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AirJoule Technologies Corp is the developer of AirJoule, an atmospheric water harvesting technology that provides efficient and sustainable air dehumidification and pure water from air. AirJoule can also enable transformative HVAC products to help customers save money on their energy bills while reducing environmental impact.

Personal finance broadcaster Dave Ramsey says marital honesty beats any bank balance, scolding a caller who admitted hiding "millions of dollars" from his wife because she "spends too much."
What Happened: "You've been married to her five years … She didn't know you've got any money. That's deception," Ramsey <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iUJz4SaC1zo">told</a> the man on The Ramsey Show.
The caller, raised in California after being born in South Korea, said, "I'm the saver and she's the spender," and feared revealing their net worth would "scare" her. Ramsey asked bluntly, "Are you from another culture?&#8221; explaining, &#8220;Because in Anglo-America, what you just described is pretty whacked."
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When the man insisted different money personalities justified secrecy, Ramsey cut him off: "Honey, you're not listening … You have actively deceived your wife." He added that the husband's real motive was fear.
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Ramsey, married 43 years, said relational wealth outweighs financial riches. "I value a quality marriage and relationship going into my old age … I value that more than money. You don't, so I'm having trouble connecting with you." 
He warned delay will only deepen the breach: "The longer you put this off, the worse this is going to get. This is a weird thing you've done and you need to own that."
Why It Matters: Ramsey's firm stance mirrors advice he's given other callers who tried to hide windfalls or inheritances. Deception is not healthy, he told a woman <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/02/43901721/if-you-do-what-im-talking-about-dave-ramsey-reacts-to-a-caller-who-wants-to-hide-inheritance-from-her-husband-of-50-years">shielding cash from her husband</a>.
The finance guru <a href="https://www.facebook.com/daveramsey/posts/if-youre-married-my-money-and-your-money-doesnt-exist-its-our-money-and-thats-th/1268763677946577/">urges</a> married couples to ditch the "my money" versus "your money" mindset and pool their income in a single account so they operate as one financial team. He says couples who budget together, assign every dollar a purpose and set shared goals, replace mistrust and hidden spending with unity and purpose.
Ramsey also recommends scheduling weekly money check-ins, arguing that regular communication removes financial surprises and defuses conflict before it starts. When spouses combine accounts, talk openly, and chase mutual dreams, he insists they not only win with money but also strengthen their marriage.
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Leading cryptocurrencies recovered and stocks traded flat on Tuesday as President Donald Trump stated that the Aug. 1 deadline for tariffs remains unchanged.
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<td>Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>)</td>
<td>+0.90%</td>
<td>$108,766.98</td>
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<td>+3.02%</td>
<td>$2,602.05</td>
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<td>Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</td>
<td>+2.08%</td>
<td>$0.1702</td>
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What Happened: Bitcoin rallied to an intraday high of $109,198.97, recouping losses from Monday&#8217;s sell-off. Ethereum broke above $2,600 but failed to sustain the rally
Institutional interest continued to grow, as iShares Bitcoin Trust&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBIT#NASDAQ">IBIT</a>)&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/25/07/46291817/blackrocks-bitcoin-etf-just-overtook-michael-saylors-mstr-now-holds-nearly-700000-btc">surpassed&nbsp;</a>Strategy Inc.‘s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>) BTC holdings.
Over $115 million was liquidated from the cryptocurrency market in the last 24 hours, with short position traders losing more. A further $260 million in Bitcoin perpetuals risked liquidation if the apex cryptocurrency rose to $111,000.
Bitcoin's open interest rose marginally by 0.52%. Notably, the majority of top traders on Binance were positioned short as of this writing.
The "Greed" sentiment persisted in the market, according to the Crypto Fear &amp; Greed Index.
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<td>Cronos (CRO)</td>
<td>+18.22%</td>
<td>$0.09489</td>
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<td>+9.25%</td>
<td>$42.14</td>
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<td>$1.33 </td>
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The global cryptocurrency market capitalization stood at $3.37 trillion, following a 1.16% increase in the last 24 hours.
Stocks were a mixed bag on Tuesday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 165.60 points, or 0.37%, to end at 44,240.76. The S&amp;P 500 was little changed, closing 0.07% lower at 6,225.52. The tech-focused Nasdaq Composite gained 0.03% to end at 20,418.46.
Trump stated via Truth Social that the Aug. 1 deadline for tariffs remains <a href="https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/114818149310161097">unchanged</a>, and no extensions will be given. He also <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/07/46305321/copper-price-surges-trump-tariffs-stocks-july-2025">announced a 50% tariff</a> on copper imports, pushing the industrial metal to record highs.
Tuesday&#8217;s sideways movement came after markets fell on Monday after Trump&#8217;s announcement of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/07/46281204/wall-street-today-trump-tariffs-japan-south-korea-stocks-drop">sweeping 25% tariffs</a> on all imports from Japan and South Korea beginning Aug. 1.
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Analyst Notes: Blockchain analytics firm Santiment highlighted a surge in bullish retail crowd sentiment as Bitcoin sits above $108,500.
"Be cautious while crowd FOMO is pouring in, as it can often lead to short-term corrections," Santiment remarked.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">&#x1f92a; Bitcoin traders are leaning very bullish once again with crypto&#39;s top coin&#39;s market value sitting just above $108.5K. Be cautious while crowd FOMO is pouring in, as it can often lead to short-term corrections. &#x1f517; Link to keep tabs on <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24BTC&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$BTC</a> sentiment: <a href="https://t.co/NU755XSgel">https://t.co/NU755XSgel</a> <a href="https://t.co/cl8B0bsevy">pic.twitter.com/cl8B0bsevy</a>
&mdash; Santiment (@santimentfeed) <a href="https://twitter.com/santimentfeed/status/1942601534224666849?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 8, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Widely followed technical analyst and trader Urkel said Bitcoin's path to $120,000-$130,000 will be smoother once it breaks above a "silly little wall" around $112,000.
"Just needs a big push," the analyst added.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Once <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bitcoin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bitcoin</a> breaks through this silly little wall, there&#39;s not much in the way of a move to $120,000-130,000 next. Just needs a big push. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24BTC&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$BTC</a> <a href="https://t.co/XnlK5bzvi9">pic.twitter.com/XnlK5bzvi9</a>
&mdash; Urkel (@SteveUrkelDude) <a href="https://twitter.com/SteveUrkelDude/status/1942607886351536507?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 8, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin Recover Even As Trump Reiterates August Tariff Deadline: Analyst Sees Move To $120,000-$130,000 If BTC Breaks Above This 'Silly Wall'

ProKidney (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PROK#NASDAQ">PROK</a>) Class A stock experienced a surge of 8.58% in its after-hours trading, continuing its climb of over 500% during regular trading on Tuesday.
What Happened: Following the release of positive results from its Phase 2 trial, the after-hours trading of ProKidney stock saw an increase of 8.58%, reaching $4.05 on Tuesday.&nbsp;
The stock, which closed at $3.73 on Tuesday, experienced a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/07/46311256/prokidney-soundhound-ai-quantumscape-intel-and-nvidia-why-these-5-stocks-are-on-investors-radars-today">staggering 515% surge</a> during the day. The trading volume also saw an increase, with 39.8 million shares traded compared to the average volume of 1.12 million.
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ProKidney, a company focused on chronic kidney disease, reported positive topline results from the Phase 2 REGEN-007 trial of Rilparencel in patients with CKD and diabetes, leading to a surge in trading volume and the subsequent increase in stock value.
Why It Matters: The recent surge in ProKidney stock value is a direct result of the company&#8217;s positive trial results. This development has not only caused an<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/health-care/25/07/46295164/why-is-penny-stock-prokidney-stock-trading-higher-on-tuesday"> increase in trading volume</a> but also elevated the stock&#8217;s value, making it noteworthy in the market.
Earlier in June, another company, Mineralys Therapeutics, also reported <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/health-care/25/06/45973605/mineralys-therapeutics-investigational-drug-shows-benefit-in-hypertensive-patients-with-chronic-kidney-disease-stock-jumps">positive trial results</a> for its investigational drug for CKD. These developments indicate a growing interest and potential in the CKD market.
Price Action: According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/prok">Benzinga Pro</a> data, PROK soared over 500% to $3.73 on Tuesday, with an additional 8.58% gain after-hours, reaching $4.05.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
According to Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings, ProKidney stock has Momentum in the 3rd percentile. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">Additional performance details are available here</a>.
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Jeff Williams, Apple Inc.'s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) longtime chief operating officer and a key figure once rumored to be Tim Cook's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/23/09/34524884/did-apples-wonderlust-event-confirm-clear-succession-plan-for-tim-cook-munster-thin">potential successor</a>, will retire later this year.
What Happened: On Tuesday, in a press release, Apple announced that Williams will transition COO duties to Sabih Khan later this month.
The outgoing COO joined Apple in 1998 and helped architect the company's health strategy and build the supply chain.
&#8220;Apple wouldn't be what it is without him,&#8221; said Tim Cook, adding, &#8220;He's helped to create one of the most respected global supply chains in the world; launched Apple Watch and overseen its development.&#8221;
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The incoming COO, Khan, a 29-year Apple veteran who currently serves as SVP of operations, will report to Cook. Williams will remain at Apple temporarily to oversee the design team until retirement.
Price Action: AAPL shares inched up 0.072% in after-hours trading, after posting a 0.029% gain during regular hours, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro data</a>.
Benzinga's Edge Stock Rankings show that AAPL is trending upward in the short term but downward over the medium and long term. Its quality score remains strong, though its value rating is comparatively weaker. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-4/#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">You can find more detailed performance data here</a>.
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Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) founder and executive chairman, Jeff Bezos, has continued his selling spree in the company, offloading a fresh tranche of $666 million this week.
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What Happened: According to a Form 4 filing submitted to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Tuesday, Bezos disposed of roughly 2.97 million shares in the e-commerce giant, across two transactions dated July 3 and July 7, at average prices of $223.73 and $223.92 per share, respectively.
The transactions were executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted in March 2025, which is essentially designed to allow corporate insiders to sell shares at predetermined times and volumes, without raising concerns of insider trading.
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Following the transaction, Bezos still holds over 902 million shares in Amazon, or just under 10% of its total outstanding shares, worth $197 billion at current market prices.
This comes just weeks after Bezos tied the knot with long-time partner, Lauren Sánchez, in a star-studded <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/events/25/06/46136092/jeff-bezos-lauren-sanchez-wedding-draws-star-studded-guest-list-to-venice-here-are-the-celebs-who-showed-up-so-far">$50 million wedding</a> in Venice two weeks ago. 
Why It Matters: Over a week ago, Bezos <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/large-cap/25/07/46212089/jeff-bezos-sells-737-million-worth-of-amazon-stock-just-days-after-lavish-venetian-wedding">sold another tranche</a> of the company&#8217;s shares, worth $737 million, as part of the same pre-arranged trading plan.
According to a 10-Q filing made in May, Bezos <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/insider-trades/25/05/45175915/jeff-bezos-to-unload-almost-5-billion-in-amazon-stock-filing">plans to sell shares</a> worth $5 billion in the company, through May of 2026, aimed at funding his space exploration company, Blue Origin, alongside other ventures and charitable organizations. 
Bezos&#8217; net worth currently stands at $240 billion, according <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/billionaires/profiles/jeffrey-p-bezos/">to</a> the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, with his holdings in Amazon making up a significant chunk of it. The rest comes from his ownership of Blue Origin, which has been marked on a cost-of-investment basis.
Price Action: Shares of Amazon were down 1.84% on Tuesday, trading at $219.36, and are up 0.13% after hours.
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El Salvador President Nayib Bukele called Democrats &#8220;salty&#8221; on Tuesday, reacting to a proposed bill by party senators that calls for sanctions on the Central American nation.
What Happened: The&nbsp;El Salvador Accountability Act of 2025 was introduced last month by Senators&nbsp;Chris Van Hollen&nbsp;(D-Md.), Sen.&nbsp;Tim Kaine&nbsp;(D-Va.) and Alex Padilla&nbsp;(D-Calif.). 
The legislation&nbsp;seeks to impose property-blocking and visa sanctions on Bukele and other Salvadoran officials &#8220;who have engaged in international human rights violations or worked to deprive individuals residing in the U.S. of their rights under the U.S. Constitution. It also calls for opposing any financial assistance or loans to the El Salvador government.
The bill also sought to probe El Salvador&#8217;s Bitcoin policy, described as a &#8220;mechanism for gross corruption, graft, and sanctions evasion.&#8221;
Bukele laughed at the allegations, stating that Democrats &#8220;are just salty.&#8221;
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">HAHAHAHAHAHAHA the Dems are just salty… <a href="https://t.co/O6CLtZuV46">https://t.co/O6CLtZuV46</a>
&mdash; Nayib Bukele (@nayibbukele) <a href="https://twitter.com/nayibbukele/status/1942699740636012982?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 8, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Why It Matters: El Salvador&#8217;s commitment to Bitcoin has been steadfast, with the country deeming it an &#8220;important project&#8221; initiated by Bukele. 
El Salvador has doubled down on Bitcoin ever since adopting it as a legal tender in 2021. The country introduced a plan&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/03/37763988/pro-bitcoin-president-nayib-bukele-says-el-salvador-will-purchase-btc-daily-until-king-cry" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">to buy one Bitcoin every day</a>, until it becomes unaffordable with fiat currencies. Its&nbsp;<a href="https://bitcoin.gob.sv/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">stockpile</a>&nbsp;has risen to 6,232.18 BTC as of this writing, worth over $678 million at prevailing prices.
However, Bukele admitted last year that Bitcoin uptake in the country <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/08/40644084/el-salvador-president-nayib-bukele-says-bitcoin-uptake-hasnt-been-a-resounding-success-we-">had not been as successful</a> as anticipated.
Price Action: At the time of writing, Bitcoin was exchanging hands at $108,803.25, up 0.55% in the last 24 hours, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard?_gl=1&#x2A;380nj0&#x2A;_ga&#x2A;MTEyOTAyOTcxMy4xNzEzMzY0NTYy&#x2A;_ga_V7ZK73W7N0&#x2A;MTcxNDk4MzIzMi42LjEuMTcxNDk4OTE0Ni4wLjAuMA.." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">data from Benzinga Pro</a>.&nbsp;
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Mark Zuckerberg-led Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) has reportedly acquired a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/07/39867045/metas-34-year-to-date-surge-and-a-5-stake-in-essilorluxottica-transform-ray-ban-smart-glasses-and-re">minority stake</a> in EssilorLuxottica (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ESLOF#OTC">ESLOF</a>).
What Happened: Meta has acquired nearly 3% of EssilorLuxottica, the French-Italian eyewear giant behind brands such as Ray-Ban and Oakley, <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-07-08/meta-invests-3-5-billion-in-essilorluxottica-in-ai-glasses-push">reported</a> Bloomberg on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter.
The stake is worth approximately €3 billion ($3.52 billion) at current market prices and comes amid Meta's growing ambitions in the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43114842/meta-expands-ai-wearables-with-oakley-smart-glasses-camera-equipped-earbuds-in-development">wearable tech space</a>.
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As per the report, Meta could increase its stake to as much as 5% over time.
Meta did not immediately respond to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga's</a> request for comments.
Why It's Important: Last month, it was reported that Meta and EssilorLuxottica plan to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/large-cap/25/06/45987099/meta-teams-up-with-oakley-prada-for-next-gen-ai-smart-glasses">release new AI smart glasses</a> under the Oakley and Prada brands.
This comes after the popularity of the Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses, which launched in 2023 and have reportedly sold millions of units. In October 2024, it was reported that Ray-Ban and Meta's smart glasses have <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41458752/metas-smart-glasses-dominate-ray-ban-stores-ai-features-still-missing">become the best-selling product</a> in 60% of Ray-Ban stores across Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
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Meanwhile, Meta rival Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) reportedly has at <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/46161059/apple-has-the-potential-to-crush-metas-ray-ban-smart-glasses-says-ming-chi-kuo-but-the-tech-giant-has-been-surprisingly-slow">least seven headsets and smart glasses</a> in development. This includes Vision Pro M5 models, Vision Air, XR glasses and a display accessory, with some expected to launch starting in 2027.
Price Action: Meta shares rose 0.044% in after-hours trading, following a 0.32% gain during regular market hours, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro data</a>.
Benzinga&#8217;s Edge Stock Rankings indicate that META shows a strong upward trend in the short, medium and long term. While its growth score remains high, its value rating is relatively lower. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-4/#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">More detailed performance data is available here</a>.
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U.S. major indices ended mixed on Tuesday, as the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped nearly 0.4% to 44,240.76 and the S&amp;P 500 edged down 0.1% to 6,225.52, while the Nasdaq posted a slight gain of 0.03% to close at 20,418.46.
These are the top stocks that gained the attention of retail traders and investors throughout the day: ProKidney Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PROK#NASDAQ">PROK</a>) closed the day with a significant gain of 515.00%, trading at $3.73. The stock hit an intraday high of $4.92 and a low of $1.02, with a 52-week range of $0.46 to $4.92. The stock jumped another 8.6% in after-hours trading. The surge in trading volume was due to the company&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/health-care/25/07/46295164/why-is-penny-stock-prokidney-stock-trading-higher-on-tuesday">announcement of positive topline results</a> from the Phase 2 REGEN-007 trial of rilparencel in patients with chronic kidney disease and diabetes.
SoundHound AI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOUN#NASDAQ">SOUN</a>) saw its stock soar by 11.69%, closing at $12.71. The stock reached an intraday high of $13.42 and a low of $11.90, with a 52-week range of $3.94 to $24.98. Despite a year-to-date plunge of over 35% after Nvidia Corp&#8217;s exit from the company earlier this year, the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46303589/why-is-soundhound-stock-soaring-tuesday">stock experienced a rally</a>. 
QuantumScape Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QS#NYSE">QS</a>) jumped 16.69% to close at $8.18. The stock had an intraday high of $8.44 and a low of $6.65, with a 52-week range of $3.40 to $9.52. The stock&#8217;s upward momentum appears to be a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/07/46308440/quantumscape-qs-stock-jumps-15-on-massive-volume-whats-driving-the-rally">delayed reaction</a> to a key production announcement from late June.
Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) shares rose by 7.23%, closing at $23.59. The stock hit an intraday high of $23.78 and a low of $22.13, with a 52-week range of $17.66 to $37.16. Investors responded positively to the company's ongoing global restructuring efforts and a recent <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/07/46307195/whats-going-on-with-intel-stock-today-2">price target hike from Citigroup</a>.
Nvidia Corp&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) saw a modest gain of 1.11%, closing at $160. The stock reached an intraday high of $160.22 and a low of $158.39, with a 52-week range of $86.63 to $160.98. The company strengthened its partnership with OpenAI, which confirmed it has no plans to deploy Alphabet Inc.&#8217;s in-house artificial intelligence chips at scale.
Benzinga's Edge Stock Rankings indicate Intel checks out on Short and Medium Price Trends but falls short on the Long Price Trend. Here is how Nvidia compares on <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">these parameters</a>. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"></a>
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"Wishing for the 1950s past is a bad mistake," warned LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman in a May 14 <a href="https://www.possible.fm/podcast/">&nbsp;"Possible" podcast</a>, where he and co-host Aria Finger argued that artificial intelligence examiners will overhaul higher-education assessments.&nbsp;
The veteran investor said professors clinging to decades-old curricula risk irrelevance as AI tools powered by dynamic questioning enter lecture halls, pushing universities toward tougher, real-time oral exams.
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Generative AI has already vaulted into student toolkits. A <a href="https://www.hepi.ac.uk/2025/02/26/student-generative-ai-survey-2025/">survey</a> published in February by the<a href="https://www.hepi.ac.uk/2025/02/26/student-generative-ai-survey-2025/"> Higher Education Policy Institute</a> and digital publisher Kortext found 92% of U.K. undergraduates use such tools—up from 66% a year earlier—while 88% have inserted AI-generated text directly into assignments.
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"I could spend 30 hours writing an essay, or I could spend 90 minutes with my ChatGPT, Claude, Pi—whatever—prompting and generating something for that," Hoffman said, arguing that such shortcuts undermine the "whole point" of college: learning. He predicted AI-enabled tools will continue to spread until professors embed the technology into assessments rather than try to ban it.
Colleges are already adjusting. Academic integrity firm<a href="https://guides.turnitin.com/hc/en-us/articles/28294949544717-AI-writing-detection-model"> Turnitin</a> revised its AI-writing detector to hide scores below 20% to curb false positives and focus faculty on serious violations.
A March <a href="https://cssl.osu.edu/documents/2025-student-life-survey-generative-ai-tagged.pdf">survey</a> at Ohio State University that explored how students use generative AI found that 73% of undergraduates use generative AI into weekly study routines. "You can't ignore the new tool," Hoffman said, adding that an AI examiner able to ask follow-up questions "will be harder to fake than the pre-AI times."
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Enforcement still lags. In early April, the <a href="https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/ai-cheats-slip-under-radar-as-few-university-students-penalised-56kpcv6pp">Times of London</a> reported that fewer than 1 in 400 Russell Group students faced discipline for AI cheating last year despite 90% admitting tool usage, underscoring the gap Hoffman expects AI-proctored orals to close.
Because oral questioning demands mastery across "the whole zoom" of a course, Hoffman urged departments to convert some multiple-choice finals into viva-voce sessions overseen by large-language models.&nbsp;
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Pilots are underway. In January, <a href="https://ai.asu.edu/openAI">Arizona State University and OpenAI</a> launched a campus-wide challenge inviting faculty to embed ChatGPT Enterprise into lessons. Meanwhile, Georgia Tech's <a href="https://iac.gatech.edu/news/item/676992/school-modern-languages-pilots-assistant-language-instruction-created-alum">language-instruction pilot </a>using the Spirant Assistant has been discontinued. According to Britta Kallin, associate professor and German program director at Georgia Tech, the program was halted because the computer scientist overseeing Spirant AI determined it was too costly to maintain and develop.
Hoffman closed the episode by reminding educators their mission remains to prepare graduates to thrive alongside intelligent agents. "The most central thing is preparing students to be capable, healthy, happy participants in the new world," he said.&nbsp;
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The much-awaited preliminary report on the devastating Air India crash, involving a Boeing Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>) airplane, in June, which claimed 260 lives, is expected to be released by the end of this week.
What Happened: The report, potentially illuminating the circumstances surrounding the most deadly aviation disaster of the past ten years, is being compiled by Indian investigators. However, the exact release date and the extent of information it will contain are yet to be confirmed, Reuters reported on Tuesday.
The Boeing 787 Dreamliner, bound for London, crashed shortly after departing from Ahmedabad, resulting in the death of all but one of the 242 passengers and 19 individuals on the ground.
The investigation into the crash of Air India flight 171 is primarily centered around&nbsp;the engine fuel control switches,&nbsp;following an examination of the Boeing 787&#8217;s flight and voice data recorders. Anonymous sources have stated that the black box data does not definitively determine whether the crash was caused by incorrect, accidental, or deliberate actions.
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau of India, which is leading the investigation in accordance with international rules, has not yet responded to requests for comment. The investigation has been characterized by a scarcity of information, with only one press conference held by the Indian government, where no questions were allowed.
The crash has significantly impacted the Tata Group&#8217;s attempts to rehabilitate Air India&#8217;s image and overhaul its fleet after purchasing the airline&nbsp;from the government in 2022.&nbsp;The incident has also heightened safety concerns within India&#8217;s civil aviation sector, which is relying on a surge in aviation to support broader development objectives.
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Why It Matters: The crash of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner in June was a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/06/45899174/boeing-dreamliner-carrying-over-200-passengers-crashes-shortly-after-takeoff-near-indias-ahmedabad-ba-stock-falls-over-5-in-thursday-pre-market">significant blow</a> to India&#8217;s aviation industry. The <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/events/25/06/46131852/boeing-787-dreamliner-black-box-recovered-data-under-scrutiny-to-provide-insights-into-fatal-air-india-crash">recovery of the black box data</a> was a crucial step in the investigation, providing potential insights into the cause of the disaster. 
However, the investigation faced controversy when <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/06/46133937/boeing-787-dreamliner-crash-india-shuts-door-on-un-aviation-expert-probing-plane-accident">India denied a UN Aviation investigator</a> the opportunity to join the probe. 
The outcome of this report could have far-reaching implications for the future of India&#8217;s aviation industry and the reputation of Boeing.
Price Action: On Tuesday, Boeing stock closed 0.05% lower at $218.52 and was largely unchanged in the after-hours trading, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">data from Benzinga Pro.</a>
Benzinga's Edge Stock Rankings show Boeing checks out on Short, Medium and Long Price Trends. Here is how the stock <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">ranks on other parameters.</a>
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Nike (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>) predicted Air Jordan would make only $3 million in sales over its first three to four years. Instead, the line <a href="https://www.inc.com/jeff-haden/how-much-has-michael-jordan-been-paid-for-his-nike-jordan-brand-partnership-not-nearly-enough.html">brought in about $126 million</a> in its first year. That breakout success vaulted NBA great Michael Jordan into retail legend and reshaped Nike's future.
Jordan Brand now earns billions yearly, keeping the Jumpman logo central to modern sneaker culture. That journey started with one risky contract and a shoe the NBA tried to ban.
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In October 1984, after meeting at Nike's headquarters in Beaverton, Oregon, <a href="https://www.espn.com/blog/playbook/dollars/post/_/id/2918/how-nike-landed-michael-jordan?">Nike signed</a> Jordan to a five-year endorsement deal worth $500,000 annually.
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"Nike&#8217;s expectation was at the end of year four they hoped to sell $3 million of Air Jordans," agent David Falk said in <a href="https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/the-last-dance-story-behind-michael-jordan-nearly-choosing-adidas-over-nike-explained-in-doc/">ESPN's documentary</a>, "The Last Dance." Jordan had favored Adidas, yet his mother, Deloris, persuaded him to hear Nike's pitch.
The contract included a signature shoe, unheard of for a rookie, plus stock options and royalties on every pair sold. Nike backed the launch with posters, television spots, and campus tours that cast the 21-year-old guard as both hero and rebel. By season's end, Air Jordan revenue hit $126 million, smashing every forecast and proving a player could anchor an entire product family.
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"The NBA threw them out of the game. Fortunately, the NBA can't keep you from wearing them," teased a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5QbV-wnhtY">Nike ad</a> after the league cited uniform rules and fined Jordan $5,000 each game for wearing the red-and-black Air Jordan 1, which debuted on April 1, 1985.
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The controversy sparked demand. <a href="https://www.espn.com/espn/sportsbusiness/news/story?id=1920101">Retailers moved</a> 450,000 pairs within a month at $65 each, ESPN added. Rappers, playground players, and director Spike Lee amplified the buzz, making the sneakers status symbols beyond sport.&nbsp;
Analysts later called the launch the first modern "drop," where scarcity and story fuel instant sell-outs. That momentum helped Nike secure future athlete lines, from Charles Barkley in 1992 to LeBron James in 2003, each modeled on Jordan's template.
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Jordan Brand became a standalone Nike division in 1997 and still powers earnings today. For the quarter that ended May. 31, Nike <a href="https://investors.nike.com/investors/news-events-and-reports/investor-news/investor-news-details/2025/NIKE-Inc--Reports-Fiscal-2025-Fourth-Quarter-and-Full-Year-Results/default.aspx">posted </a>$11.1 billion in revenue. Jordan Brand recorded $7.27 for the full fiscal year, following a 16% year-over-year decline.&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/justinbirnbaum/2023/10/02/michael-jordan-joins-forbes-400-worth-3-billion/">Forbes</a> reported Jordan's net worth at about $3 billion, driven by royalties exceeding $150 million a year. Hype stays sharp.<a href="https://sneakernews.com/2025/04/23/travis-scott-jordan-jumpman-jack-bright-cactus-fz8117-102-release-date/"> Sneaker News</a> reported the Travis Scott x Jordan Jumpman Jack "Bright Cactus" sold out on April 30 at $200.<a href="https://www.gq.com/story/air-jordan-1-low-chicago-2025-release"> GQ</a> wrote that the Air Jordan 1 Low "Chicago" returns this holiday season for $140.&nbsp;
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Canadian Pacific Kansas (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CP#NYSE">CP</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 1.59% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 13.83%. Currently, Canadian Pacific Kansas has a market capitalization of $75.36 billion. 
Buying $100 In CP: If an investor had bought $100 of CP stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $706.37 today based on a price of $80.71 for CP at the time of writing.
<h3>Canadian Pacific Kansas's Performance Over Last 15 Years</h3>
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Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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$100 Invested In Canadian Pacific Kansas 15 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

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COGT stock has given up its prior loss. Cogent Biosciences shares were trading lower after the company announced a proposed $150 million public offering of common stock.

Honeywell Intl (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HON#NASDAQ">HON</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 1.7% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 10.13%. Currently, Honeywell Intl has a market capitalization of $155.64 billion. 
Buying $1000 In HON: If an investor had bought $1000 of HON stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $6,880.36 today based on a price of $241.95 for HON at the time of writing.
<h3>Honeywell Intl's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
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$1000 Invested In Honeywell Intl 20 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

Murphy USA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MUSA#NYSE">MUSA</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 15.12% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 29.65%. Currently, Murphy USA has a market capitalization of $8.18 billion. 
Buying $1000 In MUSA: If an investor had bought $1000 of MUSA stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $3,603.84 today based on a price of $413.36 for MUSA at the time of writing.
<h3>Murphy USA's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
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Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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Here's How Much You Would Have Made Owning Murphy USA Stock In The Last 5 Years

Kevin &#8220;Mr. Wonderful&#8221; O&#8217;Leary, never one to back down from a challenge, finds himself in the thick of one of the most complex international business sagas in recent memory: the potential sale of TikTok&#8216;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46267944/tiktok-to-roll-out-new-us-app-as-trump-says-we-pretty-much-have-a-deal-report">U.S. operations.&nbsp;</a>
The outspoken investor has publicly declared his intent to lead a syndicate to acquire the popular app, but as he laid out in a social media post on Monday, the path to a deal is a minefield of geopolitical and technical challenges.
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The Details: O'Leary wrote in the post that the heart of the issue is the lack of a willing seller as any potential deal <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/social-media/25/07/46265991/donald-trump-announces-upcoming-talks-with-china-on-tiktok-we-pretty-much-have-a-deal">requires the approval </a>of both President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.&nbsp;
"We don&#8217;t have a seller yet. However the syndicate ends up, we don&#8217;t know. This is a complicated deal. Two factors to consider: Number one, we need Xi and Trump to agree they&#8217;re gonna be a buyer and a seller. That&#8217;s number one," O'Leary wrote.&nbsp;
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The second major obstacle is TikTok's algorithm itself, the investor said.&nbsp;
"Number two, we need to figure out a way to take care of Sen. Cotton&#8217;s concerns around the algorithm and many others who are not going to give an indemnification for using the original algorithm. We have to solve for that too," O'Leary wrote. 
U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) and other legislators have raised national security concerns, insisting that any sale must guarantee a complete separation from Chinese technology and influence. They fear the algorithm could be used for data harvesting or to push foreign propaganda to its 170 million American users. 
Despite these roadblocks, O&#8217;Leary remains characteristically confident.&nbsp;
&#8220;My bet, not to sound arrogant, is I will be there at the table at the end,&#8221; he wrote in the post.&nbsp;
The world will watch to see if Mr. Wonderful can navigate the intricate web of politics and technology to pull off this &#8220;legacy opportunity&#8221; deal.&nbsp;
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If building wealth feels impossible, you're not alone — especially when you're just getting started. But according to late billionaire investor Charlie Munger, the key to getting rich isn't chasing millions or betting big on the next hot stock. It starts with a single, stubborn goal: get your hands on $100,000.
"I don't care what you have to do," Munger said back in the late 1990s. "If it means walking everywhere and not eating anything that wasn't purchased with a coupon, find a way to get your hands on $100,000."
He admitted that it's a brutal milestone. "The first $100,000 is a b&#x2A;tch, but you gotta do it," he said.
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To be clear, Munger wasn't talking about letting it sit in a checking account. He meant invested — put to work, compounding over time. Once you cross that threshold, he argued, wealth starts to build on itself. You don't need to hustle harder—you just need to be consistent, stay invested, and let the math do the heavy lifting.
And he wasn't wrong.
For someone earning an average income and managing to invest $10,000 per year, it could take close to eight years to hit that six-figure target if they're earning around 7% annually—roughly in line with long-term stock market returns. But after that, something shifts. With $100,000 invested and compounding, earning just 7% per year could turn into $200,000 in just over 10 years. Stay the course, and it could snowball to more than $1.4 million in 40 years.
That's the power Munger was talking about. Not magic. Just compound interest—amplified by time, discipline, and not losing your nerve.
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It's also psychological. Many <a href="https://youtu.be/U1mcmB4oQU0?si=sPi-By0iu3o5DoQg">financial experts agree the $100K mark</a> is not just the hardest financially, but mentally. It's the point where habits are formed, consistency gets tested, and lifestyle choices often have to be reconsidered. Hitting that first benchmark means cutting back, avoiding shortcuts, and often working harder for longer than feels fair. And that's exactly why Munger emphasized it.
The challenge is even steeper today. <a href="https://data.bls.gov/cgi-bin/cpicalc.pl?cost1=100,000.00&amp;year1=199801&amp;year2=202505">Adjusted for inflation</a>, $100,000 in the late '90s would be closer to $190,000 today. But the principle still holds. Getting to your first six figures is a financial boot camp—one that trains you for everything that follows.
Munger didn't just toss out this advice casually. He lived it. Alongside Warren Buffett, he built one of the most successful investing empires in American history—by focusing on fundamentals, patience, and math over hype and shortcuts.
So is Munger right? Absolutely. Whether it takes five years or fifteen, getting that first $100,000 invested is still the hardest — and most important — step to building real wealth. The rest may not be easy, but it's a lot smoother once the compounding kicks in.
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And as Munger said, no matter how hard it is: "You gotta do it."
For those still trying to hit that milestone, there are a few consistent patterns seen among people who make it happen. While everyone's situation is different, some tend to build toward that first $100,000 through a mix of high savings rates, side income, or long-term investing in low-fee index funds that have historically mirrored the S&amp;P 500's average return of around 7% annually. Others explore <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/02/43887869/80-year-old-with-250000-nest-egg-asks-dave-ramsey-where-to-keep-it-safe-he-suggests-this-investment-for-peace-but-it-doesnt-pay-much">interest-bearing accounts like CDs</a>, which at times have offered yields between 4% and 5%, though they lack the compounding growth potential of equities over longer time horizons.
Munger himself famously said the Munger <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/management/25/06/45984919/charlie-munger-only-owned-3-stocks-and-called-diversification-a-strategy-for-people-who-know-nothing-am-i-securely-rich-damn-right-i-am">family only held about three stocks</a>—emphasizing concentration, not chasing dozens of investments. His philosophy was less about outsmarting the market and more about sticking to what you understand and holding firm.
In the end, whether it's slow, boring, or brutally hard, the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/02/43539942/are-you-rich-heres-what-americans-think-you-need-to-be-considered-wealthy-2">$100,000 goal isn't just about the number</a>—it's about proving you can do hard things consistently. And once that's done, as Munger promised, it gets better.
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American Tower (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMT#NYSE">AMT</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 3.93% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 12.36%. Currently, American Tower has a market capitalization of $103.32 billion. 
Buying $100 In AMT: If an investor had bought $100 of AMT stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $1,030.35 today based on a price of $220.70 for AMT at the time of writing.
<h3>American Tower's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
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Here's How Much You Would Have Made Owning American Tower Stock In The Last 20 Years

Essential Properties (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EPRT#NYSE">EPRT</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 1.97% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 16.5%. Currently, Essential Properties has a market capitalization of $6.16 billion. 
Buying $100 In EPRT: If an investor had bought $100 of EPRT stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $211.67 today based on a price of $31.20 for EPRT at the time of writing.
<h3>Essential Properties's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
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Here's How Much $100 Invested In Essential Properties 5 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today

A report from Hunterbrook Media published on Tuesday presents a detailed investigation that reveals Western-manufactured microelectronic components are being integrated into Russian military aircraft and weapons used in precision attacks on civilian<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/07/46289306/anduril-ceo-palmer-luckey-says-thank-you-as-trump-resumes-ukraine-arms-shipments"> targets in Ukraine.&nbsp;</a>
What To Know: The investigation by the Independent Anti-Corruption Commission (NAKO) and the International Partnership for Human Rights (IPHR), with <a href="https://hntrbrk.com/jet-report/">support from</a> Hunterbrook Media, traced over 1,100 microelectronic components from 141 Western companies embedded in Russian Su-34 and Su-35S fighter jets and weapons central to Moscow's precision bombing campaigns.&nbsp;
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The components were from manufacturers across 11 countries, with the majority coming from U.S. chipmakers including Intel Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>), Texas Instruments Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TXN#NASDAQ">TXN</a>), Analog Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADI#NASDAQ">ADI</a>), On Semiconductor Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ON#NASDAQ">ON</a>) and Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>). 
The report reveals that despite international sanctions, a complex global supply chain continues to funnel Western technology into Russia.&nbsp;
The investigation analyzed over 180,000 customs shipment records from 2023, revealing a trade worth approximately $805 million in microelectronic goods.&nbsp;
Countries like Serbia play a key role as intermediaries, with sanctioned goods routed through places like Hong Kong and Sri Lanka before ending up in Russia.&nbsp;
"Russia mastered the art of circumventing sanctions," said Anastasiya Donets, head of the Ukrainian legal team at IPHR.&nbsp;
"They are still getting Western tech in Russian weapons that are killing Ukrainians every day," Donets added.&nbsp;
What Else: Several U.S. semiconductor firms — including Analog Devices, Intel, Texas Instruments and AMD — faced scrutiny during a 2024 <a href="https://www.hsgac.senate.gov/subcommittees/investigations/hearings/the-us-companies-technology-fueling-the-russian-war-machine/">hearing</a> of the U.S. Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, titled &#8220;The U.S. Companies' Technology Fueling the Russian War Machine.&#8221;
The hearing revealed that components from the companies were discovered in the Russian Kh-101 cruise missile responsible for the attack on Ukraine's largest children's hospital in 2024.
Senators identified critical shortcomings in the export control and compliance systems of the firms, including weak or delayed responses to external warnings about potential misuse and the absence of regular, systematic audits to detect and prevent diversion.&nbsp;
Donets said that the companies with components used in Russia's attacks have "not only legal, but also a moral obligation" to prevent their technology from being used to kill innocent people. 
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