FedEx Option Alert: Jun 20 $240 Puts at the Ask: 1000 vs 3631 OI

FedEx Option Alert: Jun 20 $240 Puts at the Ask: 1000 @ $8.89 vs 3631 OI; Ref=$243.26

FedEx Option Alert: Sep 19 $240 Calls Sweep (19) near the Ask: 348 vs 974 OI

FedEx Option Alert: Sep 19 $240 Calls Sweep (19) near the Ask: 348 @ $23.2 vs 974 OI; Ref=$243.745

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FedEx pioneered overnight delivery in 1973 and remains the world's largest express package provider. In its fiscal 2024, which ended in May, FedEx derived 47% of revenue from its express division, 37% from ground, and 10% from freight, its asset-based less-than-truckload shipping segment. The remainder came from other services, including FedEx Office, which provides document production/shipping, and FedEx Logistics, which provides global forwarding. FedEx acquired Dutch parcel delivery firm TNT Express in 2016, boosting its presence across Europe. TNT was previously the fourth-largest global parcel delivery provider.

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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 Industrials 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>LUV</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/02/25</td>
<td>$25.50</td>
<td>$125.5K</td>
<td>106</td>
<td>19.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ALK</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$404.6K</td>
<td>89</td>
<td>5.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FDX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$27.7K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td>996</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HTZ</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$29.1K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
<td>618</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>VRT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$28.2K</td>
<td>5</td>
<td>249</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RKLB</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$24.00</td>
<td>$162.4K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>220</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DAC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$50.0K</td>
<td>72</td>
<td>209</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/25/25</td>
<td>$177.50</td>
<td>$39.5K</td>
<td>6</td>
<td>191</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AXON</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$550.00</td>
<td>$36.8K</td>
<td>41</td>
<td>169</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AZEK</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$72.2K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>168</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding LUV (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUV#NYSE">LUV</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 9 day(s) on May 2, 2025. Parties traded 1055 contract(s) at a $25.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $125.5K, with a price of $119.0 per contract. There were 106 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 19063 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ALK (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALK#NYSE">ALK</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 86 day(s) on July 18, 2025. This event was a transfer of 2000 contract(s) at a $40.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $404.6K, with a price of $205.0 per contract. There were 89 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 5313 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding FDX (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDX#NYSE">FDX</a>), we observe a put option sweep with neutral sentiment. It expires in 23 day(s) on May 16, 2025. Parties traded 44 contract(s) at a $210.00 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 $27.7K, with a price of $635.0 per contract. There were 1354 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 996 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For HTZ (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HTZ#NASDAQ">HTZ</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 268 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 70 contract(s) at a $10.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.1K, with a price of $416.0 per contract. There were 1660 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 618 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding VRT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRT#NYSE">VRT</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 240 day(s) on December 19, 2025. Parties traded 40 contract(s) at a $110.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.2K, with a price of $705.0 per contract. There were 5 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 249 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding RKLB (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RKLB#NASDAQ">RKLB</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 268 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 218 contract(s) at a $24.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $162.4K, with a price of $745.0 per contract. There were 0 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 220 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For DAC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAC#NYSE">DAC</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 23 day(s) on May 16, 2025. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $80.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $50.0K, with a price of $250.0 per contract. There were 72 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 209 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 2 day(s) on April 25, 2025. This event was a transfer of 70 contract(s) at a $177.50 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $39.5K, with a price of $565.0 per contract. There were 6 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 191 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AXON (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXON#NASDAQ">AXON</a>), we observe a put option sweep with neutral sentiment. It expires in 23 day(s) on May 16, 2025. Parties traded 14 contract(s) at a $550.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $36.8K, with a price of $2640.0 per contract. There were 41 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 169 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AZEK (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZEK#NYSE">AZEK</a>), we observe a call option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 240 day(s) on December 19, 2025. Parties traded 168 contract(s) at a $50.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $72.2K, with a price of $430.0 per contract. There were 0 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 168 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 about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Wells Fargo analyst Christian Wetherbee maintains FedEx (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDX#NYSE">FDX</a>) with a Equal-Weight and lowers the price target from $260 to $220.

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Wells Fargo Maintains Equal-Weight on FedEx, Lowers Price Target to $220

Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on FedEx.
Looking at options history for FedEx (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDX#NYSE">FDX</a>) we detected 9 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 66% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 33% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 6 are puts, for a total amount of $319,476 and 3, calls, for a total amount of $198,922.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $197.5 to $275.0 for FedEx over the recent three months. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for FedEx's options for a given strike price.
Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of FedEx's whale activity within a strike price range from $197.5 to $275.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>FedEx Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1744920039_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>FDX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/17/25</td>
<td>$26.15</td>
<td>$26.1</td>
<td>$26.15</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$120.2K</td>
<td align="right">277</td>
<td align="right">46</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FDX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/17/25</td>
<td>$17.6</td>
<td>$17.3</td>
<td>$17.6</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$80.9K</td>
<td align="right">39</td>
<td align="right">46</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FDX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/25/25</td>
<td>$1.6</td>
<td>$1.36</td>
<td>$1.6</td>
<td>$217.50</td>
<td>$79.6K</td>
<td align="right">538</td>
<td align="right">528</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FDX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/25/25</td>
<td>$1.45</td>
<td>$1.2</td>
<td>$1.45</td>
<td>$197.50</td>
<td>$74.7K</td>
<td align="right">16</td>
<td align="right">515</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FDX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$39.3</td>
<td>$36.65</td>
<td>$38.33</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$38.3K</td>
<td align="right">61</td>
<td align="right">14</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About FedEx</h3>
FedEx pioneered overnight delivery in 1973 and remains the world's largest express package provider. In its fiscal 2024, which ended in May, FedEx derived 47% of revenue from its express division, 37% from ground, and 10% from freight, its asset-based less-than-truckload shipping segment. The remainder came from other services, including FedEx Office, which provides document production/shipping, and FedEx Logistics, which provides global forwarding. FedEx acquired Dutch parcel delivery firm TNT Express in 2016, boosting its presence across Europe. TNT was previously the fourth-largest global parcel delivery provider.
<h3>FedEx's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 721,110, the price of FDX is up 2.5% at $208.64. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 68 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for FedEx</h3>
A total of 5 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $292.2.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Citigroup has decided to maintain their Buy rating on FedEx, which currently sits at a price target of $267. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Stifel has decided to maintain their Buy rating on FedEx, which currently sits at a price target of $354. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Wells Fargo has decided to maintain their Equal-Weight rating on FedEx, which currently sits at a price target of $260. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Citigroup keeps a Buy rating on FedEx with a target price of $305. 
&#x2A; An analyst from BMO Capital persists with their Market Perform rating on FedEx, maintaining a target price of $275. 
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Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) disclosed her significant stock purchases made just before and on the day of President Donald Trump&#8216;s announcement to pause global tariffs. This announcement had a substantial impact on the stock market.
What Happened: Based on the information disclosed to the House, Greene bought stocks valued between $21,000 and $315,000 on April 8 and 9. On April 8, she also sold Treasury bills worth between $50,000 and $100,000, according to the<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/gov-trades/members/marjorie-taylor-greene" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">&nbsp;Benzinga Government Trades tracker.</a>
Greene&#8217;s stock purchases included shares in several companies, such as&nbsp;Apple Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), which has since appreciated by approximately 5%. She also invested in other tech firms, energy companies like&nbsp;Devon Energy Corporation&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DVN#NYSE">DVN</a>), and pharmaceutical giant&nbsp;Merck &amp; Company&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRK#NYSE">MRK</a>).
On April 8, Greene bought stocks in&nbsp;Palantir Technologies Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NYSE">PLTR</a>) and&nbsp;Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>). These transactions occurred&nbsp;as government bond yields were&nbsp;on the rise amidst the tariff turmoil.
Here's a look at the stocks Greene purchased during the period:
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<li>Adobe Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADBE#NASDAQ">ADBE</a>)</li>
<li>Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>)</li>
<li>Amazon Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>)</li>
<li>Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>)</li>
<li>Applied Materials Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMAT#NASDAQ">AMAT</a>)</li>
<li>ASML Holding N.V (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASML#NASDAQ">ASML</a>)</li>
<li>Blackstone Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BX#NYSE">BX</a>)</li>
<li>Cummins Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMI#NYSE">CMI</a>)</li>
<li>Devon Energy Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DVN#NYSE">DVN</a>)</li>
<li>FedEx Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDX#NYSE">FDX</a>)</li>
<li>JP Morgan Chase (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>)</li>
<li>Merck &amp; Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRK#NYSE">MRK</a>)</li>
<li>Nike Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>)</li>
<li>NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)</li>
<li>Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>)</li>
<li>Qualcomm Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCOM#NASDAQ">QCOM</a>)</li>
<li>Southern Copper Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCCO#NYSE">SCCO</a>)</li>
<li>Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)</li>
</ul>
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Why It Matters: Greene&#8217;s stock trades have raised eyebrows, especially considering the timing of her purchases. The trades coincided with former President Trump&#8217;s tariff pause announcement, which led to a significant surge in the stock market. 
This has led to calls for an investigation into potential insider trading related to President Trump&#8217;s market communications before the tariff pause announcement. Key Democratic lawmakers, including Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), have expressed concerns about possible corruption. Schiff and Warren pointed out a post on Truth Social where Trump<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/04/44747573/adam-schiff-and-elizabeth-warren-call-for-investigation-into-possible-insider-trading-by-trump-allie"> encouraged buying stocks</a> just hours before the tariff pause announcement that sent markets soaring.
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries of New York&nbsp;urged a ban on stock trading by members of Congress following the revelation of Ms. Greene's investment activities. He told <a href="https://jeffries.house.gov/2025/04/14/leader-jeffries-we-are-going-to-hold-republicans-accountable-for-any-effort-to-dismantle-social-security/">MSNBC </a>on Monday, "We obviously have to continue to highlight why this is problematic."
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Healthcare, transportation, and food retail are specific examples of how the labor market&#8217;s resilience is presenting selective opportunity in the face of wider skepticism about inflation and trade tensions.
The American economy created 228,000 jobs in March, well exceeding Wall Street&#8217;s <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/04/04/jobs-report-march-2025-.html">forecast </a>of 140,000 and exceeding the 12-month average of 158,000, as reported in <a href="https://www.bls.gov/news.release/empsit.nr0.htm">data </a>issued by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Hiring was strongest in healthcare, transportation and warehousing, and food and beverage stores—categories in which ETF exposure may be timely for investors.
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Health care remained a bedrock of job growth, adding 54,000 jobs during March. This was consistent with the industry&#8217;s 12-month average. Employment additions were dispersed across ambulatory services (+20,000), hospitals (+17,000), and nursing and residential care facilities (+17,000).
The Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLV#NYSE">XLV</a>) is one possible beneficiary of this trend. The fund is diversified with about 29.26% <a href="https://www.ssga.com/us/en/intermediary/etfs/the-health-care-select-sector-spdr-fund-xlv">exposure </a>to pharmaceuticals, 23.35% to healthcare providers and services, 22.39% to healthcare equipment and supplies, and some exposure to biotech (16.33%) and life sciences tools (8.7%).
Transportation and warehousing employment increased by 23,000 jobs, more than twice the 12-month average increase of 12,000. The majority of the gain was in couriers and messengers (+16,000) and truck transportation (+10,000), offset in part by a loss in warehousing and storage employment (-9,000).
The SPDR S&amp;P Transportation ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XTN#NYSE">XTN</a>), which follows a broad group of U.S. transportation companies such as airlines, trucking, and logistics companies, may experience investor demand in light of better labor market trends within the sector. Fedex Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDX#NYSE">FDX</a>), Joby Aviation Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JOBY#NYSE">JOBY</a>), and JetBlue Airways Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JBLU#NASDAQ">JBLU</a>) are among its top holdings.
Retail employment rose by 24,000 jobs in March, with food and beverage retailers adding 21,000 positions as workers returned from a strike. While retail hiring has remained largely flat over the past year, the March boost provides a short-term lift.
Invesco Food &amp; Beverage ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PBJ#NYSE">PBJ</a>) provides access to 30 companies that produce and distribute food and beverage items. PBJ has 62 basis points of fee expense and the prospect of offering a defensive sector bet under conditions of macro uncertainty.
Though the jobs report is a sign of strength, it has qualifications. Unemployment expanded to 4.2%, just above the forecast 4.1%, because the labor force participation rate increased. Also, the mean hourly earnings expanded 0.3% from last month, but the year-over-year wage growth slowed to 3.8%, the lowest since July of 2024.
The positive news comes amid increased economic anxiety, with <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/tariffs">recently introduced tariffs by the Trump administration</a> and retaliatory measures from China fueling worries over inflation and a slowdown.
Nevertheless, the resilience of the labor market in the core sectors provides a silver lining for shareholders. With specific exposure, ETFs such as XLV, XTN, and PBJ offer a method to ride sectoral momentum while weathering more general macroeconomic headwinds.
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Shares of companies within the broader industrial sector are trading lower as stocks pull back after surging Wednesday following President Trump's tariff pause announcement.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) has called for a disclosure by Congress members after observing that the Nasdaq call volume spiked minutes before President Donald Trump&#8216;s announcement on a tariff pause.
What Happened: Trump announced a pause in the tariffs in a Truth Social post around 1:18 p.m. ET on Wednesday.
However, the data shared by Spencer Hakimian, the founder of Tolou Capital Management and Unusual Whales, a popular social media commentator and online suite for data feeds and tools on options flows, showed that call volumes for various contracts started spiking around 1:00 p.m. ET.
AOC, in an X post, said that &#8220;Any member of Congress who purchased stocks in the last 48 hours should probably disclose that now.&#8221;
While the disclosure deadline is May 15, AOC added that &#8220;We're about to learn a few things. It's time to ban insider trading in Congress.&#8221;
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Any member of Congress who purchased stocks in the last 48 hours should probably disclose that now. I've been hearing some interesting chatter on the floor. Disclosure deadline is May 15th. We're about to learn a few things. It's time to ban insider trading in Congress. <a href="https://t.co/YBKMGbraAu">https://t.co/YBKMGbraAu</a>
&mdash; Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) <a href="https://twitter.com/AOC/status/1910153921252696559?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 10, 2025</a></blockquote>
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On the other hand, Unusual Whales highlighted that SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) 509 calls expiring on Wednesday, April 9, surged 2100% in one hour.
Meanwhile, Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) 406 calls expiring on April 17, also surged. &#8220;Insane, someone knew,&#8221; said Unusual Whales in its X post.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Alright, I think people knew of the tariff pause and traded it beforehand. You can see before Trump posted &quot;buy&quot; on Truth Social, traders opened <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24QQQ&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$QQQ</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24TQQQ&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$TQQQ</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24SPY&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$SPY</a> calls RIGHT BEFORE THE NEWS, someone opened <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24SPY&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$SPY</a> 509 calls, expiring TODAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Those calls are… <a href="https://t.co/8hG2i5Oijt">pic.twitter.com/8hG2i5Oijt</a>
&mdash; unusual_whales (@unusual_whales) <a href="https://twitter.com/unusual_whales/status/1910033260975165836?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 9, 2025</a></blockquote>
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See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44705972/ford-motor-general-motors-to-witness-higher-demand-as-american-automotives-reap-the-fruit-of-protectionism-says-expert-heres-a-list-of-potential-gainers-and-losers">Ford, GM To Witness &#8216;Higher Demand&#8217; As American Carmakers Set To &#8216;Reap The Fruit Of Protectionism,&#8217; Says Expert: Here&#8217;s A List Of Potential Gainers And Losers From Trump Tariffs</a>
Why It Matters: Days before the pause, U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) on Tuesday, April 8, disclosed the purchase of several stocks that faced steep drawdowns last week. This included tech giants 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>).
The purchases were made on April 3 and April 4, according to the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/gov-trades/members/marjorie-taylor-greene">Benzinga Government Trades tracker</a>, and all trades reported in the filing have a reported value ranging from $1,000 to $15,000. 
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>), Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>), Dell Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DELL#NYSE">DELL</a>), and FedEx Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDX#NYSE">FDX</a>) are some of the other <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/long-ideas/25/04/44697177/marjorie-taylor-greene-buys-the-dip-congresswoman-purchases-shares-of-apple-amazon-nike-and-more-following-tariff-related-sell-off">17 total stocks she purchased</a>. 
Price Action: SPY rose by 10.50% on Wednesday, whereas QQQ advanced 12.00%.
Nasdaq 100 rose to exit the bear territory and was down 13.85% from its previous record of 22,222.61 points. The S&amp;P 500 was still in the correction zone, down 11.23% from its last high of 6,147.43 points. Whereas Dow Jones was 9.91% lower than its 52-week high of 45,073.63 points.
On Thursday, the futures of Dow were down by 0.22%, and the futures of S&amp;P 500 and the Nasdaq 100 index were 0.56% and 1.03% lower, respectively.
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SPY, QQQ Call Volumes Spiked Minutes Before Tariff Pause Announcement: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Demands Disclosure From Congress Members

FedEx's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDX#NYSE">FDX</a>) short percent of float has fallen 5.52% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 3.37 million shares sold short, which is 1.54% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.02 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>FedEx Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1744214419_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for FedEx has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing FedEx's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, FedEx's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.68%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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What Does the Market Think About FedEx?

Citigroup analyst Ariel Rosa maintains FedEx (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDX#NYSE">FDX</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $305 to $267.

Citigroup Maintains Buy on FedEx, Lowers Price Target to $267

U.S. Rep.&nbsp;Marjorie Taylor Greene&nbsp;(R-Ga.) has been buying the sharp pullback in markets spurred by President Donald Trump&#8217;s sweeping reciprocal <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/04/44678625/did-trump-team-manipulate-tariff-formula-to-achieve-higher-rates-experts-weigh-in-as-they-think-whole-thing-was-rigged">tariff announcement last week</a>. 
What To Know: Greene on Tuesday <a href="https://disclosures-clerk.house.gov/public_disc/ptr-pdfs/2025/20029089.pdf">disclosed</a> the purchase of several stocks that faced steep drawdowns last week, including tech giants 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>). The purchases were made on April 3 and April 4, according to the<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/gov-trades/members/marjorie-taylor-greene" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">&nbsp;Benzinga Government Trades tracker.</a>
The latest disclosure from Greene continues a trend of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44255172/marjorie-taylor-greene-buys-more-bitcoin-etf-shares-ahead-of-trumps-strategic-reserve-executive-order">increased trading activity</a> in recent years after she made limited moves in 2022 and 2023. Greene has developed a strong relationship with Trump and Tesla&#8217;s Elon Musk, and has a role in the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
After disclosing the purchase of shares of a Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) ETF last month, Greene appears to be ramping up bets on some of the names that sold off on tariff-related concerns.
Here&#8217;s a look at the stocks Greene purchased last week:
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<li>Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>)</li>
</ul>
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<li>Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>)</li>
</ul>
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<li>Berkshire Hathaway Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>)</li>
</ul>
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<li>Caterpillar Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>)</li>
</ul>
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<li>Dell Technologies Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DELL#NYSE">DELL</a>)</li>
</ul>
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<li>FedEx Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDX#NYSE">FDX</a>)</li>
</ul>
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<li>IMPINJ Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PI#NASDAQ">PI</a>)</li>
</ul>
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<li>JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>)</li>
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<li>Lam Research Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LRCX#NASDAQ">LRCX</a>)</li>
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<li>Lululemon Athletica Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LULU#NASDAQ">LULU</a>)</li>
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<li>Nike Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>)</li>
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<li>United Parcel Service Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPS#NYSE">UPS</a>)</li>
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All trades reported in the filing have a reported value ranging from $1,000 to $15,000.
It&#8217;s worth noting that broader markets are rebounding on Monday on hopes the Trump administration will be able to ink trade deals to lower tariffs.
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Shares of companies within the broader industrial sector are trading lower as markets react to President Trump's announcement of sweeping tariffs.

Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bearish stance on FedEx.
Looking at options history for FedEx (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDX#NYSE">FDX</a>) we detected 15 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 26% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 53% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 10 are puts, for a total amount of $583,622 and 5, calls, for a total amount of $260,853.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $230.0 to $330.0 for FedEx over the recent three months. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of FedEx stands at 497.91, with a total volume reaching 2,528.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in FedEx, situated within the strike price corridor from $230.0 to $330.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>FedEx Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743193838_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>FDX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$7.65</td>
<td>$7.55</td>
<td>$7.65</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
<td>$107.1K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td align="right">381</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FDX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$7.7</td>
<td>$7.65</td>
<td>$7.7</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
<td>$96.2K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td align="right">241</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FDX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>03/28/25</td>
<td>$2.45</td>
<td>$1.84</td>
<td>$2.14</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
<td>$85.1K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
<td align="right">561</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FDX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/11/25</td>
<td>$38.4</td>
<td>$37.1</td>
<td>$38.09</td>
<td>$280.00</td>
<td>$76.1K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td align="right">20</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FDX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$14.0</td>
<td>$13.9</td>
<td>$14.0</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
<td>$71.4K</td>
<td>582</td>
<td align="right">54</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About FedEx</h3>
FedEx pioneered overnight delivery in 1973 and remains the world's largest express package provider. In its fiscal 2024, which ended in May, FedEx derived 47% of revenue from its express division, 37% from ground, and 10% from freight, its asset-based less-than-truckload shipping segment. The remainder came from other services, including FedEx Office, which provides document production/shipping, and FedEx Logistics, which provides global forwarding. FedEx acquired Dutch parcel delivery firm TNT Express in 2016, boosting its presence across Europe. TNT was previously the fourth-largest global parcel delivery provider.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding FedEx, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Where Is FedEx Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 1,677,282, with FDX's price down by -0.91%, positioned at $241.71.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 88 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About FedEx</h3>
5 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $297.0.
Unusual Options Activity Detected: Smart Money on the Move
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&#x2A; An analyst from JP Morgan has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on FedEx, which currently sits at a price target of $323. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Raymond James keeps a Outperform rating on FedEx with a target price of $290. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Wells Fargo persists with their Equal-Weight rating on FedEx, maintaining a target price of $275. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Citigroup has decided to maintain their Buy rating on FedEx, which currently sits at a price target of $317. 
&#x2A; An analyst from JP Morgan persists with their Overweight rating on FedEx, maintaining a target price of $280. 
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FedEx Unusual Options Activity

U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy announced his immediate resignation on Monday, marking a significant shift in leadership for the United States Postal Service amid <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/01/43217100/usps-offers-15k-buyouts-in-overstaffed-facilities-unions-and-critics-weigh-in">challenging market dynamics</a>.
What Happened: DeJoy&#8217;s resignation comes as the USPS faces significant financial challenges, projecting a net loss of $9.5 billion for the fiscal year ending Sep. 30. The agency, which employs 640,000 workers, has seen stamp prices climb 36% since 2019, rising from 50 cents to 73 cents.
The USPS Board of Governors has engaged executive search firm Egon Zehnder to find the 76th Postmaster General. Kevin Yoder, a former Republican congressman, commented on DeJoy&#8217;s departure, <a href="https://www.axios.com/2025/03/24/dejoy-stepping-down-usps?utm_source=twitter&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_campaign=editorial">according</a> to Axios, stating, &#8220;While we&#8217;re glad to see DeJoy go, the fear is that his mismanagement will continue casting a destructive shadow.&#8221;
The departure comes amid intense discussions about the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42545204/marjorie-taylor-greene-pushes-to-sell-off-usps-amid-doge-momentum-we-need-to-privatize-ive-been-saying-it-for-years">Postal Service&#8217;s future</a>, including potential privatization efforts championed by political figures like Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) and supported by the Department of Government Efficiency.
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Why It Matters: The postal service&#8217;s competitive landscape has undergone dramatic transformations, as revealed by Pitney Bowes Inc.&#8216;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PBI#NYSE">PBI</a>) annual U.S. Parcel Shipping Index 2023. 
Among the four largest carriers—USPS, Amazon.com Inc.&#8216;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) Amazon Logistics, UPS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPS#NYSE">UPS</a>), and FedEx (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDX#NYSE">FDX</a>)—only Amazon Logistics experienced year-over-year volume growth, surging 15.7%.
Amazon Logistics has made remarkable strides, nearly tripling its shipping volumes from 2 billion to 5.9 billion parcels between 2019 and 2023. 
However, the company remains fourth in market share by revenue, generating $28.6 billion compared to UPS&#8217;s $68.9 billion and FedEx&#8217;s $63.2 billion.
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Postmaster General Louis DeJoy Resigns Amid $9.5 Billion Loss And Growing As USPS Faces Competitive Heat From Amazon, FedEX And UPS

FedEx shares are trading higher after Jefferies upgraded the stock from Hold to Buy.

FedEx Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDX#NYSE">FDX</a>) is trading higher on Monday after the stock fell by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44436255/these-analysts-slash-their-forecasts-on-fedex-after-q3-earnings">almost 6.5% on Friday</a>. 
The delivery service company posted earnings and an outlook that disappointed The Street. But the numbers may not be as bad as they were initially thought to be. On Friday, FedEx opened near the lows of the day. But by the close, the stock had reversed and rallied by more than 4.5%. This is why it is our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/stock-of-the-day">Stock of the Day</a>.
Traders often refer to a stock's ‘action.&#8217; This is an intangible characteristic of a stock that can't be quantified.
For example, if a company reports earnings that exceed estimates and the stock moves lower, it would be a case of bad action. It shows that despite the strong numbers, there are still more investors and traders who wish to sell than there are who wish to buy.
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If a company reports earnings that are worse than estimates and the stock rallies, it is an example of good action. This shows that despite the disappointing earnings report, more traders and investors wish to buy than those who wish to sell.
The price action in FedEx on Friday can be considered good. The stock opened near the lows of the day. But by the close, it had recovered a good part of its losses. This shows that many investors and traders came to think that the numbers were not as bad as they initially appeared to be.
If the move higher gets close to the $242 level, there is a good chance the stock encounters resistance. This could pause or end the move.
This level was support in June 2024. It was also support earlier this month.
People who bought shares for around $242 now regret doing so because they are looking at a loss. Some remorseful buyers will place sell orders if the price returns to their buying prices.
If there is a large enough number of these orders, it will create resistance at the same price that had been support. This is where the move higher in FedEx may end.
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Technicals

Stock Of The Day: Does 'Good Action' In FedEx Mean A Move Higher?

Benzinga's options scanner just detected over 8 options trades for FedEx (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDX#NYSE">FDX</a>) summing a total amount of $321,952.
At the same time, our algo caught 4 for a total amount of 224,612.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $185.0 to $250.0 for FedEx during the past quarter. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of FedEx stands at 532.88, with a total volume reaching 797.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in FedEx, situated within the strike price corridor from $185.0 to $250.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>FedEx 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1742824897_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>FDX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$12.2</td>
<td>$11.0</td>
<td>$11.0</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
<td>$110.0K</td>
<td align="right">54</td>
<td align="right">100</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FDX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/11/25</td>
<td>$11.0</td>
<td>$8.6</td>
<td>$11.0</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
<td>$44.0K</td>
<td align="right">58</td>
<td align="right">41</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FDX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/28/25</td>
<td>$3.7</td>
<td>$3.6</td>
<td>$3.6</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
<td>$41.0K</td>
<td align="right">162</td>
<td align="right">254</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FDX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$6.4</td>
<td>$6.3</td>
<td>$6.3</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
<td>$40.9K</td>
<td align="right">887</td>
<td align="right">151</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FDX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>03/28/25</td>
<td>$13.65</td>
<td>$12.25</td>
<td>$12.95</td>
<td>$225.00</td>
<td>$40.1K</td>
<td align="right">267</td>
<td align="right">72</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About FedEx</h3>
FedEx pioneered overnight delivery in 1973 and remains the world's largest express package provider. In its fiscal 2024, which ended in May, FedEx derived 47% of revenue from its express division, 37% from ground, and 10% from freight, its asset-based less-than-truckload shipping segment. The remainder came from other services, including FedEx Office, which provides document production/shipping, and FedEx Logistics, which provides global forwarding. FedEx acquired Dutch parcel delivery firm TNT Express in 2016, boosting its presence across Europe. TNT was previously the fourth-largest global parcel delivery provider.
<h3>Present Market Standing of FedEx</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 535,387, the FDX's price is up by 3.32%, now at $237.97. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 92 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on FedEx</h3>
In the last month, 5 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $295.6.
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&#x2A; An analyst from BMO Capital persists with their Market Perform rating on FedEx, maintaining a target price of $275. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Stephens &amp; Co. has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on FedEx, which currently sits at a price target of $300. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Truist Securities downgraded its action to Buy with a price target of $305. 
&#x2A; An analyst from JP Morgan has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on FedEx, which currently sits at a price target of $323. 
&#x2A; In a positive move, an analyst from Jefferies has upgraded their rating to Buy and adjusted the price target to $275. 
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Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades and downgrades, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">analyst ratings page</a>.
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<li>Chardan Capital slashed Century Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IPSC#NASDAQ">IPSC</a>) price target from $11 to $7. Chardan Capital analyst Geulah Livshits maintained a Buy rating. Century Therapeutics shares closed at $0.5550 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/IPSC/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Piper Sandler cut the price target for Lowe&#8217;s Companies, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LOW#NYSE">LOW</a>) from $296 to $269. Piper Sandler analyst Peter Keith maintained an Overweight rating. Lowe&#8217;s shares closed at $227.07 on Friday. See how other analysts <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/LOW/analyst-ratings">view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>JP Morgan boosted Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALNY#NASDAQ">ALNY</a>) price target from $280 to $328. JP Morgan analyst Jessica Fye upgraded the stock from Neutral to Overweight. Alnylam Pharmaceuticals shares closed at $283.34 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ALNY/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Jefferies cut the price target for FedEx Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDX#NYSE">FDX</a>) from $300 to $275. Jefferies analyst Stephanie Moore upgraded the stock from Hold to Buy. FedEx shares closed at $230.33 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/FDX/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Barrington Research lowered the price target for Concentrix Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNXC#NASDAQ">CNXC</a>) from $70 to $54. Barrington Research analyst Vincent Colicchio maintained an Outperform rating. Concentrix shares closed at $44.93 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CNXC/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Telsey Advisory Group cut RH (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RH#NYSE">RH</a>) price target from $500 to $420. Telsey Advisory Group analyst Cristina Fernandez maintained an Outperform rating. RH shares settled at $242.18 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/RH/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Evercore ISI Group cut Lennar Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LEN#NYSE">LEN</a>) price target from $159 to $131. Evercore ISI Group analyst Stephen Kim downgraded the stock from Outperform to In-Line. Lennar shares closed at $115.22 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/LEN/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Guggenheim raised Pinterest, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PINS#NYSE">PINS</a>) price target from $39 to $40. Guggenheim analyst Michael Morris upgraded the stock from Neutral to Buy. Pinterest shares closed at $32.42 on Friday.  <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PINS/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Raymond James cut the price target for Lumentum Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LITE#NASDAQ">LITE</a>) from $96 to $82. Raymond James analyst Simon Leopold upgraded the stock from Outperform to Strong Buy. Lumentum shares settled at $66.61 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/LITE/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Stifel raised Carnival Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCL#NYSE">CCL</a>) price target from $30 to $31. Stifel analyst Steven Wieczynski maintained a Buy rating. Carnival shares closed at $20.94 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CCL/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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Jefferies analyst Stephanie Moore upgrades FedEx (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDX#NYSE">FDX</a>) from Hold to Buy and lowers the price target from $300 to $275.

Upgrades

Jefferies Upgrades FedEx to Buy, Lowers Price Target to $275

U.S. stock futures gained on Monday, continuing the momentum from Friday's rally. Futures of major benchmark indices were in the green in premarket trading, pointing to rising bullish sentiments among investors.
The markets will look towards the Trump administration's actions closely this week – reports suggest that the government could limit the scope of the planned tariffs.
While the Trump administration is still expected to launch reciprocal tariffs against major trading partners of the U.S., critical industries like automobile and semiconductors are no longer expected to be hit by tariffs, for the time being, according <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-03-22/trump-plans-his-tariff-liberation-day-with-more-targeted-push">to</a> a Bloomberg report.
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<td>Futures</td>
<td>Change (+/-)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>1.10%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>0.90%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>0.70%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>1.00%</td>
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The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF, which track the S&amp;P 500 index and Nasdaq 100 index, respectively, gained in premarket on Monday. The SPY was up 1.06% to $569.98, while the QQQ gained 1.29% to $486.32, according to<a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard"> Benzinga Pro</a> data.
Cues From Last Session:
U.S. stocks settled higher on Friday, with the S&amp;P 500 recording slight gains during the session. The broad-market S&amp;P 500 also reported gains last week after recording losses for four straight weeks. The Nasdaq gained 0.2%, while the Dow added 1.2% during the week.
FedEx Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDX#NYSE">FDX</a>) shares dipped more than 6% on Friday after the company's third-quarter adjusted EPS results missed analysts&#8217; expectations.
Shares of Nike Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>) fell more than 5% on Friday after the company reported third-quarter financial results.
Most sectors on the S&amp;P 500 closed on a negative note, with materials, real estate, and utilities stocks recording losses on Friday.
However, communication services and consumer discretionary stocks bucked the overall market trend, closing the session higher.
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<td>Index</td>
<td>Performance (+/-)</td>
<td>Value</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nasdaq Composite</td>
<td>0.52%</td>
<td>17,784.05</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>0.082%</td>
<td>5,667.56</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>0.076%</td>
<td>41,985.35</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>-0.56%</td>
<td>2,056.98</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
Insights From Analysts:
Analysts sought to brush aside concerns of a bear market, stating that it's not as much of a concern and that it is likely a rotational behavior.
"Statistically, this type of action is extreme and typically comes at the end of a bear market in a waterfall sell-off and not right after an all-time high. A simple reflexive rebound to the 20-day moving average would wipe out half the decline," said Ivan Martchev, investment strategist at Navellier &amp; Associates.
Martchev pointed to a drastic decline in VIX, also known as the fear gauge index, which fell nearly 10% and 11.72% in two sessions last week.
He added that the chances of the S&amp;P 500 making an all-time high in the second quarter this year are "better than ever," but this is contingent on President Donald Trump registering a few trade war wins.
Ryan Detrick, chief market strategist at Carson Group, brushed aside bearish concerns, too.
He pointed to the sharp 34% decline in the S&amp;P 500 five years ago on this day due to the COVID-19-related shutdowns.
"The S&amp;P 500 was up nearly 200% (total return) earlier this year off those lows. Remember that the next time you hear some scary headlines," he said.
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&mdash; Ryan Detrick, CMT (@RyanDetrick) <a href="https://twitter.com/RyanDetrick/status/1903932416714043719?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 23, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Upcoming Economic Data
Here's what investors will keep an eye on this week:
<ul>
<li>On Monday, the S&amp;P services PMI and manufacturing PMI are scheduled to be released at 9:45 a.m. ET.</li>
<li>On Tuesday, the S&amp;P Case-Shiller home price index for 20 cities is scheduled to be released at 9 a.m. ET.</li>
<li>Consumer confidence and new home sales data are scheduled to be released at 10 a.m. ET.</li>
<li>On Wednesday, durable goods orders data is set to be released at 8:30 a.m. ET.</li>
<li>St. Louis Fed President Alberto Musalem is scheduled to speak at 1:10 p.m. ET.</li>
<li>On Thursday, initial jobless claims data, second revision of GDP, advanced U.S. trade balance in goods, and advanced wholesale inventories data are to be released at 8:30 a.m. ET.</li>
<li>Pending home sales data is set to be released at 10 a.m. ET.</li>
<li>Richmond Fed President Tom Barkin is set to speak at 4:30 p.m.</li>
<li>On Friday, personal income, spending, personal consumption expenditure index, and core PCE index are scheduled to be released at 8:30 a.m. ET.</li>
<li>Consumer sentiment data is scheduled to be released at 10 a.m. ET.</li>
</ul>
Stocks In Focus:
<ul>
<li>Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) continues to remain in focus on Monday, rising nearly 4% in pre-market trade and extending gains from Friday.</li>
<li>The AZEK Company Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZEK#NYSE">AZEK</a>) gained over 18% pre-market after James Hardie Industries Plc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JHX#NYSE">JHX</a>) announced plans to acquire the company in a $8.75 billion deal.</li>
<li>MicroAlgo Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MLGO#NASDAQ">MLGO</a>) gained over 42% pre-market, reversing the 19% dip on Friday when it announced a new stock offering to service a convertible bond.</li>
<li>Castellum Inc. (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CTM#AMEX">CTM</a>) gained nearly 14% after the company announced a $4.5 million offering pricing.</li>
<li>23andMe Holding Co. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ME#NASDAQ">ME</a>) tumbled over 40% after the company initiated involuntary Chapter 11 proceedings.</li>
<li>Investors are awaiting earnings results from KB Home (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KBH#NYSE">KBH</a>), Intuitive Machines Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUNR#NASDAQ">LUNR</a>), and Enerpac Tool Group Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EPAC#NYSE">EPAC</a>) today.</li>
</ul>
Commodities, Gold And Global Equity Markets:
Crude oil futures were trading higher in the early New York session by 0.75% to hover around $68.78 per barrel.
Gold futures gained 0.41% to hover around $3,060.91 per ounce.
10-year treasury yields edged up by 0.029% to hover at 4.281%.
Asian markets closed on a mixed note on Monday. While Taiwan Weighted and KOSPI fell over 0.4%, Hang Seng rose 0.90%, and Shanghai Composite edged up by 0.15%.
European markets were similarly mixed in early trade.
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