In an act of retaliation, Canada has announced plans to impose tariffs on American goods. This move comes in response to President Donald Trump&#8216;s executive order that imposes a 25% tariff on most U.S. imports from Canada.



What Happened: President Trump&#8217;s Saturday executive order levies a 25% tariff on nearly all U.S. imports from Canada, along with a 10% tariff on energy.



Following this, Canadian Prime Minister&nbsp;Justin Trudeau&nbsp;has announced that Canada will impose&nbsp;25% counter-tariffs on C$155 billion&nbsp;($107 billion) worth of American-made&nbsp;products. 



According to a report <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-02-02/-complete-betrayal-canada-reels-as-trump-tariff-hits-major-trade-relationship?sref=TBDibEcD">by</a> Bloomberg, the counter-tariffs will be effective from Tuesday, targeting C$30 billion worth of goods initially, with the remaining tariffs to be imposed later in February.



"From the beaches of Normandy to the mountains of the Korean Peninsula, from the fields of Flanders to the streets of Kandahar, we have fought and died alongside you during your darkest hours," the outlet quoted Trudeau telling Americans on Saturday night.



Also Read: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/24/12/42257504/trump-threatens-brics-nations-with-100-tariffs">Trump Threatens BRICS Nations With 100% Tariffs</a>



"Yes, we've had our differences in the past, but we've always found a way to get past them. As I've said before, if President Trump wants to usher in a new golden age for the United States, the better path is to partner with Canada, not to punish us," he added. 



The Canadian tariffs will apply to a variety of American goods including beer, wine, food, and appliances. Trudeau also hinted at possible measures related to critical minerals and urged Canadians to support local businesses and avoid U.S. vacations.



The executive order by Trump, which accuses Canada and Mexico of not taking sufficient action against fentanyl production and trafficking,&nbsp;invoked emergency powers to justify&nbsp;the tariffs, bypassing&nbsp;formal procedures outlined in the&nbsp;US-Mexico-Canada Agreement signed in 2020.



Several Canadian officials, including Ontario leader&nbsp;Doug Ford&nbsp;and British Columbia premier&nbsp;David Eby, have expressed their outrage at Trump&#8217;s tariffs and announced their own retaliatory measures. Eby characterized Trump&#8217;s tariffs as a &#8220;complete betrayal&#8221;&nbsp;of the historic bond between&nbsp;the two nations.



Why It Matters: The imposition of these tariffs has sparked concerns among business groups and the Canadian Chamber of Commerce. 



They predict a drastic increase in costs and a potential market collapse due to the escalating trade tensions between the two countries. 



This trade dispute could have far-reaching implications for the economies of both nations and their bilateral trade relations.



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The week has been a rollercoaster ride for the electric vehicle (EV) industry, with significant developments from Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>), and Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIVN#NASDAQ">RIVN</a>). From potential tax cuts to autonomous driving advancements and controversial comments, here&#8217;s a recap of the top stories.



Trump&#8217;s Tax Cuts Could Supercharge Tesla&#8217;s Earnings



According to Gary Black, Managing Partner at The Future Fund, a proposed reduction in the corporate tax rate could significantly boost Tesla&#8217;s earnings per share (EPS) for FY25. Black noted that Tesla&#8217;s current statutory tax rate is 21%, and a drop to 15% could add $0.12 to Tesla&#8217;s EPS this fiscal year, marking an increase of about 4%. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/01/43259304/trumps-proposed-corporate-tax-cuts-could-boost-teslas-fy25-eps-by-4-says-analyst">Read the full article here.</a>



Waymo Outshines Tesla in Robotaxi Race



Ross Gerber, CEO of Gerber Kawasaki Wealth and Investment Management, highlighted the significant challenges facing Tesla&#8217;s Full Self-Driving system while praising competitor Waymo&#8217;s autonomous driving technology. Gerber pointed to Waymo&#8217;s growing presence in the robotaxi space, stating, &#8220;Waymo waymos everywhere. Driving flawlessly, with confidence. Robotaxi is here… and it's called Waymo.&#8221; <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/01/43373930/ross-gerber-says-robotaxi-is-here-and-it-is-a-waymo-from-google-highlights-teslas-severe-hardware-limitations">Read the full article here.</a>



Rivian CEO Unfazed by EV Tax Credit Concerns



Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe downplayed concerns that Donald Trump's proposed elimination of the $7,500 EV federal tax credit could mark the end of electric vehicles. Scaringe believes that while the end of the credits could be bad for legacy automakers, it would only be a &#8220;small speed bump&#8221; for Rivian and the entire EV sector. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43279098/rivian-ceo-brushes-off-7500-electric-vehicle-tax-credit-concerns-evs-are-not-a-political-thing">Read the full article here.</a>



Tesla Faces Boycott Call in Poland Over Musk&#8217;s WWII Comments



A Polish government official has called for a boycott of Tesla vehicles in the country following controversial comments made by CEO Elon Musk at a rally for the German far-right Alternative for Germany party.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/01/43251316/tesla-faces-boycott-call-in-poland-over-musks-wwii-comments">Read the full article here.</a>



Tesla&#8217;s Optimus Robot Could Be a Game-Changer



Elon Musk revealed that Tesla intends to make several thousand units of its Optimus humanoid robot this year for deployment in its own factory. Musk also hinted at the possibility of selling the robot to rival companies in the future, stating, &#8220;I think long-term Optimus has the potential to be north of $10 trillion in revenue. Like, it's real bananas.&#8221;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43325888/tesla-likely-to-sell-optimus-to-rival-companies-in-2026-price-point-of-humanoid-robot-to-be-detemined-by-demand-says-ceo-elon-musk">Read the full article here.</a>



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The White House said the National Security Council is reviewing the implications of&nbsp;DeepSeek, a Chinese AI firm.&nbsp;The review comes amid fears of intellectual property theft, a concern raised by&nbsp;David Sacks, the White <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43293506/chinas-deepseek-under-white-house-scrutiny-over-potential-national-security-risks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">House's AI and crypto czar</a>.



Meta Platforms Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) CEO&nbsp;Mark Zuckerberg&nbsp;is reportedly considering purchasing a property in Washington DC as part of his strategy to work <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43296858/mark-zuckerberg-reportedly-explores-buying-property-in-washington-dc-as-meta-ceo-looks-to-work-closely-with-trump" rel="noreferrer noopener">closely with President&nbsp;</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43296858/mark-zuckerberg-reportedly-explores-buying-property-in-washington-dc-as-meta-ceo-looks-to-work-closely-with-trump" rel="noreferrer noopener">Donald Trump</a>.



Earnings Results



Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>)&nbsp;reported second-quarter GAAP earnings of $3.23 per share, beating the $3.11 consensus estimate. Quarterly revenue clocked in at $69.6 billion, beating the $68.78 <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/01/43320124/microsoft-shares-slide-after-q2-results-cloud-revenue-misses-expectations-details" rel="noreferrer noopener">billion analyst consensus estimate</a>.



Read: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/01/43327016/microsoft-ceo-satya-nadella-accepts-deepseek-ai-has-some-real-innovations-but-wont-say-if-they-mark-a-turning-point-for-ai-cost-reduction" rel="noreferrer noopener">Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella Accepts DeepSeek AI Has Some &#8216;Real Innovations&#8217; — But Won&#8217;t Say If They Mark A Turning Point For AI Cost Reduction</a>



International Business Machines Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBM#NYSE">IBM</a>) reported fourth-quarter earnings of&nbsp;$3.92&nbsp;per share, which beat the analyst consensus estimate of&nbsp;$3.75. Quarterly revenue came in at $17.55 billion,&nbsp;which beat the analyst <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43321676/ibm-reports-q4" rel="noreferrer noopener">consensus estimate of&nbsp;$17.54 billion</a>.



Meta reported fourth-quarter revenue of $48.39 billion, beating&nbsp;analyst estimates of $47.03 billion. The company reported fourth-quarter earnings of $8.02 per share,<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/social-media/25/01/43322201/meta-platforms-q4-earnings-revenue-beat-eps-beat-daily-actives-up-5-continued-strong-revenue-growth-expected" rel="noreferrer noopener"> beating analyst estimates of $6.77 per share</a>.



Related:<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/01/43326499/mark-zuckerberg-says-chinas-deepseek-did-some-novel-things-were-still-digesting-but-meta-may-keep-pouring-billions-into-ai-infrastructure-anyway" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Mark Zuckerberg Says China&#8217;s DeepSeek Did Some Novel Things &#8216;We&#8217;re Still Digesting,&#8217; But Meta May Keep Pouring Billions Into AI Infrastructure Anyway</a>



Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) reported fourth-quarter earnings of&nbsp;13&nbsp;per share, which beat the analyst consensus estimate of&nbsp;12&nbsp;cents. Quarterly revenue clocked in at $14.3 billion,&nbsp;which beat the analyst <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/01/43354712/intel-stock-climbs-on-better-than-expected-q4-report-details" rel="noreferrer noopener">consensus estimate of&nbsp;$13.81 billion</a>.



Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) reported fiscal first-quarter revenue of $124.3 billion, beating analyst&nbsp;estimates&nbsp;of $124.13 billion. The iPhone maker reported first-quarter adjusted earnings of $2.40 per share, beating <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/01/43355688/apple-q1-earnings-revenue-beat-eps-beat-iphone-sales-slip-installed-base-climbs-to-all-time-high-ou" rel="noreferrer noopener">analyst estimates of $2.36 per share</a>.



Related: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/01/43373775/tim-cook-praises-chinas-deepseek-for-driving-efficiency-stresses-apples-prudent-and-deliberate-approach-toward-capital-expenditure" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tim Cook Praises China&#8217;s DeepSeek For Driving Efficiency, Stresses Apple&#8217;s &#8216;Prudent And Deliberate&#8217; Approach Toward Capital Expenditure</a>



Artificial Intelligence



Nvidia Corporation&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) stock took a hit as China&#8217;s&nbsp;DeepSeek unveiled an AI model that reportedly offers cutting-edge performance at a fraction of the cost. This development has sparked doubts about the need <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43220297/nvidia-stock-slide-as-chinas-deepseek-ai-sparks-doubts-over-gpu-spending-frenzy-what-tech-experts-are-saying" rel="noreferrer noopener">for&nbsp;massive GPU investments</a>.



The race among large language models has intensified with DeepSeek R1 emerging&nbsp;as a formidable competitor&nbsp;to established players like OpenAI's o1 and&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/25/01/43243584/deepseek-r1-vs-openai-what-consumers-need-to-know-about-ais-latest-challenger" rel="noreferrer noopener">Meta Platforms Inc.</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/25/01/43243584/deepseek-r1-vs-openai-what-consumers-need-to-know-about-ais-latest-challenger" rel="noreferrer noopener">‘s Llama 3.2</a>.



DeepSeek was targeted by significant cyberattacks, coinciding with its <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43257133/chinese-ai-startup-deepseek-hit-by-cyberattacks-after-toppling-us-giants-like-nvidia-with-new-ai-model-dubbed-as-chatgpt-killer" rel="noreferrer noopener">growing prominence in the AI sector</a>.



Veteran investor&nbsp;Ross Gerber voiced his apprehensions <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/01/43258810/ross-gerber-slams-deepseeks-privacy-policy-as-the-chinese-ai-models-rise-triggers-market-chaos-i-dont-trust-a-thing-china-does" rel="noreferrer noopener">regarding&nbsp;</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/01/43258810/ross-gerber-slams-deepseeks-privacy-policy-as-the-chinese-ai-models-rise-triggers-market-chaos-i-dont-trust-a-thing-china-does" rel="noreferrer noopener">DeepSeek's</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/01/43258810/ross-gerber-slams-deepseeks-privacy-policy-as-the-chinese-ai-models-rise-triggers-market-chaos-i-dont-trust-a-thing-china-does" rel="noreferrer noopener"> privacy policy on&nbsp;</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/01/43258810/ross-gerber-slams-deepseeks-privacy-policy-as-the-chinese-ai-models-rise-triggers-market-chaos-i-dont-trust-a-thing-china-does" rel="noreferrer noopener">X</a>.



OpenAI&nbsp;CEO&nbsp;Sam Altman has addressed the capabilities of&nbsp;DeepSeek's R1 model, acknowledging its impressive <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43259545/deepseeks-r1-is-impressive-but-openai-ceo-sam-altman-says-they-will-crush-it-with-much-better-models-looking-forward-to-bringing-you-all-agi-and-beyond" rel="noreferrer noopener">performance and cost-</a>effectiveness.



Palmer Luckey, founder of&nbsp;Oculus&nbsp;and&nbsp;Anduril Industries, has voiced strong criticism against the reaction to&nbsp;DeepSeek,<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/01/43294552/palmer-luckey-blasts-hysteria-over-deepseek-oculus-founder-says-chinese-hedge-funds-psyops-targeted-us-ai-giants-like-nvidia" rel="noreferrer noopener"> labeling it as an overreaction</a>.



SoftBank Group (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SFBQF#OTC">SFBQF</a>)&nbsp;is reportedly negotiating a potential investment of $15 billion to $25 billion in&nbsp;OpenAI. This move could make SoftBank the largest investor in the&nbsp;ChatGPT&nbsp;creator, surpassing&nbsp;Microsoft, which <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43327823/softbank-eyes-historic-25-billion-investment-in-openai-poised-to-dethrone-microsoft-as-chatgpt-parents-biggest-investor" rel="noreferrer noopener">has&nbsp;invested nearly $14 billion</a>.



Technology &amp; Telecom



Meta said it has agreed to a $25 million settlement with President&nbsp;Donald Trump&nbsp;over his suspension from&nbsp;Facebook&nbsp;and&nbsp;Instagram&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/legal/25/01/43325503/mark-zuckerbergs-meta-pays-trump-25-million-to-settle-lawsuit-over-facebook-instagram-ban-after-jan-6-riot-a-big-year-for-redefining-our-relationships-with-governments" rel="noreferrer noopener">following&nbsp;the Jan. 6 Capitol riot</a>.



As McKinsey highlights a significant shift in how artificial intelligence will be used in the future,&nbsp;Verizon Communications Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VZ#NYSE">VZ</a>) launched&nbsp;AI Connect&nbsp;during its fourth quarter conference call, to meet the growing demand for <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/01/43222744/verizon-launches-ai-connect-as-mckinsey-predicts-that-60-70-of-ai-workload-will-shift-from-training-to-inferencing-by-2030" rel="noreferrer noopener">network capacity and computational power</a>.



Read: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/01/43223228/satya-nadella-said-we-should-take-development-out-of-china-very-very-seriously-now-deepseeks-r1-has-emerged-as-chatgpt-killer-outperforming-openai-with-50x-cheaper-prices-heres-more" rel="noreferrer noopener">Satya Nadella Said &#8216;We Should Take Development Out Of China Very, Very Seriously.&#8217; Now, DeepSeek&#8217;s R1 Has Emerged As A ChatGPT Killer, Outperforming OpenAI With 50x Lower Costs: Here&#8217;s More</a>



Google Maps, owned by&nbsp;Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>), said that it will rename the "Gulf of Mexico" to "<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/01/43256798/google-maps-to-rename-gulf-of-mexico-to-gulf-of-america-for-us-users-in-aftermath-of-trump-executive-order" rel="noreferrer noopener">Gulf of America" for U.S. users</a>.&nbsp;



Google&nbsp;has reportedly reclassified the U.S. as a "sensitive country.", which is typically reserved for nations with strict governments or border <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/01/43295150/google-reclassifies-us-as-sensitive-country-just-like-china-and-russia-after-trumps-gulf-of-america-move" rel="noreferrer noopener">disputes like China, Russia, and Iraq</a>.



Social Media



Jeff Bezos-backed&nbsp;Perplexity AI has reportedly submitted a&nbsp;revised proposal&nbsp;to merge with&nbsp;TikTok&#8217;s U.S. business, offering the U.S. government a 50% stake in the new entity.



A group of U.S. investors, with backing from&nbsp;YouTube&nbsp;star&nbsp;Jimmy Donaldson, also known as&nbsp;MrBeast, has amassed over <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43325891/backed-by-youtube-king-mrbeast-group-of-american-investors-including-roblox-ceo-lock-in-over-20-billion-for-tiktok-takeover-but-they-have-not-heard-back-directly-from-bytedance" rel="noreferrer noopener">$20 billion to bid for&nbsp;</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43325891/backed-by-youtube-king-mrbeast-group-of-american-investors-including-roblox-ceo-lock-in-over-20-billion-for-tiktok-takeover-but-they-have-not-heard-back-directly-from-bytedance" rel="noreferrer noopener">TikTok</a>.



Smartphones



Apple reportedly plans to release the&nbsp;iOS 18.4&nbsp;update in April, following the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/01/43221500/ios-18-4-preview-updates-to-siri-more-languages-for-apple-intelligence-and-robot-vacuum-support-everything-we-know-so-far" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">public rollout of&nbsp;</a><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/01/43221500/ios-18-4-preview-updates-to-siri-more-languages-for-apple-intelligence-and-robot-vacuum-support-everything-we-know-so-far" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">iOS 18.3</a><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/01/43221500/ios-18-4-preview-updates-to-siri-more-languages-for-apple-intelligence-and-robot-vacuum-support-everything-we-know-so-far" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">&nbsp;this week</a>.&nbsp;Apple has released&nbsp;iOS 18.3, addressing <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43257851/ios-183-released-with-urgent-security-fixes-heres-why-every-iphone-user-should-update-immediately" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">29 security vulnerabilities</a>.



Apple joined forces with Elon Musk&#8217;s SpaceX and T-Mobile US Inc. to bring Starlink <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43294364/apple-surprises-iphone-users-by-teaming-up-with-spacex-and-t-mobile-to-bring-starlink-satellite-texting-heres-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-new-feature" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">satellite texting capabilities to </a><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43294364/apple-surprises-iphone-users-by-teaming-up-with-spacex-and-t-mobile-to-bring-starlink-satellite-texting-heres-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-new-feature" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">iPhones</a>.



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The past week has been a whirlwind for Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), with a slew of significant developments. From a surprising partnership with SpaceX and T-Mobile to bring Starlink satellite texting to iPhones, to CEO Tim Cook&#8217;s praise for China&#8217;s DeepSeek, the tech giant has been making headlines. Amidst these developments, Apple also navigated tariff concerns, delivered better-than-expected results, and released an urgent security fix for iOS. Let&#8217;s dive into the details.



Apple Teams Up with SpaceX and T-Mobile for Starlink Satellite Texting



In an unexpected move, Apple has collaborated with Elon Musk&#8217;s SpaceX and T-Mobile US Inc. to integrate Starlink satellite texting capabilities into iPhones. The new feature is part of the latest iPhone software update, iOS 18.3, and T-Mobile has initiated a limited beta test for some iPhone users to experience the Starlink service.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43294364/apple-surprises-iphone-users-by-teaming-up-with-spacex-and-t-mobile-to-bring-starlink-satellite-texting-heres-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-new-feature">Read the full article here.</a>



Tim Cook Lauds China&#8217;s DeepSeek



During Apple&#8217;s first-quarter earnings call, CEO Cook praised DeepSeek, a China-based AI startup. The conversation revolved around the perception that Cupertino is benefiting from lower compute costs and how changes in the cost landscape could impact Apple&#8217;s margins. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/01/43373775/tim-cook-praises-chinas-deepseek-for-driving-efficiency-stresses-apples-prudent-and-deliberate-approach-toward-capital-expenditure">Read the full article here.</a>



Apple&#8217;s Stance on Trump&#8217;s Tariff Policies



In the same earnings call, Cook was questioned about the potential impact of President Donald Trump's tariff policies on Apple. Cook remained tight-lipped, stating, "We are monitoring the situation and don't have anything more to add than that." This comes as Apple navigates a complex global market, where tariffs could significantly impact its supply chain and pricing strategies.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/01/43377131/tim-cook-wont-say-how-apple-plans-to-handle-trumps-tariff-policies-but-heres-whats-at-stake-for-the-iphone-maker">Read the full article here.</a>



Apple&#8217;s Better-Than-Expected Results



Apple delivered better-than-expected fiscal first-quarter results, with revenue of $124.3 billion, slightly exceeding analyst estimates. Despite some weakness in iPhone sales, particularly in China, Gene Munster of Deepwater Asset Management suggested that the quarter wasn't as disappointing as initial numbers indicated.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/01/43374851/gene-munster-says-apples-mess-wasnt-as-big-as-it-looked-as-iphone-maker-delivers-better-than-expected-results">Read the full article here.</a>



Urgent Security Fixes in iOS 18.3



Apple has released iOS 18.3, addressing 29 security vulnerabilities, one of which was already being actively exploited. The update is crucial for all iPhone users to ensure the security of their devices. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43257851/ios-183-released-with-urgent-security-fixes-heres-why-every-iphone-user-should-update-immediately">Read the full article here.</a>



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Apple's Big Week: Starlink Partnership, Deepseek Praise, Tariff Concerns, Earnings Beat And Urgent Security Fixes

These ten large-cap stocks were the best performers in the last week. Are they in your portfolio?



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<li>Atlassian Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TEAM#NASDAQ">TEAM</a>) shares escalated 15.85% after the company reported better-than-expected financial results for the fiscal second quarter and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/43391113" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">analysts changed their price forecast</a>.</li>



<li>Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCL#NYSE">RCL</a>) stock upped 14.86% after announcing upbeat fourth-quarter results <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/43312480" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">and analysts raised the price forecast.</a></li>



<li>International Business Machines Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBM#NYSE">IBM</a>) shares increased 13.75% after the company reported an upbeat fourth-quarter results and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/43341886" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">analysts revised the price forecast</a>.</li>



<li>GitLab Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GTLB#NASDAQ">GTLB</a>) stock grew 12.30% amid a rebound in the broader space.</li>



<li>Check Point Software Ltd (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHKP#NASDAQ">CHKP</a>) shares gained 12.10% last week following <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/43347093" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Q4 earnings</a>. Several analysts raised their <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CHKP/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">price forecasts</a> on the stock.</li>



<li>RBC Bearings Incorporated (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RBC#NYSE">RBC</a>) shares jumped 10.99% after the company reported better-than-expected third-quarter results and issued fourth-quarter <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/43382549" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">net sales guidance above estimates</a>.</li>



<li>Alibaba Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>) shares escalated 10.88% as the company&#8217;s latest artificial intelligence <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/43351350" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">model, Qwen 2.5, gained traction</a>.</li>



<li>Duolingo, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DUOL#NASDAQ">DUOL</a>) stock gained 10.77% last week after several analysts raised their <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/DUOL/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">price forecasts</a>.</li>



<li>Franklin Resources, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BEN#NYSE">BEN</a>) stock upped 10.70% after the company reported better-than-expected Q1 financial results.</li>



<li>Cloudflare, Inc.&#8217;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NET#NYSE">NET</a>) stock rose 10.61% amid a rebound in the broader market, which sold off amid concerns about AI competition<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/net/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> from China</a>.</li>
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These twelve large-cap stocks were the worst performers in the last week. Are they in your portfolio?



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<li>Manhattan Associates, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MANH#NASDAQ">MANH</a>) shares plummeted 27.92% after the company announced soft guidance for the 2025 fiscal year <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/43315362" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">and analysts lowered the price forecast</a>.</li>



<li>Vertiv Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRT#NYSE">VRT</a>) shares fell 20.02%. Melius Research analyst Scott Davis downgraded the company from Buy to Hold and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/vrt/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">announced a $125 price forecast</a>.</li>



<li>Comfort Systems USA, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FIX#NYSE">FIX</a>) stock declined 19.74% following the launch of DeepSeek<a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/43254923" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">, China&#8217;s open-source AI model</a>.</li>



<li>Deckers Outdoor Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DECK#NYSE">DECK</a>) shares slipped 18.33% after the company reported its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/43356259" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">third-quarter financial results</a>. Several analysts <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/deck/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">cut the price forecast</a>.</li>



<li>Teva Pharmaceutical Industries (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TEVA#NYSE">TEVA</a>) shares decreased 18.22% after it reported <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/43303023" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">fourth-quarter financial results</a>. Analysts <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/teva/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">cut the price forecast</a>.</li>



<li>NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) lost 15.81% last week on <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/43220297" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">China&#8217;s DeepSeek sparking doubts</a> over GPU spending frenzy. Also, reports indicating Trump officials have discussed further curbing China sales weighed on the stock.</li>



<li>EMCOR Group, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EME#NYSE">EME</a>) stock fell 15.72%.</li>



<li>Venture Global, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VG#NYSE">VG</a>) shares slipped 14.79%.</li>



<li>Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>) lost 14.28% last week due to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/43231443" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">China&#8217;s DeepSeek sparking </a>investor fears in U.S. semiconductor stocks.</li>



<li>United Parcel Service, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPS#NYSE">UPS</a>) shares tumbled 14.13% after it reported mixed fourth-quarter results and analysts <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/43389661" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">trimmed the price forecast</a>.</li>



<li>Quanta Services, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PWR#NYSE">PWR</a>) shares dipped 14.08%. Citigroup analyst Andrew Kaplowitz maintained a Buy rating and lowered <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/pwr/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">the price forecast from $394 to $371</a>.</li>



<li>Constellation Energy Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CEG#NASDAQ">CEG</a>) shares dropped 13.66% amid concerns about AI competition from China&#8217;s DeepSeek AI model, which <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/43254923" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">has weighed on AI-related sectors</a>.</li>
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The week was a rollercoaster ride for the tech industry, with significant developments in the AI sector and the stock market. The emergence of China&#8217;s DeepSeek R1 artificial intelligence model coincided with a $600 billion decline in Nvidia&#8217;s market value. Meanwhile, Alibaba unveiled a new AI model, and Nvidia&#8217;s CEO shared his vision for a future dominated by robotics. Here&#8217;s a recap of the top stories.



Nvidia Acknowledges DeepSeek Amid Market Value Plunge



Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) has recognized the potential of China&#8217;s DeepSeek R1 artificial intelligence model. This acknowledgment came as DeepSeek&#8217;s open-source AI model, developed for under $6 million, reportedly outperformed leading U.S. models like those from OpenAI. The news triggered a broader tech selloff, with Nvidia shares falling 17% and AI infrastructure stocks tumbling over 20%. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/01/43256425/nvidia-says-deepseek-an-illustration-of-how-new-ai-models-can-be-created-while-being-export-control-compliant-amid-600-billion-market-value-plunge">Read the full article here.</a>



Black Swan Author Warns of Market Rout



Nassim Taleb, author of &#8220;Black Swan,&#8221; has warned investors about the fragility of wealth concentration in technology stocks, particularly highlighting Nvidia following its recent 17% decline. Taleb cautioned that the electric vehicle sector could follow a similar trajectory, citing historical examples such as General Motors Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>). <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/01/43296517/black-swan-author-nassim-taleb-nvidias-17-drop-on-monday-is-just-the-beginning-says-electric-cars-are-next-noting-pioneers-with-innovative-ideas-never-made-money">Read the full article here.</a>



Alibaba Unveils Advanced AI Model



Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group Holding (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>) released a new family of AI models, Qwen2.5-VL, that can parse files, comprehend videos, count objects in images, and control a PC. This model is similar to the one powering OpenAI's recently launched Operator. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43260751/alibaba-unveils-advanced-ai-model-amid-us-tech-sell-off-triggered-by-deepseeks-performance">Read the full article here.</a>



Nvidia CEO Envisions Robotic Future



Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang predicts a future dominated by robotics and artificial intelligence. &#8220;Everything that moves will be robotic someday, and it will be soon,&#8221; Huang said, describing a world where autonomous vehicles and robotic assistance become commonplace. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/01/43258826/jensen-huang-says-everything-that-moves-will-be-robotic-soon-as-nvidia-ceo-envisions-star-wars-inspired-r2-d2-personal-assistants-and-humanoid-robots">Read the full article here.</a>



Nvidia RTX 5090 And 5080 Sell Out Instantly



Nvidia Corporation launched its RTX 5090 and 5080 graphics cards, only to see them sell out almost immediately. The highly anticipated Nvidia Series 5000 GPUs sold out rapidly, leaving many gamers frustrated. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43378899/nvidia-rtx-5090-and-5080-sell-out-instantlyscalpers-jack-up-prices-to-6000-as-gamers-face-paper-launch-frustration">Read the full article here.</a>



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Nvidia On DeepSeek Success, Alibaba Unveils Advanced AI Model And More: This Week In Artificial Intelligence

It took only four sessions for the U.S. stock market to recover most of the losses triggered earlier in the week after the Chinese startup DeepSeek launched a more efficient and cost-effective AI platform than OpenAI&#8216;sChatGPT, sparking a sharp <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/25/01/43239042/magnificent-seven-broadcom-lose-nearly-900-billion-in-value-as-deepseek-sparks-ai-carnage-why-this-expert-is-still-bullish-on-us-tech">selloff on Wall Street.</a>



Investors began questioning the need to allocate capital to higher-cost AI-related companies, sending shares of top chipmakers and data <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/25/01/43267966/deepseeks-low-cost-model-reshapes-ai-landscape-experts-predict-shift-to-application-layer">centers into a tailspin.</a>



Yet resilient quarterly earnings reports and a significantly less hawkish Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell compared to his stance in December gave bulls the confidence to buy the dip.



As widely expected, the Federal Reserve left interest rates <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43316048/fed-holds-interest-rates-steady-halts-streak-of-consecutive-cuts-as-inflation-remains-elevated">unchanged at 4.25%–4.5%.</a> Surprisingly, Powell instilled greater hopes for potential rate cuts in the future, stating that monetary <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/01/43318325/a-different-powell-emerges-fed-chair-softens-hawkish-tone-on-interest-rates-bitcoin">policy remains "meaningfully restrictive."</a>



The scars remained visible for Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), which lost about 15% in a week, with the chipmaker falling again on Friday following reports that U.S. plans to levy a 10% tariff on China.



Risk sentiment deteriorated during Friday afternoon trading in New York amid escalating tariff concerns.



President Donald Trump said again he plans to introduce 25% tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada, though reports differed on when it would go into effect. 



On Friday, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said tariffs are coming Saturday.



&#8220;The President will implement 25% [tariffs] on Mexico, Canada and 10% on China,&#8221; Leavitt stated. 



Analysts warn that such a measure could cause significant economic disruptions in North America, with the U.S. automotive industry<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/01/43398182/trumps-25-tariffs-could-slaughter-canada-mexico-economies-hit-us-auto-industry-analysts-warn"> among the most affected.</a>



Cruise liners were among the best performers in the S&amp;P 500 for the week, with Royal Caribbean Cruise Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCL#NYSE">RCL</a>), Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NCLH#NYSE">NCLH</a>) and Carnival Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCL#NYSE">CCL</a>) all posting double-digit percentage gains following strong <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/travel/25/01/43312480/royal-caribbean-cruises-posts-q4-beat-a-compelling-long-term-strategy-says-analyst">earnings from Royal Caribbean.</a>



United Parcel Service Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPS#NYSE">UPS</a>) was one of the worst laggards, plunging about 15% — its worst week since September 2008 — after the parcel service agreed with Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) to phase out more than 50% of the e-commerce giant&#8217;s volume by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43389661/these-analysts-cut-their-forecasts-on-ups-following-q4-earnings">the second half of 2026.</a>



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Wall Street analysts assessed Microsoft Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NYSE">MSFT</a>)'s quarterly results, weighing Azure's slowing growth against its AI-driven potential. Despite cloud challenges, analysts said Microsoft remains a compelling investment due to its strategic <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/25/01/43351098/microsoft-analysts-weigh-azure-weakness-against-ai-strength-most-compelling-investment-opportunities">advancements in artificial intelligence.</a>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Musk Wins Back Advertisers</h3>



Amazon.com is increasing its ad spending on X, reversing previous cuts. Apple Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NYSE">AAPL</a>) is also considering resuming ads on the platform, signaling a potential recovery in advertiser confidence <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/social-media/25/01/43373012/elon-musk-bringing-advertisers-back-to-x-amazon-boosts-spending-apple-considers-return">under Elon Musk's leadership.</a>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">GM Earnings Beat</h3>



General Motors Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>) exceeded earnings expectations last quarter, posting strong revenue growth. Yet the company incurred over $5 billion in charges after halting funding for its Cruise robotaxi business and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43263700/general-motors-stock-gains-after-q4-earnings-beat-incurs-charges-from-funding-halt-of-cruise-robotaxi-business">restructuring operations in China</a>. Analysts remain optimistic about GM&#8217;s long-term <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43315953/general-motors-turnaround-on-track-despite-ev-roadblocks-analysts-view">growth and turnaround potential.</a>



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The week was a whirlwind of activity in the cryptocurrency world. From leadership changes to bold predictions, meme coins continued to make headlines. Here&#8217;s a quick recap of the top stories that shaped the crypto landscape over the weekend.



Shytoshi Kusama Steps Down as Shiba Inu Lead



Shytoshi Kusama, the enigmatic leader of the Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/shib/usd">SHIB</a>) ecosystem, announced his departure from the role on Sunday. Kusama, who has managed to keep his real identity a secret, stated that the project now requires more execution and communication than vision. He expressed satisfaction with his accomplishments, noting that Shiba Inu remains among the top 20 tokens and has recorded 800 million flawless transactions on Shibarium. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/01/43220991/shytoshi-kusama-steps-down-as-shiba-inu-lead-accomplished-my-initial-goal-with-flying-colors-heres-whats-next-for-the-masked-visionary">Read the full article here.</a>



Analyst Predicts 200% Surge for Dogecoin and Shiba Inu Competitor



A prominent crypto analyst, known as Inmortal, has forecasted a significant rally for Floki (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">FLOKI</a>), a competitor of Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>) and Shiba Inu. According to Inmortal, Floki&#8217;s Relative Strength Index (RSI) pattern mirrors one that previously resulted in a 200% price surge. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/02/43420393/analyst-forecasts-mammoth-200-surge-for-this-dogecoin-and-shiba-inu-competitor">Read the full article here.</a>



Cathie Wood Passes On Trump Meme Coin



The meme coin Official Trump (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">TRUMP</a>), associated with President Donald Trump, has been making waves in the crypto sector since its launch ahead of the Jan. 20 inauguration day. A recent poll reveals that investors are divided on whether they would consider buying the meme coin. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/01/43255291/cathie-wood-passes-on-trump-meme-coin-poll-shows-investors-split-with-58-saying-this">Read the full article here.</a>



Dogecoin Sentiment Improves After ETF Application



Dogecoin has piqued the interest of traders following the first application for a Dogecoin spot exchange-traded fund. Technical analyst Kevin believes that Dogecoin is set for an "explosive" move upward once Bitcoin regains momentum.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/01/43333080/dogecoin-sentiment-improves-after-etf-applicationwhen-will-the-explosive-move-come">Read the full article here.</a>



Mark Cuban Proposes National Debt Meme Coin



Billionaire Mark Cuban, known for his mixed views on meme coins, recently proposed the launch of a meme coin to help pay off the United States debt. This comes after witnessing the success of the Trump coin. A reader poll reveals whether people would consider buying such a coin. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/01/43218851/mark-cuban-proposes-national-debt-meme-coin-70-take-clear-side">Read the full article here.</a>



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The Nasdaq ended the week down 1.6%, with the S&amp;P 500 losing 1% and the Dow gaining 0.3%, as markets attempted to recover from earlier losses. 



Strong earnings and a more dovish tone from Fed Chair Jerome Powell helped lift sentiment, reinforcing hopes for future rate cuts. However, by Friday, concerns over new U.S. tariffs on China, Mexico, and Canada weighed on the market, leading to renewed volatility. 



White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed that the 25% and 10% tariffs would take effect Saturday, raising fears <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43404983/stocks-trim-deepseek-losses-fed-holds-steady-trump-slaps-25-tariffs-on-canada-mexico-this-week-in-the-markets">of economic disruptions.</a>



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">The Bulls</h3>



&#8220;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43196106/rigetti-computing-quantum-stargate">Rigetti Computing, Quantum Stocks Soar On Project Stargate</a>,&#8221; by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/author/erica-kollmann">Erica Kollmann</a>, highlights Rigetti Computing Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RGTI#NASDAQ">RGTI</a>) surging 42% after Donald Trump announced Project Stargate, a $500 billion AI investment initiative backed by Oracle Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORCL#NYSE">ORCL</a>), OpenAI, NVIDIA Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), and SoftBank, aiming to build AI data centers and enhance computational systems.



&#8220;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43293760/shiba-inus-shytoshi-kusama-teases-extremely-powerful-partnership-for-ecosystemcoin-themed-on-mysterious-personality-rallies-25">Shiba Inu&#8217;s Shytoshi Kusama Teases &#8216;Extremely Powerful Partnership&#8217; — Coin Themed On Him Rallies 25%</a>,&#8221; by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/author/aniket-verma">Aniket Verma</a>, highlights Shytoshi Kusama's cryptic announcement of a major partnership for the Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/shib/usd">SHIB</a>) ecosystem, fueling speculation about potential collaborations with Binance or Elon Musk's X.



&#8220;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/01/43242360/jensen-huang-mania-mirrors-taylor-swift-people-are-camping-outside-retailers-for-nvidia-5000-series-gpus">Jensen Huang Mania Mirrors Taylor Swift: People Are Camping Outside Retailers For Nvidia 5000 Series GPUs</a>,&#8221; by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/author/chris-katje">Chris Katje</a>, highlights soaring demand for Nvidia RTX 5000 series GPUs, with enthusiasts camping outside stores ahead of the Jan. 30 launch, reminiscent of Black Friday rushes for Taylor Swift merchandise.



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&#8220;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/25/01/43267966/deepseeks-low-cost-model-reshapes-ai-landscape-experts-predict-shift-to-application-layer">DeepSeek&#8217;s Low-Cost Model Reshapes AI Landscape: Experts Predict Shift To &#8216;Application Layer&#8217;</a>,&#8221; by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/author/piero-cingari">Piero Cingari</a>, highlights how DeepSeek&#8217;s R1 model, trained for just $5.6 million, challenges billion-dollar AI investments from U.S. tech giants, with Goldman Sachs warning that AI capital expenditures may shift from infrastructure to applications, impacting firms like Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) and Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>).



&#8220;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/downgrades/25/01/43255575/fannie-mae-freddie-mac-stock-a-considerable-risk-say-analysts-who-downgrade-both-to-underperform">Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac Stock A &#8216;Considerable Risk,&#8217; Say Analysts Who Downgrade Both To Underperform</a>,&#8221; by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/author/erica-kollmann">Erica Kollmann</a>, reports that analysts downgraded Fannie Mae (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FNMA#OTC">FNMA</a>) and Freddie Mac (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FMCC#OTC">FMCC</a>) to Underperform, citing risks despite raising their price targets, as privatization attempts remain uncertain following the stocks&#8217; sharp post-election gains.



&#8220;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43373954/cathie-woods-ark-invest-dumps-over-10-million-worth-of-palantir-stock-as-ai-competition-heats-up">Cathie Wood&#8217;s Ark Invest Dumps Over $10 Million Worth Of Palantir Stock As AI Competition Heats Up</a>,&#8221; by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/author/shivdeep-dhaliwal">Shivdeep Dhaliwal</a>, reports Ark Invest selling 127,969 shares of Palantir Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NYSE">PLTR</a>) worth $10.4 million amid growing AI competition from DeepSeek.



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These ten mid-cap stocks were the best performers in the last week. Are they in your portfolio?



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<li>Akero Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AKRO#NASDAQ">AKRO</a>) shares surged 106.57% after the company reported preliminary Week 96 results from its SYMMETRY <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/43231670" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Phase 2B study of Efruxifermin</a>. Several analysts <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/akro/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">boosted the price forecast</a>.</li>



<li>Surgery Partners, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SGRY#NASDAQ">SGRY</a>) stock increased 25.44%  after the company announced it received a non-binding acquisition <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/43281237" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">proposal from </a><a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/43281237" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bain Capital Private Equity</a>.</li>



<li>Flagstar Financial, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FLG#NYSE">FLG</a>) shares rose 24.40% fter the company reported <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/43330170" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">better-than-expected financial results</a>. Barclays analyst Jared Shaw maintained an Overweight and raised the<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/flg/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> price forecast from $13 to $14</a>.</li>



<li>Nextracker Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NXT#NASDAQ">NXT</a>) shares escalated 22.98% after the company reported better-than-expected 2025 fiscal-year third-quarter financial results and raised its guidance. Several analysts <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/43319444" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">revised the price forecast</a>.</li>



<li>Brighthouse Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BHF#NASDAQ">BHF</a>) shares are up 21.76% following a report suggesting that the company <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/43275032" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">is exploring a potential sale</a>. Barclays analyst Alex Scott upgraded the company from Equal-Weight to Overweight and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/bhf/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">raised the price forecast from $52 to $85</a>.</li>



<li>Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EAT#NYSE">EAT</a>) stock upped 21.72% after the company reported better-than-expected second-quarter results and several <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/43335877" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">analysts changed their price forecasts</a>.</li>



<li>Hims &amp; Hers Health, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HIMS#NYSE">HIMS</a>) shares were up 20.76%.</li>



<li>Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OSK#NYSE">OSK</a>) shares surged 19.38% after the company beat fourth-quarter estimates, initiated FY25 EPS guidance above expectations, and raised <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/43331819" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">its quarterly dividend by 11%</a>. Analysts boosted the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/osk/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">price forecast on the stock</a>.</li>



<li>Kingsoft Cloud Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KC#NASDAQ">KC</a>) stock upped 16.50%, probably due to the Lunar New Year, recent AI developments in China and government efforts to boost markets.</li>



<li>Viavi Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VIAV#NASDAQ">VIAV</a>) stock jumped 14.78% after the company reported better-than-expected <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/43353084" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">second-quarter financial results</a>.</li>
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President Donald Trump has imposed hefty tariffs on the United States&#8217; three largest trading <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/01/42805331/heres-how-trump-could-wipe-out-40-of-teslas-profits-after-taking-office-according-to-jpmorgan-analyst">partners: Canada, China and Mexico</a>.



What Happened: The tariffs imposed by Trump on Saturday include a 25% duty on all imports from Mexico and most goods from Canada, excluding energy-related items such as crude oil, which will see a 10% tariff. Additionally, a 10% tariff will be levied on Chinese goods imported into the United States.



The tariffs, set to take effect on Tuesday, have been met with warnings from economists about potential negative impacts on American businesses and consumers, <a href="https://edition.cnn.com/2025/02/01/economy/trump-tariffs-mexico-canada-china-increased-costs/index.html">reports</a> CNN.



The US Chamber of Commerce has warned that these tariffs could disrupt supply chains and lead to increased prices for American families. Sung Won Sohn, a professor of finance and economics at Loyola Marymount University, stated, &#8220;Consumers are going to be clearly worse off.&#8221;



Approximately&nbsp;one-third of US imports come&nbsp;from the three countries targeted by Trump&#8217;s tariffs. These imports include everyday items such as fruits,&nbsp;vegetables, meat, gas, automobiles, electronics,&nbsp;toys, clothing, lumber, and beer&nbsp;and spirits.



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The new tariffs could make agricultural products from Mexico and Canada more expensive for US consumers.&nbsp;Last year, the US imported&nbsp;$46 billion worth&nbsp;of agricultural products from Mexico,&nbsp;according to USDA data.



The US also&nbsp;imported $97 billion worth of&nbsp;oil and gas from Canada&nbsp;last year. The 10%&nbsp;tariff on Canadian energy products&nbsp;could&nbsp;limit the impact on gasoline&nbsp;prices.



The auto sector could be significantly affected by the tariffs, potentially wiping out cost savings for US car companies that have shifted production to Mexico. 



The tariffs could also increase&nbsp;the cost of imported construction&nbsp;materials by $3 billion to&nbsp;$4 billion, as per&nbsp;the National Association of Home&nbsp;Builders.



Consumer electronics, home appliances, toys, and footwear, most of which are imported from China, are also at risk due to Trump&#8217;s tariff threats.



Why It Matters: The tariffs could have a significant impact on the US economy, affecting everything from the price of everyday goods to the cost of production for major industries. 



The potential disruption of supply chains could also lead to job losses and economic instability. The full impact of these tariffs will only become clear in the coming months.



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Real estate developer Sean Sweeney has ignited a lively debate on X by suggesting that Donald Trump and Elon Musk – two of the world's most prominent figures – are bound to turn into &#8220;full-fledged enemies&#8221; within the next 12 to 24 months. He's willing to put his money where his mouth is, sparking bets from other casual observers.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Betting on a Bromance Breakup</h2>



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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">How do I short Trump &amp; Elon&#39;s relationship? Is there a bet I can place or a financial instrument I can buy? Willing to put up a big $$ bet that they are full fledged enemies in 12-24 months.&mdash; Sean Sweeney (@seandsweeney) <a href="https://twitter.com/seandsweeney/status/1882160788837908486?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 22, 2025</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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Sean's original tweet read: "How do I short Trump &amp; Elon's relationship? Is there a bet I can place or a financial instrument I can buy? Willing to put up a big $$ bet that they are full-fledged enemies in 12-24 months."&nbsp;



He followed up, explaining that he's not making a political judgment but simply believes their larger-than-life personalities &#8220;can&#8217;t coexist peacefully for too long.&#8221;&nbsp;



The tweet blew up, prompting users to weigh in with opinions, humor and even cash.



So far, Sean has racked up $7,000 in bets. One notable wager involves $5,000 riding on whether Musk and Trump remain friends over the next 18 months. Sean pays up if they're still on good terms; if not, his opponent loses. Another smaller bet for $100 will be determined by a Twitter poll in mid-2026 asking followers if Musk and Trump are &#8220;still on the same page.&#8221; Other bets have ranged from $500 to tickets to a game.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Why People Think It's Inevitable</h2>



A lot of people agree with Sean's prediction. They point out that Musk and Trump have clashed before and that their big personalities could create problems. Some noted that Trump isn't known for sharing the spotlight, while Musk's bluntness and work ethic could clash with Trump's style. Comments like, "Trump's really not gonna like sharing the spotlight with Elon," and "They are both alphas, so there&#8217;s that" echoed these sentiments.



Sweeney himself doubled down on his confidence, stating, "I don't know much about politics, but I read people for a living and trust my judgment 100%. Their fight seems like as close to a sure thing as I&#8217;ve seen in a while."



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">A History of Ups and Downs</h2>



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The bets aren't entirely unfounded. Trump and Musk have a history of both cooperation and public disputes:



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<li>In 2016, Musk criticized Trump as unfit for office but later joined his economic advisory council.</li>



<li>In 2017, <a href="https://x.com/elonmusk/status/870369915894546432">Musk quit</a> the council over Trump's withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement.</li>



<li>In 2022, Trump called Musk a "bulls&#x2A;&#x2A;&#x2A; artist," making Musk fire back on social media.</li>
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Fast forward to 2024. Musk and Trump's relationship strengthened after Musk publicly backed Trump during his campaign and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41507080/justice-department-flags-potential-legal-issues-with-elon-musk-backed-1m-voter-giveaway-america-pac">formed the &#8220;America PAC&#8221;</a> to support his policies. Musk even referred to himself as Trump's "First Buddy."



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But now, some reports say their relationship might already be cracking. Trump is reportedly annoyed with Musk over disagreements about immigration policies, leading some to wonder if their friendship&#8217;s &#8220;honeymoon phase&#8221; is over.



The drama took another twist with the announcement of a $500 billion AI project called Stargate, led by Musk's rival, Sam Altman. Musk wasn't part of the project and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/01/43121798/elon-musk-says-project-stargate-doesnt-actually-have-the-money-after-trump-announces-500-billion-ai-investment-led-by-softbank-oracle-and-openai">criticized it online</a>, saying it doesn't have enough money to back it up. While this doesn't directly involve Trump, it shows how Musk's competitive side might cause issues even with his allies.



Beyond the drama, the relationship between Musk and Trump matters to investors. Tesla's stock has gone up significantly since Trump's election win. People on Wall Street believe Trump's policies will help Musk's businesses, like Tesla's plan to launch self-driving robotaxis. However, if Musk and Trump's relationship sours, it could have a big effect on those projects and on Tesla's stock.



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Entrepreneur Sparks Debate Over Betting That Musk And Trump Will Turn Into 'Full-Fledged Enemies' – People Are Already Taking The Bet

Noted investor and author Robert Kiyosaki has forecast a potential Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) crash, which he sees as a chance to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/24/12/42638862/kiyosaki-warns-of-global-financial-crisis-protect-your-wealth-by-investing-in-real-assets">amass more wealth</a>.



What Happened: Kiyosaki, known for his best-seller &#8220;Rich Dad Poor Dad,&#8221; warned of a possible Bitcoin crash. This warning came after a 4.20% decline in the leading cryptocurrency, which fell below its $106,000 price point on Friday.



Kiyosaki&#8217;s cautionary statement was a reaction to U.S. President&nbsp;Donald Trump&#8216;s decision to impose 25% tariffs on U.S. trade partners Canada and Mexico, and a 10% tariff on China. 



This decision resulted in a 300 point (0.7%) fall in&nbsp;the Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;index, and significant losses for the S&amp;P&nbsp;500 and the Nasdaq 100.



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In a post on X, Kiyosaki said, &#8220;Trump&nbsp;tariffs begin: gold, silver, Bitcoin&nbsp;may crash.&#8221; He indicated his plan to purchase more Bitcoin if prices plummet, seeing it as an opportunity to grow his wealth. However, he also pointed out the U.S. national debt as a major problem that Bitcoin might not be able to address.



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Despite Kiyosaki&#8217;s warning, Bitcoin has started to rebound, and the effects on gold and silver have been negligible. The U.S. national debt, on the other hand, continues to escalate, surpassing $36.4 trillion.



Why It Matters: Kiyosaki&#8217;s prediction of a Bitcoin crash and his intention to buy more of the cryptocurrency if prices fall, highlight the volatility and potential opportunities in the crypto market. His comments also underscore the ongoing concerns about the U.S. national debt, which continues to soar despite economic measures. 



While Bitcoin has started to recover, the impact of the tariffs and the national debt on the economy and the crypto market remain to be seen.



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Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>), the AI behemoth that has been in the headlines for its artificial intelligence platform, has been the forerunner in providing data analytics tools to government customers for intelligence gathering,<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/long-ideas/25/02/43420044/benzinga-bulls-and-bears-nvidia-palantir-rigetti-computing-and-shiba-inu-hints-at-major-partnership" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> counterterrorism, and military purposes</a>.



The rise of China&#8217;s DeepSeek, with its open-source AI model and lower development costs, raises the question of how it might impact the future growth of Palantir&#8217;s <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/25/01/43267966/deepseeks-low-cost-model-reshapes-ai-landscape-experts-predict-shift-to-application-layer" rel="noreferrer noopener">stock in an increasingly competitive market</a>.



CEO Alex Karp recently discussed the growing competition in artificial intelligence from DeepSeek, which has raised apprehensions about the U.S.&#8217;s position in the AI race.



In an <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/01/31/palantir-ceo-says-chinas-deepseek-shows-need-for-all-country-effort.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">interview</a> with CNBC, Karp stressed the urgency for the U.S. to accelerate its AI development in light of these emerging threats. He acknowledged that technology, while beneficial, could be misused, especially in the hands of adversaries, and emphasized the need for a coordinated national effort to safeguard American innovation.



Karp remains optimistic that national security will help protect U.S. advancements from manipulation or theft.



Palantir is set to report its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">fourth-quarter earnings on Monday</a>. The street view for the adjusted earnings per share stands at 11 cents, while the analyst consensus estimate for revenues is $775.907 million.



DeepSeek, an open-source AI model, recently overtook OpenAI&#8217;s ChatGPT as the top free app on Apple&#8217;s U.S. App Store, shaking the tech world.



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This success raised questions about the costs of developing AI models, particularly in comparison to the enormous investments made by tech giants like NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>).



Karp expressed doubt about the reported low cost of DDeepSeek&#8217;sdevelopment, stating that he does not fully believe the estimates surrounding the mmodel&#8217;screation.



Palantir, a company valued at nearly $200 billion, has seen substantial growth, largely due to increasing demand for AI solutions.



Karp credited the ccompany&#8217;ssuccess to the focus on improving U.S. technological capabilities, positioning Palantir as a leader in the AI space.



In addition to discussing AI, Karp also addressed political controversies, offering support for Israel following the October 7 attack and defending Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) CEO Elon Musk against allegations related to political gestures. Karp also took a firm stance on illegal immigration, asserting that individuals who enter the U.S. illegally, particularly those engaged in criminal activity, should not be allowed to stay.



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The crypto market might be in for a surprise as a well-known crypto analyst predicts a significant rally for a competitor of&nbsp;Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>) and Shiba Inu&nbsp;(CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/shib/usd">SHIB</a>).



What Happened: The analyst, known as Inmortal, shared on X platform that the meme coin Floki (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">FLOKI</a>) is showing a Relative Strength Index (RSI) pattern similar to one that previously resulted in a 200% price surge. 



&#8220;Last&nbsp;time we reached this RSI&nbsp;level we bottomed and pumped&nbsp;200% One of my fav&nbsp;charts right now,&#8221; Inmortal stated.



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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Last time we reached this RSI level we bottomed and pumped 200% One of my fav charts right now.<a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24FLOKI&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$FLOKI</a> <a href="https://t.co/qyRlm2SLJp">pic.twitter.com/qyRlm2SLJp</a>&mdash; Inmortal (@inmortalcrypto) <a href="https://twitter.com/inmortalcrypto/status/1884709100640231670?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 29, 2025</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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The RSI is a tool used to determine whether an asset is overbought or oversold. At the time of the report, FLOKI was trading at $0.000144, marking a 13.2% increase in the last 24 hours.



Inmortal also pointed out a change in the altcoin cycle, forecasting multiple altseasons with funds moving in and out of digital assets, as opposed to a simultaneous rise of most tokens. 



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He concluded his analysis by emphasizing the current &#8220;brutal&#8221; market conditions, with Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) needing only a 5% increase&nbsp;to hit a new all-time&nbsp;high, while many altcoins need a 500% surge to match that.



Why It Matters: The predicted rally for FLOKI is significant as it comes amidst a volatile crypto market. The analyst&#8217;s observation of a shift in the altcoin cycle could indicate a new trend in the crypto market, with funds moving in and out of digital assets rather than a simultaneous surge. 



This could potentially lead to more opportunities for investors to profit from different altcoins at different times. 



Furthermore, the current market conditions, described as &#8220;brutal&#8221; by Inmortal, highlight the potential for significant gains for many altcoins, despite the relatively small increase needed for Bitcoin to reach a new all-time high.



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