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The Fund is an actively managed exchange-traded fund (ETF) that seeks current income while providing indirect exposure to the share price (i.e., the price returns) of one or more select U.S.-listed exchange-traded products (ETP) that seek exposure to Bitcoin, which is a cryptocurrency (each an Underlying ETP and collectively, the Underlying ETPs), subject to a limit on potential investment gains as a result of the nature of the options strategy it employs. Although Bitcoin may be referred to as a cryptocurrency it is not yet widely accepted as a means of payment. The Fund uses a synthetic covered call strategy that is designed to provide income and indirect exposure to the share price returns of one or more Underlying ETPs. In addition, the strategy is designed to produce higher income levels when the Underlying ETP experiences or Underlying ETPs experience, as applicable, more volatility.

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DA Davidson analyst Michael Baker maintains O'Reilly Automotive (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORLY#NASDAQ">ORLY</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $1525 to $1600.

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DA Davidson Maintains Buy on O'Reilly Automotive, Raises Price Target to $1600

First Cap (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FCAP#NASDAQ">FCAP</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.97 per share. This is a 10.23 percent increase over earnings of $0.88 per share from the same period last year.

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Innovex International, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INVX#NYSE">INVX</a>) (the "Company" or "Innovex") announced its entry into a definitive agreement to sell its facility located at 6401 North Eldridge Pkwy, Houston, Texas 77041 (the "Property"). The sale price for the Property is $95.0 million, subject to adjustments, and the sale is expected to close in the third quarter of 2025.
As further described in the purchase and sale agreement (the "Purchase Agreement") with BIG Acquisitions LLC (the "Purchaser"), Innovex intends to enter into a short-term lease of the Property in connection with the sale to allow for completion of ongoing facility consolidation initiatives, ensuring no disruption to customer deliveries. The sale is subject to customary closing conditions.
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Innovex expects total revenue for the first quarter of 2025 to be approximately $240 million compared to previously announced guidance of $245 - $255 million. As expected, revenue in both Mexico and US Offshore declined in Q1 2025 as compared to Q4 2024, but revenue weakness in Mexico was far greater than projected.
Despite lower-than-expected revenue, Innovex anticipates Adjusted EBITDA for the first quarter of 2025 to be between $44 - $46 million1.

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Rosenblatt analyst Barton Crockett had <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CMCSA/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">a Neutral rating</a> on Comcast Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMCSA#NASDAQ">CMCSA</a>) on Thursday.
Comcast shares were pressured Thursday by a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/04/44978343/comcast-hit-hard-by-subscriber-exodus-nearly-630000-customers-gone-in-q1" rel="noreferrer noopener">first-quarter 2025</a> earnings report that featured a slightly higher broadband subscriber loss than anticipated and some upside in total revenues and EBITDA.
Crockett noted that part of the negative reaction is the tone and detail around broadband.
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As competitive intensity stepped up, so did macro impacts on subscriber trends, and a strategic transition is underway for bundled and fixed pricing that is expected to stall EBITDA growth.
Otherwise, the ad market was flat (ex-political and sports skews), not &#8220;yet&#8221; showing impacts from macro pressures. Orlando was a highlight with stable trends and high interest in the upcoming Epic Universe opening on May 22.
Revenue of $29.9 billion dipped 0.6% Y/Y but was ~ $100 million above consensus. Adjusted EBITDA of $9.5 billion rose 1.9% Y/Y, about $400 million above estimates. Adjusted EPS of $1.09 rose 4.8% Y/Y and topped estimates by a dime.
Broadband subscribers dipped 199K Q/Q to 31.643 million, versus consensus closer to -146K and 139K loss in the fourth quarter of 2024.
Comcast announced a new 5-year fixed-cost pricing plan in mid-April, starting at $55/month.
The plan includes unlimited data, Wi-Fi, and a free mobile service line for a year. The impacts of this will phase in over time in the P&amp;L.
Comcast still sees &#8220;healthy&#8221; ARPU growth, including charging for mobile once the free offer ends. However, according to C&amp;P&#8217;s new COO, Dave Watson, this will &#8220;require some investment, which in turn will impact its ability to grow EBITDA. &#8220;
Wireless net adds of 323K to exit with 8.15 million were 27K above estimates. The video subscriber decline of 427 thousand to 12.1 million was 11 thousand more than the consensus. Peacock added 5 million subscribers to 41 million, versus expectations for flat, mainly attributed to the new bundling deal with Charter.
Unit revenues dipped 5% year over year, consistent with estimates, while EBITDA of $429 million, down 32% year over year, was slightly better than estimates.
Epic Universe&#8217;s pre-opening costs of $100 million were as guided.
Comcast cited &#8220;strong demand since launching Epic ticket sales&#8221; in the fourth quarter of 2024.
The building is afoot. A new Universal Horror is planned for Las Vegas this August; a Universal Kids Resort is slotted for Frisco, Texas, in 2026.
Plans were announced for a new Universal Theme Park and Resort in Bedford, England, near London, opening in 2031 and with construction starting in 2026. Universal Hollywood was said to have &#8220;softness&#8221; because of its proximity to LA wildfires, with a &#8220;gradual&#8221; recovery seen.
Crockett&#8217;s understanding is that Disneyland, further away, does not see these fire impacts.
Price Action:&nbsp;Comcast stock closed higher by 2.14% at $33.90 on Friday.
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Broadcom (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 34.66% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 48.68%. Currently, Broadcom has a market capitalization of $905.08 billion. 
Buying $1000 In AVGO: If an investor had bought $1000 of AVGO stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $7,163.72 today based on a price of $192.49 for AVGO at the time of writing.
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Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Canaccord Genuity analyst Jon Young maintains Merit Medical Systems (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MMSI#NASDAQ">MMSI</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $127 to $108.

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Canaccord Genuity Maintains Buy on Merit Medical Systems, Lowers Price Target to $108

Canaccord Genuity analyst Susan Anderson maintains Helen Of Troy (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HELE#NASDAQ">HELE</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $70 to $53.

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After months of sluggish performance, cannabis stocks finally caught a break. Federal reform chatter—this time involving Donald Trump—helped fuel a rally across the sector. But even with this uptick, analysts are urging caution.
Beyond the markets, the global cannabis map keeps evolving: Portugal has quietly become Europe's biggest exporter, Spain banned HHC and Argentina passed a sweeping "anti-mafia" law raising concerns for patients and cannabis activists. Meanwhile, California cities slash taxes to save local stores and a cult rolling paper brand opened its factory doors to the public for the first time ever.
Let's dive in.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Politics And Policy</h2>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Trump Reportedly Pushing For SAFE Banking Reform</h3>
The AdvisorShares Pure US Cannabis ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSOS#NYSE">MSOS</a>) closed the week up 9.7% after reports that Trump is privately encouraging lawmakers to pass banking reform ahead of the 2026 midterms. Analysts say the rally is likely technical unless public support follows.
Read more on <a class="" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/25/04/45011379/why-cannabis-stocks-jumped-by-double-digits-and-why-analysts-say-dont-drink-the-kool-aid-in-one-gulp">Benzinga</a>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Argentina's New Anti-Mafia Law Raises Civil Rights Concerns</h3>
Passed last month, Argentina&#8217;s new law allows authorities to detain suspects, seize property and wiretap phones without judicial approval in designated zones. Experts fear the law could be used to target medical cannabis users and community organizations.
Read more on <a class="" href="https://elplanteo.com/ley-antimafia-argentina/">El Planteo</a>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Hungary Ramps Up Drug War Ahead of Elections</h3>
Hungary is pushing a constitutional amendment to criminalize drug use and give law enforcement broader powers. Critics say the government is using prohibitionist rhetoric to boost voter support.
Read more on <a class="" href="https://elplanteo.com/hungria-guerra-drogas/">El Planteo</a>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Spain Bans HHC And Other Semi-Synthetic Cannabinoids</h3>
Spain added HHC and several related compounds to its list of controlled substances, effectively banning their sale and distribution nationwide.
Read more on <a class="" href="https://elplanteo.com/espana-prohibe-hhc-cannabinoides/">El Planteo</a>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Portugal Nearly Triples Cannabis Exports</h3>
Portugal exported 32,558 kilos of cannabis in 2024, a 172% increase over the prior year. It now ranks as the largest cannabis exporter in Europe and second globally behind Canada.
Read more on <a class="" href="https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2025-04-24/portugal-cannabis-exports-almost-triple/97136">The Portugal News</a>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Markets And Stocks</h2>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Body And Mind Sells Long Beach Dispensary For $856K</h3>
Body and Mind Inc. (CSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAMM#CSE">BAMM</a>) (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BMMJ#OTC">BMMJ</a>) is divesting its Long Beach location for $856,250. The company is shifting its focus to retail expansion in Illinois and New Jersey.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Green Market Report Closes Its Doors</h3>
Green Market Report, one of the few cannabis-focused financial news outlets, has shut down. Founder Debra Borchardt confirmed that Crain Communications, which acquired the site in 2022, decided to discontinue operations. All staff members have been laid off except veteran journalist John Schroyer, who will remain at Crain to cover cannabis and other sectors.
The closure is a major loss for the industry—and a stark reminder of how vulnerable cannabis media remains. With few specialized outlets left standing, supporting independent reporters and sector-specific journalism is more essential than ever. Generalist coverage often misses the nuance, science and community insight that cannabis reporting requires.
If you wonder how you can support your favorite media outlets and journalists, <a href="mailto:javierhasse@benzinga.com">email me</a>.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Culture And Commentary</h2>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Inside The RAW Factory: Where Iconic Papers Are Born</h3>
In a rare behind-the-scenes look, Benzinga visited RAW's Spanish production site in Benimarfull. Founder Josh Kesselman walked us through the machines, secrecy and craftsmanship behind the world's most famous rolling paper brand.
Read more on <a class="" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/25/04/44992856/willy-wonka-of-weed-opens-the-doors-to-the-raw-factory-heres-what-we-saw">Benzinga</a>
Watch the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6TRFUO4_Yng">video</a> below:
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Business And Brands</h2>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Curaleaf Debuts Anthem Pre-Roll Brand</h3>
Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (TSX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CURA#TSX">CURA</a>) (OTCQX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CURLF#OTCQX">CURLF</a>) launched a new pre-roll brand, Anthem, now available in New York, New Jersey, Illinois, and Massachusetts. Additional state launches are planned for summer.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Wynk Expands Into Four More States</h3>
Hemp seltzer brand Wynk is now available in Kentucky, Arkansas, Alabama and Wisconsin—building on its presence in New Jersey, Texas and Florida. The company has secured major retail placements and distributor partnerships in each new state.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Humboldt Seed Co. Releases OG Triploid Autoflower Strain</h3>
Humboldt Seed Company launched an OG triploid autoflower strain boasting 30–34% THC and fast flowering times. It's non-GMO and bred for outdoor cultivators looking to match indoor potency and yield.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Industry And Infrastructure</h2>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Cresco Labs Opens $15M Cultivation Facility In Kentucky</h3>
Cresco Labs (CSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CL#CSE">CL</a>) (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRLBF#OTC">CRLBF</a>) cut the ribbon on a $15.4 million facility in Winchester, KY. The site is expected to be operational by year-end and will support the state's newly launched medical cannabis program.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">California Cities Slash Taxes As Stores Struggle</h3>
Cities across the Coachella Valley—including Desert Hot Springs and Palm Springs—are reducing cannabis taxes in response to widespread retail closures. Sonoma County followed suit, while San Diego and the state move in the opposite direction.
Read more on <a class="" href="https://www.sfgate.com/cannabis/article/california-cannabs-tax-rates-fall-20281817.php">SFGate</a>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Recommended Reads</h2>
<a class="" href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/javierhasse/2025/04/24/carmelo-anthonys-cannabis-mission-comes-home-i-know-the-door-i-hold-open/">Carmelo Anthony's Cannabis Mission Comes Home: ‘I Know The Door I Hold Open'</a> NBA legend Carmelo Anthony opens up about cannabis advocacy, business ownership and legacy-building in New York.
<a class="" href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/javierhasse/2025/04/22/is-america-missing-out-on-the-global-cannabis-boom/">Is America Missing Out On The Global Cannabis Boom?</a> As Europe, Latin America, Asia and Africa expand cannabis markets, U.S. inaction threatens its leadership position globally.
<a class="" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/25/04/45018519/how-local-opposition-threatens-long-islands-cannabis-market-and-what-that-means-for-investors">How Local Opposition Threatens Long Island&#8217;s Cannabis Market And What That Means For Investors</a> Local bans and delays are creating major hurdles for New York's cannabis rollout—especially in suburban strongholds.
<a class="" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/25/04/44957196/these-are-the-cannabis-industrys-power-players-according-to-forbes">These Are The Cannabis Industry&#8217;s Power Players, According To Forbes</a> Forbes unveils its latest list of top cannabis executives, entrepreneurs and advocates shaping the industry's future.
<a class="" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/25/04/44956994/145-years-later-zig-zag-gets-loud-about-weed-with-times-square-takeover">145 Years Later, Zig-Zag Gets Loud About Weed With Times Square Takeover</a> The iconic rolling paper brand embraces cannabis culture with a bold advertising splash in the heart of New York.
<a class="" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44934689/snoop-doggs-last-dance-is-cannabis-cinema-at-its-weirdestand-its-got-funkadelic-dad-rock-counterpart">Snoop Dogg&#8217;s &#8216;Last Dance&#8217; Is Cannabis Cinema At Its Weirdest—And There&#8217;s A Funkadelic &#8216;Dad Rock&#8217; Counterpart</a> Snoop Dogg releases a psychedelic music video tribute to cannabis culture.
<a class="" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/25/04/44929611/why-pre-rolls-are-cannabis-most-profitable-format-from-california-to-canada">Why Pre-Rolls Are Cannabis&#8217; Most Profitable Format, From California To Canada</a> Pre-rolls are dominating retail shelves and margins, solidifying their status as the cannabis industry&#8217;s breakout category.
That's it for this week. See you next Friday with another roundup of what's shaping the cannabis world—on Wall Street, in Washington and around the globe.

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The stock market is in full-blown risk-off mode this week, and Ross Gerber, co-founder and CEO of Gerber Kawasaki Wealth &amp; Investment Management, is not holding back. "Safe to say the stock market doesn't like any of these ‘moves' — it seems like dumb and dumber," Gerber <a href="https://x.com/GerberKawasaki/status/1914389925228945785">wrote</a> on X on Monday night after the Dow dropped nearly 1,000 points and the S&amp;P 500 tumbled over 2% earlier in the day.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">No Confidence in the Fed or Trade Promises</h2>
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&mdash; Ross Gerber (@GerberKawasaki) <a href="https://twitter.com/GerberKawasaki/status/1914389925228945785?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 21, 2025</a></blockquote>
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The selloff came after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44914873/walgreens-to-pay-up-to-350m-for-illegal-opioid-prescriptions-doj-says">failed to deliver on trade agreements</a> he had recently promised were in the works with key allies, including India, Japan, South Korea, and Australia. Markets had rallied briefly on hopes of those deals, but they never came, and investors pulled back hard.
&#8220;In the end, it doesn&#8217;t matter what Bessent thinks or does because he works for Trump,&#8221; one Wall Street executive told the <a href="https://nypost.com/2025/04/21/business/trump-team-needs-a-trade-deal-to-stop-investor-panic/">New York Post</a>.
Tech analyst Dan Ives at Wedbush Securities warned that unless there's quick progress with China and trade paths become clearer, &#8220;the markets, 10-year yield, USD, Gold, and the economy will head down their own divergent paths.&#8221;
Meanwhile, Gerber <a href="https://x.com/GerberKawasaki/status/1912988615602508084">added</a> another point of concern last week: the growing political pressure on the Federal Reserve. &#8220;I&#8217;m no fan of Jerome. But the Fed should stay &#8216;independent&#8217; as there is already enough politics involved.&#8221;
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Trump Turns Up the Heat on Powell</h2>
On Monday morning, President Donald Trump blasted Fed Chair Jerome Powell again on <a href="https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/114376239725335883">Truth Social</a>, calling him &#8220;Mr. Too Late&#8221; and demanding immediate rate cuts. Trump claimed there is &#8220;virtually no inflation&#8221; and warned of an economic slowdown unless Powell acts &#8220;NOW.&#8221;
The remarks stoked fears about the central bank&#8217;s independence and stability of the U.S. dollar. The Dollar Index fell to its lowest level since early 2022, and foreign investors appeared to be pulling money from U.S. assets.
Adding fuel to the fire, reports emerged that the White House might try to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44888232/trumps-top-economic-adviser-kevin-hassett-says-white-house-is-exploring-options-to-fire-fed-chair-jerome-powell-t">remove Powell</a> before his term ends in 2026.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Safe Havens Surge</h2>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/04/44904179/wall-street-sinks-dollar-slides-as-trump-ramps-up-fed-attacks-whats-driving-markets-monday">Investors responded by fleeing stocks</a> and pouring into gold and Bitcoin. The SPDR Gold Trust surged more than 2.5%, continuing a two-month rally that has pushed gold's year-to-date gain slightly above 30%. Bitcoin climbed to over $88,000, mirroring the safe-haven push.
Stocks, on the other hand, saw red across the board. The Nasdaq 100 fell 3%, and nearly every stock in the S&amp;P 500 ended the session lower.
It's clear investors are not buying the administration's &#8220;moves&#8221; — and neither is Ross Gerber.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Debt-Free at 30 Is a Win</h2>
The Reddit community, known for being sharp yet supportive, flooded the thread with encouragement. One commenter wrote, "You&#8217;re debt-free and have a job. That&#8217;s a lot more than people can say." Others echoed that sentiment, pointing out that many <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/03/44389026/youre-scared-and-you-should-be-dave-ramsey-tells-29-year-old-with-nearly-1-million-of-debt-hes-going-to-destroy-her-life-as-she-knows-it">Americans are drowning in debt</a> and that simply being financially stable is a huge accomplishment.
One user said, "If you have no debts and $20 in your pocket, you're richer than most people." Another added, "Debt free and healthy in 2025? You are winning, my guy."
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Comparison Is the Thief of Joy</h2>
Much of the thread centered around the dangers of comparing one's life to others. "Stop comparing yourself to your friend. They just took on a huge amount of debt in a terrible economy," a user wrote in response to OP mentioning that their friend &#8220;is getting married in May and he's buying a home in July.&#8221;&nbsp;
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Another commenter summed it up this way: "The race is long, and in the end, it's only with yourself."
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">That Degree Is Not Useless</h2>
The original poster downplayed his associate&#8217;s degree in mathematics, calling it &#8220;worthless,&#8221; but many Redditors were quick to disagree. "Don't sell it short. It proves you can think critically and finish what you start. That's something employers value—especially in tech, data, logistics, cybersecurity, finance, and more."
Others suggested practical next steps: using the GI Bill to pursue a bachelor's degree, exploring fields like teaching, data analytics, actuarial science, or entering a trade. "There's always a shortage of competent high school math teachers," one person commented.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Community and Connection Over Career</h2>
Some of the most powerful comments came from people who had hit rock bottom and found peace in unexpected places. A user shared: "I'm 43 and work at Starbucks. It pays the bills. Some of my friends are grandparents already and I'm just now getting a degree. We gotta walk our own paths."
Another person pointed out that being happy with your life is more important than having a fancy job, and that enjoying what you have is better than always wanting more.
Several people emphasized that 30 is not the finish line—it's barely the halfway point. One commenter wrote, "I got my engineering degree at 39. You're still young and can do whatever you want. Just stay flexible and have a plan."
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Home sales fell sharply in March and weekly mortgage applications plunged as high interest rates and economic uncertainty stifled demand as the spring home-buying <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/04/44958370/1-5m-rich-but-clueless-couple-with-82k-combined-income-says-need-help-after-winning-big-reddit-explodes-over-what-they-should-do-next">season got underway.&nbsp;</a>
The Details: Sales of previously owned homes in March fell 5.9% from February to 4.02 million units on a seasonally adjusted annualized basis, according to data from the National Association of Realtors.&nbsp;
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"Home buying and selling remained sluggish in March due to the affordability challenges associated with high mortgage rates," said Lawrence Yun, NAR's chief economist.&nbsp;
"Residential housing mobility, currently at historical lows, signals the troublesome possibility of less economic mobility for society," Yun added. 
Mortgage demand fell sharply last week, with total application volume down 12.7% compared with the previous week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association's seasonally adjusted index.
The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages increased to 6.90% from 6.81%, reaching the highest rate in two months. Rates have climbed almost 30 basis points in just two weeks.
"Similar to the previous week, economic uncertainty and rate volatility impacted prospective homebuyers," said Joel Kan, vice president and deputy chief economist at the MBA.
The rate increase affected refinance applications dramatically, causing a 20% decrease in volume from the previous week.&nbsp;
Lower Rates? President Donald Trump has pressured the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates, but a <a href="https://www.redfin.com/news/white-house-fed-rate-cut-mortgage-rates/">recent report</a> from Redfin Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RDFN#NASDAQ">RDFN</a>) says that if the Fed were pressured into lowering rates too soon, mortgage rates would likely increase. 
"If the Fed cuts rates at the behest of the White House, investors will perceive that the Fed is not doing its job and may anticipate that inflation will only get worse. That means rates need to be higher in the long run," wrote Chen Zhao, Redfin economist.&nbsp;
Zhao suggested the best way to bring down mortgage rates would be to address the underlying drivers of inflation, such as the shortage of housing and recent changes in trade policies. 
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Starbucks (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBUX#NASDAQ">SBUX</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 2.22% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 12.89%. Currently, Starbucks has a market capitalization of $95.20 billion. 
Buying $1000 In SBUX: If an investor had bought $1000 of SBUX stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $6,451.89 today based on a price of $83.81 for SBUX at the time of writing.
<h3>Starbucks's Performance Over Last 15 Years</h3>
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Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CNGGF">Cann Group</a> (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNGGF#OTC">CNGGF</a>) shares closed up 89.15% at $0.02</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/FFNTF">4Front Ventures</a> (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FFNTF#OTC">FFNTF</a>) shares closed up 25.00% at $0.00</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SOLCF">SOL Global Investments</a> (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOLCF#OTC">SOLCF</a>) shares closed up 18.62% at $0.07</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CBDY">Target Group</a> (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CBDY#OTC">CBDY</a>) shares closed up 14.68% at $0.00</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/EHC">Encompass Health</a> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EHC#NYSE">EHC</a>) shares closed up 11.79% at $113.37</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SOL">Emeren Group</a> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOL#NYSE">SOL</a>) shares closed up 6.80% at $1.39</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CNBX">CNBX Pharmaceuticals</a> (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNBX#OTC">CNBX</a>) shares closed up 6.25% at $0.00</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/VFF">Village Farms Intl</a> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VFF#NASDAQ">VFF</a>) shares closed up 6.20% at $0.71</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CLSH">CLS Holdings USA</a> (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLSH#OTC">CLSH</a>) shares closed up 6.10% at $0.03</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CNTMF">FLUENT</a> (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNTMF#OTC">CNTMF</a>) shares closed up 5.56% at $0.06</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MRMD">MariMed</a> (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRMD#OTC">MRMD</a>) shares closed up 4.60% at $0.11</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ACB">Aurora Cannabis</a> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACB#NASDAQ">ACB</a>) shares closed up 4.46% at $4.81</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CRBP">Corbus Pharmaceuticals</a> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRBP#NASDAQ">CRBP</a>) shares closed up 4.07% at $8.08</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CPHRF">Cipher Pharmaceuticals</a> (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CPHRF#OTC">CPHRF</a>) shares closed up 3.47% at $8.95</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BBRRF">Blueberries Medical</a> (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBRRF#OTC">BBRRF</a>) shares closed up 3.41% at $0.01</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/YCBD">cbdMD</a> (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/YCBD#AMEX">YCBD</a>) shares closed up 3.10% at $0.26</li>
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<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/RMHB">Rocky Mountain High</a> (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RMHB#OTC">RMHB</a>) shares closed down 38.78% at $0.00</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ITHUF">iAnthus Capital Hldgs</a> (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ITHUF#OTC">ITHUF</a>) shares closed down 37.50% at $0.00</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/LVRLF">CordovaCann</a> (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LVRLF#OTC">LVRLF</a>) shares closed down 31.38% at $0.07</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/FUAPF">Global Compliance</a> (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FUAPF#OTC">FUAPF</a>) shares closed down 23.20% at $0.00</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/GNLN">Greenlane Hldgs</a> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GNLN#NASDAQ">GNLN</a>) shares closed down 17.33% at $0.01</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CXXIF">C21 Investments</a> (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CXXIF#OTC">CXXIF</a>) shares closed down 7.25% at $0.16</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/KAYS">Kaya Holdings</a> (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KAYS#OTC">KAYS</a>) shares closed down 7.18% at $0.04</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NWVCF">EnWave</a> (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NWVCF#OTC">NWVCF</a>) shares closed down 6.28% at $0.18</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CWBHF">Charlottes Web Holdings</a> (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CWBHF#OTC">CWBHF</a>) shares closed down 5.17% at $0.08</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BLOZF">Cannabix Technologies</a> (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLOZF#OTC">BLOZF</a>) shares closed down 4.76% at $0.41</li>
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<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TCNNF">Trulieve Cannabis</a> (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TCNNF#OTC">TCNNF</a>) shares closed down 4.28% at $4.47</li>
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There is renewed optimism for the autonomous driving sector, with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration updating regulations that could make testing and regulation easier.
The move comes after President Donald Trump <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/politics/24/10/41298125/maybe-musk-missed-the-memo-trumps-plan-to-ban-autonomous-vehicles-could-sour-friendship">previously opposed </a>autonomous vehicles.
What Happened: The new Trump White House administration<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/45001024/trump-administration-announces-exemptions-for-autonomous-driving-companies-in-the-us-eases-self-driving-crash-report-requirements" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> has taken steps </a>to make autonomous driving regulation easier in the future.
The NHTSA announced it would allow exemptions to U.S. Auto Safety Standards.
U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy shared the updates in a video posted on social media Thursday.
Automakers will still be required to share crashes and data with the NHTSA, but redundancies have been eliminated, according to the report.
The update from the White House administration comes in stark contrast to previous plans announced by Trump.
On Oct. 10, 2024, Trump<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/politics/24/10/41279272/donald-trump-pushes-tariffs-on-chinese-cars-in-detroit-visit-vows-to-revamp-industry"> shared details on his plans </a>for the automotive sector while speaking at the Detroit Economic Club. The president promised to put new restrictions on Chinese vehicles, have stricter rules on automotive trade rules with Mexico and Canada and increase tariffs on vehicles coming from other nations.
&#8220;It&#8217;s my goal to get our country on an automaking path that at some point in the near future it will be bigger and more important than it ever was,&#8221; Trump said.
Those comments resemble what is being done with tariffs and global trade. The update to the self-driving sector sounded significantly different from Trump's comments on the same day.
"Do you like autonomous? Does anybody like an autonomous vehicle? Know what that is? Right? When you see a car driving along? Some people do, I don't know. A little concerning to me, but the autonomous vehicles we're going to stop from operating on American roads,&#8221; Trump said.
The comments from Trump came hours before his friend and Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) CEO Elon Musk unveiled the Cybercab to the world for the first time at the company&#8217;s highly anticipated Robotaxi Day event.
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Why It's Important: Tesla and Musk have put a significant emphasis on self-driving vehicles being the future of the world and for the company's growth.
There has been concern in the past about the need for state-by-state approval of autonomous vehicles. The new NHTSA rules could make it easier for companies like Tesla to test self-driving vehicles in more cities and eventually get whole fleets on the road.
President Trump has a strong friendship with Musk since the billionaire endorsed him for president and donated to his campaign. This later evolved into Musk being the head of the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE.
Trump has spoken out about electric vehicles before and still maintains some distance, but he <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/education/25/03/44289061/why-trumps-new-tesla-wont-be-hitting-the-open-road" target="_blank" rel="noopener">b</a>ought a Tesla vehicle earlier this year to show public support for Musk and Tesla.
Musk's involvement with the government may have also benefitted the billionaire with more government deals for his companies and less oversight of the companies he runs.
Trump having a change of heart about self-driving vehicles or not stopping his administration from making things easier for the sector could indicate that he has become more informed on the matter, supports ending regulation, even if he&#8217;s not a fan of self-driving vehicles, or is doing so as a reward to Musk for his loyalty.
Investors and consumers may never get an honest answer as to why. Still, Thursday's news is far from the promise the president made six months ago to stop self-driving vehicles from operating on American roads.
The move may be similar to Trump&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/education/24/12/42374635/if-you-invested-1000-in-bitcoin-when-trump-said-us-will-be-crypto-capital-of-the-world-heres-how-much-youd-have-today" target="_blank" rel="noopener">change of heart </a>about cryptocurrency and Bitcoin, as his pro-crypto stance gained support from voters in the 2024 election and he later launched his own meme coin.
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