ARK Autonomous Technology & Robotics ETF (BATS: ARKQ)

Ultime notizie per ARK Autonomous Technology & Robotics ETF (BATS:ARKQ)

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To pursue its objective, The Fund is an actively managed exchange-traded fund (ETF) that will invest under normal circumstances primarily (at least 80 percent of its assets) in domestic and foreign equity securities of autonomous technology and robotics companies that are relevant to the Funds investment theme of disruptive innovation. Autonomous technology and robotics companies are companies that the Adviser believes are expected to focus on and benefit from the development of new products or services, technological improvements and advancements in scientific research related to, among other things, disruptive innovation in automation and manufacturing (Automation Transformation Companies), transportation, energy (Energy Transformation Companies), artificial intelligence (Artificial Intelligence Companies) and materials.

Tesla Inc Common Stock Usd 0.001

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.

Teradyne Inc

Iridium Satellite Llc

Aerovironment Inc

Trimble Inc.

Uipath Inc

Komatsu Ltd -spons ADR

Archer Aviation Inc

Deere & Co.

Palantir Technologies Inc.

Rocket Lab Usa Inc

Amazon.Com Inc

ARK Autonomous Technology & Robotics ETF

Cathie Wood Goes On Shopping Spree Amid Tech Bloodbath Monday: Loads Up On Tesla, Palantir, Coinbase And These Stocks

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La società di investimenti punta sul futuro dell&#39;intelligenza artificiale. I dettagli dell&#39;operazione e le strategie di Cathie Wood.

Ark scommette sull&#39;IA cinese: ecco l&#39;ultimo investimento di Cathie Wood

Trump’s Economic Gambit Sparks Fierce Debate As Cathie Wood Sees A Reagan-Style Boom, Obama Adviser Calls Musk’s Role A ‘Performance Art’

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Dall&#39;acquisizione di aziende innovative alla vendita strategica di asset: le decisioni che potrebbero ridefinire il futuro dei suoi fondi.

Le ultime mosse di Cathie Wood: operazioni che potrebbero guidare il mercato tech

Cathie Wood Smelling AI Opportunity? Ark Invest Buys Tempus AI Dip, Scoops Up Over $13 M Worth Of Stock

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Lunedì Ark Invest di Cathie Wood ha effettuato importanti operazioni su Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA), Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:PLTR), Coinbase Global Inc. (NASDAQ

Cathie Wood fa shopping durante il crollo? Ecco cosa ha acquistato Ark Invest

WestPark Capital analyst Curtis Shauger initiates coverage on Microsoft (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) with a Hold rating.

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WestPark Capital Initiates Coverage On Microsoft with Hold Rating

WestPark Capital analyst Curtis Shauger initiates coverage on Alphabet (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) with a Buy rating and announces Price Target of $210.

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WestPark Capital Initiates Coverage On Alphabet with Buy Rating, Announces Price Target of $210

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Eurozone Consumer Price Index (YoY) Preliminary For March 2.2% Vs. 2.2% Est.; 2.3% Prior

Eurozone Core Consumer Price Index (YoY) Preliminary For March 2.4% Vs. 2.5% Est.; 2.6% Prior

U.K. Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index For March 44.9 Vs. 44.6 Est.; 46.9 Prior

Billionaire Bill Gates&nbsp;disclosed during a podcast interview&nbsp;that his children will inherit less than 1% of his total wealth. 
What Happened: Gates, during a podcast, Figuring Out With Raj Shamani, shed light on his personal beliefs regarding wealth distribution in affluent families. He stated, &#8220;In my case, my kids got a great upbringing and education but less than 1% of the total wealth because I decided it wouldn't be a favor to them.&#8221;
The co-founder of&nbsp;Microsoft Corp.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) expressed his wish for his children to carve their own paths to success, without being &#8220;overshadowed&nbsp;by the incredible luck and&nbsp;good fortune [their father] had.&#8221;
"I'm not asking them to run Microsoft. I want to give them a chance to have their own earnings and success."
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He emphasized the importance of parental love and support and shared his philosophy of treating his children equally and providing them with incredible opportunities. Gates also highlighted that the highest use of his resources is to support the neediest through his foundation.
Gates addressed misconceptions about his influence, noting that wealth and power often breed assumptions of grand schemes. "Hopefully, for the people who actually know me, it's very different," he said, emphasizing his love for foundation work and family.
Speaking about his mistakes, Gates spoke about public mistakes, like Microsoft's failed phone OS, and ongoing challenges, such as the elusive HIV vaccine or polio eradication.
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Why It Matters: Gates&#8217; philosophy on wealth and charity is that tech moguls tend to be less dynastic, choosing to give away most of their fortunes rather than hoard it for heirs. However, he respects differing views. His decision to leave less than one percent of his wealth to his kids was a deliberate choice, ensuring they carve their own paths without being overshadowed by his success.
This trend is common among influential tech families, including Apple (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APPL#NASDAQ">APPL</a>) founder late Steve Jobs and Amazon's (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) Jeff Bezos, who say they prioritize philanthropy over passing down generational wealth. As of December 2024, Forbes reported Gates&#8217; net worth is nearly $104.7 billion — 1% of that net worth would be $1.04 billion.
In the past, Gates had mentioned that his children would each <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/07/40015377/bill-gates-children-will-onl[…]t-10-million-0-0077-of-his-net-worth-leaving-kids-massive-am">receive a gift</a> of $10 million, stating that giving them more wouldn&#8217;t do them any favors. It&#8217;s unclear if his current stance of leaving less than 1% of his wealth to his children reflects a change in his preferences.
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Bill Gates Says His Children Would Inherit Less Than 1% Of His Fortune: 'I Am Not Asking Them To Run Microsoft'

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On To Transition To A Single CEO Structure; Appoints Martin Hoffmann As CEO Effective July 1

SpaceX is preparing to establish its first ground station for Starlink satellites in Vietnam by June, with plans to build a network of 10-15 <a href="https://benzinga.com/markets/25/04/44578567/tim-cooks-apple-and-elon-musks-spacex-engage-in-a-heated-battle-over-satellite-tech-and-app-control-report">stations across the country</a>.
What Happened: The investment follows Vietnam&#8217;s recent decision to allow Starlink to operate under a five-year pilot program through 2030, permitting Elon Musk to maintain full control of SpaceX&#8217;s local subsidiary despite the country&#8217;s typical foreign ownership restrictions, Reuters reported, citing sources.
The first ground station, requiring approximately $3 million in investment, is expected to be operational in Danang by June. Vietnam&#8217;s government has mandated that &#8220;all traffic generated in Vietnam must pass through this gateway,&#8221; enabling authorities to monitor data transfers more closely in the tightly controlled nation.
SpaceX&#8217;s expansion comes amid heightened trade tensions, as President Donald Trump&#8216;s administration prepares to announce potential tariffs on Wednesday targeting countries with large trade surpluses with the U.S., including Vietnam&#8217;s $123 billion surplus last year.
SpaceX did not immediately respond to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga</a>'s request for comment.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44577203/tom-lee-says-markets-are-deeply-oversold-expects-bitcoin-to-lead-rebound-as-investors-fear-trumps-tariff-impact">Tom Lee Says Markets Are &#8216;Deeply Oversold,&#8217; Expects Bitcoin To Lead Rebound As Investors Fear Trump&#8217;s Tariff Impact</a>
Why It Matters: The Vietnamese government has authorized <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/03/44487526/elon-musks-starlink-gains-green-light-in-vietnam-to-begin-satellite-internet-service-trial">Starlink to serve up to 600,000 customers</a> during the trial period. The report indicates that SpaceX is also discussing the possible provision of secure intranet communication services with Vietnamese authorities, though this plan awaits government approval.
Starlink previously conducted free trials in Vietnam that were reportedly used by the coast guard to guide drones in the South China Sea before being interrupted when <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/03/44487526/elon-musks-starlink-gains-green-light-in-vietnam-to-begin-satellite-internet-service-trial">ownership talks stalled in late 2023</a>.
SpaceX has pledged to invest $1.5 billion in Vietnam and has directed suppliers to relocate some production operations to the Southeast Asian country, potentially creating a significant hub in a <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/markets/25/04/44578567/tim-cooks-apple-and-elon-musks-spacex-engage-in-a-heated-battle-over-satellite-tech-and-app-control-report">region where more than 1,500 villages</a> have limited or no internet access.
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Elon Musk's SpaceX Races To Build Starlink Hubs In Vietnam Ahead Of Trump's Tariff Decision: Report

U.S. stock futures were swinging between gains and losses on Tuesday after a mixed session on Monday. Futures of major benchmark indices were mixed in premarket trading.
President Donald Trump&#8216;s &#8220;Liberation Day&#8221;, the term he&#8217;s used for April 2nd, the day of incoming reciprocal tariffs, preceded a drop in stock prices.
S&amp;P 500 declined by 4.59% for the first quarter of 2025, whereas the Nasdaq 100 was down over 10%.
With the 10-year Treasury yield at 4.18% and the two-year at 3.87%, the CME Group's FedWatch <a href="https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html">tool </a>shows markets pricing in an 86.8% likelihood of the Federal Reserve maintaining current interest rates through its May meeting.
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The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), which track the S&amp;P 500 index and Nasdaq 100 index, respectively, were mixed in premarket on Tuesday. The SPY was down 0.17% to $558.43, while the QQQ advanced 0.071% to $469.00, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
Cues From Last Session:
Consumer staples, financials, and utilities led the S&amp;P 500 gains on Monday, while consumer discretionary stocks declined.
Overall, U.S. stocks were mixed; the Dow rose over 400 points amidst Trump&#8217;s tariff concerns, but the Nasdaq fell due to drops in Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) and Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>).
March saw significant declines for major indices, with the S&amp;P 500 down 5.8%, the Nasdaq 8.2%, and the Dow 4.2%. Quarterly, the Nasdaq fell 10.4%, and the Dow lost 1.3%.
Economic data showed a rise in the Chicago PMI but a decline in the Dallas Fed&#8217;s manufacturing index.
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Insights From Analysts:
After the S&amp;P 500 index declined 4.59% in the first quarter, marking its largest quarterly underperformance against global markets in 37 years, Ryan Detrick, the chief market strategist at Carson Research, cited historical data in his latest X post and stated that &#8220;April does better after a weak Q1.&#8221;
The average return in April stood at 3.1% after a poor first quarter, however, the average return for the full year after a bad first quarter stood at just 6.6%.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">The good news? April does better after a weak Q1. The bad news? The rest of the year is weaker across the board after a weak Q1. <a href="https://t.co/HB069IYWiM">pic.twitter.com/HB069IYWiM</a>
&mdash; Ryan Detrick, CMT (@RyanDetrick) <a href="https://twitter.com/RyanDetrick/status/1906932587127615987?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 1, 2025</a></blockquote>
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On the other hand, Stephanie Link, the chief investment strategist and head of investment solutions at Hightower Advisors, said, &#8220;I'm buying.&#8221;
According to her U.S. was not in a recession, the consumer sentiment was in a better shape, and the jobs, wages, and savings were higher.
&#8220;Not all is perfect, but corporate EPS will be better than the long-term average of 5%,&#8221; she said, making a case to buy more. Her top picks were Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>), NextEra Energy Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NEE#NYSE">NEE</a>), Target Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TGT#NYSE">TGT</a>), and Greystone Housing Impact Investors LP (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GHI#NYSE">GHI</a>).
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&mdash; Stephanie Link (@Stephanie_Link) <a href="https://twitter.com/Stephanie_Link/status/1906860917519704402?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 1, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Despite investor fears surrounding potential tariffs from Trump&#8217;s upcoming announcement, Fundstrat&#8217;s Tom Lee predicts a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44577203/tom-lee-says-markets-are-deeply-oversold-expects-bitcoin-to-lead-rebound-as-investors-fear-trumps-tariff-impact">market rebound</a>, arguing that markets are oversold and pricing in only worst-case scenarios. He believes the high anxiety among fund managers is excessive and that post-announcement, increased market visibility will alleviate selling pressure, with Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) potentially leading the recovery. 
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Upcoming Economic Data
Here&#8217;s what investors will keep an eye on Tuesday:
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<li>Richmond Federal Reserve President Thomas Barkin will speak at 9:00 a.m. ET.</li>
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<li>March&#8217;s S&amp;P final U.S. manufacturing PMI will be out by 9:45 a.m. ET.</li>
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<li>February&#8217;s construction spending, job openings, and March&#8217;s ISM manufacturing data will be released by 10:00 a.m. ET and the time for auto sales data is yet to be determined.</li>
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Stocks In Focus:
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<li>Ultralife Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ULBI#NASDAQ">ULBI</a>) jumped 3.72% in premarket on Tuesday ahead of its earnings after the closing bell. Analysts expect a quarterly earnings of $3.22 per share on revenue of $2.34 million.</li>
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<li>nCino Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NCNO#NASDAQ">NCNO</a>) was up 2.37% as Wall Street expects it to report a quarterly earnings of 19 cents per share on revenue of $140.84 million after the closing bell.</li>
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<li>Sportsman&#8217;s Warehouse Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPWH#NASDAQ">SPWH</a>) was 2.61% higher ahead of its earnings after the closing bell. Analysts expect a quarterly earnings of 6 cents per share on revenue of $329.61 million.</li>
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<li>Allarity Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALLR#NASDAQ">ALLR</a>) climbed 7.80% after reporting FY24 financial results and beating its earnings expectations.</li>
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<li>Xpeng Inc. ADR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XPEV#NYSE">XPEV</a>) advanced 2.80% after achieving 33,205 Smart EV deliveries, representing a 268% surge year-over-year, and topping 30,000 units for the fifth month in a row. For the first quarter, the company delivered 94,008 Smart EVs, representing a 331% year-over-year surge.</li>
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<li>PVH Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PVH#NYSE">PVH</a>) surged 15.87% after reporting quarterly earnings of $3.27 per share, which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $3.21. Quarterly revenue came in at $2.37 billion, which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $2.33 billion.</li>
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<li>bioAffinity Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIAF#NASDAQ">BIAF</a>) skyrocketed 136.31% after its revenue soared 270% to $9.4 million in 2024, driven by a 1,400% increase in CyPath Lung orders due to wider physician adoption and Medicare coverage.</li>
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<li>Microvast Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MVST#NASDAQ">MVST</a>) gained 29.91% after it hit a record $379.8 million in FY24 revenue, a 23.9% year-over-year increase, with fourth quarter revenue also reaching a record $113.4 million.</li>
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<li>Cloudastructure Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSAI#NASDAQ">CSAI</a>) rose 36.26% after reporting strong financial results for 2024, with revenue surging 125% year-over-year to $1.4 million. The company achieved broad-based growth across all segments.</li>
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<li>Sonim Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SONM#NASDAQ">SONM</a>) zoomed 17.29% as it saw fourth quarter revenue up 12% to $15 million, but FY24 revenue dropped 38% to $58.3 million due to a strategic shift. Key 2024 wins include new product launches and significant enterprise deals.</li>
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Commodities, Gold, And Global Equity Markets:
Crude oil futures were trading lower in the early New York session by 0.39% to hover around $71.20 per barrel.
Gold Spot US Dollar advanced 0.27% to hover around $3,132.53 per ounce. Its fresh record high stood at $3,149.03 per ounce. The U.S. Dollar Index spot was lower by 0.02% at the 104.188 level.
Asian markets closed on a higher note on Tuesday, except India&#8217;s BSE Sensex index. China&#8217;s CSI 300, Hong Kong's Hang Seng, South Korea's Kospi, Japan's Nikkei 225, and Australia's ASX 200 index advanced. European markets were mostly higher in early trade.
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US Stocks Likely To Open Mixed After Disappointing Q1 Performance: 'April Does Better After A Weak Q1,' Says Expert

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) has officially released iOS 18.4, iPadOS 18.4, macOS 15.4, and VisionOS 2.4, bringing a range of new features to its devices.
What Happened: The iOS 18.4 update introduces several exciting features, such as a new Apple News+ Food section in the News app. This section compiles food-related articles and exclusive recipes available to Apple News+ subscribers.
Additionally, new emojis have been added, alongside priority AI notifications in the Notification Center, which use AI to sort and prioritize alerts more effectively. The update also enhances the Photos app with new filtering options and provides lossless audio support for the AirPods Max.
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For VisionOS 2.4, Apple has introduced Apple Intelligence features, including Writing Tools and Image Playground for the Vision Pro. Users can now easily share their Vision Pro with another person and download apps remotely via the new Apple Vision Pro app for iPhone.
A new Spatial Gallery app has also been added, featuring a curated selection of spatial photos and videos.
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Why It Matters: Last month, it was reported that CEO Tim Cook had reshuffled the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/03/44429160/apple-stock-down-over-12-this-year-now-tim-cook-is-reportedly-betting-on-vision-pros-mike-rockwell-to-fix-siri-after-losing-confidence-in-ai-boss-john-giannandrea">company&#8217;s AI leadership</a>, moving Mike Rockwell to oversee Siri, following dissatisfaction with the performance of AI chief John Giannandrea.
The tech giant's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44345486/apple-scrambles-to-fix-siris-ugly-and-embarrassing-ai-failures-after-public-missteptop-executive-admits-marketing-it-too-soon-made-things-worse">internal challenges</a> have reportedly been acknowledged by senior director Robby Walker, who admitted to the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/03/44429160/apple-stock-down-over-12-this-year-now-tim-cook-is-reportedly-betting-on-vision-pros-mike-rockwell-to-fix-siri-after-losing-confidence-in-ai-boss-john-giannandrea">frustration over delays in Siri&#8217;s AI</a> enhancements.
Looking ahead, Apple is preparing for a significant software overhaul with iOS 19, expected to bring <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/03/44240980/iphones-after-ios-19-will-feature-a-very-different-look-heres-whats-apple-might-change">dramatic changes to the iPhone&#8217;s interface</a>. This upcoming update is anticipated to align more closely with the Vision Pro&#8217;s visionOS, aiming for a cohesive user experience across Apple&#8217;s ecosystem.
Price Action: Apple shares ended Monday at $222.13, rising 1.94% during the regular session. However, in after-hours trading, they dipped 0.47%, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro data</a>.
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Gold prices have surged nearly 58% after the late veteran investor and stock picker Charlie Munger&#8216;s top pick, Costco Wholesale Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COST#NASDAQ">COST</a>), started selling gold bars in June 2023.
What Happened: Gold prices have been hitting fresh record highs after surpassing the $3,000 mark. The latest record level notched by the Gold Spot U.S. Dollar was $3,149.03 per ounce.
Interestingly, Costco began selling gold bars in June 2023 in the U.S., and it quickly became a popular item. Since then, gold prices have rallied by 57.78% as of March 31, 2025, outpacing the gains in SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>), which tracks the S&amp;P 500 index. SPY rose by 32.61% in the same period.
Costco, on the other hand, gained as much as 84.51% since June 2023.
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Paul Cerro, the CEO of Cedar Grove Capital Holdings, highlighted these metrics in an X post.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Want to know something crazy? Costco <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24COST&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$COST</a> started selling 1-ounce gold bars in June of 2023. Since then, the price of gold has been up 58%, compared to SPY, which is 32%. <a href="https://t.co/ui7YRBL9Dt">pic.twitter.com/ui7YRBL9Dt</a>
&mdash; Paul Cerro (@paulcerro) <a href="https://twitter.com/paulcerro/status/1906689385237536839?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 31, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Why It Matters: Munger, a prominent investor and long-time board member of Costco, was a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42495307/charlie-munger-identified-this-stock-30-years-ago-after-warren-buffett-passed-on-it-heres-how-it-is-doing-as-it-accomplishes-four-milestones-in-its-current-quarter">vocal admirer of the company&#8217;s business model</a>, owning a significant stake in Costco that he vowed never to sell.
"I love everything about Costco," he said during the Daily Journal's annual shareholder meeting back in February 2023. He admired Costco's business model and recognized its unique approach to retailing, including its efficient operations, low prices, and membership model.
"I'm a total addict, and I'm never going to sell a share," said Munger during the aforementioned shareholder meeting.
"I wish everything else in America was working as well as Costco does," he said in early 2022. "Think what a blessing that would be for us all."
Price Action: Gold prices have rallied 18.93% on a year-to-date basis, whereas SPY has declined 4.32% in the same period. Costco, on the other hand, was up 3.95% in 2025.
Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings shows that COST&#8217;s price trend is weak over the medium and the short term, whereas the long-term trend is strong. It has a momentum ranking at the 85.24th percentile, but its value ranking was weaker. To know more about its fundamental growth and quality rankings, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">hop on to this page</a>.
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Its consensus price target was $1030.46, with a ‘buy' rating, based on the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/COST/analyst-ratings">26 analysts tracked by Benzinga</a>. The price targets ranged from a low of $890 to a high of $1175. The latest ratings from Stifel, Evercore ISI Group, and Barclays averaged $1028.33, implying an 8.88% upside.
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<h3>Companies Reporting Before The Bell</h3>
• Ultralife (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ULBI#NASDAQ">ULBI</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.15 per share on revenue of $40.00 million. 
• Evaxion Biotech (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EVAX#NASDAQ">EVAX</a>) is likely to report quarterly loss at $0.15 per share on revenue of $1.66 million. 
• Novagold Resources (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NG#AMEX">NG</a>) is likely to report earnings for its first quarter. 
<h3>Companies Reporting After The Bell</h3>
• Sportsman's Warehouse (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPWH#NASDAQ">SPWH</a>) is likely to report quarterly loss at $0.06 per share on revenue of $328.67 million. 
• Ncino (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NCNO#NASDAQ">NCNO</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.18 per share on revenue of $140.87 million. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Sportsman&#8217;s Warehouse Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPWH#NASDAQ">SPWH</a>) will release its fourth-quarter financial results after the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SPWH/earnings">closing bell on Tuesday, April 1.</a>
Analysts expect the West Jordan, Utah-based company to report a quarterly loss at 6 cents per share, versus a year-ago loss of 2 cents per share. Sportsman&#8217;s Warehouse projects quarterly revenue of $328.67 million, compared to $370.39 million a year earlier, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>.
On March 12, Sportsman&#8217;s Warehouse disclosed that customers can now purchase suppressors online through its retail partnership with Silencer Central.
Sportsman&#8217;s Warehouse shares fell 1.6% to close at $0.9941 on Monday.
Benzinga readers can access the latest analyst ratings on the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/22/09/28888638/exclusive-study-finds-benzinga-analyst-ratings-data-yields-market-beating-strategie">Analyst Stock Ratings</a> page. Readers can sort by stock ticker, company name, analyst firm, rating change or other variables.
Let's have a look at how Benzinga's most-accurate <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SPWH/analyst-ratings">analysts have rated the company</a> in the recent period.
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<li>Craig-Hallum analyst Ryan Sigdahl maintained a Hold rating and cut the price target from $4 to $3 on Sept. 4, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 60%.</li>
<li>Baird analyst Peter Benedict maintained a Neutral rating and slashed the price target from $4 to $2.5 on Sept. 4, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 64%.</li>
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Considering buying SPWH stock? Here&#8217;s what analysts think: 
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Michael Kratsios, a former deputy to venture capitalist Peter Thiel and one of Silicon Valley's most influential tech policy figures, has taken charge of the U.S. government's AI strategy amid escalating competition with China's tech giants.
What Happened: Kratsios was confirmed by the Senate to lead the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) last week.
His appointment comes as the Donald Trump administration intensifies its scrutiny of China's growing AI capabilities, especially following the emergence of DeepSeek—a Chinese AI startup that developed a powerful model at <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/25/03/44392370/nvidia-destroys-420-billion-of-investor-wealth-since-deepseek-launch-valuation-hits-a-29-month-low-as-gtc-fails-to-ignite-stock">significantly lower costs</a> than its U.S. counterparts.
Having served in the first Trump administration and later overseeing research initiatives at the Department of Defense, Kratsios is no stranger to navigating the intersection of national security and technological innovation, <a href="https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/trump-ai-michael-kratsios-peter-thiel-protege-1457e276?mod=hp_listb_pos3">reported</a> the Wall Street Journal.
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Before returning to government, Kratsios worked at Scale AI, a startup specializing in AI training data.
Now, one of Kratsios's immediate tasks is reviewing thousands of industry submissions for the administration's AI policy framework, the report noted.
He also brings a global perspective to the role, having previously advised U.S. allies against adopting Chinese telecom infrastructure, particularly Huawei Technologies's 5G equipment.
Kratsios will be working alongside other high-profile figures in the administration, including David Sacks, Trump's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42356067/venture-capitalist-david-sacks-appointed-as-white-house-ai-crypto-czar-by-trump">AI and crypto policy leader</a>, and Sriram Krishnan, a senior AI advisor.
Why It's Important: Previously, Chinese President Xi Jinping expressed concerns that the tensions with the U.S. <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/25/03/44161587/is-china-apprehensive-of-losing-the-trade-war-to-the-us-china-could-get-isolated-like-moscow-fears-xi-jinping">could lead to China&#8217;s isolation</a>, similar to the Soviet Union&#8217;s during the Cold War.
Moreover, in response to the U.S. economic offensive, China has reportedly been considering <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/news/global/25/03/44448798/china-ponders-export-limitations-to-quell-trumps-trade-onslaught">restricting certain exports</a> to the U.S.
In March 2025, the U.S. added over <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/news/global/25/03/44494896/us-adds-50-chinese-entities-to-export-restriction-list-curtailing-access-to-nvidia-amd-chips">50 Chinese entities to an export restriction</a> list, limiting their access to advanced technologies like those from Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) and Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>).
Meanwhile, China is <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/markets/25/03/44451449/china-courts-apple-pfizer-eli-lilly-amid-us-pressure-vice-premier-says-beijing-will-continue-to-improve-the-business-environment">actively courting multinational companies</a>, including Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) and Eli Lilly (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>), to improve its business environment and attract foreign investment.
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The Trump administration is reportedly contemplating a tax increase for the wealthiest Americans. The move is seen as a strategic approach to fund other policy priorities.
What Happened: White House officials are in talks about the potential of raising the income tax rate for the highest earners, as reported by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.axios.com/2025/03/28/trump-taxes-wealthy">Axios</a>. This could be a trade-off for tax cuts on tips, creating room for other priorities and countering criticisms from Democrats who are looking to extend President Donald Trump&#8216;s 2017 tax cuts.
&#8220;If we renew tax cuts for the rich paid for by throwing people off Medicaid, we&#8217;re gonna get f&#8211;king slaughtered,&#8221; the White House official told Axios. 
Currently, the top income tax rate is 37%, applying to income over $609,351 for individuals and $731,201 for married couples. If the 2017 tax law expires, the rate will increase to 39.6%, with a lower income threshold for the top bracket.
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While only about 1% of taxpayers fall into the top bracket, they contribute a significant portion of income taxes. The proposed changes could lead to increased revenue, potentially helping to deliver some of Trump&#8217;s populist promises, such as removing taxes on tips.
Why It Matters: These discussions are preliminary and no decisions have been made. Despite potential opposition from Republicans who argue that low taxes stimulate economic growth, polls indicate that most Americans, including a significant number of Republicans, are in favor of increasing taxes on wealthier individuals.
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/01/36707113/billionaires-rally-behind-bill-gates-call-for-wealth-tax-in-unprecedented-show-of-unity-we-ask-you-t">been a vocal advocate</a> for increased taxation of the super-wealthy, arguing that it&#8217;s a moral duty for individuals, nations, and corporations with substantial resources to contribute more. Abigail Disney, a descendant of the Disney family dynasty; acclaimed actor Brian Cox; Rockefeller family&#8217;s Valerie Rockefeller, as well as Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT), <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/12/42494409/bernie-sanders-proposes-taxing-income-over-1-billion-at-100-and-urges-its-time-to-make-greedy-billionaires-pay-their-fair-share">all share the same views as Gates</a>.
Should the Trump administration&#8217;s tax hike for the wealthy come into effect, it could mark a significant shift in U.S. tax policy, potentially fulfilling some of Trump&#8217;s populist promises and addressing growing concerns about income inequality.
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