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RBB Bancorp operates as a bank holding company. It provides various banking products and services such as checking, savings, money market accounts, and certificates of deposits. Its Specific services include remote deposit, E-banking, mobile banking, commercial and investor real estate loans, business loans and lines of credit, Small Business Administration (SBA) 7A and 504 loans, mortgage loans, trade finance, and a full range of depository accounts. It generates its revenue from interest received on loans and leases and, to a lesser extent, from interest received on investment securities and derives income from noninterest sources, such as fees received in connection with various lending and deposit services, loan servicing, gain on sales of loans, and wealth management services.

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Group 1 Automotive (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GPI#NYSE">GPI</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $10.17 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $9.75 by 4.31 percent. This is a 7.17 percent increase over earnings of $9.49 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $5.50 billion which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $5.43 billion by 1.42 percent. This is a 23.13 percent increase over sales of $4.47 billion the same period last year.

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Group 1 Automotive Q1 Adj. EPS $10.17 Beats $9.75 Estimate, Sales $5.50B Beat $5.43B Estimate

TAL Education (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TAL#NYSE">TAL</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.01 per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $0.09 by 88.89 percent. This is a 87.5 percent decrease over earnings of $0.08 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $610.24 million which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $637.19 million by 4.23 percent. This is a 42.06 percent increase over sales of $429.56 million the same period last year.

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TAL Education Q4 Adj. EPS $0.01 Misses $0.09 Estimate, Sales $610.24M Miss $637.19M Estimate

President Donald Trump has hinted at increasing the 25% tariff on Canadian automobile imports on Thursday, suggesting the U.S. auto industry would be better off without Canadian involvement.
What Happened: &#8220;I really don't want cars from Canada. So, when I put tariffs on Canada, they're paying 25%, but that could go up in terms of cars. When we put tariffs on, all we're doing is saying, ‘We don't want your cars, with all due respect.' We really want to make our own cars — which is what we're doing, in record numbers,&#8221; Trump said from the Oval Office. 
The comments come amid ongoing trade tensions after the Trump administration <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44506345/trump-imposes-25-tariffs-on-auto-imports-says-this-will-continue-to-spur-growth-canada-eu-slam-the-move">imposed sweeping 25% tariffs</a> on all automobile imports earlier this month, with partial exemptions for vehicles produced under the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement.
&#8220;We don&#8217;t need anything from Canada,&#8221; said Trump, who previously suggested the country should become a U.S. state. He mentioned having constructive discussions with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney but did not comment on Canada&#8217;s upcoming election.
See Also:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/04/44937440/tesla-q1-misses-estimates-as-tariff-pressures-weigh-on-outlook-lower-cost-evs-still-on-track" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tesla Q1 Misses Estimates As Tariff Pressures Weigh On Outlook, Lower-Cost EVs Still On Track</a>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/go/worthy-bonds" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"></a><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/go/worthy-bonds" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"></a>Why It Matters: The tariffs are already causing significant disruption across the automotive sector. Goldman Sachs estimates they could reduce Canada&#8217;s GDP by 1-4% while adding <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/01/43398182/trumps-25-tariffs-could-slaughter-canada-mexico-economies-hit-us-auto-industry-analysts-warn">inflationary pressure of up to 2%</a>.
For U.S. automakers like General Motors Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>) and Ford Motor Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>), which rely heavily on cross-border supply chains, the tariffs represent billions in potential added costs. The Center for Automotive Research recently projected the auto industry could face <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44756759/new-research-shows-donald-trumps-25-tariffs-could-cost-auto-companies-108billion-report">costs exceeding $108 billion from the tariffs</a>.
The measures are part of Trump&#8217;s broader trade strategy that has also targeted Mexico and China, where tensions continue to escalate after recent <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/04/44942449/trump-pledges-substantial-cut-in-china-tariffs-but-refuses-to-make-it-zero-if-they-dont-make-a-deal-we-will-set-the-deal">implementation of 125% tariffs on Chinese imports</a>.
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Trump Says US Doesn't Need Canadian Cars — Hints Tariffs Could Rise: 'We Don't Want Your Cars, With All Due Respect'

Palantir Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NYSE">PLTR</a>) is expanding its FedStart platform through a new partnership with 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>) subsidiary Google Public Sector, enabling U.S. government agencies to access software applications on Google Cloud&#8217;s accredited infrastructure with enhanced security compliance.
What Happened: The collaboration merges Google&#8217;s global-scale infrastructure with Palantir&#8217;s compliance solutions to accelerate innovation across federal agencies. Government customers will now be able to utilize certified solutions across multiple cloud platforms while maintaining high security standards.
The authorization covers all of Palantir&#8217;s product offerings, including AIP, Apollo, Foundry, FedStart, and Mission Manager.
&#8220;With the addition of the PFCS-SS FedRAMP High offering, Palantir is excited to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44866378/whats-going-on-with-palantir-stock-today?utm_source=chatgpt.com">accelerate our work with other technology </a>partners to enable their technology to be securely operated on behalf of USG missions,&#8221; said Akash Jain, CTO and President of Palantir USG. See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/03/44275158/palantir-ceo-becomes-top-earning-tech-boss-as-ai-stock-soars-216-report">Palantir CEO Becomes Top-Earning Tech Boss As AI Stock Soars 216%: Report</a>
Why It Matters: The Google partnership follows Palantir&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44866378/whats-going-on-with-palantir-stock-today?utm_source=chatgpt.com">recent collaboration with AI company</a> Anthropic to deliver its Claude enterprise-grade AI application to government agencies via the FedStart platform. 
The deployment will take place on Google Cloud, with support for other platforms, including Amazon.com Inc.&#8216;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) Bedrock and Google&#8217;s Vertex AI.
Karen Dahut, CEO of Google Public Sector, emphasized the company&#8217;s commitment to helping government clients access next-generation AI solutions within secure environments. 
The FedStart platform <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/04/44960295/palantir-shares-climb-after-northrop-grumman-collab-teased-on-x">assists federal agencies in achieving compliance</a>, scaling operations, and accessing innovative solutions from independent software vendors built natively on Google Cloud.
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MCK moves higher through the session after Alert
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McKesson, Inc. (MCK) today experienced a Power Inflow, a significant event for those who follow where smart money goes and value order flow analytics in their trading decisions.&nbsp;
Today, at 10:25 AM on April 23rd, a significant trading signal occurred for McKesson, Inc. (MCK) as it demonstrated a Power Inflow at a price of $687.38. This indicator is crucial for traders who want to know directionally where institutions and so-called "smart money" moves in the market. They see the value of utilizing order flow analytics to guide their trading decisions. The Power Inflow points to a possible uptrend in Mckessons stock, marking a potential entry point for traders looking to capitalize on the expected upward movement. Traders with this signal closely watch for sustained momentum in McKesson&#8217;s stock price, interpreting this event as a bullish sign.
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Order flow analytics, aka transaction or market flow analysis, separate and study both the retail and institutional volume rate of orders (flow). It involves analyzing the flow of buy and sell orders, along with size, timing, and other associated characteristics and patterns, to gain insights and make more informed trading decisions. This particular indicator is interpreted as a bullish signal by active traders.&nbsp;
The Power Inflow occurs within the first two hours of the market open and generally signals the trend that helps gauge the stock&#8217;s overall direction, powered by institutional activity in the stock, for the remainder of the day.&nbsp;
By incorporating order flow analytics into their trading strategies, market participants can better interpret market conditions, identify trading opportunities, and potentially improve their trading performance. But let's not forget that while watching smart money flow can provide valuable insights, it is crucial to incorporate effective risk management strategies to protect capital and mitigate potential losses. Employing a consistent and effective risk management plan helps traders navigate the uncertainties of the market in a more controlled and calculated manner, increasing the likelihood of long-term success
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After Market Close UPDATE:
The price at the time of the Power Inflow was $687.38. The returns on the High price ($693.03) and Close price ($691.92) after the Power Inflow are respectively 0.8% and 0.6%. The result underlines the importance of a trading plan that includes Profit Targets and Stop Losses that reflect your risk appetite.
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Elon Musk's BCI (Brain-Chip Interface) company Neuralink is reportedly eyeing an $8.5 billion pre-money valuation amid talks with potential investors.
What Happened: The company plans to raise over $500 million in the latest funding round, which could translate to a $9 billion post-money valuation for the company, Bloomberg <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-04-23/musk-s-neuralink-said-to-eye-fundraise-at-8-5-billion-valuation">noted</a> in a report on Wednesday.
Sources familiar with the matter say that the company has already begun talks with investors as it looks to set up another funding round, though nothing is set in stone as of yet, the report suggests. Neuralink was previously valued at $3.5 billion in the last funding round.
Neuralink did not immediately respond to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga&#8217;s</a> request for comment. 
Why It Matters: The report comes in as Elon Musk is touting Neuralink's capabilities. In a post on social media platform X, the billionaire shared how Neuralink will help <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/25/04/44892867/elon-musk-says-neuralink-will-help-blind-people-see-again-will-exceed-the-best-human-eyes">"completely blind" people see</a> again.
Neuralink's technology has shown signs of success, with Noland Arbaugh, a 30-year-old man suffering from paralysis, demonstrating how he could <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/03/44358022/paralyzed-man-moves-objects-with-his-mind-thanks-to-elon-musks-brain-chip">control electronic devices</a> with his thoughts.
However, Neuralink also has its share of critics. Former White House Strategist <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/25/04/44891849/steve-bannon-says-elon-musk-is-evil-blasts-his-brain-chip-ambitions-as-technofeudalist-plot-to-hijack-humanitys-future">Steve Bannon criticized </a>Musk for his Neuralink ambitions. "Musk is attempting to disrupt humanity itself," he'd said.
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The European Union&#8217;s first major <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">enforcement of its sweeping</a> Digital Markets Act has sparked political backlash in Washington — and could ignite a new front in U.S.-EU trade tensions.
What Happened: On Wednesday, the European Commission fined Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) €500 million (approximately $540 million) and Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) €200 million (about $216 million), accusing the tech giants of violating the bloc's new antitrust regulations aimed at <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/03/44534573/eu-to-issue-minimal-fines-to-apple-and-meta-to-avoid-retaliation-from-trump-administration">curbing digital dominance</a>.
In a statement first <a href="https://www.politico.com/news/2025/04/23/european-fines-big-tech-trump-00306670">spotted</a> by Politico, Meta's global affairs chief Joel Kaplan argued the fine and the mandated changes to Meta's ad model "effectively impose a multi-billion-dollar tariff on Meta while requiring us to offer an inferior service."
In a statement to the publication, Apple called the decision "bad for the privacy and security of our users," adding that the DMA forces it to "give away our technology for free."
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Kay Hazemi-Jebelli, senior director for Europe at the Chamber of Progress, said that the fines against Apple and Meta should serve to draw the U.S. administration's attention squarely to the Digital Markets Act.
Just hours after the fines were announced, the National Security Council under President Donald Trump responded forcefully, the report noted.
Spokesperson Brian Hughes labeled the EU's move "a novel form of economic extortion," adding, "Extraterritorial regulations that specifically target and undermine American companies&#8230; will not be tolerated by the United States."
Katie Harbath, a former public policy director at Meta, told the publication that Kaplan's reference to "tariffs" was a clear attempt to link the EU's tech regulations to Trump's broader 2025 trade agenda.
She added that the White House is unlikely to take serious action unless the EU expands its enforcement to include more tech companies like Elon Musk's X, which notably avoided penalties on Wednesday.
Why It's Important: The penalties are the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/social-media/25/02/43917713/us-lawmakers-demand-eu-clarify-big-tech-regulations-that-may-target-american-companies">first issued under the DMA</a>, a 2022 law that took effect in March 2024, targeting so-called "gatekeepers" like Apple, Meta, and other large platforms accused of unfair business practices in Europe.
Apple and Meta now have 60 days to comply with the EU's decisions and modify their business practices, or they risk facing further recurring fines.
Price Action: On Wednesday, Meta shares rose 4%, closing at $520.27, while Apple stock climbed 2.43% to $204.60, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro data</a>.
Meta currently holds a momentum rating of 46.05% and a growth rating of 74.99%, based on Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">Click here to see how it stacks up against</a> Apple and other leading companies.
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Germany Ifo Business Climate Index For April 86.9 Vs. 85.1 Est.; 86.7 Prior

With U.S. stock futures trading lower this morning on Thursday, some of the stocks that may grab investor focus today are as follows:
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<li>Wall Street expects Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BMY#NYSE">BMY</a>) to report quarterly earnings at $1.49 per share on revenue of $10.70 billion before the opening bell, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>. Bristol-Myers Squibb shares fell 0.2% to $48.43 in after-hours trading.</li>
<li>Nokia Oyj (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOK#NYSE">NOK</a>) posted weaker-than-expected earnings for its first quarter and confirmed its guidance for the rest of the year. Nokia shares gained 0.8% to $5.35 in the after-hours trading session.</li>
<li>Analysts are expecting PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEP#NASDAQ">PEP</a>) to post quarterly earnings at $1.49 per share on revenue of $17.77 billion. The company will release earnings before the markets open. PepsiCo shares slipped 0.3% to $141.90 in after-hours trading.</li>
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<li>Analysts expect Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) to post quarterly earnings at $2.02 per share on revenue of $88.87 billion after the closing bell. Alphabet shares gained 0.4% to $155.89 in after-hours trading.</li>
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The CNN Money Fear and Greed index some improvement in market sentiment, with the index in the &#8220;Fear&#8221; zone on Wednesday.
U.S. stocks settled higher on Wednesday, with the Dow Jones index jumping more than 400 points during the session. However, all three major indices closed the session well off their highs as the Dow jumped over 1,100 points at one point during morning session.
On the trade front, tensions with China appeared to thaw, with reports suggesting the White House is considering reducing tariffs on certain categories of goods.
Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PM#NYSE">PM</a>) reported better-than-expected first-quarter financial results and raised its FY25 adjusted EPS guidance above estimates. Shares of Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) gained more than 5% on Wednesday after the company released earnings results for its first quarter.
On the economic data front, sales of new single-family homes in the U.S. jumped by 7.4% to an annualized rate of 724,000. The S&amp;P Global services PMI dipped to 51.4 in April from 54.4 in the prior month. The S&amp;P Global manufacturing PMI climbed to 50.7 in April from 50.2 in the previous month.
Most sectors on the S&amp;P 500 closed on a positive note, with information technology, consumer discretionary and communication services stocks recording biggest gains on Wednesday. However, consumer staples and energy stocks bucked the overall market trend, closing the session lower.
The Dow Jones closed higher by around 420 points to 39,606.57 on Wednesday. The S&amp;P 500 jumped 1.67% to 5,375.86, while the Nasdaq Composite surged 2.50% at 16,708.05 during Wednesday's session.
Investors are awaiting earnings results from Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BMY#NYSE">BMY</a>), PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEP#NASDAQ">PEP</a>) and Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) today.
At a current reading of 27.3, the index remained in the &#8220;Fear&#8221; zone on Wednesday, versus a prior reading of 26.2.
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Dow Jumps Over 400 Points Amid China Tariff Hopes, Investor Fear Eases: Greed Index Remains In 'Fear' Zone

Germany Current Assessment For April 86.4 Vs. 85.5 Est.; 85.7 Prior

Germany Business Expectations For April 87.4 Vs. 85.0 Est.; 87.7 Prior

International Business Machines Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBM#NYSE">IBM</a>) has forecasted a &#8220;minimal&#8221; tariff impact on its business while acknowledging not being &#8220;immune&#8221; to the Department of Government Efficiency-related initiatives during its first quarter earnings call.
What Happened: IBM&#8217;s CFO and Senior Vice President, James Kavanaugh, said that the company was exploring alternatives to mitigate any indirect effects because the direct tariff impact was &#8220;minimal.&#8221;
&#8220;Goods imported to the U.S. represent less than 5% of our overall spend, and under current U.S. tariff policy, the impact to IBM is minimal. While we have limited direct exposure outside the United States, we are tactically evaluating alternative sources and other strategy to mitigate tariffs,&#8221; he said.
Talking about the impact of DOGE-related initiatives, its Chairman, President, and CEO, Arvind Krishna, highlighted that its consulting business was &#8220;susceptible to discretionary pullbacks and DOGE-related initiatives.&#8221;
&#8220;We are not immune from all those activities just like everybody else,&#8221; he said, adding that few of IBM&#8217;s contracts were impacted in the first quarter. &#8220;You expect U.S. AID, where we did some work, was impacted, but not really in most other cases,&#8221; he added.
Additionally, CFO Kavanaugh clarified, &#8220;But our U.S. federal business is less than 5% of IBM&#8217;s total annual revenue. About 60% of that is Consulting, which is more susceptible to discretionary efficiency-type programs.&#8221;
&#8220;So while no one&#8217;s immune, we are absolutely focused on monitoring the dynamic process,&#8221; said the CFO.
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Why It Matters: IBM <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/04/44966124/ibm-shares-slide-despite-better-than-expected-q1-details">reported quarterly earnings</a> of $1.60 per share, which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.40. Quarterly revenue of $14.54 billion beat the analyst consensus estimate of $14.4 billion.
The company also reported its highest first-quarter free cash flow in many years at $2 billion, driven by revenue growth and productivity initiatives.
IBM sees second-quarter revenue in a range of $16.4 billion to $16.75 billion, versus the $16.33 billion estimate.
Price Action: IBM closed 1.89% higher on Wednesday and slipped 6.96% in after-hours. It has gained 11.61% on a year-to-date basis, whereas it was up 33.34% over a year.
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, rose on Wednesday. The SPY was up 1.55% to $535.42, while the QQQ advanced 2.27% to $454.561, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings shows that IBM had a weaker price trend over the short term, but a stronger price trend over the medium and long term. Its momentum ranking was solid at 87.57th percentile, whereas its value ranking was poor; the details of other metrics are <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">available here</a>. 
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After a series of destructive tornadoes in Arkansas, residents seeking federal disaster relief were turned down by the President Donald Trump administration. The denial comes in the wake of a larger redirection in disaster recovery policy, with more responsibility being pushed onto states.
What Happened: In March, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/travel/25/03/44359238/severe-storm-system-brings-devastation-at-least-42-dead-power-outages-widespread-damage-reported" target="_blank" rel="noopener">severa</a><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/travel/25/03/44359238/severe-storm-system-brings-devastation-at-least-42-dead-power-outages-widespread-damage-reported">l tornadoes devastated Arkansas</a>, leading to more than 40 deaths in several states. Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders requested a major disaster declaration for individual and public assistance in the aftermath. 
However, on April 11, the Trump administration rejected the request, referring to its executive orders that shifted the onus of disaster recovery from the federal government to state and local bodies.
The denial, quoted <a href="https://edition.cnn.com/2025/04/23/weather/trump-denied-disaster-aid-arkansas-tornadoes/index.html">by</a> CNN, stated that "the damage from this event was not of such severity and magnitude as to be beyond the capabilities of the state, affected local governments, and voluntary agencies."
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Why It Matters: This decision signals a major shift in how disaster recovery is managed, as states are now expected to endure more of the financial burden. 
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders <a href="https://governor.arkansas.gov/request-for-presidential-major-disaster-declaration-and-appeal-to-major-disaster-declaration-denial/">appealed the denial</a> on April 18, stressing that in the absence of federal assistance, "Arkansas will face significant challenges in assuming full responsibility and achieving an effective recovery from this event."
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Ken Griffin, founder of Citadel hedge fund, has expressed concern over the swift contraction of the market and the deterioration of the U.S.&#8217;s global financial standing, attributing these issues to the <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/news/25/04/44913962/donald-trumps-trade-war-jpmorgan-predicts-deals-higher-taxes-and-potential-recession-avoidance">ongoing trade war.</a>
What Happened: Griffin, who is at the helm of the $65 billion hedge fund Citadel LLC, voiced his apprehensions about the current market conditions at the Semafor&#8217;s World Economic Summit on Wednesday. He indicated that the market is shrinking too rapidly to generate substantial returns, stating, &#8220;There are no great opportunities,&#8221; <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/ken-griffin-citadel-current-market-advice-tariffs-2025-4">reported </a>Business Insider.
Griffin also underscored the adverse effects of the trade war on the U.S.&#8217;s image as a global financial safe haven. He cautioned that the country&#8217;s brand is in jeopardy, asserting, &#8220;We&#8217;re eroding that brand right now.&#8221; He further lambasted the government&#8217;s trade policies, characterizing them as having &#8220;devolved into a nonsensical place.&#8221;
The billionaire called on the administration, including President Donald Trump, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, to act judiciously, reported Fortune. &#8220;When&nbsp;you have a brand, you&nbsp;need to behave in a&nbsp;way that respects that brand,&#8221; he counseled.
Griffin contextualized the recent economic chaos instigated by the White House in terms of consumers who purchase a product because they trust the brand. &#8220;On the financial markets, no brand can compare to the brand of the U.S. Treasuries…we put that brand at risk,&#8221; he said. 
Against the backdrop of existing uncertainty, Griffin told investors, &#8220;All you&#8217;re trying to do is tread water and not drown.&#8221; The Miami-based hedge-fund founder, a Trump voter and a GOP megadonor, also urged business leaders to engage &#8220;calmly, [respectfully,] and collectively&#8221; with the President, the House of Representatives, and the Senate about these policies.
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Why It Matters: Griffin&#8217;s comments come amid the impact of President Trump&#8217;s sweeping tariffs announced on April 2, which triggered a market downturn. These policies have caused turmoil in global equity and bond markets, depreciated the U.S. dollar against other currencies, and led investors to turn to safe-haven assets like gold.
Although Trump later eased some measures with a 90-day pause on specific tariffs, a 10% tariff on most global imports and a 25% tariff on imported cars and some auto parts remain in effect. On Tuesday, Trump also <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/04/44942449/trump-pledges-substantial-cut-in-china-tariffs-but-refuses-to-make-it-zero-if-they-dont-make-a-deal-we-will-set-the-deal">softened </a>his stance on tariffs on China in anticipation of a trade deal.
Griffin, a notable backer of Trump, is among a number of affluent individuals who have expressed doubts about the reasoning and execution of the recent tariffs. Even Tesla (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) CEO Elon Musk stated in the company&#8217;s Q1 earnings call that &#8216;lower tariffs&#8217; are good for &#8216;prosperity&#8217;, but leaves the ultimate decision to the U.S. President.
Citadel largely avoided market turmoil, with its flagship fund down just 0.9% in Q1, compared to the S&amp;P 500's decline of over 4%. 
Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) declined 7.7% over the past month while SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) fell 6.7% during the same period.
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A 95-year-old Berkshire Hathaway&nbsp;Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>) (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>) believer just revealed how a million-dollar bet in 1986 helped him net a 29390% increase in value since.
What Happened: In a clip featuring luxury-brokerage CEO Ryan Serhant, the retiree says he snapped up Berkshire Hathaway shares for roughly $2,000 a share for a total of $1.2 million in 1986.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Man invests $1.2m in Berkshire Hathaway stock at $2,000/sh which is now worth over $450,000,000+ today The most crazy rich mfs you will ever meet irl will be at the Berkshire Hathaway annual shareholder meeting. Nothing else comes remotely close. <a href="https://t.co/2DxQOLhRJa">pic.twitter.com/2DxQOLhRJa</a>
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The Math: Although an over-the-counter stock at the time, public price records show Warren Buffett's flagship stock opened that year at $2,470.
Fast-forward to today, each BRK A share changes hands at $788,799, as per its closing price on Wednesday. Multiply that by approximately 485.82 shares that the $1.2 million outlay would fetch, and the stake now sits at above $383.2 million, a 31835% leap.
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Even by Buffett&#8217;s standards, the haul is eye-popping. Berkshire's book value compounded around 20 percent annually in the 1980s; the Snowball has since rolled through tech booms, dot-com busts, and three recessions. For long-haul investors, the lesson is plain-spoken Buffett lore: buy quality, sit tight, and let time do the heavy lifting.
Serhant, who built a media brand on blockbuster Manhattan listings, posted the exchange to show patience in wealth-building, while also engaging the nerds with some quick math. For his nonagenarian interviewee, that patience turned a starter sum into almost half a billion dollars.
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A climate activist connected with Extinction Rebellion was arrested inside Trump Tower in Manhattan on Wednesday after disfiguring a presidential seal in a protest drawing attention to government inaction on climate change.
What Happened: Clad in a shirt that said "Join, or Die," the protester spray-painted "USA" across a presidential plaque in the Trump Tower lobby, and then knelt in front of it. He was then arrested by Secret Service agents in the presence of onlookers, many of whom filmed the incident. 
The protester was identified as a 36-year-old Nathaniel Smith of Brooklyn. He has been charged with third-degree criminal tampering and possession of graffiti tools.
After his arrest, Smith issued a <a href="https://www.newsweek.com/protestor-breaks-silence-after-trump-tower-demonstration-arrest-2063225">statement</a> to Newsweek, which said: "I did this because I am an American. It is my duty to stand up for my country, and my Earth, when a government becomes destructive of our right to life." As he was escorted away by agents, he shouted, "They are ruining the planet for profit."
Earlier this week, reports emerged claiming that the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/04/44882365/trumps-energy-department-mulls-cutting-billions-in-clean-energy-funds-threatening-exxon-occidental-projects">U.S. Energy Department is reportedly considering major cuts</a> that could halt almost $10 billion in federal funding for clean-energy projects.
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Why It Matters: This protest is part of a larger Earth Day campaign launched by Extinction Rebellion, which held agitations at the Wall Street Charging Bull and a Tesla Inc. showroom the previous day. 
Known for its disruptive civil disobedience tactics, the activist group said the message on Smith's t-shirt was "a call to resist a government marked by chaos and cruelty, and to begin building alternative structures capable of repairing the damage."
In his statement, Smith was critical of both major political parties, saying, "All American political parties are equally complicit in inaction, which has brought us to this point. Switching to blue is not the solve. [Former Vice President] Kamala Harris' climate platform was fracked gas, much deadlier than regular."
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