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According to the latest data, zero-day-to-expiration (0DTE) options hit record high volumes this week, a sign that &#8220;risk appetite is skyrocketing,&#8221; say market observers.
What Happened: On Thursday night, popular investment newsletter The Kobeissi Letter shared a chart on X, made by options research firm Tier1 Alpha, illustrating the sharp rise in zero-day-to-expiration (0DTE) S&amp;P 500 option volumes in recent years.
The chart shows 0DTE volumes as a share of the total S&amp;P 500 option volumes, touching a staggering new high of 67% on Tuesday this week, &#8220;an all-time high.&#8221;
Zero-day-to-expiration (0DTE) options are contracts on stocks or indexes that expire on the same day they are traded, making them a popular tool for short-term speculation and intraday strategies.
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The post highlights the growing popularity of these risky, ultra-short-term trading instruments, stating that their volume share has more than doubled over the past three years. 
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Risk appetite is skyrocketing: 0DTE options volume reflected 67% of total options volume on Tuesday, an all-time high. Over the last 3 years, the volume share of these risky trading instruments has more than DOUBLED. In Q1 2025, the average daily trading volume of 0DTE… <a href="https://t.co/LQF7mLEf5i">pic.twitter.com/LQF7mLEf5i</a>
&mdash; The Kobeissi Letter (@KobeissiLetter) <a href="https://twitter.com/KobeissiLetter/status/1920621989342892423?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 8, 2025</a></blockquote>
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During the first quarter of 2025, the average daily volumes of 0DTE options contracts exceeded 2 million, &#8220;for the first time in history,&#8221; it says. The post notes that average daily 0DTE volumes stood at just 400,000 in the first quarter of 2022, not 400 million (which is a typo), marking a fivefold increase over the past three years.
It ends by stating that &#8220;Risk appetite has completely flipped.&#8221;
Why It Matters: The Vice President of Derivatives Market Intelligence at CBOE Global Markets Inc. (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CBOE#BATS">CBOE</a>), Henry Schwartz, recently said <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/partner/news/25/05/45222085/zero-day-options-priced-appropriately-despite-market-volatility-insights-from-cboe-webinar-with-benz">during a Benzinga Webinar</a> this week that 0DTE options tend to be priced appropriately for current market conditions. &#8220;The options market is a pretty efficient marketplace, things are generally priced right,&#8221; he said.
Others, such as JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>) analysts, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/23/03/31230564/jpmorgan-analysts-believe-these-options-could-turn-a-5-market-fall-into-a-deadly-di">have expressed concerns</a> that the rising popularity of 0DTE options could potentially exacerbate intraday market declines.
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The cryptocurrency market rallied sharply on Thursday after the Trump administration inked a trade deal with the United Kingdom.
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<td>Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>)</td>
<td>+4.81%</td>
<td>$102,675.77</td>
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<td>+20.05%</td>
<td>$2,195.20</td>
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<td>+10.98%</td>
<td>$0.1948</td>
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What Happened: Bitcoin breached the $100,000 milestone after a wait of three months, catalyzing a broader market uptick. The apex cryptocurrency nearly tapped $104,000 in a volatile session, with trading volume increasing by 59% in the last 24 hours.
Bitcoin&#8217;s gains were overwhelmed by its younger sibling, Ethereum, which burst out after weeks of sideways trading around the $1,800 range. The second-largest cryptocurrency breached $2,200, a level not seen in over two months.
The rally pushed Ethereum's market dominance past 8% for the first time in over a month.
Bearish leveraged traders took in huge losses as the rally wiped out nearly $800 million in short positions.
Interestingly, Bitcoin's Open Interest dropped 0.20% in the last 24 hours, indicating that the rally may have been driven by short covering. On the other hand, Ethereum's Open Interest surged 20%.
The "Greed" sentiment prevailed in the market, according to the Crypto Fear and Greed Index.
Top Gainers (24-Hours)
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<td>Eos (VIRTUAL)</td>
<td>+16.78%</td>
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<td>+9.62%</td>
<td>$0.892</td>
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<td>$40.32</td>
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The global cryptocurrency market capitalization soared 6.91% in the last 24 hours to $3.22 trillion.
Stocks also climbed on Wednesday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 254.48 points, or 0.62%, to end at 41,368.45. The S&amp;P 500 lifted 0.58% to close at 5,663.94, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite gained 1.07% to finish at 17,928.14.
The risk-on sentiment was bolstered after the Trump administration signed its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45294428/wall-street-rallies-after-us-seals-first-trade-deal-you-better-go-out-and-buy-stock-trump-says">first major trade agreement with the</a> UK, fueling confidence about further global deals.
This comes ahead of Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45242461/donald-trumps-trade-war-sparks-first-major-us-china-talks-scott-bessent-jamieson-greer-to-meet-chinese-delegation-in-geneva">meeting with top Chinese officials for trade negotiations</a>.
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Analyst Notes: Cryptocurrency analytics firm Santiment said the ongoing bullish sentiment could be a "double-edged sword" for upcoming price moves.
"On one hand, retail FOMO can add a bit of extra fuel to this rally as major media outlets spam Bitcoin&#8217;s 3-month milestone and bring in many new entries to the space. On the other hand, we typically see rallies put on the brakes when there is an overwhelming amount of calls related to &#8216;higher&#8217; or &#8216;above,&#8217;" the firm added.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">&#x1f973; Cryptocurrency has continued its rally, with Bitcoin breaching the all-important $100K psychological resistance for the first time since Feb. 3rd. Sentiment is quite bullish at the moment, which can be a double-edged sword for upcoming price movement from here. On one hand,… <a href="https://t.co/iGcLsY1cxN">pic.twitter.com/iGcLsY1cxN</a>
&mdash; Santiment (@santimentfeed) <a href="https://twitter.com/santimentfeed/status/1920514782823920113?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 8, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Cryptocurrency analyst and trader Rekt Capital weighed in on Ethereum's stratospheric gains during the day, emphasizing the significance of $2,200.
"Reclaim ~$2200 and Ethereum will resynchronise with its $2200-$3900 macro range," the analyst said
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24ETH&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$ETH</a> That was quick Ethereum has reached ~$2200 Going forward, ETH will need to reclaim ~$2200 via a similar reclaim to what occurred in late 2023 (blue circle) Reclaim ~$2200 and Ethereum will resynchronise with its $2200-$3900 Macro Range<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ETH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ETH</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Crypto?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Crypto</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Ethereum?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Ethereum</a> <a href="https://t.co/sQYXDeG1ZB">https://t.co/sQYXDeG1ZB</a> <a href="https://t.co/ecJBvDkpQ6">pic.twitter.com/ecJBvDkpQ6</a>
&mdash; Rekt Capital (@rektcapital) <a href="https://twitter.com/rektcapital/status/1920592869263323633?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 8, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WBD#NASDAQ">WBD</a>) is reshaping its streaming strategy, cutting back on sheer content volume and doubling down on premium franchises, all while striking licensing deals like sending Scooby-Doo over to Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>).
What Happened: On Thursday, during the company's first-quarter earnings call, WBD CEO David Zaslav explained how the company is moving away from the old "more is better" streaming mindset.
He praised the success of Warner Bros. Television Group CEO Channing Dungey's team, noting a strong performance with high-profile projects such as "Ted Lasso" and "Presumed Innocent" for Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>).
Zaslav highlighted that Presumed Innocent originated as a WBD title and was transformed into a compelling series before being sold to Apple — a deal he described as &#8220;very good business&#8221; for the company.
He also pointed to other notable titles like Shrinking, Bad Monkey, and Abbott Elementary—the latter being sold to Walt Disney Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>)—as evidence of WBD&#8217;s reputation as a high-quality content provider.
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However, he made a clear distinction when it comes to certain intellectual properties. Core franchises like "Wonder Woman," "Batman," "Superman" and "Supergirl," currently being developed under James Gunn and Peter Safran's 10-year DC roadmap, are being cultivated as global asset builders exclusive to Warner Bros. Discovery.
The WBD CEO said the same applies to "Harry Potter," noting a decade-long commitment with author JK Rowling and "Game of Thrones" as part of the studio's long-term strategy to develop and retain premium, globally recognizable IP.
&#8220;Those belong to us and they'll only belong to us forever because we're building big assets and a global differentiated strategy around that,&#8221; he stated.
However, Warner Bros. isn't locking up every piece of its massive library. Zaslav pointed to the recent example of Scooby-Doo, where the company sold a new show to Netflix to reach a broader audience.&nbsp;
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"In some cases, we'll find with Scooby-Doo, we can sell something to Ted [Sarandos] and Netflix, and that can get very broad acceptance in the marketplace," Zaslav said. "And then we can follow it with a Scooby-Doo movie — that would be a real win-win for us."
WBD CFO Gunnar Wiedenfels added that this strategy shift does not mean Warner Bros. will dramatically ramp up or slash spending.
"We have significant growth ambitions for the streaming service and for the studio," he said, noting the company will support those goals with moderate increases in content spending over time.
Why It's Important: Warner Bros. posted a 9% year-over-year revenue decline (excluding foreign exchange impacts) to $8.98 billion, falling short of the analyst consensus estimate of $9.60 billion.
Streaming revenue rose 9% year-over-year (excluding foreign exchange effects) to $2.66 billion. The growth was driven in part by an 8% increase in distribution revenue, fueled by a 23% surge in subscribers thanks to Max's ongoing global rollout and new domestic distribution agreements.
Price Action: WBD shares rose 0.43% to $9.05 in Thursday's after-hours trading, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?gspk=YWRhbWVja2VydDUzMzY&amp;gsxid=zBMR4PKmcgBw">Benzinga Pro data</a>.
Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings assigns the stock a growth score of 5.89%. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">Click here to see how it stacks up against</a> Netflix, Disney, Apple, and other major players.
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Warner Bros. Discovery Pulling Back From 'More Is Better' Streaming Strategy, Bets Big On Premium Content — And Letting Scooby-Doo Sniff Out New Fans On Netflix

Monster Beverage Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MNST#NASDAQ">MNST</a>) is bracing for tighter margins in the second quarter as rising aluminum costs and tariff-related premiums begin to squeeze its bottom line.
What Happened: During the company&#8217;s first quarter earnings call on Thursday, Vice Chairman and Co-CEO, Hilton Schlosberg, said that Monster&#8217;s layered hedging strategy may not be able to contain certain costs, particularly the rise in aluminum prices stemming from the tariffs.
&#8220;We use a ladder approach for hedging, and it's very difficult and somewhat expensive to hedge the Midwest premium,&#8221; he said, referring to the regional surcharge applied to aluminum deliveries in the U.S. Midwest.
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&#8220;To a limited degree, we are hedged with certain volumes in the Midwest premium,&#8221; Schlosberg said, while acknowledging, &#8220;we don't always win&#8221; with hedging. He added that the purpose of the company's hedging strategy is to manage risk and avoid leaving the business overly exposed to price volatility.
Looking ahead, Schlosberg warned that rising material costs, including the Midwest aluminum premium, are likely to pressure margins in the coming months. &#8220;I wouldn't expect that the second quarter margin will be as high as the first quarter margin,&#8221; he said.
Why It Matters: In February, Coca-Cola Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KO#NYSE">KO</a>) warned that the <a href="https://benzinga.com/news/25/02/43759161/coca-cola-warns-trumps-tariffs-could-force-it-to-use-more-plastic-if-aluminium-cans-become-more-expensive-we-can-shift-to-pet">tariffs on Aluminum</a> could force it to use more plastic to keep prices stable. &#8220;If aluminum cans become more expensive, we can put more emphasis on PET bottles,&#8221; the company&#8217;s CEO, James Quincey, said. 
Even Alcoa Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AA#NYSE">AA</a>), the largest aluminum producer in the U.S., recently disclosed that tariffs <a href="https://benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/04/44858454/alcoa-warns-tariffs-could-cost-425-million-annually-this-is-the-most-material-impact-says-ceo">have taken a toll</a> on its bottom line, while estimating an annual earnings impact of $425 million. The company noted that 70% of its production based in Canada is destined for American consumers, making it vulnerable.
Monster Beverages is also expected to face certain <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/05/45188975/snap-spending-shift-could-hit-general-mills-pepsico-hard-warns-analyst">headwinds stemming from cuts</a> in the U.S. Federal Government&#8217;s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), with roughly 10% of its $123 billion annual budget being spent on soda. 
During its first quarter results, Monster reported $1.85 billion in revenue, down 2.3% year-over-year, with a profit of $0.45 per share, up 7.4% from last year. The company missed consensus estimates at the top and bottom lines. 
Price Action: The stock was down 0.69% on Thursday, and is down 0.73% after hours, following its first quarter, which fell short of analyst estimates.
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Vice President JD Vance has openly criticized Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for his economic policies, particularly concerning inflation and trade agreements.
What Happened: During an interview with Fox News, Vance expressed dissatisfaction with Powell&#8217;s handling of economic issues. According to <a href="https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/5291493-jd-vance-jerome-powell-nice-guy-wrong-about-almost-everything/">The Hill</a>, Vance labeled Powell as a &#8220;nice guy&#8221; but criticized his delayed response to inflation and trade deals. Vance&#8217;s remarks echo recent criticisms from President Donald Trump, who has been vocal about his discontent with Powell&#8217;s decisions.
&#8220;Well, first of all, I think the president is right about Jerome Powell. Jerome Powell, he's a nice guy, but he's been wrong about almost everything. He was way too late in combating the Biden inflation, and now I think he's way too late in actually helping us fight back against some of these ridiculous trade deals that have stolen the wealth of the American people,&#8221; said Vance.
On Thursday, Trump likened discussions with Powell to &#8220;talking to a wall&#8221; and criticized the Fed&#8217;s decision to maintain interest rates between 4.25% and 4.5%. Trump pointed out that other central banks, such as the Bank of England and China, have opted to cut rates.
Powell defended the Fed&#8217;s stance, stating that the labor market remains strong and inflation is low, allowing for patience in policy adjustments. He also mentioned uncertainties around tariff policies and their potential economic impact. Powell, initially appointed by Trump in 2017, was reappointed by President Joe Biden.
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Why It Matters: The Federal Reserve&#8217;s decision to keep interest rates steady at 4.25%-4.50% marks the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/05/45263291/fed-keeps-rates-steady-warns-of-rising-uncertainty-about-the-economic-outlook">third consecutive pause</a> in its interest-rate policy. The Fed has acknowledged increased uncertainty about the economic outlook. Despite calls for lower rates, the Fed&#8217;s decision aligns with expert predictions that it will be <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/05/45283497/federal-reserve-will-be-the-last-to-cut-says-expert-anticipating-4-cuts-in-2025-a-thaw-in-us-china-trade-dispute-is-good-news">among the last central banks</a> to cut rates.
Trump&#8217;s criticism of Powell is not new. Previously, Trump claimed to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/04/45093252/trump-says-he-knows-much-more-than-fed-chair-jerome-powell-about-interest-rates">know &#8220;much more&#8221; than Powell</a> about interest rates. Despite this, Trump has stated he has &#8220;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44940900/us-futures-dollar-jump-amid-trumps-latest-comments-on-fed-nikkei-rebounds-to-three-week-high">no intention</a>&#8221; of firing Powell.
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On Thursday, Cathie Wood-led Ark Invest made significant moves in the stock market, focusing on Shopify Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHOP#NASDAQ">SHOP</a>), Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>), and Block Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XYZ#NYSE">XYZ</a>).
The Shopify Trade
Ark Invest&#8217;s funds, including Ark Fintech Innovation ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKF#BATS">ARKF</a>), ARK Innovation ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKK#BATS">ARKK</a>), and ARK Next Generation Internet ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKW#BATS">ARKW</a>), collectively acquired 228,824 shares in Shopify. This move comes after Shopify reported a 26.8% year-over-year increase in revenue for its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/05/45286313/shopify-q1-gross-margin-contracts-misses-profit-estimate">fiscal first quarter</a>, reaching $2.36 billion, which surpassed analyst expectations of $2.33 billion. Despite this revenue growth, Shopify&#8217;s stock experienced a decline following the announcement due to a contraction in gross margins. On Thursday, the shares ended 0.5% lower at $94. The Ark purchase amounted to $21.5 million.
The Palantir Trade
Ark Invest trimmed its position in the Alex Karp-led company across its ARKF, ARKK, and ARKW funds, offloading a total of 135,572 shares. Based on Thursday's closing price of $119.15—up 7.85% on the day—the trades were valued at approximately $16.1 million.
This decision follows Palantir&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/05/45292541/palantir-pltr-stock-gains-5-thursday-whats-going-on">recent earnings report</a>, which showed a 39% increase in revenue year-over-year, reaching $883.86 million and surpassing analyst expectations. The company&#8217;s U.S. revenue saw a significant 55% rise, driven by a 71% surge in commercial revenue. Despite the positive earnings, Ark Invest has been <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45274539/cathie-wood-strengthens-ai-chip-holdings-with-nvidia-and-amd-purchases-reduces-palantir-position-by-another-38-8-million">trimming its position</a> in Palantir. On Wednesday, the firm offloaded shares worth $38.8 million, while on Tuesday it had sold $41 million worth. Palantir makes up 6.01% of Ark's portfolio by weight, with total holdings valued at $301.3 million.
The Block Trade
Ark Invest also decreased its stake in the Jack Dorsey-led company, selling a total of 256,593 shares across its ARKF, ARKK, and ARKW funds. This decision follows Block&#8217;s disappointing <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/05/45152696/block-shares-drop-after-worse-than-expected-q1-results-details">first-quarter earnings report</a>, which revealed earnings of 56 cents per share, missing the analyst consensus estimate of 87 cents. Additionally, the Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>)-focused company&#8217;s quarterly revenue of $5.77 billion fell short of the expected $6.2 billion.
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Memecoins inspired by Pope Leo XIV surged on Thursday after the U.S.-born priest was elected as the new global head of the Catholic Church.
What happened: Solana (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/sol/usd">SOL</a>)-based POPE267 skyrocketed 1080% in the last 24 hours, raking in a market capitalization of over $60 million, <a href="https://coinmarketcap.com/dexscan/solana/EdHLMZn7YpDytZUU2ojYRHaHiddmYKyxZz96S5Dwqy8G/">according </a>to CoinMarketCap. Over $14 million worth of tokens were transacted in the last 24 hours.
The memecoin refers to Leo XIV&#8217;s election as the Catholic Church&#8217;s 267th leader.
Similarly, a memecoin called POPE69, which mentions his age, popped 180% to a market valuation of $741,630.
Note that these tokens operated at thin liquidity and could only be traded on Solana-based decentralized exchanges. CoinMarketCap issued a disclaimer stating that the memecoins have yet to be validated and urged traders to DYOR.
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Why It Matters: The upsurge followed the election of Leo XIV, born Robert Francis Prevost, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45298795/who-is-new-pope-leo-xiv-francis-appointee-first-american-pope-has-supported-workers-rights">as the new Pope</a>, succeeding the late Pope Francis.
Prevost, the first American pope, was widely regarded as a long shot for the papacy.
In his remarks on the balcony of St. Peter&#8217;s Basilica on Thursday, Leo XIV called for the church to "build bridges" while paying tribute to Pope Francis.
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On Wednesday, Arm Holdings Plc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARM#NASDAQ">ARM</a>) chose not to provide full-year fiscal 2026 guidance, with its chief financial officer citing unpredictable market signals, partner caution, and potential macroeconomic disruptions as key reasons.
What Happened: Speaking on the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/05/45268429/arm-holdings-stock-plunges-after-q4-results-heres-why">company's fourth-quarter earnings</a> call, Arm CFO Jason Child addressed why the semiconductor design giant opted to withhold fiscal 2026 guidance — a departure from its usual practice.
Child explained that while Arm typically offers annual forecasts with a reasonable range to cover expected deal timing, this year's market environment presented unusually murky signals, particularly from partners and customers.
"Almost none of them are providing full-year guidance," Child said. "The amount of signal I'm getting from partners, whether it's through guidance or from other reporting, is just less than I've had in the past."
The CFO also pointed to the broader macroeconomic risks, especially tariff-related uncertainties, which add another layer of unpredictability. "If I provide a range, I'd have to give you an even wider range than I had last year," he stated. " I don't know if it would be that helpful."
Why It's Important: Arm Holdings posted quarterly earnings of 55 cents per share, surpassing analyst expectations of 52 cents. Revenue for the quarter reached $1.24 billion, exceeding the $1.23 billion consensus estimate and rising from $928 million in the same period a year ago.
ARM Price Action: Arm&#8217;s stock fell 11.63% to $109.75 in after-hours trading on Wednesday, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?gspk=YWRhbWVja2VydDUzMzY&amp;gsxid=zBMR4PKmcgBw">data from Benzinga Pro</a>.
ARM Holdings PLC currently holds a consensus price target of $143.81, according to ratings from 32 analysts. The highest target comes from Rosenblatt, which set a price of $225 on Feb. 6, 2025.
The three latest analyst updates from UBS, Wells Fargo, and Barclays collectively assigned an average price target of $146.67, suggesting a potential upside of 33.64%.
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Arm CFO Explains Why Company Withheld Fiscal 2026 Full Year Guidance Amid Uncertainty From Customers And Tariff Impacts: 'The Amount Of Signals I'm Getting…'

For many adults returning to school later in life, one of the biggest questions is how to pay for it. A recent listener of Suze Orman&#8216;s "<a href="https://omny.fm/shows/suze-ormans-women-and-money/ask-kt-suze-anything-how-do-i-settle-a-deceased-parent-s-credit-card-debt">Women &amp; Money</a>" podcast, Will, faced this exact dilemma.&nbsp;
At 35, Will is planning to pursue a master's degree in nursing — a move he hopes will boost his earning potential. The program will cost about $30,000 over three years. Will has enough savings to cover the tuition but wonders if taking out <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45214832/with-16-trillion-owed-by-427-million-student-loan-borrowers-federal-government-resumes-collections-after-5-years-as-delinquencies-reach-record-high-transunion-warns">student loans</a> might help him come out ahead financially in the long run.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Case for Paying Cash</h2>
Will's situation is fairly strong: he works full-time as a nursing director, has about $100,000 in retirement savings, another $130,000 in IRAs and other assets, and owns a home. His only debt, outside of his mortgage, is $30,000 in existing student loans — and he admits he "hates" having that debt.
That's where <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/05/45152586/why-did-the-market-go-up-last-week-suze-orman-says-its-because-of-one-word-and-that-word-is-hope">Orman</a> focused her advice.
"If you have the money now to be able to pay $10,000 a year towards it, I would do that rather than going into debt," she said. Orman noted that Will's emotional response to his existing debt — that he hates it — should be taken seriously. Carrying more debt, especially when it causes stress or frustration, could undermine the benefits of the degree.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Is the Master's Worth It Financially?</h2>
Before making a decision, Orman urged Will to research how much more he could realistically earn with a master's in nursing. "You really need to check and see what would that do for you financially," she said. That means weighing the future salary boost against the cost of the degree — and considering what those funds might grow into if invested instead.
This advice echoes <a href="https://freopp.org/whitepapers/does-college-pay-off-a-comprehensive-return-on-investment-analysis/">research</a> from the Foundation for Research on Equal Opportunity, which found that nearly 43% of master's degree programs leave students financially worse off. While some professional degrees — like law, medicine, and dentistry — tend to deliver strong returns on investment, many master's programs don't provide enough of a salary bump to justify the high tuition costs.
The study did show that master's degrees in nursing tend to have a "very strong ROI," so that could play in Will's favor should he choose to pursue a higher degree.&nbsp;
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Student Loans: A Tool, Not a Default</h2>
Student loans aren't necessarily bad — but they should be used with caution, especially later in life. Taking on more debt in your 30s or 40s can stretch into your 50s and beyond, potentially affecting your ability to save for retirement or meet other financial goals.
Orman's takeaway? If Will truly believes in the value of the degree and can pay for it out of pocket without sacrificing <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/04/45014941/wealth-3-0-building-financial-security-in-a-decentralized-economy">financial security</a>, that's the better route. But if the ROI isn't compelling — or if the debt would bring emotional and financial strain — he may want to reconsider.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Bottom Line</h2>
Going back to school is a personal decision, but the way you fund it should be a financial one. Before choosing loans over cash, compare the real cost of borrowing with the potential salary gain — and ask whether taking on new debt aligns with your financial peace of mind.
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A Massachusetts man has been arrested and charged with the attempted assassination of a Cabinet nominee, as well as for carrying a deadly weapon on the Capitol grounds.
What Happened: Ryan English, age 24, was apprehended in late January for his attempt to assassinate Treasury Secretary nominee, Scott Bessent, <a href="https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/5291393-massachusetts-man-charged-with-attempt-to-assassinate-cabinet-member/">reported</a> The Hill. The Department of Justice disclosed that English had brought two Molotov cocktails and a knife onto the Capitol grounds.
Upon his arrest, English&nbsp;was found in possession of&nbsp;50 milliliter bottles of vodka, a grey cloth attached to the top,&nbsp;and a green lighter. A&nbsp;letter expressing remorse for his actions,&nbsp;addressed to a family member, was also discovered on his person.
According to authorities, English initially&nbsp;planned to target House Speaker&nbsp;Mike Johnson&nbsp;(R-La.) and Defense Secretary&nbsp;Pete Hegseth. However, he shifted his focus to Bessent upon learning about the timing of Bessent&#8217;s confirmation hearing.
English is now facing charges for carrying a dangerous weapon or incendiary device on the Capitol grounds and unlawful possession of an incendiary device. The DOJ revealed that English confessed to traveling to the District of Columbia with the intent to murder a government official or set fire to a Washington, D.C.-based think-tank. He made his initial court appearance on Thursday and is currently in police custody.
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Why It Matters: This incident is a stark reminder of the increasing security threats faced by government officials. In a similar incident in 2024, former President Donald Trump was escorted to safety following a <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/24/09/40869836/donald-trump-safe-and-unharmed-after-shooting-incident-at-florida-golf-club">shooting incident</a> at his Florida golf club.
Last month, a 38-year-old man was arrested for <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44781408/man-arrested-for-arson-at-pennsylvania-governors-residence-josh-shapiro-says-this-kind-of-violence-has-become-far-too-common">allegedly setting fire</a> to Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro's residence while Shapiro and his family were inside. Authorities say the attack was targeted, with charges including attempted murder and terrorism expected.
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Caterpillar (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 2.09% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 10.26%. Currently, Caterpillar has a market capitalization of $152.55 billion. 
Buying $1000 In CAT: If an investor had bought $1000 of CAT stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $7,175.26 today based on a price of $324.35 for CAT at the time of writing.
<h3>Caterpillar's Performance Over Last 20 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.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

$1000 Invested In Caterpillar 20 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

Elon Musk and Bill Gates have <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/03/44434228/elon-musk-said-bill-gates-would-be-obliterated-for-shorting-tesla-but-short-sellers-just-made-16-2-billion-in-3-months-betting-against-him">never exactly seen eye to eye</a>—and when Gates cast doubt on the future of electric trucks back in 2020, Musk wasn't about to let it slide. He made it a point to publicly respond.
It all started when Gates published a detailed blog post on GatesNotes titled "<a href="https://www.gatesnotes.com/moving-around-in-a-zero-carbon-world">How Do We Move In A Zero Carbon World</a>." In it, he laid out his roadmap for decarbonizing transportation.&nbsp;
Gates acknowledged the growing success of electric vehicles for personal use, pointing out that battery prices had dropped 85% since 2010. He also cheered on legacy automakers like GM and Ford for launching electric pickups, and newer players like Rivian and Bollinger.
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But when it came to heavy-duty vehicles—like 18-wheelers, cargo ships, and passenger jets—Gates didn't see a future for batteries.
"The problem is that batteries are big and heavy," he explained. "The more weight you're trying to move, the more batteries you need to power the vehicle. But the more batteries you use, the more weight you add—and the more power you need."
Even with major improvements in battery tech, Gates argued that electric trucks would probably "never be a practical solution" for long-haul transport. Instead, he backed biofuels and electrofuels for these heavier, energy-intensive applications.
Noticeably, while Gates highlighted several electric truck makers, Tesla's Semi wasn't mentioned at all.
Musk, known for speaking his mind, wasn't having it.
When an X user asked for his take on Gates' comments, Musk replied bluntly: "He has no clue."
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It wasn't just a casual disagreement. The jab reflected a deeper rift between the two billionaires—Gates taking a cautious, research-first stance and Musk betting big on pushing technology past its limits.
Gates' blog went beyond trucks. He explained that while transportation gets a lot of attention in climate discussions, it actually accounts for just 16% of global emissions—less than how we power homes, grow food, and manufacture goods. Still, he stressed the importance of decarbonizing how we move, especially since limiting travel would damage economies and hurt vulnerable communities worldwide.
His solution? Use clean electricity where possible, like personal EVs and city buses, but rely on alternative fuels for everything else. He pointed to promising advancements in biofuels and electrofuels, even though he admitted both were still expensive and underfunded.
But Musk was already all-in on making electric trucks practical. Tesla's Semi was in development, promising to defy the battery weight concerns Gates described.&nbsp;
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Fast forward to 2023, and the topic came roaring back.
In September, a user on X shared an excerpt from Walter Isaacson's biography of Musk, which covered the long-running feud—including disagreements over EVs, Mars, and Gates' decision to short Tesla stock.
Musk seized the opportunity to <a href="https://x.com/elonmusk/status/1701142930025574703">once again address Gates' electric truck claims</a>.
"Gates also said the Tesla Semi was impossible, even though it was literally being driven all over the country," Musk replied.
He added, "When I asked what battery Wh/kg and truck Wh/mile he was using to reach the conclusion that it's impossible, Gates had no idea, but still stuck with his conclusion."
By then, the Tesla Semi had hit the roads, with early models logging serious mileage and companies like PepsiCo integrating them into commercial fleets.&nbsp;
To be fair, Gates wasn't entirely wrong in 2020—battery weight and range were, and still are, major hurdles for long-haul electric trucks. But Musk's vision? It's proven far more practical than Gates, or many other skeptics, predicted.
So, while Gates took the cautious road, Musk kept his foot on the accelerator. And true to form, he had no problem saying <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43880898/im-in-awe-bill-gates-says-elon-musk-is-brilliant-rich-and-influential-but-admits-hes-been-mean-to-me-at-times">exactly what he thought along the way</a>.
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Fox Factory Holding (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FOXF#NASDAQ">FOXF</a>) affirms FY2025 Adj EPS guidance from $1.60-$2.60 to $1.60-$2.60 vs $1.90 analyst estimate. Affirms FY2025 sales outlook from $1.39 billion-$1.49 billion to $1.39 billion-$1.49 billion vs $1.42 billion estimate.

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Correction: Fox Factory Holding Affirms FY2025 Adj EPS Guidance of $1.60-$2.60 vs $1.90 Est; Affirms FY2025 Sales Guidance of $1.39B-$1.49B vs $1.42B Est

Twin Vee PowerCats Co. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VEEE#NASDAQ">VEEE</a>), ("Twin Vee" or the "Company"), a manufacturer, distributor, and marketer of power sport boats, today announced the pricing its underwritten public offering of 750,000 shares of its common stock. Each share of common stock is being sold at a public offering price of $4.00 per share. Total gross proceeds from the offering, before deducting the underwriting discount and other offering expenses, are expected to be $3,000,000. The offering is expected to close on May 12, 2025, subject to satisfaction of customary closing conditions.
The Company intends to use the net proceeds from the offering primarily for working capital and general corporate purposes.
ThinkEquity is acting as the sole book-running manager for the offering.

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SolarBank Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SUUN#NASDAQ">SUUN</a>) (Cboe CA: SUNN) (FSE: GY2) ("SolarBank" or the "Company")&nbsp;announced today that it has filed a final short form base shelf prospectus (the "Shelf Prospectus") with the securities regulatory authorities in each of the provinces of Canada. The Shelf Prospectus replaces the Company's prior final short form base shelf prospectus dated May 2, 2023 which would have expired in June 2025. A corresponding shelf registration statement on Form F-10 (the "Registration Statement") has been filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission but is not yet effective.
The Shelf Prospectus will enable the Company to make offerings of up to C$200 million of common shares, debt securities, warrants, subscription receipts, units and share purchase contracts or a combination thereof of the Company from time to time, separately or together, in amounts, at prices and on terms to be determined based on market conditions at the time of the offering and as set out in an accompanying prospectus supplement, during the 25-month period that the Shelf Prospectus remains valid.

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SolarBank Corporation Files New C$200 Million Shelf Prospectus In Canada And U.S., Replacing 2023 Version, Pending SEC Approval

Equinix (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EQIX#NASDAQ">EQIX</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 4.19% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 15.46%. Currently, Equinix has a market capitalization of $83.80 billion. 
Buying $100 In EQIX: If an investor had bought $100 of EQIX stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $846.76 today based on a price of $860.99 for EQIX at the time of writing.
<h3>Equinix's Performance Over Last 15 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1746746112_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
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.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Here's How Much $100 Invested In Equinix 15 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today

Waste Connections (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WCN#NYSE">WCN</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 9.58% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 19.98%. Currently, Waste Connections has a market capitalization of $50.53 billion. 
Buying $1000 In WCN: If an investor had bought $1000 of WCN stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $6,175.58 today based on a price of $195.56 for WCN at the time of writing.
<h3>Waste Connections's Performance Over Last 10 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1746745218_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
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.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

If You Invested $1000 In This Stock 10 Years Ago, You Would Have This Much Today

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