President Donald Trump has been in office for <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/25/01/43139381/how-many-people-watched-donald-trumps-2025-inauguration-spoiler-less-than-biden-four-years-ago">nearly six months </a>of a four-year term. While Trump has more than three years left, prediction markets and polls for the 2028 presidential election are already heating up.



2028 Election Odds: Vice President J.D. Vance and California Governor Gavin Newsom <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/sports-betting/24/11/41830883/2028-election-betting-odds-where-do-j-d-vance-michelle-obama-mark-cuban-ron-desantis-kamal">continue to top </a>the prediction markets when it comes to betting for the 2028 presidential elections.



Prediction market Kalshi has markets open for the Republican and Democratic winners, but not an overall winner.



Here are the current frontrunners for the GOP nomination, with their <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/06/46168784/2028-election-poll-shows-vance-buttigieg-in-lead-where-trump-newsom-harris-rank-and-betting-odds">odds from June</a> in parentheses:



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>JD Vance: 54% (41%)</li>



<li>Marco Rubio: 8% (8%)</li>



<li>Tulsi Gabbard: 5% (8%)</li>



<li>Donald Trump: 5% (7%)</li>



<li>Ron DeSantis: 4% (5%)</li>



<li>Donald Trump Jr.: 4% (5%)</li>
</ul>



The 22nd&nbsp;Amendment currently would keep Trump from serving more than two terms in the White House, but he&#8217;s included in Kalshi&#8217;s odds here.



Here are the betting odds on Kalshi for the Democrat Party nominee for the 2028 election, with odds from June in parentheses:



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Gavin Newsom: 18% (15%)</li>



<li>Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez: 14% (13%)</li>



<li>Pete Buttigieg: 10% (9%)</li>



<li>Wes Moore: 7% (7%)</li>



<li>Josh Shapiro: 6% (7%)</li>



<li>Kamala Harris: 4% (4%)</li>



<li>Gretchen Whitmer: 4% (3%)</li>
</ul>



Kalshi also offers betting on which party will win the election with the Democratic party the current favorite at 52%.



Polymarket has just launched its first prediction markets for the candidates in the 2028 election. The prediction market has overall odds and odds to win the Republican and Democratic party nominations. Polymarket also has betting for which party will win with the Democratic Party favored at 54%.



Here is the overall betting odds for the 2028 presidential winner from Polymarket:



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>JD Vance: 27%</li>



<li>Gavin Newsom: 15%</li>



<li>Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez: 10%</li>



<li>Pete Buttigieg: 8%</li>



<li>Marco Rubio: 6%</li>



<li>Ron DeSantis: 5%</li>



<li>Donald Trump: 5%</li>



<li>Kamala Harris: 4%</li>



<li>Nikki Haley: 3%</li>



<li>Gretchen Whitmer: 3%</li>



<li>Glenn Youngkin: 3%</li>



<li>Tim Walz: 2%</li>



<li>Tulsi Gabbard: 2%</li>



<li>Donald Trump Jr.: 2%</li>
</ul>



With over $90,000 in early bets on Polymarket, surprisingly enough it is Trump who is not currently constitutionally able to run for the election getting over $31,000 of the bets, followed by Vance at $25,000, Buttigieg at $11,000 and Ocasio-Cortez at $10,000.



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New 2028 Election Poll: The new betting market from Polymarket comes as a new Echelon Insights poll for the 2028 election was released, as shared by the New York Post.



In the primary poll, Democratic voters picked the following as their top candidate:



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Kamala Harris: 26%</li>



<li>Pete Buttigieg: 11%</li>



<li>Gavin Newsom: 10%</li>



<li>Cory Booker: 7%</li>



<li>Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez: 6%</li>



<li>Mark Cuban: 3%</li>
</ul>



The poll found that 13% of voters were unsure who their top pick would be. The poll also asked who voters would choose as their top pick if Harris doesn't run. In that poll, Newsome and Buttigieg tied for first at 12%, with Ocasio-Cortez ranking third at 9%.



The poll found the following as the top Republican candidate:



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>JD Vance: 42%</li>



<li>Ron DeSantis: 9%</li>



<li>Marco Rubio: 7%</li>



<li>Nikki Haley: 6%</li>



<li>Robert F. Kennedy Jr.: 5%</li>



<li>Vivek Ramaswamy: 4%</li>
</ul>



The poll found that 16% of voters were unsure who their top Republican candidate would be.



The poll and prediction markets currently differ quite a bit with prediction markets seeming to already price in Harris not running or placing her odds of winning the election extremely low despite faring well in polls.



Vance dominates both the polls and prediction markets, although a large number of bets by dollar on Polymarket are coming in on Trump with bettors predicting he could end up being allowed to run.



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These ten large-cap stocks were the worst performers last week. Are they a&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas" rel="noreferrer noopener">part of your portfolio</a>?



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<li>Elevance Health, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ELV#NYSE">ELV</a>) shares decreased 17.96% this week after the company lowered its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/earnings/25/07/46468951/elevance-health-hit-by-medicaid-troubles-trims-outlook" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">fiscal year 2025 adjusted earnings guidance</a>. The company missed earnings in the second quarter. Also, multiple analysts lowered their <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ELV/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">price forecast on the stock</a>.</li>



<li>Waters Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WAT#NYSE">WAT</a>) fell 9.50% this week  after the company agreed to combine Becton, Dickinson and Company&#8217;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BDX#NYSE">BDX</a>) Biosciences &amp; Diagnostic Solutions <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/m-a/25/07/46389674/bectons-biosciences-and-diagnostics-arm-slated-to-join-waters-in-17-5-billion-merger\" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">business with Waters</a>. Also, Wells Fargo downgraded the stock from Overweight to Equal-Weight and lowered its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/WAT/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">price forecast from $420 to $330</a>.</li>



<li>Natera, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NTRA#NASDAQ">NTRA</a>) slumped 13.19% this week.</li>



<li>Centene Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNC#NYSE">CNC</a>) shares fell 10.49% this week amid a selloff in the sector following Elevance&#8217;s recent soft guidance and broader concerns <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/07/46474212/centene-stock-hit-a-new-52-week-low-today-whats-going-on" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">over rising medical costs</a>.</li>



<li>Venture Global, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VG#NYSE">VG</a>) shares slumped 11.27% this week. The company and ENI (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/E#NYSE">E</a>) of Italy announced the execution of a new Sales and Purchase Agreement (SPA) for the purchase of 2 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from CP2 LNG, Venture Global&#8217;s third project, for 20 years.&nbsp;</li>



<li>Schlumberger N.V. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLB#NYSE">SLB</a>) stock slumped 8.87% this week after the company reported second-quarter financial results, issued expectations for flat-to-low single-digit revenue growth in the second half of 2025, and stated that tariffs will cost <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/earnings/25/07/46492669/slb-trims-2025-capital-spending-prioritizing-efficiency-post-championx-deal" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">between 20-to-40 basis points of margin</a>. Additionally, Piper Sandler lowered its price forecast <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/slb/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">from $44 to $42</a>.</li>



<li>Penske Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PAG#NYSE">PAG</a>) shares decreased 9.79% this week after JP Morgan lowered the price target from $160 to $155 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PAG/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">while maintaining an Underweight rating</a>.</li>



<li>Stellantis N.V. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STLA#NYSE">STLA</a>) stock declined 7.72% this week after the firm announced it would be pulling the plug on the development of its Hydrogen fuel cell technology, citing no potential in the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46437558/stellantis-abandons-hydrogen-vehicle-plans-citing-weak-infrastructure-and-incentives-report" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">sector in the mid-term future</a>.</li>



<li>ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASML#NASDAQ">ASML</a>) shares fell 7.39% this week after the company said it <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/07/46438500/asml-stock-plunges-nearly-8-in-wednesday-pre-market-whats-going-on">cannot confirm 2026 growth</a> outlook after strong second quarter earnings.</li>



<li>TechnipFMC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTI#NYSE">FTI</a>) stock fell 7.25% this week after BTIG analyst Greg Lewis downgraded the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/fti/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">company from Buy to Neutral</a>.</li>
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The past week was a whirlwind of cryptocurrency news, with the Trump family and their associates making headlines. From Senator Elizabeth Warren&#8217;s scathing comments on a potential quid pro quo involving the Trump family&#8217;s cryptocurrency ventures to President Donald Trump&#8217;s public endorsement of the GENIUS Act, the week was filled with significant developments.



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



Warren Questions Trump Family&#8217;s Crypto Interests



Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) raised concerns about a potential quid pro quo involving the Trump family&#8217;s cryptocurrency ventures and Binance&#8217;s convicted ex-CEO Changpeng Zhao. Warren referred to a report that claimed Binance covertly assisted a Trump-backed cryptocurrency company, World Liberty Financial, in developing the USD1 stablecoin.



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Trump&#8217;s &#8216;Happy Crypto Week&#8217;



President Donald Trump took to social media to call on all Republicans to support the GENIUS Act, a comprehensive crypto bill aimed at positioning the United States as the global leader in digital assets. Trump&#8217;s endorsement came during what is now being referred to as &#8220;Crypto Week.&#8221;



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Thumzup Media&#8217;s $250M Crypto Investment



Thumzup Media Corporation, a digital adtech company backed by Donald Trump Jr., received board approval to invest up to $250 million in cryptocurrencies. The authorization allows Thumzup to hold a diversified portfolio of digital assets.



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Trump Secures Support For Stablecoin Bill



President Donald Trump announced that he had secured the commitment of House Republicans to vote in favor of the GENIUS Act, also known as the stablecoin bill. The announcement came after procedural failures had earlier halted the bill&#8217;s progress.



<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/07/46435915/trump-says-11-of-12-republicans-needed-now-support-stablecoin-bill-after-earlier-setback-theyve-all">Read the full article here.</a>



Bitcoin Bull Run Predicted



Bitcoin advocate Udi Wertheimer suggested that Bitcoin is entering an explosive bull run, similar to Dogecoin&#8217;s surge in 2020–2021. Wertheimer argued that Bitcoin&#8217;s surge is not just about price, as legacy crypto holders are being replaced by institutions, ETFs, and treasuries.



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The past week was a rollercoaster ride in the world of economics and finance. From President Donald Trump&#8217;s tariff threats against Russia to the Federal Reserve&#8217;s cautious stance amidst rising inflation, there was no shortage of headlines.



Here&#8217;s a quick recap of the top stories that made waves over the weekend.



Trump&#8217;s Tariff Threat Draws Criticism



President Donald Trump&#8217;s recent threat of imposing a 100% tariff on Russia if no peace deal is reached in Ukraine within 50 days has been met with criticism and mockery from leading economist Justin Wolfers. Wolfers pointed out that the U.S. already has sanctions on Russia, making any tariff figure irrelevant for Moscow at this point.



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Trump&#8217;s Rate Cut Calls Clash With Rising Inflation



President Trump&#8217;s calls for aggressive rate cuts collided with economic reality as June&#8217;s rising inflation dynamics offered a temporary win for Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell&#8217;s cautious stance. June&#8217;s headline inflation accelerated to 2.7% year over year, up from 2.4% in May, marking the highest reading since February.



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June Inflation Report Fuels Fed Rate Cut Hopes



The June inflation report brought relief to Wall Street as the headline Consumer Price Index (CPI) matched expectations, while core inflation came in slightly cooler than forecast, reviving optimism for interest rate cuts later this year.



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Federal Reserve&#8217;s Beige Book Reveals Tariff-Driven Profit Squeeze



The latest Federal Reserve study of economic conditions reveals that businesses that did not raise prices or pass on the impact of tariffs to their customers are likely to take a hit on their profit margins.



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Powell Defends $2.5 Billion Fed HQ Overhaul



Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell defended the central bank&#8217;s multi-billion-dollar renovation of its Washington, D.C. headquarters, emphasizing that the project is being managed responsibly, with no extravagant features or misuse of public funds.



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Trump's Tariff Threat, Inflation Dynamics And Federal Reserve Updates: This Week In Economy

Wall Street extended its historic rally this week, with major benchmarks such as the S&amp;P 500 and the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 hitting fresh all-time highs, as strong corporate earnings, robust economic data and AI-fueled tech momentum continued <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets">to boost investor optimism.</a>



Big banks beat earnings estimates, setting a strong tone for the season. Airlines and consumer-focused giants also impressed.



Johnson &amp; Johnson (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JNJ#NYSE">JNJ</a>) and PepsiCo Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEP#NASDAQ">PEP</a>) reported their best trading weeks of the year, further supporting the confidence that solid consumer demand is driving margins across sectors.



Economic strength was underscored by June's retail sales data, which showed a 0.6% monthly increase — crushing economists&#8217; forecast of 0.1% — while jobless claims dropped to 221,000, their <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/macro-economic-events/25/07/46467952/us-retail-sales-june-2025-fed-trump-inflation-consumer">lowest level since April.</a>



Investors appear to be buying into a &#8220;Goldilocks&#8221; scenario, where growth is strong enough to support profits but not so strong as to trigger new inflation fears. June's inflation data came in broadly lower than expected, marking a sharp turnaround from the stagflation concerns that gripped the market in the first quarter.



Since the post-tariff lows in April, the S&amp;P 500 has surged 27%, a rally that now ranks among the sharpest three-month advances ever.



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NVIDIA Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) remains the epicenter of the tech rally. Its shares have nearly doubled since April, driven by surging demand for AI chips from cloud giants like Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) and Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>).



Nvidia's rally has helped lift the "Magnificent Seven" — including Microsoft Corp., Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), Amazon.com Inc., Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>), Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) and Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) — to a combined $18.5 trillion market cap, surpassing <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/economic-data/25/07/46477275/wall-street-big-7-are-now-bigger-than-chinas-entire-economy">China's entire nominal GDP.</a>



Despite the economic strength, President Donald Trump has renewed his attacks on Fed Chair Jerome Powell, calling for immediate rate cuts. He even reportedly floated the idea of firing Powell before <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/macro-economic-events/25/07/46454852/trump-fed-powell-odds-inflation-markets">backing off the proposal.</a>



Meanwhile, Fed Gov. Christopher Waller — a potential candidate to replace Powell next year — said he's willing to cut rates by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/macro-economic-events/25/07/46491573/waller-fed-chair-trump-rate-cut-july">the end of July.</a> The Fed meeting on July 30 now carries heightened political stakes, with growing signs of internal divisions.



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Wall Street Sets New Records As Magnificent Seven Valuation Tops $18.5 Trillion: This Week In Markets

The past week was a rollercoaster ride for the tech and auto sectors. Tesla Inc. faced a few bumps on the road, while Uber Technologies Inc. geared up for the future. Here&#8217;s a quick recap of the top stories.



Tesla&#8217;s Cybertruck Bet Falters



Elon Musk&#8217;s dream of a top-selling electric pickup seems to be fading as the Cybertruck continues to see declining demand. A recent report shows Tesla falling to third place in the electric pickup sector, facing weakened demand for several vehicles across multiple regions.



<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/large-cap/25/07/46475391/tesla-cybertruck-bet-not-paying-off-ford-gm-outsell-ev-giant">Read the full article here.</a>



Tesla Announces New Offers Amid Sluggish US Sales



As the EV giant grapples with lackluster sales figures in the U.S., Tesla has announced a set of new offers on various vehicles in its lineup. This comes in the wake of the Trump administration axing EV incentives.



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Uber Could Benefit Most From Autonomous Driving Tech



Gary Black, Managing Director of The Future Fund LLC, believes that Uber can benefit from the rapid advancement in autonomous driving technology. He suggests that Tesla could undercut other ride-hailing companies by mastering unsupervised autonomy.



<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46485120/gary-black-thinks-uber-benefits-most-as-autonomous-driving-technology-develops-says-tesla-could-undercut-other-ride-hailing-companies-by-mastering-unsupervised-autonomy">Read the full article here.</a>



Tesla Files For Model 3+ Trim in China



Amid a surge in sales, Tesla has filed for a new trim level for the Model 3 sedan in China. This comes as the EV giant&#8217;s sales rebound in the country following a poor start to July.



<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/25/07/46460445/elon-musk-led-tesla-files-for-model-3-trim-in-china-with-500-mile-range-amid-surge-in-sales-report">Read the full article here.</a>



Uber Partners With Lucid, Nuro For $300M AV Push



Uber announced a multi-year strategic partnership with Lucid Group Inc and self-driving software maker Nuro. The partnership aims to add more than 20,000 autonomous vehicles (AVs) to the Uber platform over the next six years.



<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46496272/uber-partners-with-lucid-nuro-for-300m-push-into-self-driving-future">Read the full article here.</a>



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Tesla's Cybertruck Struggles, Uber's Autonomous Drive And More: This Week In Mobility

The week was a whirlwind of political and entertainment news, with major developments from Brazil to Hollywood. From the intensifying legal actions against former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro to Bill Gates warning about the potential consequences of the U.S. reducing its support for global tuberculosis treatment, there was no shortage of headlines. Let&#8217;s dive into the top stories.



Brazil&#8217;s Supreme Court Cracks Down on Bolsonaro



The legal woes of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro escalated as Brazil&#8217;s Supreme Court issued search warrants and restraining orders against him. The court&#8217;s actions follow allegations that Bolsonaro sought interference from U.S. President Donald Trump. Bolsonaro, now under house arrest and barred from social media, has decried the court&#8217;s actions as a &#8220;supreme humiliation.&#8221;



<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/07/46507563/trump-ally-jair-bolsonaro-hit-with-restraining-order-as-brazil-supreme-court-cracks-down-marco-rubio-calls-it-political-witch-hunt">Read the full article here.</a>



Bill Gates Warns of TB Aid Cuts Consequences



Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has raised concerns about the potential fallout of the U.S. reducing its support for global tuberculosis treatment and diagnosis efforts. Gates warned that if the U.S. scales back its global TB aid, it could lead to at least 2 million additional deaths.



<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/health-care/25/07/46507574/bill-gates-warns-us-cuts-to-tb-aid-could-lead-to-2-million-additional-deaths-worldwide">Read the full article here.</a>



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Trump Revels in Colbert&#8217;s Late Show Cancellation



President Donald Trump expressed delight over Paramount Global&#8217;s decision to cancel The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, calling the host talentless and suggesting the move was overdue. Trump&#8217;s comments came in a post on Truth Social, where he wrote, &#8220;I absolutely love that Colbert got fired. His talent was even less than his ratings.&#8221;



<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/entertainment/25/07/46507946/trump-celebrates-stephen-colberts-late-show-cancellation-slams-cbs-and-calls-host-talentless-amid-paramount-settlement-controversy">Read the full article here.</a>



China Sends Trump a $756 Billion Message



Despite a trade truce agreed upon at May's Geneva summit, China has reduced its U.S. Treasury holdings to the lowest level in over 16 years. In May, Beijing trimmed its stockpile of American debt to $756.3 billion, marking the third straight month of reductions.



<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/bonds/25/07/46501603/us-treasury-holdings-foreign-china-japan-trump">Read the full article here.</a>



Warren Demands Explanation for Colbert&#8217;s Show Cancellation



The decision to cancel the &#8220;Late Show With Stephen Colbert&#8221; has drawn the attention of Congress, with Senator Elizabeth Warren demanding an explanation from Paramount Global. The show&#8217;s cancellation comes on the heels of a settlement between the media company and President Donald Trump.



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Bolsonaro's Restraining Order, Gates' TB Warning, And Late Show Drama: This Week In Politics

Benzinga examined the prospects for <a href="http://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">many investors' favorite stocks</a> over the last week — here's a look at some of our top stories.



The Magnificent Seven led Wall Street higher this week, pushing the S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq 100 to new all-time highs. Strong retail sales, low jobless claims, and standout bank earnings drove momentum, while tech giants' rally — including gains by Nvidia (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) and Microsoft (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) — supported investor enthusiasm.



Nvidia remains central, its AI-fueled valuation anchoring broader tech optimism. Microsoft posted a 22% YTD gain — second only to Nvidia — while Alphabet (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) also kicked off upbeat forecasts.



The S&amp;P 500 closed above 6,297 — the highest ever — reflecting a broad-based bullish sentiment. Yet focus is shifting to potential Fed commentary and looming trade risks, which could test tech's capacity to carry markets much further



Benzinga provides daily reports on the stocks most popular with investors. Here are a few of this past week's most bullish and bearish posts that are worth another look.







The Bulls



<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/earnings/25/07/46453684/defense-stocks-earnings-q2-2025-preview">"Defense stocks head into earnings at record highs — is the boom just beginning?"</a>, by Piero Cingari, reports that, buoyed by the $156 billion "One Big Beautiful Bill" defense package, aerospace and defense stocks — including the iShares U.S. Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF (BATS: ITA) — have rallied into record‑high territory ahead of Q2 earnings season, though analysts caution upcoming results must justify the bullish run.



<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46473075/exclusive-this-stocks-up-1300-but-ceo-says-the-real-payoffs-4-years-away">"Exclusive: This stock's up 1,300% — but CEO says the real payoff's 4 years away"</a>, by Surbhi Jain, reports that Rigetti Computing Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RGTI#NASDAQ">RGTI</a>) stock has surged over 1,300% on quantum hype, but CEO Subodh Kulkarni cautions that true commercial quantum advantage — and meaningful returns — are still about four years away.



<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/07/46481193/netflix-q2-fueled-by-price-ads-squid-game-q3-set-to-repeat">"Netflix Q2 fueled by price, ads, Squid Game; Q3 set to repeat"</a>, by Adam Eckert, reports that Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) delivered a strong Q2 thanks to subscription price hikes, increased ad revenue, and the return of Squid Game, and analysts anticipate similar momentum in Q3.



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<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/07/46444470/gamesquare-holdings-stock-is-surging-wednesday-whats-going-on">GameSquare Holdings Stock Is Surging Wednesday: What's Going On?</a>



<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46471676/meta-palantir-amazon-ai-datacenter-growth">Meta, Palantir, Amazon Are All-In On AI—Can Datacenters Keep Up?</a>



<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/07/46424062/rocket-lab-stock-launches-to-new-all-time-highs-whats-going-on">Rocket Lab Stock Launches To New All-Time Highs: What's Going On?</a>







The Bears



"GameStop CEO is not scared of the short sellers, calls it ‘un‑American' to bet against business — but it's a free market", by Adam Eckert, reports that GameStop Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>) CEO Ryan Cohen pushed back on skeptics—calling short-selling "un‑American" — while reaffirming confidence in the company's turnaround and the strength of its free-market model.



<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/07/46398722/plug-powers-hot-streak-stalls-as-wall-street-frets-over-warrant-surprise">"Plug Power's hot streak stalls as Wall Street frets over warrant surprise"</a>, by Akanksha Bakshi, reports that Plug Power Inc. (NASDAQ: PLUG) shares dropped over 7% after the company filed to register 31.5 million shares for resale—raising investor concerns about dilution despite the stock being up 8% over the prior week thanks to a hydrogen supply deal and supportive federal policy developments.



<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/space/25/07/46481437/blacksky-stock-drops-after-hours-what-happened">"BlackSky stock drops after hours — what happened?"</a>, by Erica Kollmann, reports that BlackSky Technology Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BKSY#NYSE">BKSY</a>) saw its shares fall after hours following weaker-than-expected Q2 bookings, prompting investor concerns about near-term revenue visibility despite the company reaffirming its full-year guidance.



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<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/07/46393365/salesforce-underperforms-market-as-growth-concerns-plague-crm-giant">Salesforce Underperforms Market As Growth Concerns Plague CRM Giant</a>



<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/technicals/25/07/46504921/stock-of-the-day-pepsicos-former-floor-becomes-ceiling-sellers-lining-up">Stock Of The Day: PepsiCo's Former Floor Becomes Ceiling — Sellers Lining Up</a>



<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/07/46499876/wall-street-friday-stocks-today-trump-netflix-earnings">Stocks Slip As Netflix Fails To Impress, Bitcoin Eyes Negative Week: What's Moving Markets Friday?</a>







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Benzinga Bulls And Bears: Netflix, GameStop, Plug Power — And Defense Stocks Soar

Each week, Benzinga's Stock Whisper Index uses a combination of proprietary data and pattern recognition to showcase five stocks that are just under the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/stock-whisper-index" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">surface and deserve attention</a>.



Investors are constantly on the hunt for undervalued, under-followed and emerging stocks. With countless methods available to retail traders, the challenge often lies in sifting through the abundance of information to uncover new opportunities and understand why certain stocks should be of interest.



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Here&#8217;s a look at the Benzinga Stock Whisper Index for the week ending July 18:



Celsius Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CELH#NASDAQ">CELH</a>): The energy beverage company saw strong interest from readers during the week with new <a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/liquid-death-expands-into-energy-drinkseasy-on-the-octane-bbc212bc?gaa_at=eafs&amp;gaa_n=ASWzDAgCZEC7BHSD9KdBbAUy2rJCV2xEtrcfAGerBy7633p0VCMzpjqpoznrAtTxnY4%3D&amp;gaa_ts=687ac2fb&amp;gaa_sig=ILLiCwN7bsGO-Uh0xO6ZERFn_WfpgWE7uYVNFBYz3T-JiUiCy3m2okGgfqGepOH7iSLF0lmf2LdAWCYVDDaSUQ%3D%3D">reports </a>that Liquid Death is entering the energy drink sector and brings a new competitor to the field. The entry of another well-known brand could hurt Celsius and others. Celsius also saw increased interest with distribution partner PepsiCo reporting quarterly financial results and sharing some details on how the partnership is going. Analysts have been <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CELH/analyst-ratings">raising their price targets</a> on the stock in July, including Truist, Needham and UBS. Shares were down on the week, but the stock remains up 63% year-to-date in 2025.



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Tyler Technologies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TYL#NYSE">TYL</a>): The software company saw strong interest from readers during the week ahead of second-quarter financial results scheduled for July 30. Analyss expect the company to report earnings per share of $2.77, up from $2.40 in last year's second quarter. The company has beaten analyst estimates for earnings per share in eight of the last 10 quarters. Analysts expect the company to report revenue of $587.9 million, up from $541.0 million in last year's second quarter. The company has beaten analyst estimates for revenue in six of the last 10 quarters, including two straight quarters.



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Teledyne Technologies Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TDY#NYSE">TDY</a>): With business segments that include government contracts, Teledyne has been getting attention as a drone stock in recent weeks. The company's FLIR Defense segment issues a press release on drones and praising recent comments from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The company reports second-quarter financial results on July 23. Analysts expect the company to show increases in earnings per share and revenue on a year-over-year basis. The company has beaten analyst estimates for earnings per share in nine of the last 10 quarters, including four straight quarters. The company has beaten revenue in seven of the last quarters, including four straight quarters.



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Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OLLI#NASDAQ">OLLI</a>): The retailer of closeout merchandise saw increased interest from readers during the week likely due to an appearance at the Nasdaq to ring the opening bell. The company is celebrating its 10th anniversary of being a public company. Ollie's is also celebrating the opening of its 600th store and entering its 34th state (New Hampshire). Shares trade at all-time highs despite missing analyst estimates for both revenue and earnings per share in the last fiscal quarter.



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Verisk Analytics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRSK#NASDAQ">VRSK</a>): The insurance company saw increased interest, which comes as the company announced the acquisition of SuranceBay. The acquisition will expand Verisk's operations in the life insurance and annuity segments. Verisk is set to report second-quarter financial results on July 30. The company has beaten analyst estimates for earnings per share in five straight quarters and nine of the last 10 quarters overall. The company has beaten analyst estimates for revenue in three straight quarters and nine of the last 10 quarters overall.



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Benzinga's 'Stock Whisper' Index: 5 Stocks Investors Secretly Monitor But Don't Talk About Yet

The past week has been a whirlwind of activity in the tech world, with a particular focus on the rise and impact of artificial intelligence (AI). From the introduction of AI-native browsers to new AI job requirements at Amazon, the industry is buzzing with developments. Here&#8217;s a quick recap of the top stories.



AI Disruption in Browsers, Not Chatbots 



Perplexity&#8217;s CEO, Aravind Srinivas, has introduced Comet, an AI-native browser designed to fully automate key white-collar roles. Unlike typical AI assistants, Comet integrates directly with workplace apps like Gmail, LinkedIn, and Google Calendar to perform high-value tasks.



<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46508035/forget-chatbots-perplexitys-aravind-srinivas-says-the-real-ai-disruption-is-in-the-browser-and-its-coming-for-office-jobs">Read the full article here.</a>



AI Becomes a Job Requirement at Amazon



Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) has implemented a new policy at its Ring division, making AI a requirement for promotions. The new policy, announced by Ring&#8217;s founder Jamie Siminoff, mandates that all promotion applications must now include details on how AI is utilized in their roles.



<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46507890/amazon-ring-is-making-ai-a-job-requirement-starting-with-promotions">Read the full article here.</a>



See Also:&nbsp;<a href="https://benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst-color/25/07/46496809/magnificent-7-stocks-wall-streets-estimates-google-alphabet-microsoft" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">These Two Magnificent 7 Stocks Are About To Hit Overdrive — And Wall Street&#8217;s Getting Excited</a>



Meta&#8217;s AI Talent Raid



Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) has intensified its AI talent war by hiring two key former Apple engineers for its Superintelligence Labs team. This move comes just weeks after Meta poached their former boss, Ruoming Pang, with a multi-year pay package reportedly worth over $200 million.



<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46501869/meta-raids-apples-ai-lab-with-big-paychecks-zuckerberg-bets-to-win-the-ai-race">Read the full article here.</a>



Peter Thiel-Backed Hadrian Raises $260 Million



Defense manufacturing startup Hadrian has successfully concluded a $260 million Series C funding round. The funding will be utilized to establish a new 270,000 square foot factory in Mesa, Arizona, and expand its Torrance, California, location.



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Chamath Palihapitiya Slams AI Agent Hype



Billionaire investor Chamath Palihapitiya has criticized the underwhelming performance of AI systems in large corporations, calling 2025 a &#8220;year of letdowns&#8221; for these systems. He also promoted his product, the &#8216;Software Factory&#8217; developed by 8090 Solutions Inc., as a reliable alternative.



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Disruption In Browsers, Amazon's AI Job Requirement, Meta's AI Talent Raid And More: This Week In AI

A whirlwind week in consumer tech saw blockbuster earnings, bold AI moves, legal battles, and fresh economic signals reshaping the<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets" rel="noreferrer noopener"> industry's outlook.</a>



The second-quarter earnings season opened with strong results from major U.S. banks, but investors remained cautious, focusing on forward guidance and narrowing margins, which<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst-color/25/07/46420414/bank-earnings-performance-q2-citigroup-jpmorgan-blackrock-wells-fargo" rel="noreferrer noopener"> dragged bank stocks lower</a>. Meanwhile, U.S. retail sales surged 0.6% in June after two months of decline, signaling resilient consumer spending despite high <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/macro-economic-events/25/07/46467952/us-retail-sales-june-2025-fed-trump-inflation-consumer" rel="noreferrer noopener">borrowing costs and tariff uncertainties.</a>



Amid this economic backdrop, Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller made a strong case for a July rate cut and hinted at his willingness to succeed Jerome Powell if asked <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/macro-economic-events/25/07/46491573/waller-fed-chair-trump-rate-cut-july" rel="noreferrer noopener">by President</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/macro-economic-events/25/07/46491573/waller-fed-chair-trump-rate-cut-july" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Donald Trump</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/macro-economic-events/25/07/46491573/waller-fed-chair-trump-rate-cut-july" rel="noreferrer noopener">.</a>



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In a notable geopolitical shift, China continued reducing its U.S. Treasury holdings for a third consecutive month, bringing its stockpile<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/bonds/25/07/46501603/us-treasury-holdings-foreign-china-japan-trump" rel="noreferrer noopener"> to a 16-year low of $756.3 billion in May.</a>



These economic and geopolitical shifts—ranging from tighter bank margins to China's retreat from U.S. debt—could ripple through the consumer tech world, potentially tightening capital flows, pressuring valuations, and reshaping global <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news" rel="noreferrer noopener">supply chain dynamics.</a>



Earnings



Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) eported second-quarter revenue of $11.08 billion, up 16% year-over-year. The revenue total beat a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/07/46481193/netflix-q2-fueled-by-price-ads-squid-game-q3-set-to-repeat" rel="noreferrer noopener">Street consensus estimate of $11.04 billion</a>.



Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) reported second-quarter net sales of $30.07 billion, up 38.6% year-over-year, topping the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/earnings/25/07/46462634/nvidia-supplier-taiwan-semiconductor-on-a-roll-profit-explodes-with-strong-margin-growth" rel="noreferrer noopener">analyst consensus estimate of $30.04 billion.</a>



3M Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MMM#NYSE">MMM</a>) posted second-quarter adjusted&nbsp;sales of $6.2 billion, reflecting 1.5% organic growth and beating the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/earnings/25/07/46491058/post-it-maker-3m-defies-tariff-headwinds-with-strong-q2-and-outlook-boost" rel="noreferrer noopener">consensus estimate&nbsp;of $6.09 billion.</a>



Technology



NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)&nbsp;CEO Jensen Huang,&nbsp;on his third visit&nbsp;to China this year, praised the country's open-source AI innovation during a fireside chat with&nbsp;Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>) Cloud founder&nbsp;Wang Jian&nbsp;at the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46462378/why-nvidias-jensen-huang-says-china-leads-in-open-source-ai" rel="noreferrer noopener">China International Supply Chain Expo on Thursday.</a>



Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>)&nbsp;has reportedly laid off several employees within its&nbsp;Amazon Web Services&nbsp;(AWS) cloud division, as the company continues to restructure amid the growing impact of <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46485457/amazon-slashes-roles-in-aws-cloud-unit-as-ceo-andy-jassy-says-ai-will-reduce-the-need-for-certain-roles-report" rel="noreferrer noopener">generative artificial intelligence.</a>



Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>)&nbsp;and&nbsp;Amazon Web Services&nbsp;are launching a $6 million initiative to attract 30 U.S. startups to build AI applications using Meta&#8217;s open-source Llama model, positioning the partnership as a strategic counter to&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46460828/meta-aws-roll-out-6-million-startup-program-to-counter-openai-make-llama-the-go-to-ai-model-for-builders" rel="noreferrer noopener">OpenAI&#8217;s</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46460828/meta-aws-roll-out-6-million-startup-program-to-counter-openai-make-llama-the-go-to-ai-model-for-builders" rel="noreferrer noopener"> closed-source dominance</a>.



Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>)&nbsp;has signed a $500 million deal with&nbsp;MP Materials Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MP#NYSE">MP</a>), a Pentagon-backed company, to secure a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46435562/apple-strikes-500-million-deal-with-mp-materials-to-reduce-china-reliance-on-critical-magnets" rel="noreferrer noopener">supply of rare earth magnets.</a>



Apple has filed a lawsuit against YouTuber&nbsp;Jon Prosser&nbsp;and collaborator&nbsp;Michael Ramacciotti, alleging they misappropriated trade secrets tied&nbsp;to the unreleased&nbsp;iOS 26&nbsp;by secretly accessing a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/legal/25/07/46487617/apple-sues-youtuber-jon-prosser-over-alleged-ios-26-leak-involving-secret-iphone-access-facetime-footage-and-trade-secrets-theft" rel="noreferrer noopener">confidential development&nbsp;</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/legal/25/07/46487617/apple-sues-youtuber-jon-prosser-over-alleged-ios-26-leak-involving-secret-iphone-access-facetime-footage-and-trade-secrets-theft" rel="noreferrer noopener">iPhone</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/legal/25/07/46487617/apple-sues-youtuber-jon-prosser-over-alleged-ios-26-leak-involving-secret-iphone-access-facetime-footage-and-trade-secrets-theft" rel="noreferrer noopener">.</a>



Marvell Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRVL#NASDAQ">MRVL</a>)&nbsp;announced two key leadership <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46492462/marvell-reshuffles-leadership-as-it-looks-to-reignite-momentum-rebuild-investor-confidence" rel="noreferrer noopener">promotions effective July 15, 2025</a>.&nbsp;



Chris Koopmans&nbsp;has been elevated to president, while&nbsp;Sandeep Bharathi&nbsp;has been named president of the company&#8217;s Data Center Group. Both executives will report directly to&nbsp;Matt Murphy, Marvell&#8217;s&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://app.quotemedia.com/data/downloadFiling?webmasterId=101533&amp;ref=319307113&amp;type=HTML&amp;symbol=MRVL&amp;cdn=a9d5cd7e414d4a656d39e5ac0131183d&amp;companyName=Marvell+Technology+Inc.&amp;formType=8-K&amp;dateFiled=2025-07-17&amp;tblci=GiAIRlI0k8093O7NDun8A3VPr6xAR70_aoZJ6XnLiAtCAyCN1Vcoz7Dpifi1v-7FATDviEo" rel="noreferrer noopener">chair and CEO</a>.



Rumble Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RUM#NASDAQ">RUM</a>) announced it is actively assembling a specialized machine learning and artificial intelligence team that will oversee development in areas such as search functions, content recommendations, creator tools and the platform&#8217;s short-form <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/07/46480518/whats-going-on-with-rumble-shares-today" rel="noreferrer noopener">video segment, Rumble Shorts.&nbsp;</a>



Artificial Intelligence (AI)



The&nbsp;Donald Trump&nbsp;administration is reportedly preparing a sweeping executive order aimed at curbing&nbsp;perceived liberal bias&nbsp;in artificial intelligence models used<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46487059/trump-white-house-to-crack-down-on-woke-ai-with-executive-order-targeting-political-bias-in-government-contracted-chatbots-and-models-report" rel="noreferrer noopener"> by government contractors.</a>



Hadrian, a defense manufacturing startup, has successfully concluded a $260 million Series C funding round, led by <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46487918/peter-thiel-backed-hadrian-raises-260-million-to-build-ai-powered-mega-factory-in-arizona" rel="noreferrer noopener">Peter Thiel's Founders Fund</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46487918/peter-thiel-backed-hadrian-raises-260-million-to-build-ai-powered-mega-factory-in-arizona" rel="noreferrer noopener"> and&nbsp;</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46487918/peter-thiel-backed-hadrian-raises-260-million-to-build-ai-powered-mega-factory-in-arizona" rel="noreferrer noopener">Lux Capital</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46487918/peter-thiel-backed-hadrian-raises-260-million-to-build-ai-powered-mega-factory-in-arizona" rel="noreferrer noopener">.</a>



OpenAI&nbsp;has finally completed its&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/05/45640879/openais-sam-altman-says-6-5b-deal-with-jony-ive-to-build-ai-companions-could-add-1-trillion-in-company-value-report" rel="noreferrer noopener">$6.5 billion acquisition</a>&nbsp;of&nbsp;Jony Ive&#8217;s&nbsp;AI hardware startup&nbsp;io Products, officially bringing the former&nbsp;Apple&nbsp;design chief and his team into the fold to build a new generation of <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46335969/openai-finalizes-6-5-billion-deal-to-acquire-jony-ives-ai-hardware-startup-heres-what-we-know-about-their-first-device" rel="noreferrer noopener">AI-native devices.</a>



Elon Musk-led artificial intelligence company,&nbsp;xAI, unveiled new technology that will help the company &#8220;sustainably&#8221; cool <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46487316/elon-musks-xai-unveils-sustainable-way-to-cool-memphis-data-center-amid-criticism-from-environmental-rights-groups" rel="noreferrer noopener">its Memphis data center.</a>



Automobiles



Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) is reportedly preparing to introduce a longer, six-seat version of its Model Y sport<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46452257/whats-going-on-with-tesla-stock-on-wednesday" rel="noreferrer noopener"> utility vehicle in China.</a>



WeRide Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WRD#NASDAQ">WRD</a>)&nbsp;announced on Thursday the launch of fully driverless Robobus operations at Resorts World Sentosa, Singapore (RWS), the first autonomous vehicle in Southeast Asia to<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46462955/werides-driverless-robobus-approved-in-singapore" rel="noreferrer noopener"> operate without a safety officer on board.</a>



Rivian Automotive, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIVN#NASDAQ">RIVN</a>) replaced Lucid Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LCID#NASDAQ">LCID</a>) and DraftKings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DKNG#NASDAQ">DKNG</a>)



ousted Plug Power, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLUG#NASDAQ">PLUG</a>) in the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/large-cap/25/07/46449975/rivian-unseats-lucid-draftkings-ousts-plug-power-in-russell-1000-shake-up" rel="noreferrer noopener">latest Russell 1000 index reshuffle.</a>



Lucid Group is making two major moves this week-one to restructure its stock and another to deepen its footprint<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/07/46497381/whats-going-on-with-lucid-group-stock-today-7" rel="noreferrer noopener">&nbsp;in autonomous mobility</a>.



Meanwhile, TD Cowen maintained a Hold rating on Lucid Group, with a price target of&nbsp;$2.30.



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Tech News (July 14–July 18): China Cuts US Debt, Fed Signals Rate Shift, Netflix And TSMC Lead Earnings Beat; Meta-AWS Push AI

A crypto analyst predicts a staggering 2,600% surge for Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>), which would catapult its market cap to $1 trillion.



What Happened: Crypto Kaleo, a pseudonymous crypto trader, shared on X that he anticipates Dogecoin to skyrocket to nearly $7. This would translate to a colossal gain of over 2,600%.



The prediction is based on a mathematical deduction, where Kaleo compared Dogecoin&#8217;s performance in the&nbsp;last cycle against Bitcoin (BTC)&nbsp;and projected a similar pattern for the future. 



&#8220;My target for DOGE this cycle is a one trillion dollar market cap (roughly $6.9420). Memes have proven they have real value throughout the course of the bear market. The king of memes deserves to see $1 trillion,&#8221; he said. 



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&#8220;Last bull market, Dogecoin hit&nbsp;nearly 10% of BTC's market&nbsp;cap. 10% of $10 trillion&nbsp;is $1 trillion. $1 trillion&nbsp;market cap for Dogecoin =&nbsp;~$6.9420 per DOGE,&#8221; he shared on X.



Also Read: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/02/43420393/analyst-forecasts-mammoth-200-surge-for-this-dogecoin-and-shiba-inu-competitor">Analyst Forecasts Mammoth 200% Surge for This Dogecoin and Shiba Inu Competitor</a>



At the time of the report, Dogecoin was valued at $0.24, marking a 9.97% increase over the last 24 hours. 



Kaleo wrapped up his analysis by stating that Dogecoin is currently on an upward trajectory against Bitcoin and traders should brace for an imminent &#8216;God candle.&#8217;



Why It Matters: This prediction, if realized, could significantly alter the landscape of the crypto market. Dogecoin, initially started as a joke, has already demonstrated its potential by becoming one of the top cryptocurrencies. 



A surge&nbsp;to a $1 trillion market&nbsp;cap would not only validate its standing but also potentially influence the dynamics of other cryptocurrencies. 



This could lead to increased investor interest and possibly trigger a new wave of investment in the crypto market.



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