Atlas Energy Solutions Stock (NYSE: AESI)

Atlas Energy Solutions (NYSE:AESI) Stock

ATLAS ENERGY SOLUTIONS INC

Atlas Energy Solutions

Atlas Energy Solutions Inc is a provider of proppant and logistics services to the oil and natural gas industry within the Permian Basin of West Texas and New Mexico, the most active oil and natural gas basin in North America. Proppant is necessary to facilitate the recovery of hydrocarbons from oil and natural gas wells. One hundred percent of its sand reserves are located in Winkler and Ward Counties, Texas, within the Permian Basin, and its operations consist of proppant production and processing facilities, including two facilities near Kermit, Texas, and a third facility near Monahans, Texas.

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<li>Donald Trump Jr. recently spoke about the U.S. economy and industry, giving a shout-out to homegrown AI and tech innovators like Faraday Future.</li>
<li>BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager, recently filed their 13G as of July 17, showing they've boosted their FFAI shares almost 7 times since last quarter.</li>
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SEALSQ And WISeKey Confirm Activation Of LLG4IR.com Cross-Border Center To Bridge Gibraltar And La Línea With Quantum, AI, And Space Innovation

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<li>The pivotal Phase IIb ALIENTO study met the primary endpoint of a statistically significant reduction in the annualized exacerbation rate (AER) at 52 weeks when astegolimab was given every two weeks</li>
<li>The Phase III ARNASA study did not meet the primary endpoint of a statistically significant reduction in the AER at 52 weeks</li>
<li>The safety profile of astegolimab was consistent with previously reported data, with no new safety signals identified</li>
<li>Analysis of the ALIENTO and ARNASA data will be discussed with regulatory authorities and shared at an upcoming medical meeting</li>
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Roche's Genentech Highlights Consistent Safety Profile For Astegolimab Across ALIENTO And ARNASA COPD Trials With No New Safety Signals Identified

Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy has seemingly hit his mark on a high-stakes $10 million Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) trade he made two weeks ago.
Check out the current price of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TSLA" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">TSLA stock here.</a>
What Happened: On July 8, Portnoy posted a video on X, claiming to have <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/07/46327971/dave-portnoy-drops-10-million-on-tesla-hoping-for-10-bounce-in-2-weeks-or-less-from-crazyelon-bet">bet $10 million on Tesla</a> shares, likely around $293 per share, where the stock was trading at the time. 
&#8220;Update – I bought the 10 milly $TSLA hoping for 10% bounce in 2 weeks or less,&#8221; Portnoy posted on X, tagging the move as a #CrazyElon play, referring to CEO Elon Musk&#8217;s decision to form a new political party, dubbed &#8220;The America Party,&#8221; which led to a nearly 7% <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46291445/tesla-tanks-68-billion-as-elon-musk-unveils-america-party-investors-rattle-over-political-pivot-trump-backlash-adds-fuel">drop in the stock</a>.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46487092/as-trump-axes-ev-incentives-elon-musks-tesla-announces-new-offers-amid-sluggish-us-sales">As Trump Axes EV Incentives, Elon Musk&#8217;s Tesla Announces New Offers Amid Sluggish US Sales</a>
Portnoy said in the video that he aims to make 10%, or &#8220;a million bucks&#8221; from the trade, which he promptly plans to take to the Saratoga Race Course in New York.
Now, a little under two weeks later, Portnoy&#8217;s trade has already hit its target, with the company closing at $329 a share on Friday, a gain of 12.28%. 
Portnoy, who regularly shares his latest sports wagers and their results on his X account, is yet to provide an update on this trade. 
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Update &#8211; I bought the 10 milly <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24tsla&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$tsla</a> hoping for 10% bounce in 2 weeks or less. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/crazyelon?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#crazyelon</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ddtg?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ddtg</a> <a href="https://t.co/zFqVNMwpKy">pic.twitter.com/zFqVNMwpKy</a>
&mdash; Dave Portnoy (@stoolpresidente) <a href="https://twitter.com/stoolpresidente/status/1942233926216323220?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 7, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Why It Matters: Tesla shares have been <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/25/04/44612478/musk-needs-to-navigate-brand-crisis-or-else-warns-analyst-tesla-delivery-number-was-a-disaster-for-the-bulls">increasingly under pressure</a> owing to Musk&#8217;s political activities in recent months, with analyst Dan Ives of Wedbush Securities saying that his stint in the White House may have hurt the brand.
Musk&#8217;s recent fallout with President Donald Trump made things worse for his companies, with the latter <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/06/45845425/mark-cuban-reacts-to-elon-musk-donald-trump-feud">threatening to terminate billions</a> in government contracts. 
According to a survey of Benzinga readers, 71% believe that Tesla&#8217;s shares will fall over the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/07/46332361/musk-political-push-to-hurt-tesla-stock-71-say-stock-will-fall-in-next-12-months">next 12 months</a>, owing to Musk&#8217;s renewed political push. 
Price Action: Tesla shares were up 3.21% on Friday, trading at $329.65, and are up 1.65% after hours.
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According to Benzinga&#8217;s Edge Stock Rankings, Tesla currently scores high on Growth and has a favorable price trend in the medium and long terms. Click <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">here</a> for deeper insights into the stock, its peers and competitors.
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Tim Burchett (R‑Tenn.), on Sunday, renewed his push for the Justice Department to open its secret Jeffrey Epstein files, shrugging off President Donald Trump's description of the effort as "stupid" and "foolish."
What Happened: Appearing on ABC's "This Week," Burchett said unsealing grand‑jury transcripts would be "a start," but warned that Washington "doesn't give up its secrets very easy." "I don't think we're ever going to get to the bottom of … all of it, Ma'am," he <a href="https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/gop-rep-tim-burchett-doubles-call-release-epstein/story?id=123902429">told</a> co‑anchor Martha Raddatz.
Pressed about Trump's criticism, the lawmaker replied, "Was I a little ticked off he said that stuff? Sure, I was, but I'm a big boy, Ma'am&#8230; we're playing in the big leagues right now."
The White House has since ordered Attorney General Pam Bondi to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/07/46486660/trump-directs-pam-bondi-to-release-more-epstein-documents-subject-to-court-approval-threatens-legal-action-against-wsj-over-epstein-letter">seek a court order</a> unsealing the material, prompting a Justice Department motion filed Friday.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/cryptocurrency/25/07/46510518/trump-family-crypto-business-nabs-26-million-profit-from-quarter-billion-ethereum-stake">Trump Family Crypto Business Nabs $26 Million Profit From Quarter-Billion Ethereum Stake</a>
Burchett, co‑author of the bipartisan Epstein Files Transparency Act, insists any release must shield minors and "folks who may be innocent," yet he praised the administration's belated action. He added, "If she finishes strong on this, then I'm all for it," referencing Bondi's stewardship of the case.
Why It Matters: Bondi's early handling drew fire after a heavily publicized binder proved to contain widely available documents. Burchett called that rollout a "blunder." Former New Jersey governor Chris Christie similarly mentioned last week that the White House, not Bondi, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/07/46385035/chris-christie-says-trump-not-pam-bondi-pulled-the-plug-on-epstein-memo-when-you-start-the-fire-sometimes-you-cant-put-it-out">first blocked an internal DOJ review</a> of Epstein's death.
Trump's allies have been pushing for the release of additional Epstein-related documents, a promise Trump made during his 2024 presidential campaign. Even ex‑Epstein lawyer Alan Dershowitz urged a broader release last week, according to a Reuters report.
Polymarket <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/events/25/07/46487267/jeffrey-epstein-row-polymarket-bettors-see-higher-odds-of-trump-administration-releasing-undisclosed-documents-this-month">bettors now wager</a> on when the documents will surface. Still, Burchett doubts the public will ever see every page.
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Tim Burchett Shrugs Off Trump's 'Stupid' Remark, Doubles Down On Jeffrey Epstein Files Push: 'Doesn't Give Up Its Secrets Very Easy'

President&nbsp;Donald Trump&nbsp;shared on Sunday an old Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) explainer video by cryptocurrency advocate Peter Van Valkenburgh, describing it as the &#8220;greatest&#8221; of all time.
What Happened: Trump posted Van Valkenburgh&#8217;s October 2018 speech at the Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee Hearing via his Truth Social account.
In the video, Van Valkenburgh, Executive Director of cryptocurrency advocacy think tank Coin Center, described Bitcoin as a tool that allows people to send and receive value globally, without the need for a middleman.
&#8220;The lack of any corporation in between means that Bitcoin is the world's first public digital payments infrastructure,&#8221; he had said. &#8220;Bitcoin is the world's first globally accessible public money.&#8221;
Van Valkenburgh also outlined Bitcoin&#8217;s limitations, including its volatility and lack of mainstream use, but urged for their adoption to challenge the dominance of larger and more powerful corporate intermediaries.
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See Also:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/cryptocurrency/25/07/46509737/the-trumps-bitcoin-bull-run-and-stablecoin-bill-this-week-in-crypto">The Trumps, Bitcoin Bull Run And Stablecoin Bill: This Week In Crypto</a>
Why It Matters: Trump&#8217;s post and his recent actions demonstrated a strong support for Bitcoin and the broader cryptocurrency industry. 
Earlier in March, he signed an Executive Order to establish a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44183572/trump-establishes-strategic-bitcoin-reserve-funded-by-forfeited-assets-i-made-the-promise">Strategic Bitcoin Reserve</a>, funded by Bitcoin owned by the federal government obtained through criminal or civil asset forfeiture proceedings. 
That said, little has come from the executive side since the order was signed. In fact, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/cryptocurrency/25/07/46461871/cynthia-lummis-raises-alarm-over-reports-of-80-drop-in-us-bitcoin-reserves-analyst-says-nothing-conclusive-until-official-word-comes">confusion prevailed over reports</a> that the government offloaded over 80% of its&nbsp;Bitcoin reserves
Last week, Trump signed the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/cryptocurrency/25/07/46508890/trump-signs-genius-act-ending-biden-era-crypto-probes-and-backing-industry-titans">GENIUS Act</a>&nbsp;into law, establishing the first regulatory framework and consumer safeguards for dollar-pegged stablecoins in the U.S.
Price Action:  At the time of writing, BTC was exchanging hands at $118,622.36, down 0.46% in the last 24 hours, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard?_gl=1&#x2A;380nj0&#x2A;_ga&#x2A;MTEyOTAyOTcxMy4xNzEzMzY0NTYy&#x2A;_ga_V7ZK73W7N0&#x2A;MTcxNDk4MzIzMi42LjEuMTcxNDk4OTE0Ni4wLjAuMA..">data from Benzinga Pro</a>. Bitcoin has slid nearly 3% over the past week, while Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>) has surged roughly 23%, Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>) has jumped about 32%, and Solana (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/sol/usd">SOL</a>) has climbed around 11%.
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Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) CEO Elon Musk states that the company's Full Self-Driving system will undergo improvements as the EV giant integrates Robotaxi upgrades into its production models.
What Happened: "Your Tesla self-driving capability will see a step change improvement as we integrate upgrades for the Austin robotaxi build into the general production release," the billionaire said in a social media post on X on Sunday.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Your Tesla self-driving capability will see a step change improvement as we integrate upgrades for the Austin robotaxi build into the general production release
&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1947053722808230379?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 20, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Musk added that the company is validating the upgrades and improvements made for Austin, which do not pose challenges for other regions and cause any "regressions elsewhere." "For Europe and China, we are awaiting regulatory approval. Hopefully soon," Musk said in the post.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">We need to validate that improvements for Austin don't cause regressions elsewhere. For Europe and China, we are awaiting regulatory approval. Hopefully, soon&#x1f91e;
&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1947055949992321437?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 20, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Why It Matters: The updates from Musk come in as Tesla has been under fire for its self-driving tech, which was under the spotlight once again as a Tesla engineer confirmed at a court hearing in Miami that the company <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46459748/elon-musks-tesla-did-not-maintain-autopilot-crash-records-engineer-says-amid-fatal-2019-accident-trial-in-miami">did not maintain Autopilot records</a> before 2018.
However, Tesla could also face tougher scrutiny over its self-driving ambitions as President Donald Trump's pick to lead the NHTSA, Jonathan Morrison, has called for <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46434613/elon-musks-tesla-could-face-stricter-oversight-as-trumps-nhtsa-pick-targets-autonomous-driving-cannot-sit-back">tougher oversight</a> on autonomous driving in the U.S.
Elsewhere, Tesla appointed a senior IT executive at the company, Raj Jegannathan, to lead the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46507782/elon-musks-tesla-appoints-tech-veteran-to-head-sales-amid-executive-exodus-report">EV giant's sales team</a> after Troy Jones exited the company following a 13-year stint. Interestingly, Jegannathan lacks traditional sales experience with his expertise lying in IT.
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Elon Musk Says Tesla's Self-Driving Tech Is About To Get Major Boost From Austin Robotaxi Upgrades: 'Step Change Improvement'

OpenAI's latest experimental AI model reportedly gave a near-gold performance on the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO), but its premature announcement drew criticism for eclipsing the student competitors the contest was meant to honor.
What Happened: On Saturday, OpenAI's Alexander Wei revealed on X, formerly Twitter, that the company's new large language model (LLM) solved 5 out of 6 IMO problems under authentic exam conditions—matching the performance of gold medalists in what's widely considered the most prestigious and difficult high school math competition globally.
"This is an LLM doing math and not a specific formal math system; it is part of our main push towards general intelligence," OpenAI CEO Sam Altman posted on X, calling the achievement a decade-long dream come true.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">we achieved gold medal level performance on the 2025 IMO competition with a general-purpose reasoning system! to emphasize, this is an LLM doing math and not a specific formal math system; it is part of our main push towards general intelligence. when we first started openai,… <a href="https://t.co/X46rspI4l6">https://t.co/X46rspI4l6</a>
&mdash; Sam Altman (@sama) <a href="https://twitter.com/sama/status/1946569252296929727?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 19, 2025</a></blockquote>
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However, the announcement stirred backlash among the math and AI communities. Thang Luong, a lead AI researcher at 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 DeepMind, replied to a report that the IMO had asked AI companies to delay announcements until after the closing ceremony to allow young human competitors to be recognized without being overshadowed.
Luong added that without an official evaluation from IMO's private marking rubric, OpenAI's claim of "gold-level" performance was inaccurate. "With one point deducted, it is a Silver, not Gold," he said.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Yes, there is an official marking guideline from the IMO organizers which is not available externally. Without the evaluation based on that guideline, no medal claim can be made. With one point deducted, it is a Silver, not Gold. <a href="https://t.co/0X665z0Pmn">https://t.co/0X665z0Pmn</a>
&mdash; Thang Luong (@lmthang) <a href="https://twitter.com/lmthang/status/1946960256439058844?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 20, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Elon Musk, whose AI venture xAI earlier this month launched Grok 4, also commented, comparing OpenAI&#8217;s feat to when AI beat humans at chess and Go. He said math competitions will soon be "trivial" for AI.
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&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1947055118475755537?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 20, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Why It's Important: The incident highlights growing tensions around AI's rapid progress and the ethics of showcasing machine achievements in human-centered spaces.
It also underscores how quickly general-purpose AI is encroaching on elite intellectual tasks once thought immune to automation.
Last week, ARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood raised <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46460054/cathie-wood-says-ai-is-hurting-entry-level-jobs-offers-advice-to-jobseekers-here-is-her-advice-for-those-joining-the-workforce">concerns about rising unemployment</a> among new college graduates, pointing to AI&#8217;s disruptive impact on entry-level roles.
Citing Wall Street Journal data, she noted that recent grad unemployment has risen from 4% to over 6%.
Earlier, Craig Shapiro also warned that AI could <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/economic-data/25/06/46093421/ai-will-disrupt-25-of-us-jobs-by-2030-and-the-fed-cant-save-them-economist-warns">disrupt 25% of all jobs by 2030</a> — a challenge he believes the Federal Reserve has little ability to address.
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GOOGL

OpenAI's New AI Model Solves 5 Out Of 6 Problems On The World's Toughest Math Olympiad—But Critics Say It Stole The Spotlight From Student Geniuses

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon says a coffee table chat with Jeff Bezos in late 1999 almost pulled him away from Wall Street, but not quite.
What Happened: Dimon recalls hitting it off with the Amazon founder and has "been friends ever since," yet the idea of running the then‑fledgling e‑commerce firm was "just a bridge too far."
During an episode of the Acquired podcast last Wednesday, Dimon said Bezos was hunting for a company president when they met in Seattle. "I'd never wear a suit again&#8230; I'd live on a houseboat," he joked, adding that uprooting his young family and abandoning finance felt like an alternate‑universe script.
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The banker had reason to hesitate. Amazon's market cap sat near $5 billion at the end of 2000, a far cry from today's $2.4 trillion giant. After flying home, Dimon "got serious" about his job hunt, fielding offers from unnamed global investment banks, insurance titan AIG via a call from Hank Greenberg and even Home Depot's founders, though he admitted he had never stepped foot in one of their stores.
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The call that stuck came from a headhunter pitching Chicago's troubled Bank One. Analyst Mike Mayo famously warned that "even Hercules couldn't fix it," yet Dimon saw a chance to rebuild in his natural habitat. He invested $60 million, which was half his net worth into Bank One stock on day one, vowing to "go down with the ship or up with the ship."
Why It Matters: Dimon, over the course of the same podcast, revealed his investment mantra of "<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/financial-advisors/25/07/46508954/what-jpmorgans-ceo-learned-from-first-stock-jamie-dimons-billion%E2%80%91dollar-philosophy-dont-blow-up">don't blow up</a>". It is a guiding principle that has shaped the risk culture at JPMorgan Chase, influencing its approach to financial management and decision-making.
In a separate interview, Jamie Dimon told a crowd at New York's Radio City Music Hall that he <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/management/25/07/46488893/at-14-jamie-dimon-owned-his-first-stock-watched-a-45-market-crash-only-to-learn-this-investment-lesson-history-does-rhyme">bought his first stock</a> at 14 in 1972 only to watch the market plunge 45% within two years. The jolt that, he said, taught him to "always factor the invisible risks."
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Jamie Dimon Reveals A Coffee Table Chat With Jeff Bezos In 1999 That Almost Made Him 'Never Wear A Suit Again…Live On A Houseboat'

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) is reportedly preparing to launch its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/46008877/apples-foldable-iphone-may-arrive-in-2026-with-premium-pricing-sleek-design-in-focus">first foldable iPhone</a> by 2026, and Wall Street analysts say a Chinese glassmaker could reap the biggest rewards.
What Happened: According to a July 14 report from Citigroup, Chinese firm Lens Technology is positioned to become a "key beneficiary" of Apple's entry into the foldable smartphone market, <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/07/20/if-apple-makes-a-foldable-phone-analysts-say-this-stock-will-benefit.html">reported</a> CNBC on Sunday.
The analysts estimate that Apple's foldable device could account for 5% of Lens Tech's revenue in 2026 and 12% by 2027.
Lens Tech, which just raised over $600 million in a high-profile Hong Kong IPO, is expected to supply ultra-thin cover glass for Apple's upcoming foldable iPhone.
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The company did not name Apple, but disclosed in its prospectus that its largest customer is a Nasdaq-listed U.S. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/education/21/01/10978750/this-day-in-market-history-jobs-and-wozniak-incorporate-apple-computer-corp">firm founded in 1976</a>, the report said.
U.S. hedge fund manager Steve Cohen has also taken notice, increasing his stake in Lens Tech to 8.41% following the IPO, according to exchange filings.
Why It&#8217;s Important: While Apple has yet to confirm the product, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo previously said that the device is likely to use Samsung Electronics Co.'s (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SSNLF#OTC">SSNLF</a>) Display's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46407880/apples-foldable-iphone-to-use-samsungs-crease-free-display-tech-says-top-supply-chain-analyst-what-we-know">crease-free OLED panels</a> and could debut as early as late 2026.
Bloomberg columnist Mark Gurman also reported that Apple's foldable phone will be <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/technicals/25/07/46510551/apples-first-foldable-iphone-a-game-changer-or-just-catching-up">priced around $2,000</a>, similar to Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold.
The global foldable smartphone market is growing rapidly, especially in China, where brands like Huawei Technologies, Honor and Vivo dominate. Apple's entry — even without radical innovation — could drive mainstream adoption thanks to its powerful brand and global reach.
For Lens Tech, the foldable iPhone could be a catalyst for long-term revenue growth and international expansion. The company plans to use 30% of its IPO proceeds to scale up foldable display production, including facilities in Vietnam and Thailand, the report said.
UBS also issued a buy rating on Lens Tech and expects its earnings to grow 20% annually through 2027, fueled not only by Apple but also AI glasses and robotics.
Lens Tech currently trades on both the Hong Kong and Shenzhen exchanges.
Benzinga&#8217;s Edge Stock Rankings show that AAPL maintains strong upward momentum over the short and medium term, though its long-term trend points downward. The stock scores high on quality, but its value rating lags. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-4/#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">Additional performance insights are available here</a>.
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Apple's Foldable iPhone Could Arrive By 2026 — This Chinese Glassmaker Tipped As Key Supplier Will Be A Big Winner, Say Wall Street Analysts

Bitcoin consolidated, while other leading coins edged higher alongside stock futures on Sunday.
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<td>-0.13%</td>
<td>$117,776.52</td>
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<td>+3.23%</td>
<td>$3,726.58</td>
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What Happened: Bitcoin hit the upper reaches of $118,000, then plummeted to an intraday low of $116,550 overnight. Trading volume rose 28% to $60 billion in the last 24 hours.
A transfer of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/cryptocurrency/25/07/46510203/1-billion-bitcoin-transfer-triggers-massive-liquidations-this-is-where-it-was-offloaded">nearly $1 billion in BTC</a> created a flutter in the cryptocurrency market, leading to increased volatility and speculation of more sell pressure.
Meanwhile, Ethereum continued the charge, breaking $3,800 for the first time since mid-December.
Bitcoin's dominance fell to 60.1%, while Ethereum's market share increased to 11.6%, its highest since January.
Cryptocurrency liquidations hit $370 million in the last 24 hours, with&nbsp; $206 million in downside bets wiped out. Bitcoin accounted for
Bitcoin's open interest rose slightly by 0.38% in the last 24 hours. "Greed" sentiment prevailed in the market, according to the Crypto Fear &amp; Greed Index.
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The global cryptocurrency market capitalization stood at $3.90 trillion, following a modest 0.84% increase in the last 24 hours.
Stock futures were slightly higher overnight on Sunday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average Futures rose 47 points, or 0.10%, as of 9:37 p.m. EDT.&nbsp; Futures tied to the S&amp;P 500 gained 0.11%, while Nasdaq 100 Futures added 0.18%.
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick reiterated Aug. 1 as the "hard deadline" for tariffs but added that the administration is willing to negotiate even after that date.
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Investors will also look out for the big-ticket earnings this week, including those of Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) and Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>).&nbsp;
Stocks ascended to record levels on Thursday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped 229.71 points, or 0.52%, to end at 44,254.78. The S&amp;P 500 rose 0.54% to close at a new record of 6,297.36. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite gained 0.57%, also experiencing a record close of 20,885.65.
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Analyst Notes: Cryptocurrency commentator Bitbull underlined Bitcoin's consolidation after hitting record highs.
"This is actually a good thing as alts are rallying during this. But I think BTC another leg up will start within 2-3 weeks," BitBull said. "This will pump BTC above $130,000 and will also mark the local top."
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24BTC&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$BTC</a> is going through a consolidation phase after a new ATH. This is actually a good thing as alts are rallying during this. But I think BTC another leg up will start within 2-3 weeks. This will pump BTC above $130K and will also mark the local top. After that, there&#39;ll be a… <a href="https://t.co/0AmPN40b6E">pic.twitter.com/0AmPN40b6E</a>
&mdash; BitBull (@AkaBull_) <a href="https://twitter.com/AkaBull_/status/1946848682898493572?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 20, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Widely followed cryptocurrency analyst and trader Michaël van de Poppe stated that the altcoin bull market is "confirmed," highlighting a bearish divergence in Bitcoin dominance.
"The Bitcoin dominance has a strong bearish divergence confirmed, as it broke south of 65%," the analyst remarked. "The second half of the year is the best period of the year for altcoins, which means that this is the time to maximize your returns."
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">The <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Altcoin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Altcoin</a> bull market is confirmed. The Bitcoin dominance has a strong bearish divergence confirmed, as it broke south of 65%. The second half of the year is the best period of the year for <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Altcoins?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Altcoins</a>, which means that this is the time to maximize your returns. <a href="https://t.co/JJveFF8tzz">pic.twitter.com/JJveFF8tzz</a>
&mdash; Michaël van de Poppe (@CryptoMichNL) <a href="https://twitter.com/CryptoMichNL/status/1946983945079324909?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 20, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Bitcoin Flat As $1 Billion Whale Move Sparks Speculation, Ethereum, Dogecoin Spike: Analyst Says BTC's Next Leg Up Will Pump It Above $130,000

NYU finance professor Aswath Damodaran is urging caution regarding corporate Bitcoin holdings, which have gained traction in recent years, with just four notable exceptions. 
Check out the current price of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MSTR" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">MSTR stock here.</a>
What Happened: On Saturday, in a post on X, Damodaran said that while the strategy has gained traction thanks to Strategy Inc.'s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>) outsized bets and Michael Saylor's cult-like status, it's fundamentally flawed for most firms.
&#8220;In the last few years, Strategy has become a Bitcoin SPAC, with investors attributing savant-like status to Michael Saylor,&#8221; he says, noting that this has led more companies to shift their cash holdings into Bitcoin, which he views as &#8220;a bad idea, but there are four carveouts.&#8221;
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The renowned valuation expert outlines the exceptions for when, if ever, Bitcoin should be included on a corporate balance sheet. The first is companies whose leadership is especially skilled in trading the digital currency, &#8220;much better at timing trades than the average investor.&#8221;
However, Damodaran warns that &#8220;the peril is that perception is not always reality,&#8221; highlighting the risks of misplacing trust in a CEO&#8217;s trading acumen in volatile markets like crypto. 
The second exception includes firms that use Bitcoin for day-to-day operations. &#8220;The bitcoin holdings should be proportional to bitcoin transactions, and operate more like working capital than investing bet,&#8221; he says, pointing to PayPal Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PYPL#NASDAQ">PYPL</a>) and Coinbase Global Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>).
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&mdash; Aswath Damodaran (@AswathDamodaran) <a href="https://twitter.com/AswathDamodaran/status/1946276968930193724?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 18, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Third is companies operating in countries with failed fiat currencies could justify bitcoin exposure, &#8220;where bitcoin is less volatile and more likely to hold its value than the domestic currency.&#8221;
And finally, the fourth exception involves firms with failing business models that have since turned into &#8220;meme stocks,&#8221; such as AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMC#NYSE">AMC</a>) and GameStop Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>), at which point he says, &#8220;The stock becomes a pure trading play.&#8221;
Damodaran concludes with a further warning that even with these exceptions, companies will require guardrails, such as &#8220;buy-in from shareholders, transparency and disclosure on bitcoin holdings/trades and clearer accounting rules,&#8221; he says.
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<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>)</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+41.07%</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">PayPal Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PYPL#NASDAQ">PYPL</a>)</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">-13.94%</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Coinbase Global Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>)</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+63.21%</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMC#NYSE">AMC</a>)</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">-11.94%</td>
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Why It Matters: Several other prominent experts have warned against this model in recent months, including veteran short-seller James Chanos, who <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/25/07/46188290/james-chanos-shreds-michael-saylors-strategy-model-of-multiple-of-nav-valuation-famed-short-seller-says-it-is-absurd">pushed back against</a> Strategy&#8217;s claims that its valuations should reflect not just the net asset value (NAVs) of its Bitcoin holdings, but a multiple on its unrealized gains. 
This was just weeks after making <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/05/45465049/jim-chanos-goes-long-bitcoin-short-microstrategy-in-arbitrage-bet-against-retail-speculation">an arbitrage bet</a> on this by going long on Bitcoin and short on Microstrategy. &#8220;We&#8217;re buying Bitcoin, selling MicroStrategy stock—an arbitrage play, buying for $1, selling for $2.50,&#8221; he said.
Others, such as Tom Lee, the head of research at Fundstrat Global Advisors, have come out in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/25/06/46089976/tom-lee-says-microstrategy-could-outpace-bitcoin-gains-goes-up-a-lot-more-as-btc-rallies">support of this model</a>, especially MSTR.
Lee says that it makes sense that &#8220;as Bitcoin goes up, MicroStrategy very likely goes up a lot more,&#8221; citing the latter&#8217;s innovative financing approach, which allows it to issue convertible debt at &#8220;almost no interest cost&#8221; to purchase additional Bitcoin.
This &#8220;very novel strategy,&#8221; he says, has led to the company&#8217;s premium valuation mechanism, justifying its trading above its net asset value.
Price Action: Shares of Strategy were down 6.23% on Friday, trading at $423.22, and are up 1.42% after hours. 
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According to Benzinga&#8217;s Edge Stock Rankings, Strategy&#8217;s shares score high on Momentum, but poorly on other fronts, with a favorable price trend in the short, medium and long terms. How does it compare with other Bitcoin treasury stocks? Click <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">here</a> to find out.
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As Hollywood's summer box office heats up, Warner Bros. Discovery&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WBD#NASDAQ">WBD</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/22/12/30116813/its-a-bird-its-a-plane-its-a-superhero-movie-franchise-rebrand-that-could-help-this-stock">&#8220;Superman&#8221; has crossed</a> $400 million globally, while Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMCSA#NASDAQ">CMCSA</a>) owned Universal's "Jurassic World Rebirth" is racing toward the $650 million mark.
What Happened: After two weekends in theaters, Superman has generated $406 million worldwide, including $235 million from North America and $171.8 million internationally, <a href="https://variety.com/2025/film/box-office/box-office-superman-jurassic-world-rebirth-milestones-1236465453/">reported</a> Variety on Sunday.
While domestic performance has held steady, overseas turnout has underwhelmed, with just $45.2 million added in the film's second weekend abroad.
The reboot, starring David Corenswet, is a pivotal launch for DC Studios' new cinematic era, which includes upcoming spinoffs like "Supergirl" and "Clayface," as well as a new "Wonder Woman" in development.
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Meanwhile, Jurassic World Rebirth continues its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/entertainment/25/07/46277528/dinosaurs-dominate-box-office-jurassic-world-rebirth-comcast">box office dominance</a>, pulling in $40.2 million from 82 international markets over the weekend.
The film's total now stands at $647 million globally, including $371 million from overseas territories. The dinosaur reboot, led by Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Bailey and Mahershala Ali, is among only three Hollywood films this year to surpass the $600 million threshold.
Other newcomers included Paramount Global Inc.'s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PARA#NASDAQ">PARA</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PARAA#NASDAQ">PARAA</a>) "Smurfs" musical, which debuted to $36 million worldwide, and Sony Group Corp's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SONY#NYSE">SONY</a>) slasher sequel "I Know What You Did Last Summer," which opened to $24.6 million globally.
Apple Inc.'s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) "F1: The Movie," starring Brad Pitt, crossed $450 million in global earnings, the report added.
Why It&#8217;s Important: The new Superman movie is directed by James Gunn, who was first drawn to DC Studios in 2018 after Marvel fired him over resurfaced tweets, despite his acclaimed work directing the &#8220;Guardians of the Galaxy&#8221; films, <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/18/movies/superman-james-gunn-dc-studios-interview.html#:~:text=Best%20known%20for%20directing%20Marvel's,the%20filmmaker%20over%20resurfaced%20tweets.">reported</a> the New York Times.
Previously, actor Dean Cain, best known for portraying Superman in the 1990s TV series "Lois &amp; Clark," <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/entertainment/25/07/46357567/superman-an-immigrant-superhero-actor-says-warner-bros-film-is-woke-issues-box-office-warning">criticized Gunn&#8217;s superhero movie</a>, labeling it as &#8220;woke.&#8221;
The new Superman, Corenswet, replaced Henry Cavill, whose Superman films were <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/22/12/30116813/its-a-bird-its-a-plane-its-a-superhero-movie-franchise-rebrand-that-could-help-this-stock">major box office successes</a>, with "Man of Steel," "Justice League" and "Batman vs. Superman" collectively grossing over $2.2 billion worldwide.
The biggest hit was Batman vs. Superman, earning $874 million globally.
Price Action: Warner Bros. shares have climbed 21.20% over the past month. On Friday, the stock dipped 0.70% during regular hours and edged down another 0.24% in after-hours trading, according to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/register?utm_adType=bzprocontent&amp;utm_campaign=14daytrial&amp;utm_ad=0717">Benzinga Pro</a>.
Benzinga's Edge Stock Rankings indicate that WBD shows steady upward momentum across short, medium, and long-term periods. While it performs well on momentum, its growth score remains comparatively lower. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-4/#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">More detailed performance data can be found here</a>.
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Block, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XYZ#NYSE">XYZ</a>) shares are soaring in overnight trading on Sunday ahead of the S&amp;P 500 debut of the Jack Dorsey-founded fintech company.
What happened: Block was <a href="https://robinhood.com/us/en/stocks/XYZ/">up</a> 8.31% as of this writing on the Robinhood trading platform.&nbsp;
The company's inclusion in the coveted S&amp;P 500 index, seen as the barometer of the U.S. stock market, will become effective July 23, according to a press release shared Friday.
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Why It Matters: Block, formerly known as Square, was founded in 2009 and specializes in point-of-sale systems and payment solutions. It gradually expanded its portfolio, placing a special focus on cryptocurrencies, particularly Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>).
Today, its offerings include the &#8216;Bitcoin-only&#8217; Cash App <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/cryptocurrency/25/06/45763806/jack-dorsey-touts-bitcoin-only-cash-app-says-blocks-wallet-improving-rapidly">digital wallet service</a>, the self-custody Bitcoin wallet Bitkey, the Bitcoin mining product suite Proto and the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46272105/jack-dorsey-unveils-bitchat-a-decentralized-bluetooth-powered-server-free-messaging-service">Bluetooth-powered</a> messaging service Bitchat.
The firm announced a new strategy, effective April 2024, wherein it would allocate 10% of its monthly Bitcoin-related gross profit to purchase additional Bitcoins. It holds a total of 8,584 BTC, worth over $1 billion, as of this writing, <a href="https://bitcointreasuries.net/">according</a> to Bitcoin Treasuries.
Price Action:  Shares of Block closed 2.95% higher at $72.82  during Friday&#8217;s regular trading session. The stock has risen 81% over the last month. According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard?_gl=1&#x2A;380nj0&#x2A;_ga&#x2A;MTEyOTAyOTcxMy4xNzEzMzY0NTYy&#x2A;_ga_V7ZK73W7N0&#x2A;MTcxNDk4MzIzMi42LjEuMTcxNDk4OTE0Ni4wLjAuMA..">data from Benzinga Pro</a>. Year-to-date, the coin has lost over 14%.
The stock exhibited a very high growth score—a measure of the stock&#8217;s combined historical expansion in earnings and revenue across multiple periods. How does it compare with&nbsp;Coinbase Global Inc.&nbsp;COIN&nbsp;and other cryptocurrency-related stocks? Visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings</a>&nbsp;and find out.
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