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U.S. stocks moved mostly higher on Tuesday, with the Nasdaq jumping about 300 points, or 1.6%, to 19,010.08, and the S&amp;P 500 rising 0.7% to 5,886.55. The Dow Jones, however, slipped 0.6% to 42,140.43.
These are the top stocks that gained the attention of retail traders and investors throughout the day:
Palantir Technologies Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>)
Palantir saw its shares rise by 8.14%, closing at $128.10. The stock reached an intraday high of $130.60 and a low of $119.31, with a 52-week range of $63.40 to $130.60. Palantir achieved a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/05/45383727/palantir-stock-hits-new-all-time-high-on-strong-earnings-macro-tailwinds">new all-time high</a>, buoyed by strong earnings and macroeconomic factors. The announcement of significant investment opportunities in the Middle East and support for regional stability by global leaders further fueled investor optimism.
NVIDIA Corporation&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)
NVIDIA&#8217;s stock increased by 5.63%, closing at $129.93. The day&#8217;s trading saw a high of $131.22 and a low of $124.47, with a 52-week range of $86.63 to $153.13. In the after-hours trading, the shares gained over 1%. The stock&#8217;s upward momentum continued as the U.S. and China agreed to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/05/45384348/whats-going-on-with-nvidia-stock-tuesday-2">reduce tariffs</a> on each other&#8217;s goods, providing a boost to tech stocks.
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>)
AMD&#8217;s shares rose by 4.01%, closing at $112.46. The stock hit an intraday high of $113.13 and a low of $109, with a 52-week range of $76.48 to $187.28. The company launched its&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/05/45384346/amd-launches-epyc-4005-chips-for-small-business-and-cloud">EPYC 4005 Series</a>&nbsp;processors, designed for small businesses and cloud services, which contributed to the stock&#8217;s positive performance.
UnitedHealth Group Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>)
UnitedHealth&#8217;s stock plunged by 17.79%, closing at $311.38. The stock&#8217;s intraday high was $342, with a low of $309.10, and a 52-week range of $309.10 to $630.73. In the after-hours trading, the shares rose 2.3%. The company announced a CEO change and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45373368/unitedhealth-stock-plunges-names-new-ceo-suspends-2025-guidance">suspended its 2025 guidance</a>, leading to a significant drop in its stock price.
Tesla Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)
Tesla&#8217;s shares increased by 4.93%, closing at $334.07. The stock reached an intraday high of $337.59 and a low of $316.80, with a 52-week range of $157.40 to $488.54. The easing of U.S.-China tariff tensions and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/05/45387469/tesla-stock-soars-amid-china-tariff-relief-and-robotaxi-buzz">renewed interest</a>&nbsp;in Tesla&#8217;s robotaxi plans contributed to the stock&#8217;s rise.
Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings place AMD Momentum in the 19th percentile and Growth in the 82nd percentile. How does Nvidia compare? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">Find out here</a>.
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On Tuesday, in a post on X, investor and economist Peter Schiff highlighted U.S. 10-Year Treasury yields climbing back to 4.5%, despite the &#8220;trade truce&#8221; with China early this week, while the U.S. dollar &#8220;resumes its broad-based decline.&#8221;
What Happened: &#8220;Despite the trade truce, the world is losing confidence in the dollar and our ability to get our fiscal house in order,&#8221; Schiff said, highlighting structural issues, rather than short-term diplomacy, as driving factors behind recent market behaviors.
Schiff says, &#8220;The consequences of de-dollarization will be profound,&#8221; referring to a potential pivot by foreign central banks and investors away from U.S. debt and currency reserves in recent weeks, leading to high borrowing costs for the U.S. Government. 
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">The yield on 10-year Treasuries is back up to 4.5% as the U.S. dollar resumes its broad-based decline. Despite the trade truce, the world is losing confidence in the dollar and our ability to get our fiscal house in order. The consequences of de-dollarization will be profound.
&mdash; Peter Schiff (@PeterSchiff) <a href="https://twitter.com/PeterSchiff/status/1922327956925366308?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 13, 2025</a></blockquote>
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10-Year U.S. Treasury Yield hit its highest level in a month at 4.45% on Tuesday, up from 4.17% at the beginning of this month, and 3.99% at the beginning of April. This comes as markets continue to assess the impact of the trade de-escalation with China this week, according to TradingEconomics.
The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) is flat during the day, trading at 100.95, up 0.001%, while being up 0.72% for the month. The currency witnessed a pullback following a sharp rally on Monday, mainly owing to the soft inflation data, which hints at a rate cut by the Federal Reserve, according to Reuters. 
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Why It Matters: Other analysts and economists have expressed similar concerns. Macro researcher Stephanie Pomboy described Monday's market rally as a &#8220;headline sugar rush&#8221; fueled by tariff optimism, warning that &#8220;the market's partying on tariffs, but the foundation is cracking&#8221; amid <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45369770/whos-going-to-buy-2-trillion-worth-of-paper-macro-expert-calls-wall-street-rally-a-headline-sugar-rush-as-treasury-yield-spike-signals-bigger-trouble">rising Treasury yields</a>.
Last week,&nbsp;Michael Hartnett, a Chief Investment Strategist at&nbsp;Bank of America Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>), warned that 5% Treasury yields could <a href="https://benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/05/45317301/5-treasury-yields-could-force-trump-to-slash-tariffs-in-q2-says-bofas-hartnett?_gl=1&#x2A;tvuwqm&#x2A;_gcl_au&#x2A;OTU0MzA1MzE4LjE3NDcwMTIxNDM.&#x2A;_ga&#x2A;R1MyLjEuczE3NDcxMzY3MTkkbzE2JGcxJHQxNzQ3MTM4MzEzJGowJGwwJGgw&#x2A;_ga_V7ZK73W7N0&#x2A;czE3NDcxODQ5NDAkbzE0JGcxJHQxNzQ3MTg1Mjk1JGowJGwwJGgw">compel the U.S. Government</a> to walk on its protectionist trade measures. 
Analysts at Deutsche AG (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DB#NYSE">DB</a>) early last month referred to the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/04/44756751/full-spectrum-collapse-top-bank-rings-alarm-over-simultaneous-fall-of-us-assets">simultaneous collapse</a> of U.S. equities, the dollar, and Treasury yields as &#8220;uncharted territory,&#8221; which they blamed squarely on markets having &#8220;lost faith in U.S. assets.&#8221;
This comes as the U.S. Treasury Department <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/05/45204657/us-treasury-ramps-up-borrowing-needs-to-514-billion-marking-a-surprising-320-jump-from-its-previous-forecast">ramps up its borrowing</a>, projecting $514 billion in net marketable debt being issued during the current quarter, which is a staggering 317% over its own forecasts two months earlier, at $123 billion.
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Leading cryptocurrencies rose Tuesday, as softer-than-expected consumer inflation bolstered risk appetite.
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<td>Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>)</td>
<td>+1.41%</td>
<td>$103,877.58</td>
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<td>+8.92%</td>
<td>$2,688.48</td>
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<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>+5.85%</td>
<td>$0.2396</td>
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What Happened: Bitcoin nearly reached $105,000 late afternoon before reversing course to the mid-$103,000s.
Ethereum breached $2,700 for the first time since Feb. 25, helped by a 9% rally over the last 24 hours.
Ethereum's market dominance increased further to 9.6%, while Bitcoin's pie shrank to 61%
The rally eroded over $240 million in bearish bets in the last 24 hours, while the total liquidations shot up to $387 million.
Bitcoin's Open Interest rose 0.87% in the last 24 hours, although bets against the cryptocurrency in the Binance derivatives market increased to 59% of the total.
The magnitude of the "Greed" sentiment increased from 70 to 73, according to the Crypto Fear and Greed Index.
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<td>+19.92%</td>
<td>$0.456</td>
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<td>+17.10%</td>
<td>$1.30</td>
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<td>$0.1303</td>
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The global cryptocurrency market capitalization stood at $3.38 trillion, following an increase of 2.32% in the last 24 hours.
Major stock indexes extended their gains Tuesday. The S&amp;P 500 rose 0.72% to close at 5,886.55, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite gained 1.61% to end at 19,010.08. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was the outlier, losing 269.67 points, or 0.64%, to end at 42,140.43.
Investors parsed April's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/05/45374267/inflation-eases-in-april-as-trumps-tariffs-dont-push-prices-higher">softer-than-expected Consumer Price Index data</a>, which suggested that President Donald Trump&#8217;s tariff measures didn't have an immediate impact on the cost of living.&nbsp;
The risk-on sentiment has also improved after the U.S. and China <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/05/45347089/wall-street-rips-higher-as-tariff-truce-halts-us-china-economic-escalation">agreed to slash their retaliatory tariffs</a>.
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Analyst Notes: Cryptocurrency analyst and trader Michaël van de Poppe predicted that the reduced inflation would ease investors and potentially lead to the Federal Reserve lowering interest rates.
"The cocktail for Bitcoin to go ballistic is getting there," he added.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Pretty good read today from the CPI. Lower than expected. Inflation is calming down and that would ease investors a little bit, this would also signal that the FED can lower interest rates. The cocktail for <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bitcoin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bitcoin</a> to go ballistic is getting there.
&mdash; Michaël van de Poppe (@CryptoMichNL) <a href="https://twitter.com/CryptoMichNL/status/1922356669394423920?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 13, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Chris Kline, the co-founder and COO of Bitcoin IRA, attributed Bitcoin's run past $100,000 partly to the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/05/45243344/bitcoin-reserve-bill-signed-into-law-by-new-hampshire-governor-granite-state-move-makes-it">strategic reserve race among states</a>.
"The combination of institutional adoption through ETFs and now governmental reserves creates unprecedented demand pressure against Bitcoin&#8217;s mathematically limited supply," Kline said.
He added that governments have recognized the power of holding finite digital assets in an era of unlimited fiat currency.
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On Tuesday, Cathie Wood&#8216;s Ark Invest made significant moves by selling shares of Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>) and Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACHR#NYSE">ACHR</a>). These trades come as both companies experience notable market activity, with Palantir hitting a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/05/45383727/palantir-stock-hits-new-all-time-high-on-strong-earnings-macro-tailwinds">new all-time high</a> and Archer Aviation benefiting from positive earnings reports.
The Palantir Trade
Ark Invest&#8217;s Ark Fintech Innovation ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKF#BATS">ARKF</a>) fund sold 4,791 shares of Palantir on Tuesday. This decision follows Palantir&#8217;s impressive market performance, where its stock reached a new peak of $128.03. The trade, made through, was valued at $613,727.
The surge in Palantir shares was driven by strong earnings and favorable macroeconomic conditions, including potential investment opportunities in the Middle East. Palantir&#8217;s recent success has been attributed to its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/05/45383727/palantir-stock-hits-new-all-time-high-on-strong-earnings-macro-tailwinds">strategic positioning</a> in the enterprise AI sector, as highlighted by Wedbush Securities&#8217; analyst Dan Ives. Despite its high valuation, Palantir&#8217;s platforms, Gotham and Foundry, continue to attract investor interest.
The Archer Aviation Trade
On the same day, Ark Invest&#8217;s ARK Innovation ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKK#NYSE">ARKK</a>) fund sold 523,773 shares of Archer Aviation Inc. Archer&#8217;s stock has been on an upward trajectory following its better-than-expected first-quarter results, which reported a 17-cent loss per share, outperforming analyst expectations of a 28-cent loss. This positive outcome led to multiple analysts reiterating Buy ratings for the company. Archer&#8217;s recent performance is also bolstered by its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/25/05/45388144/archer-aviations-defense-push-piloted-flight-to-boost-stock-analysts">strategic initiatives in defense and piloted flight</a>, which are expected to enhance its market position.
Archer Aviation stock surged nearly 23% to $11.16 on Tuesday, making Ark's trade worth $5.8 million.
Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings indicate Palantir has Momentum in the 99th percentile and Growth in the 88th percentile. Check out how Archer Aviation stacks up by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">clicking here</a>.
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<li>CRISPR Therapeutics AG (CRSP): The ARKK fund acquired 53,212 shares.</li>
<li>GitLab Inc (GTLB): Ark&#8217;s ARKW fund added 34,607 shares to its holdings.</li>
<li>Nextdoor Holdings Inc (KIND): The ARKW fund bought 177,492 shares.</li>
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President Donald Trump made a significant diplomatic gesture towards Iran on Tuesday, expressing hope for improved relations in the Middle East. This comes as he lauds the transformative efforts of Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates in turning their capitals into thriving commercial centers.
What Happened: Trump, speaking at a U.S.-Saudi investment forum in Riyadh, extended an &#8220;olive branch&#8221; to Iran while expressing optimism about the Middle East&#8217;s future, <a href="https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/5297854-trump-extends-olive-branch-to-iran-with-stern-warning/">The Hill</a> reported. Trump praised leaders from Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates for transforming their capitals into commercial hubs.
Trump expressed his &#8220;fervent hope&#8221; for Saudi Arabia to eventually normalize relations with Israel. The president, who aims to be seen as a global peacemaker, adopted a softer tone toward Iran as his administration seeks a nuclear deal with Tehran. 
&#8220;As I have shown repeatedly, I am willing to end past conflicts and forge new partnerships for a better and more stable world,&#8221; Trump stated.
Trump emphasized his willingness to negotiate, saying, &#8220;I&nbsp;want to make a deal&nbsp;with Iran. If I can&nbsp;make a deal with Iran, I&#8217;ll be very happy.&#8221; However, he warned that if Iran&#8217;s&nbsp;leadership rejects this olive branch&nbsp;and continues aggressive actions, the U.S. would apply &#8220;massive, maximum pressure.&#8221;
According to The Hill, Trump noted that the offer to Iran &#8220;will not last forever.&#8221; Recent talks between U.S. and Iranian officials have focused on Tehran&#8217;s nuclear program. Trump criticized the Biden administration and Iranian leaders, accusing them of misusing resources for terrorism.
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Why It Matters: The backdrop to Trump&#8217;s outreach includes recent developments in U.S.-Iran relations. In April, Iran indicated a willingness to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/04/44758747/iran-signals-openness-to-nuclear-talks-with-us-warns-against-trumps-aggressive-theatrics">engage in nuclear talks</a> with the U.S., despite cautioning against Trump&#8217;s &#8220;aggressive theatrics.&#8221;
This diplomatic overture coincides with Trump&#8217;s announcement of a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/05/45390422/trump-unveils-historic-and-transformative-600-billion-saudi-deal-predicts-markets-will-go-a-lot-higher">historic $600 billion investment</a> commitment from Saudi Arabia into the U.S., signaling a &#8220;golden era&#8221; of economic cooperation. 
Additionally, Trump&#8217;s visit to Saudi Arabia has sparked speculation about a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/05/45336122/trump-eyeing-nuclear-deal-with-saudi-arabia-china-and-russia-watch-closely">potential nuclear agreement</a> between the U.S. and Riyadh.
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Most people don't look at their house, imagine it in flames, and think, "Eh, I'll just write a check." But Charlie Munger wasn't most people.
In one of his final public appearances—just months before his death at age 99—the longtime vice chairman of Berkshire Hathaway made a comment that raised eyebrows, especially considering the business he helped run. "Once I got rich, I stopped carrying fire insurance on houses," Munger said during the <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2023/02/15/charlie-munger-discusses-investing-at-the-daily-journal-annual-meeting.html">2023 Daily Journal shareholder meeting</a>. "I just self-insure."
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It was a surprisingly personal stance from the longtime vice chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, a conglomerate that <a href="https://www.berkshirehathaway.com/subs/sublinks.html">owns some of the biggest insurance businesses</a> in the country—Geico, General Re, Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance, and more.&nbsp;
Still, Munger was unapologetic. "I'd rather tell it the way it is than tell it in a way that helps Berkshire," he said. "Even though it's bad for Berkshire, I want to tell you: if you can afford to self-insure, self-insure."
He clarified that he wasn't just talking about fire insurance. "In my own life, I'm a big self-insurer, and so is Warren," he said. "Why would you want to fool around with a claims process and all kinds of things?" His point was simple: if you're wealthy enough to absorb the loss, bypass the middlemen, avoid the red tape, and deal with problems directly.
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That's not to say Munger was advocating recklessness. He emphasized that the decision to self-insure only makes sense if you can comfortably handle the expense. "You should insure against things you can't afford to pay for yourself," he said. "But if you can afford to take the bumps… why would you want to fool around with some insurance company?"
And it's <a href="https://www.bankrate.com/insurance/homeowners-insurance/home-insurance-required/">not an option for most people</a>. If you have a mortgage, insurance isn't just recommended—it's required by lenders. Even homeowners who own their property outright might still be subject to homeowners association regulations or local ordinances that mandate certain types of coverage. In many cases, self-insurance isn't just risky—it's off the table entirely.
Munger knew he <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/02/43700703/to-pay-28000-a-year-in-insurance-for-a-2000-square-foot-condo-is-ridiculous-suze-orman-shares-how-she-self-insures">had the resources to take on the risk</a>. "If your house burned down, I would just write a check and rebuild it," he said. And while that line might sound cavalier, it's really just an extension of how he viewed efficiency. He saw traditional insurance as a system bogged down by fraud, fees, and friction—and if you didn't need it, why get tangled in it?
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So, should you self-insure? That's a personal decision, and it's a risk. Munger's approach worked for him because he could afford for something to go wrong—and because he was willing to accept the consequences if it did. But unless you're ready to pay for the full cost of disaster, both financially and emotionally, insurance might still be worth the hassle.
It's a philosophy grounded in pure Munger logic: eliminate what's wasteful, do what's rational, and ignore the noise. Just make sure, before you follow in his footsteps, that you <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/are-you-rich">can actually afford the walk</a>.
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Billionaire Charlie Munger Said He Dropped Insurance After Getting Rich — 'All Intelligent People Self-Insure' If They Can Afford It

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Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PANW#NASDAQ">PANW</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 11.29% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 21.95%. Currently, Palo Alto Networks has a market capitalization of $127.13 billion. 
Buying $1000 In PANW: If an investor had bought $1000 of PANW stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $7,303.62 today based on a price of $192.01 for PANW at the time of writing.
<h3>Palo Alto Networks's Performance Over Last 10 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1747179917_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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$1000 Invested In This Stock 10 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

Carvana (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVNA#NYSE">CVNA</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 9.6% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 24.34%. Currently, Carvana has a market capitalization of $39.27 billion. 
Buying $1000 In CVNA: If an investor had bought $1000 of CVNA stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $3,162.75 today based on a price of $292.33 for CVNA at the time of writing.
<h3>Carvana's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1747179011_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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If You Invested $1000 In This Stock 5 Years Ago, You Would Have This Much Today

HealthEquity (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HQY#NASDAQ">HQY</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 3.4% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 14.06%. Currently, HealthEquity has a market capitalization of $8.39 billion. 
Buying $1000 In HQY: If an investor had bought $1000 of HQY stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $3,740.46 today based on a price of $96.99 for HQY at the time of writing.
<h3>HealthEquity's Performance Over Last 10 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1747178115_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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Here's How Much You Would Have Made Owning HealthEquity Stock In The Last 10 Years

Billionaire investor Mark Cuban took another shot at Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick in his latest post. Over the weekend, Cuban took to <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/mcuban.bsky.social/post/3lovvp2fzcc2j">Bluesky</a> to mock Lutnick, writing, "I wonder which Time Share company Howard Lutnick is going to get a job in sales at."
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Lutnick&#8217;s Controversial Tenure</h2>
Cuban&#8217;s jab comes on the heels of a series of critical comments he&#8217;s made about Lutnick's tenure as commerce secretary. In March, for instance, Cuban questioned Lutnick&#8217;s effectiveness, <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/mcuban.bsky.social/post/3lkxkj5mhnc2o">asking</a>, "Has Howard Lutnick done anything of value as Commerce Secretary?" The remark was a response to Lutnick&#8217;s recent controversial interviews and public comments.
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One of the key points of contention is Lutnick&#8217;s approach to tariffs and trade. In a March <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/atrupar.com/post/3ljpthdit7k24">CNBC</a> interview, Lutnick defended the Trump administration's tariff strategy, emphasizing its potential to boost U.S. manufacturing. Cuban shot back on <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:y5xyloyy7s4a2bwfeimj7r3b/post/3ljqszshvvc2k">Bluesky</a>, saying, "Someone needs to explain to our Sec of Commerce how capitalism works." He added, "America has a global trade surplus on services. Services have the highest margins and profits of our exports. That is where capital and expertise are focused."
Cuban's critiques highlight a fundamental disagreement over the direction of U.S. trade policy. Lutnick has been a vocal supporter of President Donald Trump&#8217;s tariffs, arguing that they are necessary to address the $1.2 trillion U.S. trade deficit. He defended this approach in a Sunday <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1lx5YKNttzU">CNN</a> interview, describing the deficit as unsustainable and claiming that tariffs will help create balanced trade. "The president wants balanced and fair trade, and tariffs are the tool to create balanced and fair trade," Lutnick said.
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Cuban has consistently resisted this, arguing that the U.S. should concentrate more on its robust services industry, which he claims is more lucrative and a better long-term investment for economic expansion. He also criticized Lutnick&#8217;s recent comments about Social Security, where Lutnick suggested that people who complain about missed checks might be fraudsters, sparking significant backlash.
"My mother-in-law, who&#8217;s 94, she wouldn&#8217;t call and complain. She just wouldn&#8217;t," Lutnick said on the "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=182ckTL2KBA">All-In Podcast</a>" in March. "A fraudster always makes the loudest noise, screaming, yelling and complaining."
The latest trade developments also add context to Cuban&#8217;s criticism. This week, the U.S. and China agreed to a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/05/45342343/us-stock-futures-rise-as-us-china-agree-to-90-day-tariff-pause-wider-earnings-growth-should-drive-more-balanced-market-performance-says-expert">90-day tariff reduction pause</a>, with the U.S. lowering tariffs on Chinese goods from 145% to 30% and China cutting duties on U.S. products from 125% to 10%. The deal, which allows for ongoing economic discussions, underscores the ongoing challenges in balancing U.S. trade interests.
Cuban&#8217;s pointed comments suggest he remains skeptical of Lutnick's approach, framing it as disconnected from the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44756759/new-research-shows-donald-trumps-25-tariffs-could-cost-auto-companies-108billion-report">economic realities</a> faced by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/03/44347512/wait-tariffs-are-just-a-tax-on-us-employee-shocked-as-small-business-owner-cuts-his-hours-because-of-the-tariffs">most Americans</a>. His critiques echo broader concerns about the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45254241/recession-could-originate-at-the-port-of-los-angeles-warns-economist-calling-tariff-decision-a-misapplied-consumption-tax-on-households">potential economic fallout</a> from ongoing trade disputes and the effectiveness of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/05/45338243/stephen-miller-says-history-will-record-trumps-tariffs-as-the-start-of-saving-the-west-from-chinas-economic-domination">tariffs as a long-term strategy</a>.
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Microsoft (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 4.68% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 19.42%. Currently, Microsoft has a market capitalization of $3.33 trillion. 
Buying $1000 In MSFT: If an investor had bought $1000 of MSFT stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $2,452.17 today based on a price of $448.40 for MSFT at the time of writing.
<h3>Microsoft's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1747177210_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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$1000 Invested In Microsoft 5 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMG#NYSE">CMG</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 9.66% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 21.35%. Currently, Chipotle Mexican Grill has a market capitalization of $68.30 billion. 
Buying $100 In CMG: If an investor had bought $100 of CMG stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $1,813.33 today based on a price of $50.69 for CMG at the time of writing.
<h3>Chipotle Mexican Grill's Performance Over Last 15 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1747176317_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Here's How Much You Would Have Made Owning Chipotle Mexican Grill Stock In The Last 15 Years

Wall Street extended its rally on Tuesday as easing trade tensions between the U.S. and China and softer inflation data boosted investor confidence. In fact, the S&amp;P 500 reclaimed positive territory for 2025 and closed 0.7%<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/05/45379707/sp-500-to-6500-goldman-sachs-trims-recession-odds-as-trump-backs-off-on-tariffs"> higher on the day.</a>&nbsp;
What To Know: The market is flashing another bullish signal that could indicate even more gains ahead, according to Ryan Detrick, chief market strategist for the Carson Group.&nbsp;
Detrick observed that on Tuesday, more than 60% of the components in the S&amp;P 500 are hitting new 20-day highs and pointed to a historically bullish year following this rare occurrence. 
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"This is quite rare and rather bullish. Strong performance across the board and higher a year later 18 out of 18 times," Detrick wrote<a href="https://x.com/RyanDetrick/status/1922361671332303080"> in a post</a> on X.&nbsp;
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">After today we will have more than 60% of the components in the S&amp;P 500 hitting a new 20-day high. This is quite rare and rather bullish. Strong performance across the board and higher a year later 18 out of 18 times. &#x1f4aa; <a href="https://t.co/0D4Pm0scqS">pic.twitter.com/0D4Pm0scqS</a>
&mdash; Ryan Detrick, CMT (@RyanDetrick) <a href="https://twitter.com/RyanDetrick/status/1922361671332303080?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 13, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Detrick posted a chart from Carson Investment Research, which shows the last time more than 60% of S&amp;P 500 components reached a new 20-day high was on Dec. 1, 2023. Twelve months later, the S&amp;P 500 was 31.7% higher. 
The same chart indicates that this signal has flashed 18 times since 1982, and each time the S&amp;P 500 was higher 12 months later with an average gain of 18.6%.&nbsp;
What Drove The Action: First Solar Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>) soared almost 23% and was the biggest gainer in the S&amp;P 500 on Tuesday, on favorable U.S.<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/top-stories/25/05/45381191/first-solar-eyes-best-2-day-rally-since-2013-after-gop-tax-plan-spares-key-clean-energy-credits"> policy developments</a> for domestic solar manufacturers. 
NVIDIA Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) was a standout performer Tuesday, surging nearly 6% after announcing it <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/05/45384348/whats-going-on-with-nvidia-stock-tuesday-2">would supply </a>18,000 advanced AI chips to Saudi Arabia. The move pushed Nvidia&#8217;s market capitalization above $3 trillion and made it a major force behind the S&amp;P 500&#8217;s advance. 
Shares of Palantir Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>) rose more than 8% to an all-time high of $130.60, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/05/45383727/palantir-stock-hits-new-all-time-high-on-strong-earnings-macro-tailwinds">buoyed by optimism</a> around its AI software and increased defense sector opportunities. 
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TherapeuticsMD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TXMD#NASDAQ">TXMD</a>) reported quarterly losses of $(0.06) per share. This is a 14.29 percent increase over losses of $(0.07) per share from the same period last year. The company reported $393.00 thousand in sales this quarter. This is a 25.56 percent increase over sales of $313.00 thousand the same period last year.

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Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) says American workers are frustrated and they have a good reason to be.&nbsp;
In a recent <a href="https://x.com/BernieSanders/status/1919106487508414676">post on X</a>, Sanders pointed out that despite decades of rising worker productivity, inflation-adjusted wages are lower today than they were 52 years ago. At the same time, he noted a massive transfer of wealth from the bottom 90% to the top 1%, calling the situation unacceptable. "The status quo is NOT working. We need real change," he wrote.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">American workers are angry. Despite increased worker productivity, inflation-adjusted wages are lower today than they were 52 years ago. At the same time, there was a huge transfer of wealth from the bottom 90% to the top 1%. The status quo is NOT working. We need real change.
&mdash; Bernie Sanders (@BernieSanders) <a href="https://twitter.com/BernieSanders/status/1919106487508414676?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 4, 2025</a></blockquote>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">A Growing Gap Between Productivity and Pay</h2>
The Economic Policy Institute backs up Sanders&#8217; claims. According to a recent EPI <a href="https://www.epi.org/productivity-pay-gap/">report</a>, U.S. productivity has surged by 86.5% from 1979 to 2024, while hourly pay for typical workers only grew by 31.7% over the same period. That means productivity has grown nearly three times faster than wages, creating a wide gap between the value workers produce and what they take home.
The EPI argues this gap is not an accident but a result of policy decisions that reduced worker bargaining power, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/01/42918620/unions-should-brace-for-competition-what-trumps-labor-revolution-means-for-workers">weakened unions</a>, and shifted more wealth to capital owners. The report points out that this shift has resulted in slower economic growth overall, with typical workers missing out on the benefits of rising productivity.
"The growing wedge between productivity and typical workers' pay is income going everywhere but the paychecks of the bottom 80% of workers," the EPI said. "If it didn't end up in paychecks of typical workers, where did all the income growth implied by the rising productivity line go? Two places, basically. It went into the salaries of highly paid corporate and professional employees. And it went into higher profits (returns to shareholders and other wealth owners)."
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Longer Hours, Shorter Lives</h2>
Sanders has also recently <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/03/44302734/bernie-sanders-says-stress-kills-as-he-highlights-a-7-year-life-expectancy-gap-between-the-working-class-and-the-wealthy">raised concerns about the health impact</a> of economic stress. In a recent <a href="https://www.sanders.senate.gov/wp-content/uploads/3.7.2025-Life-Expectancy-Working-Class-Report_final.pdf">report</a> from the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, he highlighted a growing life expectancy gap between the wealthy and the working class. The report found that Americans in the wealthiest 1% of counties live an average of 84.3 years, while those in the bottom 50% of counties live only 77.4 years.
One stark example from the report shows that Loudoun County, Virginia, one of the wealthiest counties in the U.S., has a life expectancy of 84 years, while McDowell County, West Virginia, one of the poorest, has a life expectancy of just 69 years—a 15-year difference despite being only about 350 miles apart.
"Stress kills," Sanders said, adding that these disparities are unacceptable in a wealthy country like the U.S. "The massive <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/01/43351521/2025-is-the-year-the-wealth-disparity-gets-much-worse-viral-finance-influencer-explains-the-trump-economic-effect">income and wealth inequality</a> that exists in America today is not just an economic issue, it is literally a matter of life and death."
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Closing the Gap</h2>
To address these issues, Sanders has proposed a series of policy changes aimed at boosting workers&#8217; pay and improving their quality of life. These include <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/news/25/04/45028145/joe-rogan-agrees-with-bernie-sanders-saying-hes-right-that-you-should-be-scared-of-oligarchs-they-shouldnt-be-running-the-government">raising the minimum wage to at least $17 an hour</a>, implementing Medicare for All, expanding Social Security, providing paid family leave, and making education more affordable.
Sanders argues that these steps are essential if the U.S. is to close the growing gap between the rich and the working class and ensure that all Americans can share in the nation&#8217;s prosperity.
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