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Lamb Weston is North America's largest and the world's second-largest producer of branded and private-label frozen potato products, both by volume and value. The company's portfolio is anchored by french fries, but it also sells sweet potato fries, tater tots, diced potatoes, mashed potatoes, hash browns, and chips. Roughly two thirds of revenue comes from its home market of North America, with none of the other 100 countries the company sells into representing a significant share. McDonald's is Lamb Weston's single-largest customer at 14% of fiscal 2024 sales, with no other company representing more than 10%. Lamb Weston became an independent company in 2016 when it was spun off from Conagra.

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Federal Reserve Governor&nbsp;Michelle Bowman&nbsp;has expressed her support for a potential interest rate cut in July, provided that inflation remains subdued.
What Happened:  Bowman, during a speech in Prague, suggested that an interest rate cut at the upcoming July meeting would be appropriate if inflationary pressures remain low, <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/06/23/fed-governor-bowman-favors-july-interest-rate-cut-if-inflation-stays-low.html">reported</a> CNBC on Monday.
&#8220;Should inflation pressures remain contained,&nbsp;I would support lowering the&nbsp;policy rate as soon as&nbsp;our next meeting in order&nbsp;to bring it closer to&nbsp;its neutral setting and to&nbsp;sustain a healthy labor market,&#8221;&nbsp;Bowman said.
Bowman&#8217;s view aligns with that of fellow Governor Christopher Waller, who also hinted at a possible rate cut in July. Both governors are of the opinion that the effect of President Donald Trump&#8216;s tariffs on prices will be temporary and muted, thus creating a favorable environment for lower rates.
"I think it is likely that the impact of tariffs on inflation may take longer, be more delayed, and have a smaller effect than initially expected, especially because many firms frontloaded their stocks of inventories," stated the Fed Governor.
While Bowman did not specify the extent of the rate cut she supports, Waller has stated that drastic cuts aren&#8217;t needed at the moment. The FOMC&#8217;s next meeting is scheduled for July 29-30.
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Why It Matters: The Federal Reserve&#8217;s 2% inflation target has been a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/06/33000234/california-democrat-ro-khanna-questions-feds-2-inflation-target-why-is-it-sacrosanct-as-opposed-to-s">subject of debate</a>, with Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) questioning its sanctity. The Fed&#8217;s decision to maintain its benchmark rate at 4.25%-4.50% for a sixth consecutive meeting, has left borrowing costs and deposit payouts near current levels across the economy. This comes amid mounting White House pressure for rate cuts.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) criticized President <a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/news/elizabeth-warren-says-americans-deserve-013139342.html">Trump&#8217;s tariff</a> policies, arguing they prevent the Federal Reserve from delivering the lower interest rates Americans need.
Meanwhile, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell&#8217;s semiannual appearance starts Tuesday as he delivers the Federal Reserve's monetary policy report to the House Financial Services Committee, followed by the Senate Banking Committee on Wednesday.
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<li>READ MORE: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/macro-economic-events/25/06/46006680/powell-holds-line-on-interest-rates-blames-tariff-uncertainty-for-delay-in-cuts">Why Powell Held Rates Steady, And What Trump&#8217;s Iran Comments Could Mean For Markets</a></li>
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News

Fed Governor Michelle Bowman Backs July Rate Cut, Citing 'Contained' Inflation Pressure: 'Impact Of Tariffs...May Take Longer'

U.S. futures were trading higher on Tuesday after a positive day of trading on Monday. Futures of major benchmark indices were trading higher.
President Donald Trump announced a &#8220;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/06/46066239/dow-futures-jump-over-200-points-as-trump-announces-ceasefire-but-iran-says-no-agreement-crude-plunges">ceasefire</a>&#8221; in a Truth Social post, saying that "THE 12 DAY WAR" will be considered "ended." 
Despite this, the Foreign Minister of Iran, Syed Abbas Araghchi, refuted claims of a ceasefire, saying that there was "no agreement" for cessation of military operations, in a post on X.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">As Iran has repeatedly made clear: Israel launched war on Iran, not the other way around. As of now, there is NO &quot;agreement&quot; on any ceasefire or cessation of military operations. However, provided that the Israeli regime stops its illegal aggression against the Iranian people no…
&mdash; Seyed Abbas Araghchi (@araghchi) <a href="https://twitter.com/araghchi/status/1937311435882922420?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 24, 2025</a></blockquote>
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The 10-year Treasury bond yielded 4.35% and the two-year bond was at 3.84%. 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 77.3% likelihood of the Federal Reserve keeping the current interest rates unchanged in its July meeting. 
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<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>0.69%</td>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>0.79%</td>
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<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>1.02%</td>
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<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>1.18%</td>
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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, were higher in premarket on Tuesday. The SPY was up 0.83% at $605.11, while the QQQ advanced 1.11% to $537.56, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
Cues From Last Session:
On Monday, U.S. stocks saw gains across most S&amp;P 500 sectors, with consumer discretionary, consumer staples, and real estate stocks leading the charge, though energy stocks diverged, ending the session in the red.
Economically, the S&amp;P Global US services PMI dropped to 53.1 in June from 53.7 the prior month, falling short of market expectations of 52.9. Meanwhile, the S&amp;P Global US manufacturing PMI held steady at 52 in June, matching the previous month's figure.
Shares of FactSet Research Systems Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDS#NYSE">FDS</a>) rose approximately 3.5% on Monday after the company released its third-quarter results.
The Dow Jones index ended 375 points or 0.89% higher at 42,581.78, whereas the S&amp;P 500 index rose 0.96% to 6,025.17. Nasdaq Composite advanced 0.94% to 19,630.98, and the small-cap gauge, Russell 2000, gained 1.11% to end at 2,132.68.
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<td>0.94%</td>
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<td>0.89%</td>
<td>42,581.78</td>
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<td>1.11%</td>
<td>2,132.68</td>
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Insights From Analysts:
Senior economist Jeremy Siegel expressed his opinions on the ongoing tensions as Trump announced a ceasefire.
&#8220;Geopolitics is a wildcard, but the U.S. is far less exposed than it was in the 1970s. Even a brief closure of the Strait of Hormuz would not derail domestic growth—shale capacity and strategic reserves mute the blow,&#8221; he said.
&#8220;I maintain that investors should stay overweight equities versus bonds,&#8221; he added, sayin that &#8220;don't just chase the AI enablers at high multiples to earnings; real margin expansion could very well accrue to users of AI—banks, industrial, consumer-staples, mid-cap firms that are learning where they can cut costs, increase output and improve margins.&#8221;
In its most recent note, BlackRock spotlighted the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/06/46068345/blackrock-bets-big-on-defense-companies-amid-escalating-geopolitical-tensions-palantir-lockheed-">defense sector as a top investment prospect</a>, fueled by escalating geopolitical fragmentation and a worldwide focus on national security.
As per BlackRock, the U.S. distinguishes itself through its extensive defense spending, which, according to SIPRI data, "spends more than double on defense than Europe."
Moreover, the U.S. hosts the world's most advanced defense and defense technology companies, acting as a vital provider of critical systems like air and missile defense for numerous countries.
Within the defense sector, BlackRock identifies substantial opportunities in defense tech. This expansive field includes not just artificial intelligence (AI) and software firms but also crucial IT services and hardware, such as semiconductors, that drive cutting-edge defense capabilities.
BlackRock observes that "growing geopolitical fragmentation and strategic competition in AI are reinforcing the global focus on national security and resilience – creating opportunities in defense." This highlights a targeted investment strategy in defense, where technological leadership and strong national security frameworks are increasingly critical.
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Upcoming Economic Data
Here&#8217;s what investors will keep an eye on Tuesday:
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<li>April&#8217;s S&amp;P Case-Shiller home price index for 20 cities will be released by 9:00 a.m., and Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack will speak at 9:15 a.m. ET.</li>
<li>June consumer confidence data will be out by 10:00 a.m., and the Fed Chairman Jerome Powell will testify to the House Financial Services Committee at 10:00 a.m. ET.</li>
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Stocks In Focus:
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<li>TD Synnex Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNX#NYSE">SNX</a>) was up 0.58% in premarket on Tuesday as analysts expect it to report quarterly earnings of $2.72 per share on revenue of $14.32 billion, before the opening bell.</li>
<li>Carnival Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCL#NYSE">CCL</a>) rose 2.04% as analysts expect it to report quarterly earnings of 24 cents per share on revenue of $6.21 billion, before the opening bell.</li>
<li>Worthington Enterprises Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WOR#NYSE">WOR</a>) advanced 3.55% as analysts expect it to report quarterly earnings of 84 cents per share on revenue of $301.44 million, before the opening bell.</li>
<li>FedEx Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDX#NYSE">FDX</a>) was 0.47% higher as analysts expect it to report quarterly earnings of $5.87 per share on revenue of $21.84 billion after the closing bell.</li>
<li>KB Home (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KBH#NYSE">KBH</a>) was down 0.43% as it revised full-year 2025 housing revenue to be in the range of $6.3 billion to $6.5 billion, down from prior guidance of $6.6 billion to $7 billion.</li>
<li>Chewy Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHWY#NYSE">CHWY</a>) dropped 1.31% as it commenced an underwritten public offering of $1 billion of its Class A common stock by a selling stockholder. It plans to concurrently repurchase $100 million of its common stock from the selling stockholder.</li>
<li>BlackBerry Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BB#NYSE">BB</a>) jumped 1.62% as analysts expect it to report quarterly earnings of $0 per share on revenue of $112.19 million after the closing bell.</li>
<li>Ibio Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBIO#NASDAQ">IBIO</a>) surged 44.58% after it announced a conference call scheduled for June 24 to discuss its obesity and cardiometabolic disease pipeline.</li>
<li>Nektar Therapeutics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKTR#NASDAQ">NKTR</a>) zoomed 31.66% ahead of its investor call, where it plans to present top-line data from the 16-week induction period of its Phase 2b REZOLVE-AD clinical trial.</li>
</ul>
Commodities, Gold, And Global Equity Markets:
Crude oil futures were trading lower in the early New York session by 3.40% to hover around $66.18 per barrel.
Gold Spot US Dollar fell 1.29% to hover around $3,325.68 per ounce. Its last record high stood at $3,500.33 per ounce. The U.S. Dollar Index spot was lower by 0.30% at the 98.1240 level.
Asian markets ended higher on Tuesday as Australia's ASX 200, Japan's Nikkei 225, China&#8217;s CSI 300, South Korea's Kospi, Hong Kong's Hang Seng, and India's S&amp;P BSE Sensex indices advanced. European markets were also higher in early trade.
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Garden Stage Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GSIW#NASDAQ">GSIW</a>) ("GSIW" or the "Company"), today announced that on June 23, 2025, the Company received written notice from the Listing Qualifications Department of The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC ("Nasdaq") that the Company has regained compliance with the minimum closing bid price requirement under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2).
As previously disclosed , the company received a delinquency notification letter (the "Notice") from the Listing Qualifications Department of The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC ("Nasdaq") on December 24, 2024 indicating that the Company is not currently in compliance with the minimum bid price requirement set forth in Nasdaq's Listing Rules for continued listing on the Nasdaq Capital Market, as the closing bid price for the Company's ordinary shares listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market was below $1.00 per share for 30 consecutive business days. Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2) requires listed securities to maintain a minimum bid price of $1.00 per share, and Nasdaq Listing Rule 5810(c)(3)(A) provides that a failure to meet the minimum bid price requirement exists if the deficiency continues for a period of 30 consecutive business days. The Notice provides that the Company has a period of 180 calendar days from the date of the Notice, or until June 23, 2025, to regain compliance with the minimum bid price requirement. This requirement was met on June 23, 2025.

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Garden Stage Regains Nasdaq Compliance After Meeting $1 Minimum Bid Price Requirement

TH International Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/THCH#NASDAQ">THCH</a>), the exclusive operator of Tim Hortons coffee shops in China ("Tims China" or the "Company") today announced its unaudited financial results for the first quarter 2025.
FIRST QUARTER 2025 HIGHLIGHTS
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<li>Total revenues&nbsp;of&nbsp;RMB300.7 million&nbsp;(USD41.4 million), representing a&nbsp;9.5% decrease&nbsp;from the same quarter of 2024.</li>
<li>System sales of RMB376.3 million (USD51.9 million), representing a 3.5% increase from the same quarter of 2024.</li>
<li>Net new store openings totaled 2 (net closure of seven company owned and operated stores and net opening of nine franchised stores). &nbsp;</li>
<li>Company owned and operated store contribution, previously reported as adjusted store EBITDA, was RMB17.2 million (USD2.4 million), compared to RMB2.3 million in the same quarter of 2024. &nbsp;</li>
<li>Company owned and operated store contribution margin, previously reported as adjusted store EBITDA margin, was 6.7%, representing a 5.9 percentage points improvement over the same quarter of 2024. &nbsp;</li>
<li>Registered loyalty club members totaled 25.1 million members as of March 31, 2025, representing a 25.7% year-over-year growth. &nbsp;</li>
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Earnings

THCH

Tims China Adds 9 New Franchise Stores, Loyalty Club Grows to 25.1 Million Members in Q1

TH International Q1 Adj. EPS $(0.29) Up From $(0.50) YoY, Sales $41.44M Down From $48.03M YoY

According to a former Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) executive, the company is now aiming for something bigger, which goes beyond the purview of legacy streaming.
Check out the current price of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/nflx">NFLX stock here</a>.
What Happened: On Monday, AlphaSense, an expert network that connects subject-matter experts with investors and analysts, shared the transcript of one such conversation between a former Netflix executive and an analyst, discussing the streaming giant&#8217;s future.
The expert here highlighted the company&#8217;s foray into building a physical, or real-world empire, not unlike that of the Walt Disney Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>) with its theme parks, cruises, merchandise and more.
They cite the upcoming Netflix House, Squid Game trials, and Bridgerton-themed balls as more than just novelty, and a strategic bet on customer retention and diversified revenue streams. 
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&#8220;This isn't just about buzz,&#8221; the expert explained. &#8220;It's a revenue stream, a retention play, and a way to deepen loyalty, more like Disney's ecosystem than HBO's content-first model.&#8221;
&#8220;One of the reasons why I think people love Netflix so much is because it actually almost has like a personality to it,&#8221; he says, pointing to how the company blends content with cultural relevance.
&#8220;For Squid Game we had something called the Squid Game trials where you could go and play six real-life Squid Game events in person,&#8221; the former exec said, using this as an example to illustrate the company&#8217;s efforts in translating its intellectual property into immersive events.
These experiences, including pop-up attractions, themed balls, and the upcoming Netflix House, are already being treated as a revenue stream. But more importantly, they're part of a long-game retention and brand strategy, they say.
The longer-term implication, he suggested, is that Netflix's value proposition is evolving. No longer just a streaming app, the company is building an ecosystem where screen content connects directly to physical consumer touchpoints, from branded experiences and immersive events to merchandise and more.
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&mdash; AlphaSense (@AlphaSenseInc) <a href="https://twitter.com/AlphaSenseInc/status/1937143619535659501?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 23, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Why It Matters: Last month, Netflix&#8217;s Co-CEO, Ted Sarandos, stated that the company had pumped $125 billion into the U.S. economy from 2020 through 2024, citing over 900 productions and 140,000 jobs across all 50 states during these four years.
&#8220;People forget this is a real business,&#8221; he says, highlighting the sector&#8217;s overlooked economic clout when it comes to trade talks and federal policies.
When the company first announced its experiential entertainment venues last year, many experts and analysts saw it as something that would help <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/06/39439112/will-netflix-save-shopping-malls-new-experiences-a-potential-game-changer-for-retail-center">save shopping malls</a> in the U.S.
Price Action: Shares of Netflix were up 1.80% on Monday, trading at $1,253.54, and are up 0.60% after hours.
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From 'Squid Game' Trials To Bridgerton Balls: Ex-Insider Says Netflix Is Quietly Building A Real-World Empire — A Disney-Style Ecosystem In The Works

Financial commentator Peter Schiff slammed Texas&#8217; move to establish a Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) reserve funded by the state treasury.
What Happened: Schiff took to X on Monday, voicing concerns about the legislative clearance given in the &#8220;Lone Star&nbsp;State&#8221; to use public funds to buy the apex cryptocurrency.
&#8220;Texas buying Bitcoin is yet another example of why the Founding Fathers distrusted democracy,&#8221; he said.
Schiff noted that wealthy Bitcoin investors, often known as whales, are buying off lawmakers to push such cryptocurrency-friendly measures and get political backing in exchange, all &#8220;at the expense of taxpayers&#8221; who fund the purchases.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Texas buying Bitcoin is yet another example of why the Founding Fathers distrusted democracy. Bitcoin whales use their money to buy off politicians, who also hope to win votes from Bitcoin HODLers—at the expense of taxpayers funding the purchases.
&mdash; Peter Schiff (@PeterSchiff) <a href="https://twitter.com/PeterSchiff/status/1937263924325552518?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 23, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Why It Matters: Schiff&#8217;s remarks come after the Texas Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Act was signed into <a href="https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/Text.aspx?LegSess=89R&amp;Bill=SB21">law</a> by Governor Greg Abbott last week, making Texas the third state, after <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/05/45243344/bitcoin-reserve-bill-signed-into-law-by-new-hampshire-governor-granite-state-move-makes-it-a-pioneer">New Hampshire</a> and Arizona, to authorize such a reserve.
Texas has already allocated $10 million for the purchase of the leading cryptocurrency, meant to be funded from the state treasury pool, according to a <a href="https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2025/06/23/texas-ready-for-10m-bitcoin-purchase-after-governor-signs-bill-for-state-reserve">report </a>by CoinDesk. The bill <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42476809/texas-joins-crypto-movement-introduces-bill-to-set-up-bitcoin-reserve">mandates </a>that only assets having a minimum market capitalization of $500 billion over a 24-month period would be eligible for inclusion in the reserve. Currently, only Bitcoin fits the bill.
Schiff&#8217;s criticism of Texas&#8217;s Bitcoin reserve is not surprising given his public opposition to anything associated with the apex cryptocurrency.
He previously warned that the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/03/44423999/peter-schiff-says-strategic-bitcoin-reserve-is-a-scam-to-lure-americans-into-buying-more-crypto">strategic national Bitcoin reserve</a> is a tool to trick Americans into speculative losses and that any government-backed crypto reserve would ultimately turn counterproductive.
Price Action:&nbsp; At the time of writing, BTC was exchanging hands at $105,102.68, up 3.23% 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>.
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Peter Schiff Slams Texas For Authorizing Bitcoin Reserve: 'Another Example Of Why The Founding Fathers Distrusted Democracy'

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Ford Motor Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>) has recalled over 132,914 Lincoln Aviator SUVs over window bar and C-pillar issues.
Check out the current price of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/f">F stock here</a>.
What Happened: The defect applies to Aviator SUVs made between 2020 to 2025, an official filing with the NHTSA or National Highway Traffic Safety Administration showed on June 17, 2025.
"The rear door window bars and C-pillar trim may have insufficient adhesive bonding, which can allow the trim to detach from the vehicle," the filing by the NHTSA said.
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Source: NHTSA
The affected models would be recalled and fixed by the dealer free of charge, the regulator shared in its filing.
Why It Matters: This is another one in multiple recalls issued by the Detroit-based automakers in recent times. Earlier, the company also issued a recall for the<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/46012477/ford-recalls-over-197000-vehicles-for-backseat-issue-that-could-trap-occupants-in-emergency-situations"> Ford Mustang Mach-E</a> for a rear door issue, which could trap occupants inside the EV.
Ford also issued separate recalls for the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/45739688/ford-recalls-over-29500-f-150-lightning-pickup-trucks-over-suspension-defect">F-150 Lightning</a> all-electric pickup truck over a suspension issue, as well as recalling over <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/05/45643704/ford-recalls-11-million-vehicles-for-camera-software-issue-report">1.1 million vehicles</a>, including the Bronco and the Edge, over camera software issues.
Elsewhere, the company says that <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/46020713/ford-says-upcoming-budget-ev-platform-will-rival-chinese-ev-prices-report">its budget EV platform</a>, due to arrive in 2027, could help the company rival its Chinese counterparts on cost-effectiveness.
"Ford intends to match the cost structure of leading Chinese players," Ford's VP for EVs Systems and Platform Programs, Lisa Drake, had said.
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Tech

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Klotho Neuroscience, Inc. (NASDAQ: KLTO), a US-based biogenetics company developing cell and gene- based treatments to address neurological conditions, including ALS, Alzheimer's Disease (AD) and Parkinson's Disease (PD), has announced that it is partnering with Drs. Makoto Suzuki, Craig and Bradley Willcox, Richard Allsopp, and Michio Shimabukuro of the Okinawa Research Center for Longevity Science (ORCLS), as part of its research program on Okinawa, Japan, where a comparatively high number people live extremely long and healthy lives, many reaching 100 years and more.
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Okinawa is the original Blue Zone, validated by nearly five decades of groundbreaking research by ORCLS, which led to the discovery of other "longevity hotspots" - areas of the world with high concentrations of where people live to exceptional ages, extending not only their lifespans but their healthspans. KLTO has preliminary data from ORCLS suggesting the human alpha-Klotho gene and its secreted alpha-Klotho protein isoform (s-KL) may contribute to healthy longevity and lifespan. As we grow old, α-Klotho blood and tissue levels decrease. The decrease in tissue levels precedes the onset of multiple pathologies and diseases of human organ systems. Importantly, replenishing the s-KL levels using gene therapy may help protect against neurodegenerative disorders, muscle loss, bone loss and heart, liver and kidney disfunction associated with aging.

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Klotho Neuroscience Partners With Okinawa Longevity Experts to Explore Gene Therapy for Healthy Aging

Broad Arrow Auctions, a Hagerty (NYSE:<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HGTY#NYSE">HGTY</a>) company, is excited to announce that two very special Ferrari models are among the first to be consigned for its inaugural Zoute Concours Auction on 10 October. The first is a 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4, estimated at €2.700.000 - €3.200.000, with incredible provenance and one of just six to be delivered from the Maranello factory in stunning Verde Pino. The second is a rare and equally stunning 1970 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona "Plexi" (Estimate: Available on request), one of only two finished in Avorio (Ivory) from new.
These two Ferraris will feature in Broad Arrow's new Zoute Concours Auction, which will be held in collaboration with Zoute Grand Prix Car Week in Belgium (8-12 October 2025). The auction will take place on Friday 10 October at the beautiful Approach Golf in Knokke-Heist, where the two Ferraris will be among 70 exceptional collector cars on offer.

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Hagerty's Broad Arrow Debuts Zoute Auction With Two Ferraris Among 70 Collector Cars

<a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klaviyo.com%2F&amp;esheet=54281208&amp;newsitemid=20250624161754&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Klaviyo&amp;index=1&amp;md5=077388d93864687dd3cd21210643cda3">Klaviyo</a> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KVYO#NYSE">KVYO</a>), the only CRM built for B2C brands, today announced a major platform enhancement to solve one of marketing's most persistent challenges: disconnected customer experiences.
Now marketers can stop guessing and start orchestrating based on real-time insights. New product features use AI to deliver personalized, cross-channel experiences based on individual customer preferences all from one platform. Unveiled live at K:LDN, Klaviyo's flagship European event, the launch gives global brands like Castore, AS Beauty, and Paul Smith a first look at what's possible for true omnichannel marketing.
Built on the Klaviyo Data Platform (KDP)—which processes over 2 billion daily events across 7 billion+ customer profiles—this release addresses a core problem: fragmented tools and slow decision-making. Marketers can now run campaigns across email, SMS/RCS, push, WhatsApp, and mobile, all from one place, without waiting on integrations or syncs. In a market where budgets are tight and attention is scarce, this gives teams the ability to move faster, cut waste, and prove real-time impact, without adding cost or complexity.

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Israel accused Iran of violating the U.S.-brokered ceasefire Tuesday after detecting missile launches from Iranian territory, with Defense Minister Israel Katz ordering &#8220;high-intensity strikes against regime targets in the heart of Tehran.&#8221;
What Happened: The accusation came hours after President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social at 1:08 AM EST, declaring &#8220;The ceasefire is now in effect. Please do not violate it!&#8221; 
Trump had announced a &#8220;complete and total ceasefire&#8221; between the nations Monday, outlining a phased timeline where Iran would initiate a 12-hour ceasefire six hours after his announcement, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/06/46067020/trump-declares-israel-iran-ceasefire-now-in-effect-as-china-warns-of-spiraling-escalation-at-un">followed by Israel 12 hours later</a>.
Katz said the Israeli military would respond to &#8220;Iran&#8217;s blatant violation of the ceasefire declared by the President of the United States through the launch of missiles toward Israel,&#8221; Reuters reported. However, Iranian state media denied reports of any missile attack, according to state television.
The dispute follows Monday&#8217;s Israeli airstrikes on Tehran, including Iran&#8217;s Evin prison. Judiciary spokesperson Asghar Jahangir confirmed casualties in the prison&#8217;s administrative building, stating, &#8220;we had martyrs as well but the number is not yet defined.&#8221; The facility houses political prisoners and foreign nationals, prompting France to accuse Israel of endangering two French citizens, according to the Reuters report.
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Why It Matters: Markets initially rallied on ceasefire news, with Dow futures jumping 200 points to 43,136. However, energy sectors declined sharply as oil prices fell 12.83% from last week&#8217;s $78.74 peak to $68.63 per barrel. United States Oil Fund LP (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USO#NYSE">USO</a>) dropped 11.0% while SPDR S&amp;P Oil &amp; Gas Exploration &amp; Production ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOP#NYSE">XOP</a>) fell 5.69%.
The tensions escalated after U.S. B-2 bombers from Northrop Grumman Corp. struck three Iranian nuclear facilities Saturday, targeting <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/06/46067020/trump-declares-israel-iran-ceasefire-now-in-effect-as-china-warns-of-spiraling-escalation-at-un">Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan sites in a 36-hour mission</a>.
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The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday eliminated judicial restrictions on the Trump administration&#8217;s controversial third-country deportation program, allowing the government to resume sending migrants to nations other than their home countries without mandatory due process hearings. 
What Happened: The unsigned 6-3 decision marks a significant legal victory for President Donald Trump&#8216;s mass deportation initiative, which has already strained federal budgets and impacted labor-intensive sectors, Reuters reported.
The court lifted Boston-based U.S. District Judge Brian Murphy&#8217;s April 18 order that required migrants facing third-country deportation receive a &#8220;meaningful opportunity&#8221; to demonstrate potential torture risks at their destination. 
Justice Sonia Sotomayor, joined by liberal justices, called the majority decision a &#8220;gross abuse&#8221; of judicial power, warning that &#8220;thousands will suffer violence in far-flung locales.&#8221;
The ruling comes as Immigration and Customs Enforcement faces a $1 billion budget shortfall with three months remaining in the fiscal year, according to recent reports. ICE&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/06/45967200/ice-could-run-out-of-money-in-weeks-trumps-immigration-push-now-threatens-to-break-the-budget-report">current arrest quota of 3,000 daily immigrants</a>, up from 1,000 under previous guidance, has pushed detention facilities beyond their 41,000-bed capacity. 
The Department of Homeland Security has reallocated nearly $500 million to immigration operations but requires an additional $2 billion by September to avoid <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/06/45967200/ice-could-run-out-of-money-in-weeks-trumps-immigration-push-now-threatens-to-break-the-budget-report">violating federal spending laws</a>.
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Why It Matters: Recent ICE workplace raids have targeted labor-intensive sectors including agriculture, hospitality and retail operations. Home Depot Inc. stores faced enforcement actions in California, while the administration reversed guidance that had temporarily <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/events/25/06/45966899/ice-raids-return-to-farms-hotels-and-restaurants-as-dhs-reverses-course-escalating-trumps-crackdown-on-illegal-immigration-report">paused raids on farms, hotels and restaurants</a>.
White House spokesperson Abigail Jackson said the court&#8217;s decision &#8220;reaffirms the president&#8217;s authority to remove criminal illegal aliens&#8221; and advance public safety objectives. Department of Homeland Security Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin responded with &#8220;Fire up the deportation planes.&#8221;
Immigration enforcement has prompted widespread protests across Los Angeles, Chicago and Seattle, leading to the deployment of over 2,000 National Guard troops and 700 Marines to California. This marks the first federal National Guard activation without <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/events/25/06/45966899/ice-raids-return-to-farms-hotels-and-restaurants-as-dhs-reverses-course-escalating-trumps-crackdown-on-illegal-immigration-report">gubernatorial consent since 1965</a>.
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BlackRock, in its latest note, highlighted the defense sector as a prime investment opportunity, driven by accelerating geopolitical fragmentation and a global emphasis on national security.
What Happened: The financial giant is sharpening its focus on specific regions and technologies, with a strong preference for the United States.
According to BlackRock, the U.S. stands out due to its substantial defense expenditure, which, as SIPRI data indicates, &#8220;spends more than double on defense than Europe.&#8221;
Furthermore, the U.S. is home to the most sophisticated defense and defense technology firms, serving as a key supplier for critical systems like air and missile defense for many nations.
Within the defense sector, BlackRock highlights significant prospects in defense tech. This broad category encompasses not only artificial intelligence (AI) and software companies but also essential IT services and hardware, such as semiconductors, that power advanced defense capabilities.
The firm anticipates that numerous private defense tech companies could launch initial public offerings (IPOs) in the coming years, offering public market investors new avenues into this expanding theme. Space tech is another area of interest, expected to benefit from intensifying strategic competition.
BlackRock notes that &#8220;growing geopolitical fragmentation and strategic competition in AI are reinforcing the global focus on national security and resilience – creating opportunities in defense.&#8221; This underscores a selective approach to defense investments, where technological superiority and robust national security infrastructure are becoming paramount.
Here&#8217;s a list of some defense and defense tech stocks and global exchange-traded funds that investors could consider.
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<td>U.S. Defense Stocks</td>
<td>YTD Performance</td>
<td>One Year Performance</td>
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<td>Palantir Technologies Inc.&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>)</td>
<td>86.09%</td>
<td>479.14%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>General Dynamics Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GD#NYSE">GD</a>)</td>
<td>8.16%</td>
<td>-5.43%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Northrop Grumman Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOC#NYSE">NOC</a>)</td>
<td>6.76%</td>
<td>16.02%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Lockheed Martin Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>)</td>
<td>-2.03%</td>
<td>0.20%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Boeing Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>)</td>
<td>17.13%</td>
<td>12.40%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RTX Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RTX#NYSE">RTX</a>)</td>
<td>25.69%</td>
<td>43.01%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>General Electric Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GE#NYSE">GE</a>)</td>
<td>46.99%</td>
<td>54.36%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TransDigm Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TDG#NYSE">TDG</a>)</td>
<td>17.27%</td>
<td>10.74%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HWM#NYSE">HWM</a>)</td>
<td>58.53%</td>
<td>123.36%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Axon Enterprise Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXON#NASDAQ">AXON</a>)</td>
<td>31.31%</td>
<td>167.59%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>L3Harris Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LHX#NYSE">LHX</a>)</td>
<td>21.10%</td>
<td>11.36%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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<td>Global Defense ETFs</td>
<td>YTD Performance</td>
<td>One Year Performance</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>iShares US Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ITA#BATS">ITA</a>)</td>
<td>26.34%</td>
<td>37.32%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Invesco Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PPA#NYSE">PPA</a>)</td>
<td>19.61%</td>
<td>32.01%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SPDR S&amp;P Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XAR#NYSE">XAR</a>)</td>
<td>21.61%</td>
<td>41.72%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Global X Defense Tech ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHLD#NYSE">SHLD</a>)</td>
<td>56.94%</td>
<td>74.59%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ARK Space Exploration &amp; Innovation ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKX#BATS">ARKX</a>)</td>
<td>15.13%</td>
<td>50.24%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Direxion Daily Aerospace &amp; Defense Bull 3X Shares (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DFEN#NYSE">DFEN</a>)</td>
<td>75.10%</td>
<td>78.38%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SPDR S&amp;P Kensho Future Security ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FITE#NYSE">FITE</a>)</td>
<td>8.48%</td>
<td>30.78%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
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Why It Matters: The futures of the S&amp;P 500, Dow Jones, and Nasdaq 100 indices rose on Tuesday as the investors overlooked a significant surge in Middle East tensions, triggered by Iran's missile attacks on U.S. military bases in Qatar and Iraq, which occurred just 48 hours following U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear sites.
Donald Trump shared a post on Truth Social on Monday, announcing a "<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/06/46066239/dow-futures-jump-over-200-points-as-trump-announces-ceasefire-but-iran-says-no-agreement-crude-plunges">Complete and Total CEASEFIRE</a>," at which point, he says, "THE 12 DAY WAR" will be considered "ended." 
However, the Foreign Minister of Iran, Syed Abbas Araghchi, refuted claims of a ceasefire, saying that there was "no agreement" for cessation of military operations, in a post on X.
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&mdash; Seyed Abbas Araghchi (@araghchi) <a href="https://twitter.com/araghchi/status/1937311435882922420?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 24, 2025</a></blockquote>
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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 Monday. The SPY was up 0.99% to $600.15, while the QQQ rose 1.03% to $531.65, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
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<h3>Companies Reporting Before The Bell</h3>
• TH International (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/THCH#NASDAQ">THCH</a>) is projected to report earnings for its first quarter. 
• TD Synnex (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNX#NYSE">SNX</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $3.03 per share on revenue of $14.76 billion. 
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• Anterix (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ATEX#NASDAQ">ATEX</a>) is expected to report earnings for its fourth quarter. 
• AeroVironment (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVAV#NASDAQ">AVAV</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $1.41 per share on revenue of $242.69 million. 
• Worthington Enterprises (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WOR#NYSE">WOR</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.84 per share on revenue of $301.44 million. 
• FedEx (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDX#NYSE">FDX</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $5.89 per share on revenue of $21.82 billion. 
• BlackBerry (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BB#NYSE">BB</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.00 per share on revenue of $112.18 million. 
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Two U.S. lawmakers are being called out after disclosing their stock purchases involving defense contractor L3Harris Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LHX#NYSE">LHX</a>), in the lead up to conflict with Iran, while serving on the Congressional Armed Services Committee.
What Happened: On Monday, in a post on X, Nancy Pelosi Stock Tracker, which tracks the trades made by politicians, highlighted one such trading disclosure in recent weeks, involving Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) and Rep. Gil Cisneros (D-Calif.).
The post sheds light on the fact that these two lawmakers, who serve on Armed Services Committees in Congress, have bought shares of L3Harris over the past month, in the lead up to the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/06/46065102/trump-says-there-is-a-ceasefire-between-isreal-and-iran">conflict between Israel and Iran</a>, in which the U.S. played a significant role.
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&#8220;This shouldn't be legal,&#8221; the post says, given the deep ties that contractors such as L3Harris, which sells weapons systems and classified communications infrastructure, have with the government.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">This shouldn&#39;t be legal, but keep an eye on this one &#x270d;&#xFE0F; Markwayne Mullin (R) &amp; GIl Cisneros (D) both bought L3Harris <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24LHX&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$LHX</a> in the past month<a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24LHX&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$LHX</a> is the 6th largest Defense Contractor in the US They also both sit on Armed Services Committees <a href="https://t.co/POgcLHdAZO">pic.twitter.com/POgcLHdAZO</a>
&mdash; Nancy Pelosi Stock Tracker &#x265f; (@PelosiTracker_) <a href="https://twitter.com/PelosiTracker_/status/1937175607705788881?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 23, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Why It Matters: Just recently, the same account reported on three Congressional representatives purchasing shares of IDEXX Laboratories Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IDXX#NASDAQ">IDXX</a>) while serving on a committee that was directly tied to the &#8220;National Biotech Initiative Act of 2025,&#8221; which was expected to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/06/45880762/three-lawmakers-bought-this-biotech-stock-before-supporting-a-bill-that-could-boost-its-value-its-now-up-44">create substantial tailwinds</a> for the company.
This comes amid <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/04/44831847/justin-wolfers-when-tweets-move-markets-lawmakers-trading-stocks-is-simply-absurd">growing calls for a ban</a> on Congressional stock trading, with economist Justin Wolfers calling it &#8220;simply absurd&#8221; that representatives are allowed to trade stocks while regularly receiving &#8220;top secret briefings&#8221; and information.
The outsized gains reported in the private portfolios of political leaders have come under increasing scrutiny in recent years. Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, for instance, has famously outperformed several leading hedge funds, with gains of 65% in 2023 and 54% in 2024.
Her performance, however, pales in comparison to those of her colleagues, who&#8217;ve <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/06/45880762/three-lawmakers-bought-this-biotech-stock-before-supporting-a-bill-that-could-boost-its-value-its-now-up-44">returned 70% to 149%</a> over the past year, fueling concerns regarding a conflict of interest.
Price Action: Shares of L3Harris were up 0.58% on Monday, trading at $251.11, but are down 1.64% after hours, following the de-escalation of tensions between Iran and Israel.
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Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) successfully launched its second batch of Kuiper satellites, heightening the rivalry with Elon Musk&#8216;s SpaceX.
What Happened: On Monday, 27 new Kuiper satellites were launched into low Earth orbit, furthering Amazon&#8217;s ambitious Project Kuiper, <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/06/23/amazon-kuiper-satellites-musk-starlink.html">CNBC</a> reported. The launch was conducted by a United Launch Alliance rocket from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.
This mission had been postponed twice due to unfavorable weather conditions and a rocket booster issue. The new satellites add to the 27 Kuiper satellites Amazon successfully launched in April, marking the early phase of the company's planned 3,236-satellite constellation.
&#8220;We have ignition and lift&nbsp;off of United Launch Alliance&nbsp;Atlas V rocket carrying satellites&nbsp;for Amazon&#8217;s Project Kuiper internet&nbsp;constellation, continuing a new chapter&nbsp;in low Earth orbit satellite&nbsp;connectivity,&#8221; announced&nbsp;Ben Chilton, an ordnance engineer&nbsp;at ULA, during the livestream.
Founded by Jeff Bezos, Amazon is directly competing with SpaceX&#8217;s Starlink, which currently leads the market with 8,000 satellites in orbit. The Federal Communications Commission has issued a deadline to Amazon&nbsp;to launch half of its total constellation, i.e.,&nbsp;1,618 satellites, by July 2026.
The company has secured more than 80 launch agreements with multiple providers, including SpaceX, to deploy its Kuiper satellites into orbit.
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Why It Matters: Amazon&#8217;s entry into the satellite internet market in April 2025 marked the beginning of a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/04/45058299/elon-musks-starlink-empire-gets-new-challenger-in-shape-of-jeff-bezos-amazon-project-kuiper-deploys-first-operational-satellites">high-stakes</a> battle with SpaceX. The launch of the first operational satellites for its ambitious Project Kuiper signaled Amazon&#8217;s intent to challenge Starlink&#8217;s dominance.
Moreover, Amazon has been actively retraining its warehouse workers for <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/space/25/06/46012441/amazon-retrains-warehouse-workers-for-satellite-jobs-it-really-is-life-changing-says-project-kuiper-technician">satellite jobs</a>, as part of its upskilling initiative. This move is transforming the company&#8217;s workforce and contributing to the emergence of Washington state as the nation's commercial space hub.
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