The Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund (ARCA: XLC)

Dernières nouvelles pour The Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund (ARCA:XLC)

The Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund

Communication Services

Technology

Consumer Cyclical

Normally, the fund generally invests substantially all, but at least 95%, of its total assets in the securities comprising the index. The index includes companies that have been identified as Communication Services companies by the GICS, including securities of companies from the following industries: diversified telecommunication services; wireless telecommunication services; media; entertainment; and interactive media & services. The fund is non-diversified.

Meta Platforms, Inc.

Alphabet Inc.Class A

Alphabet Holding Company Inc.

Charter Communications, Inc., Class A

Electronic Arts, Inc.

Comcast Corp. Class A

AT&T Inc.

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Verizon Communications, Inc.

Walt Disney Co

Netflix, Inc.

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.

iHuman (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IH#NYSE">IH</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.07 per share. This is a 22.22 percent decrease over earnings of $0.09 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $31.88 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $30.74 million by 3.70 percent. This is a 9.63 percent decrease over sales of $35.27 million the same period last year.

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iHuman Q4 Adj $0.07 Down From $0.09 YoY, Sales $31.88M Beat $30.74M Estimate

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HYMTF

Hyundai Motor Reveals Teaser Images Of INSTEROID Dream Car Concept

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is reportedly bracing for a substantial drop in revenue this spring amid payment evasion by individuals and businesses as well as huge staffing cuts.
What Happened: Tax officials are forecasting a more than 10% dip in tax receipts by the April 15 deadline as compared to 2024. This slump equates to a loss exceeding $500 billion in federal revenue, <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2025/03/22/irs-tax-revenue-loss-federal-budget/">reported</a> The Washington Post. The IRS amassed $5.1 trillion in the previous year.
This anticipated drop is tied to shifts in&nbsp;taxpayer behavior and President Donald&nbsp;Trump&#8216;s rapid dismantling of certain IRS components. The administration has begun the process of dismissing approximately 20,000 agency staff, with a primary focus on recent hires in the taxpayer services and enforcement divisions.
High-value corporations and taxpayers are no longer under IRS investigation due to the agency&#8217;s need to allocate resources for internal systems maintenance. This year has seen a 1.7% decrease in returns compared to the same period&nbsp;in the filing season in 2024. 
A decrease in federal revenue would align with a cash shortage caused by the debt limit. With Congress yet to raise the $36 trillion cap, borrowing is restricted, forcing the Treasury to use "extraordinary measures" since January to avoid default.
The Bipartisan Policy Center think tank projected that the government will exhaust its ability to manage cash flow and pay its bills on time between mid-July and early October unless Congress raises the debt ceiling.
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Why It Matters:&nbsp;Notably, tax officials had cautioned the incoming Treasury Department team of the Trump administration that aggressive staff cuts would lead to backlogs. They also recommended that the Trump administration gradually reduce IRS staff numbers while ensuring tax administration remains unaffected.
The IRS&#8217;s predicament comes amid growing criticism of the agency. Real estate mogul and social media personality&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/03/44440924/grant-cardone-says-dont-be-surprised-when-president-trump-eliminates-the-irs">Grant Cardone</a>&nbsp;recently expressed his disdain for the IRS, suggesting that Americans shouldn&#8217;t have to pay income taxes. 
Also, President Trump&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/02/44063509/trumps-5-trillion-to-11-trillion-tax-plan-a-boost-for-growth-or-a-path-to-unprecedented-debt">Tax Plan</a> including the extension of the 2017 Tax Cuts and State and Local Tax deduction relief has met with criticism. Some experts even estimate that this plan could reduce federal revenue by $5 trillion.
The potential revenue shortfall could have significant implications for the national debt and overall economic stability.
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IRS Anticipates Over $500B Revenue Shortfall, While Treasury Stares At Potential Cash Crunch Without Debt Ceiling Increase: Report

Hyundai Motor Co. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HYMLF#OTC">HYMLF</a>) has revealed plans for a substantial $21 billion investment in the United States amid the Donald Trump administration's tariff threats.
What Happened: Trump at a White House event on Monday said that Hyunda's investment is a vindication of his administration's use of tariffs to create American jobs, reported Reuters.
Trump highlighted a $5.8 billion investment in American manufacturing, including a new steel plant in Louisiana.
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The announcement led to a significant surge in Hyundai&#8217;s shares, which rose by as much as 7.5% during early trading in Seoul, marking the largest intraday gain in over seven months. Kia Corp. and Hyundai&#8217;s battery partner, LG Energy Solution Ltd., also experienced gains of 4.3% and 2.3%, respectively.
Hyundai&#8217;s investment plan, which extends through 2028, aims to create approximately 14,000 direct jobs. It includes $9 billion to increase factory output to 1.2 million vehicles annually and $12 billion for other projects, including the Louisiana steel mill.
Hyundai Chairman Chung Euisun emphasized the investment&#8217;s role in strengthening the U.S. steel supply chain and deepening the partnership with the United States.
Why It Matters: The backdrop to Hyundai&#8217;s significant investment is President Trump&#8217;s aggressive tariff strategy, which has created uncertainty for automakers.
On March 11, Trump announced a 50% tariff on Canadian steel and aluminum, threatening the automotive industry with increased costs. He <a href="https://benzinga.com/news/25/03/44253100/trump-slaps-50-tariff-on-canadian-steel-aluminum-threatens-auto-industry">warned that failure to remove </a>existing tariffs could lead to higher duties on Canadian cars, potentially crippling Canada&#8217;s automotive sector. Read more.
On March 12, Trump <a href="https://benzinga.com/politics/25/03/44283923/trump-tariff-delay-on-autos-supported-by-75-of-readers-in-poll-will-pause-lead-to-more-purchases-ahead-of-april">paused tariffs on the auto sector</a> for Mexico and Canada, causing speculation about potential price hikes for vehicles. A poll showed that 75% of readers supported the delay, suggesting a possible increase in vehicle purchases before tariffs return.
Most recently, on March 24, Trump declared that <a href="https://benzinga.com/news/global/25/03/44468587/trump-announces-auto-tariffs-are-imminent-but-some-countries-might-receive-exemptions">auto tariffs were imminent</a>, though some countries might receive exemptions. This announcement has heightened the urgency for automakers like Hyundai to secure their U.S. operations.
Check out more of Benzinga's Future Of Mobility coverage by<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/mobility"> following this link.</a>
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HYMLF

Hyundai Announces $21 Billion US Investment Amid Tariff Pressure: Trump Calls It Vindication Of His Administration's Use Of Levies

Analysts Gordon Johnson and Jim Chanos are intensifying their critical stance on Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), citing significant challenges in the electric vehicle manufacturer&#8217;s performance and market position.
What Happened: Johnson of GLJ Research launched a scathing critique on social media platform X, highlighting Tesla&#8217;s deteriorating financial metrics. &#8220;Tesla&#8217;s margins are imploding,&#8221; Johnson wrote, pointing to frequent discounts and what he describes as collapsing brand and market share across global markets including China, the United States, Europe, Canada, and Australia.
Johnson&#8217;s analysis suggests Tesla trades at 127x 2025 estimated adjusted earnings per share, compared to the Magnificent Seven tech stocks&#8217; average of 32x. He emphasizes that Tesla is not truly a tech stock, with approximately 90% of its revenue derived from automobile sales.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">What&#39;s been a &quot;disaster&quot; about the short thesis Charles? TSLA&#39;s margins are imploding, and getting worse by the day (it offers new discounts to move metal nearly daily). It went ex-growth last year (and will likely see neg. growth again this year). It&#39;s brand/market share are… <a href="https://t.co/1stfpActEJ">https://t.co/1stfpActEJ</a> <a href="https://t.co/a1VDKFEdI0">pic.twitter.com/a1VDKFEdI0</a>
&mdash; Gordon Johnson (@GordonJohnson19) <a href="https://twitter.com/GordonJohnson19/status/1904308790759194776?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 24, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Short seller Chanos amplified concerns by highlighting a 35% year-to-date sales drop in San Diego County, which he characterized as &#8220;material.&#8221; This figure significantly diverges from S&amp;P Mobility&#8217;s more conservative estimate of an 11% sales decline.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Down 35% YTD in a conservative county in CA, is material. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24TSLA&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$TSLA</a> <a href="https://t.co/rJN36EDsX0">https://t.co/rJN36EDsX0</a>
&mdash; James Chanos (@RealJimChanos) <a href="https://twitter.com/RealJimChanos/status/1904318003363123201?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 24, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Why It Matters: The ongoing debate between Johnson and Fox Business Senior Correspondent Charles Gasparino has further spotlighted Tesla&#8217;s challenges. Johnson notes that since 2022, Tesla&#8217;s stock has declined 30.4% while the S&amp;P 500 has increased 20.2% during the same period.
Tesla&#8217;s upcoming first quarter of 2025 delivery report is anticipated to provide further insight into the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/03/44452057/teslas-chinese-rival-nio-warns-of-disappointing-q1-results-deliveries-revenue-set-to-miss-estimates">company&#8217;s current market performance</a>, with investors closely monitoring potential indicators of the company&#8217;s strategic direction and financial health.
Price Action: Tesla&#8217;s stock closed at $278.39, up 11.93% for the day. In after-hours trading, the stock rose an additional 1.43%, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">data from Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Today Shell announces that it will:
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<li>Enhance shareholder distributions from 30-40% to 40-50% of cash flow from operations (CFFO) through the cycle1, continuing to prioritise share buybacks2, while maintaining a 4% per annum progressive dividend policy.</li>
<li>Increase the structural cost reduction target from $2-3 billion by the end of 2025 to a cumulative $5-7 billion by the end of 2028, compared to 20221.</li>
<li>Invest for growth while maintaining capital discipline, with spend lowered to $20-22 billion per year for 2025-20281.</li>
<li>Grow free cash flow3 (FCF) per share by more than 10% per year through to 20301.</li>
<li>Maintain the climate targets and ambition set out in Shell's Energy Transition Strategy 2024.</li>
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SHEL

Shell Outlines Plan To Grow Free Cash Flow Per Share By Over 10% Annually Through 2030, Reinforces Low-Carbon Strategy

With this agreement, Vandemoortele expects to acquire Bunge's margarines and spreads business in Germany, Finland, Poland and Hungary, along with its spreads and margarine manufacturing sites and a portfolio of 20 consumer brands.

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Popular dog-themed cryptocurrency Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>) rallied 5% Monday, aligning with the broader market's upward movement.
What happened: The world's largest meme coin by market capitalization beat blue-chip coins Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>) in 24-hour gains
The buying pressure was reflected in the 123% increase in trading volume to $1.5 billion.
Moreover, large transactions valued over $100,000 spiked 41% over the last 24 hours, while the daily active address count shot up by 34%, <a href="https://app.intotheblock.com/">according</a> to IntoTheBlock.
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The spike invited bullish predictions by noted cryptocurrency analysts.
Widely followed cryptocurrency market commentator Ali Martinez noted Dogecoin's attempts at breaking out a triangle pattern, potentially leading to a 16% upside.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Dogecoin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Dogecoin</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24DOGE&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$DOGE</a> is breaking out of a triangle, which can result in a 16% upswing! <a href="https://t.co/25flXRvfcQ">pic.twitter.com/25flXRvfcQ</a>
&mdash; Ali (@ali_charts) <a href="https://twitter.com/ali_charts/status/1904176605913546949?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 24, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Earlier, Kevin, introduced as ‘Dogecoin Lead Analyst' on X, emphasized that the bullish narrative about Dogecoin depends on Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) holding its current levels and not dropping below $70,000.
Kevin also highlights the significance of $0.139 as support, describing it as a spot where the risk-reward ratio is "absolutely phenomenal."
"If I were ever looking to properly allocate into DOGE then I would definitely take advantage of this spot from a trade perspective," the analyst remarked.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">My <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Dogecoin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Dogecoin</a> Community it is about that time where I must provide you the Alpha you all desire. If we take a look at <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DOGE?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DOGE</a> on the weekly time frame we can see that we received a weekly demand candle last week at the &quot;Last line of bull market support&quot; that I pointed out a couple… <a href="https://t.co/VfjJ56I6KS">pic.twitter.com/VfjJ56I6KS</a>
&mdash; Kevin (@Kev_Capital_TA) <a href="https://twitter.com/Kev_Capital_TA/status/1903546680785633692?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 22, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Meanwhile, the Moving Average Convergence Divergence indicator, which compares two exponential moving averages of price, flashed a "Buy" signal for DOGE, <a href="https://in.tradingview.com/symbols/DOGEUSD/technicals/">according</a> to TradingView.&nbsp;
Conversely, the Bull Bear Power indicator, measuring the strength of buyers and sellers, flashed "Sell."
The meme coin's positive price action was also influenced by the creation of a <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/03/44463140/bitcoin-reserve-no-house-of-doge-just-launched-a-dogecoin-reserve-valued-1-83-million">new Dogecoin reserve</a>, established to advance the cryptocurrency&#8217;s use in real-world payments.
Price Action:&nbsp; At the time of writing, DOGE was exchanging hands at $0.1838, up 5.24% in the last 24 hours, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard?_gl=1&#x2A;380nj0&#x2A;_ga&#x2A;MTEyOTAyOTcxMy4xNzEzMzY0NTYy&#x2A;_ga_V7ZK73W7N0&#x2A;MTcxNDk4MzIzMi42LjEuMTcxNDk4OTE0Ni4wLjAuMA..">data from Benzinga Pro</a>. Year-to-date, the cryptocurrency has tumbled 43%.
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Dogecoin Zooms 5% Amid Broader Market Rally—Analyst Flags Level Where Risk-Reward Ratio Is 'Absolutely Phenomenal'

Despite market fluctuations, the shares of Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>) have risen on a year-to-date basis and the company has added about 29.45% in investor wealth in 2025. This analyst remains positive and says that he won&#8217;t be a &#8220;seller&#8221; at these levels.
What Happened: According to Kenny Polcari, the chief market strategist at Slatestone Wealth, PLTR has come back to fill the gap after the explosion it saw at the start of February.
Palantir provides data analytics tools to government customers for intelligence gathering, counterterrorism, and military purposes.
The stock price declined sharply in early February due to two key factors: President Donald Trump&#8216;s directive, implemented by Defense Secretary Pete&nbsp;Hegseth, to reduce the defense budget by 8% annually for five years; and CEO Alex Karp&#8216;s announcement of a plan to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/02/43837935/palantir-plunges-as-alex-karp-plans-123-billion-stock-sale-jim-cramer-urges-palanteers-to-support-the-stock-right-now-as-pentagon-eyes-defense-cuts">sell up to 9.98 million</a> shares by September.
&#8220;You always want to see a stock fill the gap that it created, whether it&#8217;s on the downside or the upside, you want to see it come back and fill it and test, which is exactly what it did,&#8221; said Polcari.
Furthermore, he said, &#8220;PLTR&#8217;s going to be a name that's going to play a significant role in the global economy and in AI for a long time,&#8221; adding that &#8220;I wouldn&#8217;t be a seller of this name&#8221;.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">" <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24PLTR&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$PLTR</a>&#39;s going to be a name that's going to play a significant role in the global economy and in AI for a long time," Slatestone Wealth chief market strategist <a href="https://twitter.com/KennyPolcari?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KennyPolcari</a> says. <a href="https://t.co/fwfOWE3n5o">pic.twitter.com/fwfOWE3n5o</a>
&mdash; Yahoo Finance (@YahooFinance) <a href="https://twitter.com/YahooFinance/status/1904258957507453041?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 24, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Why It Matters: PLTR&#8217;s market capitalization stood at $170.18 billion as of Dec. 31, 2024, and it currently stands at $220.30 billion. This represents a growth of $50.12 billion or 29.45% on a year-to-date basis.
Its stock price has risen by 28.67% in 2025, whereas it has gained 294.74% over a year. However, it is still 22.85% down from its 52-week high of $125.41 apiece.
The stock rose 6.37% on Monday as it <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/03/44451697/palantir-ceo-alex-karps-technological-republic-vision-faces-harvard-economists-critique-contemptuous-of-markets">joined the S&amp;P 100</a>, a subset of the S&amp;P 500, during its quarterly rebalancing. This inclusion is expected to increase institutional investor interest and drive ETF purchases, potentially boosting Palantir&#8217;s stock. However, any short-term &#8220;index effect&#8221; gains are likely to be temporary, with long-term performance depending on revenue and profitability. 
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/report/PLTR">Benzinga&#8217;s Edge Rankings</a> show a strong price trend in the short, medium, and long term. Its momentum ranking which shows whether the stock is in an upward or downward trend was sturdy at 98.96 percentile. The growth ranking which combines historical expansion in earnings and revenue across multiple periods was also solid at 87.14 percentile. Check out its valuation scores and other fundamentals <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/report/PLTR">here</a>.
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Its consensus price target was $69.57, with a ‘sell&#8217; rating, based on the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PLTR/analyst-ratings">25 analysts tracked by Benzinga</a>. The price targets ranged from a low of $7.5 to a high of $125. The latest ratings from Loop Capital, and Wedbush averaged $128.67, implying a 33.97% upside.
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Market Summary

PLTR

Palantir Market Cap Surges Over $50 Billion In 2025: Won't Be A 'Seller,' Says Analyst As He Foresees PLTR As An AI Play

The offering of the notes is scheduled to close on March 27, 2025, subject to satisfaction of customary closing conditions. T-Mobile USA intends to use the net proceeds from the offering for general corporate purposes, which may include among other things, share repurchases, any dividends declared by T-Mobile's Board of Directors and refinancing of existing indebtedness on an ongoing basis.

TMUS

Reported Earlier, T-Mobile Raise $3.5B In Senior Notes Offering, $1.25B 5.125% Notes Due 2032, $1B 5.3% Notes Due 2035, And $1.25B 5.875% Notes Due 2055

The Fund today announced a special cash distribution of $3.00 per share of the Fund's common stock to be paid on April 7, 2025 to record holders as of April 3, 2025.
Since the cash distribution exceeds 25% of the Fund's current share price, the NYSE will apply "due bill" procedures, whereby the Fund's shares will trade with a $3.00 per share due bill (equal to the amount of the cash distribution) if such trades settle on any date from April 4, 2025 until April 7, 2025 (the "due bill period").&nbsp; This means that a purchaser of shares of the Fund during the due bill period will be entitled to receive a due bill payment of $3.00 per share from the seller and a seller of the Fund's shares during the due bill period will be obligated to pay $3.00 per share to the buyer. &nbsp;The ex-dividend date for trades made during the due bill period will be April 8, 2025, the first business day following the payment date of April 7, 2025.

Dividends

Reported Earlier, The Swiss Helvetia Fund Declared $3.00 Per Share Special Distribution Following Strategic Shift And Portfolio Liquidation, Payable April 7

On Monday, Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) announced an expansion of its Security Copilot platform, introducing six new AI-powered agents aimed at helping organizations detect, prioritize, and respond to cyber threats more efficiently.
What Happened: "The speed, scale, and frequency of cyberattacks are outpacing the capabilities of human defenders alone," said Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella on X.
"Today we&#8217;re expanding Security Copilot with security agents to help address routine security and IT tasks," he added.
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These agents will be available in preview next month and are built to handle phishing alerts, data loss incidents, vulnerability monitoring, and more—without requiring constant human intervention.
Microsoft is also partnering with companies like OneTrust, Aviatrix, BlueVoyant, Tanium, and Fletch to add five more third-party AI security agents.
"The six Microsoft Security Copilot agents enable teams to autonomously handle high-volume security and IT tasks while seamlessly integrating with Microsoft Security solutions," stated Vasu Jakkal, corporate vice president of Microsoft Security, in a blog post.
Microsoft is expected to share more updates at its Secure event on April 9.&nbsp;
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Why It's Important: According to an analysis by Goldman Sachs analyst Kash Rangan, Microsoft&#8217;s focus on AI is seen as a compelling investment opportunity, with him reiterating a Buy rating <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/25/03/44460154/microsoft-stock-one-of-the-most-compelling-investment-opportunities-analyst-highlights-ai-spending-roi-balance">and a $500 price target for the stock</a>.
In January, Microsoft posted quarterly GAAP earnings of $3.23 per share, surpassing the consensus estimate of $3.11. The <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/01/43320124/microsoft-shares-slide-after-q2-results-cloud-revenue-misses-expectations-details">company&#8217;s revenue for the quarter</a> reached $69.6 billion, exceeding analysts&#8217; expectations of $68.78 billion.
Last year, Microsoft president Brad Smith called on the U.S. government to take a stronger approach to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/24/11/42136902/microsofts-brad-smith-urges-trump-government-to-tackle-growing-cyber-threats">combating cyber threats</a> from nations such as Russia, China, and Iran.
Price Action: Microsoft&#8217;s stock dipped 0.0067% in after-hours trading, settling at $393.05. During Monday's regular session, it closed at $393.08, marking a 0.47% gain for the day, according to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro data</a>.
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MSFT

Satya Nadella Says 'Speed, Scale And Frequency' Of Cyberattacks Outpacing Capabilities Of Human Defenders As Microsoft Unveils AI Security Agents

Tesla Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) has seen its market share in Europe shrink, despite a surge in demand for electric vehicles (EVs). The company&#8217;s sales have dipped for two consecutive months.
What Happened: Data&nbsp;from the European Automobile Manufacturers&nbsp;Association (ACEA) indicates that Tesla&#8217;s sales in Europe have plummeted by 42.6% this year. Tesla&#8217;s market share stood at 1.8% of the overall market and 10.3% of the BEV market, marking a notable decline from the previous year&#8217;s 2.8% and 21.6%, respectively, reported Reuters.
In February, Tesla sold fewer than 17,000 cars across the European Union, Britain, and European Free Trade Association countries, a sharp drop from over 28,000 in the same month of 2024. The company is grappling with challenges such as an aging lineup and stiff competition from traditional automakers and new Chinese entrants launching often cheaper electric models.
Interestingly, despite Tesla&#8217;s struggles, overall BEV sales in these markets rose by 26.1% compared to&nbsp;February 2024, even as total&nbsp;car sales fell by 3.1%, according to ACEA. A recent EU filing disclosed that Tesla had established a pool to sell carbon credits to over half a dozen automakers, assisting them in complying with European CO2 emission targets that took effect in January.
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Why It Matters: This decline in Tesla&#8217;s market share comes on the heels of a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/03/44466839/more-bad-news-for-elon-musk-as-top-analyst-forecasts-stock-price-falling-by-as-much-as-50">forecast</a>&nbsp;by JPMorgan analysts predicting a sharp decline in Tesla&#8217;s share price. The report, published by Forbes, noted that Tesla&#8217;s stock lost $127 billion in value in just one day of trading in early March. 
The analysis also downgraded its expectations for Tesla&#8217;s delivery vehicles this quarter from 445,000 to 335,000. If these predictions hold true, Tesla&#8217;s delivery total would be its lowest since Q3 2022. Also, Deepwater Asset&#8217;s Managing Partner, Gene Munster predicted on Monday that Tesla's delivery numbers <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/03/44458244/tech-sector-to-see-major-impact-from-tariffs-and-teslas-delivery-numbers-says-top-analyst-calls-april-2-as-the-vortex-day">would be weaker</a> than anticipated in March. 
However, Felipe Munoz, Global Analyst at JATO Dynamics, stated that Tesla is undergoing significant changes, including CEO Elon Musk's growing political involvement, rising competition in the EV market, and the phase-out of the current Model Y to make way for a refreshed version, as reported by Autocar Professional.
&nbsp;"During this process, brands often experience a drop in sales before they return to normal levels, once the updated model becomes widely available. Brands like Tesla, which have a relatively limited model lineup, are particularly vulnerable to registration declines when undertaking a model changeover,&#8221; explained Munoz. 
Tesla holds a momentum rating of 84.01% and a growth rating of 67.94%, according to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/report/TSLA" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga&#8217;s Proprietary Edge Rankings</a>. The Benzinga Growth metric evaluates a stock's historical earnings and revenue expansion across multiple timeframes, prioritizing both long-term trends and recent performance. For an in-depth report on more stocks and insights into growth opportunities, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/screener/top-momentum-stocks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">sign</a> <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/screener/top-momentum-stocks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">up for Benzinga Edge.</a>
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Tesla's Market Share In Europe Declines For Second Consecutive Month Despite Growing EV Demand

- Alumis to receive $40 million in upfront and near-term co-development payments, with potential for approximately $140 million in additional milestone and field option payments, plus tiered royalties on future sales
-Deal underscores the commercial potential of Alumis' ESK-001 and leverages Kaken's regional capabilities and expertise in novel dermatology treatments
-Kaken has the option to license ESK-001 for further clinical development and commercialization in rheumatological and gastrointestinal diseases

ALMS

Alumis And Kaken Pharmaceutical Ink $40M Collaboration Deal For ESK-001 In Dermatology, With Potential $140M In Milestones

Apple Inc.'s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) upcoming watchOS 11.4 update will bring a long-requested feature to the Apple Watch—letting alarms sound even when Silent Mode is on.
What Happened: According to the release notes for watchOS 11.4's release candidate, Apple is adding a new option that allows Sleep Wake Up alarms to break through Silent Mode.
Currently, when Silent Mode is activated, the Apple Watch only uses haptic vibrations for alerts, which can be too subtle for some users—especially during sleep.
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With this update, each alarm, including those set using the Apple Watch's Sleep schedule, will now include a toggle to "Break Through Silent Mode." When turned on, both sound and haptic feedback will trigger when the alarm goes off, even if the watch is set to silent.
The change was first <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2025/03/24/watchos-114-gives-your-apple-watch-an-alarm-feature-its-long-been-missing/">spotted</a> by 9to5Mac, and Apple is expected to roll out the update to all users in the coming weeks.
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Why It's Important: Earlier this year, Apple faced criticism over persistent alarm issues in its iOS 18 update. Users reported <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42907928/apples-alarm-issue-persists-ios-18-fails-to-fix-the-longstanding-problem-leaving-users-oversleeping">alarms going off at incorrect times</a>, leading to oversleeping and missed appointments.
This update could help restore user confidence in Apple&#8217;s alarm systems, especially after the <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/01/43355688/apple-q1-earnings-revenue-beat-eps-beat-iphone-sales-slip-installed-base-climbs-to-all-time-high-our-best-quarter-ever">company&#8217;s first-quarter earnings</a> report, which showed a revenue beat despite a slip in iPhone sales.&nbsp;
Wearables, Home, and Accessories generated $11.75 billion in revenue, down from $11.95 billion last year. The active installed base of Apple devices reached an all-time high.
Price Action: On Monday, Apple&#8217;s stock rose 1.13%, gaining an additional 0.0045% in after-hours trading to reach $220.74, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro data</a>.
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AAPL

Apple Watch Update Will Allow Alarms To Ring In Silent Mode: Enough To Wake Up Heavy Sleepers?

LogProstyle intends to use the net proceeds from the offering for the development and expansion of ProstyleRyokan's business operation in Japan by developing and managing additional Machinaka Ryokans, a particular type of hotel located in a central urban area featuring traditional Japanese architecture and decor elements. Net proceeds will also be allocated to the formation of joint ventures with local companies for the development of Machinaka Ryokans in the United States and the United Arab Emirates. Additionally, the Company plans to use a portion of the net proceeds for the development and expansion of its real estate renovation and resale businesses in Japan, other Asian countries, and the United States.

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LGPS

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