<div id="readability-page-1"><div><div>Benzinga examined the prospects for many investors' favorite stocks over the last week — here's a look at some of our top stories.Escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East — especially the Israel‑Iran conflict — and unexpectedly soft U.S. inflation data produced choppy market action this week. The S&amp;P 500 pulled back from all‑time highs as oil jumped above $70, marking its largest weekly gain in years.Energy stocks led sector gains amid rising oil, while gold and silver rallied on demand for havens. Oracle ORCL stood out, climbing 20% after strong earnings. The U.S. dollar dipped to a three-year low against major currencies.Looking ahead, investors are watching the Federal Reserve's upcoming meeting and U.S.–China trade discussions. Any change in rate guidance or geopolitical escalation could significantly sway market sentiment in the near term.Benzinga provides daily reports on the stocks most popular with investors. Here are a few of this past week's most bullish and bearish posts that are worth another look.The Bulls&#34;Zepbound put Eli Lilly on top — now its next big move could supercharge the stock&#34;, by Surbhi Jain, reports that JPMorgan sees continued upside for Eli Lilly and Co. LLY as strong Zepbound prescription growth positions the company for even greater gains from upcoming Orforglipron data, with the franchise projected to generate $79 billion in sales by 2030.&#34;Trump's nuclear play fuels Oklo's 566% stock boom — and the ride may be far from over&#34;, by Surbhi Jain, reports that Oklo Inc. OKLO shares surged 566% over the past year, fueled by Donald Trump's executive order accelerating nuclear development and a Pentagon microreactor contract, while bullish technicals suggest momentum may continue despite overbought signals.&#34;Nvidia's Jensen Huang sparks quantum stock frenzy&#34;, by Erica Kollmann, reports that Nvidia Corp. NVDA CEO Jensen Huang declared quantum computing has reached an &#34;inflection point,&#34; sparking sharp rallies in quantum stocks like Quantum Computing Inc. QUBT and Rigetti Computing RGTI.For additional bullish calls of the past week, check out the following:Oracle Q4 Earnings: Revenue, EPS Beat Estimates, Cloud Infrastructure Growth Expected To Accelerate With Demand ‘Skyrocketing'RH Stock Surges On Q1 Earnings Beat Despite ‘Worst Housing Market' In 50 YearsToday's Best Finance DealsUS Listed Chinese Tech And EV Stocks Slide As Trump Confirms China Trade DealThe Bears&#34;McDonald's just got hammered by weight‑loss drugs — twice&#34;, by Piero Cingari, reports that McDonald's Corp. MCD could lose as much as 28 million annual visits — equal to $481.5 million in revenue — due to appetite‑suppressing GLP‑1 drugs, prompting a rare double downgrade to Sell as analysts warn of a potentially cumulative 10% hit to sales.&#34;Bitcoin probably won't fix GameStop's troubles&#34;, by Chris Katje, reports that Wedbush analyst Michael Pachter maintains an Underperform rating on GameStop Corp. GME, warning that its Bitcoin investment could add valuation volatility while its core video game business shows &#34;no potential for a rebound.&#34;&#34;Short seller says AppLovin is ‘desperate and doomed,' shares slide&#34;, by Surbhi Jain, reports that a noted short seller labeled AppLovin Corp. APP &#34;desperate and doomed&#34; — citing inflated marketing costs and slowing user growth — prompting a sharp share price decline.For more bearish takes, be sure to see these posts:GitLab Stock Drops After Q1 Report, Q2 Revenue Guidance Below EstimateSteel Stocks Slide On Potential US-Mexico Tariff Deal: ReportStock Of The Day: Is NRG Energy Losing Steam? Chart Pattern Signals Trouble AheadKeep up with all the latest breaking news and trading ideas by following Benzinga on X.Image created using artificial intelligence via Midjourney.</div></div></div>

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Benzinga reports on the impact of geopolitical tensions, particularly the Israel-Iran conflict, and soft U.S. inflation data on the stock market. The S&P 500 retreated from record highs as oil prices surged above $70, leading to significant gains in energy stocks. Eli Lilly is projected for growth due to Zepbound, while Oklo's stock soared 566% amid nuclear development news. Conversely, McDonald's faces potential revenue loss from weight-loss drugs, and GameStop's outlook remains bleak. Investors are closely monitoring the Federal Reserve and U.S.-China trade discussions.

- The article discusses recent market fluctuations influenced by geopolitical tensions and soft U.S. inflation data, with the S&P 500 retreating from highs as oil prices surged.  
- Key highlights include Oracle's 20% stock increase following strong earnings, while energy stocks and precious metals gained traction amid rising oil prices.  
- Investors are closely monitoring the Federal Reserve's meeting and U.S.–China trade talks, as any changes could significantly impact market sentiment.

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Benzinga Bulls And Bears: Eli Lilly, Okto, McDonalds — And Israel-Iran Conflict Sparks Oil Surge