After delivering its strongest monthly performance since November 2023, Wall Street entered June on a cautious note, with mounting geopolitical tensions and new trade tariffs clouding investor <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs/new-etfs/25/06/45722678/magnificent-seven-closed-a-blockbuster-may-added-nearly-2-trillion-in-market-value">appetite for risk assets.</a>



President Donald Trump announced over the weekend that tariffs on steel and aluminum imports will be doubled to 50% starting June 4, reigniting trade tensions with China. Beijing responded by accusing Washington of seriously violating trade agreements and pledged to take strong measures to defend its interests.



The renewed dispute ignited a rally in precious and industrial metals. Aluminium prices climbed 2.5%, copper gained 3%, and silver soared 4.6%, marking its best daily performance since September 2024. Gold also caught a bid, rising 2.8% to $3,327 per ounce, its highest level since May 8, as investors sought safe-haven protection.



Russia's war with Ukraine escalated over the weekend, with Ukrainian drones striking airfields deep inside eastern Siberia. Moscow responded with one of its largest missile and drone barrages yet.



The geopolitical flare-up sent oil prices up 3.5% to $64 a barrel, shrugging off OPEC+'s announcement of a 411,000 barrels-per-day production hike starting in July.



Meanwhile, U.S. natural gas prices spiked 7% as traders priced in a potential increase in LNG demand from Europe.



On the macro front, the Institute for Supply Management's Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) revealed a deeper-than-expected contraction in May. Price pressures remained elevated, hovering near their highest<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/economic-data/25/06/45724821/trumps-manufacturing-narrative-weakens-as-may-data-shows-sharper-contraction-stubborn-inflation"> levels in three years.</a>



Selling pressure resumed in the Treasury market, with the yield on the 30-year U.S. bond rising 6 basis points to 4.98%. 



The iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TLT#NASDAQ">TLT</a>) dropped 1.5%, reflecting losses in long-duration bonds. At the same time, the U.S. dollar softened, with the dollar index falling to 98.7, its lowest in over a week.



Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) fell 1.3% to $104,000, continuing its pullback from recent highs. 



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



<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><tbody><tr><td>Major Indices</td><td>Price</td><td>1-day %Chg</td></tr><tr><td>Nasdaq 100</td><td>21,375.40</td><td>0.2%</td></tr><tr><td>Russell 2000</td><td>2,062.80</td><td>-0.1 %</td></tr><tr><td>S&amp;P 500</td><td>5,902.74</td><td>-0.2%</td></tr><tr><td>Dow Jones</td><td>42,044.33</td><td>-0.5%</td></tr></tbody></table><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated by 12:30 p.m.</figcaption></figure>



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



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<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) flattened at $589.38.</li>



<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) eased 0.4% to $421.10.</li>



<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust Series&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)&nbsp;rose 0.2% to $520.50.</li>



<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) was unchanged at $205.15.</li>



<li>The&nbsp;Energy&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>) outperformed, up 1.4%; the&nbsp;Industrials&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLI#NYSE">XLI</a>) lagged, down 0.8%.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Monday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h3>



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<li>Stocks reacting to earnings reports included The Campbell&#8217;s Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CPB#NYSE">CPB</a>) and Science Applications International Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SAIC#NASDAQ">SAIC</a>) down 0.6% and 14%, respectively. </li>



<li>The top three performers in the S&amp;P 500 were commodity-linked stocks, with Steel Dynamics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STLD#NASDAQ">STLD</a>) surging 9.6%, Nucor Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NUE#NYSE">NUE</a>) rising 8.1% and Newmont Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NEM#NYSE">NEM</a>) gaining 5.5%.</li>
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President Donald Trump had promised a manufacturing renaissance, but after a hopeful start to his new term, sentiment in the sector is now sliding fast, with data showing another contraction in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/econ-s">factory activity in May.</a>



The Institute for Supply Management's Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index edged down to 48.5% in May from 48.7% in April, signaling the fastest pace of contraction since late 2024.



The outcome surprised economists, who expected a reading of 49.5%. It underscores persistent weakness in industrial production just months after a brief February rebound.



&#8220;In May, U.S. manufacturing activity slipped further into contraction after expanding only marginally in February,&#8221; said Susan Spence, chair of the ISM Manufacturing Business Survey Committee. 



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Stubborn Inflation On The Input Side As Tariffs Bite</h3>



Even as output softens, cost pressures are refusing to ease. The Prices Index remained in increasing territory at 69.4%, just slightly below April's 69.8%, and still at levels not seen in three years. That reflects ongoing supply chain bottlenecks, port delays, and the lingering effects of tariffs.



Inventories have also swung into contraction, while supplier deliveries remain sluggish. The Imports Index plunged by 7.2 points, showing a sharp decline in inbound goods, and hinting at weakened demand or procurement challenges linked to evolving trade policies.



New orders continued to shrink for the fourth month in a row, registering 47.6%, though slightly better than April's 47.2%. Meanwhile, the Backlog of Orders Index showed some recovery from 43.7% to 47.1%, though it remains in contraction territory.



Despite a slight increase in the Employment Index from 46.5% to 46.8%, manufacturing jobs are still shrinking. Companies are cutting headcounts, often favoring layoffs over attrition for quicker cost reduction.



In the words of a transportation equipment executive, "There is continued softening of demand in the commercial vehicle market, primarily related to higher prices and economic uncertainty." 



The respondent added &#8220;the impact of ever-changing trade policies of the current administration has wreaked havoc on suppliers' ability to react and remain profitable.&#8221;



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Market Reactions: Dollar Drops, Bond Yields Rise</h3>



The U.S. dollar index, tracked by Invesco DB USD Index Bullish Fund ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UUP#NYSE">UUP</a>), fell to 98.7 levels during Monday&#8217;s morning trading in New York, its lowest since April 23, as traders weigh weaker economic momentum.



Meanwhile, long-duration bonds sold off, with yields on the 30-year Treasury note climbing 5 basis points to 4.97%. The iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TLT#NASDAQ">TLT</a>) dropped 1.2%, as concerns over U.S. debt trajectory persist. 



Equity markets also started the week on a downbeat tone. The S&amp;P 500 index slid 0.5%, reflecting concerns that persistent cost inflation could squeeze corporate margins further.



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Per-ounce gold prices are up $1,000 from a year ago, and defensive-minded investors can be forgiven for balking at the yellow metal's skyrocketing price.



Metals experts cite multiple reasons why gold prices are so high right now.&nbsp;



"If you step back, it's not surprising that we've seen gold surge by $1,000 per ounce over the past year," said Rana Vig, president and CEO of Blue Lagoon Resources Inc., a Vancouver-based mineral exploration company. "It's a textbook gold rally created by a perfect storm of macroeconomic and geopolitical factors."



Vig said the economy and markets have seen persistent inflation concerns, aggressive central bank buying (especially from countries seeking to reduce U.S. dollar exposure), and ongoing global instability. "Add to that falling confidence in fiat currencies and tariff instability, and you have an environment where gold speculation can thrive."



Given gold&#8217;s rapid rise, investors who wish to use metals as a powerful hedge against volatile markets have other options.



It's worth noting that gold prices aren't necessarily out of reach for precious metals investors.



"No doubt, the easy money in this cycle may have already been made," Vig noted. "As for new investors coming in now, the upside will be harder to find without taking on more risk."



One major upside of gold is that it's not just a speculative asset or a hedge for volatility. In many parts of the world, it's a way of life. 



"In countries like India, where gold is deeply woven into the cultural and economic fabric, it's not uncommon for entire villages to pool resources and buy gold by the gram," Vig added. "Even the poorest households will save in gold, not stocks, not bonds because it's tangible, trusted, and borderless."



That level of generational trust in gold continues to anchor demand globally. "For Western investors, there's something to learn from that mindset: Gold isn't just about price, it's about preservation," Vig noted. "It's about holding something real when everything else feels uncertain."



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Non-Physical Gold Portfolio Options</h2>



Experts say that if current per-ounce gold prices at $3,300 are too high, investors have formidable "Plan B" options in the precious metals market. These metal plays may be your best bets.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Silver</h3>



Silver&#8217;s price is expected to rise to $40 an ounce within the next six to twelve months, about a 20% increase from current levels.



"This is similar to the projection for gold, and silver and gold tend to move in tandem with each other," said Brett Elliott, marketing director at American Precious Metals Exchange in Urbandale, Iowa. "Silver has a constrained supply, large industrial buyers who will pay virtually any amount to get the silver they need, and growing demand from various sectors."



Additionally, silver rallies tend to follow gold rallies, and gold has been rallying frequently this year. "Just like gold, silver is highly liquid and can be bought and sold in physical form, through ETFs, or through digital silver apps where the metal is vaulted but owned by you," Elliot noted.



Another factor favoring silver is supply and demand.&nbsp;



"There's a huge silver shortage in the world due to a lack of silver mines, and the demand for silver will continue to be high due to its usage in electric vehicles, electric vertical take-off and landing vehicles, and other electrical appliances," said Sankar Sharma, investing analyst and founder of RiskRewardReturn.com, mentioning iShares Silver Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLV#NYSE">SLV</a>). "The best and easiest way to invest in silver is via the iShares Silver Trust, which is trading at an attractive $29.99 entry price as of May 30."



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Copper</h3>



Copper is another robust metal contender for defense-oriented investors. "It's essential electrification, whether it&#8217;s electric vehicles, grid infrastructure, or renewable power," Vig said. "And while copper's global demand is expected to outpace supply over the next decade, its market price, in many ways, still hasn't caught up relative to its fundamental story."



Geography also matters with copper.



"Copper is an excellent base metal to get into as electric utility needs for third world countries are only going to increase over the next 10 to 20 years," said Robert Kientz, operations lead at Kinesis Bullion USA.



Overall, global economies are moving into an expansion cycle, which should fuel demand for copper. "If an investor has a five-year game plan, then copper stocks and miners are likely to move higher," Sharma said.&nbsp;



Sharma added that good copper stocks to consider include Freeport McMoran (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FCX#NYSE">FCX</a>), Southern Copper Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCCO#NYSE">SCCO</a>), Barrick Mining Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/B#NYSE">B</a>) and Rio Tinto Plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIO#NYSE">RIO</a>).



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Zinc</h3>



Zinc is an often overlooked precious metal, but it's critical to infrastructure across the globe. "As major economies reinvest in aging roads, bridges, and transport networks, zinc demand will remain strong," Vig said. "At the same time, recent supply disruptions have tightened the market, creating an attractive setup."



He recommends starting with producers like Teck Resources (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TECK#NYSE">TECK</a>), which offers zinc and copper exposure in a single play. The stock is trading at $37 per share and is down over 8% for the year, suggesting a possible "buy the dip" opportunity.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Gold ETFs</h3>



Suppose you're only interested in exposure or short-term trades. In that case, a gold exchange-traded fund can provide a low-cost way of expanding your portfolio and has the added bonus of near-instant liquidity.



There are some caveats, however. "If you're planning to hold gold for a few years or longer, the expense ratio on most gold ETFs is cost inefficient in the long run," Elliot said. "Physical gold often provides a better value for gold longs. You pay the premium once on physical gold, but with an ETF, you pay the expense ratio every year."



It's also ideal to conduct thorough due diligence on gold ETFs.



"Before investing in gold funds, investors must review suitable ETFs to ensure the fund's holdings are purely linked to gold," Sharma said.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Takeaway On Gold And Its Long-Term Outlook</h2>



Near the mid-point of 2025, gold is edging higher for two reasons.&nbsp;



"We are in a time of geopolitical instability and inflation of the monetary supply," said Blake Mclaughlin, vice president of exploration at Axcap Ventures. "With both scenarios at play, it's no surprise that we have seen the price of gold rise consistently over the last 18 months. Also driving the surge in price are the central banks' continuous and real-time adjustments in gold allocation."



Yet despite an uptick in the price, gold comprises just a fraction of a percent of global investment holdings, noted Mclaughlin. "However, with the release of the US Federal Reserve's May meeting minutes, which flagged rising inflation and risks of recession, gold's appeal as a safe-haven asset is likely to increase and may soon make up a larger portion of investor portfolios." 



That's what precious metals with limited capacity can do to drive a portfolio upward.&nbsp;



"When it comes to gold supply, a tap cannot be turned on to increase supply &#8211; it takes years, even decades, to substantially increase it, making a demand spike like the one we are seeing carry significant impacts," Mclaughlin added.



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The market is flashing major warning signs—tech is cracking, small caps are diverging, and rate pressure is building fast. Volatility is rising, and a sharp move could hit any day. Join 42-year Wall Street veteran Matt Maley as he breaks down the signals he's watching, the stocks he's targeting for short-term trades, and how he's positioning for the next major move—whether the market rips higher or breaks down next. Reserve your free spot <a href="https://events2.benzinga.com/matt-maley-webinar-wed-june4-2025-registration/?utm_campaign=webinar060425&amp;utm_adType=sponsorad&amp;utm_ad=RD060225&amp;he={{email}}&amp;adt_ei={{email}}&amp;utm_medium=newsletter">HERE</a>.



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The Magnificent Seven etched a historic chapter in market history in May 2025, delivering blockbuster gains and an eye-popping $1.75 trillion surge in combined market capitalization, their strongest <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/magnificent-seven">monthly performance in years.</a>



The Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAGS#NASDAQ">MAGS</a>) – an exchange-traded fund investing in Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</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>), Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) and Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) – closed May with a combined market capitalization of $16.73 trillion, up by $1.75 trillion from a month earlier.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Who Gained The Most?</h3>



Nvidia led the pack with a 24.2% gain, marking its strongest month since May 2024. The chipmaker, a key player in the AI race, added a staggering $639 billion in market cap. 



Tesla jumped 21.5%, growing its value by $207 billion, while Meta Platforms rallied 19.4%, adding $242 billion. Microsoft gained 16.8%, contributing another $484 billion to the total surge.



Amazon added $219 billion, climbing 10.7%, and Alphabet rose 5.3%, adding $152 billion.



<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><thead><tr><th>Stock Name</th><th>Market Cap on April 30 (B$)</th><th>Market Cap on May 31 (B$)</th><th>Absolute Change (B$)</th><th>% Change in May</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Apple </td><td>3,192.19</td><td>2,999.86</td><td>-192.33</td><td>-6.0%</td></tr><tr><td>Microsoft </td><td>2,937.79</td><td>3,421.65</td><td>+483.86</td><td>+16.5%</td></tr><tr><td>Nvidia </td><td>2,657.65</td><td>3,297.17</td><td>+639.52</td><td>+24.1%</td></tr><tr><td>Amazon</td><td>1,957.13</td><td>2,176.46</td><td>+219.33</td><td>+11.2%</td></tr><tr><td>Alphabet</td><td>1,938.41</td><td>2,090.08</td><td>+151.67</td><td>+7.8%</td></tr><tr><td>Meta Platforms </td><td>1,385.92</td><td>1,628.00</td><td>+242.08</td><td>+17.5%</td></tr><tr><td>Tesla </td><td>908.83</td><td>1,115.93</td><td>+207.10</td><td>+22.8%</td></tr><tr><td>Total</td><td>14,977.92</td><td>16,729.15</td><td>+1,751.23</td><td>+11.7%</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



Apple was the lone laggard, falling 6% in May and wiping out $192 billion in market cap. This underperformance, compared to the S&amp;P 500's 6% gain, marks Apple's worst relative showing since 2018.



Historical patterns, however, suggest the dip might be a buying opportunity. As detailed in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/education/25/05/45675595/apple-eyes-worst-month-vs-sp-500-since-2018-but-history-says-buy-the-dip-now">a recent Benzinga analysis</a>, Apple has often rebounded strongly after periods of relative weakness.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Why Analysts See More Upside</h3>



Goldman Sachs analyst Ryan Hammond said he&#8217;s watching for the Magnificent Seven to outperform the broader market this summer, citing earnings strength and their defensive appeal.



"Supercap Tech will act as a ‘defensive growth proxy,' and this is exactly what investors want during what will remain highly uncertain times," Hammond said in a Monday note.



He added that the group posted its best quarterly positive earnings-per-share surprise since the third quarter of 2023.



David Mazza, CEO of Roundhill Investments — which manages the Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF — echoed the bullish sentiment, emphasizing that these companies are not speculative growth plays.



"These companies aren't speculative bets on future adoption," Mazza said. "They are the infrastructure of the real economy and, in some cases, staples within global consumers' lives."



Mazza believes exposure to themes like enterprise demand, AI, cloud computing and automation will prove more resilient than traditional sectors such as consumer staples or utilities.



"MAGS offers diversified exposure to this rare blend of growth, quality, and macro relevance," he said. "In a world where clarity is scarce, the Magnificent Seven remain, ironically, the most grounded in real earnings and economic activity."



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Yet Valuations Are Stretching Again</h3>



Ed Yardeni, president of Yardeni Research, said in an emailed comment last week that the S&amp;P 500's forward price-to-earnings ratio rose from 18.0 in early April to 21.5 by the end of May.



He added that most of this jump came from the Magnificent Seven, whose group valuation climbed from 21.9 to 27.4 — showing strong investor demand for top tech stocks but also raising concerns that they may be getting too expensive.



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GE Aerospace Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GE#NYSE">GE</a>) is passing along higher prices to customers after U.S. trade tariffs created a $500 million cost burden, meaning airlines, and eventually passengers, will soon <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/tariffs">feel the heat.</a>



Speaking from New Delhi at the International Air Transport Association's annual meeting, chief executive officer Larry Culp told Bloomberg that the world's largest aircraft engine maker is no longer able to shield customers from the financial impact of trade restrictions introduced under President Donald Trump's policies.



"We will be taking cost actions and passing along some of that residual," Culp said.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Is GE Already Seeing The Tariff Impact?</h3>



"Very much so," Culp said when asked whether the tariffs are affecting business now. The company has seen rising expenses and is adjusting its pricing strategy to preserve margins.



"We're managing the best we can, mitigating where we can through those supply-chain improvements but also through the cost and price actions," he said.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Tariff-Free Trade Helped Build US Aerospace</h3>



For decades, the global aerospace industry benefited from the 1979 Civil Aviation Agreement, which allowed for duty-free trade among key nations. 



Culp said that the framework helped U.S. companies like GE and Boeing Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>) build a $75 billion annual trade surplus in aviation. But that advantage is eroding under new trade barriers.



"We've been advocating for a return to where we were on the heels of that 1979 civil aviation agreement," he said.



The U.S. has already signed a trade deal with the U.K., and more negotiations are underway. 



"I think June will be an important month," Culp added, as more agreements could shape the future cost landscape for aerospace exports.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Production Pressure Grows As Airbus And Boeing Ramp Up</h3>



GE is working to keep pace with increasing production from both Airbus SE and Boeing Co., who are planning record monthly output levels. 



"Be it with Airbus, be it with Boeing, they are effectively sold out through the rest of this decade," Culp said.



GE holds a $170 billion backlog and expects to build more engines in the second half of 2025 and in 2026 than in the first half of this year. 



Culp said parts received from key suppliers in April and May rose double-digits compared to the first quarter, a sign that the company's supply chain efforts are starting to pay off.



GE is also a major supplier to the U.S. Department of Defense, powering two-thirds of the U.S. combat aircraft and helicopters. Culp said the company remains focused on long-term military contracts and advanced engine development as defense spending increases.



When asked about growing concern over technology exports to China, Culp said GE has followed strict government procedures for years and is prepared for tighter controls if they come. 



"We welcome the scrutiny," he said.



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Canned soup products maker&nbsp;The Campbell's Company&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CPB#NASDAQ">CPB</a>) shares are&nbsp;trading <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/06/b45717977/campbells-reports-third-quarter-fiscal-2025-results" rel="noreferrer noopener">higher in the premarket&nbsp;on Monday</a>.



The company reported&nbsp;third-quarter&nbsp;sales growth of 4%&nbsp;year over year (Y/Y) to&nbsp;$2.475 billion, beating the analyst&nbsp;consensus estimate of&nbsp;$2.43 billion.



The benefit from the Sovos Brands acquisition drove the increase. Organic net sales rose 1% Y/Y to $2.3 billion, led by favorable volume/mix (+2%).



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Meals &amp; Beverages net sales in the quarter increased&nbsp;15% Y/Y,&nbsp;driven by the benefit of the acquisition. Snacks net sales in the quarter decreased 8% Y/Y in the quarter.



Adjusted gross margin contracted 110 basis points to 30.1%. This is mainly due to cost inflation and other supply chain costs, and the impact of the acquisition.



Adjusted EBIT of&nbsp;$362&nbsp;million&nbsp;increased by&nbsp;2%&nbsp;Y/Y in the quarter, aided by the contribution of the acquisition.



Adjusted EPS of&nbsp;$0.73 <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings" rel="noreferrer noopener">beat the consensus estimate of&nbsp;$0.66.</a>



The company held&nbsp;$143 million&nbsp;in cash and equivalents as of April 27, 2025. Operating cash flow for nine&nbsp;months totaled&nbsp;$872&nbsp;million.



The company has paid&nbsp;$343&nbsp;million&nbsp;in cash dividends and repurchased around $60&nbsp;million&nbsp;in common stock year-to-date.



As of the end of the third quarter, Campbell had around $200 million remaining under its anti-dilutive share repurchase program. It also had about $301 million remaining under its September 2021 strategic share repurchase program.



The company delivered about $110 million of savings under the $250 million cost savings program announced in September 2024.



Campbell&#8217;s CEO Mick Beekhuizen said, &#8220;In Meals &amp; Beverages, we are seeing improved consumption across all consumer income groups.&#8221;



Beekhuizen adds that consumers are &#8220;cooking at home at the highest levels since early 2020&#8221; and that Campbell&#8217;s is &#8220;adjusting&#8221; its plans to ensure it stays competitive.



FY25&nbsp;Outlook: Campbell&nbsp;reiterated net sales growth of&nbsp;6%&nbsp;to&nbsp;8%&nbsp; and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance" rel="noreferrer noopener">adjusted EBIT growth of&nbsp;3%&nbsp;to&nbsp;5%</a>.



The company reaffirmed adjusted EPS guidance of&nbsp;$2.95&nbsp;–&nbsp;$3.05 vs. the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/44140506" rel="noreferrer noopener">consensus estimate of&nbsp;$2.98</a>.



Excluding the impact of tariffs, the company now expects adjusted EBIT and adjusted EPS to be at the low end of the guided range owing to the slower-than-anticipated recovery in the Snacks business.



Assuming current tariffs hold steady, the company estimates that the net incremental headwind on adjusted EPS could be up to $0.03 to $0.05 per share.



Also, Campbell stated that FY25 comprises 53 weeks, and the extra week is estimated to add about 2 points of growth to reported net sales and adjusted EBIT, plus roughly $0.05 to adjusted EPS.



Price Action: CPB shares are up 2.14% at $34.77 premarket at the last check on Monday.



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Microsoft Corporation&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) has announced a $400 million investment in Switzerland to bolster&nbsp;its cloud computing and artificial&nbsp;intelligence (AI) infrastructure.



What Happened: &nbsp;The U.S. tech giant revealed its investment plans on Monday at a meeting between the Swiss Economy Minister&nbsp;Guy Parmelin&nbsp;and Microsoft&#8217;s Vice Chair&nbsp;Brad Smith&nbsp;in Bern,&nbsp;Reuters&nbsp;reported. The funds will be used to expand and modernize the company's four data centers near Geneva and Zurich, addressing the rising demand for AI and cloud computing services in Switzerland.



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Why It Matters: This investment comes after&nbsp;Microsoft <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/04/44645946/microsoft-halts-data-center-expansions-due-to-semiconductor-tariff-concerns-ai-overcapacity-fears">halted data center</a> expansions&nbsp;in several locations due to concerns over semiconductor tariffs and AI overcapacity in April. The company even abandoned plans to lease space for advanced NVIDIA Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) chips between London and Cambridge.



Prior to that, the Satya Nadella-led company committed $300 million towards cloud and AI investment in South Africa in March, while it announced an investment of $3 billion&nbsp;in India in January. 



During the Q1 earnings call, the CEO said the company is assessing demand, workload patterns and location before moving forward with data center projects. He also cautioned against building excessive infrastructure in a single location.



The recent move by Microsoft is noteworthy and follows aggressive expansion of data centers by competitors like Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>). In May 2025,&nbsp;Amazon <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/large-cap/25/05/45702458/amazon-expands-global-data-centers-boosts-access-to-nvidia-ai-chips-for-cloud-customers">announced </a>the expansion of its global data centers&nbsp;and increased access to NVIDIA&#8217;s AI chips for its cloud customers.



Microsoft&#8217;s investment in Switzerland could be a strategic move to stay competitive in the rapidly evolving AI and cloud computing market, while also capitalizing on the robust innovation ecosystem in the country.



According to Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings, Microsoft has a growth score of 51.76% and a momentum rating of 75.34%. Click <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MSFT">here </a>to see how it compares to other leading tech companies.



Over the past year, the shares of Microsoft climbed 11.33%, according to data from <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro. </a>



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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has discovered a major food stamp fraud and bribery scheme, misappropriating millions of taxpayer dollars. This has led to the arrest of a USDA employee and five others.



What Happened: The USDA, along with the FBI and the U.S. Attorney's Office, has indicted six individuals in connection with a bribery and fraud scheme involving the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), allegedly resulting in over $66 million in unauthorized transactions, stated a federal press release on Friday.



The defendants, namely Michael Kehoe, Mohamad Nawafleh, Omar Alrawashdeh, Gamal Obaid, Emad Alrawashdeh and Arlasa Davis, are charged with &#8220;conspiracy to steal government funds and to misappropriate U.S. Department of Agriculture benefits,&#8221; as per a press release.



&#8220;This fraud was made possible when USDA employee Arlasa Davis betrayed the public trust by selling confidential government information to the very criminals she was supposed to catch,&#8221; declared U.S. Attorney Perry Carbone.



According to the indictment, the scheme started in 2019 with the formation of a network that distributed 160 unauthorized electronic benefit transfer (EBT) cards to stores throughout New York, illegally processing more than $30 million in EBT transactions.



The group also faces accusations of submitting fraudulent USDA applications, misusing license numbers, and falsifying documents to register unauthorized stores.



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Why It Matters: The Trump administration had been vocal about its intentions to revamp food assistance programs. In February, the new leadership at the USDA, including Kailee Buller, the chief of staff, had <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/02/43901558/snap-benefits-in-focus-trump-admin-targets-bidens-food-assistance-policies">criticized </a>the previous administration for what they termed as &#8220;financial mismanagement&#8221; of food benefits. The Trump administration had pledged to correct these issues.



On the other hand, the rollout of the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) food box initiative had been met with <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/05/45522362/we-have-no-details-says-food-program-director-as-trumps-maha-boxes-threaten-730000-seniors-grocery-lifeline">uncertainty and criticism</a>, making it difficult for food organizations to plan ahead. The sudden changes and lack of communication from the Trump administration had also been a point of concern. 



The 2026 budget proposal aims to cut the $425 million Commodity Supplemental Food Program, replacing it with &#8220;MAHA boxes&#8221; sourced directly from U.S. farmers, a move that could affect the grocery lifeline of over 730,000 seniors.



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Trump Administration Shuts Down $66 Million Food Stamp Fraud And Bribery Scheme, Arrests USDA Employee And 5 Others

The Trump administration has reportedly been discreetly working with&nbsp;Palantir Technologies Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>) to gather personal data of American citizens from various federal agencies, sparking concerns over privacy and potential misuse of personal data.



What Happened: President Trump&#8217;s March executive order for federal data sharing is being implemented through Palantir&#8217;s product, Foundry. Although Trump has not publicly discussed this initiative, this platform is already in use by several federal agencies, including the Department of Health and Human Services as well as the Social Security Administration, <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/30/technology/trump-palantir-data-americans.html">reported</a> The New York Times on Friday.



Foundry&#8217;s capabilities in data organization and analysis could potentially enable the merging of information from various agencies, thereby creating detailed profiles of American citizens. The Trump administration has attempted to access extensive citizen data from government databases, including bank details, student debt, medical claims, and disability status.



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



Palantir&#8217;s selection as a primary vendor for this project was reportedly influenced by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which was being overseen by&nbsp;Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) CEO, Elon Musk.&nbsp;



Critics, including Democratic lawmakers and privacy advocates, fear that such data could be exploited for political purposes, such as policing immigrants and targeting critics.



Some Palantir employees fear the company&#8217;s association with Trump&#8217;s agenda and potential data breaches, prompting 13 former staffers to sign a letter urging it to cut ties with the administration.



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Why It Matters: The Trump administration&#8217;s collaboration with Palantir comes on the heels of several significant developments for the company. In late May, the Department of Defense (DoD) awarded Palantir a $795 million <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45572000/palantir-stock-is-trading-higher-thursday-whats-going-on">modification to a contract</a> for its Maven Smart System software licenses, which likely contributed to a surge in the company&#8217;s stock price.



Earlier that month, Palantir announced a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/05/45536259/palantir-partners-with-sap-to-fuse-ontology-foundry-and-enterprise-dataceo-alex-karp-calls-it-extremely-valuable">strategic partnership</a> with enterprise software giant&nbsp;SAP SE&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SAP#NYSE">SAP</a>), integrating its data platforms with SAP&#8217;s enterprise solutions, a move that CEO&nbsp;Alex Karp&nbsp;described as &#8220;extremely valuable.&#8221;



Benzinga's Edge Rankings place Palantir in the 97th percentile for quality and the 3rd percentile for value, reflecting its mixed performance. Check the detailed report <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PLTR">here</a>.&nbsp;



The shares of Palantir climbed 7.73% to close at 131.78 on Friday. On a year-to-date basis, it surged 75.26%.



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U.S. stock futures fell on Monday after a mixed close on Friday. Futures of major benchmark indices were trading lower in premarket.



After the Federal appeals court temporarily reinstated Donald Trump&#8216;s tariffs, he accused <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/legal/25/05/45683326/trump-tariffs-temporarily-preserved-as-appeals-court-pauses-lower-ruling">China of violating an agreement</a> with the U.S. to ease tariffs in his Truth Social <a href="https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/114596705340367716">post</a>. 



However, Trump did not specify the details of this violation. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Sunday clarified that China was withholding critical minerals it agreed to release in a trade deal the country signed with U.S. negotiators last month in Geneva.



Meanwhile, the 10-year Treasury bond yielded 4.44% and the two-year bond was at 3.92%. The CME Group's FedWatch <a href="https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html">tool</a>&#8216;s projections show markets pricing a 98.7% likelihood of the Federal Reserve keeping the current interest rates unchanged in its June meeting.



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The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), which track the S&amp;P 500 index and Nasdaq 100 index, respectively, fell in premarket on Monday. The SPY was down 0.53% at $586.24, while the QQQ declined 0.63% to $515.83, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.



Cues From Last Session:



Sectoral moves led the U.S. stocks to a mixed close on Friday, with energy, consumer discretionary, and information technology stocks posting the largest declines, while consumer staples and utilities ended higher.



Wall Street ended May on a strong note, with the S&amp;P 500 up 6.2% and the Nasdaq soaring 9.6%, marking their best months since November 2023. The Dow gained 3.9% for the month.



Weekly gains showed the S&amp;P 500 advancing, the Dow up 1.6%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq rising 2%.



Dell Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DELL#NYSE">DELL</a>) shares dropped over 2% after mixed first-quarter results, while Ulta Beauty Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ULTA#NASDAQ">ULTA</a>) surged about 12% on better-than-expected Q1 earnings and raised guidance.



Economic data revealed the University of Michigan consumer sentiment revised up to 52.2 in May from a preliminary 50.8, while the Chicago PMI fell to 40.5 from 44.6 in the prior month.



The Dow Jones index ended 54 points or 0.13% higher at 42,270.07, whereas the S&amp;P 500 index fell 0.0081% to 5,911.69. Nasdaq Composite declined 0.28% to 19,113.77, and the small-cap gauge, Russell 2000, tumbled 0.41% to 2,066.29.



<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><tbody><tr><td>Index</td><td>Performance (+/-)</td><td>Value</td></tr><tr><td>Nasdaq Composite</td><td>-0.28%</td><td>19,113.77</td></tr><tr><td>S&amp;P 500</td><td>-0.0081%</td><td>5,911.69</td></tr><tr><td>Dow Jones</td><td>0.13%</td><td>42,270.07</td></tr><tr><td>Russell 2000</td><td>-0.41%</td><td>2,066.29</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



Insights From Analysts:



According to Bob Elliott, the CIO of Unlimited Funds, there was a "consensus" among the market participants that TACO trade or Trump Always Chickens Out' trade is priced in, meaning investors anticipate Trump's tariff retreats, especially now that he is embroiled in the legal battle over the validation of his levied tariffs.



He implied that TACO could pave the way for a "Run It Hot" economic environment, characterized by growth-oriented policies and sustained stimulus, further fueling market optimism.



Elliott's post signaled a widespread belief that Trump&#8217;s possible tariff rollbacks or extensions are not only predictable but also conducive to a pro-growth economic stance.



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Meanwhile, head of research at Fundstrat Global Advisors, Tom Lee, stated that a "<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst-color/25/06/45715677/tom-lee-bets-on-a-new-bull-market-as-trumps-tariff-retreat-fuels-taco-trade-a">new bull market</a>" has emerged following the spike in the volatility gauge in April. &#8211;



"I think we had what was a miniature bear market, but has essentially rebirthed the new bull market," he <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/05/30/tom-lee-says-the-april-selloff-rebirthed-a-new-bull-market-.html?__source=twitter%7Cpro&amp;taid=6839dcb51dc732000173796f&amp;utm_campaign=trueanthem&amp;utm_content=pro&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_source=twitter">told</a> CNBC as he expects "pretty shallow" dips from here, advising investors to consider small-cap stocks other than the Magnificent 7



"As I look at the second half, I think the small caps really have a strong case to be made, because as long as we move towards a tariff resolution, or the markets feel that way, then I think investors can actually start putting flows back into stocks other than the Mag Seven,&#8221; Lee said.



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Upcoming Economic Data



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



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<li>On Monday, May&#8217;s S&amp;P final U.S. manufacturing PMI will be released by 9:45 a.m. ET.</li>



<li>ISM manufacturing data for May and construction spending data for April will be out by 10:00 a.m. ET.</li>



<li>Dallas Fed President Lorie Logan will speak at 10:15 a.m., Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee will speak at 12:45 p.m., and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will speak at 1:00 p.m. ET.</li>



<li>Auto sales data will also be released on Monday.</li>



<li>On Tuesday, April&#8217;s factory orders and job openings data will be out by 10:00 a.m. ET.</li>



<li>Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee will speak at 12:45 p.m., Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook will speak at 1:00 p.m., and Dallas Fed President Lorie Logan will speak at 3:30 p.m. ET.</li>



<li>On Wednesday, May&#8217;s ADP employment data will be out by 8:15 a.m. ET.</li>



<li>May&#8217;s S&amp;P final U.S. services PMI will be released at 9:45 a.m., and ISM services data will be out by 10:00 a.m. ET.</li>



<li>Atlanta Fed President Raphael Bostic and Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook will speak at the Fed listens event at 10:15 a.m. ET.</li>



<li>Fed Beige Book will be out by 2:00 p.m. ET.</li>



<li>On Thursday, the initial jobless claims data for the week ended May 31, April U.S. trade deficit, and first quarter&#8217;s U.S. productivity data will be out by 8:30 a.m. ET.</li>



<li>Federal Reserve Governor Adriana Kugler will speak at noon, and Philadelphia Fed President Patrick Harker will speak at 1:30 p.m. ET.</li>



<li>On Friday, May&#8217;s U.S. employment report, unemployment rate, and hourly wages data will be released by 8:30 a.m. ET.</li>



<li>April&#8217;s consumer credit data will be announced at 3:00 p.m. ET.</li>
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Stocks In Focus:



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<li>Campbell&#8217;s Co. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CPB#NASDAQ">CPB</a>) rose 2.32% in premarket on Monday as analysts expect it to report quarterly earnings of 66 cents per share on revenue of $2.43 billion, before the opening bell.</li>



<li>Science Applications International Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SAIC#NASDAQ">SAIC</a>) was up 0.29% ahead of its earnings, which are supposed to be released before the opening bell. Analysts expect earnings of $2.13 per share on revenue of $1.87 billion.</li>



<li>Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRDO#NASDAQ">CRDO</a>) declined 1.03% as analysts expect it to report quarterly earnings of 28 cents per share on revenue of $160.16 million, after the closing bell.</li>



<li>Sanofi SA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNY#NASDAQ">SNY</a>) advanced 0.32% after it announced plans to acquire Blueprint Medicines Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BPMC#NASDAQ">BPMC</a>), which jumped 26.78%, for $9.5 billion.</li>



<li>Brand Engagement Network Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BNAI#NASDAQ">BNAI</a>) surged 63.73% after its plans to acquire Cataneo GmbH for $19.5 million were extended, with $550,000 paid so far.</li>



<li>Plus Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PSTV#NASDAQ">PSTV</a>) gained 37.05% after its cancer drug REYOBIQ extended patient survival to 17 months.</li>



<li>Ryvyl Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RVYL#NASDAQ">RVYL</a>) climbed 26.19% after it received an extension from Nasdaq to regain compliance with listing requirements after failing to meet minimum stockholders&#8217; equity criteria last week.</li>
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Commodities, Gold, And Global Equity Markets:



Crude oil futures were trading higher in the early New York session by 3.55% to hover around $62.95 per barrel.



Gold Spot US Dollar rose 1.78% to hover around $3,348.94 per ounce. Its last record high stood at $3,500.33 per ounce. The U.S. Dollar Index spot was lower by 0.64% at the 98.6940 level.



Asian markets closed lower on Friday except South Korea's Kospi index. Australia's ASX 200, China&#8217;s CSI 300, India's S&amp;P BSE Sensex, Japan's Nikkei 225, and Hong Kong's Hang Seng indices declined. European markets were lower in early trade.



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US Stocks Likely To Open Lower After A Solid May: 'TACO' Trade And 'Run It Hot' Optimism 'Are Consensus At This Point,' Says Expert

The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed some decline in the overall market sentiment, while the index remained in the &#8220;Greed&#8221; zone on Friday.



U.S. stocks settled mixed on Friday, with the Dow Jones index gaining more than 50 points during the session after President Donald Trump accused China of &#8220;totally&#8221; breaching a tariff agreement, raising new fears over trade disputes.



Wall Street closed on a positive note last month, with the S&amp;P 500 gaining more than 6.2% in May and the Nasdaq jumping 9.6%. Both indices recorded their strongest months since November 2023. The Dow surged 3.9% for the month.



For the week, the S&amp;P 500 climbed, while the 30-stock Dow climbed 1.6%. The tech-laden Nasdaq, meanwhile, surged 2% last week.



Shares of Dell Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DELL#NYSE">DELL</a>) fell more than 2% on Friday after the company reported mixed financial results for the first quarter. Shares of Ulta Beauty Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ULTA#NASDAQ">ULTA</a>) jumped around 12% after the company reported better-than-expected first-quarter financial results and raised guidance.



On the economic data front, the University of Michigan consumer sentiment was revised higher to 52.2 in May versus a preliminary reading of 50.8. The Chicago PMI declined to 40.5 in May versus 44.6 in the previous month.



Most sectors on the S&amp;P 500 closed on a negative note, with energy, consumer discretionary and information technology stocks recording the biggest losses on Friday. However, consumer staples and utilities stocks bucked the overall market trend, closing the session higher.



The Dow Jones closed higher by around 54 points to 42,270.07 on Friday. The S&amp;P 500 slipped 0.01% to 5,911.69, while the Nasdaq Composite declined 0.32% to 19,113.77 during Friday's session.



Investors are awaiting earnings results from The Campbell&#8217;s Co. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CPB#NASDAQ">CPB</a>), Science Applications International Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SAIC#NASDAQ">SAIC</a>) and Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRDO#NASDAQ">CRDO</a>) today.



What is CNN Business Fear &amp; Greed Index?



At a current reading of 61.5, the index remained in the &#8220;Greed&#8221; zone on Friday, versus a prior reading of 62.4.



The Fear &amp; Greed Index is a measure of the current market sentiment. It is based on the premise that higher fear exerts pressure on stock prices, while higher greed has the opposite effect. The index is calculated based on seven equal-weighted indicators. The index ranges from 0 to 100, where 0 represents maximum fear and 100 signals maximum greediness.



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S&P 500 Records Gain For May: Investor Sentiment Declines, But Fear Index Remains In 'Greed' Zone

Leading cryptocurrencies were in the green on Sunday, stock futures dipped amid concerns that trade hostilities between the U.S. and China would resume.



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><tbody><tr><td>Cryptocurrency</td><td>Gains +/-</td><td>Price (Recorded at 9:30 p.m. ET)</td></tr><tr><td>Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>)</td><td>+0.97%</td><td>$105,427.19</td></tr><tr><td>Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>) &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</td><td>+0.21%</td><td>$2,529.68</td></tr><tr><td>Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</td><td>+1.00%</td><td>$0.1931</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



What Happened: Bitcoin traded in the $105,000 range for most of the day, while Ethereum remained in the $2,500 range. Trading volumes for both blue-chip currencies declined significantly in the last 24 hours.



The apex cryptocurrency ended May with returns of nearly 11%, higher than the average return of 8.18% for the month. ETH surged 40.84%, snapping a five-month-long losing streak.



About $147 million was liquidated from the cryptocurrency market in the last 24 hours, with nearly equal amounts of longs and shorts erased.



Bitcoin&#8217;s Open Interest rose 1.62% in the last 24 hours. Over 50% of Binance traders with open BTC positions were long as of this writing.



The &#8220;Greed&#8221; sentiment rose sharply from 56 to 65 in the last 24 hours, as indicated by the Crypto Fear and Greed Index, implying a resurgence in buying pressure.



Top Gainers (24-Hours)



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><tbody><tr><td>Cryptocurrency</td><td>Gains +/-</td><td>Price (Recorded at 9:30 p.m. ET)</td></tr><tr><td>Flare (FLR)</td><td>+9.05%</td><td>$0.01899</td></tr><tr><td>Monero (XMR)</td><td>+7.54%</td><td>$345.71</td></tr><tr><td>Zcash (ZEC)</td><td>+6.40%</td><td>$53.19</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



The global cryptocurrency market capitalization stood at $3.3 trillion, following an increase of 0.98% in the last 24 hours.



Stock futures edged lower overnight Sunday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average Futures fell 104 points, or 0.25%, as of 9:31 p.m. EDT.&nbsp; Futures tied to the S&amp;P 500 dipped 0.28%, while Nasdaq 100 Futures lost 0.40%.



This comes after President Donald Trump <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/05/45703311/us-listed-chinese-stocks-drop-after-trump-renews-trade-tensions">accused China</a> of violating an agreement with the U.S. to ease tariffs.



Nonetheless, equities enjoyed a resurgence last month, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&amp;P 500 rising 3.72% and 5.49%, respectively, on favorable <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/topics/25/06/45711633/trumps-tariffs-in-court-summers-stark-warning-us-china-stalemate-and-woods-reaganomics-comparison-this-week-in-economics">tariff-related developments</a>.



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Analyst Notes: Widely followed cryptocurrency analyst Michaël van de Poppe anticipated a "decisive week" for Bitcoin ahead.



"If it breaks back above $106,000, the big party is about to happen," Van De Poppe predicted. "With PMI &amp; unemployment data during this week, I assume we&#8217;ll have a lot of volatility."



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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Decisive week coming up for <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bitcoin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bitcoin</a>. If it breaks back above $106,000, the big party is about to happen. With PMI &amp; Unemployment Data during this week, I assume we&#39;ll have a lot of volatility. <a href="https://t.co/c4fGKTzVNq">pic.twitter.com/c4fGKTzVNq</a>&mdash; Michaël van de Poppe (@CryptoMichNL) <a href="https://twitter.com/CryptoMichNL/status/1929276012770324485?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 1, 2025</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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Cryptocurrency influencer Mando CT was optimistic about a "big" move for ETH in the week ahead.



"The reason? Our mid and low-cap alts are still down and need to catch up," the influencer said.



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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24ETH&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$ETH</a> is holding strong in a good range, and I&#39;m very optimistic for another big move up this week. The reason? Our mid and low-cap alts are still down and need to catch up. <a href="https://t.co/L2vFuhHcZH">pic.twitter.com/L2vFuhHcZH</a>&mdash; MANDO CT (@XMaximist) <a href="https://twitter.com/XMaximist/status/1929193565378265585?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 1, 2025</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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Authorities are intensifying their investigation into a violent incident in Boulder, Colorado, which has been classified as a &#8220;targeted terror attack&#8221; by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The attack, which occurred during a pro-Israel demonstration, has raised significant concerns about the safety of community gatherings.



What Happened: The FBI and local authorities are probing a Sunday afternoon attack in Boulder, Colorado, that injured multiple individuals. According to a <a href="https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/5328100-boulder-attack-fbi/">report</a> from The Hill, FBI Director Kash Patel described the event as a &#8220;targeted terror attack.&#8221; The incident occurred at a pedestrian mall near 13th and Pearl streets during a peaceful pro-Israel demonstration.



Officers responded to reports of several victims and evacuated the area. A suspect was apprehended but remains unidentified publicly. The attack involved a man allegedly setting people on fire, with the exact number of injuries still unknown. The suspect was taken into custody without incident and&nbsp;transported to the hospital with&nbsp;minor injuries.



President Donald Trump has been briefed on the situation, a White House official informed NewsNation. Colorado Gov. Jared Polis (D) condemned the act as a &#8220;heinous act of terror,&#8221; while Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser suggested it appears to be a hate crime. The attack targeted a Jewish community gathering organized by Run for Their Lives, aiming to raise awareness for hostages held in Gaza.



The Boulder Jewish community expressed their sorrow over the incident, which involved an incendiary device thrown at participants. They pledged to keep the community informed as more details emerge.



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Why It Matters: This attack in Boulder is part of a troubling pattern of violence targeting Jewish communities and individuals. 



Just days before, on May 22, two Israeli Embassy staff members were killed in a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/05/45557408/two-israeli-embassy-staff-killed-in-shooting-near-dc-museum">shooting near the Capital Jewish Museum</a> in Washington, D.C. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem labeled that incident as a &#8220;depraved&#8221; act, emphasizing the need for justice. 



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U.S. Stock futures fell on Sunday evening, starting the new month on a sobering note, amid fresh steel and aluminum tariff concerns over the weekend.



Starting with the S&amp;P 500 Futures trading at 5,896.25, down 0.33%, followed by Nasdaq Futures at 21,279.50, down 0.45%, and finally Dow Jones Futures down 0.30%, trading at 42,169.00, at the time of writing this.



This comes amid President Donald Trump&#8217;s announcement on Friday that he would be doubling <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/topics/25/05/45708977/trump-doubles-steel-tariffs-to-50-saying-it-will-secure-american-jobs-backs-us-steels-takeover-by-japans-nippon">tariffs on imported steel</a> to 50%, from the current 25%. The tariffs are aimed at revitalizing the domestic steel industry and protecting jobs, marking the latest escalation in Trump&#8217;s trade wars.



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The tariffs are set to take effect on Wednesday, June 4, and comes just days after Trump approved United States Steel Corp.&#8217;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/X#NYSE">X</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/05/45622810/japans-nippon-steel-to-acquire-us-steel-at-55-per-share-report">acquisition by Japan&#8217;s</a> Nippon Steel Corp. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NISTF#OTC">NISTF</a>) in a $15 billion deal. 



Japan&#8217;s benchmark Nikkei 225 opened lower on Monday, down 1.37% or 521 points, trading at 37,443.59. Steel makers and export-oriented companies led the decline, while real estate, media, and communications remain on the ascent.



The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) is down 0.2% for the day, trading at 99.1459, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/commodities/25/05/45617358/gold-demand-holds-firm-as-dollar-confidence-wavers">amid wavering confidence</a> among global investors in the currency.



The markets on Monday will be closely watching Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell&#8217;s speech in Washington, DC, following a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/05/45692797/trump-tells-powell-hes-making-a-mistake-by-not-cutting-rates-fed-reaffirms-independence">closed-door meeting</a> with Trump at the White House on Friday.



Investors will also be closely watching the earnings results of companies such as Campbell&#8217;s Co. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CPB#NASDAQ">CPB</a>) and Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRDO#NASDAQ">CRDO</a>), which are scheduled to announce on Monday.



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Dow Futures Slip Over 100 Points After Trump Announces Doubling Steel Tariffs, Nikkei Down

Jim Cramer, one of the most prominent hosts in financial television, recently celebrated the 20th anniversary of his CNBC show "Mad Money."



&nbsp;In an <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZegKKOVojTk&amp;t=159s">interview</a> with NBC's "Today" last month, Cramer reflected on two decades of his show and explained why he believes it resonated with the general public. He was asked to give advice on tackling financial uncertainty as Americans brace for the impact of tariffs. Cramer said when he started his show, it was not a "great time" for the economy, but investors who stayed in the market "did great." Cramer urged people to keep investing despite broader market headwinds.



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"Same thing is going to go on here," Cramer said. "Stay the course. And if it gets too crazy, just continue to stay the course. Put more money in. $50 a month. Okay? $50 a month is a great amount."



When asked where investors should put their money, Cramer said people should start with an S&amp;P fund.



"Never, ever lose faith in the country. Remember the country and the market — they&#8217;re very separate from what happens in Washington," he added.



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Cramer expects a lot of "bad stuff" in the weeks ahead due to inflation. However, he believes that it would not "last forever."



"It will be tough on the regular person because you&#8217;re not going to be making enough to cover what is basically a tax," Cramer said. "And I&#8217;m not saying Republican or Democrat. I&#8217;m just telling the truth."&nbsp;



Earlier this month, the Federal Reserve kept its benchmark lending rate unchanged, but warned that inflation could increase due to the impact of tariffs.&nbsp;



"If the large increases in tariffs that have been announced are sustained, they're likely to generate a rise in inflation, a slowdown in economic growth, and an increase in unemployment," Fed Chair Jerome Powell <a href="https://www.wsj.com/economy/central-banking/fed-keeps-rates-steady-as-tariff-uncertainty-roils-outlook-55ebe99f">said</a> at a news conference at the time.



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Atlanta Fed President Raphael Bostic said in a recent interview with <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zdE3Dg2hw6w">CNBC</a> that the economy and policies are in a lot of flux and pointed to inflation risks.



"I worry a lot about the inflation side, and mainly because we're seeing expectations move in a troublesome way," Bostic said.



Asked whether he believes we are headed for a recession, Cramer said "absolutely not," adding that the US is poised to see strong jobs growth.



"But we&#8217;ll be headed for prices that we&#8217;re not used to seeing," he said.



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Jim Cramer Predicts We're Headed To 'Prices We're Not Used To' – Says You Should Invest At Least $50 a Month to Tackle Financial Uncertainty

In a move that could escalate trade tensions with the U.S., Germany is reportedly contemplating imposing a 10% tax on major online platforms, including&nbsp;Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>)&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45689009/germany-considers-10-digital-tax-on-tech-titans-alphabet-and-meta-report" rel="noreferrer noopener">and&nbsp;</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45689009/germany-considers-10-digital-tax-on-tech-titans-alphabet-and-meta-report" rel="noreferrer noopener">Meta Platforms Inc. </a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45689009/germany-considers-10-digital-tax-on-tech-titans-alphabet-and-meta-report" rel="noreferrer noopener">(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>)</a>.&nbsp;



Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) isn&#8217;t a company usually associated with national security, but it is in the crosshairs of President&nbsp;Donald Trump, now an expert has <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/05/45603673/trumps-targeting-of-apple-isnt-random-analyst-says-its-a-calculated-move-for-maximum-political-gain" rel="noreferrer noopener">given his take on the situation</a>.



Entertainment



JioHotstar, the newly merged streaming platform from&nbsp;Walt Disney Co.&nbsp;and&nbsp;Mukesh Ambani&#8217;s Reliance, has added 230 million subscribers in just three months, bringing its total to 280 million, nearly matching&nbsp;Netflix Inc.&#8217;s&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45604822/disney-and-ambanis-jiohotstar-adds-230-million-subscribers-in-3-months-nears-netflixs-global-total-driven-by-crickets-unmatched-pull-in-india" rel="noreferrer noopener">300 million global users</a>.



Technology



Nvidia Corporation&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) CEO&nbsp;Jensen Huang's&nbsp;rejection of&nbsp;PowerPoint&nbsp;presentations isn&#8217;t a quirky habit—it&#8217;s part of a broader trend among some of the most successful tech leaders who believe slide <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/05/45614590/jensen-huang-isnt-a-powerpoint-fan-neither-are-jeff-bezos-and-elon-musk-why-slide-decks-dont-cut-it-for-todays-tech-leaders" rel="noreferrer noopener">decks are a barrier to real thinking</a>.



Nvidia CEO&nbsp;Jensen Huang&nbsp;said that he believes&nbsp;Tesla&#8217;s&nbsp;Optimus&nbsp;humanoid robot&nbsp;could be the first to reach mass adoption and trigger <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/05/45664231/teslas-optimus-may-be-the-first-humanoid-robot-to-achieve-high-volume-and-tech-scale-says-nvidia-ceo-jensen-huang-likely-to-be-the-next-multi-trillion-dollar-industry" rel="noreferrer noopener">a multi-trillion-dollar industry</a>.



Alphabet&#8217;s&nbsp;CEO&nbsp;Sundar Pichai&nbsp;has firmly rejected the notion that anyone at&nbsp;Google&nbsp;can manually alter search rankings, even in response to <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/05/45635747/sundar-pichai-says-no-one-at-google-can-change-trumps-search-ranking-not-even-him" rel="noreferrer noopener">President&nbsp;</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/05/45635747/sundar-pichai-says-no-one-at-google-can-change-trumps-search-ranking-not-even-him" rel="noreferrer noopener">Donald Trump&#8217;s</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/05/45635747/sundar-pichai-says-no-one-at-google-can-change-trumps-search-ranking-not-even-him" rel="noreferrer noopener">&nbsp;complaints</a>.



Years after&nbsp;a controversial split,&nbsp;Mark Zuckerberg&#8217;s Meta Platforms&nbsp;and&nbsp;Palmer Luckey&nbsp;are teaming up again—this time to equip U.S. soldiers <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/05/45687185/mark-zuckerbergs-meta-reunites-with-palmer-luckey-to-equip-us-soldiers-with-eagleeye-an-ai-powered-combat-headset-that-can-detect-drones" rel="noreferrer noopener">with next-gen combat headsets</a>.



Smartphones



Apple CEO&nbsp;Tim Cook has found himself at the receiving end of President&nbsp;Donald Trump‘s criticism, marking a stark contrast to their previously warm relationship, but reports suggest iPhone production in <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45612848/trumps-recent-wrath-on-apple-ceo-tim-cook-is-also-tied-to-the-middle-east-not-just-india-report" rel="noreferrer noopener">India is not the only reason</a>.



A fresh wave of tariff threats is hanging over&nbsp;Apple, but JPMorgan&#8217;s Samik Chatterjee isn&#8217;t downgrading Apple stock. In fact, he&#8217;s sticking to an Overweight rating, calling&nbsp;the company &#8220;well positioned&#8221;&nbsp;t<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/long-ideas/25/05/45608580/apple-may-hike-iphone-price-but-well-positioned-to-eat-tariff-bite-says-analyst" rel="noreferrer noopener">o weather the cost shock</a>.



Apple&nbsp;supplier&nbsp;Foxconn&nbsp;is set to announce a partnership with a second Japanese auto manufacturer as the Taiwanese <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45667851/apple-supplier-foxconn-set-to-announce-second-japanese-auto-partner-as-it-turns-to-evs" rel="noreferrer noopener">manufacturer turns towards EVs</a>.



A new leak from a&nbsp;Weibo&nbsp;tipster,&nbsp;Digital Chat Station, suggests that&nbsp;Apple is working on a significant camera upgrade for a future&nbsp;iPhone&nbsp;model — <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45637477/iphone-camera-could-get-its-biggest-upgrade-yet-with-200mp-sensor-leak-suggests-will-apple-finally-catch-up-to-samsung" rel="noreferrer noopener">a 200-megapixel sensor</a>.



Apple is reportedly preparing to rebrand its software platforms by introducing <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45661713/apple-to-rename-all-operating-systems-for-2026-ios-macos-ipados-get-year-based-overhaul-and-fresh-look" rel="noreferrer noopener">a year-based naming system</a>.



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Automobiles/Spacecraft



Regulators from China&#8217;s commerce ministry are set to meet with executives from several Chinese automakers, including EV giant&nbsp;BYD Co. Ltd. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BYDDF#OTC">BYDDF</a>), to discuss the<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/25/05/45611701/chinese-regulators-will-meet-tesla-rival-byd-other-companies-to-discuss-zero-mile-used-cars-report" rel="noreferrer noopener"> surge in zero-mile used car sales</a>.



One of the major dealers of Chinese EV giant&nbsp;BYD has reportedly shut down its operations across multiple cities in China as the company <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45666513/a-major-byd-dealer-in-china-shut-down-its-operations-as-ev-giant-expands-into-europe-report" rel="noreferrer noopener">expands into the European market</a>.



Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) and SpaceX CEO&nbsp;Elon Musk&nbsp;said that the company&#8217;s Starship rocket, a crucial element in the billionaire&#8217;s plans to set up a colony on Mars, can <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45612033/elon-musk-touts-spacexs-starship-rocket-ahead-of-launch-says-it-can-reach-mars-in-six-months" rel="noreferrer noopener">reach the red planet in 6 months</a>.



Elon Musk&#8216;s EV giant recorded over 11,000 new insured registrations in the Chinese market for the week ending May 25, according to a post on social media platform X on Tuesday by&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/05/45614051/tesla-bull-gary-black-weighs-in-as-elon-musks-ev-giant-logs-over-11000-new-registrations-for-straight-second-week" rel="noreferrer noopener">Future Fund LLC</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/05/45614051/tesla-bull-gary-black-weighs-in-as-elon-musks-ev-giant-logs-over-11000-new-registrations-for-straight-second-week" rel="noreferrer noopener">&#8216;s&nbsp;</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/05/45614051/tesla-bull-gary-black-weighs-in-as-elon-musks-ev-giant-logs-over-11000-new-registrations-for-straight-second-week" rel="noreferrer noopener">Gary Black</a>.



Tesla sales fell 49% YoY in Europe for April as&nbsp;Elon Musk&#8216;s EV giant continues to <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/eurozone/25/05/45616006/teslas-european-woes-see-no-end-april-sales-crash-49-as-rivals-race-ahead-in-ev-market" rel="noreferrer noopener">grapple with global challenges</a>.



Tesla rival&nbsp;Li Auto Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LI#NASDAQ">LI</a>) will release two new SUVs this year and could also release the company&#8217;s first-ever sedan, provided the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/25/05/45691082/tesla-rival-li-auto-will-release-2-new-suvs-this-year-ceo-li-xiang-hints-at-companys-first-sedan" rel="noreferrer noopener">market conditions are favorable</a>.



Tesla will launch its Robotaxi service in Austin on June 12, with CEO&nbsp;Elon Musk&nbsp;confirming that the company is <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/05/45662671/tesla-targets-june-12-for-robotaxi-launch-in-austin-elon-musk-says-company-ramped-up-fsd-testing-a-month-ahead-of-schedule" rel="noreferrer noopener">currently testing the Model Y</a>.



Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIVN#NASDAQ">RIVN</a>) CEO&nbsp;RJ Scaringe&nbsp;has shared a sneak peek of the upcoming Rivian R2&#8217;s rear suspension, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45642153/rivian-ceo-rj-scaringe-touts-45000-rivian-r2s-updated-rear-suspension-cant-wait-for-folks" rel="noreferrer noopener">ahead of the planned 2026 launch</a>.



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Stellantis (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STLA#NYSE">STLA</a>), the parent company of brands like&nbsp;Dodge&nbsp;and&nbsp;Jeep, has appointed&nbsp;Antonio Filosa&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/eurozone/25/05/45638939/stellantis-names-antonio-filosa-ceo-amid-uncertainty-over-trumps-50-eu-tariff-threat" rel="noreferrer noopener">as the new chief executive officer</a>.



General Motors Co.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>) will invest $888 million in its Tonawanda Propulsion facility, where the company manufactures V-8 engines that power its <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/05/45640639/general-motors-to-invest-888-million-in-ny-v-8-engine-plant-despite-surge-in-ev-market-share" rel="noreferrer noopener">SUVs and Full-Size Trucks</a>.



Artificial Intelligence



Some news headlines and social media chatter have stirred excitement—and confusion—over whether all UAE residents now get free access to&nbsp;ChatGPT Plus&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/05/45612410/fact-check-no-openais-chatgpt-plus-isnt-free-for-all-uae-residents" rel="noreferrer noopener">as part of</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/05/45612410/fact-check-no-openais-chatgpt-plus-isnt-free-for-all-uae-residents" rel="noreferrer noopener">&nbsp;OpenAI&#8217;s</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/05/45612410/fact-check-no-openais-chatgpt-plus-isnt-free-for-all-uae-residents" rel="noreferrer noopener">&nbsp;latest expansion</a>.



On Wednesday, the legal battle between&nbsp;OpenAI&nbsp;and&nbsp;Elon Musk&nbsp;escalated as the&nbsp;ChatGPT&nbsp;maker urged a judge to allow its countersuit to proceed, accusing the billionaire of <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45686378/openai-fights-to-keep-countersuit-alive-against-elon-musk-over-profit-shift-calls-his-974-billion-bid-a-media-stunt" rel="noreferrer noopener">fraud and media manipulation</a>.



Chinese AI startup&nbsp;DeepSeek, which triggered a&nbsp;$600 billion drop&nbsp;in&nbsp;Nvidia Corporation&#8217;s&nbsp;market value with the release of its&nbsp;R1&nbsp;model in January, has quietly launched an updated version <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/05/45662927/chinas-deepseek-quietly-drops-r1-ai-update-that-nearly-matches-openai-o4-mini-and-beats-elon-musks-grok-3-mini" rel="noreferrer noopener">of its reasoning model</a>.



Kevin O&#8217;Leary&nbsp;is on a mission to make AI fluency essential for business leaders—and he&#8217;s hiring <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45663361/kevin-oleary-wants-to-teach-every-ceo-how-to-use-aiand-hes-hiring-people-to-do-it-calling-it-a-lifetime-career-opportunity" rel="noreferrer noopener">trainers to make it happen</a>.



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The past week has been a whirlwind of economic and political news. From a second federal judge blocking President Donald Trump&#8217;s emergency tariff powers to former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers issuing a stark warning about America&#8217;s fiscal trajectory, the headlines have been filled with significant developments.



Here&#8217;s a quick recap of the top stories.



Trump&#8217;s Tariff Powers Blocked



A Washington-based federal judge, U.S. District Judge Rudolph Contreras, has ruled against President Trump&#8217;s attempt to exercise emergency powers to reshape trade policy. This ruling came just hours after the U.S. Court of International Trade struck down Trump&#8217;s tariffs. Contreras stated that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) does not grant Trump the authority to impose or adjust tariffs without approval from Congress.



<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45687946/second-federal-judge-blocks-trumps-emergency-tariff-powers-hours-after-us-court-of-international-trade-ruling">Read the full article here.</a>



Larry Summers&#8217; Stark Warning



Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers has expressed concern over America&#8217;s fiscal trajectory, blaming President Trump and the GOP's "One Big, Beautiful Bill." Summers warned that the United States is on the verge of a crisis if current debt trends continue.



<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/05/45686699/larry-summers-issues-stark-warning-the-big-beautiful-bill-is-actually-a-prescription-for-deadly-dangerous">Read the full article here.</a>



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Japan&#8217;s Tariff Countermeasures



In response to heightened U.S. tariffs, Japan's government has announced a significant economic stimulus package. The government is set to allocate 900 billion yen ($6.3 billion) for emergency economic measures to counteract the adverse effects of increased U.S. tariffs.



<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/05/45609927/trump-tariff-countermeasures-japan-to-reportedly-roll-out-6-3-billion-emergency-fund-stimulus-as-early-as-tu">Read the full article here.</a>



US-China Trade Talks Stalemate



Trade negotiations between the United States and China have reached an impasse, according to U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. Bessent suggested that a final agreement might require direct input from President Donald Trump and China's President Xi Jinping.



<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45685544/scott-bessent-says-us-china-trade-talks-at-stalemate-need-trump-and-xi-jinping-touch-to-break-the-deadlock">Read the full article here.</a>



Cathie Wood&#8217;s Reaganomics Comparison



ARK Invest founder Cathie Wood has endorsed the Trump administration's economic policies, comparing them to "Reaganomics on steroids." Wood believes that current policies mirror former President Ronald Reagan&#8217;s playbook of deregulation, tax cuts, and lower interest rates.



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It's not every day someone casually accuses a former Speaker of the House of defying both math and mortality — but then again, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45516211/grant-cardones-two-most-hated-on-opinions-most-people-should-not-go-to-college-and-a-house-is-a-terrible-investment">Grant Cardone isn't known for pulling punches</a>.



In an <a href="https://youtu.be/-N5ivvV2_Cc?si=rfI64j7wJVC4NikL">interview last year with DJ Vlad</a>, Cardone took aim at Nancy Pelosi's reported wealth, questioning how a public servant making $179,000 a year could be worth $120 million. "You can't do the math on it," he said flatly. "She would have to be 33,000 years old or something." After revising, he settled on a more "reasonable" estimate: "She would have to be on Earth 3,300 years," he said, in order to turn her salary into the fortune she's reported to have.



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Cardone didn't stop there. Factoring in taxes and cost of living, he added, "She's probably paying 50% in taxes… So she's making $89,000 a year, bro. She's worth $120 million minimum. She would have to be 1,500 years old if she never spent one penny."



The math may have been delivered with a smirk, but the underlying message wasn't a joke: "If you make $179,000 a year, you will never be a millionaire — much less worth $120 million." He went on to call out both parties for profiting off insider knowledge, saying, "There's a whole bunch of them… Republicans and Democrats."



His proposed solution? Cut Congressional salaries to the median American wage and ban trading altogether: "If you're in Congress or Senate… you cannot insider trade. Period. In fact, you cannot trade at all."



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At the time of the interview, Pelosi's net worth was estimated around $120 million — but today, it's significantly higher. As of early 2025, Pelosi's net worth is estimated to be between $246.8 million and $259 million, <a href="https://www.quiverquant.com/congresstrading/politician/Nancy%20Pelosi-P000197/net-worth">according to Quiver Quantitative</a>. That's more than double what Cardone was reacting to just a year ago.



Much of the wealth is tied to savvy and controversial investments in tech stocks and real estate, largely managed by her husband, Paul Pelosi. While there's no direct evidence of insider trading, public skepticism has remained high — and the numbers haven't exactly helped.



Cardone may have been using hyperbole when he joked that Pelosi would need to be 3,300 years old to earn her wealth. But if the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/are-you-rich">trajectory of her portfolio</a> is any indication, she's aging just fine — and so is her net worth.



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Grant Cardone Says Nancy Pelosi's $120 Million Net Worth Defies Life And Math — 'She'd Need To Be 33,000 Years Old' On A $179,000 Salary

Anthony Scaramucci,&nbsp;the founder of SkyBridge Capital, shared his journey into the world of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) that started during his brief stint at the White House. His interest in cryptocurrency has since led him to become a significant player in the digital currency space.



What Happened: Scaramucci&#8217;s second encounter with Bitcoin happened in the Roosevelt Room of the White House in 2017. The meeting, attended by then-Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin and officials from The Federal Reserve, revolved around cryptocurrency research and was a pivotal moment in sparking Scaramucci&#8217;s interest in Bitcoin and blockchain technology.



After his departure from the White House, Scaramucci delved deeper into digital currency research, eventually becoming a crypto investor through his hedge fund. His publication, The Little Book of Bitcoin, shares stories about people&#8217;s journey to cryptocurrency, reflecting his belief that most people who explore Bitcoin end up believing in it.



As per the Fortune, the book has been well-received, earning praise from Strategy chairman Michael Saylor, despite initial disagreements about investment allocation recommendations.&nbsp;



According to Scaramucci, he approached Saylor to pen the foreword for his book. After reading the manuscript, Saylor called him—while sailing on his yacht—to say he was impressed overall, but strongly disagreed with the final chapter. 



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Saylor questioned why Scaramucci would advocate for Bitcoin with such strong conviction yet suggest only a modest investment. 



Saylor told him, "You just got done telling me this is the greatest investment" but you only recommend a 2% allocation, Scaramucci said. That feedback led Scaramucci to revise the book's conclusion.



While Scaramucci has found success in his crypto investments, he has made it clear that he has no political ambitions. He expressed hope for a resolution to the political impasse and the ongoing tariff issues with Canada.



Why It Matters: Scaramucci&#8217;s journey from the White House to becoming a crypto investor highlights the growing interest and acceptance of cryptocurrencies among traditional finance professionals. 



His story, as told in his book, could inspire more people to explore and invest in digital currencies, potentially driving further growth in the cryptocurrency market.



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In a podcast conversation that was made public Friday, U2 frontman Paul David Hewson, popularly known by the nickname Bono, told Joe Rogan that over 300,000 people have died globally <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45345966/bill-gates-criticizes-elon-musk-over-usaid-cuts-demonizing-aid-workers-is-deeply-unfair-warns-against-undermining-global-health-efforts">due to severe cuts</a> to U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) funding led by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)—a claim the billionaire swiftly denied, calling Bono a "liar."



What Happened: During an appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience, Bono cited a report suggesting that more than 300,000 people, mostly children, have died from the abrupt funding freeze at USAID.



He said that the cuts resulted in food, water, and medical aid being stranded due to mass layoffs of key personnel.



"There's food rotting in boats, in warehouses—50,000 tons of it," Bono said. "The people who knew the codes, who were responsible for distributing that aid, were fired. That's not America, is it?"



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The statistic comes from modeling done by Brooke Nichols, an infectious disease expert at Boston University.



Musk responded to Bono's comment on his social media platform, X, formerly Twitter, <a href="https://x.com/elonmusk/status/1928650871035891811">saying</a>, "He's such a liar/i&#x2A;&#x2A;&#x2A;&#x2A;," adding, "Zero people have died!"



Why It's Important: The USAID budget was slashed by over 80% earlier this year, following Trump's executive order authorizing DOGE to cut $1 trillion in federal spending, <a href="https://www.thetimes.com/us/american-politics/article/usaid-doge-deaths-children-cuts-7nb83dfkp">reported</a> The Times.



USAID's programs, which once supported food aid, clean water access, and HIV treatment in over 120 countries, have been largely dismantled or folded into the State Department.



At a congressional hearing last week, Rep. Brad Sherman (D-Calif.) pressed Secretary of State Marco Rubio on whether anyone had died due to the aid cuts, which Rubio called a lie, <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/05/28/rubio-aid-cuts-deaths-fact-checker/">reported</a> the Washington Post.



Rubio also called the question "unfair" and pointed to other countries&#8217; aid reductions.



Meanwhile, on Friday, Musk ended his contentious four-month stint as head of the DOGE.



Despite failing to deliver the anticipated savings, President Donald Trump presented him with a <a href="http://v/">golden key to the White House</a> in a symbolic gesture of appreciation.



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