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Needham analyst Mike Cikos noted tariff exposure in his <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/software" rel="noreferrer noopener">Infrastructure Software coverage</a> is better insulated compared to other sectors due to the U.S.&#8217; dominant position in Software and the vast, cheap distribution afforded by Software.
Cikos noted that any potentially competing tariffs or &#8216;Buy Domestic&#8217; programs from other countries have a limited impact.
However, the analyst expected an indirect knock-on effect to his coverage as companies re-prioritize initiatives globally.
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As deployed resources ensure supply chain resiliency or dual-sourcing, they inherently diverge from other initiatives despite secular demand drivers such as Cloud, generative AI, and Digital Transformation remaining intact.
In this environment, Cikos noted that Nutanix, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NTNX#NASDAQ">NTNX</a>), Pure Storage, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PSTG#NYSE">PSTG</a>), and Confluent, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CFLT#NASDAQ">CFLT</a>) (in that order) are likely to face a tougher lift, as these vendors are asking potential customers to undergo a paradigm shift.
Nutanix sells a Hyperconverged Infrastructure offering, which requires the customer to obtain the underlying hardware before deploying Nutanix&#8217;s Software.
Cikos noted that Pure Storage and Confluent&#8217;s biggest challenge is contesting the status quo of continuing to purchase hard disk drives or utilizing batch processing.
International countries&#8217; attempts to enforce tariffs or buy homegrown offerings will likely have a limited effect. A &#8216;Buy Domestic&#8217; approach to Software would face significant challenges as there are relatively few powerhouse vendors in Europe (e.g., SAP (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/sap#NYSE">SAP</a>)).
Furthermore, in the unlikely event Software vendors faced International tariffs, Cikos noted his coverage could offset these headwinds through price increases. As a result, the analyst noted his coverage&#8217;s direct exposure as limited in scope.
However, Cikos expected an indirect knock-on effect on his Infrastructure Software coverage as the C-suite and executives prioritize initiatives globally, such as dual-sourcing or remapping supply chains.
Despite continued demand behind secular drivers like Cloud, generative AI, and Digital Transformation, if a retailer needs to ship shirts, optimizing procurement has risen to a mission-critical initiative compared to deploying a new database for improved TCO.
Companies&#8217; rebalancing and re-prioritization of initiatives are likely to freeze budgets and extend sales cycles.
Cikos stated that software vendors will have an easier time up and cross-selling existing customers than acquiring new logos. But this has been the case for 2-3 years, where many companies are already sourcing the vast majority of incremental Revenue from existing customers.
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If Tariffs Shift Customer Spending Priorities, These Software Stocks Could Face Slow Growth

U.S. President Donald Trump doubled down on his aggressive trade tariff strategy on Monday while signaling openness to potential "fair deals" with several countries during a high-profile meeting at the White House with <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/israel">Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.</a>
Netanyahu announced that Israel is committed to eliminating all trade barriers and tariffs with the United States, pledging to erase Israel's trade surplus and deepen bilateral commerce.
"We want to eliminate the trade deficits with the U.S.," Netanyahu said. "We will eliminate any trade barriers. We are going to eliminate the tariffs—and rapidly."
Trump praised the Israeli leader's announcement but didn't offer reciprocal tariff reductions, instead promising, "We'll take good care of our dear friends." 
Still, the president made it clear that no country would be exempt from the broader reset in America's global trade posture.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Tariffs Here To Stay And Possibly Permanently</h3>
"We have been ripped off by a lot of countries over the years," Trump said. "We can't do it anymore."
Asked whether he would consider a pause in tariffs, Trump firmly replied, "We are not looking into that. We want to sign fair deals with countries." 
He indicated that the tariffs are not just staying—they may become permanent unless foreign governments meet U.S. demands. "Virtually every country wants to negotiate," Trump said. "They are all offering things to us because they are experiencing a lot of hurt."
Trump portrayed the current global environment as a unique opportunity to restructure the U.S. economy through aggressive trade actions. "We have an opportunity to reset the table on trade. It's the only chance we have."
According to Trump, the United States was the richest and strongest power on earth between 1870 and 1913 &#8211; a period he credited to the nation's reliance on high tariffs and absence of income taxes, which he suggested created the ideal foundation for industrial dominance.
"If there are no fair deals, nations can't participate in the U.S. economy," Trump warned. "We're going to get fair deals with every nation."
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Japan And China Face Sharp Criticism</h3>
Several nations were singled out for criticism, with Japan and China receiving particular attention. Trump noted ongoing trade imbalances with Japan, suggesting that while Japanese vehicles dominate the U.S. market, American cars still face significant restrictions entering Japan.
With respect to China, the tone shifted from frustration to confrontation.
Trump accused China of applying tariffs "34% above what their stupid tariff rate is" and warned that a 50% U.S. surcharge would be added on top of existing tariffs if Beijing does not reduce its barriers by April 8.
He called China "essentially a closed country" but added that he hoped to maintain good relations with President Xi Jinping.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">The European Union Targeted For ‘Unfair' Trade Practices</h3>
As for the EU, Trump dismissed its zero-for-zero tariff proposal as insufficient. "It's not enough," he said.
&#8220;The EU was formed to damage the U.S. They took advantage of us." He cited a $350 billion trade deficit with the bloc and accused it of blocking U.S. goods through monetary and non-monetary tariffs.
"They don't take our cars, our agricultural products, they don't take anything," Trump said.
He further criticized EU regulatory standards, describing them as covert trade barriers. "They come up with rules and standards—non-monetary tariffs—which block us," Trump argued, while also accusing European officials of manipulating their currency to gain export advantages.
He indicated that energy will be a critical weapon in future trade negotiations. "They need our energy, and they will commit to buy our energy. We have more energy than any other country on earth," Trump said.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Iran's Nuclear Program And A Clear Red Line</h3>
While the spotlight remained on tariffs, Trump also briefly addressed national security, particularly Iran. Asked whether the U.S. would consider military action to stop Iran's nuclear program, Trump replied with a warning that hinted at the use of force. 
"If the talks aren't successful with Iran, I think Iran is going to be in great danger," he said. "They can't have a nuclear weapon. That's all there is."
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Market Reactions</h3>
The S&amp;P 500 — tracked by the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) — slipped 0.2% in a volatile session that saw the index swing more than 400 points, or roughly 8%, intraday. 
The Nasdaq 100 unexpectedly closed in the green, rising 0.2% and snapping a two-day losing streak. Meanwhile, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 1%, extending its three-day decline to 10% — the sharpest drop since March 2020.
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Trump Vows To 'Reset' Global Trade, Warns Iran Faces 'Great Danger' If Talks Fail

Levi Strauss &amp; Co.  (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LEVI#NYSE">LEVI</a>) released its first-quarter results after Monday's closing bell. Here's a look at the key figures<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/04/b44673925/levi-strauss-co-reports-better-than-expected-first-quarter-2025-financial-results"> from the report. </a>
The Details: Levi Strauss &amp; Co. reported quarterly adjusted earnings of 38 cents per share, which beat the 28 cent analyst consensus estimate. Quarterly revenue of $1.5 billion missed the consensus estimate of $1.54 billion.
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Operating margin&nbsp;was 12.5% compared to 0.04% in the same period last year. Adjusted EBIT margin&nbsp;increased 400 basis points to 13.4% from 9.4% last year on a reported basis primarily due to higher gross margin.
&#8220;We exceeded revenue and profitability expectations in Q1 marking a strong start to the year, another proof point that our transformation strategy is working,&#8221;&nbsp;said Michelle Gass, CEO of Levi Strauss &amp; Co.
&#8220;The Levi&#8217;s&nbsp;brand is stronger than ever, and we will continue to fuel this momentum through a robust product pipeline and by keeping the brand firmly at the center of culture across the globe. While we recognize that we are operating in an uncertain environment, our global footprint, strong margin structure, and agile supply chain position us to navigate the balance of the year and beyond,&#8221; Gass added. 
Outlook:&nbsp;Levi said its 2025&nbsp;guidance remains unchanged other than to reflect its Dockers business as a discontinued operation and does not reflect any impact from the recently announced tariffs. 
LEVI Price Action: According to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?gspk=YWRhbWVja2VydDUzMzY&amp;gsxid=zBMR4PKmcgBw">Benzinga Pro</a>, Levi Strauss shares were up 2.52% after hours at $13.84 on publication Monday.  
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Delivers Compelling Financial Returns for Marvell Shareholders
SANTA CLARA, Calif., April 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ --&nbsp;<a href="https://www.marvell.com/">Marvell Technology, Inc.</a>&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRVL#NASDAQ">MRVL</a>), a leader in data infrastructure semiconductor solutions, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement under which Infineon Technologies AG ("Infineon") will acquire Marvell's Automotive Ethernet business in an all-cash transaction valued at $2.5 billion. This business in fiscal 2026 is expected to generate revenue in the range of $225-250 million. The acquisition includes Marvell's Brightlane&#xAE; Automotive Ethernet portfolio and related assets. This transaction has been approved by Marvell's Board of Directors, and is expected to close within calendar year 2025, subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals.

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Dave &amp; Buster&#8217;s Entertainment Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLAY#NASDAQ">PLAY</a>) reported fourth-quarter financial results after the market close on Monday. Here&#8217;s a look at the key highlights <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/04/g44673682/dave-busters-reports-fourth-quarter-and-fiscal-year-end-2024-financial-results-repurchases-108-mil">from the quarter</a>.
Q4 Earnings: Dave &amp; Buster's reported fourth-quarter revenue of $534.5 million, missing analyst <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/earnings">estimates</a> of $550.37 million, according to&nbsp;<a href="http://pro.benzinga.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>. The entertainment and dining company reported adjusted earnings of 69 cents per share, missing estimates of 71 cents per share.
Total revenue decreased 10.8% year-over-year as comparable store sales fell 9.4%. The company noted that the fourth quarter of 2024 had one less week than the fourth quarter of 2023. 
Dave &amp; Buster&#8217;s said it generated $108.9 million in operating cash flow during the fourth quarter. The company also repurchased approximately five million shares in fiscal 2024, and had approximately $104 million remaining on its buyback as of Monday.
Dave &amp; Buster&#8217;s ended the&nbsp;quarter with&nbsp;$6.9 million&nbsp;in cash and&nbsp;$503.5&nbsp;million&nbsp;of available liquidity under its&nbsp;$650 million&nbsp;revolving credit facility.
&#8220;While we are disappointed by our results in the&nbsp;fourth quarter, we are very encouraged by the clear opportunities we have identified over the past few months and the most recent trends in the business since taking actions to unwind mistakes and make appropriate changes,&#8221; said Kevin Sheehan, board chair and interim CEO of Dave &amp; Buster&#8217;s.
&#8220;Previous leadership, while well-intentioned, made significant and ill-advised changes to marketing, food and beverage, operations, remodels and games investment that negatively impacted the business,&#8221; said Sheehan. 
&#8220;The current leadership team has been systematically unwinding these mistakes and pursuing a &#8216;back to basics&#8217; strategy while making high-confidence improvements to the key areas of the business entirely in line with our previously communicated strategic plan.&#8221; 
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Last quarter, Dave &amp; Buster&#8217;s announced a CEO transition. The board is currently working with a global executive search firm to find the company&#8217;s next CEO. The company did not provide an update on its CEO search in the fourth-quarter release.
Dave &amp; Buster&#8217;s said it expects total capital expenditures to be less than $220 million in fiscal-year 2025.
Management will further discuss the quarter on a conference call with investors and analysts at 5 p.m. ET. 
PLAY Price Action:&nbsp;Dave &amp; Buster's Entertainment shares were up 2.66% after hours, trading at $16.62 at the time of publication Monday, according to&nbsp;<a href="http://pro.benzinga.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Earned 247 Self-Mined Bitcoin for a Total of 718 Bitcoin Year-to-Date and Our Customers Earned an Estimated 17 Bitcoin at Our Data Centers in March
<a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.corescientific.com%2F&amp;esheet=54234995&amp;newsitemid=20250407552909&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Core+Scientific%2C+Inc.&amp;index=1&amp;md5=e44839ee09e874f152e87b20af82499f">Core Scientific, Inc.</a> (NASDAQ:<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CORZ#NASDAQ">CORZ</a>) ("Core Scientific" or "the Company"), a leader in digital infrastructure for high-performance computing and bitcoin mining,today released unaudited production and operations updates for March 2025.
Key Metrics Summary (unaudited)
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<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">March 2025</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">February 2025</td>
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<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Self-Mining Bitcoin Earned1</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">247</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">215</td>
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<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Hosting Bitcoin Earned by Customers2</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">17</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">16</td>
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<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Average Self-Mined Bitcoin Earned/Day</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">8.0</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">7.7</td>
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<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Self-Mining Energized Hash rate3</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">18.1</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">18.4</td>
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<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Hosting Energized Hash rate4</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">1.0</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">1.0</td>
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<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Total Energized Hash rate</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">19.1</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">19.4</td>
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<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Average Self-Mining Fleet Efficiency (J/TH)5</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">24.3</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">24.4</td>
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<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Self-Mining Bitcoin Earned represents bitcoin rewards earned by bitcoin miners owned and operated by Core Scientific</td>
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<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Hosting Bitcoin Earned represents estimated bitcoin rewards earned by customer-owned miners installed and operated by Core Scientific in our data centers, including bitcoin rewards earned by customers and paid to the Company pursuant to proceeds sharing agreements</td>
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<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Self-Mining Energized Hash Rate represents the total rated capacity of all Company-owned bitcoin miners installed and operating in Core Scientific's data centers. Includes previous generation miners removed to accommodate new miners and then re-deployed opportunistically to exploit favorable mining economics</td>
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<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">4</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Hosting Energized Hash Rate represents the total rated capacity of all hosted bitcoin miners owned by customers, installed and operated by Core Scientific in our data centers</td>
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<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">5</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Average Self-Mining Fleet Efficiency (J/TH) represents the weighted average power consumption in Joules per terahash based on the actual efficiency of each model of miner operating in Core Scientific's owned self-mining fleet</td>
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Core Scientific Releases March 2025 Production And Operations Updates Including 247 Self Mined Bitcoins For A Total Of 718 Year-To-Date

On April&nbsp;7, 2025, Federated Hermes Limited, a London, United Kingdom (U.K.)-based subsidiary of Federated Hermes, Inc., entered into a share purchase agreement with Rivington Energy (Management) Limited (Rivington) and its shareholders regarding the acquisition of a majority (60%) equity interest in Rivington. Rivington is a U.K.-based renewable energy project development business. The acquisition was simultaneously completed on April&nbsp;7, 2025.
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The share purchase agreement provided for an upfront cash payment of £23.7 million ($30.6 million) for the majority (60%) equity interest in Rivington, including stamp duty taxes. The upfront cash payment included a £12.9 million ($16.7 million) capital contribution principally to provide Rivington funds for growth capital and debt repayment. The share purchase agreement also provides for a series of contingent purchase price payments, which can total as much as £10.7 million ($13.8 million) in the aggregate and can become payable annually over the next four years based on certain levels of revenue growth. Rivington had revenues of approximately £7.4 million ($9.5 million) in 2024. The share purchase agreement and other related transaction documents contain certain negotiated warranties, covenants, indemnities, and other terms customary for similar transactions in the U.K.

Federated Hermes Acquires 60% Majority Stake In U.K.-Based Renewable Energy Firm Rivington Energy for £23.7 Million, With Potential Contingent Payments Of Up To £10.7 Million Based On Revenue Growth

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<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CBDY">Target Group</a> (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CBDY#OTC">CBDY</a>) shares closed up 44.01% at $0.00</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CLSH">CLS Holdings USA</a> (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLSH#OTC">CLSH</a>) shares closed up 34.83% at $0.03</li>
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<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/LBUY">Leafbuyer Techs</a> (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LBUY#OTC">LBUY</a>) shares closed up 15.61% at $0.02</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ELLXF">Elixinol Wellness</a> (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ELLXF#OTC">ELLXF</a>) shares closed up 14.84% at $0.02</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CARA">Cara Therapeutics</a> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CARA#NASDAQ">CARA</a>) shares closed up 14.17% at $4.75</li>
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<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/GBHPF">Global Hemp Group</a> (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GBHPF#OTC">GBHPF</a>) shares closed up 10.00% at $0.01</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/RMHB">Rocky Mountain High</a> (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RMHB#OTC">RMHB</a>) shares closed up 8.89% at $0.00</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/OILFF">Nextleaf Solutions</a> (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OILFF#OTC">OILFF</a>) shares closed up 4.89% at $0.04</li>
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<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/LMLLF">Pharmadrug</a> (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMLLF#OTC">LMLLF</a>) shares closed down 21.51% at $0.01</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SOLCF">SOL Glb Inv</a> (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOLCF#OTC">SOLCF</a>) shares closed down 17.47% at $0.04</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/LVRLF">CordovaCann</a> (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LVRLF#OTC">LVRLF</a>) shares closed down 16.17% at $0.07</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/FFNTF">4Front Ventures</a> (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FFNTF#OTC">FFNTF</a>) shares closed down 13.73% at $0.01</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CXXIF">C21 Investments</a> (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CXXIF#OTC">CXXIF</a>) shares closed down 13.32% at $0.12</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CURR">Currenc Group</a> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CURR#NASDAQ">CURR</a>) shares closed down 9.51% at $1.43</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CBWTF">Auxly Cannabis Group</a> (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CBWTF#OTC">CBWTF</a>) shares closed down 6.88% at $0.06</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ZDPY">Zoned Properties</a> (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZDPY#OTC">ZDPY</a>) shares closed down 5.58% at $0.39</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CRLBF">Cresco Labs</a> (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRLBF#OTC">CRLBF</a>) shares closed down 5.49% at $0.56</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CNTMF">FLUENT</a> (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNTMF#OTC">CNTMF</a>) shares closed down 5.17% at $0.06</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/VFF">Village Farms Intl</a> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VFF#NASDAQ">VFF</a>) shares closed down 5.17% at $0.51</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ACB">Aurora Cannabis</a> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACB#NASDAQ">ACB</a>) shares closed down 5.11% at $4.05</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MRMD">MariMed</a> (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRMD#OTC">MRMD</a>) shares closed down 4.39% at $0.08</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CPHRF">Cipher Pharmaceuticals</a> (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CPHRF#OTC">CPHRF</a>) shares closed down 4.36% at $8.22</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CURLF">Curaleaf Holdings</a> (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CURLF#OTC">CURLF</a>) shares closed down 4.23% at $0.74</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/OGI">Organigram Global</a> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OGI#NASDAQ">OGI</a>) shares closed down 3.22% at $0.92</li>
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Billionaire Mark Cuban has never shied away from speaking out about what's wrong with the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/02/43420762/us-health-care-ranks-last-among-wealthy-nations-study-reveals-despite-highest-spending-people-have-lower-than-average-life-expectancies">U.S. healthcare system</a>. In a recent post <a href="https://x.com/mcuban/status/1906368260406145196">on X</a>, Cuban explained that healthcare should be simple, but it's become overly complicated by big insurance companies and pharmacy benefit managers. These groups, he says, act as middlemen, controlling not just the costs but also the accessibility of care.
For Cuban, healthcare should come down to two basic questions:
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<li>What's the cost?</li>
<li>How can the patient afford it?</li>
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But according to him, PBMs and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43932776/mark-cuban-slams-fd-up-healthcare-system-blames-insurance-designed-deductibles-for-patient-bankruptcy">insurance companies</a> add unnecessary complexity, controlling which doctors and medications patients can access. Cuban doesn't mince words when it comes to his frustration with this system, saying, "They are able to do so because they control the flow of patients for hospitals/providers and drug manufacturers. They are the gatekeepers for trillions of dollars of healthcare spending. Everyone has to kiss their a&#8211; and accept the complications."
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How PBMs Are Driving Up Drug Prices</h2>
Cuban has been particularly vocal about PBMs, which act as go-betweens for drug manufacturers, pharmacies, and insurers. In a <a href="https://www.drugchannels.net/2024/03/mark-cuban-five-ways-that-big-pbms-hurt.html">post</a> for Drug Channels, he laid out five key ways PBMs are making the healthcare system worse:
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<li>Lack of Transparency: PBMs often keep their pricing and contracts hidden, making it hard for consumers to shop around and compare prices.</li>
<li>Inflated Specialty Drug Prices: PBMs label certain medications as "specialty drugs" and then drastically increase the prices. However, Cuban wrote that there's "nothing special about most of these drugs."</li>
<li>Rebate Distortion: PBMs negotiate rebates with drug manufacturers, but the savings don't necessarily reach the consumer. Instead, they can lead to higher costs for patients in need of expensive medications.</li>
<li>Formulary Restrictions: PBMs decide which drugs are covered based on their own financial incentives rather than medical necessity, limiting treatment options for patients.</li>
<li>"Sh&#8211;ing on" Independent Pharmacies: "S———ing is the appropriate word to describe the financial abuse that we've heard about from non-captive pharmacies," Cuban wrote." Small, independent pharmacies often can't compete with PBMs, which charge them unpredictable fees and can conduct audits at will, sometimes driving them out of business.</li>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Cuban's Solution: Transparency and Direct-to-Consumer Pricing</h2>
To address these issues, Cuban co-founded <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/02/43435413/mark-cubans-cost-plus-marketplace-now-sells-over-6000-medicines-saving-customers-between-40-60-by-cutting-out-the-middle-man">Cost Plus Drug Company</a>. The company cuts out PBMs entirely, offering consumers a chance to buy medications at a transparent price. Cost Plus Drugs charges a fixed 15% markup on the wholesale price, along with a small pharmacy and shipping fee.
In a <a href="https://ldi.upenn.edu/our-work/research-updates/mark-cuban-explains-his-battle-against-pharmacy-benefit-managers/">conversation</a> at the University of Pennsylvania, Cuban pointed out how much trust has been lost in the healthcare system. He says that transparency could be the key to winning that trust back. That's why his company is committed to showing consumers exactly what they're paying for—something that most drug pricing models don't do.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Can Healthcare Reform Fix the Problem?</h2>
Cuban has repeatedly said that <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/12/42742855/mark-cuban-says-this-is-single-payer-how-his-healthcare-model-could-transform-the-u-s-healthcare-system">removing PBMs from the equation</a> would make healthcare more affordable and clear. He argues that if PBMs were out of the picture, the trillions of dollars saved could go toward helping the patients who can't afford care.
"There is a fix," Cuban wrote. "The federal government, states, and self-insured employers can stop doing business with the big three PBMs…State and federal agencies and big companies could switch out from those big PBMs and use their competitors. This would change an entire industry in less than five years."
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Mark Cuban Says Big Insurance Companies And PBMs Control Healthcare Costs, 'Everyone Has To Kiss Their A-- And Accept The Complications'

Despite Wall Street continuing to tumble at the start of the second quarter of 2025, a small group of S&amp;P 500 stocks has remained nearly untouched by the chaos triggered by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/tariffs">Donald Trump's tariff policies.</a>
Stocks that delivered standout gains in the first quarter have held their ground through the opening week of the second quarter, showing resilience as the broader market sank under pressure from tariffs and softening earnings outlooks.
The five best-performing S&amp;P 500 names in Q1 2025 — CVS Health Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVS#NYSE">CVS</a>), Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PM#NYSE">PM</a>), Newmont Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NEM#NYSE">NEM</a>), Cencora Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COR#NYSE">COR</a>) and Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRTX#NASDAQ">VRTX</a>) — have seen only minimal declines in recent days, defying a sharp 10% drop in the S&amp;P 500 index fueled by mounting trade tensions and concerns over recession. 
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Quarterly Stars In A Cloudy Market</h3>
Let's break it down:
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<li>CVS Health soared 50.9% in Q1, posting its best quarterly gain since 1975. While the S&amp;P 500 dropped 10% in the first week of April, CVS is only down 5% in Q2.</li>
<li>Philip Morris jumped 31.9% last quarter, reaching multiple record highs and logging its second-best quarter since going public in 2008. PM is down 4.8% thus far in April.</li>
<li>Newmont rode the gold wave. With gold prices up 19%, the mining giant surged 29.7%, its strongest 3-month performance since early 2020. NEM fell 7.2% in Q2, yet showed a more contained drop than the broader market.</li>
<li>Cencora, formerly AmerisourceBergen, posted a 23.8% rise, and remains up 0.2% this month, dodging the tariff-driven downturn.</li>
<li>Vertex Pharmaceuticals climbed 21% in Q1, and has stayed flat so far in Q2, showing impressive stability in biotech.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">But How Much More Room To Run?</h3>
Despite their impressive runs, future gains may be limited. Analyst consensus shows only Newmont and CVS have potential upside of 25.8% and 13.2%, respectively, based on median price targets. 
For the others, the path forward looks far less compelling. With valuations already stretched and macroeconomic risks mounting — from renewed trade tensions to signs of weakening corporate margins — the potential for further gains could quickly evaporate if analysts begin slashing forecasts in the coming weeks.
<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"> 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Company</th>
<th>Q1 2025 Price Change</th>
<th>YTD Price Change</th>
<th>Median Target Upside</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>CVS Health (CVS)</td>
<td>+50.9%</td>
<td>+43.71%</td>
<td>+13.16%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Philip Morris (PM)</td>
<td>+31.9%</td>
<td>+26.02%</td>
<td>+2.86%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Newmont Corporation (NEM)</td>
<td>+29.7%</td>
<td>+21.77%</td>
<td>+25.77%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Cencora Inc. (COR)</td>
<td>+23.8%</td>
<td>+23.78%</td>
<td>+0.68%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX)</td>
<td>+21.0%</td>
<td>+19.20%</td>
<td>+6.66%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Data as of April 7, 2025</figcaption></figure>
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