Nike Option Alert: May 16 $65 Puts at the Bid: 3000 vs 9967 OI

Nike Option Alert: May 16 $65 Puts at the Bid: 3000 @ $2.57 vs 9967 OI; Ref=$64.965

Nike Option Alert: Sep 19 $75 Puts at the Bid: 2400 vs 4615 OI

Nike Option Alert: Sep 19 $75 Puts at the Bid: 2400 @ $12.55 vs 4615 OI; Ref=$63.6598

Nike Option Alert: Dec 19 $62.5 Puts at the Bid: 900 vs 966 OI

Nike Option Alert: Dec 19 $62.5 Puts at the Bid: 900 @ $5.97 vs 966 OI; Ref=$64.02

Nike Option Alert: Oct 17 $60 Calls at the Bid: 1800 vs 336 OI

Nike Option Alert: Oct 17 $60 Calls at the Bid: 1800 @ $9.7 vs 336 OI; Ref=$65.215

Nike Option Alert: Dec, 2027 $55 Puts at the Bid: 2000 vs 249 OI

Nike Option Alert: Dec, 2027 $55 Puts at the Bid: 2000 @ $6.75 vs 249 OI; Ref=$65.475

Nike Option Alert: Jan, 2027 $60 Puts at the Bid: 2100 vs 3866 OI

Nike Option Alert: Jan, 2027 $60 Puts at the Bid: 2100 @ $6.6 vs 3866 OI; Ref=$66.81

Nike Option Alert: Dec, 2027 $60 Puts at the Ask: 2000 vs 65 OI

Nike Option Alert: Dec, 2027 $60 Puts at the Ask: 2000 @ $8.05 vs 65 OI; Ref=$66.91

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Influencers en TikTok revelan fábricas chinas de Nike y Lululemon para esquivar aranceles en EE.UU.

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Las acciones de Nike caen un 25 % por los aranceles de Trump. Descubre cómo la guerra comercial con China está afectando a la compañía.

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As geopolitical <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/china">tensions between China and the U.S.</a> rise and viral videos on TikTok expose layers of luxury supply chains, investors are facing a new type of reckoning: brand dilution by exposure. While some luxury brands are gearing up to pass the cost on to affluent customers, others may be at risk of reputational damage and shifting consumer sentiment, particularly those with undisclosed connections to Chinese manufacturers.
For <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs">luxury retail ETFs</a>, the narrative is no longer merely one of premium brand cachet. It&#8217;s one of origin transparency, tariff risk and the danger of counterfeit inundating mainstream markets.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">3 Luxury Retail ETFs Under The Microscope</h2>
SPDR Select Sector Fund &#8211; Consumer Discretionary (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLY#NYSE">XLY</a>)
As one of the largest and most liquid ETFs in the space, XLY includes mega-cap names like Home Depot (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>) and Nike (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>). While not exclusive to luxury, it offers heavy exposure to branded discretionary spending. If consumer sentiment shifts against companies perceived as outsourcing to China or overcharging for imported goods, XLY could be vulnerable to sector-wide repricing.
As CNN notes, lots of luxury products are partially assembled in China and then receive final touches in Europe. 
Amplify Online Retail ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBUY#NYSE">IBUY</a>)
Targeting U.S. consumer and e-commerce platforms, IBUY features brands that are most exposed to the ascendance of wholesale Chinese apps such as DHgate and Taobao. <a href="https://edition.cnn.com/2025/04/16/business/chinese-manufacturers-tiktok-trade-war/index.html">According </a>to CNN, the platforms are now dominating app store rankings in the U.S., offering ultra-low-cost facsimiles that impersonate (or purport to be) OEMs for luxury brands such as Gucci, Prada and even Birkin.
Wang Sen, a TikTok personality who stated he was an OEM for high-end handbags, was caught on camera facing a wall full of what appeared to be Birkin bags. In a now-deleted video, he asked viewers to reach out and purchase directly from them, as reported by CNN. Real or not, the effect is the same: IBUY constituents are being competed against by direct-from-factory sellers encroaching on their territory.
First Trust Consumer Discretionary AlphaDEX Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FXD#NYSE">FXD</a>)
This ETF comprises high-end U.S. consumer brands like Ralph Lauren&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RL#NYSE">RL</a>) and Nike – companies often <a href="https://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/industrial-textiles-news/viral-tiktok-videos-promote-chinese-factory-buys-to-dodge-us-tariffs-302029-newsdetails.htm?amp=true">cited </a>in viral videos as sending manufacturing offshore to China. If sales of these companies take a hit as consumers shift to direct purchasing, this fund is likely to feel the pain.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The TikTok Trade War</h2>
What&#8217;s behind this viral content bonanza is more than transparency—there&#8217;s a larger trade war narrative. In a new twist on U.S.-China tensions, CNN explains that Chinese influencers are flooding TikTok to pressure Americans to bypass Trump&#8217;s 145% tariffs by purchasing directly from Chinese manufacturers. One video purporting to document the suppliers of Lululemon leggings has over 1.5 million likes. In comments? &#8220;Now this is how you do a trade war.&#8221;
Apps such as Taobao and DHgate, notorious for carrying &#8220;dupes,&#8221; burst into the U.S. App Store&#8217;s top 10 this month. Even if they are not selling original OEM products, they still undercut the prestige and price power of luxury brands.
A popular video cited by the outlet showed a user saying Lululemon&#8217;s $98 leggings were purchased for $5–$6 from a factory in Yiwu. Lululemon quickly dismissed any connection to those manufacturers, stating the names does not appear on its formal 2025 list of suppliers.
Luxury groups, however, are adapting. French luxury brand Hermès indicated that it would pass the total cost of US tariffs to buyers, according to Reuters. The French luxury group, known for its Birkin and Kelly handbags, which sell for $10,000 or more, generated a 7% year-over-year increase in Q1 revenues on a constant currency basis, falling short of the almost 10% surge that analysts had estimated, according to HSBC data cited by Reuters.
Hermès can count on its high-end clientele to swallow higher prices, but not everyone in the industry enjoys such pricing power. LVMH, a bellwether, saw a 5% decline in its fashion and leather segment.
The Illusion Of Reshoring
While the Trump administration is counting on tariffs to restore manufacturing to U.S. shores, the situation is more complicated. A recently released CNBC Supply Chain Survey revealed that 74% of firms identify cost as the main obstacle preventing them from reshoring. Few are contemplating returning to America. Most prefer to move to other low-tariff nations such as Vietnam and Cambodia.
This implies that ETFs with U.S. luxury and consumer brand exposure will continue to be tied to impenetrable global supply chains—most of which are still routed through China.
Final Word For Investors
For investors in ETFs, the actual concern might not be where things are produced, but whether companies are honest about it. The viral TikTok clips, grounded in reality or not, have highlighted a building consumer desire for authenticity in labeling and sourcing.
High-end brands that fail to satisfy this expectation can risk more than just their reputations. They stand to lose their price power, their exclusivity, and ultimately, their appeal to investors.
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Shares of retail, apparel and e-commerce stocks are trading higher. Some stocks in the sector may be higher amid hopes of a US-China trade deal. Additionally, discount store stocks could be benefitting from broader economic concerns. E-commerce stocks may also be up up Chinese discount retailers Temu and Shein planning to increase prices.

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: 
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<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>
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<td>TSLA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$242.50</td>
<td>$26.4K</td>
<td>5.3K</td>
<td>39.7K</td>
</tr>
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<td>AMZN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
<td>$39.3K</td>
<td>5.7K</td>
<td>5.1K</td>
</tr>
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<td>NKE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$57.50</td>
<td>$528.0K</td>
<td>3.6K</td>
<td>4.7K</td>
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<td>LCID</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$1.50</td>
<td>$46.1K</td>
<td>107.6K</td>
<td>2.5K</td>
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<td>BABA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$38.5K</td>
<td>7.0K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
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<td>CHWY</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>04/25/25</td>
<td>$33.50</td>
<td>$66.3K</td>
<td>540</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
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<td>TCOM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$55.1K</td>
<td>173</td>
<td>693</td>
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<td>GME</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>05/02/25</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$41.2K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
<td>673</td>
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<td>LVS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$158.2K</td>
<td>871</td>
<td>673</td>
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<td>PDD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$31.5K</td>
<td>4.1K</td>
<td>259</td>
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<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 trade that happens to be bullish, is expiring today. Parties traded 80 contract(s) at a $242.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.4K, with a price of $330.0 per contract. There were 5358 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 39771 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 sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 29 day(s) on May 16, 2025. This event was a transfer of 216 contract(s) at a $145.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 129 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $39.3K, with a price of $181.0 per contract. There were 5702 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 5192 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 bullish, expiring in 29 day(s) on May 16, 2025. This event was a transfer of 3000 contract(s) at a $57.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $528.0K, with a price of $176.0 per contract. There were 3654 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4799 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding LCID (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LCID#NASDAQ">LCID</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 246 day(s) on December 19, 2025. Parties traded 2566 contract(s) at a $1.50 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 42 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $46.1K, with a price of $18.0 per contract. There were 107684 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2566 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 neutral sentiment. It expires in 29 day(s) on May 16, 2025. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $115.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $38.5K, with a price of $385.0 per contract. There were 7034 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1634 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding CHWY (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHWY#NYSE">CHWY</a>), we observe a put option sweep with neutral sentiment. It expires in 8 day(s) on April 25, 2025. Parties traded 1500 contract(s) at a $33.50 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 30 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $66.3K, with a price of $44.0 per contract. There were 540 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1529 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For TCOM (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TCOM#NASDAQ">TCOM</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 64 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 612 contract(s) at a $45.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 11 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $55.1K, with a price of $90.0 per contract. There were 173 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 693 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GME (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 15 day(s) on May 2, 2025. This event was a transfer of 150 contract(s) at a $25.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $41.2K, with a price of $275.0 per contract. There were 2057 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 673 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For LVS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LVS#NYSE">LVS</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 274 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 412 contract(s) at a $30.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $158.2K, with a price of $384.0 per contract. There were 871 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 673 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding PDD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PDD#NASDAQ">PDD</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 274 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 21 contract(s) at a $95.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.5K, with a price of $1500.0 per contract. There were 4168 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 259 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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Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene is fighting against criticism from recent stock buying activity that came shortly before <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">a market rally.</a>
Here's what Greene had to say.
What Happened: Disclosures from Rep. Greene (R-Ga.) showed her <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/gov-trades/members/marjorie-taylor-greene">buying shares</a> of several stocks as the market declined on news of President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs, as shown on the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/gov-trades/members/marjorie-taylor-greene">Benzinga Government Trades page.</a>
Those stocks quickly soared after Trump announced a pause to tariffs, turning Greene's investment of $21,000 to $315,000 into a quickly profitable one that drew attention from many accounts that follow Congress trading activity.
Greene bought shares of technology stocks like Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) and Qualcomm Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCOM#NASDAQ">QCOM</a>) that were hurt by potential tariffs. Greene also disclosed buying Nike Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>) and Lululemon Athletica (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LULU#NASDAQ">LULU</a>) shares, which soared after Trump paused tariffs.
Greene took pride in her transactions, despite other members of Congress calling for an investigation into whether Trump and his allies participated in insider trading.
"I think that criticism is laughable. President Trump has been talking about tariffs for decades," Greene told reporters when asked about the trades at a recent town hall event in Georgia in a clip <a href="https://x.com/unusual_whales/status/1912456434081480777">shared </a>by Unusual Whales. The Congresswoman used the opportunity to boast about her stock performance, which ranked her as one of the top trading members of Congress in 2024.
"I don't place my buys and sells,&#8221; Greene said, citing an agreement she has with her portfolio manager, who handles all the buying and selling of stocks. "He did a great job. Guess what he did. He bought the dip. And that's what anybody that has financial sense does.&#8221;
Greene also said her portfolio manager did not have inside information, everything was public and a potential tariff pause wasn't a secret.
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Why It's Important: Greene is Trump&#8217;s close ally. The timing of the buys shortly before the tariff pause was announced has raised red flags.
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/04/44806734/marjorie-taylor-greene-made-large-stock-purchases-ahead-of-trumps-90-day-tariff-pause-hakeem-jeffries-calls-it-problematic">urged a ban</a> on stock trading by members of Congress after news of Greene's trades circulated.
"We obviously continue to highlight while this is problematic," Jeffries told MSNBC.
Several Congress members have <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/politics/24/05/39096827/exclusive-khanna-says-shameful-congress-members-profited-from-stocks-calls-for-trading-ban-makin">called for a ban </a>on the buying and selling on stocks and options by members of Congress, but the item has not been voted on in recent years.
Greene went several years without disclosing stock purchases before unveiling a handful in 2024 in May 2024. That disclosure has been followed up with trades every month or two, including the most recent trades.
As Benzinga previously reported, several of Greene's trades could be problematic given the timing and her committee assignments.
Greene <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44255172/marjorie-taylor-greene-buys-more-bitcoin-etf-shares-ahead-of-trumps-strategic-reserve-executive-order">disclosed buying shares </a>of the iShares Bitcoin Trust (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBIT#NASDAQ">IBIT</a>) ETF shortly before Trump announced he would make a Bitcoin Strategic Reserve.
Greene also disclosed buying shares of Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>) earlier this year. Greene serves on the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence under the House Committee on Homeland Security. Palantir is the recipient of government contracts related to Homeland Security. Critics argue that Greene and other members of Congress could have access to inside information from committee assignments and new contracts before they are made public.
While Greene insists she does not have prior knowledge of what stocks her portfolio manager bought or why he was able to time the bottom so perfectly, increased public pressure could lead to more discussion of banning Congress from trading in the future.
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Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on Nike. Our analysis of options history for Nike (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>) revealed 36 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 47% of traders were bullish, while 44% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 21 were puts, with a value of $2,493,996, and 15 were calls, valued at $922,138.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $40.0 and $105.0 for Nike, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of Nike stands at 3427.04, with a total volume reaching 8,228.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in Nike, situated within the strike price corridor from $40.0 to $105.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>Nike 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1744819248_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</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>NKE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$12.25</td>
<td>$11.9</td>
<td>$12.23</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$550.3K</td>
<td>6.3K</td>
<td align="right">750</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NKE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$23.55</td>
<td>$23.5</td>
<td>$23.55</td>
<td>$77.50</td>
<td>$444.3K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td align="right">289</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NKE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$12.25</td>
<td>$12.2</td>
<td>$12.2</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$366.0K</td>
<td>6.3K</td>
<td align="right">300</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NKE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$30.5</td>
<td>$30.45</td>
<td>$30.45</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$225.6K</td>
<td>5.5K</td>
<td align="right">91</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NKE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$30.5</td>
<td>$30.3</td>
<td>$30.5</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$125.0K</td>
<td>5.5K</td>
<td align="right">262</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Nike</h3>
Nike is the largest athletic footwear and apparel brand in the world. Key categories include basketball, running, and football (soccer). Footwear generates about two thirds of its sales. Its brands include Nike, Jordan (premium athletic footwear and clothing), and Converse (casual footwear). Nike sells products worldwide through company-owned stores, franchised stores, and third-party retailers. The firm also operates e-commerce platforms in more than 40 countries. Nearly all its production is outsourced to contract manufacturers in more than 30 countries. Nike was founded in 1964 and is based in Beaverton, Oregon.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Nike, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Nike's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 6,384,209, the NKE's price is down by -0.07%, now at $54.79. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 71 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Nike</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 $76.6.
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&#x2A; An analyst from RBC Capital persists with their Sector Perform rating on Nike, maintaining a target price of $66. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Wells Fargo continues to hold a Overweight rating for Nike, targeting a price of $85. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Truist Securities keeps a Buy rating on Nike with a target price of $82. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Telsey Advisory Group keeps a Market Perform rating on Nike with a target price of $80. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Piper Sandler persists with their Overweight rating on Nike, maintaining a target price of $70. 
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Spotlight on Nike: Analyzing the Surge in Options Activity

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) highlighted the tax inequities of major corporations and billionaires, emphasizing the need for wealth tax reform.
What Happened: On Tuesday, Sanders posted on X a list of several major corporations and billionaires who, according to him, paid less in federal income taxes than an individual who paid just $1. The list included Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), Amazon (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), and Nike (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>), as well as billionaires Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos. 
Sanders pointed out that these entities paid little to no federal income taxes in various years. For instance, Tesla paid zero federal income tax on $2.3 billion of U.S. income in 2024, as per ITEP data.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">If you paid $1 In federal income taxes, you paid more than: Tesla in 2024 &amp; 2022 AT&amp;T in 2021 Nike in 2020 FedEx in 2020 Dish Network in 2020 Amazon in 2017-2018 Elon Musk in 2018 Jeff Bezos in 2007 &amp; 2011 Carl Icahn in 2016-2017 Yes. It's time to tax the rich.
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<figcaption class="wp-element-caption"> Sanders&#8217; post reflects his ongoing support for a wealth tax, suggesting a levy on the top 0.1% of earners—those with a net worth above $32 million—to generate $4.35 trillion over ten years for initiatives such as Medicare for All. Sanders&#8217; post comes amid a growing debate on wealth inequality and tax reform. He has been vocal about his concerns regarding the growing wealth gap in the U.S. and the need for tax reforms that do not favor the ultra-wealthy. In a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/02/43578641/bernie-sanders-says-we-must-not-savage-programs-for-working-families-to-provide-huge-tax-breaks-for-billionaires">previous statement</a>, Sanders emphasized that programs for working families should not be sacrificed to provide tax breaks for billionaires. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://benzinga.com/25/04/44834505/scott-bessent-affirms-china-wont-weaponize-us-treasuries-as-it-would-weaken-their-currency-affecting-exports-we-d" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Scott Bessent Says China Won&#8217;t &#8216;Weaponize&#8217; US Treasuries, Citing Risk To RMB And Exports: &#8216;We Do Buybacks&#8217;</a> Why It Matters: The Senator&#8217;s call for tax reform also finds resonance with some of his ideological rivals. Recently, the Trump administration has reportedly been considering a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/04/44612627/trump-reportedly-considers-raising-taxes-on-ultra-wealthy-striking-rare-common-ground-with-ideologic">tax increase for the wealthiest </a>Americans, a move that Sanders has long advocated for. As the debate on tax reform continues, Sanders&#8217; post serves as a stark reminder of the tax inequities that exist and the need for reform. That being said, some X users were quick to point out that with a federal income tax payment of $11 billion in 2021, Elon Musk announced himself as the highest taxpayer in history.</figcaption></figure>
Moreover, Kyle Pomerleau, a senior fellow at the nonpartisan American Enterprise Institute, explained the phenomenon. He said that low corporate tax rates show big corporations are simply trying to minimize their tax burden, just like everyday taxpayers do. &#8220;These low effective tax rates are not reflective of tax evasion,&#8221; Pomerleau told USA Today previously. &#8220;It&#8217;s tax avoidance. Tax evasion is illegal. Tax avoidance is legal.&#8221;
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'If You Paid $1 In Federal Income Taxes, You Paid More' Than Tesla Or Amazon, Says Bernie Sanders As He Takes On Billionaires For Tax Inequities

A surge of TikTok influencers are targeting American consumers with videos that claim to reveal the Chinese factories behind major brands like Nike, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>) and Lululemon Athletica, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LULU#NASDAQ">LULU</a>).
The influencers claim that viewers can bypass President Donald Trump's tariffs by purchasing the same products directly from Chinese manufacturers at a fraction of<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/04/44640220/peter-schiff-says-nike-wont-build-factories-in-us-they-will-sell-to-countries-like-china-a-much-better-strategy-amid-trump-tariffs"> U.S. retail prices.</a> 
What To Know: The influencers typically film themselves inside or near Chinese factories and assert that the facility produces goods for Nike, Lululemon and other well-known brands. Some openly criticize U.S. tariffs and trade policies and the messaging often emphasizes the idea that consumers can &#8220;bypass the middleman&#8221; and get the same products for significantly lower prices directly from the factory.&nbsp;
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While the influencers promote direct factory sales as a way to avoid tariffs, the U.S. is<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/retail-sales/25/04/44714336/temu-shein-brace-for-impact-as-trumps-tariff-torpedo-blows-up-the-800-loophole"> set to eliminate</a> duty exemptions for small packages sent to U.S. addresses starting May 2, making it less clear whether consumers will actually save money.&nbsp;
For example, TikTok user @LunaSourcingChina <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@lunasourcingchina/video/7470351509918649643">claims</a> Lululemon leggings are made for $5 to $6 per pair, compared to over $100 retail in the U.S., saying the quality is &#8220;virtually identical.&#8221;
Other videos titled &#8220;China Exposed the Truth&#8221; and &#8220;How We Bypass Tariffs&#8221; have gone viral, with millions of views and hundreds of thousands of likes. The sheer number of videos showcasing the anti-tariff content highlights concerns over TikTok-owner ByteDance's ability to reach and influence a broad U.S. audience. 
"These posts are much more confrontational and mocking of the US, rather than showing it as a threat," Tom Harper, lecturer in Chinese international relations at the University of East London,<a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-04-14/china-suppliers-mock-tariffs-with-nike-lululemon-tiktok-deals?embedded-checkout=true"> told </a>Bloomberg.&nbsp;
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Chinese TikTok Influencers 'Expose' Cheap Nike, Lululemon Suppliers To Bypass Trump Tariffs

A survey has indicated that the tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump&#8216;s administration may not lead to a resurgence in U.S. manufacturing.
What Happened: A new supply chain survey suggested that the U.S. manufacturing sector is unlikely to be the primary beneficiary of China losing some manufacturing due to the imposed tariffs. The survey revealed that most companies believe that reshoring supply chains could potentially double their costs, leading them to seek low-tariff regimes globally, <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/04/14/tariffs-wont-bring-manufacturing-back-to-us-supply-chain-survey.html">reported</a> CNBC.
Despite promises of&nbsp;tax cuts for companies that&nbsp;bring back manufacturing to the U.S., 57% of respondents cited cost as the main reason for not reshoring production. Furthermore, 61% of the respondents felt that the Trump administration is &#8220;bullying corporate America.&#8221;
Bruce Kaminstein, a New York-based entrepreneur, told CNBC, "Small consumer companies that started with an innovative idea do not have the capital to invest in building factories.&#8221;
At the same time, Steve Lamar, CEO of the American Apparel &amp; Footwear Association, explained that Trump&#8217;s &#8216;ill-advised&#8217; tariff policy could adversely impact the supply chains that support millions of U.S. jobs, empower American manufacturers and offer affordable choices to consumers.
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Why It Matters: According to a White House statement, Trump believes tariffs will safeguard current jobs and rejuvenate the manufacturing sector, reversing "the decades of globalization that has decimated our industrial base."
However, this survey&#8217;s findings indicate otherwise. It aligns with recent industry predictions. Economist Peter Schiff had warned that companies like&nbsp;Nike Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/04/44640220/peter-schiff-says-nike-wont-build-factories-in-us-they-will-sell-to-countries-like-china-a-much-better-strategy-amid-trump-tariffs">would not shift </a>production to the U.S. despite the tariffs, as it would increase costs.
Similarly, a leading tech analyst predicted that the tariffs could cause a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/04/44728758/trumps-tariffs-could-push-apple-iphone-prices-to-a-staggering-3500-says-top-analyst">significant price hike</a> for&nbsp;Apple Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) iPhones if manufacturing shifts to the U.S. The U.S. auto industry also faces potential disruption from a 25% tariff on imported vehicles, which <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/03/44509009/over-7-million-vehicles-could-face-the-brunt-of-trumps-auto-tariffs-this-could-drive-the-auto-industry-into-recession">could affect </a>over 7 million vehicles.
On the other hand, Gordon Hanson, a professor at the Harvard Kennedy School&nbsp;told the Wall Street Journal that industries with less complex products—such as pharmaceutical or chemical manufacturing—are more likely to shift some operations back to the U.S.
These developments suggest that the tariffs may not have the intended effect of boosting U.S. manufacturing, but could instead lead to increased costs and potential disruptions across various industries.
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US Manufacturing Unlikely To Benefit From Tariffs, Survey Indicates: Majority Feels Trump Team Is 'Bullying Corporate America'

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:
<ul>
<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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Marjorie Taylor Greene Made Large Stock Purchases Ahead Of Trump's 90-Day Tariff Pause: Hakeem Jeffries Calls It 'Problematic'

President Donald Trump's announcement on Wednesday of a 90-day pause on tariffs against America's trading partners gave the market a short-lived relief. Experts believe market volatility is expected to continue as Trump <a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2025/04/10/trump-tariffs-trade-war-stock-market-live-updates/83008953007/">raised</a> duties against China to 145% after Beijing responded with retaliatory tariffs. In this environment, investors are flocking to quality dividend stocks for downside protection.
Data from S&amp;P Global<a href="https://www.spglobal.com/spdji/en/documents/research/research-a-case-for-dividend-growth-strategies.pdf"> shows</a> from Dec. 31, 1999, to March 31, 2022, when the market was down, the S&amp;P High Yield Dividend Aristocrats outperformed the S&amp;P Composite 1500 by an average of 140 bps per month.
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Last month, an investor from Germany <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/dividends/comments/1jhijv4/felt_like_sharing_34m/">shared</a> his income report and portfolio details on r/Dividends, a Reddit community with more than 700,000 followers.&nbsp; The screenshots shared by the investor, 34, showed his monthly dividend income stood at €3,120 ($3,490). He said a part of his wealth came from inheritance.
"I make about 10k net with salary, business and capital gains," he said.
The investor also urged Redditors to save and keep costs in control.
"Be lucky &#8211; success in investment is mostly no function of work dedicated towards it. Save relentlessly. It might sound simple but putting aside 1,000 EUR per Month is 12k per year, putting aside 3, 000 EUR per month is a quite considerable 40k."
Trending: Hasbro, MGM, and Skechers trust this AI marketing firm — <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/rad-intel">invest pre-IPO from $0.55 per share now</a>.
Let's take a look at some of the key holdings in the portfolio.
Global X Nasdaq 100 Covered Call ETF
Global X Nasdaq 100 Covered Call ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QYLD#NASDAQ">QYLD</a>) is a notable ETF that earns money by selling covered call options on the Nasdaq-100 Index. The fund was started in 2013 and has since paid monthly income to investors. The fund yields about 13%. Some of the top holdings of the ETF are Apple (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), Nvidia (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), Microsoft (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), Amazon (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), and Broadcom (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>).
Vanguard FTSE All-World High Dividend Yield UCITS ETF&nbsp;
The Vanguard FRESE All-World High Dividend Yield ETF focuses on companies that pay higher-than-average dividends, excluding REITs. JPMorgan (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>), Exxon Mobil (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOM#NYSE">XOM</a>), Procter &amp; Gamble (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PG#NYSE">PG</a>), Johnson &amp; Johnson (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JNJ#NYSE">JNJ</a>), Home Depot (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>) and AbbVie (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABBV#NYSE">ABBV</a>) are among the fund's top holdings.
Vanguard FTSE All-World UCITS ETF&nbsp;
Vanguard FTSE All-World ETF tracks the FTSE All-World Index and gives investors exposure to large- and mid-cap companies in the developed and emerging markets.&nbsp;
Over 60% of the fund's portfolio is allocated to US stocks
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Deutsche Telekom
German telecommunications giant Deutsche Telekom was a part of the portfolio of the investor making about $3,400 a month in dividends. The investor said the company was among the "superb" performers for him and accounted for a "considerable" part of his portfolio. Deutsche Telekom has a dividend yield of about 2.6%.&nbsp;
Allianz
Germany-based financial services and insurance company Allianz has a dividend yield of over 4%. The stock has gained about 21% so far this year.
Amazon&nbsp;
Amazon (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) was among the non-dividend-paying stocks in the portfolio. The e-commerce giant's shares have lost about 13% in value so far this year amid broader market uncertainty.&nbsp;
Nike
Nike (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>) has a dividend yield of 2.7%. The stock is getting clobbered this year, down 20% through April 10, amid Trump's tariffs on imports from Asian countries. A major chunk of the company's products are manufactured in Vietnam.&nbsp;
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More consumers are trading down, and a noticeable shift toward off-price and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/consumer-spending">discount retailers is emerging</a>.
What Happened: According to J.P. Morgan analyst Matthew R. Boss, retail fundamentals in the first-quarter are tracking close to expectations with signs of stronger momentum in late April due to the timing of Easter.
Apparel and footwear spending remained solid, boosted by affluent consumers and stable lower-income budgets, he says. Most retailers, however, are adopting a four-part strategy to offset new tariffs: renegotiating with suppliers, shifting sourcing, improving cost structures, and applying selective price hikes. 
Also Read: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44791936/whats-going-on-with-ionq-stock-today">What&#8217;s Going On With IonQ Stock Today?</a>
Here are some key takeaways from his April 14 report: 
<ul>
<li>Store expansion remains a key revenue driver for companies like Ollie&#8217;s Bargain Outlet Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OLLI#NASDAQ">OLLI</a>), Burlington Stores Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BURL#NYSE">BURL</a>) and Boot Barn Holdings Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BOOT#NYSE">BOOT</a>).</li>
<li>Global brands such as Birkenstock Holding PLC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIRK#NYSE">BIRK</a>) and PVH Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PVH#NYSE">PVH</a>) are reporting healthy order books and improving visibility.</li>
<li>The analyst reiterated a Neutral rating on the shares of PVH and lowered the price forecast from $91.00 to $87.00.</li>
<li>PVH is seeing macro-driven headwinds in North America and China, with North America DTC revenues down mid-single digits and China down mid-teens in February, partially stabilizing in March. Tariff exposure poses risk, with a potential EPS hit of $4.85.</li>
<li>Specialty retailers like Bath &amp; Body Works Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBWI#NYSE">BBWI</a>) and Urban Outfitters Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/URBN#NASDAQ">URBN</a>) benefit from product diversification and operational gains.</li>
<li>Cruise lines stay relatively insulated, seeing no major booking declines despite recent market volatility.</li>
<li>Brands with the highest exposure to China include American Eagle Outfitters Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AEO#NYSE">AEO</a>), Nike Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>, )) and Boot Barn; Levi Strauss &amp; Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LEVI#NYSE">LEVI</a>), Birkenstock Holding PLC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIRK#NYSE">BIRK</a>), and VF Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VFC#NYSE">VFC</a>) remain less affected.</li>
<li>Burlington shares have an Overweight rating and a lowered price forecast from $336 to $287. The company saw strong fourth-quarter performance led by lower-income shoppers, with solid comps across all income levels due to value-seeking behavior.</li>
<li>The analyst reiterated a Buy Overweight on the shares of Ross Stores Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROST#NASDAQ">ROST</a>) with a price forecast of $161.00. The company expects first-quarter same-store sales to decline 3% to flat, due to cold weather, delayed tax refunds, and consumer hesitation from policy headlines. However, trends improved in March/April, and full-year comps are projected at -1% to +2%, driven by seasonal historical strength and expected easing of first-quarter headwinds. ROST faces limited direct sourcing from China but still expects a modest tariff headwind.</li>
<li>The analyst reiterated a Neutral rating on the shares of Macy&#8217;s Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/M#NYSE">M</a>) and lowered the price forecast from $14.00 to $13.00. Despite progress reducing China sourcing (~30% now vs. ~50% historically), tariffs remain a risk for Macy&#8217;s, with a potential EPS headwind of up to $1.45.</li>
<li>The analyst maintained an Overweight rating on the shares of Lululemon Athletica Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LULU#NASDAQ">LULU</a>) and lowered the price forecast to 4389.00. Lululemon expects +6–7% revenue growth in 1Q FY25. Due to macroeconomic concerns, U.S. traffic declined, though conversion rates and AOV improved. Lululemon faces a 20bps gross margin headwind from tariffs, though China accounts for only 3% of its finished goods. Assuming no mitigation, tariffs could cut EPS by $0.38, noted the analyst.</li>
</ul>
Read Next: 
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<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44774262/nikes-sneaker-buzz-and-tariff-risks-could-shape-its-future-says-analyst">Nike&#8217;s Sneaker Buzz And Tariff Risks Could Shape Its Future: Analyst</a></li>
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Consumers Go Discount As Tariff Pressures Mount, Warns Analyst

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.
President Donald Trump's hold on global tariffs but imposition of a 145% levy on Chinese imports led to significant market volatility and eroding confidence in the dollar and Treasuries this week. The 30-year Treasury yield briefly reached 5%, indicating the return of bond vigilantes — investors selling bonds in reaction to policy decisions.
Despite the turmoil, certain stocks have outperformed. For instance, 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>) have shown resilience amid the market's fluctuations, demonstrating robust fundamentals and strategic positioning that appeal to investors even during uncertain times.
Overall, while the broader market faces challenges from escalating trade tensions and policy uncertainties, select companies continue to thrive, highlighting the importance of strategic agility and strong fundamentals in navigating volatile economic landscapes.
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/25/04/44696168/apple-is-a-buying-opportunity-again-as-key-valuation-level-flashes-green-bank-of-america-says">"Apple Is A ‘Buying Opportunity' Again As Key Valuation Level Flashes Green, Bank Of America Says"</a>, by Piero Cingari, reports that Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) shares have dropped 17% since April 2, more than double the S&amp;P 500's decline in the same period, and Bank of America analyst Wamsi Mohan views this as a buying opportunity, citing historical data showing average gains of 17% one year after Apple's P/E ratio compresses under 25x.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/buybacks/25/04/44674899/broadcom-stock-jumps-on-10-billion-buyback-authorization">"Broadcom Stock Jumps On $10 Billion Buyback Authorization"</a>, by Adam Eckert, reports that Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) shares rose after the company authorized a $10 billion share repurchase program through the end of 2025, reflecting confidence in its semiconductor and infrastructure software businesses.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44683383/marvell-plays-ai-hardball-divestiture-sparks-155-upside-says-analyst">"Marvell Plays AI Hardball: Divestiture Sparks 155% Upside, Says Analyst"</a>, by Surbhi Jain, reports that Marvell Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRVL#NASDAQ">MRVL</a>) sold its automotive Ethernet business to Infineon Technologies AG for $2.5 billion, prompting JPMorgan analyst Harlan Sur to reaffirm an Overweight rating and set a $130 price target — implying a 155% upside — as the company intensifies its focus on AI and cloud data center growth.
For additional bullish calls of the past week, check out the following:
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/04/44701164/aehr-test-systems-stock-climbs-after-q3-results-details">Aehr Test Systems Stock Climbs After Q3 Results: Details</a>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/04/44752313/health-care-technology-stocks-surge-after-fda-announces-plans-to-phase-out-animal-testing-requirements">Health Care Technology Stocks Surge After FDA Announces Plans To Phase Out Animal Testing Requirements</a>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/large-cap/25/04/44725578/technology-stocks-outperform-after-trumps-tariff-pause-microchip-technology-amd-lead-sector-higher">Technology Stocks Outperform After Trump's Tariff Pause: Microchip Technology, AMD Lead Sector Higher</a>
The Bears
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/04/44741043/nike-stock-tumbles-as-us-china-trade-war-intensifies-what-you-need-to-know">"Nike Stock Tumbles As US-China Trade War Intensifies: What You Need To Know"</a>, by Adam Eckert, reports that Nike Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>) shares fell 10.3% to $53.18 amid escalating U.S.-China trade tensions, as the company's reliance on imports from China, Vietnam, and Indonesia exposes it to new tariffs, including a 145% rate on Chinese goods.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/04/44725016/us-steel-stock-tumbles-as-trump-says-we-dont-want-to-see-it-go-to-japan">"US Steel Stock Tumbles As Trump Says ‘We Don't Want To See It Go To Japan'"</a>, by Adam Eckert, reports that United States Steel Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/X#NYSE">X</a>) shares fell over 11% in after-hours trading after Trump expressed opposition to the company's acquisition by Nippon Steel, stating, "We don't want to see it go to Japan."
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44684590/microns-meltdown-tariff-surcharge-adds-salt-to-the-stocks-slide">"Micron's Meltdown: Tariff Surcharge Adds Salt To The Stock's Slide"</a>, by Surbhi Jain, reports that Micron Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>) shares plunged over 22% in five trading days as the company imposed a tariff-related surcharge on U.S. customers, exacerbating bearish technical signals with the stock trading below key moving averages and nearing oversold RSI levels.
For more bearish takes, be sure to see these posts:
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/technicals/25/04/44695368/death-cross-alert-alphabet-stock-drops-the-signal-bears-pick-it-up">Death Cross Alert: Alphabet Stock Drops The Signal, Bears Pick It Up</a>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44715119/pfizer-stock-is-sliding-wednesday-whats-going-on">Pfizer Stock Is Sliding Wednesday: What's Going On?</a>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44748974/death-cross-meets-tax-threat-tsms-chip-dip-has-more-than-just-technicals-to-blame">TSMC Triggers Death Cross As Trump Tariff Threats Add To Investor Concerns</a>
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Benzinga Bulls And Bears: Apple, Nike, US Steel — And The Markets Ride Out Ongoing Volatility

Needham analyst Tom Nikic <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NKE/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">reiterated a Buy rating </a>on the shares of Nike Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>) with a price forecast of $75.00.
According to the analyst, monitoring collectible sneaker trends is a way to gauge broader sneaker demand. High-demand releases, those selling out quickly at launch and fetching premiums on resale sites like StockX and GOAT often indicate a strong market.
Tariffs are expected to<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/04/44741043/nike-stock-tumbles-as-us-china-trade-war-intensifies-what-you-need-to-know" rel="noreferrer noopener"> heavily influence the footwear sector</a> in the short term, said the analyst. With nearly all U.S. footwear being imported, current tariffs 145% on Chinese goods and 10% elsewhere pose a significant threat to profit margins.
Also Read: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/price-target/25/04/44752669/walmarts-resilience-shines-with-broad-ebit-forecast-and-strong-growth-engines-analyst-says" rel="noreferrer noopener">Walmart's Resilience Shines With Broad EBIT Forecast And Strong Growth Engines, Analyst Says</a>
As a result, stock movements are likely to be driven more by evolving tariff news than business fundamentals, creating uncertainty for investors, noted the analyst.
Nike has launched the ReactX Rejuven8, a molded rubber slip-on that resembles Crocs. The shoe, featuring perforations on the upper, sold out quickly in limited quantities and is gaining traction on social media.
While it's early, the analyst suggests that if the buzz continues, the model could pose competitive pressure for Crocs Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CROX#NASDAQ">CROX</a>).
Nike received strong consumer response to its Pegasus Premium running shoe, with successful launches in both January and March.
This momentum could indicate early signs of a rebound in Nike's running category.
While it's too soon to say Nike is impacting rivals like Hoka and On Holding AG (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ONON#NYSE">ONON</a>), the analyst suggests it's a space worth watching.
Brand-level analysis suggests that Nike could see a year-over-year uptick in high-heat sneaker releases, partly due to last April's underwhelming Jordan lineup.
Price Action: NKE shares traded lower by 0.33% at $54.18 at last check Friday.
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Nike's Sneaker Buzz And Tariff Risks Could Shape Its Future: Analyst

Piper Sandler analyst Anna Andreeva maintains Nike (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $90 to $70.

Piper Sandler Maintains Overweight on Nike, Lowers Price Target to $70

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. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
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<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>
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<td>TSLA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/11/25</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$26.0K</td>
<td>12.1K</td>
<td>41.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LTH</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/17/25</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$54.0K</td>
<td>3.0K</td>
<td>2.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BABA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$726.6K</td>
<td>4.4K</td>
<td>2.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PDD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$53.1K</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NKE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$44.4K</td>
<td>4.3K</td>
<td>935</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$43.5K</td>
<td>3.4K</td>
<td>669</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GME</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/09/25</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$39.8K</td>
<td>495</td>
<td>632</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CBRL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$32.50</td>
<td>$81.5K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td>538</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CPRI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/11/25</td>
<td>$13.00</td>
<td>$71.6K</td>
<td>534</td>
<td>422</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SBUX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$181.7K</td>
<td>5.5K</td>
<td>275</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 1 day(s) on April 11, 2025. Parties traded 50 contract(s) at a $250.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.0K, with a price of $520.0 per contract. There were 12165 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 41693 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding LTH (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LTH#NYSE">LTH</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 190 day(s) on October 17, 2025. Parties traded 400 contract(s) at a $40.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $54.0K, with a price of $135.0 per contract. There were 3099 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2677 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 162 day(s) on September 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 600 contract(s) at a $110.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $726.6K, with a price of $1211.0 per contract. There were 4435 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2383 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding PDD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PDD#NASDAQ">PDD</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 7 day(s) on April 17, 2025. Parties traded 591 contract(s) at a $75.00 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 $53.1K, with a price of $90.0 per contract. There were 2281 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1004 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 put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 71 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 111 contract(s) at a $50.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 25 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $44.4K, with a price of $400.0 per contract. There were 4309 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 935 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding JD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JD#NASDAQ">JD</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 36 day(s) on May 16, 2025. Parties traded 500 contract(s) at a $30.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $43.5K, with a price of $87.0 per contract. There were 3448 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 669 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 put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 29 day(s) on May 9, 2025. Parties traded 166 contract(s) at a $25.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $39.8K, with a price of $240.0 per contract. There were 495 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 632 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CBRL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CBRL#NASDAQ">CBRL</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 71 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 326 contract(s) at a $32.50 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 29 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $81.5K, with a price of $250.0 per contract. There were 1133 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 538 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding CPRI (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CPRI#NYSE">CPRI</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 1 day(s) on April 11, 2025. Parties traded 400 contract(s) at a $13.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $71.6K, with a price of $179.0 per contract. There were 534 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 422 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 put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 281 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 250 contract(s) at a $75.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $181.7K, with a price of $727.0 per contract. There were 5568 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 275 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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Shares of companies in the braoder consumer discretionary sector are trading lower as stocks pull back after surging Wednesday following President Trump's tariff pause announcement.

Nike Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>) shares are tumbling on Thursday amid rising trade tensions between the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/04/44728758/trumps-tariffs-could-push-apple-iphone-prices-to-a-staggering-3500-says-top-analyst">United States and China</a>.
What To Know: Nike shares are down about 25% over the past month as Trump administration tariffs threaten the company's supply chain. Nike imports most of its products from China, Vietnam, and Indonesia. 
President Donald Trump announced sweeping reciprocal tariffs on numerous nations last week. The Trump administration slapped 46% reciprocal tariffs on Vietnam, 34% tariffs on China and 32% tariffs on Indonesia. 
Trump has since announced a 90-day pause on tariffs for a majority of countries, but the ongoing trade war with China has intensified in recent days. 
CNBC said Thursday morning on &#8220;Money Movers&#8221; that a White House official confirmed that the total tariff rate against China has grown to 145% as the trade war between the world&#8217;s two largest economies continues to escalate.
Related Link: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/04/44711364/kevin-oleary-calls-for-hefty-400-us-tariffs-on-china-they-dont-play-by-the-rules">Kevin O&#8217;Leary Calls For Hefty 400% US Tariffs On China: &#8216;They Don&#8217;t Play By The Rules&#8217;</a>
China&#8217;s commerce ministry reportedly said Thursday that it&#8217;s open to discussions with the U.S. on the basis of mutual respect but will continue to push back against tariffs if the U.S. continues down the path it&#8217;s currently on, per Reuters.
The report indicates that China commerce&nbsp;ministry spokesperson He Yongqian said threats and blackmail attempts from the U.S. are not the right way to try to make a deal with China. He reportedly said China will &#8220;follow through to the end&#8221; if the U.S. does not change its course. 
Nike shares rallied alongside the broader market on Wednesday after Trump announced a 90-day pause on tariffs. The stock is giving back its gains on Thursday. 
Stifel analyst Jim Duffy maintained Nike with a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">Hold rating</a> on Thursday and lowered the price target from&nbsp;$75&nbsp;to&nbsp;$64.
NKE Price Action: <a href="http://benzinga.com/quote/nke" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Nike shares</a> were down 10.3% at $53.18 at the time of publication Thursday, according to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Nike shares are trading lower after Stifel cut its price target on the stock from $75 to $64

Stifel analyst Jim Duffy maintains Nike (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>) with a Hold and lowers the price target from $75 to $64.

Stifel Maintains Hold on Nike, Lowers Price Target to $64

Hedge fund titan Bill Ackman&#8217;s Pershing Square Holdings, a closed-end fund listed on the London Stock Exchange, is down 14% year-to-date, owing to tariff-related market volatility.
The losses, however, have only been calculated through April 8th, and don&#8217;t include the massive rally on Wednesday.
What Happened: Ackman&#8217;s fund allocates capital across 8 to 12 stocks, which are usually large-cap, liquid, and North American-based. 
The fund&#8217;s holdings during the past couple of months, comprising Nike Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>), Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMG#NYSE">CMG</a>), and Hilton Hotels Corp. (NYSE:&nbsp;HLT), among others, none of which have performed well over the past few months, posting year-to-date declines of 19.48%, 14.96%, and 10.80%, respectively.
See More: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44730103/us-bike-prices-set-to-soar-amid-escalating-china-trade-war">Americans Could Pay 50% More For Bicycles As Trump&#8217;s Tariffs Hit China-Dependent Industry: Report</a>
Even its relatively well-insulated holdings, such as Google-parent Alphabet Inc. (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>) and Howard Hughes Holdings Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HHH#NYSE">HHH</a>), haven&#8217;t performed too well, declining 15.51% and 11% year-to-date, respectively.
Holdings gained during this period include Uber Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBER#NYSE">UBER</a>), Federal National Mortgage Association (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FNMA#OTC">FNMA</a>), and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FMCC#OTC">FMCC</a>), gaining 15.05%, 75%, and 49.85%, respectively.
Why It Matters: Bill Ackman&#8217;s Pershing Square Holdings has generated a <a href="https://pershingsquareholdings.com/performance/net-asset-value-and-returns/">compounded annual NAV</a> return of 22.2% over the past five years. Ackman is also known for generating one of the industry&#8217;s highest returns of 70.2% in 2020, betting that the market would crash during the COVID-19 pandemic, making $2.2 billion for his investors.
This has positioned him as a trendsetter in the industry, whose portfolio is regularly watched to understand where the market is headed. He is also one of the most outspoken individuals on Wall Street, having made the news several times over the past few days alone.
On Wednesday, Bill Ackman praised Trump for <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/04/44723751/billionaire-investor-bill-ackman-praises-trumps-tariff-pause-thank-you-on-behalf-of-all-americans">pausing the tariffs</a>, before that he <a href="https://benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/04/44661978/bill-ackman-blames-market-collapse-on-tariff-timing-says-trump-advisor-should-be-fired-now-predicts-a-lot-more-than-5-dip">criticized the timing</a> of the tariffs, <a href="https://benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/04/44662730/bill-ackman-slams-commerce-secretary-lutnick-for-ignoring-stock-market-crash-he-and-cantor-are-long-bonds">slammed Commerce Secretary</a> Howard Lutnick, and more, all over the past week. 
Price Action: Pershing Square Holdings stock was up 8.14% on Wednesday, closing at 3,508 GBX, and is down 12.08% year-to-date.
Read More:
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<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44730016/bitcoin-will-decouple-with-stocks-in-case-of-a-tariff-fueled-recession-says-analyst-lower-interest-rates-and-massive-money-printing">Bitcoin Could Break Free From Stocks In Case Of A Tariff-Fueled Recession, Says Analyst: &#8216;Lower Interest Rates And Massive Money Printing&#8217;</a></li>
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Date	Put/Call	Strike Price	Exp Date	DTE	Trade Vol	Day Vol	Vol / OI	OI	Trade Type	Sentiment
01:37 PMApr 01, 2025	PUT	$65.00	May 16, 2025	26	3077	3000	31	9967	TRADE	BULLISH
03:37 PMMar 31, 2025	PUT	$75.00	Sep 19, 2025	152	2476	2400	54	4615	TRADE	BULLISH
10:49 AMMar 28, 2025	PUT	$62.50	Dec 19, 2025	243	908	900	94	966	TRADE	NEUTRAL
02:43 PMMar 26, 2025	CALL	$60.00	Oct 17, 2025	180	1814	1800	540	336	TRADE	BEARISH
12:46 PMMar 26, 2025	PUT	$55.00	Dec 17, 2027	971	2277	2000	914	249	TRADE	BULLISH
10:59 AMMar 25, 2025	PUT	$60.00	Jan 15, 2027	635	2100	2100	54	3866	TRADE	NEUTRAL
10:13 AMMar 25, 2025	PUT	$60.00	Dec 17, 2027	971	2001	2000	3078	65	TRADE	BEARISH