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SANA

Reported Earlier, Sana Biotechnology Prices Public Offering At $3.35 Per Share, Expects $75M In Gross Proceeds

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Sony Group Corporation American Depositary Shares

SONY

Sony Reiterated FY25 Revenue Of $81.8B And Expects EPS Of $6.78 (Prior $6.50)

Reported Earlier, Box Teams Up With Netpoleon To Modernize Enterprise Content Management And Digital Transformation In Singapore

Suzano (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SUZ#NYSE">SUZ</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.71 per share. This is a 227.32 percent increase over losses of $(0.56) per share from the same period last year. The company reported $2.35 billion in sales this quarter. This is a 6.38 percent increase over sales of $2.21 billion the same period last year.

Earnings

Suzano Q2 EPS $0.71 Up From $(0.56) YoY, Sales $2.35B Up From $2.21B YoY

An unusually well-timed trade by Rep. Chuck Fleischmann (R-Tenn.) is raising eyebrows, given the massive conflict of interest it represents. 
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">A Perfectly Timed Trade</h2>
On Wednesday, in a post on X, the Nancy Pelosi Stock Tracker, which tracks and reports on the trades made by political leaders, highlighted Fleischmann's $15,000 investment in the Global X Uranium ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/URA#NYSE">URA</a>) on Feb. 14, 2025.
The post notes that this investment, which has since surged 40% in value, was made at a time when Fleischmann sat on &#8220;6 committees that oversee Energy,&#8221; while also co-chairing &#8220;the advanced nuclear caucus.&#8221;
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/07/46748554/nancy-pelosi-backs-proposal-to-ban-congressional-stock-trading-named-after-her-proud-to-support-it-no-matter-what-they-decide-to-name-it">Nancy Pelosi Backs Proposal To Ban &#8216;Congressional Stock Trading&#8217; Named After Her — &#8216;Proud To Support It, No Matter What They Decide To Name It&#8217;</a>
&#8220;And this is why we follow the politicians,&#8221; the post says, taking a pointed jab at lawmakers who often have access to privileged briefings and non-public information, which are unavailable to everyday investors.
A mix of tight supply, accelerating demand, and growing geopolitical support for nuclear energy has fueled a surge in uranium spot prices. Earlier this year, uranium stocks logged <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/commodities/25/06/45994711/uranium-stocks-on-11-week-tear-their-longest-winning-streak-in-history">11 straight weeks</a> of gains after witnessing a steep pullback in mid-April.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">And this is why we follow the politicians &#x270d;&#xFE0F; Back on 2/14 we flagged Rep. Fleischmann (R)&#39;s $15K buy of the Global Uranium ETF <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24URA&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$URA</a> Why? He sits on 6 committees that oversee Energy including Co-Chairman of the Advanced Nuclear Caucus The stock is +40% since <a href="https://t.co/22bU5nqXKC">pic.twitter.com/22bU5nqXKC</a>
&mdash; Nancy Pelosi Stock Tracker &#x265f; (@PelosiTracker_) <a href="https://twitter.com/PelosiTracker_/status/1952765642194722880?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 5, 2025</a></blockquote>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Growing Calls For A Ban</h2>
According to a report by Unusual Whales, traders in Congress <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42860759/10-best-stock-traders-in-congress-in-2024-where-do-nancy-pelosi-pete-sessions-susan-collins-marjorie-taylor-greene-rank">significantly outperformed</a> the S&amp;P 500 in 2024, with average gains of 31.1% for Democrats and 26.1% for Republicans, while the benchmark returned 23%. 
The top traders in Congress generated returns ranging from 70.9% to 149.0% during the year, outperforming several leading hedge funds. 
This has since led to calls for a ban on Congressional stock trading, with <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/25/05/45552223/exclusive-congress-trading-ban-sees-huge-support-in-reader-poll-heres-the-percent-that-say-let-them-keep-trading-stocks">43% of Benzinga readers</a> saying that members of Congress should not be allowed to trade stocks, options, or ETFs. 
Prominent leaders such as Sen.&nbsp;Elizabeth Warren&nbsp;(D-Mass.) and Rep.&nbsp;Nancy Pelosi&nbsp;(D-Calif.) have come out in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/08/46849334/elizabeth-warren-calls-for-a-ban-on-congressional-stock-trading-we-get-a-lot-of-insider-information-around-here">support of a bill</a> that seeks to do just that, which is to prohibit all elected officials, including the President and Vice President, from trading individual stocks.
Shares of Global X Uranium ETF were up 1.88% on Wednesday, trading at $41.19, and are down 0.10% after hours. According to Benzinga&#8217;s Edge Stock Rankings, the fund scores high on Momentum, and has a favorable price trend in the short, medium and long terms. Click <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">here</a> for deeper insights into the fund and its constituents. 
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Politics

This Congressman Bought Uranium Stocks Right Before A 40% Surge — While Co-Chairing 'The Advanced Nuclear Caucus'

Earnings Beats

Sony Group Q1 EPS $0.30 Beats $0.23 Estimate, Sales $18.13B Down From $19.33B YoY

Datadog, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DDOG#NASDAQ">DDOG</a>) will release earnings results for the second quarter before the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/DDOG/earnings">opening bell on Thursday, Aug. 7.</a>
Analysts expect the New York-based company to report quarterly earnings at 41 cents per share, versus 43 cents per share in the year-ago period. Datadog projects to report quarterly revenue at $790.9 million, compared to $645.28 million a year earlier, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>.
On May 6, Datadog reported better-than-expected first-quarter results and raised its FY25 guidance.
Datadog shares gained 3% to close at $136.96 on Wednesday.
Benzinga readers can access the latest analyst ratings on the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/22/09/28888638/exclusive-study-finds-benzinga-analyst-ratings-data-yields-market-beating-strategie">Analyst Stock Ratings</a> page. Readers can sort by stock ticker, company name, analyst firm, rating change or other variables.
Let's have a look at how Benzinga's most-accurate <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ddog/analyst-ratings">analysts have rated the company</a> in the recent period.
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<li>DA Davidson analyst Gil Luria maintained a Buy rating and raised the price target from $125 to $160 on Aug. 5, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 63%.</li>
<li>Jefferies analyst Brent Thill maintained a Buy rating and boosted the price target from $135 to $160 on Aug. 4, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 77%.</li>
<li>Barclays analyst Raimo Lenschow maintained an Overweight rating and increased the price target from $128 to $170 on July 21, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 71%.</li>
<li>UBS analyst Karl Keirstead maintained a Buy rating and raised the price target from $140 to $165 on July 16, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 77%.</li>
<li>Cantor Fitzgerald analyst Thomas Blakey maintained an Overweight rating and boosted the price target from $134 to $171 on July 16, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 68%</li>
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Considering buying DDOG stock? Here&#8217;s what analysts think: 
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DDOG

Datadog Gears Up For Q2 Print; Here Are The Recent Forecast Changes From Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts

The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed some improvement in the overall market sentiment, while the index remained in the &#8220;Neutral&#8221; zone on Wednesday.
U.S. stocks settled higher on Wednesday, with the Nasdaq Composite gaining more than 1% during the session as upbeat corporate earnings and renewed investor optimism outweighed concerns over escalating trade tensions.
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) led the charge among mega-cap names, jumping around 5% after the White House unveiled a new $100 billion manufacturing investment plan aimed at boosting domestic production.
Uber Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBER#NYSE">UBER</a>) reported better-than-expected fiscal second-quarter 2025 results on Wednesday. McDonald's Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCD#NYSE">MCD</a>) posted better-than-expected second-quarter financial results.
On the economic data front, the volume of mortgage applications in the US increased by 3.1% from the previous week during the final week of July, compared to a 3.8% decline from the prior period.
Most sectors on the S&amp;P 500 closed on a positive note, with consumer discretionary, information technology and consumer staples stocks recording the biggest gains on Wednesday. However, health care and energy stocks bucked the overall market trend, closing the session lower.
The Dow Jones closed higher by around 81 points to 44,193.12 on Wednesday. The S&amp;P 500 rose 0.73% to 6,345.06, while the Nasdaq Composite jumped 1.21% to 21,169.42 during Wednesday's session.
At a current reading of 55.2, the index remained in the &#8220;Neutral&#8221; zone on Wednesday, versus a prior reading of 53.9.
What is CNN Business Fear &amp; Greed Index?
Investors are awaiting earnings results from Eli Lilly And Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>), ConocoPhillips (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COP#NYSE">COP</a>) and Block Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XYZ#NYSE">XYZ</a>) today.
The Fear &amp; Greed Index is a measure of the current market sentiment. It is based on the premise that higher fear exerts pressure on stock prices, while higher greed has the opposite effect. The index is calculated based on seven equal-weighted indicators. The index ranges from 0 to 100, where 0 represents maximum fear and 100 signals maximum greediness.
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AAPL

UBER

Nasdaq Surges Over 1% Amid Jump In Apple Shares: Fear & Greed Index Remains In 'Neutral' Zone

President Donald Trump has defended Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) CEO Elon Musk amid backlash over the billionaire's political activities.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Elon Musk Is ‘A Good Person'</h2>
When a reporter asked Trump during a press briefing on Wednesday about a recent popularity poll about the increasingly unfavorable public opinion surrounding Musk, calling him the "most unpopular public figure in the country."
"I don't know if the poll's accurate. I think he's a good person and I think he had a really bad moment," Trump said before adding that he "believed" Musk is a "really good person."
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">President Trump says Elon Musk is a "good person" when asked about his popularity in a poll. <a href="https://t.co/3f3vAcGiWa">pic.twitter.com/3f3vAcGiWa</a>
&mdash; Fox News (@FoxNews) <a href="https://twitter.com/FoxNews/status/1953220478987829682?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 6, 2025</a></blockquote>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Tesla Facing Increased Scrutiny, Robotaxi Ambitions, Elon Musk's Political Party</h2>
The news comes as Tesla could face increased scrutiny from the government after Trump's pick for the NHTSA administrator, Jonathan Morisson, called for <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46434613/elon-musks-tesla-could-face-stricter-oversight-as-trumps-nhtsa-pick-targets-autonomous-driving-cannot-sit-back">tougher oversight</a> on autonomous driving in the U.S.
This could be a blow to Musk's Robotaxi ambitions, as the billionaire plans to serve <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46594297/elon-musk-aims-to-deploy-robotaxis-to-serve-half-the-us-population-by-the-end-of-2025-targets-million-optimus-units-annually-as-fast-as-its-humanly-possible">half the population of the U.S.</a> with Tesla Robotaxis. 
However, the company has been criticized by experts like Gerber Kawasaki's co-founder Ross Gerber, who called the Robotaxi <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/08/46781790/ross-gerber-slams-tesla-over-robotaxis-wild-exaggerations-calls-supervised-fsd-an-oxymoron">"a wild exaggeration"</a> and called Tesla's FSD "an oxymoron."
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TSLA

Trump Calls Elon Musk A 'Good Person' Amid Backlash Over The Tesla CEO's Politics

Management

MKTW

Reported Earlier, MarketWise Appoints Erik Mickels As Chief Operating And Financial Officer, Effective Immediately

With U.S. stock futures trading higher this morning on Thursday, some of the stocks that may grab investor focus today are as follows:
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<li>Wall Street expects Eli Lilly And Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>) to report quarterly earnings at $5.53 per share on revenue of $14.39 billion before the opening bell, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>. Eli Lilly shares rose 1% to $753.53 in after-hours trading.</li>
<li>Analysts are expecting ConocoPhillips (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COP#NYSE">COP</a>) to have earned $1.40 per share on revenue of $14.63 billion for the latest quarter. The company will release earnings before the markets open. ConocoPhillips shares rose 0.3% to $93.39 in after-hours trading.</li>
<li>Corning Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLW#NYSE">GLW</a>) shares gained in Wednesday's after-hours session after the company announced an expanded partnership with Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) to make precision glass for Apple products. Corning shares surged 5.5% to $67.50 in the after-hours trading session.</li>
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Check out our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premarket/">premarket coverage here</a>
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<li>Airbnb Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABNB#NASDAQ">ABNB</a>) reported upbeat financial results for the second quarter on Wednesday after the bell. Airbnb expects third-quarter revenue of $4.02 billion to $4.1 billion. The company expects year-over-year growth of Nights and Experiences booked to be "relatively stable" in the third quarter compared to the second quarter. Airbnb shares dipped 5.9% to $122.74 in the after-hours trading session.</li>
<li>Analysts expect Block Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XYZ#NYSE">XYZ</a>) to post quarterly earnings of 68 cents per share on revenue of $6.25 billion after the closing bell. Block shares rose 0.1% to $76.20 in after-hours trading.</li>
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ABNB

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UCTT

Reported Earlier, Ultra Clean Holdings Names James Xiao As Chief Executive Officer Effective September 2, 2025

The Trump administration has reportedly directed U.S. diplomats in Europe to launch a lobbying effort opposing the European Union&#8217;s (EU) Digital Services Act (DSA), citing concerns about free speech and potential financial harm to American tech firms.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Rubio Urges EU Talks On DSA Over Free Speech Concerns</h2>
The U.S. Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, issued a directive on Aug. 4, urging American diplomats in Europe to engage with EU governments and digital services authorities to express U.S. concerns about the DSA, Reuters reported.
The DSA, designed to foster a safer online space by mandating that tech giants tackle illegal content such as hate speech and child sexual abuse material, has faced criticism from the U.S., which claims it may infringe on freedom of expression.
The State Department&#8217;s directive, described as an &#8220;action request,&#8221; provides detailed suggestions for U.S. diplomats on potential changes to the EU law and includes talking points to support this position. The EU has previously stated that the DSA is not up for negotiation in EU-U.S. trade talks.
The State Department&#8217;s directive mandates U.S. diplomats to probe any allegations of censorship impacting U.S. citizens and companies. The directive also offers specific recommendations to U.S.&nbsp;diplomats on how the EU&nbsp;law could be modified.
In March, the EU&#8217;s antitrust and tech chiefs told U.S. lawmakers that the new tech rule "is not targeted at U.S. tech giants."
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">DSA Drew Criticism From Vance, US Big Tech</h2>
This directive signifies an increase in the administration&#8217;s efforts to uphold &#8220;America&#8217;s free-speech tradition,&#8221; adding to the already tense U.S.-EU relationship. The policy was underscored in February when Vice President JD Vance accused European leaders of censoring groups like Germany&#8217;s right-wing AfD party.
U.S. tech firms, including&nbsp;Facebook&nbsp;and&nbsp;Instagram&nbsp;parent&nbsp;Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>), have also criticized the DSA, claiming it&nbsp;amounts to censorship of their&nbsp;platforms.
Earlier in July,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46263522/googles-ai-overviews-features-sparks-new-antitrust-battle-with-european-publishers-report">Google</a>&nbsp;(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>) faced an antitrust complaint from independent EU publishers over its AI Overviews feature. 
Later in the month, the U.K.&#8217;s Competition and Markets Authority proposed significant changes to the mobile ecosystems of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46571811/apple-google-face-sweeping-uk-antitrust-crackdown-as-competition-regulator-targets-strategic-market-status-over-app-store-control">Apple and Google</a>&nbsp;following an investigation into their market dominance. Around the same time,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46565660/apple-set-to-dodge-over-50-million-in-daily-eu-fines-with-app-store-overhaul-opening-door-to-cheaper-developer-payments-report">Apple</a>&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) managed to evade daily EU fines by accepting changes to its App Store rules and fees.
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Disclaimer:&nbsp;This content was partially produced with the help of AI tools and was reviewed and published by Benzinga editors.<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/07/46650830/donald-trump-announces-15-tariff-trade-agreement-with-eu-ending-months-of-trade-uncertainty"> </a>

GOOG

GOOGL

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CIMG Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IMG#NASDAQ">IMG</a>) stock rose 25% after hours on Wednesday. 
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Check out <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/IMG">how IMG stock is trading here</a>.&nbsp;
What Happened: The stock of the Hong Kong-based digital health and sales development company saw an increase in its value after the company announced that its subsidiary Shanghai Huomao Cultural Development Co., Ltd. ("Huomao") has officially launched its premium Maotai-style liquor, Huomao Jiangxiang Baijiu, on major Chinese e-commerce platforms. The company also revealed it has initiated global partnership recruitment and appointed brand ambassadors in several countries such as Singapore, Kazakhstan, Japan, Germany and Italy.
CIMG Inc. owns several brands, including Kangduoyuan, Maca-Noni, Qianmao, Huomao, and Coco-mango.
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According to the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/IMG">Benzinga Pro</a> data, at the close of the market on Wednesday, the stock was valued at $0.20, after dropping 92.93%. However, after the news broke, the stock value surged to $0.25 in after-hours trading, representing a 25% increase. The company traded over 4 million shares, far above its average volume of around 862,000, with a market cap of $7.28 million.
Why It Matters: The surge in stock value is a direct result of the CIMG&#8217;s strategic move to expand its product line and presence in the global market. The company&#8217;s expansion strategy and the introduction of a premium health-focused baijiu, incorporating Traditional Chinese Medicine principles, have positioned CIMG Inc. for potential growth in the global market.
The company&#8217;s plans for medicinal-food fusion principles to serve broader consumer demographics could further contribute to its growth trajectory.
 Benzinga&#8217;s Edge Stock Rankings indicate that IMG has a negative price trend across all time frames. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">Know how</a> its momentum lines up with other well-known names.
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CIMG Shares Surge 25% After Subsidiary Launches Maotai-Style Liquor

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMFG#NYSE">SMFG</a>) has launched a ChatGPT-powered "AI CEO" that employees can ping for guidance, meant to mimic the thinking of Group CEO Toru Nakashima.
What Happened: Built on OpenAI's GPT-4o model, the bot draws on a year of Nakashima's remarks, third-party profiles and internal documents so replies "sound like the boss," the bank said. Staff can chat with a text version of the &#8220;AI CEO&#8221; today, with an animated avatar slated to be launched for in-house events later this year.
SMBC says it hopes the casual Q&amp;A format will normalize AI collaboration across its 100,000-plus workforce and speed decision-making.
The lender is also building an "AI Boss" that will mine product data, transaction histories and veteran bankers' know-how to suggest sales strategies. Pilot use begins in fiscal 2025, part of a 50 billion Yen ($320 million) generative-AI budget carved from SMBC's 800 billion Yen digital outlay plan. Executives say the tools should free staff to focus on complex deals while spreading corporate culture to new hires.
Why It Matters: Banks worldwide are making similar moves. JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>) is testing &#8216;Quest IndexGPT,&#8217; a client-facing fund-selection engine that mimics robo-advice. Morgan Stanley's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MS#NYSE">MS</a>) wealth unit lets advisers query <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/large-cap/23/09/34738852/morgan-stanley-pioneers-wall-streets-ai-revolution-with-openai-powered-assistant">100,000 research reports</a> through a GPT-4 assistant.
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Bank of America (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>) says more than 90% of its workers now lean on an internal version of its "Erica" AI, part of a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/04/44878856/bank-of-america-bets-big-on-ai-with-4-billion-investment-and-its-already-paying-off">$4 billion push</a> in April. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GS#NYSE">GS</a>) researchers, meanwhile, forecast AI "agents" could lift global software revenue to $780 billion by 2030.
Consumer offerings are multiplying, too. BofA's public-facing Erica logged <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/04/38166708/conquering-convenience-bofas-erica-racks-up-2b-interactions">two billion interactions</a> more than a year back, while Deutsche Bank (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DB#NYSE">DB</a>) is shifting 260 apps to Google Cloud to roll out generative models at scale. SMBC&#8217;s Japanese peers, Mizuho Financial Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MFG#NYSE">MFG</a>) and Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MUFG#NYSE">MUFG</a>) have added GPT search portals for loan officers, according to industry filings.
Price Action: SMFG shares were trading higher by 1.78% higher at $15.46 after markets closed on Thursday.
Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings indicate Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. has a Momentum in the 69th percentile and Growth in the 79th percentile. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">Check here</a> to see how other Japanese banking stocks rank in terms of these metrics.
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A violent attempted carjacking in Washington, D.C., has reignited national debate over juvenile crime laws after a former Trump administration staffer was severely beaten while defending a woman.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Trump-Era DOGE Staffer Attacked In Logan Circle By Teen Carjackers</h2>
Authorities said Edward Coristine, 19, a former Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) staffer and software engineer, was attacked around 3 a.m. Sunday in Washington, D.C.'s Logan Circle neighborhood, <a href="https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/5438174-arrests-big-balls-doge-edward-coristine-case/">reported</a> The Hill.
Coristine and a woman identified by police as his significant other were approached by a group of teenagers who made threatening remarks about taking their vehicle.
Coristine reportedly pushed his partner into the car to protect her, then turned to confront the group. Multiple assailants allegedly began beating him until police patrolling nearby intervened. 
The group fled, and two 15-year-old suspects were later arrested and charged with unarmed carjacking.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Elon Musk Confirms Beating, Praises Heroism Of DOGE Member</h2>
Tech billionaire Elon Musk, who served as chief adviser to DOGE before his term ended in May, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/08/46900212/elon-musk-backs-trumps-latest-call-to-federalize-washington-dc-after-19-year-old-ex-doge-staffer-severely-attacked">acknowledged the incident</a> in a post on X, the platform he owns. 
"A @Doge team member saw what was happening, ran to defend her and was severely beaten to the point of concussion, but he saved her," Musk wrote.
Coristine gained visibility as a key figure in President Trump's DOGE initiative to reduce government waste and bureaucracy. The attack left him with visible injuries, drawing national attention and political outrage.
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During a White House Cabinet meeting, Trump criticized NYC mayoral candidates, including Zohran Mamdani, Eric Adams, Andrew Cuomo, and Curtis Sliwa, warning that the city could suffer if "a communist" wins. 
He also reiterated his long-standing support for federal control of Washington, D.C., claiming it would be managed "so good" under his leadership. Trump's Chief of Staff is reportedly working with D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser on possible reforms.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Musk-Backed DOGE Staffer Tied To Cybercrime Group</h2>
In March, a report revealed that Coristine <a href="http://Musk-Linked DOGE Staffer Tied to Cybercrime Group">was previously linked to a cybercrime group</a> known as "EGodly." 
Coristine formerly ran DiamondCDN, a network services firm whose infrastructure was used by the cybercriminal group.
From late 2022 to mid-2023, EGodly reportedly used a DiamondCDN-linked site to hijack phone numbers, access law enforcement accounts, and steal cryptocurrency. 
Despite digital ties to the group, Coristine has held government-related roles and was publicly praised by Musk.
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Toyota Motor Corporation forecasts full-year sales revenues of ¥48.5 trillion for FY2026, representing a 1.0% increase from FY2025. Operating income is expected to decline by 33.3% to ¥3.2 trillion, while income before income taxes is projected to fall 39.7% to ¥3.87 trillion. Net income attributable to Toyota Motor Corporation is forecast to decrease by 44.2% to ¥2.66 trillion. Basic earnings per share are expected to be ¥204.09.

Toyota Guides FY2026 Operating Income Of ¥3.2T On ¥48.5T Revenue, Net Income Seen At ¥2.66T

Toyota Motor (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TM#NYSE">TM</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $4.47 per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $4.67 by 4.37 percent. This is a 29.67 percent decrease over earnings of $6.35 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $84.77 billion which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $82.62 billion by 2.60 percent. This is a 11.59 percent increase over sales of $75.96 billion the same period last year.

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McDonald&#8217;s Corp.&#8216;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCD#NYSE">MCD</a>) CEO Chris Kemczynski warned that a &#8220;lot of anxiety and unease&#8221; is affecting low-income consumers, speculating that rising tariffs could be a contributing factor, as the company revised its margin outlook for the year.
Check out <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MCD">MCD&#8217;s stock price here</a>. 
What Happened: The comments were made during the fast-food giant's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/earnings/25/08/46902985/mcdonalds-defies-industry-downturn-with-strong-sales-but-china-challenges-persist">second-quarter 2025 earnings</a> call, where it reported strong overall results but noted challenges in the U.S. market.
The company adjusted its financial guidance, with CFO Ian Borden stating, &#8220;We're adjusting our full year margin target for company-operated restaurants to be around the 14.8% that we delivered in 2024, which we had previously targeted to increase slightly.&#8221;
He noted this revision was due to continued cost pressures, including the &#8220;expected impact from tariffs that are currently in place.&#8221;
The CEO painted a cautious picture of the U.S. consumer, particularly those with lower incomes. Kemczynski explained that while real wages have improved, &#8220;real incomes are down with the low-income consumer.&#8221;
He continued, &#8220;There is a lot of anxiety and unease with that low-income consumer… I think we could all speculate the reasons for that, probably tariffs and the impact that might have…&#8221; He also pointed to declining visits from this demographic, which are &#8220;down double digits versus the prior year period.&#8221;
To combat this, the company is doubling down on value and menu innovation. McDonald&#8217;s is testing a new beverage lineup and has seen early success with the reintroduction of Snack Wraps at a $2.99 price point.
The company&#8217;s international division, which saw comparable sales growth of 4%, continues to outperform, with markets like Germany and France leveraging &#8220;everyday affordable price&#8221; menus to drive market share gains.
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Why It Matters: McDonald&#8217;s reported <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/earnings/25/08/46902985/mcdonalds-defies-industry-downturn-with-strong-sales-but-china-challenges-persist">second-quarter</a> adjusted earnings per share of $3.19, beating the analyst consensus estimate of $3.14. While its quarterly sales of $6.843 billion outpaced the Street view of $6.682 billion.
Revenues from franchised restaurants rose 7% year over year to $4.213 billion. Starting in September, McDonald's will introduce <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/retail-sales/25/08/46822127/mcdonalds-bets-big-on-ai-from-smarter-orders-to-personalized-apps-across-40000-worldwide-stores-by-2027">new cold beverages</a> at about 500 restaurants to attract younger consumers.
Price Action: MCD stock rose 2.98% on Wednesday. It was up 5.18% year-to-date and 14.21% over the past year.
Benzinga's Edge Stock Rankings indicate that MCD maintains a strong price trend in the long term but weaker momentum over the short and medium terms. However, the stock scores well on growth rankings. Additional performance details are <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-3/#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">available here</a>.
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On Thursday, the futures of the S&amp;P 500, Nasdaq 100, and Dow Jones indices were trading higher.
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BENZINGA NEL MONDO