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<li>Kohl's fired CEO Ashley Buchanan on May for cause</li>
<li>The dismissal came after an investigation uncovered unethical and undisclosed conflicts of interest</li>
<li>Michael Bender will be serving as interim CEO, while the company searches for a new leader</li>
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Kohl's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KSS#NYSE">KSS</a>) dismissed its newly installed CEO on May 1, citing "undisclosed conflicts of interest," the company <a href="https://investors.kohls.com/news/news-details/2025/Kohls-Announces-CEO-Transition-Process/default.aspx">said</a>.
Ashley Buchanan had been in the position for just four months before the company discovered&nbsp; allegedly unethical behavior. According to the retailer, an outside investigation found that Buchanan "violated company policies by directing the company to engage in vendor transactions that involved undisclosed conflicts of interest." As a result, he was terminated "for cause," a rebuke that carries serious weight in these circles.
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A <a href="https://d18rn0p25nwr6d.cloudfront.net/CIK-0000885639/365c9d9d-e961-486a-b5b8-6d41e9a073a6.pdf">regulatory filing</a> with the Securities and Exchange Commission disclosed a few more details about what the company said it discovered. "Mr. Buchanan had directed that the Company conduct business with a vendor founded by an individual with whom Mr. Buchanan has a personal relationship on highly unusual terms favorable to the vendor and that he also caused the Company to enter into a multi-million dollar consulting agreement wherein the same individual was a part of the consulting team," the filing said.&nbsp;
The filing also said Mr. Buchanan did not disclose this relationship as required under the company's code of ethics, which amounted to his dismissal with cause.
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Buchanan joined Kohl's in January. During his short tenure, he was unable to do so, with sales continuing to decline by 4.3%, according to the company's <a href="https://d18rn0p25nwr6d.cloudfront.net/CIK-0000885639/365c9d9d-e961-486a-b5b8-6d41e9a073a6.pdf">preliminary Q1 earnings report</a> released on April 30. However, Kohl's said that his dismissal was not related to the company's performance.
In a note on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/neilretail_retail-retailnews-kohls-activity-7323727677897457664-yOX7?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=member_desktop&amp;rcm=ACoAABoQOeEBkp9GEG7YuyNwG3VYshXFjSm2NTs">LinkedIn</a>, Neil Saunders, the managing director of GlobalData Retail, wrote that the "disruption and distraction" of Buchanan's firing "is the last thing that Kohl&#8217;s needs as it tries to turn itself around. Kohl&#8217;s needs stability. It currently has chaos."
Chair Michael Bender will serve as interim CEO until a successor is named, according to Kohl&#8217;s.&nbsp;
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On a recent episode of The Ramsey Show, a woman phoned in to talk about her boyfriend's approach to finance that raised some red flags: "I've been dating a lovely young man… and his response [to retirement savings] was that 401(k)s are a scam." Hosts Dave Ramsey and George Kamel, as usual, had a lot to say about that.
What Happened: The caller <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y324f44rQuk">shared</a> that while she saves sincerely with a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/what-is-a-401k">401(k)</a> and Roth IRA, her 32-year-old boyfriend, who immigrated from Albania six years ago, disregards retirement accounts completely. Ramsey responded: "What he&#8217;s saying is&#8230; I'm immature and I don't want to think about the future."
Ramsey went on to acknowledge that fear or cultural experience might be impacting the boyfriend's position. "If he is truly scared of this product… then you can deal with fear," Kamel added. They advised the caller to approach the situation like teaching someone to ride a bike: begin with training wheels, then build confidence step by step.
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Why It Matters: Ramsey did not mince his words, highlighting the long-term relational and financial risks of not having a 401(k). "You&#8217;re going to live with someone who&#8217;s going to do no planning for the future, which guarantees your future sucks."
He <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/01/42988489/im-watching-my-retirement-savings-erode-away-61-year-old-panics-over-his-investments-but-dave-ramsey-tells-him-shut-up-and-invest">shared stories</a> of other callers who had a similar perspective and then ended up with decades of regret. "I <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/05/45181755/58-year-old-with-no-retirement-says-his-ex-left-him-broke-and-hes-sick-of-working-dave-ramsey-says-he-can-build-a-500k-nest-egg-in-10-years">meet 57-year-old Americans who have no vision</a>&#8230; and they end up retiring and trying to live on Social Security and griping because <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/01/43086362/retiring-with-zero-money-and-a-nice-paid-for-house-is-not-a-plan-dave-ramsey-tells-59-year-old-with-no-retirement-savings">all the opportunity is gone</a>", he said.
For this woman, the path forward with her boyfriend would be to "honor their questions," said Kamel. "Don't always try to explain them away… get with a third party" like a financial advisor. &nbsp;Ramsey then added: "I love you—don't marry this guy. He ain't worth it," if his mindset does not shift.
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President Donald Trump has declared a ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan. This announcement comes amidst escalating tensions between the two nuclear-armed nations.
What Happened: Early on Saturday morning, President Trump made a casual announcement about the ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan. 
&#8220;After a long night of talks mediated by the United States, I am pleased to announce that India and Pakistan have agreed to a FULL AND IMMEDIATE CEASEFIRE. Congratulations to both Countries on using Common Sense and Great Intelligence. Thank you for your attention to this matter!,&#8221; Trump <a href="https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/114483405683675564">posted </a>on Truth Social.
The announcement followed a series of escalating military actions between India and Pakistan. Earlier on Saturday, India had launched missiles at Pakistani airbases, which led to retaliation from Pakistan. 
This announcement was made mere hours after the conflict seemed to be intensifying.
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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio also confirmed the ceasefire on his social media, commending the governments of India and Pakistan for their &#8220;wisdom, prudence, and statesmanship in choosing the path of peace.&#8221;
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Why It Matters: The ceasefire agreement is significant as it comes at a time when tensions between India and Pakistan were escalating at an alarming rate. 
The conflict, which had its roots of Pakistan providing a safe haven for terrorists, had led to a series of military actions that threatened to destabilize both the countries. 
The successful mediation by the United States, as announced by President Trump, has brought a temporary halt to the conflict, potentially averting a major crisis. 
The impact of this ceasefire on the long-term relations between the two countries remains to be seen.

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Mastercard Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MA#NYSE">MA</a>): The payment processing and credit card company saw strong interest from Benzinga readers during the week, which comes after the company reported<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45142357/mastercard-raises-guidance-for-fy25-after-upbeat-q1-results-and-surge-in-global-card-issuance"> first-quarter financial results.</a> Mastercard reported quarterly revenue of $7.25 billion and earnings per share of $3.73. Both figures beat Street estimates, continuing a streak of both figures beating estimates for more than 10 straight quarters. Among the highlights in the quarter was cross-border volume that was up 15% year-over-year. The company announced a partnership with Corpay in the quarter that will further help with cross-border payment solutions. JPMorgan analyst Tien-tsin Huang<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/price-target/25/05/45175986/mastercards-cross-border-surge-and-pricing-actions-drive-analyst-optimism"> reiterated an Overweight rating </a>on the stock after earnings. The analyst said the company showed stability despite headwinds.
The stock was up around 2% during the week as seen on the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/register?utm_adType=bzprocontent&amp;utm_campaign=14daytrial&amp;utm_ad=0509">Benzinga Pro chart </a>below with the stock up 25% over the last year.
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Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COST#NASDAQ">COST</a>): The retailer saw increased interest from readers during the week, which comes with April comparable monthly sales reported and as the company prepares for third-quarter financial results. The company reported <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/price-target/25/05/45298451/jpmorgan-sees-more-upside-for-costco-as-us-sales-e-commerce-outperform">April monthly sales</a> of $21.2 billion, up 7% year-over-year. Comparable store sales were up 5.2% year-over-year in U.S. locations during the month, while overall same store sales increased 4.4% year-over-year. Analysts expect the company to post third-quarter revenue of $63.0 billion, up from $58.5 billion. The company has missed revenue estimates in six of the last 10 quarters. Increased attention to the stock could indicate more optimism for the next report with macro concerns and tariffs leading to an increase in bulk shopping during recent months.
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Vimeo Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VMEO#NASDAQ">VMEO</a>): The video software company saw increased interest from readers during the week, as shares declined after first-quarter results. The company beat analyst estimates for both revenue and earnings per share in the quarter. Vimeo has beaten analyst estimates for earnings per share in nine of the last 10 quarters and for revenue in more than 10 straight quarters. In the earnings <a href="https://investors.vimeo.com/static-files/a5ef9d3e-4831-4360-90b3-102c2254419b">report</a>, the company highlighted price increases and strength of self-serve bookings. Vimeo Enterprise also was highlighted with revenue up 32% year-over-year. The company also said it was investing for growth and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44647916/vimeo-launches-creator-focused-streaming-platform-with-ai-monetization-tools">highlighted new AI tools</a> and the new Vimeo Streaming product.
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Alamos Gold Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AGI#NYSE">AGI</a>): Alamos Gold reappears on the Stock Whisper Index for a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/25/04/44883576/benzingas-stock-whisper-index-5-stocks-investors-secretly-monitor-but-dont-talk-about-yet-61">second straight month</a> with gold stocks continuing to see strong interest from readers. The company reported first-quarter financial results on April 30 with revenue and earnings per share missing analyst estimates. The company has beaten estimates in these figures in eight and seven of the last 10 quarters respectively. Alamos <a href="https://www.alamosgold.com/news-and-events/default.aspx#news--widget">produced </a>125,000 ounces of gold in the quarter, which was at the low end of company guidance. The company said it continues to work towards stronger production with an aim of a run rate of one million ounces per year in the coming years.
"Nearly all of this growth is in Canada, it's all lower cost, and it's all fully funded providing one of the strongest outlooks in our sector," Alamos Gold CEO John McCluskey said after the quarterly results when talking of future growth.
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<li>President Donald Trump proposed a 100% tariff on foreign films on Monday</li>
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President Donald Trump on Monday announced his intention to introduce a 100% tariff on foreign films.
"The Movie Industry in America is DYING a very fast death. Other Countries are offering all sorts of incentives to draw our filmmakers and studios away from the United States. Hollywood, and many other areas within the U.S.A., are being devastated. This is a concerted effort by other Nations and, therefore, a National Security threat. It is, in addition to everything else, messaging and propaganda! Therefore, I am authorizing the Department of Commerce, and the United States Trade Representative, to immediately begin the process of instituting a 100% Tariff on any and all Movies coming into our Country that are produced in Foreign Lands. WE WANT MOVIES MADE IN AMERICA, AGAIN!," the Truth Social post <a href="https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/114452117143235155">said</a>.&nbsp;
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Trump has not detailed how that tariff would be imposed. According to the <a href="https://www.wipo.int/pressroom/en/stories/ip_and_film.html">World Intellectual Property Organization</a>, movies are intellectual property, not goods. It's unclear whether they could be subject to the types of levies he's imposed on other material items. However, the U.S. Trade Representative has <a href="https://ustr.gov/issue-areas/services-investment/services">established guidelines</a> for non-tariff trade barriers on some services that could be applied in this instance.
In recent years, many foreign locales have offered large tax breaks for studios to shoot movies and TV series outside Hollywood. A survey from <a href="https://prodpro.com/blog/2025-tv-film-outlook-report/">ProdPro</a> found that the top five preferred production locations by studio executives in 2025 through 2026 were all outside the U.S. In response, California's Gov. Gavin Newsom proposed <a href="https://www.gov.ca.gov/2024/10/27/governor-newsom-proposes-historic-expansion-of-film-tv-tax-credit-program/">a massive tax credit</a> in October that would bring film production back to Hollywood.&nbsp;
However, some veteran studio executives and producers told <a href="https://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/us-media-stocks-fall-trump-threatens-100-tariff-foreign-made-films-2025-05-05/">Reuters</a> they had concerns about the proposed plan.&nbsp;
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Producer Todd Garner raised questions about whether the tariffs would stifle creativity or lower production quality. "How would you make &#8216;Saving Private Ryan&#8217; in the U.S.? In Shreveport? Or a globe-trotting &#8216;Mission: Impossible?,'&#8221; he said.&nbsp;
Others see the plan in a different, more positive light. Duncan Crabtree-Ireland, the executive director of the SAG-AFTRA actors' union told Reuters, "We look forward to learning more about the specifics of the plan announced by the president and to advancing a dialogue to achieve our common goals."
Trump's decision to impose tariffs on foreign films came after a meeting on Monday with actor Jon Voight, one of the president's "special ambassadors" appointed to address Hollywood issues. Voight later <a href="https://x.com/Variety/status/1919566653983019227?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1919566653983019227%7Ctwgr%5Ead448539d7b1aaa469b6cd40e8347c626b1b7cac%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fvariety.com%2F2025%2Fbiz%2Fnews%2Fjon-voight-steven-paul-trump-plan-hollywood-1236387372%2F">posted a video</a> about the meeting. Sitting in front of a U.S. flag, he said that he'd met with entertainment leaders who helped him come up with a set of tax provisions aimed at helping "movie and television production and our beloved theaters that are so important to the American family experience."
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Trump Calls Hollywood's Decline A 'National Security Threat,' Orders A 100% Tariff On Foreign Films

Benzinga examined the prospects for <a href="http://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">many investors' favorite stocks</a> over the last week — here's a look at some of our top stories.
U.S. markets experienced a notable upswing this week, driven by President Donald Trump's announcement of a trade agreement with the United Kingdom. The deal includes reductions in tariffs on UK automobiles, steel, and aluminum, and grants the UK access to the U.S. beef market. This development spurred optimism for potential future trade agreements and contributed to a rally in equities, with the S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq posting gains. Additionally, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) surpassed the $100,000 mark, reflecting increased investor confidence and a shift toward riskier assets.
Despite the positive market response, concerns about the broader economic outlook persist. The Federal Reserve opted to maintain current interest rates, citing uncertainties related to the new tariff policies and their potential impact on inflation and employment. Analysts warn of the risk of stagflation — a combination of stagnant economic growth and high inflation—especially as the effects of the tariffs become more pronounced.
Looking ahead, high-level trade discussions between U.S. and Chinese officials are scheduled, aiming to address ongoing tensions and possibly adjust existing tariffs. Investors are closely monitoring these developments, as outcomes could significantly influence market dynamics and economic forecasts in the coming months.
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/25/05/45259042/ibm-thinks-big-ai-delivers-bigger-why-bulls-are-charging-toward-300">"IBM Thinks Big, AI Delivers Bigger – Why Bulls Are Charging Toward $300"</a>, by Surbhi Jain, reports that International Business Machines Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBM#NYSE">IBM</a>) shares have climbed 48% over the past year and 13% year-to-date, driven by strong technical indicators and a bullish AI strategy, prompting Wedbush analyst Dan Ives to reiterate an Outperform rating with a $300 price target.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45295534/novavax-reports-q1-profit-as-revenue-surges-to-over-600-million-and-lower-costs-raises-2025-forecasts">"Novavax reports Q1 profit as revenue surges to over $600 million and lower costs, raises 2025 forecasts"</a>, by Vandana Singh, reports that Novavax Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVAX#NASDAQ">NVAX</a>) posted a Q1 profit of $2.93 per share on $667 million in revenue — driven by $603 million from terminated advance purchase agreements — while raising its 2025 revenue forecast to $975 million-$1.025 billion and noting ongoing discussions with the FDA for full approval of its COVID-19 vaccine.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45297555/hims-hers-stocks-100-surge-is-squeezing-shorts-and-it-might-just-be-getting-started">"Hims &amp; Hers stock's 100% surge is squeezing shorts—and it might just be getting started"</a>, by Surbhi Jain, reports that Hims &amp; Hers Health Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HIMS#NYSE">HIMS</a>) shares have doubled over the past month, fueled by strong Q1 earnings, a partnership with Novo Nordisk to offer Wegovy, and a high short interest of 33% of float, suggesting a classic short squeeze may be underway.
For additional bullish calls of the past week, check out the following:
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/05/45298562/chipmakers-enter-bullish-seasonal-window-5-stocks-that-could-outperform">Chipmakers Enter Bullish Seasonal Window: 5 Stocks That Could Outperform</a>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45291509/nvidia-broadcom-amd-surge-as-trump-reshapes-ai-chip-export-rules-to-ease-market-pressure">Nvidia, Broadcom, AMD Gain As Trump Reshapes AI Chip Export Rules To Ease Market Pressure</a>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/05/45268589/sunrun-stock-rallies-after-strong-q1-report-details">Sunrun Stock Rallies After Strong Q1 Report: Details</a>

The Bears
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/05/45268429/arm-holdings-stock-plunges-after-q4-results-heres-why">"Arm Holdings Stock Plunges After Q4 Results: Here's Why"</a>, by Erica Kollmann, reports that Arm Holdings plc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARM#NASDAQ">ARM</a>) shares fell nearly 9% after the company beat Q4 expectations with $1.24 billion in revenue and $0.55 EPS but issued weaker-than-expected guidance for fiscal 2026, citing uncertainty in licensing deals and global trade tensions.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45272331/super-micro-slides-as-ai-server-delays-nvidia-supply-limits-weigh-on-analyst-ratings">"Super Micro slides as AI server delays, Nvidia supply limits weigh on analyst ratings"</a>, by Anusuya Lahiri, reports that Super Micro Computer Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>) shares fell 5% after the company missed Q3 revenue and EPS expectations and issued a cautious Q4 outlook, attributing delays to customers awaiting NVIDIA Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) Blackwell GPUs and facing supply constraints, leading analysts to lower forecasts amid concerns over AI server demand and margin pressures.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45261806/sarepta-therapeutics-stock-sinks-on-gloomy-forecast-analysts-cut-price-forecasts">"Sarepta Therapeutics stock sinks on gloomy forecast, analysts cut price forecasts"</a>, by Vandana Singh, reports that Sarepta Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SRPT#NASDAQ">SRPT</a>) shares fell after the company posted a deeper-than-expected Q1 loss and cut its 2025 forecast due to Elevidys rollout delays, despite beating revenue estimates.
For more bearish takes, be sure to see these posts:
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/05/45239188/arista-networks-shares-fall-after-mixed-q1-results-eps-beat-revenues-miss-q2-guidance-below-estimates">Arista Networks Shares Fall After Mixed Q1 Results: EPS Beat, Revenues Miss, Q2 Guidance Below Estimates</a>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/05/45270996/cleveland-cliffs-stock-falls-on-q1-earnings-miss-steelmaker-idles-6-facilities-taking-decisive-action-to-streamline-our-operations">Cleveland-Cliffs Stock Falls On Q1 Earnings Miss, Steelmaker Idles 6 Facilities: ‘Taking Decisive Action To Streamline Our Operations'</a>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/05/45302422/coinbase-q1-earnings-highlights-revenue-eps-miss-2025">Coinbase Slips On Q1 Miss, Highlights SEC ‘Win' And Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Executive Order</a>

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Benzinga Bulls And Bears: IBM, Novavax, Arm Holdings — And UK Trade Deal Boosts Markets

The week was a whirlwind for Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) with a series of major announcements and controversies. From Steve Jobs&#8216; resurfaced interview about the importance of hiring top-notch software engineers, to changes in iPhone release strategy, and a privacy lawsuit settlement, the tech giant was in the headlines throughout the week. Here&#8217;s a recap of the top stories.
Steve Jobs on the Importance of Hiring A-Players
In a 1995 interview that recently resurfaced, the late Jobs, then chief of NeXT Computer, emphasized the significance of hiring only the best software engineers. Jobs stated that the difference between good and great software engineers is a staggering 50-to-1. He admitted that letting go of non-performers was a painful but necessary process. 
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/management/25/05/45190886/steve-jobs-warned-the-difference-between-good-and-great-software-engineers-is-50to1-admitted-firi">Read the full article here.</a>
Major Overhaul in iPhone Launch Strategy
Apple is reportedly planning a significant shift in its iPhone release strategy starting with the iPhone 18 series in 2026. According to unnamed supply chain sources, high-end models like the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max will be released in the fall, followed by more affordable models in the spring of 2027. 
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/05/45187563/apple-plans-major-iphone-launch-overhaul-with-biannual-release-schedule-starting-2026-report">Read the full article here.</a>
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Apple&#8217;s $95 Million Privacy Lawsuit Settlement
Apple users who believe Siri may have secretly recorded private conversations now have a chance to get compensated. Eligible consumers have started receiving emails titled &#8220;Lopez Voice Assistant Class Action Settlement,&#8221; informing them that they may be entitled to part of the settlement. 
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45188438/think-siri-spied-on-you-iphone-users-are-being-invited-to-claim-share-of-apples-95-million-privacy-lawsuit-settlement">Read the full article here.</a>
Apple&#8217;s Work Culture vs Google&#8217;s Perks
Tony Fadell, the inventor of the iPod, compared Apple&#8217;s hard-edged work culture with Google&#8217;s plush perks. He stated that at Apple, you couldn&#8217;t hide, and everyone was critical, whereas Google&#8217;s perks could smother urgency and innovation. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45276193/ipod-creator-tony-fadell-says-apples-hard-edged-ethic-beats-googles-20-time-culture-you-could-hide-everyone-was-critical">Read the full article here.</a>
Warren Buffett Praises Tim Cook&#8217;s Leadership
Warren Buffett, during the final Berkshire Hathaway Inc. annual shareholders meeting with him at the helm, publicly acknowledged Apple CEO Tim Cook for his significant role in shaping Berkshire&#8217;s financial performance in recent years. 
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45187521/buffett-tips-his-hat-to-tim-cooks-leadership-at-apple-he-has-made-berkshire-a-lot-more-money-than-ive-ever-made">Read the full article here.</a>
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Warren Buffett Says 'Tim Cook Has Made Berkshire A Lot More Money,' Apple's $95 Million Privacy Lawsuit Settlement And More: Top Appleverse Updates

JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>) CEO Jamie Dimon has emerged as a critical voice on President Donald Trump&#8216;s tariff policies, acknowledging legitimate concerns while cautioning against excessive measures that could isolate the U.S. economy.
What Happened: &#8220;I thought it was too large, too big and too aggressive when it started,&#8221; Dimon <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lG0pOnTWJEY">told</a> Fox in an interview released Thursday, describing Trump&#8217;s initial tariff approach as part of a &#8220;master plan to get people to the table.&#8221;
Despite these reservations, the Wall Street veteran defended the administration&#8217;s fundamental goal. &#8220;It&#8217;s ok to say if it&#8217;s unfair [and] we want to fix it,&#8221; Dimon stated, suggesting the White House is justified in addressing perceived trade imbalances.
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Why It Matters: Dimon&#8217;s comments come amid <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/05/45333895/gop-megadonor-ken-griffin-warns-trump-tariffs-are-terrifying-says-government-is-picking-winners-and-losers-amid-soaring-trade-deficit">escalating market concerns about tariff impacts</a>. Citadel founder Ken Griffin recently warned that the policies had &#8220;unleashed an era of crony capitalism,&#8221; while JPM itself raised recession odds to 60% from 40%, citing supply-chain disruptions. Major ports report Chinese shipments have &#8220;essentially ceased.&#8221;
The banking executive, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/04/44968496/theyre-probably-going-to-live-to-120-jpmorgans-jamie-dimon-says-gen-z-should-stop-worrying-and-start-building-a-better-future">who earned $39 million in 2024</a>, has maintained that tariffs would likely prove only &#8220;modestly inflationary&#8221; with potential to deliver &#8220;good stuff&#8221; for the economy. 
Regarding the recent U.K.-U.S. trade agreement, Dimon welcomed progress while noting it represents just a preliminary step. &#8220;Any progress is good,&#8221; he said, also expressing satisfaction with improving relations with China, Japan and Taiwan.
When asked what advice he would offer Trump, Dimon recommended: &#8220;Keep doing what you&#8217;re doing now&#8221; on border security, while encouraging focus on immigration reform, pro-growth policies, deregulation and tax reform. On tariffs, he advised: &#8220;Just make progress now, country by country, tariff by tariff.&#8221;
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Jamie Dimon Says Trump's Tariffs Were 'Too Aggressive,' Warns US Risks Going It Alone Without Measured Trade Strategy

Palantir Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NYSE">PLTR</a>) remains a stock to hold for the long term despite recent market volatility, with the potential to reach a $1 trillion valuation, according to Will McGough, Director of Investments at Prime Capital Financial.
What Happened: McGough maintains his buy recommendation on the artificial intelligence software company even after its shares have surged 55% this year, pushing its market cap to $281 billion, now exceeding Salesforce, which generates 10 times more revenue, <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/05/09/palantir-may-grow-to-a-trillion-dollar-market-value-investor-says.html">reported</a> CNBC.
&#8220;I think you own for the ride to a trillion-dollar market cap knowing it&#8217;s going to be extremely volatile,&#8221; McGough said. 
The bullish outlook aligns with Wedbush Securities analyst Dan Ives, who recently <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/05/45216263/pltr-stock-falls-9-19-in-premarket-trading-but-this-analyst-remains-bullish-predicts-1-trillion-valuation-in-3-years">raised his price target</a> from $120 to $140 while calling Palantir &#8220;the Messi of AI&#8221; and &#8220;a core name in the AI Revolution.&#8221; Ives similarly projected a trillion-dollar valuation within three years, citing the company&#8217;s success with its AIP product and multi-million dollar deals pipeline.
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Why It Matters: Palantir&#8217;s lofty valuation metrics remain controversial, trading at 520 times trailing earnings, almost 200 times forward earnings and 90 times revenue. The disparity has created a stark divide between institutional skeptics and retail investors who have driven the stock up over 400% in the past year.
The data analytics firm reported <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs/specialty-etfs/25/05/45229767/pltr-focused-etfs-down-whats-really-behind-palantirs-plunge-the-numbers-dont-tell-the-full-story">impressive first-quarter results</a>, with revenue beating expectations at $883.86 million, up 39% year-over-year. U.S. commercial revenue specifically surged 71%, while CEO Alex Karp described a &#8220;tectonic shift&#8221; in software adoption.
Price Action: Palantir closed at $117.30 on Friday, down 1.55% for the day. In after-hours trading, the stock dipped another 0.49% to $116.72. Year to date, Palantir shares have surged 56%.
Palantir Technologies shows strong growth and momentum, but ranks low on valuation metrics, according to Benzinga Stock Edge Rankings. PLTR shares exhibit a positive price trend across both short- and long-term periods. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">Check the detailed report here</a>.
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PLTR Stock Remains Long-Term Buy Despite Sky-High Valuation, Says Prime Capital's McGough—Joins Dan Ives In Predicting $1 Trillion Market Cap Amid AI Surge

Lyft Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LYFT#NASDAQ">LYFT</a>) CEO David Risher&#8216;s leadership strategy, shaped by his decade working under tech titans Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos, has propelled the ride-sharing <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45309828/gary-black-says-lyft-is-worthy-of-increased-investment-following-q1-earnings-call">company to record performance in 2024</a>.
What Happened: Risher, who joined Lyft as CEO in 2023, credits a specific lesson from Gates that&#8217;s proven transformative: focus more on weaknesses than strengths.
&#8220;From Microsoft, I learned how to compete&#8230; From Amazon, I learned how to obsess over customers,&#8221; Risher wrote in his 2023 letter to employees. This approach has yielded impressive results, with Lyft posting record-high annual ride numbers last year.
In a March 2024 interview <a href="https://www.foxbusiness.com/lifestyle/lessons-learned-lyft-ceo-draws-industry-titans-jeff-bezos-bill-gates">with</a> Fox Business, Risher described a &#8220;revealing&#8221; moment watching Gates at a 1990s executive conference. When asked about Microsoft Excel&#8217;s future, Gates responded: &#8220;I don&#8217;t spend any of my time thinking about Excel because I know that right now we&#8217;ve got around 60% market share, and I know that&#8217;s going to go to 80 or 90&#8230; I don&#8217;t have to worry about that.&#8221;
This insight showed Risher that Gates created more value by focusing on areas needing improvement rather than successful products.
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Why It Matters: At Lyft, Risher has applied this philosophy by personally identifying weaknesses in the company&#8217;s business model. &#8220;Every six weeks or so, I open my Lyft Driver app and hit the road,&#8221; he wrote in an April shareholder letter, noting this hands-on approach helps him understand driver experiences and customer frustrations.
Following rider complaints about surge pricing, Risher directed his team to increase driver supply and develop a feature allowing riders to lock in prices during frequent commute periods.
&#8220;By the end of 2024, we could see that these were the right investments when drivers chose us at record rates,&#8221; Risher wrote, attributing the company&#8217;s success to addressing shortcomings.
The strategy appears to be working. Lyft recently <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45309828/gary-black-says-lyft-is-worthy-of-increased-investment-following-q1-earnings-call">reported first-quarter of 2025 earnings</a> of 1 cent per share versus an expected 1-cent loss, with rides growing 16% year-over-year to 218.4 million. The company&#8217;s board also authorized an increased share repurchase program totaling $750 million.
&#8220;I&#8217;ve never met a great leader who isn&#8217;t curious about the details,&#8221; Risher noted, emphasizing that successful leadership requires diving into troubled areas rather than avoiding them.
Price Action: Lyft stock closed at $16.65 on Friday, up 28.08% for the day. In after-hours trading, the stock inched up another 0.30% to $16.70. Year to date, Lyft shares have gained 21.98%, according to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">data from Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) has reportedly instructed workers on Model Y and Cybertruck production lines at its Austin factory to stay home during Memorial Day week, marking an unusually extended break as the automaker grapples with declining deliveries.
What Happened: Workers, who are paid hourly, were notified earlier this week that they could either use paid time off or report for cleaning and training duties, but wouldn&#8217;t work on production lines. Employees indicated production schedules have been increasingly inconsistent since February, with many sent home early multiple times, three employees <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/tesla-model-y-cybertruck-workers-stay-home-memorial-day-2025-5">told</a> Business Insider.
The production pause follows Tesla&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/04/44607859/teslas-deliveries-slide-in-q1-amid-production-setbacks-political-backlash">first-quarter delivery decline</a> of 13% year-over-year and comes amid mounting inventory concerns. The company produced nearly 26,000 more vehicles than it delivered in the first quarter, despite already reducing production by approximately 100,000 units compared to the previous quarter.
Tesla did not immediately respond to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga</a>'s request for comment.
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Why It Matters: &#8220;If the ship of America goes down, Tesla will go with it,&#8221; CEO Elon Musk warned <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/05/45332420/if-the-ship-of-america-goes-down-tesla-will-go-with-it-elon-musk-says-hes-refocusing-on-tesla-after-71-profit-drop">during an April earnings call</a> after the company reported a 71% plunge in net income to $409 million. Tesla&#8217;s core automotive revenue tumbled 20% to $14 billion.
Cybertruck has faced particular challenges, with <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/05/45216453/tesla-has-over-10000-units-of-unsold-cybertrucks-in-its-us-inventory-amid-poor-sales-report">reports suggesting over 10,000 units remain unsold</a>. The company has delivered fewer than 50,000 Cybertrucks as of March, according to a voluntary recall notice.
The company has introduced discounts on the refreshed Model Y launched in January and released a cheaper variant this week as it attempts to stimulate demand.
Price Action: Tesla&#8217;s stock closed at $298.26 on Friday, up 4.72% for the day. In after-hours trading, the stock rose slightly to $299.29, gaining an additional 0.35%. Year to date, Tesla shares are down 21.36%, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">data from Benzinga Pro</a>. 
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Citadel founder Ken Griffin is sounding the alarm on President Donald Trump&#8216;s tariff policies, warning they have &#8220;unleashed an era of crony capitalism&#8221; where the government picks &#8220;winners and losers&#8221; in the economy.
What Happened: &#8220;Tariffs open the doors to crony capitalism,&#8221; Griffin <a href="https://www.politico.com/news/2025/05/08/griffin-trump-tariffs-milken-wall-street-00335374">told</a> Politico at the Milken Institute&#8217;s Global Conference. &#8220;I thought that would play out over the course of years. It&#8217;s terrifying to watch this play out over the course of weeks.&#8221;
The hedge fund billionaire&#8217;s criticism reflects growing concerns among Wall Street executives that the escalating trade war could derail economic growth despite the administration&#8217;s promises of prosperity. His comments come as the U.S. grapples with a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/05/45317301/5-treasury-yields-could-force-trump-to-slash-tariffs-in-q2-says-bofas-hartnett">record $140 billion trade deficit in March</a>.
Griffin, a longtime GOP megadonor, expressed particular concern about the administration&#8217;s selective exemptions for certain industries. The dollar&#8217;s recent decline, he noted, will soon weaken American consumer purchasing power.
&#8220;Whether it&#8217;s a flat-screen TV or a new laptop, your dollar is just not going to go as far,&#8221; Griffin said. &#8220;This starts unfolding in the next couple weeks.&#8221;
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Why It Matters: Bank of America&#8216;s chief investment strategist Michael Hartnett predicts tariffs may be reduced this quarter, warning that Treasury yields above 5% could jeopardize the deficit-financed growth strategy. JPMorgan Chase recently raised its recession odds to 60% from 40%, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/05/45317301/5-treasury-yields-could-force-trump-to-slash-tariffs-in-q2-says-bofas-hartnett">citing supply-chain disruptions</a>.
The impact is already being felt across sectors. Ford Motor Co. CEO Jim Farley announced tariffs could cost the automaker $1.5 billion, forcing the company to withdraw its earnings guidance. Major ports report Chinese shipments have &#8220;essentially ceased,&#8221; with retailers facing five to seven weeks of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/05/45217767/ford-ceo-jim-farley-says-trumps-tariffs-could-cost-ford-1-5-billion-pulls-its-earnings-guidance">inventory before shortages emerge</a>.
Despite these concerns, some Trump allies remain optimistic. Former presidential adviser Gary Cohn told Milken Conference attendees, &#8220;We&#8217;ve lived through depressions. We&#8217;ve lived through recessions&#8230; Every time, when we thought it was really bad, it got a lot better.&#8221;
For Griffin, who has previously criticized Trump, the risk is clear: &#8220;We all want to see the president succeed&#8230; There&#8217;s that fine line between constructive criticism and just being toxic.&#8221;
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Cryptocurrency analyst Michaël van de Poppe identified a potentially significant market signal Friday, noting that altcoins could be poised for a dramatic recovery against Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>).
What Happened: &#8220;The bull market is the biggest reward of 4 years suffering. Within a window of a few months, your Altcoins can erase all the losses,&#8221; van de Poppe wrote on X. &#8220;The Altcoin market capitalization against Bitcoin is still massively bullish. The longest bullish divergence in history.&#8221;
The analyst&#8217;s comments come as Bitcoin trades near $103,023, with a market capitalization of approximately $2.04 trillion. 
Meanwhile, the CMC Altcoin Season Index currently sits at 39/100, firmly in &#8220;Bitcoin Season&#8221; territory, which indicates Bitcoin has outperformed most alternative cryptocurrencies over the past 90 days, according to data from CoinMarketCap.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">The bull market is the biggest reward of 4 years suffering. Within a window of a few months, your <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Altcoins?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Altcoins</a> can erase all the losses.
&mdash; Michaël van de Poppe (@CryptoMichNL) <a href="https://twitter.com/CryptoMichNL/status/1920963425586249940?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 9, 2025</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">The <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Altcoin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Altcoin</a> market capitalization against Bitcoin is still massively bullish. The longest bullish divergence in history. <a href="https://t.co/A03iDxMIrN">pic.twitter.com/A03iDxMIrN</a>
&mdash; Michaël van de Poppe (@CryptoMichNL) <a href="https://twitter.com/CryptoMichNL/status/1920921463147594177?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 9, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Why It Matters: Van de Poppe emphasized that timing and positioning will be crucial for investors. &#8220;All I&#8217;ve learned from previous cycles is that if the markets start a rotation, it&#8217;s going to be a fast move on those Altcoins and you&#8217;ll be questioning yourself whether it&#8217;s a real or a fake move. That&#8217;s why I fancy being positioned early.&#8221;
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">All I&#39;ve learned from previous cycles is that IF the markets start a rotation, it&#39;s going to be a fast move on those <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Altcoins?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Altcoins</a> and you&#39;ll be questioning yourself whether it&#39;s a real or a fake move. That&#39;s why I fancy being positioned early.
&mdash; Michaël van de Poppe (@CryptoMichNL) <a href="https://twitter.com/CryptoMichNL/status/1920894034387890472?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 9, 2025</a></blockquote>
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The CMC Altcoin Season Index, which tracks the performance of the top 100 altcoins relative to Bitcoin, currently shows divergent performance across the altcoin market. 
While some tokens like Four (FORM) have posted gains exceeding 480% over 90 days, many large-cap altcoins, including Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>), Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>) and Solana (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/sol/usd">SOL</a>), have underperformed Bitcoin during this period.
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Texas lawmakers have passed legislation that would significantly reduce small shareholders&#8217; influence over corporations, potentially offering companies like Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) a shield from legal challenges that have <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/03/44488029/tesla-teases-robotaxi-launch-in-texas-but-industry-veterans-question-safety-and-readiness-if-a-company-were-serious">plagued them in Delaware</a>.
What Happened: Two bills awaiting Governor Greg Abbott&#8216;s signature &#8211; Senate Bill 29 and Senate Bill 1057 &#8211; would make it harder for shareholders to sue companies and raise requirements for bringing resolutions at annual meetings, <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/texas-bills-big-business-wins-activist-investors-shareholders-2025-5">reported</a> Business Insider on Friday. Abbott has previously signaled support for SB 29.
&#8220;How can you have confidence in Delaware judges?&#8221; said Eric Lentell, Archer Aviation&#8216;s top lawyer, who testified in favor of SB 29, referencing a Delaware court&#8217;s decision to strike down CEO Elon Musk&#8216;s pay package at Tesla. &#8220;A shareholder vote was essentially ignored.&#8221;
Sen. Bryan Hughes (R-Texas), who backed SB 1057, described the legislation as &#8220;Dexit,&#8221; highlighting the growing exodus of companies from Delaware. 
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Why It Matters: Tesla reincorporated in Texas following its Delaware court battle, while the New York Stock Exchange recently announced <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/02/43768417/market-analysts-say-nyses-texas-expansion-a-direct-challenge-to-wall-streets-dominance">plans to establish NYSE Texas in Dallas</a>.
Chris Babcock, who helped draft SB 29, defended the legislation as balanced, saying it was shaped by &#8220;a wide array of businesses and experts,&#8221; according to the BI report. The bills have received support from AT&amp;T, Nasdaq, and the Texas Stock Exchange.
SB 29 would apply to major Texas-incorporated companies like Tesla and Southwest Airlines, while SB 1057 could affect businesses merely headquartered in the state, according to the BI report. Hughes said the legislation was partly inspired by hedge fund Engine No. 1&#8216;s successful campaign to reshape ExxonMobil&#8216;s board in 2021.
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argenx (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARGX#NASDAQ">ARGX</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 14.8% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 29.3%. Currently, argenx has a market capitalization of $34.79 billion. 
Buying $100 In ARGX: If an investor had bought $100 of ARGX stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $367.81 today based on a price of $569.76 for ARGX at the time of writing.
<h3>argenx's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
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Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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At just 21 years old, Ethan Thornton is rewriting the rules of modern warfare. He's the founder and CEO of Mach Industries, a fast-rising defense tech <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/05/45184304/palo-alto-networks-acquires-protect-ai-for-500m-a-startup-backed-by-salesforce-samsung-and-01-advisors-in-ai-security-push">startup</a> that's just secured $100 million in new funding, co-led by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/04/45027859/khosla-ventures-leads-16-2m-series-a-in-loti-ai-backed-by-wme-caa-to-shield-celebrities-from-deepfake-threats">Khosla Ventures</a> and Bedrock Capital, with continued support from Sequoia Capital. This brings Mach's total raised capital to around $185 million, and the company's valuation now hovers around $470 million, according to<a href="https://techcrunch.com/2025/05/01/rising-star-defense-tech-startup-mach-industries-is-raising-100-million-sources-say/"> TechCrunch</a>.
Thornton left MIT to focus on Mach full-time, TechCrunch reported, but the company&#8217;s origins trace back to his high school years, where he operated a wood and metal workshop to bootstrap initial prototypes.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Mach Industries Created A New Class Of Military Manufacturing</h2>
The Huntington Beach, California-based startup is aiming to revolutionize both defense hardware and the way it's made. According to TechCrunch, rather than relying on traditional centralized weapons factories, Mach is building &#8220;Forge 1,&#8221; a 115,000-square-foot facility in Southern California designed to manufacture its most advanced products.
Forge 1 represents the first step in Mach&#8217;s broader vision to establish a network of decentralized micro-factories across the U.S. and internationally, each designed to manage the full production process from raw materials to final assembly, TechCrunch reports.
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This distributed approach is part of Thornton's vision to build a resilient national defense infrastructure, capable of withstanding geopolitical shocks and supply chain disruptions. "Instead of very centralized factories, we will build many, many smaller factories to actually have a survival defense industrial base," he told TechCrunch. The factories will be designed to take raw materials through final assembly.
According to a company<a href="https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/mach-industries-global-manufacturing-network-forge-partners-with-hevendrones-302403813.html"> statement</a> on March 18, Mach entered into a partnership with Heven Drones, which will use Forge 1 to assemble and scale unmanned aerial systems.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Viper, Glide, And The Edge Of Space</h2>
Mach's product lineup includes Viper, a jet-powered vertical takeoff and landing unmanned aerial vehicle that doesn&#8217;t require a runway and is up to 300 times cheaper to build than traditional drones. It also builds Glide, a weapon launched from near-space altitudes to increase strike range and reduce the chance of interception. The company claims it could potentially hit any target on Earth without being detected, TechCrunch reports.
Recently, Mach revealed it had been selected by the U.S. Army Applications Laboratory to develop Strategic Strike, a next-generation cruise missile with vertical takeoff capabilities. Initial flight tests have already passed, marking a major milestone in the company's path to building deployable battlefield systems, according to TechCrunch.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">From Teen Dream To Government Contract</h2>
Mach became a breakout name in defense circles after being Sequoia Capital's first-ever investment in the defense tech sector. The startup's $5.7 million seed round was led by Sequoia's Stephanie Zhan and Shaun Maguire in mid-2023,<a href="https://www.reuters.com/technology/sequoia-makes-first-defense-tech-investment-mach-industries-2023-06-15/"> Reuters</a> reports. According to<a href="https://techstartups.com/2023/10/05/defense-tech-startup-mach-industries-raises-79m-in-series-a-funding-at-335-million-valuation/"> Tech Startups</a>, that funding was followed in October 2023 by a $79 million Series A led by Bedrock Capital.
The most recent round adds Khosla Ventures to the cap table, with investor Keith Rabois leading the deal, TechCrunch reports. Even former Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>) recruiter Peterson Conway, known for working with only the most promising startups, now counts Mach among his rare list of clients, TechCrunch writes.
With dozens of employees, a U.S. Army contract, and three groundbreaking products already underway, Mach Industries may be shaping up to become the blueprint for the future of American defense.
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