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Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) unleashed sharp criticism of President Donald Trump&#8216;s $3.8 trillion tax package after the House narrowly <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/05/45581297/trumps-big-beautiful-3-8-trillion-bill-squeaks-through-house-expert-says-it-will-boost-the-economy-in-the-short-term-but-worsen-deficits">approved the legislation 215-214 on Thursday</a>, accusing billionaires Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk of celebrating while millions face healthcare cuts.
What Happened: &#8220;Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos are popping champagne because House Republicans just passed Trump&#8217;s &#8216;big, beautiful bill,'&#8221; Warren wrote on X. &#8220;This bill is a big tax handout for billionaires, paid for by ripping health insurance from 14 million people.&#8221;
The legislation now advances to the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/05/45581297/trumps-big-beautiful-3-8-trillion-bill-squeaks-through-house-expert-says-it-will-boost-the-economy-in-the-short-term-but-worsen-deficits">Senate before the July 4 recess</a>. Bond markets reacted sharply to the passage, with 30-year Treasury yields spiking to 5.15% — the highest level since October 2023 — as investors demand higher compensation for increased fiscal risk.
Warren warned the bill represents &#8220;the greatest transfer of wealth from the poor to the billionaires in one bill in all of U.S. history.&#8221; 
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">BREAKING: Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos are popping champagne because House Republicans JUST passed Trump's "big, beautiful bill." This bill is a BIG tax handout for billionaires, paid for by ripping health insurance from 14 MILLION people. We must stop this from passing the Senate. <a href="https://t.co/JxHN0yWpMT">pic.twitter.com/JxHN0yWpMT</a>
&mdash; Elizabeth Warren (@SenWarren) <a href="https://twitter.com/SenWarren/status/1925590808167677993?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 22, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Why It Matters: The Massachusetts senator specifically targeted tech moguls who attended Trump&#8217;s inauguration, claiming they &#8220;paid millions of dollars to stand in the front row&#8221; and are now &#8220;popping bottles of champagne that cost more than your rent.&#8221;
Market analysts acknowledge short-term economic benefits but express concern over long-term fiscal consequences. Jed Ellerbroek of Argent Capital Management told CNBC the package &#8220;will boost the economy in the short term&#8221; through tax cuts and increased defense spending, but warned it will <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/05/45581297/trumps-big-beautiful-3-8-trillion-bill-squeaks-through-house-expert-says-it-will-boost-the-economy-in-the-short-term-but-worsen-deficits">burden America with higher deficits</a>.
The Congressional Budget Office estimates the legislation could increase national debt by $2.3 trillion to $5.7 trillion by 2034, adding to the current <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/05/45564489/trumps-big-tax-bill-clears-the-house-30-year-yields-jump-to-515-as-bond-market-freaks">record $36.2 trillion federal debt</a>. The bill also eliminates key federal retirement benefits, including the FERS supplement for <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45580298/trumps-big-beautiful-bill-strips-key-retirement-benefits-from-federal-workers-in-razor-thin-house-vote">workers retiring before age 62</a>.
Warren urged Senate Democrats to &#8220;stop this thing from passing the Senate.&#8221;
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Elizabeth Warren Says Jeff Bezos And Elon Musk 'Are Popping Champagne' As House Passes Trump's 'Big, Beautiful Bill' She Calls A Handout To Billionaires

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) is reportedly pushing forward with a major supply chain <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/02/43762070/apple-supplier-foxconns-efforts-to-make-iphones-in-india-thwarted-by-tech-and-talent-exports-report">expansion in India through</a> its top manufacturing partner, Foxconn, also known as Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. Ltd. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HNHAF#OTC">HNHAF</a>).
What Happened: Foxconn plans to invest $1.5 billion in a new display module plant near Chennai, India, <a href="https://www.ft.com/content/3939b8e6-641c-443e-8b76-ac77eaad91ca">reported</a> the Financial Times, citing two government officials.
The facility will assemble screen components for iPhones, including the touch interface and brightness control.
Foxconn on Monday confirmed a $1.5 billion investment through a London Stock Exchange filing via its Indian unit, the report said.
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Why It's Important: The investment comes as Apple deepens its manufacturing footprint in India, a move that reportedly aims to source all 60 million iPhones sold annually in the U.S. from Indian facilities by the end of next year.
However, the strategy is <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/05/45435170/jim-cramer-says-this-will-hurt-apple-president-trump-making-it-tough">drawing political criticism</a>. Earlier this month, President Donald Trump blasted Apple CEO Tim Cook.
"I had a little problem with Tim Cook yesterday," Trump said. "I said to him, ‘my friend, I treated you very good. You're coming here with $500 billion, but now I hear you're building all over India.' I <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/05/45430137/trump-had-a-problem-with-tim-cook-president-says-he-told-apple-ceo-i-dont-want-you-building-in-india-amid-tariff-concerns-and-production-shift-from-china">don't want you building in India</a>."
"I said, ‘Tim, look, we treated you really good, we put up with all the plants that you built in China for years, now you got to build us. We're not interested in you building in India, India can take care of themselves &#8230; we want you to build here,'" Trump said.
Following this, Indian sources said that <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/05/45462006/no-change-in-apples-production-plans-says-india-despite-trumps-little-problem-with-ceo-tim-cook-report">Apple has reaffirmed its commitment</a> to India as a key manufacturing hub, stressing that there has been &#8220;no change&#8221; in the tech giant's investment plans.
According to Counterpoint Research, India contributed 18% of global iPhone production in 2024 and is projected to reach 32% in 2025, the report added.
Price Action: Apple shares dipped 0.36% during Thursday's regular trading session, but recovered with a 0.70% gain in after-hours trading, according to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>.
Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings assigned Apple a growth score of 33.12%. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">Click here to compare it with other major players</a>.
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• Buckle (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BKE#NYSE">BKE</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.69 per share on revenue of $268.06 million. 
• MINISO Group Holding (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MNSO#NYSE">MNSO</a>) is likely to report earnings for its third quarter. 
• Frontline (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FRO#NYSE">FRO</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.66 per share on revenue of $356.27 million. 
• Booz Allen Hamilton (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAH#NYSE">BAH</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $1.61 per share on revenue of $3.03 billion. 
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While investors are assessing the potential impacts of the &#8220;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/05/45536595/big-beautiful-bill-will-explode-the-deficit-and-make-the-rich-richer-congressional-budget-office">One Big Beautiful Bill Act</a>,&#8221; this expert is urging investors to look beyond and consider a more potent market mover — U.S. tariff policy.
What Happened: Bob Elliott, CIO of Unlimited Funds, warns that the stock market is &#8220;underpricing the downside risks of the tariff rates,&#8221; arguing that the nuances of this policy are &#8220;far more important&#8221; than the much-touted legislative package.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">While all eyes are on the expansionary Big Beautiful Bill, there are increasing indications that the tariff &quot;pause&quot; may end in something closer to a Liberation Day 2.0 than relief. Thread.
&mdash; Bob Elliott (@BobEUnlimited) <a href="https://twitter.com/BobEUnlimited/status/1925501092823027912?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 22, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Even after a recent &#8220;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/05/45367206/sp-500-rallies-over-3-on-us-china-90-day-tariff-truce-but-experts-warn-it-doesnt-guarantee-a-complete-resolution-of-the-trade-war">China deal</a>,&#8221; Elliott observed that &#8220;rates are still quite elevated,&#8221; leaving open the question of whether further relief is on the horizon or if the U.S. will &#8220;revert&#8221; to higher tariffs.
The economic impacts, he explained, could range from a &#8220;loosening that could largely be absorbed through the supply chain, to highly growth-disruptive tariffs, particularly if targeting key sectors.&#8221;
While China remains a pivotal factor, Elliott stressed that all the negotiated deals with other major trade partners also matter a lot, along with the possibility of various sectoral tariffs.
He acknowledged the inherent difficulty of negotiating trade agreements with &#8220;150 countries in 90 days,&#8221; suggesting the administration is increasingly recognizing this challenge and may opt to &#8220;simply set the desired rate sometime soon.&#8221;
With the 90-day &#8220;pause&#8221; roughly halfway through, Elliott lamented the persistent lack of clarity regarding the resolution of these tariffs.
He also said that &#8220;While strategic ambiguity and tough rhetoric are likely in part negotiating tactics, recent signaling suggests increasing comfort with elevated duties ahead.&#8221;
Elliott&#8217;s final warning to investors is stark: &#8220;Downside risks of the tariff rates ahead are underpriced at these levels.&#8221;
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Why It Matters: Adding to the uncertainty, Elliott pointed to recent remarks from Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who &#8220;outlined a framework that suggested those countries not negotiating in good faith may see their tariffs rise back to Liberation Day levels.&#8221;
The new tax bill includes deductions on state and local taxes, social security benefits, tips, and overtime. The Congressional Budget Office estimated that this bill will <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/05/45536595/big-beautiful-bill-will-explode-the-deficit-and-make-the-rich-richer-congressional-budget-office-estimates-4-income-fall-for-lowest-decile-of-americans-by-2033">add about $3.8 trillion</a> to the federal government&#8217;s $36.2 trillion in debt over the next decade. 
While tariff pauses remain in place, the tax bill has been<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45558613/house-advances-trumps-sweeping-one-big-beautiful-bill-after-key-medicaid-tax-and-border-security-changes"> advanced by the House Rules Committee</a> in an 8-4 vote following a marathon 22-hour hearing. 
Price Action: The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), which track the S&amp;P 500 index and Nasdaq 100 index, respectively, rose on Thursday. The SPY was up 0.039% to $583.09, while the QQQ advanced 0.19% to $514.00, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
On Friday, the futures of the S&amp;P 500, Nasdaq 100, and Dow Jones indices were trading higher.
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Stock Market Is Underpricing 'Downside Risks Of The Tariff Rates,' Warns Expert: Tariff Policy Nuances Are 'Far More Important' Than The 'One Big, Beautiful Bill'

General Motors Co.'s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>) luxury subsidiary, Cadillac, is experiencing increased adoption of its EVs among Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) owners.
What Happened: Cadillac says that 75% of the customers buying Cadillacs are switching over from other manufacturers, with 10% of those being Tesla owners, Business Insider reported <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/tesla-owners-switching-to-cadillac-lyriq-ev-2025-5">on</a> Thursday.
An executive cited in the report suggested that Cadillac's maiden EV model, Lyriq, has a conquest rate of 80%, with 25% of the owners switching over from Tesla. Cadillac saw a 21% increase in retail sales and a 37% jump in EV sales for Q1 2025.
Interestingly, data from CNCDA, or California New Car Dealers Association, showcased the luxury automaker experiencing a 60.9% YoY increase in sales in California.
Why It Matters: Cadillac's surge coincides with a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/04/44857987/tesla-experiences-151-decline-in-new-vehicle-registrations-in-california-report">decline in sales</a> for Elon Musk's EV giant in multiple markets, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/05/45220631/tesla-new-car-sales-hit-2-year-low-in-uk-germany-as-european-woes-continue">including Europe</a>. However, the company still boasts a healthy lead over its rivals in sales, holding over 43% of the U.S. domestic EV market share.
Musk's company has been on the receiving end of criticism for Musk's continued endorsement of right-wing political ideals as well as his close association with the Trump administration and DOGE. His views have led to Tesla being on the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44394560/elon-musks-tesla-targeted-with-arson-attacks-in-las-vegas-kansas-city-report">receiving end of vandalism</a>.
The surge also comes in as Tesla is gearing up for the Robotaxi launch next month in Austin, which Musk says could have over<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45529030/elon-musk-confirms-tesla-robotaxi-launch-is-on-track-for-next-month-these-things-happen-slowly-but-then-all-at-once"> 1,000 autonomous vehicles </a>on the road in the coming months.
Check out more of Benzinga&#8217;s Future Of Mobility coverage by<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/mobility"> following this link.</a>
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CEO of JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>), Jamie Dimon, has reportedly made a commitment to intensify the bank&#8217;s association with Chinese capital markets.
What Happened:&nbsp;Dimon&#8217;s pledge follows a meeting with high-ranking Chinese officials, including Beijing&#8217;s chief trade negotiator, He Lifeng. This comes after a recent agreement between Beijing and Washington to decrease&nbsp;tariffs, indicating a significant relaxation of trade tensions.
Dimon praised the outcomes of the U.S.-China economic talks and stated that JPMorgan Chase will &#8220;deepen its engagement&#8221; in China's capital market to support both multinational firms operating in China and Chinese companies expanding internationally, <a href="https://english.news.cn/20250522/aa08f23f706c4ff98c10011f430fe290/c.html">as per</a> the Xinhua news agency.
He Lifeng, a close associate of President Xi Jinping, voiced China&#8217;s wish for U.S. companies to continue contributing to the &#8220;healthy, stable and sustainable development&nbsp;of China-U.S. economic and trade&nbsp;relations.&#8221;
Amid strained political ties with Washington, Beijing has continued to engage top U.S. business leaders like Apple (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) CEO Tim Cook, Bridgewater&#8217;s founder Ray Dalio and NVDIA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) CEO Jensen Huang.
JPM did not immediately respond to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga&#8217;s</a> request for comment. 
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Why It Matters: Dimon&#8217;s commitment to strengthen ties with China comes at a time when U.S. companies have been treading carefully in China due to rising tariffs and escalating tensions during U.S. President Donald Trump&#8216;s second term.
Dimon&#8217;s commitment to China is slightly contrasting to his support for&nbsp;Trump&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/01/43150451/jamie-dimo-supports-trumps-tariffs-if-it[%E2%80%A6]tle-inflationary-but-its-good-for-national-security-so-be-it">tariffs&nbsp;</a>on several countries including China. In January 2024, Dimon even said Trump was right to an extent about China. &#8220;Take a step back, be honest. He was kind of right about NATO, kind of right on immigration. He grew the economy quite well. Trade tax reform worked. He was right about some of China,&#8221; The JPMorgan chief <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2024/01/17/jamie-dimon-praises-trump-warns-maga-criticism-could-hurt-biden.html">told </a>CNBC. 
Recently, Dimon has become vocal about the need for <a href="https://benzinga.com/markets/25/04/44861156/america-first-is-ok-but-not-america-alo[%E2%80%A6]s-china-engagement-amid-trade-tensions-start-with-a-phone-call">consistent dialogue</a> between the U.S. and China to alleviate trade tensions. He also highlighted concerns about China's excess production impacting global markets, stating it is alarming countries like Japan, Korea, Indonesia, Vietnam and India. He called on Chinese authorities to address these issues.
Over the past few days, Dimon has been warning about the potential for the U.S. economy to fall into <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/05/45561399/jamie-dimon-says-us-is[%E2%80%A6]gflation-risk-and-deficit-problems-amid-trump-china-tensions">stagflation</a> due to geopolitical risks, deficits and price pressures amid China tariffs.
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A top executive at Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) made a sizable open market purchase in the stock this week, signaling confidence in the chipmaker&#8217;s prospects, amid strengthening fundamentals and easing geopolitical pressures.
What Happened: According to the company&#8217;s SEC Form 4 filing, AMD&#8217;s Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer, Phil Guido, acquired 8,800 shares in an open market transaction on Tuesday, at an average price of $113.56, bringing the total value of the transaction to $999,328.
Guido now directly owns 42,322 shares of AMD, a stake valued at approximately $4.6 million based on the latest stock prices.
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In <a href="https://ir.amd.com/financial-information/sec-filings/content/0000002488-25-000080/wk-form4_1747685215.html">a</a> separate disclosure, AMD Chief Technology Officer Mark Papermaster exercised and sold 17,500 shares this month under a prearranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. This is essentially a setup that allows executives to sell stock at a predetermined price and schedule with a broker, thus insulating the transactions from insider trading concerns.
Why It Matters: This comes amid the company authorizing a fresh <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/buybacks/25/05/45410939/amd-stock-pops-on-6-billion-buyback-plan-us-tariff-ease">$6 billion in share buybacks</a> last week, alongside a string of other positive catalysts. 
Such as the easing of trade tensions with China, and the several <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/05/45390422/trump-unveils-historic-and-transformative-600-billion-saudi-deal-predicts-markets-will-go-a-lot-higher">multi-billion dollar</a> commercial deals that were inked with Saudi Arabia. 
The stock had <a href="https://benzinga.com/25/05/45228066/amds-recovery-from-62-value-wipeout-faces-q1-earnings-test-can-it-break-long-term-resistance">shed 62% of its value</a> between March 2024 and April 2025, but has since mounted a recovery, and is up 22.48% over the past month. It still remains down by 8.22% year-to-date.
Price Action: AMD shares were down 1.20% on Thursday, trading at $110.71, and are up 0.36% after hours.
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According to Benzinga&#8217;s Edge Stock Rankings, the stock fares well on Growth and Quality, but is ranked low on Momentum and Value. It also has a favorable price trend in the short and medium terms, but not in the long term. 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 stock.
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A federal judge on Thursday extended a temporary restraining order blocking President Donald Trump&#8217;s administration from implementing mass layoffs of hundreds of thousands of federal employees, delivering a significant blow to the administration&#8217;s government restructuring plans.
What Happened: U.S. District Judge Susan Illston barred federal agencies from conducting mass layoffs pending the outcome of lawsuits filed by unions, nonprofits and municipalities, reported Reuters. 
The ruling extends Illston&#8217;s May 9 order that initially blocked approximately 20 agencies from mass layoffs for two weeks and required reinstatement of workers already terminated.
The case involves multiple departments including Agriculture, Health and Human Services, Treasury, Commerce, State and Veterans Affairs. Trump&#8217;s executive order directed agencies to eliminate duplicative roles, unnecessary management layers and non-critical positions while automating routine tasks and closing regional offices.
Approximately 260,000 federal workers have left or will leave by September&#8217;s end, with most taking buyouts. Several agencies face deep cuts, including over 80,000 positions at the Department of Veterans Affairs and 10,000 at Health and Human Services, the report noted.
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Why It Matters: The ruling represents the broadest judicial challenge yet to Trump&#8217;s government downsizing agenda, which aims to cut federal spending and streamline operations. The Department of Health and Human Services alone <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/health-care/25/05/45326217/trumps-hhs-overhaul-faces-legal-blowback-from-states-over-deep-staffing-cuts-slashed-programs">eliminated 20,000 positions—nearly 25% of its workforce</a>—despite stable congressional funding, causing severe disruptions to critical health programs.
The HHS restructuring halted infectious disease testing, delayed FDA vaccine reviews, and shuttered maternal health programs, according to state lawsuits filed against the reorganization. Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/health-care/25/05/45326217/trumps-hhs-overhaul-faces-legal-blowback-from-states-over-deep-staffing-cuts-slashed-programs">reportedly acknowledged up to 20% of layoffs were mistakes</a> made to preserve &#8220;political momentum,&#8221; yet proceeded without detailed review.
The administration also ended collective bargaining rights for <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/04/44850551/this-fight-is-only-beginning-unions-resist-trump-executive-order-ending-collective-bargaining-rights-for-more-than-1-million-workers">over 1 million federal workers</a> through a March 27 executive order, affecting national security agencies. The American Federation of Government Employees filed suit on April 3 seeking to maintain union representation rights.
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Judge Blocks Trump's Mass Federal Layoffs, Citing Need For Congressional Approval

Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) shareholders decisively rejected a proposal requiring the company to maintain separate CEO and board chair positions, with approximately 82% voting against the measure at Wednesday&#8217;s annual meeting.
What Happened: The independent shareholder proposal sought to codify Amazon&#8217;s current leadership structure, where CEO Andy Jassy and Executive Chairman Jeff Bezos hold distinct roles, <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/05/22/amazon-shareholders-reject-proposal-to-split-ceo-and-chair-roles.html">reported</a> CNBC. This arrangement began in 2021 when Bezos stepped down as CEO while retaining the executive chairman position.
The Accountability Board, an advocacy group that submitted the proposal, argued the separation aligns with &#8220;the majority of S&amp;P 500 companies&#8221; and enables better corporate governance oversight. The group contended that splitting these roles allows boards to focus on governance while CEOs concentrate on business operations.
Amazon&#8217;s board recommended shareholders vote against the proposal, emphasizing the need for flexibility in leadership structures. The company stated in its proxy filing, according to the report, that current policy enables the board to &#8220;determine the right leadership for the company in light of our specific circumstances at any given time.&#8221;
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Why It Matters: Amazon&#8217;s stock performance has shown resilience despite recent volatility. Shares dropped over 30% following President Donald Trump&#8216;s tariff announcements in April, reaching a low of $167.32 on April 21. However, the stock has recovered, closing Thursday at $203.10.
Notably, billionaire investor Bill Ackman&#8216;s Pershing Square Capital Management established a new Amazon position during the recent stock decline. Chief Investment Officer Ryan Israel told analysts the firm acquired shares at an &#8220;extremely attractive&#8221; price, citing Amazon as a &#8220;fantastic franchise&#8221; <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/large-cap/25/05/45577863/bill-ackmans-pershing-square-builds-new-stake-in-amazon-at-extremely-attractive-price">positioned for over 20% earnings per share growth</a>.
Price Action: Amazon.com Inc. closed at $203.10 on Thursday, up 0.98%. After hours, it dipped 0.17% to $202.76. Year to date, the stock is down 7.77%. 
Amazon shows strong growth but scores modestly on momentum and valuation metrics. According to Benzinga Edge Stock Ranking, the stock has a positive short- and long-term price trend, but a negative medium-term trend. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">Here&#8217;s the full breakdown</a>. 
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Amazon Shareholders Reject Proposal To Split Roles Of CEO Andy Jassy And Executive Chairman Jeff Bezos, Backing Current Leadership Structure With 82% Vote

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) surpassed the New Taiwan Dollar to become the eighth-largest currency by market capitalization on Thursday.
What happened: The apex cryptocurrency <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/05/45579725/bitcoin-flirts-with-112000-ethereum-dogecoin-spike-even-as-stocks-flat-on-debt-worries-analytics-platform-sees-challenge-for-btc-at-this-level">came within touching distance</a> of $112,000, as the record-breaking run showed no signs of slowing.
Thursday's momentum powered Bitcoin to a market capitalization of $2.20 trillion, surpassing the national currencies of several major economies.
According to data <a href="https://assetmarketcap.com/currencies/">sourced </a>from AssetsMarketCap, Bitcoin ranked ahead of Taiwan's national currency and the legal tender of Anglosphere states such as the Australian dollar and the Canadian dollar.
The world&#8217;s most valuable cryptocurrency also eclipsed the Russian ruble and was nearly three times the value of the Indian rupee.&nbsp;&nbsp;
It is worth noting that these are among the world&#8217;s largest economies. India, for instance, has the fourth-largest GDP as of this writing, <a href="https://www.imf.org/external/datamapper/NGDPD@WEO/OEMDC/ADVEC/WEOWORLD">according</a> to the International Monetary Fund data.
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Still, Bitcoin has a long way to go before dethroning the U.S. dollar and the Chinese yuan, which have a market capitalization of $21.76 trillion and $45.15 trillion, respectively.
While Bitcoin is recognized as a digital currency, its use in mainstream transactions and investments is limited. As of this writing, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/01/43336076/el-salvador-changes-bitcoin-law-but-legal-tender-status-remains">El Salvador is the only country</a> that has made Bitcoin legal tender.
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Shares of digital physical therapy firm, Hinge Health (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HNGE#NYSE">HNGE</a>) made a strong debut on the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday.
What Happened: The San Francisco-based digital physical therapy firm saw its shares surge in initial trading following a successful IPO. Hinge Health, which was established in 2014, raised approximately $273 million from the IPO. The stock opened at $39.25 per share, a 23% increase from its IPO price of $32. By the end of trading, the shares had risen 17% to close at $37.56, pushing the company&#8217;s market capitalization beyond $3 billion, as reported by <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/05/22/hinge-health-shares.html">CNBC</a>.
The company issued 8.52 million shares as part of the offering, while the total offering comprised 13.7 million shares, with the remaining shares sold by existing shareholders. Hinge Health&#8217;s software aids patients in treating acute musculoskeletal injuries, managing chronic pain and conducting post-surgery rehabilitation remotely.
CEO Daniel Perez <a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/video/hinge-health-ipo-surge-ceo-201811686.html">told </a>Yahoo Finance, &#8220;Our vision is to use technology to automate the delivery of care and that is going to take 10, 20, 30 plus years to continue to realize that vision as we chew across healthcare.&#8221;
Perez further stated that the company is currently focused on physical therapy, using technology to automate about 95% of clinician hours. This has improved outcomes, user experience and reduced costs. While 20 million people already have access to Hinge, the company sees this as just the beginning.
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Why It Matters: Hinge Health&#8217;s successful IPO comes on the heels of the company&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44337072/digital-physical-therapy-company-hinge-health-seeks-to-raise-around-500-million-via-initial-public-offering">announcement </a>in March 2025 that it was seeking to raise $500 million via an IPO. The company, a provider of wearable devices that help reduce pain and improve musculoskeletal health, had filed an SEC document for the IPO. 
Hinge Health&#8217;s strong debut has drawn significant attention from both Wall Street and the digital health industry. It may signal a revived investor appetite for health-tech solutions, despite a sluggish tech IPO market impacted by high inflation and rising interest rates since late 2021. In the digital health space, activity has been nearly stagnant. However, Hinge is taking the lead, with virtual chronic care provider Omada Health having filed for an IPO earlier this month.
Aaron DeGagne, senior healthcare analyst at PitchBook, told Healthcare Dive that it&#8217;s a win for the sector. "If shares start to climb significantly, I think that tilts things more towards potentially more listings,&#8221; stated DeGagne.
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The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed some improvement in the overall market sentiment, while the index remained in the &#8220;Greed&#8221; zone on Thursday.
U.S. stocks settled mixed on Thursday, with the Nasdaq Composite gaining more than 50 points during the session.
President Donald Trump&#8217;s &#8220;one big beautiful tax bill&#8221; narrowly <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45580298/trumps-big-beautiful-bill-strips-key-retirement-benefits-from-federal-workers-in-razor-thin-house-vote">passed the House</a> in a 215-214 vote and now moves to the Senate. According to the Congressional Budget Office, the proposed legislation is projected to add approximately $3 trillion to the national deficit over the next decade.
On the economic data front, U.S. initial jobless claims fell by 2,000 from the previous week to 227,000 in the week ending May 17, compared to market estimates of 230,000. The S&amp;P Global services PMI climbed to 52.3 in May compared to 50.8 in the previous month, while the manufacturing PMI rose to 52.3 in May from 50.2 in April.
Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAP#NYSE">AAP</a>) shares jumped 57% on Thursday following better-than-expected first-quarter financial results. Vigil Neuroscience, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VIGL#NASDAQ">VIGL</a>) shares climbed 241% after announcing Sanofi will acquire the company for approximately $600 million.
Most sectors on the S&amp;P 500 closed on a negative note, with utilities, health care, and energy stocks recording the biggest losses on Thursday. However, consumer discretionary and communication services stocks bucked the overall market trend, closing the session higher.
The Dow Jones closed lower by over 1 point to 41,859.09 on Thursday. The S&amp;P 500 slipped 0.04% to 5,842.01, while the Nasdaq Composite gained 0.28% at 18,925.73 during Thursday's session.
Investors are awaiting earnings results from Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAH#NYSE">BAH</a>), The Buckle, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BKE#NYSE">BKE</a>), and Frontline plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FRO#NYSE">FRO</a>) today.
What is CNN Business Fear &amp; Greed Index?
At a current reading of 66.2, the index remained in the &#8220;Greed&#8221; zone on Thursday, versus a prior reading of 65.7.
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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In a landmark decision, the U.S. Treasury Department has declared that the production of pennies will be discontinued from next year, bringing to a close two centuries of circulation.
What Happened:  The call to halt the minting of pennies was taken by President Donald Trump earlier this year, who termed the coins as &#8220;wasteful&#8221;. The cost-effectiveness and usefulness of pennies have been subjects of discussion for a long time. Elon Musk&#8216;s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) brought attention to the cost of penny production in January, <a href="https://www.wsj.com/finance/penny-coin-mint-ending-2026-b1717de0">reported</a> The Wall Street Journal.
The Mint projects that halting production would lead to an immediate annual savings of $56 million due to lower material costs. Since their introduction in 1793, pennies have been among the first coins to be minted in the U.S. However, in the past decade, the cost of minting these coins increased from 1.3 cents to 3.69 cents per coin, as stated by the Treasury.
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Why It Matters: The decision has sparked a debate, with some arguing that penny production is a waste of resources, while others believe it helps maintain low prices and supports charity fundraising. Experts say that businesses will have to revise their pricing strategies due to the phase-out.
Notably, several countries have taken similar steps in the past. Canada stopped minting its one-cent coin in 2012 due to high production costs and diminishing purchasing power. The U.K., witnessing a decrease in cash usage, discontinued production of new coins in 2024.
President Trump had <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/02/43756267/trumps-plan-to-ditch-pennies-pros-cons-for-businesses-and-customers">directed </a>the Treasury Department to stop new penny production, reigniting the debate over America's costliest small change. Americans discard up to $68 million in coins annually, with many coins left at airport security or used in art and decor. Additionally, about 60% of circulating coins—worth up to $14 billion—are stored in coin jars, according to the Federal Reserve.
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US Treasury Pulls The Plug On Penny Production After 231 Years, Eyes $56 Million In Immediate Annual Savings

While President Donald Trump&#8216;s &#8220;One Big, Beautiful Bill Act&#8221; is expected to reduce taxes and &#8220;put more money in people&#8217;s pockets,&#8221; experts argue whether the tax cuts will cater to the value or growth stocks within the U.S. economy.
What Happened: The new tax bill is expected to eliminate taxes on social security benefits, tips, and overtime, which will be a big &#8220;windfall for many Americans,&#8221; according to Louis Navellier, the founder and CIO at Navellier &amp; Associates.
Additionally, the bill also proposes a $40,000 state and local tax (SALT) deduction. However, the Congressional Budget Office estimated that this bill will <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/05/45536595/big-beautiful-bill-will-explode-the-deficit-and-make-the-rich-richer-congressional-budget-office-estimates-4-income-fall-for-lowest-decile-of-americans-by-2033">add about $3.8 trillion</a> to the federal government&#8217;s $36.2 trillion in debt over the next decade. 
Navellier, who expects interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve in the coming months of 2025, said that &#8220;When you put more money in people&#8217;s pockets, consumers cannot help themselves, so retail sales tend to rise.&#8221;
He expects stocks like Brinker International Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EAT#NYSE">EAT</a>) and CAVA Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAVA#NYSE">CAVA</a>) to benefit as consumer spending at bars and restaurants rose 1.2% in April.
&#8220;As far as growth vs. value is concerned, I expect the Act to boost consumer spending and confidence, so growth stocks will beat value stocks,&#8221; he said.
However, Julia Khandoshko, the CEO at the European broker Mind Money, highlighted the current wait-and-watch stance by the Federal Reserve and said, &#8220;When rates rise, growth stocks suffer, and value stocks become more attractive.&#8221;
While tax cuts represent an expansionary fiscal policy, the Fed&#8217;s current stance of holding interest rates is indicative of contractionary monetary policy. Economic theories suggest that in a mixed environment like this, interest rates might rise, potentially dampening the effects of the expansionary fiscal policy.
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Why It Matters: Notably, the CME Group's FedWatch <a href="https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html">tool</a>&#8216;s projections show markets pricing a 94.6% likelihood of the Federal Reserve keeping the current interest rates unchanged in its June meeting, a 73.1% probability of no change in July.
Whereas, it expects 65.1%, 83.9%, and 94.8% chances of a cut in September, October, and December meetings, respectively.
Apart from growth stocks like EAT and CAVA, Navellier highlighted that &#8220;data centers are booming,&#8221; and he owns growth companies like Argan Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AGX#NYSE">AGX</a>), Emcor Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EME#NYSE">EME</a>), Comfort Systems USA Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FIX#NYSE">FIX</a>), Power Solutions International Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PSIX#NASDAQ">PSIX</a>), Quanta Services Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PWR#NYSE">PWR</a>), and Vertiv Holdings Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRT#NYSE">VRT</a>).
Khandoshko also highlighted that the taxes &#8220;may look effective in the short term,&#8221; but since capital gains and interest income are taxed differently, &#8220;such measures create distortions that can hit the system.&#8221;
While Jerome Powell has reiterated that &#8220;The right thing to do is <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/05/45266366/powell-flags-sharp-tariff-shock-elevated-uncertainty-fed-sticks-to-wait-and-see-mode">await further clarity</a>&#8221; on the economy and effects of fiscal policy, it remains to be seen how growth and value stocks will be affected by the combination of fiscal and monetary policies. 
Price Action: The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), which track the S&amp;P 500 index and Nasdaq 100 index, respectively, rose on Thursday. The SPY was up 0.039% to $583.09, while the QQQ advanced 0.19% to $514.00, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
On Friday, the futures of the S&amp;P 500, Nasdaq 100, and Dow Jones indices were trading lower.
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Israel Englander&#8216;s Millennium Management trimmed its positions in major technology stocks while increasing its Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) exposure during the first quarter of 2025, according to its 13F filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on May 15.
What Happened: The hedge fund giant reduced its Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) common stock position by 7% to 9.2 million shares, valued at $1 billion, while simultaneously trimming put options by 5% to 25.5 million shares and increasing call options by 5% to 11.3 million shares.
Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) saw its common stock position cut by 29% to 1.8 million shares worth $693 million, while Millennium boosted put options by 28% to 5.5 million shares and maintained call positions at 2.3 million shares. 
Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) experienced the largest reduction, with common shares slashed by 39% to 1.6 million shares valued at $900 million. Millennium also reduced put options by 19% to 2.5 million shares and trimmed call options by 10% to 1.5 million shares.
Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) bucked the trend with a 5% increase in common stock to 4.6 million shares. The firm significantly expanded put options by 23% to 10.5 million shares while maintaining call positions. 
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Why It Matters: The portfolio adjustments come as Englander explores strategic partnerships and succession planning initiatives. The 36-year-old firm is reportedly in discussions with Goldman Sachs&#8216; Petershill Partners about selling a minority stake and considering a strategic partnership with BlackRock Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NYSE">BLK</a>), the Financial Times <a href="https://www.ft.com/content/49b2d497-fce9-42de-89cb-5082e61edd4a">reported</a>, citing sources.
Millennium Management, with $73 billion under management, operates more than 330 trading teams across equities, commodities, and bonds within a tight risk framework. The firm has generated annualized returns of approximately 14% since inception, with its flagship fund gaining 15.1% in 2024 before declining 1.35% through April 2025, the FT report noted.
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As of March 31, 2025, the Company's cash and cash equivalents amounted to €67.9 million, compared to €96.6 million as of December 31, 2024.
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With U.S. stock futures trading mixed this morning on Friday, some of the stocks that may grab investor focus today are as follows:
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<li>Wall Street expects Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAH#NYSE">BAH</a>) to report quarterly earnings at $1.59 per share on revenue of $3.03 billion before the opening bell, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>. Booz Allen Hamilton shares gained 1.5% to $131.10 in after-hours trading.</li>
<li>Autodesk Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADSK#NASDAQ">ADSK</a>) reported better-than-expected first-quarter financial results, issued strong guidance for the second quarter, and raised its FY26 guidance. Autodesk reported quarterly earnings of $2.29 per share, which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $2.15 per share. Quarterly revenue of $1.63 billion beat the Street estimate of $1.61 billion. Autodesk shares gained 3.3% to $304.79 in the after-hours trading session.</li>
<li>Analysts are expecting The Buckle Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BKE#NYSE">BKE</a>) to post quarterly earnings at 69 cents per share on revenue of $268.06 million. The company will release earnings before the markets open. Buckle shares rose 1.5% to $42.00 in after-hours trading.</li>
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<li>Intuit Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTU#NASDAQ">INTU</a>) reported stronger-than-expected third-quarter financial results and raised its full-year guidance. Intuit reported third-quarter revenue of $7.75 billion, beating analyst estimates of $7.56 billion, according to Benzinga Pro. The QuickBooks and TurboTax parent company reported third-quarter adjusted earnings of $11.65 per share, beating analyst estimates of $10.91 per share. Intuit shares jumped 8% to $719.58 in the after-hours trading session.</li>
<li>Analysts expect Frontline plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FRO#NYSE">FRO</a>) to report quarterly earnings at 23 cents per share on revenue of $264.19 million before the opening bell. Frontline shares fell 0.4% to $17.12 in after-hours trading.</li>
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