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Tesla is a vertically integrated battery electric vehicle automaker and developer of autonomous driving software. The company has multiple vehicles in its fleet, which include luxury and midsize sedans, crossover SUVs, a light truck, and a semi truck. Tesla also plans to begin selling more affordable vehicles, a sports car, and offer a robotaxi service. Global deliveries in 2024 were a little below 1.8 million vehicles. The company sells batteries for stationary storage for residential and commercial properties including utilities and solar panels and solar roofs for energy generation. Tesla also owns a fast-charging network.

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Justine Musk, the ex-wife of billionaire tech mogul Elon Musk, shed light on the secret behind his extraordinary success.
What Happened: Justine Musk unveiled the key to the triumph of&nbsp;Elon Musk during her TEDx Talk a few years back. The secret, she divulged, is encapsulated in a single word: &#8220;No.&#8221;
"I was married to a man who became extremely successful. And as I watched him rise I noticed two things. He worked very hard, much harder than your average bear. And he said no, a lot,&#8221; Justine Musk <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptFYmNuRNyQ">said </a>during the talk.
"He said no to people who wanted his time and attention and energy. He said no in a way that protected his resources so he could channel them towards his own goals. And I realized that&nbsp;behind every no there is a deeper yes&nbsp;to whatever it is that you do want," she added. 
Elon Musk has witnessed a meteoric rise to power in recent years, earning the title of the world&#8217;s wealthiest man.
Despite teetering on the brink of bankruptcy on multiple occasions, Musk&#8217;s unwavering determination has been instrumental in his success. 
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Justine Musk, who was wedded to Elon until 2013, pointed out that he frequently said &#8220;no&#8221; to safeguard his resources and direct them towards his own objectives.
"He had grown up in the male-dominated culture of South Africa, and&nbsp;the will to compete and dominate that made him so successful in business&nbsp;did not magically shut off when he came home," Justine Musk further continued. 
While she admired his uncompromising business strategy, she also underscored the difficulties it imposed on their personal relationship. Despite their separation, Justine Musk affirmed she holds no regrets about their marriage.
Elon Musk&#8217;s success story is a testament to the power of focus and determination. His ability to say &#8220;no&#8221; to distractions and channel his resources towards his goals has been a key factor in his rise to the top. 
This revelation provides a fresh perspective on the strategies employed by successful entrepreneurs and could serve as a guide for aspiring business leaders. 
Despite the personal challenges it may bring, such a resolute approach could be the key to achieving extraordinary success in the business world.
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Elon Musk's Ex-Wife Reveals His Success Secret, And It Comes Down to This One Powerful Word

Wall Street watched history unfold as Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) became the first company to hit a $4 trillion market cap, capping off a week of <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/07/46321541/nvidia-hits-4-trillion-market-cap-stock-surges-to-all-time-high" rel="noreferrer noopener">market-moving headlines.</a>
In a surprising diplomatic turn, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio called recent talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi &#8220;constructive,&#8221; stoking speculation of a Trump–Xi summit possibly <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/07/46365654/xi-jinping-could-meet-trump-this-year-marco-rubio-says-after-very-constructive-talks-with-wang-yi-the-odds-are-high" rel="noreferrer noopener">taking place later this year.</a>
But optimism met friction as President Donald Trump announced that the United States will impose a&nbsp;50% tariff on all copper&nbsp;imports <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/commodities/25/07/46339702/trumps-copper-tariff-echoes-through-global-mining-tunnels" rel="noreferrer noopener">starting August 1.</a>
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The decision threatens to disrupt a global supply chain for one of the key inputs for the American industry and a crucial commodity for the green technology transition.
That move, paired with a sweeping 25% tariff on goods from Japan and other Asian countries starting August 1, reignited fears of <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/25/07/46285151/trump-tariffs-japan-yen-etfs-market-reaction" rel="noreferrer noopener">escalating trade tensions.</a>
Amid the macroeconomic jitters and geopolitical headlines, several companies delivered key corporate updates that&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets" rel="noreferrer noopener">kept investors tuned in</a>.
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Nvidia Corporation became the first company ever to reach a $4 trillion <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46326271/nvidia-breaks-4-trillion-barrier-benzinga-poll-predicted-it-first" rel="noreferrer noopener">market capitalization on Wednesday.</a>
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) has filed an appeal against the €500 million ($586 million) fine imposed by the European Union (EU) over alleged anti-competitive<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46290524/apple-fights-back-against-eus-586-million-fine-says-penalty-far-beyond-what-the-law-requires" rel="noreferrer noopener"> practices on its App Store</a>.
The iPhone maker is expected to join the growing list of smartphone companies&nbsp;with foldable smartphones&nbsp;with a new iPhone Fold<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46356024/apples-foldable-iphone-could-land-in-2026-and-leave-samsung-playing-catch-up" rel="noreferrer noopener"> expected to launch next year.</a>
Apple&#8217;s massive $60+ billion cash pile is once again&nbsp;in the spotlight&nbsp;– and with rivals&nbsp;racing ahead in AI, investors are wondering: is it finally time for <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46348639/apple-acquisition-buzz-60-billion-cash-reserve" rel="noreferrer noopener">Apple to make a bold move?</a>
Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) announced that it has separated its&nbsp;AI, robotics and biometric business into&nbsp;RealSense,&nbsp;an independent company. Intel also announced that RealSense has secured<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46372526/intel-unleashes-realsense-new-ai-robotics-player-scores-huge-investment" rel="noreferrer noopener">&nbsp;$50 million in Series A funding</a>.
Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) has reportedly acquired a&nbsp;minority stake&nbsp;in&nbsp;EssilorLuxottica, the French-Italian eyewear giant<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46311405/mark-zuckerberg-led-meta-acquires-nearly-3-of-ray-ban-oakley-parent-essilorluxottica-in-3-5-billion-deal-report" rel="noreferrer noopener"> behind brands such as&nbsp;</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46311405/mark-zuckerberg-led-meta-acquires-nearly-3-of-ray-ban-oakley-parent-essilorluxottica-in-3-5-billion-deal-report" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ray-Ban</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46311405/mark-zuckerberg-led-meta-acquires-nearly-3-of-ray-ban-oakley-parent-essilorluxottica-in-3-5-billion-deal-report" rel="noreferrer noopener">&nbsp;and&nbsp;</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46311405/mark-zuckerberg-led-meta-acquires-nearly-3-of-ray-ban-oakley-parent-essilorluxottica-in-3-5-billion-deal-report" rel="noreferrer noopener">Oakley.</a>
Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>)&nbsp;reels from sweeping layoffs affecting&nbsp;9,100 employees, an&nbsp;Xbox&nbsp;executive&#8217;s suggestion to use AI chatbots for emotional support <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46268037/after-microsoft-lays-off-9100-workers-xbox-executive-tells-fired-workers-to-turn-to-ai-for-mental-health-help" rel="noreferrer noopener">has ignited fierce backlash online.</a>
MicroAlgo, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MLGO#NASDAQ">MLGO</a>) announced the development of a&nbsp;Grover-based quantum algorithm technology designed to find <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/07/46337681/microalgo-stock-rises-3-pre-market-on-quantum-algorithm-breakthrough" rel="noreferrer noopener">pure Nash equilibria in graphical games.</a>
ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASML#NASDAQ">ASML</a>)&nbsp;has&nbsp;adjusted its inclusion&nbsp;and diversity targets in the U.S. to align with new regulations from <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46363788/asml-drops-us-diversity-goals-under-trumps-watch" rel="noreferrer noopener">the Trump administration.</a>
Artificial Intelligence
Elon Musk&#8217;s artificial intelligence startup&nbsp;xAI&nbsp;has launched Grok 4, positioning it as the world&#8217;s most powerful AI model according to benchmarks that show it outperforming&nbsp;OpenAI&#8217;s&nbsp;ChatGPT,&nbsp;Google&#8217;s&nbsp;Gemini, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46335602/elon-musk-s-xai-launches-grok-4-with-phd-level-ai-debuts-in-300-month-supergrok-tier" rel="noreferrer noopener">and&nbsp;</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46335602/elon-musk-s-xai-launches-grok-4-with-phd-level-ai-debuts-in-300-month-supergrok-tier" rel="noreferrer noopener">Anthropic&#8217;s</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46335602/elon-musk-s-xai-launches-grok-4-with-phd-level-ai-debuts-in-300-month-supergrok-tier" rel="noreferrer noopener">&nbsp;</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46335602/elon-musk-s-xai-launches-grok-4-with-phd-level-ai-debuts-in-300-month-supergrok-tier" rel="noreferrer noopener">Claude</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46335602/elon-musk-s-xai-launches-grok-4-with-phd-level-ai-debuts-in-300-month-supergrok-tier" rel="noreferrer noopener">.</a>
OpenAI&nbsp;has finally completed its&nbsp;$6.5 billion acquisition&nbsp;of&nbsp;Jony Ive&#8217;s&nbsp;AI hardware startup&nbsp;io Products, officially bringing the former&nbsp;Apple&nbsp;design chief and his team into the fold to build a new generation of<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46335969/openai-finalizes-6-5-billion-deal-to-acquire-jony-ives-ai-hardware-startup-heres-what-we-know-about-their-first-device" rel="noreferrer noopener"> AI-native devices.</a>
Automobiles
Ford Motor Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>)&nbsp;has announced a&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2025/RCLRPT-25V455-7716.pdf" rel="noreferrer noopener">recall</a>&nbsp;of more than 850,000 vehicles in the U.S. due to a faulty fuel system component that may cause <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/large-cap/25/07/46338449/ford-recalls-over-850000-vehicles-due-to-stalling-engines" rel="noreferrer noopener">engines to stall while driving.</a>
Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)&nbsp;has announced November 6 as the date for the company&#8217;s annual shareholder meeting amid mounting pressure from investors who are concerned about&nbsp;Elon Musk&#8217;s political ambitions and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46359669/teslas-annual-shareholder-meeting-set-for-november-6th-dan-ives-says-elon-musks-pay-package-in-the-spotlight" rel="noreferrer noopener">mounting tensions with President&nbsp;</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46359669/teslas-annual-shareholder-meeting-set-for-november-6th-dan-ives-says-elon-musks-pay-package-in-the-spotlight" rel="noreferrer noopener">Donald Trump</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46359669/teslas-annual-shareholder-meeting-set-for-november-6th-dan-ives-says-elon-musks-pay-package-in-the-spotlight" rel="noreferrer noopener">.</a>
Tesla will expand the company&#8217;s Robotaxi service to Phoenix, Arizona, as the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46361254/elon-musks-robotaxi-push-expands-to-phoenix-as-tesla-seeks-arizona-approval" rel="noreferrer noopener">Robotaxi race in the U.S. heats up.</a>
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NSANY#OTC">NSANY</a>)&nbsp;has reportedly opened negotiations with&nbsp;Honda Motor Company, Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HMC#NYSE">HMC</a>)&nbsp;to produce vehicles for its rival at a U.S. factory. Both companies seek ways to blunt the impact of upcoming<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46363159/tariff-troubles-drive-nissan-honda-to-u-s-manufacturing-talks-report" rel="noreferrer noopener"> U.S. tariffs on Japanese-made autos.</a>
XPeng Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XPEV#NYSE">XPEV</a>)&nbsp;officially opened orders&nbsp;in Europe on Friday for its fully revamped G6 Ultra Smart Coupe SUV and G9 Ultra Smart Premium SUV, marking its latest move <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46362384/xpeng-brings-ultra-smart-ultra-fast-evs-to-europe" rel="noreferrer noopener">towards AI-driven electric mobility.</a>
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The past weekend was a rollercoaster of events, with major stories revolving around&nbsp;Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)&nbsp;CEO Elon Musk&#8217;s political ambitions, the confirmation of a new FAA chief, and a significant surge in used car prices. Let&#8217;s dive into the details.
Musk&#8217;s Political Ambitions Questioned
Co-founder of Gerber Kawasaki, Ross Gerber, has criticized Elon Musk&#8217;s political aspirations and the impact on Tesla. Gerber expressed his concerns amidst the controversy surrounding Musk&#8217;s new &#8220;America Party&#8221;. He described the situation as Tesla being &#8216;basically hijacked&#8217; by Musk.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46337215/tesla-is-basically-hijacked-by-elon-musk-says-ross-gerber-calling-it-completely-ridiculous-america-party-is-the-worst-news-for-tsla">Read the full article here.</a>
Senate Confirms New FAA Chief
The U.S. Senate has confirmed President Donald Trump&#8217;s nominee, Bryan Bedford, as the new FAA Administrator. Bedford, former CEO of Republic Airways, was approved for a five-year term despite warnings from Senator Chuck Schumer that he may prioritize profits over passenger safety.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/07/46336395/senate-confirms-trump-pick-bryan-bedford-as-faa-chief-even-as-chuck-schumer-warns-he-will-prioritize-profits-over-passenger-safety">Read the full article here.</a>
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Tesla Investors Demand Shareholder Meeting
Major investors in Tesla have called for a shareholders meeting due to escalating tensions between Elon Musk and President Donald Trump. The request comes amid reports of declining sales for the electric vehicle giant.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46335587/tesla-investors-call-for-shareholder-meeting-amid-elon-musk-trump-feud-declining-sales-report">Read the full article here.</a>
Air India Crash: Preliminary Report A preliminary report on the tragic Air India crash that claimed 260 lives has identified a cut in the fuel supply to the engines as a contributing factor. The incident involved a&nbsp;Boeing Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>)&nbsp;787 Dreamliner.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/topics/25/07/46380354/fuel-supply-was-cut-moments-before-air-india-crash-as-per-preliminary-report">Read the full article here.</a>
Surge in Used Car Prices
Used car prices in the U.S. are experiencing their biggest surge since 2022, driven by the volatility around President Trump&#8217;s tariffs. The Manheim Index, a metric tracking used car prices, reported a 1.6% increase in June from May, and a 6.3% year-on-year increase.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46314078/used-car-prices-see-biggest-surge-since-2022-as-trump-tariffs-shake-auto-market-report">Read the full article here.</a>
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Musk's Political Ambitions, FAA Chief Confirmation And Surging Used Car Prices: This Week In Mobility

Berkshire Hathaway Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>) (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>) CEO Warren Buffett and his former vice Chairman Charlie Munger passed on investing in Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) stock<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/12/36137985/charlie-munger-admired-bezos-and-musk-but-passed-on-amazon-tesla-at-first-you-have-to-let-ideas-die"> over the years.</a> That hasn't stopped the two legendary investors from praising Tesla CEO Elon Musk.
In an April 2022 interview, Buffett offered his praise for Tesla and the company's accomplishments.
Former CBS journalist&nbsp;Charlie Rose&nbsp;<a href="https://charlierose.com/videos/31221" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">asked&nbsp;</a>Buffett about his thoughts on Tesla and the stock's impressive gain of more than 400% in five years at the time. "That shows what America produces," Buffett said.
Buffett added all the other automotive companies have products, but Musk is finding a way to beat&nbsp;the legacy automakers. "Taking on General Motors, Ford, Toyota Motors that have all this stuff. He's got an idea, and he's winning."
Why It's Important:&nbsp;Buffett said that there are a lot of companies that produce cars, but ultimately you have to be the one who makes cars that people want.
Buffett also acknowledged during the interview that we should be doing more to fight climate change, but didn&#8217;t elaborate on the impact of electric vehicles.
"If there's a 1% chance (we can fight climate change), we should be doing something."
Buffett's comments likely ring true today with Musk being one of the top CEOs when it comes to fighting climate change with electric vehicles.
Over the last few years, Buffett was passed in wealth by Musk. While the two billionaires may not always see eye to eye on a number of topics, this interview showed the appreciation Buffett had for the iconic Tesla CEO.
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This article was previously published by Benzinga and has been updated.
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Buffett Skipped Tesla But Didn't Hold Back On Praising Musk In 2022

Benzinga examined the prospects for<a href="http://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> many investors' favorite stocks</a> over the last week — here's a look at some of our top stories.
U.S. markets closed this week at record highs, driven by Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) surpassing a $4 trillion market cap — the first ever, marking a historic milestone — amid easing global tensions and broad AI enthusiasm. President Donald Trump's trade rhetoric intensified, with new 50% tariffs planned on copper and Brazilian goods, but markets remained resilient, betting on eventual policy moderation.
Key sectors like airlines and materials also saw gains, while Tesla (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) remained under pressure due to Elon Musk's political activities. Gold and the dollar steadied alongside Treasury yields.
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/trading-ideas/movers/25/07/46321541/nvidia-hits-4-trillion-market-cap-stock-surges-to-all-time-high">"Nvidia hits $4 trillion market cap, stock surges to all‑time high"</a>, by Henry Khederian, reports that Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ: NVDA) reached a record market valuation above $4 trillion — becoming the first U.S. company to do so — on strong investor momentum, driven by its dominant position in AI chipmaking.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/07/46356963/drone-stocks-fly-as-defense-secretary-fast-tracks-drone-production-deployment">"Drone stocks fly as Defense Secretary fast-tracks drone production, deployment"</a>, by Adam Eckert, reports that AeroVironment Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVAV#NASDAQ">AVAV</a>), Kratos Defense &amp; Security Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KTOS#NASDAQ">KTOS</a>), Red Cat Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCAT#NASDAQ">RCAT</a>), Unusual Machines Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UMAC#NASDAQ">UMAC</a>), AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAVS#NASDAQ">UAVS</a>), and Ondas Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ONDS#NASDAQ">ONDS</a>) all rallied after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth revoked procurement restrictions and empowered frontline units to fast‑track U.S.-made drone production and deployment.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/long-ideas/25/07/46324594/used%E2%80%91car-boom-prices-supercharging-carvana-autonation-stocks">"Used‑car boom prices supercharging Carvana, AutoNation stocks"</a>, by Adam Eckert, reports that soaring used‑car prices are lifting Carvana Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVNA#NYSE">CVNA</a>) and AutoNation Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AN#NYSE">AN</a>), as both retailers benefit from record-high margins and strong consumer demand in the resale vehicle market.
For additional bullish calls of the past week, check out the following:
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst-color/25/07/46328802/dell-hpe-named-top-ai-server-plays-as-analyst-cites-14b-backlog">Dell, HPE Named Top AI Server Plays As Analyst Cites $14 Billion Backlog</a>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/07/46299701/ge-aerospace-climbs-46-in-2025-as-investors-eye-tariff-strategy-earnings">GE Aerospace Climbs 46% In 2025 As Investors Eye Tariff Strategy, Earnings</a>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst-color/25/07/46353542/palantir-next-oracle-trump-backed-ai-surge">Palantir Is The ‘Next Oracle' On Trump-Backed AI Surge: Analyst</a>

The Bears
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/downgrades/25/07/46308347/trumps-big-beautiful-bill-too-much-for-tesla-stock-direct-hit-to-profitability">"Trump's ‘Big Beautiful Bill' too much for Tesla stock? Direct hit to profitability"</a>, by Shanthi Rexaline, reports that Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) was downgraded by William Blair analyst Jed Dorsheimer, who warned Trump's new bill eliminates $7,500 EV tax credits and corporate average fuel economy fines — putting Tesla's $2.8 billion in annual regulatory credit revenue, 16% of gross profit, at risk.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/07/46280387/unitedhealth-centene-hit-hard-by-guidance-shock-trumps-medicaid-push">"UnitedHealth, Centene hit hard by guidance shock, Trump's Medicaid push"</a>, by Vandana Singh, reports that UnitedHealth Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>) saw its market cap plunge nearly 41% in Q2 and Centene Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNC#NYSE">CNC</a>) shares crashed over 40% after Centene withdrew its 2025 guidance — moves driven by unexpectedly high medical costs and President Donald Trump's new legislation targeting Medicaid funding that threatens insurers' risk pools and reimbursement structures.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/07/46348352/gorilla-technology-shares-plunge-after-nvidia-fueled-rally-reverses">"Gorilla Technology shares plunge after Nvidia‑fueled rally reverses"</a>, by Akanksha Bakshi, reports that Gorilla Technology Group Inc. (NASDAQ: GRRR) stock tumbled after a brief surge drove by its inclusion as an NVIDIA Solutions Partner on Nvidia's website—without any formal announcement—reversing the prior day's strong rally.
For more bearish takes, be sure to see these posts:
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst-color/25/07/46352461/core-scientific-downgraded-over-concerns-on-acquisition-deal">Core Scientific Downgraded Over Concerns On Acquisition Deal</a>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46374969/jpmorgan-just-hit-delete-on-tesla-and-rivian">JPMorgan Just Hit ‘Delete' On Tesla And Rivian</a>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/health-care/25/07/46326465/unitedhealth-slammed-with-another-lawsuit-over-119-billion-stock-plunge">UnitedHealth Slammed With Another Lawsuit Over $119 Billion Stock Plunge</a>

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If Elon Musk ever writes a self-help book, chapter one might be titled "Insult First, Pitch Later." Because when it comes to Warren Buffett, Musk has made one thing abundantly clear: he's not a fan of the whole "sit around and read reports" lifestyle — but he would like Buffett to write a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/05/45301579/elon-musk-says-we-didnt-come-up-with-the-name-tesla-bought-it-for-75k-after-sending-the-nicest-guy-to-camp-out-at-the-owners-doorstep">very big check to Tesla</a> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>).
It all started in 2020 when Musk dropped by <a href="https://youtu.be/RcYjXbSJBN8?si=Ss_6KDL5Cpdm2PE2">"The Joe Rogan Experience"</a> and casually roasted Buffett's day job. "To be totally frank, I'm not his biggest fan," Musk said. "He does a lot of capital allocation. He reads a lot of annual reports of companies and all the accounting — and it's pretty boring, really."
Musk didn't stop there. In the same breath, he threw shade at the entire financial and legal profession, saying, "We should have fewer people doing law and fewer people doing finance, and more people making stuff."
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Later that year, Musk doubled down in a <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/25/style/elon-musk-maureen-dowd.html">New York Times interview</a> with Maureen Dowd during a round of "Confirm or Deny." When prompted with, "Warren Buffett is overrated," Musk didn't give a straight answer. Instead, he laughed and said, "Hahaha. Um, I think he has managed to create a great image for himself as a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/02/43496879/elon-musk-said-warren-buffett-managed-to-create-a-great-image-as-a-kindly-grandfather-but-thinks-thats-maybe-overstating-the-case">kindly grandfather, which is maybe overstating the case</a>."
Then came 2021, when Time named Musk its Person of the Year — and gave him another chance to repeat himself with more flair. "I'm not Warren Buffett's biggest fan, frankly," he <a href="https://youtu.be/PbVSZvC7UxY?si=nKLe8-6PVPNJMVkQ">said in the interview</a>. "He sits there and reads all these annual reports, which are super boring." Musk added, "Does anybody want that job? I think most people do not. I don't want that job."
Still, even while dragging Buffett's job description, Musk couldn't deny the value Buffett brings to the table. "He's not engaged in insane, conspicuous consumption. So you have to say, ‘Sure, he's got a high net worth, but he's doing a useful job for the economy, and he's very skilled at it and should probably keep doing it.'"
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And just to make sure no one thought his criticism was new, Musk's Buffett commentary dates all the way back to Tesla's 2018 earnings call, when he mocked Buffett's investment philosophy around "moats" — the idea of protecting a company with a durable competitive edge. "First of all, I think moats are lame," Musk declared. "They're nice in a sort of quaint, vestigial way. But if your only defense against invading armies is a moat, you will not last long. What matters is the pace of innovation."
Buffett, of course, didn't take the bait. During the 2018 Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>, BRK.B)) shareholder meeting, he responded with Buffett-esque calm and candy-coated sarcasm: "Certainly you should be working on improving your own moat and defending your own moat all the time. And Elon may turn things upside down in some areas. I don't think he'd want to take us on in candy."
But fast forward a few years, and Musk — despite all the digs — wanted Buffett to do what he does best: invest. "He should take a position in Tesla. It's an obvious move," Musk <a href="https://x.com/elonmusk/status/1787325206677401672">posted on X last year</a>, replying to a user who suggested Berkshire Hathaway ditch its $135 billion Apple stake and go all-in on Tesla instead.
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Timing-wise, the comment landed just after Berkshire's annual shareholder meeting, where Buffett revealed the company had trimmed its Apple (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) position by about 10%. For context, Buffett and the late Charlie Munger had long expressed skepticism toward the auto industry, calling it capital-intensive and brutally competitive. But they weren't completely closed off to EVs — Berkshire has held a stake in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/startups/25/10/41120804/574616">Chinese EV giant BYD since 2008</a>.
Still, Musk seemed to carry a grudge — or at least a long memory. In a February 2022 X post, he <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/startups/25/02/43531005/elon-musk-recalls-a-lunch-where-charlie-munger-listed-all-the-reasons-tesla-would-fail-made-me-quite-sad-but-i-told-him-i-agreed">revisited a meeting with Munger over a decade ago</a>. "I was at a lunch with Munger in 2009 where he told the whole table all the ways Tesla would fail," Musk wrote. "Made me quite sad, but I told him I agreed with all those reasons and that we would probably die, but it was worth trying anyway."
So, to recap: Musk thinks Buffett's job is painfully boring, thinks Buffett's investment philosophy is outdated, isn't his "biggest fan" — but also really wants Buffett's backing. If nothing else, Musk has mastered the art of keeping his frenemies close… and maybe within investing range.
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Elon Musk Said He's Not Warren Buffett's 'Biggest Fan' And Finds His Job 'Super Boring' — But Also Really Wanted Him To Invest In Tesla

On Friday, Cathie Wood-led Ark Invest made a series of significant trades, with Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), Roku Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROKU#NASDAQ">ROKU</a>), Archer Aviation Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACHR#NASDAQ">ACHR</a>), Aurora Innovation Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AUR#NASDAQ">AUR</a>), Kratos Defense &amp; Security Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KTOS#NASDAQ">KTOS</a>), Coinbase Global Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>) and BWX Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BWXT#NYSE">BWXT</a>)
The TSLA Trade: Ark Invest continued its bullish stance on Tesla, purchasing 59,705 shares through its ARK Innovation ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKK#BATS">ARKK</a>) and ARK Next Generation Internet ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKW#BATS">ARKW</a>).
This move comes amid investor panic following<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46359878/cathie-wood-continues-to-back-tesla-as-investors-panic-amid-elon-musks-return-to-politics-calls-robotaxi-bet-a-trillion-dollar-opportunity"> Elon Musk&#8217;s return to politics</a>. Wood has consistently backed Tesla, calling its Robotaxi venture a &#8220;trillion-dollar opportunity&#8221;.
The value of the Tesla trade, calculated from the latest closing price, is around $18.72 million.
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The AUR trade
Ark Invest bought 425,933 shares of Aurora Innovation through the ARK Autonomous Technology &amp; Robotics ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKQ#BATS">ARKQ</a>).
The value of the Aurora trade, calculated from the latest closing price, is around $2.23 million.
The ROKU trade
Ark Invest sold 32,446 shares of Roku Inc. The value of the Roku trade, calculated from the latest closing price, is around $3.77 million.
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<li>ARKQ and ARKX sold 92,456 shares of Kratos Defense.</li>
<li>ARKW sold 5,596 shares of Coinbase Global.</li>
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Cathie Wood's Ark Invest Continues To Bet On Tesla, Offloads Kratos Defense And Coinbase

Elon Musk has rejected reports that his artificial intelligence venture xAI is gearing up for a new fundraising round.
A report had suggested that the company is looking at a funding round that could value the company between $170 billion and $200 billion.
What Happened: Saudi Arabia&#8217;s Public Investment Fund (PIF) was reported to play a crucial role in this deal, according to<a href="https://www.ft.com/content/25aab987-c2a1-4fca-8883-38a617269b68"> a</a> Financial Times report. PIF already has an indirect stake in xAI through its investment in Kingdom Holdings Company, which has committed $800 million to the firm.
Amid these reports, Musk commented on X, stating, &#8220;xAI is not seeking funding right now. We have plenty of capital.&#8221;
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In late June, Morgan Stanley disclosed that xAI had completed a $5 billion debt raise and a separate $5 billion strategic equity investment. This move is part of the startup&#8217;s strategy to enhance its AI infrastructure through data centers amid increasing competition.
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In March, xAI acquired Musk&#8217;s social media platform, X, formerly known as Twitter, valuing xAI at $80 billion. The company aims to generate over $13 billion in annual earnings by 2029, according to a Reuters report.
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Why It Matters: The potential valuation of xAI at up to $200 billion highlights the company&#8217;s rapid growth and ambition in the AI sector. Recently, xAI launched <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46335602/elon-musk-s-xai-launches-grok-4-with-phd-level-ai-debuts-in-300-month-supergrok-tier">Grok 4</a>, touted as the world&#8217;s most powerful AI model, surpassing competitors like OpenAI&#8217;s ChatGPT and Google&#8217;s Gemini.
Additionally, Musk announced that Grok 4 will soon be integrated into <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46347324/musk-says-grok-coming-to-teslas-by-next-week-evs-getting-the-smartest-ai-in-the-world">Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)</a> vehicles, further expanding its applications.
Musk's xAI had recently<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46259534/elon-musks-xai-hires-trump-aide-stephen-millers-wife-katie-amid-controversial-memphis-data-center-permit-win"> hired Katie Miller</a>, wife of President Donald Trump‘s Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller, as a communications manager.
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Elon Musk Rejects Reports That xAI Is Looking To Raise Additional Funds At $200 Billion Valuation: 'We Have Plenty Of Capital'

It's drizzling, but your wipers are thrashing like it's a downpour. You fumble with the touchscreen to adjust them, hit the wrong icon, and activate something else. The screeching wipers on dry glass drive you mad — making you long for the days when a simple stalk did the job.
It turns out some carmakers, in particular, in Asia, have heard your cries for help.
What Happened: The turn to touchscreens over buttons or stalks was &#8220;largely financial,&#8221; says the Financial Times. It also reduced manufacturing complexity and introduced software-based monetization, in keeping with the tech of the times. Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) was one of the automakers to lead the charge with these tech changes.
However, critical safety functions — such as hazard lights and windshield wipers — buried in digital menus or on buttons on the steering wheel — have created usability issues, especially in emergencies. Studies, i<a href="https://www.iamroadsmart.com/campaign-pages/end-customer-campaigns/infotainment">ncluding one by IM RoadSmart</a>, have shown that touchscreen interactions slow driver reaction times more than alcohol or cannabis impairment.
But now, this push toward buttonless, touchscreen-dominated car interiors is facing a growing backlash, driven by safety concerns and customer dissatisfaction. 
Asia is driving the back-to-basics movement with companies such as BYD Company ADR (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BYDDY#OTC">BYDDY</a>), Denza and Xiaomi, restoring physical controls. The Xiaomi SU7 features magnetic physical buttons; BYD's Sealion 05 and Denza's updated D9 also include tactile controls. Japanese automaker Subaru is bringing buttons back to models such as the 2026 Outback, says The Financial Times.
And, Europe is accelerating this trend: the Euro NCAP will require physical controls for key functions by 2026 to qualify for top safety ratings. 
Why Tesla Needs To Take Notice: BYD has overtaken Tesla in European sales, a lead that may grow with BYD's new model launches and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/46087914/teslas-europe-sales-slide-for-5th-straight-month-elon-musk-led-ev-giants-market-share-shrinks-to-1-3">waning demand for Tesla</a>.&nbsp;
While the Model Y kicked off the &#8220;stalkless&#8221; trend in Tesla vehicles, it turns out that the model&#8217;s refresh, sometimes referred to as the &#8220;Juniper.&#8221; includes a return of the turn signal stalk.
But is it enough to turn the tide for Tesla sales?
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Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades and downgrades, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">analyst ratings page</a>.
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<li>Citigroup raised Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVY#NYSE">AVY</a>) price target from $177 to $185. Citigroup analyst Anthony Pettinari maintained a Neutral rating. Avery Dennison shares closed at $182.21 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/avy/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>JP Morgan boosted the price target for Synchrony Financial (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SYF#NYSE">SYF</a>) from $52 to $80. JP Morgan analyst Richard Shane maintained an Overweight rating. Synchrony Financial shares closed at $70.61 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/syf/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Piper Sandler raised Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) price target from $1,150 to $1,400. Piper Sandler analyst Matt Farrell maintained an Overweight rating. Netflix shares closed at $1,245.11 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/nflx/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stoc</a>k.</li>
<li>JP Morgan boosted the price target for Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) from $195 to $200. JP Morgan analyst Doug Anmuth maintained an Overweight rating. Alphabet shares closed at $181.31 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/goog/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Mizuho cut the price target for Centene Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNC#NYSE">CNC</a>) from $71 to $40. Mizuho analyst Ann Hynes maintained a Neutral rating. Centene shares closed at $31.44 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/cnc/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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In the latest quarter, 36 analysts provided ratings for Tesla (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), showcasing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
The table below provides a snapshot of their recent ratings, showcasing how sentiments have evolved over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">6</td>
<td align="right">16</td>
<td align="right">7</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">6</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">7</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts have recently evaluated Tesla and provided 12-month price targets. The average target is $326.86, accompanied by a high estimate of $500.00 and a low estimate of $19.05. A decline of 1.58% from the prior average price target is evident in the current average. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1752264226_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Breaking Down Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Examination</h2>
The perception of Tesla by financial experts is analyzed through recent analyst actions. The following summary presents key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Mark Delaney</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$285.00</td>
<td>$315.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Vijay Rakesh</td>
<td>Mizuho</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$375.00</td>
<td>$390.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ronald Jewsikow</td>
<td>Guggenheim</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Sell</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Daniel Ives</td>
<td>Wedbush</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$500.00</td>
<td>$500.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mark Delaney</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$315.00</td>
<td>$285.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Tyndall</td>
<td>HSBC</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Reduce</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Daniel Ives</td>
<td>Wedbush</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$500.00</td>
<td>$500.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>George Gianarikas</td>
<td>Canaccord Genuity</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$303.00</td>
<td>$303.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mickey Legg</td>
<td>Benchmark</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$475.00</td>
<td>$350.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ronald Jewsikow</td>
<td>Guggenheim</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Sell</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joseph Spak</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Sell</td>
<td>$215.00</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Daniel Ives</td>
<td>Wedbush</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$500.00</td>
<td>$500.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Daniel Ives</td>
<td>Wedbush</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$500.00</td>
<td>$500.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Alex Potter</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Adam Jonas</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$410.00</td>
<td>$410.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ben Kallo</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$320.00</td>
<td>$320.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mark Delaney</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$285.00</td>
<td>$295.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Daniel Ives</td>
<td>Wedbush</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$500.00</td>
<td>$350.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Vijay Rakesh</td>
<td>Mizuho</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$390.00</td>
<td>$325.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mark Delaney</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$235.00</td>
<td>$275.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Daniel Ives</td>
<td>Wedbush</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$350.00</td>
<td>$350.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ronald Jewsikow</td>
<td>Guggenheim</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Sell</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Stephen Gengaro</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$450.00</td>
<td>$455.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mickey Legg</td>
<td>Benchmark</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$350.00</td>
<td>$350.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Vijay Rakesh</td>
<td>Mizuho</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$325.00</td>
<td>$375.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Craig Irwin</td>
<td>Roth MKM</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$395.00</td>
<td>$450.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tom Narayan</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$307.00</td>
<td>$314.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ryan Brinkman</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Underweight</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Andres Sheppard</td>
<td>Cantor Fitzgerald</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$355.00</td>
<td>$425.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>George Gianarikas</td>
<td>Canaccord Genuity</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$303.00</td>
<td>$404.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Daniel Ives</td>
<td>Wedbush</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$350.00</td>
<td>$315.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ben Kallo</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$320.00</td>
<td>$370.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Gordon Johnson</td>
<td>GLJ Research</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Sell</td>
<td>$19.05</td>
<td>$24.86</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>John Murphy</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$305.00</td>
<td>$380.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dan Levy</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$275.00</td>
<td>$325.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Alexander Potter</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
<td>$450.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: In response to dynamic market conditions and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their reaction to recent developments related to Tesla. This insight gives a snapshot of analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Providing a comprehensive analysis, analysts offer qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of Tesla compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts gauge the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of Tesla's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Capture valuable insights into Tesla's market standing by understanding these analyst evaluations alongside pertinent financial indicators. Stay informed and make strategic decisions with our Ratings Table.
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<h2>Get to Know Tesla Better</h2>
Tesla is a vertically integrated battery electric vehicle automaker and developer of autonomous driving software. The company has multiple vehicles in its fleet, which include luxury and midsize sedans, crossover SUVs, a light truck, and a semi truck. Tesla also plans to begin selling more affordable vehicles, a sports car, and offer a robotaxi service. Global deliveries in 2024 were a little below 1.8 million vehicles. The company sells batteries for stationary storage for residential and commercial properties including utilities and solar panels and solar roofs for energy generation. Tesla also owns a fast-charging network.
<h3>Tesla: Financial Performance Dissected</h3>
Market Capitalization: Positioned above industry average, the company's market capitalization underscores its superiority in size, indicative of a strong market presence.
Revenue Growth: Tesla's revenue growth over a period of 3M has faced challenges. As of 31 March, 2025, the company experienced a revenue decline of approximately -9.23%. This indicates a decrease in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the revenue growth lags behind its industry peers. The company achieved a growth rate lower than the average among peers in Consumer Discretionary sector.
Net Margin: The company's net margin is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive net margin of 2.12%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): Tesla's ROE excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 0.55%. This signifies robust financial management and efficient use of shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Tesla's ROA stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 0.33%, the company demonstrates effective utilization of assets and strong financial performance.
Debt Management: Tesla's debt-to-equity ratio is below industry norms, indicating a sound financial structure with a ratio of 0.18.
<h2>How Are Analyst Ratings Determined?</h2>
Experts in banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their comprehensive research involves attending company conference calls and meetings, analyzing financial statements, and engaging with insiders to generate what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Analysts may enhance their evaluations by incorporating forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, delivering additional guidance to investors. It is vital to acknowledge that, although experts in stocks and sectors, analysts are human and express their opinions when providing insights.
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"Ultimately, there will be tens of billions," he said.
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Nvidia's Jensen is just as bullish on humanoid robots as Musk.&nbsp;
During Nvidia's annual developer conference earlier this year, he called this "the decade of robotics," and has said humanoid robots will soon be everywhere.&nbsp;
Robots will most likely begin to appear in factories and become standard in manufacturing within five years, he predicted.&nbsp;
The CEO told Bloomberg in May that he thinks Tesla's Optimus robot <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/05/45536080/elon-musk-says-teslas-optimus-can-learn-tasks-by-watching-youtube-videos-just-like-a-human">could be the first</a> to reach mass adoption and trigger a multi-trillion-dollar industry.
He then underscored Optimus, saying, &#8220;This is the first robot that really has a chance to achieve the high volume and technology scale necessary to advance technology,&#8221; adding, &#8220;I think this is likely to be the next multi-trillion dollar industry.&#8221;
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Two Tech Titans, One Vision</h2>
Huang and Musk are in agreement: the next decade will be defined by robots, AI and a new kind of economy.&nbsp;
The takeaway? The robots aren't coming. They're already here. And according to Musk and Huang, they're about to change everything.
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Movers

Tesla's Elon Musk, Nvidia's Jensen Huang See Eye-To-Eye On This World-Changing Tech

<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/electric-vehicle">The EV party</a> may still be raging on Wall Street, but JPMorgan just showed up to shut it down.
In a bold call that's sure to spark debate, JPMorgan analyst Ryan Brinkman just named both Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) and Rivian Automotive Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIVN#NASDAQ">RIVN</a>) as top short ideas for the second half of 2025.
His rationale? Sky-high valuations, shrinking subsidies, and a growing disconnect between expectations and reality.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Tesla's Valuation Is In Overdrive</h2>
Let's start with Tesla — the undisputed king of electric dreams. Trading at 142x forward earnings, Tesla's valuation towers over the rest of the so-called Magnificent 7, which average just 25.2x. That multiple might be easier to swallow if earnings were growing. 
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But JPMorgan is forecasting a third straight year of EPS declines, thanks in part to thinner margins, reduced government subsidies, and a robotaxi moonshot that Brinkman says is unlikely to deliver — literally or figuratively — due to a "lack of sensor redundancy."
In other words: Tesla's autopilot isn't ready, and neither is its valuation.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Rivian's Burn Rate Hits A Wall</h2>
Then there's Rivian, trading just above $13, with cash burn still off the charts. Brinkman doesn't mince words here either: slashed EV subsidies and rising tariffs could cripple Rivian's ability to trim its massive EBITDA losses and free cash outflows. For a company still trying to scale, that's like hiking uphill with your battery pack unplugged.
JPMorgan's call reflects a growing concern: the EV boom has hit an economic speed bump, with government support fading and competition intensifying. That doesn't mean the long-term EV story is dead &#8211; but it does suggest investors may be paying 2030 prices for 2025 problems.
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Short Ideas

JPMorgan Just Hit 'Delete' On Tesla And Rivian

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon issued a stark message to European leaders this week: the continent is steadily falling behind the United States, and financial markets now expose just how wide <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/eurozone">the gap has become.</a>
At a conference in Dublin organized by Ireland's foreign ministry, Dimon warned that Europe is slipping in the global economic race. Over the past 10 to 15 years, he noted, the region's share of global output has dropped sharply compared to the U.S.
"Europe has gone from 90% U.S. GDP to 65% over 10 or 15 years. That's not good. You're losing," Dimon said.
He pointed to sluggish growth, outdated regulation, and insufficient investment as key reasons why the EU is falling behind both the U.S. and China.
While Dimon's focus was on economic differences in terms of GDP, the numbers coming out of stock markets reveal an even deeper structural divide between the U.S. and Europe.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Market Caps Tell An Even Bigger Divergence Story</h2>
The combined market capitalization of America's Magnificent Seven—Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), 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>), Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>), Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>), and Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)—has now soared past $18.3 trillion.
<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"> 
<table class="has-fixed-layout">
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Top U.S. Tech Giants</th>
<th>Market Cap</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Nvidia</td>
<td>$4.08T</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Microsoft</td>
<td>$3.74T</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Apple</td>
<td>$3.15T</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Amazon</td>
<td>$2.39T</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Alphabet</td>
<td>$2.20T</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Meta</td>
<td>$1.81T</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tesla</td>
<td>$995B</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Total</td>
<td>$18.37T</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
By contrast, the top seven companies in Europe—including SAP SE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SAP#NYSE">SAP</a>), Novo Nordisk A/S (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVO#NYSE">NVO</a>), ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASML#NASDAQ">ASML</a>), Hermès International SCA (OTCPK: HESAY), LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE (OTCPK: LVMUY), Roche Holding AG (OTCPK: RHHBY), and Nestlé S.A. (OTCPK: NSRGY)—are worth just $2.1 trillion combined.
The gap is staggering. The U.S. tech giants are now worth over nine times as much as Europe's largest companies.
<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"> 
<table class="has-fixed-layout">
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Top EU Corporates</th>
<th>Market Cap</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>SAP</td>
<td>$359B</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Novo Nordisk</td>
<td>$317B</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ASML</td>
<td>$314B</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Hermès</td>
<td>$303B</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LVMH</td>
<td>$295B</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Roche</td>
<td>$265B</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nestlé</td>
<td>$252B</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Total</td>
<td>$2.11T</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
Over the past 20 years, the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) – which tracks the S&amp;P 500 – has outperformed the SPDR DJ Euro STOXX 50 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FEZ#NYSE">FEZ</a>) by a staggering 244%.
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"We've got this huge, strong market and our companies are big and successful, have huge kinds of scale that are global. You have that, but less and less," he said.
Dimon's comments add to growing concern across the continent. Last year, former European Central Bank chief Mario Draghi called for €800 billion per year in industrial investment to help Europe remain globally competitive.
Yet, despite repeated calls for reform, European stock markets continue to lag behind as U.S. firms dominate in scale, innovation and investor interest.
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This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Consumer Discretionary sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>TSLA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$312.50</td>
<td>$31.5K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
<td>11.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/25/25</td>
<td>$225.00</td>
<td>$74.4K</td>
<td>8.9K</td>
<td>8.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SBET</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$47.0K</td>
<td>12.0K</td>
<td>4.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NKE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$74.00</td>
<td>$59.2K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>4.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CVNA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
<td>$1.6 million</td>
<td>8.3K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAP</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$446.6K</td>
<td>970</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LCID</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$2.00</td>
<td>$30.0K</td>
<td>3.2K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WYNN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$28.7K</td>
<td>589</td>
<td>231</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ULTA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$475.00</td>
<td>$146.8K</td>
<td>162</td>
<td>219</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BABA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/20/26</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$196.4K</td>
<td>252</td>
<td>154</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 7 day(s) on July 18, 2025. This event was a transfer of 45 contract(s) at a $312.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.5K, with a price of $700.0 per contract. There were 1628 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 11024 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 call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 14 day(s) on July 25, 2025. This event was a transfer of 146 contract(s) at a $225.00 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 $74.4K, with a price of $510.0 per contract. There were 8924 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 8686 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SBET (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBET#NASDAQ">SBET</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 35 day(s) on August 15, 2025. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $20.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $47.0K, with a price of $470.0 per contract. There were 12052 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4418 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding NKE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 7 day(s) on July 18, 2025. Parties traded 1232 contract(s) at a $74.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 15 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $59.2K, with a price of $48.0 per contract. There were 0 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4102 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding CVNA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVNA#NYSE">CVNA</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 35 day(s) on August 15, 2025. Parties traded 1500 contract(s) at a $400.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $1.6 million, with a price of $1100.0 per contract. There were 8325 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1552 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AAP (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAP#NYSE">AAP</a>), we observe a put option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 70 day(s) on September 19, 2025. Parties traded 1370 contract(s) at a $55.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $446.6K, with a price of $326.0 per contract. There were 970 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1375 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For LCID (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LCID#NASDAQ">LCID</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 161 day(s) on December 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 500 contract(s) at a $2.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.0K, with a price of $60.0 per contract. There were 3224 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1010 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For WYNN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WYNN#NASDAQ">WYNN</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 70 day(s) on September 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 50 contract(s) at a $110.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.7K, with a price of $573.0 per contract. There were 589 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 231 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ULTA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ULTA#NASDAQ">ULTA</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 7 day(s) on July 18, 2025. This event was a transfer of 204 contract(s) at a $475.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $146.8K, with a price of $720.0 per contract. There were 162 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 219 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 252 day(s) on March 20, 2026. Parties traded 150 contract(s) at a $110.00 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 $196.4K, with a price of $1306.0 per contract. There were 252 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 154 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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ULTA

WYNN

10 Consumer Discretionary Stocks Whale Activity In Today's Session

Intel Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) announced on Friday that it has separated its AI, robotics and biometric business into RealSense, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/07/46285029/intel-shares-tumble-on-sweeping-tariffs-ai-chip-curbs">an independent company. </a>
The Details: Intel also announced that RealSense has secured&nbsp;$50 million in Series A funding, according to <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/07/11/intel-ai-robotics-realsense.html">CNBC</a>. 
The investment round includes backing from the MediaTek Innovation Fund and Intel Capital, the chipmaker's own venture arm, which is also being spun out. 
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RealSense focuses on developing&nbsp;robotic automation technologies&nbsp;and plans to use the new funding to create innovative products and meet increasing global demand.
Nadav Orbach, who previously led innovation at Intel, will become RealSense's CEO. 
He told CNBC that the timing is ideal for "physical AI," highlighting the growing opportunities and applications for robotics. 
Orbach said the company intends to launch new product lines in response to strong market demand.
The robotics sector is seeing a surge in investment as AI applications expand. Morgan Stanley estimates the market for humanoid robots could reach&nbsp;$5 trillion by 2050. 
Major tech companies, including Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) and Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) are heavily investing in automation and Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) CEO Jensen Huang has identified robotics as the company's next major opportunity after AI. 
Why It Matters: Intel has faced <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46212727/intel-ceo-lip-bu-tan-weighs-ending-marketing-of-expensive-chip-manufacturing-as-losses-mount-and-rival-tsmc-surges-ahead-report">a difficult period</a>, including its worst stock performance in decades, leading to cost-cutting measures such as layoffs and the dismissal of its CEO. 
The company has also started selling off parts of its business, including a majority stake in its chip subsidiary Altera.
RealSense was originally founded more than 10 years ago as Intel Perceptual Computing, with a focus on 3D vision technology. Its first product was launched in 2015.
RealSense employs about 130 people across the U.S., Israel, and China, and supplies technology to autonomous robot makers like Eyesynth and Unitree Robotics. 
Orbach emphasized that RealSense is committed to improving industry safety tools and delivering user-friendly technology. Intel will keep a minority stake in the new company<a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/07/11/intel-ai-robotics-realsense.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"></a>.
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Intel Unleashes RealSense—New AI, Robotics Player Scores Huge Investment

There's Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), and then there's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TSLA/news">the Tesla that flies</a> — and it might just be Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACHR#NYSE">ACHR</a>).
As defense chatter ramps up over the Trump administration&#8217;s defense push, investors are starting to zero in on next-generation military technology. High on that radar: drone fleets, autonomous logistics and electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft (eVTOLs). Archer checks all three boxes — and it's already in motion.
While most retail eyes are on traditional defense contractors, the smarter trade may be catching the lift-off of innovative players like Archer, which already has partnerships with the U.S. Air Force through its AFWERX program. It is quietly positioning its aircraft as a dual-use platform — at home, shuttling civilians or supporting frontline operations.
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Archer's Not Building Flying Taxis, It's Building Tactical Mobility</h3>
Archer's Midnight aircraft isn't some sci-fi urban mobility pitch; it's a low-noise, all-electric aircraft designed for rapid deployment in tight spaces. Think emergency troop transport, medevac in urban warfare zones, or autonomous supply delivery without risking pilot lives.
With Trump-aligned defense voices calling for a full-scale drone and tech ramp-up, ACHR could benefit from a massive budget redirection toward leaner, smarter, more mobile defense platforms. In this world, eVTOLs aren't a novelty — they're a strategic necessity.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">The Setup Is Classic Disruption</h3>
Tesla disrupted car manufacturing by being early, electric and underestimated. Archer is checking the same boxes in the air — and with U.S. military interest already underway, this may be the moment where civilian tech crosses into battlefield adoption.
Noe, with Trump's emphasis on American-made defense innovation, you get a setup where ACHR could become not just investable, but essential.
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