U.S. stock futures slipped on Wednesday after a mixed session on Tuesday. Futures of major benchmark indices were lower in premarket trading.



As the &#8220;Liberation Day&#8221; has arrived, traders will look for cues from President Donald Trump&#8217;s &#8220;reciprocal tariffs&#8221; scheduled to be announced later today.



The administration is reportedly considering a widespread 20% tariff that would affect a large portion of the $3 trillion in yearly imports, according to <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2025/04/01/trump-tariffs-draft-recession-projection/">a</a> Washington Post report.



The 10-year Treasury bond yielded 4.17% and the two-year bond was at 3.88%. The CME Group's FedWatch <a href="https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html">tool</a> shows markets pricing in an 85.5% likelihood of the Federal Reserve maintaining current interest rates through its May meeting.



<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"><table style="overflow:auto; height: 90px; display: block;"><tbody><tr><td>Futures</td><td>Change (+/-)</td></tr><tr><td>Dow Jones</td><td>-0.17%</td></tr><tr><td>S&amp;P 500</td><td>-0.22%</td></tr><tr><td>Nasdaq 100</td><td>-0.29%</td></tr><tr><td>Russell 2000</td><td>-0.30%</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), which track the S&amp;P 500 index and Nasdaq 100 index, respectively, dropped in premarket on Tuesday. The SPY was down 0.25% to $559.58, while the QQQ declined 0.34% to $471.10, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.



Cues From Last Session:



Driven by gains in consumer discretionary, communication services, and information technology, the S&amp;P 500 closed slightly higher on Tuesday, though overall U.S. stocks settled mixed.



Conversely, the health care and financial sectors experienced declines. This sector divergence occurred as investors anticipated the Trump administration&#8217;s upcoming tariff announcements.



Meanwhile, broader market indices reflected significant losses for March and the first quarter of the year: the S&amp;P 500 saw its largest monthly drop since December 2022, falling 5.8%, while the Nasdaq and Dow tumbled 8.2% and 4.2% respectively. Quarterly, the Nasdaq declined 10.4%, the Dow 1.3%, and the S&amp;P 500 also recorded a loss.



Economic data revealed a decline in the ISM manufacturing PMI, an increase in construction spending, and a decrease in job openings.



<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"><table style="overflow:auto; height: 90px; display: block;"><tbody><tr><td>Index</td><td>Performance (+/-)</td><td>Value</td></tr><tr><td>Nasdaq Composite</td><td>0.67%</td><td>17,449.89</td></tr><tr><td>S&amp;P 500</td><td>0.38%</td><td>5,633.07</td></tr><tr><td>Dow Jones</td><td>-0.028%</td><td>41,989.96</td></tr><tr><td>Russell 2000</td><td>0.016%</td><td>2,012.24</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



Insights From Analysts:



As investors await further direction on the economy&#8217;s outlook after Trump&#8217;s tariffs, Jurrien Timmer, the director of global macro at Fidelity Investments, in his <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/study-contrasts-week-33125-jurrien-timmer-gjkwe/">recent note</a> said that &#8220;More uncertainty means higher risk premia.&#8221;



Th refers to the additional return investors expect to receive for taking on a riskier investment compared to a risk-free investment. It&#8217;s essentially the reward for bearing greater uncertainty.



He observes a significant shift in market sentiment, moving from confidence to doubt. He notes, &#8220;Markets continue to price in a possible left tail,&#8221; with the S&amp;P 500 hovering at the -10% correction threshold.



Timmer distinguishes between sharp, swift drawdowns, like the 1998 LTCM crisis, and potential recession-driven corrections. &#8220;Market cycles that are priced for recessions that don't happen are the ones we want to rebalance into.&#8221; However, he cautions that if fiscal austerity and trade tensions trigger a recession, &#8220;we are likely not done correcting.&#8221; The core-PCE inflation rate near 3% further complicates matters, potentially limiting the Fed&#8217;s support.



While acknowledging the difficulty of predicting market movements in real time, he emphasizes the importance of analyzing &#8220;the tape, sentiment, valuation, earnings estimates, and credit.&#8221; While the market appears &#8220;moderately oversold&#8221; and sentiment is cautious, it doesn&#8217;t indicate recessionary pricing, warranting &#8220;further patience.&#8221;



Regarding diversification, Timmer points to the performance of international equities, Treasuries, and gold. He also poses the crucial question: &#8220;whether the rotation out of the Mag 7 is a bump along the road to continued AI and mega cap dominance, or the BIG one.&#8221; He stresses that if a new secular regime is emerging, &#8220;the game going forward will be all about the alpha instead of the beta,&#8221; necessitating a wider asset allocation and lower equity return expectations.



Timmer also notes the historical occurrence of 10% drawdowns, stating &#8220;The odds of being in a 10% drawdown have been around 40% for the S&amp;P 500,&#8221; and that there is no clear historical pattern of what happens after a 10% decline. He also notes a similarity between the current market and the 1998 LTCM crisis, both catalyzed by an unwinding of crowded trades.



According to Eugenia Mykuliak, the founder and executive director at B2PRIME Group, tariffs can cause a disruption in global supply chains, which will lead businesses to reassess their supply routes.



A recalibration of the supply chain will lead to &#8220;Capital outflows from emerging markets and increased market volatility,&#8221; said Mykuliak.



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Here&#8217;s what investors will keep an eye on Wednesday:



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<li>March&#8217;s ADP employment data will be out by 8:15 a.m. ET.</li>
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<li>February&#8217;s factory orders data will be released at 10:00 a.m. ET.</li>
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<li>Fed Governor Adriana Kugler will speak at 4:30 p.m. ET.</li>
</ul>



Stocks In Focus:



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<li>UniFirst Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNF#NYSE">UNF</a>) was up 0.36% in premarket on Wednesday ahead of its earnings before the opening bell. Analysts expect a quarterly earnings of $1.34 per share on revenue of $602.80 million.</li>
</ul>



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<li>BlackBerry Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BB#NYSE">BB</a>) advanced 3.22% as Wall Street expects it to report a quarterly earnings of 1 cent per share on revenue of $132.83 million before the opening bell.</li>
</ul>



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<li>RH (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RH#NYSE">RH</a>) rose 2.07% ahead of its earnings after the closing bell. Analysts expect a quarterly earnings of $1.92 per share on revenue of $829.56 million.</li>
</ul>



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<li>Sportsman&#8217;s Warehouse Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPWH#NASDAQ">SPWH</a>) jumped 31.61% after posting stronger-than-expected earnings and sales results for its fourth quarter on Tuesday.</li>
</ul>



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<li>nCino Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NCNO#NASDAQ">NCNO</a>) plunged 31.33%, reporting weaker-than-expected earnings for its fourth quarter, while sales topped estimates. The company also said it sees first-quarter total revenue of $138.75 million to $140.75 million and adjusted earnings of 15 cents to 16 cents per share.</li>
</ul>



<ul>
<li>Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) was 0.45% lower after completing its $4.9 billion acquisition of data-center equipment designer ZT Systems.</li>
</ul>



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<li>Syra Health Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SYRA#NASDAQ">SYRA</a>) slumped 59.24% after it announced a voluntary delisting from the Nasdaq Capital Market.</li>
</ul>



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<li>Seritage Growth Properties (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SRG#NYSE">SRG</a>) declined 29.29% after it generated $61.8 million in asset sales, but reported a $158.4 million net loss for the year.</li>
</ul>



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<li>Sunshine Biopharma Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBFM#NASDAQ">SBFM</a>) surged 54.77% after its 2024 revenue surged to $34.9 million from $24.1 million in the year-ago period.</li>
</ul>



<ul>
<li>Antelope Enterprise Holdings Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AEHL#NASDAQ">AEHL</a>) plummeted 30.05% after announcing a 1-for-40 reverse stock split.</li>
</ul>



Commodities, Gold, And Global Equity Markets:



Crude oil futures were trading lower in the early New York session by 0.13% to hover around $71.11 per barrel.



Gold Spot US Dollar advanced 0.30% to hover around $3,133.45 per ounce. Its fresh record high stood at $3,149.03 per ounce. The U.S. Dollar Index spot was lower by 0.11% at the 104.144 level.



Asian markets closed on a mixed note on Wednesday. Japan's Nikkei 225 and Australia's ASX 200 index advanced. Whereas China&#8217;s CSI 300, Hong Kong's Hang Seng, and South Korea's Kospi index fell. European markets were also mixed in early trade.



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US Stock Futures Slip Ahead Of 'Liberation Day' Tariffs Announcement: Expert Points To Uncertainty Amid Higher Risk Premia

In a move to bolster its AI data-center offerings, Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) completed its $4.9 billion acquisition of data-center equipment designer ZT Systems on Monday.



What Happened: The acquisition, first announced in August, is a strategic move by AMD to strengthen its data-center systems offerings and position itself as a strong contender against Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>). This acquisition will allow AMD to provide alternatives to Nvidia&#8217;s dominant chips and servers to key clients such as Microsoft (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) and Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>).



AMD&#8217;s CEO, Lisa Su, highlighted the increasing complexity of hardware integration with the rise of AI, stating, &#8220;You&nbsp;really have to put the&nbsp;entire system together.&#8221;



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AMD&#8217;s acquisition of ZT is aimed at securing a share of the &#8220;AI factory,&#8221; a concept associated with Nvidia&#8217;s strategy of providing a one-stop solution for all key data center components. AMD sets itself apart by offering an open-source ecosystem, allowing customers to select their preferred components.



AMD has also incorporated ZT Systems&#8217;&nbsp;1,000 design engineers, who focus on hardware and server design, into the AMD Data Center Solutions division. 



Frank Zhang, Former ZT Systems Founder and CEO, joins AMD as senior vice president of ZT Manufacturing, while Former President Doug Huang joins as senior vice president of Data Center Platform Engineering



Why It Matters: The acquisition of ZT Systems by AMD marked a significant expansion of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/m-a/24/08/40438854/amd-expands-ai-capabilities-acquires-zt-systems-in-major-4-9b-deal">AMD&#8217;s AI capabilities</a>. The deal is seen as a major step towards enhancing AMD&#8217;s position in the AI infrastructure market.



ZT Systems, a privately held company based in Secaucus, N.J., had over $10 billion in annual revenue when the deal was announced. AMD is now in the process of selling ZT's manufacturing unit. 



During the past years, AMD has acquired other companies to strengthen its data center capabilities. In 2022, AMD acquired Xilinx and Pensando to strengthen its data-center offerings.



AMD&#8217;s strategy to strengthen its data-center offerings was further highlighted recently when the company announced that its fifth-generation AMD EPYC <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44568964/amd-powers-oracle-cloud-with-new-epyc-chips-promising-major-boost-in-performance">processors would </a>power the Oracle Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORCL#NYSE">ORCL</a>) Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Compute E6 Standard shapes. This move promised a significant boost in performance, with up to a 2 times increase in cost-to-performance compared to the previous E5 instance generation.



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Tesla Inc.&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) sales in key European markets continued their downward trend in March, extending losses for a third consecutive month in multiple countries as the electric vehicle maker faces mounting challenges from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/04/44599196/gene-munster-warns-teslas-q1-deliveries-will-be-ugly-expects-june-to-be-worse-before-gradual-recovery">Chinese competition and backlash</a> against CEO Elon Musk&#8216;s political activities.



What Happened: New Tesla registrations in France dropped 36.8%, Sweden fell 63.9%, and Norway slipped 1% compared to March 2024, according to official data. 



Denmark and the Netherlands saw even steeper declines of 65.6% and 61%, respectively, reported Reuters. First-quarter sales were down across all these markets, with quarterly declines ranging from 12.5% in Norway to 55.3% in both Sweden and Denmark.



Musk&#8217;s increasingly visible political activities, including support for far-right parties in Europe and his close alliance with U.S. President Donald Trump, appear to be alienating potential customers. 



This political stance has made Tesla vehicles and showrooms targets for vandalism, with <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/03/44555726/chamath-palihapitiya-claims-tesla-attacks-part-of-organized-effort-against-elon-musks-doge-role">cars burned and dealerships spray-painted</a> in Rome, Berlin, and Stockholm in recent days.



&#8220;We&#8217;re all embarrassed,&#8221; said Luca Del Bo, president of Italy&#8217;s Tesla owners club. &#8220;We&#8217;d all be happy of course if Musk just went back to just being a CEO.&#8221;



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Why It Matters: Analysts expect Tesla to announce disappointing first-quarter global deliveries on Wednesday. Deepwater Asset Management&#8216;s Gene Munster predicts <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/04/44599196/gene-munster-warns-teslas-q1-deliveries-will-be-ugly-expects-june-to-be-worse-before-gradual-recovery">approximately 355,000 deliveries</a>, down about 8% year-over-year and below the analyst consensus of 377,592. Prediction markets on Kalshi give just a 56% probability of Tesla exceeding 350,000 deliveries.



The company&#8217;s European market share has declined, with brands like BYD (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BYDDY#OTC">BYDDY</a>) (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BYDDF#OTC">BYDDF</a>) and other Chinese EV makers gaining ground.



Price Action: Tesla Inc. closed at $268.46 on Tuesday, gaining 3.59% for the day. In after-hours trading, the stock edged down 0.14% to $268.08. Year to date, Tesla has fallen 29.22%.



Tesla stock has outperformed rivals Nio Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIO#NYSE">NIO</a>) and Lucid Group Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LCID#NASDAQ">LCID</a>) but trails Rivian Automotive Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIVN#NASDAQ">RIVN</a>) in short- to long-term price trends, according to Benzinga Edge Stock Ranking. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">Sign up to learn more</a>.



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Leading cryptocurrencies spiked Tuesday ahead of President Donald Trump's tariff rollout on the symbolic "Liberation Day."



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table style="overflow:auto; height: 90px; display: block;"><tbody><tr><td>Cryptocurrency</td><td>Gains +/-</td><td>Price (Recorded at 8:45 p.m. ET)</td></tr><tr><td>Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>)</td><td>+2.84%</td><td>$85,045.33</td></tr><tr><td>Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>) &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</td><td>+3.82%</td><td>$1,893.14</td></tr><tr><td>Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</td><td>+3.45%</td><td>$0.1726</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



What Happened: Bitcoin reclaimed and consolidated in the $85,000 zone, triggering a leg up for other large-cap coins like Ethereum and Dogecoin.



The second-largest cryptocurrency, however, failed to capitalize on the surge, dropping below $1,900 overnight.&nbsp;



Bitcoin's dominance rose further to 61.8%, its highest since February 2021.



Over $256 million was liquidated from the market in the last 24 hours, with short positions accounting for the majority of the losses.



Bitcoin's Open Interest, or the dollars locked in its unsettled futures contracts, rose by 5.25% in the last 24 hours, suggesting an influx of new money into the market.



The Long/Short Ratio was over 1 as of this writing, indicating a higher number of traders positioned bullish on the apex cryptocurrency.



The market remained gripped in "Fear," according to the Crypto Fear and Greed Index.



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<figure class="wp-block-table"><table style="overflow:auto; height: 90px; display: block;"><tbody><tr><td>Cryptocurrency</td><td>Gains +/-</td><td>Price (Recorded at 8:45 p.m. ET)</td></tr><tr><td>Fartcoin (FARTCOIN)</td><td>+13.99%</td><td>$0.5161</td></tr><tr><td>Eos (EOS)</td><td>+12.39%</td><td>$0.6823</td></tr><tr><td>Bonk (BONK)</td><td>+11.05%</td><td>$0.00001257</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



The global cryptocurrency market capitalization stood at $2.74 trillion, following a spike of 2.48% in the last 24 hours.



Stocks began the new quarter on a high. The S&amp;P 500 rose 0.38% to close at 42,001.76. The tech-focused Nasdaq Composite gained 0.87%, ending at 17,449.89. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, however, retreated narrowly by 0.03% to close at 41,989.96.



Investors parsed <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/04/44588076/us-manufacturing-slips-into-contraction-as-tariff-driven-costs-hit-near-3-year-high">weak manufacturing data</a> for March, as the Manufacturing Purchasing Managers&#8217; Index fell back into contraction territory after two months of marginal growth.



The market was on tenterhooks ahead of Trump's "Liberation Day," which would see <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/03/44575292/trump-to-target-dirty-15-countries-with-tariffs-which-countries-could-be-included">"reciprocal" </a>tariffs on countries accused of having unfair trade barriers against U.S. goods.



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Analyst Notes: Popular blockchain analytics firm CryptoQuant drew attention to the sharp decline in selling pressure by the cohort holding Bitcoin for over a month but less than three months.



"These holders, who form an essential part of short-term investors, appear to show reduced activity in the market after taking profits from their short-term trades of 1-3 months," CryptoQuant said.&nbsp;



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Arthur Hayes, co-founder of cryptocurrency exchange BitMEX and chief investment officer at Maelstrom Fund, reiterated his $250,000 BTC price target by year-end, citing the Federal Reserve's pivot from quantitative tightening to quantitative easing.



"The Fed will flood the market with dollars," Hayes said in an <a href="https://cryptohayes.substack.com/p/the-bbc">essay</a> published Tuesday.



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Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin Edge Higher As Market Braces For Trump's 'Liberation Day:' Why Arthur Hayes Still Sees BTC Hitting $250,000 By Year-End

The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed almost no change in the overall market sentiment, while the index remained in the &#8220;Extreme Fear&#8221; zone on Tuesday.



U.S. stocks settled mixed on Tuesday, with the S&amp;P 500 closing slightly higher during the session as investors awaited details on the tariff plans expected from the Trump administration on Wednesday.



On Tuesday, a Washington Post report suggested the administration is considering a sweeping 20% tariff on most of the $3 trillion in annual imports.



The S&amp;P 500 declined 5.8% in March, recording its biggest monthly decline since December 2022. The Nasdaq dipped 8.2%, while the Dow tumbled 4.2% last month. For the quarter, the S&amp;P 500 dropped, while the Nasdaq dipped 10.4%. The Dow lost 1.3% during the first three months of the year.



On the economic data front, the ISM manufacturing PMI declined to 49 in March compared to a reading of 50.3 in February, and also missing market estimates of 49.5. U.S. construction spending increased 0.7% month-over-month in February following a revised 0.5% fall in January. The number of job openings fell by 194,000 to 7.568 million in February compared to a revised 7.762 million in the previous month.



Most sectors on the S&amp;P 500 closed on a positive note, with consumer discretionary, communication services, and information technology stocks recording the biggest gains on Tuesday. However, health care and financial stocks bucked the overall market trend, closing the session lower.



The Dow Jones closed lower by around 12 points to 41,989.96 on Tuesday. The S&amp;P 500 rose 0.38% to 5,633.07, while the Nasdaq Composite climbed 0.87% to 17,449.89 during Tuesday's session.



Investors are awaiting earnings results from UniFirst Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNF#NYSE">UNF</a>), BlackBerry Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BB#NYSE">BB</a>), and RH (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RH#NYSE">RH</a>) today.



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At a current reading of 19.3, the index remained in the &#8220;Extreme Fear&#8221; zone on Tuesday, versus a prior reading of 19.3.



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S&P 500 Settles Higher Ahead Of Tariff Day: Greed Index Remains In 'Extreme Fear' Zone

Deepwater Asset Management&#8216;s Gene Munster is bracing for disappointing Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) delivery numbers when the electric vehicle maker reports first-quarter figures on Wednesday, warning investors that the coming months could be even more challenging.



What Happened: &#8220;The March number is likely going to be ugly. The June will likely be worse. Then things begin to slowly improve,&#8221; Munster wrote Tuesday on X, signaling a dramatic reversal for a company that once projected 20-30% growth.



The Tesla bull anticipates first-quarter deliveries around 355,000 units, down approximately 8% year-over-year, significantly below analyst consensus estimates of 377,592. His projection aligns with prediction markets, where Kalshi traders give only a 56% probability of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/previews/25/04/44593138/tesla-q1-deliveries-preview-analysts-forecast-377k-but-kalshi-traders-predict-a-miss">Tesla exceeding 350,000 deliveries</a>.



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&#8220;I feel 35% less wealthy over the past few months since the Tesla numbers started to come down,&#8221; Munster told CNBC&#8217;s &#8220;Closing Bell,&#8221; characterizing 2025 as a &#8220;throwaway year&#8221; for the automaker.



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Why It Matters: Despite the near-term pessimism, Munster maintains his long-term optimism, citing Tesla&#8217;s &#8220;physical AI&#8221; competitive advantage through initiatives like Optimus robots and robotaxis. &#8220;Ultimately, I think investors are going to get behind that,&#8221; he said, noting Tesla&#8217;s $37 billion <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/01/43321103/tesla-q4-earnings-highlights-revenue-miss-eps-miss-ev-updates-automaker-says-2025-will-be-a-seminal-year">cash position provides ample runway</a>.



The anticipated delivery decline comes amid concerns about CEO Elon Musk&#8216;s increasing political involvement affecting brand perception. A recent Benzinga poll revealed 53% of respondents would &#8220;never own a Tesla,&#8221; highlighting potential demand challenges as the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/previews/25/04/44593138/tesla-q1-deliveries-preview-analysts-forecast-377k-but-kalshi-traders-predict-a-miss">company looks toward recovery later this year</a>.



Price Action: Tesla Inc. closed at $268.46 on Tuesday, up 3.59% for the day. In after-hours trading, the stock dipped 0.14% to $268.08. Year to date, Tesla&#8217;s stock has declined by 29.22%.



Tesla stock has shown strong momentum compared to rivals Nio Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIO#NYSE">NIO</a>) and Lucid Group Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LCID#NASDAQ">LCID</a>). However, it lags behind Rivian Automotive Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIVN#NASDAQ">RIVN</a>) in short- to long-term price trends, according to Benzinga Edge Stock Ranking. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">Sign up to learn more</a>.



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Gene Munster Warns Tesla's March Delivery Number Will Be 'Ugly' But June Will Be Uglier

Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) is reportedly gearing up to release an over $1,000 version of its smart glasses to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/06/39449125/apple-glass-potential-competitor-to-ray-ban-meta-smart-glasses-may-take-longer-to-develop-report">further challenge</a> Apple Inc.'s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) AR ambitions.



What Happened: The new version of Meta's smart glasses will come with a built-in screen, hand-gesture controls, and a price tag ranging from $1,000 to $1,400, <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-04-01/how-meta-s-upcoming-1000-smart-glasses-with-a-screen-will-work">reported</a> Bloomberg, citing sources familiar with the matter.



The device, code-named Hypernova, could feature a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42659936/meta-plans-display-equipped-ray-ban-glasses-by-2025-aiming-to-replace-smartphones">monocular display</a> in the lower-right quadrant of the right lens.



They are expected to offer an immersive AR experience that goes beyond the company's current Ray-Ban Meta Glasses, which start at $299. Last year, it was reported that&nbsp;Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses have become the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41458752/metas-smart-glasses-dominate-ray-ban-stores-ai-features-still-missing">best-selling item in 60%</a> of Ray-Ban stores across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA).



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Why It Matters: Previously, it was reported that Apple might be considering a new <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/07/39747111/apples-vision-pro-struggles-to-find-its-killer-app-to-justify-3-500-price-tag-just-not-quite-hit-the">lightweight glasses design</a> following the lukewarm response to its first-generation mixed reality headset, Vision Pro.



Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) subsidiary Google is also reportedly in the final stages of negotiations to acquire AdHawk Microsystems Inc. as part of its <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/25/03/44267530/while-apple-reportedly-mulls-over-ar-glasses-google-bets-big-on-eye-tracking-tech-with-115-million-adhawk-acquisition-report">renewed focus on headsets</a> and smart glasses.



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The steep price hike for Meta's new model Hypernova is primarily due to the screen, the report noted.



While giving his review of Vision Pro in February 2024, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg admitted that Apple's headset <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/02/37116135/mark-zuckerberg-finally-tries-apples-vision-pro-and-says-metas-quest-3-is-the-better-produc">offers a higher screen resolution</a> than Quest. However, he also expressed surprise at the compromises made in device quality, comfort, and ergonomics to achieve it.



Price Action: Meta stock closed 1.67% higher at $586 on Tuesday. However, year-to-date, the company&#8217;s shares have dropped 2.21%, <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">according to Benzinga Pro</a>.



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Meta Planning To Drop $1,000 Smart Glasses With Hand Gesture Control As It Takes On Apple: Report

With what President Donald Trump is calling "Liberation Day" set for tomorrow, Goldman Sachs is warning that proposed reciprocal tariffs from the Trump administration could significantly inflate U.S. refined product prices, while offering only modest support to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/commodities">light crude oil prices.</a>



In a research note published Tuesday, Goldman Sachs commodities analyst Callum Bruce outlined two tariff scenarios and their potential effects on U.S. oil markets.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Tariffs In Focus: Oil Exemptions Unclear</h3>



Goldman's economists anticipate a 15% reciprocal tariff across U.S. trading partners, though exclusions could reduce the effective rate to around 9 percentage points. 



At present, the firm does not include oil tariffs in its base-case forecasts, but acknowledges the historical precedent of partial exemptions, such as those applied during the Canadian tariff episode.



Still, the lack of clarity on whether crude oil and refined products will be exempt has prompted Goldman to sketch out potential outcomes—ranging from mild market shifts to significant price disruptions.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Scenario 1: 10% Universal Tariff On Oil Imports</h3>



In this case, Goldman expects that "heavy crude barrels from Canada and Latin America would largely discount and continue to flow," due to both export constraints on Canadian oil and the fact that U.S. refiners are tailored to process heavier grades.



Yet, refined products would see an immediate price impact. 



Bruce estimates that U.S. benchmark margins for gasoline – as tracked by the United States Gasoline Fund LP (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UGA#NYSE">UGA</a>) – and diesel in New York Harbor could rise by $6 per barrel, particularly on the coasts, where the lack of domestic refining capacity and limited access to discounted imports amplify price pressure.



On crude prices, the impact would be marginal. "No clear boost to domestic U.S. crude oil prices and U.S. production" is expected, Bruce said, given the mismatch between the light oil the U.S. produces and the heavy crude most U.S. refineries require.



Despite the policy shock, light U.S. crude prices like WTI would see limited gains, as the U.S. produces more light sweet crude than its refineries can efficiently process. This structural mismatch reduces the demand pull on domestic producers, capping any significant upside.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Scenario 2: Tariffs Above 10% Drive Global Market Disruptions</h3>



A more aggressive tariff rate could catalyze deeper changes. 



"A larger tariff than 10% on oil U.S. imports may increasingly incentivize heavy oil barrels&#8230;to find new homes outside of the U.S.," the analyst said.



This shift would lead to "significantly higher refined product prices, especially in the U.S.," as the refining system globally becomes constrained by less-than-optimal crude slates.



Goldman estimates a $2-per-barrel widening of light-to-medium crude spreads for each 1 million barrels per day of medium crude replaced by light crude in U.S. refineries. However, most of that adjustment would likely occur via heavy crude discounts, not light sweet premiums.



The firm identifies 1.2 million barrels per day of seaborne heavy crude at risk of redirection, and an additional 1 million barrels per day of Canadian pipeline crude that could be re-exported through the U.S. Gulf Coast—if infrastructure allows.



Despite the looming tariff announcement, Goldman sees little evidence that markets are pricing in oil tariff risks. 



"Current market prices of New York Harbour refined products and Canadian locational crude oil differentials both suggest minimal current risk premia for potential U.S. import tariffs without widespread oil exemptions or oil tariff rate reductions," Bruce said.



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Goldman Warns Trump's 'Liberation Day' Tariffs Could Spike US Fuel Prices

First-quarter delivery figures from Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) could be more anticipated than usual, given intense concerns for demand amid boycotts and lower sales reported in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/03/44128646/tesla-sales-drop-in-europe-in-february-some-countries-down-over-40-is-musks-political-push-hurting-ev-company">regions in Europe.</a>



Here's a look at key estimates before Tesla reports first-quarter deliveries this week.



What Happened: President Donald Trump <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/education/25/03/44289061/why-trumps-new-tesla-wont-be-hitting-the-open-road">purchased a Tesla vehicle</a> in the first quarter of 2025. Now, investors and analysts are closely watching for official delivery figures to see how many thousands of customers worldwide also received their Teslas during the quarter.



Consensus estimates from analysts compiled by Tesla are for first-quarter deliveries of 377,592 units, as reported by Teslarati. This figure comprises 351,893 Model 3/Model Y and 21,241 deliveries of other Tesla models.



Tesla influencer Sawyer Merritt recently conducted a <a href="https://x.com/SawyerMerritt/status/1906740457050181944">poll </a>of followers on X for their predictions on how many vehicles Tesla will deliver in the first quarter. Here are the results from over 10,000 X users:



<ul>
<li>Under 350,000: 37.3%</li>



<li>350,000 to 360,000: 31.4%</li>



<li>360,000 to 370,000: 11.9%</li>



<li>More than 370,000: 19.4%</li>
</ul>



The under 350,000 option was the leading vote getter at 37.3% followed by the 350,000 to 360,000 range at 31.4%. In total, 68.7% of respondents see Tesla reporting 360,000 or less deliveries in the first quarter.



Troy Teslike, who predicts Tesla deliveries and production figures, <a href="https://x.com/TroyTeslike/status/1906829878592524446">shared </a>his final prediction for the quarter on X. Teslike predicts Tesla will have deliveries of 355,000 units in the first quarter.



On the prediction platform Kalshi, users can wager on Tesla's delivery totals by trading in binary markets—each representing a specific delivery range. Traders buy "Yes" or "No" contracts, with each correct prediction paying out $1.



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On Kalshi, the odds of 310,000 deliveries or more and 330,000 deliveries or more have odds of 95% and 94%, respectively. After that,t the odds slide significantly. For 340,000 deliveries, 86% of bettors see this figure as likely to happen, or the equivalent of an 86 cent bet on yes, which would pay out $1 if it is right. For 350,000 deliveries or more, the odds are 56%, paying out a profit of 44 cents on a yes bet of $1 if the company can pass that figure.



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Why It's Important: Tesla reported first-quarter deliveries of 386,810 last year. The electric vehicle company is likely to come under that figure to start 2025 and below analyst estimates, which could be in part due to the political push by Tesla CEO Elon Musk. 



The company said it expects its vehicle business to return to growth in 2025, but it could start off on the wrong foot and be counting on a strong second half of the year with catalysts ahead.



Reports of lower-than-expected sales of Tesla vehicles in regions in Europe have likely led to lower estimates. In China, Tesla registrations could be picking up, according to a report from <a href="https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-china-registrations-highest-q1-final-week/">Teslarati</a>.



The week of March 24 through March 30 had 20,700 Tesla vehicles registered in China, the highest reported figure for the quarter, according to reports. The strong delivery figures come after January and February, which had low deliveries before a rebound in late February and early March, helped by the introduction of the new Model Y in the country.



Musk's push into politics has hurt the brand value of Tesla and led to polls showing people are less likely to buy Tesla vehicles in the future. While this could mean weak first-quarter sales, it could become an even bigger storyline into the rest of 2025.



Benzinga <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44360899/exclusive-trumps-tesla-purchase-unlikely-to-boost-sales-as-53-say-never">recently polled readers </a>on if they would buy a Tesla vehicle.



"Donald Trump recently bought a Tesla. How does this affect your view of Tesla?" Benzinga asked.



Here were the results:



<ul>
<li>I will never own a Tesla: 53%</li>



<li>I'm more likely to buy a Tesla:&nbsp;23%</li>



<li>I'm less likely to buy a Tesla: 14%</li>



<li>I already own a Tesla: 10%</li>
</ul>



The poll may have some bad news for Tesla fans and investors with the majority saying they will never own a Tesla vehicle.



The good news is that of undecided non-Tesla owners, 23% said they are more likely to buy a Tesla, while 14% said they are less likely to buy a Tesla on account of Trump's purchase and sales pitch for the EV company.



A low delivery figure reported this week could amplify concerns about the demand for Tesla vehicles and lead to lower shares and analysts cutting their price targets.



TSLA Price Action: Tesla is up 3.7% to $268.82 on Tuesday versus a 52-week trading range of $138.80 to $488.54. Tesla stock is down 27.5% year-to-date in 2025 and up 56.9% over the last year.



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Tesla Q1 Deliveries Preview: Analysts Forecast 377K, But Kalshi Traders Predict A Miss

At first glance, the narrative for financial technology platform PayPal Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PYPL#NASDAQ">PYPL</a>) appears rather suspect. Consumer sentiment <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44537936/consumer-inflation-expectations-skyrocket-in-march-hit-highest-levels-in-32-years">sank to its lowest reading</a> since November 2022 while inflation expectations skyrocketed, reflecting the dour environment for discretionary spending. Throw in the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/03/44101132/tech-sector-hammered-as-trumps-tariff-plans-spark-market-selloff-nvidia-arm-super-micro-lead-tech-bloodbath">tariffs</a> President Donald Trump announced last month and the pessimism only exacerbates.



Nevertheless, it's also fair to point out that because of the subsequent volatility in PayPal stock — which is down almost 23% on a year-to-date basis — the <a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/pypl/key-statistics">valuation</a> looks more attractive. Currently, PayPal shares trade at 2.13-times trailing-12-month (TTM) sales. However, based on analysts' <a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/pypl/analysis">projected</a> fiscal 2025 revenue of $33.06 billion, the security is trading at a multiple of 1.98.



It's worth pointing out that currently, the analysts' <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PYPL/analyst-ratings">rating score</a> for PayPal stock is only 3.1, which is the equivalent of a Hold. However, the latest individual changes were both upgrades issued in December last year. This may indicate a gradual shift in tone.



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Fundamentally, the upgrades reflect <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/01/36697045/the-rise-of-buy-now-pay-later-in-2024">booming demand</a> for Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) services. According to the Journal of Theoretical and Applied Information Technology, younger consumers — particularly Millennials and Gen Z — have embraced BNPL for their holiday spending.



Put another way, while financial pressures certainly cloud the broader economy, modern consumers are finding ways to adapt. PayPal represents one of the leading brands facilitating this adaptation, making the company&#8217;s stock a counterintuitive prospect.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Smart Money Sweeps Into Stock Options</h2>



Effectively a market within a market, the options arena provides valuable intelligence to retail investors — even if they're not interested in trading these derivative contracts. Since mostly sophisticated market participants utilize options, unusual activity is always worth monitoring. And within this category, sweeps are especially significant.



By definition, sweeps are <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/what-options-sweeps">large orders designed to be executed immediately</a>. Further, these orders are split across multiple exchanges simultaneously to access the best available prices. The takeaway with sweeps is that they are market orders, not limit orders. In other words, the emphasis is on urgency and getting into position quickly rather than negotiating for the best entry point.



Notably, the whales appear to be sensing an opportunity with PayPal. For example, on March 27, Benzinga's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/insights/options/25/03/44520821/10-financials-stocks-whale-activity-in-todays-session">options scanner</a> identified net neutral sentiment sweeps for the $78 call. On Monday, the stock saw <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/insights/options/25/03/44569323/spotlight-on-paypal-holdings-analyzing-the-surge-in-options-activity">unusual options activity</a>, particularly for bought $65 calls and sold $64 puts, both for the April 11 expiration date.



Stated simply, institutional players appear to be betting that PayPal&#8217;s stock will rise materially above $65. At the same time, they're also collecting income — through the proceeds of the sold puts — assuming that share prices will not materially fall below $64.



Now, one area of concern is in the statistical realm. Using pricing data from January 2019 onward, PayPal only carries a neutral bias. A long position held for any given eight-week period only has a 49.53% chance of being profitable.



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Investors typically shy away from the dips. That's significant because PayPal is currently losing roughly 8% over the trailing five sessions. Still, with the smart money moving in, it's possible that a recovery could materialize.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">A Tempting Trade On Tap</h2>



In the aforementioned call sweep, the trader (or traders) bought the $65 calls expiring April 11 at a premium (ask) of $1.26. By logical deduction, PYPL stock must reach $66.26 at expiration for this transaction to break even. Of course, nobody trades with the intention of walking away with a draw. Therefore, it's reasonable to assume that speculators anticipate that shares will end up higher than the intrinsic breakeven point.



As such, aggressive followers of the smart money may consider the 66/67 bull call spread for the options chain expiring April 11. This transaction involves buying the $66 call (at a time-of-writing ask of $158) and simultaneously selling the $67 call (at a bid of $109). The proceeds from the short call partially offset the debit paid for the long call, resulting in a net cash outlay of $49.



Should the stock hit or exceed the short strike price of $67 at expiration, the maximum reward is the difference between the strike prices (multiplied by 100 shares) minus the cash outlay or $51. This translates to a handsome payout of just over 104%.



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Long Ideas

Options

PYPL

Options Corner: PayPal Bulls Are Aiming To Buy Now, Pop Later

Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) shares are down 9% over the last month, but WestPark Capital analyst Curtis Shauger sees a buying opportunity in the<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/initiation/25/04/44582231/this-amazon-com-analyst-begins-coverage-on-a-bullish-note-here-are-top-5-initiations-for-tuesday"> stock's recent pullback.&nbsp;</a>



Expert Ideas: Shauger initiated coverage on Amazon stock with a Buy rating and $280 price target based on the company's dominance in e-commerce and Amazon Web Services' top position in the "infrastructure as a service" market.&nbsp;



The firm estimates Amazon's general merchandise value to be nearly $1.3 trillion in 2024, nearly four times the size of Shopify's and 13 times the size of Walmart's GMV.&nbsp;



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Shauger also pointed to AWS revenue growth of 20% in 2024 and 36% EBIT margins as top of the class in the IAAS market. WestPark estimates AWS is nearly double the size of Microsoft's Azure and nearly triple the size of Alphabet's Google Cloud Platform.&nbsp;



Amazon's recent pullback offers a "unique opportunity" as the stock now trades at valuation multiples near all-time lows, approximately 12 times EBITDA basis, the analyst said. 



Shauger sees the multiple improving with continued improvement in e-commerce margins, moderation in capital expenditures or an improvement in growth.&nbsp;



The firm's $280 price target is based on a 15 times multiple and an EBITDA estimate of $205 billion.&nbsp;



"We believe AMZN will trade up to the mid point of its recent historical range as the inherent profitability of its model continues to show through," Shauger said.&nbsp;



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Large Cap

Initiation

AMZN

Amazon Stock's Recent Pullback Offers 'Unique Opportunity': Analyst

The brief revival in U.S. factory activity vanished in March as input prices shot up at the fastest pace since mid-2022, raising red flags about eroding profit margins, cost pass-through risks and strained supply chains as the U.S. economy braces for the impact <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/04/44585626/trump-aides-draft-sweeping-20-tariffs-on-at-least-most-imports-report">of &#8220;reciprocal trade tariffs.&#8221;</a>



On Tuesday, the Institute for Supply Management revealed its closely watched Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index dropped back into contraction territory after two months of marginal expansions, slipping from 50.3% in February to 49% in March. 



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Demand Drops, Costs Spike</h3>



The ISM's March data showed a troubling divergence, further bolstering the risk of entering a stagflation environment: while demand indicators weakened, input costs surged.



The Prices Index rose sharply to 69.4% from 62.4% in February, its highest level since June 2022. The acceleration was primarily attributed to increased tariffs, which companies are rushing to circumvent.



"Prices growth accelerated due to tariffs, causing new order placement backlogs, supplier delivery slowdowns and manufacturing inventory growth," said Timothy Fiore, chair of ISM's Manufacturing Business Survey Committee.



Meanwhile, new orders—a proxy for demand—sank to 45.2% from 48.6%, the lowest reading since August 2024. 



The employment index dropped to 44.7%, the weakest since September 2024, and production fell to 48.3% from 50.7%.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Why Are Input Prices Rising This Fast?</h3>



The spike in input costs is largely driven by firms stockpiling inventories to avoid future tariffs. All four components of ISM's inputs measure—prices, supplier deliveries, inventories and imports—registered expansion in March, a rare occurrence when demand is simultaneously falling.



Fiore said inventories are rising not from optimism, but from a "temporary move to avoid tariffs" and are expected to decline once the trade environment stabilizes.



The Backlog of Orders Index fell to 44.5% from 46.8%, indicating companies are burning through old orders without replenishment. Meanwhile, the Imports Index barely stayed in growth territory at 50.1%, down from 52.6%, reflecting reduced sourcing activity.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Are Businesses Losing Confidence?</h3>



The contraction in ISM's March data contrasts with the slightly more upbeat tone of S&amp;P Global's manufacturing PMI, which was revised up to 50.2 from 49.8, signaling tepid expansion. Yet, beneath the surface, the cracks are also evident in that survey.



"The strong start to the year for U.S. manufacturers has faltered in March," said Chris Williamson, chief business economist at S&amp;P Global Market Intelligence. He said the early-year boost from improved optimism and tariff-front-running is fading, as production and order books deteriorate.



Williamson noted that "tariffs were the most cited cause of factory input costs rising in March," and the current pace of cost inflation is the highest since August 2022. 



He flagged a sharp deterioration in supply chains, with delivery delays now the worst since October 2022.



"A key concern among manufacturers is the degree to which heightened uncertainty resulting from government policy changes, notably in relation to tariffs, causes customers to cancel or delay spending, and the extent to which costs are rising and supply chains deteriorating in this environment,&#8221; he said.



"Data in the coming months will provide important insights into how the inflationary aspects of policies such as tariffs balance out against any benefits to U.S. producers,&#8221; he added.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Market Reactions</h3>



The S&amp;P 500 index – as tracked by the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) flipped to losses on Tuesday, down 0.8% by 10:20 a.m. ET. 



The tech-focused Nasdaq 100 – tracked by the Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) – slipped 0.5%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 1%, weighed down by declines in blue-chip names across healthcare, financials and industrials.



Among mega-cap stocks, Johnson &amp; Johnson (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JNJ#NYSE">JNJ</a>) plunged more than 4% after a judge blocked its proposed $10 billion settlement tied to talc-related lawsuits, prompting the company to unwind $7 billion in previously set aside reserves.



In fixed income markets, bond yields fell as demand for Treasuries picked up, reflecting a risk-off shift. The yield on the 10-year Treasury dropped 8 basis points to 4.1%.



Gold prices inched 0.2% higher, further extending record highs. Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) was up by 0.5%. 



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Macro Economic Events

Broad U.S. Equity ETFs

Econ #s

US Manufacturing Slips Into Contraction As Tariff-Driven Costs Hit Near 3-Year High

Following the worst quarterly performance for U.S. stocks in over two years, caution dominated Wall Street as investors awaited details on the tariff plans expected from the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/tariffs">Trump administration on Wednesday.</a>



On Tuesday, a Washington Post report suggested the administration is considering a sweeping 20% tariff on most of the $3 trillion in annual imports.



Survey data showed that goods-producing businesses had been front-loading purchases ahead of the expected tariffs by the end of first quarter, with inventory levels rising and input cost pressures<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/04/44588076/us-manufacturing-slips-into-contraction-as-tariff-driven-costs-hit-near-3-year-high"> hitting a three-year high.</a>



Major indexes showed little movement by midday in New York, with the S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq 100 posting modest gains.



Notably, Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), Rivian Automotive Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIVN#NASDAQ">RIVN</a>), and Lucid Group Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LCID#NASDAQ">LCID</a>) each jumped around 6% as investors viewed them as potential winners from auto-related tariffs. 



Reports last week highlighted that all three manufacture vehicles entirely in the U.S., giving them a competitive edge over peers like Ford Motor Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>) and General Motors Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>).



Treasuries climbed as yields fell, and gold took a breather after hitting a record $3,122 per ounce. Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) rose more than 3% to over $85,000, marking its strongest session in three weeks.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Tuesday&#8217;s Performance In Major US Indices, ETFs</h3>



<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"><table style="overflow:auto; height: 90px; display: block;"><tbody><tr><td>Major Indices</td><td>Price</td><td>1-day %chg</td></tr><tr><td>Nasdaq 100</td><td>19,398.82</td><td>0.6%</td></tr><tr><td>S&amp;P 500</td><td>5,625.05</td><td>0.2%</td></tr><tr><td>Russell 2000</td><td>2,015.97</td><td>0.2%</td></tr><tr><td>Dow Jones</td><td>42,051.95</td><td>0.1 %</td></tr></tbody></table><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated at 1:00 p.m. ET</figcaption></figure>



According to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;data:



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<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) inched 0.3% up to $560.83.</li>



<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) eased 0.1% to $419.37.</li>



<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust Series&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)&nbsp;rose 0.5% to $471.29.</li>



<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) inched 0.1% higher to 199.82.</li>



<li>The&nbsp;Consumer Discretionary&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLY#NYSE">XLY</a>) outperformed, up 1.3%; the&nbsp;Health Care&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLV#NYSE">XLV</a>) lagged, down 1.2%.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Tuesday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h3>



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<li>American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAL#NASDAQ">AAL</a>) fell to the lowest level since late August, after Jefferies downgraded the stock from &#8216;Buy&#8217; to &#8216;Hold&#8217; and reduced its price target from $20.00 to $12.00.</li>



<li>IAC Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IAC#NASDAQ">IAC</a>) rallied 26.5% after completing the spin-off of Angi Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANGI#NASDAQ">ANGI</a>). </li>
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Analyst Color

Regulations

Sector ETFs

ANGI

Wall Street Inches Up Ahead Of Tariff Day: What's Driving Markets Tuesday?

Ed Yardeni, the veteran Wall Street strategist known for his bullish &#8216;Roaring 2020s&#8217; thesis, is dialing back optimism and raising stagflation alarms as a new wave of U.S. tariffs threatens to throttle corporate margins <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/inflation">and push inflation higher.</a>



In his latest Yardeni&#8217;s quicktake, the analyst reduced the odds of his Roaring 2020s scenario for the decade from 65% to 55%, while raising the probability of a stagflationary outcome—defined as slowing growth coupled with elevated inflation—to 45%.



That shift, Yardeni said, stems from President Donald Trump's newly announced 25% tariff on imported autos and parts, effective April 3, adding to the burden of earlier tariffs on steel and aluminum. 



The latest tariff salvo—soon to be followed by a likely 20% blanket duty on all imported goods—is expected to raise input costs for businesses across sectors, with consumers likely to face rising prices. 



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">How Tariffs Are Fueling Inflation Fears</h3>



Yardeni now sees the 2025 inflation rate, measured by the Personal Consumption Expenditures Deflator – the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge – rising to 3.0%-4.0%, up from the prior 2.0%-3.0% estimate.



While supercore inflation—which strips out volatile components like housing—has been trending lower, that progress may stall, according to the expert. 



Durable goods prices, which had been in deflation, are now expected to rise again in the second quarter, while nondurable goods inflation could top 1.5% year-over-year.



"The end of goods deflation combined with sticky and too-high services inflation risk sending inflation expectations—and therefore actual inflation—climbing out of control," Yardeni said.



&#8220;A happy outcome would be that the U.S. would negotiate tariff reductions, but that won&#8217;t happen if the U.S. slaps a 20% tariff on all imports across-the-board just because Peter Navarro has convinced the President that tariffs will bring $6 trillion in revenue over the next 10 years,&#8221; he added.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Profit Margins Under Pressure</h3>



While revenue expectations remain unchanged for now, Yardeni said he's trimming his 2025 and 2026 earnings forecasts for the S&amp;P 500 index. 



This year's earnings per share estimate was cut from $275 to $260, and the 2026 projection was lowered from $320 to $300, reflecting &#8220;squeezed profit margins&#8221; from rising costs.



Yardeni's S&amp;P 500 price targets have adjusted accordingly. He now expects the index to land between 5100 and 6000 by year-end, with a modest move higher to 5950–7000 in 2026. 



The S&amp;P 500 index – as tracked by the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) – ended the first quarter of the year with a contraction of 4.6%, notching the worst quarterly performance since mid-2022. 



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Will The Fed Move? Yardeni Says No</h3>



The Federal Reserve's next steps remain a wild card. Tariffs add complexity to an already delicate balancing act: fighting inflation without crippling growth. 



Some observers fear that unanchored inflation expectations—when households and firms begin acting as if inflation will stay high—could create a self-fulfilling feedback loop.



Yardeni, however, doesn't see the Fed reacting aggressively. He's sticking with a "none-and-done" view for 2025—meaning no further rate cuts. That contrasts with growing market chatter about a potential pivot in response to slowing growth.



Currently, market-based interest rate forecasts – as tracked by the CME FedWatch Tool – are fully pricing in three rate cuts by year end.



&#8220;Inflation expectations is likely to be one of the Federal Reserve's phrases of the year,&#8221; Yardeni said, noting that people's expectations about future inflation are critical to how high inflation actually climbs.



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Veteran Investor Warns Of Rising Stagflation Risk As Tariffs Loom, Anticipates 'Squeezed Profit Margins' For US Businesses

Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) has been spinning its wheels in 2024, with the stock down 31.67% year to date and 8.95% in the past month. The technicals paint a rough picture &#8211; Tesla stock is trading below its five, 20, and 50-day exponential moving averages, signaling a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TSLA/news">strongly bearish trend</a>. 



However, buying pressure suggests a potential setup for future bullish movement.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Tesla Stock Technical Indicators: A Rocky Road Ahead</h2>



Tesla stock, at $263.46, sits below its eight-day simple moving average of $268.33, a bearish signal. It remains below the 50-day simple moving average of $316.12 and the 200-day simple moving average of $287.52, reinforcing the broader downtrend. 



The Moving Average Convergence Divergence indicator at a negative 12.09 also suggests continued bearish momentum, while the Relative Strength Index of 45.53 indicates Tesla stock is approaching oversold levels but hasn't hit a rebound zone yet.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Europe Sales Skid, Wells Fargo Hits The Brakes</h2>



Tesla's sales in key European markets continue to slide, with registrations in France, Sweden, Denmark, and the Netherlands falling for the third straight month, Reuters <a href="https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/france-car-registrations-down-1454-march-tesla-sales-fall-3683-2025-04-01/">reported</a>. Denmark saw a staggering 65.6% year-over-year drop in March, while first-quarter figures for France and Sweden hit their lowest since 2021. The numbers reinforce the narrative that Tesla is struggling to fend off intensifying Chinese competition and growing consumer backlash over CEO Elon Musk's political stances.



At the same time, Wells Fargo isn't convinced a turnaround is coming anytime soon. Investing <a href="https://in.investing.com/news/stock-market-news/tesla-short-is-a-new-q2-conviction-call-at-wells-fargo-4751572">reports</a> that the bank added Tesla to its Tactical Underweight list, making it a conviction short for the second quarter. Analysts cited declining delivery growth, price-cut challenges, and execution risks in Tesla's autonomous vehicle plans as key concerns. The firm slashed its price target to $130, implying nearly 50% downside.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Model Y Refresh: A Lifeline Or Too Little, Too Late?</h2>



Amid the stock's turmoil, Tesla is gearing up to launch a refreshed Model Y, its best-selling SUV. While the update could help reignite demand, Wells Fargo remains skeptical, arguing Tesla's ability to drive volume growth is limited without aggressive price cuts. The bank also warns that Tesla's upcoming "Model 2.5" could cannibalize demand for its other models rather than meaningfully expand its customer base.



With first quarter sales data set for release this week, investors will be watching closely for any signs of stabilization. But for now, Tesla stock remains stuck in reverse, and Wall Street isn't ready to hit the gas on a bullish call just yet.



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Technicals

Tesla Stock Is Stuck In Reverse - Can Model Y Refresh Shift Gears?

White House aides have reportedly drafted a proposal to impose sweeping tariffs of about 20% on "at least most imports" as part of President Donald Trump's transformative <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44579542/us-stock-likely-to-open-mixed-after-a-disappointing-q1-performance-april-does-better-after-a-weak-q1-says-expert">trade strategy.&nbsp;</a>



The Details: According to <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2025/04/01/trump-tariffs-draft-recession-projection/">Washington Post</a>, three people familiar with the matter said White House aides drafted the 20% tariff proposal ahead of Trump's planned announcement on Wednesday, which he is calling "Liberation Day." 



Moody&#8217;s chief economist Mark Zandi warned that this "worst-case scenario" of sweeping 20% tariffs risks triggering a potential recession and unemployment exceeding 7% if trading partners retaliate aggressively, per the Post. Stocks would drop by 25% and more than 5 million jobs would be lost by early 2027, said Zandi. 



"I'd brace for impact," he said.



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White House officials caution that multiple tariff strategies remain under consideration, with no definitive plan finalized. Trump reemphasized his intention to implement &#8220;reciprocal&#8221; tariffs while speaking with reporters on Monday evening and suggested some countries could be excluded from the new import taxes.&nbsp;



A selective, reciprocal approach would likely prove less economically disruptive than a blanket tariff system.&nbsp;



Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has hinted at targeting a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/03/44575292/trump-to-target-dirty-15-countries-with-tariffs-which-countries-could-be-included">subset of nations</a> he referred to as the &#8220;Dirty 15,&#8221; referring to the 15% of nations that account for the bulk of U.S. trading volume and impose hefty tariffs and other barriers on U.S. goods.&nbsp;



National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett similarly cited 10 to 15 countries that are responsible for America's $1 trillion trade deficit, but did not name specific nations.



It remains unclear if tariffs will be reciprocal or sweeping or which countries could be targeted in Wednesday's announcements. The Post said that a White House spokesperson declined to comment on Tuesday. 



Markets React: Futures on major U.S. indices fell as Wall Street waits for an official tariff announcement.&nbsp;&nbsp;



The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>), tracking the S&amp;P 500, was down 0.43% at $557.00 and the Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), tracking the Nasdaq 100 index, was down 0.33% at $467.35 in Tuesday's premarket trading.&nbsp;



Gold, which is tracked by the SPDR Gold Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLD#NYSE">GLD</a>), climbed to a record high of around $3,130 per ounce on Tuesday.&nbsp;



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Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) appears to be locked in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/03/44476199/would-a-recession-be-bullish-or-bearish-for-bitcoin">a mini bear market</a>, with weak technical signals, fading momentum, and a lack of fresh catalysts weighing heavily on price action, according to a Tuesday market note from 10x Research.



What Happened: In the report, the firm said Bitcoin is currently trading below its key trend model level of $88,000—an indicator they consider crucial for gauging bull versus bear cycles.



"There's little doubt from on-chain data that Bitcoin is in at least a mini-bear market," 10x Research wrote, adding that without a turnaround in momentum, "that remains the base case."



While some short-term technical indicators briefly hinted at a relief rally, the bounce stalled at $88,500 and has since reversed. 



Bitcoin also remains below its 21-week moving average, a widely-used long-term trend signal. 



One of the firm's most reliable metrics—the short-term holder realized price, now near $93,000—has acted as stiff resistance. 



The rejection at this level suggests traders are exiting breakeven positions, further reinforcing bearish pressure.



On-chain data also supports this cautious outlook. 



Funding rates remain depressed, signaling reduced risk appetite, while retail investor activity has plummeted—particularly after losses in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44555553/will-the-greatest-of-them-all-trump-memecoin-make-its-way-to-trump-media-etfs-polymarket-bettors-think-its-unlike">meme tokens like</a> Trump (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">TRUMP</a>).



"Confidence took a major hit when retail lost billions," the report noted, with exchange listings near peak prices providing exit liquidity for insiders.



ETF outflows have now continued for a second consecutive month. Hedge funds that previously executed arbitrage trades using <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/best-spot-bitcoin-etfs">Bitcoin ETFs</a> are pulling back due to low funding rates.



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"Without a meaningful rise in funding rates, it's unlikely ETF inflows return to their former strength," 10x explained.



The broader macro environment offers little comfort either. While market hopes are pinned on a potential Fed rate cut <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43319060/first-rate-cut-in-june-if-at-all-in-2025-economist-says-as-federal-reserve-holds-rates-steady">by June</a>, 10x believes it's more likely to be delayed until September due to sticky inflation and resilient labor data.



"Bitcoin is looking for real action—not just dovish talk," the note emphasized.



Political developments have also failed to ignite momentum. Despite Trump's efforts to boost sentiment—such as announcing a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44580634/bitcoin-is-digital-risk-not-digital-gold-asserts-peter-schiff">strategic Bitcoin reserve</a>—these moves lack legislative backing.



"Holding confiscated Bitcoins doesn't create buying pressure," the report said, suggesting that much of the recent crypto optimism has been narrative-driven rather than supported by fundamentals.



Why It Matters: Despite the bearish tone, the firm sees relative strength in Bitcoin compared to altcoins, many of which are underperforming sharply.



Their proprietary model combining total crypto market cap and Bitcoin dominance confirms this trend. 



Notably, Tron (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/trx/usd">TRX</a>) and Toncoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">TON</a>) have stood out for showing resilience in a weak market, potentially due to favorable geopolitical positioning.



In the near term, 10x expects Bitcoin to remain range-bound between $73,000 and $94,000. 



"Volatility is likely," they said, recommending selling options strategies—such as puts or calls—depending on whether price moves toward the lower or upper end of that range.



Unless a clear macro shift or bullish catalyst emerges, the outlook remains muted. 



"The current market structure is fragile," the analysts said, suggesting that their view that Bitcoin is now in a confirmed mini bear market.



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On Monday, Chinese electric vehicle company XPeng Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XPEV#NYSE">XPEV</a>) announced its vehicle delivery results for March and the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/03/g44575805/xpeng-announces-vehicle-delivery-results-for-march-and-first-quarter-2025" rel="noreferrer noopener">first quarter of 2025</a>.



In March, XPeng delivered 33,205 Smart EVs, implying a 268% growth, surpassing 30,000 units for the fifth consecutive month.



For the first quarter of 2025, XPeng delivered 94,008 Smart EVs, a 331% increase over last year.



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On March 13, 2025, at its Spring 2025 Launch conference, XPeng launched 2025 versions of the XPeng G6 and XPeng G9.



Both upgraded versions come standard with 5C AI batteries and Turing AI-powered smart driving features across all trims.



In March 2025, XNGP&#8217;s monthly active user penetration rate in urban driving reached 86%. At the same time, XPeng expanded its global presence by entering the Indonesian market.



Li Auto Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LI#NASDAQ">LI</a>) <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/04/g44579335/li-auto-inc-march-2025-delivery-update" rel="noreferrer noopener">announced on Tuesday it delivered</a> 36,674 vehicles in March 2025, marking a 26.5% growth. This brought its first-quarter deliveries to 92,864, up by 15.5%. As of March 31, 2025, Li Auto&#8217;s cumulative deliveries reached&nbsp;1.226 million.



As of March 31, 2025, the company had 500 retail stores in 150 cities, 502 servicing centers, and Li Auto-authorized body and paint shops in 225 cities. It also had 2,045 supercharging stations in China equipped with 11,038 charging stalls.



NIO Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIO#NYSE">NIO</a>) announced it delivered 15,039 vehicles in March 2025, representing a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/04/g44579887/nio-inc-provides-march-and-first-quarter-2025-delivery-update" rel="noreferrer noopener">growth of 26.7%</a>. The deliveries comprised 10,219 vehicles from its premium smart electric vehicle brand NIO and 4,820 from the company&#8217;s family-oriented smart electric vehicle brand ONVO. The company delivered 42,094 vehicles in the first quarter of 2025, marking a growth of 40.1%. Cumulative deliveries reached 713,658 as of March 31, 2025.



XPeng stock surged 167% in the last 12 months. The EV company reported <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/03/44373548/teslas-china-rival-xpeng-delivers-over-91500-evs-in-q4-eyes-massive-growth-in-q1" rel="noreferrer noopener">fourth-quarter revenue</a> growth of 23.4% to 16.11 billion Chinese Yuan ($2.21 billion), topping the&nbsp;consensus estimate&nbsp;of&nbsp;16.02 billion Chinese Yuan. Quarterly vehicle deliveries&nbsp;rose 52.1% to 91,507, backed by its sales network of 690 stores and 1,920 charging stations.



The company expects revenue of 15 billion Chinese Yuan-15.7 billion Chinese Yuan, compared to the consensus of 14.684 billion Chinese Yuan. XPeng and long-term partner German automaker&nbsp;Volkswagen AG (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VWAGY#OTC">VWAGY</a>) plans to build a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42807958/xpeng-volkswagen-to-jointly-build-super-fast-ev-charging-network-in-china" rel="noreferrer noopener">super-fast charging network</a> in China.



Meanwhile, Li Auto and Nio stocks lost 18% in the last 12 months. Nio <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/03/44452057/teslas-chinese-rival-nio-warns-of-disappointing-q1-results-deliveries-revenue-set-to-miss-estimates" rel="noreferrer noopener">continues to face</a> challenges in achieving full-year profitability, primarily due to high research and development expenses and significant operational costs.



Price Action: XPEV stock is up 3.09% at $21.36 premarket at the last check Tuesday.



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U.S. stock futures were swinging between gains and losses on Tuesday after a mixed session on Monday. Futures of major benchmark indices were mixed in premarket trading.



President Donald Trump&#8216;s &#8220;Liberation Day&#8221;, the term he&#8217;s used for April 2nd, the day of incoming reciprocal tariffs, preceded a drop in stock prices.



S&amp;P 500 declined by 4.59% for the first quarter of 2025, whereas the Nasdaq 100 was down over 10%.



With the 10-year Treasury yield at 4.18% and the two-year at 3.87%, the CME Group's FedWatch <a href="https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html">tool </a>shows markets pricing in an 86.8% likelihood of the Federal Reserve maintaining current interest rates through its May meeting.



<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"><table style="overflow:auto; height: 90px; display: block;"><tbody><tr><td>Futures</td><td>Change (+/-)</td></tr><tr><td>Nasdaq 100</td><td>0.03%</td></tr><tr><td>S&amp;P 500</td><td>-0.11%</td></tr><tr><td>Dow Jones</td><td>-0.21%</td></tr><tr><td>Russell 2000</td><td>-0.15%</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), which track the S&amp;P 500 index and Nasdaq 100 index, respectively, were mixed in premarket on Tuesday. The SPY was down 0.17% to $558.43, while the QQQ advanced 0.071% to $469.00, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.



Cues From Last Session:



Consumer staples, financials, and utilities led the S&amp;P 500 gains on Monday, while consumer discretionary stocks declined.



Overall, U.S. stocks were mixed; the Dow rose over 400 points amidst Trump&#8217;s tariff concerns, but the Nasdaq fell due to drops in Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) and Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>).



March saw significant declines for major indices, with the S&amp;P 500 down 5.8%, the Nasdaq 8.2%, and the Dow 4.2%. Quarterly, the Nasdaq fell 10.4%, and the Dow lost 1.3%.



Economic data showed a rise in the Chicago PMI but a decline in the Dallas Fed&#8217;s manufacturing index.



<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"><table style="overflow:auto; height: 90px; display: block;"><tbody><tr><td>Index</td><td>Performance (+/-)</td><td>Value</td></tr><tr><td>Nasdaq Composite</td><td>-0.14%</td><td>17,299.29</td></tr><tr><td>S&amp;P 500</td><td>0.55%</td><td>5,611.85</td></tr><tr><td>Dow Jones</td><td>1.00%</td><td>42,001.76</td></tr><tr><td>Russell 2000</td><td>-0.56%</td><td>2,011.91</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



Insights From Analysts:



After the S&amp;P 500 index declined 4.59% in the first quarter, marking its largest quarterly underperformance against global markets in 37 years, Ryan Detrick, the chief market strategist at Carson Research, cited historical data in his latest X post and stated that &#8220;April does better after a weak Q1.&#8221;



The average return in April stood at 3.1% after a poor first quarter, however, the average return for the full year after a bad first quarter stood at just 6.6%.



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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">The good news? April does better after a weak Q1. The bad news? The rest of the year is weaker across the board after a weak Q1. <a href="https://t.co/HB069IYWiM">pic.twitter.com/HB069IYWiM</a>&mdash; Ryan Detrick, CMT (@RyanDetrick) <a href="https://twitter.com/RyanDetrick/status/1906932587127615987?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 1, 2025</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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On the other hand, Stephanie Link, the chief investment strategist and head of investment solutions at Hightower Advisors, said, &#8220;I'm buying.&#8221;



According to her U.S. was not in a recession, the consumer sentiment was in a better shape, and the jobs, wages, and savings were higher.



&#8220;Not all is perfect, but corporate EPS will be better than the long-term average of 5%,&#8221; she said, making a case to buy more. Her top picks were Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>), NextEra Energy Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NEE#NYSE">NEE</a>), Target Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TGT#NYSE">TGT</a>), and Greystone Housing Impact Investors LP (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GHI#NYSE">GHI</a>).



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Despite investor fears surrounding potential tariffs from Trump&#8217;s upcoming announcement, Fundstrat&#8217;s Tom Lee predicts a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44577203/tom-lee-says-markets-are-deeply-oversold-expects-bitcoin-to-lead-rebound-as-investors-fear-trumps-tariff-impact">market rebound</a>, arguing that markets are oversold and pricing in only worst-case scenarios. He believes the high anxiety among fund managers is excessive and that post-announcement, increased market visibility will alleviate selling pressure, with Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) potentially leading the recovery. 



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Here&#8217;s what investors will keep an eye on Tuesday:



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<li>Richmond Federal Reserve President Thomas Barkin will speak at 9:00 a.m. ET.</li>
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<li>March&#8217;s S&amp;P final U.S. manufacturing PMI will be out by 9:45 a.m. ET.</li>
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<li>February&#8217;s construction spending, job openings, and March&#8217;s ISM manufacturing data will be released by 10:00 a.m. ET and the time for auto sales data is yet to be determined.</li>
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Stocks In Focus:



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<li>Ultralife Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ULBI#NASDAQ">ULBI</a>) jumped 3.72% in premarket on Tuesday ahead of its earnings after the closing bell. Analysts expect a quarterly earnings of $3.22 per share on revenue of $2.34 million.</li>
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<li>nCino Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NCNO#NASDAQ">NCNO</a>) was up 2.37% as Wall Street expects it to report a quarterly earnings of 19 cents per share on revenue of $140.84 million after the closing bell.</li>
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<li>Sportsman&#8217;s Warehouse Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPWH#NASDAQ">SPWH</a>) was 2.61% higher ahead of its earnings after the closing bell. Analysts expect a quarterly earnings of 6 cents per share on revenue of $329.61 million.</li>
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<li>Allarity Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALLR#NASDAQ">ALLR</a>) climbed 7.80% after reporting FY24 financial results and beating its earnings expectations.</li>
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<ul>
<li>Xpeng Inc. ADR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XPEV#NYSE">XPEV</a>) advanced 2.80% after achieving 33,205 Smart EV deliveries, representing a 268% surge year-over-year, and topping 30,000 units for the fifth month in a row. For the first quarter, the company delivered 94,008 Smart EVs, representing a 331% year-over-year surge.</li>
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<li>PVH Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PVH#NYSE">PVH</a>) surged 15.87% after reporting quarterly earnings of $3.27 per share, which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $3.21. Quarterly revenue came in at $2.37 billion, which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $2.33 billion.</li>
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<li>bioAffinity Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIAF#NASDAQ">BIAF</a>) skyrocketed 136.31% after its revenue soared 270% to $9.4 million in 2024, driven by a 1,400% increase in CyPath Lung orders due to wider physician adoption and Medicare coverage.</li>
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<li>Microvast Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MVST#NASDAQ">MVST</a>) gained 29.91% after it hit a record $379.8 million in FY24 revenue, a 23.9% year-over-year increase, with fourth quarter revenue also reaching a record $113.4 million.</li>
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<li>Cloudastructure Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSAI#NASDAQ">CSAI</a>) rose 36.26% after reporting strong financial results for 2024, with revenue surging 125% year-over-year to $1.4 million. The company achieved broad-based growth across all segments.</li>
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<li>Sonim Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SONM#NASDAQ">SONM</a>) zoomed 17.29% as it saw fourth quarter revenue up 12% to $15 million, but FY24 revenue dropped 38% to $58.3 million due to a strategic shift. Key 2024 wins include new product launches and significant enterprise deals.</li>
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Commodities, Gold, And Global Equity Markets:



Crude oil futures were trading lower in the early New York session by 0.39% to hover around $71.20 per barrel.



Gold Spot US Dollar advanced 0.27% to hover around $3,132.53 per ounce. Its fresh record high stood at $3,149.03 per ounce. The U.S. Dollar Index spot was lower by 0.02% at the 104.188 level.



Asian markets closed on a higher note on Tuesday, except India&#8217;s BSE Sensex index. China&#8217;s CSI 300, Hong Kong's Hang Seng, South Korea's Kospi, Japan's Nikkei 225, and Australia's ASX 200 index advanced. European markets were mostly higher in early trade.



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Two major Michigan business organizations have warned that President Donald Trump&#8216;s planned 25% tariffs on imported vehicles and parts would severely damage the state&#8217;s auto-dependent <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44577203/tom-lee-says-markets-are-deeply-oversold-expects-bitcoin-to-lead-rebound-as-investors-fear-trumps-tariff-impact">economy and harm the working class</a>.



What Happened: The Detroit Regional Chamber and MichAuto urged the administration on Monday in a letter to halt the tariffs set to take effect on Thursday, cautioning they would cause &#8220;significant price increases&#8221; for American consumers and &#8220;profound&#8221; pain in Michigan, where one in five jobs is automotive-related.



&#8220;The tariff policies proposed will increase prices, drive down consumer demand, and therefore, lower the profitability of our companies, directly impacting the hardworking Americans who assemble the iconic vehicles,&#8221; the letter stated. 



The groups noted that Michigan houses over 1,000 automotive suppliers, many being small and medium-sized businesses with fragile balance sheets that depend on predictable supply chains. Price increases would &#8220;disproportionately&#8221; affect working-class and middle-class families, potentially causing consumers to keep older vehicles longer.



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Why It Matters: Republican opposition to the tariffs is growing. Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) plans to support a resolution to terminate the national emergency declaration used to justify the tariffs, calling them &#8220;a huge mistake.&#8221; Sen.&nbsp;Rand Paul&nbsp;(R-Ky.) and Sen.&nbsp;Thom Tillis&nbsp;(R-N.C.) have <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/04/44578477/gop-senators-call-trumps-25-canada-tariff-a-huge-mistake-as-republican-opposition-grows-markets-fear-economic-disruption">expressed similar concerns</a>.



The Alliance for Automotive Innovation, representing General Motors Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>), Ford Motor Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>), Toyota Motor Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TM#NYSE">TM</a>), Stellantis N.V. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STLA#NYSE">STLA</a>), and others, has warned that the tariffs will increase vehicle costs for consumers.



Markets have shown volatility amid tariff uncertainty, with technology stocks like Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) driving much of the recent quarterly decline in major indexes.



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