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CaliberCos Inc is an asset management firm whose primary goal is to enhance the wealth of investors seeking to make investments in middle-market assets. The company's funds include investment vehicles focused on real estate, private equity, and debt facilities. The company earns asset management fees calculated as a percentage of managed capital in funds and offerings. The company markets services through direct sales to private investors, wholesaling to investment advisers, direct sales to family offices and institutions and through in-house client services. The company operates into three reportable segments: Fund Management, Development, and Brokerage. The majority of revenue is derived from the fund management fees segment.

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Autel Energy, a Chinese <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42762224/bev-market-share-will-increase-across-us-china-europe-in-2025-says-sp-global-mobility">electric vehicle</a> charging startup with a growing footprint in the U.S., is facing bipartisan calls for federal investigation as national security concerns over data access and grid vulnerability intensify.&nbsp;
Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) and Rep. John Moolenaar (R-MI) formally requested in a <a href="https://selectcommitteeontheccp.house.gov/sites/evo-subsites/selectcommitteeontheccp.house.gov/files/evo-media-document/05.19.25_Autel%20Congressional%20Investigation%20letter_FINAL.pdf">letter</a> dated May 19 to the Defense and Commerce departments to assess the company's ties to the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44755999/new-intel-ceo-lip-bu-tan-linked-to-hundreds-of-chinese-tech-firms-including-companies-tied-to-chinas-military-report">Chinese military</a> and consider adding it to federal blacklists. The lawmakers allege Autel Energy may pose a significant threat to American consumer data and infrastructure integrity.
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This marks another flashpoint in the ongoing U.S.-China tech rivalry, where control over emerging technologies like AI, chips, and clean energy systems has become central to geopolitical strategy, a<a href="https://www.belfercenter.org/research-analysis/another-technology-race-us-china-quantum-computing-landscape"> report</a> from Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs published on May 13 says.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Lawmakers Target Autel's Ties To Chinese Military Through Corporate Parent</h2>
Autel Energy is a subsidiary of Autel Intelligent Transportation, which also owns Autel Robotics, a drone manufacturer previously sanctioned by both the Commerce and Defense departments for its alleged military affiliations in China, <a href="https://www.wsj.com/livecoverage/stock-market-today-tariffs-trade-war-05-20-2025/card/u-s-lawmakers-call-for-probe-into-chinese-ev-charging-startup-pBIuqBNsjMmAyfGBizRr">The Wall Street Journal</a> reports.
In their letter, Blackburn and Moolenaar said that Autel Energy&#8217;s integration into U.S. charging infrastructure could expose private consumer data and sensitive energy grid access to foreign influence. According to The Journal, the call for investigation is part of a broader legislative push to curtail Chinese access to American tech ecosystems.
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Moolenaar, who chairs the House select committee on China, and Blackburn emphasized in the letter the potential for Autel's EV chargers to collect sensitive driver data and connect to critical infrastructure, posing cybersecurity and national security risks.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Autel's U.S. Footprint Expands Through Partnerships And Local Production</h2>
Despite its Chinese parentage, Autel Energy has made strategic moves to embed itself within North American markets. According to The Journal, the company launched production operations at a new facility in North Carolina in 2023 and entered partnerships with charging networks like ChargeSmartEV and Red E Charge in key states such as New York, Massachusetts and Michigan.
Red E CEO Abass El-Hage told The Journal that the company sources hardware from a range of manufacturers and maintains strict cybersecurity testing protocols.
An Autel Energy spokesperson stated the company has direct investments and partnerships in North America, The Journal says. Lawmakers, however, raised concerns about its ties to Autel Robotics and its Chinese parent firm, citing potential national security risks, according to the letter.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Growing Tech Tensions Drive Clampdown On Cross-Border Access</h2>
According to the Belfer Center report, the U.S.-China tech standoff has steadily escalated over the past three years, with both countries implementing export restrictions, blacklists, and sanctions involving advanced chips, rare-earth materials, and AI hardware.
Now, lawmakers appear increasingly focused on EV infrastructure as a strategic concern, The Journal reports. As Washington tightens its grip on foreign tech infiltration, Autel Energy may become the next high-profile company to face operational constraints or outright bans.
The outcome of this investigation could shape future policy toward international EV players and how America secures its charging networks in a rapidly electrifying economy.&nbsp;
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Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/microsoft" rel="noreferrer noopener">showcased new products</a> and collaborations with OpenAI, Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), and Elon Musk&#8217;s xAI. These companies target Microsoft Azure cloud computing infrastructure clients to sell AI models, the Financial Times <a target="_blank" href="https://www.ft.com/content/9f6225c5-38e7-46a1-a920-e05a9a8df319" rel="noreferrer noopener">reported</a> on Sunday.
Microsoft held its annual Build conference in Seattle, where it showcased a coding &#8220;agent,&#8221; among others.
Microsoft integrated OpenAI models into Microsoft products, such as the Copilot AI assistant. It also plans to offer OpenAI rivals Anthropic&#8217;s Claude Code and AI&#8217;s Grok AI models to its cloud computing customers.
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Microsoft chief Satya Nadella said the technology industry was in the middle of &#8216;another platform shift,&#8217; drawing parallels with the transformation associated with the Internet.
OpenAI chief Sam Altman, Musk, and Nvidia chief Jensen Huang made virtual appearances during the conference.
After signing a Microsoft Azure Foundry deal, Musk said Microsoft customer feedback would influence xAI&#8217;s Grok models. Huang also announced its collaboration with Microsoft for an AI supercomputer.
Altman announced deep integration between its Codex coding agent and Microsoft GitHub&#8217;s computer programming tool.
Goldman Sachs analyst Kash Rangan told the Financial Times that Microsoft is the AI ringleader, indicating that it is the top platform and catalyst for making models work.
Microsoft stock surged 8% year-to-date, in contrast with the decline of the &#8220;Magnificent Seven&#8221; U.S. Big Tech stocks like Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), and Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>), as President Donald Trump&#8217;s tariff policies weighed on the U.S. stock market.
Amazon and Google also adopted Microsoft&#8217;s similar strategy. However, analysts vouched for Microsoft&#8217;s moat, backed by its suite of AI offerings.
Last week, Rangan said Microsoft Cloud <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/25/05/45519467/microsofts-4-trillion-moment-is-now-in-sight-goldman-sachs" rel="noreferrer noopener">will generate over</a> $300 billion in revenue by fiscal year 2029, up from under $140 billion at present. Microsoft is using the same strategy of creating tiered pricing for its AI tools, which will lead to steady growth and stronger margins, according to the analyst.
As products like Microsoft 365 Copilot and Dynamics AI become more powerful, businesses may be more willing to pay for them, Rangan added.
Price Action: MSFT stock closed higher by 2.33% to $460.69 on Tuesday.
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BJ's Wholesale Club Hldgs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BJ#NYSE">BJ</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 11.56% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 25.67%. Currently, BJ's Wholesale Club Hldgs has a market capitalization of $15.14 billion. 
Buying $1000 In BJ: If an investor had bought $1000 of BJ stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $3,193.06 today based on a price of $114.95 for BJ at the time of writing.
<h3>BJ's Wholesale Club Hldgs's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
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Vertiv Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRT#NYSE">VRT</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 38.39% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 52.5%. Currently, Vertiv Holdings has a market capitalization of $41.84 billion. 
Buying $1000 In VRT: If an investor had bought $1000 of VRT stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $8,624.51 today based on a price of $109.78 for VRT at the time of writing.
<h3>Vertiv Holdings's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
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If You Invested $1000 In This Stock 5 Years Ago, You Would Have This Much Today

Centene (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNC#NYSE">CNC</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 5.09% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 16.93%. Currently, Centene has a market capitalization of $28.55 billion. 
Buying $100 In CNC: If an investor had bought $100 of CNC stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $1,033.15 today based on a price of $57.38 for CNC at the time of writing.
<h3>Centene's Performance Over Last 15 Years</h3>
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Elon Musk&#8217;s brain-interface company, Neuralink, has successfully secured $600 million in new funding, elevating its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/large-cap/25/05/45602176/consumer-tech-news-may-19-may-23-trump-warns-apple-of-25-tariff-if-manufactured-overseas-disney-sues-youtube-more">valuation to $9 billion. </a>
What Happened: Neuralink&#8217;s valuation surged from&nbsp;$3.5 billion in late 2023,&nbsp;according to Pitchbook, to its current $9 billion status, as <a href="https://www.semafor.com/article/05/27/2025/elon-musks-neuralink-raises-fresh-cash-at-9b-valuation">reported</a> by Semafor. 
The leap follows the successful implantation of brain chips in three individuals, including a non-verbal man with ALS who recently demonstrated the chip&#8217;s capabilities <a href="https://x.com/elonmusk/status/1916645878909321397">in a video</a> shared on Musk&#8217;s social media platform, X.
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The financial boost comes as the company continues to make strides in its mission to develop brain-computer interfaces, with recent advancements including the implantation of chips in patients with severe communication impairments. 
These developments underscore Neuralink&#8217;s growing influence in the neurotechnology sector, despite being one of the smaller entities within Musk&#8217;s expansive business portfolio.
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Why It Matters: Neuralink&#8217;s progress in neurotechnology could revolutionize the way individuals with disabilities interact with the world. 
The company&#8217;s latest funding round not only boosts its financial standing but also signals growing investor confidence in its potential to transform healthcare and communication technologies. 
Musk announced at the Qatar Economic Forum that Neuralink plans to<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45538889/elon-musk-shares-major-neuralink-update-at-qatar-economic-forum"> initiate clinical trials</a> for its Blindsight implant by 2026, aiming to restore vision in completely blind individuals. This ambitious goal highlights the broader implications of Neuralink&#8217;s work, potentially offering new hope to millions affected by vision loss.
Neuralink&#8217;s advancements and funding achievements position it as a key player in the future of medical technology, with the potential to significantly impact the lives of those with severe disabilities. 
As the company continues to innovate, its influence within the tech and healthcare sectors is likely to expand, drawing further attention and investment.
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Elon Musk's Neuralink Hits $9 Billion Valuation With New Funding

McKesson (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCK#NYSE">MCK</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 4.95% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 16.79%. Currently, McKesson has a market capitalization of $90.09 billion. 
Buying $1000 In MCK: If an investor had bought $1000 of MCK stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $10,469.12 today based on a price of $718.85 for MCK at the time of writing.
<h3>McKesson's Performance Over Last 15 Years</h3>
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Apple, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) is actively developing an AI-powered tabletop robot, internally codenamed J595, as a major new product category focused on blending robotics and artificial intelligence for the home. 
But can it save the<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45612848/trumps-recent-wrath-on-apple-ceo-tim-cook-is-also-tied-to-the-middle-east-not-just-india-report"> struggling tech stock? </a>
What To Know: The J595 robot is designed around a robotic arm that can move an iPad-like display. The arm is also expected to use expressive, lifelike movements to make interactions more engaging and human-like, according to reports.&nbsp;
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Apple aims to give the tabletop robot a unique AI personality, making it more than just a functional device. The robot will be able to respond to voice commands, gestures, and possibly even moods, enhancing its role as a social companion. 
As Apple faces multiple headwinds and increasing competition, the device has become a "major focus" as part of the company's AI push, according to a Bloomberg <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2025-05-25/how-jony-ive-openai-deal-will-impact-apple-new-details-on-apple-s-ios-redesign-mb3lwu45">report</a>. 
The same report suggested that a pared-down version of the J595 could be released as soon as the end of 2025, with other models following in 2026 or 2027.&nbsp;
AAPL Slump: Apple shares have dropped more than 20% in 2025 as the company faces challenges including substantial tariff-related costs primarily due to President Donald Trump's levies on Chinese goods.&nbsp;
The company is mitigating some of the risk by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45620995/apple-stock-one-of-the-biggest-beneficiaries-in-us-india-trade-deal-producing-iphones-in-the-us-is-a-fairy-tale">shifting more production </a>to India and Vietnam, but recently faced backlash from President Trump who would like to see Apple products made in America.&nbsp;
Apple has also struggled to keep pace with competitors like Google, Amazon and Meta in areas such as generative AI, large language models and natural language understanding.&nbsp;
If J595 delivers significant technological advancement and market appeal, it has the potential to reverse current negative sentiment and spark a meaningful rally in Apple stock.&nbsp;
AAPL Price Action: Apple shares ended Tuesday's session up 2.53% at $200.21, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?gspk=YWRhbWVja2VydDUzMzY&amp;gsxid=zBMR4PKmcgBw">Benzinga Pro</a>.&nbsp;
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The <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/world-cup">2026 FIFA World Cup</a> is still over a year away, but host cities and countries are already ramping up security — one even adding Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) Cybertrucks to its police fleet.
What Happened: While Tesla may be<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/25/05/45388136/new-ev-prices-climb-in-april-tesla-cybertruck-sales-drop-off-to-under-2000-monthly-units"> struggling</a> to sell the Cybertruck to consumers, the vehicle&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/12/36263412/watch-cybertruck-not-just-bulletproof-its-also-shopping-cart-proof-too-new-video-test-reveals">bulletproof</a> durability could make it an attractive option for police forces around the world.
The Mexican state of Jalisco, which is home to the capital city of Guadalajara, is one of the host regions for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The state has added Tesla Cybertrucks to its police fleet ahead of the upcoming World Cup, as <a href="https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-cybertruck-jalisco-police-fleet-fifa-world-cup/">reported </a>by Teslarati.
The report says the Cybertrucks will patrol key areas with an expected five million visitors set to come to the region. The vehicles are expected to be used in key tourist areas and mix durability with security.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup includes 48 teams competing across 104 games, with games taking place in 16 cities across Canada, Mexico and the U.S. Along with Guadalajara, Mexican cities Mexico City and Monterrey will also host games.
Jalisco Stadium is set to host four matches during the World Cup with matches on June 11, June 17, June 23 and June 26. While the teams are to be announced, the stadium will host Mexico's second group fixture in the tournament.
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Why It's Important: While only three Cybertrucks are reportedly part of a police task force of hundreds securing this region for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the Tesla vehicle could still attract significant attention.
Instantly recognizable to many, the Cybertruck quickly became a<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/03/37852639/tesla-cybertruck-the-new-celebrity-fashion-accessory-steve-aoki-big-sean-latest-to-own-ev"> favorite among celebrities</a> and Tesla fans after its release in November 2023.
With reports on demand issues for Tesla and price cuts, the Cybertruck could use some positive attention or new use cases, such as a police force.
A trip to Starbase, Texas, by President Donald Trump saw a Cybertruck vehicle as<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/11/42152721/tesla-cybertruck-part-of-donald-trumps-motorcade-will-vehicle-land-government-deals"> part of the presidential motorcade.</a>
A recent visit to Qatar also saw Trump's motorcade accompanied by two Cybertruck police vehicles. The design of the Tesla vehicles, along with the prominence of Trump's visit to the Middle East, saw increased attention on the Cybertrucks used.
While games are over a year away from starting on June 11, Tesla could end up being a winner at the 2026 FIFA World Cup thanks to the attention its Cybertruck vehicles could get on a global scale.
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Elon Musk may <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/startups/25/01/43101102/elon-musk-the-richest-man-in-the-world-is-estimated-to-earn-over-23-million-every-single-hour-of-the-day-heres-how-hes-spending-it">top today's rich list</a>, but if Bill Gates had diamond-handed his Microsoft stock instead of giving most of it away, we'd be looking at a very different kind of billionaire. A trillionaire, in fact.
According to a <a href="https://youtu.be/R0ZhUXlpOpw?si=J640n72udpkEYim3">Forbes video posted on YouTube this week</a>, Gates would be worth around $1.2 trillion today — more than three times Musk's net worth — if he'd never sold a single share or donated a dime. The clip estimates that he and Melinda French Gates could have had a combined fortune of $1.5 trillion, making them by far the wealthiest couple in modern history.
Of course, that's not what happened.
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The video highlights that since Microsoft's 1986 IPO — where Gates held 49% of the company — he's steadily trimmed his stake over the years while building one of the most generous philanthropic legacies in history. Today, he holds less than 1% of Microsoft stock, worth about $28 billion, while Melinda reportedly owns 380,000 shares worth roughly $170 million.
Still, the hypothetical is staggering: if they'd never sold and reinvested dividends, the Gateses would own over 3.2 billion shares after stock splits, controlling about 43% of Microsoft — a stake valued at $1.4 trillion at today's price. Toss in another $100 billion in post-tax dividends, and the cash pile alone would outsize most billionaire fortunes.
This alternate reality has its roots in the late '90s, <a href="https://www.wired.com/1999/09/trillionaire/">when Wired magazine boldly predicted </a>Gates would become the first trillionaire by 2005. At the time, it didn't sound too far-fetched. By June 1999, Gates' net worth had soared to $72.2 billion, growing at an eye-popping annual rate of 58.2% since the IPO. But instead of clinging to Microsoft shares, Gates diversified, offloaded, and doubled down on giving.
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In a <a href="https://www.gatesnotes.com/20-years-to-give-away-virtually-all-my-wealth">blog post earlier this month</a>, he reaffirmed his commitment to philanthropy, referencing Andrew Carnegie's The Gospel of Wealth. "The man who dies thus rich dies disgraced," Carnegie wrote. Gates added, "People will say a lot of things about me when I die, but I am determined that ‘he died rich' will not be one of them."
And he's stuck to it. Through the Gates Foundation — which he co-founded with Melinda in 2000 — he's given away more than $100 billion, a sum he notes was "in part powered by the generosity of Warren Buffett."&nbsp;
So, yes — Gates could've been the world's first trillionaire. But he chose to be the world's most impactful giver instead. Rich in capital? Absolutely. But richer, it seems, in purpose.
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