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Axos Financial Inc is a bank holding company that operates through its bank subsidiary, BofI Federal Bank, a nationwide bank that provides financing for single and multifamily residential properties, small to medium-size businesses in certain sectors, and selected specialty finance receivables. Its operating segments are banking business segment and securities business segment . The bank distributed its products through a wide range of retail distribution channels, including only banking brands, affinity groups, and sales teams, among others. The majority of the bank's mortgage exposure is titled toward the state of California, particularly its southern region. Net interest income is a majority of the bank's revenue.

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On Monday, Jesus "Jay" Malave was officially announced as Boeing Co.&#8217;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/06/46182764/boeing-announces-cfo-transition-shares-volatile-after-hours">incoming Chief Financial Officer</a>, succeeding Brian West.
With an impressive background in finance and leadership across major aerospace and defense companies, Malave brings a wealth of experience to the aerospace giant.
Here are some key facts about the man now overseeing Boeing&#8217;s financial strategy.
Background
Malave was born to Puerto Rican immigrants in Hartford, Connecticut. His father served as a U.S. Postal Service supervisor and his mother worked as a nutritionist at a local hospital. Growing up in Newington, a small town with a blend of blue-collar and white-collar families, Malave <a href="https://www.ctinsider.com/business/article/CT-native-leads-finances-for-Lockheed-Martin-17457260.php">shared</a> with CT Insider in 2022 that he developed a strong appreciation for diversity and hard work from an early age.
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After graduating, Malave met his future wife, Janine, that summer as she was pursuing a career in education. Janine would later become a teacher and department head at Maloney High School in Meriden. The couple married in 1994 in Windsor, where Janine grew up.
Education
Malave attended the University of Connecticut, where he started with engineering but later switched to mathematics, earning his Bachelor&#8217;s degree in 1991. He furthered his education with a Master's in Accounting from the University of Hartford, later adding a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Connecticut School of Law.
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Professional Life
Malave's career began with the U.S. Department of Labor, where he investigated Equal Employment Opportunity cases. At the time, United Technologies owned major companies like Pratt &amp; Whitney, Sikorsky, Hamilton Standard, Carrier and Otis.
Malave told the publication that after noticing his work at the Department of Labor, UTC approached him with a human resources position, offering the chance to transition into accounting or finance after a year. Pratt &amp; Whitney quickly presented him with an entry-level job handling expenses and cash. He worked his way up, eventually becoming CFO of UTC Aerospace Systems.
His next big leap came when he joined L3Harris Technologies in July 2019 and later Lockheed Martin in January 2022. In both companies, he held the role of chief financial officer.
In addition to his extensive executive roles across major aerospace and defense companies, Malave also serves on the Board of Directors for GE Vernova
Now Boeing
On Aug. 15, 2025, Malave will transition to Boeing as the company&#8217;s new CFO. Malave takes the reins at a time when Boeing is navigating global challenges and seeking to strengthen its position in the aerospace market.
The news of his appointment followed a 2.34% drop in Boeing's shares during Monday's regular trading session, after reports surfaced that U.K. antitrust authorities have <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/06/46180869/whats-going-on-with-boeing-shares-today-5">officially opened an investigation</a> into the company's proposed $4.7 billion takeover of fuselage manufacturer Spirit AeroSystems.
Benzinga's Edge Stock Rankings indicate that Boeing shares remain on an upward trajectory across short, medium and long-term timeframes. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">More in-depth performance details are available here</a>.
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On Monday, major U.S. indices closed in positive territory, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average rising 0.6% to 44,094.77. The S&amp;P 500 gained 0.5% to finish at 6,204.95, while the Nasdaq also advanced 0.5%, ending the session at 20,369.73. These are the top stocks that gained the attention of retail traders and investors throughout the day.
Robinhood Markets, Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>)
Shares of Robinhood Markets soared by 12.77% to close at $93.63, after touching an intraday high of $94.24 and a low of $85.50. The stock now sits at its 52-week high of $94.24, with a 52-week low of $13.98. The trading platform operator <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/25/06/46174854/robinhood-just-made-crypto-simpler-and-way-more-powerful">unveiled new features</a> aimed at simplifying and enhancing crypto trading for its users. In a move designed to make digital asset management more accessible, the company introduced updates that promise a more powerful and user-friendly experience. New offerings include stock and ETF tokens, which are available in the European Union.
Apple Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>)
Apple Inc. advanced 2.03% to finish at $205.17, after trading between $199.26 and $207.39 during the session. The tech giant's shares remain well below their 52-week high of $260.09, but comfortably above the 52-week low of $169.21. The company's stock <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/46182769/what-happened-with-apple-stock-today">gained momentum</a> Monday after reports emerged that the company explored integrating AI models from Anthropic and OpenAI into a revamped version of Siri. Internal tests led by Siri&#8217;s new leadership found Anthropic&#8217;s Claude model especially promising, though no final decision had been made. Oracle Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORCL#NYSE">ORCL</a>)
Oracle Corporation shares jumped 3.99% to close at $218.63, with the day's range spanning from $218.38 to a new all-time high of $228.22. The stock's 52-week low stands at $118.86. The software and cloud services provider surged after CEO Safra Catz signaled a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/06/46171946/oracle-stock-hits-all-time-high-after-ceo-flags-strong-start-to-fiscal-2026">robust start to fiscal 2026</a>, fueling investor optimism about future growth. The company&#8217;s strong performance and upbeat outlook were key drivers behind today's rally. 
Plug Power Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLUG#NASDAQ">PLUG</a>)
Plug Power Inc. surged 28.45% to finish at $1.49, with shares trading as high as $1.57 and as low as $1.24 during the day. The hydrogen fuel cell developer remains well below its 52-week high of $3.34, but above the 52-week low of $0.69. The dramatic rally was driven by optimism over a potential <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/06/46180240/plug-power-stock-surges-on-potential-hydrogen-tax-credit-extension">extension of hydrogen tax credits</a>, which could significantly benefit the company's business model.
Tesla, Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)
Tesla, Inc. slipped 1.89% to close at $317.66, after reaching an intraday high of $325.58 and a low of $316.60. The electric vehicle leader is trading well below its 52-week high of $488.54, but remains far above the 52-week low of $182. Market watchers noted that Gary Black, a prominent analyst, warned that second-quarter <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/large-cap/25/06/46161226/gary-black-warns-tesla-q2-deliveries-will-disappoint-says-cheaper-models-could-cannibalize-sales-and-see-ideal-re-entry-22-below-current-levels">deliveries may disappoint</a> and raised concerns about the impact of cheaper models on overall sales. The discussion has sparked debate over the company's near-term prospects and ideal entry points for investors.
Benzinga's Edge Stock Rankings indicates Robinhood has favorable Price Trends in the Short, Medium and Long terms. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">Check out how its crypto competitors</a> like Coinbase stack up against it.
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Macro strategist Raoul Pal commended Robinhood Markets&#8216; (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>) decision to launch tokenized stock offerings on Monday, describing it as &#8220;democratization of finance.&#8221;
What happened: In an X post, Pal was reacting to a video of Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev introducing the so-called "stock tokens," which will allow users in Europe to gain exposure to U.S. private companies such as SpaceX and OpenAI.
"The end of public vs. private markets is beginning. Capital formation too is more efficient in crypto markets. Lending markets too," Pal said.&nbsp;
The former Goldman Sachs executive deemed it as &#8220;democratization of finance&#8221; and predicted that the trend would only accelerate from here.
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&mdash; Raoul Pal (@RaoulGMI) <a href="https://twitter.com/RaoulGMI/status/1939741800203526301?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 30, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Why It Matters: Robinhood <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/25/06/46174854/robinhood-just-made-crypto-simpler-and-way-more-powerful">unveiled a suite of products</a> during its event in France for its European customers. Apart from stock and ETF tokens, it introduced cryptocurrency perpetual futures for the EU region.
The firm has made a case to tokenize private stocks, encouraging policymakers to explore the untapped potential of blockchains in the U.S. capital markets. It even <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45537142/robinhoods-push-to-bring-wall-street-on-blockchainbrokerage-firm-submits-proposal-to-sec-to-regulate-tokenized-assets">proposed a federal framework</a> to the SEC last month for bringing real-world assets on-chain
Some of the most disruptive tech companies in the U.S. are privately held, including Elon Musk's SpaceX and Sam Altman-founded OpenAI. SpaceX's valuation is <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/space/25/06/45764046/elon-musk-dismisses-reports-that-spacex-is-valued-at-480-billion-says-it-sounds-too-high-predicts-its-revenue-will-exceed-nasas-budget-in-2026">estimated</a> to be around $350 billion
Price Action:&nbsp; Shares of Robinhood rose 3.12% in after-hours trading after closing 12.8% higher at $93.63 during Monday&#8217;s trading session, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard?_gl=1&#x2A;380nj0&#x2A;_ga&#x2A;MTEyOTAyOTcxMy4xNzEzMzY0NTYy&#x2A;_ga_V7ZK73W7N0&#x2A;MTcxNDk4MzIzMi42LjEuMTcxNDk4OTE0Ni4wLjAuMA.." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">data from Benzinga Pro</a>. Year-to-date, the stock has exploded more than 150%.
HOOD exhibited high Momentum and Growth scores as of this writing. Looking to filter out the top performers for a crypto-specific portfolio? Go to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings</a>.
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Raoul Pal Says Robinhood Letting Users Trade OpenAI, SpaceX Through Blockchain Is 'Democratization Of Finance' — End Of Public Vs Private Markets Has Begun

On Monday, Cathie Wood&#8217;s Ark Invest executed significant portfolio adjustments, prominently acquiring shares of Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) while reducing positions in Coinbase Global Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>).
The AMD Trade Ark purchased 356,275 AMD shares across Ark Fintech Innovation ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKF#BATS">ARKF</a>), ARK Innovation ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKK#BATS">ARKK</a>), and ARK Next Generation Internet ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKW#BATS">ARKW</a>) funds, reinforcing confidence in the chipmaker&#8217;s positioning within the AI infrastructure race. For the day, AMD stock closed at $141.90, making the transactions worth $50.55 million.
This follows AMD&#8217;s recent volatility as it navigates supply-chain dynamics and intensifying competition in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/06/46102073/whats-going-on-with-amd-shares-today">accelerated computing markets</a>. Recently, the chipmaker announced a new collaboration with HCLTech. The two companies intend to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/06/46102073/whats-going-on-with-amd-shares-today">set up joint innovation labs</a> dedicated to advancing solutions in AI, digital infrastructure, and cloud computing. The Coinbase Trade
Ark sold 124,892 Coinbase shares across ARKK, ARKW and ARKF ETFs despite Bernstein&#8217;s recent $510 price target and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/cryptocurrency/25/06/46112072/coinbase-is-the-amazon-of-crypto-services-price-target-boosted-to-510-bernstein">&#8220;Amazon of crypto&#8221; endorsement</a>. On Monday, Coinbase stock ended the day at $350.49. The sale by ARK was valued at $43.77 million.
The reduction coincides with Wood&#8217;s observation that Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) investors <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/cryptocurrency/25/06/46161157/bitcoin-investors-faced-mortgage-hurdles-due-to-crypto-tied-assets-says-cathie-wood-wont-be-surprised-if-they-were-to-shift-some-of-their-btc-to-coinbase">face mortgage hurdles</a> with crypto-backed assets, potentially driving capital toward regulated exchanges like Coinbase. This strategic trimming occurs even as Ark maintains Coinbase as its second-largest portfolio holding at 8.84%.
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Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) CEO Mark Zuckerberg once shared his bold vision, indicating that <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44599475/meta-is-planning-to-drop-1000-smart-glasses-to-disrupt-apples-ar-ambitions-report">virtual and augmented reality</a> would one day replace mobile phones as the dominant computing platform. Now, nearly a decade later, how close is Meta to achieving that future?
What Happened: In a 2015 interview at the Vanity Fair New Establishment Summit, Zuckerberg, after Facebook&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/22/05/27485415/4-largest-acquisitions-by-facebook-oculus-instagram-and-more">over $2 billion acquisition</a> of Oculus.
When asked why he decided to buy the company, Zuckerberg said, &#8220;Every 10 or 15 years, there's a new computer platform that comes along," referring to mainframes, PCs, the web, mobile and then the virtual and augmented reality.
He described the transition from traditional computing systems, where users needed a degree to operate them, to the more user-friendly and natural mobile platform.
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However, Zuckerberg believed mobile devices, while revolutionary, are not the ultimate endpoint. The future, according to him, lies in the next major computing platform: one that integrates directly with vision.
The Meta CEO stressed that the future of technology would be about capturing real-life moments in a "more natural" and immersive way, such as sharing experiences with loved ones through virtual reality rather than traditional still photos or 2D videos.
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Why It's Important: A decade after Zuckerberg's initial prediction, Meta's investment in virtual and augmented reality, particularly through its Oculus headsets (now branded Meta Quest), has been a central focus of the company's strategy.
However, despite substantial investments, Meta still <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/10/35477023/after-lower-sales-of-quest-2-led-to-loss-at-reality-labs-meta-reportedly-cuts-quest-3-shipment-forec">faces significant hurdles</a> in delivering on this &#8220;more natural&#8221; computing experience. In fact, it is widely believed that the tech giant sells Quest headsets at a loss, <a href="https://techcrunch.com/2024/04/04/facebooks-oculus-acquisition-turns-10/">according</a> to TechCrunch.
In January, Meta discontinued its $999 Quest Pro headset after it <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42842141/meta-discontinues-999-quest-pro-shifts-focus-to-affordable-quest-3">failed to gain traction</a>, and now redirects customers to the more affordable Meta Quest 3, which sells for $499.99.
At the same time, in October 2024, it was reported that Ray-Ban and Meta's smart glasses became the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41458752/metas-smart-glasses-dominate-ray-ban-stores-ai-features-still-missing">top-selling product in 60%</a> of Ray-Ban stores across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA).
The current Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses don't include a built-in display — instead, they offer voice commands, a camera, and speakers for calls and media playback. However, reports have emerged that Meta is working on a third-generation version that could feature an <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42659936/meta-plans-display-equipped-ray-ban-glasses-by-2025-aiming-to-replace-smartphones">integrated visual display</a>.
Last year, Meta also <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/41032461/meta-unveils-new-ai-features-quest-3s-llama-3-2-holographic-orion-glasses-at-connect-2024-we-are-get">showcased its prototype</a> Orion AR headset, designed to blend digital elements seamlessly into the real world. Meta also launched the $299 Quest 3S, marketing it as an affordable option for gaming, workouts and watching movies in VR.
In its latest <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/04/45117948/meta-q1-earnings-eps-beat-revenue-up-16-ai-approaches-1-billion-monthly-actives-capital-expenditures-forecast-raised">first-quarter earnings</a> report, the company revealed that Reality Labs, its division responsible for products like the Quest VR headsets and Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses, generated $412 million in revenue, slightly down from $440 million in the same period in 2024.
Despite this revenue, the segment continued to operate at a significant loss, reporting an operating loss of $4.2 billion in the first quarter, which widened from a loss of $3.8 billion a year earlier.
Meanwhile, other major players are pushing into the same space. Apple Inc.'s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) Vision Pro, which hit the U.S. market in February 2024 with a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/24/10/41499682/apple-to-cut-vision-pro-production-cheaper-model-expected-in-2025-report">hefty starting price</a> of $3,499. Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) Google and Samsung Electronics Co. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SSNLF#OTC">SSNLF</a>) have also <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/01/43168435/google-taps-htcs-talent-in-250-million-deal-to-lead-ar-vr-innovation">teamed up on a mixed-reality headset</a> called Project Moohan.
Benzinga&#8217;s Edge Stock Rankings indicate that Meta's shares continue to trend upward over the short, medium and long term. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">More detailed performance insights can be found here</a>.
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Women are poised to hold a significantly larger share of global wealth in the coming years, with notable differences in how they manage and grow their financial assets compared to men.
According to a McKinsey <a href="https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/financial-services/our-insights/the-new-face-of-wealth-the-rise-of-the-female-investor">report</a> published in May, women currently control about one-third of all retail financial assets in the U.S. and the European Union. That figure is projected to rise to between 40% and 45% by 2030. The analysis is based on a survey of approximately 13,000 U.S. and European investors, nearly half of whom were women.
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Between 2018 and 2023, global wealth increased by 43%, while the share held by women rose by 51% during the same period, according to the report. The report attributes the trend to several factors, including declining marriage rates, rising average incomes for women, longer life expectancies, and shifting financial attitudes.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">A Different Approach to Risk</h2>
Women tend to approach investing with more caution than men, according to experts cited by <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/women-rising-wealth-investment-style-men-female-investors-risk-emotion-2025-6">Business Insider</a>. Anna-Sophie Hartvigsen, co-founder of financial education platform Female Invest, said women are "much more risk-aware" and less likely to act on emotional impulses when trading.
"On average, men trade a lot more often than women because they believe they can beat the market or they read something in the news," Hartvigsen told Business Insider. She added that women investors are generally more realistic in their self-assessments and exhibit greater consistency.
While cautious investing can help manage volatility, Katie Geery, an advisor at Rise Private Wealth Management, said that it can also limit exposure to higher-return opportunities. Geery advised working with financial advisors who understand risk tolerance and can guide clients toward well-informed investment decisions.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Investing With Purpose</h2>
Women investors are also more likely to focus on specific outcomes rather than maximizing returns, according to the report. Avanti Shetye, a financial planner at Wealthwyzr, told Business Insider that women often invest with goals in mind, such as family planning or retirement security.
Geery noted that women are often more inclined toward values-based investing, incorporating factors such as philanthropy and environmental or social concerns into their portfolios. "Women often seek financial advisors who are empathetic and take the time to get to know them on a more personal level," Geery said.
Hartvigsen said Female Invest members prioritize factors like a company's carbon footprint and board gender balance, often using climate impact and leadership diversity as key criteria when evaluating investments.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Emphasizing Long-Term Planning</h2>
Starting early remains a key recommendation for women looking to secure long-term financial health. Shetye told Business Insider that women are more likely to take time off work for caregiving responsibilities and live longer on average, both of which increase the need for early and consistent investment.
Hartvigsen echoed that view, recommending systematic monthly investing and diversification. "If you do that, historically, it has been near impossible not to make money in the long run," she said.
Both Shetye and Hartvigsen emphasized the importance of working with financial planners who prioritize education and build strategies based on individual goals.
"You are never going to know everything there is to know about investing," Shetye told Business Insider. "The key is consistency, and time will do the heavy lifting."
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Women Will Control Nearly Half of Wealth by 2030 — Here's How Their Investing Differs from Men

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HubSpot (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HUBS#NYSE">HUBS</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 4.53% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 18.81%. Currently, HubSpot has a market capitalization of $29.36 billion. 
Buying $100 In HUBS: If an investor had bought $100 of HUBS stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $239.38 today based on a price of $556.63 for HUBS at the time of writing.
<h3>HubSpot'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.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Here's How Much $100 Invested In HubSpot 5 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today

HCA Healthcare (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HCA#NYSE">HCA</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 3.78% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 15.28%. Currently, HCA Healthcare has a market capitalization of $95.14 billion. 
Buying $100 In HCA: If an investor had bought $100 of HCA stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $415.96 today based on a price of $383.10 for HCA at the time of writing.
<h3>HCA Healthcare's Performance Over Last 10 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1751326213_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

$100 Invested In HCA Healthcare 10 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

Rocket Lab USA Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RKLB#NASDAQ">RKLB</a>) completed a record launch turnaround, Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) launched its second batch of Kuiper satellites and AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASTS#NASDAQ">ASTS</a>) shares rose after the company reached a key defense tech<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/06/46117560/ast-spacemobile-asts-stock-rises-on-key-defense-tech-milestone"> milestone last week</a>. 
Here&#8217;s a look at recent highlights, news catalysts and upcoming events in the<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/space/25/06/46055895/ast-spacemobile-stock-downgraded-rocket-lab-prepares-electron-launch-space-stock-countdown"> space stock sector</a>.&nbsp;
Rocket Lab: On Saturday, Rocket Lab completed its 68th Electron launch with the "Symphony In The Stars" mission, the second of two launches that took place at the company's Launch Complex 1 in less than 48 hours.&nbsp;
The company said this was its fastest launch turnaround time and fourth successful launch in June. Rocket Lab also noted that it has a 100% mission success rate in 2025.
Rocket Lab stock is up 640% in the past year. 
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SpaceX: Rocket Lab's successes contrast with a tough year at Elon Musk's SpaceX. 
A series of high-profile Starship explosions, including a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/space/25/06/46012079/elon-musks-spacex-suffers-major-setback-as-starship-rocket-explodes-in-static-fire-test">major test</a> failure that scattered debris over sensitive areas and triggered regulatory investigations, temporarily grounded the Starship program and raised concerns about the company's risk management and environmental compliance.&nbsp;
Project Kuiper: Amazon launched its<a href="https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/innovation-at-amazon/project-kuiper-satellite-rocket-launch-progress-updates"> second batch</a> of Kuiper satellites last Monday via the United Launch Alliance. The mission placed another 27 satellites into orbit and brought the total number of Kuiper spacecraft launched to date to 54 satellites.&nbsp;
AST SpaceMobile: ASTS shares were volatile last week after the company announced both a direct offering of 9.45 million shares at $53.22 each and the successful demonstration of its space-based cellular broadband network <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/06/b46112375/ast-spacemobile-fairwinds-technologies-demonstrate-worlds-first-tactical-ntn-connectivity-over-sta">for military applications.</a>
AST SpaceMobile showcased its Non-Terrestrial Network capabilities and delivered high-throughput data, voice and video to unmodified smartphones, which highlighted its potential for secure tactical communications.
The milestone is the first in a series of planned demonstrations for the Defense Innovation Unit, aimed at enabling next-generation capabilities for national security.
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Primerica (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PRI#NYSE">PRI</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 5.83% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 18.52%. Currently, Primerica has a market capitalization of $8.98 billion. 
Buying $1000 In PRI: If an investor had bought $1000 of PRI stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $12,794.30 today based on a price of $273.42 for PRI at the time of writing.
<h3>Primerica's Performance Over Last 15 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1751324414_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
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 Primerica Stock In The Last 15 Years

Vertex Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRTX#NASDAQ">VRTX</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 1.82% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 13.32%. Currently, Vertex Pharmaceuticals has a market capitalization of $114.33 billion. 
Buying $100 In VRTX: If an investor had bought $100 of VRTX stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $345.57 today based on a price of $445.20 for VRTX at the time of writing.
<h3>Vertex Pharmaceuticals's Performance Over Last 10 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1751323514_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
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 Vertex Pharmaceuticals 10 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

You've probably <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTjTj7uMu/">seen the viral TikTok</a>: a Pennsylvania couple cozied up inside a 12-by-12 climate-controlled storage unit, complete with a loveseat, bookshelf, and dreams of saving for an RV. "I live in a storage unit because it's cheap in comparison to an apartment," said content creator Leland Brown Jr. as he gave a full tour — music, naps, bathroom breaks, the works.
It wasn't just content. It was survival masked as strategy.
But the exposure backfired. Brown and his girlfriend were promptly kicked out. A local woman helped them secure a hotel room — briefly — before they found themselves without shelter again, stranded after their tent was destroyed in a snowstorm. "We just don't know what to expect in the next couple of months," Brown said. The storage unit may have been illegal, but for a while, it was home.
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That story recently resurfaced on Reddit — not in the context of desperation, but as a thought experiment. A Redditor in the <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/leanfire/comments/19ccjx8/have_you_ever_heard_about_living_in_a_storage_unit/?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=mweb3x&amp;utm_name=mweb3xcss&amp;utm_term=1&amp;utm_content=share_button">Lean FIRE community</a>, which stands for Financial Independence, Retire Early, posted:&nbsp;
"We <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/04/45027946/reddit-dissects-ramit-sethis-beef-with-the-fire-movement-frugal-fire-can-make-you-miserable">often talk about extreme frugality</a> and creative ways to save money on our path to financial independence and early retirement," the original post began, before asking if anyone had ever heard of someone living in a storage unit to cut costs.
They referenced Brown's video as a jumping-off point, and while they acknowledged the setup was illegal and not exactly safe, they wondered if others had done it voluntarily to supercharge savings.
One person said they thought about doing it in the early '90s after spotting a storage unit across from a gym. The logic: shower at the gym, sleep at the unit. But they backed off, fearing what would happen if they got caught. Another commenter mentioned a friend who did try it — and developed permanent health issues after mold grew inside the leaky unit. Someone else said they built a camper van instead and now invest 92% of their income, while others debated whether a van or a storage unit was the more livable option. Spoiler: the van won by a landslide.
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And yet, the Lean FIRE crowd had one thing the next group didn't — a choice.
Over in a <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/homeless/comments/1gqopor/living_in_a_storage_unit/?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=mweb3x&amp;utm_name=mweb3xcss&amp;utm_term=1&amp;utm_content=share_button">separate homeless subreddit</a>, the same topic came up, but the tone was strikingly different. One 25-year-old woman, who had <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/topics/25/06/45726929/shaqs-dad-once-showed-him-a-homeless-family-and-said-im-tired-of-you-spoiled-rich-athletes-who-dont-perform-and-blame-it-on-pressure">recently lived in her car</a>, wondered aloud if storage unit living was a viable fallback. Her unit was under $100 a month, had no cameras or ceilings, and barely saw any foot traffic. She figured she could climb over the wall at night, pull her ladder up, and stay hidden. "With some supplies and a ladder to get in undetected, it seems feasible," she wrote.
Another commenter chimed in: "I did it. Spent most of my days at the library. Good shelter it was." That lasted six months — until a camera caught them during business hours. Others offered tactical advice: keep a story ready in case staff confront you, scout facilities without lock checks or cameras, and stay mobile to avoid eviction.
One user offered an unusual alternative — a 24/7 coworking office. For $300 to $700 a month, they said, you could sleep in a private office, shower at the gym, use free internet, eat bagels and coffee on company dime, and blend in with night owls. Another said, "Seems like it would be easier to sleep or even take up residence in an abandoned house." A few mentioned rotating between a gym, car, rest stop, and storage unit to avoid suspicion.
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One person confessed they had done it before and got caught. "They saw it was unlocked and just randomly opened the door," they said. "It was legit one of the most embarrassing things that's ever happened to me."
According to the <a href="https://nationalhomeless.org/guest-post-living-storage-unit-common/">National Coalition for the Homeless</a>, storage unit living is more than just urban legend. The organization shared data from a storage company that surveyed 100 homeless service providers across the country's 50 largest metro areas. Of the 41 organizations that responded — collectively serving over 120,000 people a year — 12% said they had current or recent clients who had lived in a storage unit, reporting 14 known cases over a three-year span. Another 12% said they had heard of the practice, though not from their own clients. The remaining 76% said they had no reports or awareness of anyone living in a storage unit.
Living in a storage unit is <a href="https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/can-you-live-in-a-storage-unit-37181149">illegal in all 50 states</a>. They're not zoned for residential use, lack plumbing, and pose serious fire risks. But whether it's a risky shortcut to early retirement or a last resort after sleeping in a car, one thing is clear: people are still doing it.&nbsp;
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'Seems Like It'd Be Easier To Take Up An Abandoned House' — Some People Are Living In $100 A Month Storage Units To Save Money

Teledyne Technologies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TDY#NYSE">TDY</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 6.53% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 19.22%. Currently, Teledyne Technologies has a market capitalization of $24.01 billion. 
Buying $1000 In TDY: If an investor had bought $1000 of TDY stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $13,978.44 today based on a price of $512.31 for TDY at the time of writing.
<h3>Teledyne Technologies's Performance Over Last 15 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1751322611_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Here's How Much $1000 Invested In Teledyne Technologies 15 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today

Addentax Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ATXG#NASDAQ">ATXG</a>) reported quarterly losses of $(0.32) per share. This is a 210.34 percent decrease over earnings of $0.29 per share from the same period last year. The company reported $929.041 thousand in sales this quarter. This is a 28.37 percent decrease over sales of $1.297 million the same period last year.

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Charles Schwab (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCHW#NYSE">SCHW</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 7.4% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 21.68%. Currently, Charles Schwab has a market capitalization of $165.78 billion. 
Buying $1000 In SCHW: If an investor had bought $1000 of SCHW stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $2,732.55 today based on a price of $91.24 for SCHW at the time of writing.
<h3>Charles Schwab's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1751321711_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Perfect Moment (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PMNT#AMEX">PMNT</a>) reported quarterly losses of $(0.45) per share. This is a 40.79 percent increase over losses of $(0.76) per share from the same period last year. The company reported $5.035 million in sales this quarter. This is a 4.01 percent increase over sales of $4.841 million the same period last year.

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In the current market session, Parker Hannifin Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PH#NYSE">PH</a>) stock price is at $698.47, after a 0.30% decrease. However, over the past month, the company's stock went up by 5.08%, and in the past year, by 36.95%. Shareholders might be interested in knowing whether the stock is overvalued, even if the company is not performing up to par in the current session. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1751321278_0.png" alt="Past Year Chart" />

<h3>Comparing Parker Hannifin P/E Against Its Peers</h3>
The P/E ratio measures the current share price to the company's EPS. It is used by long-term investors to analyze the company's current performance against it's past earnings, historical data and aggregate market data for the industry or the indices, such as S&amp;P 500. A higher P/E indicates that investors expect the company to perform better in the future, and the stock is probably overvalued, but not necessarily. It also could indicate that investors are willing to pay a higher share price currently, because they expect the company to perform better in the upcoming quarters. This leads investors to also remain optimistic about rising dividends in the future. 
Parker Hannifin has a lower P/E than the aggregate P/E of 28.42 of the Machinery industry. Ideally, one might believe that the stock might perform worse than its peers, but it's also probable that the stock is undervalued. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1751321278_1.png" alt="Guage" />

In summary, while the price-to-earnings ratio is a valuable tool for investors to evaluate a company's market performance, it should be used with caution. A low P/E ratio can be an indication of undervaluation, but it can also suggest weak growth prospects or financial instability. Moreover, the P/E ratio is just one of many metrics that investors should consider when making investment decisions, and it should be evaluated alongside other financial ratios, industry trends, and qualitative factors. By taking a comprehensive approach to analyzing a company's financial health, investors can make well-informed decisions that are more likely to lead to successful outcomes.

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Reddit, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RDDT#NYSE">RDDT</a>) is known for its sprawling communities and viral "Ask Me Anything" posts. Its journey has also been filled with quirky milestones and lesser-known stories.  As Reddit turns 20 years old, it remains a hub for both mainstream news and the internet's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/46161608/reddit-turns-20-cto-explains-why-the-platform-is-no-google-or-openai-but-is-also-unlike-x-instagram-and-tiktok">most obscure trivia</a>. 
Here's a look at the social platform's best-kept secrets and odd <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/46161608/reddit-turns-20-cto-explains-why-the-platform-is-no-google-or-openai-but-is-also-unlike-x-instagram-and-tiktok">historical footnotes</a>.
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<li>Reddit was launched on June 23, 2005, by University of Virginia roommates Steve Huffman and Alexis Ohanian. </li>
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<li>The site was built and launched in just 20 days after a push from Y Combinator's Paul Graham.&nbsp;</li>
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<li>In fact, the first 1,000 visitors to Reddit came after Graham mentioned the platform in a widely read essay on startups. </li>
</ol>
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<li>The site's mascot, Snoo, was drawn by co-founder Ohanian before Reddit even had a name.&nbsp;</li>
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<li>Early on, Reddit's founders promoted the site by placing stickers around Boston.&nbsp;</li>
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<li>They also seeded the site with fake accounts to make it appear more popular in its early days.</li>
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<li>Reddit began accepting Bitcoin for Premium subscriptions in 2013 — an early move into cryptocurrency payments. </li>
</ol>
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<li>In 2021, the most popular "Ask Me Anything" (AMA) post, with over 90,000 upvotes, was "I&#8217;m a lobster diver who recently survived being inside a whale."&nbsp;</li>
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<li>The most commented post ever had over two million comments.</li>
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<li>Reddit hosts over 16 billion comments annually, with an average of 45 million comments per day, according to CropInk.&nbsp;</li>
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<li>The most popular subreddit is /r/announcements, with over 100 million subscribers.&nbsp;</li>
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<li>The majority of Reddit users — 61% — are male, according to Statista. </li>
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<li>Canada has the highest Reddit penetration rate, with nearly 45% of its population aged 13+ using Reddit.&nbsp;</li>
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<li>Reddit draws approximately 1.1 billion monthly active users as of 2025, making it one of the largest social platforms globally, according to HubSpot.&nbsp;</li>
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<li>Reddit's average session lasts about 16 minutes and 41 seconds, with users viewing 5.26 pages per visit, according to Exploding Topics.&nbsp;</li>
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Read Next: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/46130084/cathie-woods-alpha-surge-250-million-circle-windfall-big-amd-buys?utm_source=articleShare">Cathie Wood&#8217;s Alpha Surge: $250 Million Circle Windfall, Big AMD Buys</a>
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<li>Users aged between 13 to 24 years are the fastest-growing demographic on Reddit, with a 25% increase in sign-ups in 2024 alone.</li>
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<li>Reddit is the most preferred platform among tech-savvy users aged 18-34.</li>
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<li>Reddit's business is thriving: its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/social-media/25/02/43676199/reddit-q4-earnings-revenue-beat-eps-beat-shares-slide-as-user-growth-slows">fourth-quarter </a>2024 revenue was $427.7 million, up 71% year-over-year.&nbsp;</li>
</ol>
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<li>Reddit's market cap is approximately $26.3 billion following its IPO in March 2024, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?gspk=YWRhbWVja2VydDUzMzY&amp;gsxid=zBMR4PKmcgBw">Benzinga Pro</a>.&nbsp;</li>
</ol>
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<li>Reddit's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43709134/hubspot-posts-solid-q4-ai-driven-language-translations-to-accelerate-dau-growth-analysts-say">annual revenue </a>hit $1.3 billion in 2024, primarily from advertising.&nbsp;</li>
</ol>
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Insulet (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PODD#NASDAQ">PODD</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 9.72% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 22.42%. Currently, Insulet has a market capitalization of $21.04 billion. 
Buying $100 In PODD: If an investor had bought $100 of PODD stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $2,077.91 today based on a price of $299.00 for PODD at the time of writing.
<h3>Insulet's Performance Over Last 15 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1751320822_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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