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Talos Energy Inc is an independent oil and gas company predominantly involved in offshore exploration and production. The company has operations in the United States, the Gulf of Mexico, and offshore Mexico. The company's operating segments are; exploration and production of oil, natural gas and NGLs, and the CCS segment. The revenue is generated from the sale of oil, natural gas, and NGL quantities sold to purchasers.

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LexinFintech Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LX#NASDAQ">LX</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.42 per share. This is a 100 percent increase over earnings of $0.21 per share from the same period last year. The company reported $500.78 million in sales this quarter. This is a 0.04 percent decrease over sales of $500.98 million the same period last year.

Earnings

LexinFintech Holdings Q2 Adj. EPS $0.42 Up From $0.21 YoY, Sales $500.78M Down From $500.98M YoY

Outlook for 2025
VEON is revising its 2025 outlook and now expects local currency revenue growth of 13% to 15% year-on-year, and local currency EBITDA growth of 14% to 16% year-on-year. The Group's capex intensity for 2025 is expected to remain within the 17% to 19% range.

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VEON Lifts 2025 Forecast: Now Sees Revenue Up 13%–15% (Prior 12%–14%), EBITDA Up To 16% in Local Currency

XRP (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/xrp/usd">XRP</a>) is trading higher late Wednesday, spurred by broader cryptocurrency momentum and a strategic partnership.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">XRP Reclaims $3</h2>
The third-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization rose more than 2% higher in the last 24 hours, reversing the downsides from the day before. XRP reached an intraday high of $3 before reversing to $2.97.
Crypto King, a widely followed cryptocurrency investor and researcher, drew attention to the coin's 585% return from a November 2024 breakout after an extended downtrend, and this year's 70% post-July surge after being sluggish in the first two quarters.&nbsp;
"The real bull run has not even started yet, and we are already seeing big gains. My target is $7.00," the analyst projected.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24XRP&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$XRP</a> has been proving its place in the market for a long time. It stayed in a downtrend from July 2024 to November, but after that, it broke out and gave a strong return of about 585 percent. The first two quarters of 2025 were again slow, but after the July breakout, <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24XRP&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$XRP</a> has… <a href="https://t.co/r8dqNuHDUp">pic.twitter.com/r8dqNuHDUp</a>
&mdash; Crypto King (@CryptoKing4Ever) <a href="https://twitter.com/CryptoKing4Ever/status/1953063178675556512?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 6, 2025</a></blockquote>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Derivatives Traders Bet On XRP&#8217;s Rise</h2>
Speculative interest spiked, with funds locked in XRP's derivatives rising by 1.80% in the last 24 hours, <a href="https://www.coinglass.com/LongShortRatio">according</a> to Coinglass.
Meanwhile, the majority of Binance traders with open XRP positions were long as of this writing, according to the Long/Short ratio.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">What Worked For XRP?</h2>
BDACS, South Korea's leading digital asset custodian, launched institutional custody for XRP and Ripple's dollar-backed stablecoin Ripple USD (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">RLUSD</a>).
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">XRP is now live on BDACS! We're thrilled to offer custody support for <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/XRP?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#XRP</a>, one of the most popular digital assets in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Korea?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Korea</a>, to our institutional clients. This launch strengthens our long-standing partnership with <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Ripple?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Ripple</a> and underscores our commitment to the Korean market.… <a href="https://t.co/j8IKSBr7W7">pic.twitter.com/j8IKSBr7W7</a>
&mdash; BDACS (@BDACSKorea) <a href="https://twitter.com/BDACSKorea/status/1952668240209195170?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 5, 2025</a></blockquote>
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The broader rally in the cryptocurrency market, spurred by risk-on sentiment, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/cryptocurrency/25/08/46941204/bitcoin-ethereum-dogecoin-jump-alongside-stocks-amid-apples-100-billion-investment-plan-analyst-flags-massive-resistance-wall-for-btc">also added to XRP's momentum</a>.
Price Action: At the time of writing, XRP was trading at $2.97, up 2.28% in the last 24 hours, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard?_gl=1&#x2A;380nj0&#x2A;_ga&#x2A;MTEyOTAyOTcxMy4xNzEzMzY0NTYy&#x2A;_ga_V7ZK73W7N0&#x2A;MTcxNDk4MzIzMi42LjEuMTcxNDk4OTE0Ni4wLjAuMA..">data from Benzinga Pro</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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VEON (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VEON#NASDAQ">VEON</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $8.30 per share. This is a 20650 percent increase over earnings of $0.04 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $1.09 billion which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.02 billion by 6.19 percent. This is a 5.95 percent increase over sales of $1.03 billion the same period last year.

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VEON Q2 EPADS $8.30 Up From $0.04 YoY, Sales $1.09B Beat $1.02B Estimate

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) jumped 4.68% to $242.19 in overnight trade following confirmation from Taiwanese officials that the world&#8217;s largest contract chipmaker is exempt from President Donald Trump&#8216;s proposed 100% <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/08/46933859/trump-says-semiconductors-will-face-100-tariffs-chip-stocks-are-moving-after-hours">tariffs on semiconductor chips</a>.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Taiwan Officials Confirm TSMC Exemption</h2>
&#8220;Because Taiwan&#8217;s main exporter is TSMC, which has factories in the United States, TSMC is exempt,&#8221; National Development Council chief Liu Chin-ching told a parliamentary briefing, according to AFP.
The exemption comes as Trump has threatened 100% tariffs on semiconductor companies not manufacturing in the U.S. TSMC operates fabrication facilities in Arizona <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/08/46887152/trump-says-tsmc-will-invest-300-billion-in-arizona-teases-new-chip-tariffs-to-boost-us-manufacturing">as part of a $165 billion investment commitment</a>.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">UPDATE Taiwanese chipmaking giant TSMC &quot;is exempt&quot; from US President Donald Trump&#39;s 100 percent tariff on semiconductor chips, Taipei said Thursday. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company is the world&#39;s largest contract maker of chips and counts Nvidia and Apple among its… <a href="https://t.co/jYTs0IJjoh">pic.twitter.com/jYTs0IJjoh</a>
&mdash; AFP News Agency (@AFP) <a href="https://twitter.com/AFP/status/1953292699789853037?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 7, 2025</a></blockquote>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Trump&#8217;s Escalating Investment Claims</h2>
Trump previously stated TSMC would <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/08/46887152/trump-says-tsmc-will-invest-300-billion-in-arizona-teases-new-chip-tariffs-to-boost-us-manufacturing">invest $300 billion in Arizona</a>, up from earlier claims of $200 billion. However, TSMC has only officially committed to $165 billion in U.S. investments.
Renowned analyst Ming-Chi Kuo suggested Trump&#8217;s escalating figures serve as &#8220;laying the groundwork for upcoming semiconductor tariffs,&#8221; positioning the inflated numbers as negotiation tactics.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Market Impact Amid Trade Tensions</h2>
The tariff exemption provides crucial clarity for investors as TSMC supplies chips to major U.S. companies, including Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) and NVIDIA Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>).
TSMC CEO CC Wei previously acknowledged that U.S. tariffs create &#8220;indirect headwinds&#8221; but maintained that AI chip demand &#8220;consistently outpaces supply,&#8221; supporting the company&#8217;s strategic positioning <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/08/46887152/trump-says-tsmc-will-invest-300-billion-in-arizona-teases-new-chip-tariffs-to-boost-us-manufacturing">despite trade uncertainties</a>.
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Vacation rental platform, Airbnb Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABNB#NASDAQ">ABNB</a>), is warning investors to brace for a deceleration in growth during the latter half of this year, as the company reels from tough year-over-year comparisons, due to its unusually strong performance in late-2024.
ABNB is experiencing unusually high volume. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ABNB" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Check the latest price here</a>.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Tough Comps In Second Half of 2025 Despite Strong Momentum</h2>
During its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/earnings/25/08/46926232/airbnb-q2-earnings-revenue-eps-beat-estimates-stock-repurchase">second-quarter earnings</a> call on Wednesday, Airbnb&#8217;s CFO, Ellie Mertz, said that she expects year-over-year comparisons to get tougher towards the end of this quarter, which she says, &#8220;will continue into Q4, putting pressure on growth rates later in the year.&#8221;
Mertz warns that the company is now facing an elevated benchmark as it heads into the back half of 2025. &#8220;Over the course of Q3 last year, we saw a nice acceleration and exited Q3 at a much stronger rate than we entered,&#8221; she said.
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Mertz says that Airbnb's business gained momentum throughout the second half of 2024, which sets up more challenging comparisons. 
&#8220;For our business last year in Q3, we grew approximately 8% in terms of nights booked. That accelerated over 4 points to over 12% in Q4,&#8221; she said, describing it as &#8220;the acceleration that we're referring to in terms of the difficult year-over-year comparison.&#8221;
The company, however, emphasized that its current booking momentum remains healthy, particularly in the United States, with Mertz saying, &#8220;As we look to Q3, we're encouraged by current demand trends, specifically the acceleration of nights booked from April through July.&#8221;
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Stock Plunges After Hours Despite Earnings Beat, $6.5 Billion In Buybacks</h2>
The company released its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/earnings/25/08/46926232/airbnb-q2-earnings-revenue-eps-beat-estimates-stock-repurchase">second-quarter results</a> on Wednesday, reporting $3.1 billion in revenue, up 13% year-over-year, and ahead of consensus estimates at $3.03 billion. It reported a profit of $1.03 per share, which again beat analyst estimates at $0.93 per share, according to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>.
Airbnb also authorized a new $6 billion stock buyback program, adding to its existing authorizations worth $1.5 billion. 
The stock was up 0.42% on Wednesday, closing at $130.50, but is down 6.20% after hours, following its earnings announcement. 
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The U.S. Air Force is purchasing two Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) Cybertrucks for precision-guided weapons testing.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Cybertrucks Do Not Receive ‘Normal Extent Of Damage'</h2>
The Air Force Test Center seeks two Cybertrucks to be delivered to the White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico, The War Zone reported <a href="https://www.twz.com/land/air-force-wants-tesla-cybertrucks-to-launch-missiles-at">on</a> Wednesday.&nbsp;
"It is likely that the type of vehicle used by the enemy may transition to a Tesla Cybertruck as they have been found not to receive normal extent of damage upon major impact," official documents cited in the report said.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Market Research Found No Vehicles ‘Comparable' To The Cybertruck</h2>
The documents also said that extensive market research found no comparable vehicles to the Cybertruck.&nbsp;
The agency said that the Cybertruck's "unpainted stainless steel exoskeleton" as well as the "aggressively angular and futuristic design" as some of the features that set the truck apart from competitors.
"Additionally, its 48V electrical architecture provides superior power and efficiency, a feature that competitors are only beginning to develop," the document said.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Cybertruck Sales Are Still Lackluster</h2>
The news comes as the Cybertruck has proved to be a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/large-cap/25/07/46475391/tesla-cybertruck-bet-not-paying-off-ford-gm-outsell-ev-giant">tough product to sell</a> for Tesla, with the company reportedly delivering over 5,000 units of the pickup truck in the second quarter.
To put it into perspective, the company had planned on producing <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/topics/25/07/46252465/cybertruck-dreams-shatter-as-musks-250k-goal-unravels">over 250,000 units</a> of the truck annually, but has delivered around 10,000 to 20,000 units YTD, about 8% of its intended target.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Analysts Criticize Tesla, A Smaller Pickup Truck In The Works?</h2>
Analysts have criticized Tesla&#8217;s Cybertruck, with Gerber Kawasaki's co-founder Ross Gerber, who owns a Cybertruck himself, saying that it'd be better if the company <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46259057/ross-gerber-gary-black-weigh-in-on-tesla-cybertrucks-poor-sales-a-very-sad-result">discontinued the all-electric pickup</a>.
Tesla's Vice President of Vehicle Engineering, Lars Moravy, hinted that a smaller pickup truck <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46652547/tesla-engineering-chief-says-company-is-in-a-big-swing-moment-signals-smaller-pickup-truck-could-be-on-the-way">could be in the works</a> for the company. 
"We&#8217;ve always talked about making a smaller pickup," he said before adding that the company is currently working on designs in the design studio.
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Apple Inc.'s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) latest <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst-color/25/08/46915664/wall-street-wednesday-markets-today-apple-india-tariffs-trump-russia">$100 billion investment</a> in U.S. manufacturing is unlikely to impact product pricing, according to Deepwater Asset Management's Gene Munster, who says iPhone assembly will continue to take place abroad.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Munster Says US Production Will Focus On Components, Not Final Assembly</h2>
As Apple's stock jumped 5.10% on Wednesday after the White House announced a new $100 billion domestic manufacturing plan, Munster took to X, formerly Twitter, to predict where the money will likely go.
"Looks like most of the incremental $100B will be spent with components built in the U.S. through Apple partners," Munster wrote, naming companies like Corning Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLW#NYSE">GLW</a>), Coherent Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COHR#NYSE">COHR</a>), GlobalWafers, Applied Materials (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMAT#NASDAQ">AMAT</a>), Texas Instruments (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TXN#NASDAQ">TXN</a>), Samsung Electronics Co. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SSNLF#OTC">SSNLF</a>), GlobalFoundries Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GFS#NASDAQ">GFS</a>), Amkor Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMKR#NASDAQ">AMKR</a>) and Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>).
He added, "Doesn't look like they will be assembling phones in the US. This is good news for margins and means price increases because of this announcement are unlikely."
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Apple's US Investment Strategy Gains White House Momentum</h2>
The announcement of Apple's expanded domestic investment aligns with the Donald Trump administration's broader push to bolster U.S. chip and hardware production.
Although Apple is building AI servers in Houston and sourcing chips from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.'s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) Arizona plant, iPhone manufacturing remains overseas — a point of contention for Trump.
Apple beat Wall Street expectations with $94 billion in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/earnings/25/07/46776239/apple-q3-earnings-revenue-eps-smash-estimates-as-iphone-sales-jump-active-installed-base-reaches-new-highs">fiscal third-quarter revenue</a> and $1.57 earnings per share. iPhone revenue alone reached $44.58 billion.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Apple Launches Detroit Manufacturing Academy Amid Political Pressure</h2>
To answer rising calls for domestic job creation, Apple last month announced a new Manufacturing Academy in Detroit in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46718104/tim-cook-moves-to-appease-trump-apple-launches-manufacturing-academy-in-detroit-set-to-commence-in-august">partnership with</a> Michigan State University.
The program, launching in August, aims to train U.S. workers in manufacturing and AI.
At the time, Apple COO Sabih Khan said the initiative is part of the company's broader <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/03/44109824/apples-500b-u-s-investment-analyst-calls-it-completely-unrealistic-questions-where-the-money-will-come-from">$500 billion commitment</a> to the U.S. economy.
Despite these moves, Trump has continued to pressure Apple CEO Tim Cook to shift iPhone production stateside. Reports say Apple responded to rising tariffs by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/45919887/apple-reroutes-97-of-foxconn-iphone-exports-from-india-to-us-between-march-and-may-as-trump-threatens-25-tariff-on-non-us-made-iphones-report">redirecting nearly</a> all Foxconn, also known as Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HNHPF#OTC">HNHPF</a>), iPhone exports from India to the U.S.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Price Impact Remains Low As Apple Keeps Assembly Abroad</h2>
While Trump's tariff threats have escalated—most recently adding a 25% tariff on Indian goods—experts say U.S.-based iPhone production remains unfeasible due to cost.
In May, Wedbush analyst Dan Ives asserted that manufacturing iPhones in the U.S. is &#8220;not feasible&#8221; and could drive prices up to as <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45464834/apple-iphone-production-in-us-not-feasible-says-tech-bull-after-donald-trump-tells-tim-cook-to-stay-out-of-india">much as $3,500</a>.
Munster's comments suggest Apple is protecting its margin structure by keeping final assembly offshore, helping avoid major price hikes for U.S. consumers.
Price Action: Apple Inc. shares climbed 2.81% in after-hours trading to $219.26, as per <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>.
Benzinga's Edge Stock Rankings indicate that AAPL continues to exhibit a downward trend across short, medium and long-term periods. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound'">More detailed performance metrics are available here</a>.
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President Donald Trump could meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin as early as next week to discuss Ukraine peace negotiations, a White House official said on Wednesday, as markets brace for the potential implementation of sanctions targeting the global oil trade.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Diplomatic Breakthrough Following Envoy Talks</h2>
The potential face-to-face meeting would mark the first encounter between sitting U.S. and Russian presidents since former President Joe Biden met Putin in Geneva in June 2021, eight months before Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine, Reuters reported.
The announcement follows a Wednesday meeting between Putin and U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff in Moscow, which Trump described as achieving &#8220;great progress&#8221; on Truth Social, though he stopped <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/topics/25/08/46887040/trump-sends-envoy-steve-witkoff-to-moscow-as-friday-deadline-for-russia-sanctions-nears">short of calling it a breakthrough</a>.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed that &#8220;Russians expressed their desire to meet with President Trump, and the president is open to meeting with both President Putin and President Zelenskyy.&#8221;
According to The New York Times, Trump told European leaders during a Wednesday call that he intended to meet Putin first, followed by a trilateral meeting involving Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Friday Sanctions Deadline Creates Market Pressure</h2>
The diplomatic push comes ahead of Trump&#8217;s Friday deadline for Russia to agree to peace terms or face severe new sanctions targeting countries purchasing Russian exports. 
Energy markets exhibited volatility on Wednesday, with the iShares U.S. Oil &amp; Gas Exploration &amp; Production ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IEO#NYSE">IEO</a>) declining 1.09% to $87.47, while the United States Oil Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USO#NYSE">USO</a>) gained 1.64% to $73.79.
Trump has threatened tariffs on nations buying Russian oil, with China and India representing approximately 80% of Russia&#8217;s discounted crude exports. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned Chinese officials last week that continued purchases of sanctioned Russian <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/25/08/46908150/trump-tariffs-india-russian-oil-imports-2025">oil would trigger significant tariffs</a>.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">India Faces Immediate 50% Tariff Impact</h2>
Trump <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/25/08/46908150/trump-tariffs-india-russian-oil-imports-2025">implemented a 25% additional tariff</a> on Indian imports on Wednesday, doubling total duties to 50% due to New Delhi&#8217;s Russian oil purchases. India imported 2 million barrels per day of Russian crude in June, up 17.4% from May levels.
The iShares MSCI India ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INDA#NASDAQ">INDA</a>) fell 0.51% <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/25/08/46908150/trump-tariffs-india-russian-oil-imports-2025">following the announcement</a>, extending weekly losses to 5%. India&#8217;s External Affairs Ministry called the decision &#8220;extremely unfortunate,&#8221; noting that U.S. imports from India totaled $91.2 billion in 2024.
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Retirement savers are getting a new window into private markets, but a fresh debate has begun brewing over whether the asset class belongs in everyday 401(k)s.
What Happened: BlackRock, in late June, said it plans to launch target-date funds that include private equity and private credit as soon as 2026, with allocations that scale from roughly 5% to 20% depending on investor age, a shift it says can improve outcomes in professionally managed portfolios. Empower, one of the largest 401(k) providers, announced in May that it will offer access to private investments in some workplace plans this year.
According to a July report, the Trump administration is expected to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/macro-economic-events/25/07/46437104/trump-set-to-sign-executive-order-to-unlock-401k-access-for-private-equity-giants-like-blackstone-apollo-report">sign an executive order soon</a> directing federal agencies to guide employers on adding private assets and possibly crypto to 401(k) menus, a move private-fund managers have long sought.
Wealthy investors and endowments favor private equity for its potential to diversify portfolios and outperform public markets over long periods. Between 2000 and 2020, private equity delivered average annual returns of about 10.5%, topping major stock indexes over that span, <a href="https://www.investopedia.com/articles/mutualfund/07/private_equity.asp">according</a> to Investopedia. BlackRock argues that carefully designed private-market exposure could modestly boost target-date performance.
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Why It Matters: But financial planners warn that what works for institutions can be too risky for 401(k) savers. Private funds are illiquid, charge higher fees and disclose less than public companies, making valuations and risks harder to assess.
"These are private companies, and with that comes less transparency," said retirement planning adviser Robert Brokamp in a statement <a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2025/08/05/private-equity-401k-retirement-risk-stocks/85528941007/">shared</a> with USA Today, adding that target-date wrappers may not erase the underlying complexities. "Private equity is riskier than public equity… more speculative in nature," Investopedia's Caleb Silver said, cautioning that everyday savers should keep any private exposure small.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) in mid-July <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/management/25/07/46391778/elizabeth-warren-grills-retirement-giant-empower-over-private-equity-in-401k-plans-how-you-would-shield-plan-participants">challenged Empower&#8217;s decision</a> to offer private equity as an investment option in workplace retirement plans. Empower CEO Ed Murphy defended the move, likening it to the introduction of 401(k) plans decades ago and emphasizing the importance of making private markets more accessible.
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Robinhood Markets Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>) CEO Vlad Tenev shared his perspective on the potential role of cryptocurrency in the company&#8217;s future revenue in a podcast aired Tuesday.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Crypto To Drive Robinhood&#8217;s Growth?</h2>
During the&nbsp;Thinking Crypto podcast with Tony Edward, Tenev was asked if he envisioned cryptocurrency as the biggest component of&nbsp;Robinhood&#8217;s business by 2030.
&#8220;I think it depends on how you measure crypto. So if crypto includes tokenization of real-world assets, like stocks, I think that could grow rather large,&#8221; Tenev responded.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Tokenization Very Much Like Stablecoin, Says Tenev</h2>
Tenev believed that the majority of investments would&nbsp;remain in assets with fundamental utility, including&nbsp;real estate, private credit, private&nbsp;equity, public stocks and art or collectibles. However, if these assets are tokenized, they could be categorized as cryptocurrency revenue.
He likened the idea of tokenization to stablecoin, stating that tokenization puts U.S. stocks on the blockchain in the same way that stablecoin puts the U.S. dollar on the blockchain.
&#8220;In the U.S., it&#8217;s really about 24/7 trading, it&#8217;s about lower settlement times and the DeFi interoperability,&#8221; he added.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Positive Outlook For Equity Tokenization</h2>
Tenev&#8217;s comments come in the context of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/07/46745139/vlad-tenev-says-robinhood-working-with-us-regulators-to-unlock-real-opportunity-in-tokeniz">Robinhood&#8217;s ongoing efforts</a>&nbsp;to work with U.S. regulators to unlock opportunities in tokenized stocks. The company has expressed a positive outlook towards the future of equity tokenization in the U.S, despite potential regulatory hurdles.
Robinhood <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/25/06/46174854/robinhood-just-made-crypto-simpler-and-way-more-powerful" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">unveiled a suite of products</a> during its event in France for its European customers, the highlight of which was blockchain-powered tokenized equities of companies like OpenAI and SpaceX. The offerings ran into controversy after OpenAI denied it was involved with them. The company reported its second-quarter financials last week, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/earnings/25/07/46739502/robinhood-q2-double-beat-crypto-revenue-nearly-doubles" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">with crypto revenue nearly doubling</a> year-over-year and accounting for 30% of its overall transaction-based revenue.
Price Action:&nbsp; Shares of Robinhood dipped 0.28% in after-hours trading after closing 0.18% higher at $105.64&nbsp;during Wednesday&#8217;s regular trading session, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard?_gl=1&#x2A;380nj0&#x2A;_ga&#x2A;MTEyOTAyOTcxMy4xNzEzMzY0NTYy&#x2A;_ga_V7ZK73W7N0&#x2A;MTcxNDk4MzIzMi42LjEuMTcxNDk4OTE0Ni4wLjAuMA.." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">data from Benzinga Pro</a>. The stock has gained 13% over the last month.
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The U.S. stock market saw a positive day with the Nasdaq gaining around 1.2%, closing at 21,169.42. The S&amp;P 500 also rose by 0.7% to 6,345.06, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average increased by 0.2% to 44,193.12.
These are the top stocks that gained the attention of retail traders and investors throughout the day.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>)</h2>
Apple&#8217;s shares climbed 5.10%, closing at $213.28. The stock hit an intraday high of $215.38 and a low of $205.59, with a 52-week range of $169.21 to $260.09. The shares rose 2.8% to $219.26 in the after-hours trading. The rise followed reports of a significant <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/08/46908350/apple-stock-is-rising-wednesday-whats-going-on">investment commitment</a> announcement at the White House. Tim Cook announced a $100 billion commitment to U.S. investments on Wednesday. President Donald Trump said companies like Apple would <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/08/46933859/trump-says-semiconductors-will-face-100-tariffs-chip-stocks-are-moving-after-hours">not be subject</a> to the 100% tariffs he is considering on semiconductor imports.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Airbnb Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABNB#NASDAQ">ABNB</a>)</h2>
Airbnb&#8217;s stock edged up 0.42% to close at $130.50, reaching an intraday high of $131.29 and a low of $128.30. The 52-week range stands at $99.89 to $163.93. In the after-hours trading, Airbnb stocks declined 5.9% to $122.74. The decrease came after Airbnb reported a 13% rise in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/earnings/25/08/46926232/airbnb-q2-earnings-revenue-eps-beat-estimates-stock-repurchase">second-quarter revenue</a> to $3.1 billion, surpassing analyst estimates. Earnings per share also beat expectations, coming in at $1.03 compared to the anticipated 93 cents. The company said it was &#8220;mindful&#8221; of a tougher year-over-year comparison toward the end of the quarter.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>)</h2>
TSMC shares fell 0.47%, closing at $231.37, with an intraday high of $232.20 and a low of $228.82. The 52-week range is $134.25 to $248.28. The stock rose 2.65% to $237.50 in after-hours trading. The decline during the regular trading followed President Trump&#8217;s announcement of a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/08/46887152/trump-says-tsmc-will-invest-300-billion-in-arizona-teases-new-chip-tariffs-to-boost-us-manufacturing">$300 billion investment</a> by TSMC in Arizona, aimed at boosting U.S. chip production. Trump hinted at new tariffs to further encourage domestic manufacturing.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">AppLovin Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APP#NASDAQ">APP</a>)</h2>
AppLovin&#8217;s stock rose 3.34% to $390.57, with an intraday high of $393.45 and a low of $378.36. The 52-week range is $66.16 to $525.04. The stock fell sharply by 5.2% to $370.25 in the after-hours trading. Despite a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/earnings/25/08/46927942/applovin-q2-earnings-revenue-miss-eps-beat-shares-slide">miss on revenue</a>, AppLovin reported better-than-expected earnings per share for the second quarter. Revenue came in at $1.26 billion for the period, which beat analyst estimates of $1.31 billion.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">DraftKings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DKNG#NASDAQ">DKNG</a>)</h2>
DraftKings shares increased by 0.93%, closing at $45.36. The stock reached an intraday high of $45.92 and a low of $44.70, with a 52-week range of $29.29 to $53.61. The shares rose 6.2% in the after-hours trading to $48.18. The rise followed the company&#8217;s announcement of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/earnings/25/08/46927269/draftkings-q2-earnings-soar-record-revenue-net-income-plus-a-prediction-market-tease">record revenue</a> and net income for the second quarter, along with hints at a new prediction market.
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Smart Powerr Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CREG#NASDAQ">CREG</a>) experienced a 43.87% surge during after-hours trading on Wednesday. The stock price rose to $2.23.
Check out <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CREG">how CREG stock is trading here</a>.&nbsp;
What Happened: The surge in stock value follows Smart Powerr&#8217;s recent announcement of regaining compliance with the NASDAQ Capital Market&#8217;s minimum bid price requirement. The company&#8217;s common stock, valued at $0.001 per share, was required to maintain a minimum closing bid price of $1.00 or more for at least 10 consecutive business days to meet the requirement. The company was able to meet this requirement from July 18 to July 31.
The China-based waste energy recycling company received the letter from the Listing Qualifications Department of The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC (&#8220;Nasdaq&#8221;) on August 1.
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According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CREG">Benzinga Pro</a> data, Smart Powerr closed at $1.55, after marking a 3.33% gain during the regular trading session. The company&#8217;s market capitalization is approximately $3.93 million, with an average daily trading volume of about 551,590 shares, suggesting this company is a small-cap stock characterized by a limited public float.
Why It Matters: The company&#8217;s stock value surge reflects investor confidence in Smart Powerr Corp.&#8217;s ability to meet regulatory requirements and maintain a strong position in the market.&nbsp; It suggests investors are optimistic about the company&#8217;s prospects and are responding positively to this recent development.
Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings indicate that CREG stock has a negative price trend across all time frames. &nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-3/#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">Find out</a> the stock value of payments enablement companies.
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Smart Powerr Stock Spikes 44% in After-Hours Trading — What's Behind the Surge?

On Wednesday, United Airlines Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>) temporarily grounded all mainline flights nationwide after a system glitch disrupted critical weight and balance calculations, reigniting scrutiny over the fragility of U.S. aviation infrastructure.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">United Blames Technology Issue, Not Cyberattack</h2>
The airline confirmed that a "technology issue" with its weight and balance system—essential for flight safety—led to a halt on all mainline departures, <a href="https://abcnews.go.com/US/united-airlines-grounds-flights-nationwide-technology-issue/story?id=124433330">reported</a> ABC News.
"Due to a technology issue, we are holding United mainline flights at their departure airports," United said in a statement. "We expect additional flight delays this evening as we work through this issue. Safety is our top priority, and we'll work with our customers to get them to their destinations."
United said that the problem was not the result of a cyberattack, according to a statement shared with the publication. Flights already in the air continued to their destinations, and United Express flights were not affected.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">FAA Notices Confirm Ground Stops At Major Hubs</h2>
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued multiple ground stop notices at key United hubs, including Newark, San Francisco, Chicago, Denver and Houston, further amplifying the disruption across the airline's network, the report noted.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Aviation Infrastructure Under The Microscope</h2>
The incident adds to a string of aviation setbacks involving IT systems, cyberattacks and aging infrastructure.
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<li>In July, Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALK#NYSE">ALK</a>) grounded all mainline <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/07/46512591/alaska-air-grounds-all-mainline-flights-nationwide-amid-it-outage-cyberattack-fears-loom-after-scattered-spider-aviation-warning">flights nationwide due</a> to an IT systems outage.</li>
<li>In January, JetBlue Airways Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JBLU#NASDAQ">JBLU</a>) was <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/travel/25/01/42791291/jetblue-fined-2-million-for-chronic-flight-delays-delta-united-rank-among-most-on-time-airlines">fined $2 million</a> by the U.S. Department of Transportation for operating chronically delayed flights.</li>
<li>Also in January, the U.S. Department of Transportation and the Department of Justice filed a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/01/43017875/southwest-airlines-is-sued-by-department-of-transportation-over-chronically-delayed-flights">joint lawsuit against</a> Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUV#NYSE">LUV</a>), accusing the carrier of operating &#8220;chronically delayed flights&#8221; that disrupted passenger travel.</li>
<li>The FAA in May considered <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/travel/25/05/45341520/faa-mulls-cutting-flights-at-newark-airport-amid-staffing-woes-and-equipment-failures-report">reducing flight volumes</a> at Newark due to outdated systems and staffing shortages.</li>
<li>In 2024, a faulty CrowdStrike Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRWD#NASDAQ">CRWD</a>) software update for Microsoft Corporation's (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) Windows sparked a massive global IT outage, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/07/39915506/delta-air-lines-needs-more-recovery-time-after-crowdstrike-outage-flight-disruptions-to-extend-2-mor">grounding major U.S. carriers</a> including Delta Air Lines, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>), United and American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAL#NASDAQ">AAL</a>). The disruption led to the cancellation of at least 2,500 flights and delays to over 8,000 across the U.S., with widespread ripple effects felt worldwide.</li>
<li>In July, Russian carrier Aeroflot was hit by a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/travel/25/07/46680091/russias-airline-gets-hobbled-by-potent-cyberattack-kremlin-calls-attack-quite-alarming">major cyberattack that</a> grounded over 100 flights, while a power outage at London Heathrow in March crippled operations and caused an estimated <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/03/44449148/heathrow-power-outage-may-lead-to-millions-in-losses-for-airlines">$100 million in airline losses</a>.</li>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Delta, Alaska Shine In Punctuality Rankings</h2>
Delta Air Lines and Alaska remain among the most punctual U.S. carriers, while United ranks tenth globally with an on-time rate of 80.93%, per aviation analytics firm Cirium.
In July, American Airlines delivered better-than-expected second-quarter 2025 results, demonstrating strong operational performance despite <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/earnings/25/07/46601720/american-airlines-cfo-declares-worst-is-over-but-cautious-outlook-sinks-stock">weather-related disruptions</a> across its network.
Last month, United posted <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/07/46455550/united-airlines-q2-earnings-revenue-miss-eps-beat-lowered-fy25-guidance-despite-positive-shift-in-demand-in-early-july">second-quarter revenue</a> of $15.27 billion, falling short of the $15.35 billion consensus estimate. However, its adjusted earnings came in at $3.87 per share, topping analyst expectations of $3.77.
Price Action: United Airlines stock dipped 0.30% after hours, closing at $88.60, per <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/register?utm_adType=bzprocontent&amp;utm_campaign=14daytrial&amp;utm_ad=0717">Benzinga Pro</a>. During the same period, shares of American Airlines dipped 0.17%, while JetBlue Airways Corp and Delta edged up 0.23% and 0.055%, respectively. Southwest Airlines shares were also up by 0.13%.
According to Benzinga's Edge Stock Rankings, UAL continues to show strong momentum across short, medium and long-term periods. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-3/#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">Additional performance details are available here</a>.
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United Grounds All Mainline Flights Across US Over Tech Glitch, Says Expect 'Additional' Delays

Brazil&#8217;s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said he has no plans to reach out to President Donald Trump to negotiate the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/latin-america/25/07/46384734/trumps-brazil-tariffs-imposed-because-they-jail-insurrectionists-says-economist-your-next-coffee-comes-with-an-insurrection-infusion-fee">new tariffs imposed</a> by the United States.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">No Talks With Trump, For Now</h2>
On Wednesday, in an interview with Reuters, Lula dismissed the idea of initiating contact with Trump, calling it a &#8220;humiliation.&#8221; &#8220;I won't humiliate myself,&#8221; he said, but added, &#8220;The day my intuition says Trump is ready to talk, I won't hesitate to call him.&#8221;
Despite the steep tariffs that went into effect on Wednesday, Lula says he is in no hurry to respond immediately, stating, &#8220;We need to be very cautious.&#8221; He is instead focused on shielding the domestic economy with targeted support measures while maintaining &#8220;fiscal responsibility.&#8221;
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Lula says that he&#8217;s open to meeting Trump at the U.N. or for climate talks, but noted Trump&#8217;s record of diplomatic disrespect, recently involving Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa. 
&#8220;What Trump did with Zelenskyy was humiliation. That&#8217;s not normal. What Trump did with Ramaphosa was humiliation,&#8221; Lula said. &#8220;One president can&#8217;t be humiliating another. I respect everyone, and I demand respect.&#8221;
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Lula Eyes BRICS Coordination For Tariff Response</h2>
Lula said he plans to speak with leaders of BRICS nations, starting with China and India, to explore a potential joint response. He said, &#8220;There is no coordination among the BRICS yet, but there will be,&#8221; drawing parallels with multilateral action and his union days. &#8220;What is the negotiating power of one little country with the United States? None.&#8221;
In addition to the BRICS outreach, Lula said Brazil is considering filing a collective complaint with other nations at the World Trade Organization. 
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">&#8216;Will Not Accept Any Form of Tutelage&#8217;</h2>
Last month, Trump imposed <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/macro-economic-events/25/07/46334793/trump-sends-lula-a-letter-imposing-50-tariffs-calls-bolsonaro-trial-a-witch-hunt-brazils-president-hits-back-will-not-accept-any-form-of-tutelage">sweeping 50% tariffs</a> on all imports from Brazil, citing the nation&#8217;s &#8220;hundreds of SECRET and UNLAWFUL Censorship Orders to U.S. Social Media platforms,&#8221; alongside the prosecution of former Brazilian President&nbsp;Jair Bolsonaro, which Trump referred to as &#8220;a Witch Hunt that should end IMMEDIATELY.&#8221;
Lula responded to the letter, saying that his country &#8220;will not accept any form of tutelage,&#8221; and calling the trial of Bolsonaro a matter of judicial sovereignty. 
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Leading cryptocurrencies mirrored the stock rally on Wednesday as investors increased risk appetite in the wake of Apple Inc.&#8216;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) $100 billion investment pledge in the U.S.
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<th>Gains +/-</th>
<th>Price (Recorded at 9:30 p.m. ET)</th>
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</thead>
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<td>Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>)</td>
<td>+1.25%</td>
<td>$115,094.52</td>
</tr>
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<td>Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>) &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</td>
<td>+3.24%</td>
<td>$3,687.41</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</td>
<td>+4.03%</td>
<td>$0.2055</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>XRP (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/xrp/usd">XRP</a>)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</td>
<td>+2.27%</td>
<td>$2.99</td>
</tr>
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<td>Solana (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/sol/usd">SOL</a>)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</td>
<td>+3.79%</td>
<td>$168.45</td>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Rally Liquidates Bearish Positions, &#8216;Greed&#8217; Sentiment Returns</h2>
Bitcoin reclaimed $115,000 following Tuesday's dip below $113,000. Ethereum breached the resistance at $3,700 overnight, gaining over 3% in the last 24 hours.
It remains to be seen if the apex cryptocurrency can sustain its advance in the face of increased tariffs on <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/cryptocurrency/25/08/46918914/us-tariffs-on-asian-mining-rigs-slow-bitcoin-growth-as-firms-eye-canada-domestic-production">Bitcoin mining equipment</a> from Southeast Asia, which are slated to take effect on Aug. 7.
Nearly $170 million was liquidated from the cryptocurrency market in the last 24 hours, with short position traders facing the brunt of the losses..
Bitcoin's open interest dipped 0.65% in the last 24 hours, and was down over 10% since the highs set in mid-July. Notably, over 56% of Binance&#8217;s top traders, i.e., those with the highest margin balance, were betting on BTC's increase.
"Greed" sentiment returned to the market after switching to "Neutral" a day earlier, according to the Crypto Fear &amp; Greed Index.
Top Gainers (24 Hours)
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<th>Gains +/-</th>
<th>Price (Recorded at 9:30 p.m. ET)</th>
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<td>DeXe (DEXE)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</td>
<td>+9.98%</td>
<td>$8.37</td>
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<td>POL (POL)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</td>
<td>+8.97%</td>
<td>$0.2276</td>
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<td>PancakeSwap (CAKE)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</td>
<td>+7.93%</td>
<td>$2.74 </td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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The global cryptocurrency market capitalization stood at $3.76 trillion, increasing 1.76% in the last 24 hours.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Apple Surges After Tariff Reprieve</h2>
Stocks jumped on Wednesday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 81.38 points, or 0.18%, to end at 44,193.12. The S&amp;P 500 rose 0.73% to close at 6,345.06, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite gained 1.21%, finishing at 21,169.42.
Apple led the tech charge, rallying over 5% after CEO Tim Cook announced a new <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/08/46933859/trump-says-semiconductors-will-face-100-tariffs-chip-stocks-are-moving-after-hours">$100 billion commitment</a> to increase investments in the U.S.&nbsp; Moreover, President Donald Trump exempted the tech giant from the 100% tariff on semiconductor imports.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Analyst Expects Big ETH Move After Breaking $4,000</h2>
Widely followed cryptocurrency analyst and trader Ali Martinez flagged a "massive resistance wall" at $117,000 where significant Bitcoin was bought.
Martinez further highlighted an air gap between $113,000 and $108,000, suggesting weak support levels.&nbsp;
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Bitcoin <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24BTC&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$BTC</a> is in a tough spot. There's a massive resistance wall at $117,000, while an air gap looms below, with little support between $113,000 and $108,000. <a href="https://t.co/QFFPJH3NsL">pic.twitter.com/QFFPJH3NsL</a>
&mdash; Ali (@ali_charts) <a href="https://twitter.com/ali_charts/status/1953050921937797285?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 6, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Jelle, a cryptocurrency and stock investor, predicted that once Ethereum breaks the $4,000 resistance, it is not going back below "anytime soon."
"Price discovery is close," the investor said.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">$4,000 has been resistance since forever. Once it breaks, I doubt we go back below anytime soon. Price discovery is close.<a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24ETH&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$ETH</a> <a href="https://t.co/aQyLWAX99x">pic.twitter.com/aQyLWAX99x</a>
&mdash; Jelle (@CryptoJelleNL) <a href="https://twitter.com/CryptoJelleNL/status/1953042942039392383?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 6, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin Jump Alongside Stocks Amid Apple's $100 Billion Investment Plan: Analyst Flags 'Massive Resistance Wall' For BTC

On Wednesday, Cathie Wood-led Ark Invest executed significant trades involving Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>), Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>), and Shopify Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHOP#NASDAQ">SHOP</a>). These trades reflect Ark&#8217;s strategic adjustments in response to recent market developments and earnings reports.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The AMD Trade</h2>
Ark Invest made notable acquisitions of AMD shares across several ETFs. The trades included 12,139 shares in Ark Fintech Innovation ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKF#BATS">ARKF</a>), 129,610 shares in ARK Innovation ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKK#BATS">ARKK</a>), 23,990 shares in ARK Autonomous Technology &amp; Robotics ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKQ#BATS">ARKQ</a>), 64,387 shares in ARK Next Generation Internet ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKW#BATS">ARKW</a>), and 4,866 shares in ARK Space Exploration &amp; Innovation ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKX#BATS">ARKX</a>). The total purchase amounted to approximately $38.3 million, based on AMD&#8217;s closing price of $163.12. 
This move comes as AMD&#8217;s stock experienced a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/08/46899210/amd-stock-is-sliding-wednesday-whats-going-on">decline</a> of 6.42% on Wednesday, following <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/earnings/25/08/46872731/amd-q2-earnings-revenue-beat-eps-miss-robust-ai-product-demand-positions-company-for-significant-growth-in-back-half-of-year">mixed second-quarter results</a>. While AMD&#8217;s revenue of $7.69 billion surpassed expectations, its earnings per share of 48 cents fell short. Despite this, the company remains optimistic about AI-driven growth in the latter half of the year.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Palantir Trade</h2>
Ark Invest reduced its holdings in the Alex Karp-led company, selling 54,034 shares in ARKK and 9,245 shares in ARKW. This sale, valued at approximately $11.4 million, follows Palantir&#8217;s stock <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/08/46909708/palantir-stock-just-hit-all-time-highs-whats-behind-the-momentum">reaching an all-time high</a> of $180.58. The stock closed at $179.54 for the day.
The surge was driven by the company&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/earnings/25/08/46840353/palantir-q2-earnings-revenue-eps-beat-estimates-company-raises-guidance-citing-astonishing-impact-of-ai-leverage">impressive earnings</a>, marking the eighth consecutive quarter of surpassing analyst expectations. Palantir reported second-quarter revenue of $1.004 billion, exceeding estimates, with adjusted earnings of 16 cents per share. 
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Shopify Trade</h2>
Ark Invest also trimmed its position in Shopify, selling 44,259 shares in ARKF, 63,476 shares in ARKK, and 10,860 shares in ARKW. The total sale was valued at approximately $18.4 million. Shopify&#8217;s stock surged by 21.97% on Wednesday, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/earnings/25/08/46904989/shopify-stock-pops-on-strong-sales-global-momentum-cfo-highlights-merchant-surge-across-regions">driven by strong second-quarter results</a>. It ended the day at $154.90. 
The company reported a 31% year-over-year revenue increase to $2.68 billion, surpassing analyst estimates. Shopify&#8217;s adjusted earnings per share of 35 cents also exceeded expectations, highlighting its global momentum and merchant growth. 
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Other Key Trades:</h2>
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<li>Sold 92,781 shares of Roblox Corp. — Pre-Reincorporation (RBLX) in ARKK and 19,022 via ARKW.</li>
<li>Sold 90,113 shares of Kratos Defense and Security Solutions Inc (KTOS) in ARKQ.</li>
<li>Bought 186,013 shares of Aurora Innovation Inc (AUR) in ARKQ.</li>
<li>Bought 254,632 shares of Personalis Inc (PSNL) in ARKG.</li>
<li>Sold 170,339 shares of Adaptive Biotechnologies Corp (ADPT) in ARKG.</li>
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Benzinga&#8217;s Edge Stock Rankings show that AMD stock has a Value in the 10th percentile. Here is how perennial rival Nvidia <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">compares</a> in terms of value with this chip giant.
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Larry Ellison, Oracle Corporation's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORCL#NYSE">ORCL</a>) co-founder and current CTO, once credited his tough upbringing for his ambition to surpass Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) in cloud computing — and the latest numbers show he may be gaining ground.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">All The Disadvantages Necessary For Success: Oracle CTO</h2>
In a 2018 interview with Fox News, Ellison reflected on his journey from humble beginnings on Chicago's South Side to becoming one of the richest people in the world.
"I had all the disadvantages necessary for success," Ellison said, explaining how his challenging upbringing and curiosity led him to Silicon Valley and eventually to founding Oracle.
"My original goal when we started Oracle was to build a company of 50 people I liked working with," he said. "It got a little bigger than that — we have 150,000 people now."
Ellison, who dropped out of college and worked as a programmer, said his ultimate goal is simple, saying, "We want to make sure we beat Amazon in cloud database."
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Oracle's Cloud Business Shows Momentum</h2>
Oracle's push to take on Amazon Web Services is starting to show results.
In its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/earnings/25/06/45893773/oracle-q4-earnings-revenue-eps-beat-estimates-cloud-infrastructure-growth-expected-to-accelerate-with-demand-skyrocketing">fourth-quarter earnings</a>, Oracle posted revenue of $15.9 billion, beating Wall Street expectations. The company's cloud infrastructure revenue rose 52% to $3 billion, while overall cloud revenue reached $6.7 billion — up 27% year-over-year.
Significantly, Oracle reported a 115% quarter-over-quarter increase in multicloud database revenue from major partners like Amazon, Microsoft and Google. Consumption revenue from Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) also jumped 62% during the quarter.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Amazon Remains A Giant, But Oracle Is Catching Up</h2>
While Oracle's cloud business is growing fast, Amazon remains the dominant player. AWS brought in $30.9 billion in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/earnings/25/07/46774978/amazon-q2-earnings-highlights-double-beat-ai-progress-across-the-board-continues">the second-quarter revenue</a>, up 17.5% year-over-year. Still, Oracle's growth trajectory suggests it's making inroads with enterprises seeking secure, multicloud solutions.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Ellison&#8217;s Net Worth Surges To $307 Billion</h2>
Ellison's strategy appears to be paying off personally, too. According to the Bloomberg Billionaires <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/billionaires/profiles/lawrence-j-ellison/">Index</a>, his net worth has <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46621100/larry-ellison-couldnt-afford-his-electric-bill-once-upon-a-time-in-2025-hes-added-nearly-100-billion-to-his-net-worth-surpassing-the-likes-of-jeff-bezos-and-mark-zuckerbe">reached $307 billion</a>, making him the second-richest person globally, behind only Elon Musk.
Despite stepping down as Oracle CEO in 2014, Ellison remains chairman and CTO, continuing to shape the company's cloud vision.
Year-to-date, Ellison has gained $115 billion — the largest increase among the world's top 10 billionaires, which includes the likes of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, who currently has a net worth of $244 billion.
Price Action: ORCL shares have surged 54.45% year-to-date and are up 100.01% over the past 12 months, according to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/register?utm_adType=bzprocontent&amp;utm_campaign=14daytrial&amp;utm_ad=0717">Benzinga Pro</a>.
Benzinga&#8217;s Edge Stock Rankings indicate that ORCL maintains strong momentum across short, medium and long-term timeframes. However, despite this sustained momentum, the stock&#8217;s overall value score remains relatively low. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-4/#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">More detailed performance data can be found here</a>.
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