Palantir Technologies Option Alert: Oct 17 $35 Calls Sweep (16) near the Bid: 85 vs 283 OI; Earnings 8/4 After Close [est] 

Palantir Technologies Option Alert: Oct 17 $35 Calls Sweep (16) near the Bid: 85 @ $104.529 vs 283 OI; Earnings 8/4 After Close [est] Ref=$139.04

Palantir Technologies Option Alert: Oct 17 $35 Calls Sweep (273) near the Bid: 1363 vs 283 OI; Earnings 8/4 After Close [est] 

Palantir Technologies Option Alert: Oct 17 $35 Calls Sweep (273) near the Bid: 1363 @ $104.622 vs 283 OI; Earnings 8/4 After Close [est] Ref=$139.155

Palantir Technologies Option Alert: Oct 17 $35 Calls Sweep (12) near the Bid: 56 vs 283 OI; Earnings 8/4 After Close [est] 

Palantir Technologies Option Alert: Oct 17 $35 Calls Sweep (12) near the Bid: 56 @ $104.558 vs 283 OI; Earnings 8/4 After Close [est] Ref=$139.01

Palantir Technologies Option Alert: Aug 15 $120 Puts Sweep (31) near the Ask: 1239 vs 15940 OI; Earnings 8/4 After Close [est] 

Palantir Technologies Option Alert: Aug 15 $120 Puts Sweep (31) near the Ask: 1239 @ $5.05 vs 15940 OI; Earnings 8/4 After Close [est] Ref=$137.765

Palantir Technologies Option Alert: Dec, 2027 $145 Calls Sweep (10) near the Ask: 133 vs 1132 OI; Earnings 8/4 After Close [est] 

Palantir Technologies Option Alert: Dec, 2027 $145 Calls Sweep (10) near the Ask: 133 @ $48.2 vs 1132 OI; Earnings 8/4 After Close [est] Ref=$130.55

Palantir Technologies Option Alert: Mar 20 $110 Puts Sweep (37) near the Ask: 500 vs 1791 OI; Earnings 8/4 After Close [est] 

Palantir Technologies Option Alert: Mar 20 $110 Puts Sweep (37) near the Ask: 500 @ $15.55 vs 1791 OI; Earnings 8/4 After Close [est] Ref=$129.825

Palantir Technologies Option Alert: Sep, 2026 $110 Puts Sweep (26) near the Bid: 795 vs 94 OI; Earnings 8/4 After Close [est] 

Palantir Technologies Option Alert: Sep, 2026 $110 Puts Sweep (26) near the Bid: 795 @ $21.4 vs 94 OI; Earnings 8/4 After Close [est] Ref=$129.74

Palantir Technologies Option Alert: May 15 $130 Puts at the Bid: 200 vs 1044 OI; Earnings 8/4 After Close [est] 

Palantir Technologies Option Alert: May 15 $130 Puts at the Bid: 200 @ $25.55 vs 1044 OI; Earnings 8/4 After Close [est] Ref=$137.4

Palantir Technologies Option Alert: Jun, 2027 $120 Puts at the Bid: 250 vs 1182 OI; Earnings 8/4 After Close [est] 

Palantir Technologies Option Alert: Jun, 2027 $120 Puts at the Bid: 250 @ $31.25 vs 1182 OI; Earnings 8/4 After Close [est] Ref=$137.43

Palantir Technologies Option Alert: Thu $131 Calls Sweep (8) near the Ask: 681 vs 1698 OI; Earnings 8/4 After Close [est] 

Palantir Technologies Option Alert: Thu $131 Calls Sweep (8) near the Ask: 681 @ $7.808 vs 1698 OI; Earnings 8/4 After Close [est] Ref=$138.1

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Palantir is an analytical software company that focuses on leveraging data to create efficiencies in its clients' organizations. The firm serves commercial and government clients via its Foundry and Gotham platforms, respectively. Palantir works only with entities in Western-allied nations and reserves the right not to work with anyone that is antithetical to Western values. The Denver-based company was founded in 2003 and went public in 2020.

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This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>NVDA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/11/25</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
<td>$90.6K</td>
<td>93.2K</td>
<td>122.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/11/25</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$61.3K</td>
<td>20.7K</td>
<td>19.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ORCL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/11/25</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
<td>$34.2K</td>
<td>2.3K</td>
<td>15.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PLTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/11/25</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
<td>$50.9K</td>
<td>8.4K</td>
<td>14.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BTBT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$3.00</td>
<td>$80.7K</td>
<td>15.9K</td>
<td>8.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DDOG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/11/25</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
<td>$34.8K</td>
<td>4.0K</td>
<td>5.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
<td>$38.0K</td>
<td>12.7K</td>
<td>3.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RGTI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/17/25</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$112.7K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
<td>3.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$27.50</td>
<td>$28.2K</td>
<td>7.4K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WDC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$150.0K</td>
<td>345</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For NVDA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 4 day(s) on July 11, 2025. This event was a transfer of 537 contract(s) at a $160.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $90.6K, with a price of $168.0 per contract. There were 93233 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 122529 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AAPL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 4 day(s) on July 11, 2025. This event was a transfer of 224 contract(s) at a $210.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $61.3K, with a price of $275.0 per contract. There were 20716 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 19387 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ORCL (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORCL#NYSE">ORCL</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 4 day(s) on July 11, 2025. This event was a transfer of 199 contract(s) at a $240.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $34.2K, with a price of $172.0 per contract. There were 2370 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 15369 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding PLTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 4 day(s) on July 11, 2025. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $135.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $50.9K, with a price of $509.0 per contract. There were 8451 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 14096 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BTBT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BTBT#NASDAQ">BTBT</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 39 day(s) on August 15, 2025. This event was a transfer of 1000 contract(s) at a $3.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 45 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $80.7K, with a price of $80.0 per contract. There were 15949 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 8287 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding DDOG (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DDOG#NASDAQ">DDOG</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 4 day(s) on July 11, 2025. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $155.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 20 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $34.8K, with a price of $174.0 per contract. There were 4024 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 5861 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AMD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 74 day(s) on September 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 22 contract(s) at a $125.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $38.0K, with a price of $1730.0 per contract. There were 12780 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3757 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding RGTI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RGTI#NASDAQ">RGTI</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 102 day(s) on October 17, 2025. Parties traded 500 contract(s) at a $15.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 20 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $112.7K, with a price of $225.0 per contract. There were 1627 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3046 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AI (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AI#NYSE">AI</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 11 day(s) on July 18, 2025. This event was a transfer of 912 contract(s) at a $27.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.2K, with a price of $31.0 per contract. There were 7417 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1156 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding WDC (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WDC#NASDAQ">WDC</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 39 day(s) on August 15, 2025. Parties traded 1000 contract(s) at a $60.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $150.0K, with a price of $150.0 per contract. There were 345 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1067 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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10 Information Technology Stocks With Whale Alerts In Today's Session

Palantir Technologies Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>) has become synonymous with <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/artificial-intelligence">defense-grade artificial intelligence</a>, anchored by its government contracts, profitable growth and recent S&amp;P 500 inclusion. But another name is now sparking serious interest: BigBear.ai Holdings Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBAI#NYSE">BBAI</a>).
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">BigBear.ai's Big Moment</h2>
BigBear.ai <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/07/46250072/bigbear-ai-bbai-stock-is-soaring-this-week-whats-going-on">surged 2.2% on Thursday</a> to $7.73, with trading volume skyrocketing 306% — over 201 million shares. The stock is up over 14% over the past five trading days. Its AI platform VANE just featured in the U.S. Army's Project Convergence Capstone 5, and a fresh $165 million defense contract adds to its $384.9 million backlog.
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Social media buzz, including comparisons to Palantir, suggests momentum is building among retail traders, especially given BigBear.ai's lower valuation.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">David Vs. Goliath &#8230; With A Catch</h2>
BigBear.ai's fundamentals are still in build mode. It posted a $8 million net loss last quarter and 52% of its revenue came from just four clients. But its P/S ratio of 12x is a fraction of Palantir's eye-popping 107x (per <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/register?utm_adType=bzprocontent&amp;utm_campaign=14daytrial&amp;utm_ad=0707">Benzinga Pro</a> data) — an appealing metric for value-oriented investors.
Palantir, on the other hand, reported $105 million in net income in the first quarter, up 83% year-over-year. Its platforms, Gotham and Foundry, are widely used across defense and commercial sectors.
Yet valuation risk looms: a P/E of 584x and tariff uncertainty could slow growth.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Technical Setup: BigBear.ai Riding Momentum, While Palantir Sails Through</h2>
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BigBear.ai is riding a momentum wave rising above all key moving averages, as traders appear bullish on the stock. The stock is pressing against resistance at $8.50 with support near $7.50. RSI (relative strength index) is at 77.89, technically overbought but showing strength and supported by a positive MACD (moving average convergence/divergence) reading of 0.97. Word of caution around volatility, as beta at 3.05, is high.
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Palantir trades around $138, above key moving averages but with volatility and pullback below short-term moving averages seen recently. Long-term remains strongly bullish with the 200-day average trading below the current price level. A neutral RSI at 55.35 and positive MACD at 2.60 lend further support.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Verdict</h2>
For long-term investors, Palantir remains the established leader. But for those willing to take on more risk, BigBear.ai is shaping up to be a compelling upstart in the AI defense space. 
With the July 9 tariff decision looming, both stocks could see catalysts — one from strength, the other from speculation.
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Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>) <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/palantir" rel="noreferrer noopener">stock surged 79%</a> year-to-date, driven by quarterly earnings, a boost in government contract revenue, and positive analyst sentiment.
Palantir has far outpaced the market indices. The S&amp;P 500 and the Nasdaq-100 (which also includes Palantir) gained 7-9% during the period. Palantir stock gained over 385% in the last 12 months, compared to the indexes&#8217; 12-13% returns.
Founded as a defense contractor, Palantir has since expanded to the private sector.&nbsp;
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In May, Palantir reported <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/05/45208000/palantir-q1-earnings-revenue-beat-eps-in-line-customer-count-up-39-company-raises-guidance-citing-surging-and-ferocious-growth" rel="noreferrer noopener">first-quarter revenue</a> of $883.86 million, up 39% year over year and beating&nbsp;analyst estimates of $862.83 million. U.S. revenue grew 55% to $628 million.
U.S. commercial revenue increased by 71% to $255 million, and U.S. government revenue rose by 45% to $373 million.
Palantir&#8217;s customer count grew 39% year-over-year and 8% quarter-over-quarter. The company closed 139 deals worth over $1 million during the quarter and 51 deals worth at least $5 million.&nbsp;
Palantir expects second-quarter revenue of $934 million-$938 million versus estimates of $899.12 million. Palantir expects full-year 2025 revenue of $3.89 billion to $3.90 billion, up from analysts&#8217; expectations of $3.75 billion.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Analyst Opinion</h2>
Wedbush analyst Dan Ives expects Palantir to be a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/25/05/45655507/tech-analyst-expects-palantir-stock-to-rise-above-400-as-ai-revolution-kicks-into-gear" rel="noreferrer noopener">top winner in</a> the AI boom, calling it the &#8220;Messi of AI.&#8221; In the coming years, Ives projected that Palantir&#8217;s stock could surpass $400 and reach a $1 trillion market cap.
He stated that Palantir, alongside Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), is a key force driving the next phase of the AI revolution.
Previously, Ives had reaffirmed Palantir as <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/25/04/44810625/top-analyst-sees-unprecedented-traction-for-pltr-stock-after-nato-agreement-another-validation-sign" rel="noreferrer noopener">a top pick</a>, citing the North Atlantic Treaty Organization deal as a key growth catalyst. He views the agreement as a strong validation of Palantir&#8217;s expanding traction across federal and commercial sectors.
Twenty-five analysts have set a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PLTR/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">consensus price target</a> of $76.72 for Palantir. Loop Capital issued the highest target, $155, on June 12, 2025. Based on the latest analyst ratings, the average target of $128.67 suggests a potential downside of 3.98% from the current price.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Recent Events</h2>
Recently, Palantir collaborated with BlueForge Alliance on a Navy-backed initiative to <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/contracts/25/05/45702431/palantir-stock-gains-as-trump-expands-companys-role-in-us-government-agencies" rel="noreferrer noopener">digitize and speed up</a> U.S. warship production.
The company is <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/contracts/25/05/45702431/palantir-stock-gains-as-trump-expands-companys-role-in-us-government-agencies" rel="noreferrer noopener">also in talks</a> to supply its technology to the Internal Revenue Service and Social Security Administration, further deepening government ties.
Reportedly, Palantir has bagged over $113 million in contracts since Trump took office, excluding the $795 million DoD contract.
However, it&#8217;s not all rosy about Palantir. States accused the Trump administration of illegally sharing Medicaid recipients&#8217; health data with immigration authorities, bypassing federal privacy laws.
California and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/legal/25/07/46247689/palantir-reportedly-assisting-trump-administrations-doge-to-compile-americans-personal-data" rel="noreferrer noopener">other states alleged</a> Palantir is helping the Department of Government Efficiency build a massive database of Americans&#8217; info for immigration enforcement.
Officials warned that this data sharing could discourage eligible immigrants from enrolling in Medicaid, harming public health and straining state healthcare systems.
Price Action: PLTR stock is up 1.62% at $136.53 at last check Monday.
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Lockheed Martin Corp. is a defense company that uses its capital to generate profits most efficiently as compared to its peers; however, the year-over-year growth of this specific metric has been tepid.
What Happened: A company&#8217;s capital efficiency, or how profitable a company is with the capital it has put to use, is measured by ROCE or Return on Capital Employed.
When a company demonstrates consistently growing ROCE, it signals its ability to be a compounding machine, skillfully reinvesting profits back into the business for increasingly higher returns.
In the case of defense stocks, Lockheed Martin has the highest ROCE among its peers, representing the management&#8217;s effectiveness in deploying capital for productive use.
As of the quarter ending March, LMT had an ROCE of 25.71%, higher than 22.97% from the same quarter of the previous year, highlights GuruFocus data.
As the year-over-year expansion was minimal, it might not be a super high-growth stock; however, Lockheed Martin&#8217;s solid 25.71% return on capital shows it&#8217;s running a really efficient business.
That strong performance probably explains why Lockheed Martin is a high-yielding stock and has a history of consistent dividend increases, with the current dividend yield at 2.85%, according to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/LMT/dividends">Benzinga</a>. 
Here is a list of a few other defense stocks with their current ROCE.
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<tbody>
<tr>
<td>U.S. Defense Stocks</td>
<td>ROCE</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>)</td>
<td>12.67%.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>General Dynamics Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GD#NYSE">GD</a>)</td>
<td>13.37%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Northrop Grumman Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOC#NYSE">NOC</a>)</td>
<td>8.42%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Lockheed Martin Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>)</td>
<td>25.71%.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Boeing Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>)</td>
<td>5.59%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RTX Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RTX#NYSE">RTX</a>)</td>
<td>8.80%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>General Electric Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GE#NYSE">GE</a>)</td>
<td>11.04%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Source: GuruFocus</figcaption></figure>
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/07/46259795/everyone-talked-about-nvidia-apple-and-tesla-but-this-one-tech-stock-has-left-them-all-behind-in-2025">Everyone Talked About Nvidia, Apple And Tesla, But This One Tech Stock Has Left Them All Behind In 2025</a>
Why It Matters: Despite the high quality of the capital efficiency metric, Lockheed Martin stock has performed the worst among the given peers.
It has declined by over 4% in 2025 and is just above the flatline over a year. On the other hand, Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>) remains the stock with the highest returns among its peers.
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<tbody>
<tr>
<td>U.S. Defense Stocks</td>
<td>YTD Performance</td>
<td>One Year Performance</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Palantir Technologies Inc.</td>
<td>78.69%</td>
<td>385.05%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>General Dynamics Corp.</td>
<td>12.93%</td>
<td>5.10%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Northrop Grumman Corp.</td>
<td>7.73%</td>
<td>17.19%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Lockheed Martin Corp.</td>
<td>-4.09%</td>
<td>0.16%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Boeing Co.</td>
<td>25.63%</td>
<td>16.19%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RTX Corp.</td>
<td>25.64%</td>
<td>45.60%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>General Electric Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GE#NYSE">GE</a>)</td>
<td>46.44%</td>
<td>50.97%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings shows that LMT had a stronger price trend over the medium term and a weaker trend over the short and long term. Its momentum ranking was moderate, and its value ranking was poor at the 31.60th percentile. The details of other metrics are <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-4/#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">available here</a>.
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On the truncated trading day of July 3rd, 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, scaled fresh records and ended higher. The SPY was up 0.79% at $625.34, while the QQQ advanced 0.98% to $556.22, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
On Monday, the futures of the S&amp;P 500, Dow Jones, and Nasdaq 100 indices were trading lower.
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Equities

Lockheed Martin Tops Defense Peers In Capital Efficiency — But Market Isn't Impressed

The stock market's buzzing with euphoria, with the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/cnn-business-fear-greed-index">CNN Business Fear &amp; Greed Index</a> at 78—"<a href="https://edition.cnn.com/markets/fear-and-greed">Extreme Greed</a>" for the first time since March 2024.
Investors are all-in, and this frothy market is ripe for bold moves in growth stocks. Here are five long trades to surf this wave. Buckle up—this market's fizzier than a shaken soda can.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">1. Bitcoin Miners (MARA, RIOT): Crypto Reserve Rocket</h2>
The U.S. government's push for a Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) strategic reserve has crypto miners like MARA Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MARA#NASDAQ">MARA</a>) and Riot Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIOT#NASDAQ">RIOT</a>) in the spotlight. X posts are <a href="https://x.com/search?q=%24BTC%20and%20bullish&amp;src=typed_query&amp;f=top">hyping</a> a Bitcoin bull run. 
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Both stocks are breaking above their eight, 20-day, 50-day and 200-day moving averages. 
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With both stocks soaring on the Bitcoin reserve sentiment, any dips might be opportunities for a leveraged bet on the crypto mania.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">2. Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>): AI's Unstoppable Beast</h2>
Nvidia remains the greed poster child, courtesy the tech world&#8217;s promising insatiable AI chip demand. The company has maintained its AI dominance and continues to be a top pick for growth-oriented investors, specially those looking to profit from a greed-oriented market.
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The stock trades comfortably above all moving averages, and has made a Golden Cross recently, indicating the rally still has room. The MACD (moving average convergence/divergence) indicator at 6.56 continues to trend bullish while the RSI (relative strength index) flirts with the overbought territory.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">3. Palantir Technologies Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>): Data's Darling</h2>
Palantir has been riding the data and AI wave too, with its stock roaring over 390% in the past year, 78%+ YTD. Meanwhile, Wall Street has been touting its AI-driven government and commercial contracts. Recent <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/news/25/03/44305045/archer-taps-palantirs-ai-to-supercharge-electric-aircraft-production-and-flight-tech">partnerships</a> and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/46080274/palantir-just-boarded-a-flying-startup-and-this-nano-cap-stock-just-took-off">investments</a> also indicate that Palantir has been foraying beyond defense and into aviation. 
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The stock's been treading north, broadly, with occasional dips offering buying opportunities to Palantir bulls.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">4. Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>): Robotaxi Rocket Fuel</h2>
Tesla is electric with its Robotaxi becoming the talk of the town. Recently, the stock&#8217;s hit a few speed bumps, akin to its latest tech launch. While Tesla&#8217;s robotaxi rollout in Austin has fueled stock momentum, but safety concerns and NHTSA scrutiny signal caution ahead. Widespread traffic <a href="https://opentools.ai/news/teslas-robotaxi-rollout-excitement-meets-safety-concerns">violations</a> by Tesla's self-driving cars are drawing regulatory attention—investors may want to temper the hype.
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Technicals side with caution too, as the stock has dipped below most moving averages, finding support in the 200-day SMA (simple moving average). The RSI is neutral at 47.59 but a negative MACD again speaks caution. Overall, the growth-oriented Tesla bulls may see this as a buy-the-dip opportunity. Though investors must be warned, that Tesla stock, being driven a lot by sentiment, doesn&#8217;t some without speed bumps.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">5. Coinbase Global Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>): Crypto's Comeback Kid</h2>
Coinbase is another stock riding the Bitcoin reserve wave, with Wall Street noting its role in custody and trading.
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The stock has seen and uptick in and strong trading volume recently, driven by the Bitcoin reserve momentum. With an RSI of 68.09 and a healthy MACD at 30.30, COIN stock trades above moving averages &#8211; both short and long-term. For those seeking to profit from a greedy market, COIN is definitely a play on crypto greed.
Extreme greed can make heroes &#8211; or bagholders. These five trades ride the current wave, but frothy markets demand sharp entries, tighter stops, and zero complacency. Ride the trend, but don't forget: euphoria always overstays its welcome… until it doesn't.
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Long Ideas

$BTC

COIN

MARA

RIOT

TSLA

Greed Mode On: Why Tesla, Nvidia, Palantir And Bitcoin Plays Could Rip

Wall Street loves a good comeback tale, and June&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs">ETF flows</a> provided just that. With $102.7 billion in net inflows, according to FactSet data, the U.S. ETF business rebounded from its April slowdown, posting a 17% increase over May and taking total assets under management to $11.5 trillion. But the real tale? A few ETFs and issuers have left everyone else in the dust, flashing neon signs that investors are wagering on high-beta (highly volatile) funds.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">High-Conviction Inflows</h2>
Rafferty Asset Management booked a stunning $256.6 million in June inflows, a 730% recovery from May&#8217;s painful outflow of more than $40 million. Close behind was Tuttle Capital, taking in $68.7 million, another flip after a drubbing in May. Toroso Investments generated $7.8 million in new inflows, a small but significant amount.
What&#8217;s driving it? A league of single-stock and leveraged ETFs that are high-risk, high-reward, and extremely popular today.
Eight issuers launched 23 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs/new-etfs/25/07/46203728/quantum-ai-nuclear-three-frontiers-one-launchpad-powered-by-defiance-etfs" target="_blank" rel="noopener">new single-stock ETFs in June</a> — a notable increase. They are not for the weak of heart: 75% are geared (leveraged/inverse) and target tactical, high-conviction trades. Tesla (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), Nvidia (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), Palantir (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>) and MicroStrategy (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>) continue to be investor favorites, receiving the most issuer attention.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Funds That Dominated In June</h2>
<figure class="wp-block-table"> 
<table class="has-fixed-layout">
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Fund</th>
<th>Type</th>
<th>June Net Flow</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Direxion Daily TSLA Bull 2X Shares (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSL#NASDAQ">TSL</a>)</td>
<td>Leveraged</td>
<td>$134.9 million</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>YieldMax MSTR Option Income ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTY#NYSE">MSTY</a>)</td>
<td>Single-Stock</td>
<td>$83.9 million</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GraniteShares 2x Long PLTR ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PTIR#NASDAQ">PTIR</a>)</td>
<td>Leveraged</td>
<td>$34.9 million</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>T-Rex 2x Long NVDA ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDX#BATS">NVDX</a>)</td>
<td>Leveraged</td>
<td>$52.8 million</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Direxion AAPL Bull 2X ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPU#NASDAQ">AAPU</a>)</td>
<td>Leveraged</td>
<td>$45.3 million</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Direxion MSFT Bull 2X ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFU#NASDAQ">MSFU</a>)</td>
<td>Leveraged</td>
<td>$39.6 million</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Source: FactSet</figcaption></figure>
Altogether, these six ETFs collectively brought in more than $391 million in June, predominantly from leveraged bets on the large-cap tech giants.
Looking at year-to-date inflows, FactSet revealed:
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>TSL (Tesla 2X) tops YTD flows with $310.8 million.</li>
<li>MSTY (MicroStrategy option income) takes second with $198 million.</li>
<li>PTIR (Palantir 2X) is not far behind at $98.6 million.</li>
</ul>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Sector Signals: Where The Money Is Heading</h2>
June&#8217;s sector flows told a distinct story: investors are gravitating back into Tech, Consumer Discretionary, and Communication Services— all areas connected to AI, platforms, and online consumption. 
Financials, Energy, and Health Care experienced ongoing outflows, meanwhile. This was evident from the $707 million inflows recorded in SPDR Select Sector Fund &#8211; Technology (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>), $459 million in Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLB#NYSE">XLB</a>) and $601 million in the Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLC#NYSE">XLC</a>). 
Conversely, $1.5 billion flowed out of SPDR Select Sector Fund &#8211; Financial (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLF#NYSE">XLF</a>), $303 million from SPDR Select Sector Fund &#8211; Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>) and $661 million from SPDR Select Sector Fund &#8211; Health Care (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLV#NYSE">XLV</a>).
And while fixed income flows fell 16% to $32 billion, equity flows rose 29% to $57 billion, showing that investors aren&#8217;t quite risk-averse, but are merely growing more discerning.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Watch The Leaders, Read The Signals</h2>
Although June&#8217;s overall inflows were robust, it&#8217;s the degree to which investor money has flowed into a handful of high-beta ETFs that&#8217;s most illustrative. It is a sign of unprecedented conviction, not merely in big tech and AI, but in tactical, aggressive investing. Whether the giants of this rally can sustain their dominance will be determined by macro tailwinds and how long this momentum mojo can last.
For the time being, the message from ETF land is unmistakable: risk is back on, primarily for those fearless enough to ride it 2X.
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States are accusing the federal government of breaching long-standing laws protecting Medicaid recipients&#8217; private health data by secretly sharing it with <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/health-care" rel="noreferrer noopener">federal immigration authorities</a>.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta recently filed a lawsuit on the part of a multistate coalition challenging the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) decision to provide &#8220;unfettered access to individual personal health data to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS),&#8221; arguing that it violates federal law, &#8220;threatens to erode trust in the healthcare system, and deters vulnerable populations from seeking care.&#8221;
For over 70 years, federal law has treated Medicaid beneficiaries' personal and medical information as confidential, to be shared only in limited circumstances that support public health or the integrity of the program.
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However, in June 2025, this policy was upended when the Centers for Medicare &amp; Medicaid Services (CMS) under the HHS allegedly transferred sensitive health data from states such as California, Illinois and Washington to the Department of Homeland Security without notifying the public or following proper procedures.
The states <a href="https://oag.ca.gov/system/files/attachments/press-docs/CA%20v.%20HHS%2C%20Complaint%207.1.25.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">argue</a> that this mass transfer of health data occurred without beneficiaries' consent and violated multiple federal statutes, including the Administrative Procedure Act.
They further claim this was done under the Trump administration without proper justification or legal authority, undermining the protections Congress established for Medicaid data.
HHS has defended its actions by stating that data sharing helps ensure that Medicaid benefits are only for eligible individuals. However, states contend this rationale is misleading.
Congress has already authorized emergency Medicaid for all U.S. residents, regardless of immigration status; states routinely verify eligibility using federally approved systems. They insist there is no precedent or legal basis for the type of cross-agency data sharing CMS is now enabling.
Adding to the concern is the broader context. Reports suggest the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is compiling a vast, searchable database of Americans&#8217; personal information—including tax and Social Security data—to aid in immigration enforcement.
Technology company Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>) is reportedly assisting in this effort.
Critics warn that centralizing such sensitive data dramatically increases the risk of misuse, even with the best intentions.
The states involved in the lawsuit say they are taking action to safeguard their Medicaid programs and shield their residents from harm.
They warn that such data sharing could prompt fear among immigrants, causing them to opt out of Medicaid enrollment—even when they are eligible—leading to a loss of federal funding, a strain on state safety net hospitals, and adverse public health outcomes.
States are asking the court to issue immediate relief to stop the unauthorized sharing and uphold the longstanding principles of the state-federal Medicaid partnership.
"The Trump Administration has upended longstanding privacy protections with its decision to illegally share sensitive, personal health data with ICE. In doing so, it has created a culture of fear that will lead to fewer people seeking vital emergency medical care," <a href="http://oag.ca.gov/news/press-releases/attorney-general-bonta-sues-trump-administration-illegally-sharing-californians'" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">said</a> AG Bonta in a statement on Tuesday.
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Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) has reportedly halted production of its Optimus line of humanoid robots.
What Happened: Tesla has halted purchases of raw materials as it redesigns the hardware and software of its Optimus robot, according to sources in the company's Chinese supply chain, Chinese media outlet LatePost reported <a href="https://www.latepost.com/news/dj_detail?id=3060">on</a> Wednesday (Translated from Chinese).
The report suggests that Tesla had purchased enough materials to produce 1,200 robots and produced over 1,000 units, much lower than Elon Musk's target of 5,000.
Tesla did not immediately respond to<a href="http://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard"> Benzinga's</a> request for comment.
The halt comes as Tesla reportedly told the suppliers the company would need at least two months to determine the production and purchase plan as it determines the redesigns to Optimus, the Chinese supply chain sources said.
The redesigns come as Ashok Elluswamy took over the reins of the Optimus line, the report said. Currently, according to the sources, the Optimus robots carrying batteries in the battery workshop are proving to be less efficient than the workers.
Tesla told the suppliers that some of the joint motors overheat and the battery life is relatively short, the report said, as Tesla provided feedback to its suppliers.
Why It Matters: The report comes even as Wedbush Securities' Dan Ives reiterated Tesla's lead in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/07/46192638/tesla-is-one-of-the-two-best-physical-ai-plays-says-dan-ives-as-he-expects-2-trillion-in-valuation-were-not-even-factoring-optimus">the robotics segment</a>. Ives said that the sector has a chance to be bigger than the company's autonomous driving tech due to its scale.
Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) CEO Jensen Huang had earlier said that the Optimus robot could be the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/05/45664231/teslas-optimus-may-be-the-first-humanoid-robot-to-achieve-high-volume-and-tech-scale-says-nvidia-ceo-jensen-huang-likely-to-be-the-next-multi-trillion-dollar-industry">first humanoid robot</a> to achieve the tech scale and high volume needed to further the robotics sector. &#8220;I think this is likely to be the next multi-trillion-dollar industry,&#8221; Huang said. 
However, Palantir Technologies Inc.'s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>) Peter Thiel says Musk's vision of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46188592/peter-thiel-says-elon-musk-vision-of-a-billion-humanoid-robots-in-ten-years-makes-all-the-hand-wringing-over-deficits-look-unthought-through">a billion humanoid robots</a> in a decade in the U.S. seems not "thought through."
The production for Optimus had hit a snag earlier in the year as China's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44941025/tesla-optimus-robot-hit-by-chinas-rare-earth-magnet-crackdown-elon-musk-says-thousands-may-be-ready-by-year-end-but-no-guarantees-when-you-have-a-complex-manufactured-product">crackdown on rare earth metals</a> exports posed supply chain issues for Tesla and its robotics ambitions.
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Each trading day features hundreds of headlines and press releases on Benzinga Pro, a source for traders to see the latest news on the overall market<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/register?utm_adType=bzprocontent&amp;utm_campaign=14daytrial&amp;utm_ad=0702" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">&nbsp;and individual tickers.</a>
The 2025 year is half over with July now here, which is likely hard for many to believe. Here is a look at the most searched stocks on Benzinga Pro for the first half of 2025. Current prices and year-to-date performance are based on June 30 market close prices and do not include dividends.
1. SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>)
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Current Price: $617.85</li>
<li>52-Week Range: $481.81 to $619.22</li>
<li>Year-to-Date Return: +5.7%</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/25/01/42802731/exclusive-top-20-most-searched-tickers-on-benzinga-pro-in-2024-where-do-tesla-nvidia-gamestop-trump-media-stocks-rank">2024 Benzinga Pro Search Rank</a>: 3rd</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/25/05/45171636/exclusive-aprils-20-most-searched-tickers-on-benzinga-pro-where-do-tesla-apple-palantir-nvidia-stocks-rank">April</a>/<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/long-ideas/25/06/45750724/exclusive-mays-20-most-searched-tickers-on-benzinga-pro-where-do-apple-palantir-coreweave-nvidia-rank">May</a>/<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/long-ideas/25/07/46205646/exclusive-june-20-most-searched-tickers-on-benzinga-pro-where-do-coreweave-nvidia-apple-stock-rank">June </a>2025 Search Rank: 1st/1st/1st</li>
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2. Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)
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<li>Current Price: $317.66</li>
<li>52-Week Range: $182 to $488.54</li>
<li>Year-to-Date Return: -16.3%</li>
<li>2024 Benzinga Pro Search Rank: 2nd &nbsp;</li>
<li>April/May/June 2025 Search Rank: 3rd/4th/2nd</li>
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3. NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Current Price: $157.99</li>
<li>52-Week Range: $86.63 to $158.71</li>
<li>Year-to-Date Return: +14.2%</li>
<li>2024 Benzinga Pro Search Rank: 1st</li>
<li>April/May/June 2025 Search Rank: 2nd/2nd/3rd</li>
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4. Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>)
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Current Price: $136.32</li>
<li>52-Week Range: $21.23 to $148.22</li>
<li>Year-to-Date Return: +81.3%</li>
<li>2024 Benzinga Pro Search Rank: 7th</li>
<li>April/May/June 2025 Search Rank: 7th/3rd/4th</li>
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5. Hims &amp; Hers Health Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HIMS#NYSE">HIMS</a>)
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Current Price: $49.85</li>
<li>52-Week Range: $13.47 to $72.98</li>
<li>Year-to-Date Return: +97.8%</li>
<li>2024 Benzinga Pro Search Rank: Not in Top 20</li>
<li>April/May/June 2025 Search Rank: 8th/9th/8th</li>
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6. UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>)
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Current Price: $311.97</li>
<li>52-Week Range: 248.88 to $630.73</li>
<li>Year-to-Date Return: -38.2%</li>
<li>2024 Benzinga Pro Search Rank: Not in Top 20</li>
<li>April/May/June 2025 Search Rank: Not in Top 20/5th/Not in Top 20</li>
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7. CoreWeave Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRWV#NASDAQ">CRWV</a>)
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<li>Current Price: $163.06</li>
<li>52-Week Range: $33.52 to $187</li>
<li>Year-to-Date Return: +307.8%</li>
<li>2024 Benzinga Pro Search Rank: Not Public</li>
<li>April/May/June 2025 Search Rank: Not in Top 20/11th/6th</li>
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8. Super Micro Computer Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>)
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Current Price: $49.01</li>
<li>52-Week Range: $17.25 to $96.33</li>
<li>Year-to-Date Return: +63.1%</li>
<li>2024 Benzinga Pro Search Rank: 4th</li>
<li>April/May/June 2025 Search Rank: 9th/Not in Top 20/Not in Top 20</li>
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9. Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>)
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Current Price: $141.90</li>
<li>52-Week Range: $76.48 to $187.28</li>
<li>Year-to-Date Return: +17.6%</li>
<li>2024 Benzinga Pro Search Rank: 6th</li>
<li>April/May/June 2025 Search Rank: 18th/14th/9th</li>
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10. Oklo Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OKLO#NYSE">OKLO</a>)
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Current Price: $55.99</li>
<li>52-Week Range: $5.35 to $73.55</li>
<li>Year-to-Date Return: +156.3%</li>
<li>2024 Benzinga Pro Search Rank: Not in Top 20</li>
<li>April/May/June 2025 Search Rank: Not in Top 20/12th/10th</li>
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Honorable Mentions:&nbsp;The following stocks were the 11th&nbsp;to 20th&nbsp;most-searched tickers on&nbsp;<a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent030425&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;for the first six months of 2025.
11. Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)
12. Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>)
13. Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>)
14. Coinbase Global (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>)
15. Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>)
16. SharpLink Gaming (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBET#NASDAQ">SBET</a>)
17. D-Wave Quantum (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QBTS#NYSE">QBTS</a>)
18. Asset Entities (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASST#NASDAQ">ASST</a>)
19. Circle Internet Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRCL#NYSE">CRCL</a>)
20. Pony AI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PONY#NASDAQ">PONY</a>)
Why It's Important: The top 10 list for the first six months of 2025 looked similar to the month of June, with eight of the companies the same.
UnitedHealth Group, which has appeared in only one top 20 over the past three months, ranked sixth thanks to the strong interest in the ticker at the start of the year.
Super Micro Computer similarly ranked eighth for the first half of 2025 despite only a ninth place rank in April and not being in the top 20 in May or June. The stock was particularly popular during the first three months of the year.
If the top 10 holds steady for the rest of the year, the top three stocks would match the 2024 year, but in a different order. In 2024, it was Nvidia ranked first, followed by Tesla and the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust. The three stocks now rank in opposite order through the first six months of the year.
Outside of the top 10 there weren't many huge surprises with themes such as cryptocurrency, AI and quantum computing being strong in the first six months of 2025.
Apple ended the first half of the year ranked 12th, despite previously ranking in the top 10 in several months to start the year. Other Mag 7 stocks such as Amazon and Meta also ranked in the 11 to 20. Alphabet ranked just outside of the top 20 for the first half of the year at 22nd place. Nowhere to be found in the top 25 was Microsoft, a member of the Mag 7 and the second most valuable company in the world.
Stay tuned <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/register?utm_adType=bzprocontent&amp;utm_campaign=14daytrial&amp;utm_ad=0702" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">to Benzinga Pro </a>for more market-moving news and to track the top tickers.
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In a recent thread on <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/stocks/comments/1lj7dbp/what_stock_do_you_believe_in_today_that_others/">r/stocks</a>, one Redditor recently sparked a wide-ranging discussion by posing a deceptively simple question: &#8220;What stock do you believe in today that others might regret sleeping on in five years?&#8221;
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The original poster referenced early believers in Palantir (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NYSE">PLTR</a>), Tesla (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) and Nvidia (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), noting how long-term conviction had paid off for those who held strong. The thread quickly filled with comments, and among the noise, a few well-supported picks stood out.
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AST SpaceMobile (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASTS#NASDAQ">ASTS</a>) was by far the most <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/06/46095234/ast-spacemobile-stock-is-falling-wednesday-whats-happening">discussed</a>. One user noted, &#8220;They&#8217;re currently partnered with 52 [mobile network operators] worldwide that service 3.3B people.&#8221; Another broke down the math: At $0.25 per user per month, that&#8217;s $9.9 billion in annual revenue. Even with 60% margins, that&#8217;s $5.9 billion in earnings. With just 161 million shares outstanding, the investor claimed, &#8220;At a conservative P/E of 20, you&#8217;re looking at a $737 share price.&#8221;
Still, not everyone is buying the hype. One commenter warned, &#8220;When you see a company being constantly shilled on Reddit and people talking about &#8216;the last chance to buy in&#8217; and &#8216;cashing in my pension to buy&#8217; it&#8217;s time to sell.&#8221;
Rolls-Royce also got plenty of attention. One bullish investor said, &#8220;Already flying but in the next 10 years, they&#8217;ll be one of the global leaders in building nuclear power stations along with having probably the best CEO alive.&#8221; Another, who reported being up 400% on the stock, added, &#8220;I really feel they&#8217;re just <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/04/38292784/turkeys-aviation-ambitions-soar-with-20b-rolls-royce-airbus-agreement-report">getting started</a> too.&#8221;
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The conversation also included smaller, lesser-known companies like Aurora Innovation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AUR#NASDAQ">AUR</a>), a player in autonomous trucking. &#8220;I got in at the mid two-dollar mark,&#8221; one user wrote. &#8220;They've got the technology down, and they are rapidly expanding. Plus, they've got the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/05/45414625/aurora-innovation-shares-fall-as-uber-announces-1b-note-offering-whats-going-on">support of Uber</a> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBER#NASDAQ">UBER</a>) and other big clients.&#8221; The stock is up around 100% in the last 12 months but down around 13% year to date.&nbsp;
Rocket Lab (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RKLB#NASDAQ">RKLB</a>) was mentioned as a future leader in space launches. Supporters argued the company had overcome early skepticism and is now seeing <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/06/46096249/rocket-lab-stock-hits-new-all-time-high-whats-fueling-the-momentum">strong upward momentum</a>.
Nebius (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NBIS#NASDAQ">NBIS</a>), the company formerly known as Yandex, resurfaced as a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/insights/options/25/06/45998578/what-the-options-market-tells-us-about-nebius-group">potential rebound story</a> after being spun off and relisted on the Nasdaq. &#8220;They got delisted during the Ukrainian war, sold off the search businesses. In October, its shares resumed trading on the Nasdaq,&#8221; one user explained.
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Several investors mentioned Reddit (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RDDT#NYSE">RDDT</a>) itself. One comment noted, &#8220;It's funny how many Redditors use it daily and probably don't hold a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/reddit-stock-price-prediction">share in the company</a>.&#8221;
Others mentioned broad plays on critical industries. MP Materials (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MP#NYSE">MP</a>) and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/06/45914913/mp-materials-stock-surges-on-report-of-us-government-funding-for-rare-earths">rare earth miners</a> were seen as essential to the future of artificial intelligence, defense, and electric vehicles. Another user pitched IBM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBM#NYSE">IBM</a>): &#8220;Old and slow works and is a more <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/insights/news/25/06/46085701/heres-how-much-you-would-have-made-owning-ibm-stock-in-the-last-5-years">stable of an investment</a>, especially with quantum on the horizon. IBM does not push a ton of PR and is business-to-business.&#8221;
For every pick, someone had a story: missed chances, huge wins, and lessons learned.&nbsp;
Whether these plays turn out to be the next Nvidia or just another cautionary tale remains to be seen. But as the thread showed, there&#8217;s no shortage of conviction among retail investors willing to bet big and hold long.
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Palantir, Tesla, And Nvidia Rewarded Patient Investors. Now, An Investor Is Asking, 'What Are You Currently Bullish On For The Long Term?'

Peter Thiel's fascination with J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings" isn't just a personal quirk — it's a strategic theme that runs through <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46188592/peter-thiel-says-elon-musk-vision-of-a-billion-humanoid-robots-in-ten-years-makes-all-the-hand-wringing-over-deficits-look-unthought-through">his business empire</a>. 
From Palantir to Anduril and now Erebor, Thiel's ventures borrow their names from Middle-earth and reflect his ambition to shape the future of technology, security and finance.
Palantir Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>) was Thiel's first Tolkien-inspired company, named after the mystical "seeing stones" that allowed their users to observe distant events. 
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Like its namesake, Palantir's data <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46224574/palantirs-no-longer-the-benchmark-anthropic-just-took-the-lead">analytics platforms</a> empower companies and governments to sift through massive datasets for intelligence, security and operational insights.&nbsp;
Its deep ties to U.S. intelligence and law enforcement have made Palantir both a powerful tool and a lightning rod for debates about surveillance and privacy.
Anduril Industries, another Thiel-backed venture, pushes the boundaries of battlefield automation and AI-driven defense. While not directly founded by Thiel, Anduril is <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/market-summary/25/06/45810158/anduril-raises-2-5-billion-at-30-5-billion-valuation-doubling-in-a-year-as-defense-contracts-grow">heavily funded</a> by his Founders Fund and staffed by alumni from Palantir, ensuring its strategic alignment with Thiel's ambitions for military technology. 
Anduril's advanced surveillance and defense platforms, such as the Lattice system, further entwine Thiel's influence with the highest levels of military and national security infrastructure.
Thiel's latest venture Erebor is a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/07/46214540/palmer-luckey-peter-thiel-joe-lonsdale-launch-erebor-bank-for-startups-crypto-and-defense-a-digital-only-bet-on-the-post-svb-era-report">digital-first bank </a>named after the legendary dwarven fortress in "The Lord of the Rings." Erebor is designed to serve startups, defense contractors and crypto companies, with a focus on AI and digital assets, to fill the void left in the wake of Silicon Valley Bank's collapse.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Backed by Thiel, Palmer Luckey (founder of Anduril) and Joe Lonsdale (co-founder of Palantir), Erebor aims to be a new stronghold for innovation and capital.
Thiel's Tolkien-inspired branding is more than a nod to fantasy; it could be considered a declaration of intent. Through Palantir, Anduril and Erebor, Thiel has built his own rings of power — reshaping the world of technology, finance and national security and raising important questions about who wields influence in modern society.
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Palantir, Anduril, Erebor: Peter Thiel, The Lord Of The Finance Rings

Palantir Technologies's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NYSE">PLTR</a>) short percent of float has risen 18.84% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 53.18 million shares sold short, which is 2.46% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.0 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Palantir Technologies Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
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As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Palantir Technologies has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Palantir Technologies's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Palantir Technologies's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.01%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

Short Sellers

Short Ideas

Looking Into Palantir Technologies's Recent Short Interest

Anthropic is officially speeding in the revenue fast lane. The <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/artificial-intelligence" target="_blank" rel="noopener">generative AI startup</a>, best known for its Claude models, has reportedly hit a $4 billion annualized revenue run rate, just months after being pegged at around $1 billion in late 2024. That's not just acceleration &#8211; it's warp speed.
The jump, first <a href="https://www.theinformation.com/articles/anthropic-revenue-hits-4-billion-annual-pace-competition-cursor-intensifies?offer=rtsu-engagement-25%2Crtsu-featured-articles-pro&amp;utm_campaign=RTSU%3A+Anthropic+Reve&amp;utm_content=9168&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_source=cio&amp;utm_term=6133">reported</a> by The Information, places Anthropic in an elite tier of AI-first companies monetizing at scale. Driven by enterprise demand and token-based API usage, Claude has gone from up-and-comer to high earner in under a year. It's a remarkable rise for a firm that made just $10 million in 2022.
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Meanwhile, Palantir Technologies Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>) &#8211; the OG of enterprise AI &#8211; finds itself in the unfamiliar position of trailing the new kid on the block. Palantir ended 2024 with $2.87 billion in revenue and is <a href="https://investors.palantir.com/news-details/2025/Palantir-Reports-Q1-2025-Revenue-Growth-of-39-YY-U-S--Revenue-Growth-of-55-YY-Raises-FY-2025-Revenue-Guidance-to-36-YY-Growth-and-U-S--Comm-Revenue-Guidance-to-68-YY-Crushing-Consensus-Expectations/#:~:text=For%20full%20year%202025%3A,rate%20of%20at%20least%2068%25.">guiding</a> for around $3.9 billion in 2025. Close, but not quite at the $4 billion milestone.
For investors, the contrast is striking. Palantir's business is steady, rooted in defense contracts and a growing roster of commercial clients adopting its AIP (Artificial Intelligence Platform). But its growth curve, while respectable, isn't grabbing headlines like Anthropic's explosive scaling.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Is Anthropic The New Palantir?</h2>
So, is Anthropic the new Palantir &#8211; or something else entirely? While Palantir still dominates in government AI, Anthropic's model-driven approach is clearly resonating with the enterprise crowd. It's a reminder that the AI arms race isn't just about GPU access &#8211; it's about who can turn hype into high-margin, recurring revenue.
As Anthropic charges past the $4 billion annual clip and Palantir inches closer, the real question is: who reaches $10 billion first?
One thing's clear: in the monetization race, Claude just dropped the hammer &#8211; and Palantir will need more than Gotham and AIP to catch up.
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Palantir's No Longer The Benchmark - Anthropic Just Took The Lead

BlueForge Alliance and Palantir Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NYSE">PLTR</a>) on Wednesday <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/07/b46216033/blueforge-alliance-and-palantir-launch-warp-speed-for-warships-to-digitally-transform-the-u-s-mari">announced the launch</a> of &#8220;Warp Speed for Warships,&#8221; a new initiative aimed at modernizing the U.S. Navy&#8217;s shipbuilding efforts through digital transformation and faster production timelines.
The project, funded by the Navy&#8217;s Maritime Industrial Base (MIB) Program, builds on the existing partnership between the nonprofit defense integrator and Palantir. Its goal is to strengthen national maritime capabilities by streamlining collaboration among shipbuilders, suppliers, and key defense partners.
The program utilizes Palantir&#8217;s Warp Speed operating system, built on its Foundry platform, to connect stakeholders in real time, enhance supply chain visibility, and reduce bottlenecks across the defense manufacturing network. Coupled with BlueForge&#8217;s expertise in embedded manufacturing, the initiative aims to accelerate delivery and improve production readiness.
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&#8220;Our strategic partnership with Palantir is about moving with urgency and precision, equipping America&#8217;s industrial base with the tools it needs to meet unprecedented demand,&#8221; said Kiley Wren, co-founder and co-CEO of BlueForge Alliance.
Mike Gallagher, Head of Defense at Palantir, described the collaboration as a critical step in maintaining U.S. maritime superiority and providing shipbuilders with the tools to ensure strategic advantage and peace.
General Dynamics Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GD#NYSE">GD</a>) and Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HII#NYSE">HII</a>) are among the companies likely to benefit from this initiative. Additionally, defense-oriented ETFs such as the iShares U.S. Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ITA#BATS">ITA</a>) and SPDR S&amp;P Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XAR#NYSE">XAR</a>) could see increased relevance as the program develops.
As Palantir launches its Navy modernization effort with BlueForge, a senior executive <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46189000/palantir-is-building-the-next-aws-says-top-exec-urges-startups-to-build-on-pltr-to-tackle-more-valuable-problems-than-amazon-solved" rel="noreferrer noopener">compared</a> the company to the next Amazon Web Services. He argued Palantir&#8217;s platform solves core enterprise challenges, letting startups build advanced tools without reinventing infrastructure.
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Palantir's Tech To Supercharge US Navy Shipbuilding

BlueForge Alliance And Palantir Launch Warp Speed For Warships To Digitally Transform U.S. Navy Shipbuilding And Maritime Industrial Base

Defense tech billionaire Palmer Luckey is spearheading the launch of Erebor, a digital-only bank targeting startups, cryptocurrency businesses, and defense contractors left underserved after Silicon Valley Bank&#8216;s collapse in March 2023.
What Happened: The venture brings together a powerhouse of tech investors. Joe Lonsdale, founder of venture capital firm 8VC and co-founder of Palantir Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NYSE">PLTR</a>), confirmed his financial backing to the project. Peter Thiel&#8216;s Founders Fund will also invest, The Financial Times <a href="https://www.ft.com/content/8c903f2e-42a6-496b-b098-ca733f340ffc">reported</a>, citing sources.
Erebor has filed for a national bank charter with U.S. regulators, seeking to fill the financing gap left when SVB failed. The application, made public this week, states the bank will provide &#8220;traditional banking products, as well as virtual currency-related products and services, for businesses and individuals.&#8221;
The bank&#8217;s target market spans companies in the &#8220;innovation economy,&#8221; particularly those focused on virtual currencies, artificial intelligence, defense, and manufacturing. It will also serve individuals working for or investing in these sectors, plus non-U.S. companies seeking U.S. banking access.
Stablecoins represent a key strategic focus. These <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/06/45964024/anduril-founder-palmer-luckey-palantir-co-founder-joe-lonsdale-to-invest-in-crypto-friendly-startup">digital currencies pegged to real-world assets</a> like the U.S. dollar will form a significant part of operations. Erebor aims to become &#8220;the most regulated entity conducting and facilitating stablecoin transactions,&#8221; according to the filing.
Founders Fund did not immediately respond to&nbsp;<a href="http://pro.benzinga.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga</a>'s request for comment.
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Why It Matters: The timing reflects broader market conditions. SVB&#8217;s assets were sold to First Citizens, which relaunched the brand, while many SVB bankers moved to HSBC&#8217;s U.S. operations. Yet investors and executives report persistent gaps in banking services for emerging tech companies, with many startups struggling to access capital, according to the report.
Co-CEOs Jacob Hirshman, former Circle adviser, and Owen Rapaport, co-founder of digital assets firm Aer Compliance, will lead daily operations. Mike Hagedorn, former senior executive vice-president at Valley National Bank, serves as president.
Erebor will operate from Columbus, Ohio, with a New York office, offering purely digital customer service through smartphone apps and websites. 
The venture continues a pattern among the founders. Like Anduril and Palantir, Erebor references J.R.R. Tolkien&#8217;s works, specifically the &#8220;lonely mountain&#8221; whose treasures are reclaimed from the dragon Smaug.
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Palmer Luckey, Peter Thiel, Joe Lonsdale Launch Erebor Bank For Startups, Crypto And Defense — A Digital-Only Bet On The Post-SVB Era: Report

Shares of leading AI companies like NVIDIA Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) and Palantir Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NYSE">PLTR</a>) traded lower Tuesday after the U.S. Senate voted to strip a key provision from President Donald Trump's p<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/07/46204187/palantir-stumbles-solar-stocks-rally-as-senate-approves-tax-bill-whats-moving-markets-tuesday">roposed tax and spending package. </a>
What To Know: The provision would have blocked states from independently regulating artificial intelligence for the next 10 years. Its removal opens the door for a patchwork of state-level AI rules that could complicate operations for companies working in the space, according to Reuters.
The Senate passed the amendment with overwhelming support in a 99-1 vote. It came during a lengthy "vote-a-rama" session as lawmakers debated the broader bill. While the original version of the legislation would have tied access to a $500 million AI infrastructure fund to a commitment from states not to regulate AI, that link has now been severed.
Nvidia shares, which have seen heavy buying throughout the year on the back of strong demand for AI hardware, were down nearly 3% in after-hours trading. Palantir, which recently positioned itself as a platform for companies to build AI tools on top of, dropped more than 4%. 
Investors may be rethinking the long-term simplicity of the AI regulatory landscape in the U.S., especially as more states signal interest in passing their own laws.
The decision doesn't impose new rules, but it removes a federal barrier that had given companies some degree of clarity and consistency. Now, the risk of navigating dozens of differing state laws may become a new consideration for developers and investors alike. 
While the amendment&#8217;s passage was expected by some, its confirmation may have contributed to Tuesday&#8217;s pullback in several high-flying AI stocks.
PLTR, NVDA Price Action: Palantir shares closed Tuesday down 4.14% at $130.68 and Nvidia shares closed down 2.97% at $153.30, according to<a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard?new_user=False&amp;backend=google-oauth2"> Benzinga Pro.</a>
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AI Stocks Slip As Senate Strips Federal Ban On State AI Regulation From Trump's Spending Bill

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<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/25/04/44597684/exclusive-marchs-20-most-searched-tickers-on-benzinga-pro-where-do-tesla-nvidia-apple-applovin-stock-rank">March</a>/<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/25/05/45171636/exclusive-aprils-20-most-searched-tickers-on-benzinga-pro-where-do-tesla-apple-palantir-nvidia-stocks-rank">April</a>/<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/long-ideas/25/06/45750724/exclusive-mays-20-most-searched-tickers-on-benzinga-pro-where-do-apple-palantir-coreweave-nvidia-rank">May 2025</a> Search Rank: 2nd/1st/2nd</li>
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2. Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)
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<li>52-Week Range: $182 to $488.54</li>
<li>Year-to-Date Return: -25.24%</li>
<li>2024 Benzinga Pro Search Rank: 2nd &nbsp;</li>
<li>March/April/May 2025 Search Rank: 1st/3rd/4th</li>
</ul>
3. NVIDIA Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Current Price: $154.42</li>
<li>52-Week Range: $86.63 to $158.71</li>
<li>Year-to-Date Return: +14.2%</li>
<li>2024 Benzinga Pro Search Rank: 1st</li>
<li>March/April/May 2025 Search Rank: 3rd/2nd/2nd</li>
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4. Palantir Technologies Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>)
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Current Price: $129.96</li>
<li>52-Week Range: $21.23 to $148.22</li>
<li>Year-to-Date Return: +71.94%</li>
<li>2024 Benzinga Pro Search Rank: 7th</li>
<li>March/April/May 2025 Search Rank: 6th/7th/3rd &nbsp;</li>
</ul>
5. Circle Internet Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRCL#NYSE">CRCL</a>)
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Current Price: $185.76</li>
<li>52-Week Range: $64 to $298.99</li>
<li>Year-to-Date Return: +117.8%</li>
<li>2024 Benzinga Pro Search Rank: Not Public</li>
<li>March/April/May 2025 Search Rank: Not Public/Not Public/Not Public</li>
</ul>
6. CoreWeave Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRWV#NASDAQ">CRWV</a>)
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Current Price: $157.53</li>
<li>52-Week Range: $33.52 to $187</li>
<li>Year-to-Date Return: +123.19%</li>
<li>2024 Benzinga Pro Search Rank: Not Public</li>
<li>March/April/May 2025 Search Rank: Not in Top 20/Not in Top 20/11th</li>
</ul>
7. Applied Digital Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APLD#NASDAQ">APLD</a>)
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Current Price: $10.07</li>
<li>52-Week Range: $3.01 to $15.42</li>
<li>Year-to-Date Return: +29.1%</li>
<li>2024 Benzinga Pro Search Rank: Not in Top 20</li>
<li>March/April/May 2025 Search Rank: Not in Top 20/Not in Top 20/Not in Top 20</li>
</ul>
8. Hims &amp; Hers Health Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HIMS#NYSE">HIMS</a>)
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Current Price: $49.85</li>
<li>52-Week Range: $13.47 to $72.98</li>
<li>Year-to-Date Return: +97.8%</li>
<li>2024 Benzinga Pro Search Rank: Not in Top 20</li>
<li>March/April/May 2025 Search Rank: 8th/8th/9th</li>
</ul>
9. Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>)
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Current Price: $137.20</li>
<li>52-Week Range: $76.48 to $187.28</li>
<li>Year-to-Date Return: +13.57%</li>
<li>2024 Benzinga Pro Search Rank: 6th</li>
<li>March/April/May 2025 Search Rank: Not in Top 20/18th/14th &nbsp;</li>
</ul>
10. Oklo Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OKLO#NYSE">OKLO</a>)
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Current Price: $52.48</li>
<li>52-Week Range: $5.35 to $73.55</li>
<li>Year-to-Date Return: +147.34%</li>
<li>2024 Benzinga Pro Search Rank: Not in Top 20</li>
<li>March/April/May 2025 Search Rank: Not in Top 20/Not in Top 20/12th</li>
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Honorable Mentions:&nbsp;The following stocks were the 11th&nbsp;to 20th&nbsp;most-searched tickers on&nbsp;<a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent030425&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;in June.
11. Klotho Neurosciences Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KLTO#NASDAQ">KLTO</a>)
12. Cyngn Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CYN#NASDAQ">CYN</a>)
13. SharpLink Gaming Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBET#NASDAQ">SBET</a>)
14. Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)
15. Coinbase Global Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>)
16. Eyenovia Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EYEN#NASDAQ">EYEN</a>)
17. Robinhood Markets Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>)
18. Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>)
19. Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>)
20. SRM Entertainment Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SRM#NASDAQ">SRM</a>)
Why It&#8217;s Important:&nbsp;The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust remained the most-searched ticker for a third straight month. Tesla moved back to second place for top searches after ranking fourth and third in the last two months, respectively.
Nvidia fell from second place to third, but kept a streak going of being one of the top three most-searched tickers each month in 2025.
New to the top 10 for June were Circle, CoreWeave, Applied Digital and Oklo. Circle was a new IPO in June and started its first month in fifth place. CoreWeave went public in March and after placing in 11th place in May, jumped to sixth place.
New IPOs have a history of being trending stocks for the first month or two and then dropping out of the top 20.
Advanced Micro Devices climbed back into the top 10 after ranking in the 11 to 20 range for several months.
Apple declined a lot in June, going from 10th to 19th place. This marks the first time Apple has been out of the top 10 since February.
Dropping out of the top 10 in June were UnitedHealth Group, Asset Entities, Super Micro Computer and D-Wave Quantum.  
Cryptocurrency continued to be a popular trend with Coinbase and Robinhood ranking in the top 20 and several companies that have bought cryptocurrency or established a crypto asset reserve ranking in the top 20.
Stay tuned <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/register?utm_adType=bzprocontent&amp;utm_campaign=14daytrial&amp;utm_ad=0701" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">to Benzinga Pro </a>for more market-moving news and to track the top tickers.
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A mixed trading session took shape Tuesday on Wall Street, as investors rotated out of high-flying tech stocks <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets">and into lagging sectors.</a>
By midday in New York, the Nasdaq 100 dropped 0.7% to 22,500 points, while small caps in the Russell 2000 jumped 1.9% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 1.2%, reflecting strength in blue-chip and small-cap names. The S&amp;P 500 was flat at 6,200 points.
Shares of Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>) fell 4% despite a lack of major news, as investors appeared willing to take some profits following a year-to-date rally of over 70%.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Powell Keeps July Rate Cut On the Table</h1>
Speaking at the European Central Bank's symposium in Sintra, Fed Chair Jerome Powell signaled that most officials still expect to cut interest rates later this year. 
Notably, Powell rejected the speculation that a July rate cut is off the table, reaffirming the Fed's data-dependent stance. 
Meanwhile, the U.S. Senate approved President Donald Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill. 
The U.S. dollar index held steady as the greenback attempted to snap a nine-day losing streak against the euro — the longest stretch of declines since 2003. Treasury yields edged slightly higher, with the 10-year note rising three basis points to 4.26%.
On the sector front, materials outperformed, breaking above their 200-day moving average for the first time in 2025. Technology lagged. 
In industry highlights, solar stocks rallied after the Senate approved a tax-and-spending bill that scrapped a proposed excise tax on renewable energy projects. Upward momentum was seen from Sunrun Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RUN#NASDAQ">RUN</a>), up 10%; SolarEdge Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SEDG#NASDAQ">SEDG</a>), up 9.7% and Enphase Energy Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ENPH#NASDAQ">ENPH</a>), up 4%, while the Invesco Solar ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TAN#NYSE">TAN</a>) surged 5.4%.
Commodities advanced broadly, with gold gaining 1% to $3,340 per ounce and silver rising 0.5% to $36.20. Copper edged up 0.2%, reaching its highest level since late March, while oil climbed 1% to $65.71 a barrel.
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) softened 1% to $106,000.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Tuesday&#8217;s Performance In Major U.S. Indices, ETFs</h1>
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<tr>
<td>Major Indices</td>
<td>Price</td>
<td>1-day chg. %</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,209.86</td>
<td>+1.9%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>44,532.74</td>
<td>+1.2%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>6,203.82</td>
<td>0.0%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>22,530.87</td>
<td>-0.7%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated by 1:00 p.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
According to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;data:
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<li>The&nbsp;Vanguard S&amp;P 500 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VOO#NYSE">VOO</a>) edged 0.1% up to $568.25.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) rose 0.9% to $444.24.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust Series&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)&nbsp;eased 0.7% to $547.62.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) rallied 1.2% to $218.26.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;Materials&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLB#NYSE">XLB</a>) outperformed, up 3%; the&nbsp;Technology&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>) lagged, down 0.8%.</li>
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