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According to Jim Zelter of Apollo Global Management, President Donald Trump has already set the stage for passing the blame without taking any accountability for his trade, tariffs and economic policies. 
What Happened: On Thursday, speaking with Bloomberg TV, Zelter said Trump is deliberately avoiding naming a prospective Fed chair to keep the current leadership accountable for economic conditions.
&#8220;He&#8217;s in the catbird seat of blaming without accountability,&#8221; Zelter said, calling it a &#8220;classic Trump playbook,&#8221; something that allows him to shape the narrative, apply pressure, and score political points without bearing the fallout.
Zelter believes Trump&#8217;s long-standing desire for lower interest rates remains at the heart of his broader economic strategy. &#8220;He doesn&#8217;t like to pay debt, and he likes to pay low coupons on it,&#8221; he says, adding that &#8220;there&#8217;s no doubt he wants rates lower.&#8221;
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41264336/trump-advisors-proposal-of-shadow-fed-chair-turning-jerome-powell-into-a-lame-duck-gets-slammed-by-e">Trump Advisor&#8217;s Proposal Of &#8216;Shadow Fed Chair&#8217; Turning Jerome Powell Into A Lame Duck Gets Slammed By Economist Claudia Sahm: &#8216;What Could Possibly Go Wrong? Everything!&#8217;</a>
While speculation continues to swirl over potential Fed leadership changes, Zelter doesn't believe Trump will move quickly. &#8220;I don&#8217;t suspect he&#8217;s going to do anything premature,&#8221; he added, noting that Trump benefits politically by directing criticism at the current Fed chair while avoiding responsibility for outcomes.
Zelter also addressed broader macro risks, noting that issues like tariffs and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have been largely absorbed by the market. &#8220;The marketplace absorbed the idea of a 10% plus or minus tariff… the market has moved on,&#8221; he said. However, he flagged the ballooning U.S. deficit as the &#8220;elephant in the room.&#8221;
He also downplayed all concerns surrounding de-dollarization and waning U.S. economic dominance by paraphrasing Mark Twain, &#8220;The premise that our death is imminent is a bit premature.&#8221; He also attributed the recent weakness in the U.S. dollar to delayed hedging by foreign investors. 
&#8220;It&#8217;s a 10-year catch-up,&#8221; he said, predicting that global investors rushing to hedge exposure could drive strong results for major U.S. banks this quarter.
Why It Matters: Economist Nouriel Roubini had made similar comments two months ago, saying that Trump was <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44941184/roubini-trump-wants-a-rate-cutbut-powells-restraint-is-the-only-thing-saving-him-from-a-market-meltdown">setting the stage</a> to blame Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for the coming slowdown in growth and a recession, all resulting from the latter&#8217;s tariffs. 
This week, the prospects of Trump appointing a &#8220;Shadow Chair&#8221; to influence the Federal Reserve&#8217;s policymaking have already led to increased <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/macro-economic-events/25/06/46131630/trump-appointing-a-shadow-chair-at-the-fed-has-put-dollar-under-pressure-meanwhile-china-is-dumping-the-greenback-and-hoarding-gold">pressure on the U.S. Dollar</a>.
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Fiscal 2026 Outlook
The Company is raising its outlook for the fiscal year for both net sales and diluted EPS. The Company now expects net sales in the range of $1.40 billion to $1.44 billion (previously $1.37 billion to $1.43 billion), diluted EPS in the range of $2.59 to $3.12 (previously $2.54 to $3.19) and adjusted diluted EPS in the range of $3.80 to $4.20 (previously $3.55 to $4.10). This includes a projected unfavorable EPS impact from tariffs of $0.35 to $0.45, which will mostly impact the first half of the fiscal year before mitigation efforts take full effect. The Company's revised outlook assumes an effective tax rate of 33% and an adjusted effective tax rate of approximately 27.5%. The Company continues to assume capital expenditures between $35 million to $40 million.
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Apogee Enterprises Raises FY2026 Adj EPS Guidance From $3.55-$4.10 To $3.80-$4.20 Vs $3.74 Est; Raises FY2026 Sales Guidance From $1.370B-$1.430B To $1.400B-$1.440B Vs $1.388B Est.

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Apogee Enterprises (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APOG#NASDAQ">APOG</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.56 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $0.47 by 20.17 percent. This is a 61.11 percent decrease over earnings of $1.44 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $346.62 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $325.48 million by 6.49 percent. This is a 4.56 percent increase over sales of $331.52 million the same period last year.

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Apogee Enterprises Q1 Adj. EPS $0.56 Beats $0.47 Estimate, Sales $346.62M Beat $325.48M Estimate

Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) CEO Elon Musk has hailed the Cybertruck's build quality as the EV giant grapples with declining sales figures in multiple markets across the globe, which experts believe could have led to Musk&#8217;s longtime aide Omead Afshar&#8216;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/46132042/teslas-q2-sales-going-to-s-says-gary-black-after-tsla-north-america-and-europe-chief-omead-afshars-exit">exit from the company</a>.
What Happened: Quoting a video by the Tesla Cybertruck's official handle on X on Thursday, the billionaire hailed the EV pickup truck's build.
"Built bullet tough," the billionaire said in the post. The video showcased an unscathed Cybertruck getting hit with things like a shopping cart, a baseball, as well as a sledgehammer.
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Why It Matters: Musk's post comes in as Tesla has been <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/46067027/tesla-robotaxi-faces-nhtsa-scrutiny-over-traffic-violations-during-austin-launch">under scrutiny</a> by the NHTSA, or National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, over the company's FSD technology.
Recently, a video surfaced online that showcased a Cybertruck driving in the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/45991698/tesla-cybertruck-caught-driving-in-wrong-lane-on-fsd-just-days-before-robotaxi-launch">wrong lane while on FSD</a>, which could pose a threat to the occupants of the vehicle.
The company also began <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45487522/tesla-is-accepting-trade-ins-for-2024-cybertruck-amid-plummeting-sales-figures-report">accepting trade-ins</a> for the Cybertruck last month, as the company was also reportedly sitting on <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/05/45216453/tesla-has-over-10000-units-of-unsold-cybertrucks-in-its-us-inventory-amid-poor-sales-report">10,000 units of unsold Cybertrucks</a> in its U.S. inventory.&nbsp;
Tesla has also been <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/46069883/teslas-china-sales-slip-over-10-in-mid-june-after-strong-may-surge">experiencing poor sales</a> and hitting record lows in multiple markets. The decline comes as Tesla's Chinese rival BYD Co. Ltd. (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>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/45969242/elon-musk-has-a-new-problem-byd-beats-tesla-in-global-ev-sales-amid-europe-expansion">overtook the automaker</a> in global EV sales.
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The European Commission president, Ursula von der Leyen, has announced that the EU is open to a trade deal with the US. However, she emphasized that all options remain on the table.
What Happened: Von der Leyen stated that the EU is prepared for a trade agreement with the US, but is also considering other possibilities. She made this announcement after briefing EU leaders at a summit in Brussels, <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/jun/26/eu-leaders-to-direct-european-commission-on-response-to-us-tariffs">reported</a> The Guardian on Thursday. 
&#8220;Our message today is clear, we are ready for a deal,&#8221; stated the EU Chief. &#8220;&#8230;we will defend the European interest as needed. In short, all options remain on the table,&#8221; she added. 
Von der Leyen also proposed initiating a "redesign" of the World Trade Organization, citing concerns that trade wars and bilateral agreements are weakening the global trading system.
The European Commission, which represents the EU&#8217;s 27 member states in trade matters, is seeking guidance&nbsp;on how to approach the&nbsp;crucial negotiations with the US. President&nbsp;Donald Trump&nbsp;has threatened to impose a 50% tariff&nbsp;on all EU goods from&nbsp;July 9 if an agreement is not reached.
Despite the looming deadline, there are differences of opinion within the EU on how to best approach the U.S. talks. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz believes a swift and simple trade deal is preferable to a slow and complex one. However, French President Emmanuel Macron contends that agreeing to an imbalanced trade relationship would undermine Europe's long-term competitiveness.
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Why It Matters: The EU&#8217;s readiness to negotiate comes in the wake of Trump&#8217;s decision <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45603240/trump-agrees-to-extend-50-tariffs-on-europe-until-july-9-it-was-my-privilege-to-do-so">to extend</a> the impending 50% tariff deadline from June 1 to July 9, 2025. Trump stated that von der Leyen assured him that negotiations would commence swiftly, and he expressed his willingness to grant the extension.
U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that starting July 9, all EU goods could face a 50% tariff unless a trade agreement is reached. Currently, most EU products are subject to a 10% tariff, while cars and car parts face 25%, and steel and aluminum are taxed at 50%.
Earlier in June, at the G7 summit, von der Leyen criticized China for its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/macro-economic-events/25/06/45990356/on-this-point-donald-is-right-says-eu-chief-as-she-slams-chinas-trade-practices-at-g7-urges-trump-to-join-forces">export restrictions</a> on vital raw materials used in the production of cars, batteries, and wind turbines. She accused China of &#8220;weaponizing&#8221; its dominant position in the production and refining of critical raw materials and flouting global trade regulations to undercut rivals.
These developments underscore the EU&#8217;s commitment to fair trade practices and its readiness to defend its economic interests. As the deadline for Trump&#8217;s tariffs nears, EU member states are debating their approach to the U.S. talks.
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EU 'Ready For A Deal' With US But 'All Options Remain On The Table', Says Von Der Leyen

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Google parent Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>)&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) has appointed Kobi Bar-Nathan as the new finance chief for its rapidly expanding <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/google-cloud" rel="noreferrer noopener">Google Cloud division</a>.
According to his LinkedIn profile, bar-Nathan commenced his role in June 2025, bringing <a target="_blank" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kobibarnathan/" rel="noreferrer noopener">extensive experience</a> from key finance leadership positions at Oracle Cloud and Microsoft Cloud.
His appointment comes at a pivotal time for Google Cloud, a significant growth engine for Alphabet. The cloud computing market remains intensely competitive, with major players like Amazon.com (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) Microsoft Azure vying for market share.
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Benzinga reached out to Google&#8217;s investor relations team for comment on the update, and we&#8217;re currently awaiting their response.
Alphabet reported <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44995955/alphabet-q1-earnings-highlights-google-search-youtube-cloud-show-robust-momentum" rel="noreferrer noopener">first-quarter revenue</a> of $90.23 billion, up 12% year-over-year, topping the Street consensus estimate of $89.2 billion. Google Cloud revenue was $12.3 billion, up 28% Y/Y.
The company reported earnings per share of $2.81, beating a Street consensus estimate of $2.01.
In a significant development that underscores the growing demand for AI compute power, OpenAI has reportedly inked a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/06/45868602/whats-going-on-with-alphabet-shares-today" rel="noreferrer noopener">cloud services deal</a> with Google, dumping Microsoft&nbsp;Azure, which had been its exclusive infrastructure provider until earlier this year.
Google&#8217;s cloud business accounted for $43 billion of Alphabet&#8217;s 2024 revenue and has been working to expand its share in the AI infrastructure space. Google aggressively focused on its in-house chip technology to attract enterprise clients, including&nbsp;Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>)&nbsp;and AI-focused startups like&nbsp;Anthropic.
While Google Cloud continues its impressive growth, the competitive landscape remains intense. Wedbush analyst Dan Ives highlighted <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/46132007/amazon-google-not-far-behind-but-dan-ives-says-microsoft-clearly-leading-in-these-segments-600-price-target-is-probably-conservative" rel="noreferrer noopener">Microsoft Azure&#8217;s dominance</a> in both the broader cloud and hyperscaling sectors, noting its lead over rivals like Amazon Web Services and Google.
Ives also pointed out that only about 20% of Microsoft&#8217;s current business is focused on next-generation cloud and AI. He anticipates that as this segment expands to 50-60% of their business, it will fundamentally revalue the company.
Price Action: GOOGL stock is trading higher by 0.33% to $174.12 premarket at last check Friday.
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Google Cloud Hires Former Oracle CFO As AI Race Heats Up

On Friday, SoftBank Group (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SFTBF#OTC">SFTBF</a>) (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SFTBY#OTC">SFTBY</a>) CEO Masayoshi Son said that he plans to position the company as the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/03/44327422/softbank-to-build-676-million-ai-data-center-in-japan-linked-to-openai-partnership">leading platform provider</a> in the artificial super intelligence (ASI) sector within the next decade, aiming to rival major tech firms like Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) and 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>) Google.
What Happened: Speaking at SoftBank&#8217;s annual shareholder meeting, Son spoke about his ambition to establish SoftBank as a dominant player in the ASI space, reported Reuters.&nbsp;
&#8220;We want to become the organizer of the industry in the artificial super intelligence era,&#8221; Son said.
He likened the opportunity in ASI to the positions held by Microsoft, Amazon and Google, where a &#8220;winner takes all&#8221; dynamic prevails.
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In line with this vision, the Japanese investment holding firm has made aggressive investments, including acquiring U.S. semiconductor designer Ampere for $6.5 billion and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/04/44589685/softbank-weighs-165-billion-loan-that-could-back-openais-40-billion-raise-report">underwriting up to $40 billion</a> in new investments for ChatGPT-parent OpenAI, the report added.
SoftBank's total investment in OpenAI has reached $32 billion since 2024. &#8220;I&#8217;m all in on OpenAI,&#8221; Son said while acknowledging that he regretted not investing in the AI company earlier.
Why It&#8217;s Important: SoftBank has returned to investing, having already scored big with early bets like Alibaba Group Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>) but also failures like WeWork, the report added.
The company sold its 5% stake in Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) in 2019, missing out on the AI boom that later made the Jensen Huang-led company a global <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/06/46117402/jensen-huang-closes-in-on-top-10-richest-list-with-nvidia-stock-at-new-highs-heres-how-much-he-needs">leader in AI chips</a>.
SoftBank announced its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/05/45389466/softbank-books-3-6-billion-profit-on-arm-bytedance-gains-while-ai-bets-face-trade-policy-hurdles">fourth-quarter earnings</a> last month. The company posted net sales of 1.94 trillion yen ($12.69 billion) for the quarter, an increase from 1.75 trillion yen in the same period last year. Sales from the SoftBank segment rose 10.2%, reaching 1.73 trillion yen ($11.33 billion).
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SoftBank's Masayoshi Son Sets Sights On Artificial Super Intelligence Domination With Bets On OpenAI And Ampere: 'I'm All In'

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Needham analyst Tom Nikic maintains Nike (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $66 to $78.

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Needham Maintains Buy on Nike, Raises Price Target to $78

Needham analyst John Todaro reiterates Core Scientific (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CORZ#NASDAQ">CORZ</a>) with a Buy and maintains $18 price target.

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Needham Reiterates Buy on Core Scientific, Maintains $18 Price Target

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Financial Times Reported Earlier, Unilever Pays $1.5B For Men's Grooming Brand Dr Squatch

Unilever PLC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UL#NYSE">UL</a>) is acquiring personal care brand Dr. Squatch for $1.5 billion. This is the company&#8217;s next big bet on male grooming products after the deal with Dollar Shave Club fell flat in 2023, resulting in its sale to Nexus Capital Management.
What Happened: The consumer goods giant announced on Monday its acquisition of Dr. Squatch from private equity firm Summit Partners, <a href="https://www.ft.com/content/ac369fd5-308a-43a7-b86d-c41fde34156a">the</a> Financial Times reported. This move is part of Unilever&#8217;s strategy to shift its portfolio towards more upscale and higher-growth areas.
Dr. Squatch, a US-based brand, specializes in natural soap, deodorants, shampoos, and other toiletries marketed at men. The brand&#8217;s direct-to-consumer sales model, viral marketing campaigns, and celebrity endorsements have fueled its rapid growth.
Unilever&#8217;s personal care division head, Fabian Garcia, praised Dr. Squatch&#8217;s &#8220;clever digital engagement strategies&#8221; and expressed plans to expand the brand internationally.
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Unilever&#8217;s previous attempt to break into the US razor market with the acquisition of Dollar Shave Club in 2016 proved disappointing. The company sold the business eventually after struggling to integrate it into the group.
Under the leadership of CEO Fernando Fernandez, Unilever is now focusing on rebalancing its portfolio away from low-growth food brands towards higher-margin personal care and wellbeing products. Earlier this year, Unilever acquired Wild, a premium, refillable cosmetics brand, and is reportedly seeking a buyer for healthy snack brand Graze.
Why It Matters: The acquisition of Dr. Squatch after Unilever&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/16/07/8236693/unilevers-acquisition-of-dollar-shave-club-offers-unique-consumer-and-data-insigh">failed attempt</a> to crack the US razor market suggests the company&#8217;s decision to shift its focus to the fast-growing men&#8217;s personal care segment.&nbsp;
Unilever&#8217;s acquisition of Dr. Squatch is also a testament to the brand&#8217;s successful marketing strategies, including its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/topics/25/06/45800951/from-viral-ad-to-8-soap-how-sydney-sweeney-turned-fan-obsession-into-a-marketing-goldmine">viral marketing campaigns</a> and celebrity partnerships, which have contributed to its loyal customer base and rapid growth.
Price in Action: Unilever closed at a price of $60.68, experiencing 1% drop. In pre-market trading, the stock price is trading at $60.85, according to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro data.</a>
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Benzinga&#8217;s Edge Stock Rankings indicates Unilever stock shows moderate Momentum at the 64th percentile. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-3/#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">Know</a> the stock value of other men&#8217;s grooming brands.
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