The cryptocurrency market experienced a downturn on Thursday, with the global market capitalization falling 1.4% to $3.15 trillion, amid significant developments in institutional adoption and mixed traditional market performance.



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table style="overflow:auto; height: 90px; display: block;"><tbody><tr><td>Cryptocurrency</td><td>Gains +/-</td><td>Price (Recorded at 8.37 p.m. ET)</td></tr><tr><td>Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>)</td><td>+0.6%</td><td>$97,311.65</td></tr><tr><td>Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>)</td><td>-3.42%</td><td>$2,698.76</td></tr><tr><td>Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>)</td><td>-3.18%</td><td>$0.2504</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



What Happened: Bitcoin retreated below the $97,000 mark, touching a low of $95,707.35, even as Utah&#8217;s House of Representatives passed legislation permitting Bitcoin investments in the state.



The bill, which now awaits Senate review, represents a notable advancement in state-level cryptocurrency regulation, <a href="https://www.binance.com/en-IN/square/post/02-07-2025-utah-bitcoin-investment-legislation-advances-to-senate-19966266140857">according</a> to Binance.



The market decline triggered substantial liquidations, with 117,835 traders facing positions worth $234.29 million being cleared in the past 24 hours, according to CoinGlass.



On Thursday, Trump Media &amp; Technology Group Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DJT#NASDAQ">DJT</a>) revealed it has applied for trademarks for six investment products targeting Bitcoin, U.S. manufacturing, and energy sectors. Among the trademarks are Truth.Fi Bitcoin Plus ETF, Truth.Fi Made in America ETF, and Truth.Fi U.S. Energy Independence ETF. President Donald Trump holds the majority ownership of TMTG, which owns the Truth Social platform.



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<figure class="wp-block-table"><table style="overflow:auto; height: 90px; display: block;"><tbody><tr><td>Cryptocurrency</td><td>Gains +/-</td><td>Price (Recorded at 8.15 p.m. ET)</td></tr><tr><td>Berachain (BERA)</td><td>+714%</td><td>$8.14</td></tr><tr><td>TRON (TRX)</td><td>+4.36%</td><td>$0.2321</td></tr><tr><td>Bitget Token (BGB)</td><td>+2.10%</td><td>$6.68</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



Traditional markets showed resilience despite crypto&#8217;s pullback. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 125.65 points or 0.28% to 44,747.63, while the S&amp;P 500 advanced 0.36% to 6,083.57. The Nasdaq Composite gained 0.51%, reaching 19,791.99. However, Dow futures indicated potential weakness, dropping 125.65 points during Thursday&#8217;s session.



Wall Street is bracing for <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/25/02/43534297/january-jobs-report-preview-speculators-bet-on-strong-payroll-surge-yet-economists-predict-a-different-picture">Friday&#8217;s January jobs report</a>, with a noticeable gap forming between economist projections and speculative market bets.



In a note on Thursday, Goldman Sachs economist Ronnie Walker forecast a 190,000 increase in nonfarm payrolls for January, slightly surpassing the consensus estimate of 170,000, but still well below the figures speculated by the market.



Market sentiment remains cautious, with the Crypto Fear and Greed Index reading 44, indicating a &#8220;Fear&#8221; position among investors.



Analyst Notes:&nbsp;Despite the current market conditions, some analysts maintain bullish outlooks. Cryptocurrency analyst Ali Martinez suggested on X that Ethereum could target significant price levels, potentially reaching $7,400, $10,000, or even $14,000 if it breaks above $4,000. 



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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Ethereum?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Ethereum</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24ETH&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$ETH</a> is gearing up for a major move! A breakout above $4,000 could pave the way for a rally toward $7,400, $10,000, or even $14,000! <a href="https://t.co/9hmkSKNpKf">pic.twitter.com/9hmkSKNpKf</a>&mdash; Ali (@ali_charts) <a href="https://twitter.com/ali_charts/status/1887469036054978743?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 6, 2025</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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Adding to the optimistic view, analyst Michaël van de Poppe noted potential positive signals for ETH&#8217;s performance against Bitcoin in the coming week. &#8220;We&#8217;ll have a bullish divergence that could become valid,&#8221; he wrote. 



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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Next week green on <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24ETH&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$ETH</a> vs. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24BTC&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$BTC</a> and we&#39;ll have a bullish divergence that could become valid. Some slight signals. <a href="https://t.co/YGlvatP2NO">pic.twitter.com/YGlvatP2NO</a>&mdash; Michaël van de Poppe (@CryptoMichNL) <a href="https://twitter.com/CryptoMichNL/status/1887448148605624423?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 6, 2025</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) plans to invest about $100 billion in artificial intelligence initiatives this year, placing it ahead of its competitors.



What Happened: On Thursday, during Amazon's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43545590/amazoncom-q4-earnings-highlights-revenue-beat-eps-beat-most-successful-holiday-shopping-season-in-company-history">fourth-quarter earnings</a> call, CEO Andy Jassy said the company's $26.3 billion spending in the last quarter of 2024 reflects its planned quarterly investments for 2025.



This amount covers all business areas, including retail. Most of the funds will go to Amazon Web Services, which runs data centers and provides software tools.



He praised DeepSeek&#8217;s emergence as a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/01/43258810/ross-gerber-slams-deepseeks-privacy-policy-as-the-chinese-ai-models-rise-triggers-market-chaos-i-dont-trust-a-thing-china-does">lower-cost competitor</a> outperforming models from companies like OpenAI and predicted that lower costs and greater efficiency would drive increased customer spending.



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He said some assume that lowering the cost of a technology component, specifically inference in this case, would reduce overall spending. However, this has never been the case.



&#8220;Companies will spend a lot less per unit of infrastructure, and that is very, very useful for their businesses," Jassy stated, adding, &#8220;But then they get excited about what else they could build . . . they usually end up spending a lot more in total.&#8221;



&#8220;I believe the cost of inference will meaningfully come down,&#8221; he stated, adding that this will make it easier for companies to integrate inference and generative AI into their applications.



Why It Matters: Amazon&#8217;s fourth-quarter revenues increased by 10% year-on-year to $187.8 billion, slightly exceeding estimates. However, the company anticipates lower net sales for the current quarter.



Amazon&#8217;s aggressive AI investments align with rivals like Alphabet ($75 billion) and Microsoft ($80 billion), all vying for industry dominance.



Last month, China&#8217;s DeepSeek-R1 was made <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/25/01/43381133/chinas-deepseek-r1-lands-on-microsoft-azure-and-awsthe-same-model-that-shook-silicon-valley">available to access</a> on platforms like Microsoft Azure and AWS.



Price Action: Amazon&#8217;s stock dropped 4.05% in after-hours trading, settling at $229.16. Earlier on Thursday, it had closed at $238.83, marking a 1.13% gain, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro data</a>.



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On Wednesday, Cathie Wood-led Ark Invest executed notable trades involving Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>), Robinhood Markets Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>), Reddit Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RDDT#NYSE">RDDT</a>), and Qualcomm Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCOM#NASDAQ">QCOM</a>). These trades came amidst significant developments in each company, drawing considerable attention from investors and analysts.



The Palantir Trade



Ark Invest&#8217;s decision to sell shares of Palantir. comes as the stock reached <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/02/43543416/palantir-stock-hits-new-all-time-highs-whats-going-on">new all-time highs</a>. The surge followed the company&#8217;s impressive fourth-quarter financial results, which exceeded analyst expectations. Palantir reported revenue of $827.52 million, surpassing estimates of $775.91 million, and adjusted earnings of 14 cents per share, beating the forecast of 11 cents per share. The stock rallied over 20% on Tuesday and continued its upward momentum, testing support around $100 before reaching new highs on Thursday. 



ARK Innovation ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKK#NYSE">ARKK</a>) sold 91,785 shares of Palantir, valued at approximately $10.02 million based on the latest closing price of $111.28. Notably, a day earlier, Ark had offloaded Palantir stock worth $556,973.



The Robinhood Trade



Ark Invest also reduced its position in Robinhood selling 339,757 shares through its ARKK, ARK Next Generation Internet ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKW#NYSE">ARKW</a>), and Ark Fintech Innovation ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKF#NYSE">ARKF</a>). This move was valued at roughly $18.06 million, calculated from the closing price of $53.17. 



The sale occurred as part of a longer-selling spree, with Ark Invest <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/25/02/43517403/cathie-wood-sells-palantir-shares-as-rally-cools-down-ark-invest-also-dumps-nearly-7-million-worth-of-robinhood-stock">divesting</a> nearly $7 million worth of Robinhood stock a day earlier.



The Reddit Trade



Despite <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/social-media/25/02/43528716/reddits-stock-soars-even-as-musk-related-tensions-rise">ongoing tensions</a> involving Elon Musk, Reddit. has seen its stock price soar. The company has experienced a remarkable 338.46% increase over the past year, with a 33.30% rise year-to-date and a 23.22% gain over the past month. These gains come as Reddit prepares to release its fourth-quarter earnings in six days. Ark Invest&#8217;s engagement with Reddit reflects the stock&#8217;s strong performance and potential for future growth.



On Thursday, Ark sold 21,016 shares of Reddit via ARKW and ARKF. The trade was valued at $4.55 million. For the day Reddit shares ended 2.1% lower at $216.51.



The Qualcomm Trade



Qualcomm Inc. recently reported record <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43509115/qualcomm-q1-earnings-highlights-record-revenue-eps-beat-estimates">first-quarter revenue</a> of $11.7 billion, marking a 17% year-over-year increase and surpassing the Street consensus estimate of $10.93 billion. The company&#8217;s earnings per share also beat estimates, highlighting growth across its diversification initiatives.



On the same day, Ark purchased 54,371 Qualcomm shares through ARKQ and ARKW funds. This trade was valued at $9.2 million. Qualcomm shares closed 3.7% lower at $169.32 on Thursday in the regular trading session. 



Other Key Trades:



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<li>Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>): Purchased 153 shares via ARKF.</li>



<li>Rocket Lab Usa Inc (RKLB): Sold 182,393 shares through ARKK.</li>



<li>Roblox Corp (RBLX): Purchased 368,676 shares across ARKK, ARKW, and ARKF. </li>



<li>Uipath Inc (PATH): Sold 9,326 shares via ARKK and ARKW.</li>
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Cathie Wood Dumps $10 Million Palantir Shares At Peak, Sells Robinhood And Reddit — Ark Invest Loads Up On Qualcomm Stock

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) is reportedly launching a <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/tech/25/02/43428732/apples-spring-2025-lineup-iphone-se-4-m4-macbook-air-and-more-expected-soon">major update</a> to its budget-friendly iPhone SE in the coming days.



What Happened: The announcement is expected as early as next week, with the device hitting the shelves later in February, <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-02-06/apple-s-long-awaited-overhaul-of-budget-iphone-nears-release">reported</a> Bloomberg, citing people with knowledge of the matter.



Unlike previous launches, Apple is not planning a formal event, opting for a website reveal instead.



What To Expect: The updated version will resemble the iPhone 14 and feature Apple Intelligence, Apple&#8217;s AI software. It will also feature a USB-C port, allowing it to return to the EU market. Moreover, it will include a larger screen, Face ID, and a faster A18 chip, replacing Qualcomm Inc.&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCOM#NASDAQ">QCOM</a>) modem with Apple&#8217;s in-house version.



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Potential Price Hike: The current SE is priced at $429, significantly less than the $799 iPhone 16. With the new design and features, Apple might raise the price.



Why It Matters: Current iPhone SE models have seen dwindling inventory at Apple stores across the U.S., a typical sign of an impending refresh. Some configurations, such as the red version with 256GB storage, are not shipping until March, the report noted.



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Apple&#8217;s iPhone sales declined 1% during the holiday quarter, and the company is banking on the new SE to boost growth, especially in markets like China and India.



Last month, Apple reported fiscal <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">first-quarter revenue</a> of $124.3 billion, surpassing analyst estimates of $124.13 billion. iPhone revenue was $69.14 billion, slightly down from $69.7 billion last year.



Price Movement: Apple&#8217;s stock was largely unchanged in after-hours trading at $233.10. In regular trading, it closed at $233.22, rising 0.32%, per <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro data</a>.



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Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) reported fourth-quarter financial results after the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings">market close Thursday.</a>



Here are the key highlights.



What Happened: Amazon.com reported fourth-quarter net sales of $187.8 billion, up 10% year-over-year. The net sales beat a Street consensus estimate of $187.3 billion according to data<a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent020625&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1"> from Benzinga Pro. </a>



The company reported fourth-quarter earnings per share of $1.86, beating a Street consensus estimate of $1.48.



By operating segment, here were the net sales:



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<li>North America; $115.6 billion, +10% year-over-year</li>



<li>International: $43.4 billion, +8% year-over-year</li>



<li>AWS: $28.8 billion, +19% year-over-year.</li>
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The company reported operating income of $21.2 billion in the fourth quarter, up from $13.2 billion in last year's fourth quarter. Here was the operating income breakdown by segment, with last year's fourth-quarter total in parentheses:



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<li>North America: $9.3 billion ($6.5 billion)</li>



<li>International: $1.3 billion (loss of $400 million)</li>



<li>AWS: $10.6 billion ($7.2 billion)</li>
</ul>



"The holiday shopping season was the most successful yet for Amazon and we appreciate the support of our customers, selling partners, and employees who helped make it so," Amazon CEO Andy Jassy said. 



"When we look back on this quarter several years from now, I suspect what we'll most remember is the remarkable innovation delivered across all of our businesses."



For the full fiscal year, Amazon's net sales were up 11% year-over-year to $638 billion. North American segment sales were up 10% year-over-year for the full year, with International segment sales up 9% year-over-year for the full year. The company's AWS segment saw full-year sales of $107.6 billion, up 19% year-over-year.



Amazon said it had a record-breaking Black Friday week and Cyber Monday. The company also highlighted its "Thursday Night Football" full-season average of 13.2 million viewers, up 11% year-over-year.



New AWS agreements were signed with the U.S. Army, Intuit, PayPal, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., Northrop Grumman, Medtronic, The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, Reddit, Japan Airlines, Baker Hughes, The Hertz Corporation, Redfin, Chime and Asana, according to the company.



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What's Next: Amazon is guiding for first-quarter net sales to come in a range of $151 billion to $155.5 billion, up 5% to 9% year-over-year. The figure falls short of the $158.5 billion expected by the Street. 



Amazon said there could be an unfavorable impact of $2.1 billion from foreign exchange rates in the first quarter along with the impact of a Leap Year, which it said could be around $1.5 billion in net sales.



Guidance calls for first-quarter operating income to be in a range of $14 billion to $18 billion versus $15.3 billion in last year's first quarter.



Jassy highlighted the company's new Trainium 2 AI chip, new foundation models and other new products that could help guide the future.



"These benefits are often realized by customers (and the business) several months down the road, but these are substantial enablers in this emerging technology environment and we're excited to see what customers build," Jassy said.



AMZN Price Action: Amazon stock is down 2.14% to $233.72 in after-hours trading Thursday versus a 52-week trading range of $151.61 to $242.52.



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Amazon.com Q4 Earnings: Jassy Highlights 'Successful' Holiday Season, Q1 Guidance Disappoints Investors

Take-Two Interactive Software Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TTWO#NASDAQ">TTWO</a>) reported third-quarter financial results after the market close on Thursday. Here&#8217;s a look at the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/02/b43544649/take-two-interactive-software-inc-reports-results-for-fiscal-third-quarter-2025">key details from the quarter</a>.



Q3 Earnings: Take-Two reported third-quarter revenue of $1.37 billion, missing analyst estimates of $1.39 billion, according to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>. The video game publisher reported third-quarter adjusted earnings of 72 cents per share, beating analyst estimates of 57 cents per share.



Total net bookings grew 3% year-over-year. Net Bookings from recurrent consumer spending grew&nbsp;9%&nbsp;year-over-year and accounted for&nbsp;79%&nbsp;of total Net Bookings. Take-Two noted that net bookings growth was driven by&nbsp;&#8220;significant outperformance&#8221; in&nbsp;NBA 2K, which helped offset moderation experienced in several of the company&#8217;s mobile franchises.&nbsp;



The company ended the quarter with $1.21 billion in cash and cash equivalents.



&#8220;We achieved solid results during the holiday season,&#8221; said Strauss Zelnick, chairman and CEO of Take-Two Interactive.



&#8220;Looking ahead, this calendar year is shaping up to be one of the strongest ever for Take-Two, as we plan to launch Sid Meier&#8217;s Civilization VII on Feb. 11, Mafia: The Old Country in the Summer, Grand Theft Auto VI in the Fall, and Borderlands 4.&#8221;



Outlook: Take-Two expects fourth-quarter revenue to be between $1.52 billion and $1.62 billion versus estimates of $1.54 billion. The company anticipates anywhere from a loss of 20 cents per share to positive earnings of 13 cents per share in the fourth quarter versus estimates of 6 cents per share.



Take-Two sees full-year revenue in the range of $5.57 billion to $5.67 billion versus estimates of $5.62 billion. The company anticipates a full-year loss of $4.17 to $4.50 per share versus estimates for a loss of $4.47 per share, per <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>.



&#8220;As we continue to deliver hits, we remain highly confident that we will achieve sequential increases in, and record levels of, Net Bookings in Fiscal 2026 and 2027,&#8221; Zelnick said.



Investors appear to be responding favorably to the commentary on the timing of Grand Theft Auto VI&#8217;s highly anticipated release. The company also said it will release PGA Tour 2K25 on Feb. 28 and WWE 2K25 on March 14. 



TTWO Price Action: <a href="http://benzinga.com/quote/ttwo">Take-Two shares</a> were up 5.91% after hours, trading at $193.90 at the time of publication Thursday, according to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>.



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A dangerous winter storm is bringing snow, ice and freezing rain to portions of the Midwest and Northeast on Thursday. 



Another storm is following close behind and is expected to arrive this weekend. Here's a look at the potential impacts of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43108615/southern-power-grids-face-historic-winter-test-as-snow-blankets-gulf">the winter weather. </a>



The Details: A moist air mass collided with cold air across the Midwest, Ohio Valley and Northeast, producing a corridor of sleet and freezing rain on Thursday.



&#8220;A storm sweeping across the central and eastern United States will bring a swath of hazardous freezing rain through Thursday,&#8221; warned AccuWeather Meteorologist Brandon Buckingham.



Blustery winds will enter the region behind the storm with maximum wind gusts of 65 miles per hour Thursday into Friday, <a href="https://www.accuweather.com/en/winter-weather/dangerous-snow-and-ice-storm-to-snarl-travel-across-the-midwest-northeast/1741400">according to</a> AccuWeather.&nbsp;



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Forecast: Meteorologists warn that another winter storm will hit many of the same areas affected by Thursday's storm. A mix of snow, ice and rain or thunderstorms will advance from the Central states and head for the East Coast Friday night through Sunday morning.



Stocks To Watch: Observers expect Lowe&#8217;s Companies, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LOW#NYSE">LOW</a>) and Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>) stores will have increased traffic as consumers buy salt, shovels and snowblowers to handle the storm. 



Walmart, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>) could also see a bump in sales as shoppers stock up on groceries and other household essentials. 



There is an increased risk of power outages, especially with freezing rain and ice in the forecast. 



Eversource Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ES#NYSE">ES</a>) and Consolidated Edison, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ED#NYSE">ED</a>) are two power companies that operate in the Northeast. Observers would be wise to monitor those stocks in the event of widespread outages. 



Travelers should expect Thursday&#8217;s weather to affect flights through the weekend. JetBlue Airways Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JBLU#NASDAQ">JBLU</a>) has major hubs in New York City and Boston. Delta Air Lines, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>) is also on watch as the air carrier operates all ten of the busiest US routes from Boston Logan International Airport. 



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Snow, Ice Blast Many US States Thursday With Another Winter Storm Expected This Weekend

The Trump administration's buyout plan for federal employees is facing a legal roadblock after a federal judge temporarily halted the initiative just hours before <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/donald-trump">the acceptance deadline Thursday. </a>



The nationwide pause disrupts a controversial effort that could reshape the federal workforce by encouraging mass resignations, a move that critics argue is designed to clear out career officials, CNBC <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/02/06/trump-federal-employee-buyout-court-challenge-.html">reports</a>.



What Happened: A federal court in Boston intervened on Thursday to halt the administration's offer, which had already been accepted by more than 60,000 federal employees, or roughly 3% of the workforce. Judge George O'Toole Jr. ordered agencies to notify workers the program has been paused until at least Monday, when a hearing will determine the legal standing of the buyout plan.



The lawsuit, filed by unions representing federal workers, challenges the legality of the administration's so-called &#8220;Fork Directive," questioning its financial viability and legal basis.



The memo presented employees with a choice: resign now and continue receiving pay and benefits until September, or risk future layoffs. The administration insisted the deadline would not be extended beyond 11:59 p.m. ET Thursday, according to CNBC.



The American Federation of Government Employees has been vocal in its opposition, arguing the initiative pressures workers into resigning under uncertain conditions.



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Why It Matters: With over 3 million employees, the federal government is the largest employer in the U.S., surpassing corporations like Walmart and Amazon in workforce size. A large-scale departure could lead to significant disruptions in government operations, delaying services and impacting economic stability.



The Pew Research Center said even a fraction of federal employees opting into the buyout could cause widespread <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/01/43314808/trump-memo-heard-around-the-world-how-us-economy-could-adjust-to-buyouts-for-federal-workers">effects on public administration.</a>



Critics argue the directive is politically motivated, aiming to replace career employees with administration loyalists. Everett Kelley, president of the American Federation of Government Employees, described the initiative as part of a broader strategy to create an inhospitable environment for federal workers.



The Office of Personnel Management, now facing legal challenges, will need to justify the plan's structure and funding sources as scrutiny intensifies.



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Trump's Push To Reshape Federal Workforce With Buyouts Stalls In Court

Trump Media &amp; Technology Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DJT#NASDAQ">DJT</a>), which was co-founded by President Donald Trump, is pushing deeper into the world of finance with a filing for several custom exchange-traded funds, a move that comes after recently rolling <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/01/43310673/trump-media-technology-group-stock-jumps-on-expansion-into-financial-services">out plans for Truth.Fi.</a>



What Happened: Following up on a trademark made for <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/social-media/24/11/42124007/trump-media-trademark-filing-for-truthfi-hints-at-potential-digital-wallets-asset-trading">Truth.Fi in November</a>, Trump Media &amp; Technology is expanding its offerings beyond its Truth Social social media platform and Truth+ video streaming platform.



The company <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2025/02/06/3022027/0/en/Trump-Media-Registers-Trademarks-for-Truth-Fi-Investment-Vehicles.html">filed </a>for several customized ETFs and separately managed accounts on Thursday. The filing advances the company's plans to launch America First-Themed ETFs and SMAs.



The trademarks include:



<ul>
<li>Truth.Fi Made in America ETF</li>



<li>Truth.Fi Made in America SMA</li>



<li>Truth.Fi U.S. Energy Independence ETF</li>



<li>Truth.Fi U.S. Energy Independence SMA</li>



<li>Truth.Fi Bitcoin Plus ETF</li>



<li>Truth.Fi Bitcoin Plus SMA</li>
</ul>



"The investment vehicles will be components of the new Truth.Fi brand covering financial services and financial technology," the company said in a press release.



The launch of Truth.Fi includes the investment of up to $250 million to be custodied by Charles Schwab Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCHW#NYSE">SCHW</a>), which is partnering with Trump Media to develop the SMAs.



Trump Media also signed services and licensing agreements with an affiliate of Yorkville Advisors, who will act as the Registered Investment Advisor on the new financial vehicles.



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Why It's Important: The names of the ETFs and SMAs suggest carrying out investment vehicles for some of Trump's top priorities.



Trump has made companies making products in America a top priority, which comes as he has threatened to place tariffs on countries like China, Canada and Mexico for items imported into the U.S.



The president has also put an emphasis on energy production in America, which is likely the reason for the U.S. Energy Independence name.



Trump's support for Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) has been a bit newer as he changed his tune about cryptocurrency during his run for president in the 2024 election after previously being <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/09/41096120/if-you-invested-1-000-in-bitcoin-when-donald-trump-said-he-wasnt-a-fan-heres-how-much-youd">outspoken about the sector.</a>



&#8220;I am not a fan of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, which are not money, and whose value is highly volatile and based on thin air,&#8221; Trump&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1149472282584072192?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1149472282584072192%7Ctwgr%5E05ce97419f07b6da557a7465d7b1138a09bf4c43%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fpublish.twitter.com%2F%3Fquery%3Dhttps3A2F2Ftwitter.com2FrealDonaldTrump2Fstatus2F1149472282584072192widget%3DTweet" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">tweeted&nbsp;</a>on July 11, 2019.



Trump supported Bitcoin during the election and his win helped send the price of Bitcoin to new all-time highs with a new White House administration that is pro-crypto and also considering a Bitcoin Strategic Reserve.



There are several approved Bitcoin ETFs and the new Truth.Fi would be one off the newest to hit the market.



"We aim to give investors a means to invest in American energy, manufacturing, and other firms that provide a competitive alternative to the woke funds and debanking problems that you find throughout the market. We're exploring a range of ways to differentiate our products, including strategies related to bitcoin," TMTG CEO Devin Nunes said.



Nunes comments suggest there could be additional finance products launched by Truth.Fi soon. Notably, the new filings do not include anything related to Trump Coin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">TRUMP</a>), which launched before Trump was sworn in as president. There are <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/01/43105356/meme-coin-supercycle-dogecoin-trump-bonk-futures-etf-applications-filed">several pending ETFs</a> that plan to include Trump Coin.



While it is not specific to Trump and his policies, the Point Bridge America First ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAGA#BATS">MAGA</a>) was launched in 2017 by Hal Lambert. During the 2024 election, Lambert <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs/specialty-etfs/23/05/32520652/maga-etf-founder-is-backing-desantis-over-trump-im-in-for-desantis-this-time">initially voiced support</a> for Republican competitor Ron DeSantis before switching back to supporting Trump.



DJT Price Action: Trump Media stock is up 2.63% to $31.15 on Thursday versus a 52-week trading range of $11.75 to $79.38. The stock is down 10% year-to-date in 2025 and down 32.7% over the past year.



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Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) will be reporting its fourth-quarter earnings on Thursday. Wall Street expects $1.49 in EPS and $187.30 billion in revenues as the company reports<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/earnings?tickers=AMZN" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> after market hours</a>.



The stock is up 40.71% over the past year, 8.08% year-to-date.



Let&#8217;s look at what the charts indicate for Amazon stock and how the stock currently maps against Wall Street estimates.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">AMZN Stock Strongly Bullish Ahead Of Q4 Earnings</h2>



AMZN stock is displaying strong bullish momentum ahead of its fourth quarter earnings report, with the stock trading above its five-day, 20-day and 50-day exponential moving averages. This signals an overall uptrend, though slight selling pressure has emerged. 



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Amazon stock's eight-day simple moving average of $237.68 sits just above the current price of $238.27, flashing a short-term bearish signal. However, longer-term indicators remain firmly bullish, with Amazon stock trading above its 20-day ($231.01), 50-day ($224.81) and 200-day ($195.58) simple moving averages.



For investors, the technical setup suggests AMZN stock is in a strong position heading into earnings. The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) indicator at 4.57 reinforces positive momentum, while the Relative Strength Index (RSI) of 60.48 signals room for further upside before hitting overbought territory. 



If earnings confirm continued business strength, the technicals suggest AMZN stock could push higher. However, a downside surprise could test short-term support levels, making the $230-$224 range a key zone for traders to watch.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Amazon Analysts See 15% Upside</h2>



Ratings &amp; Consensus Estimates:<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AMZN/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> The consensus analyst rating</a> on Amazon stock stands at a Buy currently with a price target of $255.37. The latest analyst ratings from Benchmark, Telsey and JMP imply a 15.45% upside for AMZN stock with a $275 target.



Stock Price Action: Amazon stock was trading at $236 at the time of publication.



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Amazon Stock Powers Into Q4 Earnings With Bullish Momentum: Is $275 In Sight?

It's a mixed session on Wall Street, with major indices struggling for direction as investors hold their breath ahead of a key jobs report <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets">set for Friday morning.</a>



The S&amp;P 500 and the Nasdaq 100 edged up 0.3%, while the Dow Jones slipped 0.1% and small caps held steady.



Among the leading sectors, financial stocks outperformed after the Fed released the framework for 2025 bank stress test. The big six banks — JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>), Bank of America Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>), Wells Fargo &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WFC#NYSE">WFC</a>), Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GS#NYSE">GS</a>), Morgan Stanley (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MS#NYSE">MS</a>), and Citigroup (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>) — all climbed more than 1%, with Citigroup surging 2.9%.



Eli Lilly Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>) jumped 3.2% after topping earnings estimates, while Tapestry Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TPR#NYSE">TPR</a>) surged 12% and Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PM#NYSE">PM</a>) skyrocketed nearly 10% on strong revenue figures. In contrast, Qualcomm (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCOM#NASDAQ">QCOM</a>) slid 4.3% on concerns over slowing smartphone demand.



Shares of Palantir Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NYSE">PLTR</a>) surged 6.5%, extending its weekly gains to 30.8%, the stock's best weekly rally since early November.



Oil prices had a volatile session. Crude initially dipped as speculation mounted over a potential Trump-Putin meeting as early as this month or next, raising hopes for possible peace talks in Ukraine. Prices rebounded after the U.S. Treasury imposed sanctions on Iran's oil network.



Gold softened, dropping 0.6% from record highs and snapping a five-session winning streak.



Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) remained stable, hovering just below $97,000.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Thursday&#8217;s Performance In Major US Indices, ETFs</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"><table style="overflow:auto; height: 90px; display: block;"><tbody><tr><td>Major Indices</td><td>Price</td><td>1-day %chg</td></tr><tr><td>Nasdaq 100</td><td>21,742.18</td><td>0.4%</td></tr><tr><td>S&amp;P 500</td><td>6,082.15</td><td>0.3%</td></tr><tr><td>Russell 2000</td><td>2,316.14</td><td>0.0%</td></tr><tr><td>Dow Jones</td><td>44,811.50</td><td>-0.1%</td></tr></tbody></table><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated at 1:00 p.m. ET</figcaption></figure>



According to&nbsp;<a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent020325&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;data:



<ul>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>)&nbsp;rose 0.3% to $605.83.</li>



<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) eased 0.2% to $447.73.</li>



<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust Series&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)&nbsp;inched 0.3% up to $528.47.</li>



<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) flattened at $229.55.</li>



<li>The&nbsp;Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLRE#NYSE">XLRE</a>) outperformed, up 1.6%; the&nbsp;Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>) lagged, down 1.7%.</li>
</ul>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Thursday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h3>



Stocks reacting to corporate earnings, ordered by market capitalization, are:



<ul>
<li>Eli Lilly &amp; Co.: up 3.11%</li>



<li>Linde Plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LIN#NYSE">LIN</a>): up 0.34%</li>



<li>Philip Morris International Inc.: up 9.97%</li>



<li>Honeywell International Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HON#NASDAQ">HON</a>): down 5.33%</li>



<li>ConocoPhillips (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COP#NYSE">COP</a>): down 0.71%</li>



<li>Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HLT#NYSE">HLT</a>): up 4.65%</li>



<li>Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BMY#NYSE">BMY</a>): down 2.04%</li>



<li>Intercontinental Exchange Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ICE#NYSE">ICE</a>): up 4.95%</li>



<li>IQVIA Holdings Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IQV#NYSE">IQV</a>): up 2.95%</li>



<li>Yum! Brands Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/YUM#NYSE">YUM</a>): up 8.49%</li>



<li>Hershey Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HSY#NYSE">HSY</a>): up 5.16%</li>



<li>McKesson Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCK#NYSE">MCK</a>): down 2.56%</li>



<li>Qualcomm Inc.: down 4.41%</li>



<li>Molina Healthcare Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MOH#NYSE">MOH</a>): down 8.68%</li>



<li>O&#8217;Reilly Automotive Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORLY#NASDAQ">ORLY</a>): down 1.87%</li>



<li>MetLife Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MET#NYSE">MET</a>): down 1.39%</li>



<li>Cognizant Technology Solutions (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CTSH#NASDAQ">CTSH</a>): up 3.64%</li>



<li>Corteva Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CTVA#NYSE">CTVA</a>): down 3.92%</li>



<li>Allstate Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALL#NYSE">ALL</a>): down 0.07%</li>



<li>Skyworks Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SWKS#NASDAQ">SWKS</a>): down 23.74%</li>



<li>Aflac Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFL#NYSE">AFL</a>): down 3.64%</li>



<li>Align Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALGN#NASDAQ">ALGN</a>): down 0.66%</li>



<li>Equifax Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EFX#NYSE">EFX</a>): down 6.24%</li>



<li>Zimmer Biomet Holdings Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZBH#NYSE">ZBH</a>): down 3.02%</li>



<li>Aptiv Plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APTV#NYSE">APTV</a>): up 4.18%</li>



<li>Air Products &amp; Chemicals Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APD#NYSE">APD</a>): down 1.75%</li>



<li>Kellanova (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/K#NYSE">K</a>): up 0.12%</li>



<li>Ford Motor Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>): down 6.74%</li>
</ul>



Stocks reporting after the close include: 



<ul>
<li>Amazon.com Inc. </li>



<li>Illumina Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ILMN#NASDAQ">ILMN</a>)</li>



<li>Fortinet Inc.</li>



<li>Expedia Group Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXPE#NASDAQ">EXPE</a>)</li>



<li>Take-Two Interactive Software (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TTWO#NASDAQ">TTWO</a>)</li>



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<li>Pinterest Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PINS#NYSE">PINS</a>)</li>



<li>SS&amp;C Technologies Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SSNC#NASDAQ">SSNC</a>)</li>



<li>Principal Financial Group Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PFG#NASDAQ">PFG</a>)</li>



<li>Mettler-Toledo International Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTD#NYSE">MTD</a>)</li>



<li>AptarGroup Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ATR#NYSE">ATR</a>)</li>



<li>Post Holdings Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/POST#NYSE">POST</a>)</li>



<li>Mohawk Industries Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MHK#NYSE">MHK</a>)</li>



<li>Boyd Gaming Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BYD#NYSE">BYD</a>)</li>



<li>Encompass Health Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EHC#NYSE">EHC</a>)</li>



<li>VeriSign Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRSN#NASDAQ">VRSN</a>)</li>



<li>Cloudflare Inc. </li>



<li>Skechers USA Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SKX#NYSE">SKX</a>)</li>



<li>Affirm Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFRM#NASDAQ">AFRM</a>)</li>



<li>Elf Beauty Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ELF#NYSE">ELF</a>)</li>
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Stocks Edge Higher, Bank Giants Rally, Palantir Skyrockets: What's Driving Markets Thursday?

Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) is one of the largest electric vehicle companies in the world, but it could be facing sales declines in parts of the world due to CEO Elon Musk's deeper <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/01/43172806/tesla-lost-15-billion-in-brand-value-in-2024-report-says-did-elon-musks-political-push-hurt-ev-giant">push into politics.</a>



What Happened: In recent weeks, sales data for electric vehicle sales in 2024 has shown Tesla's market share and overall unit sales declining in regions, including<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/25/01/42978236/us-electric-vehicle-sales-hit-record-1-3-million-units-in-2024-despite-tesla-declines-top-10-bestselling-models-list"> the United States.</a>



Along with sales<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/25/02/43447273/tesla-sales-drop-12-in-california-is-elon-musks-support-for-donald-trump-hurting-ev-sales"> drops in California </a>and the United States overall, Tesla's sales in Europe are taking a sharp hit.



An Electrek <a href="https://electrek.co/2025/02/05/tesla-sales-dropped-60-in-germany/">report</a>, citing data from Reuters and German road traffic agency KBA, shows Tesla's sales of 1,277 units in Germany for the month of January, down 59.5% year-over-year.



Sales are believed to be down due to the launch of the Model Y refresh and Musk's political push.



While Tesla's sales were down 59.5% in January, the overall German automotive market was down 2.8%. Battery-electric vehicle sales were up 53.5% year-over-year in Germany in January, meaning this was likely a Tesla problem and not the overall EV market.



Data shows sharp declines in the month of January across several European markets, which could be related to Musk's politics push and the Model Y update. Here are the sales figures below:



<ul>
<li>Germany: -59.5%</li>



<li>United Kingdom: -18.2%</li>



<li>France: -63.4%</li>



<li>Netherlands: -42.5%</li>



<li>Norway: -40.2%</li>



<li>Spain: -75.4%</li>



<li>Sweden: -46.0%</li>



<li>Denmark: -40.9%</li>



<li>Portugal: -31.0%</li>
</ul>



The overall drop was 50.4% year-over-year in January for the countries above combined.



Tesla sales were down 5.6% year-over-year in the United States in 2024, which came as the country set a record for EV sales for the year. In California, Tesla sales were down 12% year-over-year in 2024.



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Why It's Important: Musk has shown support for far-right German party Alternative for Germany and recently spoke virtually at<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/01/43251316/tesla-faces-boycott-call-in-poland-over-musks-wwii-comments"> the party's rally.</a>



During his appearance, Musk downplayed the importance of moving on from Germany's past, potentially referencing the Nazi party and World War II.



&#8220;Children should not be guilty of the sins of their parents, let alone their great-grandparents,&#8221; Musk said, as reported by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-01-27/tesla-faces-call-for-boycott-in-poland-after-musk-s-germany-remarks?srnd=homepage-americas&amp;sref=TBDibEcD" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bloomberg</a>.



Musk said there is a &#8220;too much focus on past guilt&#8221; during his virtual appearance. The comments came as the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz concentration camp was being recognized across Europe.



Polish Sports and Tourism Minister Slawomir Nitras called for a boycott in the country after Musk's comments.



In Poland, Tesla is the number one EV company with 4,460 vehicles sold in 2024, significantly more than second place Mercedes-Benz (1,640).



A Brand Finance survey showed Tesla's brand value declining $15 billion in 2024 dropping Tesla from 36th place to 18th place. In the survey, consumers were less likely to recommend or consider buying a Tesla vehicle with some users citing Musk's politics as the reason why.



While Musk has plenty of Tesla fans that will stay loyal no matter what he does or says, data is showing that Musk's deeper push into politics in America and Europe could have a drastic impact on Tesla's sales and market share in regions around the world.



TSLA Price Action: Tesla stock is down 3.2% to $366.19 on Thursday versus a 52-week trading range of $138.80 to $488.54. Tesla stock is now down 3.5% year-to-date in 2025, but remains up 97.8% over the past year.



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Tesla Sales Drop 60% In Germany: Are Elon Musk's Politics Getting In The Way Of EV Growth?

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent doubled down on Donald Trump&#8216;s administration policy priorities, laying down a bold economic roadmap focused on lowering government spending, cutting regulations, and driving<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/econ-s"> private-sector-led growth. </a>



In a Wednesday <a href="https://www.foxbusiness.com/video/6368327660112">interview </a>with Fox Business, Bessent indicated that the new administration is prioritizing fiscal discipline and economic expansion.



"The U.S. doesn't have a revenue problem—it has a spending problem," he said, adding that the plan is to "reprivatize the economy" by shifting growth away from government-driven stimulus toward private-sector investment.



"Spending has gone out of control in Washington," he said, indicating that fiscal responsibility and pro-business policies will drive sustainable expansion.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Lower Yields and Trump's Focus on the 10-Year Treasury</h3>



With markets watching the Federal Reserve's next moves, Bessent stressed the importance of bond yields and long-term interest rates. 



"He and I are focused on the 10-year Treasury," he said, referring to Trump's stance on borrowing costs.



The 10-year Treasury yield, a key benchmark for everything from mortgage rates to corporate borrowing, has risen since the Federal Reserve started to cut interest rates in September last year. 



&#8220;They did a jumbo rate cut and the 10-year rate went up,&#8221; he said. 



Bessent indicates that long-term yields can come down—not through Fed intervention, but by cutting spending, lowering energy prices, and signaling fiscal responsibility to investors.



On Wednesday, yields on the 10-year Treasury tumbled by 10 basis points following Bessent&#8217;s remarks. The U.S. 10-Year Treasury Note ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UTEN#NASDAQ">UTEN</a>) rose 0.7%. 



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Spending Cuts And The 3-3-3 Plan: Can It Work?</h3>



Bessent is pushing what he calls the &#8220;3-3-3&#8221; economic strategy:



<ul>
<li>Getting the deficit-to-GDP ratio down to 3%-3.5% by the end of Trump's term.</li>



<li>Driving GDP growth beyond 3% through deregulation and investment.</li>



<li>Increasing U.S. energy production by 3 million barrels per day to strengthen economic security.</li>
</ul>



"We can create 3% plus economic growth, non-inflationary economic growth," he said, highlighting energy independence as a key driver.



"We produced 3 million more energy equivalents under Trump's first term," he told Fox Business.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Tariffs As &#8216;Means To An End&#8217;</h3>



On trade policy, Bessent indicated that tariffs could be a tool to bring manufacturing back to the U.S., as they should function as a temporary measure to incentivize reshoring. 



He highlighted recent trade actions, including threats of tariffs on Mexico and Canada over immigration policies and fentanyl-related concerns, saying, "The president threatened tariffs, and the president of Mexico offered 10,000 troops at the southern border."



He added that tariffs on China are also under consideration due to the fentanyl crisis, emphasizing that they are "not a revenue issue right now" but a strategic tool to restore economic security. 



"Tariffs are a means to an end," he said. "In theory, they would be a shrinking ice cube—you impose them, production comes back to the U.S., income tax revenue rises, and tariffs decline."



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Elon Musk, Dogecoin, And Treasury's Efficiency Overhaul</h3>



Bessent hinted that Elon Musk and DOGE could play a role in Treasury's modernization efforts.



"Elon Musk is the greatest entrepreneur of this generation," he said, adding that the administration is working with Musk on government efficiency reforms.



&#8220;DOGE is not going to fail,&#8221; he added, referencing past government efficiency initiatives that fell short, including efforts by the Reagan and Clinton administrations. 



Bessent highlighted ongoing efforts to improve payment processing and accountability. "At the Treasury, our payment system processes 13 billion payments a year. We're studying how to enhance accountability, accuracy, and traceability," he said. 



Yet, he clarified that Treasury is not directly involved in decisions to halt payments, saying that "such actions happen upstream at the department level."



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Watch Below The Full Bessent&#8217;s Interview</h3>



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'Tariffs Are A Means To An End': Bessent Defends Trade Strategy, Pushes Growth Plan

On Thursday, Eli Lilly and Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>) stock is trading higher after the company released better-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43505148/what-to-expect-when-eli-lilly-reports-q4-earnings-on-thursday" rel="noreferrer noopener">provided 2025 guidance</a>.



The U.S. pharma giant reported fourth-quarter revenue of $13.53 billion, up 45% year over year, almost in line with the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings" rel="noreferrer noopener">consensus of $13.57 billion</a>.



The increase was driven by a 48% increase in volume, partially offset by a 4% decrease due to lower realized prices.



The volume increase was driven by growth from <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/02/n43523303/lilly-reports-full-q4-2024-financial-results-and-provides-2025-guidance" rel="noreferrer noopener">Mounjaro and Zepbound</a>. Lower realized prices were primarily driven by Mounjaro, partially offset by Zepbound and Humalog.



New Products&nbsp;revenue grew by&nbsp;$3.15 billion&nbsp;to&nbsp;$5.64 billion&nbsp;in Q4 2024, led by Zepbound and Mounjaro. Growth Products&nbsp;revenue increased 13% to&nbsp;$5.95 billion,&nbsp;driven by growth in Verzenio and Jardiance, partially offset by lower Trulicity sales.



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The company reported an adjusted EPS of $5.32, compared to $2.49 from a year ago, beating the consensus of $4.94.



Mounjaro sales <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42976923/eli-lilly-expects-around-55-billion-sales-from-weight-lossdiabetes-drugs-with-overall-topline-growth-of-32-issues-2025-forecast" rel="noreferrer noopener">jumped 60% to $3.53 billion</a>. Sales of Verzenio (a breast cancer drug)&nbsp;increased 36% to&nbsp;$1.56 billion, and sales of diabetes drug Jardiance&nbsp;increased 50% to&nbsp;$1.19 billion.



Zepbound sales reached $1.91 billion, up from $175.8 million a year ago. Trulicity sales fell 25% to&nbsp;$1.25 billion.



Guidance: Eli Lilly forecasts fiscal year 2025 sales of $58 billion-$61 billion versus a consensus of $59.91 billion and $45.04 billion in 2024.



The company adds that the midpoint represents approximately 32% growth compared to 2024, driven by new Lilly medicines such as Zepbound, Mounjaro, Jaypirca, Ebglyss, Omvoh and Kisunla; approvals of new indications for existing Lilly medicines; launches of Mounjaro in additional worldwide markets; and potential launches of new medicines such as imlunestrant for metastatic breast cancer.



The company continues to invest heavily in increasing manufacturing capacity and estimates producing at least 1.6 times the amount of salable incretin doses in the first half of 2025 compared to the first half of 2024.&nbsp;



Eli Lilly forecasts 2025 adjusted EPS of $22.50-$24.00 compared to $12.99 in 2024 and the consensus of $22.69.



Price Action: At last check on Thursday, LLY stock was up 1.11% at 851.49 during the premarket session.



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Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee is among the first Republican lawmakers to openly express concerns over the growing influence of billionaire Elon Musk within <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/donald-trump">the Trump administration</a> and across federal agencies.



"There's no doubt that the president appears to have empowered Elon Musk far beyond what I think is appropriate," she told reporters Wednesday. "I think a lot of it is going to end up in court," she said, <a href="https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/5129250-congress-worried-musk-executive-power/">according </a>to The Hill.



She's got that right. Democrats on the House Oversight Committee tried and failed to subpoena Musk on Wednesday in a surprise attempt to get him to testify about his efforts to reshape the federal government. Musk was appointed by President Donald Trump to head the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, though he remains at the helm of Tesla and SpaceX.



Meanwhile, the lone Republican expressed her concerns about empowering Musk to slash programs, such as the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), that have already been authorized and funded by Congress.



"I am concerned if the Trump administration is clawing back money that has been specifically appropriated for a particular purpose," Collins said.



She took issue with the fact that Musk and team did not provide advance notice to Congress when he <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2025/02/02/politics/usaid-officials-leave-musk-doge/index.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com">froze </a>USAID funding, which he called "a criminal organization" that he spent last weekend "feeding … into the woodchipper," <a href="https://thehill.com/policy/technology/5122676-usaid-shutdown-elon-musk-doge/">according </a>to The Hill.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Public Money Consolidated In Executive Branch?</h2>



As the Senate's top appropriator, Collins is involved in negotiations over federal funding levels ahead of a looming March 14 government shutdown deadline. She's questioned the Trump administration's efforts to consolidate spending authority within the executive branch, arguing that it undercuts Congress' constitutional power of the purse.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Dems Get Into The Act</h2>



Later on Wednesday, a couple of Democratic lawmakers &#8220;barged&#8221; into House Speaker Mike Johnson's office, <a href="https://www.politico.com/live-updates/2025/02/05/congress/two-dem-lawmakers-invade-house-speakers-office-in-backlash-against-musk-00202667">reported</a> Politico. Reps. Judy Chu (D-Calif.) and Gwen Moore (D-Wisc.) paid Johnson a visit and confronted him about Musk&#8217;s team <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/02/43497170/ex-spacex-engineer-with-musk-ties-granted-high-level-treasury-access-lawmakers-raise-red-flags">gaining access to a sensitive payment system</a> at the Treasury Department.



"Gwen Moore forced her way in there, and then I got to go in right behind her," Chu told reporters. "And she was already confronting Speaker Johnson about Treasury Secretary Bessent and the stealing of Americans' private information, tax information that should never be stolen and given to this billionaire Elon Musk."



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Elon Musk's Expanding Government Role 'Far Beyond' Appropriate, GOP Senator Warns

U.S. stock futures rose on Thursday following Wednesday&#8217;s advances as investors digest tariff pauses by the Trump administration amid earnings reports. All four benchmark indices were trading higher.



Heavyweight Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) along with Eli Lilly And Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>), Fortinet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTNT#NASDAQ">FTNT</a>), Thomson Reuters Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRI#NYSE">TRI</a>), Cloudflare Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NET#NYSE">NET</a>) and Roblox Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RBLX#NYSE">RBLX</a>) are a few companies that will report their earnings today.



The 10-year Treasury yield stood at 4.44%, while the two-year yield was at 4.21%. According to the CME Group's FedWatch <a href="https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html">tool</a>, there is an 85.5% chance that the Federal Reserve will keep interest rates unchanged for the March meeting.



<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"><table style="overflow:auto; height: 90px; display: block;"><tbody><tr><td>Futures</td><td>Change (+/-)</td></tr><tr><td>Nasdaq 100</td><td>0.20%</td></tr><tr><td>S&amp;P 500</td><td>0.24%</td></tr><tr><td>Dow Jones</td><td>0.36%</td></tr><tr><td>Russell 2000</td><td>0.33%</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) both experienced positive premarket trading on Thursday. SPY rose 0.22% to $605.57, and QQQ advanced 0.22% to $528.03, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.



Cues From The Last Session



Real estate, information technology, and financial sectors led the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/02/43520435/dow-rises-over-300-points-as-nvidia-surges-investor-sentiment-improves-but-greed-index-remains-in-fear-zone">gains</a> in U.S. stocks on Wednesday, however, communication services and consumer discretionary stocks declined, bucking the overall market trend. 



Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) shares jumped over 5% following positive results from Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) and Google&#8217;s increased FY25 capital expenditure guidance. The Walt Disney Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>) also reported better-than-expected first-quarter financial results.



On the economic front, the U.S. trade deficit widened to $98.4 billion in December, exceeding market expectations of $96.6 billion and up from a revised $78.9 billion in November. The ISM services PMI fell to 52.8 in January, below the estimated 54.3 and a revised 54 in December.



<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"><table style="overflow:auto; height: 90px; display: block;"><tbody><tr><td>Index</td><td>Performance (+/-)</td><td>Value</td></tr><tr><td>Nasdaq Composite</td><td>0.19%</td><td>19,692.33</td></tr><tr><td>S&amp;P 500</td><td>0.39%</td><td>6,061.48</td></tr><tr><td>Dow Jones</td><td>0.71%</td><td>44,873.28</td></tr><tr><td>Russell 2000</td><td>1.14%</td><td>2,316.23</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



Insights From Analysts



Despite recent market volatility, a &#8220;buy the dip&#8221; mentality remains prevalent among investors, according to Liz Ann Sonders, chief investment strategist at Schwab. According to Schwab&#8217;s <a href="https://international.schwab.com/story/stock-market-update-open">daily commentary</a>, Sonders noted that money continues to seek opportunities, with &#8220;stealthy, quiet participation&#8221; emerging in sectors beyond the &#8220;Magnificent Seven&#8221; tech stocks.



She emphasized that this diversification is a healthy sign, predating the recent tariff-related concerns. However, Sonders cautioned that the market should brace for continued &#8220;rapid-fire sector rotations,&#8221; citing the recent movement of tech and defensive stocks. These sector-related gyrations, she predicted, are likely to persist for some time.



Scott Wren, the senior global market strategist at Wells Fargo <a href="https://www.wellsfargoadvisors.com/research-analysis/commentary/stock-market-commentary.htm">said</a> that he views the tariff threats so far as bargaining chips the U.S. president is using to encourage agreement from the leaders of various countries. He highlighted that &#8220;bringing more manufacturing back to the U.S., particularly from China and Mexico, is a goal but will take time.&#8221;



The market momentum remains positive overall, though the numerous policy changes under a potential second Trump administration are likely to fuel further volatility, said Louis Navellier of Navellier &amp; Associates.



He highlighted the new administration&#8217;s apparent push for lower interest rates and energy prices, noting that both appear to be underway and are positive indicators for economic growth.



However, tariffs remain a significant wildcard due to the unpredictable nature of potential responses, particularly from China, a major U.S. trade partner. Navellier pointed out that earnings have been encouraging, and smaller capitalized stocks are performing well. Looking ahead, he suggests that if current trends continue, the Federal Reserve could eventually implement rate cuts, which would further boost market momentum.



Upcoming Economic Data



Here&#8217;s what investors will keep an eye on Thursday:



<ul>
<li>Initial jobless claims till Feb. 1 and the U.S. productivity data for the fourth quarter will be out at 8:30 a.m., ET.</li>
</ul>



<ul>
<li>Fed Governor Christopher Waller will speak at 2:30 p.m. and Dallas Fed President Lorie Logan will speak at 5:10 p.m., ET.</li>
</ul>



Stocks In Focus:



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<li>Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) advanced 0.61% in premarket on Thursday ahead of its earnings, which will be released after market close. Analysts expect it to report quarterly earnings of $1.49 per share on revenue of $187.31 billion.</li>
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<li>Honeywell International Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HON#NASDAQ">HON</a>) was down 0.54% as Wall Street expects it to report quarterly earnings of $2.32 per share on revenue of $9.83 billion before the opening bell.</li>
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<li>Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BMY#NYSE">BMY</a>) slipped 0.27% ahead of its earnings before the opening bell. Analysts expect it to report quarterly earnings of $1.46 per share on revenue of $11.57 billion.</li>
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<li>Eli Lilly And Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>) slid 0.73% as Wall Street expects it to report quarterly earnings of $5.08 per share on revenue of $13.43 billion before the opening bell.</li>
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<li>Arm Holdings Plc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARM#NASDAQ">ARM</a>) declined 5.08% despite reporting better-than-expected third-quarter financial results for fiscal year 2025 as it narrowed its next quarter and full-year&#8217;s guidance.</li>
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<li>Ford Motor Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>) fell 5.09% despite upbeat fourth-quarter financial results but forecasted a tougher year.</li>
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<li>Sangoma Technologies Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SANG#NASDAQ">SANG</a>) was down 5.07% after it reported a loss in the second quarter and missed revenue estimates.</li>
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<li>Rani Therapeutics Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RANI#NASDAQ">RANI</a>) was up 40.97% after successful preclinical data for oral delivery of semaglutide which is used to treat type-2 diabetes.</li>
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Commodities, Gold And Global Equity Markets:



Crude oil futures were trading higher in the early New York session by 0.59% to hover around $71.45 per barrel.



The gold spot index was down by 0.29% to $2,859.30 per ounce. The Dollar Index was down 0.39% at 107.998 level.



Asian markets were trading higher on Thursday. China's CSI 300, Hong Kong's Hang Seng, Australia's ASX 200, South Korea's Kospi, and Japan's Nikkei 225 index advanced. European markets were mostly higher in trade.



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US Stocks Likely To Open Higher Ahead Of Amazon's Earnings: 'Buy The Dip' Mentality Remains Prevalent, Says Analyst

Banks have successfully sold $5.5 billion in loans tied to X Corp., the social media platform owned by Elon Musk, amid <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/social-media/25/01/43373012/elon-musk-bringing-advertisers-back-to-x-amazon-boosts-spending-apple-considers-return">surging investor demand</a>. 



What Happened: The sale, which was initially planned at $3 billion, was expanded due to heightened interest, with investors including Pimco and Citadel purchasing the loans at 97 cents on the dollar, people familiar with the matter <a href="https://www.wsj.com/finance/banks-sell-5-5-billion-of-x-loans-after-investor-interest-surges-4b84f89c?st=GYpPqP&amp;reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink">told</a> The Wall Street Journal. 



The floating-rate debts carry an interest rate of approximately 11%—a premium even compared to some of Wall Street's riskiest loans.



The transaction underscores the renewed investor enthusiasm surrounding X Corp. following Musk's growing influence in Washington and the return of key advertisers, such as Amazon.com Inc. The platform faced significant turmoil after Musk's $44 billion acquisition in 2022, as advertisers pulled back due to concerns over content moderation. While X is still grappling with financial challenges, recent signs of stability have drawn fresh interest from investors.



At a recent investor meeting led by Morgan Stanley (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MS#NYSE">MS</a>) bankers and X CEO Linda Yaccarino, financial documents revealed that Musk's artificial intelligence startup, xAI, has injected hundreds of millions of dollars into X. The two entities share executives and business ties, and X now holds a 10% stake in xAI, valued at approximately $5 billion, according to the WSJ report.



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Why It Matters: The loan sale is a significant win for the banks, including Morgan Stanley, Bank of America Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>), and Barclays (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BCS#NYSE">BCS</a>), which originally extended financing for Musk's 2022 buyout. The sluggish performance of X and high interest rates had forced them to hold onto the debt far longer than expected.



Despite the successful sale, the banks still retain around $6 billion in X-related debt, some of which is considered riskier. X remains under financial pressure, with annual interest payments exceeding $1 billion. 



With major advertisers like Amazon ramping up spending and Apple Inc. reportedly considering reintroducing ads. 



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Elon Musk's Lenders Cash In $5.5 Billion Thanks To Investor Demand For X Loans: Report

The Official TRUMP (TRUMP) coin has surged 4.27% in the last 24 hours, reaching $18.50, with a market cap of $3.7 billion. Despite this short-term rally, TRUMP remains down 75.36% from its all-time high of $75.35 set on Jan. 19. 



What Happened: This dramatic drop follows a volatile market phase, where it <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/01/43335432/trump-meme-coin-now-accepted-for-merchandise-purchases">lost 42% of its value in the last week</a>.



The meme coin, originally launched by CIC Digital, a group linked to President Donald Trump's campaign, reached an astonishing market cap of nearly $75 billion within days of its launch. 



However, its meteoric rise has been matched by sharp declines, as investors face uncertainty amid broader market conditions and recent <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/01/43152664/trump-memecoin-achieved-this-valuation-milestone-inside-two-days-that-took-jeff-bezos-amazon-over-13-years">tariff announcements by Trump</a>.



Despite the volatility, TRUMP has still managed to maintain its position as one of the top meme coins, even after falling from 14th to 32nd in market cap rankings, according <a href="https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/official-trump/#About">to</a> CoinMarketCap.



At the time of writing, TRUMP was the second-best performing coin behind FTX Token (FTT), according to data from CoinMarketCap. TRUMP outpaced Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>), Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>), and meme-king Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>) over a 24-hour period.



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Why It Matters: The coin has also started to see real-world use cases, with online merchants and travel websites like Travala accepting TRUMP as <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/01/43335432/trump-meme-coin-now-accepted-for-merchandise-purchases">payment through Solana Pay</a>. 



The involvement of insiders linked to CIC Digital, who control a large portion of the coin's supply, has raised concerns over potential market manipulation and its <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/01/43335432/trump-meme-coin-now-accepted-for-merchandise-purchases">impact on price stability</a>.



Price Action: The Official TRUMP coin is currently priced at $18.50, up 4.09% in the last 24 hours. It has experienced a significant 171.24% increase since its inception, according <a href="https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/official-trump/#About">to</a> CoinMarketCap. 



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TRUMP Meme Coin Jumps 4.27%, Outpaces Bitcoin, Ethereum And Dogecoin, But It's Still Nowhere Near January Highs

On Wednesday, Cathie Wood-led Ark Invest made significant trades involving Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>) and Robinhood Markets Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>). These trades occurred amid notable developments in both companies, drawing attention from investors and market analysts.



The Palantir Trade



On Wednesday, Ark Invest, through its ARK Innovation ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKK#NYSE">ARKK</a>), decided to offload 5,495 shares of Palantir. This move came as <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/content/43497092/palantir-stock-surges-after-blockbuster-earnings-whats-next">Palantir&#8217;s stock soared</a> following its impressive fourth-quarter earnings report. The company reported a 36% year-over-year increase in total revenue, with substantial growth in its U.S. commercial and government sectors. The Palantir rally has since simmered down with the stock ending 2.4% lower at $101.36 on Wednesday. This valued the Ark trade at approximately $556,973.



Palantir&#8217;s stock performance has been remarkable, showing a 34.8% upside since 2025 began.The retail investing community actively engaging with the company&#8217;s prospects. The recent earnings report has only fueled this enthusiasm, showcasing the company&#8217;s strong performance and future potential.



Notably, Ark <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43484615/cathie-wood-led-ark-invest-dumps-7m-worth-of-palantir-stock-amid-searing-rally">chose to offload</a> nearly $7.4 million worth of Palantir shares a day earlier amid the searing rally in the stock on Tuesday.



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The Robinhood Trade



Ark Invest also made moves involving Robinhood through its flagship ARKK fund. The company <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/sports-betting/25/02/43482999/robinhood-ends-super-bowl-lix-bets-plan-after-cftc-complaint">recently faced challenges</a> after its plan to offer event contracts for Super Bowl LIX was halted due to a complaint from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. Robinhood had intended to launch these contracts in collaboration with Kalshi, but the plan was scrapped following regulatory pressure.



Despite this setback, Robinhood is <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/01/43310167/robinhood-expands-trading-services-with-bitcoin-oil-gold-futures">expanding its trading services</a>, including futures trading for Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>), oil, and gold. This strategic move into derivative markets indicates Robinhood&#8217;s efforts to diversify its offerings and attract a broader user base. The developments surrounding Robinhood highlight the dynamic nature of the financial services industry and the challenges companies face in navigating regulatory landscapes.



On Wednesday, Ark sold 127,952 Robinhood stocks worth $6.9 million. Robinhood shares ended the day 3.1% higher at $54.20.



Other Key Trades:



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<li>Crisper Therapeutics (CRSP): Ark Invest purchased 159,139 shares through ARKK and 28,199 shares through ARKG.</li>



<li>10X Genomics Inc (TXG): Acquired 77,594 shares via ARKK.</li>



<li>Twist Bioscience Corp (TWST): Bought 15,291 shares from ARKK.</li>



<li>Lockheed Martin Corp (LMT): Sold 100 shares through ARKQ.</li>
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Cathie Wood Sells Palantir Shares As Rally Cools Down, Ark Invest Also Dumps Nearly $7 Million Worth Of Robinhood Stock

The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed some improvement in the overall market sentiment, while the index remained in the &#8220;Fear&#8221; zone on Wednesday.



U.S. stocks settled higher on Wednesday, with the Dow Jones index gaining more than 300 points during the session.



Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) shares jumped over 5% on Wednesday in sympathy with AMD after reporting better-than-expected fourth-quarter financial results and Google which raised its FY25 capital expenditure guidance. The Walt Disney Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>) reported better-than-expected first-quarter financial results.



On the economic data front, the U.S. trade deficit increased to $98.4 billion in December versus a revised $78.9 billion gap in the previous month and compared to market estimates of a $96.6 billion gap. The ISM services PMI fell to 52.8 in January versus a revised reading of 54 in December, and down from estimates of 54.3.



Most sectors on the S&amp;P 500 closed on a positive note, with real estate, information technology, and financial stocks recording gains on Wednesday. However, communication services and consumer discretionary stocks bucked the overall market trend, closing the session lower.



The Dow Jones closed higher by around 317 points to 44,873.28 on Wednesday. The S&amp;P 500 rose 0.39% to 6,061.48, while the Nasdaq Composite climbed 0.19% at 19,692.33 during Wednesday's session.



Investors are awaiting earnings results from Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BMY#NYSE">BMY</a>), Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) and Honeywell International Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HON#NASDAQ">HON</a>) today.



What is CNN Business Fear &amp; Greed Index?



At a current reading of 39.6, the index remained in the &#8220;Fear&#8221; zone on Wednesday, versus a prior reading of 38.9.



The Fear &amp; Greed Index is a measure of the current market sentiment. It is based on the premise that higher fear exerts pressure on stock prices, while higher greed has the opposite effect. The index is calculated based on seven equal-weighted indicators. The index ranges from 0 to 100, where 0 represents maximum fear and 100 signals maximum greediness.



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Dow Rises Over 300 Points As Nvidia Surges: Investor Sentiment Improves, But Greed Index Remains In 'Fear' Zone

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