On Friday, President Donald Trump demanded that Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) manufacture iPhones sold in the U.S. domestically, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45584696/trump-threatens-tim-cook-to-manufacture-iphones-in-the-us-or-face-at-least-25-tariffs">or face a 25% tariff</a>. Now, top Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said that the company is unlikely to move its assembly lines back to the U.S., even under political pressure.



What Happened: "In terms of profitability, it&#8217;s way better for Apple to take the hit of a 25% tariff on iPhones sold in the U.S. market than to move iPhone assembly lines back to U.S.," Kuo wrote.



Trump's comments came in response to Apple's growing investment in India, where key supplier Foxconn, officially known as Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. Ltd (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HNHAF#OTC">HNHAF</a>), is building a $1.5 billion <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/05/45582261/despite-trumps-warning-to-tim-cook-apple-moves-ahead-with-1-5-billion-india-expansion-via-foxconn-to-boost-iphone-production-report">display module plant near Chennai</a>.



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Trump criticized Apple for shifting production to India and warned CEO Tim Cook that iPhones sold in the U.S. should be "manufactured and built" domestically.



Kuo called the threat more political than economic. "The specific tariff percentage Trump proposes on iPhones isn't the main concern," he said. "The bigger issue is that this is Trump's second recent pointed comment targeting Apple—a warning sign Apple can't ignore."



He added that even if Apple negotiates a temporary reprieve, the risks won't disappear.



"Moving all iPhone assembly for US models back to the US before Trump's term ends is unrealistic, and Trump also opposes Apple producing iPhone US models in India," Kuo stated, adding, "Even if Apple secures a temporary deal with Trump to avoid iPhone tariffs this time, there's no guarantee they won't face repeated tariff threats during his term."



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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Here are a few additional points: 1. The specific tariff percentage Trump proposes on iPhones isn't the main concern. The bigger issue is that this is Trump's second recent pointed comment targeting Apple—a warning sign Apple can't ignore. 2. Apple's top priority in… <a href="https://t.co/UjuOkWMJgg">https://t.co/UjuOkWMJgg</a>&mdash; 郭明錤 (Ming-Chi Kuo) (@mingchikuo) <a href="https://twitter.com/mingchikuo/status/1925970861875486822?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 23, 2025</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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Why It's Important: Earlier this month, Trump said, &#8220;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/05/45435170/jim-cramer-says-this-will-hurt-apple-president-trump-making-it-tough">I had a little problem with Tim Cook</a> yesterday,&#8221; adding, &#8220;I said to him, ‘my friend, I treated you very good. You&#8217;re coming here with $500 billion, but now I hear you&#8217;re building all over India.&#8217; I don&#8217;t want you building in India.&#8221;



&#8220;I said, ‘Tim, look, we treated you really good, we put up with all the plants that you built in China for years, now you got to build us. We&#8217;re not interested in you building in India, India can take care of themselves … we want you to build here,'&#8221; Trump said.



Following this, Indian sources stated that <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/05/45462006/no-change-in-apples-production-plans-says-india-despite-trumps-little-problem-with-ceo-tim-cook-report">Apple has reiterated its commitment</a> to India as a major manufacturing center, highlighting that there has been "no change" in the company's investment strategy.



A report by Counterpoint Research noted that India accounted for 18% of global iPhone production in 2024, with projections suggesting this could rise to 32% in 2025.



Price Action: Apple shares fell 3.02% during Friday&#8217;s regular trading session but rebounded slightly with a 0.30% gain in after-hours trading, according to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>.



Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings gave Apple a growth score of 33.12%. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">Click here to compare it with other major players</a>.



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Apple Would Rather Absorb A 25% iPhone Tariff Than Move Production To The US, Says Analyst: '...No Guarantee They Won't Face Repeated Tariff Threats During His Term'

At its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/05/45573921/alphabet-shares-gain-following-annual-developer-conference-whats-going-on">annual developer conference</a> this week, Alphabet Inc.&#8217;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 unveiled Veo 3, the latest upgrade to its AI video generation tool developed by Google DeepMind.



What Happened: The new model doesn't just generate high-resolution, cinematic visuals — it also <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45560919/everyones-losing-their-minds-over-googles-veo-3-ai-videos-and-everyones-also-annoyed-they-cant-actually-use-it-yet-here-are-some-wild-examples-of-the-magic-this-model-can-create">includes realistic audio</a>, such as ambient sound, effects, and even spoken dialogue, setting it apart from competing tools.



Unlike OpenAI's Sora, Meta Platforms, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) MovieGen, or Runway's Gen-4, none of which currently offer audio support, Veo 3's ability to merge visuals with synchronized sound has sparked a wave of viral clips that left many online users questioning whether they were seeing AI or reality.



"It's kind of mindblowing how good Veo 3 is at modeling intuitive physics," said Demis Hassabis, co-founder and CEO of Google DeepMind, on Friday, adding that this progress could offer crucial insights into the computational complexity of the universe.



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In response, Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) CEO Elon Musk replied, saying, "It is awesome. Nice work." Musk <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/24/12/42525899/elon-musk-reacts-after-sundar-pichai-shares-veo-2-as-google-looks-to-challenge-openais-sora-in-ai-video-race-looks-impressive">expressed admiration</a> for Google's Veo 2 last year.



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Why It's Important: While Musk has been praising Google's video models, he has previously voiced concerns about Google's Gemini, which he accused of being biased following widespread backlash over its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/02/37258050/elon-musk-pushes-xais-grok-ai-chatbot-after-google-gemini-comes-under-fire-truth-never-been-more-ess">inability to generate accurate images</a>.



Meanwhile, earlier this week, it was reported that Musk's AI venture, xAI, is gearing up for a major investment that could significantly benefit Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>). xAI intends to deploy <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45534923/elon-musks-xai-plans-3040-billion-gpu-buy-near-memphis-nvidia-set-to-be-the-biggest-winner-says-top-analyst">1 million GPUs near Memphis</a>.



Price Action: Alphabet Inc.&#8217;s Class A shares slipped 1.40% on Friday, with Class C shares down 1.39%, based on <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">data from Benzinga Pro</a>.



According to Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings, Alphabet holds a growth score of 88.68%. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">Click here to see how it stacks up against other companies</a>.



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Elon Musk Praises Google DeepMind's Veo 3 AI Video Model, Says 'It Is Awesome'

Benzinga examined the prospects for<a href="http://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> many investors' favorite stocks</a> over the last week — here's a look at some of our top stories.



U.S. markets experienced heightened volatility this week as President Donald Trump intensified trade tensions by threatening a 25% tariff on foreign-made Apple (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) products and announcing a 50% tariff on European Union imports starting June 1. These announcements led to a decline in major indices, with the S&amp;P 500 falling 0.7%, the Dow Jones dropping 0.6%, and the Nasdaq decreasing by 1%. Apple shares were particularly affected, losing 3% in value.



Investor concerns over the U.S. fiscal outlook grew as the 30-year Treasury yield briefly surpassed 5.15%, reflecting apprehensions about rising deficits and debt sustainability. A weak 20-year Treasury auction further exacerbated these fears, indicating diminished demand for long-term U.S. debt.



Looking ahead, market participants are closely monitoring upcoming U.S.-China trade negotiations and potential adjustments to existing tariffs. The Federal Reserve's stance on interest rates remains a focal point, especially as real borrowing costs rise, tightening broader financial conditions. Additionally, corporate earnings reports and economic indicators will continue to influence market dynamics in the coming weeks.



Benzinga provides daily reports on the stocks most popular with investors. Here are a few of this past week's most bullish and bearish posts that are worth another look.







The Bulls



<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/technicals/25/05/45544614/google-could-smart-glasses-smart-speech-spark-the-stocks-next-big-leap">"Google: Could smart glasses, speech spark the stock's next big leap?"</a>, by Surbhi Jain, reports that Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) is gaining investor attention as its partnership with Warby Parker to develop AI-powered smart glasses and advancements in speech recognition technology signal a potential new growth narrative beyond search.



<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/05/45574763/goldman-sachs-defense-stock-golden-dome">"Goldman Sachs: Golden Dome is big win for this defense stock"</a>, by Piero Cingari, reports that Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GS#NYSE">GS</a>) analyst Noah Poponak reiterated a Buy rating on L3Harris Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LHX#NYSE">LHX</a>), highlighting its potential to secure billions in contracts from the Trump administration's $175 billion "Golden Dome" missile defense initiative.



<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/05/45531583/amd-nvidia-shares-jump-after-musk-highlights-xais-gpu-needs-we-expect-to-still-buy-a-lot">"AMD, Nvidia shares jump after Musk highlights xAI's GPU needs: ‘We expect to still buy a lot'"</a>, by Adam Eckert, reports that Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) and NVIDIA Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) shares rose after Elon Musk stated that Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) and xAI plan to purchase "a lot" of GPUs from both companies to support AI initiatives like robotaxis and the Optimus robot.



For additional bullish calls of the past week, check out the following:



<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/05/45541780/d-wave-quantum-stock-extends-rally-as-momentum-builds-following-launch-of-new-quantum-system">D-Wave Quantum Stock Extends Rally As Momentum Builds Following Launch Of New Quantum System</a>



<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45517783/magnificent-7-stun-the-street-with-the-best-earnings-beat-since-2021">Magnificent 7 Stun The Street With Best Earnings Beat Since 2021</a>



<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45540768/medtronic-beats-q4-forecasts-hikes-dividend-plans-diabetes-spinoff">Medtronic Beats Q4 Forecasts, Hikes Dividend, Plans Diabetes Spinoff</a>







The Bears



<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/legal/25/05/45568107/solar-energy-stocks-drop-as-house-approves-major-rollback-of-climate-incentives">"Solar energy stocks drop as House approves major rollback of climate incentives"</a>, by Erica Kollmann, reports that Sunrun Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RUN#NASDAQ">RUN</a>) shares fell after the House passed President Trump's "One Big, Beautiful Bill," which rolls back key climate incentives, leaving the solar industry facing uncertainty as the bill moves to the Senate.



<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45540759/target-stock-slips-as-q1-earnings-miss-estimates-fy2025-outlook-cut-amid-slowing-sales">"Target stock slips as Q1 earnings miss estimates, FY2025 outlook cut amid slowing sales"</a>, by Nabaparna Bhattacharya, reports that Target Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TGT#NYSE">TGT</a>) shares fell after the company missed Q1 earnings expectations and lowered its FY2025 outlook, citing a 3.8% drop in comparable sales driven by tariffs, weakened consumer sentiment, and backlash from scaling back diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.



<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/rumors/25/05/45555558/wolfspeed-stock-plunges-59-on-bankruptcy-fears-options-traders-cash-in">"Wolfspeed stock plunges 59% on bankruptcy fears: Options traders cash in"</a>, by Erica Kollmann, reports that Wolfspeed Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WOLF#NYSE">WOLF</a>) shares plummeted 59% to $1.28 after reports emerged that the company is preparing to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, with options traders profiting from heavy put activity ahead of the news.



For more bearish takes, be sure to see these posts:



<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/05/45554854/health-care-stocks-like-unitedhealth-cvs-tank-on-wednesday-heres-why">Health Care Stocks Like UnitedHealth, CVS Tank On Wednesday: Here's Why</a>



<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45567780/hims-hers-health-stock-is-tumbling-thursday-whats-happening">Hims &amp; Hers Health Stock Is Tumbling Thursday: What's Happening?</a>



<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/05/45532892/legendary-investor-jeremy-grantham-warns-of-50-stock-market-crash">Legendary Investor Jeremy Grantham Warns Of 50% Stock Market Crash</a>







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Benzinga Bulls And Bears: Alphabet, L3Harris, Target — And Latest Tariff News Roils Markets

Each week, Benzinga's Stock Whisper Index uses a combination of proprietary data and pattern recognition to showcase five stocks that are just under the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/stock-whisper-index" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">surface and deserve attention</a>.



Investors are constantly on the hunt for undervalued, under-followed and emerging stocks. With countless methods available to retail traders, the challenge often lies in sifting through the abundance of information to uncover new opportunities and understand why certain stocks should be of interest.



Read Also:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/25/05/45171636/exclusive-aprils-20-most-searched-tickers-on-benzinga-pro-where-do-tesla-apple-palantir-nvidia-stocks-rank" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">EXCLUSIVE: April's 20 Most-Searched Tickers On Benzinga Pro — Where Do Tesla, Apple, Palantir, Nvidia Stocks Rank?</a>



Here&#8217;s a look at the Benzinga Stock Whisper Index for the week ending May 23:



Halozyme Therapeutics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HALO#NASDAQ">HALO</a>): The biotech company saw increased interest from readers during the week, which comes a couple weeks after first-quarter financial results. The company <a href="https://ir.halozyme.com/news/news-details/2025/HALOZYME-RAISES-2025-FINANCIAL-GUIDANCE-RANGES-AND-REPORTS-STRONG-FIRST-QUARTER-2025-RESULTS/default.aspx">beat </a>analyst estimates for both earnings per share and revenue in the quarter. Halozyme also announced a new $250 million share buyback and raised full-year guidance. The company highlighted three blockbuster brands and four recently launched products. The company sees several growth catalysts coming in the future months through owned drugs and partnerships. Analysts were mixed on the stock after financial results with Morgan Stanley<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/HALO/analyst-ratings"> downgrading the stock</a> and Wells Fargo raising the price target. The stock was up around 5% over the last week, as shown on the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/register?utm_adType=bzprocontent&amp;utm_campaign=14daytrial&amp;utm_ad=0523">Benzinga Pro chart</a> below.



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Tradeweb Markets Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TW#NASDAQ">TW</a>): The fixed income trading company saw increased interest from readers during the week. The company <a href="https://investors.tradeweb.com/news-releases/news-release-details/tradeweb-reports-april-2025-total-trading-volume-578-trillion">reported </a>April metrics recently with average daily volume for the month hitting $2.7 trillion, up 38.6% year-over-year. Tradeweb saw several records in the month including average daily volume for US government bonds, municipal bonds, US ETFs and more. Tradeweb analysts have <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TW/analyst-ratings">raised the price targets</a> on the stock and this one could be one to watch in June with the company presenting at the Piper Sandler conference on June 5. The company's next quarterly results could see strong results and raised guidance if the trends from April continue.



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AMETEK Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AME#NYSE">AME</a>): The autonomous industrial company saw strong interest during the week, likely due to a recently announced acquisition and quarterly financial results. AMETEK's first quarter <a href="https://investors.ametek.com/news-releases/news-release-details/ametek-announces-first-quarter-results-3">saw </a>earnings per share beat analyst estimates, marking more than 10 straight quarters of beats, while sales just missed analyst estimates. The company said it was pleased with the first quarter and despite headwinds like macro uncertainties and tariffs, sees a strong fiscal year. The company also announced it will <a href="https://investors.ametek.com/news-releases/news-release-details/ametek-acquire-faro-technologies">acquire </a>FARO Technologies (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FARO#NASDAQ">FARO</a>) at an enterprise value of $920 million. The acquisition will be done using stock and cash and is expected to boost its precision segment. Faro has annual sales of around $340 million. The earnings and acquisition saw interest increase in the company, which puts this one on the watchlist as its operations with autonomous tools could be one of the fast-growing segments.



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Alliant Energy (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LNT#NASDAQ">LNT</a>): The utility company <a href="https://investors.alliantenergy.com/News--Presentations/news/news-details/2025/Alliant-Energy-Announces-First-Quarter-2025-Results/default.aspx">reported </a>first-quarter financial results on May 8 with earnings per share and revenue beating analyst estimates, marking three straight quarters of double beats. The company also reaffirmed its full-year guidance and announced new details on financing plans. The company owns Interstate Power and Light Company and Wisconsin Power and Light Company, providing electric to around one million customers and natural gas to around 430,000 customers in the Midwest. Jeffries <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/LNT/analyst-ratings">upgraded the stock</a> from Hold to Buy after the financial results.



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Ares Acquisition Corporation II (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AACT#NYSE">AACT</a>): Several SPACs saw increased interest from readers during the week and higher share prices. Ares Acquisition<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/04/44809515/george-soros-cathie-wood-backed-autonomous-trucking-firm-kodiak-robotics-set-to-go-public-via-spac-merger-to-tap-4-trillion-market"> announced a merger</a> with autonomous trucking company Kodiak Robotics. Increased interest for the SPAC could be due to the autonomous space seeing a boost from a recent test drive from Aurora and anticipation for Tesla's robotaxi launch in June. Kodiak says it has logged over 2.6 million autonomous driving miles in "real-world conditions." Investors in the company and SPAC merger deal includes Ares, Soros Fund Management and Ark Investments. The merger is expected to be completed in the second half of 2025.  



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Markets were rocked this week by mounting tensions in the U.S. Treasury market after Moody's downgraded the nation&#8217;s credit rating, stripping it <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/05/45500872/30-year-treasury-yields-hit-5-what-that-means-for-stocks">of its top-tier status.</a>



Investor sentiment weakened further midweek when a 20-year Treasury auction revealed soft demand, fueling concerns about <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/05/45550324/us-bond-market-flashing-red-30-year-yield-tops-5-prices-tank-to-october-2023-lows">future government borrowing needs.</a>



This sparked a sell-off in long-term bonds, sending the 30-year Treasury yield as high as 5.15%, before easing back toward 5% by Friday.



Adding to fiscal concerns, President Donald Trump, alongside Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, announced a $175 billion initiative dubbed the "Golden Dome," a multi-layered missile defense project intended to shield the U.S. from foreign military threats, including <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/space/25/05/45584539/donald-trumps-175-billion-golden-dome-could-trigger-a-new-space-arms-race-expert-warns-its-opening-a-pandoras-box">hypersonic and ballistic missiles.</a>



On the political front, the House of Representatives passed what Trump called the "One, Big, Beautiful Bill" — a sweeping <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/05/45564489/trumps-big-tax-bill-clears-the-house-30-year-yields-jump-to-515-as-bond-market-freaks">tax and spending package.</a> According to the Congressional Budget Office, the bill could increase the federal budget deficit by $3 trillion to $4 trillion over the next decade.



Trade tensions flared anew on Friday. Trump took to Truth Social to threaten Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) with 25% tariffs if it doesn't move production <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/05/45586328/itariff-threat-trump-turns-up-the-heat-but-apples-chart-still-holds-the-line">back to the U.S.</a>



Later, he announced 50% tariffs on goods from the European Union, effective June 1, as talks between <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/05/45585283/trump-tariff-threat-hits-europe-stocks-sink-as-50-duties-loom">Washington and Brussels cooled.</a>



The move marks the sharpest escalation in transatlantic trade relations in years. In 2024, U.S. imports from the EU reached $687 billion, with a record goods trade deficit of $236 billion. In March 2025 alone, the U.S. imported $91.9 billion from the bloc, racking up a $47 billion monthly deficit, as firms accelerated shipments <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/05/45587689/trump-sparks-new-chapter-in-transatlantic-trade-war-what-the-us-buys-from-europe">ahead of the tariffs.</a>



On the economic front, May's Purchasing Managers' Index surveys delivered a mixed signal. Activity in both services and manufacturing sectors grew faster than expected, indicating underlying strength. However, the data also showed the sharpest rise in input prices in nearly three <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/05/45567476/us-business-activity-rebounds-in-may-but-tariff-fueled-inflation-surges-at-fastest-pace-in-3-years">years, stoking inflationary fears.</a>



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Gold prices — as tracked by the SPDR Gold Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLD#NYSE">GLD</a>) — jumped more than 4% over the week, recovering all of last week&#8217;s losses and inching back toward record territory. Meanwhile, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) exploded past the $111,000 mark for the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45589015/bitcoin-rockets-to-record-highs-amid-trumps-commitment-and-swedens-corporate-treasury-move">first time in history.</a>



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Rain AI, a San Francisco-based chip startup backed by OpenAI CEO <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/05/45230322/worldcoins-orb-mini-launches-in-u-s-backed-by-sam-altman-visa-and-match-group-to-distinguish-humans-from-ai">Sam Altman</a>, is exploring a sale after its ambitious $150 million Series B funding round failed to secure investors.



Despite early backing from Altman in a $25 million seed round in 2022, Rain AI has struggled to convert technical ambition into scalable business outcomes. The company, which aimed to rival industry giants like Nvidia (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) with its energy-efficient <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45427189/tencent-says-it-has-enough-high-end-ai-chips-to-train-models-for-generations-after-trump-administration-bans-huawei-tech-anywhere-in-the-world">chips</a>, is now in discussions with potential buyers, including OpenAI, according to<a href="https://nypost.com/2025/05/15/business/sam-altman-backed-chipmaking-startup-rain-ai-explores-sale-after-150m-fundraising-flops-sources/"> New York Post</a>.



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<a href="https://www.wired.com/story/openai-buy-ai-chips-startup-sam-altman/">Wired</a> reports that Rain AI aimed to develop neuromorphic chips designed to process AI workloads more efficiently by mimicking how the human brain functions. According to Wired, the company hoped these chips would deliver better performance at a fraction of the power consumption compared to traditional graphics processing units, making them ideal for generative AI models.



According to the Post, testing showed promising results, but the company failed to secure major commercial contracts or letters of intent, a problem that hampered investor confidence. One source close to the company told the Post that the founders were talented engineers but lacked the sales acumen to close enterprise deals.



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Rain AI&#8217;s co-founder, Jack Kendall, acknowledged to stakeholders that the company was rapidly depleting its cash reserves and urgently required a $3 million bridge fund to sustain operations while negotiating a potential acquisition. The Post says that the company has since secured the emergency funding and entered what was described as &#8220;good progress&#8221; in acquisition talks with multiple interested parties.



These talks involve several high-profile technology firms that view Rain AI's hardware as a strategic foothold in the increasingly competitive chip market. While the company had originally planned to launch its Series B round in December, the raise was delayed repeatedly due to leadership instability and difficulty closing large institutional checks, the Post reports.



The company also hired former Apple (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) veteran Jean-Didier Allegrucci to lead chip development efforts, bringing experience from Apple's custom silicon division, the Post says.



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Will Passo, Rain AI's co-founder and original CEO, stepped down citing personal reasons, and Kendall has since taken over as CEO, the Post reports.



Rain AI is now in discussions with multiple technology giants about a potential acquisition. OpenAI, which has begun interviewing Rain employees to assess talent fit, is a top contender. Altman had previously pitched OpenAI investors to support Rain AI's Series B, aiming for a $600 million valuation, according to the Post.



Rain AI's uncertain future unfolds against a backdrop of aggressive expansion in the AI hardware ecosystem. The Post reports that Nvidia, Elon Musk's xAI, Microsoft (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), and BlackRock (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NYSE">BLK</a>) are among the giants investing more than $30 billion to build the next generation of AI infrastructure.



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Billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban has never been one to shy away from providing lessons he learned in his early years or advice for people today on how to overcome obstacles <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/09/40741507/mark-cuban-shares-advice-he-would-give-to-his-younger-self-i-wish-someone-told-me">and accumulate wealth.</a>



In a 2017 interview, Cuban suggested investing a small portion of money into Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>). Here's a look at how that investment would have turned out.



What Happened: Cuban was a hustler from a young age, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/06/32858841/mark-cuban-sold-trash-bags-door-to-door-at-12-years-old-in-our-household-if-you-wanted-something-you">selling trash bags</a> door to door before founding his first companies, which were later acquired and helped him buy the Dallas Mavericks.



In an <a href="https://www.vanityfair.com/video/watch/mark-cuban-s-guide-to-getting-rich">interview </a>with Vanity Fair, Cuban shared his advice on "getting rich," providing nine tips for saving money, getting a better return on investments and building wealth.



"Rich is all relative," Cuban said in the video on Oct. 18, 2017.



Along <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/08/40318568/mark-cuban-says-to-get-rich-invest-10-of-savings-in-high-risk-investments-but-if-its-bitcoin-thr">with advice like</a> living like a student, not using credit cards, saving six month worth of income and investing savings into a mutual fund, Cuban said that people could invest 10% into cryptocurrency.



"If you're a true adventurer and you want to throw the Hail Mary, you might take 10% and put it into Bitcoin or Ethereum."



Cuban cautioned that investors who go this route should treat the investment like collecting art, baseball cards and shoes as items that are only "worth what somebody else will pay for it."



"If you do that you've got to pretend you've already lost your money."



While Cuban said the investment advice at the time was "a flyer," anyone following the thought on that day likely knows they are sitting on a highly-valuable investment.



Someone who invested $1,000 in Bitcoin at its high price of $5,603.82 on Oct. 18, 2017, could have bought 0.1784 BTC. Today, that investment would be worth $11,838.45, up 1,083.8% from the time of Cuban's comments.



The same $1,000 invested in Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>), the other cryptocurrency mentioned by Cuban, could have bought 3.1815 ETH based on a price of $314.32 at the time. The $1,000 investment would be worth $8,232.67 today, up 723.3%.



An investor who split the $1,000 equally between the two cryptocurrencies could have bought 0.0892 BTC and 1.5907 ETH. The investments would be worth $5,919.22 and $4,116.21, respectively, for a total of $10,035.43, up 903.5%.



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Why It's Important: While Cuban's comments weren't complete investment advice and just an idea of how people could get rich by changing spending and investment habits, the results are worth monitoring.



Cuban suggested saving money and putting it into a mutual fund, which might track the S&amp;P 500.



The same $1,000 invested in the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust, which tracks the S&amp;P 500, could have bought 3.91 SPY shares. The investment would be worth $2,276.32 today, up 127.6% over the same time period.



Investing in cryptocurrency when Cuban made the comments outperformed the broader U.S. stock market.



The commentary shows that putting a small amount of money in an investment portfolio into cryptocurrency could produce strong returns over time, despite the sector&#8217;s occasional volatility.



Cuban<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/01/36835819/mark-cubans-crypto-ama-dallas-mavericks-say-yes-to-doge-printer-go-brrr-his-crypto-holding"> shared in an Ask Me Anything</a> on X earlier this year that he holds positions in several cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin and Ethereum.



The billionaire entrepreneur, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/politics/24/08/40105641/mark-cuban-reid-hoffman-vinod-khosla-and-nearly-500-venture-capitalists-back-kamala-harris-in-20">who publicly supports</a> Kamala Harris in the 2024 election, has been one of several individuals the vice president has <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/07/39958308/kamala-harris-seeks-crypto-advice-from-mark-cuban-what-could-this-mean-for-digital-assets">looked to for advice</a> on the cryptocurrency sector.



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The Trump administration has imposed new limitations on journalists&#8217; access to the Pentagon, citing concerns over national security and operational integrity.



What Happened: U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Friday announced new rules requiring journalists to have official escorts within much of the Pentagon, according to a report by Reuters.



The restrictions, effective immediately, prevent credentialed reporters from accessing most areas of the Department of Defense headquarters in Arlington, Virginia, without prior approval and an escort.



Hegseth emphasized the importance of protecting classified national intelligence and operational security, stating that unauthorized disclosures could endanger U.S. service members.



Why It Matters: The Pentagon Press Association criticized the new rules as a &#8220;direct attack on the freedom of the press.&#8221; They noted that the press has historically had access to non-secured, unclassified spaces in the Pentagon under both Republican and Democratic administrations, even after the September 11 attacks, without operational security concerns.



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Since Trump resumed office in January, the Pentagon has been<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/legal/24/12/42426958/doj-leak-probe-under-trump-targeted-his-fbi-pick-report"> investigating leaks</a>, resulting in three officials being placed on administrative leave.



Additionally, legacy media outlets like the New York Times and CNN have been required to vacate their Pentagon offices, making way for others, including those generally supportive of the Trump administration.



The administration has also implemented lie detector tests to probe unclassified leaks, with some Department of Homeland Security officials facing potential dismissal for refusing polygraphs.



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President Donald Trump has confirmed that the previously announced<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45584696/trump-threatens-tim-cook-to-manufacture-iphones-in-the-us-or-face-at-least-25-tariffs"> 25% tariff on iPhones</a> will also apply to Samsung and other smartphone manufacturers outside the U.S.



What Happened: According to a report <a href="https://9to5google.com/2025/05/23/samsung-smartphone-tariffs-trump-iphone/">by</a> 9to5Google on Friday, the President clarified that the 25% tariff would apply to &#8220;anybody&#8221; selling smartphones in the U.S. that are not made in the U.S. This comes after his earlier announcement of a 25% tariff on iPhones not manufactured in the U.S.



Trump specifically mentioned Samsung, stating that the tariffs would ensure fairness. The tariffs are expected to kick in towards the end of June.



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Trump&#8217;s decision is part of his ongoing demand for companies like Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) to move their production to the U.S. Currently, Apple&#8217;s production is primarily in China and partially in India.



Why It Matters: This move comes on the heels of Trump&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45584696/trump-threatens-tim-cook-to-manufacture-iphones-in-the-us-or-face-at-least-25-tariffs">demand</a> for Apple to manufacture iPhones domestically or face a 25% tariff.



Despite this, Apple <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/05/45599817/apple-would-rather-absorb-a-25-iphone-tariff-than-move-production-to-the-us-says-analyst-no-guarantee-they-wont-face-repeated-tariff-threats-during-his-term">indicated</a> it would rather absorb the tariff than move production to the U.S. This was in response to Apple&#8217;s ongoing <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/05/45582261/despite-trumps-warning-to-tim-cook-apple-moves-ahead-with-1-5-billion-india-expansion-via-foxconn-to-boost-iphone-production-report">investment</a> in India, where key supplier Foxconn is building a $1.5 billion plant.



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Cryptocurrency markets are trading lower amid heightened macroeconomic tensions, including a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/05/45585283/trump-tariff-threat-hits-europe-stocks-sink-as-50-duties-loom">fresh tariff threat</a> by president Donald Trump.



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><tbody><tr><td>Cryptocurrency</td><td>Price&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</td><td>Gains +/-</td></tr><tr><td>Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>)</td><td>&nbsp;$108,866.35</td><td>-2.5%</td></tr><tr><td>Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>)</td><td>&nbsp;$2,565.30</td><td>-3.7%</td></tr><tr><td>Solana (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/sol/usd">SOL</a>)</td><td>&nbsp;$179.62</td><td>+0.04%</td></tr><tr><td>XRP (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/xrp/usd">XRP</a>)</td><td>&nbsp;$2.36</td><td>-2.91%</td></tr><tr><td>Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>)</td><td>&nbsp;$0.2345</td><td>-3.2%</td></tr><tr><td>Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/shib/usd">SHIB</a>)</td><td>$0.00001477</td><td>-3.8%</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



Notable Statistics:



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<li>IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume increasing by 26.2% and daily active addresses growing by 5.75%. Transactions greater than $100,000 are up from 14,030 to 16,506 in a single day. Exchanges netflows are down by 51.8%.</li>



<li>Coinglass data reports 161,179 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $563.57 million.</li>
</ul>



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<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/05/45585060/pantera-ceo-predicts-surge-in-crypto-ipos-as-us-regulatory-tone-turns-favorable">Pantera CEO Predicts Surge In Crypto IPOs As US Regulatory Tone Turns Favorable</a></li>



<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/05/45591475/congressman-bought-bitcoin-solana-xrp-in-december-and-didnt-hodl-a-look-at-missed-profits-by-selling-before-btc-all-time-highs">Congressman Bought Bitcoin, Solana, XRP In December — And Didn&#8217;t HODL: A Look At Missed Profits By Selling Before BTC All-Time Highs</a>v</li>



<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/05/45579978/banking-giants-like-jpmorgan-bank-of-america-mull-joint-stablecoin-to-counter-crypto-competition-report">JPMorgan, Bank Of America, And Other Banking Titans Discussing Joint Stablecoin To Tackle Crypto Competition: Report</a></li>



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<figure class="wp-block-table"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><tbody><tr><td>Cryptocurrency</td><td>Price&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</td><td>Gains +/-</td></tr><tr><td>OFFICIAL TRUMP (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">TRUMP</a>)</td><td>&nbsp;$13.31</td><td>-15.3%</td></tr><tr><td>Lido DAO (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">LDO</a>)</td><td>&nbsp;$0.9002</td><td>-8%</td></tr><tr><td>The Graph (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">GRT</a>)</td><td>&nbsp;$0.1141</td><td>-7.1%</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



Trader Notes: Crypto trader Mayne sees Bitcoin's pullback as a dip into a key demand zone, likely triggered by market overreaction to Trump's EU trade rhetoric. 



If this level holds, it could set up a bullish weekend for BTC and altcoins.



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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24BTC&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$BTC</a> Pull back into demand here. Assuming this is an over reaction from Trump&#39;s talks with EU this is where we want to hold. Bullish weekend for BTC and Alts? <a href="https://t.co/GKUgruEEAR">pic.twitter.com/GKUgruEEAR</a>&mdash; Mayne (@Tradermayne) <a href="https://twitter.com/Tradermayne/status/1925958786667212967?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 23, 2025</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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CryptoCon <a href="https://x.com/CryptoCon_/status/1925937107991707874">notes</a> this cycle is diverging from past bull runs, exchange balances are falling, not rising. That suggests retail hasn't arrived yet, and the mania phase is still to come.



Pentoshi <a href="https://x.com/Pentosh1/status/1925971068344283459">remains</a> long-term bullish, stating Bitcoin is on track to break all-time highs against gold and never look back. The ETF boom and institutional adoption are the catalysts.



Follis highlights Bitcoin's month-long ascending channel. As long as it holds, pullbacks near $106,000 are buying opportunities, with new highs on the table. Only a breakdown would warrant swing short setups.



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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24BTC&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$BTC</a> in an ascending channel for over a month Probably no swing shorts unless we break down Then you look for bearish retests Otherwise pullbacks to $106k area for buying, looking for new highs <a href="https://t.co/3H50aGb1hO">pic.twitter.com/3H50aGb1hO</a>&mdash; フ ォ リ ス (@follis_) <a href="https://twitter.com/follis_/status/1925941516545019942?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 23, 2025</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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Some billionaires tip 10% and call it a lesson in humility. Shaquille O'Neal? He'll pay your rent—if you bring the food fast enough.



Despite a net worth reportedly <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/03/44380108/trust-me-im-reading-what-hes-doing-every-day-nba-legend-shaq-with-a-500-million-net-worth-swears-by-warren-buffetts-investing-wisdom">hovering around $500 million</a> and a portfolio that includes Krispy Kreme, early investments in Google and Ring, and more than a few real estate plays, Shaq isn't known for flaunting his wealth. He's known for sharing it.



Back in 2017, during an <a href="https://youtu.be/J_8YDZ0rbnU?si=sI_VPDeMYj9YLEBc">interview on "Jimmy Kimmel Live,"</a> Shaq explained his unconventional approach to tipping—and it's very on brand.



"When I'm at restaurants, I am a big tipper," he said. "I like to show my appreciation."



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And that appreciation starts before the food even hits the table.



"So when they come up to the table," he told host Jimmy Kimmel, "I say, the quicker I get my order, the bigger your tip will be. And the food will come fast."



It works. And once the meal's done?



"I'll ask them, how much you want?" Shaq said casually.



That response caught Kimmel off guard. "You'll ask the waiter how much they want?"



Usually the tip is up to the diner—not the server. But Shaq doesn't exactly play by the usual rules. And once, that unexpected offer came with a big ask.



"The most someone said was $4,000," Shaq said. "And I said, ‘OK, no problem.'"



Stunned, Kimmel questioned, "You gave them $4,000?"



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Shaq grinned. "It was a young lady. She goes, oh my God, you're gonna pay my rent for two months."



Kimmel laughed, warning him that kind of generosity might backfire. "You really should not have said this, because now you can never go out to dinner again."



And he had a point—now that word's out he's not just a generous tipper, but the kind who lets waitstaff name their price.



Of course, this isn't a one-off. Shaq's done things like buy an <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/01/43077262/nba-legend-shaq-spotted-a-young-man-buying-an-engagement-ring-in-zales-when-he-swooped-in-and-paid-for-it-tell-your-girlfriend-i-got-it">engagement ring for a young man</a>, pay off the tab for an entire restaurant, and even help the homeless get back on their feet. Stories of his kindness are easy to find—and usually go viral.



But when it comes to his own kids? He makes them work for it.



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In a 2021 appearance on the "<a href="https://youtu.be/XByJpQzl2DY?si=MMLbn0CyGwpvr4H_">Earn Your Leisure</a>" podcast, Shaq laid out the difference:



"My kids are older now. They're kinda upset with me. They're not really upset, but they don't understand. I tell them all the time: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/09/40943843/we-aint-rich-im-rich-nba-legend-shaq-says-his-daughters-and-sons-dont-get-equal-treatment-my-boy">‘We ain't rich. I'm rich.'"</a>



He went on: "You got to have a bachelor's or master's degree, and then, if you want me to invest in one of your companies, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/03/44319385/shaq-makes-his-6-kids-pitch-a-business-plan-if-they-want-cash-you-want-me-to-be-the-bank-im-gonna-do-exactly-what-the-bank-is-going-to-do">you're going to have to present it to me</a>. Bring it to me, and I'll let you know. I'm not giving you nothing."



He may leave four-figure tips for strangers, but for his kids? It's all about hustle, discipline, and a pitch deck.



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Crypto markets are trading sideways on Friday morning as the fear and greed index continues to extend into the &#8216;extreme greed&#8217; zone.



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><tbody><tr><td>Cryptocurrency</td><td>Price&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</td><td>Gains +/-</td></tr><tr><td>Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>)</td><td>$111,032.03</td><td>+0.22%</td></tr><tr><td>Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>)</td><td>$2,662.21</td><td>+0.65%</td></tr><tr><td>Solana (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/sol/usd">SOL</a>)</td><td>$185.24</td><td>+4.2%</td></tr><tr><td>XRP (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/xrp/usd">XRP</a>)</td><td>$2.43</td><td>+0.96%</td></tr><tr><td>Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>)</td><td>$0.2451</td><td>+2.4%</td></tr><tr><td>Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/shib/usd">SHIB</a>)</td><td>$0.00001552</td><td>+1.9%</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



Notable Statistics:



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<li>IntoTheBlock data shows Bitcoin and Ethereum large transaction volume increased by 26.2% and 4.6%, respectively. BTC's daily active addresses are up by 5.8%.</li>



<li>Coinglass data shows 103,711 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $247.61 million. </li>



<li>SoSoValue data shows $934.7 million in net inflows into spot Bitcoin ETFs and $110.5 million net inflows into spot Ethereum ETFs.</li>
</ul>



Trader Notes: Michael van de Poppe <a href="https://x.com/CryptoMichNL/status/1925821278327378178">sees</a> the $105,000–$108,000 zone as a prime buy-the-dip opportunity for BTC and altcoins, stating the real bull market is now underway.



CrediBULL Crypto <a href="https://x.com/CredibleCrypto/status/1925644215700095260">believes</a> Bitcoin's impulsive breakout confirms his January thesis, forecasting a massive altcoin rally ahead. 



Daan Crypto Trades points to $110,000 and $112,000 as critical breakout levels for Bitcoin, noting BTC's unusually steady price action near all-time highs.



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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24BTC&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$BTC</a> Over a day and still near the middle of the range. Very uncommon to see this at all time highs. Keep a close eye on the $110K &amp; $112K levels as a big move is likely to occur from breaking either side of those. <a href="https://t.co/FudGTMl5fR">https://t.co/FudGTMl5fR</a> <a href="https://t.co/t4aDkLEq2O">pic.twitter.com/t4aDkLEq2O</a>&mdash; Daan Crypto Trades (@DaanCrypto) <a href="https://twitter.com/DaanCrypto/status/1925841109478977582?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 23, 2025</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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Cold Blooded Shiller <a href="https://x.com/ColdBloodShill/status/1925836811982590094">sees</a> Solana nearing a breakout from its 4-month downtrend, urging traders not to assume they've missed the move.



Trader Tardigrade believes Dogecoin is on the verge of breaking recent highs.



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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Dogecoin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Dogecoin</a> is likely to break the recent high &#x1f525;<a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24Doge&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$Doge</a> <a href="https://t.co/HG6zj8zWCI">pic.twitter.com/HG6zj8zWCI</a>&mdash; Trader Tardigrade (@TATrader_Alan) <a href="https://twitter.com/TATrader_Alan/status/1925862535556681830?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 23, 2025</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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Pentoshi highlights Ethereum approaching the $2,800s. A clean flip could open the door to $3,300, but first it needs to hold that zone.



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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24ETH&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$ETH</a> Getting closer for its move towards 28xx, flip that opens a potentially big move into 3.3k But first, lets get there <a href="https://t.co/mLcgTKQsQ5">https://t.co/mLcgTKQsQ5</a> <a href="https://t.co/p9UuABtFvs">pic.twitter.com/p9UuABtFvs</a>&mdash; &#x1f427; Pentoshi (@Pentosh1) <a href="https://twitter.com/Pentosh1/status/1925727298856132753?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 23, 2025</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) is reportedly pushing forward with a major supply chain <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/02/43762070/apple-supplier-foxconns-efforts-to-make-iphones-in-india-thwarted-by-tech-and-talent-exports-report">expansion in India through</a> its top manufacturing partner, Foxconn, also known as Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. Ltd. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HNHAF#OTC">HNHAF</a>).



What Happened: Foxconn plans to invest $1.5 billion in a new display module plant near Chennai, India, <a href="https://www.ft.com/content/3939b8e6-641c-443e-8b76-ac77eaad91ca">reported</a> the Financial Times, citing two government officials.



The facility will assemble screen components for iPhones, including the touch interface and brightness control.



Foxconn on Monday confirmed a $1.5 billion investment through a London Stock Exchange filing via its Indian unit, the report said.



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Why It's Important: The investment comes as Apple deepens its manufacturing footprint in India, a move that reportedly aims to source all 60 million iPhones sold annually in the U.S. from Indian facilities by the end of next year.



However, the strategy is <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/05/45435170/jim-cramer-says-this-will-hurt-apple-president-trump-making-it-tough">drawing political criticism</a>. Earlier this month, President Donald Trump blasted Apple CEO Tim Cook.



"I had a little problem with Tim Cook yesterday," Trump said. "I said to him, ‘my friend, I treated you very good. You're coming here with $500 billion, but now I hear you're building all over India.' I <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/05/45430137/trump-had-a-problem-with-tim-cook-president-says-he-told-apple-ceo-i-dont-want-you-building-in-india-amid-tariff-concerns-and-production-shift-from-china">don't want you building in India</a>."



"I said, ‘Tim, look, we treated you really good, we put up with all the plants that you built in China for years, now you got to build us. We're not interested in you building in India, India can take care of themselves &#8230; we want you to build here,'" Trump said.



Following this, Indian sources said that <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/05/45462006/no-change-in-apples-production-plans-says-india-despite-trumps-little-problem-with-ceo-tim-cook-report">Apple has reaffirmed its commitment</a> to India as a key manufacturing hub, stressing that there has been &#8220;no change&#8221; in the tech giant's investment plans.



According to Counterpoint Research, India contributed 18% of global iPhone production in 2024 and is projected to reach 32% in 2025, the report added.



Price Action: Apple shares dipped 0.36% during Thursday's regular trading session, but recovered with a 0.70% gain in after-hours trading, according to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>.



Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings assigned Apple a growth score of 33.12%. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">Click here to compare it with other major players</a>.



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