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The U.S. stock market showed a positive trend on Tuesday, with the Nasdaq Composite surging by over 260 points to end the day at 19,654.02. The Dow Jones Industrial Average also rose by 0.3% to 44,556.04, while the S&amp;P 500 gained 0.7% to 6,037.88.
Let&#8217;s turn our attention to the five stocks that captured the interest of retail traders and investors throughout the day.
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>)
The company&#8217;s stock rose by 4.58% to close at $119.50. The intraday high and low were $119.85 and $114.79 respectively, with a 52-week range of $112.80 to $227.30. AMD reported <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/02/43480688/amd-q4-earnings-revenue-beat-eps-beat-data-center-continued-growth">fourth-quarter earnings</a> that beat analyst estimates, with revenue of $7.66 billion and adjusted earnings of $1.09 per share.
Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>)
Alphabet&#8217;s Class C stock increased by 2.50% to close at $207.71. The intraday high was $208.7, and the low was $204.26. The stock&#8217;s 52-week range is $131.55 to $208.70. The company&#8217;s Class A stock ended the day 2.6% higher at $206.38. Both Class A and Class C shares plunged in the after-hours session by 7.6% and 7.3% respectively. The tech giant reported strong fourth-quarter results, with <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/25/02/43479274/alphabet-q4-earnings-highlights-ai-cloud-youtube-momentum-continues-capex-guidance-sends-shares-lower">continued momentum</a> in AI, Cloud, and YouTube. However, the $75 billion CapEx guidance spooked investors.
Snap Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNAP#NYSE">SNAP</a>)
Snap&#8217;s stock soared by 3.85% to close at $11.60. The intraday high and low were $11.71 and $11.19, respectively, with a 52-week range of $8.29 to $17.50. The company reported fourth-quarter earnings and revenue that <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/social-media/25/02/43480179/snap-stock-soars-after-q4-eps-revenues-beat-details">beat analyst estimates</a>. The Benzinga report noted that Snap had 453 million daily active users in the fourth quarter, up 9% year-over-year.
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMG#NYSE">CMG</a>)
Chipotle&#8217;s stock rose by 1.13% to close at $59.02. The intraday high and low were $59.19 and $58.28, respectively, with a 52-week range of $47.98 to $69.26. The company reported fourth-quarter earnings that beat estimates but <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/general/restaurants/25/02/43479897/chipotle-q4-earnings-revenue-miss-eps-beat-focus-on-generous-portions-drives-food-costs-higher-shares-slide">missed on revenue</a>. The company&#8217;s focus on &#8216;generous portions&#8217; drove food costs higher.
Tesla Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)
Tesla&#8217;s stock climbed by 2.22% to close at $392.21. The intraday high and low were $394 and $381.40, respectively, with a 52-week range of $138.80 to $488.54. The company introduced a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43457599/tesla-hikes-foundation-series-cybertruck-price-by-as-much-as-116-in-canada-introduces-non-foundation-series">cheaper Cybertruck version</a> in Canada while raising Foundation Series prices. 
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Wedbush&#8217;s Dan Ives believes buying Palantir Technologies Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NYSE">PLTR</a>) stock right now could be like buying Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/01/43076597/if-you-invested-10-000-in-tesla-stock-10-years-ago-how-much-would-you-have-now">stock in 2015</a>.
What To Know: Following Palantir&#8217;s fourth-quarter results late Monday, Ives discussed the AI stock&#8217;s potential in an interview on CNBC&#8217;s &#8220;Closing Bell: Overtime.&#8221;
&#8220;The bears, they were bearish at $10, hated it at $40 and despise it at $100 &#8230; They can&#8217;t see AI in the spreadsheets,&#8221; Ives said. &#8220;When we do the checks that we&#8217;ve done for Palantir, I think it&#8217;s the next Oracle, it&#8217;s the next Salesforce.&#8221;
Palantir is going to be front and center in the <a href="http://benzinga.com/topic/ai">AI</a> revolution, Ives said, adding the company has made it to where it is today without a direct sales team. This suggests Palantir could accelerate its growth over the coming years.
&#8220;When you start to look out to the next three, four, five years &#8230; this could be a $1 trillion market cap,&#8221; Ives said.
Palantir beat analyst estimates on the top and bottom lines for the sixth consecutive quarter this week as revenue grew 36% year-over-year, driven by strong U.S. revenue growth of 52% year-over-year. 
Palantir&#8217;s customer count grew 43% year-over-year&nbsp;after closing 129 deals worth over $1 million and 58 deals worth at least $5 million in the quarter. The company also issued strong guidance and said momentum is &#8220;unlike anything that has come before.&#8221;
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Palantir shares are up approximately 370% over the past year and the stock has already climbed about 36% year-to-date. Many analysts and institutional investors remain bearish on Palantir due to valuation concerns, but Ives isn&#8217;t one of them.
&#8220;I think many have missed the biggest historical growth names over the last 20 years because they focus on valuation,&#8221; Ives said. 
The Wedbush analyst told CNBC that the growth story in Palantir is reminiscent of the growth seen at Tesla and Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>). He believes that buying Palantir today is like buying Tesla in 2015.
According to data from <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>, Tesla shares rallied roughly 3,000% from 2015 to the peak in 2021. And if you bought Tesla stock in 2015 and held it until today, you would be up roughly 3,900% on your initial investment.
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President Donald Trump's executive order to create a U.S. Sovereign Wealth Fund (SWF) has triggered debates over its structure, funding <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/02/43460243/market-skeptical-of-doge-hype-questions-elon-musks-execution-bernstein-says">and potential investments</a>.
While experts acknowledge its potential to transform U.S. fiscal strategy, significant challenges exist in aligning such a fund with the country's current economic reality as a net debtor.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">What Is A Sovereign Wealth Fund?</h2>
Unlike the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve (SBR), an earlier proposal that focused exclusively on Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) as a reserve asset, the SWF <a href="https://x.com/PressSec/status/1886474248455086456">provides</a> the government with a more flexible framework for investments across diverse asset classes.
Speaking with Benzinga, Sid Powell, CEO of Maple Finance said that the SWF is separate from the SBR in that it is much broader and can include any assets, not just crypto. 
This broader mandate allows the SWF to incorporate equities, fixed income, real estate and commodities into its portfolio, giving it strategic diversification beyond the volatility of a single asset class like Bitcoin, he said.
The flexibility of the SWF aligns more closely with traditional sovereign wealth funds globally, such as those in Norway or Singapore, which rely on diversified investments to generate stable, long-term returns. 
However, the U.S., unlike these nations, is a net borrower and has no fiscal surplus to seed the fund. 
This raises questions about its funding mechanisms.
Powell acknowledged this issue, noting that deficit reduction would be essential for generating surplus capital for the SWF. 
"The U.S. is a net borrower today, so it needs to reduce the deficit, which is the task of DOGE, to generate surplus capital to invest," Powell added.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Would A Sovereign Wealth Fund Invest In Crypto?</h2>
This deficit challenge highlights the difficulty of funding the SWF without significantly reshaping fiscal policy or introducing new revenue sources.
Arthur Azizov, CEO of B2BINPAY, emphasized the likely emphasis on non-traditional assets like Bitcoin. 
"It's unlikely the SWF will allocate funds to U.S. Treasuries, as the Federal Reserve already holds $4.3 trillion of them," he told Benzinga. 
Instead, Azizov pointed to Bitcoin as a centerpiece of the fund, alongside physical gold for diversification. 
This view is supported by Trump's favorable stance on cryptocurrency and the involvement of Howard Lutnick, a known crypto advocate, as one of the bill's advisors.
Bitcoin's inclusion in the SWF could mark a dramatic shift in how the U.S. government approaches alternative assets. 
Traditionally, sovereign wealth funds prioritize stability and liquidity, favoring assets like equities and government bonds. 
Bitcoin, while increasingly regarded as a store of value, remains volatile.
Including Bitcoin would signal a more speculative approach, albeit one that aligns with Trump's broader economic agenda to assert dominance in emerging sectors like blockchain technology.
Speaking about the potential structure of the SWF, James Wo, founder and CEO of DFG told Benzinga that an SWF would invest in a variety of asset classes beyond Bitcoin, including equities, bonds, real estate and technology—Nvidia (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) and Tesla (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) come to mind. 
He noted that such a fund could also serve strategic national interests, as seen in discussions around the U.S. potentially acquiring a stake in TikTok to prevent its ban.
The inclusion of strategic investments, such as TikTok, suggests the SWF may serve dual purposes: generating returns while supporting national security and technological competitiveness. 
This would differentiate it from traditional SWFs, which primarily focus on wealth preservation and economic stabilization. 
However, integrating both financial and strategic objectives could introduce complexity, potentially diluting the fund's ability to prioritize pure investment performance.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">When Could A Sovereign Wealth Fund Happen?</h2>
Experts agree that the U.S.'s status as a net debtor complicates the establishment of an SWF. 
Historically, tariff revenues have been proposed as a source of fiscal surplus, but these are often offset by increased government spending. 
Wo pointed to the 2018 tariff disputes as an example, where industries affected by retaliatory tariffs required significant government support, eroding any revenue gains.
Moreover, the geopolitical implications of an SWF that heavily invests in Bitcoin or technology companies cannot be ignored. 
Such moves could intensify scrutiny from international regulators and trading partners, potentially leading to retaliatory measures that complicate the fund's operations.
While the U.S. SWF has the potential to reposition the country as a long-term investor, its success hinges on addressing fundamental fiscal challenges and balancing its investment strategy. 
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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. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
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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>
<tr>
<td>TSLA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/07/25</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
<td>$31.0K</td>
<td>13.7K</td>
<td>42.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BABA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$130.4K</td>
<td>40.1K</td>
<td>7.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/07/25</td>
<td>$242.50</td>
<td>$28.0K</td>
<td>845</td>
<td>2.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DKNG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/07/25</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$68.5K</td>
<td>8.7K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PDD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$145.0K</td>
<td>8.9K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RIVN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$54.5K</td>
<td>7.2K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
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<td>QS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$5.00</td>
<td>$30.4K</td>
<td>14.9K</td>
<td>764</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$30.2K</td>
<td>13.3K</td>
<td>481</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ETSY</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$74.8K</td>
<td>390</td>
<td>303</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CBRL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$26.2K</td>
<td>110</td>
<td>40</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• For TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 3 day(s) on February 7, 2025. This event was a transfer of 97 contract(s) at a $400.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 10 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.0K, with a price of $320.0 per contract. There were 13785 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 42961 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 sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 17 day(s) on February 21, 2025. Parties traded 207 contract(s) at a $100.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 35 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $130.4K, with a price of $630.0 per contract. There were 40144 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 7483 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AMZN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 3 day(s) on February 7, 2025. Parties traded 33 contract(s) at a $242.50 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 8 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.0K, with a price of $850.0 per contract. There were 845 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2312 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding DKNG (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DKNG#NASDAQ">DKNG</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 3 day(s) on February 7, 2025. Parties traded 729 contract(s) at a $40.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 11 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $68.5K, with a price of $94.0 per contract. There were 8755 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2052 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 call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 45 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $120.00 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 $145.0K, with a price of $725.0 per contract. There were 8982 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1367 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For RIVN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIVN#NASDAQ">RIVN</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 227 day(s) on September 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 500 contract(s) at a $20.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 19 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $54.5K, with a price of $109.0 per contract. There were 7206 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1013 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For QS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QS#NYSE">QS</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 346 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 194 contract(s) at a $5.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.4K, with a price of $157.0 per contract. There were 14975 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 764 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For JD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JD#NASDAQ">JD</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 17 day(s) on February 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 105 contract(s) at a $40.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.2K, with a price of $288.0 per contract. There were 13357 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 481 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ETSY (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ETSY#NASDAQ">ETSY</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 318 day(s) on December 19, 2025. Parties traded 172 contract(s) at a $45.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 27 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $74.8K, with a price of $435.0 per contract. There were 390 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 303 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding CBRL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CBRL#NASDAQ">CBRL</a>), we observe a call option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 136 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 21 contract(s) at a $55.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.2K, with a price of $1251.0 per contract. There were 110 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 40 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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Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) has launched its non-foundation series Cybertrucks in Canada, with a starting price of C$114,990 (approx. $79,759) for the lower-priced all-wheel drive variant, while simultaneously hiking the price on the foundation series.
What Happened: While the newly introduced non-foundation series all-wheel drive variant starts at C$114,990 on Tesla&#8217;s Canadian website, the more premium Cyberbeast variant starts at C$142,990. 
While Tesla started delivering Cybertrucks in Canada <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/11/41764892/tesla-commences-cybertruck-deliveries-in-canada-after-long-wait">several months ago in November</a>, it initially sold only the foundation series version of the vehicle. The foundation series refers to a limited and premium edition version of the vehicle with unique badging and added accessories that the company produced to celebrate the start of deliveries. 
The foundation series, however, continues to be available in the company&#8217;s inventory in Canada, priced at C$153,990 for the all-wheel drive variant and C$181,990 for the Cyberbeast variant. This marks a significant price hike of as much as 11.6%. The vehicle was previously priced at C$137,990 for the all-wheel drive variant and at C$165,990 for the Cyberbeast variant.
Why It Matters: The price hike on the foundation series Cybertruck comes days after Tesla hiked prices on its cars in Canada. The company hiked prices on the Model 3 by as much as C$9000 and on Model Y, X, and S by as much as C$4000. 
Tesla had warned in January that it would hike prices on its cars starting in February, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43151994/tesla-to-hike-car-prices-in-canada-by-as-much-as-c9000">without providing a reason</a>. However, the company had not provided any intimation of a price hike on the stainless steel truck. 
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Tesla Introduces Cheaper Cybertruck Version In Canada While Raising Foundation Series Prices

Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) researcher Troy Teslike expects the EV giant to sell just 21,000 Cybertrucks in 2025, lower than the sales of the stainless steel truck in 2024.
What Happened: &#8220;Wall Street analysts estimate 65,000 Cybertruck sales in 2025, but I expect 21,000 units,&#8221; Teslike said in a post on social media platform X, formerly Twitter. 
Teslike, who tracks the EV giant&#8217;s delivery numbers, pegs Cybertruck deliveries for 2024 at 34,426 units. This, however, includes customers who had pre-ordered the vehicle and had been awaiting it since the vehicle was unveiled in November 2019, Teslike noted. 
&#8220;The order backlog is gone. Tesla ended 2024 with 10,600 unsold Cybertrucks because of too much production and low demand,&#8221; the researcher said while also dismissing the possibility of a cheaper Cybertruck variant launch this year. 
&#8220;A cheaper Cybertruck this year is unlikely because the Cybertruck is not profitable. A cheaper version would make things worse,&#8221; he said. 
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&mdash; Troy Teslike (@TroyTeslike) <a href="https://twitter.com/TroyTeslike/status/1886077162056253791?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 2, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Why It Matters: Tesla started delivering the Cybertruck in the U.S. four years after unveiling it in November 2023. The company sold only its limited edition foundation series initially, priced nearly $20,000 more than the non-foundation series of the truck. The non-foundation series Cybertucks started to be sold only in the fourth quarter of 2024. 
The non-foundation series Cybertruck is presently available in two variants. The lower-priced all-wheel drive variant starts at $79,990 and the higher-priced Cyberbeast variant at $99,990.
However, during its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42262279/a-year-after-teslas-first-cybertruck-deliveries-the-truck-has-a-long-way-to-go-to-meet-musks-goals">unveiling in November 2019</a>, Tesla said it would have three variants of the truck with the entry-level single-motor, rear-wheel-drive (RWD) version starting at $39,900, the dual motor all-wheel drive variant projected to begin at $49,900 and the top tier tri-motor all-wheel drive at $69,900. The price point, higher than what was projected at the time of unveiling, is seemingly deterring potential customers and reservation holders from buying the vehicle. 
However, Tesla is now selling the Cybertruck in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/08/40276652/tesla-cybertruck-reportedly-drives-into-canada-reservation-holders-get-invites-to-configure-their-or">Canada and Mexico </a>in addition to the U.S. On Monday, the company also announced that the all-wheel drive variant of the vehicle is now eligible for a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/02/43455539/teslas-cybertruck-just-got-more-affordable-thanks-to-7500-tax-credit">federal EV tax credit of $7,500</a> in the U.S., taking the effective price for eligible customers down to $72,490.
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Tesla Cybertruck Headed For A Sales Crash In 2025? Analyst Sounds The Alarm, Predicts Elon Musk-led EV Giant Will Move Less Than A Third Of Street Estimates

Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) customers can now avail $7,500 federal EV tax credit on Cybertruck purchases provided they are eligible for it.
What Happened: The 2025 all-wheel drive variant of the Cybertruck is eligible for the tax credit, Tesla announced in a post on social media platform X. If the purchase price of the vehicle does not exceed $80,000 and the customer meets the gross income limitations for availing the tax credit, they can take ownership of the truck for $72,490.
The all-wheel drive version of the Cybertruck starts at $79,990 without tax credit. 
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">You want it, you got it Cybertruck now qualifies for $7500 federal tax credit <a href="https://t.co/k62vTYl2Tz">pic.twitter.com/k62vTYl2Tz</a>
&mdash; Cybertruck (@cybertruck) <a href="https://twitter.com/cybertruck/status/1886598710508859871?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 4, 2025</a></blockquote>
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The more expensive Cyberbeast variant of the truck starts at $99,990 and exceeds the price bar to be eligible for the tax credit. 
As per the U.S. government&#8217;s fueleconomy.gov&nbsp;website, the single-motor variant of the Cybertruck is also eligible for the tax credit but the company is yet to start the production of the variant. The <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42759653/cybertruck-all-wheel-drive-now-eligible-for-7500-ev-tax-credit">rear-wheel drive single-motor variant</a> will start at $53,490 after the tax credit once delivery starts.
Why It Matters:&nbsp;Currently, all variants of the Model Y and Model 3 in addition to the Model X all-wheel drive variant sold in the U.S. are also eligible for $7,500&nbsp;electric vehicle consumer tax credits.
However, the very existence of the electric vehicle consumer tax credits is currently in question. In November, Reuters reported that President-elect&nbsp;Donald Trump's&nbsp;transition team is planning to kill the $7,500 consumer tax credit for electric vehicle purchases as part of broader tax-reform legislation. Tesla representatives reportedly supported the proposal to end the subsidy.
&#8220;In my view, we should end all government subsidies, including those for EVs, oil and gas,&#8221; Tesla CEO&nbsp;Elon Musk&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/11/42005034/elon-musk-backs-calls-for-end-to-ev-subsidies-but-former-tesla-exec-warns-of-massive-drop-in-manufacturing-investments-if-trump-follows-through" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">wrote on X</a>&nbsp;following the report. &nbsp;
During Tesla's second-quarter earnings in late July, Musk alleged that the impact of the elimination of subsidies&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/07/39934750/trump-presidency-and-ira-cut-would-be-devastating-for-competitors-says-elon-musk-long-term-probably" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">would only be slight for Tesla</a>&nbsp;but devastating for its competitors. The elimination of EV subsidies would probably help Tesla in the long term, he added.
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Tesla's Cybertruck Just Got More Affordable Thanks To $7,500 Tax Credit

EV giant Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) had 203,221 vehicle registrations in California in 2024, nearly 12% lower than the year before, according to recent industry data.
What Happened: &#8220;Things aren't looking so golden for EV automaker Tesla in the Golden State. Tesla's dominance in the electric vehicle market continues to falter as the brand reported its fifth consecutive quarterly registration decline,&#8221; the California New Car Dealers Association (CNCDA)&nbsp; said in a statement. 
Tesla&#8217;s new registrations fell 7.8% in the fourth quarter and 11.6% in 2024. For the year, Tesla held a 52.5% share of the zero-emission vehicle market, down from the 60.1% share in 2023.
Tesla&#8217;s Model Y SUV, however, was the best-selling battery electric vehicle in the state last year with 128,923 registrations. The Model 3 sedan was the second best-selling BEV with 53,056 registrations. 
Why It Matters: Tesla&#8217;s fall in registrations in California is not inconsistent with its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43214246/researcher-expects-teslas-vehicle-deliveries-to-remain-flat-in-2025-contrary-to-musks-20-30-growth-prediction">overall performance last year</a>. 
The company reported a fall in vehicle deliveries for the first time in over a decade in 2024. Tesla reported global&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/01/42766117/tesla-stock-tumbles-on-q4-deliveries-whats-going-on" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">deliveries of 1.79 million</a>&nbsp;vehicles, down from full-year deliveries of 1.81 million in 2023, as the company attempted to ramp production of its refreshed Model 3 vehicle in a high interest rate environment. 
Tesla CEO Elon Musk&#8216;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41479388/elon-musk-says-tesla-spacex-manufactured-in-costly-california-just-because-he-lived-there-even-as-ri">affiliation with Republican President Donald Trump</a> also likely didn&#8217;t fare well with customers of the brand in the democratic state. 
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Tesla's Golden State Struggles: Registrations Decline In US' Largest EV Market For 5th Straight Quarter

Prominent Wall Street short seller Jim Chanos has called attention to the billions in federal subsidies received by Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) and its customers, amid growing scrutiny of CEO Elon Musk&#8216;s political activities and declining sales in key markets.
What Happened: Chanos&#8217;s comments came after Tesla&#8217;s Cybertruck was confirmed eligible for a $7,500 federal tax incentive, Cybertruck is now starting at $72,490. 
&#8220;While you work up (justifiable) outrage over the worst of USAID&#8217;s silly foreign grants, don&#8217;t forget to ignore the tens of billions of US Taxpayer dollars that Musk&#8217;s companies and customers continue to receive annually,&#8221; Chanos wrote on X.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">While you work up (justifiable) outrage over the worst of USAID's silly foreign grants, don't forget to ignore the tens of billions of US Taxpayer dollars that Musk's companies and customers continue to receive annually. <a href="https://t.co/1czps6fmlK">https://t.co/1czps6fmlK</a>
&mdash; James Chanos (@RealJimChanos) <a href="https://twitter.com/RealJimChanos/status/1886619965140107552?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 4, 2025</a></blockquote>
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The criticism follows Musk&#8217;s recent announcement that President Donald Trump agreed to shut down the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), an agency responsible for billions in humanitarian aid and development funding.
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Why It Matters: Tesla&#8217;s political entanglements come as the company faces challenges in its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/25/02/43447273/tesla-sales-drop-12-in-california-is-elon-musks-support-for-donald-trump-hurting-ev-sales">largest EV market</a>. California registrations dropped 12% in 2024, outpacing the company&#8217;s national sales decline of 5.6%. The company&#8217;s market share of zero-emission vehicles in California fell from 60.1% to 52.5% year-over-year, according to the California New Car Dealers Association.
The sales decline coincides with Musk&#8217;s increased political involvement, including a reported $288 million investment in supporting Trump&#8217;s presidential campaign. Brand Finance <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/01/43172806/tesla-lost-15-billion-in-brand-value-in-2024-report-says-did-elon-musks-political-push-hurt-ev-giant">reports that Tesla&#8217;s brand value</a> decreased by $15 billion in 2024, dropping from 18th to 36th place in global brand rankings.
Adding to the complex political landscape, Musk has recently been appointed as a &#8220;special government employee&#8221; to lead Trump&#8217;s Department of Government Efficiency initiative. While unpaid, the position grants Musk significant <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43452103/elon-musk-appointed-as-special-government-employee-amid-doge-department-push-cant-do-anything-without-our-approval-says-trump">oversight of federal systems</a> while potentially bypassing certain disclosure requirements typically applied to government employees.
Price Action: Tesla&#8217;s stock closed at $383.68 on Monday, down 5.17% for the day. In after-hours trading, the stock rebounded 1.39% to $389.01, according to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">data from Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Jim Chanos Blasts Tesla's Billion-Dollar Subsidies As Cybertruck Secures $7,500 Incentive After Elon Musk's Call To Shut Down USAID

U.S. stock markets experienced a downturn today, with the Dow Jones index dropping approximately 120 points to 44,421.91. The NASDAQ fell 1.2% to 19,391.96, while the S&amp;P 500 dropped by 0.8% to 5,994.57.
These are the top stocks that gained the attention of retail traders and investors throughout the day:
Palantir Technologies Inc.
Palantir Technologies saw a modest increase of 1.52%, closing at $83.74. The stock reached an intraday high of $84.25 and a low of $78.47, with a 52-week high of $84.25 and a low of $15.67. Palantir surged 22.75% after hours to $102.79, surpassing Jim Cramer's $100 prediction, with him <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/02/43452860/palantir-soars-23-after-hours-as-cramer-says-i-wont-let-you-down-and-dan-ives-calls-it-the-next-oracle-in-ai-boom">reaffirming his confidence</a> in the stock. Wedbush's Dan Ives called the earnings a "massive AIP growth" moment, likening Palantir to "the next Oracle" with trillion-dollar potential in the AI revolution. On Monday, Palantir reported fourth-quarter revenue of $827.5 million <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/02/43449486/palantir-q4-earnings-revenue-beat-eps-beat-us-revenue-up-52-customer-count-up-43-strong-guidance-this-is-a-new-phase-unlike-anything-that-has-come-before">beating the consensus estimate</a> of $775.91 million.
NVIDIA Corporation
NVIDIA&#8217;s stock fell by 2.84%, closing at $116.66. It hit a high of $118.57 and a low of $113.01 during the day, with a 52-week range between $153.13 and $66.25. The decline follows the imposition of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/02/43428104/nvidia-tsmc-apple-and-other-tech-stocks-slide-in-pre-market-trading-as-trump-imposes-tariffs-on-imports-from-china-mexico-and-canada">tariffs</a>&nbsp;on imports from China, Mexico, and Canada, impacting tech stocks.
PayPal Holdings Inc.
PayPal&#8217;s stock rose by 1.05%, closing at $89.51. The stock&#8217;s intraday high was $89.71, with a low of $86.00, and a 52-week range of $93.64 to $55.77. Investors are keenly awaiting the company&#8217;s <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/02/43441336/paypal-stock-in-danger-of-post-earnings-dive-q4-preview-shows-risk">fourth-quarter earnings</a> on Tuesday, with expectations set for $1.12 EPS and $8.26 billion in revenue.
Costco Wholesale Corporation
Costco&#8217;s shares increased by 2.65%, closing at $1005.83. The stock hit an intraday high of $1009.61 and a low of $968.94, with a 52-week high of $1009.61 and a low of $697.27. Analysts have shown a mix of opinions, with <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/insights/analyst-ratings/25/02/43433715/what-analysts-are-saying-about-costco-wholesale-stock">recent ratings</a> reflecting varied sentiments on the stock&#8217;s future. They raised the 12-month price target to an average of $1,041.75, up 7.35% from $970.38, with estimates ranging from $900 to $1,175.
Tesla, Inc.
Tesla&#8217;s stock dropped by 5.17%, closing at $383.68. The stock&#8217;s high for the day was $389.17, with a low of $374.36, and a 52-week range of $488.54 to $138.80. The decline follows the announcement of new <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/25/02/43444972/whats-going-on-with-tesla-stock-monday">tariffs</a> on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China, affecting the company&#8217;s shares.
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The White House has appointed Elon Musk, the wealthiest individual globally, as a &#8220;special government employee.&#8221; This designation allows Musk to be employed by the federal government while potentially sidestepping certain disclosure rules.
What Happened: As reported by Reuters, Musk, who continues to helm Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) and SpaceX, has been charged with leading Trump&#8217;s cost-cutting initiative, the Department of Government Efficiency. This role has granted Musk&#8217;s team access to various government systems, triggering concern and turmoil within some agencies.
Musk&#8217;s new designation could enable him to bypass disclosure rules about conflicts of interest and finances applicable to regular government employees. He will not receive a paycheck. This development has sparked scrutiny, with Democratic lawmakers voicing concerns over a billionaire without an electoral mandate gaining substantial power over the federal government.
Trump defended Musk, asserting that Musk cannot act without White House approval. He also lauded Musk&#8217;s instinct and his team&#8217;s talent. 
&#8220;Elon can&#8217;t do and won&#8217;t do anything without our approval,&#8221; said Trump. He said, &#8220;We&#8217;ll give him the approval, where appropriate; where not appropriate, we won&#8217;t. But he reports in.&#8221;
However, questions about accountability persist, as most special government employees are not bound to file financial disclosures, potentially making it challenging for the public and journalists to hold Musk and the government accountable.
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Why It Matters: Musk&#8217;s appointment comes amidst his recent <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/25/02/43442302/elon-musk-says-elizabeth-warren-is-meddling-with-trillions-in-us-treasury-via-his-unqualified-flunkies">criticisms</a> of the Treasury Department and his proposal to use <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/25/02/43425216/elon-musk-supports-putting-treasury-department-operations-on-blockchain-to-fix-irregularities">blockchain technology</a> to streamline its operations. 
His Department of Government Efficiency was recently <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43440720/elon-musks-4b-doge-plan-may-cut-federal-spending-30-apples-spring-2025-lineup-revealed-triumph-group-to-go-privat">granted access</a> to a sensitive Treasury Department payment system, a move that coincided with the resignation of a career Treasury official who had disagreements with Musk&#8217;s department. 
The potential implications of Musk&#8217;s new role and his plans for the Department of Government Efficiency, including a $4 billion a day cost-cutting plan, remain to be seen.
Notably, the Department of Government Efficiency shares its acronym with Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>), a cryptocurrency that Musk has promoted in the past with his social media posts.
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Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), the eighth most valuable company in the world, is worth $1.24 trillion. Banking giant JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>) ranks 13th with a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/insights/short-sellers/25/02/43436364/how-is-the-market-feeling-about-jpmorgan-chase">market cap of $749.15 billion</a>.
Comparing EVs to finance may seem like apples to oranges, but many consider Tesla to be more than a<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/penny-stocks/23/08/34102486/exclusive-cathie-wood-tells-benzinga-why-tesla-should-trade-as-a-tech-stock"> traditional auto stock.</a> Also, the comparison and use of financial tools like price-to-earnings ratios can help show when companies are overvalued or undervalued.
What Happened: Tesla recently<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/01/43321103/tesla-q4-earnings-highlights-revenue-miss-eps-miss-ev-updates-automaker-says-2025-will-be-a-seminal-year"> reported fourth-quarter </a>and full fiscal-year financial results. Its revenue and earnings per share missed analyst estimates in the fourth quarter.
For the full fiscal year, Tesla reported $8.4 billion in net income and earnings per share of $2.42. Its profitability as an EV company differs from competitors who continue to lose money. Tesla's focus on scale and vertical integration has helped.
With earnings per share of $2.42 and a share price of $384.70, Tesla stock has a price-to-earnings ratio of 159.0. This is on the high side even for the fastest-growing technology stocks, which puts the question on how Tesla should be valued into question.
JPMorgan<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43000684/jpmorgan-q4-earnings-shine-investment-banking-revenue-jumps-46-yy-jamie-dimon-says-inflation-may-persist-for-some-time"> also recently reported </a>its full-year financial results. In the last fiscal year, JPMorgan had net income of $58.5 billion. That&#8217;s nearly seven times more than Tesla's net income. JPMorgan had earnings per share of $19.75 in the last fiscal year.
Taking JPMorgan's share price of $268.00, the firm has a price-to-earnings ratio of 13.6.
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Why It's Important: Tesla would be worth $32.84 per share if it traded at the same P/E ratio of JPMorgan. Keep in mind that automotive stocks often have lower P/E. Ford Motor Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>) trades at 11.5x earnings and General Motors Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>) trades at 7.8x earnings.
For Tesla, many investors and analysts believe that the future valuation of robotaxis, new models, AI, FSD and the Optimus Bot are not priced in. That means shareholders are likely paying more today based on the future valuation.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has said that he believes Tesla could be worth more than several of the largest companies in the world combined if they are able to meet all their ambitious goals.
Ark Invest CEO Cathie Wood, a Tesla investor, told Benzinga last year that it should trade more like a high-growth tech stock than an automotive stock.
While it's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/07/33097210/heres-how-many-vehicles-tesla-has-delivered-and-produced-in-each-quarter-since-2019">well-known for its EVs</a>, Tesla also operates in fields like solar, energy storage, AI, autonomous driving and robotics.
For this reason, Wood said that Tesla should trade like a technology stock and not like traditional automakers, something that analysts and Tesla bears can't grasp.
"That's why they're getting it wrong," Wood told Benzinga on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/razreport" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">&#8220;The Raz Report.&#8221;</a>
Autonomous taxi platforms could be "the biggest AI project in the world," she said. "This is not an auto play. This is an autonomous taxi platform play with software-as-a-service like margins.&#8221;
JPMorgan would trade at $3,139.66 per share if it had the same P/E ratio of Tesla. Instead, the bank is a value stock. Its price-to-earnings ratio of 13.6x is similar to, or slightly lower than other large financial institutions.
When it comes to using P/E ratios and looking at growth versus value, Tesla could be overvalued and JPMorgan could be undervalued. Tesla could also be undervalued when looking at its P/E compared to other tech stocks and the future valuations of items not priced in. Time will tell if both companies can show that they should be worth more than their current stock prices.
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Tesla Vs. JPMorgan: Two Of World's Largest Companies Show How Investors Favor Growth Over Value

Electric vehicle company Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) saw sales in California drop in 2024, just as <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/25/01/42978236/us-electric-vehicle-sales-hit-record-1-3-million-units-in-2024-despite-tesla-declines-top-10-bestselling-models-list">they did across the U.S.</a>
The sales drop begs the question: Is Tesla CEO Elon Musk&#8216;s political support for President Donald Trump hurting the brand?
What Happened: The U.S. sold a record 1.3 million electric vehicles in 2024, which is good news for the industry, but comes with market leader Tesla experiencing pressure and its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/01/43321103/tesla-q4-earnings-highlights-revenue-miss-eps-miss-ev-updates-automaker-says-2025-will-be-a-seminal-year">first annual delivery decline.</a>
A new report shows that California, the biggest market for EVs in the U.S., has fewer registrations for Tesla models.
Data from the California New Car Dealers Association, as shared by <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-02-03/tesla-sales-decline-in-california-with-model-3-plunging-36?sref=TBDibEcD">Bloomberg</a>, shows that Tesla's sales were down 12% in California in 2024 and down 8% in the fourth quarter. Tesla's sales were down in each of the four quarters of 2024, the report said.
Registrations for the Model 3 were down 36% year-over-year in 2024. Tesla's market share of zero-emission vehicles in the state went from 60.1% in 2023 to 52.5% in 2024. All of the company's vehicles, except the newly launched Cybertruck, had year-over-year declines in 2024.
The report said that the sales decline could be unusual given the addition of the Cybertruck to the vehicle lineup. Politics could be a factor.
Musk <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/01/31/elon-musk-trump-donor-2024-election/">spent</a> at least $288 million trying to get Trump back to the White House.
Democratic nominee Kamala Harris won California by 20.2 points in the 2024 election. The strong Democratic base in the state may be less likely to support Tesla given Musk&#8217;s strong ties to the Trump White House.
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Why It's Important: Musk was once a California resident, and Tesla had its headquarters there. In recent years, he has lashed out at California and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/06/39334018/yeehaw-musk-drives-tesla-incorporation-to-texas-after-shareholder-vote">moved Tesla to Texas</a>. He also clashed with Governor Gavin Newsom, which may also be putting pressure on Tesla's sales in the state.
Benzinga previously reported that U.S. EV sales hit a record of 1.3 million in 2024. Tesla's market share, however, fell from 55% in 2023 to 48.7% in 2024.
The company's Model Y and Model 3 ranked as the top two bestselling EVs in the U.S. Both had sales drops of 6.6% and 17.4% respectively for the full year. The Cybertruck ranked fifth in the country with 38,965 unit sales.
Overall in 2024, Tesla had 633,762 vehicles sold in the United States, which was down 5.6% year-over-year. Based on the new report, Tesla's sales are declining quicker in California than they are in the rest of the country.
A <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/01/43172806/tesla-lost-15-billion-in-brand-value-in-2024-report-says-did-elon-musks-political-push-hurt-ev-giant">report from Brand Finance</a> found that Tesla's brand value was down $15 billion in 2024. The company went from 18th place for brand value in 2024 to 36th place in 2025.
The survey found that Tesla owners and other EV owners were less likely to recommend or consider buying a Tesla. This could be due to Musk's personal politics and outspoken political beliefs.
The sales reports and brand surveys continue to show a decline in both real sales and consumer ratings. This could suggest that Musk's politics are playing a role in how people see the brand and if they want to be associated with the company.
Price Action: Tesla stock is down 5.5% to $382.27 on Monday versus a 52-week trading range of $138.80 to $488.54. Tesla stock is up 111% over the last year.
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Tesla Sales Drop 12% In California: Is Elon Musk's Support For Donald Trump Hurting EV Sales?

Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) shares are trading lower on Monday following President Donald Trump&#8217;s announcement that tariffs on all products from Canada, Mexico and China will take <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/43435750">effect on Tuesday</a>.
The Details: According to <a href="https://edition.cnn.com/2025/02/01/economy/trump-tariffs-mexico-canada-china-increased-costs/index.html">CNN</a>, Trump imposed a 25% tariff on all imported goods from Canada and Mexico, along with an additional 10% tariff on goods from China. Energy exports from Canada, however, will be subject to a reduced tariff of 10%.
Trump has since paused his tariffs on Mexico for a month after Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum agreed to send troops to the border, per <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/02/03/trump-tariffs-mexico-canada-china-sheinbaum-responds.html">CNBC</a>.
The tariffs are expected to impact the auto industry significantly. Last year, the U.S. imported roughly $87 billion in motor vehicles and $64 billion in vehicle parts from Mexico, excluding December. From Canada, the U.S. imported around $34 billion in motor vehicles between January and November.
The electric vehicle industry may be particularly affected, as companies could depend on imported components like batteries and semiconductors. These increased costs may ultimately be passed on to consumers.
Trump reportedly stated that while Americans might feel &#8220;some short-term pain&#8221; from the tariffs, in the long run, the U.S. has been &#8220;ripped off by virtually every country.&#8221;
In response, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has retaliated by imposing tariffs on American products. Specifically, Trudeau announced a 25% tariff on around $105 billion worth of U.S. goods. 
What Else: Last week, Tesla announced <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/43321103">fiscal results</a> for the 2024 fiscal-year and fourth-quarter. For the fourth-quarter, Tesla reported adjusted earnings per share of 73 cents, missing analysts estimate of 76 cents. In addition, the company announced sales of $25.70 billion, missing analysts estimate of $27.26 billion.
Tesla also reported a 7% year-over-year decline in fourth-quarter production, while deliveries increased by 2% compared to the same period last year.
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TSLA Price Action: At the time of writing, Tesla stock is trading 6.00% lower at $380.19, according to data from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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What's Going On With Tesla Stock Monday?

President Trump Says I Haven't Seen Conflict Of Interest With Elon; If There Was A Conflict, We Wouldn't Let Elon Work On It

Wall Street bounced back after President Donald Trump and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum agreed to a one-month suspension of tariffs following Mexico's pledge to bolster its military presence <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/02/43440692/us-mexico-agrees-on-one-month-tariffs-pause-stocks-rebound-peso-rallies">at the northern border.</a>
Earlier on Monday, markets had been rattled by Trump&#8217;s announcement of sweeping tariffs — 25% on all imports from Mexico and Canada and 10% on Chinese goods. The prospect of escalating trade tensions led to sharp early session declines.
The temporary tariff reprieve on Mexico has fueled speculation that Trump may be using tariffs as a negotiation tool rather than a definitive policy, potentially easing concerns they will remain in place if U.S. demands — centered on immigration and drug trafficking — are met.
Trump is set to speak with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at 3 p.m. ET.
By midday in New York, the S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq 100 were down 0.8%, trimming earlier losses, while the Dow nearly erased its decline entirely, reflecting renewed investor confidence in industrial and less tech-sensitive stocks.
Some of the Magnificent Seven stocks remained under pressure. Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) and Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) all faced sharp declines, by 6%, 4% and 3.8% respectively, amid concerns over worsening trade relations with China and the risk of retaliatory measures from Beijing.
In fixed income, long-term Treasury yields edged lower, while the U.S. dollar trimmed its early session gains. The Mexican peso rebounded sharply, rising over 1% by 12:30 p.m. ET, recovering from overnight losses of up to 2%.
Commodity markets experienced turbulence. Natural gas prices soared 11% on Monday, surpassing $3 per million British thermal units, while oil climbed 0.8%.
Safe-haven demand remained strong, with gold rallying 0.8% to a record high of over $2,810 per ounce.
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) surged back to $99,000 following news of the U.S. pause on Mexico tariffs. 
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Monday&#8217;s Performance On Major US Indices, ETFs</h3>
<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"> 
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<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Major Indices </td>
<td>Price</td>
<td>Chg 1-day %</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>44,433.51</td>
<td>-0.1%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>5,994.65</td>
<td>-0.8%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>21,280.79</td>
<td>-0.9%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,257.74</td>
<td>-1.3%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated at 12:38 p.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
According to&nbsp;<a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent020325&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;data:
<ul>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>)&nbsp;eased 0.8% to $596.84.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) eased 0.3% to $443.77.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust Series&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)&nbsp;fell 0.9% to $517.15.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) dropped 1.2% to $223.80.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>) outperformed, up 0.4%; the&nbsp;Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>) lagged, down 1.4%.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Monday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h3>
<ul>
<li>Stocks moving on earnings report include Tyson Foods Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSN#NYSE">TSN</a>), up 1.2%, IDEXX Laboratories Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IDXX#NASDAQ">IDXX</a>), up 11.2%. </li>
<li>Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>), NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NXPI#NASDAQ">NXPI</a>) Equity Residential (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EQR#NYSE">EQR</a>), Clorox Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLX#NYSE">CLX</a>) are among large-cap companies reporting after the close.</li>
<li>Polaris Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PII#NYSE">PII</a>) tumbled 8% after UBS slashed the stock price target from $67 to $48. </li>
</ul>
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Stocks Trim Losses On Mexico Tariff Delay, Gold Extends Records, Tesla Sinks 6%: What's Driving Markets Monday?

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Consumer Discretionary sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>TSLA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/07/25</td>
<td>$380.00</td>
<td>$26.6K</td>
<td>6.6K</td>
<td>38.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CPNG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$105.0K</td>
<td>398</td>
<td>10.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/07/25</td>
<td>$225.00</td>
<td>$36.0K</td>
<td>4.1K</td>
<td>3.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PDD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$25.0K</td>
<td>7.6K</td>
<td>2.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BABA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$300.0K</td>
<td>11.5K</td>
<td>873</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RIVN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$32.0K</td>
<td>29.0K</td>
<td>564</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>XPEV</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/14/25</td>
<td>$15.50</td>
<td>$44.9K</td>
<td>126</td>
<td>549</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ANF</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
<td>$38.6K</td>
<td>927</td>
<td>374</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RCL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
<td>$67.5K</td>
<td>465</td>
<td>218</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LULU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
<td>$360.6K</td>
<td>556</td>
<td>129</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 4 day(s) on February 7, 2025. This event was a transfer of 24 contract(s) at a $380.00 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 $26.6K, with a price of $1110.0 per contract. There were 6618 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 38990 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding CPNG (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CPNG#NYSE">CPNG</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 102 day(s) on May 16, 2025. Parties traded 3000 contract(s) at a $30.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $105.0K, with a price of $35.0 per contract. There were 398 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 10198 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 4 day(s) on February 7, 2025. This event was a transfer of 130 contract(s) at a $225.00 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 $36.0K, with a price of $277.0 per contract. There were 4101 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3303 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 trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 18 day(s) on February 21, 2025. Parties traded 250 contract(s) at a $95.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.0K, with a price of $100.0 per contract. There were 7644 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2644 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 sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 319 day(s) on December 19, 2025. Parties traded 500 contract(s) at a $140.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 41 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $300.0K, with a price of $600.0 per contract. There were 11581 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 873 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For RIVN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIVN#NASDAQ">RIVN</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 347 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 201 contract(s) at a $20.00 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 $32.0K, with a price of $159.0 per contract. There were 29040 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 564 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For XPEV (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XPEV#NYSE">XPEV</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 11 day(s) on February 14, 2025. This event was a transfer of 454 contract(s) at a $15.50 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 $44.9K, with a price of $99.0 per contract. There were 126 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 549 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ANF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANF#NYSE">ANF</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 46 day(s) on March 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 99 contract(s) at a $135.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $38.6K, with a price of $390.0 per contract. There were 927 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 374 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding RCL (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCL#NYSE">RCL</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 46 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 150 contract(s) at a $240.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $67.5K, with a price of $450.0 per contract. There were 465 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 218 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For LULU (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LULU#NASDAQ">LULU</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 347 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 50 contract(s) at a $400.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 8 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $360.6K, with a price of $7200.0 per contract. There were 556 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 129 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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Morgan Freeman's respect for Tesla (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) and Elon Musk still stands out years after he first talked about it. Back in 2016, during an<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ISO6ySpITE"> interview with CNBC's Carl Quintanilla</a>, Freeman said, "I own Tesla.&nbsp;
I'm a huge fan of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/startups/25/01/42802794/there-wont-be-money-for-social-security-elon-musk-tells-joe-rogan-about-looming-bankruptcy-and-1-1-trillion-interest">Elon Musk's</a>, and I think he's got the most incredibly forward-thinking ideas about where we can go technologically." That was a big nod to Musk's vision, which has only drawn more attention over time.
At the time of Freeman's interview, Tesla's stock was trading at roughly $13.50 per share, adjusted for splits. Fast forward to today, and it's hovering around $415 per share.&nbsp;
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Even though Freeman's comments were full of praise, his personal investments are a mystery. As his publicist told Business Insider, "Mr. Freeman has a policy of not publicly discussing his personal investments." Regardless, Tesla's growth since 2016 speaks for itself.
The numbers back this up. Tesla's revenue jumped from $7 billion in 2016 to $96.8 billion in 2023, based on Statista data. That's a compound annual growth rate of 43.3%. And while the company posted a $600 million net loss in 2016, it reported nearly $15 billion in net income by 2023, according to Macrotrends.&nbsp;
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These gains stem from increased production efficiency and demand for its popular models, like the Model Y and Model 3.
Freeman didn't just focus on Tesla in that interview. He also gave Musk credit for <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40869627/elon-musk-now-controls-two-thirds-of-the-planets-satellites-and-spacex-is-just-getting-started-with">SpaceX's</a> achievements, particularly reusable rocket technology. "He's landed a rocket ship so it's reusable — you know what a feat that is?" Freeman said.&nbsp;
He went on to compare Musk's Mars ambitions with the pioneering spirit of the Old West, explaining, "Now we're taking off and going to Mars, delivering stuff to people who are going to be settling there, just like they settled the Old West."
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Musk reignited buzz around Freeman's comments by sharing a clip of the interview on X (formerly Twitter). He captioned it, "Morgan Freeman is awesome," sparking renewed interest in the actor's take on technology.
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