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Affirm Holdings Inc offers a platform for digital and mobile-first commerce. It comprises a point-of-sale payment solution for consumers, merchant commerce solutions, and a consumer-focused app. The firm generates its revenue from merchant networks, and through virtual card networks among others. Geographically, it generates a majority share of its revenue from the United States.

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During times of turbulence and uncertainty in the markets, many investors turn to dividend-yielding stocks. These are often companies that have high free cash flows and reward shareholders with a<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/yield-investments"> high dividend payout</a>.
Benzinga readers can review the latest analyst takes on their favorite stocks by visiting <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">Analyst Stock Ratings</a> page. Traders can sort through Benzinga's extensive database of analyst ratings, including <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/22/09/28888638/exclusive-study-finds-benzinga-analyst-ratings-data-yields-market-beating-strategie">by analyst accuracy</a>.
Below are the ratings of the most accurate analysts for three high-yielding stocks in the utilities sector.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">The AES Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AES#NYSE">AES</a>)</h3>
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<li>Dividend Yield: 6.28%</li>
<li>Mizuho analyst Anthony Crowdell maintained an Outperform rating and cut the price target from $16 to $15 on March 4, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 64%.</li>
<li>B of A Securities analyst Julien Dumoulin-Smith upgraded the stock from Underperform to Neutral and raised the price target from $11 to $13 on March 4, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 68%.</li>
<li>Recent News: The AES will host a conference call on Friday, May 2, to review its first quarter financial results.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Avista Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVA#NYSE">AVA</a>)</h3>
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<li>Dividend Yield: 4.94%</li>
<li>Jefferies analyst Julien Dumoulin-Smith maintained a Hold rating and slashed the price target from $40 to $39 on Jan. 28, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 67%.</li>
<li>Mizuho analyst Anthony Crowdell upgraded the stock from Underperform to Neutral and raised the price target from $32 to $36 on May 3, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 64%.</li>
<li>Recent News: Avista will hold its quarterly conference call and webcast to discuss first quarter results on Wednesday, May 7.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Northwest Natural Holding Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NWN#NYSE">NWN</a>)</h3>
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<li>Dividend Yield: 4.85%</li>
<li>Stifel analyst Selman Akyol maintained a Buy rating and cut the price target from $45 to $44 on Nov. 14, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 67%.</li>
<li>Janney Montgomery Scott analyst Michael Gaugler upgraded the stock from Neutral to Buy and raised the price target from $36 to $43 on Aug. 5, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 75%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On March 3, NW Natural Holdings named Justin B. Palfreyman as new CEO.</li>
<li>Benzinga Pro&#8217;s real-time newsfeed alerted to latest NWN <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/register?utm_adType=bzprocontent&amp;utm_campaign=14daytrial&amp;utm_ad=0410">news </a></li>
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Analyst Ratings

Trading Ideas

Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts Spotlight On 3 Utilities Stocks Delivering High-Dividend Yields

JMP Securities analyst Silvan Tuerkcan maintains Benitec Biopharma (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BNTC#NASDAQ">BNTC</a>) with a Market Outperform and raises the price target from $18 to $20.

BNTC

JMP Securities Maintains Market Outperform on Benitec Biopharma, Raises Price Target to $20

ISRG

Intuitive Says FDA Clears Fully Wristed SP SureForm 45 Stapler Designed For Single-Port Robotic Surgery

WIIM

Viking Holdings shares are trading lower. Morgan Stanley cut its price target on the stock from $49 to $47.

Home furnishing brand The Lovesac Company (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LOVE#NASDAQ">LOVE</a>) shares are <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premarket">surging in premarket on Thursday</a>, after the fourth-quarter earnings.
The company reported a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/04/g44730835/the-lovesac-company-reports-fourth-quarter-and-fiscal-2025-financial-results">fourth-quarter FY25 revenue decline </a>of 3.6% year-on-year to $241.490 million, beating the analyst consensus estimate of $233.954 million.
Gross profit decreased 2.6% Y/Y to $145.8 million, with the margin expanding 70 basis points to 60.4%. Total comparable sales declined 9.4%. Internet sales dropped 9.7% in the quarter.
Total operating expenses fell 10.1% Y/Y to $98.2 million. The operating income increased 17.8% to $47.6 million and the operating margin expanded 360 basis points to 19.7%.
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Adjusted EBITDA increased 11.4% Y/Y to $53.9 million. EPS of $2.13&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings">topped the consensus </a>of $1.87.
As of July 30, 2023, Lovesac held $54.7 million in cash and equivalents. Net cash provided by operating activities during the quarter totaled $44 million.
&#8220;After a slow start to the holiday selling season, strong execution by our teams dramatically improved conversion of customer quotes to sales throughout the remainder of the fourth quarter. This supported a mid-teens year-over-year increase in net income for the quarter and helped close out another year of market share gains for full year Fiscal 2025,&#8221; said CEO Shawn Nelson.
Lovesac appointed Heidi Cooley as <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/04/g44730896/the-lovesac-company-appoints-heidi-cooley-as-chief-brand-and-marketing-officer">Chief Brand and Marketing Officer</a>, effective April 23, 2025. 
Outlook: For the first quarter Lovesac sees EPS of $(0.66) &#8211; $(0.85) versus the Street view of $(0.77) and sales of $136 million &#8211; $142 million against the estimate of $138.60 million.
The company expects FY26 EPS of $0.80 &#8211; $1.36 versus the estimate of $1.10 and sales of $700 million &#8211; $750 million versus the estimate of $713.05 million.
Price Action: LOVE shares traded higher by 16.38% at $18.54 in premarket at last check Thursday.
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LOVE

Why Is Home Furnishing Brand Lovesac's Stock Surging Today?

BRTX

BioRestorative Therapies Confirms It Faces No Material Impact From Reciprocal Tariffs

NextNRG, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NXXT#NASDAQ">NXXT</a>), a pioneer in AI-driven energy innovation—transforming how energy is produced, managed, and delivered through its advanced Utility Operating System, smart microgrid technology, wireless EV charging, and on-demand mobile fuel delivery solutions— today announced preliminary unaudited revenue and volume results for March 2025 and the first quarter of 2025. The company delivered its third consecutive record month, with March revenue increasing 161% year-over-year to approximately $6.15 million.
March 2025 Highlights
<ul>
<li>Revenue: $6,148,266 (vs. $2,354,048 in March 2024)</li>
<li>YoY Revenue Growth: 161%</li>
<li>Gallons Delivered: 1,799,955 (vs. 580,217 in March 2024)</li>
<li>YoY Gallon Growth: 210%</li>
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Q1 2025 Highlights
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<li>Revenue: $16,232,354 (vs. $6,597,119 in Q1 2024)</li>
<li>YoY Revenue Growth: 146%</li>
<li>Gallons Delivered: 4,688,045 (vs. 1,658,272 in Q1 2024)</li>
<li>YoY Gallon Growth: 183%</li>
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NXXT

NextNRG Reports Preliminary March 2025 Revenue Of $6,148,266 Up From $2,354,048 YoY; Q1 Revenue $16,232,354 Up From $6,597,119 YoY

United States Steel Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/X#NYSE">X</a>) shares are facing selling pressure on Thursday after President Donald Trump suggested he doesn't want to see the company get <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/commodities/25/04/44679320/us-steel-gains-16-as-trump-orders-review-of-nippon-steels-blocked-acquisition-amid-national-security-concerns" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">acquired by Nippon Steel</a>.
What To Know: In a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qr9AeMFXzpY" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">press conference</a> from the Oval Office after the market close on Wednesday, Trump told reporters he wants U.S. Steel to remain a U.S. company. 
"We don't want to see it go to Japan. You know, we love Japan, but U.S. Steel is a very special company," Trump said.
U.S. Steel and Nippon Steel filed lawsuits in January after the Biden administration blocked Nippon&#8217;s proposed $14.9-billion acquisition of U.S. Steel, originally announced at the end of 2023. The companies claimed &#8220;wrongful interference&#8221; with the planned takeover deal. 
The Biden administration said last year that it was <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/07/39613777/amid-opposition-from-biden-and-workers-nippon-steel-vc-returns-to-discuss-us-steel-acquisition" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">"vital"</a> that U.S. Steel remained a domestically operated American steel company. The proposed acquisition had become a major topic of discussion leading up to the presidential election in November.
U.S. Steel shares surged earlier this week after Trump ordered a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/commodities/25/04/44679320/us-steel-gains-16-as-trump-orders-review-of-nippon-steels-blocked-acquisition-amid-national-security-concerns" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">national security review</a> of the company's blocked deal with Nippon Steel. The stock reversed course following Trump&#8217;s comments late Wednesday. 
"If you go back to U.S. Steel from 90 years ago, it&#8217;s incredible. It was the number one company in the world for a long time. That's why we don't want to see it go to Japan,&#8221; Trump said. 
X Price Action: <a href="http://benzinga.com/quote/X" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">U.S. Steel shares</a> were down 11.6% at $39.91 at the time of publication Thursday morning, according to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Movers

US Steel Stock Is Falling Thursday: What's Going On?

JMP Securities analyst Constantine Davides maintains Addus HomeCare (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADUS#NASDAQ">ADUS</a>) with a Market Outperform and maintains $150 price target.

ADUS

JMP Securities Maintains Market Outperform on Addus HomeCare, Maintains $150 Price Target

Red Cat Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCAT#NASDAQ">RCAT</a>) shares are moving lower Thursday after the company announced a $30 million registered direct offering <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/04/g44730836/red-cat-holdings-announces-30-million-registered-direct-offering-of-common-stock">of its common stock</a>. 
What Happened: Before the market open on Thursday, Red Cat announced it entered into securities purchase agreements with institutional investors for the purchase and sale of approximately 4.72 million shares of common stock. 
The drone technology company anticipates gross proceeds of approximately $30 million. The offering is expected to close on or about April 11. 
Red Cat said it intends to use the net proceeds from the offering for general corporate purposes. The company had $9.6 million in cash and accounts receivable as of the end of 2024. When Red Cat reported financial results last month, the company noted that it closed on an additional $6 million in financing since the reporting period ended. 
Red Cat said last quarter that it expects calendar year 2025 revenue of $80 million to $120 million, including $25 million from non-SRR Black Widow sales, $25 to $65 million in SRR-related Black Widow sales, $25 million in Edge 130 sales and $5 million in Fang FPV sales.
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">How To Buy RCAT Stock</h3>
By now you're likely curious about how to participate in the market for Red Cat &#8211; be it to purchase shares, or even attempt to bet against the company.
Buying shares is typically done through a brokerage account. You can find a list of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/best-stock-trading-platforms">possible trading platforms here.</a> Many will allow you to buy &#8220;fractional shares,&#8221; which allows you to own portions of stock without buying an entire share.
If you're looking to bet against a company, the process is more complex. You'll need access to an options trading platform, or a broker who will allow you to &#8220;go short&#8221; a share of stock by lending you the shares to sell. The process of shorting a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock">stock can be found at this resource.</a> Otherwise, if your broker allows you to trade options, you can either buy a put option, or sell a call option at a strike price above where shares are currently trading &#8211; either way it allows you to profit off of the share price decline.
RCAT Price Action: <a href="http://benzinga.com/quote/rcat" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Red Cat Holdings shares</a> were down 9.39% at $6.75 at the time of publication Thursday, according to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Offerings

RCAT

Red Cat Holdings Stock Is Trading Lower Thursday: Here's Why

Ginkgo Bioworks and partners awarded $29 million contract by ARPA-H to develop distributed manufacturing of essential medicines using wheat germ cell-free expression systems

Contracts

Ginkgo Bioworks Works With Partners On ARPA-H Project To Stabilize Pharmaceutical Supply Chains

Topgolf Callaway Brands Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MODG#NYSE">MODG</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/04/n44729290/topgolf-callaway-brands-announces-agreement-to-sell-jack-wolfskin-to-anta-sports">agreed to divest</a> its Jack Wolfskin unit to Chinese sportswear maker ANTA Sports for $290 million in cash.
The transaction is expected to be completed in the second quarter or early third quarter of 2025.
 &#8220;This sale will allow us to increase our focus and optimize our resources on our core business. Importantly, the proceeds will further enhance our balance sheet and liquidity, reinforcing our financial flexibility ahead of our planned separation of Topgolf from our core operations,&#8221; said Topgolf CEO Chip Brewer.
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Last year, Topgolf&#8217;s board revealed plans to split its operations, aiming to separate the Callaway and Topgolf divisions. The company intends to separate by spinning off the Topgolf segment to its shareholders.
While Topgolf Callaway has not updated its fiscal outlook following the deal, the company<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/02/n43926091/topgolf-callaway-brands-announces-fourth-quarter-and-full-year-2024-results"> had earlier forecast Jack Wolfskin </a>to generate roughly 325 million euros ($359.64 million) in revenue for the full year 2025. 
This included an anticipated adjusted EBITDA of 12 million euros. The brand's performance is expected to remain seasonal, with an adjusted EBITDA loss of 18 million euros in the first half offset by an adjusted EBITDA of 30 million euros in the latter half.
Topgolf Callaway enlisted Goldman Sachs as its financial advisor for the deal, with Latham &amp; Watkins LLP providing legal counsel.
The company held $445 million in cash and equivalents as of Dec. 31.
J.P. Morgan analyst Matthew R. Boss reiterated a Neutral rating on the company&#8217;s shares and warned that Topgolf's same-venue sales will <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/price-target/25/02/43954172/topgolf-callaway-to-face-revenue-challenges-as-same-venue-sales-drop-by-8-analyst">face challenges over the next 12-18 months</a> as both corporate and consumer demand remain below normal levels.
Topgolf Callaway offers equipment, apparel, and entertainment through global brands like Topgolf, Callaway Golf, TravisMathew, Odyssey and OGIO.
Price Action: Topgolf shares traded higher by 1.1% at $6.41 in premarket at last check Thursday.
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Sports

MODG

Sports Equipment Maker Topgolf Callaway To Sell Jack Wolfskin Brand For $290M

Scotiabank analyst Greg McGinniss downgrades Lineage (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LINE#NASDAQ">LINE</a>) from Sector Outperform to Sector Perform and lowers the price target from $74 to $56.

Downgrades

LINE

Scotiabank Downgrades Lineage to Sector Perform, Lowers Price Target to $56

Management

SMRT

SmartRent President And CEO Shane Paladin Resigns, Effective Immediately; Chairman John Dorman Named Interim CEO

– The Steering Committee brings together distinguished clinical experts in AML from leading National Comprehensive Cancer Network Centers –
Omeros Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OMER#NASDAQ">OMER</a>) today announced the establishment of the Omeros Oncology Clinical Steering Committee to advance Omeros' OncotoX biologics program focused on acute myeloid leukemia (AML). AML is the most fatal form of leukemia and accounts for approximately 80 percent of acute leukemias in adults and one-third of all cancers affecting the blood/bone marrow, representing a high unmet need. Omeros' OncotoX program for AML consists of proprietary targeted, engineered molecules (about half the size of an antibody) that deliver a toxic payload within the cancer cells, thereby killing them.

Biotech

OMER

Omeros Establishes Oncology Clinical Steering Committee Of Leading AML Experts From Top Cancer Centers To Advance Its OncotoX Biologics Program Targeting High-Unmet-Need Acute Myeloid Leukemia With Proprietary Engineered Molecules Designed To Deliver Cancer-Killing Payloads

The technology sector is preparing for a period of uncertainty and volatility due to recent tariffs and the upcoming earnings season, according to Wedbush analyst Dan Ives.
What Happened: Despite hopes for stability following a pause in tariffs last year, the tech industry is facing a less certain reality. Large-scale purchases may see significant downsizing or pauses, contributing to the sector&#8217;s volatility, said Ives.
The tech analyst attributes this turbulence to recent tariffs, which have reached as high as 125% on China, significantly impacting the tech industry. While he stated that the pause on tariffs is a good sign, there is still a lot of uncertainty. &#8220;There is a framework but the reality is there is mass uncertainty.&#8221;
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These tariffs have led to a dramatic pullback in capital expenditure (CapEx), especially on data centers. Companies such as Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), Microsoft (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), Alphabet (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>), and Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) have all felt the impact, with spending plans stalled as they navigate this new reality.
As earnings season approaches, Dan&nbsp;anticipates further turbulence and predicts&nbsp;earnings cuts of about 10%&nbsp;across internet and big tech. The&nbsp;tech world is still assessing&nbsp;the full extent of the&nbsp;damage, with&nbsp;the potential for a U.S.-China&nbsp;deal looming large.
 "​Street numbers now you are assuming across the board you will see earning cuts to about 10% across internet and big tech.," he predicted. 
The Wedbush Analyst stated that the June quarter would be very soft and investors are looking ahead to any sign of a China deal and a de-escalation. 
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Why It Matters: The <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/25/04/44721874/trumps-tariff-pause-saves-market-from-edge-of-the-cliff-dan-ives-says-biggest-wild-card-still-remains">90-day tariff pause</a>, announced by President Donald Trump, was initially seen as a relief for the stock market. However, despite the rally in markets, analysts warned of a &#8220;key obstacle&#8221; still on the table.
Ives&#8217; concerns about pauses in data center capex are relevant as reports suggest that Microsoft has recently shelved a $1 billion data center investment in Ohio.
Trump&#8217;s more lenient approach to his trade agenda led to a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44728207/trump-says-this-is-a-great-time-to-buy-but-portfolio-managers-give-a-reality-check-permanent-damage-has-been-done">significant rally</a> in the stock market. However, portfolio managers and analysts were not fully convinced. They believed that the escalating trade war and a worrying selloff in the U.S. government bond market had caused permanent damage.
For tech companies, the road ahead remains volatile. The combination of paused projects, tariff-driven cost increases, and cautious guidance paints a challenging picture for the industry. As Dan Ives put it, "The damage is real."
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<h3>Losers</h3>
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<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>Name</th>
<th align="right">Price</th>
<th align="right">Change ($)</th>
<th align="right">Change (%)</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
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<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Technology</td>
<td align="right">198.5800</td>
<td align="right">-5.28</td>
<td align="right">-2.60</td>
<td>83.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Energy Select Sector</td>
<td align="right">80.3900</td>
<td align="right">-1.97</td>
<td align="right">-2.40</td>
<td>136.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLY#NYSE">XLY</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Consumer Discretionary</td>
<td align="right">191.4700</td>
<td align="right">-4.07</td>
<td align="right">-2.09</td>
<td>14.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLC#NYSE">XLC</a>)</td>
<td>The Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund</td>
<td align="right">91.9297</td>
<td align="right">-1.81</td>
<td align="right">-1.94</td>
<td>13.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLB#NYSE">XLB</a>)</td>
<td>Materials Select Sector SPDR</td>
<td align="right">79.2300</td>
<td align="right">-1.53</td>
<td align="right">-1.90</td>
<td>6.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLI#NYSE">XLI</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Industrial</td>
<td align="right">124.8300</td>
<td align="right">-1.93</td>
<td align="right">-1.53</td>
<td>44.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLF#NYSE">XLF</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Financial</td>
<td align="right">46.6600</td>
<td align="right">-0.57</td>
<td align="right">-1.21</td>
<td>823.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLRE#NYSE">XLRE</a>)</td>
<td>Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund (The)</td>
<td align="right">38.7600</td>
<td align="right">-0.45</td>
<td align="right">-1.15</td>
<td>2.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLU#NYSE">XLU</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Utilities</td>
<td align="right">75.5500</td>
<td align="right">-0.42</td>
<td align="right">-0.56</td>
<td>9.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLV#NYSE">XLV</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Health Care</td>
<td align="right">138.0100</td>
<td align="right">-0.75</td>
<td align="right">-0.55</td>
<td>35.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLP#NYSE">XLP</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Consumer Staples</td>
<td align="right">79.0400</td>
<td align="right">-0.27</td>
<td align="right">-0.35</td>
<td>10.7K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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Chris Dixon, managing partner at venture firm a16z crypto, says blockchain-based stablecoins are transforming the global payments landscape in the same way <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/04/44709542/investors-just-poured-3m-into-this-whatsapp-job-app-for-hispanic-immigrants-and-its-already-helping-800-find-work">WhatsApp upended costly international phone calls</a>.
What Happened: In a blog post published on Thursday, Dixon <a href="https://a16zcrypto.com/posts/article/stablecoins-payments-without-intermediaries/">outlines</a> how stablecoins are emerging as internet-native alternatives to legacy financial networks bogged down by fees, delays and multiple intermediaries.
"The internet made information free and global. So why is it still so hard — and expensive — to move money?" Dixon asks. 
He points out that a $200 international remittance still costs an average of 6.62% in fees, which he calls a regressive tax on the world's poorest workers.
Stablecoins—cryptocurrencies pegged to assets like the US dollar like USDT (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">USDT</a>) and USDC (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">USDC</a>)—offer a reset. According to Dixon, they eliminate the need for traditional clearing houses, correspondent banks and foreign exchange intermediaries.
"Just as WhatsApp disrupted costly international phone calls, blockchain payments and stablecoins are transforming global money transfers," he wrote.
The report highlights several use cases already in motion. 
SpaceX is using stablecoins for treasury operations in countries with volatile currencies, while companies like ScaleAI leverage them for fast, low-cost international payroll. 
Also Read: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/04/44731819/why-the-bitcoin-bull-market-is-back-on-at-93000-glassnode">Why The Bitcoin Bull Market Is Back On At $93,000: Glassnode</a>
Stripe, the payments processor, now supports stablecoin checkouts with fees as low as 1.5%, compared to the 3% typically charged by card networks.
Dixon says that stablecoins processed $15.6 trillion in value in 2024—equivalent to Visa's volume—demonstrating real-world adoption beyond theoretical promise. 
"Unlike the old financial stack, which evolved in silos, stablecoins are global by default. They live on blockchains: open, programmable networks that anyone can build on," he said.
He adds that regulatory clarity could accelerate stablecoin adoption. 
"Smart legislation is actually the unlock," Dixon says, pointing to ongoing efforts in Congress to clarify rules around network tokens and security classifications.
What&#8217;s Next: Dixon also sees a broader shift in how money infrastructure should be built—more like the open internet protocols that fueled decades of innovation. "We don't have to patch the old system. We can make a better one."
With market demand, developer interest, and regulatory momentum converging, Dixon argues that stablecoins are no longer an experiment—they're emerging as a foundational layer of the global financial system.
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