<div id="readability-page-1"><div><div><p>Benzinga examined the prospects for many investors' favorite stocks over the last week — here's a look at some of our top stories.</p><p>U.S. markets closed higher this week, buoyed by a stronger-than-expected May jobs report. The economy added 139,000 jobs, surpassing forecasts and easing recession fears. The S&amp;P 500 rose 1.5%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 1.2%, and the Nasdaq Composite climbed 2.2%. The Russell 2000 outperformed with a 3.2% increase, reflecting optimism in domestic small-cap stocks. The 10-year Treasury yield rose to 4.51%, as investors moved away from bonds amid improving economic sentiment.</p><p><strong>Tesla</strong> <span>TSLA</span> experienced significant volatility due to the public feud between CEO <strong>Elon Musk</strong> and President <strong>Donald Trump</strong>. After Musk criticized Trump's spending policies, Tesla's stock plunged 14%, erasing $150 billion in market value. However, the stock rebounded 3.7% on Friday as tensions appeared to ease. Despite the rebound, Tesla remains down 27% for the year. investopedia.com</p><p>Trump celebrated the strong jobs data but renewed pressure on the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates, citing concerns over borrowing costs. The Fed has maintained current rates, citing inflation concerns tied to trade policies. Meanwhile, upcoming U.S.-China trade talks in London are anticipated, with investors hopeful for progress that could further stabilize markets.</p><p>Benzinga provides daily reports on the stocks most popular with investors. 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Inc.</strong> <span>WOOF</span> shares fell over 10% after the company reported Q1 revenue of $1.49 billion—missing estimates—and a 1.3% decline in comparable sales, though it met EPS expectations and reaffirmed its fiscal 2025 outlook.</p><p>For more bearish takes, be sure to see these posts:</p><p><em>ChargePoint Stock Sinks After Q1 Revenues Miss, Weak Q2 Guidance: Details</em></p><p><em>Nio Stock Drops After Q1 Results And Outlook Disappoints The Street, Margins Shrink</em></p><p><em>Sportsman's Warehouse Stock Tanks After Q1 Earnings, Revenues Miss: Details</em></p><p><em>Keep up with all the latest breaking news and trading ideas by following </em><em>Benzinga</em><em> on X</em><em>.</em></p><p><em>Image created using artificial intelligence via Midjourney.</em></p></div></div></div>

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<p>Benzinga reports on the stock market's positive performance, driven by a strong May jobs report, with the S&P 500 rising 1.5%. Tesla's stock faced volatility due to CEO Elon Musk's feud with President Trump, dropping 14% before rebounding 3.7%. Spotify shares hit a record high after a Goldman Sachs projection, while Applied Digital surged 48% on a lease deal. Conversely, DocuSign and PVH stocks fell after earnings reports. Upcoming U.S.-China trade talks are anticipated to stabilize markets further.</p>

- U.S. markets rose this week, driven by a strong May jobs report that added 139,000 jobs, easing recession fears.  
- Tesla's stock experienced volatility due to a feud between CEO Elon Musk and President Trump, dropping 14% before rebounding slightly, yet remaining down 27% for the year.  
- Upcoming U.S.-China trade talks are anticipated, with investors hopeful for progress that could stabilize markets further.

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Benzinga Bulls And Bears: Spotify, Applied Digital, DocuSign — And Tesla Swings On Musk-Trump Feud