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On Wednesday, Donald Trump's AI and crypto czar, David Sacks, backed the President's high-profile confrontations with global leaders, praising his <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45556089/trump-gives-south-african-president-the-zelenskyy-treatment-hits-cyril-ramaphosa-with-controversial-genocide-claims">Oval Office exchange</a> with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa.
What Happened: In a post on X, formerly Twitter, Sacks shared a video of the exchange, saying, "There is literally nothing better than President Trump calling out foreign leaders at the White House."
"Zelensky didn't have the cards. Ramaphosa is playing dumb about genocide. President Trump brings the receipts," he added.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">There is literally nothing better than President Trump calling out foreign leaders at the White House. Zelensky didn't have the cards. Ramaphosa is playing dumb about genocide. President Trump brings the receipts. <a href="https://t.co/BZwSFhqLtt">pic.twitter.com/BZwSFhqLtt</a>
&mdash; David Sacks (@DavidSacks) <a href="https://twitter.com/DavidSacks/status/1925244138045186309?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 21, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Trump confronted Ramaphosa over allegations of violence against white farmers in South Africa. He showed a video of Black politicians allegedly chanting anti-apartheid slogans, ending with imagery of white crosses, which he claimed represented murdered white farmers.
Ramaphosa questioned the credibility of the video, while Afrikaner billionaire Johann Rupert, present at the meeting, pointed out that violence affects all South Africans, not just white farmers.
A footage from the meeting showing Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk intensely watching Ramaphosa has also quickly gone viral.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Elon Musk's piercing stare has captured the internet's attention — his eyes say it all. END RACISM IN SOUTH AFRICA! <a href="https://t.co/BrELCausQB">pic.twitter.com/BrELCausQB</a>
&mdash; Africalix (@Africa_lix) <a href="https://twitter.com/Africa_lix/status/1925305350665720009?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 21, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Why It's Important: Sacks, a South Africa-born tech investor and former PayPal Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PYPL#NASDAQ">PYPL</a>) executive, was appointed Trump's AI and crypto czar in December 2024. He holds dual citizenship in the U.S. and South Africa.
Musk, who was also born in South Africa, holds citizenship from South Africa, the U.S. and Canada.
Earlier this year, during an Oval Office meeting, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44064817/zelenskyy-says-not-sure-he-did-something-bad-after-public-spat-with-trump-jd-vance-we-have-to-be-very-honest-and-direct">Trump also criticized Ukrainian</a> President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for not showing appreciation and accused him of lacking readiness for peace negotiations.
Meanwhile, on Wednesday, it was also reported that South Africa may offer <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/05/45537805/musks-starlink-could-sidestep-south-african-equity-rules-under-deal-aimed-at-calming-relations-ahead-of-trump-meeting-report">Musk a regulatory workaround</a> for Starlink as a diplomatic gesture. South African officials were reportedly scheduled to meet Musk or his team on Tuesday night to ease tensions before Ramaphosa's White House visit.
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In a volatile trading session on Wednesday, the S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq indices faced downward pressure as <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/25/05/45550679/treasury-yields-top-5-these-20-stocks-tanked-in-just-one-hour">Treasury yields spiked above 5%</a>. This surge in yields led to a broad selloff, particularly impacting high-growth and tech stocks. The S&amp;P 500 fell by 1.6% to 5,844.61, while the Nasdaq dropped by 1.4% to 18,872.64. The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined by 1.9% to 41,860.44.
These are the top stocks that gained the attention of retail traders and investors throughout the day:
UnitedHealth Group Incorporated&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>)
UnitedHealth&#8217;s shares dropped 5.78% to close at $302.98. The stock hit an intraday high of $309.96 and a low of $300.07, with a 52-week range of $630.73 to $248.88. In the after-hours session, the stock declined 3.1% to $293.50. HSBC analyst Sidharth Sahoo <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45542169/this-unitedhealth-group-analyst-turns-bearish-here-are-top-3-downgrades-for-wednesday">downgraded UnitedHealth</a> Group from Hold to Reduce and slashed the price target from $490 to $270.
Snowflake Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNOW#NYSE">SNOW</a>)
Snowflake shares fell 2.06% to $179.12, with a high of $184.09 and a low of $178.91. The stock&#8217;s 52-week range is $194.40 to $107.13. Snowflake stock spiked over 7% to $192.30 in after-hours trading as the company reported <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/05/45553121/snowflake-q1-earnings-revenue-eps-beat-estimates-ai-data-cloud-company-sees-25-growth-ahead-shares-climb">better-than-expected first-quarter earnings</a>, with revenue of $1.04 billion and adjusted earnings of 24 cents per share.
Navitas Semiconductor Corporation&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVTS#NASDAQ">NVTS</a>)
Navitas Semiconductor saw its stock decline by 4.50%, closing at $1.91. The day&#8217;s high was $2.06, and the low was $1.88, with a 52-week range of $5.14 to $1.52. Navitas shares spiked as much as 188% to $5.50 in the after-hours trading. The company announced a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/05/45554132/navitas-semiconductor-shares-soar-on-nvidia-collaboration">collaboration with NVIDIA</a> on next-generation architecture, which initially boosted the stock. 
Nike, Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>)
Nike&#8217;s stock decreased by 4.12% to $59.98, reaching a high of $61.76 and a low of $59.88. The 52-week range stands at $98.04 to $52.28. Nike stock gained 1.7% in the after-hours traidng. The decline came despite news of Nike <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/contracts/25/05/45555035/nike-stock-sprints-higher-after-hours-as-retailer-returns-to-amazon-report">returning to sell</a> on Amazon after a six-year hiatus.
Target Corporation&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TGT#NYSE">TGT</a>)
Target shares fell 5.21% to $93.01, with an intraday high of $95.31 and a low of $90.60. The stock&#8217;s 52-week range is $167.40 to $87.35. The company <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45548732/target-under-strain-analyst-cautions-on-inventory-margins-amid-dei-and-tariff-issues">reported first-quarter sales</a> of $23.85 billion, missing analyst expectations. The retailer lowered its guidance for the financial year 2025 from the $8.80-$9.80 range to the $7 to $9 range.
Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings shows Nike checks out in terms of price trend in the short term, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">find out</a> how it ranks on other metrics.
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Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers issued a stark warning to President Donald Trump, urging the latter to retreat on the taxes, as he did with the tariffs.
What Happened: On Wednesday, in a post on X, Summers said the &#8220;country risk trade is back,&#8221; citing simultaneous selloffs in U.S. bonds, equities and the dollar as a sign of rising economic fragility. 
&#8220;A few more days like today and recession will be likely,&#8221; Summers says, while adding that the probability of a &#8220;financial accident&#8221; is also climbing, referring to potential blow-ups in banks, hedge funds, and financial institutions that could cause liquidity to dry up, further exacerbating the crisis.
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Summers called on Trump to reconsider his proposed tax agenda, drawing parallels to Trump's recent tariff shift. &#8220;President Donald Trump needs to retreat on taxes just as he did on tariffs,&#8221; Summers says, referring to his walk-back on the aggressive tariff proposals following political and market backlash in recent weeks.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">The U.S. country risk trade is back as bonds, stocks and the dollar all fell sharply today. A few more days like today and recession will be likely. And financial accident risk is rising as well. President <a href="https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@realDonaldTrump</a> needs to retreat on taxes just as he did on tariffs.
&mdash; Lawrence H. Summers (@LHSummers) <a href="https://twitter.com/LHSummers/status/1925343683232088098?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 22, 2025</a></blockquote>
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As U.S. Treasury Yields spiked on Wednesday, with 30-Year Treasuries hitting 5.09%, the highest level since 2023, equity markets witnessed a steep decline, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average down 816.80 points, or 1.91%, the S&amp;P 500 dropping 1.61%, and the Nasdaq Composite index down 1.41%.
The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) dipped below the 100 level on Wednesday and is currently trading at 99.548, marking its third consecutive day of losses.
Why It Matters: Early this week, Summers warned that the U.S. was at <a href="https://benzinga.com/25/05/45484394/gold-hits-3500-as-larry-summers-says-u-s-market-is-on-a-path-to-crisis-like-uks-2022-meltdown">risk of a fiscal crisis</a> similar to the meltdown in the U.K. in 2022, calling it a &#8220;Liz Truss moment,&#8221; referring to the former British Prime Minister who was ousted soon after the crisis.
&#8220;We're on a path towards having an episode like that. I think it will be very costly for our economy, and for the global economy,&#8221; he said. 
Summers, a Clinton-era Treasury Secretary, said last week that it was Trump who <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/05/45423748/trump-blinked-on-china-tariffs-says-ex-treasury-secretary-larry-summers-sometimes-its-good-to-blink">blinked on the tariffs</a>, and despite being a vocal critic of this administration, he lauded the move, saying that &#8220;sometimes it&#8217;s good to blink.&#8221;
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Major cryptocurrencies rode the wave of Bitcoin's fresh all-time highs on Wednesday, gaining momentum alongside the top coin by market capitalization.
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What Happened: The leading cryptocurrency broke $110,000 overnight, hours after officially bettering its previous high of $109,241 set on President Donald Trump's inauguration day. Bitcoin's trading volume spiked 136% over the last 24 hours.
The rally rubbed off on Ethereum as the second-largest cryptocurrency reentered the $2,600 region, with volumes surging by 51%.
Ethereum's dominance increased to 9%, while Bitcoin's market share narrowed marginally to 63.2%
Over $232 million in bearish shorts were erased in the last 24 hours, out of the total liquidations worth nearly $403 million.
Moreover, about $713 million in Bitcoin shorts were at further risk of liquidation if the leading cryptocurrency advanced to $112,000.
Bitcoin&#8217;s Open Interest soared 16.73% in the last 24 hours to a new record of $78.89 billion, suggesting heightened speculative interest. Over 50% of derivatives traders with open BTC positions bet in favor of BTC as of this writing.
The market retained the "Greed" sentiment, according to the Crypto Fear and Greed Index, indicating high buying interest.
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The global cryptocurrency market capitalization stood at $3.41 trillion, following an increase of 1.93% in the last 24 hours.
Stocks sank further on Wednesday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 816.80 points, or 1.91%, to end at 41,860.44. The S&amp;P 500 slid 1.61% to close at 5,844.61, while the tech-focused Nasdaq Composite dipped 1.41% to end at 18,872.64.
The sell-offs came after long-dated U.S. Treasuries <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/05/45550324/us-bond-market-flashing-red-30-year-yield-tops-5-prices-tank-to-october-2023-lows">tumbled to their lowest levels</a> since October 2023, fueled by a weaker-than-expected bond auction and increasing deficit fears tied to Trump's proposed tax-cut plan.&nbsp;
The 30-year Treasury yield jumped above 5.08%, while the benchmark 10-year yield hit 4.61%.
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Analyst Notes: Seasoned trader Peter Brandt described Bitcoin making a new high as &#8220;wonderful&#8221; and stated he was long.
"Bull markets make ATHs all the time. It is the definition of a bull market. On track maybe for top of $125,000 to $150,000 by end of August," Brandt speculated.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">I think it is wonderful Bitcoin is making ATHs. I am long. I actually think ATHs is not technically significant Bull markets make ATHs all the time. It is the definition of a bull market On track maybe for top of $125,000 to $150,000 by end of August???? (Hey trolls, note the… <a href="https://t.co/8PDatXYGP2">pic.twitter.com/8PDatXYGP2</a>
&mdash; Peter Brandt (@PeterLBrandt) <a href="https://twitter.com/PeterLBrandt/status/1925207233492869218?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 21, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Cryptocurrency analyst and trader Ali Martinez said BTC was entering a price discovery phase, with $116,000, $126,000, $136,000 and $148,000 being the "next key levels" to watch out.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bitcoin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bitcoin</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24BTC&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$BTC</a> is trading at new all-time highs, entering price discovery. The next key levels to watch are $116,000, $126,000, $136,000, and $148,000! <a href="https://t.co/yh3ShJ5X59">pic.twitter.com/yh3ShJ5X59</a>
&mdash; Ali (@ali_charts) <a href="https://twitter.com/ali_charts/status/1925316673911083149?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 21, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Long before Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) became a trillion-dollar giant, Jeff Bezos shrugged off <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/long-ideas/24/01/36606013/happy-60th-birthday-jeff-bezos-the-billionaire-survived-the-dot-com-bubble-burst-what-if">internet hype and leaned hard</a> into customer obsession—even as critics questioned his company's razor-thin margins and relentless expansion.
What Happened: In a 1999 interview with CNBC during the height of the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/08/40178601/global-market-crash-sparks-reflection-on-jeff-bezos-2000-dotcom-comments-after-amazons-80-plunge">dot-com boom</a>, the Amazon founder offered a candid view of his company's strategy and why customer satisfaction, not internet buzz, was Amazon's true north.
"It doesn't matter to me whether we're a pure internet play," Bezos said. "What matters to me is: do we provide the best customer service. Internet, shminternet … That doesn't matter."
At the time, Amazon was a fast-growing <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/01/42935158/whats-the-internet-jeff-bezos-faced-clueless-investors-before-launching-amazon-had-to-give-up-20-of-the-company-for-only-1-million">online bookstore expanding</a> into new verticals like electronics and toys, all while facing skepticism from investors about profitability and sustainability.
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Bezos acknowledged the challenges but maintained that customer experience would define the company's long-term value.
"There's no guarantee that Amazon.com can be a successful company. What we're trying to do is very complicated," he admitted. "There's huge execution risk involved."
Bezos was especially adamant about aligning customer and shareholder interests. "In the long term, there is never any misalignment between customer interests and shareholder interests," he said.
When asked if that's a statement even Walmart Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>) could make, he replied, "I think they should make that argument. It's the correct argument."
Bezos also rejected the idea that Amazon's growth, marked by sprawling warehouses and thousands of employees, was an expensive gamble. Compared to opening an equivalent network of retail stores, Amazon's distribution centers are not the same, he stated.
"You can't compare a big chain of retail stores to half a dozen distribution centers," he told the interviewer, "It's bad math."
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Why It's Important: Bezos' early insistence on customer-centricity helped Amazon weather the brutal dot-com crash of the early 2000s, which wiped out competitors like Pets.com and Webvan.
Despite Amazon's stock plunging from $113 to just $6 in less than a year, the company survived—thanks to what CNBC later <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2018/12/18/dotcom-bubble-amazon-stock-lost-more-than-90percent-long-term-investors-still-got-rich.html">described</a> as "shrewd management and a lucky last-minute infusion of capital."
After branching out beyond books in 1998, Amazon reportedly first turned a profit in the final quarter of 2001, following a strong holiday shopping season.
From there, 2003 marked its first full year of profitability. Net income rose sharply from $3 million in the fourth-quarter of 2002 to $73 million in the same period in 2003, resulting in a total annual profit of $35 million—an impressive recovery from a $149 million loss the year before, <a href="https://sites.lsa.umich.edu/mje/2023/05/01/the-history-of-amazon-and-its-rise-to-success/">according</a> to the Michigan Journal of Economics which cited reports from ABC and the New York Times.
Today, with Amazon operating everything from cloud services to logistics and groceries, Bezos' 1999 vision, centered not on buzzwords but on customers, appears remarkably prescient. The company currently has a market capitalization of $2.16 trillion, whereas Walmart has a market capitalization of $782.48 billion.
Based on Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings, AMZN showed solid price performance over short and long-term periods. It ranked in the 66th percentile for momentum and the 91st percentile for growth. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">More details on these metrics are available here</a>.
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In a recent Oval Office on Wednesday, President Donald Trump engaged in a contentious discussion with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa over allegations concerning the treatment of white farmers in South Africa. The meeting, marked by dramatic exchanges, involved Trump presenting a video that he claimed demonstrated the persecution of white farmers.
What Happened: During the meeting, Trump displayed a video featuring Black politicians chanting anti-apartheid slogans, asserting that it highlighted the plight of white farmers, <a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-south-africa-oval-office-drama-0080e7c7288860bd0511b8cc4efd06f6">reported</a> the Associated Press. However, none of the politicians in the video were part of Ramaphosa's government, and many have dismissed the comments as not being literal. The video ended with images of white crosses, which Trump claimed represented murdered white farmers.
&#8220;It's a terrible sight. I've never seen anything like it,&#8221; said Trump about the video.
Ramaphosa questioned the video&#8217;s credibility and engaged in a discussion with Trump, accompanied by his delegation, including pro golfers Ernie Els and Retief Goosen, and Afrikaner tycoon Johann Rupert. Rupert pointed out the broader violence issues in South Africa, noting, &#8220;It's not only white farmers.&#8221;
The meeting briefly shifted focus when Trump addressed a question about a Boeing 747 donation from Qatar, intended for use as Air Force One. Ramaphosa humorously remarked on the situation by saying, &#8220;I wish I had a plane to give you.&#8221;
The South African leader expressed his satisfaction with the meeting&#8217;s outcome despite the intense discussions. He later told reporters, &#8220;You wanted to see drama and something really big happening,&#8221; said Ramaphosa. &#8220;I'm sorry that we disappointed you somewhat when it comes to that.&#8221;
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Why It Matters: This meeting is part of a series of tense diplomatic encounters involving President Trump. Recently, a&nbsp;<a href="https://in.benzinga.com/news/global/25/02/44053592/white-house-meeting-turns-tense-as-trump-warns-zelenskyy-youre-gambling-with-world-war-iii">White House meeting</a>&nbsp;with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy&nbsp;also escalated into a heated exchange. During that meeting, Trump warned Zelenskyy about the risks of escalating tensions, accusing him of &#8220;gambling with World War III.&#8221; The encounter was originally intended to finalize a U.S.-Ukraine agreement on critical mineral supplies but turned confrontational.
In another instance,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44064817/zelenskyy-says-not-sure-he-did-something-bad-after-public-spat-with-trump-jd-vance-we-have-to-be-very-honest-and-direct">Zelenskyy addressed</a>&nbsp;the public spat with Trump, expressing optimism about mending ties between the two leaders. Despite these diplomatic tensions, Zelenskyy emphasized the longstanding relationship between the U.S. and Ukraine, expressing gratitude for American support.
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Trump Gives South African President The Zelenskyy Treatment, Hits Cyril Ramaphosa With Controversial Genocide Claims

Kirby (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KEX#NYSE">KEX</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 1.03% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 15.31%. Currently, Kirby has a market capitalization of $6.05 billion. 
Buying $1000 In KEX: If an investor had bought $1000 of KEX stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $2,038.35 today based on a price of $107.91 for KEX at the time of writing.
<h3>Kirby's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
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Here's How Much You Would Have Made Owning Kirby Stock In The Last 5 Years

Texas Instruments (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TXN#NASDAQ">TXN</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 2.63% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 14.34%. Currently, Texas Instruments has a market capitalization of $168.45 billion. 
Buying $1000 In TXN: If an investor had bought $1000 of TXN stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $7,681.03 today based on a price of $185.42 for TXN at the time of writing.
<h3>Texas Instruments's Performance Over Last 15 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1747869329_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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Here's How Much $1000 Invested In Texas Instruments 15 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today

IDEXX Laboratories (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IDXX#NASDAQ">IDXX</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 3.16% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 11.41%. Currently, IDEXX Laboratories has a market capitalization of $40.59 billion. 
Buying $1000 In IDXX: If an investor had bought $1000 of IDXX stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $8,586.83 today based on a price of $500.87 for IDXX at the time of writing.
<h3>IDEXX Laboratories's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
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Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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IDXX

$1000 Invested In This Stock 20 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

Knowing your worth and having the courage to invest in yourself are two critical traits for anyone seeking success in life. Perhaps there is no better example of this than boxing great Floyd &#8220;Money" Mayweather, who parlayed a $750,000<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/high-return-investments"> investment</a> in himself into a $400 million boxing and promotional empire.&nbsp;
Mayweather told <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/kurtbadenhausen/2015/05/02/boxings-greatest-investment-floyd-mayweathers-750000-bet-on-himself/?sh=47711a111e04">Forbes</a> the story of how he earned his nickname. It all started in 1996, when Mayweather turned pro after winning a bronze medal in the Olympics. Mayweather, who comes from a family of famous boxers, had sublime boxing skills but lacked the connections and know-how to stage and promote professional prize fights. So, he did what most fighters in his situation did back then..
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He signed a contract with Bob Arum's Top Rank Promotions. Arum was a very well-respected promoter with a proven track record of staging lucrative fights. Through his career, Arum had made numerous fighters wealthy, and Mayweather was no exception. By 1998, Arum had guided Mayweather to a spotless 18-0 record and a world championship.
Arum's career guiding fighters to superstardom included stints managing legends like Muhammad Ali and Oscar De La Hoya. It looked like Mayweather was the next one. By 2005, Arum had featured Mayweather in two high-grossing pay-per-view fights against Arturo Gatti Jr and Zab Judah. According to Forbes, both fights drew over 350,000 views, and the promotions were wildly successful for Top Rank. Forbes also estimates Mayweather earned about $3 million per fight.
It wasn't chump change by any means, but Mayweather wanted more. Arum was paying him well, but Mayweather believed that earning $3 million was small change compared to the money Arum and Top Rank were making off 350,000 pay-per-view buys. Mayweather knew that he, not Arum, was the main draw for any pay-per-view fight and believed he could earn nine figures by managing his career and promoting his fights without Arum.
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There was a clause in Mayweather's Top Rank contract allowing him to become a free agent for $750,000. Mayweather paid the fee and linked up with Al Haymon, a well-known concert promoter, and trainer Leonard Ellerbe, to form Mayweather Promotions. Ellerbe, who was CEO of Mayweather Promotions until 2024, told Forbes, "Floyd wanted to take his career in a new direction. Floyd walked into Top Rank's office, handed them a check, and the rest is history."
Mayweather's instincts proved correct. Even though his first Mayweather Promotions fight only netted 325,000 views, Mayweather still made $8 million. That was more than double what he was earning at Top Rank. Mayweather hit the big time in 2007, when his fight with De La Hoya netted 2.48 million pay-per-view buys and generated $137 million. Mayweather earned $25 million for the fight when his pay-per-view share was calculated.
Mayweather earned at least $25 million for his next ten fights, mostly because Mayweather Promotions was plugged into every possible revenue stream. Mayweather was getting his money off the top instead of waiting until his promoter deducted all the expenses first and paid him last. Then Mayweather signed an eight-fight deal with HBO in 2013 that would pay him a minimum of $32 million per fight.&nbsp;
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Mayweather's next big payday came in 2013, when he fought Canelo Alvarez. According to Forbes, the Mayweather vs. Alvarez fight netted 2.25 million pay-per-view buys and earned an astonishing $130 million. Mayweather reportedly earned $41.5 million for his work in the ring, plus another $30 million cut of the pay-per-view money. By the time Mayweather retired, he had a 50-0 record, and Forbes estimates his fights generated $871 million in revenue.
Forbes also estimates that Mayweather has personally netted around $420 million in earnings and that roughly 90% of it came to him after the split with Top Rank. He also has a passive income stream because Mayweather Promotions still handles fighters. It all started with Mayweather knowing his worth and<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/insights/news/25/05/45457595/1000-invested-in-this-stock-15-years-ago-would-be-worth-this-much-today"> investing in himself</a>. Ellerbe told Forbes, "It is the best investment in the history of sports."
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Wolfspeed, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WOLF#NYSE">WOLF</a>) shares plunged on Wednesday following a report that the company is preparing to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as it struggles <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/05/45541882/wolfspeed-stock-is-tumbling-wednesday-whats-going-on">with a mountain of debt.&nbsp;</a>
Unusual options activity was spotted Tuesday afternoon before the report was released.&nbsp;
What To Know: A Wall Street Journal report released after the closing bell on Tuesday triggered a massive sell-off that continued throughout Wednesday's session. Notably, options traders bought a large volume of put options on Wolfspeed ahead of the reports of a bankruptcy.&nbsp;
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In fact, Tuesday's net premium was negative $3.7 million. Traders spent $3.7 million more buying options than they received selling them, indicating a strong belief the stock would fall sharply — before the report of a possible bankruptcy was made public.&nbsp;
Unusual Whales, an anonymous social media account, pointed out in a post on X that traders were betting heavily that Wolfspeed stock would crash. And they did so in unusually large amounts just before the bankruptcy news became public.
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"To say options sentiment was bearish on this is an understatement. Today&#8217;s net premium, NEGATIVE $3.7 MILLION! Most active chains<a href="https://x.com/search?q=%24WOLF&amp;src=cashtag_click"> $WOLF</a> $3 puts expiring 07/18/2025. People have been trading the companies downfall for a while, but WENT INCREDIBLY HEAVY today, before the news. People knew, and kept trading it," Unusual Whales wrote.&nbsp;
The post suggests that some traders may have had advance knowledge of the bankruptcy plans, a situation that often attracts regulatory scrutiny.&nbsp;
Those who bought puts before the news stood to make substantial profits from the stock's collapse.
Wolfspeed stock closed Wednesday down 59.11% at $1.28 per share, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?gspk=YWRhbWVja2VydDUzMzY&amp;gsxid=zBMR4PKmcgBw">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Wolfspeed Stock Plunges 59% On Bankruptcy Fears: Options Traders Cash In

Elevance Health (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ELV#NYSE">ELV</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 2.91% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 14.61%. Currently, Elevance Health has a market capitalization of $90.40 billion. 
Buying $1000 In ELV: If an investor had bought $1000 of ELV stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $7,862.45 today based on a price of $400.12 for ELV at the time of writing.
<h3>Elevance Health's Performance Over Last 15 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1747867524_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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$1000 Invested In Elevance Health 15 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

"At some point you have to be financially responsible," luxury watch collector Olivier Paredes told <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/middle-class-economy-wealth-luxury-shopping-consumers-spending-retail-2025-5">Business Insider</a> in early May. He was sharing why he&#8217;s stepping back from his five-year habit of splurging on luxury watches.&nbsp;
Sudden price hikes doubled tags on brands like Rolex and Omega, popping the pandemic-era spending bubble and driving a record 50 million aspirational shoppers out of the roughly $392 billion personal luxury goods market.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Why The Bubble Popped</h2>
The global personal luxury goods market shrank 2% year-over-year in 2024, according to a <a href="https://www.bain.com/insights/luxury-in-transition-securing-future-growth">Bain &amp; Co. report</a>, marking its first contraction in 15 years, excluding the COVID-19 pandemic period.
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In 2024, global luxury spending remained steady at approximately €1.5 trillion ($1.7 trillion), marking one of the weakest years since the Great Recession, according to <a href="https://www.bain.com/insights/luxury-in-transition-securing-future-growth">Bain</a>. As a result, the personal luxury goods market dipped to €363 billion, reflecting a 2% decline compared to 2023 at current exchange rates, though flat at constant exchange rates.&nbsp;
Over the past two years, the global luxury customer base has shrunk by about 50 million consumers, driven by economic uncertainty, elevated prices, and reduced engagement from younger generations.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Middle-Income Retreat</h2>
Middle-income households—defined by <a href="https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2024/09/16/are-you-in-the-american-middle-class/#:~:text=We%20use%20your%20size%2Dadjusted,and%20expressed%20in%202022%20dollars.)">Pew Research Center</a> as those earning between $56,600 and $169,800 annually—have retrenched after pandemic-era YOLO spending surges.&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/middle-class-economy-wealth-luxury-shopping-consumers-spending-retail-2025-5">According to Business Insider,</a> one handbag enthusiast who used to shell out nearly $20,000 a year says she's trimmed her budget to $6,000, pointing to doubled sticker prices for top bag brands over the last five years.&nbsp;
Paredes himself poured about $70,000 into high-end timepieces over five years before deciding it was time to focus on more pressing financial goals.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Price vs Paycheck</h2>
Over the past five years, <a href="https://www.bls.gov/regions/mid-atlantic/data/consumerpriceindexhistorical_us_table.htm?">U.S. consumer prices</a> have increased by about 25.5%, while average <a href="https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/CES0500000003?utm">hourly wages </a>for private-sector workers have risen roughly 29.8%, according to federal data. Although wages have slightly outpaced <a href="https://www.bls.gov/cpi">inflation</a>, the gains have done little to ease the strain on discretionary budgets.&nbsp;&nbsp;
According to Primerica, <a href="https://investors.primerica.com/news-events/press-releases/detail/344/national-survey-middle-income-americans-grapple-with?utm">69% of middle-class consumers</a> feel their income is falling behind the cost of living, and 71% rate their ability to save for the future as "poor" or "not so good." Meanwhile, <a href="https://www.census.gov/retail/sales.html">U.S. retail sales </a>rose a scant 0.1% in April, underscoring consumer caution.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">What's Next For Luxury</h2>
"We're finally seeing a limit to the ‘you only live once' urge to splurge," said Ted Rossman, senior industry analyst at Bankrate. In a recent <a href="https://www.bankrate.com/credit-cards/news/discretionary-spending-survey/">survey</a>, he noted that more than half of U.S. adults expect to reduce spending on discretionary items like travel, dining out, and entertainment—attributing the shift to fading post-pandemic demand and ongoing inflation.
This ties into a Feb. 9 <a href="https://www.mckinsey.com/featured-insights/themes/whats-next-for-luxury">McKinsey &amp; Co.</a> report revealing a sharp slowdown in the luxury market, even hitting top brands.&nbsp;
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Energy Transfer (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ET#NYSE">ET</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 1.82% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 16.1%. Currently, Energy Transfer has a market capitalization of $61.36 billion. 
Buying $1000 In ET: If an investor had bought $1000 of ET stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $2,109.26 today based on a price of $17.88 for ET at the time of writing.
<h3>Energy Transfer's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1747866633_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

$1000 Invested In Energy Transfer 5 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

Honeywell Intl (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HON#NASDAQ">HON</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 1.51% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 9.75%. Currently, Honeywell Intl has a market capitalization of $142.74 billion. 
Buying $1000 In HON: If an investor had bought $1000 of HON stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $6,362.44 today based on a price of $221.90 for HON at the time of writing.
<h3>Honeywell Intl's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
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Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

$1000 Invested In Honeywell Intl 20 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

There could be plenty of good to come <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/artificial-intelligence">from artificial intelligence,</a> including search results and fact-finding on the web.
While artificial intelligence can help write stories, a newspaper found out the hard way that it's important to check the work of a writer, even if it's a computer.
What Happened: The Chicago Sun-Times newspaper released a "Summer Reading lLst for 2025" as part of its "Best of Summer" section. The list ended up being made-up book titles from real authors and even later tricked Alphabet Inc (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>)-owned <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45536887/this-is-the-first-time-in-two-decades-that-google-is-extremely-vulnerableperplexitys-ceo-breaks-down-search-giants-margin-trap">Google search engine.</a>
The entire list was made up by using artificial intelligence, as <a href="https://www.404media.co/chicago-sun-times-prints-ai-generated-summer-reading-list-with-books-that-dont-exist/">reported </a>by 404 Media.
For example, a book on the list was titled "Tidewater" by Isabel Allende and included a description of the book.
The book list was written by Marco Buscaglia, according to the report.
"I do use AI for background at times but always check out the material first. This time, I did not and I can't believe I missed it because it's so obvious. No excuses," Buscaglia told 404 Media.
Buscaglia told 404 Media the error was on them "100 percent," and they were embarrassed by the mistake.
404 Media found that other sections of the Best of Summer Heat Index special featured AI-generated sections. Quotes from experts appear to be made up or from people who are not real experts in their respective fields.
"We are looking into how this made it into print as we speak. It is not editorial content and was not created by, or approved by, the Sun-Times newsroom. We value your trust in our reporting and take this very seriously," the newspaper, which is owned by non-profit Chicago Public Media, said on <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/chicago.suntimes.com/post/3lpmbre5edk2a?ref=404media.co">Bluesky</a>.
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Why It's Important: While many of the book titles and stories listed in the summer reading list were fake, web crawling done by Google search showed the books to be real.
404 Media shows a search for "Tidewater Dreams Isabel Allende" on Google. A previous search shows the AI Overview at the top of the search results to show that this title is a book by Isabel Allende, a collection of short stories. Allende is a real author. 
"The stories explore theme of love, loss, and the power of memory, often featuring strong female characters and a mystical, almost magical realism style," the description on Google reads.
Allende never wrote a book titled "Tidewater Dreams."
Searching for the same four words — "Tidewater Dreams Isabel Allende" — today reveals a much different result.
Google's new AI Mode says the search "likely refers to a fabricated book title that was included in an AI-generated summer reading list published in several newspapers."
Google says the book title is not a recognized literary work.
While Google has corrected the error in search results, the national newsletter publishing a fake list of books gave some credibility to the titles that helped them briefly appear in Google search results.
An important reminder that not everything you read on the internet is true and not everything that appears in Google searches is true. It's always important to check and verify sources and, in some cases, look for more than one source.
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Providing a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish, 36 analysts have published ratings on Alphabet (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) in the last three months.
The following table summarizes their recent ratings, shedding light on the changing sentiments within the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">13</td>
<td align="right">13</td>
<td align="right">10</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">6</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">6</td>
<td align="right">7</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
The 12-month price targets, analyzed by analysts, offer insights with an average target of $192.58, a high estimate of $240.00, and a low estimate of $159.00. A 6.01% drop is evident in the current average compared to the previous average price target of $204.89. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1747864868_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Breaking Down Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Examination</h2>
In examining recent analyst actions, we gain insights into how financial experts perceive Alphabet. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Barton Crockett</td>
<td>Rosenblatt</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$189.00</td>
<td>$189.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Curtis Shauger</td>
<td>WestPark Capital</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ivan Feinseth</td>
<td>Tigress Financial</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Strong Buy</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jason Helfstein</td>
<td>Oppenheimer</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Shyam Patil</td>
<td>Susquehanna</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Positive</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$225.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Justin Patterson</td>
<td>Keybanc</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$195.00</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Stephen Ju</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$186.00</td>
<td>$173.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mark Shmulik</td>
<td>Bernstein</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ronald Josey</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$195.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Thomas Champion</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$195.00</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Laura Martin</td>
<td>Needham</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$178.00</td>
<td>$178.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Justin Post</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ken Gawrelski</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
<td>$167.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Barton Crockett</td>
<td>Rosenblatt</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$189.00</td>
<td>$205.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mark Kelley</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$192.00</td>
<td>$225.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brad Erickson</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brian Nowak</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brian Pitz</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Youssef Squali</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Deepak Mathivanan</td>
<td>Cantor Fitzgerald</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$159.00</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Laura Martin</td>
<td>Needham</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$178.00</td>
<td>$178.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Scott Devitt</td>
<td>Wedbush</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Gil Luria</td>
<td>DA Davidson</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Laura Martin</td>
<td>Needham</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$178.00</td>
<td>$225.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jason Helfstein</td>
<td>Oppenheimer</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
<td>$225.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ronald Josey</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$195.00</td>
<td>$229.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Thomas Champion</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
<td>$208.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Justin Post</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
<td>$225.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>James Lee</td>
<td>Mizuho</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$205.00</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Doug Anmuth</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ken Gawrelski</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$167.00</td>
<td>$184.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brent Thill</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$235.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Deepak Mathivanan</td>
<td>Cantor Fitzgerald</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Rohit Kulkarni</td>
<td>Roth MKM</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Barton Crockett</td>
<td>Rosenblatt</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$205.00</td>
<td>$205.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Justin Patterson</td>
<td>Keybanc</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$202.00</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Responding to changing market dynamics and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their response to recent developments related to Alphabet. This offers insight into analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Gaining insights, analysts provide qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of Alphabet compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Delving into movements, analysts provide estimates for the future value of Alphabet's stock. This analysis reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Navigating through these analyst evaluations alongside other financial indicators can contribute to a holistic understanding of Alphabet's market standing. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/GOOGL/analyst-ratings?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Stay up to date on Alphabet analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Delving into Alphabet's Background</h2>
Alphabet is a holding company that wholly owns internet giant Google. The California-based company derives slightly less than 90% of its revenue from Google services, the vast majority of which is advertising sales. Alongside online ads, Google services houses sales stemming from Google's subscription services (YouTube TV, YouTube Music among others), platforms (sales and in-app purchases on Play Store), and devices (Chromebooks, Pixel smartphones, and smart home products such as Chromecast). Google's cloud computing platform, or GCP, accounts for roughly 10% of Alphabet's revenue with the firm's investments in up-and-coming technologies such as self-driving cars (Waymo), health (Verily), and internet access (Google Fiber) making up the rest.
<h3>Breaking Down Alphabet's Financial Performance</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company's market capitalization is above the industry average, indicating that it is relatively larger in size compared to peers. This may suggest a higher level of investor confidence and market recognition.
Revenue Growth: Alphabet's revenue growth over a period of 3M has been noteworthy. As of 31 March, 2025, the company achieved a revenue growth rate of approximately 12.04%. This indicates a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company stands out with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Communication Services sector.
Net Margin: Alphabet's net margin surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 38.28% net margin, the company effectively manages costs and achieves strong profitability.
Return on Equity (ROE): Alphabet's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROE, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROE of 10.3%, the company showcases efficient use of equity capital and strong financial health.
Return on Assets (ROA): Alphabet's ROA stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 7.46%, the company demonstrates effective utilization of assets and strong financial performance.
Debt Management: The company maintains a balanced debt approach with a debt-to-equity ratio below industry norms, standing at 0.07.
<h2>What Are Analyst Ratings?</h2>
Ratings come from analysts, or specialists within banking and financial systems that report for specific stocks or defined sectors (typically once per quarter for each stock). Analysts usually derive their information from company conference calls and meetings, financial statements, and conversations with important insiders to reach their decisions.
Some analysts also offer predictions for helpful metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates to provide further guidance as to what to do with certain tickers. It is important to keep in mind that while stock and sector analysts are specialists, they are also human and can only forecast their beliefs to traders.
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Analyst Ratings

The Analyst Verdict: Alphabet In The Eyes Of 36 Experts

Across the recent three months, 5 analysts have shared their insights on Keysight Techs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KEYS#NYSE">KEYS</a>), expressing a variety of opinions spanning from bullish to bearish.
The table below offers a condensed view of their recent ratings, showcasing the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Insights from analysts' 12-month price targets are revealed, presenting an average target of $181.8, a high estimate of $190.00, and a low estimate of $172.00. Observing a 2.36% increase, the current average has risen from the previous average price target of $177.60. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1747864855_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Decoding Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Look</h2>
The standing of Keysight Techs among financial experts becomes clear with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Samik Chatterjee</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$177.00</td>
<td>$172.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Meta Marshall</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$156.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Samik Chatterjee</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$172.00</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Richard Eastman</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Aaron Rakers</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts frequently update their recommendations based on evolving market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Keysight Techs. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Offering a comprehensive view, analysts assess stocks qualitatively, spanning from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Keysight Techs compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts gauge the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of Keysight Techs's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Capture valuable insights into Keysight Techs's market standing by understanding these analyst evaluations alongside pertinent financial indicators. Stay informed and make strategic decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/KEYS/analyst-ratings?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Stay up to date on Keysight Techs analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>All You Need to Know About Keysight Techs</h2>
Keysight Technologies is a leader in the field of testing and measurement, helping electronics OEMs and suppliers alike bring products to market to fit industry standards and specifications. Keysight specializes in the communications market, but also supplies into the government, automotive, industrial, and semiconductor manufacturing markets. Keysight's solutions include testing tools, analytical software, and services. The firm's stated objective is to reduce time to market and improve efficiency at its more than 30,000 customers.
<h3>Keysight Techs's Financial Performance</h3>
Market Capitalization: Exceeding industry standards, the company's market capitalization places it above industry average in size relative to peers. This emphasizes its significant scale and robust market position.
Revenue Growth: Keysight Techs's revenue growth over a period of 3M has been noteworthy. As of 31 January, 2025, the company achieved a revenue growth rate of approximately 3.1%. This indicates a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company trails behind with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Information Technology sector.
Net Margin: Keysight Techs's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional net margin, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable net margin of 13.02%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Keysight Techs's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROE, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROE of 3.28%, the company showcases efficient use of equity capital and strong financial health.
Return on Assets (ROA): Keysight Techs's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROA, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROA of 1.81%, the company showcases efficient use of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: The company maintains a balanced debt approach with a debt-to-equity ratio below industry norms, standing at 0.39.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: What Are They?</h2>
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Beyond The Numbers: 5 Analysts Discuss Keysight Techs Stock

10 analysts have shared their evaluations of First Horizon (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FHN#NYSE">FHN</a>) during the recent three months, expressing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
The following table encapsulates their recent ratings, offering a glimpse into the evolving sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Insights from analysts' 12-month price targets are revealed, presenting an average target of $22.6, a high estimate of $25.00, and a low estimate of $20.00. Experiencing a 3.34% decline, the current average is now lower than the previous average price target of $23.38. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1747864847_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Understanding Analyst Ratings: A Comprehensive Breakdown</h2>
A comprehensive examination of how financial experts perceive First Horizon is derived from recent analyst actions. The following is a detailed summary of key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>David Chiaverini</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>John McDonald</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$21.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jon Arfstrom</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$22.00</td>
<td>$24.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brady Gailey</td>
<td>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$22.00</td>
<td>$24.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ebrahim Poonawala</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$24.00</td>
<td>$23.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Timur Braziler</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$22.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jared Shaw</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$23.00</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David George</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$22.00</td>
<td>$22.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Rose</td>
<td>Raymond James</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$22.00</td>
<td>$23.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ben Gerlinger</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$24.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Responding to changing market dynamics and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their response to recent developments related to First Horizon. This offers insight into analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Offering a comprehensive view, analysts assess stocks qualitatively, spanning from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of First Horizon compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts set price targets as an estimate of a stock's future value. Comparing the current and prior price targets provides insight into how analysts' expectations have changed over time. This information can be valuable for investors seeking to understand consensus views on the stock's potential future performance.</li>
</ul>
For valuable insights into First Horizon's market performance, consider these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators. Stay well-informed and make prudent decisions using our Ratings Table.
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<h2>Get to Know First Horizon Better</h2>
First Horizon Corp is the parent company of First Tennessee Bank, a prominent regional bank with about 200 branches around Tennessee. The company's reportable segments are: Commercial, Consumer &amp; Wealth, Wholesale, and Corporate. The majority of its revenue is generated from Commercial, Consumer &amp; Wealth. The Commercial, Consumer &amp; Wealth segment offers financial products and services, including traditional lending and deposit taking, to commercial and consumer clients in the southern USA and other selected markets.
<h3>Unraveling the Financial Story of First Horizon</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Reflecting a smaller scale, the company's market capitalization is positioned below industry averages. This could be attributed to factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
Decline in Revenue: Over the 3M period, First Horizon faced challenges, resulting in a decline of approximately -1.13% in revenue growth as of 31 March, 2025. This signifies a reduction in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company encountered difficulties, with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Financials sector.
Net Margin: The company's net margin is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of 27.0%, the company may need to address challenges in effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): First Horizon's ROE falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently using equity capital. With an ROE of 2.55%, the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 0.26%, the company may need to address challenges in generating satisfactory returns from its assets.
Debt Management: First Horizon's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average at 0.35, reflecting a lower dependency on debt financing and a more conservative financial approach.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: What Are They?</h2>
Experts in banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their comprehensive research involves attending company conference calls and meetings, analyzing financial statements, and engaging with insiders to generate what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
In addition to their assessments, some analysts extend their insights by offering predictions for key metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates. This supplementary information provides further guidance for traders. It is crucial to recognize that, despite their specialization, analysts are human and can only provide forecasts based on their beliefs.
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