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Enlightify Inc Formerly China Green Agriculture Inc is engaged in the business of fertilizer and agricultural products. It involves the research, development, production, distribution, and sale of humic acid-based compound fertilizers, blended fertilizers, organic compound fertilizers, slow-release fertilizers, concentrated water-soluble fertilizers, and mixed organic-inorganic compound fertilizers and the development, production, and distribution of agricultural products, such as top-grade fruits, vegetables, flowers and colored seedlings in China. The company operates in four segments: Jinong (fertilizer production), Gufeng (fertilizer production), Yuxing (agricultural products production), and Antaeus (Bitcoin). All of its operations are conducted in China.

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Alibaba Group Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>) Cloud pioneer Wang Jian has pushed back against the buzz around artificial general intelligence (AGI) and artificial superintelligence (ASI), arguing that such labels oversimplify the nuanced growth of AI systems.
What Happened: In an interview with Bloomberg's Annabelle Droulers, released on Monday, Wang dismissed popular AI classifications as misleading.
"Certainly, I don&#8217;t like this kind of classification," he said. "AI is AI. The only thing we could say is that we have AI to superior—whatever you call superior. It just means you get more capability. That&#8217;s it."
Wang compared AI development to human growth, suggesting it's a continuum rather than a set of defined stages.
Even for human growth, from kindergarten to Ph.D., it's just a continuum, he said. "Certainly, your capabilities grow," but it's very hard to call that a fundamental difference.
When asked about the push toward humanoid robots and embodied AI, Wang urged a clear distinction between robotics and artificial intelligence. "Robotics is a different field… AI provides a different engine for robotics."
See Also:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/06/45738435/elizabeth-warren-says-trump-approved-the-largest-meat-company-in-world-to-be-listed-on-nyse-ignoring-corruption-and-bribery-history-demands-answers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Elizabeth Warren Says Trump ‘Approved' The Largest Meat Company In World To Be Listed On NYSE Ignoring Corruption And Bribery History, Demands Answers</a>
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Why It's Important: Wang's remarks come amid a global debate on how to define and regulate advanced AI systems.
AGI refers to an AI system capable of performing any intellectual task a human can do, with the ability to learn, reason and adapt across diverse domains.
On the other hand, ASI goes a step further—it&#8217;s a hypothetical form of AI that surpasses human intelligence in all areas, potentially reshaping society in profound and unpredictable ways.
Several prominent tech leaders have <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46653274/altman-compares-ai-benchmark-hype-to-the-intel-amd-megahertz-race-says-its-time-to-think-like-apple">shared their predictions</a> on when AGI might emerge. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman previously remarked that AGI could arrive during Donald Trump's presidency.
Google co-founder Sergey Brin anticipates AGI could be developed before 2030, while DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis offered a more conservative outlook, expecting it <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45599346/why-googles-demis-hassabis-disagrees-with-co-founder-sergey-brin-on-when-agi-will-arrive-and-sets-a-much-higher-bar">shortly after 2030</a>.
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, meanwhile, suggested last year that AGI could be reached as early as 2026 or 2027, though he cautioned that <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/24/11/41928832/anthropic-ceo-says-ai-similar-to-human-intelligence-could-be-around-the-corner-well-get-there-by-2026-or-2027">unforeseen external factors</a> might delay its arrival.
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Japan's top negotiator is pushing back against claims that the country is handing over hundreds of billions of dollars to the U.S. under a new economic deal with the Trump administration, clarifying that actual investment will make up just 1% to 2% of the $550 billion agreement.
What Happened: On Saturday, Tokyo&#8217;s Chief Negotiator, Ryosei Akazawa, said in an NHK interview that &#8220;it's not that $550 billion in cash will be sent to the US,&#8221; but instead it includes a combination of investments, loans, and guarantees backed by the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) and Nippon Export and Investment Insurance (NEXI).
According to Akazawa, &#8220;investment will comprise 1% or 2%&#8221; of the total, and the rest will be structured as loans and guarantees, according <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-07-28/japan-expects-only-1-2-of-550-billion-us-fund-to-be-investment">to</a> a Bloomberg report. 
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/07/46563459/japan-pm-ishiba-resignation-seen-as-inevitable-decision-expected-in-august-report">Japan PM Ishiba Resignation Seen As Inevitable, Decision Expected In August: Report</a>
For the loans, Japan will collect interest payments, and for the loan guarantees, &#8220;if nothing happens, Japan will collect fees,&#8221; Akazawa said. &#8220;For that part, Japan's just making money.&#8221;
Tokyo expects to save about ¥10 trillion ($68 billion) from reduced U.S. tariffs under the new deal, even as it agreed to a smaller share of the profits. 
&#8220;By letting the US have 90% of the profits rather than 50%, I think Japan's loss will be at most a couple of tens of billions of yen,&#8221; Akazawa said. Addressing public criticism, he said, &#8220;people are saying various things, such as ‘You sold out Japan,' but they're wrong.&#8221;
Why It Matters: This is in sharp contrast to President Donald Trump&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/economic-data/25/07/46562556/trump-says-550-billion-trade-deal-with-japan-reached-that-will-create-thousands-of-jobs-there-has-never-been-anything-like-it">framing of this deal</a>, with claims that it &#8220;will create Hundreds of Thousands of Jobs.&#8221;
In a Truth Social post last week, Trump said, &#8220;Japan will invest, at my direction, $550 billion dollars into the United States, which will receive 90% of the Profits.&#8221;
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Cheetah Mobile Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMCM#NYSE">CMCM</a>) ("Cheetah Mobile" or the "Company"), a China-based IT company, today announced that one of its majority-owned subsidiaries has signed a definitive agreement to acquire an equity interest of 60.8% in Shenzhen UFACTORY Technology Co., Ltd. ("UFACTORY"), a leading provider of lightweight robotic arms, for a total consideration of approximately RMB99.5 million. Prior to the transaction, another wholly-owned subsidiary of Cheetah Mobile already held 19.2% of UFACTORY's total equity interest. Following the transaction, the two subsidiaries will collectively hold approximately 80.0% of UFACTORY's total equity interest, representing Cheetah Mobile's ultimate beneficial ownership in UFACTORY of approximately 75.8%.
The transaction has been approved by the Company's board of directors and audit committee and is expected to close in the third quarter of 2025, subject to customary closing conditions.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Cheetah Mobile to Take 75.8% Stake in Robotic Arm Maker UFACTORY in $13.7M Deal

Aurora Mobile Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JG#NASDAQ">JG</a>) ("Aurora Mobile" or the "Company"), a leading provider of customer engagement and marketing technology services in China, today announced that its AI agent platform GPTBots.ai&nbsp;will integrate Grok 4, an advanced large language model (LLM). By leveraging the respective strengths of both platforms, the collaboration aims to deliver more efficient and intelligent AI solutions for enterprises worldwide.
Grok 4: High-Performance LLM
Equipped with cutting-edge LLM technology, Grok 4 can handle complex semantics, cross-domain knowledge transfer, and real-time data processing. It enables AI agents to perform logical reasoning and generate content across high-complexity scenarios, significantly enhancing both the quality of their responses and their processing efficiency.
GPTBots.ai: A Robust and Diverse LLM Ecosystem
GPTBots.ai has built a powerful LLM ecosystem that integrates a wide range of industry-leading models, such as OpenAI's GPT series, Anthropic's Claude, Meta Llama, and DeepSeek, spanning both general-purpose and vertical domains. Enterprises can select or orchestrate multiple models on demand or integrate proprietary models to create "general intelligence + exclusive data" solutions tailored to their needs. This approach lowers technical barriers and significantly enhances AI agent performance.

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On March 11, 2025 and as further updated on April 7, 2025 and May 20, 2025, Ardagh Group S.A. ("AGSA"), the controlling shareholder of Ardagh Metal Packaging S.A. (the "Company" or "we," "us" and "our"), which indirectly owns approximately 76% of the Company's outstanding ordinary shares and all of the Company's outstanding preferred shares, announced that it was engaging in negotiations with certain holders of its senior secured notes (the "SSNs," these certain holders the "SSN Holders") and certain holders of its senior unsecured notes (the "SUNs," these certain holders the "SUN Holders," and together with the SSN Holders, the "Holders"). Certain of the SSN Holders hold SUNs, while certain of the SUN Holders hold SSNs. (PRNewsfoto/Ardagh Metal Packaging S.A.) On July 28, 2025, AGSA announced (the "Announcement") that it had entered into an agreement for a comprehensive recapitalization transaction (the "Agreed Recapitalization Transaction") with its largest financial stakeholders, including its controlling shareholder and creditors representing approximately 75% by value of its SSNs, over 90% by value of its SUNs, and over 60% by value of the senior secured toggle notes due 2027 issued by ARD Finance S.A. ("PIK Notes"), as collectively held by the SUN Holders and the SSN Holders. The Agreed Recapitalization Transaction is expected to complete by September 30, 2025, and is subject to receipt of required regulatory approvals and satisfaction of other customary closing conditions. Upon completion of the Agreed Recapitalization Transaction, assuming full participation, holders of the SUNs will become the majority shareholders of AGSA, receiving directly or indirectly 92.5% of the equity in AGSA, and holders of the PIK Notes will hold directly or indirectly 7.5% of the equity in AGSA. The Agreed Recapitalization Transaction has no impact on the listing of the Company's shares or the capital structure of the Company, which will remain a subsidiary of AGSA. Ownership of AGSA will transfer to holders of the SUNs and PIK Notes on completion of the Agreed Recapitalization Transaction. The full text of the Announcement containing additional details of the Agreed Recapitalization Transaction is available on AGSA's investor relations website at ir.ardaghgroup.com.

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Ardagh Group to Transfer 92.5% Ownership to Unsecured Noteholders, 7.5% to PIK Holders in Recap Deal by Sept. 30

On March 11, 2025 and as further updated on April 7, 2025 and May 20, 2025, Ardagh Group S.A. ("AGSA"), the controlling shareholder of Ardagh Metal Packaging S.A. (the "Company" or "we," "us" and "our"), which indirectly owns approximately 76% of the Company's outstanding ordinary shares and all of the Company's outstanding preferred shares,&nbsp;announced that it was engaging in negotiations with certain holders of its senior secured notes (the "SSNs," these certain holders the "SSN Holders") and certain holders of its senior unsecured notes (the "SUNs," these certain holders the "SUN Holders," and together with the SSN Holders, the "Holders"). Certain of the SSN Holders hold SUNs, while certain of the SUN Holders hold SSNs.
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On July 28, 2025,&nbsp;AGSA announced (the "Announcement") that it had entered into an agreement for a comprehensive recapitalization transaction (the "Agreed Recapitalization Transaction") with its largest financial stakeholders, including its controlling shareholder and creditors representing approximately 75% by value of its SSNs, over 90% by value of its SUNs, and over 60% by value of the senior secured toggle notes due 2027 issued by ARD Finance S.A. ("PIK Notes"), as collectively held by the SUN Holders and the SSN Holders. The Agreed Recapitalization Transaction is expected to complete by September 30, 2025, and is subject to receipt of required regulatory approvals and satisfaction of other customary closing conditions.
Upon completion of the Agreed&nbsp;Recapitalization Transaction, assuming full participation, holders of the SUNs will become the majority shareholders of AGSA, receiving directly or indirectly 92.5% of the equity in AGSA, and holders of the PIK Notes will hold directly or indirectly 7.5% of the equity in AGSA. The Agreed Recapitalization Transaction has no impact on the listing of the Company's shares or the capital structure of the Company, which will remain a subsidiary of AGSA. Ownership of AGSA will transfer to holders of the SUNs and PIK Notes on completion of the Agreed Recapitalization Transaction. The full text of the Announcement containing additional details of the Agreed Recapitalization Transaction is available on AGSA's investor relations website at ir.ardaghgroup.com.

Ardagh's Parent Company to Hand Majority Ownership to Bondholders in Major Debt Deal

Despite&nbsp;Elon Musk&#8217;s&nbsp;ambitious promises,&nbsp;Tesla Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) is facing skepticism from investors due to its recent financial performance and the CEO&#8217;s unmet deadlines for autonomous driving.
What Happened: Musk&#8217;s futuristic pledges have historically been enough to divert investor attention from the company&#8217;s financials. However, this trend seems to be changing, <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/07/26/tesla-investors-grow-wary-of-elon-musk-robotaxi-promises.html">reported</a> CNBC.
Check out the current price of <a href="https://benzinga.com/quote/TSLA" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">TSLA stock here</a>.
Following a disappointing earnings report, Musk&#8217;s announcement of Tesla&#8217;s imminent transition to driverless electric vehicles and the expansion of its robotaxi service did not appease investors. 
The stock slumped 5.49% over the past 5 days, centered on the company's pressing challenges, such as increasing competition from lower-cost EV makers, especially in China, and growing political backlash against Musk that has impacted Tesla's brand image in both the U.S. and Europe.
Analysts at Canaccord Genuity expressed their love for robotaxis and robots, but emphasized the need for growth in the present. "&#8230;we love robotaxis. And robots&#8230;But we love growth too, in the here and now. We need the P&amp;L dynamics to turn."
Meanwhile, Goldman Sachs described Tesla&#8217;s robotaxi effort as &#8220;still small&#8221; with limited technical data points.
Despite Musk's bold promises of self-driving cars, humanoid robots, and cheaper EVs, Wall Street is keeping a close eye on Tesla's performance—particularly as it lags behind Alphabet's (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) Waymo in the U.S. and Baidu's (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIDU#NASDAQ">BIDU</a>) Apollo Go in China.
SEE ALSO: <a href="https://benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46651922/samsung-inks-decade-long-16-5-billion-chip-manufacturing-pact-with-mystery-tech-giant-as-it-fights-t" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Elon Musk Confirms Tesla As the Mystery Big-Tech That Signed $16.5 Billion Chip Contract With Samsung: &#8216;I Will Walk The Line Personally&#8217; To Boost Progress (UPDATED)</a>
Why It Matters: Tesla&#8217;s second-quarter earnings were <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46624776/gary-black-slams-tesla-over-disaster-second-quarter-earnings-says-he-would-pass-on-tsla-stock-calls-robotaxi-launch-kabuki-theater">described </a>as a &#8220;disaster&#8221; by Gary Black, managing director of Future Fund LLC. Black also questioned the hype surrounding Tesla&#8217;s robotaxi, expressing skepticism about its scalability due to the not fully autonomous nature of Tesla&#8217;s Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology.
Furthermore, Tesla&#8217;s engineering chief, Lars Moravy, signaled a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46652547/tesla-engineering-chief-says-company-is-in-a-big-swing-moment-signals-smaller-pickup-truck-could-be-on-the-way">potential shift</a> in the company&#8217;s strategy, describing Tesla as being in a &#8220;big swing moment&#8221;. This could indicate a shift in focus towards more immediate, tangible projects such as the development of a smaller pickup truck, as opposed to the more futuristic ambitions of Musk. 
This skepticism and potential shift in strategy highlight the challenges Tesla faces in convincing investors of the viability of its ambitious plans, amid slumping sales and rising competition.
Benzinga&#8217;s Edge Rankings place Tesla in the 58th percentile for quality and the 91.37th percentile for growth, reflecting mixed performance in both areas. Check the detailed report <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>. 
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Waste Management, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WM#NYSE">WM</a>) will release earnings results for the second quarter after the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/WM/earnings">closing bell on Monday, July 28.</a>
Analysts expect the Houston, Texas-based company to report quarterly earnings at $1.89 per share, up from $1.82 per share in the year-ago period. Waste Management is projected to report quarterly revenue of $6.36 billion, compared to $5.4 billion a year earlier, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>.
On May 14, Waste Management named John Morris as President.
Waste Management shares fell 0.4% to close at $229.67 on Friday.
Benzinga readers can access the latest analyst ratings on the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/22/09/28888638/exclusive-study-finds-benzinga-analyst-ratings-data-yields-market-beating-strategie">Analyst Stock Ratings</a> page. Readers can sort by stock ticker, company name, analyst firm, rating change or other variables.
Let's have a look at how Benzinga's most-accurate <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/GBX/analyst-ratings">analysts have rated the company</a> in the recent period.
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<li>Raymond James analyst Patrick Tyler Brown maintained an Outperform rating and raised the price target from $255 to $256 on July 22, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 77%.</li>
<li>Oppenheimer analyst Noah Kaye maintained an Outperform rating and increased the price target from $255 to $260 on July 9, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 78%.</li>
<li>Scotiabank analyst Konark Gupta maintained a Sector Outperform rating and raised the price target from $260 to $265 on June 27, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 77%.</li>
<li>RBC Capital analyst Sabahat Khan reiterated a Sector Perform rating with a price target of $229 on June 26, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 62%.</li>
<li>BMO Capital analyst Devin Dodge maintained a Market Perform rating and raised the price target from $241 to $245 on June 25, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 71%</li>
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Considering buying WM stock? Here&#8217;s what analysts think: 
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Billionaire investor Ray Dalio advised a 15% portfolio allocation to Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) or gold, citing mounting U.S. debt concerns and potential currency devaluation risks.
What Happened: The Bridgewater Associates founder warned of a &#8220;classic devaluation&#8221; scenario similar to the 1970s or 1930s in an appearance on the Master Investor Podcast, where fiat currencies could decline together against hard assets. 
&#8220;If you were neutral on everything and optimizing your portfolio for the best return-to-risk ratio, you would have about 15% of your money in gold or Bitcoin,&#8221; Dalio stated.
Dalio expressed a strong preference for gold over Bitcoin, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/01/43317578/ray-dalio-owns-bitcoin-for-diversification-but-prefers-gold-as-the-purest-play-for-store-of-value">previously describing the precious metal</a> as the &#8220;purest play&#8221; for a store of value. Gold currently ranks as the second-largest reserve currency globally after the U.S. dollar, he noted. The billionaire holds both assets but maintains significantly larger gold positions than Bitcoin allocations.
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Why It Matters: The veteran investor highlighted critical fiscal challenges facing the United States. Federal <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/01/43317578/ray-dalio-owns-bitcoin-for-diversification-but-prefers-gold-as-the-purest-play-for-store-of-value">government debt stands at 125% of GDP</a>, with the fiscal deficit reaching 7% of GDP—the highest among industrialized nations. 
Dalio proposed a &#8220;3% solution&#8221; requiring <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/01/43317578/ray-dalio-owns-bitcoin-for-diversification-but-prefers-gold-as-the-purest-play-for-store-of-value">immediate action to reduce the deficit</a> from 7.5% to 3% of GDP through combined tax increases and spending cuts.
While acknowledging Bitcoin&#8217;s perceived value as alternative money with limited supply and global transaction benefits, Dalio questioned its effectiveness as a reserve currency. 
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Billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban urged President Donald Trump&#8216;s crypto advisor, David Sacks, on Saturday to ban advertising in artificial intelligence models, warning against repeating social media&#8217;s algorithmic mistakes that prioritize revenue over user experience.
What Happened: &#8220;Hey David Sacks, my one request is that we make it illegal for AI models to offer advertising,&#8221; Cuban wrote on X. &#8220;The last thing we need is to have algorithms designed to maximize revenue driving LLM output and interactions.&#8221;
Cuban&#8217;s concerns emerge as major tech companies increasingly monetize AI-powered features. Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) revealed its AI overviews <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/02/43485518/google-ais-search-revenue-matches-traditional-ads-says-alphabet-but-there-is-rising-competition-from-openai-perplexity-deepseek">achieve revenue rates matching traditional search results</a>, generating significant returns from its $54 billion fourth-quarter search advertising revenue.
The entrepreneur specifically highlighted undisclosed commercial relationships between AI models and brands. &#8220;They are already recommending brands and we don&#8217;t know if they are getting paid for it,&#8221; Cuban noted, calling for examination of referral fees in AI systems.
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Why It Matters: Google&#8217;s AI integration success contrasts sharply with Cuban&#8217;s regulatory vision. The search giant&#8217;s AI overviews now operate in over 100 countries, with Chief Business Officer Philipp Schindler reporting monetization at &#8220;approximately the same rate&#8221; as conventional search <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/02/43485518/google-ais-search-revenue-matches-traditional-ads-says-alphabet-but-there-is-rising-competition-from-openai-perplexity-deepseek">during the fourth quarter of 2024 earnings calls</a>.
Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) projects generative AI revenues <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/05/45160454/mark-zuckerbergs-meta-targets-1-4-trillion-revenue-from-generative-ai-by-2035-court-filing-reveals">reaching $460 billion to $1.4 trillion by 2035</a>, according to court filings in the Kadrey v. Meta copyright lawsuit.
CEO Mark Zuckerberg hinted at Meta AI displaying ads during the first quarter earnings calls, with the company raising 2025 capital expenditure forecasts to $64-72 billion.
Goldman Sachs analyst Eric Sheridan <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/25/05/45573241/googles-ai-proves-its-boosting-not-disrupting-legacy-ad-monetization-analyst">maintains a $220 price target on Alphabet</a>, noting AI tools enhance rather than disrupt legacy advertising monetization.
The firm projects $326 billion in 2025 revenue for Alphabet, citing strong AI adoption across digital advertising platforms.
Cuban&#8217;s regulatory proposal faces headwinds as AI competition intensifies between Google, Meta, OpenAI, Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), and China&#8217;s DeepSeek, with each platform developing sophisticated monetization strategies for their large language models.
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Mark Cuban Urges Trump's AI Advisor To 'Make It Illegal' For LLMs To Serve Ads, Reminds Of Social Media's Algorithm Lessons

<h3>Companies Reporting Before The Bell</h3>
• Bank of Hawaii (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BOH#NYSE">BOH</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $1.05 per share on revenue of $174.39 million. 
• Business First Bancshares (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BFST#NASDAQ">BFST</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.65 per share on revenue of $78.91 million. 
• Alliance Res Partners (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARLP#NASDAQ">ARLP</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.60 per share on revenue of $583.55 million. 
• Enterprise Prods Partners (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EPD#NYSE">EPD</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.64 per share on revenue of $14.19 billion. 
• Rithm Capital (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RITM#NYSE">RITM</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.52 per share on revenue of $1.17 billion. 
• New Gold (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NGD#AMEX">NGD</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.10 per share on revenue of $319.96 million. 
• Alerus Financial (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALRS#NASDAQ">ALRS</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.55 per share on revenue of $69.95 million. 
• Revvity (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RVTY#NYSE">RVTY</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $1.14 per share on revenue of $711.31 million. 
• Bank of Marin (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BMRC#NASDAQ">BMRC</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.35 per share on revenue of $26.77 million. 
• Fomento Economico (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FMX#NYSE">FMX</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.91 per share on revenue of $11.18 billion. 
• Provident Finl Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PROV#NASDAQ">PROV</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.30 per share on revenue of $10.40 million. 
• Bankwell Finl Gr (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BWFG#NASDAQ">BWFG</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.85 per share on revenue of $24.31 million. 
<h3>Companies Reporting After The Bell</h3>
• Brixmor Property Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRX#NYSE">BRX</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.35 per share on revenue of $331.31 million. 
• Welltower (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WELL#NYSE">WELL</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.49 per share on revenue of $2.49 billion. 
• TFI International (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TFII#NYSE">TFII</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $1.24 per share on revenue of $2.06 billion. 
• PotlatchDeltic (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PCH#NASDAQ">PCH</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.09 per share on revenue of $259.74 million. 
• NewtekOne (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NEWT#NASDAQ">NEWT</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.51 per share on revenue of $74.22 million. 
• Bank of N.T Butterfield (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NTB#NYSE">NTB</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $1.19 per share on revenue of $144.84 million. 
• Exelixis (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXEL#NASDAQ">EXEL</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.61 per share on revenue of $577.73 million. 
• Celestica (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLS#NYSE">CLS</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $1.18 per share on revenue of $2.67 billion. 
• Cadence Design Systems (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CDNS#NASDAQ">CDNS</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $1.42 per share on revenue of $1.25 billion. 
• Pathward Financial (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CASH#NASDAQ">CASH</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $1.63 per share on revenue of $185.55 million. 
• Brown &amp; Brown (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRO#NYSE">BRO</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.99 per share on revenue of $1.28 billion. 
• Ameris (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABCB#NYSE">ABCB</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $1.34 per share on revenue of $298.12 million. 
• Telefonica Brasil (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VIV#NYSE">VIV</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.16 per share on revenue of $2.59 billion. 
• Two Harbors Inv (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TWO#NYSE">TWO</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.31 per share on revenue of $-23 million. 
• NOV (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOV#NYSE">NOV</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.30 per share on revenue of $2.15 billion. 
• Kforce (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KFRC#NYSE">KFRC</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.60 per share on revenue of $334.05 million. 
• Firstsun Capital Bancorp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSUN#NASDAQ">FSUN</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.90 per share on revenue of $103.34 million. 
• Crane (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CR#NYSE">CR</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $1.34 per share on revenue of $568.53 million. 
• Geovax Labs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOVX#NASDAQ">GOVX</a>) is likely to report quarterly loss at $0.41 per share on revenue of $479 thousand. 
• UFP Industries (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UFPI#NASDAQ">UFPI</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $1.89 per share on revenue of $1.85 billion. 
• Principal Financial Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PFG#NASDAQ">PFG</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $1.98 per share on revenue of $3.99 billion. 
• Nucor (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NUE#NYSE">NUE</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $2.67 per share on revenue of $8.45 billion. 
• The Hartford Insurance Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HIG#NYSE">HIG</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $2.81 per share on revenue of $6.17 billion. 
• CNO Finl Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNO#NYSE">CNO</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.85 per share on revenue of $966.16 million. 
• Cincinnati Financial (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CINF#NASDAQ">CINF</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $1.39 per share on revenue of $2.79 billion. 
• Northeast Bank (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NBN#NASDAQ">NBN</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $2.57 per share on revenue of $56.06 million. 
• Western Union (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WU#NYSE">WU</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.44 per share on revenue of $1.04 billion. 
• Waste Management (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WM#NYSE">WM</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $1.89 per share on revenue of $6.35 billion. 
• Universal Health Services (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UHS#NYSE">UHS</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $4.90 per share on revenue of $4.23 billion. 
• Tilray Brands (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TLRY#NASDAQ">TLRY</a>) is likely to report quarterly loss at $0.01 per share on revenue of $235.99 million. 
• Simpson Manufacturing Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SSD#NYSE">SSD</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $2.31 per share on revenue of $599.39 million. 
• Olin (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OLN#NYSE">OLN</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.02 per share on revenue of $1.66 billion. 
• NBT Bancorp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NBTB#NASDAQ">NBTB</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.82 per share on revenue of $170.78 million. 
• Kilroy Realty (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KRC#NYSE">KRC</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.59 per share on revenue of $269.64 million. 
• H2O America (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HTO#NASDAQ">HTO</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.71 per share on revenue of $185.70 million. 
• COPT Defense Props (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CDP#NYSE">CDP</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.46 per share on revenue of $184.31 million. 
• Amkor Tech (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMKR#NASDAQ">AMKR</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.16 per share on revenue of $1.42 billion. 
• Woodward (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WWD#NASDAQ">WWD</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $1.63 per share on revenue of $889.41 million. 
• Whirlpool (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WHR#NYSE">WHR</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $1.66 per share on revenue of $3.84 billion. 
• Veralto (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VLTO#NYSE">VLTO</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.89 per share on revenue of $1.34 billion. 
• Sanmina (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SANM#NASDAQ">SANM</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $1.31 per share on revenue of $1.98 billion. 
• Ekso Bionics Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EKSO#NASDAQ">EKSO</a>) is projected to report quarterly loss at $1.20 per share on revenue of $4.44 million. 
• GBank Financial Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GBFH#NASDAQ">GBFH</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.38 per share on revenue of $19.00 million. 
• Ranger Energy Services (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RNGR#NYSE">RNGR</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.10 per share on revenue of $140.00 million. 
• Harmonic (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HLIT#NASDAQ">HLIT</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.01 per share on revenue of $133.02 million. 
• Curbline Properties (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CURB#NYSE">CURB</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.16 per share on revenue of $37.95 million. 
• Ultra Clean Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UCTT#NASDAQ">UCTT</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.24 per share on revenue of $501.10 million. 
• Seven Hills Realty Trust (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SEVN#NASDAQ">SEVN</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.33 per share on revenue of $7.87 million. 
• Rambus (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RMBS#NASDAQ">RMBS</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.50 per share on revenue of $166.98 million. 
• Piedmont Realty Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PDM#NYSE">PDM</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.35 per share on revenue of $141.91 million. 
• Merchants Bancorp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MBIN#NASDAQ">MBIN</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $1.10 per share on revenue of $160.32 million. 
• Enterprise Finl Servs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EFSC#NASDAQ">EFSC</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $1.20 per share on revenue of $164.87 million. 
• Beyond (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BYON#NYSE">BYON</a>) is expected to report quarterly loss at $0.36 per share on revenue of $254.77 million. 
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Earnings Scheduled For July 28, 2025

Circle Internet Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRCL#NYSE">CRCL</a>) has been a standout stock in 2025, with a remarkable 129% increase since its IPO. However, CNBC host Jim Cramer has raised concerns about the company&#8217;s future in the stablecoin market.
What Happened: Cramer has expressed skepticism about its long-term competitive advantage in the stablecoin sector, as reported <a href="https://www.insidermonkey.com/blog/circle-internet-group-crcl-might-not-have-anything-proprietary-says-jim-cramer-1576539/">by</a> Insider Monkey on Saturday.
"I question whether Circle is going to be proprietary," Cramer said. "Because anyone can set up a stablecoin. There's nothing proprietary about what they have. And that's my point."
He also voiced his reservations about the company&#8217;s future, stating, &#8220;It can be any part of the PARCs… Circle Internet Group, the red-hot recent IPO that I'm not particularly fond of because it's a stable coin play, and pretty soon, because of that GENIUS Act, I think it'll be flooded with stable coins.&#8221;
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Why It Matters: Despite its recent success, Circle has been the subject of mixed opinions. Compass Point downgraded the company&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/07/46538249/compass-point-calls-circle-overvalued-cuts-price-target-after-stablecoin-legislation-threatens-profit-outlook">stock rating from Neutral to Sell</a> last week and significantly reduced its price target following the latest U.S. stablecoin legislation.
This move came amid concerns about Circle&#8217;s long-term economic prospects at its current $53 billion valuation.
However, Citigroup Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>) has expressed confidence in CRCL, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/07/46387454/citi-sees-30-upside-in-circle-stock-backs-usdc-issuer-as-key-player-in-stablecoin-market">seeing a 30% upside in the stock</a> and backing the company as a key player in the stablecoin market. The endorsement from Citi suggests that Circle Internet Group&#8217;s upward trajectory is far from over.
Price Action: Circle shares have risen 131.72% over the past six months, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro data</a>.
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Jim Cramer Slams Red-Hot Circle Stock: 'Anyone Can Set Up A Stablecoin' As GENIUS Act Casts Shadow On The Hype

Vision Marine Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VMAR#NASDAQ">VMAR</a>) ("Vision Marine" or the "Company"), a pioneer in high-voltage electric marine propulsion and a multi-brand boat retailer with a strong dealership network across Florida, today announced the expansion of its commercial activities across the global tender market-a high-turnover, high-impact segment in which the Company now holds a commanding position.
 Following its acquisition of Florida-based Nautical Ventures Group, Winner of Boating Industry's Top 100 Dealer of the Year award in 2024, Vision Marine has become one of the largest US distributors of Highfield Boats-which bills itself as the world's number one manufacturer of rigid inflatable tenders. Highfield reports having delivered approximately 54,000 units globally since 2011. Vision Marine now accounts for a leading share of its North American sales.

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While cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>), Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>), and Ripple (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/xrp/usd">XRP</a>) have been rallying and scaling fresh highs as compared to stablecoins, this expert believes that &#8220;big money&#8221; or institutional investors have been driving the price of these virtual currencies.
What Happened: While retail investors&#8217; participation has increased over time in cryptocurrencies, the latest data <a href="https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-retail-investor-demand-is-not-gone-they-re-buying-the-btc-etfs">from</a> CoinTelegraph, citing Onchain metrics, has shown retail investor demand is drying up. 
According to the report, the retail demand may have shifted to spot BTC ETFs, pension funds, and brokerage accounts.
On the other hand, the recent rally in virtual currencies has a &#8220;fundamental source,&#8221; as per DataTrek Research&#8216;s cofounders, Nick Colas and Jessica Rabe.
With the low mobile wallet user count and stablecoin volumes, DataTrek attributes the source of the current up move in cryptocurrencies to institutional buying.
&#8220;To us, that reads as incremental institutional buyers rather than retail, since the latter would employ more online wallets and deposit more capital in dollar-based virtual currencies,&#8221; Colas and Rabe noted.
While BTC hit an all-time high of $123,091.61 per coin on July 14, ETH has jumped over 3.5% in the last seven days, inching closer to its 2021 record of $4,891.70 per coin.
This buying is also evident from many publicly listed firms adopting a new framework of adding crypto to their treasuries.
This follows the Financial Accounting Standards Board&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/market-summary/25/05/45515900/mstrs-new-bitcoin-accounting-standard-to-drive-financial-swings-make-earnings-volatile-says-expert-after-lawsuit-hits-strategy">new accounting rule</a> for realizing gains and losses from these currencies on the company's balance sheet every quarter. 
&#8220;In short, we appear to be in a &#8216;Big Money&#8217; rally for this asset class,&#8221; the DataTrek note added.
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Why It Matters: The blue-chip cryptocurrencies have pulled back after having a strong start in the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/cryptocurrency/25/07/46622081/bitcoin-dogecoin-slide-ethereum-gains-amid-drop-in-crypto-volatility-analyst-says-a-close-outside-this-range-will-set-stage-for-btcs-big-move">third quarter</a>, with Ethereum up 48% and Bitcoin up 9.50%. 
Here&#8217;s how these crypto-linked ETFs have performed lately, signaling a rising demand from retail investors. 
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<td>iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBIT#NASDAQ">IBIT</a>)</td>
<td>8.41%</td>
<td>19.85%</td>
<td>73.08%</td>
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<td>Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FBTC#BATS">FBTC</a>)</td>
<td>8.49%</td>
<td>19.85%</td>
<td>73.27%</td>
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<td>Fidelity Ethereum Fund (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FETH#BATS">FETH</a>)</td>
<td>39.92%</td>
<td>5.32%</td>
<td>9.93%</td>
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<td>iShares Ethereum Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ETHA#NASDAQ">ETHA</a>)</td>
<td>44.63%</td>
<td>5.27%</td>
<td>9.79%</td>
</tr>
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<td>CoinShares Bitcoin and Ether ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BTF#NASDAQ">BTF</a>)</td>
<td>25.15%</td>
<td>8.36%</td>
<td>-14.66%</td>
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<td>Global X Blockchain ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BKCH#NASDAQ">BKCH</a>)</td>
<td>16.93%</td>
<td>15.46%</td>
<td>19.29%</td>
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<td>VanEck Digital Transformation ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAPP#NASDAQ">DAPP</a>)</td>
<td>10.57%</td>
<td>21.27%</td>
<td>48.66%</td>
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Price Action: The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), which track the S&amp;P 500 index and Nasdaq 100 index, respectively, ended higher on Friday. The SPY was up 0.42% at $637.10, while the QQQ advanced 0.24% to $566.37, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
On Monday, the futures of the Dow Jones, S&amp;P 500, and Nasdaq 100 indices were trading higher.
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BYD Co. Ltd. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BYDDY#OTC">BYDDY</a>) (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BYDDF#OTC">BYDDF</a>) is struggling to expand into the Indian market amid rival Tesla Inc.'s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) debut in the region.
What Happened: Tense relations between New Delhi and Beijing are proving to be a difficult hurdle for the Chinese EV giant's India growth, Bloomberg reported <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-07-28/byd-runs-india-remotely-as-china-tensions-shut-out-top-brass">on</a> Monday.
BYD's managing director in India, Ketsu Zhang, has been unable to obtain a visa from the Indian authorities since leaving BYD's local base in the Indian city of Chennai, the report suggests.
Tensions between the two nations rose following a skirmish on a disputed border in the Himalayas resulted in the deaths of multiple personnel in 2020.
The company has had to resort to holding meetings in the Sri Lankan capital of Colombo, as well as Kathmandu in Nepal. However, the report also suggests that some of BYD's personnel based in India were denied visas to visit Shenzhen for a meeting.
The Indian government has also rejected a $1 billion investment plan from the EV maker to set up a facility in India, the report suggests. The rejection leads BYD to face heavy tariffs, as the company imports most of its inventory in India.
Why It Matters: BYD's struggle to expand in India coincides with Tesla's entry, as the company <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/25/07/46360439/elon-musk-led-teslas-india-entry-kicks-off-with-first-showroom-in-mumbai-launch-set-for-july-15">set up a showroom</a> in India's commercial hub Mumbai, where the company will initially sell the Model Y SUV.
However, Tesla is only one side of Elon Musk's India play, as the billionaire's space-based satellite internet company Starlink also <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/space/25/07/46486409/elon-musks-india-ambitions-get-major-boost-as-starlink-gets-approval-following-teslas-mumbai-debut">cleared regulatory hurdles</a> and obtained its license to operate in India.
On the other hand, BYD's global expansion has been in full swing as the company's European plans come into shape with the brand's luxury-focused subsidiary, Yangwang, set to debut in the region <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46538952/tesla-rival-byds-global-expansion-continues-as-luxury-brand-yangwang-set-for-european-debut-in-2026">later next year</a>.
The automaker has already achieved over <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/25/07/46514949/tesla-rival-byds-domestic-sales-slip-8-in-june-analysts-slash-annual-delivery-projections-amid-ev-price-war-scrutiny">60% of its overseas sales target</a> of 800,000 units, despite domestic sales in China slipping by over 8% YoY during June.
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Anghami Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANGH#NASDAQ">ANGH</a>) experienced a surge of 65.65% in the after-hours trading session on Friday.
Check out the current price of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ANGH">ANGH stock here</a>.&nbsp;
What Happened: The stock of the music streaming platform, Anghami, witnessed an increase in value, reaching $0.77 per share. Earlier, the stock had closed at $0.47 per share, marking a 0.13% dip for the day. This surge in value occurred after the regular trading hours, indicating a strong investor interest in the company.
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On July 23, the company appointed James Cooke, a senior executive from Warner Bros (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WBD#NASDAQ">WBD</a>), to its Board of Directors—bringing industry expertise and potentially strengthening strategic ties. Additionally, to boost compliance and potentially enhance investor appeal, Anghami shareholders also approved a 1-for-10 reverse stock split.
Why It Matters: This sudden increase in stock value comes after a series of significant events. The addition of Cooke and the company securing a $23 million unsecured convertible note from OSN Streaming Limited, to boost capital flexibility for growth, kept the investors&#8217; confidence high.
Price Action: According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ANGH">Benzinga Pro</a> data, Anghami jumped 65.65% after hours on Friday, rising by $0.31.
Benzinga&#8217;s Edge Stock Rankings highlight ANGH stock has a positive price trend across all time frames. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-4/#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">Track the performance of other players</a> in this segment.
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In a recent cyberattack, Allianz Life, part of Allianz SE group (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALIZF#OTC">ALIZF</a>), has confirmed that the personal data of most of its customers, financial professionals and employees has been stolen.
What Happened: The breach was confirmed by Allianz Life spokesperson&nbsp;Brett Weinberg&nbsp;to&nbsp;<a href="https://techcrunch.com/2025/07/26/allianz-life-says-majority-of-customers-personal-data-stolen-in-cyberattack/">TechCrunch</a>. The breach, which occurred on July 16, 2025, involved&nbsp;a third-party, cloud-based CRM system. The system held personally identifiable information for most of Allianz Life's 1.4 million customers, financial professionals, and certain employees.
&nbsp;"The threat actor was able to obtain personally identifiable data related to the majority of Allianz Life's customers, financial professionals, and select Allianz Life employees, using a social engineering technique," stated Weinberg.
The breach was disclosed in a mandatory filing with the attorney general of Maine on Saturday. The company has not disclosed the exact number of affected individuals. Allianz Life has notified the FBI and stated that there is no evidence of other compromised systems on its network.
Although the company has not disclosed if it has been contacted by the hackers, it has not attributed the breach to any specific&nbsp;hacking group. Allianz Life is the most recent insurance company to fall victim to a cyberattack, joining others like Aflac, a leading provider of supplemental health insurance.
The data breach is part of a growing wave of cyberattacks targeting the insurance sector. Allianz Life intends to begin notifying affected individuals by August 1.
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Why It Matters: The insurance industry has been a prime target for cyberattacks in recent times. This incident comes in the wake of a series of high-profile cyberattacks on major companies.&nbsp;
Microsoft&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) is&nbsp;investigating a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46647734/microsoft-probes-possible-breach-of-its-cyber-threat-notification-system-after-suspected-chinese-hack-report">potential breach&nbsp;</a>of its cyber threat notification system, while&nbsp;Clorox&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLX#NYSE">CLX</a>) has accused&nbsp;Cognizant Technology Solutions&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CTSH#NASDAQ">CTSH</a>) of&nbsp;negligence and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/legal/25/07/46578238/clorox-claims-cognizant-handed-credentials-to-hacker-ignored-security-protocols">breach of trust</a>&nbsp;after a cyberattack caused significant damages.
Earlier in the year,&nbsp;Oracle&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORCL#NYSE">ORCL</a>)&nbsp;denied a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/03/44453824/oracle-denies-massive-data-theft-as-hacker-allegedly-sells-6m-records">massive data</a> theft&nbsp;despite a hacker allegedly selling 6 million records stolen from its systems. These incidents highlight the increasing vulnerability of major corporations to cyber threats and the need for robust cybersecurity measures.
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Japan is pitching Tokyo as an "attractive" base for United Nations operations as the United States steps back from multilateral leadership, Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike said after meeting U.N. Secretary‑General António Guterres in New York last week.
What Happened: Koike told reporters the capital is ready to "provide various types of support" to the U.N. and argued that life in Tokyo is advantageous in terms of safety and security, and other perks that come with a weak yen. She added that the currency's slide makes the city more affordable for international staff, according to a <a href="https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3319740/japan-pitches-tokyo-new-un-hub-us-steps-back-world-stage?module=top_story&amp;pgtype=homepage">report</a> by the South China Morning Post.
Guterres noted his office has "received offers of cooperation from various countries and regions." The pair met for about 15 minutes at U.N. headquarters.
The pitch lands amid a fresh U.S. retreat from a key U.N. body. On July 22, President Donald Trump said the United States would again withdraw from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, with UNESCO's director‑general saying the exit will take effect at the end of December 2026.
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The move echoes earlier U.S. disengagement from international institutions and new tariffs this month, which also <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/25/07/46285151/trump-tariffs-japan-yen-etfs-market-reaction">rattled Japanese markets</a>.
Why It Matters: Japan already hosts a U.N. University campus and an office of the U.N. refugee agency in Tokyo. The initiative also serves Japan's long‑running drive for greater diplomatic visibility and a stabilizing role in East Asia as Washington's stance unsettles allies.
Why It Matters: Koike emphasized that diplomacy rests with Japan's national government and that the proposal remains preliminary. But her overture shows how U.S. policy shifts are reshaping the U.N.'s map and how Tokyo, with capacity and political will, is positioning itself to pick up the slack if agencies decide to diversify beyond existing hubs.
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President Donald Trump is mulling over the idea of issuing rebate checks to Americans, funded by the&nbsp;new tariff revenue collected by&nbsp;his administration.
What Happened: Trump, before his departure for Scotland, stated that a &#8216;lot of money&#8217; is coming in through tariffs. He hinted at the possibility of issuing rebate checks to Americans when asked on the same by reporters. &#8220;We&#8217;re thinking about a little rebate. But the big thing we want to do is pay down debt. But we&#8217;re thinking about a rebate,&#8221; Trump stated. 
The rebate could be aimed at &#8220;people of a certain income&nbsp;level,&#8221; though the specific income threshold is yet to be determined, reported Forbes. 
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The federal debt has surpassed $36 trillion and is expected to grow further following the enactment of a new tax cuts and spending bill signed into law on July 4. Economists and policy institutes project that the One &#8216;Big, Beautiful Bill Act&#8217; could add $3.4 trillion to the national deficit over the next ten years.
The U.S. Treasury Department announced that customs duty collections have exceeded <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/07/46380544/amid-trump-tariffs-us-customs-duty-collection-exceeds-100-billion-in-a-fiscal-year-for-the-first-time-report">$100 billion</a> in a single fiscal year for the first time. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Fox Business that this figure could potentially grow to $300 billion annually.
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Why It Matters: Trump&#8217;s consideration of rebate checks funded by tariff revenue comes amid a period of significant economic activity. Despite initial concerns, Trump&#8217;s aggressive tariff policy has&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/economic-data/25/07/46521011/trump-stocks-bonds-foreign-inflows-record">attracted a flood of foreign inflows</a>, with investors buying American securities at a record-setting pace. This move, coupled with the potential for tariff-funded rebate checks, could have a substantial impact on the U.S. economy and the financial well-being of its citizens.
Notably, Trump idea of a rebate to Americans is not new. Earlier in the year, Trump had proposed a&nbsp;20% <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43839658/trumps-20-doge-dividend-tax-refund-plan-might-cripple-entire-effort-says-tax-expert">&#8216;DOGE Dividend&#8217; </a>Tax Refund Plan, which would return a portion of the savings from his administration&#8217;s Department of Government Efficiency initiatives to American citizens.&nbsp;This move was also aimed at reducing the federal debt.
During the pandemic, Americans received three relief checks, two under Trump and one under Biden, to ease economic strain. While such rebates usually require Congressional approval via tax legislation, the recent tax and spending bill signed by Trump on July 4 includes new tax breaks but no tariff-based rebate provision.
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