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Apple is among the largest companies in the world, with a broad portfolio of hardware and software products targeted at consumers and businesses. Apple's iPhone makes up a majority of the firm sales, and Apple's other products like Mac, iPad, and Watch are designed around the iPhone as the focal point of an expansive software ecosystem. Apple has progressively worked to add new applications, like streaming video, subscription bundles, and augmented reality. The firm designs its own software and semiconductors while working with subcontractors like Foxconn and TSMC to build its products and chips. Slightly less than half of Apple's sales come directly through its flagship stores, with a majority of sales coming indirectly through partnerships and distribution.

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Apple, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) filed a lawsuit in California last week, accusing former senior design engineer Di Liu of stealing confidential company information before<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/07/46207800/whats-going-on-with-snap-shares-today"> leaving to work at </a>Snap Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNAP#NYSE">SNAP</a>).&nbsp;
The Details: Apple alleged that Liu downloaded thousands of sensitive files and stored them in his personal cloud accounts during his final days at the company, according to <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/07/01/apple-lawsuit-trade-secrets-di-liu-snap.html">CNBC</a>.&nbsp;
Liu, who worked on the Vision Pro headset, reportedly did not disclose that he was joining Snap, a competitor in the smart glasses market, when he resigned late last year.&nbsp;
Read Next: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/46182769/what-happened-with-apple-stock-today?utm_source=articleShare">What Happened With Apple Stock Today?</a>
As a result, Apple granted him the standard two-week transition period, during which he allegedly accessed and copied proprietary files.
Apple's legal team stated that Liu used his company credentials to transfer documents containing project code names, technical details, product designs, and supply chain information.&nbsp;
Apple also suggested that the information Liu took could benefit Snap's augmented reality products, though Apple did not take legal action against Snap itself.
Snap responded by saying they found no evidence that the allegations related to Liu's work at their company. Apple sought damages and requested a forensic review of Liu's devices to ensure all sensitive data was deleted.&nbsp;
Why It Matters: Snap<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/45893545/snapchat-parent-to-launch-light-weight-ar-smart-glasses-to-compete-with-meta-apple"> recently announced</a> that it will launch Specs, a pair of lightweight, immersive AR glasses, in 2026.&nbsp;
Specs are described as an ultra-powerful wearable computer built into a lightweight glasses frame, featuring see-through lenses that blend digital experiences with the physical world.
In related industry news, Meta is reportedly preparing to launch a new version of its smart glasses, priced between $1,000 and $1,400, featuring a built-in screen and hand-gesture controls, as competition intensifies with Apple's $3,500 Vision Pro.
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Each trading day features hundreds of headlines and press releases on Benzinga Pro, a source for traders to see the latest news on the overall market<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/register?utm_adType=bzprocontent&amp;utm_campaign=14daytrial&amp;utm_ad=0701" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">&nbsp;and individual tickers.</a>
Here is a look at the most searched stocks on Benzinga Pro for June 2025. Current prices and year-to-date performance are based on June 30 market close prices and do not include dividends.
1 SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>)
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Current Price: $617.85</li>
<li>52-Week Range: $481.81 to $619.22</li>
<li>Year-to-Date Return: +5.7%</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/25/01/42802731/exclusive-top-20-most-searched-tickers-on-benzinga-pro-in-2024-where-do-tesla-nvidia-gamestop-trump-media-stocks-rank">2024 Benzinga Pro </a>Search Rank: 3rd</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/25/04/44597684/exclusive-marchs-20-most-searched-tickers-on-benzinga-pro-where-do-tesla-nvidia-apple-applovin-stock-rank">March</a>/<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/25/05/45171636/exclusive-aprils-20-most-searched-tickers-on-benzinga-pro-where-do-tesla-apple-palantir-nvidia-stocks-rank">April</a>/<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/long-ideas/25/06/45750724/exclusive-mays-20-most-searched-tickers-on-benzinga-pro-where-do-apple-palantir-coreweave-nvidia-rank">May 2025</a> Search Rank: 2nd/1st/2nd</li>
</ul>
2. Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Current Price: $301.74</li>
<li>52-Week Range: $182 to $488.54</li>
<li>Year-to-Date Return: -25.24%</li>
<li>2024 Benzinga Pro Search Rank: 2nd &nbsp;</li>
<li>March/April/May 2025 Search Rank: 1st/3rd/4th</li>
</ul>
3. NVIDIA Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Current Price: $154.42</li>
<li>52-Week Range: $86.63 to $158.71</li>
<li>Year-to-Date Return: +14.2%</li>
<li>2024 Benzinga Pro Search Rank: 1st</li>
<li>March/April/May 2025 Search Rank: 3rd/2nd/2nd</li>
</ul>
4. Palantir Technologies Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>)
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Current Price: $129.96</li>
<li>52-Week Range: $21.23 to $148.22</li>
<li>Year-to-Date Return: +71.94%</li>
<li>2024 Benzinga Pro Search Rank: 7th</li>
<li>March/April/May 2025 Search Rank: 6th/7th/3rd &nbsp;</li>
</ul>
5. Circle Internet Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRCL#NYSE">CRCL</a>)
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Current Price: $185.76</li>
<li>52-Week Range: $64 to $298.99</li>
<li>Year-to-Date Return: +117.8%</li>
<li>2024 Benzinga Pro Search Rank: Not Public</li>
<li>March/April/May 2025 Search Rank: Not Public/Not Public/Not Public</li>
</ul>
6. CoreWeave Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRWV#NASDAQ">CRWV</a>)
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Current Price: $157.53</li>
<li>52-Week Range: $33.52 to $187</li>
<li>Year-to-Date Return: +123.19%</li>
<li>2024 Benzinga Pro Search Rank: Not Public</li>
<li>March/April/May 2025 Search Rank: Not in Top 20/Not in Top 20/11th</li>
</ul>
7. Applied Digital Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APLD#NASDAQ">APLD</a>)
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Current Price: $10.07</li>
<li>52-Week Range: $3.01 to $15.42</li>
<li>Year-to-Date Return: +29.1%</li>
<li>2024 Benzinga Pro Search Rank: Not in Top 20</li>
<li>March/April/May 2025 Search Rank: Not in Top 20/Not in Top 20/Not in Top 20</li>
</ul>
8. Hims &amp; Hers Health Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HIMS#NYSE">HIMS</a>)
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Current Price: $49.85</li>
<li>52-Week Range: $13.47 to $72.98</li>
<li>Year-to-Date Return: +97.8%</li>
<li>2024 Benzinga Pro Search Rank: Not in Top 20</li>
<li>March/April/May 2025 Search Rank: 8th/8th/9th</li>
</ul>
9. Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>)
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Current Price: $137.20</li>
<li>52-Week Range: $76.48 to $187.28</li>
<li>Year-to-Date Return: +13.57%</li>
<li>2024 Benzinga Pro Search Rank: 6th</li>
<li>March/April/May 2025 Search Rank: Not in Top 20/18th/14th &nbsp;</li>
</ul>
10. Oklo Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OKLO#NYSE">OKLO</a>)
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Current Price: $52.48</li>
<li>52-Week Range: $5.35 to $73.55</li>
<li>Year-to-Date Return: +147.34%</li>
<li>2024 Benzinga Pro Search Rank: Not in Top 20</li>
<li>March/April/May 2025 Search Rank: Not in Top 20/Not in Top 20/12th</li>
</ul>
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Honorable Mentions:&nbsp;The following stocks were the 11th&nbsp;to 20th&nbsp;most-searched tickers on&nbsp;<a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent030425&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;in June.
11. Klotho Neurosciences Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KLTO#NASDAQ">KLTO</a>)
12. Cyngn Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CYN#NASDAQ">CYN</a>)
13. SharpLink Gaming Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBET#NASDAQ">SBET</a>)
14. Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)
15. Coinbase Global Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>)
16. Eyenovia Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EYEN#NASDAQ">EYEN</a>)
17. Robinhood Markets Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>)
18. Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>)
19. Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>)
20. SRM Entertainment Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SRM#NASDAQ">SRM</a>)
Why It&#8217;s Important:&nbsp;The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust remained the most-searched ticker for a third straight month. Tesla moved back to second place for top searches after ranking fourth and third in the last two months, respectively.
Nvidia fell from second place to third, but kept a streak going of being one of the top three most-searched tickers each month in 2025.
New to the top 10 for June were Circle, CoreWeave, Applied Digital and Oklo. Circle was a new IPO in June and started its first month in fifth place. CoreWeave went public in March and after placing in 11th place in May, jumped to sixth place.
New IPOs have a history of being trending stocks for the first month or two and then dropping out of the top 20.
Advanced Micro Devices climbed back into the top 10 after ranking in the 11 to 20 range for several months.
Apple declined a lot in June, going from 10th to 19th place. This marks the first time Apple has been out of the top 10 since February.
Dropping out of the top 10 in June were UnitedHealth Group, Asset Entities, Super Micro Computer and D-Wave Quantum.  
Cryptocurrency continued to be a popular trend with Coinbase and Robinhood ranking in the top 20 and several companies that have bought cryptocurrency or established a crypto asset reserve ranking in the top 20.
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This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
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<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
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<td>NVDA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/03/25</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
<td>$140.1K</td>
<td>63.1K</td>
<td>190.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/03/25</td>
<td>$207.50</td>
<td>$44.8K</td>
<td>22.8K</td>
<td>104.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PLTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/03/25</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$25.7K</td>
<td>2.7K</td>
<td>14.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/03/25</td>
<td>$410.00</td>
<td>$98.7K</td>
<td>12.8K</td>
<td>12.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>QCOM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/11/25</td>
<td>$162.50</td>
<td>$195.0K</td>
<td>455</td>
<td>4.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BBAI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$8.00</td>
<td>$120.2K</td>
<td>3.9K</td>
<td>2.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>INTC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$275.2K</td>
<td>20.1K</td>
<td>2.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSFT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
<td>$86.2K</td>
<td>3.3K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CSCO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$476.0K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td>562</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SOUN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/03/25</td>
<td>$9.50</td>
<td>$33.2K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td>470</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• For NVDA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 2 day(s) on July 3, 2025. This event was a transfer of 1000 contract(s) at a $155.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $140.1K, with a price of $140.0 per contract. There were 63157 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 190687 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AAPL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 2 day(s) on July 3, 2025. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $207.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $44.8K, with a price of $224.0 per contract. There were 22865 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 104991 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding PLTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 2 day(s) on July 3, 2025. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $130.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 8 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.7K, with a price of $257.0 per contract. There were 2792 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 14750 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MSTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 2 day(s) on July 3, 2025. Parties traded 2759 contract(s) at a $410.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 125 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $98.7K, with a price of $36.0 per contract. There were 12819 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 12441 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For QCOM (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCOM#NASDAQ">QCOM</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 10 day(s) on July 11, 2025. This event was a transfer of 1000 contract(s) at a $162.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $195.0K, with a price of $195.0 per contract. There were 455 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4330 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BBAI (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBAI#NYSE">BBAI</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 199 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 650 contract(s) at a $8.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $120.2K, with a price of $185.0 per contract. There were 3934 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2763 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For INTC (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 171 day(s) on December 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 2500 contract(s) at a $30.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 31 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $275.2K, with a price of $110.0 per contract. There were 20126 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2536 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MSFT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 199 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 8 contract(s) at a $400.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $86.2K, with a price of $10786.0 per contract. There were 3382 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1716 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding CSCO (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSCO#NASDAQ">CSCO</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 563 day(s) on January 15, 2027. Parties traded 560 contract(s) at a $70.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 19 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $476.0K, with a price of $850.0 per contract. There were 1464 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 562 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For SOUN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOUN#NASDAQ">SOUN</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 2 day(s) on July 3, 2025. This event was a transfer of 400 contract(s) at a $9.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $33.2K, with a price of $83.0 per contract. There were 1150 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 470 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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10 Information Technology Stocks Whale Activity In Today's Session

The first half of 2025 has come to a close and 21 of the 30 stocks that make up the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/dow-jones-industrial-average">Dow Jones Industrial Average Index</a> are positive year-to-date.
Despite the impressive number of stocks with a positive performance in the first six months, the index was up around 4% with several of the components posting large declines.
2025 Performance: Through the first six months of the year, two <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/magnificent-seven">Magnificent Seven stocks </a>are among the 10 best in the Dow Jones Industrial Average and two are among the 10 worst in the index based on performance.
Here's a look at the 10 best Dow Jones Industrial Average stocks in the first half:
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<li>International Business Machines (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBM#NYSE">IBM</a>): +34.1%</li>
<li>Goldman Sachs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GS#NYSE">GS</a>): +23.6%</li>
<li>JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>): +20.9%</li>
<li>Boeing Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>): +18.4%</li>
<li>Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>): +18.0%</li>
<li>3M Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MMM#NYSE">MMM</a>): +17.9%</li>
<li>NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>): +17.6%</li>
<li>Cisco Systems (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSCO#NASDAQ">CSCO</a>): +17.2%</li>
<li>Coca-Cola Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KO#NYSE">KO</a>): +13.6%</li>
<li>Visa Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>): +12.3%</li>
</ol>
Here are the 10 worst performing Dow Jones Industrial Average stocks in the first half:
<ol class="wp-block-list">
<li>UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>): -38.3%</li>
<li>Merck &amp; Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRK#NYSE">MRK</a>): -20.4%</li>
<li>Salesforce.com Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRM#NYSE">CRM</a>): -18.4</li>
<li>Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>): -18.1%</li>
<li>Nike Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>): -6.1%</li>
<li>Home Depot Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>): -5.7%</li>
<li>Procter &amp; Gamble Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PG#NYSE">PG</a>): -5.0%</li>
<li>Chevron Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</a>): -1.1%</li>
<li>Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>): Flat</li>
<li>McDonald's Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCD#NASDAQ">MCD</a>): +0.8%</li>
</ol>
Overall the SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>), which tracks the index, was up around 4% in the first half of 2025. This was a lower gain than the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>), which tracks the S&amp;P 500, which had a 5.7% gain in the first half.
Read Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/long-ideas/25/06/45932660/exclusive-sp-500-new-all-time-highs-again-2025">EXCLUSIVE: S&amp;P 500 To Hit New All-Time Highs Again In 2025? Majority Say Yes, 27% Predict This Range</a>
Why It's Important: Nvidia was one of the new Dow Jones components <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs/broad-u-s-equity-etfs/24/12/42726598/dow-jones-2024-scoreboard-top-5-winners-losers-and-how-amazon-nvidia-could-reshape-2025">added in 2024</a> and the stock is one of the top performers in the first half of 2025. The stock replaced Intel, which was a top decliner in recent years.
The index also got rid of Walgreens, which was another poor performer in recent years. Its replacement Amazon was flat for the first half of 2025.
The new index makeup is showing strong signs of positive returns.
With 21 of the components positive year-to-date and one flat, this could mark one of the best years by the number of gainers in recent history.
In 2024, 18 of the 30 stocks were up for the full year. In 2023, 19 of the stocks in the index were up.
Perhaps most surprising is that two of the Magnificent Seven stocks rank among the worst performers in the first half of 2025, despite being part of the four Mag 7 members included in the Dow Jones Industrial Average.
Apple was the fourth-worst performer in the index for the first half, falling 18.1%. That marks a sharp reversal from its standout status as the only Dow Jones stock to rank among the top gainers in both 2023 and 2024.
Amazon ranked ninth with a flat return, as only eight of the components were down. 
The Dow Jones Industrial Average remains one of the most closely watched stock market indexes, serving as a gauge of overall market health. With only 30 stocks and a weighting based on stock price, rather than market capitalization, the index is less frequently used by some analysts and market experts than the broader S&amp;P 500 Index.
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<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/long-ideas/25/07/46198021/nvidia-vs-microsoft-vs-apple-which-stock-reaches-4-trillion-first">Nvidia Vs. Microsoft Vs. Apple: Which Stock Reaches $4 Trillion First?</a></li>
</ul>
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Dow Jones 2025 First Half Scoreboard: Top 10 Winners, Losers — Where Do Nvidia, Apple Stock Rank?

In the ever-evolving and intensely competitive business landscape, conducting a thorough company analysis is of utmost importance for investors and industry followers. In this article, we will carry out an in-depth industry comparison, assessing Apple (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) alongside its primary competitors in the Technology Hardware, Storage &amp; Peripherals industry. By meticulously examining key financial metrics, market positioning, and growth prospects, we aim to offer valuable insights to investors and shed light on company's performance within the industry.
<h3>Apple Background</h3>
Apple is among the largest companies in the world, with a broad portfolio of hardware and software products targeted at consumers and businesses. Apple's iPhone makes up a majority of the firm sales, and Apple's other products like Mac, iPad, and Watch are designed around the iPhone as the focal point of an expansive software ecosystem. Apple has progressively worked to add new applications, like streaming video, subscription bundles, and augmented reality. The firm designs its own software and semiconductors while working with subcontractors like Foxconn and TSMC to build its products and chips. Slightly less than half of Apple's sales come directly through its flagship stores, with a majority of sales coming indirectly through partnerships and distribution.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Company</th>
<th>P/E</th>
<th>P/B</th>
<th>P/S</th>
<th>ROE</th>
<th>EBITDA (in billions)</th>
<th>Gross Profit (in billions)</th>
<th>Revenue Growth</th>
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<td>Apple Inc</td>
<td>31.96</td>
<td>45.88</td>
<td>7.79</td>
<td>37.11%</td>
<td>$32.25</td>
<td>$44.87</td>
<td>5.08%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Super Micro Computer Inc</td>
<td>26.63</td>
<td>4.58</td>
<td>1.43</td>
<td>1.72%</td>
<td>$0.14</td>
<td>$0.44</td>
<td>19.48%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co</td>
<td>19.66</td>
<td>1.12</td>
<td>0.86</td>
<td>-4.4%</td>
<td>$0.87</td>
<td>$2.17</td>
<td>5.87%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Western Digital Corp</td>
<td>21.91</td>
<td>4.31</td>
<td>1.44</td>
<td>5.86%</td>
<td>$0.28</td>
<td>$0.91</td>
<td>30.94%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NetApp Inc</td>
<td>18.79</td>
<td>20.53</td>
<td>3.39</td>
<td>33.42%</td>
<td>$0.43</td>
<td>$1.19</td>
<td>3.84%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Pure Storage Inc</td>
<td>151.53</td>
<td>15.13</td>
<td>6.08</td>
<td>-1.1%</td>
<td>$0.04</td>
<td>$0.54</td>
<td>12.26%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Eastman Kodak Co</td>
<td>11.77</td>
<td>0.81</td>
<td>0.49</td>
<td>-1.66%</td>
<td>$0.02</td>
<td>$0.05</td>
<td>-0.8%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Turtle Beach Corp</td>
<td>18.69</td>
<td>2.31</td>
<td>0.77</td>
<td>-0.55%</td>
<td>$0.0</td>
<td>$0.02</td>
<td>14.42%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Average</td>
<td>38.43</td>
<td>6.97</td>
<td>2.07</td>
<td>4.76%</td>
<td>$0.25</td>
<td>$0.76</td>
<td>12.29%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
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 </style>When closely examining Apple, the following trends emerge: 
<ul>
<li>
The stock's Price to Earnings ratio of 31.96 is lower than the industry average by 0.83x, suggesting potential value in the eyes of market participants.
</li>
<li>
It could be trading at a premium in relation to its book value, as indicated by its Price to Book ratio of 45.88 which exceeds the industry average by 6.58x.
</li>
<li>
The Price to Sales ratio of 7.79, which is 3.76x the industry average, suggests the stock could potentially be overvalued in relation to its sales performance compared to its peers.
</li>
<li>
The company has a higher Return on Equity (ROE) of 37.11%, which is 32.35% above the industry average. This suggests efficient use of equity to generate profits and demonstrates profitability and growth potential.
</li>
<li>
The company has higher Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) of $32.25 Billion, which is 129.0x above the industry average, indicating stronger profitability and robust cash flow generation.
</li>
<li>
Compared to its industry, the company has higher gross profit of $44.87 Billion, which indicates 59.04x above the industry average, indicating stronger profitability and higher earnings from its core operations.
</li>
<li>
The company is witnessing a substantial decline in revenue growth, with a rate of 5.08% compared to the industry average of 12.29%, which indicates a challenging sales environment.
</li>
</ul>
<h3>Debt To Equity Ratio</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1751382040_0.png" alt="debt to equity" />
The debt-to-equity (D/E) ratio indicates the proportion of debt and equity used by a company to finance its assets and operations.
Considering the debt-to-equity ratio in industry comparisons allows for a concise evaluation of a company's financial health and risk profile, aiding in informed decision-making.
When evaluating Apple alongside its top 4 peers in terms of the Debt-to-Equity ratio, the following insights arise:
<ul>
<li>
In terms of the debt-to-equity ratio, Apple is positioned in the middle among its top 4 peers.
</li>
<li>
This suggests a relatively balanced financial structure, where the company maintains a moderate level of debt while also utilizing equity financing with a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.47.
</li>
</ul>
<h3>Key Takeaways</h3>
For Apple in the Technology Hardware, Storage &amp; Peripherals industry, the PE, PB, and PS ratios indicate that the stock is relatively undervalued compared to its peers. However, the high ROE, EBITDA, gross profit, and low revenue growth suggest that Apple is performing well financially but may face challenges in revenue expansion. Overall, Apple's strong profitability metrics outweigh the lower revenue growth, positioning it favorably within the industry sector.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Comparing Apple With Industry Competitors In Technology Hardware, Storage &amp; Peripherals Industry

Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) became the first public company to pass the $1 trillion and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/22/01/24868424/apple-becomes-first-company-to-top-3-trillion-market-cap-analyst-says-rally-has-fur">$3 trillion market capitalization </a>milestones. 
The company is now one of three that are nearing the lucrative $4 trillion mark. A new poll predicts whether Apple will be the first to pass this new milestone.
What Happened: While Apple has been the first American company to pass many of the market capitalization milestones, NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/05/32630114/nvidia-becomes-ninth-company-to-hit-1-trillion-market-cap-who-could-be-next-to-join-elusive-club"> has gained significant value </a>in recent years and is currently the most valuable public company.
At the end of June, there were three publicly traded companies with market capitalizations of $3 trillion or more that would be the most likely to hit the $4 trillion milestone. Here are the companies and their market caps at the end of June:
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Nvidia Corporation: $3.852 trillion</li>
<li>Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>): $3.697 trillion</li>
<li>Apple: $3.064 trillion</li>
</ul>
Benzinga recently polled social media followers to see which company they believe will hit the $4 trillion market capitalization first.
"Which company do YOU think will be the first to reach a $4 trillion market cap?" Benzinga asked.
The results on Instagram were:
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Nvidia: 79%</li>
<li>Microsoft: 14%</li>
<li>Apple: 7%</li>
</ul>
Benzinga ran the same poll on Threads, with readers having the following results:
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Nvidia: 79%</li>
<li>Microsoft: 17%</li>
<li>Apple: 4%</li>
</ul>
Overall, Nvidia significantly won the polls with nearly 80% of the vote, ranking well ahead of the other two companies. This result comes with Nvidia currently in the market capitalization lead, but often trading places with Microsoft in recent months.
Read Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/long-ideas/25/06/45932660/exclusive-sp-500-new-all-time-highs-again-2025">EXCLUSIVE: S&amp;P 500 To Hit New All-Time Highs Again In 2025? Majority Say Yes, 27% Predict This Range</a>
Why It's Important: Nvidia also wins the poll with the most significant return over the last one year and five years. Here are the current year-to-date, one-year, and five-year returns of the three companies based on June 30 prices.
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<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Company</td>
<td>Year-to-Date</td>
<td>One-Year</td>
<td>Five-Year</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nvidia</td>
<td>+14.2% </td>
<td>+27.1% </td>
<td>+1,544.0% </td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Microsoft</td>
<td>+18.8% </td>
<td>+8.9% </td>
<td>+141.2% </td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Apple</td>
<td>-15.9% </td>
<td>-5.3% </td>
<td>+125.4% </td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
Compare those returns to the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>), which tracks the S&amp;P 500. The ETF is up 5.7% year-to-date and has returned 13.3% over the last year and 97.9% over the last five years.
Nvidia has rapidly risen in value and just became a $1 trillion company in May 2023. In less than two years after hitting that milestone, the company was the most valuable in the world.
Another <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/long-ideas/25/06/45973429/trump-wants-babies-to-get-1000-to-invest-at-birth-this-maginicent-7-stock-tops-poll-for-18-year-growth">recent Benzinga poll </a>asked readers to pick which magnificent seven stock they would invest $1,000 in for the next 18 years, based on President Donald Trump's proposal for $1,000 investing accounts for newborns.
Nvidia won that poll with 21% of the vote. Apple ranked second with 17% and Microsoft tied for fifth place with 12% of the vote.
Nvidia continues to be a favorite stock among retail investors, with AI continuing to be a large theme and companies looking to the semiconductor company for new chips and products to help them grow in the sector.
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</ul>
The study was conducted by Benzinga from June 27, 2025, through June 28, 2025. It included the responses of a diverse population of social media followers. Opting into the survey was completely voluntary, with no incentives offered to potential respondents. The study reflects results from 4,160 people on Instagram and 47 people on Threads.
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Nvidia Vs. Microsoft Vs. Apple: Which Stock Reaches $4 Trillion First?

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) has had a bruising start to 2025, with its stock down about 18% year-to-date and underperforming the broader stock market by 22%—its worst <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/education/25/05/45675595/apple-eyes-worst-month-vs-sp-500-since-2018-but-history-says-buy-the-dip-now">half-year stretch since 2013.</a> 
But as July kicks off, investors may find a surprisingly bullish signal in an unexpected place: the calendar.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Why Has Apple Struggled So Much In 2025?</h3>
The first half of the year was defined by a perfect storm for Apple—trade tensions, delays in product innovation and a growing AI gap all chipped away at investor confidence.
One of the biggest headwinds came from President Donald Trump&#8216;s renewed tariff agenda. In 2024, Apple generated 64% of its total revenue from overseas, with Greater China and Europe being among its most profitable regions. But in early 2025, trade-related uncertainty soured consumer sentiment abroad, especially in China.
The numbers confirm it: in the first quarter of 2025, Apple's revenue from Greater China dropped 13% year-over-year to $16.37 billion, down from $18.25 billion during the same quarter of 2024. Local rivals, such as Huawei and Xiaomi, gained market share, while demand for iPhones softened.
Then came Apple's AI problem. While Microsoft Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NYSE">MSFT</a>), Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>), and Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) captured market buzz with new AI-driven features and products, Apple offered few details.
With no firm AI roadmap and delays around the iPhone 17 and the Vision Pro international rollout, many investors began rotating out of Apple into higher-growth tech names like Nvidia, Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>) Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) and Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>)
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Can Apple Turn Things Around In July?</h3>
On the surface, Apple seems out of favor. But dig into the seasonality, and July could offer the kind of bullish argument that flips the narrative.
Apple's seasonal gains in July are unmatched. Over the past 20 years, the stock has ended July higher 17 times, with an average return of 7.6%. 
Even more impressive, Apple is riding a 9-year winning streak in July. The best performances came in 2022 (+18.9%) and 2006 (+18.6%). 
Expand the scope to 30 years, and the signal remains intact: Apple averaged a 7.3% gain in July, with a 77% win rate (23 positive closes out of 30).
The biggest drawdowns occurred in 2001 (-19.2%), 2002 (-13.9%), and 2008 (-5.1%)—but those were years defined by broader market crises. 
More recently, pullbacks have been minor, like -3.3% in 2015 or -0.6% in 2004.
Apple's relative performance versus the S&amp;P 500 in July has been positive in 77% of the past 30 years, with an average outperformance of 5.8%.
No other S&amp;P 500 stock has matched that consistency or magnitude over the same period.
In short, Apple hasn't just risen in July—it's crushed the market in July, time and time again. And with sentiment scraping cycle lows in 2025, history suggests July has often been Apple's golden window for a rebound.
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<thead>
<tr>
<th>Year</th>
<th>Apple July Return (%)</th>
<th>AAPL vs. S&amp;P 500 (%)</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>1994</td>
<td>27.12</td>
<td>+23.24</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1995</td>
<td>-3.10</td>
<td>-6.08</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1996</td>
<td>4.76</td>
<td>+9.78</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1997</td>
<td>22.81</td>
<td>+13.91</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1998</td>
<td>20.70</td>
<td>+22.12</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1999</td>
<td>20.24</td>
<td>+24.22</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2000</td>
<td>-2.98</td>
<td>-1.37</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2001</td>
<td>-19.18</td>
<td>-18.13</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2002</td>
<td>-13.88</td>
<td>-6.53</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2003</td>
<td>10.60</td>
<td>+8.83</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2004</td>
<td>-0.61</td>
<td>+2.91</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2005</td>
<td>15.87</td>
<td>+11.84</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2006</td>
<td>18.67</td>
<td>+18.07</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2007</td>
<td>7.96</td>
<td>+11.53</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2008</td>
<td>-5.07</td>
<td>-4.13</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2009</td>
<td>14.72</td>
<td>+6.80</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2010</td>
<td>2.27</td>
<td>+8.85</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2011</td>
<td>16.33</td>
<td>+18.88</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2012</td>
<td>4.58</td>
<td>+3.28</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2013</td>
<td>14.12</td>
<td>+8.74</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2014</td>
<td>2.87</td>
<td>+4.45</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2015</td>
<td>-3.29</td>
<td>-5.16</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2016</td>
<td>9.01</td>
<td>+3.75</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2017</td>
<td>3.27</td>
<td>+1.96</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2018</td>
<td>2.80</td>
<td>+3.58</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2019</td>
<td>7.64</td>
<td>+1.40</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2020</td>
<td>16.51</td>
<td>+6.08</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2021</td>
<td>6.50</td>
<td>+2.37</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2022</td>
<td>18.86</td>
<td>+9.92</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2023</td>
<td>1.28</td>
<td>+3.06</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2024</td>
<td>5.44</td>
<td>+1.18</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
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<td>Average gain</td>
<td>7.3%</td>
<td>5.8%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Win ratio</td>
<td>77%</td>
<td>71%</td>
</tr>
</tfoot>
</table>
<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Source: Author&#8217;s own elaboration based on TradingView data</figcaption></figure>
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Robinhood Markets Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>) has launched Stock Tokens, a groundbreaking offering that blends traditional stock market investing with blockchain technology, now available to European Union customers.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">What Are Stock Tokens?</h2>
These tokens, derivatives tracked on the blockchain, mirror the prices of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/25/06/46174854/robinhood-just-made-crypto-simpler-and-way-more-powerful">over 200 U.S. stocks and ETFs</a>, including giants like Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), and Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), providing exposure to the U.S. market without owning the actual stocks.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How And When Can EU Users Trade Stock Tokens?</h2>
To trade, users must sign up, provide a tax identification number, complete a knowledge check, and agree to the terms.
Stock Tokens are accessible via the Explore tab on Robinhood's app, where users can search by ticker or name, place buy or sell orders in quantities or EUR values, and review orders on the Stock Token Detail Page.
Funds from sales are available for trading instantly but require a one-business-day hold for withdrawals.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">What Are The Charges To Trade Stock Tokens?</h2>
Stock Tokens are traded in USD but automatically converted from euros with a minimal 0.10% FX fee, ensuring no hidden costs or commissions. Investors can start with just €1, trade 24/5 from Monday 2 a.m. CET/CEST to Saturday 2 a.m. CET/CEST, and even earn dividends when eligible.
The tokens, issued via Arbitrum and soon Robinhood's own Layer 2 blockchain, are held securely by a U.S.-licensed institution under MiFID II regulations.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How Do Corporate Actions Affect Stock Tokens?</h2>
Corporate actions like stock splits, mergers, or dividends affect tokens, with Robinhood handling adjustments automatically. Trading may pause during such events, with notifications via banners or pop-ups.
While offering flexibility and low costs, Stock Tokens carry risks, including potential capital loss, requiring users to assess their risk tolerance during onboarding.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Can Investors Trade Private Companies Via Stock Tokens?</h2>
Robinhood's initiative, including tokenized private company shares like OpenAI and SpaceX, aims to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/cryptocurrency/25/06/46186180/raoul-pal-says-robinhood-letting-users-trade-openai-spacex-through-blockchain-is-democratization-of-finance-end-of-public-vs-private-markets-has-begun">democratize finance</a>, leveraging blockchain for transparency and accessibility. With plans to expand to thousands of tokens by year-end, Robinhood is poised to reshape global investing 
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Price Action: HOOD shares were up 3.12% in after-hours on Monday after ending 12.77% higher at $93.63 apiece. It has risen by 137.40% on a year-to-date basis and 310.84% over the past year.
Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings shows that HOOD had a stronger price trend over the short, medium, and long term. Its momentum ranking was solid; however, its value ranking was poor at the 10.90th percentile. The details of other metrics are <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-4/#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">available here</a>.
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The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), which track the S&amp;P 500 index and Nasdaq 100 index, respectively, ended higher on Monday. The SPY was up 0.48% at $617.85, while the QQQ advanced 0.65% to $551.64, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
After hitting fresh records on Friday and Monday, the futures of the S&amp;P 500, Nasdaq 100, and Dow Jones indices were trading lower on Tuesday.
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Ford Motor Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>) CEO Jim Farley has hailed Chinese EVs as competition from Chinese automakers gets stiffer throughout the globe.
What Happened: "It&#8217;s the most humbling thing I have ever seen. Seventy percent of all EVs in the world, electric vehicles, are made in China," Farley said at an event, Yahoo Finance reported <a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/news/fords-ceo-says-chinas-ev-054800452.html">on</a> Monday.
The CEO praised the vehicles for the advanced technology, hailing Xiaomi Corp. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XIACY#OTC">XIACY</a>) and Huawei's presence in "every car" in China. "You get in, you don&#8217;t have to pair your phone. Automatically, your whole digital life is mirrored in the car," Farley said.
He also said that part of the reason why Ford couldn't offer such technology in its vehicles is because Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) and Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) Google "decided not to go in the car business."
"Beyond that, their cost, their quality of their vehicles is far superior to what I see in the West. We are in a global competition with China, and it&#8217;s not just EVs. And if we lose this, we do not have a future Ford,&#8221; Farley added.
Why It Matters: Farley's comments come in as Ford plans on releasing products on its new <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/46020713/ford-says-upcoming-budget-ev-platform-will-rival-chinese-ev-prices-report">affordable EV platform</a> in 2027. The company says its platform could rival Chinese competitors and match them in cost.&nbsp;
Ford is also going ahead with the plans to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/46074112/ford-to-proceed-with-3-billion-battery-plant-despite-potential-tax-incentive-loss-under-trumps-budget-plan-we-stick-behind-our-investments">set up a battery plant</a>, investing over $3 billion in the plant, which will be in Michigan.&nbsp;
However, Chinese automakers are also pushing more competitively priced and feature-rich EVs. Recently, Xiaomi unveiled the company's first-ever all-electric SUV <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/25/06/46132552/telsla-model-y-rival-xiaomi-yu7-suv-receives-nearly-300000-orders-in-1-hour-in-china">dubbed the YU7</a>, which closely rivals the Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) Model Y.
BYD Co. Ltd. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BYDDY#OTC">BYDDY</a>) (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BYDDF#OTC">BYDDF</a>) also unveiled its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/45855643/tesla-rival-byd-launches-15000-seal-06-sedan-as-chinas-ev-price-war-heats-up">Seal 06 Sedan</a>, priced at over $15,000 in China, increasing the competition in China's domestic car industry amid the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/topics/25/06/45715047/byds-aggressive-pricing-triggers-ev-rat-race-stock-tumbles-authorities-voice-concern">EV price war</a>.
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Ford CEO Jim Farley Praises Chinese EVs Amid Affordable EV Platform Plans: 'It's The Most Humbling Thing'

French President Emmanuel Macron sharply criticized powerful nations using tariffs as &#8220;blackmail&#8221; instruments on Monday, delivering his strongest rebuke as the European Union scrambles to reach a deal with the United States before a looming July 9 deadline.
What Happened: Speaking at the International Conference on Financing for Development in Seville, Spain, Macron called trade wars an &#8220;aberration&#8221; without directly naming Trump or the United States. His comments came as EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen warned that &#8220;all options remain on the table&#8221; in ongoing negotiations with Washington.
According to Reuters, Macron said, &#8220;we need to restore freedom and equity to international trade, much more than barriers and tariffs, which are devised by the strongest, and which are often used as instruments of blackmail, not at all as instruments of rebalancing&#8221;
Trump unveiled sweeping global tariffs in April, threatening duties ranging from 10% to 50% on imports before partially reversing course with 90-day extensions. The current EU tariff structure includes 10% on most goods, 25% on automobiles, and 50% on steel and aluminum. Without a deal by July 9, all EU products could face 50% tariffs.
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White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt rejected Macron&#8217;s characterization, calling tariffs &#8220;an effective tool to rebuild U.S. manufacturing.&#8221; She said Trump &#8220;is going to do what&#8217;s right for our people and our country,&#8221; according to the report.
Why It Matters: The tariff dispute has already roiled European markets. In May, when <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/05/45585283/trump-tariff-threat-hits-europe-stocks-sink-as-50-duties-loom">Trump threatened</a> 50% EU duties, the Euro STOXX 50 dropped 3%, with major exporters taking heavy losses. Deutsche Bank AG (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DB#NYSE">DB</a>) fell 6.1%, while luxury brands like LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LVMUY#OTC">LVMUY</a>), which derives 25% of revenue from the U.S., faced significant pressure.
Technology ETFs with European exposure, including the iShares Europe ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IEV#NYSE">IEV</a>) and Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VGK#NYSE">VGK</a>), remain vulnerable to escalating trade tensions. German software giant SAP SE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SAP#NYSE">SAP</a>) generates 40% of revenue from North America, while Dutch chipmaker ASML Holding NV (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASML#NASDAQ">ASML</a>) earns 20-25% from U.S. sales.
The UN trade agency warned Trump&#8217;s tariffs could devastate developing nations, with countries like Cambodia, Laos, and Myanmar facing some of the highest levies. Macron specifically criticized imposing tariffs on nations &#8220;just beginning their economic takeoff.&#8221;
Internal EU divisions complicate negotiations. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/macro-economic-events/25/06/46134994/eu-ready-for-a-deal-with-us-but-all-options-remain-on-the-table-says-von-der-leyen">German Chancellor</a> Friedrich Merz favors a swift, simple deal, while Macron argues that accepting imbalanced terms would undermine Europe&#8217;s long-term competitiveness. The French president previously urged European companies to suspend U.S. investments until clarity emerges.
EU officials have prepared a $108 billion <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs/broad-u-s-equity-etfs/25/05/45591555/trump-targets-eu-apple-with-tariff-threats-etfs-could-feel-the-heat">retaliatory package</a> targeting U.S. digital services and financial systems, echoing 2018 countermeasures that hit swing-state exports including bourbon and motorcycles. Major U.S. tech companies like Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>), and Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) faces regulatory scrutiny that could intensify amid trade tensions.
With eight days remaining before the deadline, both sides signal readiness to negotiate while maintaining hardline positions, setting up a high-stakes diplomatic and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/06/46163327/trump-starmer-trade-deal-kicks-in-uk-luxury-cars-get-10-tariff-rolls-royce-engines-fly-duty-free-into-us">economic showdown</a>.
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Apple Inc.'s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/46182769/what-happened-with-apple-stock-today">stock bump on Monday</a> shows just how eagerly investors are waiting for signs that the company is serious about artificial intelligence, according to Deepwater Asset Management's Gene Munster.
What Happened: Shares of Apple rose 2.03% on Monday — outperforming the broader Nasdaq — after a report emerged that the tech giant is exploring using large language models from OpenAI or Anthropic to power a revamped version of Siri by spring 2026.
Following this, Munster took to X, formerly Twitter, and said the "move is testimony to how low the investor AI bar is for AAPL."
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Munster also said that &#8220;the iPhone bar is low.&#8221; Apple's biggest moneymaker is still the iPhone, but Wall Street analysts aren't expecting big growth: just 1% growth in iPhone sales in the financial year 25 and 4% the year after.
&#8220;The next few quarters should benefit from upgrades following that monster 39% iPhone growth in FY21,&#8221; he said.
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Why It's Important: Wall Street has <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/05/45486193/why-is-apple-still-behind-on-ai-expert-dissects-reasons-behind-iphone-maker-lagging-likes-of-microsoft-and-amazon-despite-poaching-googles-ai-chief">been skeptical about Apple's AI strategy</a>, especially as competitors like Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) Google, Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) and Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>), aggressively push new AI features.
Reports have also surfaced suggesting <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/46041473/apple-eyes-perplexity-ai-acquisition-while-facing-shareholder-lawsuit-over-exaggerated-ai-progress-report">Apple was considering</a> a deal to acquire Perplexity AI. However, the startup says it has no information about any such discussions taking place.
Apple currently has a consensus price target of $231.44, based on the ratings from 32 analysts. The latest analyst ratings, from JP Morgan, Morgan Stanley and Wedbush, have an average price target of $245, indicating a potential upside of 19.26%.
Price Action: According to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro data</a>, Apple's stock is down 15.86% so far this year and has slipped 5.34% over the last 12 months.
Benzinga's Edge Stock Rankings indicate that Apple's shares continue to trend lower 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">Additional performance details can be found here</a>.
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Apple Investors Have Shockingly Low AI Expectations, Says Gene Munster — Siri Upgrade Rumors Alone Fueled A 2% Stock Jump

On Monday, major U.S. indices closed in positive territory, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average rising 0.6% to 44,094.77. The S&amp;P 500 gained 0.5% to finish at 6,204.95, while the Nasdaq also advanced 0.5%, ending the session at 20,369.73. These are the top stocks that gained the attention of retail traders and investors throughout the day.
Robinhood Markets, Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>)
Shares of Robinhood Markets soared by 12.77% to close at $93.63, after touching an intraday high of $94.24 and a low of $85.50. The stock now sits at its 52-week high of $94.24, with a 52-week low of $13.98. The trading platform operator <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/25/06/46174854/robinhood-just-made-crypto-simpler-and-way-more-powerful">unveiled new features</a> aimed at simplifying and enhancing crypto trading for its users. In a move designed to make digital asset management more accessible, the company introduced updates that promise a more powerful and user-friendly experience. New offerings include stock and ETF tokens, which are available in the European Union.
Apple Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>)
Apple Inc. advanced 2.03% to finish at $205.17, after trading between $199.26 and $207.39 during the session. The tech giant's shares remain well below their 52-week high of $260.09, but comfortably above the 52-week low of $169.21. The company's stock <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/46182769/what-happened-with-apple-stock-today">gained momentum</a> Monday after reports emerged that the company explored integrating AI models from Anthropic and OpenAI into a revamped version of Siri. Internal tests led by Siri&#8217;s new leadership found Anthropic&#8217;s Claude model especially promising, though no final decision had been made. Oracle Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORCL#NYSE">ORCL</a>)
Oracle Corporation shares jumped 3.99% to close at $218.63, with the day's range spanning from $218.38 to a new all-time high of $228.22. The stock's 52-week low stands at $118.86. The software and cloud services provider surged after CEO Safra Catz signaled a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/06/46171946/oracle-stock-hits-all-time-high-after-ceo-flags-strong-start-to-fiscal-2026">robust start to fiscal 2026</a>, fueling investor optimism about future growth. The company&#8217;s strong performance and upbeat outlook were key drivers behind today's rally. 
Plug Power Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLUG#NASDAQ">PLUG</a>)
Plug Power Inc. surged 28.45% to finish at $1.49, with shares trading as high as $1.57 and as low as $1.24 during the day. The hydrogen fuel cell developer remains well below its 52-week high of $3.34, but above the 52-week low of $0.69. The dramatic rally was driven by optimism over a potential <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/06/46180240/plug-power-stock-surges-on-potential-hydrogen-tax-credit-extension">extension of hydrogen tax credits</a>, which could significantly benefit the company's business model.
Tesla, Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)
Tesla, Inc. slipped 1.89% to close at $317.66, after reaching an intraday high of $325.58 and a low of $316.60. The electric vehicle leader is trading well below its 52-week high of $488.54, but remains far above the 52-week low of $182. Market watchers noted that Gary Black, a prominent analyst, warned that second-quarter <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/large-cap/25/06/46161226/gary-black-warns-tesla-q2-deliveries-will-disappoint-says-cheaper-models-could-cannibalize-sales-and-see-ideal-re-entry-22-below-current-levels">deliveries may disappoint</a> and raised concerns about the impact of cheaper models on overall sales. The discussion has sparked debate over the company's near-term prospects and ideal entry points for investors.
Benzinga's Edge Stock Rankings indicates Robinhood has favorable Price Trends in the Short, Medium and Long terms. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">Check out how its crypto competitors</a> like Coinbase stack up against it.
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Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) CEO Mark Zuckerberg once shared his bold vision, indicating that <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44599475/meta-is-planning-to-drop-1000-smart-glasses-to-disrupt-apples-ar-ambitions-report">virtual and augmented reality</a> would one day replace mobile phones as the dominant computing platform. Now, nearly a decade later, how close is Meta to achieving that future?
What Happened: In a 2015 interview at the Vanity Fair New Establishment Summit, Zuckerberg, after Facebook&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/22/05/27485415/4-largest-acquisitions-by-facebook-oculus-instagram-and-more">over $2 billion acquisition</a> of Oculus.
When asked why he decided to buy the company, Zuckerberg said, &#8220;Every 10 or 15 years, there's a new computer platform that comes along," referring to mainframes, PCs, the web, mobile and then the virtual and augmented reality.
He described the transition from traditional computing systems, where users needed a degree to operate them, to the more user-friendly and natural mobile platform.
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However, Zuckerberg believed mobile devices, while revolutionary, are not the ultimate endpoint. The future, according to him, lies in the next major computing platform: one that integrates directly with vision.
The Meta CEO stressed that the future of technology would be about capturing real-life moments in a "more natural" and immersive way, such as sharing experiences with loved ones through virtual reality rather than traditional still photos or 2D videos.
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Why It's Important: A decade after Zuckerberg's initial prediction, Meta's investment in virtual and augmented reality, particularly through its Oculus headsets (now branded Meta Quest), has been a central focus of the company's strategy.
However, despite substantial investments, Meta still <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/10/35477023/after-lower-sales-of-quest-2-led-to-loss-at-reality-labs-meta-reportedly-cuts-quest-3-shipment-forec">faces significant hurdles</a> in delivering on this &#8220;more natural&#8221; computing experience. In fact, it is widely believed that the tech giant sells Quest headsets at a loss, <a href="https://techcrunch.com/2024/04/04/facebooks-oculus-acquisition-turns-10/">according</a> to TechCrunch.
In January, Meta discontinued its $999 Quest Pro headset after it <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42842141/meta-discontinues-999-quest-pro-shifts-focus-to-affordable-quest-3">failed to gain traction</a>, and now redirects customers to the more affordable Meta Quest 3, which sells for $499.99.
At the same time, in October 2024, it was reported that Ray-Ban and Meta's smart glasses became the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41458752/metas-smart-glasses-dominate-ray-ban-stores-ai-features-still-missing">top-selling product in 60%</a> of Ray-Ban stores across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA).
The current Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses don't include a built-in display — instead, they offer voice commands, a camera, and speakers for calls and media playback. However, reports have emerged that Meta is working on a third-generation version that could feature an <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42659936/meta-plans-display-equipped-ray-ban-glasses-by-2025-aiming-to-replace-smartphones">integrated visual display</a>.
Last year, Meta also <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/41032461/meta-unveils-new-ai-features-quest-3s-llama-3-2-holographic-orion-glasses-at-connect-2024-we-are-get">showcased its prototype</a> Orion AR headset, designed to blend digital elements seamlessly into the real world. Meta also launched the $299 Quest 3S, marketing it as an affordable option for gaming, workouts and watching movies in VR.
In its latest <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/04/45117948/meta-q1-earnings-eps-beat-revenue-up-16-ai-approaches-1-billion-monthly-actives-capital-expenditures-forecast-raised">first-quarter earnings</a> report, the company revealed that Reality Labs, its division responsible for products like the Quest VR headsets and Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses, generated $412 million in revenue, slightly down from $440 million in the same period in 2024.
Despite this revenue, the segment continued to operate at a significant loss, reporting an operating loss of $4.2 billion in the first quarter, which widened from a loss of $3.8 billion a year earlier.
Meanwhile, other major players are pushing into the same space. Apple Inc.'s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) Vision Pro, which hit the U.S. market in February 2024 with a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/24/10/41499682/apple-to-cut-vision-pro-production-cheaper-model-expected-in-2025-report">hefty starting price</a> of $3,499. Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) Google and Samsung Electronics Co. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SSNLF#OTC">SSNLF</a>) have also <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/01/43168435/google-taps-htcs-talent-in-250-million-deal-to-lead-ar-vr-innovation">teamed up on a mixed-reality headset</a> called Project Moohan.
Benzinga&#8217;s Edge Stock Rankings indicate that Meta's shares continue to trend upward over the short, medium and long term. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">More detailed performance insights can be found here</a>.
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Apple, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) shares rose heading into Monday&#8217;s closing bell following a report that the company is exploring the use of artificial intelligence technology from Anthropic or OpenAI to power an updated <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/46162539/apples-biggest-mistake-ex-nokia-and-tesla-engineer-explains-whats-really-going-wrong">version of Siri. </a>
What To Know: Apple held discussions with both Anthropic and OpenAI about integrating their large language models into Siri and has requested that these models be adapted to run on Apple's cloud infrastructure for testing purposes, according to a Bloomberg <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-06-30/apple-weighs-replacing-siri-s-ai-llms-with-anthropic-claude-or-openai-chatgpt?embedded-checkout=true">report</a>. 
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The review of external models was initiated by Siri Chief Mike Rockwell and Software Engineering Head Craig Federighi, who took over Siri after John Giannandrea was reassigned due to slow progress on Apple Intelligence and Siri upgrades.
Rockwell's team has tested various models, including those from Anthropic, OpenAI and Google, and found Anthropic's technology to be the most promising for Siri's requirements. This led to further talks with Anthropic about using its Claude model, according to the report. 
The evaluation of third-party AI models is still in the early stages, and no final decision has been made. Apple continues to develop an internal project called LLM Siri, which uses its own models. 
However, the possibility of adopting external AI is being considered for next year, which could help Siri match the capabilities of more advanced AI assistants and improve Apple's standing in the AI sector.
AAPL Price Action: Apple shares ended Monday&#8217;s session 2.03% higher at $205.17, according to data from Benzinga Pro. 
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What Happened With Apple Stock Today?

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Apple shares are trading higher following a Bloomberg report indicating the company is weighing using Anthropic or OpenAI to power Siri.

<a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-06-30/apple-weighs-replacing-siri-s-ai-llms-with-anthropic-claude-or-openai-chatgpt">https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-06-30/apple-weighs-replacing-siri-s-ai-llms-with-anthropic-claude-or-openai-chatgpt</a>

'Apple Weighs Using Anthropic or OpenAI to Power Siri in Major Reversal'- Bloomberg

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This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Information Technology sector: 
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<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>NVDA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/03/25</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
<td>$38.5K</td>
<td>63.3K</td>
<td>34.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/03/25</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$37.0K</td>
<td>11.6K</td>
<td>30.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>INTC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/03/25</td>
<td>$23.00</td>
<td>$29.5K</td>
<td>22.0K</td>
<td>10.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FSLR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/03/25</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$25.2K</td>
<td>80</td>
<td>4.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SMCI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$34.4K</td>
<td>7.6K</td>
<td>4.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ORCL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$79.3K</td>
<td>9.1K</td>
<td>3.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$420.00</td>
<td>$196.0K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
<td>2.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AVGO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/03/25</td>
<td>$275.00</td>
<td>$44.8K</td>
<td>112</td>
<td>2.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$202.5K</td>
<td>17.7K</td>
<td>2.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>QUBT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$42.0K</td>
<td>3.1K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• For NVDA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 3 day(s) on July 3, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $155.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $38.5K, with a price of $385.0 per contract. There were 63355 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 34889 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AAPL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 3 day(s) on July 3, 2025. Parties traded 179 contract(s) at a $200.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $37.0K, with a price of $207.0 per contract. There were 11691 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 30132 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding INTC (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 3 day(s) on July 3, 2025. Parties traded 1969 contract(s) at a $23.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.5K, with a price of $15.0 per contract. There were 22075 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 10658 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For FSLR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 3 day(s) on July 3, 2025. This event was a transfer of 2800 contract(s) at a $200.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.2K, with a price of $9.0 per contract. There were 80 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4611 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For SMCI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 18 day(s) on July 18, 2025. This event was a transfer of 292 contract(s) at a $55.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $34.4K, with a price of $118.0 per contract. There were 7682 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4503 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ORCL (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORCL#NYSE">ORCL</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 46 day(s) on August 15, 2025. This event was a transfer of 77 contract(s) at a $220.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 9 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $79.3K, with a price of $1030.0 per contract. There were 9141 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3272 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MSTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 18 day(s) on July 18, 2025. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $420.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $196.0K, with a price of $980.0 per contract. There were 2032 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2809 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AVGO (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 3 day(s) on July 3, 2025. Parties traded 108 contract(s) at a $275.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 26 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $44.8K, with a price of $415.0 per contract. There were 112 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2515 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AMD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 46 day(s) on August 15, 2025. This event was a transfer of 300 contract(s) at a $150.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 33 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $202.5K, with a price of $675.0 per contract. There were 17773 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2337 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding QUBT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QUBT#NASDAQ">QUBT</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 46 day(s) on August 15, 2025. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $20.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $42.0K, with a price of $210.0 per contract. There were 3117 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1881 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
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The<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/large-cap/25/06/46142591/apples-f1-movie-burns-300-million-still-waiting-on-a-profit"> highly anticipated</a> "F1" movie dominated the box office weekend and could be a rare theatrical hit for tech giant Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>).
Here's a look at how the film stacks up versus other Apple theatrical releases and why its success is important.
What Happened: Starring Brad Pitt, "F1" topped the box office weekend with $55.6 million domestically and $144 million worldwide.
The film is estimated to have a budget of $250 million to $300 million, as reported by <a href="https://variety.com/2025/film/box-office/brad-pitt-f1-movie-box-office-record-apple-megan-2-flops-1236443608/">Variety</a>.
"We're thrilled by the global response to ‘F1' and grateful to the audiences who've embraced the film with such enthusiasm," Apple's head of worldwide video, Jamie Erlicht, said. "This success is a testament to the vision of Joe (Kosinski), Jerry (Bruckheimer), Brad, and Lewis (Hamilton), along with the efforts of the entire cast and crew. Together with Formula 1, they've created an inspiring cinematic journey that captures the energy and spirit of the sport."
Box office estimates projected the film to gross $50 million to $60 million domestically during its opening weekend. The movie opened past the halfway point of that range and international totals from 78 markets likely outperformed estimates.
New estimates suggest the film will gross $500 million to $600 million worldwide, as reported by 9to5Mac. To put that range into perspective, "F1" could not only be the top-grossing Apple film ever, but also make more than all the other Apple theatrical releases combined.
Here are the past four Apple films released in theaters, with the opening and total worldwide box office.
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<li>"Killers of the Flower Moon": $44 million opening, $158 million total</li>
<li>"Napoleon": $78 million opening, $221 million total</li>
<li>"Argylle": $35 million opening, $96 million total</li>
<li>"Fly Me to the Moon": $19 million opening, $42 million total</li>
</ul>
Barring any setbacks, "F1" will become the highest-grossing Apple film. If the film can gross $517 million worldwide at the box office, it would surpass the total earnings of all other Apple films combined.
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Why It's Important: Apple has released a limited number of original films in theaters with<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/03/37558754/apples-1b-gamble-on-3-blockbusters-analyzing-box-office-results-streaming-impact-and-oscar-nominatio"> minimal success </a>at the box office. None of the four movies above has made a profit.
Instead, the films have proven to be a marketing push for the company's Apple TV+ streaming platform. With "F1" doing well at the box office, it could mark the tech giant's first profitable theatrical film and also help the streaming platform down the road when the film becomes available on streaming.
Without a distribution arm, Apple relies on partners and must pay upfront fees and a portion of the box office revenue. In this case, that means Warner Bros. Discovery (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WBD#NASDAQ">WBD</a>) will also benefit from the strong showing of "F1" at theaters.
Premium movie theater company IMAX Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IMAX#NYSE">IMAX</a>) could also benefit from fans rushing to see the film on its larger screens. Imax and premium formats made up 55% of domestic ticket sales. Imax made up $27.7 million of the total global box office, or around 19%.
"With the most realistic racing sequences ever committed to film, ‘F1: The Movie' quite simply demands to be experienced in Imax, and audiences around the world clearly got that message," Imax CEO Rich Gelfond said.
Overall, the success of the film could be beneficial for the Formula 1 racing league, which is publicly traded as Liberty Formula One (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FWONA#NASDAQ">FWONA</a>) (NASDAQ: FWONK). The racing league, which has been popular in international markets, has gained popularity in the US thanks to a docuseries on Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>).
Netflix and The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>) could also benefit from the movie, with Netflix having the docuseries and Disney's ESPN having U.S. media rights. There have been reports that Apple has also explored acquiring global rights to the racing league in the future.
"F1" ranks well with an A grade on Cinemascore, 7.9 rating on <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt16311594/">IMDb</a>, 83% Tomatometer from <a href="https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/f1_the_movie">critics </a>on Rotten Tomatoes and a 97% Popcornmeter rating from viewers on Rotten Tomatoes.
Continued excitement and box office success for the film could help Apple and several other companies.
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