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Universe Pharmaceuticals Inc is a pharmaceutical company specializing in the manufacturing, marketing, sales and distribution of traditional Chinese medicine derivatives products targeting the elderly with the goal of addressing their physical conditions in the ageing process and promoting their general well-being. The company also sells biomedical drugs, medical instruments, Traditional Chinese Medicine Pieces, and dietary supplements manufactured by third-party pharmaceutical companies. Its products are under two categories namely treatment and relief for common chronic health conditions in the elderly designed to achieve physical wellness and longevity (Chronic Condition Treatments), and cold and flu medications.

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President Donald Trump ignited a market rally Wednesday afternoon, announcing a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44720006/markets-take-off-as-trump-announces-90-day-tariff-pause-for-non-retaliating-nations-slaps-china-with-125-duty">90-day pause on tariffs</a> on some countries while simultaneously raising levies against Chinese goods to 125%. Trump <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs/sector-etfs/25/04/44717398/tech-stocks-rebound-as-us-treasuries-tumble-whats-driving-markets-wednesday">appeared to telegraph the announcement</a> earlier today on Truth Social, writing, "BE COOL! Everything is going to work out well. The USA will be bigger and better than ever before!"
Naturally, the about-face represents positive tidings for banking giant Citigroup Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>), which saw its market value pop about 6% within the first half-hour of the breaking news. Just before the temporary tariff reprieve, C stock was down approximately 3% from Tuesday's close. Now, the risk-reward pendulum has swung the other way, with bulls cheering the encouraging development.
Nevertheless, contrarian investors may question the viability of the Trump administration's policy directive. For one thing, the constant tariff threats and walk-backs represent nightmares for inspiring trust and cooperation among key economic partners. More importantly, today's breaking news does little to solve simmering tensions between the U.S. and China.
Trump's tariff-induced sell-off has <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/25/04/44715261/from-bad-to-terrible-treasury-secretary-slams-beijings-retaliatory-tariffs-as-trump-trade-agenda-wipes-trillions">already wiped out $9 trillion in equity capital</a> over the last six weeks, rivaling the $9 trillion lost during the COVID crash in 2020, which occurred over a one-month period. Until this giant pink elephant in the room is addressed, critically thinking traders may still look to bet against C stock.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How to Play the Whipsaw Effect in C Stock</h2>
With the market in a euphoric state following the tariff pause, it's not a great idea to stand in front of the freight train. That said, when the jubilation finally does fade, the correction could be quite severe. Those who want to anticipate this ebb and flow may consider a strategy called the <a href="https://help.benzinga.com/en/articles/6332560-bear-put-spread-options-trade">bear put spread</a>.
A multi-leg options strategy, the bear put spread features two transactions: a trader buys a put option and simultaneously sells a put (for the same expiration date) at a lower strike price. The proceeds from the short put partially offsets the debit paid for the long put, effectively resulting in a discounted net bearish position.
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To be sure, this discount comes at the potential cost of an opportunity. Should the target security fall materially below the short strike price, the speculator is not rewarded for this extra performance as the short put would then be assigned (that is, the other side of the transaction will exercise the option).
Still, for the discount and the short time frame involved, many traders readily accept this tradeoff.
As for C stock, it's important to remember that the security was already titled downward before today's reprieve. Between December of last year and March of this year, the equity appeared to print a pattern reminiscent of a bearish head and shoulders. If the implication of this pattern holds true, it may be difficult for the stock to break above the $65 neckline.
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Statistically, it should be noted that C stock enjoys an upward bias, which isn't all that surprising given that it's one of the big banks. However, the unusual threat posed by the current volatile trade war suggests there could be greater downside risk than one might anticipate based on historical norms.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Looking at the Bigger Picture</h2>
With C stock on pace to gain double-digit-percentage points for Wednesday, it's tempting to ride the wave higher. However, the fundamentals may not justify this. In the bigger picture, the Trump administration has major issues to resolve. Hesitating on an ill-advised policy doesn't necessarily make it a good policy.
With that said, traders who want to bet aggressively against the sudden shift in prevailing sentiment may consider the 65/62 bear put spread for the options chain expiring on April 25. This trade assumes that the bulls will attempt to push momentum higher, but the broader fundamentals will eventually catch up to the fervor.
When the morning-after effect takes over, C stock could eventually correct.
Those who want to participate in the above trade will buy the $65 put and simultaneously sell the $62 put. At time of writing, the net debit required to enter this trade is $159, with speculators looking to ultimately collect $141 should C stock fall to $62 or below at the April 25 expiration date.
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The top <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/03/44068519/how-a-social-security-employee-under-investigation-rose-to-lead-the-agency">Social Security official</a> is facing mounting pressure to resign after a controversial order — now reversed — would have forced Maine parents to apply for newborn Social Security numbers at federal offices instead of at hospitals.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">A Sudden Policy Shift — And Swift Backlash</h2>
Acting Social Security Administration Commissioner Leland Dudek on March 5 issued an order terminating contracts with Maine that enabled the state's participation in the long-standing Enumeration at Birth program. This federal program allows parents to apply for their child's Social Security number while still at the hospital — a process used for decades to make it easier for families to enroll in vital services.
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The move drew immediate criticism. Medical groups and public officials called the change punitive and warned it could delay benefits, increase identity theft risk, and create unnecessary burdens for new parents.
Internal SSA emails, later obtained by the <a href="https://connolly.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=6371">House Oversight Committee</a>, suggested the decision may have been politically motivated — a response to Democratic Maine Gov. Janet Mills' opposition to recent federal directives. One email from Dudek to SSA staff said, "no money will go from the public trust to a petulant child," referring to Mills.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Political Fallout</h2>
Rep. Chellie Pingree (D-ME) has <a href="https://pingree.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5509">called</a> for Dudek's resignation, saying his actions amounted to retaliation. "Commissioner Dudek's vindictive actions against Maine represent a fundamental betrayal of public trust that disqualifies him from public service," Pingree said.
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Mills also spoke out, emphasizing the importance of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/04/44649236/from-cobol-to-crisis-doges-plan-to-rewrite-social-securitys-code-in-months-sparks-fears-of-payment-disruptions">Social Security</a> in her state, where many residents are older and rely heavily on federal benefits. She accused the SSA's leadership of undermining public confidence and taking "rushed and reckless" action.
Meanwhile, Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-VA), the top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee, sent a <a href="https://oversightdemocrats.house.gov/sites/evo-subsites/democrats-oversight.house.gov/files/evo-media-document/2025-04-01-gec-to-ssa-dudek-re-maine.pdf">letter</a> demanding Dudek resign and sit for an interview with the committee. He pointed to the timeline between President Donald Trump's public threat to Mills in February and Dudek's order to end the contract later that month. Connolly said the internal communications indicate Dudek acted to punish the state.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Dudek Responds</h2>
During a March 18 press call, Dudek acknowledged the decision was a mistake. "I made the wrong move there. I should always ask my staff for guidance first," he said. He admitted frustration over Mills' stance but insisted he wasn't interested in political retaliation. "I'm interested in serving the public."
Still, critics argue the damage was done. The temporary cancellation created uncertainty for Maine families and raised broader concerns about political influence over public institutions.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Federal Tensions Continue</h2>
This incident is part of a larger conflict between Maine and the federal government. Following Mills' refusal to comply with a Trump-era executive order banning transgender athletes from girls' sports, federal agencies began multiple investigations into the state. The Education Department has warned of possible enforcement actions, and the Agriculture Department has paused some education-related funding to Maine.
As of now, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/financial-advisors/25/03/44067592/social-security-now-even-less-reliable-millennials-than-ever">Dudek</a> remains in his position. The SSA has not publicly commented on the resignation calls.
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Democrats Call For Acting Social Security Administration Chief's Job After Attempts To Require Maine Parents Register Newborn SSNs At Offices

The iShares China Large-Cap ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FXI#NASDAQ">FXI</a>) rebounded Wednesday afternoon, rising in the wake of President Donald Trump's announcement of a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44720006/markets-take-off-as-trump-announces-90-day-tariff-pause-for-non-retaliating-nations-slaps-china-with-125-duty">90-day suspension of additional tariffs</a> on countries that have not retaliated against U.S. trade actions. 
Trump's announcement of a 125% tariff on Chinese imports meanwhile heightened investor fears over U.S.-China tensions, causing large-cap Chinese stocks to lag major U.S. benchmarks.
What To Know: FXI, which provides exposure to large-cap Chinese equities—including Alibaba Group Holding Ltd &#8211; ADR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>), JD.Com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JD#NASDAQ">JD</a>) and Trip.com Group Ltd (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TCOM#NASDAQ">TCOM</a>)—benefited Wednesday afternoon and moved higher from improved sentiment around global trade.
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However, the ETF's upward move was tempered by the fact that China <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44720006/markets-take-off-as-trump-announces-90-day-tariff-pause-for-non-retaliating-nations-slaps-china-with-125-duty">remains a direct target</a> of the administration's escalating trade measures. Trump's simultaneous declaration of a 125% tariff increase on Chinese imports reinforced investor concerns about continued U.S.-China tensions.
Moreover, structural challenges within China's economy <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/25/04/44715261/from-bad-to-terrible-treasury-secretary-slams-beijings-retaliatory-tariffs-as-trump-trade-agenda-wipes-trillions">continue to weigh</a> on the outlook for Chinese equities. Sluggish domestic growth, ongoing regulatory scrutiny of major technology firms, and currency volatility have all contributed to a more cautious stance among global investors. 
While the tariff pause offers some near-term relief, FXI's underperformance relative to the broader market underscores persistent concerns about China's economic trajectory and its strained relationship with the United States.
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CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CF#NYSE">CF</a>) on Tuesday inked a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/04/b44694793/cf-industries-announces-joint-venture-with-jera-co-inc-and-mitsui-co-inc-for-production-and-offtak" rel="noreferrer noopener">joint venture</a> (JV) with Japanese energy company JERA Co., Inc. and global trading giant Mitsui &amp; Co., Inc.
After JV formation, CF Industries will hold 40% ownership, JERA 35% ownership, and Mitsui 25% ownership in the company.
The joint venture will build an autothermal reforming (ATR) ammonia production facility at CF Industries' Blue Point Complex in Louisiana, including a CO₂ dehydration and compression unit to prepare captured emissions for transport and sequestration.
The project is estimated to cost around $4 billion, with funding shared among the partners based on their ownership stakes.
The facility is projected to have a nameplate capacity of approximately 1.4 million metric tons per year and capture over 95% of CO₂ emissions.
Pre-construction and engineering at CF Industries' Blue Point Complex in Ascension Parish, Louisiana, are expected to begin in 2025, construction in 2026, and production by 2029.
1PointFive, a CCUS company and Occidental subsidiary, plans to transport and store about 2.3 million metric tons of CO₂ per year at its Pelican Sequestration Hub in Louisiana.
CF Industries also plans to operate and maintain the facility and invest $550 million in developing supporting infrastructure, including storage and loading systems.
Yukio Kani, JERA Global CEO and Chair, said,&nbsp;"This Blue Point project is a testament to the strong alliances we are building to advance low-carbon solutions. The U.S. remains a cornerstone market for JERA, and this initiative underscores our long-term commitment to expanding our presence with diversified and sustainable energy projects."
Mr. Kenichi Hori, President and Chief Executive Officer of Mitsui &amp; Co., Ltd, added, "Mitsui will establish a low-carbon ammonia value-chain worldwide by leveraging its presence in the US gas value chain from natural gas to chemicals including this project, and our strength and track record in the global trading of ammonia."
As of December 2024, CF's cash and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/02/b43831362/cf-industries-holdings-inc-reports-full-year-2024-net-earnings-of-1-22-billion-adjusted-ebitda-of-" rel="noreferrer noopener">cash equivalent stood at $1.61 billion</a>.
Investors can gain exposure to the stock via&nbsp;the Macquarie ETF Trust Macquarie Energy Transition ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PWER#NYSE">PWER</a>) and the First Trust Materials AlphaDEX Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FXZ#NYSE">FXZ</a>).
Price Action: CF shares are up 4.05% at $71.25 at the last check Wednesday.
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Annexon, Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANNX#NASDAQ">ANNX</a>) on Tuesday presented data for its late-stage targeted therapy, tanruprubart (formerly ANX005), for <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/health-care" rel="noreferrer noopener">Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS)</a>.
GBS is a neuromuscular emergency affecting at least 150,000 people worldwide yearly. The rare autoimmune disease is characterized by rapidly progressing and severe weakness that can lead to complete paralysis, often requiring intensive care and mechanical ventilation.
Tanruprubart is a first-in-kind monoclonal antibody designed to block C1q, the initiating molecule of the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/04/g44700221/annexon-highlights-pivotal-data-on-first-potential-targeted-therapy-for-guillain-barr-syndrome-gbs" rel="noreferrer noopener">classical complement cascade</a>.
In the Phase 3 pivotal trial of 241 patients, tanruprubart met the primary endpoint with consistent outcomes and rapid, more complete functional recovery versus placebo across multiple time points and clinical efficacy measures.
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The primary endpoint, GBS-Disability Scale (DS), showed that after a single infusion of tanruprubart at 30 mg/kg dose, patients had a statistically significant 2.4-fold higher likelihood of being in a better state of health than placebo at Week 8 (p=0.0058).
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<li>New efficacy findings consistently demonstrated rapid recovery and durable benefits of tanruprubart across muscle strength, mobility, and disability measures:
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<li>At Week 1, treated patients rapidly gained motor function and were 14-fold more likely to perform the Timed Up and Go (TUG) test, a standardized measure of mobility, balance and lower limb capacity.</li>
<li>At Week 1, treated patients rapidly gained motor ability and showed more than a 2-point improvement on the Overall Neuropathy Limitation Scale (ONLS), a tool used to assess limitations in everyday activities of the upper and lower limbs</li>
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<li>New efficacy findings at Week 26 also demonstrated that the benefit of tanruprubart was durable, with twice the number of treated patients having no limitations on the ONLS compared to placebo.</li>
<li>Treatment with tanruprubart enabled patients to walk independently and be off ventilation (for those requiring it) approximately a month earlier.</li>
<li>Patients treated with tanruprubart also spent approximately a week less time in intensive care</li>
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Tanruprubart was well tolerated, with no new safety signals or off-target effects.
Price Action: ANNX stock is down 5.52% at $1.45 at the last check on Wednesday.
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Perma-Pipe International Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PPIH#NASDAQ">PPIH</a>) today announced it has been awarded several projects in the Americas and MENA region with an aggregate value in excess of USD $27 million.
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Walt Disney Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>)&nbsp;plans to drive footfall at its grand Orlando theme park with new live events and discounts as it grapples with fierce competition upon pandemic recovery.
The company announced&nbsp;50% percent discounts for children aged 3 to 9 to boost footfall, Bloomberg <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-04-09/disney-offers-discounts-shows-as-new-universal-theme-park-looms?srnd=phx-technology&amp;sref=TBDibEcD" rel="noreferrer noopener">reports</a>.
Hotel guests can enjoy free tickets to one of Disney&#8217;s two water parks in Orlando on the first day of their stay.
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Guests who book rooms for four days or more in certain ticket packages can also enjoy complimentary meals. Disney also&nbsp;cut&nbsp;by half the deposit Florida residents need to put down to purchase an annual pass.
It is worth noting that Comcast Corp&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMCSA#NASDAQ">CMCSA</a>) NBC Universal Destinations &amp; Experiences will inaugurate Epic Universe theme park on May 22, leading to more competition in the theme park space.
Also, in 2024, Disney announced a decade-long,&nbsp;$60 billion investment&nbsp;in its resorts division.
JPMorgan Chase projected a 1% drop in attendance at Disney&#8217;s Orlando parks this fiscal year, citing Epic Universe&#8217;s impact. During the company conference call, Disney CFO&nbsp;Hugh Johnston reiterated Disney&#8217;s operating income growth guidance of 6%- 8% in 2025 for the resorts division.
BofA Securities&#8217; Jessica Reif Ehrlich&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/price-target/25/03/44539949/disney-analyst-sees-profit-growth-ahead-with-streaming-gains-park-recovery-big-film-releases" rel="noreferrer noopener">cited strong Parks&#8217; rebound</a> and film slate as Disney&#8217;s near-term catalysts. For the fiscal second quarter, Reif Ehrlich maintained revenue of $23.4 billion and $1.25 for EPS. Additionally, she maintained fiscal 2025 revenue of $95.6 billion and EPS of $5.45.
Last December, Rosenblatt&#8217;s Barton Crockett noted that Disney remains focused on its <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/12/42515164/disney-analyst-highlights-streaming-theme-park-portfolio-durability" rel="noreferrer noopener">theme park segment</a> and cruise lines, which will continue to attract guests in the future.
Disney reported <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43494650/disney-q1-earnings-powered-by-moana-2-and-mufasa-theme-parks-loses-streaming-subscribers" rel="noreferrer noopener">fiscal first-quarter&nbsp;2025</a> revenue growth of 5% to $24.70 billion, beating the&nbsp;analyst consensus of $24.62 billion. Adjusted EPS of $1.76 beat the&nbsp;analyst consensus of $1.45. For fiscal 2025, Disney reiterated&nbsp;high-single-digit&nbsp;growth in adjusted earnings per share (EPS) compared to 2024 versus a&nbsp;consensus of $5.41.
Price Action: DIS stock is up 10.40% to $90.19 at the last check on Wednesday.
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Advanced Micro Devices, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) on Wednesday announced the new Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) Google Cloud C4D and H4D virtual machines (VMs), which fifth-generation AMD <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/04/g44710585/5th-gen-amd-epyc-processors-deliver-leadership-performance-for-google-cloud-c4d-and-h4d-virtual-ma" rel="noreferrer noopener">EPYC processors power</a>.
The latest additions to Google Cloud&#8217;s general-purpose and HPC-optimized VMs deliver leadership performance, scalability, and efficiency, from data analytics and web serving to high-performance computing (HPC) and AI.
Based on Google Cloud&#8217;s testing, leveraging the advancements of the AMD &#8220;Zen 5&#8221; architecture allowed C4D to deliver up to 80% higher throughput/vCPU compared to previous generations.
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AMD SVP Dan McNamara noted that its partnership with Google Cloud enabled it to rapidly adopt the latest AMD EPYC processors and deliver consistent high-performance and cost-efficient instances for its most demanding customers.
Google Cloud VP Mark Lohmeyer noted that C4D and H4D instances powered by AMD EPYC processors can help businesses benefit from advanced performance and efficiency tailored to their cloud-native and enterprise applications.
AMD stock plunged 52% in the last 12 months as it battled with Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/price-target/25/02/43788975/amd-closing-competitive-gpu-gap-with-nvidia-gains-market-share-from-intel-in-client-and-server-markets-analyst" rel="noreferrer noopener">for market share</a>.
Wedbush analyst Daniel Ives cited AMD <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44698325/trump-tariff-strategy-self-inflicted-market-debacle-says-wedbush-analyst" rel="noreferrer noopener">as among the</a> vulnerable tech companies, including Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) and Nvidia, after China&#8217;s finance ministry announced a 34%&nbsp;tariff on all goods imported&nbsp;from the U.S., effective April 10, in response to the U.S. administration&#8217;s 54% duties imposed by the Trump-led administration.
Jefferies analysts<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44662708/top-analyst-ming-chi-kuo-warns-semiconductor-stocks-face-near-term-risks-under-trump-tariff-policy-even-apples-500-billion-us-investment-didnt-buy-it-leniency" rel="noreferrer noopener"> expect the&nbsp;tariffs</a> to continue to put downward pressure on semiconductor stocks, including AMD.
DA Davidson&#8217;s Gil Luria&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44641631/trumps-reciprocal-tariffs-threaten-to-derail-big-techs-billion-dollar-ai-infrastructure-plans-analysts-warn-stargate-was-already-unlikely-to-get-to-that-scale" rel="noreferrer noopener">highlighted that companies like</a>&nbsp;Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) and&nbsp;Amazon.com, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) have already begun to scale back their data center investments due to financial uncertainty.
President Trump&#8217;s sweeping new trade tariffs sparked a dramatic sell-off last Thursday. Wall Street witnessed a&nbsp;staggering $2 trillion wiped&nbsp;from market value, with the 10 largest U.S. companies alone accounting for $1 trillion of those losses.
Price Action: AMD stock is up 20.10% at $93.96 at the last check on Wednesday.
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Rosenblatt Securities analyst Chris Brendler maintained TeraWulf (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WULF#NASDAQ">WULF</a>) with a Buy and lowered the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/WULF/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">price target from&nbsp;$10&nbsp;to&nbsp;$4 on Wednesday</a>.
TeraWulf fits perfectly into Brendler&#8217;s Bitcoin mining investment thesis with low power costs, an efficient fleet and a strong balance sheet. Even better, it is one of only three miners to actually sign an HPC deal. Yet the stock has underperformed peers in the recent sell-off due to concerns about its ability to execute and sector-wide worries about the size of the AI opportunity.
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Brendler is bullish on both and expects TeraWulf stock to revalue as it powers up Phase 1 later this year and signs additional deals to scale the business.
At the same time, however, Bitcoin mining profitability has dropped dramatically, and current market conditions make it tough to be optimistic about new HPC capital commitments.
Fortunately, the analyst noted that the stock is discounting a lot down here, and TeraWulf should have to execute for it to revalue.
Of all the mining startups that launched in the 2021 bull market, TeraWulf arguably had the most power expertise.
Founded by CEO Paul Prager, TeraWulf&#8217;s executive team has had decades of success in developing, acquiring, and managing power generation facilities at Beowulf Energy, where Prager is still CEO. Over its 30-plus year history, Beowulf has become known for expertise in managing large-scale energy assets and integrating cutting-edge technologies into traditional energy systems. With this deep power experience, TeraWulf&#8217;s power-first approach has proven to be a critical differentiator, first in Bitcoin mining and now in HPC.
In Brendler&#8217;s recent sector initiation report, he favored miners pivoting to HPC due to its superior growth and profitability characteristics. The market supported this view, as HPC-related stocks dramatically outperformed following the June 2024 announcement of the Core Scientific, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CORZ#NASDAQ">CORZ</a>)/CoreWeave, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRWV#NASDAQ">CRWV</a>) deal.
Since rallying to start 2025, the analyst had noted significant pressure on miner-turned-HPC stocks as the market has become increasingly skeptical of the AI opportunity.
In addition to sector-level concerns, Brendler also heard doubts about TeraWulf&#8217;s ability to execute and the strength of its partner, Core42. As a result, after becoming the second public miner to sign a long-term deal with a hyperscaler last year, the best-performing stock in the sector has underperformed so far in 2025.
Brendler noted this sell-off is overdone. He said TeraWulf&#8217;s HPC pivot will prove successful for several reasons.
First, the analyst is highly confident in TeraWulf&#8217;s ability to execute the first phase due to its power expertise and the project&#8217;s manageable size (72 MW). Second, he noted Core42 is an ideal partner. Although not as accomplished or well-known as CoreWeave, Core42 is the digital infrastructure subsidiary of G42, the well-funded (and state-sponsored) leader in AI development in the UAE.
Third, although Core42&#8217;s 135 MW option expired at the end of the first quarter of 2025, recent meetings with management suggested a high degree of confidence in not only 2025 but also TeraWulf&#8217;s annual 150 MW/year target through 2027.
Brendler expected TeraWulf&#8217;s HPC business to exceed market expectations and help the stock rebound.
Although TeraWulf has formally deemphasized the mining business, it still provides 100% of revenue and profitability today. TeraWulf ended 2024 with 9.7 EH/s of mining capacity, which should grow to 13.1 EH/s thanks to 15,000 Bitmain S21 Pros expected to be installed in the first quarter of 2025.
With an impressive 15 J/TH efficiency, TeraWulf&#8217;s fleet should be among industry leaders at just 18.1 J/TH by the first quarter of 2025. This is excellent timing since TeraWulf&#8217;s power costs no longer benefit from the sub-$0.03 per kWh at Nautilus since TeraWulf sold its 50% joint venture interest in October 2024. At this point, management does not expect to expand its mining operations and, as such, no longer provides monthly mining updates.
The shift to HPC can&#8217;t come soon enough, as Bitcoin mining economics have been crushed recently, with the network hash rate spiking to new highs. With Bitcoin falling below $80,000, the hash price has fallen below $40/PH/day for the first time.
In Brendler&#8217;s sector update yesterday, his mining estimates fell sharply across his coverage since his new network forecast includes a ~20% drop in miner profitability.
As a result, his TeraWulf estimates are materially below consensus, with 2025 and 2026 revenue of $195 million and $340 million and adjusted EBITDA of $17 million and $133 million.
Fortunately, much of this outlook is already reflected in the stock price, and Brendler noted significant catalysts ahead.
Given the skepticism around its HPC initiatives, TeraWulf would need to execute Phase 1 to help the stock revalue.
Improving Bitcoin mining profitability would also help, and the analyst noted there is a strong possibility that his new network forecast proves conservative.
Although the current macro environment makes optimism difficult, TeraWulf&#8217;s significant cash position should help it weather the storm.
WULF Price Action: TeraWulf stock is up 11.15% at $2.51 at publication on Wednesday.
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Portfolio managers at global asset manager VanEck say the Trump administration's sweeping new tariff regime is exerting widespread pressure across asset classes, with tangible impacts already visible in digital assets, commodities, emerging markets and fixed income.
What Happened: In an assessment <a href="https://www.vaneck.com/us/en/blogs/investment-outlook/our-portfolio-managers-weigh-impact-of-trumps-tariffs/">released</a> on Tuesday, VanEck professionals flagged recession risk, demand shocks and currency instability as key drivers of short-term market volatility, warning that continued escalation could severely damage investor sentiment and global capital flows.
"These tariffs are much higher and worse than expected," said Roland Morris, VanEck's portfolio manager for commodities. "The outlook for global growth has collapsed."
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>), for example, dipped from aggressively following the announcement, though VanEck noted that the digital asset continues to outperform traditional indexes like the Nasdaq. 
Still, the broader message from VanEck is that tariffs have revived trade war uncertainty and weakened the dollar, conditions that have historically influenced asset behavior in multiple sectors.
"The Trump administration's April 2 tariff package has reignited global trade tensions and increased the risk of monetary fragmentation," wrote Matthew Sigel, Head of Digital Assets Research. 
He added that interest in Bitcoin as a neutral settlement tool is no longer theoretical—citing examples of energy transactions being settled in crypto in China, Russia, and Bolivia.
In commodities, the UBS Constant Maturity Commodity Index dropped 6% in two days post-tariff, with copper alone falling 14%.
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"Commodity indexes were near all-time highs on April 2 before collapsing," said Morris. 
He believes the longer-term outlook for gold remains bullish, while a weaker dollar may eventually support a commodity rebound.
Natural resource sectors are also under strain. 
While VanEck's Shawn Reynolds believes that "a large portion of the downside has been priced," he acknowledges that tariff uncertainty is weighing heavily on global recession fears, especially as U.S.–China relations show no sign of improving.
Emerging market bonds and equities are similarly fragile. 
Credit spreads are widening, and while EM currencies initially held firm, they have recently started to falter alongside U.S. equities. 
"Spreads should widen on dollar-denominated bonds," said Eric Fine, Head of Active EM Debt, adding that liquidity risks in corporate debt are increasing.
Fran Rodilosso, Head of Fixed Income ETF Portfolio Management, highlighted that the newly introduced tariffs equate to lower growth expectations and higher risks of a U.S. recession. 
He pointed out that spreads are widening across all risk-related debt categories—from investment-grade bonds to CLOs and high-yield loans.
Even municipal bonds, often perceived as insulated from global trade policy, are facing challenges. 
Tariffs are expected to drive up the cost of infrastructure and healthcare projects, making replacements and expansions fiscally harder to justify. 
"Some projects will be shelved; others will see cost overruns and strained financials," said Senior Municipal Analyst Tamara Lowin.
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As cannabis legalization debates continue to escalate at both the federal and state levels, a comprehensive new report by <a href="https://themarijuanaherald.com/2025/04/where-all-100-u-s-senators-stand-on-cannabis-law-reform/">The Marijuana Herald</a> maps out where all 100 U.S. Senators stand on major reform issues, including recreational legalization, medical use, decriminalization, banking access and rescheduling. The report offers the most detailed snapshot of the upper chamber's political alignment on marijuana.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Partisan Divide: Familiar Lines, New Fractures</h3>
A clear party-line divide remains visible: nearly every Democrat supports all five cannabis reform measures, while most Republicans continue to oppose them, particularly recreational legalization and rescheduling from Schedule I.
Yet there are exceptions. Republican senators like Rand Paul (KY) and Cynthia Lummis (WY) show nuanced or even supportive positions on banking and rescheduling. Paul supports a "state-by-state" approach and has "pushed for marijuana rescheduling and expanded access for veterans," while Lummis voted for the SAFER Banking Act despite opposing legalization.
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Meanwhile, Democrats like Raphael Warnock (GA) have taken more cautious stances on parts of reform. While supporting decriminalization and rescheduling, Warnock voted against the SAFER Banking Act in committee, citing equity concerns but left the door open for support on the floor.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Banking Reform Gains Bipartisan Traction</h3>
The <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/safer-banking-act">SAFER Banking Act</a>—which would allow cannabis businesses access to financial services—emerged as the most bipartisan issue. Roughly 60 senators currently support it, including several Republicans who otherwise oppose legalization, such as Steve Daines (MT), Todd Young (IN) and John Curtis (UT).
Some, like Sen. Rand Paul, framed the issue as one of basic economic fairness: legal cannabis businesses "shouldn't be locked out of banking services just because of federal red tape."
Still, a faction of GOP holdouts remains opposed, including former Banking Committee chair Sen. Mike Crapo (ID), who has blocked previous versions from advancing.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Rescheduling Remains Contested</h3>
Though the Biden administration has moved toward rescheduling marijuana to Schedule III, not all senators are on board. While every Democrat supports the change, many Republicans remain firmly against it, including Sen. John Cornyn (TX) and Sen. Tom Cotton (AR), who labeled the push "a dangerous path."
A few Republicans, including Kevin Cramer (ND) and Steve Daines, expressed conditional support, stating openness to changes "based on research."
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Support For Legalization Still A Minority Position In The GOP</h3>
Of the 49 Republicans in the Senate, only a handful—notably Sen. Rand Paul—express support for full recreational legalization. Even those who back state autonomy, such as Lisa Murkowski (AK) and Susan Collins (ME), are reluctant to endorse nationwide legalization.
Meanwhile, Democratic support is nearly universal, with key figures like Sen. Chuck Schumer actively pushing legislation like the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act. Schumer has tied support for SAFER Banking to equity reforms and "urged President Biden to deschedule marijuana."
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Incoming Senators And Shifting Dynamics</h3>
Newly elected senators bring fresh dynamics. Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), now a senator, maintains a staunchly pro-cannabis stance, having voted for the MORE Act and advocating for full descheduling. Similarly, Sen. Adam Schiff (D-CA) carries over a pro-reform record from the House.
In contrast, Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-OH)—who defeated cannabis supporter Sherrod Brown—has taken a hardline stance, calling marijuana "a gateway drug" and linking it to "schizophrenia."
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">State-Level Contradictions</h3>
In multiple states where cannabis has been legalized, senators continue to oppose federal reform. This includes both senators from Florida (Rick Scott and Ashley Moody) and South Dakota (John Thune and Mike Rounds), despite strong voter support for legalization at the state level.
Conversely, senators from traditionally conservative states like Montana, Alaska and Utah have shown more willingness to respect voter mandates, particularly on banking and medical access.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Reform Outlook: A Divided Senate With Flickers Of Momentum</h3>
The path toward federal cannabis reform remains narrow. Comprehensive legalization still lacks the supermajority needed to overcome procedural hurdles, but momentum continues to build around incremental efforts like banking access and rescheduling.
As the 2025 session continues, pressure from constituents, economic forces, and evolving public opinion may drive further shifts. For now, the Senate reflects a patchwork of positions—some hardened, some shifting—with each senator holding sway over a multi-billion-dollar question: What does the future of legal cannabis in America look like?
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Wall Street staged one of its most powerful rallies in history on Wednesday, as a dramatic shift in U.S. trade policy ignited an aggressive risk-on surge across <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44720006/markets-take-off-as-trump-announces-90-day-tariff-pause-for-non-retaliating-nations-slaps-china-with-125-duty">every corner of the market.</a>
At the heart of the rally was President Donald Trump's unexpected announcement of a 90-day tariff pause for countries that have not retaliated against the U.S., coupled with a renewed hardline stance on China. 
The twin messaging—conciliatory toward allies, confrontational toward Beijing—was seen by investors as a calculated move to reset trade negotiations and de-escalate uncertainty.
Trump decided to impose universal 10% tariffs on countries that have not retaliated against U.S. duties, announcing a three-month window for fine-tuning negotiations. He also opted to keep duties on China as high as 125%.
The reaction was immediate and overwhelming.
The Nasdaq 100 – as tracked by the Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) – soared 11% by 2:40 p.m. ET, on track for its strongest one-day gain since October 2008, during the height of the global financial crisis. 
The S&amp;P 500 jumped 8.7%, its best session since March 2020, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average surged 7.3%, also notching a post-COVID record. 
Meanwhile, the Russell 2000, which tracks domestic-focused small caps, rocketed 9.1%, nearing one of its best sessions since the index&#8217;s inception in 1987.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Mega-Cap Stocks Skyrocket </h3>
The Magnificent Seven stocks added a combined $1.44 trillion in market capitalization in a single session, in what is shaping up to be one of the largest single-day gains in aggregate market value ever recorded for the U.S. tech titans.
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<li>NVIDIA Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) jumped 15.88%, adding $373.12 billion in market capitalization.</li>
<li>Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) rallied 11.72%, gaining $258.23 billion.</li>
<li>Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) rose 8.17%, up $215.33 billion.</li>
<li>Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) climbed 9.64%, increasing its market value by $174.34 billion</li>
<li>Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) advanced 10.05%, adding $152.22 billion.</li>
<li>Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) surged 7.82%, with a $138.74 billion boost.</li>
<li>Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) soared 18.60%, gaining $132.73 billion.</li>
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The Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAGS#NASDAQ">MAGS</a>) soared 11%, its largest one-day jump since the fund&#8217;s inception in 2023.
"This was brilliantly executed by Donald Trump. Textbook, Art of the Deal," hedge fund titan Bill Ackman posted on X, reflecting the enthusiastic reactions from investors.
Economist Mohamed El-Erian noted that while speculation centered on who might have pressured the White House—Congress, CEOs, or courts—it was likely the government bond market that forced the administration's hand: "How close it gets to the line that separates wild price volatility from market malfunctioning," he wrote.
Before Trump's announcement, U.S. Treasuries had come under heavy pressure, with yields climbing amid growing investor skepticism toward American assets.
Market experts saw the move as a potential inflection point. 
"Markets are breathing a loud sigh of relief after President Trump announced a 90-day pause on tariffs and a reduction of certain ones," said Chris Brigati, CIO at SWBC. "The market&#8217;s move upward is violent, and speaks to how badly the market was looking for clarity."
Gina Bolvin, president of Bolvin Wealth Management, called this "the pivotal moment we've been waiting for," adding that the timing, just ahead of earnings season, may give companies a steadier backdrop for forward guidance.
Still, some warned the euphoria may prove temporary. "Uncertainty looms over what happens after the 90-day period," Bolvin said. "This underscores the importance of staying fully invested, particularly in a market as reactive and headline-driven as this one."
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Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with UNH, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 58 uncommon options trades for UnitedHealth Group.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 62% bullish and 18%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 23 are puts, for a total amount of $1,709,903, and 35 are calls, for a total amount of $6,126,227.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $240.0 to $610.0 for UnitedHealth Group over the recent three months. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in UnitedHealth Group's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to UnitedHealth Group's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $240.0 to $610.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>UnitedHealth Group Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1744225368_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

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<td>UNH</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$339.0</td>
<td>$332.5</td>
<td>$332.5</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
<td>$1.6M</td>
<td>5.4K</td>
<td align="right">100</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UNH</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$331.75</td>
<td>$328.5</td>
<td>$331.75</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
<td>$1.6M</td>
<td>5.4K</td>
<td align="right">50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UNH</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$328.0</td>
<td>$324.3</td>
<td>$328.0</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
<td>$820.0K</td>
<td>5.4K</td>
<td align="right">100</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UNH</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$26.0</td>
<td>$24.3</td>
<td>$26.0</td>
<td>$610.00</td>
<td>$455.0K</td>
<td>82</td>
<td align="right">175</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UNH</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$323.0</td>
<td>$320.75</td>
<td>$323.0</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
<td>$323.0K</td>
<td>5.4K</td>
<td align="right">215</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About UnitedHealth Group</h3>
UnitedHealth Group is one of the largest private health insurers and provides medical benefits to about 51 million members globally, including 1 million outside the US as of December 2024. As a leader in employer-sponsored, self-directed, and government-backed insurance plans, UnitedHealth has obtained massive scale in medical insurance. Along with its insurance assets, UnitedHealth's Optum franchises help create a healthcare services colossus that spans everything from pharmaceutical benefits to providing outpatient care and analytics to both affiliated and third-party customers.
<h3>UnitedHealth Group's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 8,791,011, with UNH's price up by 4.76%, positioned at $579.42.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be overbought.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 8 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for UnitedHealth Group</h3>
In the last month, 1 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $650.0.
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Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards Netflix (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in NFLX usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 72 extraordinary options activities for Netflix. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 41% leaning bullish and 41% bearish. Among these notable options, 34 are puts, totaling $2,900,610, and 38 are calls, amounting to $2,206,578.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $440.0 to $1140.0 for Netflix over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Netflix's options for a given strike price.
Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Netflix's whale activity within a strike price range from $440.0 to $1140.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Netflix Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1744225364_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>NFLX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$50.5</td>
<td>$49.6</td>
<td>$49.6</td>
<td>$870.00</td>
<td>$471.2K</td>
<td align="right">554</td>
<td align="right">374</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NFLX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$15.2</td>
<td>$15.05</td>
<td>$15.05</td>
<td>$500.00</td>
<td>$168.5K</td>
<td align="right">697</td>
<td align="right">115</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NFLX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$73.85</td>
<td>$69.45</td>
<td>$69.45</td>
<td>$870.00</td>
<td>$166.6K</td>
<td align="right">158</td>
<td align="right">588</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NFLX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$76.65</td>
<td>$71.4</td>
<td>$73.65</td>
<td>$880.00</td>
<td>$162.0K</td>
<td align="right">376</td>
<td align="right">783</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NFLX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$98.35</td>
<td>$94.75</td>
<td>$98.35</td>
<td>$905.00</td>
<td>$157.3K</td>
<td align="right">99</td>
<td align="right">35</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Netflix</h3>
Netflix's relatively simple business model involves only one business, its streaming service. It has the biggest television entertainment subscriber base in both the United States and the collective international market, with more than 300 million subscribers globally. Netflix has exposure to nearly the entire global population outside of China. The firm has traditionally avoided a regular slate of live programming or sports content, instead focusing on on-demand access to episodic television, movies, and documentaries. The firm introduced ad-supported subscription plans in 2022, giving the firm exposure to the advertising market in addition to the subscription fees that have historically accounted for nearly all its revenue.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Netflix, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Netflix's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 4,300,061, with NFLX's price up by 6.66%, positioned at $928.4.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 8 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Netflix</h3>
In the last month, 4 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $1056.25.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Keybanc has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on Netflix, which currently sits at a price target of $1000. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from JP Morgan continues to hold a Overweight rating for Netflix, targeting a price of $1025. 
&#x2A; An analyst from MoffettNathanson has elevated its stance to Buy, setting a new price target at $1100. 
&#x2A; Reflecting concerns, an analyst from Guggenheim lowers its rating to Buy with a new price target of $1100.
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Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on Boeing. Our analysis of options history for Boeing (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>) revealed 40 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 47% of traders were bullish, while 47% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 20 were puts, with a value of $1,957,406, and 20 were calls, valued at $1,045,558.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $120.0 and $200.0 for Boeing, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Boeing's options for a given strike price.
Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Boeing's whale activity within a strike price range from $120.0 to $200.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Boeing 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1744225358_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>BA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$33.5</td>
<td>$31.1</td>
<td>$33.5</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
<td>$670.0K</td>
<td>2.5K</td>
<td align="right">200</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$37.2</td>
<td>$36.5</td>
<td>$36.5</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
<td>$456.2K</td>
<td>417</td>
<td align="right">125</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$31.0</td>
<td>$26.05</td>
<td>$28.45</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$142.2K</td>
<td>168</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/25/25</td>
<td>$4.5</td>
<td>$4.2</td>
<td>$4.2</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
<td>$107.1K</td>
<td>798</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$12.35</td>
<td>$12.3</td>
<td>$12.3</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
<td>$97.1K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td align="right">81</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Boeing</h3>
Boeing is a major aerospace and defense firm. It operates in three segments: commercial airplanes; defense, space, and security; and Global services. Boeing's commercial airplanes segment competes with Airbus in the production of aircraft that can carry more than 130 passengers. Boeing's defense, space, and security segment competes with defense contractors such as Lockheed and Northrop to create military aircraft, satellites, and weaponry. Global services provides aftermarket support to airlines.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Boeing, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Where Is Boeing Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 11,258,634, the price of BA is up 12.55% at $156.89. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 14 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Boeing</h3>
Over the past month, 1 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $113.0.
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