality over platform costs. &#8220;This is a positive cycle,&#8221; she says. 
Why It Matters: This approach stands in stark contrast with DoorDash Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DASH#NASDAQ">DASH</a>), Uber Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBER#NYSE">UBER</a>), and GrubHub, which have come under scrutiny for the high commissions they charge restaurants, resulting in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/20/04/15794004/uber-eats-grubhub-others-sued-for-hiking-fees-charged-to-restaurants-for-deliveries-during-pandemic">them being sued</a> over the years.
Uber recently filed a <a href="https://benzinga.com/25/02/43764119/uber-files-a-lawsuit-action-against-doordash-over-anticompetitive-conduct-underhanded-tactics-have-cost-uber-millions-of-dollars-in-revenue">lawsuit against DoorDash</a>, accusing the rival delivery platform of engaging in underhanded tactics and anti-competitive practices that it claims have driven up costs for both restaurants and consumers.
During its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/05/45385027/jd-com-clocks-strong-q1-retail-and-logistics-growth-fueled-by-cash-burn">first quarter</a>, JD reported $41.5 billion in revenue, up 15.8% year-over-year, and beating consensus estimates at $40.2 billion. It posted a profit of $1.16 per share, compared to estimates at $1.05.
Price Action: The stock was up 3.33% on Tuesday, trading at $37.25 per share on the Nasdaq, but is down 2.42% after hours, following its first quarter results.
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