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American Resources Corp constructs and/or purchases and manages a chain of combined gasoline, diesel and natural gas (NG) fueling and service stations; construct conversion factories to convert NG to liquefied natural gas (LNG) and compressed natural gas (CNG); and construct conversion factories to retrofit vehicles currently using gasoline or diesel fuel to also run on NG in the United States and also to build a convenience store to serve its customers in each of its locations. Its segments are AIC focused on the extraction, processing, transportation, and distribution of coal for a variety of industries, with a focus on metallurgical quality coal to the steel industry; RLMT; and EMC.

On Thursday, Wedbush Securities' Matt Bryson said Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.'s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) stellar <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/earnings/25/07/46462634/nvidia-supplier-taiwan-semiconductor-on-a-roll-profit-explodes-with-strong-margin-growth">second-quarter earnings</a> leave little doubt that artificial intelligence (AI) demand remains red hot — a promising signal for Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) and the broader tech sector.
What Happened: In a conversation <a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/video/tsmcs-surge-reveals-ai-demand-144112245.html">with</a> Yahoo Finance following TSMC's earnings release, Bryson said that the report reinforces the strength of AI-related demand.
"It tells us again that AI demand is really, really strong, and there's just no change there," said Bryson, managing director of equity research at Wedbush.
He added, "With TSM telling you things are looking good this year, I think things look good for Nvidia."
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When asked if he has seen signs of a slowdown in AI demand, Bryson stated that he's been to California and Taiwan — the supply chain is seeing demand lift. Moreover, there's still a shortage of new Blackwell chips, he added, referring to Nvidia's AI GPUs.
Why It's Important: TSMC, the world's largest contract chipmaker and a key supplier to Nvidia and Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), reported second-quarter revenue of $30.07 billion, up 38.6% year-over-year, beating expectations.
In U.S. dollar terms, revenue growth hit 44.4% year-over-year, driven largely by advanced chips used in AI applications.
TSMC has projected third-quarter 2025 revenue between $31.8 billion and $33.0 billion, compared to the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance">analyst consensus</a> of $32.7 billion. The company anticipates a gross margin in the range of 55.5% to 57.5% and an operating margin between 45.5% and 47.5%.
Price Action: TSMC shares rose 3.38% on Thursday, closing at $245.60, before dipping slightly by 0.043% in after-hours trading, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>.
Benzinga's Edge Stock Rankings indicate that TSMC continues to show consistent upward momentum across short, medium and long-term periods. While its growth indicators remain strong, the stock&#8217;s value rating is relatively lower. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-4/#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">Additional performance insights are available here</a>.
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NVDA

Wedbush Analyst Says TSMC Blowout Earnings Confirm AI Demand Is 'Really, Really Strong' — Bullish Signal For Nvidia And Big Tech

The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed some improvement in the overall market sentiment, while the index moved to the &#8220;Extreme Greed&#8221; zone on Thursday.
U.S. stocks settled higher on Thursday, with the S&amp;P 500 surging to a fresh closing record during the session.
PepsiCo Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEP#NASDAQ">PEP</a>) shares climbed more than 7% following better-than-expected earnings. United Airlines Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>) shares added over 3% after the airline topped earnings estimates.
On the economic data front, U.S. initial jobless claims declined by 7,000 from the previous week to 221,000 in the recent week, compared to market expectations of 235,000. U.S. retail sales rose 0.6% month-over-month in June, topping market expectations of a 0.1% increase. U.S. export prices increased 0.5% month-over-month in June, while import prices rose 0.1% in June.
Most sectors on the S&amp;P 500 closed on a positive note, with financial, information technology and consumer staples stocks recording the biggest gains on Thursday. However, health care and real estate stocks bucked the overall market trend, closing the session lower.
The Dow Jones closed higher by 230 points to 44,484.49 on Thursday. The S&amp;P 500 rose 0.54% to 6,297.36, while the Nasdaq Composite gained 0.75% at 20,885.65 during Thursday's session.
Investors are awaiting earnings results from American Express Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXP#NYSE">AXP</a>), 3M Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MMM#NYSE">MMM</a>) and Schlumberger Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLB#NYSE">SLB</a>) today.
What is CNN Business Fear &amp; Greed Index?
At a current reading of 75.1, the index moved to the &#8220;Extreme Greed&#8221; zone on Thursday, versus a prior reading of 73.8.
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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Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller just made the case for cutting interest rates at the Federal Open Market Committee's July meeting.
What Happened: On Thursday, speaking <a href="https://www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/speech/waller20250717a.htm">at</a> the Money Marketeers of New York University, Waller said, &#8220;I believe that the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) should reduce our policy rate by 25 basis points at our next meeting.&#8221;
Waller pointed to a string of recent economic data to make his case. &#8220;Real gross domestic product (GDP) growth was likely around 1 percent in the first half of this year and is expected to remain soft for the rest of 2025,&#8221; he said.
He also believes consumer spending &#8220;is expected to continue to grow at a similar pace, tempered by the expected slowing in growth of real disposable income,&#8221; while framing labor market trends as a particular concern, since &#8220;Private payroll employment grew just 74,000, a much smaller gain than in the previous two months,&#8221; he said.
He says job growth is &#8220;much closer to zero,&#8221; describing private-sector payrolls as &#8220;near stall speed and flashing red,&#8221; highlighting the need for the Fed&#8217;s intervention.
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On inflation, Waller believes the recent increases tied to import tariffs should not influence the central bank&#8217;s policy. He says, &#8220;Tariffs have boosted, and will continue to boost, inflation a bit above the FOMC&#8217;s 2 percent objective this year, but policy should look through tariff effects and focus on underlying inflation.&#8221;
Summing up his stance, Waller said, &#8220;The evidence of a slowing economy, and all the factors I have cited weighing on economic activity, mean that the risks to the FOMC&#8217;s employment mandate are greater, and sufficient to warrant an adjustment in the stance of monetary policy.&#8221;
Why It Matters: Consumer spending, however, continues to remain strong, with U.S. retail <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/macro-economic-events/25/07/46467952/us-retail-sales-june-2025-fed-trump-inflation-consumer">sales jumping 0.6%</a> in June, ending a two-month losing streak, in the face of tariffs, trade tensions and geopolitical uncertainties. 
This weakens the case for a rate cut, amid growing pressure on Fed Chair Jerome Powell by President Donald Trump in this regard.
Powell has repeatedly said that it was <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/macro-economic-events/25/07/46213909/jerome-powell-says-trumps-tariffs-deterred-fed-from-easing-monetary-policy-july-decision-to-depend-on-data-wouldnt-take-any-meeting-off-the-table">Trump&#8217;s tariffs that deterred</a> the Fed from easing its monetary policies. &#8220;In&nbsp;effect, we went on hold&nbsp;when we saw the size&nbsp;of the tariffs and essentially&nbsp;all inflation forecasts for the&nbsp;United States went up materially&nbsp;as a consequence of the&nbsp;tariffs,&#8221; he says.
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Federal Reserve

Fed Governor Christopher Waller Calls For 25 Bps Cut In July, Cites 'Stall Speed' Jobs Data—Says Tariff-Driven Inflation Shouldn't Stop Easing As Trump Pressures Jerome Powell

With U.S. stock futures trading higher this morning on Friday, some of the stocks that may grab investor focus today are as follows:
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<li>Wall Street expects American Express Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXP#NYSE">AXP</a>) to report quarterly earnings at $2.03 per share on revenue of $22.29 billion before the opening bell, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>. American Express shares gained 0.2% to $316.02 in after-hours trading.</li>
<li>Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) reported upbeat second-quarter financial results and raised full-year revenue guidance. Netflix reported second-quarter revenue of $11.08 billion, up 16% year-over-year. The revenue total beat a Street consensus estimate of $11.04 billion according to data from Benzinga Pro. The company reported second-quarter earnings per share of $7.19, beating a Street consensus estimate of $7.06. Netflix shares slipped 1.8% to $1,251.02 in the after-hours trading session.</li>
<li>Analysts are expecting 3M Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MMM#NYSE">MMM</a>) to have earned $2.01 per share on revenue of $6.09 billion before the opening bell. 3M shares gained 1% to $160.57 in the after-hours trading session.</li>
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<li>Interactive Brokers Group Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBKR#NASDAQ">IBKR</a>) posted better-than-expected second-quarter results after Thursday&#8217;s closing bell. Interactive Brokers reported quarterly earnings of 51 cents per share, which beat the analyst consensus estimate of 45 cents. Quarterly revenue of $1.48 billion beat the Street estimate of $1.36 billion. Interactive Brokers shares climbed 4.8% to $62.30 in the after-hours trading session.</li>
<li>Analysts expect Schlumberger Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLB#NYSE">SLB</a>) to post quarterly earnings at 74 cents per share on revenue of $8.47 billion before the opening bell. SLB shares rose 2.4% to $35.50 in after-hours trading.</li>
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PepsiCo Inc.&#8216;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEP#NASDAQ">PEP</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/earnings/25/07/46463845/pepsico-delivers-the-fizz-in-q2-sweetens-outlook-on-subdued-dollar-headwind">second-quarter</a> earnings call showcased a robust strategy to capitalize on evolving consumer preferences, with its $2 billion permissible snack portfolio leading the charge.
Check out the current price of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PEP">PEP stock here</a>.
What Happened: Brands like SunChips, Popcorners, Siete, and Simply are gaining traction, driven by a focus on natural ingredients and no artificial additives.
"Permissible snacks… it's over a $2,000,000,000 business already," said Chairman and CEO Ramon Laguarta, emphasizing the company's leadership in healthier snacking.
The relaunch of Lay's and Tostitos, set for the fourth quarter of the current fiscal year and the first quarter of the next one, aims to elevate their "real food credentials" by eliminating artificial ingredients, aligning with consumer demand for cleaner options.
On the beverage front, PepsiCo is strengthening its no-sugar and energy drink segments. Laguarta highlighted success in no-sugar colas has &#8220;driven positive share performance," while Gatorade and Propel are gaining share in hydration.
The energy drink category, bolstered by Sting and partnerships like Celsius and Starbucks, remains a priority.
Laguarta teased a significant protein beverage launch, stating, "We will be participating in the liquid protein space with… superior propositions," targeting the growing consumer trend toward protein-rich diets.
PepsiCo's away-from-home channel is another bright spot, delivering high single-digit growth in beverages. "It's a higher margin business… very incremental," Laguarta noted, with investments in physical availability and mini-meal innovations driving expansion.
The company is also leveraging AI and data to enhance affordability and precision in pricing, with CFO Jamie Caulfield adding, "Our analytics are getting much sharper."
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Why It Matters: PepsiCo reported <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/earnings/25/07/46463845/pepsico-delivers-the-fizz-in-q2-sweetens-outlook-on-subdued-dollar-headwind">better-than-expected second quarter</a> adjusted earnings of $2.12 per share and revenue rising 1% to $22.73 billion.
It raised its full-year 2025 adjusted EPS guidance from $7.92 to $8.04, exceeding the Street estimate of $7.88. The firm expects a foreign exchange translation headwind of approximately 1.5% to negatively impact its reported net revenue and core EPS growth. This is an improvement from its earlier forecast of an approximate 3% headwind.
Price Action: PepsiCo shares advanced 7.45% on Thursday. It was down 3.18% on a year-to-date basis and 14.63% lower over the past year.
Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings shows that PEP had a weaker price trend over the medium and long term but a stronger trend over the short term. Its momentum ranking was poor, and its value ranking was subpar at the 29.20th percentile. The details of other metrics are <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-3/#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">available here</a>.
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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, ended higher on Thursday. The SPY was up 0.61% at $628.04, while the QQQ advanced 0.81% to $561.80, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pr</a>o data.
On Friday, the futures of the S&amp;P 500, Nasdaq 100, and Dow Jones indices were higher.
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LQR House Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/YHC#NASDAQ">YHC</a>) shares plummeted 62.10% in after-hours trading on Thursday, closing at $2.49 after the company announced plans to integrate cryptocurrency and blockchain technology into its business model. 

What Happened: The Miami Beach-based spirits ecommerce platform dropped 38.77% during regular trading to $6.57 before the after-hours decline. Year-to-date, the stock has lost 87.32% of its value.
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The crypto pivot comes after Robert Leshner, a prominent decentralized finance figure, purchased a stake in LQR House and advocated for a crypto-native strategy. Leshner has since abandoned plans to pursue a controlling interest but will provide advisory support to the company.
&#8220;We&#8217;re not pivoting-we&#8217;re expanding,&#8221; said CEO Sean Dollinger in a statement. &#8220;Our vision is to build a platform that combines the strength of ecommerce with the power of digital assets.&#8221;
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Why It Matters: The announcement follows the board&#8217;s previous approval to allocate treasury funds to Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) and explore mining infrastructure partnerships with Bitmain and Polaris Capital. The company views digital assets as a foundational element rather than mere diversification.
The company reported 6.8 million shares outstanding as of July 16, with over $20 million raised through at-the-market offerings and zero debt. However, the company cautioned that crypto-related investments remain subject to definitive agreements and regulatory approvals.
Benzinga's Edge Stock Rankings show a solid Value score of 76.17. More <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">performance metrics can be found here</a>.
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BlackSky Technology Inc. Class A Common Stock

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BlackSky Prices Upsized $160M  8.25% Convertible Senior Notes Offering In Private Placement To Qualified Institutional Buyers

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Telomir Pharmaceuticals Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TELO#NASDAQ">TELO</a>) experienced an increase of 138.84% in its stock value during after-hours trading on Thursday, noting a regular trading session surge of 5.22% to reach $1.21.
What Happened: The surge in stock value followed the announcement of promising data regarding the <a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/sec-filing/TELO/0001641172-25-020042_1971532/">company&#8217;s lead candidate</a>, Telomir-1. The data indicated that Telomir-1 could reverse epigenetic gene silencing, restoring the tumor suppressor in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/07/46483853/telomir-pharmaceuticals-announced-earlier-data-show-telomir-1-reverses-epigenetic-gene-silencing-of">human prostate cancer cells</a>. This performance surpassed that of chemotherapy and rapamycin.
Check out how&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TELO">TROL stock is trading here</a>.
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Why It Matters: The company has been making significant strides in its research and development efforts. In June, Telomir Pharmaceuticals announced that its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/health-care/25/06/45994523/exclusive-telomir-pharmaceuticals-says-preclinical-drug-candidate-prevents-premature-aging-in-patient-derived-cells-from-children-with-progeria">preclinical drug</a> candidate prevented premature aging in patient-derived cells from children with progeria, a rare genetic disorder.&nbsp;
Earlier in June, the company&#8217;s lead candidate, Telomir-1, showed promising signs in an animal study for <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/health-care/25/06/45789712/exclusive-telomir-pharmaceuticals-lead-drug-shows-promising-signs-in-animal-study-for-rare-premature-aging-disorder">Werner Syndrome</a>, another rare, premature aging disorder. The drug demonstrated the ability to increase telomere length, reverse body weight and muscle loss, and reset cellular aging markers in the animal model.
These consistent positive results have likely contributed to the increase in Telomir Pharmaceuticals&#8217; stock value.
Price Action: TELO stock closed at $1.21 during <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TELO">regular trading hours</a>, marking a 5.22% increase from the previous close on Thursday.
Benzinga's Edge Stock Rankings indicate, negative price trend across all time frames. Know how the stock fares on <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-4/#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">other parameters here</a>.
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The Trump administration will impose 93.5% tariffs on imports of Chinese Graphite, a crucial element in the production of Lithium-ion batteries, which could have wide-scale implications.
What Happened: The U.S. Commerce Department will impose the anti-dumping tariffs after it concluded that the material was "unfairly subsidized", Bloomberg reported <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-07-17/us-set-to-impose-93-5-tariff-on-key-battery-material-from-china">on</a> Thursday.
The new tariffs would stack up on the existing tariffs imposed on Graphite, taking the total tariff to over 160%, according to American Active Anode Material Producers, a trade group cited in the report.
The group had earlier filed petitions with federal agencies, calling for investigations into Chinese companies that were possibly violating "anti-dumping laws," the report suggests.
The tariffs could add to supply chain issues faced by automakers, as Beijing currently <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/06/45787521/us-auto-suppliers-urge-immediate-action-to-tackle-chinas-rare-earths-restrictions-amid-serious-real-time-risks">imposes restrictions</a> on the export of some critical materials used in EV battery production.
An expert cited in the report said the tariff would add over $7 per Kilowatt-hour in costs for producing EV batteries. Elon Musk's Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) has pushed against the tariffs, claiming that the domestic supply chain isn't developed enough to not rely on Chinese imports, the report suggests.
Why It Matters: The news comes as Trump's tariffs could pose new challenges for the auto industry, as the administration recently ended <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46289556/trumps-tax-bill-axes-the-7500-ev-credit-heres-how-you-can-still-claim-it">the $7,500 EV credit</a> as part of the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/07/46283137/trump-vs-bezos-how-big-beautiful-bill-may-wreck-20k-ev-dream">Big Beautiful Bill law</a>.
Trump had also announced last month in a press briefing that he could impose new, hiked <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/45919154/trump-says-he-may-hike-auto-tariffs-again-to-boost-domestic-production-the-higher-you-go-they-build-a-plant-here">tariffs on automakers</a> as well, in a bid to boost domestic production. "The higher you go, the more likely it is they build a plant here," Trump said.&nbsp;
The administration's tariffs have also impacted the used car market, with the average used car price surging to a new single-largest high since August 2022, according to data released by Cox Automotive.
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Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) has reportedly laid off several employees within its Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud division, as the company continues to restructure amid the growing impact of generative artificial intelligence.
What Happened: At least several hundred employees in AWS were let go, reported Reuters, citing two sources familiar with the matter. While Amazon confirmed the layoffs, it declined to disclose the exact number of affected workers.
"We've made the difficult business decision to eliminate some roles across particular teams in AWS," an Amazon spokesperson told the publication. "These decisions are necessary as we continue to invest, hire, and optimize resources to deliver innovation for our customers."
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Employees in multiple teams, including the "specialists" group—who work closely with clients to develop cloud solutions and promote services—were impacted, the report said.
Several workers told the publication they received termination emails and had their systems deactivated on Thursday morning.
Why It's Important: The cuts follow Amazon CEO Andy Jassy's comments that the increasing use of AI would reduce the need for certain roles.
Amazon is also among a growing list of tech giants, including Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) and CrowdStrike Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRWD#NASDAQ">CRWD</a>), to announce <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/46076895/microsofts-layoffs-news-july-2025-ai-investment-80-billion">job reductions in 2025</a>.
Last month, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/45807611/amazon-cuts-jobs-in-kindle-goodreads-divisions-terms-it-a-difficult-decision">Amazon laid off fewer than 100</a> employees in its Books division, including at Goodreads and Kindle, as part of ongoing efforts to streamline operations. The move followed job cuts across other units like devices and services, Wondery, and its stores and communications teams.
Price Action: Amazon shares rose 0.31% during Thursday's regular session and added another 0.21% in after-hours trading, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro data</a>.
Benzinga's Edge Stock Rankings show that Amazon continues to exhibit a strong upward trend across short, medium and long-term periods. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">More detailed metrics are available here</a>.
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President Donald Trump is planning to issue an executive order that will allow cryptocurrencies to be included in U.S. retirement plans, according to a report published Thursday.
What Happened: The executive order is expected to be signed this week, the Financial Times <a href="https://www.ft.com/content/07906211-5ab8-4917-bcad-5397c0bc3170">reported</a>, citing three sources familiar with Trump&#8217;s plans, allowing 401(k) plans to diversify their&nbsp;investments beyond traditional stocks and&nbsp;bonds.
The proposed investments span a wide range of asset classes, including digital assets, metals,&nbsp;and funds focused on corporate&nbsp;takeovers, private loans,&nbsp;and infrastructure deals. 
The executive&nbsp;order will&nbsp;instruct regulatory agencies to&nbsp;identify and address the remaining barriers that prevent such alternative investments from being&nbsp;included in professionally managed funds&nbsp;used by 401 (k) savers.
The White House didn&#8217;t immediately return Benzinga&#8217;s request for confirmation.
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Why It Matters: This report follows the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45661911/bitcoin-in-retirement-plans-labor-department-rescinds-biden-era-guidance-on-401k-crypto-inclusion">Labor Department&#8217;s decision</a> in May to lift restrictions that previously discouraged the inclusion of cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>), in 401(k) retirement plans. 
The Department rescinded a Biden-era guidance that had urged plan fiduciaries to exercise "extreme care" before adding cryptocurrency to investment menus, going back to its "historically neutral" position on such investments.
The Wall Street Journal, meanwhile, also reported that&nbsp;Trump was preparing to sign an&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/07/46463579/trump-set-to-sign-executive-order-to-unlock-401-k-access-for-private-equity-giants-like-blackstone-a">executive order</a>&nbsp;allowing for private equity investments in 401(k) plans.
A 401(k) is a retirement savings plan sponsored by an employer that allows employees to save and invest a portion of their salary before taxes are taken out.
Americans held $12.2 trillion in all employer-based DC retirement plans on March 31, of which $8.7 trillion was held in 401(k) plans, <a href="https://www.ici.org/print/pdf/node/836811">according </a>to the&nbsp;Investment Company Institute.
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