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The Blue Whale Growth fund, backed by the billionaire Peter Hargreaves, has sold its entire stake in Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) and Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) amid fears of a global economic slowdown.
What Happened: The decision to exit Meta and Microsoft was announced by the fund&#8217;s manager, Stephen Yiu, following U.S. President Donald Trump&#8216;s announcement of broad tariffs on April 2, <a href="https://www.ft.com/content/4049c101-65f4-4cf5-a045-78b3b7e67131">reported</a> the Financial Times.
Yiu expressed concerns that these tariffs could potentially trigger a global economic slowdown, which would negatively impact Meta&#8217;s digital advertising business. He stated, &#8220;When you have a global business in digital advertising and a global slowdown and economic uncertainty, then it does impact the top line [revenues].&#8221;
The Blue Whale Growth fund, managing £1.1 billion ($1.46 billion), has massive holdings in technology stocks, accounting for nearly 40% of the portfolio. Meta&#8217;s holding represented about 3% of this.
Yiu also revealed that the fund has been buying shares of U.S. chip designer&nbsp;Nvidia Corporation&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), raising the stock&#8217;s share of the overall fund from 7% at the end of last year to 10%, in order to take advantage of a lower share price.
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Why It Matters:&nbsp;The Blue Whale Growth fund, started in 2017 by Hargreaves, co-founder of Hargreaves Lansdown, holds around £200 million ($265.31 million) from his family. Since Trump&#8217;s tariff announcement, Hargreaves Lansdown has reported that its customers have continued to be net buyers of the Magnificent Seven stocks, which represent nearly a third of the S&amp;P 500 by market capitalization.
In early April, UK retail investment platforms Interactive Investor and AJ Bell experienced a surge in trading volumes. Interactive Investor reached its highest-ever trading volumes on April 7, with Nvidia and Amazon (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) being popular picks. AJ Bell noted an increase in purchases of the Polar Capital Technology Trust, which includes tech giants like Nvidia, Meta, Microsoft, and Apple, highlighting growing interest in tech stocks.
After President Donald Trump announced sweeping tariffs<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/liberation-day"> on April 2</a>, the U.S. technology sector has been particularly impacted. Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>) dropped 16.86% year-to-date, while VanEck Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMH#NASDAQ">SMH</a>) lost 21.5% during the same period.
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Billionaire Peter Hargreaves-Backed Fund Offloads Stake In Meta, Microsoft Amid Global Economic Woes

The <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/department-of-justice" rel="noreferrer noopener">U.S. Department of Justice</a> has won its antitrust case against 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 for operating a monopoly in advertising technology.&nbsp;
The ruling by U.S. District Judge Leonie Brinkema <a target="_blank" href="https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/25900111-google-ad-antitrust-ruling/" rel="noreferrer noopener">concluded that</a> Google has engaged in a series of anticompetitive acts to acquire and maintain monopoly power in the publisher ad server and ad exchange markets for open-web display advertising.
For over ten years, Google has bundled its publisher ad server and ad exchange to help it maintain monopoly power in these two markets.
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However, Judge Brinkema dismissed allegations against Google for monopolizing ad networks. In August, U.S. District Judge&nbsp;Amit Mehta ruled that&nbsp;Google&#8217;s dominant search engine is an unlawful monopoly.
Judge Brinkema, like Judge Mehta, warned Google for failing to preserve internal communications, citing an internal messaging app that deleted records of chats between employees.
Google VP Lee-Anne Mulholland told&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.theverge.com/news/650665/google-loses-ad-tech-antitrust-monopoly-lawsuit" rel="noreferrer noopener">the</a> Verge that Google has won half of this case and will appeal the other half. The Court found that Google&#8217;s advertiser tools and acquisitions, like DoubleClick, did not breach antitrust rules. Google disagreed with the Court&#8217;s decision regarding its publisher tools.
The U.S. Big Tech giants have drawn global regulatory attention for alleged antitrust violations.
Google is facing a £5 billion ($6.6 billion) <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44857710/google-faces-a-mammoth-66-billion-lawsuit-in-the-uk-over-suspected-market-dominance-abuse" rel="noreferrer noopener">class action lawsuit</a> in the U.K. for allegedly exploiting&nbsp;its dominant market position in&nbsp;the online search industry.
In January, Google&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43274659/google-fights-record-eu-android-fine-claims-users-choose-its-services-over-rivals" rel="noreferrer noopener">contested the&nbsp;European Commission</a> in Luxembourg against the record European Union antitrust fine over its Android operating system. The European Union regulator penalized Google by 4.34 billion euros ($4.55 billion) in 2018 for allegedly exploiting its influence to drive traffic from Android devices to Google&#8217;s search engine.
Reportedly, the Justice Department has <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/legal/25/03/44208199/googles-monopoly-fight-just-got-more-intense-justice-department-reaffirms-plan-to-split-up-the-tech-giant-in-historic-antitrust-battle" rel="noreferrer noopener">doubled down on</a> its demand to break up&nbsp;Google, pushing for the sale of&nbsp;Chrome&nbsp;and&nbsp;restrictions on its search&nbsp;business. As per a court filing in March, the Justice Department reaffirmed its call for Google to divest Chrome and end its exclusive search engine deals with&nbsp;Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>),&nbsp;Mozilla, and smartphone manufacturers.
Google held $95.66 billion in cash and equivalents as of <a target="_blank" href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1652044/000165204425000010/googexhibit991q42024.htm" rel="noreferrer noopener">December 31, 2024</a>.
Separately, the Federal Trade Commission is preparing to take&nbsp;Meta Platforms, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) for allegedly stifling competition with acquisitions&nbsp;of&nbsp;Instagram&nbsp;and&nbsp;WhatsApp. It is also alleged Amazon.com, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) is&nbsp;illegally maintaining its dominance&nbsp;in online retail.
Price Action: GOOGL stock is down 1.40% at $151.22 at last check Thursday.
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PDD Holdings Inc&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PDD#NASDAQ">PDD</a>) <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/temu" rel="noreferrer noopener">online retailer</a> Temu and fast-fashion retailer Shein will&nbsp;increase prices&nbsp;next week to shift the burden of U.S. President Donald Trump&#8217;s tariffs and crackdown on affordable imports on consumers.
The companies shared plans to raise prices starting April 25, offering the customers a week to buy at the current prices, Reuters reported Thursday, citing the company&#8217;s websites.
Temu also slashed its online ad spending in the U.S. and noted plunging ranking in&nbsp;Apple Inc&#8217;s&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) App Store following&nbsp;U.S. tariffs on trading partners.
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Temu has been spending money on TV ads and across Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) Facebook to grow its market share in the U.S. by targeting budget shoppers.
Temu&#8217;s strategy helped it top Apple&#8217;s list of the most downloaded free apps&nbsp;in the U.S. for the past two years. However, downloads of Temu on Apple&#8217;s App Store have fallen 62% recently, CNBC <a target="_blank" href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/04/16/temu-cuts-us-ad-spend-drops-in-app-store-rank-after-trump-tariffs-.html" rel="noreferrer noopener">reported</a> Thursday, citing SimilarWeb.
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Amazon.Com Inc&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) third-party marketplace sellers, many of whom source their products from China, are eying price hikes.
Last October, Amazon set <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41496830/amazon-attacks-temu-and-sheins-turf-with-new-low-cost-storefront-report" rel="noreferrer noopener">strict price caps</a> for its new low-cost storefront, with limits like $8 for jewelry and $20 for sofas, targeting discount rivals.
The new platform ships orders from China and offers sellers reduced fulfillment fees, aiming to boost affordable product offerings.
Amazon CEO&nbsp;Andy Jassy&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44754457/amazon-ceo-andy-jassy-says-trump-tariff-costs-could-hit-consumers-as-sellers-pass-them-on-company-working-to-limit-price-hikes-amid-1771-ytd-stock-drop" rel="noreferrer noopener">warned that</a> tariffs on Chinese imports could result in higher consumer prices, as many of the company&#8217;s third-party sellers are unlikely to absorb the additional costs.
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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>
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<tbody>
<tr>
<td>TSLA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$242.50</td>
<td>$26.4K</td>
<td>5.3K</td>
<td>39.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
<td>$39.3K</td>
<td>5.7K</td>
<td>5.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NKE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$57.50</td>
<td>$528.0K</td>
<td>3.6K</td>
<td>4.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LCID</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$1.50</td>
<td>$46.1K</td>
<td>107.6K</td>
<td>2.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BABA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$38.5K</td>
<td>7.0K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CHWY</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>04/25/25</td>
<td>$33.50</td>
<td>$66.3K</td>
<td>540</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TCOM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$55.1K</td>
<td>173</td>
<td>693</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GME</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>05/02/25</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$41.2K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
<td>673</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LVS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$158.2K</td>
<td>871</td>
<td>673</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PDD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$31.5K</td>
<td>4.1K</td>
<td>259</td>
</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 put option trade that happens to be bullish, is expiring today. Parties traded 80 contract(s) at a $242.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.4K, with a price of $330.0 per contract. There were 5358 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 39771 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AMZN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 29 day(s) on May 16, 2025. This event was a transfer of 216 contract(s) at a $145.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 129 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $39.3K, with a price of $181.0 per contract. There were 5702 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 5192 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For NKE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 29 day(s) on May 16, 2025. This event was a transfer of 3000 contract(s) at a $57.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $528.0K, with a price of $176.0 per contract. There were 3654 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4799 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding LCID (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LCID#NASDAQ">LCID</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 246 day(s) on December 19, 2025. Parties traded 2566 contract(s) at a $1.50 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 42 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $46.1K, with a price of $18.0 per contract. There were 107684 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2566 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BABA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>), we observe a call option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 29 day(s) on May 16, 2025. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $115.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $38.5K, with a price of $385.0 per contract. There were 7034 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1634 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding CHWY (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHWY#NYSE">CHWY</a>), we observe a put option sweep with neutral sentiment. It expires in 8 day(s) on April 25, 2025. Parties traded 1500 contract(s) at a $33.50 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 30 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $66.3K, with a price of $44.0 per contract. There were 540 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1529 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For TCOM (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TCOM#NASDAQ">TCOM</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 64 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 612 contract(s) at a $45.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 11 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $55.1K, with a price of $90.0 per contract. There were 173 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 693 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GME (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 15 day(s) on May 2, 2025. This event was a transfer of 150 contract(s) at a $25.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $41.2K, with a price of $275.0 per contract. There were 2057 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 673 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For LVS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LVS#NYSE">LVS</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 274 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 412 contract(s) at a $30.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $158.2K, with a price of $384.0 per contract. There were 871 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 673 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding PDD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PDD#NASDAQ">PDD</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 274 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 21 contract(s) at a $95.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.5K, with a price of $1500.0 per contract. There were 4168 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 259 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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10 Consumer Discretionary Stocks With Whale Alerts In Today's Session

Amazon.com (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 14.84% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 24.44%. Currently, Amazon.com has a market capitalization of $1.83 trillion. 
Buying $100 In AMZN: If an investor had bought $100 of AMZN stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $887.43 today based on a price of $173.57 for AMZN at the time of writing.
<h3>Amazon.com's Performance Over Last 10 Years</h3>
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Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

$100 Invested In Amazon.com 10 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

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In anticipation of Trump's "Liberation Day" announcements on April 2, companies rushed in large orders of goods, hoping to beat the reciprocal tariffs. Once the levies were announced, those same companies all but pressed pause on imports while they waited to see exactly how the duties would land. And with Trump's announcement of a 90-day delay on April 9, many are still on tenderhooks, awaiting clarity.&nbsp;
&#8220;It&#8217;s a tough environment to operate in because there&#8217;s no certainty around what&#8217;s happening or not happening," Lee Mayer, CEO and founder of Denver-based Havenly Brands, told Reuters. "There&#8217;s a lot standing in place. No one wants to talk costs yet. No one wants to talk re-sourcing yet."
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Reuters reports that many companies that would usually be placing orders now for the winter holidays have yet to do so. Amazon (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) has reportedly even canceled some summer season orders from China (tariffs on goods imported from China now sit at 145%).&nbsp;
Shortly before Trump announced the 90-day stay on tariffs, with the exception of China, the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates said they expected to see containerized import cargo volume drop by at least 20% year-over-year for the second half of 2025. Even after the delay was announced, the National Retail Federation said it would not revise its forecast.
"Retailers have been bringing merchandise into the country for months in attempts to mitigate against rising tariffs, but that opportunity has come to an end,&#8221; Jonathan Gold, the vice president for supply chain and customs policy at the NRF, told Reuters.
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U.S. Import Bookings Down By 64%, Experts Predicting A 20% Year-Over-Year Drop

In a sea of red across Big Tech, Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) is the rare green beacon. While the rest of the Enormous Eight flounder under the weight of a broad tech correction, Netflix has <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NFLX/news">quietly notched gains</a> across every major timeframe — up 1.22% over the past month, 8.45% year-to-date and a solid 56.70% over the past year.
That's no small feat. Consider this: Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) has cratered over 36% YTD, Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) has shed over 20%, and Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) is down more than 19%. Even Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), the market&#8217;s AI darling, is off about 25% YTD. Yet Netflix? Still climbing.
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The Enormous Eight — comprising Apple, Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), Alphabet, Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>), Nvidia, Tesla, and Netflix &#8211; have been the backbone of the S&amp;P 500 for years. But so far in 2025, they&#8217;ve turned into an anchor. All but one (Netflix) are flashing red across the board, weighed down by valuation resets, softening demand and, in some cases, brutal earnings.
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The technical chart above indicates that Netflix's bullish momentum has staying power. The stock is above its eight, 20, 50 and 200-day simple moving averages, indicating bullish momentum. Oscillators are also bullish, with the MACD (moving average convergence/divergence) indicator at 0.12 and the RSI (relative strength index) at 54.39, implying that the stock is neither overbought nor oversold. So, the broader trend remains strongly bullish.
For context, the S&amp;P 500 itself is down 10% YTD and over 7% for the month. So when a heavyweight like Netflix manages to deliver green in a market this unforgiving, it sends a message.
Whether the rally has legs remains to be seen, but for now, Netflix has flipped the script — from streaming wars to stock market standout.
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Netflix Vs. The Enormous Eight: One Stock's Bull Run Amid Big Tech Blues

In the dynamic and cutthroat world of business, conducting thorough company analysis is essential for investors and industry experts. In this article, we will undertake a comprehensive industry comparison, evaluating Amazon.com (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) and its primary competitors in the Broadline Retail industry. By closely examining key financial metrics, market position, and growth prospects, our aim is to provide valuable insights for investors and shed light on company's performance within the industry.
<h3>Amazon.com Background</h3>
Amazon is the leading online retailer and marketplace for third party sellers. Retail related revenue represents approximately 75% of total, followed by Amazon Web Services' cloud computing, storage, database, and other offerings (15%), advertising services (5% to 10%), and other the remainder. International segments constitute 25% to 30% of Amazon's non-AWS sales, led by Germany, the United Kingdom, and Japan.
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<th>Company</th>
<th>P/E</th>
<th>P/B</th>
<th>P/S</th>
<th>ROE</th>
<th>EBITDA (in billions)</th>
<th>Gross Profit (in billions)</th>
<th>Revenue Growth</th>
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<td>Amazon.com Inc</td>
<td>31.52</td>
<td>6.47</td>
<td>2.93</td>
<td>7.34%</td>
<td>$38.55</td>
<td>$88.9</td>
<td>10.49%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Alibaba Group Holding Ltd</td>
<td>15.62</td>
<td>1.86</td>
<td>1.93</td>
<td>5.01%</td>
<td>$59.0</td>
<td>$117.63</td>
<td>7.61%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PDD Holdings Inc</td>
<td>8.86</td>
<td>2.98</td>
<td>2.53</td>
<td>9.28%</td>
<td>$29.18</td>
<td>$59.65</td>
<td>11.33%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MercadoLibre Inc</td>
<td>54.77</td>
<td>24.05</td>
<td>5.04</td>
<td>15.3%</td>
<td>$0.96</td>
<td>$2.75</td>
<td>37.42%</td>
</tr>
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<td>JD.com Inc</td>
<td>9.59</td>
<td>1.56</td>
<td>0.34</td>
<td>4.21%</td>
<td>$15.92</td>
<td>$45.04</td>
<td>33.26%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Coupang Inc</td>
<td>265.38</td>
<td>9.37</td>
<td>1.28</td>
<td>3.76%</td>
<td>$0.44</td>
<td>$2.49</td>
<td>21.4%</td>
</tr>
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<td>eBay Inc</td>
<td>16.57</td>
<td>5.91</td>
<td>3.19</td>
<td>12.84%</td>
<td>$0.76</td>
<td>$1.86</td>
<td>0.66%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings Inc</td>
<td>34.05</td>
<td>3.97</td>
<td>2.99</td>
<td>4.14%</td>
<td>$0.1</td>
<td>$0.27</td>
<td>2.79%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Vipshop Holdings Ltd</td>
<td>6.29</td>
<td>1.17</td>
<td>0.45</td>
<td>6.31%</td>
<td>$1.47</td>
<td>$4.96</td>
<td>60.69%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dillard's Inc</td>
<td>8.53</td>
<td>2.74</td>
<td>0.77</td>
<td>11.4%</td>
<td>$0.31</td>
<td>$0.74</td>
<td>-4.97%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MINISO Group Holding Ltd</td>
<td>13.54</td>
<td>3.39</td>
<td>2.09</td>
<td>8.12%</td>
<td>$0.88</td>
<td>$2.03</td>
<td>4.2%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nordstrom Inc</td>
<td>13.71</td>
<td>3.50</td>
<td>0.27</td>
<td>15.61%</td>
<td>$0.44</td>
<td>$1.69</td>
<td>-2.17%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Macy's Inc</td>
<td>5.32</td>
<td>0.67</td>
<td>0.13</td>
<td>7.86%</td>
<td>$0.68</td>
<td>$3.02</td>
<td>-4.39%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Savers Value Village Inc</td>
<td>52.59</td>
<td>3.36</td>
<td>0.97</td>
<td>-0.44%</td>
<td>$0.04</td>
<td>$0.22</td>
<td>5.02%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kohl's Corp</td>
<td>6.26</td>
<td>0.18</td>
<td>0.04</td>
<td>1.26%</td>
<td>$0.31</td>
<td>$1.92</td>
<td>-9.39%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Hour Loop Inc</td>
<td>60.50</td>
<td>8.24</td>
<td>0.31</td>
<td>-25.78%</td>
<td>$-0.0</td>
<td>$0.02</td>
<td>-8.51%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Average</td>
<td>38.11</td>
<td>4.86</td>
<td>1.49</td>
<td>5.26%</td>
<td>$7.37</td>
<td>$16.29</td>
<td>10.33%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
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 </style>When closely examining Amazon.com, the following trends emerge: 
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<li>
The Price to Earnings ratio of 31.52 is 0.83x lower than the industry average, indicating potential undervaluation for the stock.
</li>
<li>
With a Price to Book ratio of 6.47, which is 1.33x the industry average, Amazon.com might be considered overvalued in terms of its book value, as it is trading at a higher multiple compared to its industry peers.
</li>
<li>
The stock's relatively high Price to Sales ratio of 2.93, surpassing the industry average by 1.97x, may indicate an aspect of overvaluation in terms of sales performance.
</li>
<li>
With a Return on Equity (ROE) of 7.34% that is 2.08% above the industry average, it appears that the company exhibits efficient use of equity to generate profits.
</li>
<li>
Compared to its industry, the company has higher Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) of $38.55 Billion, which is 5.23x above the industry average, indicating stronger profitability and robust cash flow generation.
</li>
<li>
Compared to its industry, the company has higher gross profit of $88.9 Billion, which indicates 5.46x above the industry average, indicating stronger profitability and higher earnings from its core operations.
</li>
<li>
The company's revenue growth of 10.49% is notably higher compared to the industry average of 10.33%, showcasing exceptional sales performance and strong demand for its products or services.
</li>
</ul>
<h3>Debt To Equity Ratio</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1744902044_0.png" alt="debt to equity" />
The debt-to-equity (D/E) ratio is an important measure to assess the financial structure and risk profile of a company.
Considering the debt-to-equity ratio in industry comparisons allows for a concise evaluation of a company's financial health and risk profile, aiding in informed decision-making.
When comparing Amazon.com with its top 4 peers based on the Debt-to-Equity ratio, the following insights can be observed:
<ul>
<li>
Amazon.com exhibits a stronger financial position compared to its top 4 peers in the sector, as indicated by its lower debt-to-equity ratio of 0.46.
</li>
<li>
This suggests that the company has a more favorable balance between debt and equity, which can be seen as a positive aspect for investors.
</li>
</ul>
<h3>Key Takeaways</h3>
For Amazon.com, the PE ratio is low compared to its peers in the Broadline Retail industry, indicating potential undervaluation. The high PB and PS ratios suggest that the market values Amazon.com's assets and sales highly. In terms of ROE, EBITDA, gross profit, and revenue growth, Amazon.com outperforms its industry peers, reflecting strong financial performance and growth potential.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Analyzing Amazon.com In Comparison To Competitors In Broadline Retail Industry

Midi Health, a rising player in women&#8217;s healthcare, just closed a $63 million Series B funding round with <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/25/01/42962518/meghan-markle-netflix-delay-launch-of-cooking-reality-show-after-california-fires-focus-on-the-needs-of-those-impacted">Meghan Markle</a> joining a star-powered list of <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/03/44374276/reddit-explodes-over-dividend-math-how-much-would-the-annual-dividend-be-for-a-280k-investment-investors-debate-schds-future-growth">investors</a>. The virtual healthcare startup, focused on menopause and midlife health support, also gained backing from names like comedian Amy Schumer, &#8220;White Lotus&#8221; star Connie Britton, and fashion icon Tory Burch.
The investment marks another strategic move for Markle, who has spent the past five years quietly building a portfolio focused on purpose-driven companies with female leadership at the forefront. According to<a href="https://techcrunch.com/2025/04/10/meghan-markle-has-made-another-angel-investment/"> TechCrunch</a>, other investors in this latest round include Laurene Powell Jobs' Emerson Collective and G9 Ventures. Other major figures from companies like OpenAI, Alphabet (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>, GOOG)), Apple (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), Amazon (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>)​, and Meta (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) have also invested in Midi Health.
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Speaking to<a href="https://fortune.com/2025/04/08/duchess-meghan-founder-confessions-podcast-launch-as-ever-consumer-products/"> Fortune</a>, Markle encouraged women to engage more openly with finance. "Women need to see that they can build," she said. "Women don't need to be afraid to talk about finance. And I think the more financial literacy we have, the stronger we're going to be."
The Series B round saw 80 investors contributing between $10,000 and $500,000 each, with a clear focus on aligning with Midi Health's mission to empower women. In a<a href="https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/women-leaders-across-tech-entertainment-sports-media-and-fashion-come-together-to-invest-in-midi-health-302253241.html"> statement</a>, Midi Health highlighted that the group of investors included women leaders from industries spanning entertainment, professional sports, media, technology, and business.
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Markle's growing angel investment portfolio now spans over ten companies, with a strong emphasis on brands led by women and those prioritizing wellness, health, and education. Previous investments include wellness-focused companies like Clevr, a beverage brand she's supported since 2020, and Highbrow Hippie.
Midi Health's service model is structured for both insured and self-paying patients. The startup&#8217;s virtual care system is designed to make expert menopause support more accessible to women across the U.S., offering personalized treatment plans through a team of specialized clinicians.
Markle's partnership with Midi Health comes at a time when women's health startups are gaining more attention from both investors and the public. According to a Silicon Valley Bank<a href="https://www.svb.com/trends-insights/reports/womens-health-report/"> report</a>, women's health investment hit $2.6 billion last year, surpassing 2023's total by nearly $1 billion. The startup's strategic growth aligns with broader market trends pushing for better healthcare solutions tailored to women's specific needs.
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Since relocating to the U.S. and stepping away from royal duties, Markle and her husband, Prince Harry, have been steadily building a business presence, investing significant sums into various American startups. Their portfolio reflects a vision of supporting companies that drive social impact and champion underrepresented communities.
Midi Health&#8217;s latest funding round secures the company&#8217;s future growth and also signals a larger shift in the healthcare landscape. With names like Markle leading the way, the conversation around women&#8217;s midlife health is finally taking center stage.
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Meghan Markle Invests In $63M Midi Health Round As Top Women From OpenAI, Google, Meta, And Hollywood Rally Behind Menopause Care

Figure AI, a young <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/03/44508019/tesla-and-other-us-robotics-giants-demand-federal-strategy-to-compete-with-chinas-138-billion-push-warn-america-will-lose-the-race-without-it">robotics</a> startup led by serial entrepreneur Brett Adcock, is shaking up Silicon Valley. The company, which promises to revolutionize industries with autonomous robots, is seeking to raise $1.5 billion at a jaw-dropping $39.5 billion valuation, according to<a href="https://www.wsj.com/tech/the-hottest-pre-ipo-stock-an-ai-robotics-startup-with-bold-claims-little-revenue-b0c1f03b"> The Wall Street Journal</a>.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">A Bold Beginning For Figure AI</h2>
Founded in 2022, Figure AI set its sights high from the start. Adcock, who previously launched Vettery and Archer Aviation, began by hiring top robotics experts and raising $70 million in venture capital. In 2023, the company revealed its first humanoid robot, sparking early buzz in the tech community.
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<a href="https://www.reuters.com/technology/bezos-nvidia-join-openai-funding-humanoid-robot-startup-bloomberg-reports-2024-02-23/">Bloomberg</a> reported that last year, Figure AI announced a massive $675 million funding round at a $2.6 billion valuation, attracting investments from Microsoft (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), OpenAI, Nvidia (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), and billionaire <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/startups/24/09/40804249/jeff-bezos-80m-gulfstream-g700-what-does-this-purchase-say-about-billionaire-spending">Jeff Bezos</a>' private firm. According to the&nbsp; Journal, Bezos even visited the company's facility, fueling speculation about a potential partnership with Amazon (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>). Talks eventually fell through, but momentum around Figure AI kept growing.
The major breakthrough came with BMW. Figure's robots are now being tested inside BMW's South Carolina factory. As of this month, multiple humanoid robots are active on-site, performing tasks like picking up and grasping metal sheets, the Journal reported.&nbsp; A BMW<a href="https://www.bmwgroup.com/en/news/general/2024/humanoid-robots.html"> announcement</a> confirmed the news, explaining that the robots initially practiced during nonproduction hours and have since transitioned to live-production scenarios.
Adcock has been vocal about the company's progress. In a March 31 <a href="https://x.com/adcock_brett/status/1906708277054095812">social media post</a> featuring the robots at work, he wrote, "This isn't a test—this is what autonomous robots in production operations look like. Turn the music up!"
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Figure's ambitions are enormous. The company's documents forecast more than 200,000 robots deployed across factories and homes by 2029, generating $9 billion in revenue. Such lofty goals are rare for hardware startups, especially considering Figure AI reported no revenue last year and only has a few dozen robots built so far.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Silicon Valley Bets Big On The Robot Future</h2>
Despite the gap between vision and reality, investor interest has exploded. On March 24, Adcock <a href="https://x.com/adcock_brett/status/1904197530885509433">posted</a> that Figure had become the &#8220;#1 most sought-after private stock in the secondary market,&#8221; outranking giants like SpaceX and OpenAI.
One of the biggest players in the current funding push is Align Ventures. The firm has been working to pool smaller investors into a special-purpose fund to join the round, easing the amount Align itself has to invest, according to term sheets and documents shared with potential backers. With Figure AI's robots actively working at BMW and Tesla's (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)&nbsp; humanoid robot still in prototype stages, some believe the $39.5 billion valuation is justified.
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In the background, smaller investors have been receiving direct offers to buy Figure shares from former employees at steep discounts. In one case, after an investor flagged the proposed deal, Adcock responded that the offer was fraudulent and directed interested parties to invest only through official rounds.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Figure AI Pushes Forward As Interest Soars</h2>
Still, the excitement around Figure AI continues to build. Adcock's ability to rally capital, attract major investors, and secure a partnership with BMW positions the company as a key player in the race to bring autonomous robots to everyday life.
While challenges remain, Figure AI is aggressively scaling its efforts. The company is reportedly exploring expansion into logistics and warehousing applications, aiming to broaden the use of its robots beyond automotive factories. Whether Figure AI delivers on its bold promises remains to be seen, but for now, Silicon Valley is watching closely.
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Figure AI Shakes Silicon Valley With $39.5B Valuation, 200,000 Robots Promised By 2029, Beating Out SpaceX And OpenAI

All-electric car maker Rivian Automotive Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIVN#NASDAQ">RIVN</a>) has signed a deal with meal kit company HelloFresh SE (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HLFFF#OTC">HLFFF</a>) to add over 70 Rivian Vans to its fleet of commercial vehicles.
What Happened: In an official blog post released by Rivian on Wednesday, the company announced its deal with HelloFresh. The company shares how the deal will help HelloFresh save ‘200 tonnes' of Carbon.
As a result, over a quarter of HelloFresh's fleet is now fully electric, and the company has driven over 250,000 miles since the partnership began. Rivian says the partnership will result in HelloFresh deploying its Rivian fleet in over 14 markets.
Why It Matters: This is the first instance of Rivian supplying its fleet vehicles to other brands, after having <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/01/43049866/rivians-electric-vans-to-be-sold-to-non-amazon-customers-from-february-report">ended its exclusive deal</a> with Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>). Amazon currently has over 20,000 Rivian fleet vehicles, out of the 100,000 it has ordered from the brand.
It&#8217;s worth noting that Rivian stocks fell over 3.53% on Wednesday after U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/04/44848474/fed-chair-powell-says-tariffs-lead-to-temporary-rise-in-inflation">warned of higher inflation</a> and slower growth due to the tariffs.
Analysts from Goldman Sachs have shared their concerns with the tariffs and have said they could<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44746593/goldman-sachs-hits-the-brakes-auto-tariffs-slumping-demand-may-shake-up-ford-tesla-rivian-lear-visteon"> hurt companies like Rivian</a> amid declining demand and increasing costs.&nbsp;
Rivian CEO and founder RJ Scaringe shared that the company's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/04/44836493/rivians-us-centric-supply-chain-could-offer-edge-amid-trumps-auto-tariffs-says-ceo-rj-scaringe">U.S.-centric supply chain </a>could offer it an edge in the tariff uncertainty, but conceded that the company's aluminum and steel supply chain is ‘a mix.'
Rivian currently offers the R1T pickup truck and the R1S SUV in the U.S. market alongside its fleet vehicles. However, the company is gearing up to release cheaper models like the Rivian R2 and Rivian R3.
Price Action: RIVN currently trades for $11.49 on NASDAQ, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro data</a>.
Check out more of Benzinga's Future Of Mobility coverage by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/mobility">following this link</a>
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&nbsp;Jeff Bezos, the founder of&nbsp;Amazon Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), has&nbsp;sold his Seattle mansion for&nbsp;$63 million. Bezos and his fiancée, Lauren Sanchez, have since moved to Miami, where <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/real-estate/25/01/42805560/jeff-bezos-miami-billionaire-bunker-neighbor-is-selling-an-empty-lot-for-200-million-its-less-than-2-acres-and-they-paid-27-5-million">they now reside&nbsp;in a $237 million compound</a>.
What Happened: The sale of Bezos&#8217; Seattle mansion is the largest in the history of Washington state, <a href="https://www.bizjournals.com/seattle/news/2025/04/09/hunts-point-mansion-barney-ebsworth-record-sale.html">reported</a> Puget Sound Business Journal. The property was acquired by Cayan Investments LLC. Bezos had originally purchased the mansion in 2019 for $37.5 million, thus making a profit of over&nbsp;$25 million from the sale.
The mansion, situated in the upscale Hunts Point neighborhood, covers 3.27 acres and offers a view of Lake Washington. It is located just 7 miles from Amazon&#8217;s&nbsp;headquarters in downtown Seattle and&nbsp;other major tech companies like&nbsp;Microsoft Corp, Apple Inc., and Alphabet Inc.&#8216;s subsidiary Google.
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Bezos and Sanchez relocated to Miami about 18 months ago, citing proximity to Bezos&#8217; parents and&nbsp;his aerospace company Blue Origin&#8216;s operations in Florida as <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/real-estate/25/01/42805560/jeff-bezos-miami-billionaire-bunker-neighbor-is-selling-an-empty-lot-for-200-million-its-less-than-2-acres-and-they-paid-27-5-million">reasons for the move</a>. 
Recently, Sanchez joined a Blue Origin <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/space/25/04/44786258/katy-perry-lauren-sanchez-among-blue-origins-all-women-ns-31-crew-set-to-take-flight-in-west-texas">flight to space alongside celebrities</a> Katy Perry and Gayle King. 
Why It Matters: The couple now lives&nbsp;in a three-mansion compound in&nbsp;the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/real-estate/25/01/42805560/jeff-bezos-miami-billionaire-bunker-neighbor-is-selling-an-empty-lot-for-200-million-its-less-than-2-acres-and-they-paid-27-5-million">exclusive Indian Creek neighborhood</a>, also known as the &#8220;Billionaire Bunker.&#8221;
A <a href="https://fortune.com/2025/04/16/jeff-bezos-sold-seattle-mansion-for-record-breaking-63-million-lauren-sanchez-miami-compound/">report</a> by Fortune suggests that the move to Florida, a state with no capital gains tax, could also be financially beneficial for Bezos. The Washington State Supreme Court upheld&nbsp;a 7% tax on capital&nbsp;gains in March 2023, which could have significantly impacted Bezos&#8217; finances.
The couple has been engaged since May 2023, with Bezos <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42662407/jeff-bezos-says-600-million-wedding-rumor-is-completely-false-elon-musk-michael-saylor-bill-ackman-respond">recently refuting rumors of a planned $600 million wedding ceremony</a>. &#8220;This whole thing is completely false – none of this is happening,&#8221; Bezos posted on social media in December, responding to reports that claimed he and Sanchez would marry at Kevin Costner&#8217;s Dunbar Ranch in Aspen.
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Jeff Bezos Sells Seattle Mansion For Record $63 Million After Moving To Florida's 'Billionaire Bunker'

TikTok&#8216;s U.S. public policy chief, Michael Beckerman, is leaving his Washington-based role to transition to a global advisory position.
The departure comes as President Donald Trump recently <a href="https://benzinga.com/25/04/44655624/trumps-tariff-hike-pushes-back-tiktok-us-deal-as-china-opposes-the-sale-extending-the-deadline-for-bytedances-divestment">extended the deadline for ByteDance&#8216;s sale</a> of TikTok&#8217;s U.S. assets by 75 days, The Information <a href="https://www.theinformation.com/articles/tiktok-policy-chief-fought-ban-leave-job">reported</a> on Wednesday, citing a staff memo.
ByteDance did not immediately respond to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga</a>'s request for comment.
Meanwhile, competition to acquire TikTok&#8217;s international operations intensifies, with AppLovin Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APP#NYSE">APP</a>) confirming a preliminary bid in an exchange filing. Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) and a group led by OnlyFans founder Tim Stokely are <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/04/44645102/applovin-wants-tiktok-but-can-it-beat-amazon-and-onlyfans-to-the-punch">reportedly exploring potential bids</a>.
Beijing&#8217;s resistance complicates the sale, which affects over 170 million American users. The White House has taken an active role in negotiations, with Vice President JD Vance expressing optimism that terms will be <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/02/43604572/jd-vance-quarterbacking-tiktok-deal-will-his-venture-capital-experience-secure-a-win?tblci=GiAShVRBa42nCBtWlx7IMC67Vo2BcWpr85L5I7snseW6sCCN1VcolqTZ7-yIiJzNATDviEo&amp;_gl=1&#x2A;uzxmwu&#x2A;_gcl_au&#x2A;MTUxNzE3MzM4LjE3Mzc1OTI3Mzc.&#x2A;_ga&#x2A;R1MxLjIuMTczNTg4MjcyMS4xLjEuMTczNTg4Mjg5Ny42MC4wLjA.&#x2A;_ga_V7ZK73W7N0&#x2A;MTc0NDg2NDM0Mi4xLjAuMTc0NDg2NDU5MC4wLjAuMA..">finalized by the deadline</a> that was set on April 5.
This forced divestiture occurs amid broader tech industry scrutiny, as Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) simultaneously fights a Federal Trade Commission antitrust case seeking divestiture of Instagram and WhatsApp. Prosecutors allege Meta employed an illegal &#8220;buy or bury&#8221; <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44821791/meta-platforms-used-buy-or-bury-strategy-to-monopolize-social-media-ftc-says">strategy to dominate social networking</a>.
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Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene is fighting against criticism from recent stock buying activity that came shortly before <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/long-ideas/25/04/44697177/marjorie-taylor-greene-buys-the-dip-congresswoman-purchases-shares-of-apple-amazon-nike-and-more-following-tariff-related-sell-off">a market rally.</a>
Here's what Greene had to say.
What Happened: Disclosures from Rep. Greene (R-Ga.) showed her <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/gov-trades/members/marjorie-taylor-greene">buying shares</a> of several stocks as the market declined on news of President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs, as shown on the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/gov-trades/members/marjorie-taylor-greene">Benzinga Government Trades page.</a>
Those stocks quickly soared after Trump announced a pause to tariffs, turning Greene's investment of $21,000 to $315,000 into a quickly profitable one that drew attention from many accounts that follow Congress trading activity.
Greene bought shares of technology stocks like Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) and Qualcomm Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCOM#NASDAQ">QCOM</a>) that were hurt by potential tariffs. Greene also disclosed buying Nike Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>) and Lululemon Athletica (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LULU#NASDAQ">LULU</a>) shares, which soared after Trump paused tariffs.
Greene took pride in her transactions, despite other members of Congress calling for an investigation into whether Trump and his allies participated in insider trading.
"I think that criticism is laughable. President Trump has been talking about tariffs for decades," Greene told reporters when asked about the trades at a recent town hall event in Georgia in a clip <a href="https://x.com/unusual_whales/status/1912456434081480777">shared </a>by Unusual Whales. The Congresswoman used the opportunity to boast about her stock performance, which ranked her as one of the top trading members of Congress in 2024.
"I don't place my buys and sells,&#8221; Greene said, citing an agreement she has with her portfolio manager, who handles all the buying and selling of stocks. "He did a great job. Guess what he did. He bought the dip. And that's what anybody that has financial sense does.&#8221;
Greene also said her portfolio manager did not have inside information, everything was public and a potential tariff pause wasn't a secret.
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Why It's Important: Greene is Trump&#8217;s close ally. The timing of the buys shortly before the tariff pause was announced has raised red flags.
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/04/44806734/marjorie-taylor-greene-made-large-stock-purchases-ahead-of-trumps-90-day-tariff-pause-hakeem-jeffries-calls-it-problematic">urged a ban</a> on stock trading by members of Congress after news of Greene's trades circulated.
"We obviously continue to highlight while this is problematic," Jeffries told MSNBC.
Several Congress members have <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/politics/24/05/39096827/exclusive-khanna-says-shameful-congress-members-profited-from-stocks-calls-for-trading-ban-makin">called for a ban </a>on the buying and selling on stocks and options by members of Congress, but the item has not been voted on in recent years.
Greene went several years without disclosing stock purchases before unveiling a handful in 2024 in May 2024. That disclosure has been followed up with trades every month or two, including the most recent trades.
As Benzinga previously reported, several of Greene's trades could be problematic given the timing and her committee assignments.
Greene <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44255172/marjorie-taylor-greene-buys-more-bitcoin-etf-shares-ahead-of-trumps-strategic-reserve-executive-order">disclosed buying shares </a>of the iShares Bitcoin Trust (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBIT#NASDAQ">IBIT</a>) ETF shortly before Trump announced he would make a Bitcoin Strategic Reserve.
Greene also disclosed buying shares of Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>) earlier this year. Greene serves on the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence under the House Committee on Homeland Security. Palantir is the recipient of government contracts related to Homeland Security. Critics argue that Greene and other members of Congress could have access to inside information from committee assignments and new contracts before they are made public.
While Greene insists she does not have prior knowledge of what stocks her portfolio manager bought or why he was able to time the bottom so perfectly, increased public pressure could lead to more discussion of banning Congress from trading in the future.
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Marjorie Taylor Greene Brushes Off Stock Buying Criticism, Says Portfolio Manager 'Bought The Dip'

Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) stock fell Wednesday afternoon following Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's warning that new trade tariffs could exacerbate inflation and slow U.S. economic growth. 
What To Know: Powell's remarks, delivered at the Economic Club of Chicago, cited a deterioration in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/04/44848474/fed-chair-powell-says-tariffs-lead-to-temporary-rise-in-inflation">consumer and business sentiment</a>—key factors for Amazon's retail and cloud businesses.
Higher import costs from tariffs may directly raise prices on Amazon's vast e-commerce platform, especially for electronics, clothing, and home goods often sourced from abroad.
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If passed on to consumers, these price hikes could dampen demand. Additionally, slower growth may hit Amazon Web Services (AWS), its most profitable segment, as businesses delay IT spending amid economic uncertainty.
Powell's indication that the Fed may hold off on rate cuts due to lingering inflation pressures also weighed on tech stocks broadly. Amazon, with its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/insights/news/25/04/44792532/evaluating-amazon-com-against-peers-in-broadline-retail-industry">high valuation</a> and sensitivity to interest rates, could become less attractive to growth-focused investors in a rising-rate or stagflationary environment.
Price Action: Amazon shares are trading lower by 4.10% to $172.22 late Wednesday.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How To Buy AMZN Stock</h2>
By now you're likely curious about how to participate in the market for Amazon &#8211; be it to purchase shares, or even attempt to bet against the company.
Buying shares is typically done through a brokerage account. You can find a list of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/best-stock-trading-platforms">possible trading platforms here.</a> Many will allow you to buy &#8220;fractional shares,&#8221; which allows you to own portions of stock without buying an entire share.
In the case of Amazon, which is trading at $172.22 as of publishing time, $100 would buy you 0.58 shares of stock.
If you're looking to bet against a company, the process is more complex. You'll need access to an options trading platform, or a broker who will allow you to &#8220;go short&#8221; a share of stock by lending you the shares to sell. The process of shorting a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock">stock can be found at this resource.</a> Otherwise, if your broker allows you to trade options, you can either buy a put option, or sell a call option at a strike price above where shares are currently trading &#8211; either way it allows you to profit off of the share price decline.
According to data from&nbsp;<a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>, AMZN has a 52-week high of $242.52 and a 52-week low of $151.61.

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Amazon shares are trading lower amid overall market weakness following Fed Chair Powell's remarks at the Economic Club of Chicago.

Over the next three to five years, Google&#8217;s primary upside valuation driver will be its proprietary <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/artificial-intelligence">large language models (LLMs)</a>. 
That&#8217;s according to Needham analyst Laura Martin, who reiterated Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>), Google&#8217;s parent company, with a Buy and a $178 price target on Wednesday.
She expects GenAI to aid Google&#8217;s internal operations and increase revenue growth. Martin adds that Google Cloud will generate revenue from both LLMs and the applications built upon them.
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GenAI&#8217;s LLMs must be fed millions of data points every day. Google&#8217;s search engine and YouTube platform give the Gemini LLM competitive advantages and a deep moat, she says. 
Ultimately, GenAI will disrupt content creation, user behavior, and business models.
What&#8217;s Next: On May 8, as part of the 20th annual Needham Internet &amp; Media conference, Martin will host a virtual Zoom panel entitled &#8220;The Impact of GenAI on Media &amp; Internet.&#8221;&nbsp;&nbsp;
One panel is expected to discuss various stocks, including Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), GOOGL, Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>), The Trade Desk, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TTD#NASDAQ">TTD</a>), Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>), Walt Disney Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>), Reddit, Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RDDT#NYSE">RDDT</a>), Roku, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROKU#NASDAQ">ROKU</a>).
As for Google&#8217;s &#8220;Zero Click&#8221; strategy, it was GenAI&#8217;s most significant 2024 disruption, Martin says. She will focus on the key valuation dislocations, including:
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<li>And whether the proliferation of GenAI-related content is good for any incumbent.</li>
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As the internet is flooded with new cheap, low-value content, Martin seeks to know whether this will affect consumer trust, reduce session time, and hurt monetization for higher-quality online content.
As GenAI summaries in search results eliminate the need to click through to links, this is lowering ad monetization for publishers that have historically relied on traffic referrals. Therefore, the analyst seeks potential fixes from the aforementioned companies.
After all, media is built on IP, and GenAI increases the risks of copyright violations, hallucinations, and deepfakes. 
Price Action: GOOGL stock is down 1.03% at $154.77 at last check on Wednesday.
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It&#8217;s been a week since the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs">Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF</a> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCHD#NYSE">SCHD</a>) jumped 5.39% by afternoon in a surprise midday rally, up from an intraday low of $23.88 to a high of $25.79, before closing further up at $25.87. The price has remained elevated, albeit 1.7% lower than last Wednesday.
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The spike, which caught traders off guard after a relatively quiet morning of April 9, suggested a potential surge of institutional buying or tactical reallocations—possibly tied to rebalancing or changing interest rate expectations.
While the specific volume figures have not yet been validated, the distinctive price action was noteworthy, particularly relative to key benchmarks such as the S&amp;P 500 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and the Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), both of which also had positive momentum that day. Neither one, however, even came close to SCHD&#8217;s stunning percentage increase.
Market observers suspect this action could be indicative of a wider value and dividend-rich stock rotation, as inflationary anxiety and interest rate uncertainty drive investors onto firmer ground. With mega-cap growth leaders such as Apple (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), Amazon (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) and Meta (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) experiencing double-digit intraday gains, sentiment among ETFs was positive. However, SCHD&#8217;s strength could also be an indicator of something more profound: a reversion to fundamentals.
A Decade Of Discipline: Why SCHD Matters Now
While Wall Street weathers yet another round of tariff-induced volatility, investors yearn for consistency. Boasting a 3.96% SEC 30-day <a href="https://www.schwabassetmanagement.com/products/schd">yield</a>, dividend <a href="https://stockanalysis.com/etf/schd/history/">yield </a>of 4.09%, a sub-0.06% expense ratio, and a long-term value-oriented approach, SCHD has quietly established itself as a steady performer in trying times.
Following the Dow Jones U.S. Dividend 100 Index, SCHD filters for U.S. stocks with 10 or more years of unbroken dividend growth, sorting them by financial stability, cash flow health, return on equity and dividend track record. The outcome? A concentrated portfolio of dividend champions such as Chevron (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</a>) and Altria (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MO#NYSE">MO</a>)—names that have performed better than broader benchmarks through previous crises, including the 2008 meltdown.
Structure Built For Stability
SCHD&#8217;s durability is supported by its diversified strategy. Diversified over 103 holdings in seven sectors—financials (19%), healthcare (17%) and consumer staples (14%), the ETF is sector-diversified while remaining underweight in tech, which overhangs competitors such as the S&amp;P 500, where tech companies alone constitute almost 30%.
This conservative bias translates to a lower beta of 0.81 (a beta of less than 1 means lower vulnerability to volatility) and less downside risk. During previous downturns, staples sectors fell only 20% versus 30%+ declines in tech-heavy indexes, according to Money Morning. When Nvidia (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) fell 17% earlier this year, SCHD remained steadfast, thanks to its sector capping (no sector >25%) and single-stock exposure limits (no stock >4%).
What&#8217;s Next?
SCHD&#8217;s performance will be shaped by the prospects of its current holdings. Among those with high upside potential are:
Inter Parfums (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IPAR#NASDAQ">IPAR</a>)
Murphy Oil (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MUR#NYSE">MUR</a>)
Kforce (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KFRC#NYSE">KFRC</a>)
Conversely, some caution is perhaps justified with:
CNA Financial (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNA#NYSE">CNA</a>)
The Hershey Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HSY#NYSE">HSY</a>)
Watsco (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WSO#NYSE">WSO</a>)
Bottom Line
SCHD doesn&#8217;t pursue hype; it accumulates quietly through consistency. With $65.6 billion in assets and a 53% 5-year total return, it continues to provide a compelling combination of income, value and stability. Its dividend payout ratio of 61.07% and its 16.67% dividend raise last year highlight the fund&#8217;s power of income.
In a world where sentiment and speculation wildly fluctuate, SCHD is a north star for long-term investors because it provides not just peace of mind but reliable outcomes.
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Among the so-called <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/magnificent-seven">Magnificent Seven tech giants</a>, Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) holds a rare and ironic distinction: it's been beaten the hardest so far this year, yet it's the only one still standing with gains for the month.
While 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>), Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>), and Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) all sport negative month-to-date performances in 2025, Tesla is the lone green candle.
The electric vehicle giant is up 6.76% MTD, but that's after being down 33% so far this year.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">From Worst To (Sort Of) First</h2>
Tesla's YTD performance reads like a comeback arc written for a Wall Street soap opera. No other Magnificent Seven stock has come close to the rollercoaster volatility that CEO Elon Musk's empire has endured. Nvidia stock, for instance, is down 18.88% YTD. Meta stockholders have been slapped with a nearly 12.97% loss. And even Apple, the tech titan with the largest market cap on Earth, is nursing a 17.10% drop YTD.
However, despite Tesla's shaky fundamentals, sky-high valuation (forward P/E of 100), ongoing scrutiny over demand, pricing and Musk's Twitter antics, the market seems unwilling to count the company out.
On a month-to-date basis, it is the only Mag 7 stock that is up 6.76%. Apple stock is down 5.54% MTD, Meta stock is 13.78%, and Microsoft stock is 0.76%.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Musk's Mojo Vs. Market Malaise</h2>
What gives? Some of Tesla's rebound can be chalked up to short covering, speculative trading and renewed optimism over the company's AI and robotics ambitions.
Meanwhile, the rest of the Mag 7 are getting dragged down by tariff troubles.
In a month where every other Mag 7 member is nursing wounds, Tesla somehow managed to walk away bloodied &#8211; but technically victorious. 
It's not the kind of win investors dream of, but in this market, staying green might just be the new gold.
Disclaimer: Price information as of 9 AM ET, Wednesday
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