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After Donald Trump signed an <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/health-care/25/05/45384935/trump-again-promises-lower-drug-prices-by-cutting-out-middlemen-like-unitedhealth-cvs-will-it-work-this-time">executive order</a> slashing drug prices last week, experts have highlighted how pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) could be hit the hardest despite pharmaceutical companies facing the potential of compressed margins amid poor pricing power.
What Happened: According to Thomas Shipp, the head of equity research at LPL Financial, the pressure that the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/05/45389750/trump-claims-drug-price-crackdown-could-slash-your-prescription-costs-by-59-but-will-big-pharma-fight-it-again">pharmaceutical manufacturers</a> are facing to lower prices domestically, &#8220;has the potential to compress margins by eroding pricing power and would provide a significant headwind to drug manufacturer share prices.&#8221;
However, he explains that the &#8220;middlemen&#8221; or PBMs that facilitate drug distribution and negotiate with pharmaceutical drug manufacturers to lower prescription costs have come under scrutiny for opaque pricing practices, like retaining rebates from drug manufacturers and "spread pricing."
&#8220;PBMs pay pharmacies less than what they charge health plan participants for drugs,&#8221; he said.
Another April 15 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/04/44866755/mark-cuban-says-this-trump-healthcare-order-could-save-hundreds-of-billions">executive order</a> signed by Trump called for increased transparency into PBM fees and requested that the role of these middlemen be reevaluated.
CVS Caremark, owned by CVS Health Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVS#NYSE">CVS</a>), Express Scripts, owned by Cigna Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CI#NYSE">CI</a>), and OptumRx, owned by UnitedHealth Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>), are the biggest PBM companies.
Shipp also underscored that PBM savings are expected, but direct price controls pose a longer-term risk for U.S.-heavy drugmakers. Transparency will reveal if PBM margin erosion can prevent deeper manufacturer cuts, he highlights.
&#8220;While many questions remain about how these executive orders will be implemented, after the initial news flow is digested, the net effect appears less detrimental to pharmaceutical drug manufacturers than to PBMs,&#8221; said Shipp.
&#8220;That said, reworking the way Americans buy their medicine is going to take a long time. Along the way, efforts to support direct-to-consumer sales will support both the manufacturers leading the charge and those they partner with for distribution,&#8221; he added.
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Why It Matters: Meanwhile, the billionaire investor and Shark Tank fame, Mark Cuban, called PBMs a &#8220;racket&#8221; in an X post by explaining that they <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/04/44674382/mark-cuban-says-big-insurance-companies-and-pbms-control-healthcare-costs-everyone-has-to-kiss-their-a-and-accept-the-complications">negotiate rebates and not prices</a>.
&#8220;They negotiate rebates. Not prices. In fact, the big PBMs control more than 95pct of the rebate negotiations. Big brand Pharma companies can&#8217;t negotiate with anyone else. IMO, it&#8217;s a racket,&#8221; he said.
While the April 15 order calls for transparency in pricing, Cuban highlights that 30% of the $4.9 trillion in healthcare spending is attributed to the overhead insurance companies and pricing distortions big PBMs create.
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Here are the aforementioned PBMs operating companies that have performed in 2025.
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<td>One-Year Performance</td>
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<td>CVS Health Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVS#NYSE">CVS</a>)</td>
<td>41.41%</td>
<td>8.94%</td>
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<td>Cigna Group. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CI#NYSE">CI</a>)</td>
<td>16.92%</td>
<td>-3.73%</td>
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<td>UnitedHealth Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>)</td>
<td>-42.14%</td>
<td>-43.56%</td>
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Here are a few pharma-linked ETFs for investors to consider.
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<td>VanEck Pharmaceutical ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PPH#NASDAQ">PPH</a>)</td>
<td>-0.28%</td>
<td>-4.66%</td>
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<td>iShares US Pharmaceuticals ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IHE#NYSE">IHE</a>)</td>
<td>-1.20%</td>
<td>-2.03%</td>
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<td>Invesco Pharmaceuticals ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PJP#NYSE">PJP</a>)</td>
<td>-3.45%</td>
<td>-0.83%</td>
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<td>SPDR S&amp;P Pharmaceuticals ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XPH#NYSE">XPH</a>)</td>
<td>-4.83%</td>
<td>-1.70%</td>
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<td>KraneShares MSCI All China Health Care Index ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KURE#NYSE">KURE</a>)</td>
<td>11.10%</td>
<td>1.65%</td>
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<td>First Trust Nasdaq Pharmaceuticals ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTXH#NASDAQ">FTXH</a>)</td>
<td>-6.51%</td>
<td>-6.89%</td>
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<td>Direxion Daily Pharmaceutical &amp; Medical (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PILL#NYSE">PILL</a>)</td>
<td>-23.63%</td>
<td>-24.07%</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, ended higher on Friday. The SPY was up 0.63% to $594.20, while the QQQ advanced 0.44% to $521.51, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
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Trump's Drug Price Order Hits PBMs Hardest: CVS, Cigna, UNH In Focus As Experts Highlight 'Racket,' Pricing Distortion

As part of "Choose France," <a href="https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4430320-1&amp;h=1445138467&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kyndryl.com%2Ffr%2Ffr&amp;a=Kyndryl">Kyndryl</a> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KD#NYSE">KD</a>), a leading provider of mission-critical enterprise technology services, announced that it will invest up to €100 million over three years in France to strengthen the country's capabilities in data, artificial intelligence (AI) and cyber resilience.
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"I welcome the decision by Kyndryl, a leading player in enterprise technology services, in the expansion of their activities in France. This investment reflects the strength of our ecosystem, and the confidence France inspires when it comes to supporting ambitious technology projects. This initiative, facilitated by the teams of Business France, further reinforces our position as a leading innovation hub — built on world-class talent, a clear vision, and a stable, forward-looking environment," said Marie-Cécile Tardieu, Chief Operating Officer of Business France.

Kyndryl to Invest €100M in France to Boost AI, Data, and Cybersecurity Capabilities

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<li>Data suggests that single dose of RJVA-001 leads to durable metabolic improvements with low systemic GLP-1 exposure in db/db mouse model of T2D— potentially simultaneously addressing durability, adherence, and tolerability challenges seen with current GLP-1 drugs</li>
<li>Endoscopic ultrasound-guided delivery achieves targeted pancreatic expression in a large animal model with no toxicity observed to date</li>
<li>Data show nutrient-responsive GLP-1 secretion in human beta cells and human islets, demonstrating that Rejuva mimics natural hormone regulation rather than constant drug-driven stimulation</li>
<li>Rejuva advancing toward first-in-human studies; first CTA module submission for RJVA-001 expected by June 2025</li>
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Reported Saturday, Fractyl Health Showcases Preclinical Rejuva Data At ASGCT 2025 Demonstrating Durable Metabolic Benefits With Low Systemic GLP-1 Exposure

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<li>Data confirmed TX45's tolerability profile and improvements in left ventricular function and pulmonary hemodynamics in patients with Group 2 Pulmonary Hypertension in Heart Failure with preserved Ejection Fraction ("PH-HFpEF")</li>
<li>In new echocardiographic analysis, TX45 treatment resulted in sustained hemodynamic effects for 29 days</li>
<li>TX45 improved cardiac and pulmonary hemodynamics in PH-HFpEF patients across a range of left ventricular ejection fractions ("LVEF"), including LVEF≥50% and LVEF 41-49%</li>
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Reported Saturday, Tectonic Therapeutic Presents Full Phase 1b Results For TX45 in PH-HFpEF Showing Sustained Hemodynamic Improvements And Strong Safety Profile

Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>), and Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., better known as Foxconn, announced on Sunday a partnership to build an advanced artificial intelligence supercomputer in Taiwan.
What Happened: The collaboration includes Foxconn&#8217;s subsidiary Big Innovation Co. delivering a supercomputer equipped with 10,000 NVIDIA Blackwell GPUs, representing one of Asia&#8217;s most powerful AI computing infrastructures to date.
&#8220;AI has ignited a new industrial revolution — science and industry will be transformed,&#8221; said Jensen Huang, founder and CEO of NVIDIA, at the COMPUTEX technology conference.
The Taiwan National Science and Technology Council will invest in the supercomputer to provide AI cloud computing resources across Taiwan&#8217;s technology ecosystem. Officials aim to create &#8220;an AI-focused industrial ecosystem in southern Taiwan,&#8221; according to Minister Wu Cheng-Wen.
TSMC, the world&#8217;s largest contract chipmaker, plans to utilize the system to accelerate semiconductor research and development. &#8220;By harnessing advanced AI infrastructure, we empower our researchers to accelerate breakthroughs in semiconductor technology,&#8221; said C.C. Wei, chairman and CEO of TSMC.
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Why It Matters: The system will feature NVIDIA Blackwell Ultra systems, including the NVIDIA GB300 NVL72 rack-scale solution with specialized networking technologies. Big Innovation Cloud will also participate in the NVIDIA DGX Cloud Lepton marketplace, providing enterprises and research institutions access to advanced GPU resources.
This partnership expands on Nvidia&#8217;s recent global AI initiatives, including planned investments of $500 billion in U.S. AI infrastructure. The <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/05/45398595/trump-praises-nvidia-ceo-jensen-huang-at-saudi-summit-tim-cook-isnt-here-but-you-are-controlling-99-of-the-chip-market-thats-not-easy-to-beat">company has seen significant market growth</a>, recently re-entering the $3 trillion market capitalization category amid surging demand for AI chips worldwide.
Foxconn plans to apply the supercomputer&#8217;s capabilities across three core areas: smart cities, electric vehicles, and manufacturing, enhancing Taiwan&#8217;s technological competitiveness in the rapidly evolving AI landscape.
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Reported Sunday, Fiserv Unveils Clover Hospitality By BentoBox To Transform Premium Dining With Smart POS, Checkless Payments, And Guest-Centric Tools

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<li>Deep, durable and consistent reductions in TTR were sustained at two years, following a one-time dose of nex-z</li>
<li>Clinically meaningful improvements in ATTRv-PN related outcomes observed at 24 months compared to baseline, including in patients who were previously progressing on patisiran</li>
<li>Continue to observe generally favorable safety and tolerability data in the full Phase 1 cohort with no new drug-related adverse events within the follow-up period</li>
<li>Enrollment continues to progress well in MAGNITUDE-2, which is designed to measure clinical outcomes (including mNIS+7) and evaluate how a single dose of nex-z can lead to reduction in serum TTR, to potentially support a BLA submission by 2028</li>
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Reported Sunday, Intellia Reports 2-Year Phase 1 Data For Nexiguran Ziclumeran In ATTRv-PN Showing Deep, Durable TTR Reduction And Functional Improvements

The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed an improvement in the overall market sentiment, while the index remained in the &#8220;Greed&#8221; zone on Friday.
U.S. stocks settled higher on Friday, with the S&amp;P 500 recording gains for the fifth straight session and also notching weekly gains. For the week, the S&amp;P 500 gained 5.3%, while the Dow added 3.4%. The Nasdaq Composite was the standout performer, surging 7.2% last week.
Tech stocks also recorded strong gains last week, with shares of Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) jumping around 16% and Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) gaining 8%. Shares of Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), meanwhile, gained around 6% last week.
On the economic data front, the University of Michigan consumer sentiment for the US dipped to 50.8 in May compared to April&#8217;s reading of 52.2 and down from market estimates of 53.4. U.S. import prices rose by 0.1% month-over-month in April compared to a revised 0.4% decline in the previous month. U.S. export prices increased 0.1% month-over-month in April, versus market estimates of a 0.5% fall.
Most sectors on the S&amp;P 500 closed on a positive note, with health care, utilities, and real estate stocks recording the biggest gains on Friday. However, energy stocks bucked the overall market trend, closing the session lower.
The Dow Jones closed higher by around 332 points to 42,654.74 on Friday. The S&amp;P 500 gained 0.70% to 5,958.38, while the Nasdaq Composite jumped 0.52% to 19,211.10 during Friday's session.
Investors are awaiting earnings results from Global Ship Lease Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GSL#NYSE">GSL</a>), ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZIM#NYSE">ZIM</a>), and Trip.com Group Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TCOM#NASDAQ">TCOM</a>) today.
At a current reading of 70.6, the index remained in the &#8220;Greed&#8221; zone on Friday, versus a prior reading of 69.2.
What is CNN Business Fear &amp; Greed Index?
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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S&P 500 Gains For Fifth Session: Investor Sentiment Improves, Fear Index Remains In 'Greed' Zone

Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) is reportedly accepting trade-ins for the Cybertruck, a year after Elon Musk&#8217;s company launched the pickup truck.
What Happened: Tesla is offering owners of the Cybertruck Foundation Series a chance to trade in their vehicle for an upgrade, Electrek reported <a href="https://electrek.co/2025/05/18/tesla-starts-accepting-cybertruck-trade-ins-confirms-insane-depreciation/">on</a> Sunday.
The report outlines that Tesla was offering $65,400 for an All-wheel-drive 2024 Cybertruck with 6,211 miles on the odometer. The AWD trim of the Cybertruck retailed for over $100,000 at launch.
The trade-in value offered by Tesla represents more than 34% decline in value in a year, much higher than the 20% depreciation generally expected for pickup trucks during the same period, the report suggests.
Why It Matters: The news comes in as the EV giant is experiencing difficulties in getting Cybertruck units off the dealership lots, with the brand reportedly sitting on <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/05/45216453/tesla-has-over-10000-units-of-unsold-cybertrucks-in-its-us-inventory-amid-poor-sales-report">over 10,000 unsold units</a> of the pickup truck.
This is despite offering <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/04/44755221/tesla-unveils-new-cybertruck-long-range-trim-with-a-362-mile-range-and-reduced-features">a cheaper trim level </a>of the Cybertruck with increased range, but at the cost of some hauling and towing capacity as well as feature omissions.
Musk's company has also tried to make the Cybertruck more appealing to the conventional pickup truck buyer by pivoting the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44919745/tesla-shifts-cybertruck-marketing-strategy-to-appeal-to-traditional-pick-up-truck-customers-amid-poor-sales">product's marketing strategy</a> to position it as a lifestyle vehicle for the "working man."
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Tesla Is Accepting Trade-Ins For 2024 Cybertruck Amid Plummeting Sales: Report

Billionaire hedge-fund veteran Stanley Druckenmiller says the mark of every "great investor" is the willingness to make one outsized, high-conviction bet and then guard it like a hawk.
What Happened: "The mistake I'd say 98 percent of money managers and individuals make is they feel like they've got to be playing with a bunch of stuff," Druckenmiller <a href="https://gallery.mailchimp.com/6750faf5c6091bc898da154ff/files/Druck.pdf?utm_source=PAID+The+Idea+Farm&amp;utm_campaign=def2702a2a-First_Email8_14_2012&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_term=0_ac58d173d8-def2702a2a-411831749">told</a> members of Palm Beach's Lost Tree Club in 2015. "If you really see it, put all your eggs in one basket and watch the basket very carefully," he added, invoking a well-known quote.
In a 2021 Q&amp;A <a href="https://thehustle.co/stanley-druckenmiller-q-and-a-trung-phanin">with</a> The Hustle, he doubled down: "When I've looked at all the investors (that) have very large reputations—Warren Buffett, Carl Icahn, George Soros — they all only have one thing in common… make large concentrated bets where they have a lot of conviction."
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"In my thinking, [concentrating your bets] decreases your overall risk because… If you have a big, massive position, it has your attention," Druckenmiller told The Hustle, closing with, "My favorite quote of all time is maybe Mark Twain: ‘Put all your eggs in one basket and watch the basket carefully.' I tend to think that's what great investors do."
Backing It Up: Druckenmiller pointed to Icahn's move to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/14/01/4246808/carl-icahn-buys-more-apple-shares-after-saying-he-would-be-better-off-if-apple-di">plow about $3 billion</a> into Apple a decade ago, calling it textbook conviction investing. He also recalled Soros urging him to short 200 percent of the Quantum Fund against the pound on Black Wednesday, a wager that <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/24/03/37534248/a-british-pounding-how-george-soros-made-over-1-billion-betting-against-the-bank-of-england">pocketed $1 billion</a> in a day.
The veteran speaks from experience. His Duquesne Family Office has averaged <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/05/38686502/hedge-fund-legend-druckenmiller-shares-his-top-secrets-for-30-returns">30 percent annual returns</a> and helped build a fortune near $10 billion, according to Benzinga tallies. His focus also echoes <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/24/01/36800431/warren-buffetts-first-failed-business-venture-cost-him-20-of-his-net-worth-now-he-says-risk-comes-fr">Buffett's warning</a> that "risk comes from not knowing what you're doing," a line Buffett often deploys to defend his own concentrated portfolio.
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President Donald Trump initiated separate phone calls Monday with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in a bid to broker a ceasefire in the Ukraine war.
What Happened: Trump expressed hopes for a &#8220;productive day&#8221; in a weekend social media post, indicating his first call would be with Putin at 10 a.m. Monday to discuss ending what he termed the &#8220;bloodbath&#8221; of a war that &#8220;should have never happened,&#8221; <a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-putin-zelenskyy-russia-ukraine-war-ceasefire-3ec4144fecac5d77c8bb33cc4d7018ce">according</a> to the Associated Press. 
The calls represent a crucial test of Trump&#8217;s dealmaking reputation after claiming he could quickly resolve the conflict that began with Russia&#8217;s invasion in February 2022.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned Sunday on NBC&#8217;s &#8220;Meet the Press&#8221; that failure by Putin to negotiate &#8220;in good faith&#8221; could trigger additional sanctions against Russia. Bessent suggested former President Joe Biden-era sanctions were insufficient because they preserved Russia&#8217;s oil revenues to prevent U.S. price increases.
The diplomatic push comes amid escalating violence, with the Kremlin launching its largest drone barrage against Ukraine since the invasion began — 273 exploding drones and decoys targeting Kyiv, Dnipropetrovsk and Donetsk regions.
Zelenskyy, who met with Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Rome on Sunday, has insisted on an &#8220;unconditional ceasefire&#8221; before any negotiations. Putin recently rejected Zelenskyy&#8217;s offer to meet in Turkey, though both countries committed to exchanging 1,000 prisoners of war each.
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Why It Matters: Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink, who resigned last month, expressed concern about Trump&#8217;s approach, stating, &#8220;Peace at any price is not peace at all. It&#8217;s appeasement.&#8221;
The outcome of these diplomatic efforts could significantly impact market stability, particularly if new sanctions target Russia&#8217;s energy sector, potentially disrupting global oil supplies and prices.
Meanwhile, Ukraine and the U.S. have revived discussions on a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/04/44889511/trump-may-take-a-pass-on-russia-ukraine-peace-talks-without-progress">joint investment fund for post-war reconstruction</a>, signaling potential future opportunities for investors in Ukrainian energy infrastructure and mineral resources.
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Nvidia Corp.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) has decided not to launch a new chip from its Hopper series in China. This decision comes in the wake of U.S. government restrictions on H20 chip sales, as confirmed by Nvidia&#8217;s CEO, Jensen Huang.
What Happened: Huang, during a livestream by Taiwan&#8217;s Formosa TV News network, stated that modifying the Hopper series further is not feasible, reported Reuters. Earlier this month, Reuters reported that Nvidia intends to launch a downgraded version of the H20 chip in China within two months. This strategy aims to increase sales in a market where Nvidia has lost ground to domestic competitors like Huawei.
&nbsp;&#8220;It&#8217;s not Hopper because it&#8217;s not possible to modify Hopper anymore,&#8221; confirmed Huang. 
After the U.S. imposed new restrictions on H20 chip exports to China, Huang visited the country. The H20 chip is the only AI chip that Nvidia can legally sell in China, a market that Huang has often highlighted as crucial to Nvidia&#8217;s growth.
The U.S. Framework for Artificial Intelligence Diffusion, released in January, sought to restrict AI chip exports to the majority of countries. Huang has previously criticized these export controls and called for the global expansion of U.S. technology.
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Why It Matters: China accounted for 13% of Nvidia&#8217;s total sales&nbsp;in the fiscal year ending&nbsp;January 26, generating&nbsp;$17 billion in revenue for&nbsp;the company. The decision not to launch the Hopper series chip could impact Nvidia&#8217;s market share and revenue in China.
Last week, Nvidia and other chip stocks <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45417156/nvidia-amd-stocks-climb-as-trump-plans-to-ease-ai-chip-export-rules">gained after</a> reports indicated plans by the Trump Administration to repeal the Biden administration's artificial intelligence diffusion. This policy created three broad tiers of access for countries seeking AI chips and would have taken effect on May 15.
Meanwhile, Nvidia is <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/05/45460918/jensen-huang-led-nvidia-plans-new-shanghai-research-hub-to-stay-competitive-in-china-as-us-export-curbs-threaten-ai-chip-sales-report">planning to expand</a> its research footprint in China with a new Shanghai-based R&amp;D center. This move signals a strategic push to retain AI dominance in the region amid tightening U.S. export restrictions.
Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings shows that NVDA had a strong price trend over the short, medium and long term. Its momentum ranking was strong at the 84th percentile, whereas its value ranking was poor at the 7th percentile; the details of other metrics are <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NVDA">available here</a>.
Over the past month, Nvidia stock has surged over 39%.
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The&nbsp;Department of Homeland Security&nbsp;(DHS) is reportedly considering a reality TV show concept where immigrants compete for potential U.S. citizenship. This idea was proposed by a television producer.
What Happened:&nbsp;Rob Worsoff, a producer and&nbsp;writer known for &#8220;Duck Dynasty,&#8221; pitched the idea. The DHS is in the early stages of evaluating the concept, according to department spokeswoman Tricia McLaughlin, <a href="https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/dhs-is-considering-reality-show-where-immigrants-compete-for-citizenship-47de277c">reports </a>The Wall Street Journal. 
Worsoff, a Canadian immigrant, stated that the show aims to celebrate American citizenship, not pit immigrants in a survival competition. Contestants, already in the immigration system, would compete in challenges based&nbsp;on American history and science.&nbsp;Worsoff assured that losing contestants would not face deportation.
The proposed show would feature one-hour episodes where immigrants compete to demonstrate &#8216;they are the most American&#8217;. In one instance, contestants would participate&nbsp;in a gold rush competition&nbsp;in San Francisco. Another episode could feature contestants reassembling a Model T chassis on an automotive assembly line in Detroit.
Worsoff has held initial discussions with networks and received encouraging feedback from the DHS. However, DHS Secretary Kristi Noem has not yet reviewed the pitch for any scripted or reality television project.
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Why It Matters: According to The WSJ, DHS Secretary Kristi Noem&#8216;s leadership has focused heavily on publicity, sometimes compromising operations. The department has allocated over $200 million for an ad campaign featuring Noem urging undocumented immigrants to leave the U.S.
The proposed reality show comes amid a changing landscape of immigration policies. A&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/02/43769836/trump-gains-trust-of-majority-on-americans-on-immigration-and-economy">recent poll</a>&nbsp;suggested that 52% of Americans trust President Donald Trump&#8216;s ability to handle immigration. However, the Trump administration has recently&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44447338/donald-trump-administration-to-strip-legal-protections-from-over-half-a-million-migrants-as-he-argues-joe-bidens-parole-programs-overstepped-federal-law">revoked legal status</a>&nbsp;for hundreds of thousands of migrants, reversing a key Joe Biden-era immigration policy. 
Furthermore, Trump signed an&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/03/44550693/trump-signs-executive-order-to-combat-crime-and-toughen-immigration-enforcement-in-washington-d-c">executive order</a>&nbsp;to combat crime and boost immigration enforcement in Washington D.C. The proposed show could potentially serve as a new platform for immigrants to compete for citizenship amid these policy changes.
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Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) CEO Jensen Huang's return to his native Taiwan for Computex 2025 has sparked a wave of "Jensanity," with fans treating the AI pioneer like a celebrity.
What Happened: Huang, born in Tainan, landed in Taipei ahead of Computex and was immediately met with screaming fans, autograph requests, and viral enthusiasm, reported Reuters.
Outside a Saturday dinner with tech leaders, including executives from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>), fans shouted, "Jensen, I love you!" as Huang smiled, posed for photos and handed out fried ice cream.
"I love coming to Taiwan and love seeing everybody here," Huang told the publication, adding, "Everybody&#8217;s very, very kind."
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The frenzy even prompted Nvidia to open a pop-up store selling playing cards and t-shirts featuring Huang's image. Local media dubbed his high-profile dinner the "trillion-dollar dinner" due to the combined market caps of the attendees, the report said.
Taiwan's Ministry of Transportation also stepped in to clarify rumors about how much Huang's Bombardier jet was charged to park at Taipei&#8217;s Songshan Airport, issuing an official statement denying inflated figures.
Price Action: Nvidia shares have slipped 2.44% to $132.10 in after-hours trading, according to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/login">Benzinga Pro data</a>.
Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings assigns Nvidia a strong growth score of 95.02%. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">Click here to see how it stacks up against other top tech firms</a>.
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With U.S. stock futures trading lower this morning on Monday, some of the stocks that may grab investor focus today are as follows:
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<li>Paychex Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PAYX#NASDAQ">PAYX</a>) disclosed that its founder, Thomas Golisano, will step down from the company's Board of Directors, effective after the board&#8217;s July meeting. Paychex shares gained 2.6% to $159.95 in the after-hours trading session.</li>
<li>Analysts are expecting ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZIM#NYSE">ZIM</a>) to post quarterly earnings at $1.87 per share on revenue of $1.85 billion. The company will release earnings before the markets open. ZIM Integrated Shipping Services shares fell 1.1% to $18.13 in after-hours trading.</li>
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<li>Analysts expect Global Ship Lease Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GSL#NYSE">GSL</a>) to report quarterly earnings at $2.31 per share on revenue of $175.23 million before the opening bell. Global Ship Lease shares rose 0.4% to $25.20 in after-hours trading.</li>
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