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Tesla is a vertically integrated battery electric vehicle automaker and developer of autonomous driving software. The company has multiple vehicles in its fleet, which include luxury and midsize sedans, crossover SUVs, a light truck, and a semi truck. Tesla also plans to begin selling more affordable vehicles, a sports car, and offer a robotaxi service. Global deliveries in 2024 were a little below 1.8 million vehicles. The company sells batteries for stationary storage for residential and commercial properties including utilities and solar panels and solar roofs for energy generation. Tesla also owns a fast-charging network.

Editor's Note: This article has been revised to provide accurate details regarding Oracle's stock activity. U.S. stocks experienced a surge on Wednesday, with the S&amp;P 500 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/07/46228695/wall-street-today-sp500-bitcoin-price-trump-vietnam">setting new record highs</a> following a surprising decline in private payrolls, which bolstered expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts. The S&amp;P 500 soared above 6,200 points, marking new record highs. The index gained 0.5% for the day. The Nasdaq also rose by 0.9% to 22,393.13. Meanwhile, the Dow Jones Industrial Average held steady around 44,500.
These are the top stocks that gained the attention of retail traders and investors throughout the day:
BigBear.ai Holdings, Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBAI#NYSE">BBAI</a>)
BigBear.ai stock rallied by 13.68% to close at $7.56. The stock hit an intraday high of $7.85 and a low of $6.50. The 52-week high and low are $10.36 and $1.16. The stock&#8217;s significant and rapid rally over the past week could indicate a potential&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/long-ideas/25/07/46231599/stock-of-the-day-short-squeeze-in-bigbear-ai">short squeeze</a>.
Rigetti Computing&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RGTI#NASDAQ">RGTI</a>)
Rigetti Computing stock soared by 15.45% to close at $13.08. The stock reached an intraday high of $13.10 and a low of $11.43. The 52-week high and low are $21.42 and $0.66. The quantum computing firm has seen its stock surge more than 1,000% over the past year, attracting&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/initiation/25/07/46230597/quantum-computings-dark-horse-rigetti-stands-at-the-edge-of-greatness">Wall Street&#8217;s attention</a>.
Datadog Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DDOG#NASDAQ">DDOG</a>)
Datadog stock rose by 2.03% to close at $135.01. The stock hit an intraday high of $135.39 and a low of $131. The 52-week high and low are $170.08 and $81.65. The stock surged after the announcement of the company&#8217;s&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/07/46236303/datadog-stock-surges-on-sp-500-inclusion">inclusion in the S&amp;P 500</a>.
Oracle Corporation&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORCL#NYSE">ORCL</a>)
Oracle stock increased by 5.03% to close at $229.98. The stock reached an intraday high of $231.90 and a low of $216.72. The 52-week high and low are $231.90 and $118.86. Oracle shares <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/06/46171946/oracle-stock-hits-all-time-high-after-ceo-flags-strong-start-to-fiscal-2026">hit new highs</a> on Monday after CEO Safra Catz said in an SEC filing that fiscal 2026 was off to a strong start, with MultiCloud database revenue growing over 100%. Analysts, including Stifel, UBS, and Guggenheim, raised their price targets to $250, boosting investor confidence.
Tesla Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)
Tesla stock climbed by 4.97% to close at $315.65. The stock hit an intraday high of $316.83 and a low of $303.82. The 52-week high and low are $488.54 and $182. Amid declining sales, the Elon Musk-led company confirmed the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46212911/amid-declining-sales-elon-musks-tesla-confirms-new-affordable-models-will-be-introduced-this-year">introduction of more affordable models</a>&nbsp;to its lineup. &#8220;The accessibility of our products is fundamental to our mission,&#8221; said the company in a report.
Benzinga&#8217;s Edge Stock Rankings indicate BigBear.ai checks out on Short, Medium and Long Price Trends. Here is how the stock fares on <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">other parameters</a>.
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BigBear.Ai, Rigetti Computing, Datadog, Oracle, And Tesla: Why These 5 Stocks Are On Investors' Radars Today (CORRECTED)

Each trading day features hundreds of headlines and press releases on Benzinga Pro, a source for traders to see the latest news on the overall market<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/register?utm_adType=bzprocontent&amp;utm_campaign=14daytrial&amp;utm_ad=0702" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">&nbsp;and individual tickers.</a>
The 2025 year is half over with July now here, which is likely hard for many to believe. Here is a look at the most searched stocks on Benzinga Pro for the first half of 2025. Current prices and year-to-date performance are based on June 30 market close prices and do not include dividends.
1. SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>)
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Current Price: $617.85</li>
<li>52-Week Range: $481.81 to $619.22</li>
<li>Year-to-Date Return: +5.7%</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/25/01/42802731/exclusive-top-20-most-searched-tickers-on-benzinga-pro-in-2024-where-do-tesla-nvidia-gamestop-trump-media-stocks-rank">2024 Benzinga Pro Search Rank</a>: 3rd</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/25/05/45171636/exclusive-aprils-20-most-searched-tickers-on-benzinga-pro-where-do-tesla-apple-palantir-nvidia-stocks-rank">April</a>/<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/long-ideas/25/06/45750724/exclusive-mays-20-most-searched-tickers-on-benzinga-pro-where-do-apple-palantir-coreweave-nvidia-rank">May</a>/<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/long-ideas/25/07/46205646/exclusive-june-20-most-searched-tickers-on-benzinga-pro-where-do-coreweave-nvidia-apple-stock-rank">June </a>2025 Search Rank: 1st/1st/1st</li>
</ul>
2. Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Current Price: $317.66</li>
<li>52-Week Range: $182 to $488.54</li>
<li>Year-to-Date Return: -16.3%</li>
<li>2024 Benzinga Pro Search Rank: 2nd &nbsp;</li>
<li>April/May/June 2025 Search Rank: 3rd/4th/2nd</li>
</ul>
3. NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Current Price: $157.99</li>
<li>52-Week Range: $86.63 to $158.71</li>
<li>Year-to-Date Return: +14.2%</li>
<li>2024 Benzinga Pro Search Rank: 1st</li>
<li>April/May/June 2025 Search Rank: 2nd/2nd/3rd</li>
</ul>
4. Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>)
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Current Price: $136.32</li>
<li>52-Week Range: $21.23 to $148.22</li>
<li>Year-to-Date Return: +81.3%</li>
<li>2024 Benzinga Pro Search Rank: 7th</li>
<li>April/May/June 2025 Search Rank: 7th/3rd/4th</li>
</ul>
5. Hims &amp; Hers Health Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HIMS#NYSE">HIMS</a>)
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Current Price: $49.85</li>
<li>52-Week Range: $13.47 to $72.98</li>
<li>Year-to-Date Return: +97.8%</li>
<li>2024 Benzinga Pro Search Rank: Not in Top 20</li>
<li>April/May/June 2025 Search Rank: 8th/9th/8th</li>
</ul>
6. UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>)
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Current Price: $311.97</li>
<li>52-Week Range: 248.88 to $630.73</li>
<li>Year-to-Date Return: -38.2%</li>
<li>2024 Benzinga Pro Search Rank: Not in Top 20</li>
<li>April/May/June 2025 Search Rank: Not in Top 20/5th/Not in Top 20</li>
</ul>
7. CoreWeave Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRWV#NASDAQ">CRWV</a>)
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Current Price: $163.06</li>
<li>52-Week Range: $33.52 to $187</li>
<li>Year-to-Date Return: +307.8%</li>
<li>2024 Benzinga Pro Search Rank: Not Public</li>
<li>April/May/June 2025 Search Rank: Not in Top 20/11th/6th</li>
</ul>
8. Super Micro Computer Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>)
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Current Price: $49.01</li>
<li>52-Week Range: $17.25 to $96.33</li>
<li>Year-to-Date Return: +63.1%</li>
<li>2024 Benzinga Pro Search Rank: 4th</li>
<li>April/May/June 2025 Search Rank: 9th/Not in Top 20/Not in Top 20</li>
</ul>
9. Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>)
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Current Price: $141.90</li>
<li>52-Week Range: $76.48 to $187.28</li>
<li>Year-to-Date Return: +17.6%</li>
<li>2024 Benzinga Pro Search Rank: 6th</li>
<li>April/May/June 2025 Search Rank: 18th/14th/9th</li>
</ul>
10. Oklo Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OKLO#NYSE">OKLO</a>)
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Current Price: $55.99</li>
<li>52-Week Range: $5.35 to $73.55</li>
<li>Year-to-Date Return: +156.3%</li>
<li>2024 Benzinga Pro Search Rank: Not in Top 20</li>
<li>April/May/June 2025 Search Rank: Not in Top 20/12th/10th</li>
</ul>
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Honorable Mentions:&nbsp;The following stocks were the 11th&nbsp;to 20th&nbsp;most-searched tickers on&nbsp;<a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent030425&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;for the first six months of 2025.
11. Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)
12. Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>)
13. Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>)
14. Coinbase Global (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>)
15. Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>)
16. SharpLink Gaming (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBET#NASDAQ">SBET</a>)
17. D-Wave Quantum (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QBTS#NYSE">QBTS</a>)
18. Asset Entities (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASST#NASDAQ">ASST</a>)
19. Circle Internet Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRCL#NYSE">CRCL</a>)
20. Pony AI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PONY#NASDAQ">PONY</a>)
Why It's Important: The top 10 list for the first six months of 2025 looked similar to the month of June, with eight of the companies the same.
UnitedHealth Group, which has appeared in only one top 20 over the past three months, ranked sixth thanks to the strong interest in the ticker at the start of the year.
Super Micro Computer similarly ranked eighth for the first half of 2025 despite only a ninth place rank in April and not being in the top 20 in May or June. The stock was particularly popular during the first three months of the year.
If the top 10 holds steady for the rest of the year, the top three stocks would match the 2024 year, but in a different order. In 2024, it was Nvidia ranked first, followed by Tesla and the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust. The three stocks now rank in opposite order through the first six months of the year.
Outside of the top 10 there weren't many huge surprises with themes such as cryptocurrency, AI and quantum computing being strong in the first six months of 2025.
Apple ended the first half of the year ranked 12th, despite previously ranking in the top 10 in several months to start the year. Other Mag 7 stocks such as Amazon and Meta also ranked in the 11 to 20. Alphabet ranked just outside of the top 20 for the first half of the year at 22nd place. Nowhere to be found in the top 25 was Microsoft, a member of the Mag 7 and the second most valuable company in the world.
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EXCLUSIVE: 2025's First Half Most-Searched Tickers On Benzinga Pro — Where Do Nvidia, Tesla, Apple Stock Rank?

Electric vehicle giant Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) is seeing weaker demand for its vehicles in the United States for numerous reasons, including increased competition from foreign automakers launching <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/electric-vehicle">new vehicles in the United States.</a>
While Tesla&#8217;s foe, BYD Co (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BYDDY#OTC">BYDDY</a>), poses a<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/long-ideas/25/06/46105919/byd-beats-tesla-in-europe-never-been-such-a-product-offensive-done" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> threat to Tesla's global dominance,</a> it could be another Asian automaker that disrupts Tesla in the United States.
What Happened: On Wednesday, Tesla <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/07/46221375/tesla-stock-jumps-on-strong-q2-deliveries">reported second-quarter </a>deliveries of 384,122 units, down 13.5% year-over-year.
While this was the company's global total, recent reports indicate declining sales in the United States, which may be related to CEO Elon Musk&#8216;s increasing involvement in politics and boycotts against the EV brand that occurred during the first half of 2025.
One automotive company seeing an increase in automotive sales, particularly electric vehicles, is Hyundai Motor Company (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HYMTF#OTC">HYMTF</a>).
The South Korean company reported a record 439,280 vehicles sold in the U.S. in the first half of 2025, up 10% year-over-year.
"We just wrapped up the strongest first half of Hyundai's history," Hyundai North American operations CEO Randy Parker said, as shared by <a href="https://electrek.co/2025/07/01/hyundai-selling-more-vehicles-than-ever-as-us-made-evs-arrive/">Electrek</a>.
Along with achieving its best first half since launching in 1986, Hyundai also reported record sales for the second quarter and the month of June, at 235,726 units and 69,702 units, respectively.
While not all Hyundai vehicles were electric, the increased sales come as a new EV plant in Georgia ramps up production after opening in March.
Hyundai's Ioniq 5 EV had 19,092 sales in the first half of the year, up 2% year-over-year.
The company's Ioniq 9, its first three-row electric SUV, began deliveries in May and had 1,013 units sold in the first six months of the year.
Parker said Hyundai is "building momentum with every mile and an increasing lineup of American-made vehicles and new marketing campaigns are helping to win over consumers.&#8221;
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Why It's Important: Hyundai's new Georgia plant can produce up to 300,000 vehicles annually, with capabilities to expand to 500,000 units annually.
The auto company has been cutting lease prices on the Ioniq 5, making it one of the most affordable EVs on the market, with deals starting at $170 per month. The vehicle has starting prices of $42,500 to $58,100, depending on the specifications.
The starting price for the Ioniq compares to that of the Tesla Model Y and, in many cases, comes in at a lower cost, depending on specifications and incentives.  
In 2024, Tesla had the two top-selling EVs in the United States. The Ioniq 5 was the fourth-best-selling EV in America in 2024 at 44,400 units sold, a figure that was up 30.9% year-over-year.
Of the vehicles in the top 10 that had been sold the previous year, the Ioniq 5 ranked third for year-over-year increase.
Hyundai sold 30,065 more electric vehicles in the U.S. in 2025 than it did the previous year, trailing only the unit growth of Honda (+40,408) and General Motors (+38,543).
Hyundai's U.S. EV market share of 4.7% in 2024 trailed only Tesla (48.7%), Ford (7.5%) and Chevrolet (5.2%).
With the new EV launch and increased production capabilities, Hyundai looks to be a serious competitor to Tesla in the United States and could also start to chip away at the market share of Ford and General Motors.
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In a recent thread on <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/stocks/comments/1lj7dbp/what_stock_do_you_believe_in_today_that_others/">r/stocks</a>, one Redditor recently sparked a wide-ranging discussion by posing a deceptively simple question: &#8220;What stock do you believe in today that others might regret sleeping on in five years?&#8221;
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Investors Share Their High-Conviction Long-Term Picks</h2>
The original poster referenced early believers in Palantir (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NYSE">PLTR</a>), Tesla (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) and Nvidia (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), noting how long-term conviction had paid off for those who held strong. The thread quickly filled with comments, and among the noise, a few well-supported picks stood out.
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AST SpaceMobile (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASTS#NASDAQ">ASTS</a>) was by far the most <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/06/46095234/ast-spacemobile-stock-is-falling-wednesday-whats-happening">discussed</a>. One user noted, &#8220;They&#8217;re currently partnered with 52 [mobile network operators] worldwide that service 3.3B people.&#8221; Another broke down the math: At $0.25 per user per month, that&#8217;s $9.9 billion in annual revenue. Even with 60% margins, that&#8217;s $5.9 billion in earnings. With just 161 million shares outstanding, the investor claimed, &#8220;At a conservative P/E of 20, you&#8217;re looking at a $737 share price.&#8221;
Still, not everyone is buying the hype. One commenter warned, &#8220;When you see a company being constantly shilled on Reddit and people talking about &#8216;the last chance to buy in&#8217; and &#8216;cashing in my pension to buy&#8217; it&#8217;s time to sell.&#8221;
Rolls-Royce also got plenty of attention. One bullish investor said, &#8220;Already flying but in the next 10 years, they&#8217;ll be one of the global leaders in building nuclear power stations along with having probably the best CEO alive.&#8221; Another, who reported being up 400% on the stock, added, &#8220;I really feel they&#8217;re just <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/04/38292784/turkeys-aviation-ambitions-soar-with-20b-rolls-royce-airbus-agreement-report">getting started</a> too.&#8221;
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The conversation also included smaller, lesser-known companies like Aurora Innovation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AUR#NASDAQ">AUR</a>), a player in autonomous trucking. &#8220;I got in at the mid two-dollar mark,&#8221; one user wrote. &#8220;They've got the technology down, and they are rapidly expanding. Plus, they've got the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/05/45414625/aurora-innovation-shares-fall-as-uber-announces-1b-note-offering-whats-going-on">support of Uber</a> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBER#NASDAQ">UBER</a>) and other big clients.&#8221; The stock is up around 100% in the last 12 months but down around 13% year to date.&nbsp;
Rocket Lab (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RKLB#NASDAQ">RKLB</a>) was mentioned as a future leader in space launches. Supporters argued the company had overcome early skepticism and is now seeing <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/06/46096249/rocket-lab-stock-hits-new-all-time-high-whats-fueling-the-momentum">strong upward momentum</a>.
Nebius (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NBIS#NASDAQ">NBIS</a>), the company formerly known as Yandex, resurfaced as a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/insights/options/25/06/45998578/what-the-options-market-tells-us-about-nebius-group">potential rebound story</a> after being spun off and relisted on the Nasdaq. &#8220;They got delisted during the Ukrainian war, sold off the search businesses. In October, its shares resumed trading on the Nasdaq,&#8221; one user explained.
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Several investors mentioned Reddit (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RDDT#NYSE">RDDT</a>) itself. One comment noted, &#8220;It's funny how many Redditors use it daily and probably don't hold a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/reddit-stock-price-prediction">share in the company</a>.&#8221;
Others mentioned broad plays on critical industries. MP Materials (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MP#NYSE">MP</a>) and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/06/45914913/mp-materials-stock-surges-on-report-of-us-government-funding-for-rare-earths">rare earth miners</a> were seen as essential to the future of artificial intelligence, defense, and electric vehicles. Another user pitched IBM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBM#NYSE">IBM</a>): &#8220;Old and slow works and is a more <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/insights/news/25/06/46085701/heres-how-much-you-would-have-made-owning-ibm-stock-in-the-last-5-years">stable of an investment</a>, especially with quantum on the horizon. IBM does not push a ton of PR and is business-to-business.&#8221;
For every pick, someone had a story: missed chances, huge wins, and lessons learned.&nbsp;
Whether these plays turn out to be the next Nvidia or just another cautionary tale remains to be seen. But as the thread showed, there&#8217;s no shortage of conviction among retail investors willing to bet big and hold long.
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Benzinga Market Summary: Trump Announces Vietnam Trade Deal, ADP Report Shows Private Sector Lost 33,000 Jobs, Tesla Rises On Delivery Report

Elon Musk <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/elon-musk">saw his wealth</a> take another hit Tuesday as Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) stock fell over 5% in possible reaction to a battle between the billionaire and President Donald Trump.
Musk's criticism of the Trump-supported "Big Beautiful Bill" could ultimately harm Tesla stocks and prompt the White House to investigate subsidies for several Musk-related companies.
What Happened: Musk remains the world's richest man, worth an estimated $397 billion, but his roles in politics over<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/06/45845332/musk-vs-trump-poll-says-this-is-the-person-to-support-in-feud-while-near-majority-say-they-would-publicly-support-neither"> the last year</a> have often made his net worth and the price of Tesla stock volatile.
Musk's wealth fell $12 billion on Tuesday, according to a report from <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/siladityaray/2025/07/01/elon-musks-net-worth-plunges-12-billion-as-trump-targets-musks-empire-in-feud/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Forbes</a>. The billionaire's wealth figure is calculated from his various company interests, which include owning around 12% of Tesla stock, around 42% of SpaceX, and around 54% of xAI.
Tesla stock hit a new three-week low on Tuesday, and despite several recent catalysts like robotaxis in Texas, Musk being engaged in a political war with Trump could have investors heading to the sidelines.
Musk's wealth hit <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/management/24/12/42444955/elon-musk-first-person-worth-400-billion-as-tesla-stock-hits-new-all-time-highs-how-2024-election-helped-could-lead-to-future-gains">over $400 billion</a> in late 2024 on optimism from the 2024 presidential election win by Trump. Months later, Tesla stock and Musk's wealth fell as his time commitment away from the electric vehicle giant weighed on the stock, and his time dedicated to politics led to boycotts against the auto brand.
While Musk's wealth has fallen significantly in 2025, he remains well ahead of the other billionaires on the list.
In fact, in the battle of Musk vs. Trump, the Tesla CEO is worth 77 times more than the president, based on estimates from <a href="https://www.forbes.com/profile/elon-musk/">Forbes</a>.
Benzinga reached out to the White House for clarity on Trump's net worth figure and did not receive a response as of the time of writing.
Trump's wealth is <a href="https://www.forbes.com/profile/donald-trump/">estimated </a>at $5.1 billion, ranking as the 739th richest person in the world and 738 places behind Musk.
Factors that go into valuing Trump's wealth include his<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/04/44608924/trump-media-technology-stock-drops-on-share-registration-will-president-trump-sell-his-stake"> 114,750,000 share stake </a>in Trump Media &amp; Technology Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DJT#NASDAQ">DJT</a>). Trump's wealth also comes from real estate, golf courses and cryptocurrency.
Trump's wealth has increased in recent years, thanks to the sale of merchandise to fans and the sale of non-fungible tokens, as well as various stakes in cryptocurrencies.
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Why It's Important: Calculating the wealth of key billionaires is a tough task and various media outlets have different figures for both Musk and Trump.
According to Bloomberg, Musk is listed with a wealth of $351 billion, a figure that is down $81.9 billion year-to-date in 2025. Trump does not appear on the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, which ranks the world&#8217;s top 500 wealthiest individuals. This means Trump's wealth is less than $6.88 billion, per Bloomberg.
Regardless of how much Musk and Trump are worth, the Tesla CEO's net worth is significantly higher, but investors may soon learn which figure truly matters when it comes to valuing Tesla.
Trump has threatened to investigate the subsidies that Tesla receives and is again speaking critically of electric vehicles. Tesla investors should also keep in mind that Trump was once strongly opposed to autonomous vehicles and stated that he would ban them from the road. The president appears to have had a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/politics/25/04/45022642/trump-change-of-heart-or-musk-influence-president-once-said-hed-keep-autonomous-vehicles-from-operating-on-american-roads">change of heart </a>or been influenced by Musk to make it easier to get autonomous vehicles on the road today.
Musk previously set a<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/01/30362822/elon-musk-wins-a-guinness-world-record-but-he-likely-wont-be-celebrating"> Guinness World Record</a> in 2022 with the largest single-year wealth drop, with his net worth declining between $180 billion and $200 billion.
It is unlikely that Musk could see this big of a drop again in 2025, but continued battles between Musk and Trump could be a storyline to watch.
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Musk Net Worth Drops $12 Billion After New Trump Battle: Tesla CEO Is Still 77 Times Richer Than President

Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) CEO Elon Musk has recently become embroiled in a geopolitical subplot involving U.S. President Donald Trump, Chinese netizens and a new potential self-created political party. 
It sounds like something out of a science fiction political satire, but the consequences could be quite real for investors, particularly those holding <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs">Tesla-loaded ETFs</a>.
As Musk engages in a heated exchange with Trump over the latter&#8217;s so-called One Big, Beautiful Bill, a broad policy package that Musk asserts will raise the U.S. debt ceiling by $5 trillion, investors might want to fasten their seatbelts. 
Not because Musk could start a new political party, but because the billionaire&#8217;s increasingly overt political tantrums might bring a different kind of headline risk into Tesla, and by extension, any ETFs that own it.
Also Read: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46215572/as-tesla-slides-below-1-trillion-analyst-warns-musk-trump-rift-could-undermine-autonomy-push-it-doesnt-make-any-sense-for-elon-to-be-fighting-with-donald-trump">As Tesla Slides Below $1 Trillion, Analyst Warns Musk-Trump Rift Could Undermine Autonomy Push: &#8216;It Doesn&#8217;t Make Any Sense For Elon To Be Fighting With Donald Trump&#8217;</a>
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">The Political Plot Thickens</h1>
In the newest installment in this long-running drama, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/07/46216023/after-trump-warns-elon-musk-to-close-up-shop-china-rallies-behind-worlds-richest-man-theres-no-need-to-keep-putting-up-with-it">Chinese Weibo users on social media</a>, basically China&#8217;s Twitter, have been coming out in support of Musk. The viral hashtag #MuskWantsToBuildAnAmericaParty has seen people expressing their ardent (albeit somewhat tongue-in-cheek) backing of the billionaire&#8217;s American politics vision.
Musk&#8217;s remarks weren&#8217;t solely directed at the bill; they were aimed at the politicians themselves. He <a href="https://x.com/elonmusk/status/1939776586989150590">stated on X</a> that Trump-supported legislators would lose their primaries &#8220;if it is the last thing I do on this Earth.&#8221; <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/07/46187311/trump-says-elon-musk-would-close-up-shop-and-head-back-home-to-south-africa-without-subsidies-no-more-rocket-launches-satellites-or-electric-car">Trump fired back</a>, writing on Truth Social that Musk &#8220;would probably have to close up shop and head back home to South Africa&#8221; had it not been for government subsidies.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">So… Why Should ETF Investors Care?</h1>
Because Tesla is a darling of many broadly held ETFs.
Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>): Tesla ranks in the top 10 holdings.
ARK Innovation ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKK#BATS">ARKK</a>): Cathie Wood&#8217;s flagship fund is one of the most outspoken and exposed supporters of Tesla.
SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and iShares Core S&amp;P 500 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IVV#NYSE">IVV</a>): Tesla&#8217;s inclusion in the S&amp;P 500 means even &#8220;safe&#8221; index funds have some stake in this game.
Global X Autonomous &amp; Electric Vehicles ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DRIV#NASDAQ">DRIV</a>) and iShares U.S. Technology ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IYW#NYSE">IYW</a>): Thematic plays in which Tesla is a substantial drag.
With Musk&#8217;s political commentary ratcheting up and now going viral abroad, investors are concerned about how much his personal brand and capriciousness may put pressure on Tesla&#8217;s stock price.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Can This Spur An ETF Revamp?</h1>
A few industry observers are already wondering if Musk&#8217;s cantankerous ways might give rise to more specialized ETFs, either embracing the &#8220;Musk universe&#8221; or excluding companies with high CEO discretion risk. These could be a MUSK ETF, following companies headed by or owned by Elon Musk, including Tesla, Neuralink, SpaceX (through private equity surrogates), xAI, and even X-adjacent trades; or a Corporate Neutrality ETF, minus companies where executive conduct has become a source of stock-specific risk.
In a social media, a sentiment-driven market with the concept of &#8220;political volatility screening&#8221; in building ETFs may not be as outlandish as it appears.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">The China Curveball</h1>
And then there is the China aspect. The unexpected deluge of pro-Musk sentiment on Weibo would boost Tesla&#8217;s brand in China, where the automaker already has a sizeable EV presence. But it also lands Musk in a diplomatically sensitive position geopolitically, with China and the U.S. already involved in a fierce tech and trade competition.
ETFs with global exposure to Tesla, such as iShares Global Clean Energy ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ICLN#NASDAQ">ICLN</a>) or KraneShares Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility Index ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KARS#NYSE">KARS</a>), may face increased pressure if tensions rise further.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Bottom Line</h1>
Ultimately, Musk is more than a CEO. He&#8217;s a geopolitical player. And though that may keep X abuzz, it could also mean that your ETF is along for the ride in a car with no brakes.
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Musk Plots A Party, Trump Fires Back, Tesla ETFs Watch The Fallout

Rivian Automotive Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIVN#NASDAQ">RIVN</a>) released its second-quarter 2025 <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/07/b46217973/rivian-releases-q2-2025-production-and-delivery-figures-announces-funding-of-1b-volkswagen-group-i" rel="noreferrer noopener">production and delivery results</a> on Wednesday, reflecting its continued focus on transitioning to next-generation electric vehicle models.
The company produced 5,979 vehicles between April and June and delivered 10,661 units from its Normal, Illinois, plant. Despite a planned reduction in output to prepare for its 2026 lineup, Rivian reaffirmed its full-year delivery guidance of 40,000 to 46,000 vehicles.
It also posted a second consecutive quarter of <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/05/45236756/rivian-q1-earnings-double-beat-record-gross-profit-delivery-estimates-lowered-on-tariff-concerns" rel="noreferrer noopener">gross profit</a> in the first quarter of 2025, signaling a possible shift toward sustained profitability.
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A major financial boost came from Volkswagen Group (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VWAGY#OTC">VWAGY</a>), which finalized a $1 billion equity investment in Rivian on June 30. Shares were priced at $19.42 apiece, a 33% premium over Rivian&#8217;s 30-day average trading price of $14.56. The investment is part of a broader <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/41934150/rivian-shares-rise-13-in-pre-market-after-volkswagen-increases-planned-investment-to-58b" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">$5.8 billion</a> strategic partnership to advance EV software and platform development.
Rivian&#8217;s update comes amid a flurry of strong delivery results across the global EV sector:
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<li>NIO Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIO#NYSE">NIO</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46191725/nios-june-sales-surge-as-trump-casts-doubt-on-ev-future" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">reported</a> 72,056 vehicles delivered in Q2 2025, reflecting 25.6% year-over-year growth fueled by its NIO, ONVO, and FIREFLY brands.</li>
<li>XPeng Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XPEV#NYSE">XPEV</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46189960/tesla-rival-xpeng-records-224-surge-in-june-deliveries-crosses-2024-sales-mark-in-6-months" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">posted</a> a 224% year-over-year surge in June deliveries, with 197,189 units delivered in the first half of 2025. Already surpassing its full-year 2024 totals, this highlights a sharp acceleration in market traction.</li>
<li>Li Auto Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LI#NASDAQ">LI</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46190208/li-autos-strong-q2-deliveries-mask-junes-steep-decline" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">reported</a> a 24.1% year-over-year decline in June deliveries, totaling 36,279 vehicles, pointing to mounting pressure amid shifting consumer dynamics and stronger competition.</li>
<li>Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/07/46221375/tesla-stock-jumps-on-strong-q2-deliveries" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">reported</a> 384,122 global deliveries in Q2 2025, including 373,728 Model 3/Y units, alongside 9.6 GWh in energy storage deployment, signaling steady growth in both automotive and energy segments.</li>
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Meanwhile, Tesla CEO Elon Musk&#8217;s threat to form a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/07/46216023/after-trump-warns-elon-musk-to-close-up-shop-china-rallies-behind-worlds-richest-man-theres-no-need-to-keep-putting-up-with-it" rel="noreferrer noopener">new political party</a> in response to President Donald Trump&#8217;s proposed spending bill sparked viral support on the Chinese social media platform Weibo, where users praised his anti-establishment stance. The unexpected international backing highlights Musk&#8217;s growing political influence beyond the U.S. as <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/07/46187311/trump-says-elon-musk-would-close-up-shop-and-head-back-home-to-south-africa-without-subsidies-no-more-rocket-launches-satellites-or-electric-car" rel="noreferrer noopener">tensions </a>rise over federal spending and EV-related subsidies.
Rivian plans to release its full second-quarter financial results on August 6, 2025, after the market closes.
Related ETFs include Global X Autonomous &amp; Electric Vehicles ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DRIV#NASDAQ">DRIV</a>) and iShares Self-Driving EV and Tech ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IDRV#NYSE">IDRV</a>).
Price Action: RIVN shares are trading lower by 3.38% to $13.02 at Wednesday&#8217;s last check.
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Ross Gerber, once a prominent Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) bull and early investor, has become one of the most outspoken critics of Elon Musk's political involvement and its effects<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/06/46186733/elon-musk-staging-a-political-comeback-tesla-ceo-sparks-america-party-buzz-as-he-slams-trumps-insane-spending-bill"> on Tesla shareholders. </a>
Gerber blasted the Tesla CEO in an<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FeimU26YRzs"> interview </a>with Bloomberg Technology on Tuesday and said that Musk's feud with President Donald Trump is "horrific" for the EV maker.&nbsp;
What To Know: Musk's behavior and focus on personal and political issues have distracted from Tesla's core business, Gerber said. He believes it has made it harder for Tesla to sell cars and has alienated both investors and customers.
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"You're supposed to be selling cars and robotaxi and instead we're in a fight with the President of the United States … quite frankly, it's stupid," Gerber said.&nbsp;
Gerber also said that Musk has "destroyed his image" and hurt Tesla shareholders with his ongoing, and quite public, feud with Trump.&nbsp;
"This is just another nail in the coffin that is really going to hurt Tesla," he said.&nbsp;
"I caution investors, there's going to be a cost at some time for all of this … you could easily see the stock drop in half if this continues," Gerber warned.&nbsp;
What Else: Gerber also took to social media on Tuesday to criticize Tesla's board of directors for not speaking out after Trump threatened to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/07/46189313/ross-gerber-says-elon-musk-enabled-the-president-as-trump-slams-tsla-ceo-over-subsidies-calls-out-tesla-boards-silence-on-absurd-attack">cut subsidies</a> to Musk's companies.&nbsp;
"Sadly true and it seems Elon is destined to find out who is more powerful. Not a peep from the Tesla BOD of this absurd attack on the president he enabled," Gerber wrote <a href="https://twitter.com/GerberKawasaki/status/1939930759348863132"> on X</a>.
Gerber's comments followed Trump's Truth Social <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/07/46187311/trump-says-elon-musk-would-close-up-shop-and-head-back-home-to-south-africa-without-subsidies-no-more-rocket-launches-satellites-or-electric-car">post claiming</a> Musk "may get more subsidy than any human being in history, by far" and suggesting "without subsidies, Elon would probably have to close up shop and head back home to South Africa."
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Elon Musk's 'Stupid' Actions Will Be Tesla's 'Nail In The Coffin,' Ross Gerber Warns

Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) shares are trading higher Wednesday morning after the company released its second-quarter production and delivery results for 2025. Here&#8217;s what investors <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TSLA/news">need to know</a>.
What To Know: The electric vehicle leader <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/07/b46218999/tesla-second-quarter-2025-production-deliveries-deployments">announced</a> it produced 410,244 vehicles and delivered 384,122 globally. The popular Model 3/Y vehicles accounted for the vast majority of these figures, with 373,728 deliveries for the quarter. The company also noted the deployment of 9.6 GWh of its energy storage products.
The delivery numbers come as Fundstrat's Tom Lee <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46214850/tom-lee-says-teslas-magic-isnt-about-government-subsidies-its-a-granny-shot-powered-by-elon-musk-ai-and-massive-data">recently dismissed</a> the impact of government subsidies on the company's success. He called Tesla's magic a "‘granny shot' powered by Elon Musk, AI and massive data."
Lee emphasized that Tesla&#8217;s core strengths lie in its engineering talent, manufacturing expertise, and leadership, which he believes are the true drivers of its valuation, not government aid.
Among other key developments, CEO Elon Musk is reportedly set to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46214467/elon-musk-will-oversee-tesla-sales-in-the-us-europe-after-omead-afshars-exit-report">personally oversee</a> the company&#8217;s sales operations in the United States and Europe, following the departure of executive Omead Afshar. 
The move comes as Tesla has faced sales challenges in some markets. Looking ahead, the company has confirmed it plans to introduce more affordable models to its vehicle lineup in 2025 to help spur further growth.
Analyst Ratings: Recent <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TSLA/analyst-ratings">analyst ratings</a> ahead of Tesla&#8217;s second-quarter <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TSLA/earnings">report</a> show a divided outlook on the stock. On July 1st, Wedbush reiterated its Outperform rating with a price target of $500, implying nearly 60% upside. Similarly, on June 26th, Benchmark maintained its Buy rating with a price target of $475. 
However, this bullish sentiment is not universal. In late June, both Guggenheim and UBS maintained Sell ratings on the stock, with price targets of $175 and $215 respectively, implying significant potential downside.
Price Action: According to data from <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>, TSLA shares are trading higher by 2.2% to $307.34 Wednesday morning. The stock has a 52-week high of $488.54 and a 52-week low of $182.00.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How To Buy TSLA Stock</h2>
Besides going to a brokerage platform to purchase a share &#8211; or fractional share &#8211; of stock, you can also gain access to shares either by buying an exchange traded fund (ETF) that holds the stock itself, or by allocating yourself to a strategy in your 401(k) that would seek to acquire shares in a mutual fund or other instrument. 
For example, in Tesla&#8217;s case, it is in the Consumer Discretionary sector. An ETF will likely hold shares in many liquid and large companies that help track that sector, allowing an investor to gain exposure to the trends within that segment.
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent commented on the ongoing feud between Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), Elon Musk and President Donald Trump, suggesting that the conflict is unlikely to affect the passing of a significant bill.
What Happened: In a recent interview with&nbsp;Fox News, Bessent touched on the Musk-Trump clash. &#8220;I think if Elon sticks to rockets, I will stick to finance,&#8221; he remarked, suggesting that each should concentrate on their respective domains.
Bessent also voiced his support for a bill aimed at reducing the national debt, which recently cleared the Senate thanks to a tie-breaking vote by Vice President JD Vance. &#8220;I am confident that this bill is going to pay down the debt and there were 50 senators who weren&#8217;t threatened by his words,&#8221; he declared.
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The finance expert lauded President Trump&#8217;s leadership, alongside Leader Thune and Speaker Mike Johnson, in propelling the bill. He is confident they will unite majorities and push the legislation forward. &#8220;I think everyone is with President Trump and his leadership going to move this forward more than anybody&#8217;s checkbook,&#8221; Bessent concluded.
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Why It Matters: The ongoing feud between Musk and Trump has been a topic of concern for many, especially as it could potentially impact Tesla&#8217;s future. As&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46215572/as-tesla-slides-below-1-trillion-analyst-warns-musk-trump-rift-could-undermine-autonomy-push-it-doesnt-make-any-sense-for-elon-to-be-fighting-with-donald-trump">Tesla&#8217;s stock struggles</a>&nbsp;to regain its footing, analysts have warned that the rift could complicate the company&#8217;s push into autonomous vehicle regulation.
Despite this, Bessent&#8217;s comments suggest that the feud may not have a significant impact on the passing of a crucial bill. The bill, which encompasses tax cuts, reductions in social safety net programs, and increased spending on the armed forces and immigration enforcement, has been a point of contention. It was&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/07/46211326/one-big-beautiful-bill-passes-senate-with-jd-vances-tie-breaking-vote-trump-says-its-going-to-go-very-nicely-in-the-house">narrowly passed by the Senate</a>&nbsp;and is now set to move to the House of Representatives for potential final approval.
Despite opposition from some Republicans, Trump aims to sign it into law by the July 4 holiday. This bill&#8217;s passing could have significant implications for the country&#8217;s financial future, and Bessent&#8217;s comments suggest that the feud between Musk and Trump may not be enough to derail its progress.
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Scott Bessent Says Senators Not 'Threatened' By Elon Musk's Words, Bill Advancing Under Trump's Leadership 'More Than Anybody's Checkbook'

Autonomous vehicles, or AVs, are no longer a distant dream or science fiction—they're hitting roads, farms and factories worldwide as breakthroughs in artificial intelligence spark a commercial revolution across <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/autonomous-vehicles">a $1.2 trillion industry.</a>
In a report shared with clients on Tuesday, Bank of America indicated that AVs have reached a pivotal inflection point thanks to dramatic advances in AI, simulation, and computing power.
To date, autonomous robotaxis have completed 186 million commercial miles as of April 2025. These vehicles are now operating in seven global cities, with plans to expand into 20 additional markets in the near future.
&#8220;Autonomous vehicles are having their ‘ChatGPT moment' and are no longer a moonshot," said the bank&#8217;s analyst Martyn Briggs. 
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">AI, Not Just Automation, Is Driving The AV Revolution</h2>
Unlike earlier generations of self-driving systems, which relied on hard-coded software and maps, the latest wave of AVs is driven by "physical AI," according to the report.
This includes neural networks that continuously learn from real-world data and simulation environments known as "digital twins," which drastically reduce the need for on-road testing.
New capabilities like language models are adding "reasoning and interpretability to driving decisions," Briggs said, while supercomputers integrated into vehicles are enabling autonomous driving in new geographies and use cases.
The cost to deploy AVs is also falling. Hardware, such as LiDAR sensors, is getting cheaper.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Market Potential: Not Just Cars—Everything That Moves</h2>
The AV market is broader than just robotaxis. While cars represent a $700 billion opportunity by 2040, Bank of America estimates the total addressable market doubles to $1.2 trillion when including autonomous trucks, public transit, agricultural and mining vehicles. 
Some off-road AVs are already commercially available, with reported gains of 30% in productivity and 50% labor cost savings in industries like agriculture and mining.
Robotrucks are set to disrupt the $4 trillion global freight market. Autonomous trucking is accelerating fast, with 90 active pilot programs worldwide—two-thirds of which target long-haul freight. 
Seven of these pilots are nearing commercialization, with the goal of large-scale rollouts by 2027. Briggs said the freight industry is poised for transformation as AVs address "structural challenges like driver shortages" while reducing costs.
The story is no longer just about cars: &#8220;Anything that moves could become autonomous," Briggs said.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">How to Invest In Autonomous Vehicle Market: 28 Stocks To Watch</h3>
The Bank of America report identifies 28 publicly traded companies across six sub-sectors—vehicle manufacturers, mobility platforms, software, sensors, semiconductors and insurance—with a combined market cap of approximately $9 trillion.
Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs):
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<li>Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>): Dominates autonomous mining trucks</li>
<li>Deere &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DE#NYSE">DE</a>): Precision farming with autonomous tractors</li>
<li>Toyota Motor Corp. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TOYOF#OTC">TOYOF</a>) and Hyundai Motor Co. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HYMLF#OTC">HYMLF</a>): Partnered with Waymo and Aurora</li>
<li>XPeng Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XPEV#NYSE">XPEV</a>): Advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and autopilot EVs</li>
<li>Daimler Truck Holding AG (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DTGHF#OTC">DTGHF</a>): Global leader in heavy-duty autonomous trucks</li>
<li>Xiaomi Corp. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XIACF#OTC">XIACF</a>): Integrating LiDAR and autopilot tech into smart vehicles</li>
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Mobility Platforms:
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<li>Uber Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBER#NYSE">UBER</a>): Expanding AV ride-hailing with Waymo, Aurora and WeRide partnerships</li>
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Software Providers:
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<li>Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>): Building purpose-built AVs through Zoox</li>
<li>Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>): Operating Waymo robotaxis across U.S. cities</li>
<li>Dassault Systemes SE (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DASTF#OTC">DASTF</a>): Offers digital twin simulations and AV design platforms</li>
<li>Baidu Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIDU#NASDAQ">BIDU</a>) and Pony.ai (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PONY#NASDAQ">PONY</a>): Operating robotaxis and robotrucks in China</li>
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Sensor Companies:
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<li>Aptiv PLC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APTV#NYSE">APTV</a>), Denso Corp. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DNZOF#OTC">DNZOF</a>), Allegro MicroSystems Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALGM#NASDAQ">ALGM</a>): Supplying ADAS sensors, radar, and steering systems</li>
<li>Hesai Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HSAI#NASDAQ">HSAI</a>) and RoboSense (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XEDSF#OTC">XEDSF</a>): Global leaders in LiDAR tech</li>
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Semiconductor Leaders:
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<li>Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>): AV chips, AI training, simulation, and supercomputing platforms</li>
<li>Qualcomm Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCOM#NASDAQ">QCOM</a>), Mobileye Global Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MBLY#NASDAQ">MBLY</a>), NXP Semiconductors NV (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NXPI#NASDAQ">NXPI</a>): Enabling computer vision and ADAS systems</li>
<li>Infineon Technologies AG (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IFNNF#OTC">IFNNF</a>), STMicroelectronics NV (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STMEF#OTC">STMEF</a>), Horizon Robotics (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HRZRF#OTC">HRZRF</a>): Leading providers of AV-specific silicon and AI hardware</li>
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Insurance:
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<li>Progressive Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PGR#NYSE">PGR</a>): Developing AV insurance products tailored for new risk profiles. </li>
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Surprisingly, one name was notably absent from the Bank of America&#8217;s list of autonomous vehicle investment picks: Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>). 
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Autonomous Vehicles Hit Their 'ChatGPT Moment' — Best Stocks To Watch Now

Tesla Inc. CEO (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) and the world's richest man, Elon Musk, have found an unusual source of support in the form of Chinese social media users amid the billionaire's ongoing feud with U.S. President Donald Trump over the latter's ‘One Big, Beautiful Bill.'
What Happened: Users on the Chinese social media platform Weibo have been hailing Musk's stance against Trump with a #MuskWantsToBuildAnAmericaParty going viral on the X (formerly Twitter) counterpart, The Guardian reported <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/jul/02/a-billion-people-backing-you-china-transfixed-as-musk-turns-against-trump">on</a> Wednesday.
The support comes as Musk had earlier claimed he would found a political party if the Senate passed Trump's Big Beautiful Bill.
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Several users came out in Musk's support on Weibo. "Brother Musk, you've got over a billion people on our side backing you," one Weibo user wrote. "When you've had enough, there's no need to keep putting up with it," said another user.
Some offered deeper insights into what it could mean if Musk were to enter politics. "If Elon Musk were to found a political party, his tech-driven mindset could inject fresh energy into politics. The potential for change is significant – and worth watching," a user shared.
Why It Matters: The news comes as Musk has doubled down on <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/06/46186733/elon-musk-staging-a-political-comeback-tesla-ceo-sparks-america-party-buzz-as-he-slams-trumps-insane-spending-bill">his criticism of the bill</a>, which Musk said increases the U.S. debt ceiling by $5 trillion. He also slammed the politicians backing the bill, saying they would lose their primary "if it is the last thing I do on this Earth," Musk shared.
However, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/07/46187311/trump-says-elon-musk-would-close-up-shop-and-head-back-home-to-south-africa-without-subsidies-no-more-rocket-launches-satellites-or-electric-car">Trump called Musk out</a> over his comments. The President said that without subsidies, Musk would have to "have to close up shop and head back home to South Africa" in a post on Truth social.
Elsewhere, Tesla's board <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/07/46189313/ross-gerber-says-elon-musk-enabled-the-president-as-trump-slams-tsla-ceo-over-subsidies-calls-out-tesla-boards-silence-on-absurd-attack">has received criticism</a> for its silence on the billionaire's comments from experts like Ross Gerber, who says Musk has enabled by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/06/45943245/trump-says-he-was-amazed-that-tesla-ceo-elon-musk-endorsed-him-despite-his-anti-ev-stance">endorsing him</a> in the run-up to last year's presidential election.
Check out more of Benzinga's Future Of Mobility coverage by<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/mobility"> following this link.</a>
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After Trump Warns Elon Musk To 'Close Up Shop,' China Rallies Behind World's Richest Man: 'There's No Need To Keep Putting Up With It'

Reuters Reported Earlier, China's CPCA Said Tesla Inc Sold 71,599 China-made Vehicles In June

Venture capitalist Vinod Khosla revealed how Elon Musk&#8216;s funding withdrawal from OpenAI created the investment opportunity that led to his conviction bet on the artificial intelligence startup, according to his recent appearance on the Uncapped podcast with Jack Altman.
What Happened: Khosla, founder of Khosla Ventures, described his OpenAI investment as &#8220;more than twice the largest initial investment I&#8217;d made in four years of venture capital,&#8221; emphasizing it was a conviction play based on fundamental analysis rather than &#8220;herd mentality.&#8221; 
The investment decision came in 2018 when Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) CEO Musk failed to meet his funding commitments to OpenAI.
&#8220;When Elon backed off funding OpenAI, he committed a lot of money that he didn&#8217;t meet his commitments for, and when Sam [Altman] called me I looked at that and said &#8216;We have the right team,'&#8221; Khosla explained during the podcast.
The veteran investor expressed concerns about competitive dynamics in the AI landscape, particularly regarding Chinese company Baidu Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIDU#NASDAQ">BIDU</a>) and Alphabet Inc.&#8216;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) Google. He noted that Google &#8220;was moving very slowly&#8221; while Baidu &#8220;was stealing Google&#8217;s people by setting up an office down the street and stealing their expertise.&#8221;
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Why It Matters: Khosla&#8217;s investment thesis was built on years of preparation. He had been tracking AI progress since 2000, when he predicted AI would redefine humanity. By 2012, he published blogs questioning whether AI would replace doctors and teachers. His 2016 presentation to the National Bureau of Economic Research examined which occupations could be displaced by AI technology.
The decision to back OpenAI stemmed from Khosla&#8217;s analysis of talent influx and performance benchmarks. &#8220;I looked at the rate of progress and the rate of talent influx, those two things convinced me the moment for AI was soon,&#8221; he said. Despite uncertainty about timing, Khosla told his partner the investment was &#8220;too important to not try.&#8221;
OpenAI&#8217;s current valuation has reached $300 billion following a $40 billion funding round, with backing from Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) and SoftBank Group Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SFTBY#NYSE">SFTBY</a>). The company&#8217;s transition from nonprofit to for-profit structure has drawn legal challenges from Musk, who co-founded OpenAI before departing in 2018.
Khosla&#8217;s track record includes the $7 billion return on a $3 million Juniper Networks investment, achieved by betting against industry consensus on internet protocols. 
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As EV giant Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) struggles to regain its mojo, Craig Irwin of Roth Capital Partners warned that CEO Elon Musk's growing rift with President Donald Trump could complicate the company's push into autonomous vehicle regulation.
What Happened: On Tuesday, Irwin said that the removal of electric vehicle subsidies, something that Musk had previously stated he was &#8220;okay&#8221; with, could strengthen Tesla's position by forcing legacy automakers to pull back, while speaking on CNBC&#8217;s &#8220;Closing Bell Overtime.&#8221;
&#8220;Tesla's basically going to own this market for the foreseeable future,&#8221; he said. 
However, looking ahead, he noted that federal support remains key for autonomous driving technology, and political relationships could make all the difference.
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&#8220;It doesn&#8217;t make any sense for Elon to be fighting with Donald Trump,&#8221; Irwin said. &#8220;They both have their egos. You know what? They deserve it. They&#8217;re both wildly successful men.&#8221; He further says that Musk needs to take a step back and rethink what he says. 
While Musk is described as a &#8220;purist&#8221; who wants to see ideal legislation, Irwin pointed out that Trump is a pragmatist who must navigate Congress to get laws passed. If Musk's relationship with Trump deteriorates, regulatory priorities like autonomy could be deprioritized.
Despite the policy risk, Irwin said he would consider buying Tesla shares on the dip, citing potential updates around Level 4 autonomy and the humanoid Optimus robot in the upcoming earnings call.
Why It Matters: Irwin&#8217;s comments come amid the reigniting of the feud between Musk and Trump this week. 
Musk publicly criticized Trump&#8217;s &#8220;Big, Beautiful Bill,&#8221; calling it &#8220;political suicide,&#8221; alongside &#8220;utterly insane&#8221; and&nbsp;&#8220;destructive,&#8221; citing the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/06/46177116/elon-musk-calls-trumps-megabill-political-suicide-says-it-is-utterly-insane-and-destructive-will-des">loss of jobs</a> and the immense damage that it is set to cause for the strategic capabilities of the United States. 
Trump has since hit back, saying that Musk is one of the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/07/46187311/trump-says-elon-musk-would-close-up-shop-and-head-back-home-to-south-africa-without-subsidies-no-more-rocket-launches-satellites-or-electric-car">biggest recipients of subsidies</a>, and without it, he &#8220;would probably have to close up shop and head back home to South Africa,&#8221; he said in a Truth Social post on Tuesday.
He further went on to state that &#8220;Electric cars are fine, but not everyone should be forced to own one,&#8221; leading to a pullback in Tesla shares on Tuesday.
Price Action: Tesla shares were down 5.34% on Tuesday, trading at $300.71, due to the feud, but they&#8217;re up 1.05% after hours. 
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BYD Co. Ltd. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BYDDY#OTC">BYDDY</a>) (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BYDDF#OTC">BYDDF</a>) has recorded a sale of over 377,628 units in June, which is the Chinese EV giant's best sales performance of 2025 so far.
What Happened: The Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) rival reported an 11% YoY growth in sales during May, according to sales data released on Tuesday.
BYD sold over 206,884 EVs, which accounted for 54.8% of the sales, while 170,744 units were Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. BYD's EV sales grew 42.5%, according to the data.
Interestingly, the brand exported over 90,049 units outside of China, an almost 234% increase from June 2024, when BYD exported over 30,014 units.
Why It Matters: The data comes as BYD has been bolstering its presence both in China as well as in overseas markets. The company recently released a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46187880/tesla-rival-byd-launches-11000-long-range-trim-of-its-best-selling-seagull-ev-as-price-war-heats-up">longer-range variant</a> of its best-selling Seagull EV priced at around $11,000.
The release could help the company cement its already strong position in the Chinese domestic car market. BYD has also denied reports in the media that suggested the company was <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/25/06/46111314/byd-denies-production-cutbacks-amid-ev-price-war-says-output-remains-stable-report">scaling back on production</a> amid China's fiercely competitive <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/topics/25/06/45715047/byds-aggressive-pricing-triggers-ev-rat-race-stock-tumbles-authorities-voice-concern">EV price war</a>.
Overseas, BYD has been targeting the European market, where it released the Euro-spec version of the Seagull, called the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/05/45560953/byds-europe-pivot-in-full-swing-with-new-26000-affordable-ev-amid-tesla-sales-slump">Dolphin Surf EV</a>, for $26,000, as well as setting up a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/45097773/satellite-images-put-tesla-rival-byds-hungarian-factory-capable-of-producing-200k-units-annually-in-the-spotlight">production facility in Hungary</a> capable of producing 200,000 units annually.
BYD also overtook Tesla in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/45969242/elon-musk-has-a-new-problem-byd-beats-tesla-in-global-ev-sales-amid-europe-expansion">global sales</a> recently for the first time ever, according to a report released by the International Council on Clean Transportation or ICCT, citing sales data.
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