Amazon.com Option Alert: Dec, 2027 $200 Calls Sweep (33) near the Bid: 130 vs 1277 OI; Earnings 4/29 After Close [est] 

Amazon.com Option Alert: Dec, 2027 $200 Calls Sweep (33) near the Bid: 130 @ $46.504 vs 1277 OI; Earnings 4/29 After Close [est] Ref=$190.11

Amazon.com Option Alert: Jun 20 $190 Puts at the Bid: 500 vs 11040 OI; Earnings 4/29 After Close [est] 

Amazon.com Option Alert: Jun 20 $190 Puts at the Bid: 500 @ $11.6 vs 11040 OI; Earnings 4/29 After Close [est] Ref=$189.905

Amazon.com Option Alert: Mar, 2026 $195 Calls Sweep (7) near the Bid: 200 vs 994 OI; Earnings 4/29 After Close [est] 

Amazon.com Option Alert: Mar, 2026 $195 Calls Sweep (7) near the Bid: 200 @ $25.678 vs 994 OI; Earnings 4/29 After Close [est] Ref=$188.48

Amazon.com Option Alert: Mar, 2026 $195 Calls at the Bid: 200 vs 994 OI; Earnings 4/29 After Close [est] 

Amazon.com Option Alert: Mar, 2026 $195 Calls at the Bid: 200 @ $25.67 vs 994 OI; Earnings 4/29 After Close [est] Ref=$188.53

Amazon.com Option Alert: Dec 19 $115 Calls at the Bid: 65 vs 485 OI; Earnings 4/29 After Close [est] 

Amazon.com Option Alert: Dec 19 $115 Calls at the Bid: 65 @ $82.71 vs 485 OI; Earnings 4/29 After Close [est] Ref=$192.1

Amazon.com Option Alert: Jun, 2026 $220 Calls Sweep (42) near the Ask: 1138 vs 4946 OI; Earnings 4/29 After Close [est] 

Amazon.com Option Alert: Jun, 2026 $220 Calls Sweep (42) near the Ask: 1138 @ $21.754 vs 4946 OI; Earnings 4/29 After Close [est] Ref=$193.3

Amazon.com Option Alert: Jun 20 $180 Puts Sweep (38) near the Ask: 1511 vs 22922 OI; Earnings 4/29 After Close [est] 

Amazon.com Option Alert: Jun 20 $180 Puts Sweep (38) near the Ask: 1511 @ $6.797 vs 22922 OI; Earnings 4/29 After Close [est] Ref=$192.9201

Amazon.com Option Alert: Jun, 2026 $240 Calls at the Bid: 280 vs 1249 OI; Earnings 4/29 After Close [est] 

Amazon.com Option Alert: Jun, 2026 $240 Calls at the Bid: 280 @ $18.35 vs 1249 OI; Earnings 4/29 After Close [est] Ref=$201.61

Amazon.com Option Alert: Fri $205 Puts Sweep (46) near the Bid: 3484 vs 3178 OI; Earnings 4/29 After Close [est] 

Amazon.com Option Alert: Fri $205 Puts Sweep (46) near the Bid: 3484 @ $4.341 vs 3178 OI; Earnings 4/29 After Close [est] Ref=$201.37

Amazon.com Option Alert: Oct 17 $235 Calls at the Bid: 800 vs 259 OI; Earnings 4/29 After Close [est] 

Amazon.com Option Alert: Oct 17 $235 Calls at the Bid: 800 @ $8.7 vs 259 OI; Earnings 4/29 After Close [est] Ref=$202.73

Amazon.com Option Alert: Jul 18 $170 Puts at the Ask: 2000 vs 2389 OI; Earnings 4/29 After Close [est] 

Amazon.com Option Alert: Jul 18 $170 Puts at the Ask: 2000 @ $2.67 vs 2389 OI; Earnings 4/29 After Close [est] Ref=$205.06

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Benzinga examined the prospects for <a href="http://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">many investors' favorite stocks</a> over the last week — here's a look at some of our top stories.
U.S. markets rebounded this week as President Donald Trump softened his stance on trade and monetary policy. He indicated that tariffs on Chinese imports could decrease from the current 145% and affirmed his support for Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, alleviating investor concerns about central bank independence.
The S&amp;P 500 regained nearly 80% of its post-April 2 losses, with notable gains in technology stocks. ServiceNow (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOW#NYSE">NOW</a>) led with a 20% weekly increase, while Tesla (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NYSE">TSLA</a>) surged 9.9% after CEO Elon Musk announced a reduced focus on the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
Despite the rally, economic indicators signaled caution. U.S. private sector growth slowed to a 16-month low, and consumer sentiment declined sharply. Inflation expectations rose, with one-year forecasts reaching 6.5%, the highest since 1981, suggesting persistent economic uncertainty.
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
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/25/04/44935008/netflix-stock-nears-all-time-high-whats-going-on">"Netflix stock nears all-time high: What's going on?"</a>, by Adam Eckert, reports that Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) shares approached record highs following strong Q1 earnings—$10.54 billion in revenue and $6.61 EPS—driven by robust subscription and advertising growth, with analysts raising price targets up to $1,514 and highlighting the company's insulation from global tariffs due to its digital-only business model.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/25/04/44963467/why-is-summit-therapeutics-stock-soaring-on-wednesday">"Why Is Summit Therapeutics Stock Soaring On Wednesday?"</a>, by Vandana Singh, reports that Summit Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMMT#NASDAQ">SMMT</a>) shares surged after partner Akeso, Inc. announced that their Phase 3 HARMONi-6 trial met its primary endpoint, with ivonescimab plus chemotherapy showing a statistically significant improvement in progression-free survival over BeiGene Ltd.'s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ONC#NASDAQ">ONC</a>) tislelizumab combo in patients with advanced squamous non-small cell lung cancer.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/25/04/44966369/novavaxs-covid-19-vaccine-nears-fda-full-approval-stock-jumps">"Novavax's COVID-19 Vaccine Nears FDA Full Approval, Stock Jumps"</a>, by Vandana Singh, reports that Novavax Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVAX#NASDAQ">NVAX</a>) shares rose after the company stated its Biologics License Application is approvable and awaits FDA response following a post-marketing data request.
For additional bullish calls of the past week, check out the following:
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/04/44998075/celestica-beats-q1-estimates-raises-fy-outlook-on-strengthening-demand-shares-slide">Celestica Beats Q1 Estimates, Raises FY Outlook On ‘Strengthening Demand,' Shares Slide</a>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44927300/this-nvidia-backed-ai-upstart-boasts-extremely-rapid-revenue-growth-analyst-initiates-overweight">Nvidia-Backed AI Startup Boasts ‘Extremely Rapid Revenue Growth' &#8211; JPMorgan Initiates With Overweight</a>
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<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/04/44996628/intel-q1-earnings-revenue-beat-eps-beat-shares-tumble-on-weak-guidance-chipmaker-plans-swift-actions-to-drive-efficiency">"Intel Q1 earnings: Revenue beat, EPS beat, shares tumble on weak guidance, chipmaker plans ‘swift actions' to drive efficiency"</a>, by Adam Eckert, reports that Intel Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) shares fell after the company reported first-quarter revenue of $12.67 billion and adjusted earnings of 13 cents per share, both surpassing analyst expectations, but issued a disappointing second-quarter revenue forecast of $11.2–$12.4 billion, prompting CEO Lip-Bu Tan to announce organizational streamlining and cost-cutting measures to enhance efficiency.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44903087/amazon-stock-downgraded-price-target-slashed-as-tariffs-create-uncertainty">"Amazon stock downgraded, price target slashed as tariffs create uncertainty"</a>, by Erica Kollmann, reports that Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) shares fell after Raymond James analyst Josh Beck downgraded the stock from Strong Buy to Outperform and cut the price target from $275 to $195, citing underestimated EBIT pressures from tariffs and macroeconomic headwinds.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/04/44966124/ibm-shares-slide-despite-better-than-expected-q1-details">"IBM Shares Slide Despite Better-Than-Expected Q1: Details"</a>, by Erica Kollmann, reports that International Business Machines Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBM#NYSE">IBM</a>) shares fell despite beating Q1 expectations with $1.60 EPS and $14.54 billion in revenue, as investors reacted to CEO Arvind Krishna's warning that economic uncertainty may cause clients to pause spending.
For more bearish takes, be sure to see these posts:
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/price-target/25/04/44962797/enphase-energy-stock-is-tumbling-wednesday-why-investors-are-selling-shares">Enphase Energy Stock Is Tumbling Wednesday: Why Investors Are Selling Shares</a>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/reiteration/25/04/44965222/metas-fundamentals-look-fragile-heading-into-q1-report-analyst-warns">Meta's Fundamentals Look Fragile Heading Into Q1 Report, Analyst Warns</a>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/04/44995935/t-mobile-shares-drop-despite-better-than-expected-q1-report-details">T-Mobile Shares Drop Despite Better-Than-Expected Q1 Report: Details</a>
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Investor risk appetite rebounded over the week as the U.S. administration signaled a de-escalation in trade tensions with China. President Donald Trump also reassured markets that he has no intention of firing Federal <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/04/44977395/trump-backs-off-firing-powell-after-walmart-target-ceos-warn-him-of-empty-store-shelves">Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.</a>
Reports suggested China is considering suspending its 125% tariff <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/04/45004954/china-reportedly-begins-exempting-key-us-imports-from-tariffs-including-pharma-and-aerospace-parts">on select U.S. imports</a>, following indications that Washington may cut tariffs on Chinese goods. Trump hinted that negotiations with Beijing are ongoing, even as Chinese authorities denied any such talks were taking place.
The sell-off that had weighed on U.S. Treasuries and the dollar the previous weeks came to a halt, as investors found reassurance in the central bank's independence.
The S&amp;P 500 has now recouped nearly 80% of the losses suffered since the post–April 2 "Liberation Day" downturn.
Yet, recent business and consumer surveys paint a less optimistic picture. U.S. private sector growth slowed in April to its weakest pace in 16 months, according to flash <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/04/44952395/us-business-activity-growth-slows-in-april-as-services-suffer-tariff-shock-markets-rally-as-trade-war-cools">Purchasing Managers' Index data.</a> 
Business expectations for the year ahead have dropped to near-COVID-19 pandemic lows, while prices for goods and services rose at the fastest pace in over a year, particularly in manufacturing, where tariffs are playing a key role in driving costs higher.
Consumer sentiment also deteriorated sharply. The University of Michigan's gauge fell 8% this month, with expectations down 32% since January — the steepest three-month drop since the 1990 recession. One-year inflation expectations surged from 5% to 6.5%, the highest since 1981, while long-term inflation expectations rose from 4.1% to 4.4%.
Among individual stocks, ServiceNow Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOW#NASDAQ">NOW</a>) led the S&amp;P 500 with a 20% weekly gain on strong earnings <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44986106/servicenows-1q-reflects-no-material-signs-of-strain-from-tariff-related-macro-uncertainties-analysts-raise-price-targets">and upbeat forward guidance</a>. In contrast, Northrop Grumman Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOC#NYSE">NOC</a>) fell 15% after <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44965915/northrop-grummans-strategic-edge-lies-in-classified-space-and-electronic-warfare-programs-but-market-focused-on-short-term-issues-analyst">cutting its 2025 outlook.</a>
Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) posted its biggest weekly rally since early November 2024, despite underwhelming earnings. Investors cheered Elon Musk's pledge to reduce his involvement in Dogecoin and refocus <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/04/44974342/elon-musks-wealth-skyrockets-by-billions-as-tesla-stock-rallies-after-billionaire-ceo-steps-back-from-doge">on leading the EV company.</a>
Looking ahead, macroeconomic data and earnings will dominate the headlines next week. 
Four members of the Magnificent Seven will report earnings next week, with Microsoft Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NYSE">MSFT</a>) and Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) set for Wednesday, followed by Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) and Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) on Thursday.
Thursday brings the release of the advance estimate for first-quarter GDP and the Fed's preferred inflation gauge for March, followed on Friday by the closely watched April jobs report, offering fresh clues on how tariffs are affecting the labor market.
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This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Consumer Discretionary sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>TSLA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>04/25/25</td>
<td>$280.00</td>
<td>$27.1K</td>
<td>22.4K</td>
<td>197.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HLT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/17/25</td>
<td>$195.00</td>
<td>$1.4 million</td>
<td>8</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BABA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/23/25</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$72.8K</td>
<td>404</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CAVA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/25/25</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$206.7K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td>499</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SGI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$54.2K</td>
<td>577</td>
<td>351</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PENN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$16.00</td>
<td>$60.0K</td>
<td>314</td>
<td>347</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SBUX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$48.0K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
<td>295</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
<td>$41.0K</td>
<td>5.4K</td>
<td>260</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GME</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$30.4K</td>
<td>3.1K</td>
<td>71</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PDD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/20/26</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$70.4K</td>
<td>371</td>
<td>70</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• For TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, is expiring today. Parties traded 38 contract(s) at a $280.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.1K, with a price of $715.0 per contract. There were 22477 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 197069 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding HLT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HLT#NYSE">HLT</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 175 day(s) on October 17, 2025. Parties traded 1500 contract(s) at a $195.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $1.4 million, with a price of $980.0 per contract. There were 8 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1500 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BABA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 28 day(s) on May 23, 2025. This event was a transfer of 499 contract(s) at a $140.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $72.8K, with a price of $146.0 per contract. There were 404 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1029 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CAVA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAVA#NYSE">CAVA</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, is expiring today. Parties traded 179 contract(s) at a $80.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 14 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $206.7K, with a price of $1155.0 per contract. There were 1417 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 499 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SGI (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SGI#NYSE">SGI</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 21 day(s) on May 16, 2025. Parties traded 201 contract(s) at a $60.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 15 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $54.2K, with a price of $270.0 per contract. There were 577 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 351 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PENN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PENN#NASDAQ">PENN</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 84 day(s) on July 18, 2025. This event was a transfer of 347 contract(s) at a $16.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $60.0K, with a price of $173.0 per contract. There were 314 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 347 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For SBUX (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBUX#NASDAQ">SBUX</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 266 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 50 contract(s) at a $85.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $48.0K, with a price of $960.0 per contract. There were 2153 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 295 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AMZN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), we observe a call option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 147 day(s) on September 19, 2025. Parties traded 23 contract(s) at a $190.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $41.0K, with a price of $1785.0 per contract. There were 5449 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 260 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding GME (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 630 day(s) on January 15, 2027. Parties traded 21 contract(s) at a $20.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.4K, with a price of $1450.0 per contract. There were 3155 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 71 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PDD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PDD#NASDAQ">PDD</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 329 day(s) on March 20, 2026. This event was a transfer of 58 contract(s) at a $95.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $70.4K, with a price of $1215.0 per contract. There were 371 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 70 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Both Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIVN#NASDAQ">RIVN</a>) and Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) have new, more affordable electric vehicles on the horizon and that could be what's needed to fight off a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/04/44784826/jeff-bezos-backed-slate-auto-to-take-on-elon-musks-tesla-rivian-with-budget-ev-pickup-report">new EV startup </a>backed by Amazon.com founder Jeff Bezos.
What Happened: Michigan-based startup Slate Auto has been unveiling concept versions of its electric pickup truck over the past few weeks and held an <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/04/45006513/jeff-bezos-backed-tesla-rival-unveils-20000-modular-ev-pickup-truck-with-customization-at-the-forefront">event on Thursday </a>that highlighted more details of the company's future.
Slate Auto refers to its base model as the "Blank Slate" model, according to a TechCrunch <a href="https://techcrunch.com/2025/04/21/bezos-backed-startup-designed-an-ev-that-can-change-like-a-transformer/">report</a>. The company has trademarked "We Built It. You Make It" and the concept versions might explain why.
The startup, which counts Amazon.com founder Bezos as an early investor, may use a marketing strategy of highlighting how the company's model can transform from an electric pickup truck to an SUV, creating two vehicles in one.
Called a "Transformer-like vehicle" by <a href="https://techcrunch.com/2025/04/24/bezos-backed-slate-auto-debuts-analog-ev-pickup-truck-that-is-decidedly-anti-tesla/">TechCrunch</a>, the new vehicle could quickly catch the attention of new vehicle shoppers looking for either an electric pickup truck or an electric SUV.
One auto journalist wrote that the truck "is unlike any new vehicle I've ever seen, not just in my decade as a car journalist, but in my entire lifetime."
On Thursday, the unveiling of the Slate Auto truck showed how basic the customizable vehicle is, with TechCrunch reporting the vehicle has manual windows and no infotainment screen. 
Also showcased at Thursday's event was how the vehicle can go from a two-seater pickup to a five-seater SUV. The company said buyers could complete this transformation themselves with "no mechanics certification required."
Another key detail from the unveiling event was the price, with the first Slate Auto truck model expected to cost under $20,000 with federal EV tax credits. The truck is expected to be available by the end of 2026. Buyers could customize the vehicle with add-ons that would elevate the starting price.
Slate will offer around 100 different accessories at launch that can personalize the base model, along with "starter packs" of basic accessories. The base version has an estimated range of 150 miles, with an option to upgrade to a larger battery with 240 miles of range.
"We are building the affordable vehicle that has long been promised but never been delivered," Slate Auto CEO Chris Barman said at the event.
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Why It's Important: Traditional automakers and electric vehicle companies have launched models with many tech-focused bells and whistles inside and outside.
Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe has<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/25/04/44598035/rivian-ceo-says-us-needs-more-under-50k-evs-to-catch-up-to-china-you-have-to-have-the-plumbing-right"> argued for years</a> that the electric vehicle sector needs more sub-$50,000 vehicles. Now an upcoming competitor could have the right idea by starting basic and letting customers choose their options.
With a starting price point of under $20,000, the Slate vehicle could be considerably cheaper than other electric pickup trucks, like the ones below, with starting prices <a href="https://www.kbb.com/electric-car/best-electric-trucks/">from </a>Kelley Blue Book.
<ul>
<li>F-150 Lightning: $57,090</li>
<li>Chevrolet Silverado EV: $75,195</li>
<li>R1T: $71,700</li>
<li>Cybertruck: $82,235</li>
</ul>
Ford Motor Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>) could also be impacted by Slate Auto, with the F-150 Lightning ranking eighth for overall U.S. EV market share in<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44802015/us-electric-vehicle-sales-up-11-in-q1-as-tesla-declines-the-winners-and-losers"> the first quarter</a> and<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/01/42986863/us-electric-vehicle-sales-hit-record-1-3-million-units-in-2024-despite-tesla-declines-top-10-bestsel"> sixth in 2024.</a>
The Cybertruck ranked 10th among all EVs in the U.S. in the first quarter and was fifth in 2024.
Rivian did not have a top 10 vehicle in the first quarter, with its SUV, the R1S, ranking 10th in 2024 with 26,934 units sold.
Rivian had total deliveries of 51,579 vehicles in 2024 and hopes its next models dramatically increase that figure in the future.
While Slate Auto is only a startup and has not delivered any vehicles, the company's early pricing and customizable features could scare other electric vehicle manufacturers.
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Bezos Vs. Tesla Vs. Rivian Stock? Company Backed By Amazon Founder Can Turn $20K EV Truck Into SUV

Nasdaq Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NDAQ#NASDAQ">NDAQ</a>) reported better-than-expected earnings for its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NDAQ/earnings">first quarter on Thursday</a>.
The company posted quarterly revenue of $1.24 billion, versus estimates of $1.23 billion. The company's quarterly earnings came in at 79 cents per share, versus estimates of 77 cents per share.
Total revenue was up 11% year-over-year and annual recurring revenue climbed 8% year-over-year to $2.8 billion.
"Nasdaq's first quarter results underscore the resilience of our business model and our ability to deliver growth across our divisions in a rapidly shifting environment," said chair and CEO Adena Friedman.
Nasdaq declared a quarterly dividend of 27 cents per share, payable on June 27 to shareholders of record as of June 13.
In a separate press release, Nasdaq announced that the company and Amazon.com Inc's (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) Amazon Web Services (AWS) will introduce a new suite of solutions including infrastructure, software, data management and services that will enable market operators to overcome modernization barriers.
Nasdaq shares fell 0.1% to trade at $74.64 on Friday.
These analysts made changes to their price targets on Nasdaq following earnings announcement.
<ul>
<li>Barclays analyst Benjamin Budish maintained Nasdaq with an Overweight rating and lowered the price target from $86 to $84.</li>
<li>UBS analyst Alex Kramm maintained Nasdaq with a Neutral and raised the price target from $76 to $82.</li>
<li>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods analyst Kyle Voigt maintained the stock with an Outperform rating and raised the price target from $87 to $88..</li>
</ul>
Considering buying NDAQ stock? Here&#8217;s what analysts think: 
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Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/retail" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">merchants have raised</a> prices on necessities and bestselling items, including clothing, jewelry, household items, office supplies, electronics, and toys.
The price hikes came after President Donald Trump&#8216;s tariffs prompted the sellers to explore the odds of shifting the burden of higher import costs.
The tariffs posed a headwind for sellers operating with minimal margins.
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They have already grappled with increasing Amazon costs tied to storage, fulfillment, shipping, advertising fees, and competitive pricing pressure.
E-commerce software company SmartScout tracked 930 products on Amazon that have noted price hikes since April 9, with an average jump of 29%, CNBC <a target="_blank" href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/04/25/amazon-sellers-hike-prices-of-goods-after-trumps-china-tariffs.html" rel="noreferrer noopener">reported</a> Friday.
SmartScout CEO Scott Needham noted that 25% of the price increases were initiated by sellers based in China.
Amazon&#8217;s third-party marketplace accounts for about 60% of the company&#8217;s online sales. Additionally, many of its merchants are based in China or rely on the country to source and assemble their products.
CEO Andy Jassy told CNBC that Amazon aimed to keep its prices affordable by renegotiating with suppliers. However, he had also signaled that the tariffs could prompt sellers to hike prices to maintain their margins.
Goods imported from China now face import duties of 145%.
<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44942555/amazon-and-walmart-third-party-sellers-reportedly-stash-products-in-canada-to-dodge-trump-tariffs-is-the-trade-war-gamble-worth-it" rel="noreferrer noopener">Trump&#8217;s tariffs reportedly</a> prompted Amazon and Walmart Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>) third-party sellers to shift stock to Canada in anticipation of relief.
Amazon stock has tanked 15% year-to-date. In April, Multiple Wall Street firms slashed <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AMZN/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">their price targets</a> on the stock, including a rating downgrade in <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/price-target/25/04/44956197/amazon-price-target-slashed-again-on-wild-card-tariff-concerns" rel="noreferrer noopener">anticipation of tariff impacts</a>.
Price Action: Amazon stock is down 0.10% at $186.43 is at last check Friday.
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Amazon Sellers Hike Prices On Essentials As Trump China Tariffs Squeeze Margins

Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) has been caught in a whirlwind of technical signals lately, just days before its first-quarter earnings report on May 1. The latest? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/death-cross">A Death Cross</a>, the bearish signal where the short-term moving average crosses below the long-term moving average.
Specifically, Amazon&#8217;s 50-day simple moving average (SMA) of $196.50 has fallen below its 200-day SMA of $199.20, leaving many wondering if the retail giant is due for further turbulence.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Mixed Technicals: Bullish Pressure Vs. Bearish Indicators</h2>
The stock&#8217;s technicals are a mixed bag. Amazon stock, at $186.54, is above its eight-day and 20-day SMAs, which would typically suggest a bullish outlook. However, the presence of the Death Cross on the horizon signals caution.
Adding to the complexity, the MACD (moving average convergence/divergence) indicator stands at a negative 4.79, confirming the bearish sentiment, while the Relative Strength Index (RSI) of 50.46 indicates that Amazon stock is not yet oversold.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Amazon's Expansion Plan: A Silver Lining?</h2>
While Amazon faces technical headwinds, it's also pushing forward with an ambitious expansion. The e-commerce behemoth has proposed a massive 170,000-square-foot delivery facility in Augusta as part of its $15 billion investment in building 80 new logistics centers, <a href="https://www.augustachronicle.com/story/business/2025/04/24/south-augusta-could-be-home-to-new-amazon-facility-new-plans-reveal-richmond-county-delivery/83237388007/">reported</a> The Augusta Chronicle. This investment shows Amazon is not slowing down, but whether these strategic moves will boost Amazon stock in the short term remains uncertain.
While Amazon&#8217;s long-term growth strategy appears intact, investors should keep a close eye on how these technical signals play out as the first-quarter earnings report approaches. The Death Cross doesn&#8217;t guarantee disaster, but it's certainly something to monitor.
With Amazon's volatile year-to-date performance down 15.08%, the earnings results could either help the stock rebound or continue its bearish trend. For now, it's a waiting game—will the Bears dominate, or can Amazon stage a comeback?
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Amazon's Death Cross Ahead Of Q1 Earnings: Is It Time For A Reversal Or A Reality Check?

In today's fast-paced and competitive business landscape, it is essential for investors and industry enthusiasts to thoroughly analyze companies before making investment decisions. In this article, we will conduct a comprehensive industry comparison, evaluating Amazon.com (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) against its key competitors in the Broadline Retail industry. By examining key financial metrics, market position, and growth prospects, we aim to provide valuable insights for investors and shed light on company's performance within the industry.
<h3>Amazon.com Background</h3>
Amazon is the leading online retailer and marketplace for third party sellers. Retail related revenue represents approximately 75% of total, followed by Amazon Web Services' cloud computing, storage, database, and other offerings (15%), advertising services (5% to 10%), and other the remainder. International segments constitute 25% to 30% of Amazon's non-AWS sales, led by Germany, the United Kingdom, and Japan.
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<th>Company</th>
<th>P/E</th>
<th>P/B</th>
<th>P/S</th>
<th>ROE</th>
<th>EBITDA (in billions)</th>
<th>Gross Profit (in billions)</th>
<th>Revenue Growth</th>
</tr>
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<td>Amazon.com Inc</td>
<td>33.73</td>
<td>6.92</td>
<td>3.13</td>
<td>7.34%</td>
<td>$38.55</td>
<td>$88.9</td>
<td>10.49%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Alibaba Group Holding Ltd</td>
<td>17.50</td>
<td>2.08</td>
<td>2.17</td>
<td>5.01%</td>
<td>$59.0</td>
<td>$117.63</td>
<td>7.61%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PDD Holdings Inc</td>
<td>9.94</td>
<td>3.35</td>
<td>2.84</td>
<td>9.28%</td>
<td>$29.18</td>
<td>$59.65</td>
<td>11.33%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MercadoLibre Inc</td>
<td>58.50</td>
<td>25.69</td>
<td>5.38</td>
<td>15.3%</td>
<td>$0.96</td>
<td>$2.75</td>
<td>37.42%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JD.com Inc</td>
<td>8.84</td>
<td>1.44</td>
<td>0.32</td>
<td>4.21%</td>
<td>$12.54</td>
<td>$53.12</td>
<td>13.37%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Coupang Inc</td>
<td>290.50</td>
<td>10.26</td>
<td>1.40</td>
<td>3.76%</td>
<td>$0.44</td>
<td>$2.49</td>
<td>21.4%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>eBay Inc</td>
<td>17.01</td>
<td>6.07</td>
<td>3.27</td>
<td>12.84%</td>
<td>$0.76</td>
<td>$1.86</td>
<td>0.66%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Vipshop Holdings Ltd</td>
<td>6.66</td>
<td>1.23</td>
<td>0.48</td>
<td>6.31%</td>
<td>$3.29</td>
<td>$7.63</td>
<td>-4.18%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings Inc</td>
<td>32.64</td>
<td>3.81</td>
<td>2.87</td>
<td>4.14%</td>
<td>$0.1</td>
<td>$0.27</td>
<td>2.79%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MINISO Group Holding Ltd</td>
<td>14.99</td>
<td>3.75</td>
<td>2.31</td>
<td>8.12%</td>
<td>$0.88</td>
<td>$2.03</td>
<td>4.2%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dillard's Inc</td>
<td>8.94</td>
<td>2.88</td>
<td>0.81</td>
<td>11.4%</td>
<td>$0.31</td>
<td>$0.74</td>
<td>-4.97%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nordstrom Inc</td>
<td>13.93</td>
<td>3.55</td>
<td>0.27</td>
<td>15.61%</td>
<td>$0.44</td>
<td>$1.69</td>
<td>-2.17%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Macy's Inc</td>
<td>5.32</td>
<td>0.67</td>
<td>0.13</td>
<td>7.86%</td>
<td>$0.68</td>
<td>$3.02</td>
<td>-4.39%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Savers Value Village Inc</td>
<td>56.65</td>
<td>3.60</td>
<td>1.04</td>
<td>-0.44%</td>
<td>$0.04</td>
<td>$0.22</td>
<td>5.02%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kohl's Corp</td>
<td>7.17</td>
<td>0.21</td>
<td>0.05</td>
<td>1.26%</td>
<td>$0.31</td>
<td>$1.92</td>
<td>-9.39%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Hour Loop Inc</td>
<td>68</td>
<td>9.27</td>
<td>0.35</td>
<td>-25.78%</td>
<td>$-0.0</td>
<td>$0.02</td>
<td>-8.51%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Average</td>
<td>41.11</td>
<td>5.19</td>
<td>1.58</td>
<td>5.26%</td>
<td>$7.26</td>
<td>$17.0</td>
<td>4.68%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
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 </style>By closely examining Amazon.com, we can identify the following trends: 
<ul>
<li>
The Price to Earnings ratio of 33.73 is 0.82x lower than the industry average, indicating potential undervaluation for the stock.
</li>
<li>
With a Price to Book ratio of 6.92, which is 1.33x the industry average, Amazon.com might be considered overvalued in terms of its book value, as it is trading at a higher multiple compared to its industry peers.
</li>
<li>
With a relatively high Price to Sales ratio of 3.13, which is 1.98x the industry average, the stock might be considered overvalued based on sales performance.
</li>
<li>
The company has a higher Return on Equity (ROE) of 7.34%, which is 2.08% above the industry average. This suggests efficient use of equity to generate profits and demonstrates profitability and growth potential.
</li>
<li>
The company has higher Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) of $38.55 Billion, which is 5.31x above the industry average, indicating stronger profitability and robust cash flow generation.
</li>
<li>
Compared to its industry, the company has higher gross profit of $88.9 Billion, which indicates 5.23x above the industry average, indicating stronger profitability and higher earnings from its core operations.
</li>
<li>
With a revenue growth of 10.49%, which surpasses the industry average of 4.68%, the company is demonstrating robust sales expansion and gaining market share.
</li>
</ul>
<h3>Debt To Equity Ratio</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1745593248_0.png" alt="debt to equity" />
The debt-to-equity (D/E) ratio indicates the proportion of debt and equity used by a company to finance its assets and operations.
Considering the debt-to-equity ratio in industry comparisons allows for a concise evaluation of a company's financial health and risk profile, aiding in informed decision-making.
When assessing Amazon.com against its top 4 peers using the Debt-to-Equity ratio, the following comparisons can be made:
<ul>
<li>
Amazon.com exhibits a stronger financial position compared to its top 4 peers in the sector, as indicated by its lower debt-to-equity ratio of 0.46.
</li>
<li>
This suggests that the company has a more favorable balance between debt and equity, which can be seen as a positive aspect for investors.
</li>
</ul>
<h3>Key Takeaways</h3>
For Amazon.com, the PE ratio is low compared to its peers in the Broadline Retail industry, indicating potential undervaluation. The high PB and PS ratios suggest that the market values Amazon.com's assets and sales highly. Amazon.com's high ROE, EBITDA, gross profit, and revenue growth outperform its industry peers, reflecting strong financial performance and growth potential.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Wall Street's darling rally just hit a technical speed bump. According to JPMorgan&#8217;s Jason Hunter, the S&amp;P 500 and its heavyweight tech crew — <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/magnificent-seven">the Magnificent Seven</a> — are stuck below crucial resistance levels, raising the risk of a summer slump before any sustainable comeback.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">S&amp;P 500 Faces Key Resistance</h1>
Hunter flags the 5425-5650 zone as a brick wall for the S&amp;P 500, noting that the index has already rejected that threshold in early-April and is still showing signs of fragility. While bulls may be eyeing fresh highs, JPMorgan's read is more cautious. According to Hunter, the index could slide back to 4500-4800 — a zone that could mark a "more durable bottom&#8221; — before setting up for a more solid rebound later this year.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Magnificent 7 Consolidating Below Breakdown Levels</h1>
But the real story, Hunter says, lies in the Magnificent 7 — Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>), Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), NVIDIA Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) and Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) — all of which have broken down from long-standing uptrends.
That, in Wall Street speak, means they're no longer leading the charge — at least for now.
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These &#8220;stocks are now consolidating within volatile ranges below their respective breakdown levels," Hunter wrote, suggesting investors may face more whiplash than windfall this summer.
The technical analyst isn't ruling out rebounds, but he's skeptical of anything more than short-term bounces: "The medium-term trend bias stays negative while below those resistance zones." Translation: don't chase the rips, especially if you&#8217;re expecting a V-shaped recovery.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Stay Cautious: Watch for Clear Bottoming Patterns</h1>
For investors, the implication is clear: tactically trim exposure to high-fliers and consider rotating into safety until the dust settles. 
ETFs like the Invesco S&amp;P 500 Low Volatility ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPLV#NYSE">SPLV</a>) and the iShares MSCI USA Min Vol Factor ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USMV#NYSE">USMV</a>) may offer a softer landing.
Meanwhile, those still bullish on AI and Big Tech could look to dollar-cost average into dips via diversified exposure through the Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) or the iShares U.S. Technology ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IYW#NYSE">IYW</a>) — but with a side of patience.
The bottom line? 
Until the S&amp;P 500 breaks above resistance and the Magnificent 7 prove they can reclaim lost ground, expect more chop than charge. Or, as Hunter subtly puts it, we need to "see clear price action that looks like a maturing bottoming process."
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S&P 500, Magnificent 7 Hit Resistance: Analyst Warns Of More Pain Before Gain

Slate Auto, the EV manufacturer backed by Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) founder Jeff Bezos, has unveiled its modular EV pickup truck.
What Happened: The two-seater EV pickup truck features a retro design that is reminiscent of yesteryear models from manufacturers like Ford Motor Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>).
The truck will be priced competitively, with a $20,000 price tag post federal EV credit and be available by the end of 2026, the company said as it showcased the truck at a launch event in Long Beach, California, on Thursday. The company says that customers can make a reservation for the vehicle on the website for $50.
"We are building the affordable vehicle that has long been promised but never been delivered," Slate CEO Chris Barman said at the event.
As stated above, the truck features a modular design and can be had in either a two-seater pickup truck or a five-seater SUV trim. The official website for the company features 25 starter kits for customers to choose from, each catered to a different use case.
Slate Auto says the truck offers a standard range of 150 miles, but a longer battery pack would offer 240 miles of projected range on a single charge. The spec sheet suggests the truck has a 1400 lbs hauling capacity and a 1000 lbs towing capacity, and features a five-foot-long bed.
The truck does not have paint options and is available in the standard grey color, but instead, a wrap of any color from the available options can be chosen by the customer when placing an order. The truck also features no stereo system or touchscreen display.
Why It Matters: The launch comes in as talks of the pickup truck have been in the headlines for the past few weeks, with <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/04/44784826/jeff-bezos-backed-slate-auto-to-take-on-elon-musks-tesla-rivian-with-budget-ev-pickup-report">the concept truck being sighted</a> by people on multiple occasions.
The company would be poised to take on the likes of Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), which recently <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/04/44919745/cybertruck-gets-a-down-to-earth-redesign-as-tesla-shifts-to-traditional-pickup-marketing-amid-poor-sales">pivoted its marketing strategy</a> for the Cybertruck to position it as a working man's truck.
Tesla has also informed investors of its plans to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44942792/tesla-q1-earnings-call-company-says-more-affordable-models-launching-this-year">release more affordable models</a> this year, which could help boost the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44802015/us-electric-vehicle-sales-up-11-in-q1-as-tesla-declines-the-winners-and-losers">company's declining sales</a> in the U.S. domestic EV sector.
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General

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Billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban criticized Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) on Tuesday for inaction amid ongoing tariff disputes, claiming the e-commerce giant &#8220;rips off American sellers&#8221; in a post on X.
What Happened: Cuban&#8217;s comments came in response to ShipHero CEO Aaron Rubin, who predicted that while many U.S. e-commerce businesses will struggle with new tariff policies, surviving brands could ultimately benefit from higher margins and better profitability.
&#8220;Ecommerce brands will make more money and have higher margins thanks to tariffs and enforcement,&#8221; Rubin stated in a video posted to X.
The exchange highlights growing tensions over trade practices as the President Donald Trump administration&#8217;s tariff policies—which have reached up to 145% on Chinese imports—reshape the competitive landscape for U.S. online sellers.
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&mdash; Mark Cuban (@mcuban) <a href="https://twitter.com/mcuban/status/1914791456700846502?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 22, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Why It Matters: According to Rubin, approximately one-third of Amazon&#8217;s merchandise comes from Chinese sellers who have historically exploited loopholes like Section 321, which allowed tariff-free entry for shipments valued under $800. The elimination of this provision, effective May 1, could level the playing field for American businesses.
This isn&#8217;t Cuban&#8217;s first critique of the current tariff situation. Earlier in April, he called supporters of tariffs &#8220;hypocrites&#8221; if they don&#8217;t &#8220;buy American EXCLUSIVELY,&#8221; suggesting that economic <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/04/44786027/mark-cuban-criticizes-tariff-supporters-who-dont-buy-american-you-are-a-hypocrite">patriotism requires more than rhetoric</a>.
The tariff changes come amid reports that Chinese firms are using shell entities to circumvent duties. These companies reportedly establish limited liability companies in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/04/44883166/chinese-firms-are-reportedly-using-shell-entities-to-dodge-trumps-tariffs">the U.S. to dodge customs fees</a>, creating what one international trade attorney described as &#8220;a game of whack-a-mole&#8221; for regulators.
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The CNN Money Fear and Greed index some improvement in market sentiment, while the index remained in the &#8220;Fear&#8221; zone on Thursday.
U.S. stocks settled higher on Thursday, with the Dow Jones index jumping more than 1% during the session to mark the first close above the 40,000 level since April 15.
Shares of Nvidia (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), Amazon (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) and Tesla (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) all settled higher on Thursday.
Bristol Myers Squibb &amp; Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BMY#NYSE">BMY</a>) reported better-than-expected first-quarter results. PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEP#NASDAQ">PEP</a>) reported mixed first-quarter results and issued FY25 EPS guidance below estimates.
Meanwhile, signs of a potential thaw in the U.S.-China trade conflict emerged, with the White House reportedly considering exceptions for certain Chinese auto parts.
On the economic data front, the Chicago Fed National Activity Index declined to -0.03 in March compared to a reading of +0.24 in February. U.S. initial jobless claims climbed by 6,000 from the previous week to 222,000 during the third week of April. U.S. durable goods orders gained by 9.2% month-over-month to $315.7 billion in March.
Most sectors on the S&amp;P 500 closed on a positive note, with information technology, consumer discretionary and communication services stocks recording biggest gains on Thursday. However, consumer staples stocks bucked the overall market trend, closing the session lower.
The Dow Jones closed higher by around 487 points to 40,093.40 on Thursday. The S&amp;P 500 jumped 2.03% to 5,484.77, while the Nasdaq Composite surged 2.74% at 17,166.04 during Thursday's session.
Investors are awaiting earnings results from Phillips 66 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PSX#NYSE">PSX</a>), Schlumberger Limited (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLB#NYSE">SLB</a>) and Colgate-Palmolive Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CL#NYSE">CL</a>) today.
At a current reading of 30.9, the index remained in the &#8220;Fear&#8221; zone on Thursday, versus a prior reading of 28.4.
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The Fear &amp; Greed Index is a measure of the current market sentiment. It is based
&nbsp;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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Pre-Market Outlook

S&P 500 Rallies 2% On Nvidia, Tesla Gains — But Market Mood Stuck In 'Fear'

Despite growing skepticism on Wall Street, CNBC&#8217;s Jim Cramer remains optimistic about the future of artificial intelligence infrastructure and data center stocks.
What Happened: Cramer acknowledged the turbulence in AI stocks, especially following revelations from DeepSeek, a Chinese startup. On top of that, there&#8217;s anxiety about Donald Trump's tariff policies <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/04/44780349/trumps-tariff-policies-fuel-economic-concerns-economists-expect-slower-growth-ahead">potentially hurting the broader economy</a>.
However, he thinks the data center boom isn't slowing down, <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/04/24/jim-cramer-explains-why-hes-still-optimistic-on-data-center-buildout-.html">reported</a> CNBC on Thursday.
The Mad Money host mentioned that executives at Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) and Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)&nbsp; have said <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/04/44914250/amazon-follows-microsofts-lead-halts-some-data-center-deals-executive-says-routine-capacity-management">they're still spending big</a> on data centers.
Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) may be building <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44733013/microsoft-shelves-1-billion-ohio-data-center-plans-amid-global-project-withdrawals-we-are-slowing-or-pausing-some-early-stage-projects">fewer data centers</a> for OpenAI, but Cramer said that's likely because ChatGPT-parent is now raising its own money to do it independently.
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He believes that if trade tensions ease and AI enthusiasm resurges, several sectors are poised for significant growth, including:
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<li>Semiconductors: Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>), Arm Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARM#NASDAQ">ARM</a>)</li>
<li>Server and networking gear: Arista Networks (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANET#NYSE">ANET</a>), Cisco Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSCO#NASDAQ">CSCO</a>)</li>
<li>Data center builders and power suppliers: CoreWeave Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRWV#NASDAQ">CRWV</a>), Constellation Energy (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CEG#NASDAQ">CEG</a>), Vistra (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VST#NYSE">VST</a>)</li>
<li>Cooling and climate control: Carrier Global (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CARR#NYSE">CARR</a>), Trane Technologies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TT#NYSE">TT</a>)</li>
<li>Industrial manufacturers: Cummins (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMI#NYSE">CMI</a>), Dover Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DOV#NYSE">DOV</a>)</li>
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"These are very much cyclical companies, so you can't just buy them if you think we're headed into a recession," he stated, adding, "But if we get a reprieve on some of…these tariff issues and investors return to the AI trade, I just gave you everything that's going to fly again."
Why It's Important: In January, DeepSeek's assertion that its AI model was built at a fraction of the cost of its U.S. competitors led to Nvidia losing <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43876025/nvidia-ceo-attributed-the-deepseek-led-sell-off-to-investor-misconception-on-ai-spending-obviously-that-paradigm-is-wrong">$600 billion in market cap</a> in just one day.
Meanwhile, earlier this week, the International Monetary Fund <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/04/44926902/imf-slashes-us-growth-outlook-as-trump-tariffs-bite-raises-recession-odds-to-40">significantly revised down its 2025 growth</a> forecast for the U.S., attributing the downgrade to President Trump&#8217;s broad tariffs and increasing economic uncertainty.
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Jim Cramer Stays Bullish On Data Centers, Says If Trump Tariffs Eases, These AI Stocks 'Will Fly Again' Despite Wall Street Doubts

Despite recession fears and market speculation, tech giants Amazon (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) and Nvidia (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) insist that the demand for artificial intelligence data centers remains robust.
What Happened: Executives from Amazon and Nvidia dismissed concerns about a potential slowdown in the construction of AI data centers, according to a report by <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/04/24/amazon-and-nvidia-say-ai-data-center-demand-is-not-slowing-down-.html">CNBC</a>. Both executives spoke at a conference in Oklahoma City hosted by the Hamm Institute for American Energy on Thursday, where they addressed the rising energy demands driven by AI. They agreed that natural gas will be essential to meeting those power requirements.
Amazon&#8217;s vice president of global data centers, Kevin Miller, stated at a conference that there has been &#8220;no significant change&#8221; in demand. "We continue to see very strong demand, and we're looking both in the next couple years as well as long term and seeing the numbers only going up,&#8221; stated Miller.
Meanwhile, Josh Parker, Nvidia&#8217;s senior director of corporate sustainability, echoed Miller&#8217;s sentiment, stating that Nvidia has not observed any signs of a slowdown. Parker dismissed concerns sparked by AI startup DeepSeek&#8216;s efficient model, which led to a sell-off in power stocks earlier this year. He described the reaction as &#8220;kneejerk&#8221;. 
"We haven't seen a pullback," asserted Parker. 
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Why It Matters: The recent statements from Amazon and Nvidia executives contradicts recent speculation by Wells Fargo analysts about Amazon Web Services <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/04/44914250/amazon-follows-microsofts-lead-halts-some-data-center-deals-executive-says-routine-capacity-management">pausing </a>some data center leases, particularly in international markets. This move followed a similar one by Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>).
On this, Miller stated, "there's been little tea leaf reading and extrapolating to strange results" regarding Amazon's plans.
Notably, AI data centers are transforming global energy markets due to their high electricity demands. The surge in AI has led to a significant increase in electricity consumption, with AI-driven workloads contributing significantly to the global data center electricity consumption, which reached 460 terawatt-hours in 2024, according to the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/commodities/25/04/44903001/ai-data-centers-reshaping-energy-markets-in-the-sixth-industrial-revolution">International Energy Agency</a>.
The growing energy needs for AI have led to companies investing heavily in localized power solutions, such as microgrids and battery storage systems, to stabilize supply. This trend has boosted demand for commodities like lithium and nickel, essential for batteries, with lithium prices up 15% since January 2025, according to S&amp;P Global Commodity Insights.
Amazon holds a Growth rating of 94.14% and a quality rating of 67.66%, according to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AMZN" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga&#8217;s Proprietary Edge Rankings</a>. For an in-depth report on more stocks and insights into growth opportunities, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/screener/top-momentum-stocks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">sign</a> <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/screener/top-momentum-stocks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">up for Benzinga Edge.</a>
Price Action: Amazon stock climbed 3.29% to close at $186.54 on Thursday, while Nvidia climbed 3.6% to close at 106.43, as per data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>. 
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Amazon, Nvidia Dismiss Fears Of AI Data Center 'Pullback': 'We Continue To See Very Strong Demand'

Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) Google is at a critical juncture in its evolution, with industry experts like Gene Munster questioning whether the tech giant can adapt to the AI-driven future or risk being left behind like eBay Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EBAY#NASDAQ">EBAY</a>).
What Happened: During Alphabet's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44995955/alphabet-q1-earnings-highlights-google-search-youtube-cloud-show-robust-momentum">first-quarter 2025 earnings</a> call on Thursday, Philipp Schindler, Google's chief business officer, highlighted the growing adoption of AI overviews, a feature that summarizes search results using AI.&nbsp;
"We've continued our efforts to help more people ask entirely new questions, bringing more opportunities for businesses to connect with consumers," Schindler said, adding that the feature is now available in over 15 languages across 40 nations.
He also noted that AI overviews are now being used by more than 1.5 billion users worldwide.
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However, the rollout of this feature has not led to significant improvements in monetization. Schindler said that AI overviews continue to generate revenue at the same rate as before.
&#8220;On the ads in AI Overviews, late last year actually, we launched them within the AI Overviews on mobile in the U.S, and this builds on our previous rollout of ads above and below,&#8221; he said. Adding, &#8220;AI overviews overall, we see the monetization at approximately the same rate, which gives us a strong base on which we can innovate even more.&#8221;
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Why It&#8217;s Important: Gene Munster, managing partner at Deepwater Asset Management, took a more critical stance. He said that AI overviews might help keep the business stable in the short term, but long-term growth depends on how Google adapts its search results page.
Google&#8217;s current search results—featuring a mix of AI overviews, blue links, and organic links—might not be enough to compete with newer, more streamlined search models like Elon Musk's Grok, OpenAI's ChatGPT, or Anthropic's AI model Claude, Munster noted.
Munster then cited Doug Clinton, managing partner at Deepwater, who compared Google's situation to eBay's struggles in adapting to a more competitive environment.
"The fork in the road" for Google is how it handles its search results page, Munster explained, adding that if it doesn't evolve like Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) did in e-commerce, Google might face a future similar to eBay&#8217;s.
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Alphabet reported first-quarter revenue of $90.23 billion, marking a 12% increase from the previous year. This figure surpassed the Street consensus estimate of $89.2 billion. Google Search generated $50.7 billion, up from $46.2 billion.
Price Action: In after-hours trading, Alphabet Inc. Class A shares rose by 4.82%, reaching $166.95, while Class C shares increased by 4.63%, hitting $168.95, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro data</a>.
According to Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings, Alphabet currently holds a growth score of 64.49%. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">Click here to see how it stacks up against</a> other companies in the sector.
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EBAY

Can Google Adapt Like Amazon Or Will It Face eBay's Fate? Gene Munster Says ChatGPT 'Overhang' Isn't Going Away, Shares Candid Take On The Path Forward

U.S. stocks climbed for a third straight session, notching their longest winning streak since early April. The Nasdaq jumped 2.7% to close at 17,166.04, while the S&amp;P 500 gained 2% to finish at 5,484.77. Investor sentiment was lifted by upbeat corporate earnings and easing trade tensions, pushing the Dow Jones Industrial Average up 1.2% to 40,093.40.
These are the top stocks that gained the attention of retail traders and investors throughout the day:
Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>)
Alphabet&#8217;s Class A stock rose 2.53%, closing at $159.28, with an intraday high of $159.59 and a low of $155.79. The stock&#8217;s 52-week range is between $140.53 and $207.05. The Class A shares gained 4.8% to $166.95 in after-hours trading. The Class C shares ended Thursday higher by 2.4% at $161.47. In the after-hours trading, the Class C shares rose 4.6% to $16.8.95. The tech giant reported <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44995955/alphabet-q1-earnings-highlights-google-search-youtube-cloud-show-robust-momentum">strong first-quarter results</a>, highlighting robust momentum in Google Search, YouTube, and Cloud services, which contributed to its positive market performance. Alphabet reported first-quarter revenue of $90.23 billion, which is an increase of 12% on a year-over-year basis. The figure exceeded the Street consensus of $89.2 billion.
Intel Corporation&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>)
Intel shares climbed 4.37%, ending the day at $21.49, with a high of $21.55 and a low of $20.88. The 52-week high and low are $37.16 and $17.67, respectively. Intel <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/04/44996628/intel-q1-earnings-revenue-beat-eps-beat-shares-tumble-on-weak-guidance-chipmaker-plans-swift-actions-to-drive-efficiency">beat first-quarter expectations</a> with $12.67 billion in revenue and $0.13 EPS, but year-over-year growth remained flat. Despite efforts to streamline operations under new CEO Lip-Bu Tan, weak second-quarter guidance and concerns over workforce cuts led to a 5% drop in after-hours trading.
Meta Platforms, Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>)
Meta&#8217;s stock increased by 2.48%, closing at $533.15, with an intraday peak of $533.90 and a low of $517.50. The company&#8217;s 52-week range is $414.50 to $740.89. The European Union&#8217;s enforcement of the Digital Markets Act resulted in a significant fine for Meta, sparking <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/04/44972575/trumps-team-blasts-eus-nearly-800-million-fine-on-apple-and-meta-as-extortion-could-us-retaliate-against-the-digital-markets-act">political backlash</a> in Washington.
Amazon.com, Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>)
Amazon shares rose 3.29%, closing at $186.54, with a high of $186.74 and a low of $180.18. The stock&#8217;s 52-week high and low are $242.52 and $151.61. The company&#8217;s Project Kuiper, aimed at launching low Earth orbit satellites, is facing&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/space/25/04/44977151/jeff-bezos-space-internet-ambitions-falter-as-amazons-project-kuiper-struggles-to-increase-satellite-production-amid-launch-delays">production challenges</a>&nbsp;amid launch delays, impacting its market performance.
Tesla, Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)
Tesla&#8217;s stock advanced 3.50%, finishing at $259.51, with an intraday high of $259.54 and a low of $249.20. The 52-week range for Tesla is $157.40 to $488.54. Stifel <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44989615/tesla-to-450-here-are-10-top-analyst-forecasts-for-thursday-2">cut Tesla's price target</a> slightly from $455 to $450 but maintained a Buy rating, signaling continued confidence in the stock despite a modest downward revision.
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Walmart Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>)&nbsp;remains aggressively invested in its ambitions to offer <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/walmart" rel="noreferrer noopener">lower prices to</a> spur demand and grow market share amid a soft-spending environment and tariff uncertainties.
The retailer introduced &#8220;manager&#8217;s special&#8221; signs to highlight discounts on key items across departments, Bloomberg <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-04-24/walmart-amps-up-discounts-to-lure-cost-conscious-customers?srnd=all&amp;sref=TBDibEcD" rel="noreferrer noopener">reported</a> Thursday citing an official document.
Walmart&#8217;s signs also point to deals in cases of extra inventory and seasonal products, a Walmart spokeswoman told Bloomberg.
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Walmart, known for its low-margin grocery and other products, has become more aggressive in its discounting to attract price-conscious customers as tariffs threaten to increase costs.
Retailers have warned against tariff-induced price hikes and the impact on groceries and other items with shorter supply chains.
Walmart <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44920573/ceos-of-walmart-target-home-depot-meet-trump-to-push-back-on-tariffs-impacting-consumer-prices" rel="noreferrer noopener">sources about one-third</a> of its products globally, with China and Mexico being the most significant suppliers. Therefore, tariffs present a new hurdle in an already challenging economic environment, where consumers seek low prices amidst high inflation.
Amazon.com, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) and&nbsp;Walmart <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44942555/amazon-and-walmart-third-party-sellers-reportedly-stash-products-in-canada-to-dodge-trump-tariffs-is-the-trade-war-gamble-worth-it" rel="noreferrer noopener">third-party sellers</a> are reportedly shifting stock to Canada, betting the trade war will soon end in their favor.
Walmart reaffirmed <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/guidance/25/04/44711688/walmart-maintains-steady-growth-forecast-despite-tariffs" rel="noreferrer noopener">first-quarter fiscal 2026</a> sales growth of&nbsp;3%-4% in the constant currencies. However, the range for first-quarter operating income growth has widened due to a less favorable category mix, higher casualty claims expense, and the need to maintain flexibility for price investments due to the tariffs.
Walmart renovated 1,930 stores and built 373 new ones, invested $22 billion annually in capex, repurchased $7 billion+ shares, and raised its dividend in the last two years.
Walmart expects e-commerce to contribute about 50% of sales in the next five years.
WMT Price Action: Walmart stock is up 0.94% at $95.84 at publication on Thursday.
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Walmart Doubles Down On Discounts To Keep Prices Low As Tariffs Threaten Shoppers' Budgets

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
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<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>TSLA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/25/25</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$30.5K</td>
<td>11.9K</td>
<td>86.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/02/25</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
<td>$35.1K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
<td>3.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>F</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/09/25</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$31.0K</td>
<td>23.6K</td>
<td>3.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RIVN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$17.50</td>
<td>$32.6K</td>
<td>20.7K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BABA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$25.0K</td>
<td>22.4K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GRPN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$30.8K</td>
<td>422</td>
<td>414</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CPNG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/20/26</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$104.3K</td>
<td>701</td>
<td>363</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NKE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$69.7K</td>
<td>3.6K</td>
<td>272</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>VFC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/23/25</td>
<td>$11.50</td>
<td>$28.4K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>200</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SBUX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$31.8K</td>
<td>857</td>
<td>122</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• For TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 1 day(s) on April 25, 2025. This event was a transfer of 125 contract(s) at a $250.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.5K, with a price of $244.0 per contract. There were 11932 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 86178 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AMZN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 8 day(s) on May 2, 2025. This event was a transfer of 52 contract(s) at a $185.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $35.1K, with a price of $675.0 per contract. There were 1556 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3434 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding F (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 15 day(s) on May 9, 2025. Parties traded 621 contract(s) at a $10.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.0K, with a price of $50.0 per contract. There were 23661 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3430 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For RIVN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIVN#NASDAQ">RIVN</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 148 day(s) on September 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 517 contract(s) at a $17.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 15 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $32.6K, with a price of $63.0 per contract. There were 20764 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1893 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BABA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 57 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 50 contract(s) at a $130.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.0K, with a price of $500.0 per contract. There were 22467 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1206 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding GRPN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GRPN#NASDAQ">GRPN</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 57 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 400 contract(s) at a $25.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.8K, with a price of $77.0 per contract. There were 422 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 414 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding CPNG (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CPNG#NYSE">CPNG</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 330 day(s) on March 20, 2026. Parties traded 348 contract(s) at a $25.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $104.3K, with a price of $300.0 per contract. There were 701 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 363 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For NKE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 113 day(s) on August 15, 2025. This event was a transfer of 150 contract(s) at a $60.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $69.7K, with a price of $465.0 per contract. There were 3678 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 272 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding VFC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VFC#NYSE">VFC</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 29 day(s) on May 23, 2025. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $11.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.4K, with a price of $142.0 per contract. There were 0 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 200 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SBUX (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBUX#NASDAQ">SBUX</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 85 day(s) on July 18, 2025. Parties traded 40 contract(s) at a $80.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.8K, with a price of $795.0 per contract. There were 857 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 122 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

CPNG

GRPN

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In the ever-changing and fiercely competitive business landscape, conducting thorough company analysis is crucial for investors and industry experts. In this article, we will undertake a comprehensive industry comparison, evaluating Amazon.com (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) and its primary competitors in the Broadline Retail industry. By closely examining key financial metrics, market position, and growth prospects, our aim is to provide valuable insights for investors and shed light on company's performance within the industry.
<h3>Amazon.com Background</h3>
Amazon is the leading online retailer and marketplace for third party sellers. Retail related revenue represents approximately 75% of total, followed by Amazon Web Services' cloud computing, storage, database, and other offerings (15%), advertising services (5% to 10%), and other the remainder. International segments constitute 25% to 30% of Amazon's non-AWS sales, led by Germany, the United Kingdom, and Japan.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Company</th>
<th>P/E</th>
<th>P/B</th>
<th>P/S</th>
<th>ROE</th>
<th>EBITDA (in billions)</th>
<th>Gross Profit (in billions)</th>
<th>Revenue Growth</th>
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<td>Amazon.com Inc</td>
<td>32.66</td>
<td>6.70</td>
<td>3.04</td>
<td>7.34%</td>
<td>$38.55</td>
<td>$88.9</td>
<td>10.49%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Alibaba Group Holding Ltd</td>
<td>17.41</td>
<td>2.07</td>
<td>2.16</td>
<td>5.01%</td>
<td>$59.0</td>
<td>$117.63</td>
<td>7.61%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PDD Holdings Inc</td>
<td>9.64</td>
<td>3.25</td>
<td>2.75</td>
<td>9.28%</td>
<td>$29.18</td>
<td>$59.65</td>
<td>11.33%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MercadoLibre Inc</td>
<td>56.78</td>
<td>24.93</td>
<td>5.22</td>
<td>15.3%</td>
<td>$0.96</td>
<td>$2.75</td>
<td>37.42%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JD.com Inc</td>
<td>9.11</td>
<td>1.48</td>
<td>0.32</td>
<td>4.21%</td>
<td>$12.54</td>
<td>$53.12</td>
<td>13.37%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Coupang Inc</td>
<td>282.12</td>
<td>9.96</td>
<td>1.36</td>
<td>3.76%</td>
<td>$0.44</td>
<td>$2.49</td>
<td>21.4%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>eBay Inc</td>
<td>16.87</td>
<td>6.02</td>
<td>3.25</td>
<td>12.84%</td>
<td>$0.76</td>
<td>$1.86</td>
<td>0.66%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings Inc</td>
<td>34.35</td>
<td>4.01</td>
<td>3.02</td>
<td>4.14%</td>
<td>$0.1</td>
<td>$0.27</td>
<td>2.79%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Vipshop Holdings Ltd</td>
<td>6.57</td>
<td>1.21</td>
<td>0.47</td>
<td>6.31%</td>
<td>$3.29</td>
<td>$7.63</td>
<td>-4.18%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MINISO Group Holding Ltd</td>
<td>14.76</td>
<td>3.69</td>
<td>2.27</td>
<td>8.12%</td>
<td>$0.88</td>
<td>$2.03</td>
<td>4.2%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dillard's Inc</td>
<td>8.76</td>
<td>2.82</td>
<td>0.79</td>
<td>11.4%</td>
<td>$0.31</td>
<td>$0.74</td>
<td>-4.97%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nordstrom Inc</td>
<td>13.87</td>
<td>3.54</td>
<td>0.27</td>
<td>15.61%</td>
<td>$0.44</td>
<td>$1.69</td>
<td>-2.17%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Macy's Inc</td>
<td>5.22</td>
<td>0.66</td>
<td>0.13</td>
<td>7.86%</td>
<td>$0.68</td>
<td>$3.02</td>
<td>-4.39%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Savers Value Village Inc</td>
<td>55.41</td>
<td>3.52</td>
<td>1.02</td>
<td>-0.44%</td>
<td>$0.04</td>
<td>$0.22</td>
<td>5.02%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kohl's Corp</td>
<td>6.85</td>
<td>0.20</td>
<td>0.05</td>
<td>1.26%</td>
<td>$0.31</td>
<td>$1.92</td>
<td>-9.39%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Hour Loop Inc</td>
<td>66.25</td>
<td>9.03</td>
<td>0.34</td>
<td>-25.78%</td>
<td>$-0.0</td>
<td>$0.02</td>
<td>-8.51%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Average</td>
<td>40.26</td>
<td>5.09</td>
<td>1.56</td>
<td>5.26%</td>
<td>$7.26</td>
<td>$17.0</td>
<td>4.68%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
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 </style>When conducting a detailed analysis of Amazon.com, the following trends become clear: 
<ul>
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The Price to Earnings ratio of 32.66 is 0.81x lower than the industry average, indicating potential undervaluation for the stock.
</li>
<li>
The elevated Price to Book ratio of 6.7 relative to the industry average by 1.32x suggests company might be overvalued based on its book value.
</li>
<li>
The stock's relatively high Price to Sales ratio of 3.04, surpassing the industry average by 1.95x, may indicate an aspect of overvaluation in terms of sales performance.
</li>
<li>
The company has a higher Return on Equity (ROE) of 7.34%, which is 2.08% above the industry average. This suggests efficient use of equity to generate profits and demonstrates profitability and growth potential.
</li>
<li>
Compared to its industry, the company has higher Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) of $38.55 Billion, which is 5.31x above the industry average, indicating stronger profitability and robust cash flow generation.
</li>
<li>
With higher gross profit of $88.9 Billion, which indicates 5.23x above the industry average, the company demonstrates stronger profitability and higher earnings from its core operations.
</li>
<li>
The company is experiencing remarkable revenue growth, with a rate of 10.49%, outperforming the industry average of 4.68%.
</li>
</ul>
<h3>Debt To Equity Ratio</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1745506876_0.png" alt="debt to equity" />
The debt-to-equity (D/E) ratio assesses the extent to which a company relies on borrowed funds compared to its equity.
Considering the debt-to-equity ratio in industry comparisons allows for a concise evaluation of a company's financial health and risk profile, aiding in informed decision-making.
When evaluating Amazon.com alongside its top 4 peers in terms of the Debt-to-Equity ratio, the following insights arise:
<ul>
<li>
Amazon.com is in a relatively stronger financial position compared to its top 4 peers, as evidenced by its lower debt-to-equity ratio of 0.46.
</li>
<li>
This implies that the company relies less on debt financing and has a more favorable balance between debt and equity.
</li>
</ul>
<h3>Key Takeaways</h3>
For Amazon.com, the PE ratio is low compared to its peers in the Broadline Retail industry, indicating potential undervaluation. The high PB and PS ratios suggest that the market values Amazon.com's assets and sales highly. In terms of ROE, EBITDA, gross profit, and revenue growth, Amazon.com outperforms its industry peers, reflecting strong financial performance and growth potential.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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