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European Wax Center (NASDAQ:EWCZ) Azioni, Report sulle vendite allo scoperto

EUROPEAN WAX CENTER INC-A

European Wax Center

European Wax Center Inc is a franchisor and operator of OOH waxing services. Its product sales consist of revenue earned from sales of proprietary wax. Its services include Brazilian Waxing, Brow Waxing, Body Waxing, Facial Waxing, All Waxing Services, Eyebrow Tinting, Laser Hair Removal, Men's Waxing Services and others.

European Wax Center, Inc. - Class A Common Stock

European Wax Center Inc

TD Securities analyst Oliver Chen maintained a Buy rating on Warby Parker (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WRBY#NYSE">WRBY</a>), <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/WRBY/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">raising the price forecast from&nbsp;$20&nbsp;to&nbsp;$24</a>.
Chen commented on Warby Parker&#8217;s newly announced collaboration with Google to create AI-enabled smart glasses designed for all-day use and compatible with both Android and iOS.
As part of the deal, Google is committing $75 million toward product development and commercialization and may invest an additional $75 million in Warby Parker stock over several years <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/05/45545014/warby-parker-wrby-shares-surge-on-google-smart-glasses-partnership-whats-going-on" rel="noreferrer noopener">at the company&#8217;s discretion.</a>
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Chen sees the partnership as a strong signal of Warby Parker&#8217;s long-term commitment to innovation and its potential to continue disrupting the eyewear industry.
According to the analyst, Warby Parker&#8217;s AI-powered glasses initiative with Google must succeed by leveraging advanced, context-aware AI, integrating seamlessly with everyday tools like Google Maps, and featuring versatile, stylish designs.
Chen highlights that Warby&#8217;s strong &#8220;direct-to-consumer&#8221; model and customer service could further enhance the offering, potentially boosting traffic to its 287 existing stores and increasing brand visibility and customer growth.
Over the long term, Chen sees the partnership improving customer lifetime value, encouraging broader wearable tech development, and reinforcing Warby&#8217;s tech-forward, customer-centric approach.
The analyst estimates the U.S. smart glasses market could reach $2-$4 billion by 2030, compared to Warby Parker&#8217;s current ~$800 million revenue.
Reflecting the expanded total addressable market and acquisition potential, Chen raised his price forecast, implying a 23x EV/EBITDA multiple on FY26E estimates.
The analyst views Warby Parker&#8217;s status as a public benefit corporation as a strategic advantage, aligning profit growth with its global mission to make high-quality vision care more accessible.
He points to the company&#8217;s long-term financial model, which targets over 20% annual revenue growth, gross margins in the 58% to 60% range, and EBITDA margin gains of around 20%, with steady annual expansion of 1 to 2 percentage points.
Price Action: WRBY shares are trading higher by 3.05% to $20.96 at last check Wednesday.
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Analyst Deems Warby Parker's Google Tie-Up 'Emblematic of Long-Term Disruption'

JP Morgan analyst Sebastiano C Petti expressed views on EchoStar Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SATS#NASDAQ">SATS</a>) <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SATS/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">earnings reported on May 9</a>.
The company reported a loss of 71 cents per share, missing the analyst consensus estimate of 69 cents loss and sales of $3.87 billion, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/05/45325649/whats-going-on-with-echostar-stock-today" rel="noreferrer noopener">in line with the Street view</a>.
The analyst notes that, during the earnings call, CEO Hamid Akhavan reiterated the company&#8217;s ambition to establish itself as a &#8220;leading provider of global direct-to-device connectivity,&#8221; leveraging its international S-band spectrum and domestic AWS-4 assets.
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Akhavan assured investors that EchoStar is not &#8220;missing the window of opportunity,&#8221; and noted that more concrete updates will be shared as plans mature, adds the analyst.
Petti says that, on the operational front, wireless subscriber growth continues to gain traction, which management attributes to enhanced marketing initiatives, improved digital engagement, better customer retention, and appealing offers tailored to a challenging macroeconomic environment.
However, the acceleration in customer acquisition is putting pressure on near-term financials due to higher subscriber acquisition costs (SAC), though management expects this to pay off in improved long-term customer lifetime value (CLV), says the analyst.
Consequently, Petti now estimates 2025 wireless retail net additions at 775,000, up from the previous estimate of 400,000.
Nevertheless, this is accompanied by a deeper OIBDA (Operating Income Before Depreciation and Amortization) loss for the segment, revised to $1.90 billion.
On a consolidated basis, the analyst have lowered the OIBDA estimate to $1.43 billion (from $1.83 billion), factoring in the increased wireless drag but also recognizing improved trends in PayTV, driven by cost efficiencies.
The analyst notes EchoStar is prioritizing wireless subscriber growth and its long-term vision for direct-to-device connectivity. This strategic focus is, however, currently incurring a significant OIBDA drag.
Furthermore, the ongoing FCC review of EchoStar&#8217;s spectrum assets is introducing a substantial layer of regulatory uncertainty, which Petti believes could potentially impact the company&#8217;s future strategic options and overall valuation.
Investors can gain exposure to the stock via&nbsp;Procure Space ETF&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UFO#NASDAQ">UFO</a>).
Price Action: SATS shares are trading lower by 1.94% to $21.73 at last check Wednesday.
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EchoStar's Wireless Subscriber Growth Comes At A Cost, Says Analyst

A slew of US-listed international ETFs hit 52-week highs on Wednesday, highlighting a growing investor interest shift toward global equities amid shifting macroeconomic tides and geopolitical realignments. Among the top performers were the Schwab International Equity ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCHY#NYSE">SCHY</a>), Vanguard Total International Stock ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VXUS#NASDAQ">VXUS</a>), Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VEA#NYSE">VEA</a>) and Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VGK#NYSE">VGK</a>), all of which reached new 52-week highs. Their jump is part of a larger trend: investors are increasingly directing their portfolios toward developed overseas markets, wanting both diversification and performance advantage as U.S. stocks lag.
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International Edge
Throughout most of the last decade, global equities were the wallflowers at the international investment dance, present but rarely chosen. All that is changing quickly. The iShares All Country World Index ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACWI#NASDAQ">ACWI</a>), widely regarded as a global equity bellwether, is ahead by more than 5% this year to date, while the S&amp;P 500 has risen a paltry 0.5%. Increasing outperformance has prompted speculation about a so-called &#8220;Sell America&#8221; trade, sparked by Moody&#8217;s recent downgrade of America&#8217;s credit rating, with investors redirecting capital from U.S. markets to opportunities abroad.
&#8220;The global trade landscape is shifting. U.S. policy decisions are increasingly disrupting long-standing trade flows. If the U.S. turns inward, those opportunities will likely be backfilled by regional champions in countries like Japan, the U.K., Canada, and Australia,&#8221; Bancreek Capital CEO Andrew Skatoff <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs/sector-etfs/25/05/45240659/exclusive-nobody-believed-a-100-international-etf-could-beat-1000-rivals-until-this-ceo-proved-them-wrong-his-mantra-precision-over-breadth">told Benzinga earlier this month</a>. The end result? A growing valuation differential between the U.S. and global markets that many believe is ready for alpha creation.
Tailwinds Behind The Trend
A number of drivers are fueling this global shift. 
Valuation Discounts: International developed markets continue to be discounted compared to U.S. equities and present a compelling entry point for long-term investors.
Geopolitical Realignment: Concepts like supply chain regionalization and de-globalization are driving the emergence of regional economic giants.
Macroeconomic Momentum: European equities, for instance, are experiencing robust year-to-date results. The Euro Stoxx Index is rallying around 11% in dollar terms, with certain Eastern European markets such as Poland rising 40–50%, says Neil Azous, CIO of Rareview Capital.
Rareview Capital founder and CIO Neil Azous said in a recent <a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/video/market-etfs-major-inflows-going-155522108.html">interview </a>with ETF Report that if you still believe in global diversification after all these years of it not really seeming to work, this could be your time.
Early Innings, Long Game
Despite the performance uptick, many analysts view this rotation as still in its early stages, with a long way to go. Azous said that U.S. market caps dwarf those in Europe, so even modest inflows can significantly move the needle.
In addition, the power of higher corporate profits offshore is still largely unrealized. If European and other foreign companies start reporting significant earnings growth, Azous believes the trend could shift from a tactical asset positioning change to a full-fledged secular rebalancing.
A Strategic Rebalancing
Outside of short-term outperformance, the move into international ETFs reflects a more fundamental rethinking of portfolio construction. Following decades of U.S.-focused investing, many asset managers are rebalancing to find more robust, geographically diversified portfolios, a strategy bolstered by shifting economic realities and cross-border investment flows.
Thus far, the global ETF rally is more than just the result of performance, it is a sign of a sea change in investor sentiment. If global markets continue to break away from U.S. underperformance, the trend might not only persist but intensify, one regional breakout after another.
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Investors Ditch US Stocks As International ETFs Hit 52-Week Highs, Here's What's Driving The Portfolio Pivot

BofA Securities analyst Robert F. Ohmes upgraded AutoZone, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZO#NYSE">AZO</a>) from Neutral to Buy, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AZO/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">raising the price forecast from $3900 to $4800</a>.
The analyst writes that the upgrade stems from growing confidence in AutoZone&#8217;s ability to perform well during economic downturns, continued market share gains across both DIY and professional customer segments, and the &#8220;potential inflation benefit&#8221; from price increases.
Ohmes also cited improving dynamics in the used versus new car market, ongoing momentum in the Pro business supported by maturing commercial programs, and the expansion of hubs and mega hubs.
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The analyst&#8217;s upgrade reflects a shift to a 27x FY2026E EPS multiple from the previous 22x. AutoZone is scheduled to release its <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/04/g45054288/autozone-to-release-third-quarter-fiscal-2025-earnings-may-27-2025" rel="noreferrer noopener">third-quarter results on Tuesday, May 27</a>.
Ohmes projects EPS of $38.15 and domestic comparable sales growth of 2.0%, compared to <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings" rel="noreferrer noopener">consensus estimates of $36.80</a> EPS and 2.4% comp growth.
The analyst sees solid top-line performance, supported by Bloomberg Second Measure data showing a notable sequential improvement.
According to Ohmes, weekly sales trends also showed momentum, particularly in March, with high-single-digit gains likely driven by the favorable timing of tax refunds.
For Q3, the analyst models a 19 basis point decline in gross margin as the company laps a $24 million LIFO benefit recorded in the same quarter last year.
Ohmes sees room for 2%–4% industry inflation to return, driven by auto parts retailers increasing prices to counter added tariff pressure; about 35% of AutoZone&#8217;s COGS come from China.
AutoZone is strategically well-positioned to navigate the current tariff environment compared to its retail counterparts, Ohmes noted. He highlighted that only approximately one-third of AutoZone&#8217;s product offerings are sourced from China, significantly reducing its direct exposure to increased import duties.
The analyst further elaborated that auto parts retailers are likely to pass on incremental price increases to consumers successfully. This expectation is underpinned by shifting consumer behavior. As auto tariffs could lead to an average increase of $3,285 for U.S.-assembled vehicles and potentially higher for imported models, consumers are expected to be more inclined to repair their existing vehicles rather than purchase new ones. This trend suggests consumers will be more willing to absorb the extra cost of fixing their current vehicles.
Ultimately, the analyst believes that consumers will hold onto their existing vehicles for longer durations, driving an increased demand for quality parts in auto repairs. This dynamic positions AutoZone favorably within the current economic landscape marked by rising new vehicle costs.
The analyst anticipates several tailwinds for AutoZone in the coming quarters. These include ongoing market share gains, the potential for inflation-driven price increases, a more favorable dynamic between used and new car sales, and a continued boost from its Pro segment.
Price Action: AZO shares are trading lower by 0.53% to $3,859.76 at last check Wednesday.
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AutoZone Set To Gain As Tariffs Push Car Owners To Repair Over New Purchases: Analyst

A sharp jump in Treasury yields following Wednesday's weak 20-year bond auction triggered a swift market reaction, with several high-growth and tech names plunging between 1:05 p.m. and 2:05 p.m. ET—the exact window 30-year <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/treasuries">yields spiked above 5.08%.</a>
Tempus AI Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TEM#NASDAQ">TEM</a>) led the decline, falling 6.9%, followed by Hims &amp; Hers Health Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HIMS#NYSE">HIMS</a>), which dropped 5%, data from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro</a> platform shows. 
AI infrastructure firm CoreWeave Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRWV#NASDAQ">CRWV</a>) slid 4.4%, while Bitcoin-linked Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>) tumbled 4.3%. 
Trading platform Robinhood Markets Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>) lost 3.7%.
The selloff came as investors repriced risk across equities amid fears of persistently higher rates, sparked by soft demand at the 20-year Treasury auction. 
The bid-to-cover ratio of 2.46 landed near the bottom quartile of the past 50 auctions, with the iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TLT#NASDAQ">TLT</a>), sliding to a 19-month low.
Notable losers among the 20 movers with at least $10 billion market cap also included Palantir Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NYSE">PLTR</a>), Coinbase Global Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>) and Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), with declines of 3.1%, 2.9% and 2.7%, respectively. 
Semiconductor names also came under pressure, as ON Semiconductor Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ON#NASDAQ">ON</a>) fell 2.8%, while Super Micro Computer Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>) lost 3% during the hour-long selloff. Other high-beta tech stocks such as Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRDO#NASDAQ">CRDO</a>) and Mobileye Global Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MBLY#NASDAQ">MBLY</a>) each dropped over 3%, reflecting broad-based risk aversion triggered by the Treasury market spike. 
The weakness extended into biotech and aerospace sectors as well, with Summit Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMMT#NASDAQ">SMMT</a>) and Rocket Lab USA Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RKLB#NASDAQ">RKLB</a>) down 2.7% and 3.5%, respectively.
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<th>Price</th>
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<td>Tempus AI</td>
<td>$60.39</td>
<td>-6.91%</td>
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<td>Hims &amp; Hers Health</td>
<td>$58.27</td>
<td>-5.00%</td>
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<td>CoreWeave</td>
<td>$104.33</td>
<td>-4.44%</td>
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<td>Strategy</td>
<td>$399.58</td>
<td>-4.15%</td>
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<td>Robinhood Markets</td>
<td>$64.11</td>
<td>-3.73%</td>
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<td>Aurora Innovation</td>
<td>$6.17</td>
<td>-3.60%</td>
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<td>Rocket Lab USA</td>
<td>$25.48</td>
<td>-3.51%</td>
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<td>Credo Technology Group</td>
<td>$60.98</td>
<td>-3.24%</td>
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<td>Mobileye Global</td>
<td>$15.88</td>
<td>-3.23%</td>
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<td>Astera Labs Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALAB#NASDAQ">ALAB</a>)</td>
<td>$92.15</td>
<td>-3.21%</td>
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<td>ServiceTitan Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TTAN#NASDAQ">TTAN</a>)</td>
<td>$123.13</td>
<td>-3.07%</td>
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<td>Palantir Technologies</td>
<td>$122.40</td>
<td>-3.05%</td>
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<td>Super Micro Computer</td>
<td>$42.16</td>
<td>-3.04%</td>
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<td>Estee Lauder Cos Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EL#NYSE">EL</a>)</td>
<td>$64.11</td>
<td>-2.96%</td>
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<td>Coinbase Global Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>)</td>
<td>$260.26</td>
<td>-2.92%</td>
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<td>Toll Brothers Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TOL#NYSE">TOL</a>)</td>
<td>$103.95</td>
<td>-2.89%</td>
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<td>ON Semiconductor</td>
<td>$44.03</td>
<td>-2.82%</td>
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<td>Summit Therapeutics</td>
<td>$25.59</td>
<td>-2.69%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Nvidia Corp. </td>
<td>$133.27</td>
<td>-2.69%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kinsale Capital Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KNSL#NYSE">KNSL</a>)</td>
<td>$460.03</td>
<td>-2.64%</td>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Wall Street Extend Lows</h3>
The S&amp;P 500 Index, tracked by the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>), deepened losses, falling 1.3% by 2:17 p.m. ET, while small caps were hit harder, with the Russell 2000 plunging 2.4%. 
All S&amp;P 500 sectors traded in negative territory, led by real estate, which dropped 2.7% under pressure from rising yields.
Gold miners, tracked by the VanEck Gold Miners ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GDX#NYSE">GDX</a>), were the only industry group holding gains, supported by a rise in bullion prices as investors sought safety amid Treasury volatility. 
The clean energy industry was the day's worst performer, with the Invesco WilderHill Clean Energy ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PBW#NYSE">PBW</a>) sliding 3.4%.
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Treasury Yields Top 5%: These 20 Stocks Tanked In Just One Hour

Telsey analyst Dana Telsey maintained an Outperform rating on TJX Companies, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TJX#NYSE">TJX</a>) with a price forecast of $145 following the company&#8217;s first-quarter results, which were reported before <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TJX/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">the market opened today</a>.
Sales rose 5% year-over-year (Y/Y) to $13.1 billion, beating the analyst consensus estimate of $13 billion. Adjusted EPS of 92 cents beat the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/05/45540766/tjx-boosts-q1-sales-with-more-shoppers-says-tariffs-wont-hurt-2026-outlook" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">consensus estimate of 90 cents</a>.
TJX reaffirmed guidance for fiscal 2026 comparable sales growth of 2% – 3% and EPS of $4.34-$4.43 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/43976995" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">against a $4.49 estimate</a>.
The company expects second-quarter comparable sales growth of 2%—3% and EPS of $0.97-$1.00, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">with an estimate of $1.03</a>.
For the full-year FY26, the company expects to offset the significant and ongoing tariff-related financial pressures fully.
The analyst writes that the company delivered another strong quarterly performance, driven by strong operational execution and healthy sales, although the gross margin was slightly below expectations.
The analyst believes that the company&#8217;s consistent earnings outperformance underscores the appeal of its value-oriented model, which remains attractive to increasingly price-conscious consumers.
Moreover, the favorable environment for off-price retail continues to support TJX in meeting customer demand and maintaining strong store traffic, adds the analyst.
Going forward, Telsey anticipates that TJX to keep expanding its profitable market share, backed by stable comparable sales growth and ongoing strategic store openings.
Given the modest earnings beat and reaffirmed full-year outlook, the analyst sees no material change in the positive trajectory of the company's performance, which is an encouraging sign amid broader economic uncertainty.
Investors can gain exposure to the stock via VanEck Retail ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RTH#NASDAQ">RTH</a>) and iShares U.S. Consumer Focused ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IEDI#BATS">IEDI</a>).
Price Action: TJX shares are down 2.69% at $131.30 at the last check on Wednesday.
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TJ Maxx Parent Company Benefits From Off-Price Retail, Despite Consumer Caution: Analyst

After delivering Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) investors a jaw-dropping 531% return over the past five years, its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/elon-musk">CEO Elon Musk</a> is committing to steer the EV giant for another five.
In a video interview at Bloomberg's Qatar Economic Forum, as <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/05/20/elon-musk-tesla-shares.html">reported</a> by CNBC, Musk confirmed his intent to stay as Tesla CEO, citing a desire for "reasonable control" over the company's future. His statement follows concerns from some investors over his time spent advising President Donald Trump's Department of Government Efficiency. Musk said his government work would shrink to "a day or two per week."
Meanwhile, Tesla's fundamentals have raised flags &#8211; automotive revenue dropped 20%, and net income fell 71% in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TSLA/earnings">the last quarter</a>. Year to date, TSLA stock is down 9.35%. Yet, it has surged more than 50% over the past month, sparking fresh interest.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Technical Picture: Bullish Momentum, But Caution Warranted</h2>
Tesla stock, at $346.33, trades above all key short- and long-term indicators. Its eight-day, 20-day, 50-day and 200-day Simple Moving Averages (SMAs) sit at $340.65, $305.62, $273.30 and $297.86, respectively, supporting a strong bullish trend.
Momentum indicators confirm this uptrend. The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) is at 21.84, suggesting further bullish momentum. However, the Relative Strength Index (RSI) is nearing the overbought threshold at 68.81—hinting at possible bearish pullbacks if momentum stalls.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Analysts Aren't Convinced Just Yet</h2>
Despite the rally, the Street remains cautious. The average price target from Mizuho, Wedbush and Guggenheim is $303.33—about 12% below current levels. The broader analyst consensus holds a Buy rating but shows skepticism about the near-term upside.
With Musk reaffirming his leadership and technicals flashing green, Tesla bulls have reasons to stay optimistic. But with shaky fundamentals and wary analysts, the road to another 500% rally may be less autopilot and more manual drive.
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Zoom Communications Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZM#NASDAQ">ZM</a>) is set to report its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ZM/earnings">first-quarter earnings</a> after the market closes Wednesday, with Wall Street expecting earnings per share of $1.31 and revenue of $1.17 billion.
The stock has climbed 17.5% in the past month, is up 1.5% year to date, but still down 29.7% over the past year. As investors await results, the technical setup for the stock suggests the recent rally may still have room to run &#8211; though caution is warranted.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Zoom Stock Bullish Ahead Of Q1 Earnings</h2>
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Technically, Zoom's eight-day simple moving average (SMA) is at $83.36, slightly above its current share price of $82.87, flashing a short-term bearish signal. However, longer-term indicators tilt bullish: the 20-day SMA is $80.08, the 50-day SMA is $76.00 and the 200-day SMA sits at $75.73 &#8211; all below the current price and indicating sustained momentum.
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) reading stands at 2.43, suggesting a bullish bias, while the Relative Strength Index (RSI) is at 66.55 &#8211; just shy of the overbought zone, indicating strong buying interest without tipping into excessive exuberance.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Zoom Analysts See 7% Upside</h2>
On the street, analysts remain cautious. The consensus rating is Neutral with a price target of $84.14. The three most recent analyst calls—from Benchmark, Scotiabank and Citigroup—set an average target of $88.67, implying only a modest 6.88% upside from current levels.
As earnings loom, Zoom's chart suggests bullish momentum with a side of skepticism. A beat on revenue or guidance could ignite further upside—but any missteps might mute the enthusiasm fast.
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Zoom Stock Rally Faces Resistance As Q1 Earnings Loom - Breakout Or Fade Ahead?

Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ: AMD) and NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ: NVDA) have been rivals in the graphics card space for years. After Nvidia&#8217;s dominant position, AMD may have a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/05/45542185/amd-unveils-powerful-new-ai-gaming-chips-at-computex-to-challenge-nvidia">strong competitor coming</a>.
What Happened: AMD highlighted new products <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45488816/jensen-huang-electrifies-computex-2025-with-ai-masterplan-rtx-5060-dgx-station-nvidia-constellation-and-more-revealed-we-realize-now-were-an-infrastructure-ai-company">at Computex 2025</a>, including its Radeon RX 9060 XT and Radeon AI Pro R9700 graphics cards.
The new graphics cards will bring AI capabilities to workstations and gamers worldwide and increase AMD&#8217;s competition with Nvidia.
Tech reviewer Tom's Guide <a href="https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/gpus/amds-radeon-rx-9060-xt-is-a-direct-shot-at-nvidias-rtx-5060-heres-why-i-think-it-will-hit-the-bullseye">said </a>the RX 9060 XT&#8217;s release is a "direct shot" at Nvidia's RTX 5060. The reviewer believes AMD's product could "hit the bullseye" in the competitive race.
The new AMD GPU received a strong review, with AMD calling the Radeon RX 9060 XT the "world's best graphics card under $350." The new graphics card will be available for sale on June 5 and has a starting price of $299.
Tom's Guide breaks down the comparison between the RX 9060, priced at $299 for the 8GB model and $349 for the 16GB model, and the RTX 5060 8GB, priced at $299, and the RTX 5060 Ti, priced at $379 and $429 for the 8GB and 16GB models, respectively.
"The first bit that is clear is you're getting more for your money – 6% faster gaming based on testing 40 of the most played games, and 15% better gaming performance per dollar vs the 5060 Ti," the reviewer said.
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Why It's Important: According to the report, AMD is catching up fast to Nvidia in the GPU race and it could be coming at a perfect time.
The new GPUs also come with increased interest from larger technology companies like xAI. Elon Musk, who leads xAI, said they <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/05/45531583/amd-nvidia-shares-jump-after-musk-highlights-xais-gpu-needs-we-expect-to-still-buy-a-lot">expect to buy</a> many GPUs from Nvidia and "some from AMD."
Elon Musk has indicated that Nvidia GPUs will be first, but if they&#8217;re unable to secure enough, AMD is fine, too. While this isn't the charming recommendation that AMD would love to have as a market leader, it could show that the company is catching up to Nvidia in the space.
While the retail crowd may be smaller for revenue, the race between RX 9060 and RTX 5060 for market share among gamers and reviewers and whether the prices stay at the suggested retail price and in stock and retailers could all be items to watch in this AMD vs. Nvidia battle.
When it comes to share price, Nvidia has held the advantage in recent times. Nvidia stock is up 38.1% over the last month, down 8.8% in six months, down 3.3% year-to-date in 2025 and up 40.2% over the last 12 months.
For AMD, the stock is up 31.9% over the last month, down 17.9% in six months, down 6.4% year-to-date in 2025 and down 31.4% over the last 12 months.
For AMD, the new graphics cards could mark a key moment in company history. Time will tell if they were able to compete with the giant Nvidia.
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As American stock exchanges celebrated a 15% bounce last month in the S&amp;P 500 and appear to shrug off April&#8217;s pullback, JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon turned out to be the party killer. 
Addressing JPMorgan Chase&#8217;s annual investor day, Dimon cautioned that <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/management/25/05/45508514/jpmorgan-ceo-jamie-dimon-warns-huge-deficits-complacent-central-banks-could-lead-to-stagflation">Wall Street is potentially sleepwalking into a minefield of threats</a>, from swelling U.S. deficits, uncompromising tariffs and geopolitical tensions.
So, in a climate where the atmosphere is strangely bright with storm clouds on the horizon, how do investors protect themselves against the whiplash of complacency being replaced with anarchy?
Try <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs">these ETF plays</a>, because sometimes the best defense is a diversified offense.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Short-Term Treasury and Inflation-Protected ETFs</h1>
If you're in the &#8220;cautious optimism with a side of realism&#8221; camp, short-term government bond ETFs are worth a look. They offer lower interest rate risk, and with the Fed playing hard to get on rate cuts, yields are holding up nicely.
Vanguard Short-Term Treasury ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VGSH#NASDAQ">VGSH</a>): Yielding a healthy 4.18%, it's a classic go-to for those who'd rather not roll the dice.
Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VTIP#NASDAQ">VTIP</a>): With its 2.78% yield and inherent inflation protection, it&#8217;s like having a financial raincoat on hand when the storm clouds gather.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Low-Beta ETFs</h1>
Dimon&#8217;s words hint that volatility may come back with a vengeance — and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs/broad-u-s-equity-etfs/25/03/44165367/how-to-ride-out-market-turbulence-with-these-5-low-beta-etfs">low-volatility or low-beta ETFs</a> are designed for just that type of turbulence. They tend to prefer stocks with benign price action and often bias towards defensive sectors.
Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BND#NASDAQ">BND</a>): The fund offers broad exposure to the U.S. bond market, covering government, corporate, and mortgage-backed securities. With a low beta of 0.25, BND offers stability while still delivering a modest returns.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Dividend-Growth ETFs</h1>
Cash is king in uncertain times, particularly recurring, growing cash flows. Dividend-growth ETFs target firms with a long history of dividend hikes, a quality indicator in the face of economic uncertainty.
SPDR S&amp;P Dividend ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SDY#NYSE">SDY</a>): Tracks U.S. firms with more than 20 years of history of dividend growth. Yield: 2.49%.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">What Did Dimon Say?</h1>
&#8220;We have huge deficits; we have what I consider almost complacent central banks,&#8221; he said, castigating with practiced hawkishness. &#8220;You all think they can manage all this. I don't think they can.&#8221;
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/jamie-dimon">Dimon&#8217;s unsparing macroeconomic assessment </a>also put a spotlight on inflation and stagflation risks, and warned S&amp;P 500 earnings estimates to soon drop from 12% to flatline levels. If that happens, valuations could follow.
His comments are adding to a chorus of concern. Citigroup CEO Jane Fraser also voiced uncertainty recently in a blog <a href="https://www.citigroup.com/global/news/perspective/2025/signals-through-the-noise-jane-fraser?linkId=821338777">post</a>, and Walmart CFO John David Rainey heralded oncoming price increases due to increasing tariffs, potentially in the form of &#8220;double-digit&#8221; rises.
If consumer leviathans are sealing up the hatches, investors might consider rethinking those champagne-stock valuations.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">The Bottom Line</h1>
Dimon&#8217;s fears, supported by weakening earnings forecasts, sticky tariffs and geopolitical uncertainty, are not to be underestimated.
ETF investors should note that this isn't about fleeing the market, but rather about suiting up with armor tailored for the battlefield ahead. Whether it's the cushion of short-term Treasuries, the stability of low-volatility plays or the reliability of dividend growers, these ETF strategies offer ballast when Wall Street's mood shifts from carefree to cautious.
Because when Dimon raises an eyebrow, it&#8217;s rarely without reason.
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Warning From Wall Street: 4 Defensive ETFs To Watch After Jamie Dimon's Alarm

CoreWeave, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRWV#NASDAQ">CRWV</a>) shares hit a new all-time high on Wednesday. A series of recent developments have drawn investor <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/45524967">attention to the AI infrastructure stock</a>.
What To Know: CoreWeave has soared this year since making its debut on public markets in March. The company is backed by Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), which recently revealed a large stake in the company totaling 24.18 million shares in a regulatory filing. Several analysts have also initiated coverage in recent weeks following the company&#8217;s<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/05/45421041/nvidia-backed-coreweave-reports-q1-earnings-revenue-jumps-420-backlog-grows-to-25-9-billion-following-openai-deal-shares-hit-all-time-highs"> first earnings report</a> as a public company.
CoreWeave reported first-quarter results last week showing revenue of $981.6 million, marking a 420% increase from the same period last year. The number was well above analyst forecasts of $859.77 million, according to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>. The company also noted that a strategic deal with OpenAI during the quarter added $11.2 billion in revenue backlog.
Shares surged following the report as the company revealed additional details of its deal with OpenAI, including additional agreements entered into in May to provide the company with access to cloud computing capacity. CoreWeave disclosed that OpenAI has committed to pay the company up to $4 billion through April 2029 related to the agreement.
CoreWeave on Wednesday announced plans to offer $1.5 billion of senior notes due 2030. Shares surged to new highs despite the offering announcement. The company announced an upsized offering hours later, increasing it from $1.5 billion to $2 billion, but shares continued to trend higher with investor interest at all-time highs.
CoreWeave stock is trending on several social platforms Wednesday afternoon with shares now up approximately 155% over the past month. 
Citigroup analyst Tyler Radke maintained CoreWeave with a Neutral rating and raised the price target from $43 to a Street-high of $94. CoreWeave price targets range from $94 to $36, according to Benzinga analyst <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CRWV/analyst-ratings">data</a>.
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CRWV Price Action: At the time of publication, CoreWeave shares were up 18.1% at $106.62, according to data from <a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&amp;source=web&amp;rct=j&amp;opi=89978449&amp;url=https://www.benzinga.com/pro/&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjYyvXH_rSNAxX2FlkFHe0kFn4QFnoECAsQAQ&amp;usg=AOvVaw0xIsPvjIcIIsWev01-6zR2">Benzinga Pro</a>. 
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CoreWeave Stock Hits All-Time High: What's Going On?

Snowflake Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNOW#NYSE">SNOW</a>) is skating into its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SNOW/earnings">first quarter earnings</a> report with momentum on its side and charts flashing bright. The company is set to report after market hours today, with Wall Street expecting earnings per share of 21 cents and $1.01 billion in revenue.
The stock is up 10.84% over the past year, down 14.50% year-to-date, but it has caught fire lately &#8211; rallying 31.64% in just the past month. Let's dig into what the charts are signaling ahead of the print, and how analysts see things playing out.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Snowflake Stock Moderately Bullish Ahead Of Q1 Earnings</h2>
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Technically, over a short period, Snowflake stock has broken past all major resistance and climbed above medium-to-long-term moving averages. The stock is in a moderately bullish trend with signs of continued buying interest. At $181.35, it is well above its key short—and long-term moving averages.
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Eight-day Simple Moving Average (SMA): At $181.92, the stock lies right below it</li>
<li>20-day SMA: $171.96</li>
<li>50-day SMA: $158.07</li>
<li>200-day SMA: $147.90</li>
</ul>
These levels show strong upward momentum, with bullish signals across the board. The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) indicator is at 7.82, reinforcing the bullish sentiment. However, the Relative Strength Index (RSI) has climbed to 69.61, suggesting the stock may be approaching overbought territory &#8211; a sign for investors to watch for potential short-term pullbacks or consolidation.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Snowflake Analysts See 15% Upside</h3>
Ratings &amp; Consensus Estimates: Analysts remain upbeat, with a Buy consensus rating and a $198.28 average price target. The three most recent reports &#8211; from JMP Securities, Jefferies, and Rosenblatt &#8211; suggest an even higher implied upside of 15.09%, with an average target of $208.67.
SNOW Price Action: SNOW stock was trading lower by 1% at $181.04 at the time of publication Wednesday.
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Snowflake Melts Resistance: Can Q1 Earnings Spark A Fresh Flurry Of Gains?

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WHEELING, W.Va., May 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ --&nbsp;WesBanco, Inc. ("WesBanco") (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WSBC#NASDAQ">WSBC</a>), a diversified, multi-state bank holding company, announced today the successful customer transition of approximately 400,000 consumer and 50,000 business relationships, along with the branding and operations of approximately 70 financial centers, from Premier Financial Corp. to&nbsp;WesBanco.
Former Premier financial centers in northern Ohio, southern Michigan and northeastern Indiana proudly reopened May 19 as WesBanco locations, marking a significant expansion of the Bank's regional presence. With the completion of the conversion, WesBanco now has more than 250 financial centers, as well as loan production offices, across nine states. WesBanco previously welcomed approximately 900 new employees as part of its acquisition of Premier.
WesBanco announced the intended acquisition of Premier Financial Corp. on July 26, 2024, and the merger was consummated on February 28, 2025, creating a regional financial services institution with more than $27 billion in assets, significant economies of scale, and strong pro forma profitability metrics. WesBanco is now one of the top 100 largest insured depository organizations in the United States and the 8th largest bank in Ohio, based on deposit market share.&nbsp;WesBanco now serves customers through financial centers and loan production offices in Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia.

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Long-dated U.S. Treasuries tumbled to their lowest levels since October 2023 as yields surged past 5%, fueled by a weaker-than-expected bond auction and mounting deficit fears tied to President Donald Trump&#8216;s proposed tax-cut plan now <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/donald-trump">under debate in Congress.</a>
The 30-year Treasury yield soared to 5.08% on Wednesday, sending bond prices tumbling and pushing the iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TLT#NASDAQ">TLT</a>) down 1.6% to $84—its lowest level since October 2023.
The move accelerated shortly after 1:05 p.m. in New York, following the U.S. Treasury's $16 billion auction of 20-year bonds. The auction produced a high yield of 5.047%, roughly 1.2 basis points above the when-issued level, signaling soft demand. 
According to an analysis by Exante Data, Wednesday&#8217;s auction metrics signaled overall weak demand.
The bid-to-cover ratio came in at 2.46, sitting just above the bottom quartile of the last 50 auctions and well below the historical median, pointing to soft overall interest. 
Primary dealers—the institutions obligated to absorb unsold issuance—took 16.9% of the auction, near the top end of historical norms, indicating that other buyer groups were less aggressive. 
Direct bidders, such as mutual funds and hedge funds, only accounted for 14.1%, well below their typical share. 
The only bright spot came from indirect bidders—largely foreign investors—who absorbed 69%, a figure above the median and a sign that global buyers are still stepping in, even as domestic appetite shows signs of fatigue.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">20-Year Bond Auction Summary Today (May 21, 2025), the US Treasury auctioned a 20-Year bond for $18.2bn at a High Yield of 5.05%, recording a Bid to Cover of 2.46. In the chart below we summarize other auction metrics. <a href="https://t.co/C01qYxoN6g">pic.twitter.com/C01qYxoN6g</a>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Chart: TLT ETF Sinks To 19-Month Lows</h3>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Deficit Fears Keep Pressure On Bonds</h3>
Market participants remain focused on the structural shift in U.S. fiscal policy under President Trump's second administration. The new tax-and-spending package, expected to pass Congress in coming weeks, could slash federal tax revenues by $4.1 trillion through 2034, according to the Tax Foundation.
In a note Wednesday, Oxford Economics analyst John Canavan said Moody's recent downgrade of U.S. sovereign debt didn't come as a shock but amplified existing concerns. 
"The downgrade itself shouldn&#8217;t have a major impact on markets, but it does reinforce the pre-existing concerns about fiscal sustainability and the broader attractiveness of U.S. assets for global investors."
Canavan added that higher Treasury term premiums—extra compensation for holding long-dated debt—are likely to remain elevated under such fiscal conditions. 
Veteran Wall Street investor Ed Yardeni echoed the sentiment, saying that the bond market is increasingly pricing in a more structural problem with U.S. fiscal management.
"Budget deficits matter," Yardeni said. "That's especially so when they lead to higher interest rates, higher bond yields, and potentially higher inflation."
Yardeni warned that Trump's new fiscal package is "a big beautiful bill that totes a big ugly tab," arguing that the composition of the tax plan—not just its headline numbers—is driving bond market unease.
"Huge budget deficits were a feature during the COVID pandemic," Michael Gayed, CFA said in an email. 
"But the fact that they've remained in place even throughout the post-pandemic recovery indicates that excessive government spending has become the norm, not the exception. If this tax cut bill passes, which it likely will eventually, Treasuries may have a harder time developing any momentum, save for a major economic downturn."
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