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President Donald Trump met President Nayib Bukele of El Salvador at the White House on Monday, where they discussed the mistaken deportation of a Maryland resident to the Central American country and their prospective return.
What Happened: Trump thanked Bukele for accepting custody of individuals identified as criminals by the U.S. administration. &#8220;You are helping us out, and we appreciate it,&#8221; Trump stated, shaking hands with his El Salvadoran counterpart.
Trump heaped praise on Bukele, stating El Salvador has &#8220;one hell of a president.&#8221;
During the meeting, Trump was asked about the number of criminals he planned to deport to El Salvador, to which he replied, &#8220;As many as possible.&#8221;
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The interaction also witnessed media questions about Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44779739/oops-hes-alive-and-secure-trump-administration-updates-status-on-mistaken-deportation-to-el-salvador">deported to El Salvador due to an "administrative error."</a> The Supreme Court backed a lower court ruling for officials to assist in the return of Garcia
Attorney General Pamela Bondi, who was present during the meeting, accused the man of staying illegally in the country and being a member of MS-13, a U.S.-designated terrorist organization. &#8220;That&#8217;s up to El Salvador if they want to return him. That&#8217;s not up to us.&#8221;
When Bukele was asked if he would facilitate Garcia&#8217;s return, he said, &#8220;Of course, I&#8217;m not going to do it. The question is preposterous. How can I smuggle a terrorist into the U.S.?
According to a <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/14/us/politics/abrego-garcia-trump-deportations-el-salvador.html">report </a>by The New York Times, Garcia enjoyed legal protection in the U.S. thanks to a "withholding from removal" order passed by a judge after his arrest in 2019. However, federal agents told him in March that his protected status had changed and deported him to El Salvador.
Why It Matters: The meeting follows a confirmation from the White House that Trump was <a href="https://x.com/David_Leavitt/status/1909681659034685777?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1909681659034685777%7Ctwgr%5Edf4f85ccb3e286cbfac0f8fa080d616e38a2ea36%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Feditorial.benzinga.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fpost.php%3Faction%3Deditpost%3D869190" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">considering </a>legal possibilities to deport individuals who had committed "heinous, violent" crimes.
Bukele has already stated that he is prepared to imprison convicted criminals from the U.S. in his country. According to Amnesty International, El Salvador&#8217;s prison system is <a href="https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/news/2023/12/el-salvador-policies-practices-legislation-violate-human-rights/">notorious</a> for widespread human rights violations, violence, and overcrowding.
El Salvador has <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44133314/el-salvadors-president-bukele-remains-defiant-amid-imfs-concerns-on-bitcoin-accumulation-it-wont-stop-now-and-it-wont-stop-in-the-future">doubled down</a> on Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) ever since adopting the world&#8217;s largest digital currency as legal tender in 2021. The meeting, however, did not include any discussions about a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve or other cryptocurrency-related initiatives.
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Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) CEO Lisa Su confirmed on Tuesday that the company is ready to start chip production at Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.&#8216;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) Arizona facility and will manufacture more artificial intelligence servers in the United States.
What Happened: Speaking to reporters at National Taiwan University in Taipei, Su&#8217;s announcement comes amid increasing focus on domestic semiconductor manufacturing and potential new tariffs on imported chips, reported Reuters. President Donald Trump said that he would announce semiconductor import tariff rates this week on Sunday, though he noted that there would be &#8220;flexibility with some companies.&#8221;
AMD also revealed Monday it has achieved a significant manufacturing milestone with its next-generation EPYC processor, codenamed &#8220;Venice,&#8221; becoming the first high-performance computing product in the industry to be taped out on TSMC&#8217;s advanced 2-nanometer (N2) process. The Venice processors are scheduled to launch next year.
&#8220;TSMC has been a key partner for many years and our deep collaboration with their R&amp;D and manufacturing teams has enabled AMD to consistently deliver leadership products,&#8221; Su said in Monday&#8217;s statement.
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Why It Matters: The company also announced successful validation of its 5th generation EPYC CPU products at TSMC&#8217;s new Arizona fabrication facility, underscoring AMD&#8217;s commitment to U.S. manufacturing at a time when semiconductor supply chains face geopolitical scrutiny.
TSMC Chairman and CEO C.C. Wei highlighted the partnership, saying: &#8220;By working together, we are driving significant technology scaling resulting in better performance, power efficiency and yields for high-performance silicon.&#8221;
AMD relies heavily on TSMC, the world&#8217;s largest contract chipmaker, to manufacture its processors as it competes against Intel Corp.&#8216;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) dominance in the microprocessor market and NVIDIA Corp.&#8216;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) strength in graphics processing units.
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The S&amp;P 500 ended Monday on a rather ominous note, forming what is known as a technical &#8216;Death Cross,&#8217; a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/education/16/04/7841369/why-investors-pay-attention-to-the-death-cross">chart pattern</a> that is often seen as an indicator of a transition from a bull market to a bear market.
What Happened: On Monday, the S&amp;P 500&#8217;s 50-day moving average, often seen as an indicator of near-term trend, slipped below its 200-day moving average, which indicates long-term trend. Technical analysts view this as a sign of reversal, a point where short corrections can turn into lasting trends.
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Traders flagged similar chart patterns in the Nasdaq 100 index on Wednesday, as well as the small-cap focused Russell 2000 index, which saw the pattern nearly a month ago.
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For the S&amp;P, this is the first death cross in three years, the most recent one being in March 2022, following which the benchmark experienced immense volatility and declined 18% by October 2022, and 25% from its peak in January 2022, officially confirming its entry into bearish territory (a drop of 20% or more).
Why It Matters: According to analysts, the death cross is usually a &#8220;Lagging Indicator,&#8221; which means that it confirms trends that have already occurred. Craig Johnson, a chief market technician at Piper Sandler Companies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PIPR#NYSE">PIPR</a>) <a href="https://www.marketwatch.com/story/s-p-500-on-track-for-its-first-death-cross-in-three-years-heres-what-happens-next-1b5f2c12?mod=mw_rss_topstories">told</a> MarketWatch that instead of signaling more losses, they signal a &#8220;snap back&#8221; rally.
In a note analyzing nearly 100 years of data, Paul Ciana, a technical strategist at Bank of America Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>), wrote that in 52% of the time that this pattern occurred, the average losses stood at a mere 0.5%, according to the report.
Ciana adds that while death crosses have been &#8220;inconclusive overall,&#8221; there is one critical tell, whether the 200-day moving average at the close has fallen for the past 5 trading days. This indicates that there is more room for &#8220;stocks to drift lower in the immediate future,&#8221; as reported by MarketWatch.
A Reuters analysis, spanning 50 years, shows that the S&amp;P 500 has seen 24 such death crosses, and only in about 46% of cases the selloff worsened after the pattern was seen, with an average decline of 19%.
Price Action: The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) is down 3.6% this month so far, followed by the Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) which tracks the Nasdaq 100 index, and the SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) down by 2.4% and 3.4%, respectively, so far this month.
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U.S. stock markets experienced a positive day with the Nasdaq Composite climbing 0.6%, closing at 16,831.48. The S&amp;P 500 also saw gains, rising 0.80% to finish at 5,405.97. The Dow Jones rose by 0.8% to 40,524.79.
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Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>)
Palantir Technologies saw a 4.60% increase, closing at $92.62. The stock hit an intraday high of $97.33 and a low of $91.46, with a 52-week range of $20.33 to $125.41. The company&#8217;s shares surged following news that NATO <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/technicals/25/04/44796230/palantir-goes-bullish-after-natos-ai-buy-is-this-the-future-of-war-wall-street">acquired its AI-enabled Maven Smart System</a> for military operations, highlighting Palantir&#8217;s growing influence in data technology.
MP Materials Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MP#NYSE">MP</a>)
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MP Materials&#8217; stock jumped 21.65%, ending the day at $27.59. The stock reached a high of $28.40 and a low of $24.58, with a 52-week high of $28.40 and a low of $10.02. The rise followed reports that the Trump administration plans to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/04/44792011/mp-materials-the-metals-company-shares-are-moving-higher-monday-heres-why">stockpile deep-sea metals</a>, which could benefit the company significantly.
Applied Digital Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APLD#NASDAQ">APLD</a>)
Applied Digital&#8217;s shares rose 1.51%, closing at $5.37. The stock&#8217;s intraday high was $5.68, with a low of $5.25, and its 52-week range was $2.36 to $12.48. Despite missing revenue estimates in its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/04/44802241/applied-digital-q3-earnings-revenue-misses-estimates-despite-strong-cloud-services-growth-shares-slide">third-quarter earnings report</a>, the company reported a smaller-than-expected loss. The company reported an adjusted loss of eight cents per share for the period, beating estimates of 11 cents per share. Revenue for the third quarter came in at $52.9 million, missing estimates of $63.42 million.
Rocket Lab USA Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RKLB#NASDAQ">RKLB</a>)
Rocket Lab&#8217;s stock fell 2.55%, closing at $19.13. It reached an intraday high of $20.46 and a low of $18.66, with a 52-week range of $3.47 to $33.34. The decline came despite after-hours gains following the announcement of two&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/space/25/04/44803154/rocket-lab-stock-is-rising-after-the-bell-whats-going-on">multi-billion dollar defense contracts</a>&nbsp;for hypersonic test launch capabilities.
Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)
Tesla&#8217;s stock remained relatively flat, with a slight increase of 0.02% to close at $252.35. The stock&#8217;s intraday high was $261.80, and the low was $245.93, with a 52-week range of $138.80 to $488.54. The electric vehicle giant faced challenges as its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44802015/us-electric-vehicle-sales-up-11-in-q1-as-tesla-declines-the-winners-and-losers">market share declined</a>, influenced by protests against CEO Elon Musk&#8217;s political activities in the first quarter, according to a new report.
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More than 19 million Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/shib/usd">SHIB</a>) tokens were kicked out of circulation Monday, applying additional deflationary pressure on the popular dog-themed meme coin.
What happened: The burn rate exploded 1734% over the last 24 hours, resulting in a supply squeeze of 19.16 million SHIB tokens, <a href="https://www.shibburn.com/">according</a> to Shibburn, the coin's official burn tracker.
As of this writing, about 410.74 billion tokens have been burned, with the circulating supply at 584.37 billion.
Coin burning happens when a cryptocurrency token is intentionally sent to an unusable wallet address to remove it from circulation. This is done to create scarcity and boost its demand and market value. 
However, scarcity alone is not enough to raise the price if it is not accompanied by corresponding demand.
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Why It Matters: Interestingly, the massive jump in incineration came despite a 28% drop in <a href="https://www.shibariumscan.io/stats">transactions</a> on the ecosystem's Layer-2 blockchain, Shibarium.
Note that a portion of transaction fees paid on Shibarium are set aside and burned through an automated burn mechanism. It's worth pointing out that Shibarium clocked the 1 billion transaction milestone earlier in the month.
Speculative interest in the meme coin was low as of this writing, with Open Interest in SHIB futures barely rising in the last 24 hours, <a href="https://www.coinglass.com/currencies/SHIB">according </a>to Coinglass. Additionally, the Long/Short Ratio was below 1, suggesting that a higher number of traders were betting on its price decline.
Whale activity also weakened as the number of transactions valued at over $100,000 fell 9% in the last 24 hours, <a href="https://app.intotheblock.com/">according</a> to IntoTheBlock.
Price Action:  At the time of writing, SHIB was exchanging hands at $0.00001193, down 1.90% in the last 24 hours, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard?_gl=1&#x2A;380nj0&#x2A;_ga&#x2A;MTEyOTAyOTcxMy4xNzEzMzY0NTYy&#x2A;_ga_V7ZK73W7N0&#x2A;MTcxNDk4MzIzMi42LjEuMTcxNDk4OTE0Ni4wLjAuMA..">data from Benzinga Pro</a>. Year-to-date, the memecoin has fallen 45%.
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On Monday, Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) CEO Mark Zuckerberg testified in a Washington, D.C., courtroom.
What Happened: The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Meta opened arguments in a trial that could lead to the forced divestiture of Instagram and WhatsApp, <a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/news/meta-antitrust-trial-ftc-boasberg/">reported</a> CBS News.
"There's nothing wrong with Meta innovating," said Daniel Matheson, the FTC's lead attorney, in opening statements. "It's what happened next that is a problem."
Zuckerberg was the first witness called to testify. He defended Facebook's 2012 decision <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/04/38163559/if-you-invested-1000-in-meta-platforms-when-mark-zuckerberg-acquired-instagram-for-1b-in-2012-he">to acquire Instagram</a>, saying the company had struggled to compete with mobile-first platforms at the time.
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Meta attorney Mark Hansen countered that Instagram and WhatsApp flourished under Meta's stewardship and that Meta offers its services for free—evidence, he argued, that it does not function as a monopoly.
"How can the FTC maintain this monopolization case when [Meta] has never charged users a cent?" Hansen asked the court.
Zuckerberg is set to resume his testimony in court on Tuesday morning.
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Why It Matters: The case is <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/legal/25/04/44781970/star-trek-quoting-judge-boasberg-once-targeted-by-trump-could-decide-if-mark-zuckerbergs-meta-gets-to-keep-instagram">being heard by U.S. District Judge</a> James Boasberg and is expected to last several weeks. Testimony from former Meta executives Sheryl Sandberg and Mike Schroepfer, as well as Instagram co-founder Kevin Systrom, is anticipated.
The FTC is also asking the court to require Meta to notify the government before any future acquisitions.
A Meta spokesperson dismissed the FTC's claims as outdated and out of touch.&nbsp;
"The evidence at trial will show what every 17-year-old in the world knows: Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp compete with TikTok, YouTube, X, iMessage, and many others," the spokesperson said in a statement to CBS MoneyWatch.
YouTube is owned by Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) Google. X was formerly known as Twitter but changed its name after Elon Musk acquired it in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/social-media/25/03/44404525/elon-musk-paid-high-price-for-twitter-but-after-years-of-declining-value-x-is-once-again-worth-44-billion">October 2022 for $44 billion</a>. iMessage is Apple Inc.'s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) secure messaging service.
Meta earned more than $164 billion in revenue in 2024 and has a market capitalization of $1.37 trillion. 
Price Action: On Monday, the company's shares dropped 2.22%, reaching $531.48, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">data from Benzinga Pro</a>.
Meta boasts a robust growth score of 74.90%, according to Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">Click here to see how it stacks up against</a> Apple, Alphabet, and other companies.
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After two days of back-to-back gains in the spot market, U.S. stock futures had a choppy session Monday night as investors await earnings reports from multiple prominent companies.
The S&amp;P 500 Futures are down 0.17% at 5,431, followed by Nasdaq Futures at 18,903 down 0.17%, and finally, Dow Jones Futures are down 0.18% at 40,666, at the time of writing this.
Asian markets opened higher, with Japan&#8217;s benchmark Nikkei 225 up 1.16% or 393 points in early morning trade, driven by tech, automotive, and export-linked stocks, aided by strong positive sentiments from a rebound in global equity markets.
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The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) rebounded from its multi-year lows on Monday night, up 0.24% at 99.88, after reaching a high of 99.67 during the day. 
Despite the relief to the electronics and semiconductors industries by the U.S. Government by announcing an <a href="https://benzinga.com/25/04/44778464/trump-administration-grants-tariff-reprieve-to-tech-industry-apple-and-nvidia-among-beneficiaries">exemption for reciprocal tariffs</a>, markets remain under the grip of uncertainty, with Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick announcing on Sunday that this reprieve might only be temporary.
Markets are also on the edge with several big names set to announce their earnings this week, such as Bank of America Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>), Johnson &amp; Johnson (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JNJ#NYSE">JNJ</a>), Citigroup Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>), American Express Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXP#NYSE">AXP</a>), and Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>), among several others.
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Leading cryptocurrencies remained flat on Monday, while stocks rose in response to President Donald Trump&#8217;s tariff respite for technology products.
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<td>Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>)</td>
<td>0.01%</td>
<td>$84,785.75</td>
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<td>0.78%</td>
<td>$1,631.31</td>
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<td>-3.73%</td>
<td>$0.1579</td>
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What Happened: Bitcoin chopped between $84,000 and $85,000 throughout the day, with the intraday peak of $85,785.00 set in the early trading hours.
Ethereum stagnated in the $1,600 range, prolonging investors' wait for an upside breakout to $1,700.
The two heavyweights have diverged this month. While Bitcoin has gained 2.58% since the beginning of April, Ethereum has fallen 11% in the same period.
Over $213 million was liquidated from the cryptocurrency market in the last 24 hours, with bullish long bets accounting for $120 million.
Bitcoin&#8217;s Open Interest rose by 0.53% in the last 24 hours, matching its spot price movement. Meanwhile, the Long/Short Ratio on Binance dropped further, suggesting higher hopes of a downside breakout.
The market mood remained in "Fear," according to the Crypto Fear and Greed Index, although the intensity weakened from yesterday.
Top Gainers (24-Hours)
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<td>7.68%</td>
<td>$0.07853</td>
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The global cryptocurrency market capitalization stood at $2.68 trillion, following a marginal drop of 0.18% in the last 24 hours.
The latest spike followed <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/25/04/44778464/trump-administration-grants-tariff-reprieve-to-tech-industry-apple-and-nvidia-among-beneficiaries">Trump's exemptions</a> on consumer electronics and semiconductors, including those from China, from reciprocal tariffs, providing temporary relief to tech behemoths like Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) and Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>).
Stocks rose during Monday's trading session. The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped 312.08 points, or 0.78%, to end at 40,524.79. The S&amp;P 500 gained 0.79% to 5,405.97, while the tech-focused Nasdaq Composite added 0.64% to close at 16,831.48.
The market gave a thumbs-up to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44797640/former-treasury-secretary-yellen-says-trumps-tariff-plans-are-a-pipe-dream-americans-feel-paralyzed-by-the-uncertainty">Trump's exemption of technology products</a> such as smartphones, computers, and semiconductors from the new reciprocal tariffs, including those from China.&nbsp;
However, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick indicated later that these <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/market-summary/25/04/44784107/us-stocks-likely-to-open-higher-expert-says-the-selling-pressure-is-starting-to-be-exhausted">electronics exemptions are temporary</a>, and further tariffs could follow soon.
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Analyst Notes: In a note to Benzinga, Chris Kline, COO and co-founder of BitcoinIRA, said that Bitcoin was demonstrating market strength, and its price action around $85,000 has reignited conversations about a "proper decoupling" from stocks.
Kline also delved into taxes and tariffs.
"While tax season is upon us, most Americans are focused on tariffs," he said. "The reality is that this new policy from the administration is poised to maximize external revenue sources, which will allow a new tax structure for most Americans in 2025."
Widely followed cryptocurrency analyst Ali Martinez identified $82,024 as a crucial support for Bitcoin, where more than 96,500 BTCs were previously bought.
"A level worth watching closely," Martinez stated.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">The most critical support for <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bitcoin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bitcoin</a> sits at $82,024, where 96,580 <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24BTC&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$BTC</a> were previously accumulated. A level worth watching closely! <a href="https://t.co/LJwGU9lsvc">pic.twitter.com/LJwGU9lsvc</a>
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It's been a wild roller coaster for the crypto markets over the past few weeks—especially in the altcoin space.
Chainlink has made a name for itself as the dominant oracle network, connecting smart contracts with real-world data. Yet, despite its strong utility, prices have fallen over 60% from the December highs of $31 per LINK, now trading at $12.76.
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Could LINK be setting up for a higher timeframe move to the upside after falling over 60%? Let's talk about it.
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Historical Outperformance (LINK v BTC)
LINK is a highly volatile asset. It can outperform at times as a high-beta asset, primarily moving with the broader market despite having strong fundamentals. However, because of that correlation, when the overall market takes a hit, LINK—like many other altcoins—tends to decline aggressively.
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Source: Godel Terminal &#8211; LINK v BTC&nbsp; (Screenshot: Nick Thomas)
When looking at past years&#8217; performance, LINK has had periods of outperformance in November and December, peaking during those months. However, like most altcoins, it tends to fall back in line when markets become shaky and often underperforms. This has been evident in recent times, where Bitcoin has held up relatively well, while altcoins—including LINK—have struggled.
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LINK Weekly Chart (Log Scale)
Taking a look at the weekly LINK chart, which is in log scale to put things in perspective, LINK has clearly struggled against Bitcoin. This market was never able to trade back up towards its all-time highs when Bitcoin did in 2024.
What's interesting, though, is the current retest of an old weekly trend that started when the overall markets bottomed in Q3/Q4 of 2023.
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Screenshot via TradingView User NoticeTrades
When it comes to risk/reward, this level offers a potentially great entry for a risk-on asset in the crypto space.. As a dominant oracle network, Chainlink plays a crucial role in connecting smart contracts with real-world data, adding substantial value to decentralized finance and other blockchain applications.
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LINK Daily Chart
Zooming into the daily chart, we can see the trend that has been intact since December, with a bearish market making lower highs and testing previous lows.
With this recent strength off the 2023 trend line, it's important to understand that the trend is still technically bearish. However, this could be a good sign that the bearish trend may be coming to an end, potentially setting up for a higher timeframe bounce.
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The recent high is around $14.03 per LINK. A break above that level, followed by a strong reclaim, could signal the market is poised for a retrace and the formation of a higher low, indicating a potential trend flip. With that, you could have a solid risk/reward trade setup that may align with a higher timeframe move to the upside, especially if Bitcoin rallies.
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Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) founder Jeff Bezos may have built one of the most powerful companies in the world, but a moment from his childhood — and the lesson that followed — stayed with him for life.
What Happened: In a 2018 conversation with Axel Springer SE CEO Mathias Döpfner, Bezos shared a formative memory from a childhood road trip with his grandparents.
At the time, Bezos was around 10 years old and, inspired by anti-smoking ads on the radio, calculated how many years his grandmother had lost from smoking.
Feeling clever, he announced the number aloud — only to see her burst into tears.
"My grandfather stopped the car and took me out, and I had no idea what was about to happen," Bezos said. "He had never said a cross word to me."
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Instead of getting angry, Bezos' grandfather offered him a piece of advice that stuck: "You&#8217;re gonna figure out one day that it&#8217;s harder to be kind than clever."
Bezos described the wisdom as "really powerful" and noted how that moment shaped his understanding of empathy and maturity.
He also spoke about how much his grandparents, especially his grandfather, influenced his life. From age four to 16, Bezos spent <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/24/01/36535770/jeff-bezos-spent-childhood-summers-on-his-grandfathers-ranch-fixing-windmills-vaccinating-animals-an">summers on his grandfather's ranch</a> in Texas, learning hands-on skills — from repairing windmills to treating cattle.
"He did everything himself," Bezos said. "He didn't call a vet if an animal was sick. He figured it out. It taught me resourcefulness."
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Why It Matters: Bezos drew significant inspiration from his family, particularly his grandfather, Lawrence Preston Gise, who was both an engineer and a successful entrepreneur.
Bezos frequently turned to him for <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/topics/23/03/31412524/jeff-bezos-his-childhood-family-and-the-biological-father-he-never-met">guidance and was deeply influenced</a> by his determination and strong work ethic.
Bezos currently has a net worth of $203 billion, <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/billionaires/">according</a> to Bloomberg's Billionaire Index, making him the second wealthiest person in the world after Elon Musk.
As of a company filing in March 2025, Bezos holds approximately 8.6% of Amazon. He is also the owner of Blue Origin, a space exploration firm.
Bezos launched Amazon in 1994 to sell books over the internet. Following the company's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/education/24/02/37315156/if-you-invested-1-000-in-amazon-stock-at-ipo-heres-how-much-youd-have-today">IPO in 1997</a>, its stock soared nearly 40 times in value, boosting Bezos's wealth to over $12 billion. However, by the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/long-ideas/24/01/36606013/happy-60th-birthday-jeff-bezos-the-billionaire-survived-the-dot-com-bubble-burst-what-if">time the dot-com bubble burst</a> in 2001, the value of his Amazon holdings had dropped to under $2 billion.
Today, Amazon has a market capitalization of $1.961 trillion, making it the fourth most valuable company in the world.&nbsp;
Amazon has a consensus price target of $257.82, based on insights from 45 analysts. The most optimistic projection came from Scotiabank, which set a target of $306 on Jan. 24, 2025, while the most conservative estimate was $203 from Wells Fargo on Feb. 25, 2025.
The latest targets from Citigroup, DA Davidson, and Morgan Stanley average $233.33, suggesting a potential upside of 28.55%, according to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com/">data from Benzinga Pro</a>.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AMZN">Benzinga's proprietary Edge Rankings</a> give Amazon a momentum score of 62.11% and a growth score of 94.19%. To explore more stock trends and growth prospects, consider <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">subscribing to Benzinga Edge</a>.
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Amazon Founder Jeff Bezos Once Made His Grandmother Cry Trying To Show Off His Math Skills — That Day, His Grandfather Gave Him A Life-Changing Piece Of Wisdom

On Monday, the Trump administration decided to suspend $2.2 billion in grants to Harvard University. This decision comes after the university rejected demands by the administration.
The demands included the removal of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs and the screening of international students for ideological concerns, which Harvard refused to comply with, <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/04/14/trump-harvard-deal-funding-billion-dei.html">reported</a> CNBC.
Harvard&#8217;s rejection of these demands has put nearly $9 billion in federal funding at risk. The White House has also issued similar threats to other universities, including Columbia, Cornell, and Northwestern.
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Harvard President Alan Garber stated, &#8220;No government — regardless of which party is in power — should dictate what private universities can teach, whom they can admit and hire, and which areas of study and inquiry they can pursue.&#8221; The U.S. General Services Administration and Department of Education responded by detailing the freeze of $2.2 billion in grants and $60 million in contract value to Harvard.
The federal agencies emphasized the need for universities to uphold civil rights laws, stating, &#8220;The harassment of Jewish students is intolerable.&#8221; The White House, through spokesperson Harrison Fields, reiterated its stance on ensuring federal funds do not support racial discrimination, according to the report.
Harvard has a $53 billion endowment, which equips it better to stave off financial pressure from the Trump administration. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/04/38350197/bill-ackman-slams-tax-exemption-for-high-cost-private-universities-that-put-people-in-debt-and-spew">Tax exemptions for private universities</a> have been questioned, including by Billionaire hedge fund manager Bill Ackman.
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President Donald Trump's announcement on Wednesday of a 90-day pause on tariffs against America's trading partners gave the market a short-lived relief. Experts believe market volatility is expected to continue as Trump <a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2025/04/10/trump-tariffs-trade-war-stock-market-live-updates/83008953007/">raised</a> duties against China to 145% after Beijing responded with retaliatory tariffs. In this environment, investors are flocking to quality dividend stocks for downside protection.
Data from S&amp;P Global<a href="https://www.spglobal.com/spdji/en/documents/research/research-a-case-for-dividend-growth-strategies.pdf"> shows</a> from Dec. 31, 1999, to March 31, 2022, when the market was down, the S&amp;P High Yield Dividend Aristocrats outperformed the S&amp;P Composite 1500 by an average of 140 bps per month.
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Last month, an investor from Germany <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/dividends/comments/1jhijv4/felt_like_sharing_34m/">shared</a> his income report and portfolio details on r/Dividends, a Reddit community with more than 700,000 followers.&nbsp; The screenshots shared by the investor, 34, showed his monthly dividend income stood at €3,120 ($3,490). He said a part of his wealth came from inheritance.
"I make about 10k net with salary, business and capital gains," he said.
The investor also urged Redditors to save and keep costs in control.
"Be lucky &#8211; success in investment is mostly no function of work dedicated towards it. Save relentlessly. It might sound simple but putting aside 1,000 EUR per Month is 12k per year, putting aside 3, 000 EUR per month is a quite considerable 40k."
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Let's take a look at some of the key holdings in the portfolio.
Global X Nasdaq 100 Covered Call ETF
Global X Nasdaq 100 Covered Call ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QYLD#NASDAQ">QYLD</a>) is a notable ETF that earns money by selling covered call options on the Nasdaq-100 Index. The fund was started in 2013 and has since paid monthly income to investors. The fund yields about 13%. Some of the top holdings of the ETF are Apple (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), Nvidia (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), Microsoft (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), Amazon (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), and Broadcom (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>).
Vanguard FTSE All-World High Dividend Yield UCITS ETF&nbsp;
The Vanguard FRESE All-World High Dividend Yield ETF focuses on companies that pay higher-than-average dividends, excluding REITs. JPMorgan (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>), Exxon Mobil (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOM#NYSE">XOM</a>), Procter &amp; Gamble (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PG#NYSE">PG</a>), Johnson &amp; Johnson (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JNJ#NYSE">JNJ</a>), Home Depot (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>) and AbbVie (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABBV#NYSE">ABBV</a>) are among the fund's top holdings.
Vanguard FTSE All-World UCITS ETF&nbsp;
Vanguard FTSE All-World ETF tracks the FTSE All-World Index and gives investors exposure to large- and mid-cap companies in the developed and emerging markets.&nbsp;
Over 60% of the fund's portfolio is allocated to US stocks
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Deutsche Telekom
German telecommunications giant Deutsche Telekom was a part of the portfolio of the investor making about $3,400 a month in dividends. The investor said the company was among the "superb" performers for him and accounted for a "considerable" part of his portfolio. Deutsche Telekom has a dividend yield of about 2.6%.&nbsp;
Allianz
Germany-based financial services and insurance company Allianz has a dividend yield of over 4%. The stock has gained about 21% so far this year.
Amazon&nbsp;
Amazon (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) was among the non-dividend-paying stocks in the portfolio. The e-commerce giant's shares have lost about 13% in value so far this year amid broader market uncertainty.&nbsp;
Nike
Nike (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>) has a dividend yield of 2.7%. The stock is getting clobbered this year, down 20% through April 10, amid Trump's tariffs on imports from Asian countries. A major chunk of the company's products are manufactured in Vietnam.&nbsp;
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Investing in dividend-paying <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/03/44196217/53-year-old-with-200k-to-invest-seeks-best-stocks-for-retirement-should-i-go-all-in-on-etfs-or-bet-b">stocks</a> has long been a cornerstone strategy for investors seeking both stability and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/02/43679558/how-this-39-year-old-with-no-college-degree-built-passive-income-streams-that-pay-18-000-per-month">passive income</a>.
Unlike high-growth stocks, which rely heavily on capital appreciation, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/02/43437228/dividend-investor-earning-over-10-000-a-month-shares-top-6-stock-picks-money-coming-without-working">dividend</a> stocks provide regular cash payouts, making them particularly attractive for those who prioritize consistent returns over speculative gains.
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Many investors, especially those approaching retirement or looking for lower-risk strategies, favor dividend stocks for several key reasons, such as predictable cash flow, lower volatility, compounding growth, and because they provide an inflation hedge.
A recent Reddit post highlights how even younger investors are incorporating dividends into their strategies. The poster, a 23-year-old with a $178,627 portfolio, shared that he is generating $6,286 annually in dividends, or about $500 per month. His holdings include a mix of ETFs and individual stocks, which balances his portfolio by providing both income and long-term growth potential.
He explains his preference for stability, stating, &#8220;I feel more comfortable this way.&#8221;
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Let's take a closer look at each of his current investments and why they might appeal to income-focused investors.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">This Investor&#8217;s Assets Generate $500/Month From a $178K Portfolio</h2>
Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF
Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCHD#NYSE">SCHD</a>) tracks high-quality U.S. dividend-paying stocks and has a history of consistent payouts and strong financial health. SCHD is a favorite among dividend investors because of its low fees and focus on companies with growing dividends. The company pays investors around 4.22% in dividends per year.
Realty Income Corporation
Realty Income Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/O#NYSE">O</a>) is known as "The Monthly Dividend Company," because it pays dividends on a monthly basis. O is a real estate investment trust that leases commercial properties, and due to its payment system, it is ideal for investors seeking frequent income. O generates a dividend yield of approximately 5,98% per year.
SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust
SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) is the largest and most traded ETF in the world. While not a high-yielder, SPY provides broad exposure to the S&amp;P 500, offering growth potential alongside modest dividends. It's a core holding for long-term investors. SPY pays investors 1.39% in annual dividends.
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PepsiCo
PepsiCo (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEP#NASDAQ">PEP</a>) is a global food and beverage giant, known for its main soda business as well as snacks. A Dividend Aristocrat, PEP has raised its payout for over 50 consecutive years. Its strong brand portfolio ensures steady cash flow. PEP generates around 3,75% in dividends per year.
Altria Group
Altria Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MO#NYSE">MO</a>) is a tobacco giant with a long dividend history. MO is often seen as a high-yield dividend play with consistent cash flows, which allows it to pay investors around 7,26% in annual dividends.
Crown Castle
Crown Castle (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCI#NYSE">CCI</a>) is a real estate investment trust that owns and operates cell towers and fiber networks across the U.S., playing a major role in mobile and 5G infrastructure. Investors love CCI because it offers a mix of dividend income and exposure to the fast-growing communications infrastructure space. CCI generates approximately 6,61% in yearly dividends.
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(Reuters) - A federal judge ordered Bank of America to pay $540.3 million in a long-running Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation lawsuit accusing the second-largest U.S. bank of underpaying what it owed for deposit insurance.
In a decision made public on Monday, U.S. District Judge Loren AliKhan in Washington, D.C., said the payment covers assessments from the second quarter of 2013 through the end of 2014, plus interest.
The FDIC sued Charlotte, North Carolina-based Bank of America for $1.12 billion in 2017, accusing it of reducing its deposit insurance contributions by failing to honor a 2011 rule that changed how banks report risk exposure to counterparties.
That rule was one of many federal reforms designed to ensure the stability of the banking system, and avert a repeat of the 2008 global financial crisis.
In a 59-page decision, AliKhan rejected Bank of America's claims that there was no reasonable basis for the rule, and that the FDIC acted arbitrarily and capriciously.
AliKhan said the FDIC was not required to develop a "perfect measure" of predicting banks' potential exposure to losses, and Bank of America could claim it "lacked fair notice of what was required of it."
She also said the FDIC waited too long to sue over claims predating the second quarter of 2013.
Bank of America strongly denied any intent to evade payments.
Bill Halldin, a Bank of America spokesperson, said in a statement: "We are pleased the judge has ruled and have reserves reflecting the decision."
The FDIC declined to comment.

'Judge Orders Bank Of America To Pay $540M In FDIC Lawsuit' - Reuters News

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