President Donald Trump has now been back in the White House for 100 days, with Tuesday marking the 100th day of his second term, following his inauguration on <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/25/01/43139381/how-many-people-watched-donald-trumps-2025-inauguration-spoiler-less-than-biden-four-years-ago" target="_blank" rel="noopener">January 20, 2025</a><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/25/01/43139381/how-many-people-watched-donald-trumps-2025-inauguration-spoiler-less-than-biden-four-years-ago">.</a>



Here's a look at where Trump stands with his election promises, voter polls, signing of laws and executive orders and the stock market after his first 100 days.



Promises Made, Promises Kept?: Ahead of the<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/01/43085323/trump-sworn-in-as-47th-president-declares-golden-age-of-america-begins-right-now"> 2024 presidential election</a>, Trump made numerous campaign promises, including some that he said he would ensure were completed within his first 100 days.



Here were some of the larger campaign issues and where Trump stands today.



<ul>
<li>Immigration: still in progress, but has mostly done what he said he would do.</li>



<li>Bring down prices: mixed with gas and energy prices down, but the cost of groceries now rising related to tariffs.</li>



<li>Tariffs: Trump said he would deploy tariffs, and that's what he has done, with a 10% tariff on all imports and higher reciprocal tariffs on many countries. While the tariffs have been paused or changed multiple times, Trump's promise of tariffs came true.</li>



<li>Ukraine-Russia War: Trump promised to end the war in Ukraine on his first day in office, but that is far from being true. Still a work in progress, with Trump meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and talking to Russian President Vladimir Putin.</li>



<li>Men in Women's Sports: Trump promised to change rules for transgenders to keep men out of women's sports and this one he's done or is working on with an executive order signed to ban men from competing in women's sports.</li>



<li>Others: While the above were the larger campaign promises, Trump has also pardoned over 1,500 people, including those involved in the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, which was an election promise. Trump has also worked to end DEI initiatives in the U.S. government and had the Department of Government Efficiency focus on making job cuts and eliminating programs to achieve cost savings. Other promises of tax cuts, including no taxes on tips, no taxes on overtime pay, and no interest on car loans haven't happened yet.</li>
</ul>



A scorecard <a href="https://apnews.com/projects/trump-campaign-promise-tracker/">from </a>the Associated Press grades Trump's campaign promises as four kept, 15 in progress and five as "it's complicated. The scorecard above not counting the others category, shows two promises kept and three as in process or not done.



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Laws and Executive Orders: When it comes to signing executive orders, Trump has been busy, having signed <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/presidential-documents/executive-orders/donald-trump/2025" target="_blank" rel="noopener">over </a>130 since becoming president. While this leads to the claim that Trump has been one of the most productive presidents in history, it's essential to understand that this is based on executive orders, not laws passed.



As reported by <a href="https://punchbowl.news/article/white-house/trump-bills-first-hundred-days/">Punchbowl</a>, Trump has signed fewer bills into law in his first 100 days than any other new president in the last 70 years. Since taking office, Trump has signed only five bills into law, with the main one being the Laken Riley Act and the others being a stopgap funding bill to avoid a government shutdown and Congressional Review Acts to overturn regulations from the previous administration.



To put the figure into perspective, the report highlights that in the first 100 days of his last presidency, Trump had signed 28 bills into law.



The White House likes to highlight the number of executive orders signed by Trump in the first day closing in on the total number signed by President Joe Biden (162) during his entire presidency, but some presidents don't sign as many executive orders and focus on signing bills into law.



Executive orders are used to tell federal agencies how to enforce laws as long as it does not violate the Constitution or any federal laws, which in some cases have already been tested by the courts.



Voter Polls: Trump won the 2024 presidential election in both the Electoral College vote (312 to 226) and the popular vote (49.8% to 48.3%). Trump also has majority control in both the House and Senate.



While Trump may have been popular with around 50% or more of voters ahead of the 2024 election, he has lost support in the first 100 days. Along with losing support and having lower favorability ratings, Trump is also losing approval in key categories like handling of the economy.



A recent Morning Consult <a href="https://pro.morningconsult.com/trackers/donald-trump-congress-policy-republicans-polling?utm_source=briefing&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=washington_am&amp;utm_content=042225">poll </a>found that 49% of voters disapprove of Trump's handling of the economy, which marks his worst net approval rating in the category.



A recent New York Times/Siena College<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/04/45027947/trumps-second-term-viewed-as-chaotic-and-scary-by-majority-of-voters"> poll</a> uses words like "chaotic" and "scary" to describe Trump's first 100 days in office. In the poll 66% of voters say Trump's second term is "chaotic," while 59% say the second term is "scary."



When asked about specific issues in the poll, voters gave Trump negative ratings across all categories, with his actions on immigration getting the highest approval rating of 47%. Trump's overall approval rating in the poll was 42%.



A newer Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research poll<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/04/45027881/trumps-approval-plummets-as-tariffs-bite-americans-expect-skyrocketing-prices-and-shrinking-wallets"> found that rising costs</a> and Trump's handling of the economy hurt his overall approval rating.



In the poll, around 60% of voters said they disapproved of Trump's handling of the economy, with nearly 75% predicting that tariffs will increase consumer prices.



Tariffs were negative in the poll, with 52% of voters saying they are against any tariffs and 59% of voters saying Trump took tariffs too far.



Trump didn't win the youth vote, but was able to take a larger percentage than Republican candidates had in recent presidential elections. Those same younger voters (aged 18 to 29) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/events/25/04/44971154/trump-fails-to-impress-americas-young-shows-poll-as-they-still-favor-biden-only-15-think-us-on-right-track">are now speaking out </a>about the future of the country.



A new Harvard Youth Poll found that only 15% of young voters believe the nation is headed in the right direction. Fifty-one percent of the voters said the country is on the wrong track, with 31% currently unsure.



Trump's approval rating in the youth poll recently stood at 31%.



Stock Market Performance: The S&amp;P 500, tracked by the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>), is down 7.8% from its closing price on January 17, when Biden was still in office, to its current price.



The ETF closed at $597.58 on Jan. 17 before opening at $600.12 on Jan. 21 with optimism from investors for Trump's next term.



The Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), which tracks the Nasdaq 100, is down 9.5% over Trump's first 99 days in office. The ETF and index have fallen on tariff concerns, hurting the technology sector hard.



With Trump's first 100 days nearly complete, the president is setting new milestones, but not in a good way. &nbsp;



According to <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/04/28/trumps-first-100-days-are-the-worst-for-the-stock-market-since-nixon.html">CNBC</a>, the 7.9% drop in the S&amp;P 500 through Friday was the worst start to a four-year term since Richard Nixon in 1973, citing data from CFRA Research.



In 1973, the S&amp;P 500 fell 9.9% in the first 100 days of Nixon&#8217;s presidency. For comparison, the S&amp;P 500 has an average return of 2.1% in the first 100 days of a presidency, dating back to 1944.



Also, keep in mind that recent presidents had some of the best stock market performances in their first 100 days in office. Here are the recent returns and their rating since 1944:



<ul>
<li>2009: Barack Obama, +8.4%, fourth best</li>



<li>2013: Barack Obama, +7.5%, sixth best</li>



<li>2017: Donald Trump, +5.0%, seventh best</li>



<li>2021: Joe Biden, +8.5%, third best</li>



<li>2025: Donald Trump, -7.9%, twentieth and second worst</li>
</ul>



Markets traded higher in November and December on the heels of Trump's win, with some of the largest companies in the world hitting new all-time highs. January and February also saw gains after Trump took office.



Attention shifted towards economic policies and foreign in March and April, with markets diving in April after Trump's tariff announcement.



What's Next: Trump's first 100 days represent a portion of the 1,461 days the president would have under his current term, or roughly 6.8%.



While the time marks only a small portion of Trump's term, the first 100 days are important because they often reveal what the entire four-year term could be about and how things may play out.



Industry experts <a href="https://www.franklintempleton.com/articles/2025/institute/quick-thoughts-trumps-first-100-days-economic-impact-and-market-insights">believe </a>that Trump and his administration have a "high tolerance" for market pain and are mainly focused on resetting the economy.



Trump and his team have oftentimes said there could be short-term pain in consumer prices and stock market gains, which is all a part of a plan to make Americans rich in the future.



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A rare and historically reliable bullish signal just flashed on Wall Street, and if history is any guide, the next few months could deliver double-digit gains <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/expert-ideas">for the S&amp;P 500. </a>



In a note shared last week, Bank of America technical analyst Paul Ciana said the latest "breadth thrust" marked the fourth bullish signal for the S&amp;P 500 this year, potentially clearing the runway for a move toward 6,000 by year-end.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">What's a Breadth Thrust And Why It Matters</h3>



A breadth thrust is a technical indicator used to identify the beginning of a new bull market or the acceleration of an existing uptrend. Rather than focusing on index levels, it looks at market breadth, which refers to the percentage of stocks participating in a rally.



&#8220;A breadth thrust means market breadth has improved from weak to strong over a short period of time,&#8221; Ciana wrote.



The most widely accepted definition comes from financial analyst Marty Zweig, who stated that a breadth thrust occurs when the 10-day moving average of advancing stocks divided by the total number of stocks rises from below 40% to above 61.5% within 10 trading days.



That happened on April 24, when the S&amp;P 500 closed at 5,484.77, confirming the 32nd such signal since 1927.



"Since 1939, the S&amp;P 500 was higher 100% of the time — 16 out of 16 — following a breadth thrust in both 130 and 190 trading days," Ciana said, adding that average returns stood at 17.1% and 19.6%, respectively.



&#8220;If the SPX falls below 5,484.77 in the second quarter – a risk from the death cross signal – then the breadth thrust signal favors buying,&#8221; the analyst added. 



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">What History Tells Us About Breadth Thrusts</h3>



Since 1939, breadth thrusts have been extremely reliable forward indicators. The table below summarizes how the S&amp;P 500 performed after the last 16 such signals:



<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"><table style="overflow:auto; height: 90px; display: block;"><thead><tr><th>Days After Signal</th><th>% Times Up</th><th>Avg Return</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>130</td><td>100%</td><td>+17.1%</td></tr><tr><td>190</td><td>100%</td><td>+19.6%</td></tr><tr><td>250</td><td>93.8%</td><td>+21.3%</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Four Bullish Signals Light The Way</h3>



Bank of America now counts four recent technical indicators supporting a positive outlook for stocks, despite what it calls a &#8220;cyclical bear period&#8221; resembling the choppy years of 2022, 2018, 2015 and 2005.



The signals include:



<ul>
<li>A VIX volatility index spike above 45.</li>



<li>An NYSE 90% up day, where 90% of stocks advanced on a substantial volume (occurred on April 9, 2025).</li>



<li>An SPX death cross, a traditionally bearish event that in this case sets up a contrarian buy-the-dip opportunity.</li>



<li>The April 24 breadth thrust, now considered a powerful bullish confirmation.</li>
</ul>



Despite these bullish signals, the S&amp;P 500 is still grappling with technical hurdles. The index currently trades below its 200-day simple moving average, which sits around 5,746. 



Ciana indicated that a &#8220;cup and handle-like&#8221; base may be forming, with the potential to lift the index back toward its year-to-date highs. Yet, a drop below &#8220;the bull gap at 5,356-5,309&#8221; could invalidate this setup, making near-term market action crucial.



A push above 5,500-5,571 would favor a bullish wave count, projecting the index toward 6,000.



On Tuesday, the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) traded at $550, or about 10% below its all-time high of $613.



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Rare Bullish Signal Just Flashed On Wall Street: Will It Power S&P 500 To 6,000?

There's little doubt the tariff wars have taken a toll on Americans' investment portfolios. And with the markets still in disrepair, nobody knows when stocks will stabilize.



"The situation is volatile, to say the least," said Doug Carey, a financial advisor at WealthTrace, a retirement planning consumer software company. "President Trump has the final word on how much tariffs will cost because he is using emergency powers, citing the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), passed in 1977. These moves may be struck down in court, but for now, he can use them."



To peg a reasonable timeframe, Benzinga reached out to select market experts for their views on a permanent "ceasefire" in the tariff wars, which could help calm anxious investors and encourage them to return to the market.



Here's what they had to say on when the markets will come back to sanity.



Doug Carey: There will likely be several signs that the market is set to rebound after the tariff issue is settled &#8211; or at least stabilized. "Look for the stock market to rise substantially and for the dollar to strengthen," Carey said. "Gold, which has increased over 25% this year due to the fear of a larger trade war, will do poorly if the tariff drama ends."



Carey said technology stocks were hurt the most by the fear of a trade war. "For those who believe that there will be an end to this drama soon, the tech sector is a good place to invest," he added.



Javier Palomarez, founder &amp; CEO of the United States Hispanic Business Council: "The clearest signal would be a statement from the Trump Administration that the tariffs are being walked away from, as a result of negotiations or whatever the case may be," Palomarez said. "However, it's worth noting that declining stocks also represent robust opportunities. Ideally, one would purchase their investments just before such a statement."



Palomarez advises investors to be vigilant about watching tariff trends – you don't want to miss the market rebound.



"If investors sold their stock at the low, it's critical to purchase it back before the market fully reacts to the signal that everything is clear, especially if you plan on investing in stocks that are vulnerable to future tariffs and regulations," Palomarez added. "Some investors may want to consider index funds or stocks in industries that are insulated from such rapid changes and regulatory uncertainty."



Chuck Zhang, CFO of PolyFlow, a decentralized payments company in Fair Lawn, N.J.: Last week, President Trump hinted at a possible shift in his trade stance with China, suggesting that the steep tariffs on Chinese imports will be substantially reduced. "His comments signal a softening in tone following weeks of escalating rhetoric and retaliatory measures that had driven tariffs on Chinese goods to over 145%," Zhang said. "While this would be a positive development in terms of de-escalation, the overarching trade policy remains assertive, contributing to the recent market volatility."



Zhang said he would advise investors to monitor several variables. "We're looking at a definitive resolution or rollback of tariffs; sustained rallies in equity markets, drops in the VIX volatility index, especially in sectors previously affected by tariffs; and overall improvements in global trade volumes, manufacturing indices, and corporate earnings," he said.



Investors should simultaneously evaluate asset allocations to achieve alignment with their long-term financial goals, considering a diversified mix of equities, bonds and other assets.​ "Then, as a general rule, prioritize investments in companies with strong balance sheets and consistent earnings," Zhen advised.



Jeff Weniger, head of equity strategy at the asset management firm Wisdom Tree: Weniger suspects the tariff issue is at the stage where the most aggressive bargaining chips are being methodically pulled off the table. "For example, India and Japan are priced at 84% and 77% probabilities, respectively, of coming to a trade deal with the Trump administration by July," he said. "Though other countries' probabilities are priced lower (China is 42%), this is a far cry from some of the intense pessimism that was being priced in earlier this summer."



For now, though, the worst of the drama is likely over. "The peak risk in markets was the 145% tariff on China, with similar reciprocity," Weniger added. "Those figures have been coming down for a few weeks, as has the tone of commentary from both the White House and Beijing."



Wenger also advised investors to keep an eye on volatility gauges such as the VIX index. "That index headed north of 60 on April 7th, a level of fear akin to readings that registered right after 9/11 and amid the bank and insurance company failures of late 2008," he added. "Fear levels on that order often precipitate heady gains in stocks."



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Play The Tariff Game To Your Advantage</h2>



Other market experts say there is no clear sign that indicates the end of the tariff drama.



"This situation is not like a typical economic cycle with predictable patterns," said Julia Khandoshko, CEO at Mind Money, an international brokerage firm. "Instead, it resembles a new phase in global economics — what might one day be known as the &#8216;Tariff Wars of the 21st Century.'&#8221;



Khandoshko believes investors shouldn't wait for an obvious turning point, because one may never come. "Rather than looking for a specific event or announcement, they should integrate tariff risks into their long-term strategy," she said. "This means evaluating how particular companies might be impacted if tariffs are imposed on their goods or services."



Others agree, adding that tampering with the nation's Treasury market is a bad idea going forward.



"There may not be an &#8216;all clear&#8217; signal on tariffs because of politics," said David Russell, global head of market strategy at TradeStation Group in Chicago. "Officials may quietly backpedal on them without a lot of publicity. This crisis started with a bang, but it might end with a whimper."



Russell also offers a "lessons learned" factor for investors to absorb when the tariff-related carnage is over.



"Investors have learned that the bond market matters," he noted. "Our system relies on a functioning Treasury market, which requires a degree of foreign participation. Undermining that system threatens the foundation of the stock market and the entire economy."



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United Parcel Service Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPS#NYSE">UPS</a>) shares rose in premarket trading Tuesday after the company posted better-than-expected <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/04/b45061148/ups-releases-1q-2025-earnings" rel="noreferrer noopener">first-quarter 2025 results</a>.



UPS reported a consolidated revenue decline of 0.7% year-over-year to $21.546 billion, beating the consensus of $21.05 billion. Adjusted EPS was $1.49, up 4.3% YoY, above the consensus of $1.38.



GAAP results included a net charge of $83M ($0.09/share) tied to strategy costs and asset impairments, partially offset by a small tax benefit reversal.



The company consolidated operating profit of $1.763 billion, up 3.3% year over year. Adjusted operating profit rose 0.9%. Adjusted operating margin stood at 8.2%, up from 8.00% a year ago.



U.S. Domestic Segment revenue increased 1.4% to $14.46 billion, reflecting a 4.5% increase in revenue per piece and increases in air cargo. The adjusted operating margin stood at 7%.



International Segment revenue grew 2.7% to $4.373 billion, reflecting a 7.1% increase in average daily volume. The adjusted operating margin was 15%.



Supply Chain Solutions Segment revenue declined by 14.8% to $2.713 billion, driven by the Coyote divestiture. The adjusted operating margin was 3.6%.



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UPS' operating cash flow for the quarter totaled $2.318 billion, and free cash flow was $1.487 billion.



"As a trusted leader in global logistics, we will leverage our integrated network and trade expertise to assist our customers as they adapt to a changing trade environment. Further, the actions we are taking to reconfigure our network and reduce cost across our business could not be timelier. The macro environment may be uncertain, but with our actions, we will emerge as an even stronger, more nimble UPS," said Carol Tomé, UPS&#8217;s chief executive officer.



2025 Outlook: Amid ongoing macroeconomic uncertainty, UPS is holding off on updating its full-year outlook and will share Q2 expectations during its Q1 2025 earnings call.



Previous guidance: UPS expects revenue of ~ $89 billion, below the $95.01 billion consensus, and sees an adjusted operating margin of 10.8%.



The company plans $3.5 billion in capital spending, $5.5 billion in dividends (pending approval), $1 billion in share buybacks, and an expected 23.5% tax rate.



Price Action: UPS shares are trading higher by 0.95% at $98.01 premarket at the last check Tuesday.



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U.S. stock futures rose Tuesday morning as investors looked ahead to upcoming earnings reports and awaited greater market clarity throughout the week.



Things haven&#8217;t moved all that much on the trade and tariffs front, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent merely stating on Monday that <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/45038824/treasury-secretary-scott-bessent-says-its-up-to-china-to-de-escalate-trade-tensions-india-to-be-the-first-trade-deal-to-be-signed">it was up to China</a> to &#8220;de-escalate&#8221; trade tensions. Bessent also hinted at a potential trade deal with India, saying that &#8220;it would be one of the first deals we would sign,&#8221; which investors will be watching closely.



This is set to be a packed earnings week for Wall Street, with four of the &#8220;Mag 7&#8243;— Microsoft&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>),&nbsp;Meta&nbsp;Platforms&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>),&nbsp;Apple&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>),&nbsp;and Amazon&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), set to release their quarterly results over the next couple of days.



On Tuesday, investors will be closely watching the results of several heavy-hitters, such as Visa Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>), Coca-Cola Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KO#NYSE">KO</a>), Novartis AG (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVS#NYSE">NVS</a>), AstraZeneca PLC (NASDAQ:&nbsp;AZN), and Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PFE#NYSE">PFE</a>).



U.S. 10-Year Treasuries are at 4.23%, while the 2-Year Treasuries are at 3.70%. The CME Group's FedWatch&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html">tool</a>&nbsp;shows the markets pricing a 91.1% likelihood of interest rates remaining unchanged during the FOMC meeting, the first week of May, marking a decline from Friday last week, at 95.3%, and Monday at 93.1%



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table style="overflow:auto; height: 90px; display: block;"><tbody><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Futures</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Change (+/-)</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Dow Jones</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">0.28%</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">S&amp;P 500</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">0.20%</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Nasdaq 100</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">0.21%</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Russell 2000</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">0.19%</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 Trust ETF&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) was up 0.04% on Monday, while the Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), which tracks the Nasdaq-100 Index was down 0.03%, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard?_gl=1&#x2A;138z7gr&#x2A;_gcl_au&#x2A;MjA5Njc0MjY1My4xNzQwODM2NTUw&#x2A;_ga&#x2A;R1MxLjEuMTc0NDY0ODA3Mi4yLjAuMTc0NDY0ODA3NS4wLjAuMA..&#x2A;_ga_V7ZK73W7N0&#x2A;MTc0NTgyOTMzMy4xLjEuMTc0NTgyOTYyMy4wLjAuMA..">Benzinga Pro</a> data. 



Cues From Last Session:



Almost all S&amp;P 500 sectors closed in the green on Monday, barring consumer staples and technology. While the index was up just 0.06%, it marked its fifth-straight winning day. There was no economic data released during the day, just a few earnings releases, which were mixed.



Waste Management Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WM#NYSE">WM</a>), Domino's Pizza Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DPZ#NASDAQ">DPZ</a>), and NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NXPI#NASDAQ">NXPI</a>) were few of the companies that reported Monday, with most of them being a mixed bag, with hits and misses across consensus estimates.



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As of Monday, the Nasdaq 100 is down 12.6% from its high of 22,222.61 points, the S&amp;P 500 is down 10% from 6147.43 points, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average is down 10.75% from 45,073.63 points.



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Insights From Analysts:



According to analysts at Charles Schwab (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCHW#NYSE">SCHW</a>), the <a href="https://www.schwab.com/learn/story/weekly-traders-outlook">outlook for the week</a> is being described as &#8220;Volatile,&#8221; given the several mega-cap earnings that are scheduled to be released this week, alongside volatility-inducing economic data, such as the Monthly Jobs Report, Jobless Claims, and more.



Trader and mentor at UIFCA, Eric Daniel, has posted on X that the markets are approaching the perfect volatility storm, in part due to the reasons stated above, alongside the Federal Reserve FOMC meeting on the 6th and 7th of May. 



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Upcoming Economic Data:



Here&#8217;s what investors will be monitoring on Tuesday,



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<li>The Advanced U.S. trade balance in goods, Advanced retail inventories, and the Advanced wholesale inventories for March will be out by 8:30 AM ET. </li>



<li>The S&amp;P Case-Shiller home price index (20 cities) for February will be out by 9 AM ET. </li>



<li>The Consumer Confidence Report for April and the Job Openings Report for March will be out by 10 AM ET.</li>
</ul>



Stocks In Focus:



<ul>
<li>Visa Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>) shares are up 0.41% in pre-market trade, with the company set to release its earnings after markets close on Tuesday. Analyst consensus estimates stand at $9.5 billion in revenue, and $2.68 per share earnings. </li>



<li>Coca-Cola Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KO#NYSE">KO</a>) is down 0.06% in pre-market trade, as investors wait for the company&#8217;s first quarter results, scheduled to be released before the opening bell. Analysts expect the company to post $0.72 per share in earnings, from $11.2 billion in revenue. </li>



<li>AstraZeneca PLC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZN#NYSE">AZN</a>) is down 2.57% in pre-market trade. The company just released its earnings, with a miss on top-line estimates, but a beat at the bottom. </li>



<li>Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PFE#NYSE">PFE</a>) is up 0.13% in pre-market trade, with the company set to announce its quarter results before markets open. Analysts expect $0.68 per share in earnings, from $14.1 billion in revenue. </li>



<li>Honeywell International Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HON#NASDAQ">HON</a>) is scheduled to release its quarterly results before markets open, with analysts expecting $2.21 earnings, on $9.6 billion in revenue. The stock is up 0.63% in pre-market trade.</li>
</ul>



Commodities, Gold And Global Equity Markets:



Crude oil futures continue to decline, down 1.10% during the early New York session, trading at $61.37 per barrel. Gold Spot U.S. Dollar is down 0.66%, trading at $3,313 per ounce, down from record high levels of $3.400 per ounce this time last week.



The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) is up 0.26%, trading at 99.26 against a basket of other currencies.



Asian markets are up on Tuesday, with the Nikkei, Kospi, and the Nifty 50, all in the green, barring the Chinese benchmarks that continue to decline. Australia&#8217;s ASX 200 is up, while New Zealand&#8217;s NZX 50 is down during the day.



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US Stock Futures Edge Higher Tuesday: Expert Warns Of 'Perfect Volatility Storm' With Major Earnings And Economic Data Due This Week

Jim Cramer believes excessive pessimism may be clouding Wall Street&#8217;s outlook, arguing that strong employment trends could prevent an economic downturn despite tariff concerns.



What Happened: &#8220;Will the tariffs hurt? Yes. Will prices go higher? Yes. Could there be shortages? Absolutely,&#8221; CNBC&#8217;s Cramer <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/04/28/continued-job-growth-could-help-ward-off-a-recession-jim-cramer-says.html?ref=biztoc.com">said</a> Monday. &#8220;But recessions revolve around employment, and there are still so many more jobs than we have people to fill them.&#8221;



Recession fears have grown amid President Donald Trump&#8216;s sweeping tariff hikes, especially those targeting China. However, Cramer maintains that companies are reluctant to lay off workers they might struggle to rehire when conditions improve.



&#8220;It&#8217;s difficult to derail an economy that is still creating jobs,&#8221; Cramer noted, predicting Friday&#8217;s labor report will be &#8220;fairly robust,&#8221; making it challenging to &#8220;slip into a full-blown recession any time soon.&#8221;



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Why It Matters: Recent data support this optimism. March <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/04/44645518/strong-jobs-report-offers-hope-but-will-it-be-enough-to-counter-tariff-turmoil">nonfarm payrolls surged by 228,000</a>, exceeding the three-month average of 195,000 and economists&#8217; forecasts of 135,000, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.



While many <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/04/45033463/as-china-downplays-trump-tariffs-with-5-growth-target-top-economist-warns-of-90-chance-of-a-us-recession-amid-trade-war">economists paint a bleaker picture</a>—including Apollo Global Management&#8216;s Chief Economist Torsten Slok, who predicted a &#8220;90% chance&#8221; of recession if current tariff levels persist—not all share this view. The CEO of Chevron Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</a>) recently stated there were &#8220;no signs of a recession at this point.&#8221;



Cramer suggested that while some businesses may suffer from tariff-induced price increases, consumers could adapt by turning to budget-friendly retailers like Costco Wholesale Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COST#NASDAQ">COST</a>) and Walmart Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>).



&#8220;These two retailers have more market power than any two companies I&#8217;ve ever seen,&#8221; he said. &#8220;They can negotiate lower prices with their suppliers to offset the tariffs, including the Chinese.&#8221;



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COST

Jim Cramer Dismisses Recession Panic: Says Tariffs May Sting, But Too 'Many Jobs' For Economy To 'Derail'

Uber Technologies Inc. is rescinding remote work privileges and making in-office attendance mandatory, following months of other tech giants issuing <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/04/44971069/google-to-remote-workers-return-to-office-3-days-a-week-or-take-a-buyout-report">similar directives</a>. The new development was announced internally on Monday and is part of a company-wide push to modify operations under CEO Dara Khosrowshahi.



What Happened: From June, Uber employees will have to work from the office three days a week. Currently, only two days are mandatory. This rule will be applicable for workers who had previously been granted remote status. In a memo viewed <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/04/28/uber-raises-in-office-requirement-to-3-days-claws-back-remote-workers.html">by</a> CNBC, Khosrowshahi said, "I want to emphasize that ‘good' is not going to be good enough — we need to be great." 



Tuesday through Thursday have been designated as mandatory in-office days. The company is also phasing out most new fully remote recruits and reconsidering work-from-home arrangements it had granted earlier.



Uber did not immediately respond to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga</a>'s request for comment.



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Why It Matters: With this move, Uber&#8217;s leadership has underlined its belief that in-person work improves performance. "Being in the office fuels collaboration, sparks creativity, and increases velocity," Khosrowshahi wrote. 



Corporate giants are <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44300682/jamie-dimon-doubles-down-on-work-from-home-criticism-where-did-you-get-your-amazon-packages">scaling back flexibility to manage productivity</a> and investor apprehensions after pandemic-era overexpansion. Uber&#8217;s leadership team has said that attendance will be tracked, both at the team and individual levels.



Apart from the RTO move, Uber also changed its eligibility criteria for its one-month paid sabbatical from five to eight years of service. This decision generated speedy internal criticism. "This isn't ‘doing the right thing' for your employees," one staffer posted on the company's Q&amp;A forum, as per CNBC. Khosrowshahi and Chief People Officer Nikki Krishnamurthy are scheduled to address employee doubts and queries concerns at an all-hands meeting on Tuesday.



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Uber Orders Employees Back To Office 3 Days A Week: Good 'Is Not Going To Be Good Enough,' Says CEO Dara Khosrowshahi

Billionaire and Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) CEO Elon Musk could potentially dodge over $2 billion in financial liabilities due to his sway over the U.S. government, according to a report by Senate Democratic committee staffers.



What Happened: Musk's &#8220;Department of Government Efficiency&#8221; (DOGE) has driven major changes in Washington, with President Donald Trump supporting Musk's push for cuts. On the day of Trump's inauguration, Musk's companies — including SpaceX, Tesla, Neuralink, The Boring Company, and xAI — were dealing with at least 65 &#8220;actual or potential&#8221; regulatory or enforcement actions from 11 federal agencies, posing a potential liability of at least $2.37 billion.



Included in this is $1.19 billion in liabilities for Tesla over allegations of misleading statements regarding its autopilot and self-driving capabilities. Neuralink may also be liable for up to $281 million due to claims of misrepresenting the risks associated with its products. 



In reaction to the 44-page memo, Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) has asked for information from the five Musk-led companies on the federal investigations they faced before Trump&#8217;s inauguration. The White House has firmly denied any claims that Musk has leveraged his government role for &#8220;personal or financial gain,&#8221; stating "any assertion otherwise is completely false and defamatory."



Tesla did not immediately respond to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga&#8217;s</a> request for comment. 



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Why It Matters: The DOGE has found itself at the center of debate several times. Earlier this month, the House Democrats <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44888379/elon-musks-doge-under-fire-house-democrats-say-agency-is-building-unlawful-master-database-of-sensitive-us-data">expressed concerns</a> about DOGE, alleging that it was building a cross-agency master database that could potentially compromise privacy and national security.



Musk faces <a href="https://benzinga.com/25/02/43931361/elon-musks-spacex-pushes-to-install-starlink-in-us-airspace-network-raising-conflict-of-interest-concerns-and-threatening-verizons-2-billion-deal">conflict of interests with several agencies</a>, including the FAA, which oversees SpaceX, and the NHTSA, which is investigating Tesla and recently saw key self-driving experts fired.



Overseen by Musk, the department has reportedly saved $160 billion by eradicating <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/04/45034082/elon-musks-doge-saves-160-billion-but-could-lead-to-billions-in-hidden-costs-for-taxpayers-warns-new-analysis-public-will-end-up-paying-for-this">wasteful </a>government spending. However, the same report highlighted that DOGE&#8217;s actions could cost taxpayers up to $135 billion in the same fiscal year, excluding the costs of defending multiple lawsuits against DOGE&#8217;s actions or the estimated loss in tax collections due to IRS staff reductions.



Meanwhile, during the recent Tesla conference call, Musk announced plans to <a href="https://benzinga.com/25/04/44945402/wedbushs-dan-ives-raises-teslas-price-target-to-350-as-musk-promises-to-significantly-reduce-doge-time" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">dedicate more of his time to Tesla,</a> starting next month. Musk stated, "I'll continue to spend a day or two per week on government matters for as long as the President would like me to do so." 



He further added, "Starting next month, I&#8217;ll be allocating far <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/04/44974342/elon-musks-wealth-skyrockets-by-billions-as-tesla-stock-rallies-after-billionaire-ceo-steps-back-from-doge">more of my time to Tesla."</a>



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TSLA

Elon Musk's DOGE Influence Could Help His Companies Avoid Over $2 Billion In Potential Liabilities: Senate Report

Billionaire Joe Gebbia, co-founder of Airbnb Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABNB#NASDAQ">ABNB</a>), has purchased over 4000 Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) stocks.



What Happened: Gebbia, who is a member of the company's board of directors, purchased 4000 shares at $256.308, as revealed by an SEC filing on Monday.



Gebbia has been on Tesla's board as an independent director since 2022. He also <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44265658/billionaire-airbnb-founder-works-with-elon-musk-at-doge">joined Elon Musk's DOGE</a>, or Department of Government Efficiency, to work on the government's paper-based retirement process.



Why It Matters: The news comes in as Tesla is gearing up for its robotaxi launch in June, which Musk shared at the Q1 earnings call, could feature<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/04/44943387/elon-musk-shares-fsd-update-at-tesla-earnings-call-10-to-20-model-ys-will-offer-paid-robotaxi-rides-in-june"> 10 to 20 Model Ys</a> deployed on the first day of operations.



The billionaire also reiterated at the earnings call that he would scale back on his DOGE duties to focus on Tesla, which led to analysts like <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44945402/wedbushs-dan-ives-raises-teslas-price-target-to-350-as-musk-promises-to-significantly-reduce-doge-time">Dan Ives setting high price targets</a> on Tesla Stock, as well as the stock itself surging in value.



However, Tesla has been grappling with its fair share of problems, including <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/04/44857987/tesla-experiences-151-decline-in-new-vehicle-registrations-in-california-report">declining sales figures </a>in the U.S. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44975755/tesla-sales-decline-28-in-europe-as-ev-car-market-experiences-growth-report">as well as Europe</a>, and a 71% YoY profit plunge for Q1 2025, which showcases what was a difficult quarter for the EV giant. Tesla owners in the U.S. are also battling declining used car values as well as rising insurance premiums amid bouts of vandalism.



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Airbnb Billionaire Joe Gebbia Buys Over $1 Million Worth Of TSLA Stock Ahead Of Elon Musk's Robotaxi Launch In June

NXP Semiconductors NV (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NXPI#NASDAQ">NXPI</a>) reported financial results for the first quarter after the market close on Monday. Here&#8217;s a look at some of the key details <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/04/g45052384/nxp-semiconductors-reports-first-quarter-2025-results-announces-management-transition">from the report</a>.



Q1 Earnings: NXP reported first-quarter revenue of $2.84 billion, in line with analyst <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/earnings">estimates</a>, according to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>. The company reported first-quarter adjusted earnings of $2.64 per share, beating analyst estimates of $2.58 per share.



Total revenue in the first quarter was down 9% on a year-over-year basis. The company said it generated $565 million in cash flow from operations, as well as free cash flow of $427 in the quarter.



&#8220;NXP delivered quarterly revenue of&nbsp;$2.84 billion, in-line with the midpoint of&nbsp;guidance. NXP&#8217;s&nbsp;first-quarter&nbsp;results and&nbsp;guidance&nbsp;for the&nbsp;second quarter&nbsp;underpin a cautious optimism that NXP continues to effectively navigate through a challenging set of market conditions,&#8221; said Kurt Sievers, president and CEO of NXP.



&#8220;We are operating in a very uncertain environment influenced by tariffs with volatile direct and indirect effects. Considering these external factors, we are redoubling our efforts to manage what is in our direct control, enabling NXP to drive solid profitability and earnings.&#8221;



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Outlook: NXP expects second-quarter revenue of $2.8 billion to $3 billion versus estimates of $2.87 billion. The company sees second-quarter adjusted earnings in the range of $2.46 to $2.86 per share versus estimates of $2.65 per share.



The quarterly figures and second-quarter guidance appear to be largely in line with estimates. Cautious commentary from executives as well as a CEO transition appear to be weighing on shares after the bell. 



NXP announced that Sievers intends to retire at the end of 2025. The board has unanimously approved Rafael Sotomayor to succeed Sievers. Sotomayor will take over as president and CEO in October following a transition period.



NXP executives will further discuss the quarter on a call with analysts and investors Tuesday morning at 8 a.m. ET.



NXPI Price Action: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NXPI" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NXP Semiconductors shares</a> were down 8.02% after-hours, trading at $180.50 at the time of publication Monday, according to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>.



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NXP Semiconductors Reports Q1 Earnings: 'Very Uncertain' Operating Environment Tied To Tariffs, CEO Transition, Shares Fall

The Dallas Fed released its&nbsp;April Texas Manufacturing Outlook Survey&nbsp;(TMOS) on Monday. Perceptions of broader business conditions continued to worsen notably.



The general business activity index fell 20 points to -35.8, its lowest reading since May 2020.



The company outlook index also retreated to a post-pandemic low of -28.3, while the outlook uncertainty index climbed 11 points to 47.1.



The production index, which <a target="_blank" href="https://www.dallasfed.org/research/surveys/tmos/2025/2504" rel="noreferrer noopener">measures</a> manufacturing health, mainly remained the same at 5.1, indicating modest growth.



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The new orders index dropped sharply by 20 points to -20.0. The capacity utilization index also dipped slightly to -3.8, and the shipments index turned negative for the first time this year, falling into negative territory for the first time this year to -5.5 from 6.1.



The employment index remained steady at -3.9, with 9% of companies reporting hiring and 13% reporting layoffs. The hours worked index fell to -6.4 from -2.9, suggesting shorter workweeks.



Price pressures grew stronger in April. The raw materials prices index jumped 11 points to 48.4, the highest since mid-2022. The finished goods prices index also rose by nine points to 14.9, above the average.



Wage growth stayed steady, with the wages and benefits index holding at 14.3, slightly below its average.



Expectations for future manufacturing activity were mixed. The future production index remained positive but fell 13 points to 14.8. Meanwhile, the future general business activity index dropped further into negative territory at -15.2. Most other future activity measures stayed positive but weakened compared to past averages.



In April, a Wedbush analyst wrote that Trump&#8217;s tariff disaster has been weighing heavily on the stock market, creating&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44772840/analysts-warn-of-choppy-tech-outlook-despite-inflation-relief" rel="noreferrer noopener">uncertainty and dragging down prices</a>.



Survey respondents in chemical manufacturing commented, &#8220;Tariff uncertainty and actual impact is likely to be significant for the business and ongoing projects.&#8221;



&#8220;&#8230;We expect to see roughly a 10–15 percent decline in sales in May. We believe that this is largely due to uncertainty in our customer base driven by the tariff situation and potential knock-on effects to the general economy,&#8221; commented Computer and electronic product manufacturing responders.



Responders from Food manufacturing said tariffs and uncertainty are disrupting supply chains and making it difficult to plan investments.



It&#8217;s still unclear how tariffs will affect the overall economy. The sector does not import or export much (other than spices), so the proposed tariffs won&#8217;t directly hit them.



However, they are still concerned about rising labor costs caused by the trade war and immigration issues.



In a&nbsp;new poll&nbsp;by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research, roughly three-quarters of adults <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/tariffs" rel="noreferrer noopener">predict that tariffs</a> will drive up consumer prices, while about six in ten disapprove of the president&#8217;s handling of economic and trade matters.



61% of respondents said they are troubled by soaring grocery bills, while about half voiced anxiety about an impending economic downturn and the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/04/45027881/trumps-approval-plummets-as-tariffs-bite-americans-expect-skyrocketing-prices-and-shrinking-wallets" rel="noreferrer noopener">affordability of major purchases</a>.



In April, President Trump announced a 90-day pause on tariffs for countries that have not retaliated&nbsp;against U.S. trade measures. The news ignited a broad risk-on rally, catapulting major indices to multi-month highs and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44724763/pharma-industry-faces-jitters-as-trump-hints-at-historic-tariffs-bofa-outlines-probable-timeline" rel="noreferrer noopener">sending volatility plunging</a>.



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Beverage giant Coca-Cola Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KO#NYSE">KO</a>) could provide investors with updated guidance given the potential impact of global tariffs when the company reports first-quarter financial results Tuesday before the market opens<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings">.</a>



Earnings Estimates: Analysts expect Coca-Cola to report first-quarter revenue of $11.14 billion, down from $11.30 billion, according to data <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/register?utm_adType=bzprocontent&amp;utm_campaign=14daytrial&amp;utm_ad=0428">from Benzinga Pro.</a>



The company has beaten analyst estimates for revenue in more than 10 straight quarters.



Analysts expect the company to report quarterly earnings per share of 72 cents, in line with the 72 cents reported in last year's first quarter.



The company has beaten analyst estimates for earnings per share in four straight quarters and in eight of the last 10 quarters overall, with the other two quarters meeting analyst estimates.



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What Experts Are Saying: Momentum for Coca-Cola could be fading with rival PepsiCo Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEP#NASDAQ">PEP</a>) and consumer staple Procter &amp; Gamble (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PG#NYSE">PG</a>) recently seeing shares fall after quarterly results, Freedom Capital Markets Chief Global Strategist Jay Woods warns.



"Coca-Cola shares have been a safe haven and a steady gainer during these uncertain times. Shares are up over 15.5% year-to-date, as the consumer staple giant and Warren Buffett favorite outperforms the overall market," Woods said in his weekly <a href="https://jaywoods.substack.com/">newsletter</a>.



Woods said Coca-Cola stock now sits "at an interesting level" ahead of earnings with a reversal pattern formed.



"The safe trade in KO has lost momentum on each rally as seen in the lower highs of its RSI."



Woods warned that the upside move in Coca-Cola stock may have already been made and the stock could retreat to "a level between $67 and $70."



Goldman Sachs analyst Bonnie Herzog said Coca-Cola management <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/price-target/25/03/44402637/coca-cola-can-adapt-despite-pullback-in-consumer-spending-says-analyst">had an optimistic outlook</a> in March. The analyst kept a Neutral rating and $65 price target after the investor meetings.



Herzog said Coca-Cola's "all-weather" strategy is working, but highlighted the impact inflation could have for consumers with affordability a potential top-of-mind idea at grocery stores. A pullback in consumer spending is one item of concern for the Coca-Cola analyst.



Key Items to Watch: Coca-Cola's report comes after PepsiCo reported mixed first-quarter results with revenue of $17.92 billion, beating Street consensus estimates and earnings per share of $1.48, missing a $1.49 Street consensus estimate.



Both revenue and earnings per share were down year-over-year for PepsiCo<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/04/44977669/pepsico-ceo-warns-of-tariffs-led-increase-in-supply-chain-costs-cuts-annual-profit-outlook"> in the quarter</a>. This represented the first earnings per share miss by Pepsi in more than 10 quarters.



While looking at PepsiCo's financial results, it might be important to look at how their beverage segments performed and strip out its snack food divisions. The company saw declines for segments like PepsiCo Foods North America and Latin America Foods.



On the beverage side, PepsiCo Beverages North America had flat year-over-year sales and International Beverage Franchise segment sales were up 3% year-over-year.



Pepsi did cut its guidance after the results, which will be a key item to watch in Coca-Cola's report. Coca-Cola<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/02/43759161/coca-cola-warns-trumps-tariffs-could-force-it-to-use-more-plastic-if-aluminium-cans-become-more-expensive-we-can-shift-to-pet"> previously said </a>that plans by President Donald Trump to place tariffs on aluminum could make its cost of goods more expensive.



Coca-Cola's guidance and management commentary will be closely watched by investors and analysts to see what is said about tariffs and their potential impact,



Questions during the earnings call could also start to ask the beverage company about the potential long-term impact of plans to ban color dyes in the U.S. by the Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr.



While Coca-Cola stock will be highly volatile on Tuesday after the earnings report, the stock could also send shares of other beverage and consumer goods up or down based on the results and commentary.



Coca-Cola is also a member of the Dow Jones Industrial Average, putting ETFs like the SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) into the spotlight.



Warren Buffett and Berkshire Hathaway Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>)(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>) are also large shareholders of Coca-Cola stock, which could make the conglomerate company's stock a fast mover on Tuesday.



Price Action: Coca-Cola stock is trading at $71.79 on Monday morning versus a 52-week trading range of $60.62 to $74.38. The stock is up 15.8% year-to-date and up 15.4% over the last year.



Meanwhile rival PepsiCo stock trades at $134.39 Monday morning versus a 52-week trading range of $131.80 to $183.39. The stock is down 11.7% year-to-date and down 23.8% over the last year.



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Reiteration

Coca-Cola Q1 Earnings Preview: Will Warren Buffett Favorite Continue To Be A 'Safe Haven' Stock?

A widespread power outage struck large parts of Spain and Portugal on Monday, disrupting daily life and causing travel chaos. Major cities including Madrid, Barcelona, Lisbon and Seville were affected, with reports of outages also emerging from parts <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/25/04/45034627/us-stock-futures-fall-as-markets-brace-for-earnings-from-microsoft-meta-apple-and-apple-this-week-earnings-estimates-dont-signal-a-recession-says-leading-analyst">of France and Andorra.&nbsp;</a>



The Details: The blackout shut down traffic lights, caused heavy congestion on roads, and halted operations at airports, train stations, and metro systems. 



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In Madrid, traffic reached a standstill after signals failed, prompting police to advise people to avoid unnecessary travel and drive cautiously. The Madrid Open tennis tournament was suspended and fans exited in the dark. At Lisbon's Humberto Delgado Airport, travelers waited in unlit terminals without air conditioning or running water, and shops only accepted cash.



Spain's national rail operator, Renfe, reported that the blackout stopped trains nationwide and led to canceled departures. Metro systems in Madrid, Barcelona, and Valencia were also evacuated or shut down.



Portugal's grid operator, Redes Energéticas Nacionais, confirmed that the entire Iberian Peninsula lost electrical supply and some regions in France were also impacted. E-Redes, which manages electricity distribution in Portugal, described the incident as part of a broader European problem and began restoring connections in phases.



Spanish grid operator Red Electrica said it was working closely with energy companies to restore power. It stressed that the cause was under investigation and that all resources were being dedicated to resolving the issue. 



Early reports suggest the outage may have originated from a failure in a high-voltage interconnector in France, possibly linked to a fire that damaged a crucial power line. This disconnected the Iberian Peninsula from the European grid and triggered cascading failures. However, investigations are ongoing, and officials have not ruled out other causes, including cyberattacks.



Power restoration is underway, but authorities warn it may take hours or longer. That&#8217;s due to the complexity of restarting the grid after such a large-scale blackout. 



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Domino's Pizza Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DPZ#NASDAQ">DPZ</a>) shares were trading lower on Monday after the company reported its first-quarter FY25 earnings.



The company reported <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/04/n45034195/dominos-pizza-announces-first-quarter-2025-financial-results" rel="noreferrer noopener">first-quarter revenue growth of 2.5%</a> year over year to $1.11 billion, missing the analyst consensus estimate of $1.13 billion. EPS of $4.33 <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings" rel="noreferrer noopener">beat the consensus</a> estimate of $4.07.



The revenue increase was primarily due to higher U.S. franchise advertising revenues, higher supply chain revenues and higher international franchise royalties and fees.&nbsp;



The growth in supply chain revenues was attributable to an increase in the company's food basket pricing to stores, which increased 4.8% during the first quarter of 2025 as compared to the first quarter of 2024.



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Global retail sales increased 4.7%, excluding the impact of foreign currency. Same-store sales in the U.S. fell 0.5%, while International same-store sales (excluding foreign currency impact) increased 3.7%.



The company's global net store count decreased by eight stores. Gross margin for the quarter expanded 90 basis points to 39.8%, while operating margin contracted 50 basis points to 18.9%.



Operating cash flow for the quarter totaled $179.1 million, with a free cash flow of $164.4 million. Domino's held $304.3 million in cash and equivalents as of March 23.



On&nbsp;April 23, 2025, the company's Board of Directors declared a&nbsp;$1.74&nbsp;per share quarterly dividend on its outstanding common stock for shareholders of record as of&nbsp;June 13, 2025, to be paid on&nbsp;June 30, 2025.



As of March&nbsp;23, 2025, the company's total remaining authorized amount for share repurchases was&nbsp;$764.3 million.



"Sustained market share growth reflects a company's ability to control what is under its control, a key to long term success. In the face of a challenging global macroeconomic environment, our Hungry for MORE strategic pillars are working together to drive MORE sales, MORE stores and MORE profits, annually," said CEO&nbsp;Russell Weiner.



On the company conference call, the executive mentioned that the business was impacted by the macro pressures on the lower-income consumer.



Price Action: DPZ shares are trading lower by 1.27% at $481.39 at last check Monday.



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Last week, I suggested that you buy bonds instead of stocks. It's the smart play.



Even after the big rally Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/04/44942218/bill-ackman-praises-treasury-secretary-scott-bessent-as-steady-hand-ahead-of-world-bank-imf-spring-meetings">managed to spark</a> with his tariff reduction talks last week, you would still be better off collecting the coupon from bonds and in a position to cash in some sharp capital gains if the economy does weaken materially and the Fed is forced to lower rates.



Despite the feel-good talk coming out of D.C., it's highly unlikely that the trade-related volatility is over.



Even if the whole world goes to Washington ready to make a deal, it has traditionally taken more than a year to hammer out the terms. And China is denying any talks are taking place.



In times like these, income and small-cap value investments have performed the best.



Following a trade agreement, implementation usually takes a few years to execute. While there have been some discussions, no one seems to be in a rush to have talks at this point.



The major target of all this madness, China, has made it clear as of this writing that it is not talking to Washington and will not talk to Washington until President Trump and his team dial back their harsh rhetoric.



We are more than overdue for some version of a lost decade in stocks, and the uncertainty surrounding tariffs and global trade might be the starter pistol.



If that happens, collecting yield will be more critical than ever.



If you look at the 1970s and the 2000-2010 time period, owning bonds and preferred stocks worked out much better than owning or trying to trade stocks.



Small-cap value strategies also performed very well from 2000 through 2010, a period when the large-cap indexes returned negative returns.



Of course, we can never predict for certain how the world and markets will play out.



Given the economic uncertainty and elevated valuations after a long period of historical outperformance, a lost decade in stocks appears not only possible but probable.



Which brings us to the big question: What if it does not happen?



How will we fare if we position to profit in a lost decade and, instead, the bull market continues to run higher?



It is far from an impossible scenario.



If we hit the right side of the Trump policy Bell Curve and see a massive reshoring of industry, driving a construction boom along with lower taxes and interest rates, we could see a long-term rally of historic proportions.



Add in AI-driven improvements in technology and healthcare, and it could truly be a renaissance of the economy and market.



Should that happen, a portfolio full of high-yield investments and undervalued stocks with a margin of safety in their balance sheets, credit practices and operational excellence should perform at least as well as the indexes.



There would be a huge credit upgrade as companies saw their cash flows increase and balance sheets become even stronger.



The booming economy would lead to a massive M&amp;A wave, and financially solid smaller companies would be among the targets of choice.



I am well aware that most of you read this not so much for my higher-level thoughts but for stock ideas that might be worth adding to your current portfolio.



With that thought in mind, here are two deep-value small-cap stocks worth your attention.



Laureate Education (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LAUR#NASDAQ">LAUR</a>) is a higher education company that runs a network of private universities, mainly in Mexico and Peru. After years of being spread out all over the globe, they&#8217;ve trimmed things down and focused on where they see the best long-term demand.



Laureate operates in places with young, growing populations and a rising middle class hungry for degrees. Their schools offer a wide range of programs, from business and engineering to health sciences, and they&#8217;re aimed at students who want a solid education without the high costs.



The company allows its universities to operate with a good deal of independence but still provides support in areas such as strategy, marketing, and technology. It&#8217;s a model that helps them keep things running efficiently while still tailoring to local markets. After selling off operations in other regions, Laureate used the cash to clean up its balance sheet and return money to shareholders. Now, they&#8217;re a leaner, more focused business with steady cash flow and solid enrollment trends in places where demand for higher education just keeps growing.



The stock is trading at just 8 times the cash produced by the business, and the company has outstanding fundamentals and a more than adequate margin of safety.



World Kinect Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WKC#NYSE">WKC</a>), formerly known as World Fuel Services, is essentially a global middleman for energy. Based in Miami, the company initially focused mainly on selling fuel to planes, ships and trucks around the world. But over time, it&#8217;s broadened its playbook. These days, World Kinect helps companies not only buy fuel but also manage energy costs, hedge against price swings, and determine how to meet their sustainability targets. Their customers range from airlines and shipping fleets to industrial giants and even government agencies.



The customer base is basically anyone who needs a lot of energy and doesn&#8217;t want to get burned by price spikes or supply headaches.



What&#8217;s interesting is how they&#8217;ve started leaning more into the clean energy and ESG side of things. They&#8217;re now offering services like renewable energy sourcing, carbon offsets, and energy efficiency advice. It&#8217;s still mostly a fuel business at heart, but they&#8217;ve been smart about not getting left behind as more companies go green. They run an asset-light operation that is more about logistics, relationships, and scale than owning refineries or power plants.



The bottom line: it&#8217;s a steady, cash-generating business that&#8217;s finding ways to stay relevant in a world that&#8217;s rethinking how it uses energy.



The company has outstanding fundamentals, a huge margin of safety and trades at less than nine times the cash the business generates. It also pays a sizable dividend of almost 3%.



The combination of high income and small-cap deep value should deliver outstanding returns, regardless of what happens in the markets.



If the markets do go south or sideways for a long time, the combination can help you not only survive but thrive through the turbulence.



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China's National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), the country's top economic planning agency, is downplaying the impact of President Donald Trump's tariffs and projecting strong growth despite mounting macroeconomic headwinds.



What Happened: On Monday, Zhao Chenxin, Vice Head of the NDRC, said he was &#8220;fully confident&#8221; that China would meet its target of 5% economic growth in 2025, despite mounting uncertainties and warnings of a sharp downturn from leading analysts, according to a Reuters report.



&#8220;No Matter how the international situation changes, we will anchor our development goals, maintain strategic focus, and concentrate on doing our own thing,&#8221; Zhao said.



This comes amid a particularly difficult period for the Chinese economy, which is already reeling from deflation and a prolonged property crisis. 



At the same time, Torsten Slok, the Chief Economist at Apollo Global Management, joined the growing chorus of experts and eminent intellectuals in recent weeks by predicting a &#8220;90% chance we&#8217;ll have a recession&#8221; if the tariffs remain at their current levels.



Speaking on the Economics Matters podcast on Friday, Slok said that small businesses that account for 80% of employment in the U.S. and 80% of the capital expenditure will be hit hard by the tariffs.



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Why It Matters: Recession fears have continually edged higher throughout this past month, with economists, banks, and betting markets all pricing a <a href="https://benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/04/44801373/a-us-recession-in-2025-betting-odds-say-its-more-likely-than-not">high probability of a recession</a> this year.



There are, of course, others with a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44943850/chevron-ceo-sees-no-sign-of-recession-at-this-point-predicts-9-billion-in-free-cash-flow-by-2026">contrarian take on this</a>, such as the CEO of Chevron Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</a>), who said last week that there were &#8220;no signs of a recession at this point.&#8221; 



Even the International Monetary Fund sees a slowdown in the global economy, but <a href="https://benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/04/44889521/recession-not-so-fast-says-imf-even-after-trump-tariff-chaos">stops short of forecasting a recession</a>, offering reassurance that the world can weather Washington&#8217;s tariff storm.



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The Nasdaq has staged a remarkable turnaround in April, transforming from what was initially dubbed the &#8220;worst April for the stock market since the Great Depression&#8221; to posting gains for the month, a recovery that&#8217;s drawing attention from prominent market analysts.



What Happened: On Sunday, Tom Lee, Head of Research at Fundstrat Global Advisors, endorsed Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent&#8216;s observation about the market&#8217;s resilience, describing the equity recovery as a &#8220;White House put&#8221; – suggesting government policies are providing a floor for market values.



&#8220;Equity recovery cannot be ignored,&#8221; Lee wrote on X, responding to Bessent&#8217;s post highlighting the dramatic shift in market narrative.



The S&amp;P 500 index, tracked by SPDR S&amp;P 500 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>), has gained 10.89% since its April 8 low of 4,982, currently trading around 5,525. This recovery follows concerns over potential tariff impacts and recession risks that had previously shaken investors. Meanwhile, the Nasdaq 100, tracked by Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), has surged 13.70% from its low of 17,090 on the same day, now trading at 19,432.



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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">&#x1f440;&#x1f440;&#x1f440; &#x1f447; Agree &#x1f4af;&#x1f4af;&#x1f4af;&#x1f4af; Equity recovery cannot be ignored PS: This is also known as a "White House" put<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/sundayvibes?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#sundayvibes</a> <a href="https://t.co/5rXpcLFYHb">https://t.co/5rXpcLFYHb</a>&mdash; Thomas (Tom) Lee (not drummer) FSInsight.com (@fundstrat) <a href="https://twitter.com/fundstrat/status/1916562502281810374?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 27, 2025</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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The rebound contrasts sharply with warnings from analysts like Chris Senyek of Wolfe Research, who recently cautioned that the S&amp;P 500 could plunge as low as 3,700 points – a potential 37% decline from January levels – if tariff-related uncertainty <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/04/45004528/sp-500-could-crash-37-to-3700-if-tariff-fallout-triggers-recession-warns-wolfe-research">triggers a recession in 2025</a>.



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Why It Matters: Market volatility has been exacerbated by President Donald Trump&#8216;s tariff announcements in early April, particularly regarding China. Despite the president&#8217;s recent statements that he would maintain tariffs without &#8220;substantial&#8221; concessions from Beijing, markets have shown surprising resilience.



Technical analysts remain cautious about the sustainability of the recovery. JPMorgan&#8216;s Jason Hunter has identified the 5,425-5,650 range as key resistance for the S&amp;P 500, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/04/45011336/sp-500-magnificent-7-hit-resistance-analyst-warns-of-more-pain-before-gain">suggesting the index could retreat to 4,500-4,800</a> before establishing a &#8220;more durable bottom.&#8221;



The &#8220;Magnificent 7&#8221; tech stocks that have driven much of the market&#8217;s performance in recent years are &#8220;consolidating within volatile ranges below their respective breakdown levels,&#8221; according to Hunter, indicating <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/04/45011336/sp-500-magnificent-7-hit-resistance-analyst-warns-of-more-pain-before-gain">potential challenges ahead for market leaders</a> including Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) and NVIDIA Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>).



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Chamath Palihapitiya took to X on Sunday to discuss Huawei&#8217;s strategic approach in the tech industry. Palihapitiya emphasized that Huawei, a prominent Chinese company, has successfully implemented a &#8220;low-end disruptor&#8221; strategy. This involves creating products that are either equivalent to or better than those of existing market leaders, but at a lower cost.



What Happened: The SPAC King identified several companies that Huawei has already outperformed, including Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ERIC#NASDAQ">ERIC</a>), Nokia Oyj (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOK#NYSE">NOK</a>), and Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CISCO#NASDAQ">CISCO</a>). He also noted that Huawei is making progress against QUALCOMM Incorporated (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCOM#NASDAQ">QCOM</a>) and has set its sights on Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>). Palihapitiya&#8217;s comments come amid growing concerns about China&#8217;s technological advancements and their impact on global markets.



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Palihapitiya&#8217;s remarks align with recent developments in China&#8217;s tech sector, where companies like Huawei are advancing despite international challenges. This includes Huawei&#8217;s efforts to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/04/44970472/chinas-chip-breakthrough-without-asml-makes-chamath-palihapitiya-take-stock-of-beijings-formidable-nature-america-can-win-if">develop in-house chips</a> to counter U.S. sanctions, as reported in March.



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Why It Matters: Palihapitiya&#8217;s observations underscore the competitive pressure that Chinese companies are exerting on Western tech giants. Huawei&#8217;s strategy of producing cost-effective yet high-quality products is reshaping the competitive landscape. This is particularly relevant as China continues to make strides in chip manufacturing, even without access to advanced tools like those from ASML Holding .



Huawei is <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44356270/huawei-develops-in-house-chips-to-counter-us-sanctions-and-leap-ahead-in-the-tech-war">accelerating efforts</a> to replace U.S. components by developing its own computer chips and operating system, with its Kirin X90 chip recently earning national security certification. As its Windows license nears expiration, Huawei plans to launch HarmonyOS-powered PCs later this year to reduce reliance on American technology amid rising U.S.-China trade tensions.



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The global cryptocurrency market capitalization stands at $2.93 trillion, showing a 1.04% decrease over the last day. Bitcoin&#8216;s (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) market dominance currently sits at 63.39%, reflecting a slight 0.01% daily decline.



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table style="overflow:auto; height: 90px; display: block;"><tbody><tr><td>Cryptocurrency</td><td>Gains +/-</td><td>Price (Recorded at 10.55 p.m. ET)</td></tr><tr><td>Bitcoin</td><td>-0.73%</td><td>$93,601.76</td></tr><tr><td>Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>)</td><td>-2.16%</td><td>$1,774.17</td></tr><tr><td>Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>)</td><td>-1.12%</td><td>$0.1761</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



Trading activity intensified with 97,249 traders liquidated for $176.13 million over 24 hours, as open interest fell 4.62% to $117.06 billion and liquidations rose 2.59% to $175.92 million, Coinglass data shows.



The Crypto Fear &amp; Greed Index remains at a neutral reading of 54, indicating balanced market sentiment.



Traditional markets closed positively on Friday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average, tracked by SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>), gaining 0.05% to 40,113.50, the S&amp;P 500 tracked by SPDR S&amp;P 500 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) rising 0.74% to 5,525.21, and the Nasdaq-100 tracked by Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) advancing 1.14% to 19,432.56.



Futures linked to the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 60 points, or 0.1%. S&amp;P 500 futures declined by 0.2%, while Nasdaq 100 futures fell 0.2%.



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<figure class="wp-block-table"><table style="overflow:auto; height: 90px; display: block;"><tbody><tr><td>Cryptocurrency</td><td>Gains</td><td>Price (Recorded at 10.55 p.m. ET)</td></tr><tr><td>Pudgy Penguins (PENGU)</td><td>+24.07%</td><td>$0.0121</td></tr><tr><td>DeepBook Protocol (DEEP)</td><td>+19.18</td><td>$0.2071</td></tr><tr><td>Walrus (WAL)</td><td>+18.04%</td><td>$0.6419</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



Investors will closely monitor this week&#8217;s critical economic events, including the first estimate of the first quarter of 2025 U.S. GDP growth, which analysts <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/25/03/44520487/negative-gdp-growth-is-more-likely-than-not-in-q1-economist-warns">expect to show significant slowing</a>. 



The jobs report, personal consumption expenditures inflation data, and the Institute for Supply Management Purchasing Managers&#8217; Index will also be in focus. 



Additionally, earnings reports from major tech companies like Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), 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 Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) could influence broader market sentiment.



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Analyst Notes:&nbsp; Prominent cryptocurrency analyst Willy Woo noted on X that &#8220;BTC fundamentals have turned bullish,&#8221; providing a favorable environment to break all-time highs. Woo highlighted increasing capital flows into the network, with both total and speculative flows bottoming out. 



&#8220;All dips are for buying under the present regime,&#8221; Woo summarized, though cautioning that Bitcoin&#8217;s short-term movement may be limited due to overextension.



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Meanwhile, analyst Michaël van de Poppe said that altcoins are turning bullish after &#8220;the longest bear market ever,&#8221; which lasted four years. 



Van de Poppe emphasized the correlation between Chinese Renminbi/U.S. Dollar movements and Ethereum&#8217;s performance against Bitcoin, suggesting that macroeconomic factors are more influential than traditional four-year crypto cycles.



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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Altcoins?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Altcoins</a> Turn Bull after Longest Bear Market It&#39;s been an absolutely horrific bear markets for altcoins and a lot of expectations have crushed in the past quarter. I&#39;ve spend all my time figuring out what has happened. Indicators show green. Let&#39;s discuss them &#x2b07;&#xFE0F; First of… <a href="https://t.co/E7uDXK8gpB">pic.twitter.com/E7uDXK8gpB</a>&mdash; Michaël van de Poppe (@CryptoMichNL) <a href="https://twitter.com/CryptoMichNL/status/1916471668005814510?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 27, 2025</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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Crypto analyst Ali Martinez said that Bitcoin&#8217;s &#8220;Accumulation Trend Score is nearing 1, signaling intense accumulation and strong holder conviction.&#8221;



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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">The <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bitcoin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bitcoin</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24BTC&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$BTC</a> Accumulation Trend Score is nearing 1, signaling intense accumulation and strong holder conviction. <a href="https://t.co/Y8LaGiroXz">pic.twitter.com/Y8LaGiroXz</a>&mdash; Ali (@ali_charts) <a href="https://twitter.com/ali_charts/status/1916584636009885988?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 27, 2025</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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The cryptocurrency market continues its maturation process amid growing institutional adoption, with U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Paul Atkins recently calling for clearer regulatory frameworks to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/45028954/cryptocurrencies-surge-bitcoin-mining-costs-soar-sec-chair-calls-for-clear-crypto-regulations-this-week-in-crypto">help the industry thrive in the United States</a>.



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Elon Musk says the surgical scalpel is about to lose its top billing to algorithms and actuators, predicting "robots will surpass good human surgeons within a few years and the best human surgeons within ~5 years."



What Happened: Replying to tech commentator Mario Nawfal's post on X touting robot-run operating rooms, Musk added that Neuralink "had to use a robot for the brain-computer electrode insertion, as it was impossible for a human to achieve the required speed and precision."



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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Robots will surpass good human surgeons within a few years and the best human surgeons within ~5 years. <a href="https://twitter.com/neuralink?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Neuralink</a> had to use a robot for the brain-computer electrode insertion, as it was impossible for a human to achieve the required speed and precision. <a href="https://t.co/ipPhQK8z1j">https://t.co/ipPhQK8z1j</a>&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1916573094367625556?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 27, 2025</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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Neuralink's R1 machine places 64 hair-thin threads into the cortex in about 15 minutes, steering past blood vessels with micron-level accuracy, according to the company's hardware blog and earlier public demos.​ The robot is now part of the <a href="https://neuralink.com/blog/prime-study-progress-update/">PRIME human trial</a> testing the N1 wireless implant in patients with paralysis.​



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Musk's timeline lands as autonomous systems notch real-world wins. Johns Hopkins' Smart Tissue Autonomous Robot recently stitched pig intestines with <a href="https://hub.jhu.edu/2022/01/26/star-robot-performs-intestinal-surgery/">leak-free precision</a> that matched or beat experienced surgeons.​ A January study cited by Reuters even found robots reduced complications in complex liver procedures versus open surgery.​



Even semi-autonomous platforms are surging: Intuitive Surgical says its surgeon-controlled da Vinci systems have logged nearly 17 million procedures worldwide.​ Peer-reviewed analyses report that algorithm-guided suturing and screw placement now outperform human averages for accuracy and consistency.​



Why It Matters: Musk isn&#8217;t the only one backing humanoid robots to replace skilled hospital doctors. Bill Gates, in a recent chat, mentioned that he foresees robots with dexterous &#8220;hands&#8221; <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/04/44857520/bill-gates-says-his-kids-and-grandkids-will-live-in-a-very-changed-world-as-ai-puts-an-end-to-shortage-of-teachers-and-doctors">making it routine</a> to staff hospitals, adding that he&#8217;s certain that his kids and grandkids will live in a &#8220;very changed world&#8221;.



Meanwhile, Musk also believes Neuralink will <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/25/04/44892867/elon-musk-says-neuralink-will-help-blind-people-see-again-will-exceed-the-best-human-eyes">help restore vision</a> for the "completely blind," pointing to early milestones such as implant recipient Noland Arbaugh, who now <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/03/44358022/paralyzed-man-moves-objects-with-his-mind-thanks-to-elon-musks-brain-chip">controls a computer cursor</a> with his thoughts. The bold promise has drawn skeptics, including former White House strategist Steve Bannon, who recently <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/25/04/44891849/steve-bannon-says-elon-musk-is-evil-blasts-his-brain-chip-ambitions-as-technofeudalist-plot-to-hijack-humanitys-future">blasted Musk and Neuralink</a> in an interview.



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