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SmartFinancial Inc operates as a bank holding company for SmartBank. It offers various banking and financial services to individuals and corporate customers. The principal business of the Bank consists of attracting deposits from the general public and investing those funds, together with funds generated from operations and from principal and interest payments on loans, mainly in commercial loans, commercial and residential real estate loans, consumer loans, and residential and commercial construction loans. The primary source of revenue is interest income from earning assets, namely loans and securities.

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On Wednesday, U.S. stocks surged with the Dow Jones jumping over 419 points to 39,606.57. The NASDAQ climbed 2.5% to 16,708.05, and the S&amp;P 500 increased by 1.7% to 5,375.86.
These are the top stocks that gained the attention of retail traders and investors throughout the day.
International Business Machines Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBM#NYSE">IBM</a>) rose 1.90% to close at $245.48, hitting an intraday high of $249.34 and a low of $243.66. Its 52-week range is between $266.45 and $162.62. IBM reported <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/04/44966124/ibm-shares-slide-despite-better-than-expected-q1-details">first-quarter earnings</a> of $1.60 per share, surpassing analyst expectations of $1.40. Revenue also exceeded forecasts at $14.54 billion, compared to the anticipated $14.4 billion.
Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMG#NYSE">CMG</a>) saw a 3.52% increase, closing at $48.76. The stock reached a high of $49.70 and a low of $48.22, with a 52-week high of $69.26 and a low of $44.46. Chipotle reported first-quarter revenue of $2.9 billion, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/restaurants/25/04/44965628/chipotle-investors-get-burnt-on-q1-earnings-as-comparable-sales-fall-amid-slowdown-in-consumer-spending">missing the $2.95 billion estimate</a>. However, adjusted earnings of 29 cents per share beat the expected 28 cents.
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Texas Instruments Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TXN#NASDAQ">TXN</a>) climbed 3.67% to finish at $152.15, with a high of $155.34 and a low of $151.28. Its 52-week high and low are $220.38 and $139.95, respectively. Texas Instruments reported an 11% year-over-year revenue increase, with strong guidance for navigating supply chain dynamics. In the first quarter, revenue came in at $3.91 billion. The earnings per share of $1.28 beat estimates of $1.07.
Class A shares of Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) rose 2.56% to $155.35, reaching a high of $157.53 and a low of $153.81. The stock&#8217;s 52-week range is $207.05 to $140.53. The company&#8217;s Class C shares (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) ended the day 2.48% higher at $157.72.  Alphabet is set to announce its quarterly earnings, with analysts predicting an <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/insights/earnings/25/04/44956346/a-glimpse-of-alphabets-earnings-potential">EPS of $2.02.</a>
Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) surged 5.37% to close at $250.74, with an intraday high of $259.45 and a low of $244.43. Its 52-week high and low are $488.54 and $157.40. Tesla <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44955303/tesla-stock-is-ripping-higher-wednesday-whats-driving-the-action">shares soared</a> following the release of its first-quarter results, despite missing revenue and earnings estimates.
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On Wednesday, Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) requested answers from Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) CEO Tim Cook, citing a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/42158580/how-tim-cooks-strategy-to-win-over-trump-gave-apple-a-competitive-edge-and-why-sundar-pichai-mark-zuckerberg-and-others-might-be-following-his-playbook">pattern of "influence-peddling"</a> between the iPhone-maker and the Donald Trump administration over the trade negotiations with China.
What Happened: In a letter to Cook that was obtained by Bloomberg <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-04-23/apple-ceo-tim-cook-urged-by-elizabeth-warren-to-disclose-trump-tariff-talks">News</a>, Warren questioned Apple CEO's involvement in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44778464/trump-administration-grants-tariff-reprieve-to-tech-industry-apple-and-nvidia-among-beneficiaries">securing tariff exemptions</a> on Apple products after Trump threatened to impose duties as high as 145% on Chinese imports.
These tariffs, if enacted, would have severely impacted Apple's supply chain and profit margins. Previously, Wedbush analyst Dan Ives said that iPhones manufactured in the U.S. could cost as much as $3,500, more than <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/04/44728758/trumps-tariffs-could-push-apple-iphone-prices-to-a-staggering-3500-says-top-analyst">three times the current price</a>.
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&#8220;I write regarding my concerns about the extent to which you &#8216;went to work behind the scenes&#8217; to obtain special exemptions from President Trump's new tariffs earlier this month,&#8221; Warren wrote in the letter.&nbsp;
"The circumstances surrounding Apple's exemptions raise fresh concerns about influence-peddling by huge well-connected corporations, and their ability to gain special favors from President Trump," she stated.
Adding, "At best, your work to eliminate the tariffs on Apple products, and President Trump's subsequent decision to exempt certain Apple products, creates the appearance of impropriety."
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The senator cited reports that Cook had private discussions with Trump administration officials shortly before electronics—including iPhones—were excluded from the tariff list.
She also mentioned <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42801809/apple-ceo-tim-cook-reportedly-donates-1-million-to-trump-inauguration-joins-ranks-of-mark-zuckerberg-jeff-bezos-and-sam-altman">Cook's $1 million donation</a> to Trump's inauguration committee.
"In light of these reports, we write to request more information about your attempts to influence Trump Administration officials," she added, asking for a timeline of Apple's conversations with federal officials and when the company learned it would be exempted.
Apple did not immediately respond to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga&#8217;s</a> request for comments.
Why It's Important: Earlier, it was reported that Cook and U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick discussed how <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44882019/apple-ceo-tim-cooks-dialogue-with-commerce-secretary-lutnick-secured-tariff-exemption-for-iphones-and-electronics-report">Trump tariffs could affect iPhone prices</a>.
The report came after the Trump administration waived import duties on electronic devices produced in China. This move benefited Apple and also provided respite to companies like HP Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HPQ#NYSE">HPQ</a>) and Dell (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DELL#NYSE">DELL</a>).
Last year, Cook revealed that Apple's decision to manufacture in China wasn't because of cheap labor, as most people assume.
Price Action: Apple shares rose 2.43% on Wednesday, closing at $204.60. Despite the daily gain, the stock remains down 16.10% year-to-date, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>.
Apple currently holds a growth score of 45.08% in the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings</a>. Click here to see how it compares with other leading tech stocks.
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Leading cryptocurrencies gained on Wednesday amid reports that President Donald Trump was considering reducing China tariffs.
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<td>Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>)</td>
<td>+0.47%</td>
<td>$93,643.53</td>
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<td>Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>) &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</td>
<td>+2.38%</td>
<td>$1,792.14</td>
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<td>Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</td>
<td>-2.57%</td>
<td>$0.1785</td>
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What Happened: Bitcoin consolidated in the $93,000 range after rising above $94,000 early this morning. Ethereum, the second-largest cryptocurrency, surpassed $1,800 for the first time since April 6.&nbsp;
Dogecoin, meanwhile, edged lower, following a sharp rebound earlier in the week.
Over $351 million was liquidated from the cryptocurrency market in the last 24 hours, with nearly $190 million in bearish shorts getting erased.&nbsp;
Nearly $289 million in Bitcoin shorts risked liquidation if the apex cryptocurrency reached $95,000.
Bitcoin&#8217;s Open Interest rose moderately by 0.15% in the last 24 hours, following a double-digit bump in the previous day.
Bearish bets continued to dominate over bullish long bets, as more than 62% of Binance traders with open Bitcoin positions bet against the leading cryptocurrency.
The market sentiment remained in "Greed," according to the Crypto Fear and Greed Index, signaling a rise in buying pressure.
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<td>Official Trump (TRUMP)</td>
<td>+41.26%</td>
<td>$13.03</td>
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<td>+12.85%</td>
<td>$0.02103</td>
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<td>+9.66%</td>
<td>$0.01683</td>
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The global cryptocurrency market capitalization stood at $2.93 trillion, following a marginal increase of 0.11% in the last 24 hours.
Stocks rose further on Wednesday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped 419.59 points, or 1.07%, to end at 39,606.57. The S&amp;P 500 gained 1.67% to close at 5,375.86. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite spiked 2.50% to end at 16,708.05.
The advance comes amid reports that the Trump administration was contemplating <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/04/44962996/nio-stock-trades-higher-on-potential-china-tariff-cuts-ev-sector-optimism">lowering China tariffs to between 65% and 50%</a>, a significant reduction from the current 145%.
The sentiment has also been boosted by the shift in Trump&#8217;s tone toward Jerome Powell, who said he has no intention of firing the Federal Reserve Chair.
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Analyst Notes: In a note to Benzinga, analysts at cryptocurrency payment company B2BINPAY said that while Bitcoin's current setup looks bullish, there are warning signs.
"Bitcoin dominance is currently very high, at 64.30%. This means that if Bitcoin drops even slightly from here, the altcoin market could face a much sharper decline. In this scenario, caution is warranted — it's like walking on thin ice," the analytics team added.
Widely followed cryptocurrency analyst Rekt Capital noted Ethereum's "strong" reaction as it tested the "historical demand area" as support.
"Continued stability here is essential to building out a reversal base," the chartist stated.
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Former Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler says the trade fight between the U.S. and China is headed for trouble. &#8220;I think it&#8217;s going to be a bit of a quagmire,&#8221; Gensler said on CNBC&#8217;s &#8220;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p65NoTDP9yc">Squawk Box</a>&#8221; last week in his first interview since leaving office.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">China Plays the Long Game</h2>
Gensler, who negotiated with Chinese regulators during the Biden administration, warned that the U.S. needs to approach China with a combination of consistency, firmness and respect. &#8220;They&#8217;re tough negotiators,&#8221; he said. &#8220;They think time is on their side and that they can outwait the volatility of policy on the other side.&#8221;
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He believes that when China sees inconsistency in U.S. trade policy, it disengages. &#8220;They lean back and they don&#8217;t like to engage,&#8221; he said. &#8220;So that&#8217;s why consistency, respect, but yes, firmness is important.&#8221;
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Risk of Going It Alone</h2>
As Florida Republican Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) pushes for Chinese companies to be <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/04/44868280/us-listed-chinese-stocks-face-250-billion-forced-selling-risk-as-delisting-fears-emerge-what-investors-need-to-know">delisted from U.S. exchanges</a>, Gensler acknowledged previous bipartisan efforts to get China to follow U.S. market rules. But he warned against the current administration&#8217;s approach of pushing sweeping trade changes with many countries at once.
&#8220;Trying to do it with 150 or 200 countries and doing it so aggressively and so jarringly at one time is like a home field goal, a self-inflicted injury,&#8221; he said. &#8220;Allies are deeply important, but it&#8217;s not going to be that easy.&#8221;
He added that uncertainty is already making businesses cautious. &#8220;They&#8217;re pulling back. They have to be much more careful about their investments.&#8221;
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Concern Over Insider Trading in Government</h2>
When asked by CNBC&#8217;s Andrew Ross Sorkin about allegations of insider trading among government officials, including reports about Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/04/44806734/marjorie-taylor-greene-made-large-stock-purchases-ahead-of-trumps-90-day-tariff-pause-hakeem-jeffries-calls-it-problematic">buying and selling assets</a> just before major tariff announcements, Gensler didn't name names but said the situation damages trust.
&#8220;I think it&#8217;s really critical that folks don&#8217;t trade on inside information, particularly those in Congress or the executive branch or the judiciary.&#8221;
He called for Congress to take a serious look at restricting members from trading individual stocks, noting that the SEC under his leadership had self-imposed such restrictions.
Gensler said that the SEC is now 20% smaller than it was in 2016, which makes it harder to police markets effectively.
&#8220;When you have that cop on the beat, markets work best,&#8221; he told CNBC. &#8220;Just like the highways, we do need traffic lights and we do need cops.&#8221;
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Skeptical of Most Crypto Tokens</h2>
Gensler remained <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/04/44860392/ex-sec-chair-gary-gensler-says-bitcoin-driven-by-sentiment-not-fundamentals">wary of the crypto market</a>, drawing a distinction between Bitcoin and the thousands of other tokens.
&#8220;This field is almost 99 or maybe one might say 100% sentiment and very little on fundamentals. Bitcoin may persist,&#8221; he told CNBC, comparing it to gold. But the other tokens? &#8220;Generally, those don&#8217;t end up well, and most then go down.&#8221;
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Private Credit May Face Real Test</h2>
Finally, Gensler said the growing <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/investing-in-private-credit">private credit market</a> is a positive feature of U.S. finance, but not without risk.
&#8220;If we&#8217;re moving into that recession,&#8221; he said, &#8220;private credit will be tested in a way it hasn&#8217;t been tested recently.&#8221;
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'It's Not Going To End Well'—Former SEC Chair Gensler Says Chinese Are 'Tough Negotiators' Who Believe They Can Outwait US Policy Volatility

U.S. stock futures are up on Wednesday night following back-to-back rallies in the regular session. This comes amid President Donald Trump <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/04/44968199/us-listed-china-stocks-surge-as-trump-hints-at-tariff-cuts-and-softening-trade-tensions" target="_blank" rel="noopener">softening</a><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/04/44968199/us-listed-china-stocks-surge-as-trump-hints-at-tariff-cuts-and-softening-trade-tensions"> his stance</a> on the tariffs earlier this week.
The S&amp;P 500 Futures are up 0.19%, at 5,412, Nasdaq Futures are at 18,839, up 0.19%, and Dow Futures are flat at the time of writing this, down 0.05%, trading at 39,757. The Nasdaq ended the regular session up by 2%, with the S&amp;P 500 and the Dow up by 1.6%, and 1%, respectively.
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Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 index opened higher on Thursday, up 0.81% or 280 points, trading at 35,152 at the time of writing this. The benchmark&#8217;s extended rally this week is being led by tech, insurance, and export-linked stocks.
Despite recovering from its three-year low early this week, the U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) remains under pressure, trading at 99.67, down 0.17%. 
On Thursday, investors will be looking forward to the earnings of major large-cap stocks such as Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>), Procter &amp; Gamble Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PG#NYSE">PG</a>), T-Mobile US Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TMUS#NASDAQ">TMUS</a>), and PepsiCo Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEP#NASDAQ">PEP</a>), among several others. Investors will also be closely watching the Initial Jobless Claims Report coming early in the day.
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On Wednesday, Cathie Wood-led Ark Invest increased its exposure to NVIDIA Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) and Advanced Micro Devices Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>). These trades come amid ongoing challenges in the semiconductor industry, particularly with U.S. sanctions affecting chip sales to China.
The Nvidia Trade saw Ark Invest&#8217;s ARK Autonomous Technology &amp; Robotics ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKQ#BATS">ARKQ</a>) acquiring 4,731 shares of NVIDIA. The stock closed at $102.71, marking a 3.86% increase from the previous day. The total value of this trade amounted to approximately $485,921.This purchase reflects Ark&#8217;s confidence in NVIDIA&#8217;s potential, even as Chinese tech giants like Alibaba and Tencent <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44963176/chinese-tech-firms-led-by-alibaba-hoard-nvidia-ai-chips-amid-us-sanctions">stockpile NVIDIA&#8217;s AI chips</a> due to U.S. sanctions. These chips, specifically the H20 models, were designed to meet U.S. regulatory requirements, yet the looming threat of shipment restrictions has led to a surge in demand from Chinese companies.
The AMD Trade involved Ark&#8217;s ARKQ ETF purchasing 1,808 shares of Advanced Micro Devices. AMD&#8217;s stock saw a 4.79% rise, closing at $90.39. This acquisition, valued at around $163,425, comes as Ark continues to bolster its position in the semiconductor sector. On Tuesday, Ark had <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44940763/ark-invests-bold-moves-nvidia-amd-airbnb-and-microsoft-in-focus">scooped up AMD shares</a> worth $2.14 million while picking Nvidia stock worth $1.09 million. Both these companies face U.S. export restrictions targeting China.
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<li>Sold 182 Microsoft (MSFT) shares through ARKW</li>
<li>Sold 40,015 shares of UiPath Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PATH#NYSE">PATH</a>) from ARKF ETF and 8,273 shares through ARKW.</li>
<li>Bought 104,048 shares of Nurix Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NRIX#NASDAQ">NRIX</a>) through ARKG.</li>
<li>Sold 147,820 shares of Adaptive Biotechnologies Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADPT#NASDAQ">ADPT</a>) in ARKG ETF.</li>
<li>Purchased 80,661 shares of 10X Genomics Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TXG#NASDAQ">TXG</a>) via ARKG ETF.</li>
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Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings show AMD has a Momentum in the 12th percentile and Growth in the 66th percentile. Wondering how Nvidia is placed? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44940763/ark-invests-bold-moves-nvidia-amd-airbnb-and-microsoft-in-focus">Click here</a> for the full picture.
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In his final letter as Amazon.com's (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) CEO, Jeff Bezos left more than business advice — he delivered a message that speaks to anyone fighting to stay authentic in a world built for conformity.
What Happened: Bezos, who <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/21/07/21849808/jeff-bezos-is-officially-no-longer-the-amazon-ceo">stepped down as Amazon's CEO</a> in 2021 after founding the company nearly three decades earlier, used his final annual shareholder letter to share a powerful parting thought.
Drawing inspiration from evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins, he explained that survival — in biology, business, and life — requires active resistance against becoming "normal."
Quoting Dawkins&#8217; The Blind Watchmaker, Bezos highlighted the effort living things must exert to remain distinct from their environments.
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"If living things didn't work actively to prevent it, they would eventually merge into their surroundings and cease to exist as autonomous beings," the passage read.
Bezos turned that biological insight into a broader metaphor: "The world wants you to be typical — in a thousand ways, it pulls at you. Don't let it happen," he wrote. "You have to pay a price for your distinctiveness, and it's worth it."
Why It's Important: Although Bezos stepped down as CEO in 2021, he has returned to a prominent role at Amazon, now dedicating 95% of his time to advancing its artificial intelligence initiatives.
In December 2024, at the DealBook Summit, Bezos revealed this development, saying, "My heart is in Amazon, my curiosity is in Amazon, and my fears are there, and my love is there."
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Bezos currently has a net worth of $202 billion, <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/billionaires/">according</a> to Bloomberg&#8217;s Billionaire Index. He started Amazon at the age of 30, and today his company has a market capitalization of $1.9 trillion, making it one of the eight companies that have crossed the trillion-dollar mark.
Amazon currently holds a consensus price target of $251.98, based on evaluations from 45 analysts. Recent projections from Stifel, Telsey Advisory Group, and Goldman Sachs average $234.33, indicating a potential upside of 29.54%, according to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro data</a>.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AMZN">Benzinga's proprietary Edge Rankings</a>, Amazon has a momentum score of 43.90% and a growth score of 94.14%. For deeper insights into stock trends and growth opportunities, you might want to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">explore a subscription to Benzinga Edge</a>.
Bezos also owns the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/space/24/09/40697380/bezos-vs-musk-battle-heads-to-space-how-amazon-founder-is-taking-tesla-ceo-on-more-directly">space exploration company</a> and Elon Musk-led SpaceX rival Blue Origin. The space company Bezos founded in 2000 has never publicly revealed its valuation.
However, Bezos stated last year that he believes Blue Origin will eventually surpass Amazon in size. "I think it's going to be the best business that I've ever been involved in, but it's going to take a while," Bezos stated at the New York Times' DealBook Summit.
In August 2013, he purchased The Washington Post for <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/03/44371691/trump-praises-jeff-bezos-recent-moves-with-washington-post-hes-trying-to-do-a-real-job">$250 million</a>, committed $2 billion toward social initiatives in 2018, and pledged $10 billion in February 2020 to combat climate change.
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Jeff Bezos' Final CEO Letter Isn't Just About Amazon — It Is A Clarion Call For Resisting Normality: 'The World Wants You To Be Typical…Don't Let It Happen'

Retirement. It's one of those things everyone knows they should be planning for. But it's also one of those things that's easy to push off—until suddenly you're staring down 70 and wondering where the time and the money went.
That's exactly where one caller found himself in when he phoned into "The Ramsey Show" and laid it all out. In a <a href="https://www.facebook.com/daveramsey/videos/889543906069188/?mibextid=rS40aB7S9Ucbxw6v">video posted to Facebook</a>, 65-year-old Rick wanted to know if he could retire comfortably at 72. But the math wasn't exactly on his side.
"I'm 65 years old, and I'm wondering if I'll be okay to retire in seven years," Rick said, kicking off a conversation that quickly turned into a financial intervention.
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He told Dave Ramsey he had $110,000 in his 401(k) and just $5,000 in his emergency fund. On the debt side, things were heavier: he still owed $136,000 on his house, $30,000 on his truck, and—surprise—$22,000 on solar panels he thought he bought "outright." Ramsey corrected that last part, noting it was actually a solar loan. And to make things tighter, Rick was still paying $10,000 a year in alimony, though that would be ending soon.
His income? A solid $100,000 a year.
"You don't have any money," Ramsey told him. "You're $500,000 or $600,000 behind—I would get more radical."
That radical plan started with one major priority: wiping out the $52,000 in consumer debt—fast.
"What I would do if I were in your shoes is I would get those two debts paid off immediately," Ramsey said. "It's an emergency."
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Ramsey told him to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/12/42726864/dave-ramsey-thinks-social-security-is-a-mathematical-disaster-but-still-says-it-makes-more-sense-to-take-it-at-62-almost-every-time">stop contributing to his 401(k) temporarily</a> and focus completely on paying off the truck and solar loan within 12 months. And yes, that meant extreme budgeting. "Beans and rice, rice and beans," Ramsey said. "You have no life until you get that done."
He even suggested Rick <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/04/44752907/dave-ramsey-says-if-you-want-to-know-what-driving-a-new-car-really-costs-open-your-car-window-once-a-week-and-toss-out-a-100-bill">ditch the truck altogether</a> if necessary. "That is job one, or sell the stupid truck—one of the two." Rick pushed back, saying it was his only vehicle and selling it wasn't an option. But Ramsey wasn't having it. He told him, "You don't need a $30,000 truck." That's when Rick clarified, "Actually, it's a $60,000 truck—I only owe $30,000." Ramsey didn't flinch. He said if that's the case, Rick could sell it and get a $30,000 truck—or even a $10,000 one instead.
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Once debt-free, Ramsey laid out the next phase: keep living frugally, get the house paid off in three years, and then start investing again. He recommended contributing 15% of income into retirement accounts and "loading up good mutual funds."
By 72, if Rick followed the plan, Ramsey estimated he'd have $400,000 to $500,000 saved—and a paid-off home. Not exactly yacht money, but a far cry from where he was headed if he did nothing.
Moral of the story? Procrastination is expensive. But with seven years, a six-figure income, and some serious belt-tightening, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/smartasset">retirement isn't off the table</a>. Just don't wait until 65 to start thinking about it, unless you want to live on "beans and rice" as Ramsey would suggest.&nbsp;
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MercadoLibre (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MELI#NASDAQ">MELI</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 21.59% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 31.33%. Currently, MercadoLibre has a market capitalization of $108.49 billion. 
Buying $100 In MELI: If an investor had bought $100 of MELI stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $1,563.70 today based on a price of $2139.92 for MELI at the time of writing.
<h3>MercadoLibre's Performance Over Last 10 Years</h3>
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Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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$100 Invested In MercadoLibre 10 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

It might sound like science fiction, but JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>) CEO Jamie Dimon says younger generations will soon live to 120.&nbsp;
In an interview with Maria Bartiromo on <a href="https://www.foxbusiness.com/media/jamie-dimon-warns-recession-now-a-likely-outcome-us-economy">Fox News</a>, Dimon laid out an unexpectedly hopeful forecast for Gen Z and Gen Alpha, citing massive technological progress, inheritance windfalls, and a shorter workweek made possible by artificial intelligence.&nbsp;
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">$124 Trillion May Be Coming Their Way</h2>
Dimon pointed to what he calls one of the biggest opportunities in history: the Great Wealth Transfer. According to <a href="https://www.cerulli.com/reports/us-high-net-worth-and-ultra-high-net-worth-markets-2024">Cerulli Associates&#8217; 2024 report </a>on the U.S. high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth markets, approximately $124 trillion in wealth is projected to transfer through 2048.&nbsp;
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Still, a Feb. 16–March 1, 2024 survey by <a href="https://www.citizensbank.com/learning/great-wealth-transfer-survey.aspx">Citizens Bank </a>found that only 41% of Gen Z respondents expect to receive any inheritance within the next five years, highlighting that the gains may not be widespread.
Despite that, the sheer size of this transfer could dramatically alter the financial future for many Americans in their 20s and 30s.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">AI Could Reshape Life And Work</h2>
During a 2023 appearance on <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-10-02/dimon-sees-ai-giving-a-3-1-2-day-workweek-to-the-next-generation">Bloomberg TV</a>, Dimon predicted artificial intelligence could extend human life spans well into the triple digits. "They're probably going to live to 120," he said of Gen Z, adding that AI will likely "cure some cancers."
Dimon also suggested the five-day workweek may become a thing of the past. With widespread AI integration in industries including finance and healthcare, future workers might only clock in 3.5 days a week, Dimon said.
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In fact, JPMorgan Chase has already begun using AI to boost efficiency across operations—its engineers have reported productivity gains of up to 20% thanks to an in-house coding assistant, according to <a href="https://www.reuters.com/technology/artificial-intelligence/jpmorgan-engineers-efficiency-jumps-much-20-using-coding-assistant-2025-03-13/">Reuters</a>.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Gen Z Is Making Lifestyle Trade-Offs</h2>
While Dimon's outlook is rosy, many Gen Z adults are still grappling with today's financial hurdles.&nbsp;
According to the <a href="https://rochsociety.com/gen-z-dog-ownership-statistics/">Rochester Society</a>, rising living costs have prompted many to postpone homeownership and opt for pets instead of kids, with average pet expenses reaching $178 a month per household.
They're also turning down job offers due to high commuting costs and depending on possible inheritance for long-term planning. That said, these short-term tradeoffs may fade once the generational wealth shift takes hold.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Dimon's Advice Get Off TikTok, Start Reading</h2>
Dimon's success—<a href="https://www.sec.gov/ix?doc=/Archives/edgar/data/0000019617/000001961725000056/jpm-20250121.htm">he made $39 million</a> in total compensation in 2024—didn't come without old-school habits.&nbsp;
Speaking in the same interview, he said, "If you don't take care of your mind, your body, your spirit, your soul, your friends, your family, you're not going to have a great life."
He's repeatedly encouraged young people to ditch social media like TikTok and Facebook, calling them "a total stupid waste of time," according to <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/jamie-dimon-tiktok-facebook-total-stupid-waste-of-time-2024-9">Business Insider</a>. Instead, Dimon urged younger generations to learn from everybody, regardless of political ideology, and to keep reading and growing.&nbsp;
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'They're Probably Going To Live To 120' – JPMorgan's Jamie Dimon Says Gen Z Should Stop Worrying And Start Building A Better Future

Amphenol (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APH#NYSE">APH</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 10.33% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 18.26%. Currently, Amphenol has a market capitalization of $86.17 billion. 
Buying $1000 In APH: If an investor had bought $1000 of APH stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $28,864.10 today based on a price of $71.15 for APH at the time of writing.
<h3>Amphenol's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1745449233_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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Here's How Much $1000 Invested In Amphenol 20 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today

Amentum Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMTM#NYSE">AMTM</a>) shares gained <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/why-its-moving" rel="noreferrer noopener">on Wednesday</a>. The company disclosed that it reached a definitive deal to sell its Rapid Solutions hardware and product business to Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>) for a cash <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/04/b44946385/amentum-announces-agreement-to-divest-its-rapid-solutions-product-business-for-360-million" rel="noreferrer noopener">transaction valued at $360 million</a>.
The company&#8217;s Rapid Solutions business specializes in ISR, advanced communications, and tactical systems aimed at critical national security challenges.
As part of the deal, roughly 230 Rapid Solutions employees will move to Lockheed Martin.
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The transaction is projected to close in the second half of 2025 and is expected to result in around $325 million in <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance" rel="noreferrer noopener">after-tax proceeds for Amentum</a>.
Adam Harrison, Senior Vice President of Strategy and Corporate Development, said, &#8220;The divestiture of Rapid Solutions sharpens Amentum&#8217;s focus on mission critical services and reinforces our position as a global pure-play provider of advanced engineering and technology-enabled solutions.&#8221;&nbsp;
As of March 31, Lockheed Martin had cash and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/04/n44918859/lockheed-martin-reports-first-quarter-2025-financial-results" rel="noreferrer noopener">cash equivalent of $1.80 billion</a>.
Amentum plans to release results for the second quarter of <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings" rel="noreferrer noopener">the FY25 on May 7, 2025</a>.
Last week, Amentum won a $247.6 million contract from the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD)&nbsp;Air Combat Command (ACC),&nbsp;Acquisition Management and Integration Center (AMIC),&nbsp;Counternarcotics and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/04/b44787142/amentum-secures-247-million-global-counter-threat-finance-contract" rel="noreferrer noopener">Global Threats (CN&amp;GT)&nbsp;Division</a>.
Investors can gain exposure to the stock via&nbsp;Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II Invesco S&amp;P SmallCap 600 Revenue ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RWJ#NYSE">RWJ</a>).
Price Action: AMTM shares closed higher by 3.13% to $19.75 on Wednesday.
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For adults who grew up in the 1980s and 1990s, a movie being made about a former toy store could become one of their <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/12/42750888/top-anticipated-2025-movies-for-big-screen-success-and-stocks-investors-should-watch">most anticipated movies</a> to watch in theaters.
What Happened: Former toy retailer Toys &#8216;R&#8217; Us is getting the movie treatment with a live-action film inspired by "Night at the Museum."
The "Night at the Museum" film franchise saw characters from the past come to life after the museum closed, which means we could be getting a live-action film of toys coming to life after the toy store closed, or in a way a live-action "Toy Story" movie.
Story Kitchen and Toys "R" Us Studios are teaming up on the film efforts, according to a Variety <a href="https://variety.com/2025/film/news/toys-r-us-live-action-movie-story-kitchen-1236375189/">report</a>.
"Toys ‘R' Us is a cultural touchstone that continues impacting the child in all of us today," Story Kitchen co-founders Dmitri M. Johnson and Mike Goldberg said. "As ‘80s kids who considered Toys ‘R' Us one of the most magical places on Earth, we're honored to partner to create a film that will capture the spirit of adventure, creativity and nostalgia that Toys ‘R' Us represents."
The modern film is described as being similar to "Night at the Museum" along with films like "Back to the Future and "Big." Movies like "Jumanji" and "Barbie," which also brought toys to the big screen, are also used in the description of the future film.
"It will be as boundless as play itself, evoking the electric sense of wonder that is the essence of Toys ‘R' Us," Toys &#8220;R&#8221; Us Studios President Kim Miller Olko said.
Story Kitchen is well known for its work on video game adaptations for TV and film including "Sonic the Hedgehog." The studio is also working on the "Tomb Raider" franchise for Netflix and Amazon MGM Studios project and "Toejam &amp; Earl" for Amazon MGM Studios.
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Why It's Important: No film partner was named for the Toys &#8216;R&#8217; Us film. Variety reports that Story Kitchen has a first-look TV deal with Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) and a first-look deal with DreamWorks Animation, which is a Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMCSA#NASDAQ">CMCSA</a>) unit, for animated film.
As a live-action film, Story Kitchen could look to partner with one of its current partners or shop around depending on demand for the film rights. &nbsp;
Toys &#8216;R&#8217; Us was founded in 1957 and was one of the largest toy retailers in the U.S. and world until Walmart sought to take its title for toy shopping in the early 1990s. Toys &#8216;R&#8217; Us declared bankruptcy in 2017.
Now owned by WHP Global, Toys &#8216;R&#8217; Us stores within stores <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/21/08/22577648/macys-brings-back-toys-r-us-brand-to-us-market">can be found</a> inside Macy's Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/M#NYSE">M</a>) locations. The retailer's baby segment Babies &#8216;R&#8217; Us was also brought back to life through a partnership with Kohl's Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KSS#NYSE">KSS</a>) in 2024.
The film could draw interest in more retail partnerships in the future.
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Digital Realty Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DLR#NYSE">DLR</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 4.57% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 12.49%. Currently, Digital Realty Trust has a market capitalization of $51.05 billion. 
Buying $100 In DLR: If an investor had bought $100 of DLR stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $1,062.30 today based on a price of $151.59 for DLR at the time of writing.
<h3>Digital Realty Trust's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
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Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

$100 Invested In This Stock 20 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

Words matter—especially when you have nearly 400 million subscribers and every sentence you say can be clipped, twisted, and turned into a headline. MrBeast, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/02/43996522/mrbeast-lost-millions-on-amazons-beast-games-now-hes-looking-to-raise-hundreds-of-millions-to-take-his-brand-to-the-next-level">aka Jimmy Donaldson</a>, woke up to find that one of his interviews had been reduced to a quote he says he never actually said: "Life is so much easier when you're broke."
The quote made its rounds after a post from Kotaku, which slapped the line front and center on a viral article and Facebook post. Cue outrage, confusion, and a flurry of angry replies—including one vile, hate-filled message shown in a screenshot MrBeast shared on X last month.
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But here's the thing: he never said it. At least not like that.
"A news site lied and said I said ‘life is so much easier when you're broke' which I didn't say," <a href="https://x.com/MrBeast/status/1895849826979651873">MrBeast posted to X on March 1</a>. "Now I'm waking up to millions of people believing the lie and hating me. Being famous is so much fun," he added, with a thumbs-up emoji so dry you could sand wood with it.
In a <a href="https://x.com/MrBeast/status/1895852639898005977">follow-up post that same day</a>, he continued: "Here's what I actually said, such a shame that only a small % of the people that saw the slanderous article will see this. Sigh."
So, what did he actually say?
In the clip, MrBeast begins, "Life is so much easier…" then pauses before continuing, "Bro, if you don't travel constantly, life is so much easier." It wasn't about being broke. It was about being burnt out.
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The full interview dove into his 15-hour workdays, health struggles, and the pressure that comes with being one of the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/04/44794639/ironically-because-of-all-the-new-tariffs-its-now-way-cheaper-to-make-our-chocolate-bars-outside-the-us-says-mrbeast">most recognizable faces on the internet</a>. He even mentioned he has less than a million dollars in his bank account—hardly the typical millionaire mindset headline bait would suggest.
Kotaku did go back and update the headline. The article now reads: "MrBeast: Life Is ‘Easy' When You ‘Wake Up In Your Own Bed' And ‘Work 15 Hours' (Update)"—a noticeably different message.
Still, the damage had been done. The original post, amplified by Kotaku's huge reach, spread like wildfire. A flood of replies—some genuinely upset, others just trolling—rolled in before the correction.
The whole thing is a sharp reminder that when you're internet-famous, one misquote can shape public perception in seconds. And getting the truth out? That's the part that's never quite as viral.
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'Now Millions Hate Me' — MrBeast Says Article Twisted His Words, Falsely Quoted Him as Saying 'Life's Easier When You're Broke'

Allison Transmission (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALSN#NYSE">ALSN</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 1.48% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 11.21%. Currently, Allison Transmission has a market capitalization of $7.62 billion. 
Buying $100 In ALSN: If an investor had bought $100 of ALSN stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $278.57 today based on a price of $89.42 for ALSN at the time of writing.
<h3>Allison Transmission's Performance Over Last 10 Years</h3>
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Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/chinese-stocks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">U.S.-listed China stocks</a> rose on Wednesday, spurred by optimism over Beijing&#8217;s softening trade tensions with Washington following the latest comments from the Trump administration.
Alibaba Group Holding (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>), PDD Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PDD#NASDAQ">PDD</a>), and&nbsp;Baidu, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIDU#NASDAQ">BIDU</a>) maintained their rally Wednesday.
Electric vehicle companies, including&nbsp;NIO Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIO#NYSE">NIO</a>),&nbsp;Li Auto Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LI#NASDAQ">LI</a>), and&nbsp;XPeng Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XPEV#NYSE">XPEV</a>), also noted strong upward momentum.
President Donald Trump hinted at a substantial reduction in tariff rates as he proposed to treat China fairly as its trading partner, Bloomberg <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-04-23/chinese-stocks-in-hong-kong-rally-on-bets-trade-tensions-to-ease?sref=TBDibEcD" rel="noreferrer noopener">reports</a> on Wednesday.
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On Tuesday, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent&nbsp;acknowledged during an investor summit the impracticability and mutual challenges of a tariff war with China.
Trump&#8217;s&nbsp;hint of retaining Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell also buoyed the spirits.
Additionally, Chinese trade flows <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/04/44935325/why-are-us-listed-chinese-stocks-trading-higher-on-tuesday" rel="noreferrer noopener">exhibited momentum in</a> April despite President Donald Trump&#8217;s tariff war against&nbsp;its trading partners.
Trump&#8217;s tariff relief on electronic products and pause of reciprocal tariffs against most countries posed a tailwind.
Separate reports indicated that China&#8217;s&nbsp;Xi Jinping&nbsp;is eyeing Europe as a key trading partner as it proposes to tap the&nbsp;strained U.S.-EU relations.
Investors can gain exposure to the stock rally via China ETFs trading in the U.S., including iShares China Large-Cap ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FXI#NYSE">FXI</a>) and KraneShares Trust KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KWEB#NYSE">KWEB</a>).
Price Action: BABA stock gained 2.57% on Wednesday. PDD was up 2.08, BIDU up 2.88%.
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Shares of Ford Motor Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>), General Motors Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>) and Stellantis N.V. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STLA#NYSE">STLA</a>) spiked in Wednesday&#8217;s after-hours session before pulling back. Here&#8217;s a look at <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/automakers">what&#8217;s going on</a>.
What Happened: According to a Financial Times <a href="https://www.ft.com/content/fa0f6749-729e-41ca-917b-7b534041f6f8">report</a>, President Donald Trump is expected to relax tariffs on automakers following &#8220;intense&#8221; lobbying from industry executives in recent weeks. 
The report, which cites two people with knowledge of the matter, indicates Trump could exempt car parts, steel and aluminum from tariffs imposed on imports from China.
Automakers will reportedly still face 25% duties on all imports of foreign-made cars, as well as separate 25% tariffs on parts set to go into effect on May 3.
The news comes after various executives from the auto industry raised concerns that tariffs would drive up vehicle prices, force job losses and impact supply chains.
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Stellantis chair John Elkann reportedly warned last week that the automobile industry was being &#8220;put at risk&#8221; due to the Trump administration&#8217;s trade policies. Another executive in the space reportedly said that tariffs were jeopardizing the health of the entire industry. 
Trump slapped sweeping reciprocal tariffs on a slew of nations at the beginning of the month, before announcing a 90-day pause for most countries. Trade partners still face 10% baseline tariffs during the 90-day pause period. 
Shares of Ford, GM and Stellantis all jumped in extended trading Wednesday before pulling back. Ford traded up to around $10, but was down 0.36% after hours, trading at $9.73 at last check. 
GM shares traded up to around the $48.40 level, but were down 0.70% after the close, trading at $45.50 at the time of publication. Stellantis was the only automaker holding onto gains, last up 0.95% after hours, trading at $9.01. Stellantis traded as high as $9.30 in after-hours trading Wednesday, according to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Kroger (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KR#NYSE">KR</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 3.7% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 11.63%. Currently, Kroger has a market capitalization of $51.81 billion. 
Buying $1000 In KR: If an investor had bought $1000 of KR stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $9,131.26 today based on a price of $71.60 for KR at the time of writing.
<h3>Kroger's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
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Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Here's How Much $1000 Invested In Kroger 20 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today

Citizens &amp; Northern (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CZNC#NASDAQ">CZNC</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.41 per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $0.44 by 6.82 percent. This is a 17.14 percent increase over earnings of $0.35 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $26.98 million which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $27.70 million by 2.59 percent. This is a 4.93 percent increase over sales of $25.72 million the same period last year.

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