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In its latest move against a major U.S. university, the Trump administration said Columbia University has fallen short of required accreditation standards.
What Happened: On Wednesday, the Education Department formally notified the Middle States Commission on Higher Education that Columbia University violated federal anti-discrimination laws.
According to a statement from Education Secretary Linda McMahon, "Columbia University's leadership acted with deliberate indifference towards the harassment of Jewish students on its campus. This is not only immoral, but also unlawful."
This announcement comes after a joint investigation by the Department of Education and the Department of Health and Human Services, which concluded in May that Columbia displayed "failed to meaningfully protect Jewish students against severe and pervasive harassment on Columbia's campus and consequently denied these students' equal access to educational opportunities to which they are entitled under the law."
The investigation was launched amid pro-Palestinian demonstrations sparked by Israel's attacks on Gaza, which <a href="https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/news/2024/12/amnesty-international-concludes-israel-is-committing-genocide-against-palestinians-in-gaza/">Amnesty International</a>, <a href="https://www.hrw.org/news/2024/12/19/israels-crime-extermination-acts-genocide-gaza">Human Rights Watch</a>, and <a href="https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/top-genocide-scholars-unanimous-israel-committing-genocide-gaza-dutch">leading genocide scholars</a> have identified as a genocide.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/legal/25/06/45786428/trump-shuts-the-door-on-permanent-immigration-and-most-visas-from-these-12-nations">Trump Shuts The Door On Permanent Immigration And Most Visas From These 12 Nations</a>
Why It Matters: A university's ability to access federal funding and maintain academic credibility is dependent on its accreditation status.
A loss of accreditation would risk student eligibility for financial aid programs like Pell Grants and federal loans, which many rely on to afford higher education.
The administration's move against Columbia comes when tensions with Harvard University are ongoing. In April, the administration announced it would <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44804541/trump-administration-halts-2-2-billion-in-harvard-grants-after-university-says-dont-dictate-what-we-can-teach-or-who-we-admit">suspend $2.2 billion in federal grants</a> to Harvard University after the school declined to eliminate its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs and proposed vetting international students for ideological beliefs as per their directives.
In May, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/05/45602347/trump-escalates-war-on-ivy-league-harvard-loses-450m-more-in-federal-grants">another $450 million in federal grants</a> was withdrawn. The administration also revoked the university's ability to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45578777/trump-administration-revokes-harvards-ability-to-enroll-international-students-kristi-noem-alleges-coordination-with-chinese-communist-party">enroll international students</a>, which was blocked by a federal judge. On Wednesday, President Donald Trump <a href="https://edition.cnn.com/2025/06/04/us/trump-harvard-student-visas-suspended">issued a proclamation</a> suspending international visas for incoming students at the university.
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Trump Administration Says Columbia University Violated Federal Law, Threatens Accreditation Over 'Failure To Protect' Jewish Students During Campus Protests

U.S. stock futures were flat on Thursday after a mixed close on Wednesday. Futures of major benchmark indices were mixed in premarket.
The tepid move followed ADP data showing that the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/economic-data/25/06/45768817/us-private-sector-hiring-slows-the-most-in-2-years-powell-must-now-lower-the-rate-trump-says">private payroll additions tumbled</a> in May as weak consumer sentiment and trade policy uncertainty weighed on hiring. 
"ADP number out!!! &#8216;Too Late&#8217; Powell must now lower the rate. He is unbelievable!!! Europe has lowered nine times!" Donald Trump wrote on Truth Social shortly after the release.
Meanwhile, the 10-year Treasury bond yielded 4.35% and the two-year bond was at 3.87%. The CME Group's FedWatch <a href="https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html">tool</a>&#8216;s projections show markets pricing a 95.6% likelihood of the Federal Reserve keeping the current interest rates unchanged in its June meeting.
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The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), which track the S&amp;P 500 index and Nasdaq 100 index, respectively, rose in premarket on Thursday. The SPY was up 0.12% at $596.66, while the QQQ advanced 0.10% to $529.30, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
Cues From Last Session:
U.S. stocks settled mixed on Wednesday, with the Dow Jones index snapping a four-session winning streak.
Most S&amp;P 500 sectors ended positively on Wednesday, with communication services, materials, and real estate stocks leading the gains on Wednesday.
However, energy and utilities stocks underperformed, closing the session in the red.
Yext Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/YEXT#NYSE">YEXT</a>) shares soared over 31% after the company raised its FY26 adjusted EPS guidance above estimates. Dollar Tree Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DLTR#NYSE">DLTR</a>) shares fell over 8% following its first-quarter results.
On the economic data front, the ISM services PMI dropped to 49.9 in May from 51.6 the prior month, missing market expectations of 52. U.S. private businesses added 37K workers to payrolls in May, down from a revised 60K in the previous month.
The Dow Jones index ended 92 points or 0.22% lower at 42,427.74, whereas the S&amp;P 500 index rose 0.0074% to 5,970.81. Nasdaq Composite advanced 0.32% to 19,460.49, and the small-cap gauge, Russell 2000, gained 0.21% to end at 2,098.48.
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Insights From Analysts:
Ross Gerber, CEO of Gerber Kawasaki Wealth &amp; Investment Management, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/06/45785484/trump-cant-demand-lower-rates-while-creating-inflation-with-tariffs-and-money-printing-says-ross-gerber-backs-feds-patience">backed the Federal Reserve's choice</a> to maintain interest rates, while strongly condemning President Trump's trade and tariff strategies, as well as the fiscal expansion fueling inflation. 
In a Wednesday post on X, Gerber stated that Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell was "doing the right thing" by keeping interest rates unchanged, awaiting a clearer picture of Trump's tariff effects.
Gerber contends that if Trump desires lower interest rates, he should steer clear of inflation-driving policies like the inflationary tariff approach and the "One Big, Beautiful Bill," which will likely increase the fiscal deficit and national debt.
The GOP bill, which narrowly passed the House in May, includes significant tax cuts paired with heightened spending on defense, manufacturing, and infrastructure.
"If Trump wants lower rates, then he should stop working on creating inflation through vast amounts of money printing," he said.
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&mdash; Ross Gerber (@GerberKawasaki) <a href="https://twitter.com/GerberKawasaki/status/1930303657406542235?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 4, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Louis Navellier of Navellier &amp; Associates said that tariff negotiations with China were &#8220;hitting an impasse,&#8221; thus he added &#8220;a call between President Xi Jinping and President Trump may be imminent.&#8221;
Contrary to Gerber&#8217;s view, Navellier said that &#8220;The Fed has said inflation is its main priority, but a weak payroll report could cause the Fed to key interest rates sooner rather than later.&#8221;
Meanwhile, Adam Turnquist, the chief technical strategist at LPL Financial, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/06/45787192/nasdaq-100s-premium-valuation-is-easier-to-digest-as-growth-optimism-surges-for-2026-momentum-remains-bullish">hinted in his technical analysis</a> that it was "easier to digest" the Nasdaq 100 index's premium valuation given the growth optimism for 2025 and 2026. 
&#8220;A jump in expected operating margins from 18.0% in 2024 to 23.8% in 2025 and 25.6% in 2026 makes the premium valuation easier to digest (along with the AI-themed tailwinds)," explained Turnquist.
From a technical perspective, Turnquist suggests that the index's "Momentum remains bullish after the recent reset from overbought levels." The Nasdaq 100 has rallied out of a bear market in less than two months.
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Upcoming Economic Data
Here&#8217;s what investors will keep an eye on Thursday:
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<li>The initial jobless claims data for the week ended May 31, April U.S. trade deficit, and first quarter&#8217;s U.S. productivity data will be out by 8:30 a.m. ET.</li>
<li>Federal Reserve Governor Adriana Kugler will speak at noon, and Philadelphia Fed President Patrick Harker will speak at 1:30 p.m. ET.</li>
</ul>
Stocks In Focus:
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<li>Ciena Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CIEN#NYSE">CIEN</a>) rose 3.41% in premarket on Tuesday as analysts expect it to report quarterly earnings of 52 cents per share on revenue of $1.09 billion, before the opening bell.</li>
<li>Toro Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TTC#NYSE">TTC</a>) declined 1.43% ahead of its earnings, which are supposed to be released before the opening bell. Analysts expect earnings of $1.39 per share on revenue of $1.35 billion.</li>
<li>Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) was up 0.70% as analysts expect it to report quarterly earnings of $1.56 per share on revenue of $14.99 billion, after the closing bell.</li>
<li>PVH Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PVH#NYSE">PVH</a>) dropped 8.86% after it cut fiscal 2026 adjusted EPS guidance from a range of $12.40 to $12.75 to a new range of $10.75 to $11, versus the $12.52 analyst estimate.</li>
<li>MongoDB Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MDB#NASDAQ">MDB</a>) jumped 15.16% after it reported better-than-expected first-quarter financial results for fiscal 2026 after the market closed on Wednesday. It also raised its outlook for fiscal 2026.</li>
<li>Mullen Automotive Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MULN#NASDAQ">MULN</a>) fell 18.01% after it announced that it entered into securities purchase agreements following its 1-for-100 reverse stock split on Wednesday.</li>
<li>Five Below Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FIVE#NASDAQ">FIVE</a>) gained 5.39% after it beat analyst estimates on the top and bottom lines in the first quarter.</li>
<li>ChargePoint Holdings Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHPT#NYSE">CHPT</a>) was 12.92% lower after it reported losses of six cents per share, which met the analyst consensus estimate. Quarterly revenue comes in at $97.64 million, which missed the Street estimate of $100.53 million.</li>
<li>Planet Labs PBC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PL#NYSE">PL</a>) surged 19.05% after its first-quarter revenue came in at $66.27 million, beating the $62.3 million Street estimate. The company sees second-quarter revenue in a range of $65 million to $67 million, versus the $65.19 million estimate.</li>
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Commodities, Gold, And Global Equity Markets:
Crude oil futures were trading higher in the early New York session by 0.38% to hover around $63.09 per barrel.
Gold Spot US Dollar rose 0.30% to hover around $3,382.45 per ounce. Its last record high stood at $3,500.33 per ounce. The U.S. Dollar Index spot was higher by 0.07% at the 98.8540 level.
Asian markets were mixed on Thursday as Japan's Nikkei 225 and Australia's ASX 200 indices fell. While India's S&amp;P BSE Sensex, South Korea's Kospi, China&#8217;s CSI 300, and Hong Kong's Hang Seng indices advanced. European markets were higher in early trade.
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US Stocks Likely To Open On A Mixed Note After Dow Snaps Four-Day Run: 'Powell And The Fed Are Doing The Right Thing Holding Rates,' Says Expert

Duluth Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DLTH#NASDAQ">DLTH</a>) affirms FY2025 sales outlook from $570.00 million-$595.00 million to $570.00 million-$595.00 million vs $569.97 million estimate.

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DLTH

Duluth Holdings Affirms FY2025 Sales Guidance of $570.00M-$595.00M Vs $569.97M Est

Duluth Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DLTH#NASDAQ">DLTH</a>) reported quarterly losses of $(0.32) per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $(0.40) by 20 percent. This is a 33.33 percent decrease over losses of $(0.24) per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $102.70 million which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $106.49 million by 3.56 percent. This is a 11.98 percent decrease over sales of $116.68 million the same period last year.

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Duluth Holdings Q1 Adj. EPS $(0.32) Beats $(0.40) Estimate, Sales $102.70M Miss $106.49M Estimate

A new study finds that President Donald Trump's tariff policies are landing hardest on the nation's poorest households, with the bottom income decile bearing the brunt of the economic fallout.
What Happened: On Sunday, Yale University&#8217;s The Budget Lab, a non-partisan policy research center, unveiled <a href="https://budgetlab.yale.edu/research/state-us-tariffs-june-1-2025">its</a> report titled &#8220;State of U.S. Tariffs,&#8221; assessing the impact of Trump&#8217;s &#8220;Liberation Day&#8221; tariffs across American households and industry. 
The report, which analyzes all U.S. tariffs and foreign retaliation measures implemented through June 1, calculates short-run consumer losses before households shift their spending habits, as they often do in response to shifting market and price dynamics. 
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/45786145/trumps-50-steel-tariff-could-drive-up-the-costs-for-automakers-almost-2000-of-cost-for-each-car">Trump&#8217;s 50% Steel Tariff Could Drive Up The Costs For Automakers: &#8216;Almost $2,000 Of Cost For Each Car&#8217;</a>
However, even after the substitution effect kicks in, the study finds a lasting impact on household purchasing power, with consumer prices up 1.3%, and the average American family facing $2,200 in additional annual expenses.
&#8220;Tariffs are functionally a regressive tax,&#8221; the report states, as its findings point to a steep gradient in burden across income brackets. This means that lower-income households are losing a much bigger share of their income to higher prices than those in the higher brackets.
While the second decile also faces a severe reduction in disposable income, wealthier households are far less affected. The top 10% of earners see only a 1% hit, or about $5,000, but as a share of income, the impact is relatively modest.
Clothing, shoes, and vehicle prices have seen the sharpest increases so far, according to the report. Footwear is up 31%, and new vehicle costs have climbed by over $6,000 on average. 
The Yale team has modeled these effects under a &#8220;policy in perpetuity&#8221; assumption, meaning all 2025 tariffs are assumed to remain indefinitely, even those officially labeled temporary.
Beyond households, the macro impacts are mounting, with the report estimating that U.S. GDP will shrink by 0.5 percentage points in 2025, and job losses are expected to reach 376,000 by the end of this year.
Why It Matters: The report is rather tame this time around, with The Budget Lab forecasting a 64% <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/retail-sales/25/04/44860532/trumps-tariff-hikes-on-clothing-wont-clobber-shoppers-right-away-heres-why">rise in apparel prices</a> over a month ago, just weeks after the tariffs were announced. It now pegs the figure at 28%. 
Economists on Wall Street are <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/05/45353863/new-inflation-data-hits-tuesday-why-it-could-kill-fed-rate-cut-hopes">broadly in consensus</a> that the annual headline inflation rate will remain above 2.4%, ahead of the Fed&#8217;s 2% target for initiating rate cuts, largely attributed to April&#8217;s tariff shock.
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Trump's Tariffs Hit Poorer Households The Hardest: Yale's Budget Lab Finds 2.5% Drop In Disposable Income For Bottom Decile

The U.S. Vehicle Suppliers Association has called for immediate measures to address China&#8217;s limited rare earths exports, warning of potential disruptions in auto parts production.
What Happened:&nbsp;The Motor &amp; Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) issued a statement on Wednesday, urging prompt action to resolve the issue of China&#8217;s&nbsp;restricted exports of rare earths,&nbsp;minerals, and magnets. The association warned that the situation could quickly disrupt the production of auto parts,&nbsp;Reuters&nbsp;reported.
China, which dominates more than 90% of the world's rare earth processing capacity, imposed export restrictions in April, mandating that companies secure licenses from Beijing. These measures came in response to a trade war that began when President Donald Trump introduced tariffs on Chinese goods.
The MEMA, in its statement, highlighted the &#8220;serious, real-time risks&#8221; faced by parts companies due to the unresolved situation.&nbsp;The association stressed the immediate need for strong action to avoid major disruptions and economic consequences throughout the vehicle supplier industry.
The report states that the U.S. auto industry is already experiencing the effects of these restrictions. In May, Ford Motor Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>) was forced to suspend production of its Explorer SUV at its Chicago plant for a week due to a shortage of rare-earth materials. 
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Why It Matters: The restrictions on rare-earth magnets from China have been a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/topics/25/05/45708426/chinas-rare-earth-magnet-restrictions-threaten-auto-production-could-result-in-shutdown-of-assembly-lines-report">cause for concern</a> for global automakers, potentially leading to factory closures within weeks.&nbsp;
During early May, auto suppliers and trade groups representing major automakers, including General Motors (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>), Toyota Motors (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TM#NYSE">TM</a>), Volkswagen and Hyundai, warned that Chinese restrictions on key materials could seriously disrupt the production of essential automotive components.
Jim Cramer, renowned CNBC host, also raised concerns about China's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/commodities/25/06/45784952/jim-cramer-says-the-chinese-could-really-hurt-us-as-beijing-tightens-grip-on-rare-earth-magnets-warns-of-threat-to-everything-from-autos-to-data-centers">tightening grip</a> on the rare-earth supply chain, which poses a critical risk to U.S. industries.
That being said, industry experts believe that the U.S. has multiple options to establish a domestic supply chain for rare earths within the<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/04/45005825/us-has-tons-of-solutions-to-secure-rare-earth-production-if-china-halts-exports-experts-say-but-warn-of-significant-challenges"> next five </a>years, but warn that the process is fraught with challenges.
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US Auto Suppliers Urge Immediate Action To Tackle China's Rare Earths Restrictions Amid 'Serious, Real-Time Risks'

Piper Sandler analyst Brent Bracelin maintains MongoDB (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MDB#NASDAQ">MDB</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $200 to $275.

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Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) is <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/25/05/45572996/apple-likely-to-open-llms-integrate-gemini-on-iphone-at-wwdc-analyst">gearing up for its annual</a> Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), set to run from June 9 to June 13. The highly anticipated event will once again be held online, with the keynote streaming live from Apple Park in Cupertino, California.
Keynote Details
The WWDC 2025 keynote is scheduled for Monday, June 9, at 1 p.m. ET. Viewers can watch the livestream on Apple's website (apple.com), the Apple TV app and the company's official YouTube channel.
What To Expect
Apple is expected to unveil iOS 19 for the iPhone, along with updates to its full suite of operating systems, including iPadOS, macOS, watchOS and tvOS. While last year's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/06/39245542/dont-miss-apples-wwdc-2024-keynote-how-and-where-to-watch-on-june-10">event spotlighted Apple Intelligence</a>—a new suite of AI-powered features—this year's focus is expected to shift toward core software enhancements and developer tools.
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Following the keynote, Apple will host its annual "Platforms State of the Union" address, offering a deeper dive into new technologies. The week will feature over 100 technical sessions, as well as group and one-on-one lab sessions for developers.
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As part of its ongoing commitment to education, Apple will invite 50 winners of its Swift Student Challenge to attend the event in person at its headquarters in Silicon Valley.
Why It's Important: Despite its status as the third most valuable company in the world right now, with a market cap of $3.029 trillion, Apple has taken a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/topics/25/06/45716470/nokia-was-worth-40-times-more-than-apple-25-years-ago-when-the-legendary-nokia-3310-was-launched-7-years-later-steve-jobs-ended-the-era-of-dumb-phones-is-the-writing-on-the-wall-for-cupertino-as-i">more cautious approach</a> to the rapid rise of AI that is transforming the tech landscape.
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In contrast, competitors such as Alphabet's (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) Google, Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) and emerging players like OpenAI are moving quickly to roll out AI-powered tools for both consumers and businesses.
Previously, it was reported that Apple is unlikely to stage a major AI comeback at WWDC 2025. Apple is reportedly <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/topics/25/06/45712700/apples-ai-struggles-to-keep-pace-with-rivals-ahead-of-wwdc-2025">aiming for a stronger AI showing</a> at WWDC 2026, but delaying progress is risky given how fast competitors are advancing.
The most notable AI-related update this year will be the opening of Apple's Foundation Models to third-party developers.
Benzinga's Edge Stock Rankings indicate that Apple is experiencing a negative price trend across the short, medium and long term. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">More detailed metrics are available here</a>.
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Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) has recorded over 13,060 new insured registrations in China as Elon Musk's automaker builds upon its growth in the Chinese market in May.
What Happened: "$TSLA China reported 13,060 insured registrations for the week of May 26-June 1," Future Fund LLC's managing director, Gary Black, said as he shared the data on X on Wednesday.
Tesla's registrations experienced a +2.6% QoQ surge in the 9 weeks. However, the sales are still down -21.4% when compared with last year, the post said.
Black reiterated Tesla's strong may performance. "This was the highest week of the quarter so far," the investor said in the post.
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Why It Matters: The data follows Tesla's growth in sales during May in China, with the company recording over 11,000 registrations in the country for two consecutive weeks. The company also saw a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/45739130/elon-musks-tesla-defies-european-slump-with-norway-sales-growth-in-may-model-y-comes-to-the-rescue">surge in Norwegian sales</a>, largely driven by the new Model Y.&nbsp;
The data, combined with the growth in Norway, could prove to be a silver lining for Musk's EV giant, which has been struggling with lackluster sales in various markets and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/eurozone/25/06/45736798/tesla-sales-hit-3-year-low-in-this-european-nation-despite-musks-claims-of-no-demand-problem">experiencing record lows</a>.
Elsewhere, the company is also gearing up to launch its Robotaxi on June 12 in Austin. However, experts still believe the company's FSD tech is not up to par with Gerber Kawasaki's Co-Founder Ross Gerber admitting the tech <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/45764059/ross-gerber-says-tesla-has-lot-of-work-to-do-on-fsd-ahead-of-robotaxi-launch-waymos-are-way-better">needs a lot of work</a>.
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As the Nasdaq 100 index is nearly 2% away from its all-time high, analysis suggests that it&#8217;s &#8220;easier to digest&#8221; the index&#8217;s premium valuation given the growth optimism for 2025 and 2026.
What Happened: According to Adam Turnquist, the chief technical strategist at LPL Financial, the Nasdaq 100&#8217;s forward 12-month price-to-earnings ratio at 26.6 was above its 10-year average P/E of 22.0.
&#8220;However, a jump in expected operating margins from 18.0% in 2024 to 23.8% in 2025 and 25.6% in 2026 makes the premium valuation easier to digest (along with the AI-themed tailwinds),&#8221; explained Turnquist.
Apart from this, he highlights that the buying pressure on the index was also &#8220;widespread,&#8221; as only eight stocks are lower since the April 8th low, while the average gain for the rest of the index has been about 25% in the same period. 
From a technical perspective, Turnquist suggests that the index&#8217;s &#8220;Momentum remains bullish after the recent reset from overbought levels.&#8221; The Nasdaq 100 has rallied out of a bear market in less than two months.
This recovery was a result of the administration's pivot to delay reciprocal tariffs in April, progress in trade negotiations, and strong tech earnings, which revealed no signs of a slowdown in artificial intelligence demand or related capital expenditure spending.
&#8220;The NDX vs. S&amp;P 500 ratio chart recently bounced off support and recaptured the 50-/200-dmas. A breakout above the July 2024 highs would indicate a new uptrend is developing, favoring NDX leadership ahead,&#8221; said Turnquist.
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Why It Matters: According to the <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data, the Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), tracking the Nasdaq 100 index, was trading above its short and long-term simple daily moving averages.
Its relative strength index at 58.97 was in the neutral territory, whereas its MACD line of 3.90 was above the signal line, suggesting that its 12-day exponential moving average was above its 26-day EMA.
These technical indicators signaled a largely bullish trend for QQQ.
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Price Action: The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and QQQ, which track the S&amp;P 500 index and Nasdaq 100 index, respectively, ended on a mixed note on Wednesday. The SPY was down 0.027% at $595.93, while the QQQ advanced 0.28% to $528.77, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
The futures of the S&amp;P 500, Nasdaq 100, and Dow Jones were lower on Thursday.
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<h3>Companies Reporting Before The Bell</h3>
• Hello Gr (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MOMO#NASDAQ">MOMO</a>) is expected to report earnings for its first quarter. 
• Toro (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TTC#NYSE">TTC</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $1.39 per share on revenue of $1.35 billion. 
• EuroDry (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EDRY#NASDAQ">EDRY</a>) is expected to report quarterly loss at $1.25 per share on revenue of $11.07 million. 
• Cracker Barrel Old (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CBRL#NASDAQ">CBRL</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.21 per share on revenue of $822.43 million. 
• Victoria's Secret (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VSCO#NYSE">VSCO</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.04 per share on revenue of $1.33 billion. 
• Brown Forman Inc Class B Common Stock (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BF#NYSE">BF</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.34 per share on revenue of $965.36 million. 
• Ciena (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CIEN#NYSE">CIEN</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.52 per share on revenue of $1.09 billion. 
• Lands' End (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LE#NASDAQ">LE</a>) is expected to report quarterly loss at $0.19 per share on revenue of $272.60 million. 
• Duluth Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DLTH#NASDAQ">DLTH</a>) is estimated to report quarterly loss at $0.42 per share on revenue of $104.77 million. 
• Optical Cable (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OCC#NASDAQ">OCC</a>) is likely to report earnings for its second quarter. 
• BitFuFu (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FUFU#NASDAQ">FUFU</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.06 per share on revenue of $114.03 million. 
• AstroNova (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALOT#NASDAQ">ALOT</a>) is projected to report earnings for its first quarter. 
• Waterdrop (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WDH#NYSE">WDH</a>) is estimated to report earnings for its first quarter. 
• Brown Forman Inc Class A Common Stock (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BF#NYSE">BF</a>) is expected to report earnings for its fourth quarter. 
<h3>Companies Reporting After The Bell</h3>
• SAP (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SAP#NYSE">SAP</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.34 per share on revenue of $4.74 billion. 
• Guess (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GES#NYSE">GES</a>) is projected to report quarterly loss at $0.69 per share on revenue of $631.36 million. 
• Quanex Building Prods (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NX#NYSE">NX</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.47 per share on revenue of $439.30 million. 
• Broadcom (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $1.57 per share on revenue of $14.97 billion. 
• Samsara (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IOT#NYSE">IOT</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.06 per share on revenue of $351.44 million. 
• Concrete Pumping Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBCP#NASDAQ">BBCP</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.04 per share on revenue of $99.02 million. 
• Torrid Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CURV#NYSE">CURV</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.05 per share on revenue of $270.20 million. 
• Zumiez (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZUMZ#NASDAQ">ZUMZ</a>) is likely to report quarterly loss at $0.77 per share on revenue of $182.54 million. 
• Mission Produce (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVO#NASDAQ">AVO</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.05 per share on revenue of $296.15 million. 
• Lululemon Athletica (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LULU#NASDAQ">LULU</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $2.59 per share on revenue of $2.37 billion. 
• Docusign (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DOCU#NASDAQ">DOCU</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.81 per share on revenue of $748.92 million. 
• Vail Resorts (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTN#NYSE">MTN</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $10.06 per share on revenue of $1.30 billion. 
• ServiceTitan (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TTAN#NASDAQ">TTAN</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.12 per share on revenue of $208.69 million. 
• Rent the Runway (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RENT#NASDAQ">RENT</a>) is projected to report quarterly loss at $8.35 per share on revenue of $68.70 million. 
• Rubrik (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RBRK#NYSE">RBRK</a>) is projected to report quarterly loss at $0.32 per share on revenue of $260.41 million. 
• Braze (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRZE#NASDAQ">BRZE</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.05 per share on revenue of $158.62 million. 
• IDT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IDT#NYSE">IDT</a>) is likely to report earnings for its third quarter. 
• Oil-Dri Corp of America (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ODC#NYSE">ODC</a>) is projected to report earnings for its third quarter. 
• Petco Health and Wellness (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WOOF#NASDAQ">WOOF</a>) is expected to report quarterly loss at $0.01 per share on revenue of $1.50 billion. 
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While investors stayed fixated on artificial intelligence and the mega-cap tech giants leading the charge over the past five years, a quiet outperformer emerged: a small-cap retailer selling plush toys and kids&#8217; accessories that has outpaced them all.
What Happened: On Wednesday, the founder of AI platform Bearly.AI, Trung Phan, highlighted this performance in a post on X.
The stock in question is Build-A-Bear Workshop Inc., which is known for its make-your-own stuffed animal stores, which have since become a staple in American malls.
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A shift in the company&#8217;s business model has sent its shares soaring by 1,648.48% over the past five years, with Nvidia Corp. being a distant second at 1,491%, followed by Apple Inc., Microsoft Corp. and Alphabet Inc. at 144.72%, 147.79%, and 135.53%, respectively, over five years.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Big Tech this, Big Tech that. Big fluffy animal plush toys (Build-A-Bear) has hugely outperformed Nvidia, Apple, Microsoft and Google in past 5 years. <a href="https://t.co/r5X9jCuFdr">pic.twitter.com/r5X9jCuFdr</a>
&mdash; Trung Phan (@TrungTPhan) <a href="https://twitter.com/TrungTPhan/status/1929907593620926679?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 3, 2025</a></blockquote>
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In his post, Phan notes the dramatic performance gap between the stocks, despite the broader frenzy surrounding AI and digital transformation during this period. 
&#8220;Big Tech this, Big Tech that,&#8221; Phan says, pointing at the market&#8217;s obsession with these stocks, and yet the &#8220;big fluffy animal plush toys (Build-A-Bear)&#8221; managed to outperform big tech.
A few comments on Phan&#8217;s post credit Build-A-Bear&#8217;s rise to a shift in its strategy. According to Bryant Suellentrop, who runs a staffing agency, the company's pivot from marketing primarily to children toward engaging nostalgic adults with disposable income and access to a credit card played a key role in the stock&#8217;s surge.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Great intel from Bryant: Build-A-Bear expanded brand by targeting adults DTC <a href="https://t.co/xytFMIQN1r">https://t.co/xytFMIQN1r</a> <a href="https://t.co/T0BYbltsUZ">pic.twitter.com/T0BYbltsUZ</a>
&mdash; Trung Phan (@TrungTPhan) <a href="https://twitter.com/TrungTPhan/status/1929917417456861276?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 3, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Why It Matters: Analysts continue to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/insights/analyst-ratings/25/05/45449312/expert-outlook-build-a-bear-workshop-through-the-eyes-of-7-analysts">maintain a bullish outlook</a> on the stock, with 6 out of 7 being bullish, and 1 &#8220;Somewhat Bullish,&#8221; with an average consensus price target of $54.14, or a 17.28% upside from current levels.
Despite substantial tariff-related headwinds, the company <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/05/45670275/build-a-bear-sticks-to-outlook-despite-tariff-pressure-stock-soars-25">stuck to its sales outlook</a> for the full year, projecting growth in the mid-single-digit rate compared to the previous year.
During its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/05/b45665092/build-a-bear-workshop-reports-record-breaking-first-quarter-fiscal-2025-results">first quarter results</a> last week, the company reported a record $128.4 million, up 11.9% year-over-year, and ahead of estimates at $118.9 million, with a profit of $19.6 million, or $1.17 per share. 
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<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Build-A-Bear Workshop Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBW#NYSE">BBW</a>)</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+4.72%</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+1,648.48%</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) </td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+2.61%</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+1,491.03%</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>)</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">-16.83%</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+144.72%</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>)</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+10.82%</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+147.79%</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>)</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">-11.14%</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+135.53%</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAGS#BATS">MAGS</a>)</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">-2.23%</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+111.21%</td>
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Price Action: Shares of Build-A-Bear plunged 3.63% on Wednesday, trading at $46.16 per share, but are up 1.82% after hours. 
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According to Benzinga&#8217;s Edge Stock Rankings, Build-A-Bear scores remarkably well across most key metrics and has a favorable price trend in the short, medium, and long-term. Click <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">here</a> if you want to see how it compares with the tech giants. 
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Meta Platforms Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) is facing a $109 million lawsuit from&nbsp;Eminem&#8216;s music publisher, Eight Mile Style, for alleged copyright infringement.
What Happened:&nbsp;Eight Mile Style, the company that manages Eminem&#8217;s early catalog, has&nbsp;filed a lawsuit against Meta&nbsp;Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp,&nbsp;<a href="https://people.com/eminem-music-publisher-eight-mile-style-is-suing-meta-for-copyright-infringement-for-109-million-11747831">reported</a>&nbsp;PEOPLE. The lawsuit accuses Meta of copyright infringement and seeks damages of over $109 million.
The lawsuit, which does not name Eminem as a party, claims that Meta's platforms—such as Original Audio and Reels Remix—allow users to use music owned by Eight Mile Style without proper licensing or credit. It also alleges that the songs have appeared in millions of videos and have been streamed billions of times. The music publisher is demanding $150,000 for each of the 243 songs allegedly used on Meta&#8217;s platforms, totaling $109.35 million in damages.
A Meta spokesperson, according to the publication, said the company has been negotiating in good faith with Eight Mile Style and expressed disappointment that the publisher chose to sue rather than continue discussions.
Eight Mile Style is also alleging a &#8220;diminished&nbsp;value of the copyrights by&nbsp;Defendants' theft of them, lost&nbsp;profits, and Defendants' profits attributable&nbsp;to the infringement.&#8221;&nbsp;The company is pursuing financial compensation, including the maximum amount allowed under the law.
SEE ALSO:&nbsp;<a href="https://benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/45785192/anthony-scaramucci-says-the-left-should-focus-on-why-it-lost-elon-musk-rather-than-demonizing-him-cr" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Anthony Scaramucci Says The Left Should Focus On Why It Lost Elon Musk Rather Than &#8216;Demonizing&#8217; Him: Credits Tesla CEO For &#8216;Enormously Positive&#8217; Impact On Humanity</a>
Why It Matters: Meta Platforms is currently facing a series of legal challenges. In April, the company was preparing to battle an antitrust lawsuit with the U.S. government&#8217;s antitrust watchdogs, a case that could <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/04/44780047/mark-zuckerbergs-empire-in-jeopardy-as-meta-faces-antitrust-battle-in-court">potentially force</a>&nbsp;Zuckerberg to divest Instagram.
Moreover, in May, an Austrian advocacy group, NOYB, issued a &#8220;cease and desist&#8221; letter to Meta, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45406329/austrian-group-questions-metas-legitimate-interest-in-using-eu-data-for-ai-threatens-legal-action-over-200-billion-making-money-is-more-important-than-the-rights-of-its-users">threatening to seek</a> an injunction and&nbsp;potentially leading to billion-euro damages claims&nbsp;over the company&#8217;s plans to use Europeans&#8217; personal data for AI training. 
These legal challenges, combined with the recent copyright infringement lawsuit, add to the mounting legal pressure on Meta Platforms.
Meta holds a momentum rating of 87.91% and a growth rating of 92.78%, according to Benzinga's Proprietary <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">Edge Rankings</a>. The Benzinga Growth metric evaluates a stock&#8217;s historical earnings and revenue expansion across multiple timeframes, prioritizing both long-term trends and recent performance.
On a year-to-date basis, Meta stock surged 14.8%.
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