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Avita is a single product company. Its RECELL system is an innovative burn treatment device which creates Spray-on Skin from a small skin sample within 30 minutes, thus avoiding or reducing the need for skin grafts. It's approved for the treatment of adult patients in the US with paediatric clinical trials and expanded indications in soft-tissue reconstruction and vitiligo underway. It is currently in roll-out across the approximately 136 US burn centers. Despite having product approval in Australia, Europe, Canada, and China, Avita is not actively marketing in those territories and focussing instead on the US region. However, it is expected to launch in Japan via distribution partner Cosmotec in second-half fiscal 2022. Avita is domiciled, and has its primary listing, in the US.

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Microalgo Inc. (The &quot;Company&quot; or &quot;Microalgo&quot;) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MLGO#NASDAQ">MLGO</a>) Announced Today the Launch of Their Latest Classifier Auto-Optimization Technology Based on Variational Quantum Algorithms (Vqa). This Technology Significantly Reduces the Complexity of Parameter Updates During Training Through Deep Optimization of the Core Circuit, Markedly Improving Computational Efficiency. Compared to Other Quantum Classifiers, This Optimized Model Has Lower Complexity and Incorporates Advanced Regularization Techniques, Effectively Preventing Model Overfitting and Enhancing the Classifier&#39;s Generalization Capability. the Introduction of This Technology Marks a Significant Step Forward in the Practical Application of Quantum Machine Learning.
Traditional quantum classifiers can theoretically leverage the advantages of quantum computing to accelerate machine learning tasks, but they still face numerous challenges in practical applications. Firstly, current mainstream quantum classifiers often require deep quantum circuits to achieve efficient feature mapping, which results in high optimization complexity for quantum parameters during training. Additionally, as the volume of training data increases, the computational load for parameter updates grows rapidly, leading to prolonged training times and impacting the model&#39;s practicality.
MicroAlgo&#39;s classifier auto-optimization technology significantly reduces computational complexity through deep optimization of the core circuit. This approach improves upon two key aspects: circuit design and optimization algorithms. In terms of circuit design, the technology adopts a streamlined quantum circuit structure, reducing the number of quantum gates and thereby lowering the consumption of computational resources. On the optimization algorithm front, this classifier auto-optimization model employs an innovative parameter update strategy, making parameter adjustments more efficient and substantially accelerating training speed.
In the training process of classifiers based on variational quantum algorithms (VQA), parameter optimization is one of the most critical steps. Generally, VQA classifiers rely on Parameterized Quantum Circuits (PQC), where updating each parameter requires computing gradients to adjust the circuit structure and minimize the loss function. However, the deeper the quantum circuit, the more complex the parameter space becomes, requiring optimization algorithms to perform more iterations to achieve convergence. Furthermore, uncertainties and noise in quantum measurements can also affect the training process, making it difficult for the model to optimize stably.
Traditional optimization methods often employ strategies such as Stochastic Gradient Descent (SGD) or Variational Quantum Natural Gradient (VQNG) to find optimal parameters. However, these methods still face challenges such as high computational complexity, slow convergence rates, and a tendency to get trapped in local optima. Therefore, reducing the computational burden of parameter updates and improving training stability have become key factors in enhancing the performance of VQA classifiers.
MicroAlgo&#39;s classifier auto-optimization technology, based on variational quantum algorithms, significantly reduces the computational complexity of parameter updates through deep optimization of the core circuit. It also incorporates innovative regularization techniques to enhance the stability and generalization capability of the training process. The core breakthroughs of this technology include the following aspects:
Depth Optimization of Quantum Circuits to Reduce Computational Complexity: In traditional VQA classifier designs, the number of layers in the quantum circuit directly impacts computational complexity. To lower computational costs, MicroAlgo employs an Adaptive Circuit Pruning (ACP) method during optimization. This approach dynamically adjusts the circuit structure, eliminating redundant parameters while preserving the classifier&#39;s expressive power. As a result, the number of parameters required during training is significantly reduced, leading to a substantial decrease in computational complexity.
Hamiltonian Transformation Optimization (HTO): Additionally, MicroAlgo introduces an optimization method based on Hamiltonian transformations. By altering the Hamiltonian representation of the variational quantum circuit, this technique shortens the search path within the parameter space, thereby improving optimization efficiency. Experimental results demonstrate that this method can reduce computational complexity by at least an order of magnitude while maintaining classification accuracy.
Novel Regularization Strategy to Enhance Training Stability and Generalization Capability: In classical machine learning, regularization methods are widely used to prevent model overfitting. In the realm of quantum machine learning, MicroAlgo introduces a novel quantum regularization strategy called Quantum Entanglement Regularization (QER). This method dynamically adjusts the strength of quantum entanglement during training, preventing the model from overfitting the training data and thereby improving the classifier&#39;s generalization ability on unseen data.
Additionally, an optimization strategy based on the Energy Landscape is incorporated, which adjusts the shape of the loss function during training. This enables the optimization algorithm to more quickly identify the global optimum, reducing the impact of local optima.

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MicroAlgo Launches Their Latest Classifier Auto-Optimization Technology Based on Variational Quantum Algorithms

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'Trump Administration Proposes Cutting $6 Billion From NASA's Budget'- Bloomberg

Piper Sandler analyst Crispin Love maintains Annaly Capital Management (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NLY#NYSE">NLY</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $21.5 to $21.

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Piper Sandler Maintains Overweight on Annaly Capital Management, Lowers Price Target to $21

Macquarie analyst Chad Beynon maintains MGM Resorts International (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MGM#NYSE">MGM</a>) with a Outperform and lowers the price target from $50 to $48.

Macquarie Maintains Outperform on MGM Resorts International, Lowers Price Target to $48

Piper Sandler analyst John Barnidge maintains Globe Life (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GL#NYSE">GL</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $152 to $147.

Piper Sandler Maintains Overweight on Globe Life, Lowers Price Target to $147

A historic divergence is unfolding across asset classes, with gold surging to its best presidential-term start since Gerald Ford while U.S. stocks post their worst performance since the same era, and Bank of America's chief strategist Michael Hartnett says investors are increasingly betting on policy shifts to rescue the market <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/econ-s">from soft macroeconomic headwinds.</a>
In a note shared Friday, Hartnett outlined how the "second 100 days" of Donald Trump's hypothetical 2025 presidency could bring a pivot toward lower tariffs, lower rates and lower taxes — a bullish trifecta for risk assets. 
That shift, he said, could revive appetite for equities, even as recession signals persist in the economic data.
Just a week ago, Hartnett said a sustainable bull market would need three things: lower Treasury yields under 4%, consistent earnings growth above 5%, and a meaningful U.S.-China tariff rollback. His strategy remained: "Stay BIG, sell rips" — favoring bonds, international stocks and gold while fading rallies in U.S. equities.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Best Start For Gold In Nearly 50 Years</h3>
Gold is the standout performer year to date, up 22%, marking its best opening 100 days since the Ford administration. 
In contrast, the S&amp;P 500 is down 0.3%, its worst kickoff since the 1970s, while the U.S. dollar has tumbled 7.6%, logging its steepest slide since the Nixon era.
Notably, gold – as tracked by the SPDR Gold Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLD#NYSE">GLD</a>) – logged its fifth straight month of outperformance versus stocks in April, notching both the longest streak since 2009 and the strongest since 2011. 
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Hartnett attributed the initial market moves to headline-grabbing developments like artificial intelligence excitement, crypto speculation, NATO tensions and "Liberation Day" trades. 
Yet, these trades are now "unwinding significantly," he said, as attention shifts to potential Trump-era economic policies in the pipeline.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Lower Yields, Weaker Dollar Cushion ‘Soft' Macro Data</h3>
Treasury yields are reflecting expectations of easier monetary policy. The 2-year Treasury yield has fallen 70 basis points since Trump&#8217;s Inauguration Day, oil is down 20%, and the U.S. dollar is weakening. 
These moves, combined with strong capital expenditures in AI — tracking at $320 billion for 2025 — are helping to cushion the blow from deteriorating economic indicators.
Soft macro data is still troubling: GDP forecasts for 2026 have dropped to 1.5% from 2%, oil has plunged 56% since the Russia-Ukraine shock and 17% since "Liberation Day," and consumer sentiment remains weak. 
Yet, Hartnett said as long as the U.S. labor market holds up — with no significant cracks in payrolls — recession fears may be premature.
April employment growth soared by 177,000, according to official statistics released Friday, topping estimates of 130,000. 
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Trump's First 100 Days Fuel Gold, Crush Stocks: BofA Strategist Sees Soft Macro Masked By Hard AI Bets

Asserts that the Company's Current Directors Have Allowed a Culture of Complacency and Deference to Management to Take Root in the Boardroom
Debunks Phillips 66's Misleading Claims&nbsp; &nbsp;
Urges Shareholders to Help Phillips 66 Unlock its Full Value-Creation Potential by Voting on the Gold Card for Elliott's Four Independent Nominees
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., May 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Elliott Investment Management&nbsp;L.P. ("Elliott"), which manages funds that together make it a top-five shareholder in Phillips 66 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PSX#NYSE">PSX</a>) (the "Company" or "Phillips"), today sent a letter to the Company's shareholders highlighting the continuous poor corporate governance and disingenuous shareholder engagement that Phillips 66 has demonstrated over the more than 18 months that Elliott has sought to work with the Company. As an appendix to the letter, Elliott also included a detailed refutation of the misleading "questions" and claims Phillips 66 has published in an attempt to distract shareholders from the Company's persistent&nbsp;underperformance, culture of complacency and broken governance.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Elliott Sends Letter To Shareholders; Asserts That The Company's Current Directors Have Allowed A Culture Of Complacency And Deference To Management To Take Root In The Boardroom

Piper Sandler analyst Nathan Race maintains Alerus Financial (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALRS#NASDAQ">ALRS</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $22 to $23.

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Piper Sandler Maintains Neutral on Alerus Financial, Raises Price Target to $23

Keybanc analyst Jeffrey Hammond maintains ITT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ITT#NYSE">ITT</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $150 to $160.

Keybanc Maintains Overweight on ITT, Raises Price Target to $160

Macquarie analyst Tao Qiu maintains Ensign Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ENSG#NASDAQ">ENSG</a>) with a Outperform and lowers the price target from $159 to $156.

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Macquarie Maintains Outperform on Ensign Group, Lowers Price Target to $156

Piper Sandler analyst Peter Keith maintains Savers Value Village (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SVV#NYSE">SVV</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $10 to $11.

Piper Sandler Maintains Neutral on Savers Value Village, Raises Price Target to $11

DuPont de Nemours Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DD#NYSE">DD</a>) shares are trading lower despite the company&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/05/n45160759/dupont-reports-first-quarter-2025-results" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">first-quarter 2025 results</a> beating Wall Street estimates.
The company reported sales growth of 5% year-over-year to $3.07 billion, beating the consensus of $3.04 billion. Organic sales increased by +6% YoY, with an 8% volume boost offset by 2% lower prices. Electronics, healthcare and water drove volume gains.
Organic sales by region, Asia Pacific rose 13%, EMEA 4%, while the U.S. and Canada were flat. ElectronicsCo grew 14%, IndustrialsCo by 2%.       
DuPont&#8217;s operating EBITDA rose 16% YoY to $788 million, and its margin expanded by 240 bps to 25.7%. Adjusted EPS for the quarter was $1.03 (+30% YoY), beating the consensus of $0.79.
Electronics sales totaled $1.12 billion (+14% YoY), and the operating EBITDA margin expanded by 340 bps to 33.4%. IndustrialsCo sales totaled $1.95 billion (+2% YoY), and the operating EBITDA margin expanded by 130 bps to 23.8%.
&#8220;We continue to benefit from ongoing strength in electronics markets as well as strong demand in healthcare and water end-markets. Through April, we continued to see strong order patterns consistent with our expectations,&#8221; said Lori Koch, DuPont&#8217;s CEO.
&#8220;Our global manufacturing footprint and flexible supply chain network serves us well as we manage through the impact of tariffs,&#8221; Koch continued. &#8220;Our teams are actively engaged with customers and suppliers as we work to further mitigate the impact.&#8221;
The company generated $382 million in operating cash, spent $249 million on capital projects, and paid $79 million in separation costs, yielding $212 million in adjusted free cash flow with a 49% conversion rate.
DuPont reported a GAAP loss due to a $768 million non-cash goodwill impairment tied to its Aramids unit (Nomex&#xAE; and Kevlar&#xAE;) following a 2025 segment realignment and revaluation of assets from the Dow-DuPont merger.
Q2 Outlook: DuPont expects net sales of ~$3.20 billion versus the consensus of $3.25 billion and Adjusted EPS of ~$1.05 versus the consensus of $1.08.
&#8220;Our full year 2025 guidance remains unchanged from our prior outlook. Further, full year guidance does not include a net cost impact of announced tariffs currently estimated at $60 million, or about $0.10 per share,&#8221; said Antonella Franzen, DuPont CFO.
2025 Outlook, reaffirmed: DuPont sees adjusted EPS of $4.30–$4.40 versus the $4.34 consensus and expects revenue of $12.8 billion-$12.9 billion versus the $12.92 billion consensus.
The company expects Operating EBITDA of $3.325 billion–$3.375 billion.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
The company confirmed it remains on schedule for the planned Nov. 1, 2025, spin-off of its Electronics business, recently named Qnity. It continues to meet key milestones for the separation, including executive and board appointments and last week&#8217;s filing of the initial Form 10 registration statement with the SEC.
DD Price Action: DuPont shares are trading up 0.98% at $67.70 at publication on Friday.
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DuPont Delivers Strong Q1, Highlights Electronics Spin-Off, Confirms 2025 Guidance

Piper Sandler analyst Brian Mullan maintains McDonald's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCD#NYSE">MCD</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $292 to $314.

Piper Sandler Maintains Neutral on McDonald's, Raises Price Target to $314

Keybanc analyst Aleksey Yefremov maintains FMC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FMC#NYSE">FMC</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $49 to $53.

Keybanc Maintains Overweight on FMC, Raises Price Target to $53

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<li>Several third-party sellers will not be participating in Amazon's 2025 Prime Day</li>
<li>The 145% tariffs on China-made goods are making it "unaffordable" to sell their merchandise at a discounted cost</li>
<li>In Q4 of 2024, 62% of units were sold by third-party sellers</li>
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Several third-party sellers will not be participating in Amazon's (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) 2025 Prime Day sales due to tariffs, <a href="https://www.reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/some-amazon-sellers-are-pulling-out-prime-day-amid-trump-tariffs-2025-04-28/">Reuters</a> reported on Monday. The merchants, who previously sold China-made goods on Amazon's e-commerce platform, have said they will not be participating at all, or will greatly reduce the amount of discounted merchandise they offer in order to protect profit margins.
Prime Day, which is usually held in mid-July, is one of Amazon's biggest shopping events of the year. Participation for individual retailers is optional, but Amazon spends millions of dollars promoting the event, which can lead to a halo effect for sellers.&nbsp;
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Four sellers and six consultants, who represent hundreds of individual sellers, told Reuters they will not be a part of Prime Day this year.
One of these sellers, Steve Green, who lists China-made bikes and skateboards on his shop, told the agency he's planning to skip Prime Day for the first time since 2020. With tariffs on China sitting at 145%, the cost of newly imported merchandise will nearly double for him, making it "unaffordable." Rather than listing it at a discount during the sale, he plans to hold onto the stock he imported before the tariffs took effect to sell later at full price.
Kim Vaccarella, the chief executive of Bogg Bag, a China-made tote bag company, has a similar plan. She is working to move manufacturing to Cambodia and Vietnam, where tariff costs will be lower, and is electing to hold on to some of her existing U.S. inventory until the transition is complete. Rather than selling the rubber totes, which typically go for between $70 to $200, at a steep Prime Day discount, she's moving them to stores like Macy's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/M#NYSE">M</a>), Bloomingdales, and Dick's Sporting Goods (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DKS#NYSE">DKS</a>) where they can be sold at full price.
"Amazon will be fine, but I do feel for some of the third-party sellers – they&#8217;re the ones that are going to be hurt the most in this environment," Arun Sundaram, an analyst at CFRA Research, told Reuters.&nbsp;
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Consultants were quoted by Reuters as saying that Prime Day has always pinched profitability for merchants, who take just 15% to 20% of a sale as profit after accounting for the cost of goods and Amazon's fees. Now, tariffs will reduce that profit margin even more for third-party sellers.&nbsp;
&#8220;Last year Prime Day was a no-brainer,&#8221; said Rick Sliter, CEO of pillow company MedCline. &#8220;But if tariffs continue, discounting gets thrown out the window.&#8221;
According to Reuters, consultants who work with Amazon vendors have reported that the company has begun surveying some of their largest vendors and third-party sellers to see how tariffs are impacting their businesses. According to <a href="https://www.marketplacepulse.com/articles/amazon-steers-third-party-seller-share-to-all-time-high">Marketplace Pulse</a>, 62% of the units sold in Q4 of 2024 were sold by third-party sellers.
But that concern may be too little, too late. "Nearly all my clients are pulling back in Prime Day deals,&#8221; said Jon Elder, a consultant who counts 100 Amazon sellers as clients. &#8220;It's rough right now. Lots of difficult decisions are being made.&#8221;
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Sellers Pull Out Of Amazon Prime Day, Say Discounting Is 'Out The Window' Amid Tariffs

Manus AI, the fast-rising Chinese startup, has secured $75 million in fresh funding led by Benchmark and backed by Tencent, ZhenFund, and HongShan Capital.&nbsp;
The round catapults the company's valuation to nearly $500 million and positions it as a formidable contender in the global race to build truly autonomous <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/03/44066026/satya-nadella-says-ai-agents-will-replace-knowledge-work-but-theres-one-role-humans-will-always-need-to-play">AI agents</a>, according to<a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-04-25/chinese-ai-startup-manus-scores-funding-at-500-million-value"> Bloomberg</a>.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">A New Contender in Agentic AI</h2>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/03/44214424/move-over-deepseek-not-so-fast-chinas-manus-ai-goes-viral-but-early-users-say-it-crashes-loops-and-fumbles-">Manus</a>, developed by the company Butterfly Effect, made waves in March after unveiling a general-purpose AI agent that handles resume screening, trip planning, and stock analysis with minimal user input. The company claims its system outperforms OpenAI's recently launched Deep Research in key areas of functionality, writes<a href="https://www.datacamp.com/blog/manus-ai"> DataCamp</a>.
The buzz grew fast after a slick<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K27diMbCsuw"> demo video</a> went viral online, prompting a surge of interest and a waiting list for limited access. The hype triggered comparisons to DeepSeek, another Chinese AI firm that shocked Silicon Valley earlier this year with a highly capable, cost-effective language model.
Co-founder and Chief Scientist Yichao "Peak" Ji described Manus in the demo video as a revolutionary leap forward in AI autonomy. "This isn't just another chatbot or workflow tool. It's a truly autonomous agent that bridges the gap between conception and execution," Ji said.
The AI agent was designed with a multistep problem-solving framework that executes tasks, troubleshoots issues, and asks for new input only when necessary. This level of autonomy is what sets Manus apart from many of its U.S. and Chinese competitors, which still require significant human supervision.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Backed by Titans: Who's Funding Manus AI?</h2>
Manus AI's growing momentum has drawn continued attention from some of the most influential investors in both China and Silicon Valley. The startup had previously raised more than $10 million from many of the same backers, according to<a href="https://www.nextbigfuture.com/2025/03/forget-deepseek-chinas-manusai-outperforms-openai-world-first-autonomous-agent.html"> Next Big Future</a>.
This growing list of high-profile investors signals confidence in Butterfly Effect's long-term potential. Benchmark's decision to lead the round places Manus among a select group of emerging AI companies with support from top-tier U.S. venture capitalists.
The funding will help Butterfly Effect expand its flagship product into markets like the U.S., Japan, and the Middle East, according to people familiar with the company's plans,<a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-04-25/chinese-ai-startup-manus-scores-funding-at-500-million-value"> Bloomberg</a> reported. The deal also reflects a growing belief among global investors that China is rapidly narrowing the gap with the U.S. in advanced AI technologies.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Taking the Battle Beyond China</h2>
Manus' ambitions stretch far beyond the Chinese market. The company is signaling global aspirations and a willingness to go head-to-head with players like OpenAI, Anthropic and Google, according to India's <a href="https://www.business-standard.com/technology/tech-news/china-ai-manus-vs-openai-google-anthropic-125031000274_1.html">Business Standard</a>.
The company has already introduced a paid subscription model with a $39/month base plan and a $199/month upgraded version, comparable to OpenAI's ChatGPT Pro. While the pricing is seen as aggressive for a product still in testing, early adopters remain intrigued.
Despite the hype, Manus AI has faced some early criticism. According to<a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/manus-ai-china-agent-hype-deepseek-2025-3"> Business Insider</a>, some users say the product still feels unfinished and occasionally crashes, while others have flagged delays in task execution. Experts suggest these flaws may be tied to the company's limited computing resources during its early scaling phase.
Still, the consensus is that Manus is punching well above its weight, and that's precisely what has investors excited.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">A Shift in the AI Power Dynamic</h2>
Manus AI's rise adds to growing questions about the United States&#8217; hold on AI innovation. With China now producing serious contenders across multiple AI categories, the technology race is evolving fast.
Butterfly Effect's Manus may be the latest sign that the age of AI dominance is no longer confined to Silicon Valley. Backed by new funding and global ambitions, Manus is a startup worth watching.
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Manus AI, Backed By Tencent And HongShan, Lands $75M Funding, Claims To Outperform OpenAI's Deep Research

Piper Sandler analyst Peter Keith maintains Floor &amp; Decor Hldgs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FND#NYSE">FND</a>) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $90 to $80.

Piper Sandler Maintains Neutral on Floor & Decor Hldgs, Lowers Price Target to $80

Going to college is often seen as the path to a better financial future. But for some degrees, the return on investment may not justify the cost. Certain college majors leave graduates earning well below the national median wage — despite a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/education/25/04/45059231/mark-zuckerberg-says-theres-going-to-have-to-be-a-reckoning-about-college-degrees-and-whether-theyre-truly-worth-it-anymore">four-year degree</a> that may cost upwards of $100,000.
The <a href="https://educationdata.org/average-cost-of-college">Education Data Initiative</a> estimates the average total cost of attendance at a public in-state four-year college is over $108,000. At private nonprofit universities, that figure rises to more than $234,000. Yet five years after graduation, some degree holders are earning just $40,000 per year.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The 10 Lowest-Paying College Majors</h2>
Not all college majors lead to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/02/43447772/can-you-guess-what-it-takes-to-be-a-rich-household-heres-the-income-youll-need-to-be-in-the-top-1">high-paying careers</a>. While fields like engineering or finance can offer strong salaries early on, others lag behind. Data from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York shows that graduates in liberal arts and education fields often see the lowest early-career earnings — many below the U.S. median wage of $48,060.
Here are the 10 undergraduate majors with the lowest median annual salaries for full-time workers aged 22 to 27:
<ul>
<li>Foreign Language – $40,000</li>
<li>General Social Sciences – $41,000</li>
<li>Performing Arts – $41,900</li>
<li>Anthropology – $42,000</li>
<li>Early Childhood Education – $42,000</li>
<li>Family &amp; Consumer Sciences – $42,000</li>
<li>General Education – $42,000</li>
<li>Miscellaneous Biological Science – $42,000</li>
<li>Social Services – $42,000</li>
<li>Theology &amp; Religion – $42,000</li>
</ul>
These figures represent full-time workers only and exclude students still in school.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Earnings Gap Grows Over Time</h2>
Unfortunately, the wage gap doesn't close as graduates get older. For example, early childhood education majors — who earned $42,000 at the start of their careers — are earning just $49,000 between ages 35 and 45. That's just $8,000 more after roughly two decades in the workforce.
Even mid-career, many education and social service-related degrees remain among the lowest earners:
<ul>
<li>Early Childhood Education – $49,000</li>
<li>Elementary Education – $53,000</li>
<li>Social Services – $54,000</li>
<li>Special Education – $55,000</li>
</ul>
By Comparison: Business and Finance Degrees Pay Off
Contrast that with degrees in business or finance. According to the <a href="https://www.bls.gov/careeroutlook/2025/article/business-career-options.htm">U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics</a>, the median annual wage for business and financial operations occupations was $79,050 in 2023. Management occupations had an even higher median: $116,880.
Many roles in these fields also show fast employment growth through 2033. For instance:
<ul>
<li>Medical and Health Services Managers – Median wage: $110,680</li>
<li>Financial Managers – $156,100</li>
<li>Personal Financial Advisors – $99,580</li>
<li>Management Analysts – $99,410</li>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Is the Degree Worth the Debt?</h2>
It's important to weigh potential earnings against education costs. The Education Data Initiative reports that students graduating in six years — which is more common than four — can spend nearly $230,000 on college. That doesn't include lost wages from not working full time or the interest on student loans, which can add thousands more.
Choosing a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/education/25/04/44948136/want-100k-before-40-fed-study-reveals-list-of-college-majors-that-pay-the-most">college major</a> isn't just about passion — it can have long-term financial consequences. While not every decision should be made based on salary, understanding the potential return on investment is a key part of planning for the future.
Before committing to a degree, consider researching salaries in your intended field and exploring options like scholarships, public schools, or accelerated programs to reduce your overall cost.
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