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GDS Holdings started as an IT service provider in 2001 then moved to the data center business with its first self-developed data center opening in 2010. The company now develops and operates data centers in China and also builds, operates and transfers data centers for other clients. It offers colocation and managed services and mainly targets hyperscale cloud service customers who take large areas of its data centers or even whole data centers under long-term contracts. Its data centers are located predominantly in and around the Tier 1 cities in China and it has also started an expanding into Southeast Asia via the now 38% owned DayOne. GDS listed on the Nasdaq in 2016 and completed a secondary listing in Hong Kong in 2020.

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Alibaba Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>) launched an <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/alibaba">upgraded version</a> of its third-generation Qwen3 family of large language models (LLMs), enhancing its AI capabilities in math and coding to outperform top models from OpenAI and DeepSeek in key benchmarks.
The new open-source model, Qwen3-235B-A22B-Instruct-2507-FP8, delivered marked improvements in instruction following, logical reasoning, coding, science, and tool usage, as noted in updates on HuggingFace and Alibaba&#8217;s ModelScope platform, SCMP <a href="https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3319101/alibaba-upgrades-flagship-qwen3-model-outperform-openai-deepseek-maths-coding" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">reported</a> on Tuesday. 
While the upgraded Qwen model currently operates in a non-thinking mode, delivering direct outputs without displaying reasoning steps, it now supports inputs of up to 256,000 tokens. This represents an eightfold increase, enabling the model to process much longer text sequences within a single conversation.
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Beyond its core LLM advancements, Alibaba also announced that its 3-billion-parameter Qwen model will power HP&#8217;s &#8220;Xiaowei Hui&#8221; smart assistant in China. This integration aims to help users more efficiently draft documents and summarize meetings.
Performance data released by the company shows Qwen3-Coder surpassed domestic rivals such as DeepSeek and Moonshot AI&#8217;s K2 in key coding benchmarks. Alibaba also said the model rivals top U.S. offerings, including OpenAI&#8217;s GPT-4 and Anthropic&#8217;s Claude, in select capabilities.
During a recent visit to China, Nvidia (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) CEO Jensen Huang praised the Qwen series, alongside DeepSeek and Moonshot&#8217;s Kimi models, as among the world&#8217;s most advanced open reasoning AI systems, underscoring China&#8217;s rapid progress in the global AI race.
Huang visited China shortly after the U.S. approved <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46462378/why-nvidias-jensen-huang-says-china-leads-in-open-source-ai" rel="noreferrer noopener">export license filings</a> for the company&#8217;s H20 GPUs, which were designed to meet American export regulations. Although U.S. agencies have not finalized the paperwork, Huang said the government assured Nvidia that licenses would be granted.
Alibaba stock has seen substantial gains this year, increasing over 42% year-to-date and outperforming the NYSE Composite Index&#8217;s rise of over 8%. 
Price Action: BABA shares were trading higher by 2.15% to $123.31 premarket at last check Wednesday.
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Cryptocurrency bettors are pricing in a 50% chance that the Federal Reserve will enact the first interest rate cut of 2025 during the upcoming September meeting.
What happened: On the prediction platform Polymarket, the <a href="https://polymarket.com/event/fed-decision-in-september?tid=1753257520097">likelihood </a>of a 25 basis-point cut was 50%, while the odds that rates would stay in the present range of 4.25%-4.50% were 43%.
The probability that the central bank would leave the rates unchanged during the July meeting was 96%.
These bets were similar to the <a href="https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html">CME FedWatch</a> tracker, which showed a 56% chance of a 0.25% rate cut in September.
The Federal Open Market Committee, the policy-setting arm of the Fed, last cut interest rates in December 2024 by 25 basis points, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/econ-s/24/12/42561549/fed-slashes-interest-rates-by-0-25-as-predicted-december-dot-plot-flags-only-2-potential-cuts-in-2025">lowering the federal funds rate to a range of 4.25%-4.5%</a>.
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Polymarket, based on Polygon (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">POL</a>), allows users to buy "Yes" and "No" shares in USDC (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">USDC</a>) stablecoin. The shares representing the correct outcome are paid out $1 USDC each upon market resolution.
Why It Matters: The bets come in the backdrop of escalating tensions between President Donald Trump and Fed Chair Jerome Powell.
Trump has been critical of Powell's policies, accusing him <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/06/46165110/donald-trump-calls-fed-chair-jerome-powell-a-bad-person-who-keeps-rates-artificially-high-says-benchmark-should-drop-by-half">of keeping interest rates "artificially </a>high," and argued that the benchmark should be reduced to "1% or 2%," or half of what it is now.
Reports of Trump firing Powell also circulated briefly. However, the president later told reporters <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/07/46512871/trump-says-he-doesnt-need-scott-bessents-advice-to-fire-jerome-powell-i-know-better-than-anybody-whats-good-for-the-market">that it is &#8220;highly unlikely&#8221; to happen</a>.
Powell has defended his decisions, stating that Trump&#8217;s tariff policies have <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/macro-economic-events/25/07/46213909/jerome-powell-says-trumps-tariffs-deterred-fed-from-easing-monetary-policy-july-decision-to-depend-on-data-wouldnt-take-any-meeting-off-the-table">deterred the central bank</a> from implementing a more dovish monetary policy.
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The Coca-Cola Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KO#NYSE">KO</a>) is all set to launch the cane-sugar version of its flagship soft drink in the United States this fall, marking a significant shift in its formulation strategy.
Check out the current price of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/KO" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">KO stock here.</a>
What Happened: During its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/earnings/25/07/46544443/higher-margins-sweeten-coca-colas-q2-yet-volume-struggles-persist">second quarter earnings</a> call on Tuesday, the company&#8217;s CEO, James Quincey, confirmed the move, saying, &#8220;We're going to be bringing a Coke sweetened with U.S. cane sugar into the market this fall. And I think that will be an enduring option for consumers.&#8221;
The company notes that cane sugar isn&#8217;t new to its U.S. product line-up, with a presence across several existing products such as its lemonades, teas, coffee, and vitamin water drinks.
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Quincey sees the new cane sugar variant as part of a broader strategy to meet evolving consumer tastes. &#8220;We are definitely looking to use the whole toolbox, the whole toolkit of available sweetening options to some extent where there are consumer preferences,&#8221; he said.
The new variant is expected to complement Coca-Cola's existing lineup, not replace it, and serve as an option for differentiation for consumers.
Why It Matters: A week ago, President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social, saying that &#8220;I have been speaking to&nbsp;Coca-Cola about using REAL Cane&nbsp;Sugar in Coke in the&nbsp;United States, and they have&nbsp;agreed to do so.&#8221; Trump added that he felt this was <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/07/46457941/trump-says-coca-cola-has-agreed-to-use-real-cane-sugar-in-their-us-sodas-its-just-better">a good move</a>. &#8220;You&#8217;ll see. It&#8217;s just better,&#8221; he said.
This comes amid a growing push to Make America Healthy Again, spearheaded by Secretary of Health and Human Services,&nbsp;Robert Kennedy Jr. 
Nearly a year ago, Kennedy urged Americans to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/08/40453139/robert-kennedy-jr-says-if-you-want-to-drink-a-coke-drink-a-mexican-coke-heres-why">choose Mexican Coke</a> over its U.S. counterpart, citing its use of cane sugar instead of high-fructose corn syrup. &#8220;If you want to drink Coke, drink a Mexican Coke because they don't allow it down there,&#8221; he said.
Coca-Cola&#8217;s biggest rival, PepsiCo Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEP#NASDAQ">PEP</a>), <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/retail-sales/25/07/46538399/pepsico-to-launch-cane-sugar-based-prebiotic-cola-this-fall-to-counter-declining-soda-consumption">announced plans</a> for a cane sugar-based prebiotic cola early this week, in order to counter declining soda consumption. 
The Coca-Cola Co. released its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/earnings/25/07/46544443/higher-margins-sweeten-coca-colas-q2-yet-volume-struggles-persist">second quarter results</a> on Tuesday, reporting $12.50 billion in revenue, up 1% year-over-year, but falling short of consensus estimates at $12.54 billion. Profits during the quarter stood at $0.87 per share, ahead of analyst estimates at $0.83.
Price Action: The company&#8217;s shares were down 0.59% on Tuesday, trading at $69.66, and are up 0.27% after hours.
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Northrop Grumman Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOC#NYSE">NOC</a>), a key player in the aerospace and defense sector, is strategically positioned to capitalize on burgeoning international demand, particularly in the Middle East and Europe, fueled by escalating regional instability.
Check out the current price of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NOC">NOC stock here</a>. 
What Happened: This was a key takeaway from the company&#8217;s robust <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/earnings/25/07/46543411/northrop-grumman-q2-earnings-revenue-eps-top-estimates-as-global-demand-increases">second-quarter 2025 earnings</a> call, which saw the defense giant surpass revenue and earnings forecasts.
The company reported a significant 18% year-over-year growth in international sales, reflecting a global environment of increased defense spending. CEO Kathy Warden highlighted the breadth and depth of the company's portfolio and its ability to &#8220;respond with speed to our customers' needs.&#8221;
She emphasized, &#8220;The U.S. and our allies are making significant investments in defense capabilities, and we continue to see growing demand and opportunity for our broad range of product offerings.&#8221;
Warden specifically pointed to the Middle East as a region ripe with potential. &#8220;In The Middle East, where I joined the President [Donald Trump] in May, there are several multi-billion dollar opportunities in integrated air and missile defense, munitions, E-2D, ARGEM ER, and ground based radars,&#8221; she stated.
Europe, too, is experiencing a &#8220;generational shift in defense spending,&#8221; with NATO countries committed to increasing their defense expenditures, providing a basis for &#8220;strong awards and sales growth&#8221; for Northrop Grumman across weapon systems and integrated air and missile defense solutions.
The company&#8217;s strategic investments in production capacity, such as doubling solid rocket motor output by 2029, underpin its ability to meet this rising global demand. Warden reiterated, &#8220;Speed of bringing technology to market is important in this environment, and capacity is an important enabler to rapidly fielding capability.&#8221;
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Why It Matters: Northrop Grumman reported <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/earnings/25/07/46543411/northrop-grumman-q2-earnings-revenue-eps-top-estimates-as-global-demand-increases">second-quarter</a> revenue of $10.35 billion, beating analyst estimates of $10.11 billion and adjusted earnings of $7.11 per share, beating estimates of $6.76 per share.
It revised the 2025 revenue guidance from a range of $42 billion to $42.5 billion to a new range of $42.05 billion to $42.25 billion. Analysts forecast full-year revenue of $42.11 billion.
The company also raised its 2025 adjusted earnings guidance from a range of $24.95 to $25.35 per share to a new range of $25 to $25.40 per share. Analysts forecast earnings of $25.21 per share.
Price Action: Shares of NOC rose 9.41% on Tuesday. The stock was up 20.47% year-to-date and 27.47% over the past year.
Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings shows that NOC had a stronger price trend over the short, medium, and long term. Its momentum ranking was good, and its value ranking was poor at the 30.03th percentile. The details of other metrics are <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-3/#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">available here</a>.
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The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust ETF&nbsp;(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 on a mixed note on Tuesday. The SPY was up 0.014% at $628.86, while the QQQ declined 0.52% to $561.25, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;data.
On Wednesday, the futures of the Dow Jones, S&amp;P 500, and Nasdaq 100 indices were trading higher.
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Northrop Grumman Eyes 'Multi-Billion Dollar Opportunities' In Middle East Air Defense, Europe Amid Regional Instability

Recent reports have indicated that 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, has been approached by various parties seeking to collaborate in exploring opportunities in the Real World Asset (RWA) markets, both in China and globally.
In response, Mr. Weidong Luo, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Aurora Mobile, commented, "There are many different aspects of our current products and services that I believe can help all parties grow and prosper in the RWA markets. We are actively exploring opportunities in this space and have been engaging in meaningful discussions with institutions that have expressed strong interest."
As a leading provider of customer engagement and marketing technology services in China, Aurora Mobile sees great potential for synergy with RWA development through its core business segments: data services, marketing cloud services, and customer engagement solutions. Specific opportunities include:
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<li>Integrating Data Services with RWA: Aurora Mobile has amassed an extensive data asset base, having served 1.78 million apps with more than 1.4 billion monthly active devices. This data can be combined with RWA projects to provide critical support in assessing underlying asset value and risk. For example, in real estate RWA projects, Aurora Mobile can provide data on surrounding population density and consumer purchasing power to aid investor decision-making. Similarly, for renewable energy RWA initiatives, Aurora Mobile can offer user behavior insights to optimize asset operation strategies. The Company's data strength can also support asset valuation and pricing of RWA projects by establishing more accurate data-driven models. &nbsp;</li>
<li>Marketing Cloud Services Empower RWA Promotion: Aurora Mobile's marketing cloud solutions help businesses achieve multi-channel customer reach. For RWA projects, its robust marketing channels can be used to promote RWA products to a wider base of investors. For instance, Aurora Mobile can deliver project updates and investment opportunities to potential investors via SMS, Email, and other channels. This enhances visibility and recognition, ultimately boosting RWA asset sales and liquidity. &nbsp;</li>
<li>Customer Engagement to Support RWA: Aurora Mobile is committed to helping enterprises build strong relationships with customers by enhancing investor service experiences. Aurora Mobile can facilitate timely responses to investor inquiries, handle complaints, and strengthen investor trust and satisfaction in RWA projects. In addition, investor feedback gathered through these interactions can offer valuable insights for RWA project refinement and optimization. &nbsp;</li>
<li>AI-Driven Collaboration Opportunities: Aurora Mobile has made strategic advancements in AI, such as integrating with GPTBots.ai, the Company's AI agent platform. AI technology is also essential in the RWA space, particularly for asset pricing optimization and risk forecasting. Leveraging its AI technology capabilities, Aurora Mobile can collaborate with RWA stakeholders to develop AI-powered applications, improving the intelligence and efficiency of RWA project management. &nbsp;</li>
<li>Cross-Border Business Synergies with RWA: Aurora Mobile provides customer engagement and marketing technology applications for Chinese companies that are expanding overseas. As a result, the Company has accumulated extensive experience in cross-border business. As RWAs enable the global trading of assets, Aurora Mobile can leverage its cross-border service capabilities to support RWA projects across borders. This includes helping promote and operate such projects in different regions and assisting with issues such as cross-border payments and investor communications. &nbsp;</li>
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With its proven technological capabilities and deep market experience, Aurora Mobile is well positioned to contribute to the growth and innovation of the RWA ecosystem and looks forward to exploring further collaboration opportunities with partners in this space.

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Defense giant Lockheed Martin Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>) has confirmed that the company is in discussions with the U.S. government about the architecture of President Donald Trump&#8217;s proposed &#8220;Golden Dome&#8221; missile defense system.
Check out the current price of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/LMT" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LMT stock here.</a>
What Happened: During its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/earnings/25/07/46546336/missile-wins-cant-offset-margin-collapse-lockheed-martin-tumbles-after-q2-report">second quarter earnings</a> call on Tuesday, the company said that it was involved in discussions with the U.S. government regarding the architecture of the proposed system, but CEO James Taiclet emphasized that &#8220;There's no contracts out there. There's no bid proposals yet.&#8221;
&#8220;As soon as we have them, we're gonna be all in on those, and we are talking about architecture with the U.S. government as to how you might architect and lay something like this out over time,&#8221; he says.
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Taiclet described Lockheed Martin as the &#8220;mission integrator with ReadyNow capabilities across all phases of the missile defense mission,&#8221; noting that systems such as PAC-3, THAAD, and Aegis were already performing in recent combat operations and could form the core of a domestic defense shield.
&#8220;These are the exact solutions needed to make Golden Dome for America a reality,&#8221; Taiclet said, referring to Lockheed's broad portfolio of integrated air and missile defense systems.
While there are no contracts yet, the company says that it is preparing for future demand. CFO Evan Scott said that the One Big, Beautiful Bill legislation incentivizes investment in domestic manufacturing, with a special focus tied to missile defense. 
&#8220;We're getting ourselves ready to invest in additional manufacturing capacity,&#8221; Scott said. &#8220;The timing is very good.&#8221; 
While Lockheed appears to lead this effort, company executives acknowledged that the program has yet to materialize in Lockheed's backlog in any meaningful manner. &#8220;They haven't announced anything yet that we can actually hang our hat on for backlog,&#8221; Taiclet said.
Why It Matters: Two months ago, Lockheed Martin referred to Trump&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/25/05/45594018/3-defense-stocks-that-will-shine-under-trumps-golden-dome">Golden Dome project</a> as a &#8220;Manhattan Project-scale mission, one that&#8217;s both urgent and crucial to America&#8217;s security.&#8221;
It was also dubbed one of three defense stocks that were set to shine due to the multi-billion-dollar government project, with costs estimated at over $175 billion.
&#8220;We clearly have a whole number of product lines that will contribute very well, that are going to fit very well with what is necessary to achieve the mission,&#8221; said Tim Cahill, president of Missiles and Fire Control at the company, nearly two months ago, while <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/06/45973965/boeing-lockheed-martin-compete-for-key-role-in-trumps-175-billion-golden-dome-project">vying for a key role</a> in the mission. 
Lockheed Martin released its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/earnings/25/07/46546336/missile-wins-cant-offset-margin-collapse-lockheed-martin-tumbles-after-q2-report">second-quarter results</a> on Tuesday, reporting $18.16 billion in sales, missing consensus estimates at $18.63 billion. It posted a profit of $7.29 per share, significantly ahead of analyst estimates at $6.63 per share. 
Price Action: Shares of Lockheed Martin were down 10.81% on Tuesday, trading at $410.74, following the company&#8217;s earnings release, and it is now up 0.98% after hours. 
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According to Benzinga&#8217;s Edge Stock Rankings, Lockheed Martin scores poorly across the board, and has an unfavorable price trend in the short, medium and long terms. Click <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">here</a> for deeper insights into the stock, its peers and competitors. 
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PONY AI Inc. ("Pony.ai" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PONY#NASDAQ">PONY</a>), a global leader in large-scale autonomous mobility, today announced that the seventh-generation ("Gen-7") Beijing Automotive Industry Corporation ("BAIC") Robotaxi model began road testing in Beijing. With multiple Gen-7 Robotaxi models now undergoing road testing, Pony.ai is making significant progress to advance toward large-scale production and commercial deployment.

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Shares of Vicor Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VICR#NASDAQ">VICR</a>) rose sharply in pre-market trading after posting <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/VICR">second-quarter results</a>.
Vicor reported quarterly earnings of 91 cents per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of 18 cents per share. The company reported quarterly sales of $141.046 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $96.433 million.
Vicor shares jumped 39% to $62.84 in the pre-market trading session.
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<li>ABIVAX Société Anonyme (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABVX#NASDAQ">ABVX</a>) shares jumped 410% to $51.00 in pre-market trading after the company announced that 50 mg once-daily dose of Obefazimod met all key secondary endpoints demonstrating highly statistically significant and clinically meaningful benefits in ulcerative colitis trial.</li>
<li>Pineapple Financial Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PAPL#NYSE">PAPL</a>) shares gained 25.3% to $4.39 in pre-market trading after gaining around 8% on Tuesday.</li>
<li>WANG &amp; LEE GROUP, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WLGS#NASDAQ">WLGS</a>) rose 62.2% to $0.1144 in pre-market trading after jumping 36% on Tuesday.</li>
<li>OFA Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OFAL#NASDAQ">OFAL</a>) climbed 56.1% to $2.70 in pre-market trading after the company announced a Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) Treasury Strategy worth $100 million. This announcement was made in conjunction with the celebration of a significant milestone on the NASDAQ. It is the AI-focused growth strategy of the Hong Kong-based technology firm.</li>
<li>GoPro, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GPRO#NASDAQ">GPRO</a>) gained 50.3% to $2.06 in pre-market trading amid a renewed interest in meme stocks.</li>
<li>Mullen Automotive, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MULN#NASDAQ">MULN</a>) surged 41.2% to $0.1102 in pre-market trading.</li>
<li>Polyrizon Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLRZ#NASDAQ">PLRZ</a>) surged 30.3% to $1.89 in pre-market trading. Polyrizon shares jumped 60% on Tuesday after the company announced preclinical results for PL-14.</li>
<li>Krispy Kreme, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DNUT#NASDAQ">DNUT</a>) gained 17.4% to $4.85 in pre-market trading after rising more than 26% on Tuesday.</li>
<li>Rocket Companies, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RKT#NYSE">RKT</a>) rose 12.4% to $18.00 in pre-market trading after gaining 6% on Tuesday.</li>
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<li>VisionWave Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VWAV#NASDAQ">VWAV</a>) dipped 13% to $2.08 in pre-market trading.</li>
<li>Texas Instruments Incorporated (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TXN#NASDAQ">TXN</a>) dipped 12% to $189.15 in pre-market trading after the company posted second-quarter results.</li>
<li>Dragonfly Energy Holdings Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DFLI#NASDAQ">DFLI</a>) declined 11.3% to $0.4606 in pre-market trading after gaining 95% on Tuesday. The company announced the elimination of its series A preferred stock and its related obligations in exchange for 2.1 million common shares.</li>
<li>ProMIS Neurosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PMN#NASDAQ">PMN</a>) shares tumbled 11% to $0.73 in pre-market trading. ProMIS Neurosciences shares fell 27% on Tuesday after the company announced a $0.8 million at-the-market direct offering.</li>
<li>Fusion Fuel Green PLC (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HTOO#NASDAQ">HTOO</a>) declined 9.9% to $6.05 in pre-market trading. Fusion Fuel Green shares jumped 58% on Tuesday after the company announced a non-binding term sheet outlining a partnership with a green energy technologies entity, which will invest €30 million in capital over four years.</li>
<li>reAlpha Tech Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIRE#NASDAQ">AIRE</a>) fell 8.4% to $0.4139 in pre-market trading. reAlpha Tech announced the closing of $5 million registered direct offering priced at-the-market under Nasdaq rules.</li>
<li>Telix Pharmaceuticals Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TLX#NASDAQ">TLX</a>) fell 7.9% to $15.00 in pre-market trading after the company issued an update on its commercial and operational performance for the quarter ended 30 June.</li>
<li>Enphase Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ENPH#NASDAQ">ENPH</a>) fell 7.5% to $39.32 in pre-market trading. Enphase Energy posted upbeat second-quarter earnings. However, Enphase anticipates third-quarter revenue of $330 million to $370 million versus estimates of $363.25 million.</li>
<li>Enlightify Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ENFY#NYSE">ENFY</a>) fell 7.3% to $0.8814 in pre-market trading. Enlightify recently announced a strategic investment of up to $20 million in a cyber token.</li>
<li>ON Semiconductor Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ON#NASDAQ">ON</a>) shares fell 6.3% to $58.50 in pre-market trading. ON Semiconductor shares gained 3% on Tuesday after Susquehanna maintained a Positive rating and raised its price target from $50 to $75.</li>
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Tesla Inc.'s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46436501/ev-prices-drop-2-8-in-june-as-incentives-surge-amid-tumbling-tesla-sales">sales woes continue</a> as the electric vehicle giant recorded a 21% year-over-year decline in sales in the state of California.
Check out the current price of<a href="https://benzinga.com/quote/tsla"> TSLA stock here</a>.
What Happened: The data, released by the California New Car Dealers Association, or CNCDA, on Tuesday, showcased that the automaker recorded over 41,138 new registrations in the second quarter, a 21.1% decline from the previous year's figure of 52,119 registrations.
Tesla's year-to-date sales through June fell 18.3% compared to the same period in 2024, with registrations dropping to 83,375 from 101,991. The decline also pushed Tesla's market share down to 45.3% from 53.4% a year earlier — an 8.1% slide.
Tesla's second-quarter market share stands at 8.5%, down 2.9% from last year's 11.4% in California. However, the Model Y and the Model 3 continued to be top-selling EVs in the state, with 44,112 units and 31,394 units sold in the state, respectively.
Why It Matters: The news comes in as Tesla is readying itself for the company's second quarter earnings call scheduled to take place on Wednesday after market close. Analysts expect the company to report a second-quarter <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst-color/25/07/46560027/tesla-q2-earnings-preview-will-robotaxis-ai-wartime-ceo-elon-musk-deliver">revenue of $22.79 billion</a>.
Bank Of America also raised <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46536517/bank-of-america-sees-11-upside-for-tesla-stock-despite-ev-credit-phase-out-tariff-risks-promise-to-deliver-unsupervised-fsd">Tesla's price target</a> to $341 ahead of the earnings call, citing confidence from the Robotaxi launch in Austin, which could help the company deliver on the Unsupervised FSD promise by the end of the year.
Piper Sandler analyst Alex Potter also reiterated the $500 price target for the company, saying that President Donald Trump's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46536292/trumps-new-zev-credit-regulations-arent-as-bad-for-elon-musk-says-piper-sandler-tesla-will-still-book-around-3-billion">ZEV regulations</a> wouldn't affect the company as adversely as feared.&nbsp;
Elsewhere, Tesla finally <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/restaurants/25/07/46553838/tesla-musk-jump-into-make-america-healthy-again-with-beef-tallow-fries-at-diner">opened the doors</a> to its diner in LA, with the company's Supercharger cum Drive-In Theater cum Diner best described as Hitchhiker&#8217;s Galaxy meets Buc-ee&#8217;s meets EV charging.
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Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FFAI#NASDAQ">FFAI</a>) ("Faraday Future", "FF" or the "Company"), a California-based global shared intelligent electric mobility ecosystem company, today announced the celebration of its fourth anniversary as a publicly listed company on Nasdaq. Marking this milestone, the Company reaffirmed its commitment to driving breakthroughs in both its business and capital fundamentals. FF also pledged to accelerate the execution and delivery of products under its second brand, FX, while advancing its dual-brand strategy. Upholding its "Stockholders First" philosophy, the Company remains focused on delivering greater value to stockholders by expediting efforts to win the Counterattack Against Potential Illegal Short Selling and maximizing stockholder interests.

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Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) is likely to avoid daily fines from the European Union (EU) by accepting changes to its App Store rules and fees.
What Happened: The EU antitrust regulators are expected to approve Apple&#8217;s new App Store rules and fees, which could prevent the tech giant from facing significant daily fines, Reuters reported on Wednesday, citing sources.
Apple&#8217;s changes to its App Store rules and fees are anticipated to receive the green light from the EU. These changes were introduced following a 500 million euro ($586.7 million) fine imposed on Apple in April for violating the Digital Markets Act (DMA).
The new rules state that developers will be charged a 20% processing fee for purchases made through the App Store. However, this fee can be reduced to 13% for Apple&#8217;s small-business program.
Developers who guide customers to make payments outside the App Store will face a fee between 5% and 15%. They will also be permitted to include unlimited links directing users to external payment platforms.
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Apple implemented these changes after being fined by EU antitrust regulators, who said the company's technical and commercial limitations blocked app developers from offering lower-priced alternatives outside the App Store—violating the Digital Markets Act (DMA).
The EU gave Apple 60 days to lift these restrictions as part of efforts to rein in Big Tech and promote fairer competition.
The company faced potential daily fines of up to 5% of its average global daily revenue — roughly €50 million ($58.69 million) per day.
Why It Matters: Earlier this month, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46290524/apple-fights-back-against-eus-586-million-fine-says-penalty-far-beyond-what-the-law-requires">Apple appealed the EU's</a> €500 million ($586 million) fine over alleged anti-competitive conduct related to its App Store practices, calling it "unprecedented" and &#8220;far beyond what the law requires.&#8221;
The appeal came after the EU levied a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/04/44952117/apple-and-meta-fined-nearly-800-million-for-violating-european-unions-digital-markets-act">combined $800 million in fines</a> against Apple and Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) in April 2025 for breaching the bloc's Digital Markets Act.
In June, Apple announced new terms allowing developers in the EU to promote external purchase offers, marking a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/46133145/apple-opens-eu-app-store-to-external-payments-to-avoid-fines-under-digital-markets-act-but-adds-new-fees">significant compliance step</a> under the Digital Markets Act. However, these changes also introduced new fees, sparking controversy.
Price Action: Apple closed Tuesday at $214.40, rising 0.90% on the day, with an additional 0.21% gain in after-hours trading, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro data</a>.
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US Equity Futures Higher After President Trump on Tuesday Announced Trade Deal with Japan. Japan To Invest $550B In US, Will Pay Reciprocal Tariffs to the United States of 15%;  Will Open Japan to Trade including Cars, Trucks, Rice, Certain Other Agricultural Products

Chinese authorities have barred a U.S. Department of Commerce employee from leaving the country, deepening concerns over the use of exit bans on American citizens.
What Happened: The unnamed U.S. Patent and Trademark Office staffer was stopped in Chengdu on April 14 while visiting family, reveals a CBS <a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/news/china-exit-ban-american-us-chamber-commerce-employee-wells-fargo-banker/">report</a>. Officers seized his passport, phone, credit cards and iPad, later returning them but refusing to lift the travel block.
A State Department spokesperson <a href="https://apnews.com/article/china-exit-ban-united-states-employee-8c95a8c133f9c9ef865d5b75f91f223f">revealed</a> to the Associated Press that it is engaged with Chinese officials to resolve the situation as quickly as possible, calling the case evidence that Beijing can "arbitrarily enforce" exit bans.
Chinese foreign ministry officials replied only that they "handle entry‑and‑exit affairs in accordance with the law." At the same briefing, spokesperson Guo&nbsp;Jiaku confirmed a separate ban on Atlanta‑based Wells&nbsp;Fargo executive Mao Chenyue, saying she is "involved in a criminal case" and must cooperate with investigators. Wells&nbsp;Fargo said it is "working through the appropriate channels so our employee can return to the United States as soon as possible."
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U.S. officials stress the two incidents are unrelated but reflect rising travel risks for government and business visitors. The State Department warns Americans may learn of a ban only at the airport and face little legal recourse.
Why It Matters: The crackdown comes as Washington and Beijing spar over tariffs. Average U.S. duties on Chinese goods remain <a href="https://www.reuters.com/world/china/china-says-successful-us-trade-talks-make-return-tariff-war-unnecessary-2025-07-18/">about 53.6%</a>, and a temporary truce expires August 12. President Donald Trump has threatened <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46314590/alibaba-predicts-ai-digital-colleagues-will-be-commonplace-within-five-years">levies of up to 70%</a> if talks stall, according to Reuters.
Still, both governments insist broader ties are holding. China's Commerce Minister Wang Wentao last week stated that talks between the two countries in Europe show that a tariff war is unnecessary. &#8220;We will continue to strengthen dialogue and communication, deepen consensus, reduce misunderstandings, enhance cooperation, to jointly put China-US economic and trade relations back on track to achieve healthy, stable and sustainable development,&#8221; Wentao said to Reuters. A fresh <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2025/07/22/trump-xi-china-trade-tariffs-visit/92d6a578-6747-11f0-ac4f-195fdb8ee9a8_story.html">report</a> by The Washington Post suggests the possibility of a trip to Beijing for President Donald Trump soon, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/07/46518699/trump-russian-president-meeting-in-beijing-cant-be-ruled-out-says-kremlin-but-timing-must-align">perhaps</a> in the month of September.
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General Dynamics Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GD#NYSE">GD</a>) will release earnings results for the second quarter before the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/GD/earnings">opening bell on Wednesday, July 23.</a>
Analysts expect the Reston, Virginia-based company to report quarterly earnings at $3.44 per share, up from $3.26 per share in the year-ago period. General Dynamics is projected to report quarterly revenue of $12.18 billion, compared to $11.98 billion a year earlier, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>.
General Dynamics announced on July 2 that its subsidiary General Dynamics Electric Boat has secured a $1.85 billion contract adjustment from the U.S. Department of Defense to bolster submarine production efforts.
General Dynamics shares gained 0.2% to close at $297.60 on Tuesday.
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/GD/analyst-ratings">analysts have rated the company</a> in the recent period.
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<li>Citigroup analyst Jason Gursky maintained a Buy rating and raised the price target from $330 to $348 on July 14, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 83%.</li>
<li>Deutsche Bank analyst Scott Deuschle upgraded the stock from Hold to Buy and raised the price target from $298 to $342 on July 8, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 81%.</li>
<li>TD Cowen analyst Gautam Khanna maintained a Buy rating and increased the price target from $290 to $300 on June 25, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 79%.</li>
<li>Morgan Stanley analyst Kristine Liwag maintained an Equal-Weight rating and cut the price target from $305 to $300 on April 24, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 72%.</li>
<li>UBS analyst Gavin Parsons maintained a Neutral rating and increased the price target from $268 to $279 on April 24, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 67%</li>
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Considering buying GD stock? Here&#8217;s what analysts think: 
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Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche has reached out to Jeffrey Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell, to discuss her potential cooperation with prosecutors. This move comes amid the Justice Department&#8217;s (DOJ) renewed interest in the Epstein case amid public backlash.
What Happened:&nbsp;Blanche,&nbsp;under the direction of Attorney&nbsp;General&nbsp;Pam Bondi, has initiated discussions with Maxwell regarding individuals potentially involved in Epstein&#8217;s illicit activities, as per his statement posted by the DOJ on X.
&#8220;Until now, no administration on behalf of the Department had inquired about her willingness to meet with the government. That changes now,&#8221; stated Blanche.
This marks the first instance of the DOJ seeking Maxwell&#8217;s cooperation since the joint DOJ-FBI statement on July 6, which concluded that no new evidence had been found to justify charges against other individuals in the Epstein case.
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Meanwhile, House Republicans are also taking action. The&nbsp;House Oversight and Government Reform&nbsp;Committee, led by Tennessee Republican Rep.&nbsp;Tim Burchett, has approved a motion to subpoena Maxwell. The committee intends to work with the DOJ&nbsp;and Bureau of Prisons to&nbsp;arrange her deposition, <a href="https://www.politico.com/live-updates/2025/07/22/congress/committee-to-subpoena-maxwell-00466899">reported </a>Politico.
Maxwell, currently serving a 20-year prison sentence for child sex trafficking and related offenses, has been a central figure in the Epstein scandal. The Department of Justice recently approached her in an effort to gather information about others who may have committed crimes against Epstein's victims.
Notably, when President Donald Trump was asked by reporters about the DOJ seeking a meeting with Maxwell, he first stated, &#8221; I don&#8217;t know a thing about it,&#8221; but later said the DOJ&#8217;s decision &#8220;sounds appropriate,&#8221; reported Reuters.
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Why It Matters: The DOJ&#8217;s renewed interest in the Epstein case follows a series of events. Earlier this month, the DOJ, backed by Trump and Bondi, filed a motion to unseal <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/07/46507142/trump-backed-doj-motion-seeks-release-of-jeffrey-epstein-maxwell-grand-jury-transcripts">grand jury</a> testimony related to Epstein and Maxwell. This motion was a response to public demand and criticism of the administration&#8217;s handling of Epstein-related documents.
Additionally, the Trump administration&#8217;s release of over 240,000 pages of&nbsp;FBI <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/07/46535290/martin-luther-king-jr-fbi-records-released-by-trump-administration-al-sharpton-says-desperate-attempt-to-distract-people-from-epstein-firestorm">surveillance records</a> on Martin Luther King Jr.&nbsp;has sparked controversy. This move has been seen as an attempt to divert attention from the Epstein scandal.
Despite Trump&#8217;s criticism, Burchett has continued to push for the unsealing of the DOJ&#8217;s secret Epstein files. The recent actions by the DOJ and House Republicans indicate a growing determination to uncover the truth behind the Epstein scandal.
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Texas Instruments Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TXN#NASDAQ">TXN</a>) delivered <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/earnings/25/07/46559989/texas-instruments-q2-earnings-revenue-eps-beat-estimates-driven-by-continued-broad-recovery-in-industrial">better-than-expected second quarter</a> earnings on Tuesday, but issued a cautious outlook clouded by persistent geopolitical uncertainties and a &#8220;shallow&#8221; recovery in the crucial automotive sector.
Check out the current price of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TXN">TI stock here</a>.
What Happened: CEO Haviv Ilan highlighted two dominant dynamics at play, which included the ongoing cyclical recovery in the semiconductor cycle and the disruptive influence of tariffs and geopolitics &#8220;reshaping global supply chains.&#8221;
He highlighted that despite semiconductor tariffs being on a pause, &#8220;the situation of tariffs and geopolitics is rough on supply chains,&#8221; adding that &#8220;We are and will remain flexible to navigate, especially in the immediate term.&#8221;
The automotive market, a significant segment for TI, particularly in areas like advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), powertrain, and connectivity, grew by mid-single digits year-over-year but saw a low single-digit sequential decrease in the second quarter.
Ilan described the automotive recovery as &#8220;shallow,&#8221; noting that customers, including original equipment manufacturers and Tier 1 suppliers, are operating on a real-time, consignment-driven inventory management basis with &#8220;no inventory replenishment there.&#8221;
This contrasts with the industrial market, which &#8220;ran a little hot&#8221; in the second quarter, with revenue increasing by upper teens year-over-year and mid-teens sequentially, partially driven by a significant 32% year-over-year spike in China.
Management expressed concern that some of the strong demand in the second quarter, particularly from China, might reflect short-term &#8220;pull-ins&#8221; tied to tariff risks rather than purely structural demand.
CFO Rafael Lizardi reiterated the company&#8217;s commitment to returning all free cash flow to shareholders through dividends and buybacks, while acknowledging the current &#8220;high CapEx environment.&#8221;
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Why It Matters: Looking ahead at the third quarter, TI projects revenue between $4.45 billion and $4.8 billion.
The company continues to invest heavily in its manufacturing capabilities, including its Sherman, Texas facility, emphasizing its &#8220;geopolitically dependable capacity&#8221; as a key advantage in the evolving global landscape.
Its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/earnings/25/07/46559989/texas-instruments-q2-earnings-revenue-eps-beat-estimates-driven-by-continued-broad-recovery-in-industrial">second-quarter</a> revenue of $4.44 billion beat estimates of $4.33 billion, and adjusted earnings of $1.41 per share beat estimates of $1.33 per share. 
Price Action: Shares of TI dropped 11.87% in after-hours following its earnings results. The stock was up 14.96% year-to-date and 8.39% over the past year.
Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings shows that TI had a stronger price trend over the short, medium, and long term. Its momentum ranking was moderate, and its value ranking was poor at the 15.71th percentile. The details of other metrics are <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-3/#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">available here</a>.
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The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), which track the S&amp;P 500 index and Nasdaq 100 index, respectively, ended on a mixed note on Tuesday. The SPY was up 0.014% at $628.86, while the QQQ declined 0.52% to $561.25, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
On Wednesday, the futures of the Dow Jones, S&amp;P 500, and Nasdaq 100 indices were trading higher.
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