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After more than a dozen seasons on the hit reality investing pitching <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/shark-tank">show "Shark Tank," </a>investor Mark Cuban is saying farewell with Season 16's finale Friday night.
Here's a look back at Cuban's time on "Shark Tank" and a look at what comes next for the investor and the show.
‘Shark Tank' Finale: Cuban announced his exit from "Shark Tank" in November 2023. Over a year later, his final episode has arrived.
"My last @ABCSharkTank is this Friday. Gonna miss it. But it was time to move on. Make sure to watch!" Cuban <a href="https://x.com/mcuban/status/1923129598952321255">tweeted</a>.
The Season 16 finale airs at 8 p.m. ET Friday May 16 on ABC, which is a unit of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>). The show is produced by Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) -owned MGM Television in association with Sony Group Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SONY#NYSE">SONY</a>) unit Sony Pictures Television.
Cuban joined the show as a guest shark in season 2 before becoming a regular cast member in season 3.
&#8220;It&#8217;s not being on TV that&#8217;s made it special. It&#8217;s sending a message to everybody that watches that the American dream is alive and well,&#8221; <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/10/41271567/mark-cuban-reflects-on-shark-tanks-enduring-success-the-american-dream-is-alive-and-well">Cuban said</a> on the &#8220;Life in Seven Songs&#8221;&nbsp;podcast.
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‘Shark Tank Success': At the time of his announced departure, a report said Cuban had invested<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/11/35988212/mark-cuban-to-exit-shark-tank-reflects-on-his-worst-deal-and-surprise-success-shared-with-benzinga"> over $20 million</a> in at least 85 companies during his years on the show.
Cuban has made several winning deals, including investments in companies like Dude Wipes, BeatBox Beverages, Tower Paddle Boards, and Nuts ‘N More.
The entrepreneur has also <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/25/03/44367926/mark-cuban-kevin-oleary-rejected-poppi-on-shark-tank-pepsi-just-paid-1-9-billion-to-acquire-company">missed out on </a>some investments that went on to be worth significantly more including skipping an investment in Mother Beverage, a company that went on to change its name to poppi and was acquired by PepsiCo for $1.9 billion.
In a 2022 interview, Cuban revealed he has not made back the millions he has invested in companies from "Shark Tank."
&#8220;What I said was on a cash basis for my Shark Tank companies, I hadn&#8217;t taken in more than I put out. On a market to market basis, which most VCs (venture capital) use, I&#8217;m doing great,&#8221; Cuban&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/Toure/status/1551635299003940870" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">tweeted</a>.
During the interview on "Full Send Podcast," Cuban shared the memory of his worst investment from "Shark Tank."
In 2013, Cuban and four other Sharks invested in a company called Breathometer, which was pitched as &#8220;the world&#8217;s first smartphone breathalyzer.&#8221;
The pitch by&nbsp;Charles Michael Yim&nbsp;was the first in Shark Tank history to land investments from all five Sharks on the show. The five Sharks, including Cuban, invested a combined $1 million for a 30% stake in the company. Yim said Cuban invested $500,000 of the $1 million total, more than the other Sharks.
Cuban said he would text Yim and ask why he wasn&#8217;t working and get a response that he was networking. Eventually, the money the Sharks invested was gone and Yim transitioned away from the Breathometer and worked on Mint, a product that detects bad breath.
&#8220;It was a great product. But, the guy – Charles – I&#8217;d look at his Instagram and he&#8217;d be in Bora Bora,&#8221; Cuban said of Yim. &#8220;Two weeks later, he&#8217;d be in (Las) Vegas partying, and then he&#8217;d be on Necker Island with&nbsp;Richard Branson.&#8221;
&#8220;That was my biggest beating,&#8221; Cuban said.
Speaking with <a href="https://x.com/mcuban/status/1551694250613411840">Benzinga</a>, Cuban shared one of his most unexpected success stories from Shark Tank. When questioned about which Shark Tank investment yielded the most surprising return, Cuban responded, &#8220;Cycloramic had to pivot to computer vision. They did, and we killed it when we sold it to Carvana.&#8221;
Cycloramic&nbsp;was&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sharktankblog.com/business/cycloramic/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">featured&nbsp;</a>on season 5 of Shark Tank with&nbsp;Bruno Francois&nbsp;looking for $90,000 for 5% of his company that used an iPhone to take a 3D panoramic photo. When the company was pitched, Cycloramic was selling its app for 99 cents on the&nbsp;Apple&nbsp;iTunes store and had over $175,000 in sales.
The pitch attracted offers from&nbsp;Lori Greiner,&nbsp;Cuban,&nbsp;Daymond John, Kevin O&#8217;Leary&nbsp;and guest shark&nbsp;Steve Tisch.
Cuban offered $1 million for 30% of the company and was countered by Francois with a pitch of partnering with Greiner for $500,000 for 15% of the company. Cuban and Greiner agreed to the deal.
Downloads of the app hit 8 million in the week after the company aired on Shark Tank. Francois also created Selfie 360 and Car 360, two new products that expanded the reach of the company. The success of Car 360 and its ability to create interactive 360 degree images for car sales sites led to a buyout by&nbsp;Carvana Co&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVNA#NYSE">CVNA</a>)&nbsp;for $22 million in 2018.
What's Next For Cuban: The entrepreneur and investor has signaled that he is exiting "Shark Tank" to spend more time with his family.
The announcement and move away from the show also comes after Cuban recently sold <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/sports/23/12/36402593/mark-cubans-slam-dunk-deal-mavericks-majority-stake-sale-clears-the-net-whats-the-next-play">his majority stake</a> in the Dallas Mavericks, an NBA team.
While Cuban is no longer the majority owner of the Mavericks, a new report suggests he could be spending more of his time away from "Shark Tank" looking to make sports deals.
Cuban is set to be a general partner of Harbinger Sports Partners Fund, a new sports-focused private equity fund, as reported by <a href="https://www.sportico.com/business/sports/2025/mark-cuban-serve-general-partner-in-new-750m-sports-fund-1234852451/">Sportico</a>. Harbinger is looking to raise $750 million by 2027 to invest in minority stakes in MLB, NBA and NFL sports teams. The group wants to make around 15 investments worth $50 to $150 million to acquire up to 5% stakes in teams, as sports leagues have changed rules to allow small private equity investments.
What's Next For ‘Shark Tank': The hit reality show could have its hands full after seeing Cuban exit. A Benzinga survey showed that Cuban ranked as the most popular judge on the show with 40% of the vote. Cuban also tied as the least favorite shark with O'Leary in another Benzinga poll.
This means that people who watch &#8220;Shark Tank&#8221; likely love Cuban or hate him. O&#8217;Leary received a similar love/hate rating in the polls ranking as the second favorite shark and tied as the least favorite shark.
Fans of &#8220;Shark Tank&#8221; will likely miss Cuban&#8217;s appearance on the series moving forward.
The outspoken billionaire often battled with other sharks for deals and tried to get answers from entrepreneurs quickly before they heard offers from the other sharks. On occasion, Cuban teamed up with other sharks for deals.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/25/03/44505460/shark-tank-millionaire-battles-vs-stories-of-inspiration-viewers-like-this-part-of-show-best">Another Benzinga poll</a> asked readers about their favorite part of &#8220;Shark Tank.&#8221; The winning answer was "the pitch and hearing the entrepreneur's backstory" at 40%, beating out "the battle between the sharks," which received 21% of the vote.
This means that the show could see success after Cuban with viewers likely tuning in more to hear about the products and company founders than seeing the sharks battle.
Kind Snacks founder Daniel Lubetzky, who has been a guest shark in seasons 11 to 15 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/09/40930343/slide-over-mark-cuban-theres-a-new-shark-in-the-pool-could-this-billionaire-be-his-replacem">was announced </a>as a regular shark for Season 16.
Lubetzky is expected to be a shark again on Season 17, which has no release date, but has been confirmed for ABC in the fall with a move to Wednesdays instead of Fridays.
&#8220;Shark Tank&#8221; executive director&nbsp;Clay Newbill&nbsp;said Lubetzky is not a direct replacement for Cuban though.
&#8220;Personally, I don&#8217;t think that you can replace Mark Cuban. He&#8217;s a force on the show,&#8221; Newbill said.
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Amid tariff concerns, activist investor Dan Loeb‘s Third Point LLC made significant changes, shedding stakes or exiting major Magnificent Seven stocks <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/dan-loeb">during the first quarter of 2025</a>.
What Happened: A 13F <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1040273/000108514625003337/xslForm13F_X02/infotable.xml">filing </a>released Thursday shows that Third Point completely exited its positions in Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) and Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) during the first quarter of 2025. The hedge fund had <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1040273/000108514625001713/xslForm13F_X02/infotable.xml">previously </a>held 665,000 shares of Meta and 500,000 shares of Tesla at the end of the fourth quarter of 2024.
The investor also fully exited its position in Workday Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WDAY#NASDAQ">WDAY</a>) in Q1, selling all 500,000 shares it held as of the fourth quarter of 2024.
In addition to the complete exits, Third Point also trimmed several positions in the first quarter compared to the fourth quarter of 2024. Notable reductions include:
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<li>Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>): -48%</li>
<li>Intercontinental Exchange Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ICE#NYSE">ICE</a>): -47%</li>
<li>Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>): -32%</li>
<li>Brookfield Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BN#NYSE">BN</a>): -15%</li>
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Here are the top new additions in the first quarter by shares:
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<li>Kenvue Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KVUE#NYSE">KVUE</a>): 8.9 million</li>
<li>AT&amp;T Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/T#NYSE">T</a>): 3.78 million</li>
<li>United States Steel Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/X#NYSE">X</a>): 3.63 million</li>
<li>NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>): 1.45 million</li>
<li>CoStar Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSGP#NASDAQ">CSGP</a>): 1.98 million</li>
<li>Pinterest, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PINS#NYSE">PINS</a>): 1 million</li>
<li>RB Global, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RBA#NYSE">RBA</a>): 950,000</li>
<li>Talen Energy Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TLN#NASDAQ">TLN</a>): 585,000 </li>
<li>SharkNinja, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SN#NYSE">SN</a>): 550,000</li>
<li>Caseys General Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CASY#NASDAQ">CASY</a>): 300,000</li>
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Here are the top increases in stake&nbsp;in the first quarter compared to the final quarter of 2024 in percentages:
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<li>Apollo Global Management, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APO#NYSE">APO</a>): +275%</li>
<li>Soho House &amp; Co Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHCO#NYSE">SHCO</a>): +121%</li>
<li>Capital One Financial (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COF#NYSE">COF</a>): +14%</li>
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As of the first quarter of 2025, Loeb&#8217;s top five holdings were Pacific Gas &amp; Electric Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PCG#NYSE">PCG</a>), Kenvue, Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TDS#NYSE">TDS</a>), Soho House, and Brookfield. Of these, all but Brookfield were new or increased positions during the quarter.
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In today's rapidly changing and fiercely competitive business landscape, it is essential for investors and industry enthusiasts to thoroughly analyze companies. In this article, we will conduct a comprehensive industry comparison, evaluating Amazon.com (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) against its key competitors in the Broadline Retail industry. By examining key financial metrics, market position, and growth prospects, we aim 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>P/E</th>
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<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>33.42</td>
<td>7.12</td>
<td>3.39</td>
<td>5.79%</td>
<td>$36.48</td>
<td>$78.69</td>
<td>8.62%</td>
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<td>Alibaba Group Holding Ltd</td>
<td>17.92</td>
<td>2.13</td>
<td>2.22</td>
<td>5.01%</td>
<td>$59.0</td>
<td>$117.63</td>
<td>7.61%</td>
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<td>PDD Holdings Inc</td>
<td>11.17</td>
<td>3.85</td>
<td>3.19</td>
<td>9.28%</td>
<td>$32.41</td>
<td>$62.81</td>
<td>24.45%</td>
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<td>MercadoLibre Inc</td>
<td>63.63</td>
<td>26.20</td>
<td>5.86</td>
<td>10.56%</td>
<td>$0.92</td>
<td>$2.77</td>
<td>36.97%</td>
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<td>JD.com Inc</td>
<td>8.39</td>
<td>1.52</td>
<td>0.31</td>
<td>4.6%</td>
<td>$14.27</td>
<td>$47.85</td>
<td>15.78%</td>
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<td>Coupang Inc</td>
<td>191.71</td>
<td>11.15</td>
<td>1.58</td>
<td>2.53%</td>
<td>$0.36</td>
<td>$2.32</td>
<td>11.16%</td>
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<td>eBay Inc</td>
<td>16.97</td>
<td>6.57</td>
<td>3.35</td>
<td>9.95%</td>
<td>$0.77</td>
<td>$1.86</td>
<td>1.13%</td>
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<td>Vipshop Holdings Ltd</td>
<td>7.28</td>
<td>1.35</td>
<td>0.52</td>
<td>6.31%</td>
<td>$3.29</td>
<td>$7.63</td>
<td>-4.18%</td>
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<td>Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings Inc</td>
<td>35.25</td>
<td>4.12</td>
<td>3.10</td>
<td>4.14%</td>
<td>$0.1</td>
<td>$0.27</td>
<td>2.79%</td>
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<td>Dillard's Inc</td>
<td>11.15</td>
<td>3.59</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>11.4%</td>
<td>$0.31</td>
<td>$0.74</td>
<td>-4.97%</td>
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<td>MINISO Group Holding Ltd</td>
<td>17.82</td>
<td>4.45</td>
<td>2.75</td>
<td>8.12%</td>
<td>$0.99</td>
<td>$2.22</td>
<td>22.68%</td>
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<td>Nordstrom Inc</td>
<td>14.10</td>
<td>3.60</td>
<td>0.28</td>
<td>15.61%</td>
<td>$0.44</td>
<td>$1.69</td>
<td>-2.17%</td>
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<td>Macy's Inc</td>
<td>5.80</td>
<td>0.73</td>
<td>0.15</td>
<td>7.86%</td>
<td>$0.68</td>
<td>$3.02</td>
<td>-4.39%</td>
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<td>Savers Value Village Inc</td>
<td>68.79</td>
<td>3.66</td>
<td>1.03</td>
<td>-1.13%</td>
<td>$0.03</td>
<td>$0.2</td>
<td>4.51%</td>
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<td>Kohl's Corp</td>
<td>8.54</td>
<td>0.25</td>
<td>0.06</td>
<td>1.26%</td>
<td>$0.31</td>
<td>$1.92</td>
<td>-9.39%</td>
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<td>Hour Loop Inc</td>
<td>136</td>
<td>8.22</td>
<td>0.34</td>
<td>11.93%</td>
<td>$0.0</td>
<td>$0.01</td>
<td>4.68%</td>
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<td>Average</td>
<td>40.97</td>
<td>5.43</td>
<td>1.72</td>
<td>7.16%</td>
<td>$7.59</td>
<td>$16.86</td>
<td>7.11%</td>
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 </style>By carefully studying Amazon.com, we can deduce the following trends: 
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A Price to Earnings ratio of 33.42 significantly below the industry average by 0.82x suggests undervaluation. This can make the stock appealing for those seeking growth.
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With a Price to Book ratio of 7.12, which is 1.31x 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.
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The stock's relatively high Price to Sales ratio of 3.39, surpassing the industry average by 1.97x, may indicate an aspect of overvaluation in terms of sales performance.
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With a Return on Equity (ROE) of 5.79% that is 1.37% below the industry average, it appears that the company exhibits potential inefficiency in utilizing equity to generate profits.
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The company exhibits higher Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) of $36.48 Billion, which is 4.81x above the industry average, implying stronger profitability and robust cash flow generation.
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With higher gross profit of $78.69 Billion, which indicates 4.67x above the industry average, the company demonstrates stronger profitability and higher earnings from its core operations.
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The company's revenue growth of 8.62% is notably higher compared to the industry average of 7.11%, 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/2025/1747407649_0.png" alt="debt to equity" />
The debt-to-equity (D/E) ratio indicates the proportion of debt and equity used by a company to finance its assets and operations.
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.
By evaluating Amazon.com against its top 4 peers in terms of the Debt-to-Equity ratio, the following observations arise:
<ul>
<li>
Amazon.com has a stronger financial position compared to its top 4 peers, as evidenced by its lower debt-to-equity ratio of 0.44.
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<li>
This suggests that the company has a more favorable balance between debt and equity, which can be perceived as a positive indicator by 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 the company's assets and sales highly. In terms of ROE, Amazon.com's performance is lower than its industry peers, reflecting less efficient use of shareholder equity. However, the high EBITDA, gross profit, and revenue growth signify strong operational and financial performance relative to competitors in the industry.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Trading Ideas

Market Analysis: Amazon.com And Competitors In Broadline Retail Industry

A May filing shows that Representative Thomas Kean reported a purchase in Amazon.com (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), valued between $9,009 and $135,000. The transaction date is listed as May 15, 2025, with the report published on May 15, 2025.
At present, Amazon.com shares are trading down 0.23% at $204.7.
<h3>Representative's Recent Trading Activity</h3>
In the last three years, Thomas Kean completed 90 stock transactions totaling more than $356 thousand. Aon and Johnson &amp; Johnson stocks were among the largest trades. Some of the most notable transactions the Rep. has executed recently include: 
<ul>
<li>Stryker (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SYK#NYSE">SYK</a>): $15,001 - $50,000 Purchase</li>
<li>Franklin Resources (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BEN#NYSE">BEN</a>): $1,001 - $15,000 Purchase</li>
<li>Amazon.com (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>): $1,001 - $15,000 Purchase</li>
</ul>
Here's a summary of Thomas Kean's recent trades:
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Company</th>
<th>Ticker</th>
<th>Stock Type</th>
<th>Amount</th>
<th>Transaction Type</th>
<th>Transaction Date</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Franklin Resources</td>
<td>BEN</td>
<td>STOCK</td>
<td>$1,001 - $15,000</td>
<td>S (Partial)</td>
<td>2025-04-28</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Amazon.com</td>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>STOCK</td>
<td>$1,001 - $15,000</td>
<td>P</td>
<td>2025-04-24</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Analog Devices</td>
<td>ADI</td>
<td>STOCK</td>
<td>$1,001 - $15,000</td>
<td>P</td>
<td>2025-04-24</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Fiserv</td>
<td>FI</td>
<td>STOCK</td>
<td>$1,001 - $15,000</td>
<td>P</td>
<td>2025-04-24</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Prologis</td>
<td>PLD</td>
<td>STOCK</td>
<td>$1,001 - $15,000</td>
<td>P</td>
<td>2025-04-24</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Stay informed on Thomas Kean's trades and other members of Congress with our real-time <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/gov-trades/members/thomas-kean">government trades tracking tool</a>!
<h3>The Importance of Congressional Transactions</h3>
A congressional transaction is when any representative or senator either buys or sells an individual stock.
Anyone working in Congress must file a Periodic Transaction Report to inform the public of their recent transaction within 30 days of being notified of the transaction and within 45 days of the transaction date.
In April 2012, Former President Barack Obama signed the STOCK Act into law. The act prohibits members of Congress from using private information given to them by their position for personal gain such as buying or selling a stock. The act also expanded disclosure requirements for members of Congress by requiring them to file a monthly disclosure.
<h3>Why Congressional Transactions Matter</h3>
Congressional transactions shouldn't be the primary reason for an investing decision, but they can be an important factor for an investor to consider.
When a senator or representative makes a new purchase, it could be an indication they expect the stock to rise.
A sale, on the other hand, can be made for a variety of reasons, and may not necessarily mean the seller thinks the stock will go down.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Politics

Recent Filing Shows That Rep. Thomas Kean Bought Over $9K Worth of Amazon.com Stock

The Trump administration has intensified its critique of Europe&#8217;s digital regulations, asserting that they pose a risk to free speech and American commercial interests.
What Happened: The State Department is spearheading the initiative, seeking instances of European government efforts to curtail freedom of speech. The focus is on the European Union&#8217;s legislation that outlines standards for tech giants like Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), 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>), Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) and Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) to regulate online content, <a href="https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/trump-administration-targets-europes-digital-laws-as-a-threat-to-basic-rights-and-u-s-business-20db1016">reported</a> The Wall Street Journal.
The U.S. is resolved to break down the &#8220;global censorship-industrial complex,&#8221; as stated in a State Department communication. This dispute over Europe&#8217;s digital policies happens amid strained trans-Atlantic relations due to Trump&#8217;s tariffs and his engagement with Russia.
The EU&#8217;s Digital Services Act (DSA), adopted in 2022, is central to this initiative. The DSA requires digital platforms to show their efforts in tackling risks such as&nbsp;the dissemination of illegal content&nbsp;and election manipulation through disinformation. Trump officials argue that these EU restrictions could potentially impact U.S. content moderation policies and free speech.
EU officials, on the other hand, insist that the DSA, applicable only within the EU, aims to safeguard Europeans&#8217; basic rights and protect children online, without threatening free speech.
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Why It Matters: This development comes in the wake of increasing tensions between the U.S. and the EU over online regulations. The EU and the United Kingdom have <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/eurozone/25/04/44695371/eu-online-crackdown-may-fuel-more-tensions-with-trump-officials">tightened </a>their control over online speech for U.S. social media companies and their citizens, potentially fueling tension with the Trump administration. 
The EU has even considered a $1 billion fine against Elon Musk&#8217;s social media platform, X, for alleged DSA breaches. This ongoing conflict underscores the complex interplay between digital regulations, free speech and international relations.
On the other hand, in February, Vice President JD Vance at the Paris AI Summit had warned Europe against &#8220;authoritarian censorship&#8221; and &#8220;massive regulations.&#8221; Meanwhile, President Donald Trump has criticized non-monetary trade barriers he believes hurt the U.S., prompting his administration to intensify pressure on Europe's digital regulations.
Vanguard Information Technology Index Fund ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VGT#NYSE">VGT</a>) surged 21.23%, while Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>) rose 20.91% over the past month. 
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Disclaimer:&nbsp;This content was partially produced with the help of AI tools and was reviewed and published by Benzinga editors.

US Slams Europe's Digital Laws, Calls Them A Danger To Free Expression And American Big Tech

Editor&#8217;s Note: This article has been updated to reflect the correct 2-year Treasury bond yield of 3.95%.
U.S. stock futures advanced on Friday after a mixed close on Thursday. Futures of major benchmark indices were trading higher in premarket.
The S&amp;P 500 index recorded its fourth day of gains on Thursday after turning positive for the year at the beginning of the week.
Jerome Powell, Federal Reserve Chair, indicated Thursday that the Fed is r<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/05/45439079/powell-signals-fed-may-shift-its-inflation-strategy-after-5-year-economic-shake-up">eassessing its inflation and employment strategies</a>, suggesting potential shifts in policy following a comprehensive review scheduled for 2025. 
"Participants have indicated that they thought it would be appropriate to reconsider the language around [labor market] shortfalls," Powell said, referring to how the Fed talks about employment in its official strategy.
Nasdaq dropped after continued positive momentum from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45462404/trump-unveils-over-200-billion-worth-of-deals-with-uae-including-major-etihad-airways-commitment">partnerships with the Middle East</a> during the U.S.-Saudi Investment Forum. 
Meanwhile, the 10-year Treasury bond yielded 4.40% and the two-year bond was at 3.95%. The CME Group's FedWatch <a href="https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html">tool</a>&#8216;s projections show markets pricing a 91.8% likelihood of the Federal Reserve keeping the current interest rates unchanged in its June meeting.
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<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Futures</td>
<td>Change (+/-)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>0.33%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>0.23%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>0.23%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>0.40%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), which track the S&amp;P 500 index and Nasdaq 100 index, respectively, rose in premarket on Friday. The SPY was up 0.14% to $591.31, while the QQQ advanced 0.16% to $520.06, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
Cues From Last Session:
Led by strong gains in utilities, consumer staples, and real estate, most sectors within the S&amp;P 500 finished Thursday in positive territory, contributing to the index&#8217;s fourth consecutive session of gains.
However, consumer discretionary and communication services stocks diverged from the broader market, ending the day lower.
Overall, the S&amp;P 500 has climbed approximately 4.5% week-to-date, followed by a roughly 2.6% increase for the Dow and a significant 6.6% rise for the Nasdaq.
Notably, tech giants like Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) and Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) have seen substantial weekly gains of around 15% each, with Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) and 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>) also adding around 6% and 7%, respectively.
In other news, Walmart Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>) reported stronger-than-anticipated first-quarter earnings, while Foot Locker Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FL#NYSE">FL</a>) shares surged around 86% following an agreement for acquisition by DICK&#8217;s Sporting Goods Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DKS#NYSE">DKS</a>).
On the economic front, initial jobless claims remained steady, U.S. retail sales saw a modest 0.1% monthly increase in April, and U.S. producer prices unexpectedly declined by 0.5% in April.
The Dow Jones index advanced 272 points or 0.65% to 42,322.75, whereas the S&amp;P 500 index rose 0.41% to 5,916.93. Nasdaq Composite ended 0.18% lower at 19,112.32, and the small-cap gauge, Russell 2000, ended 0.52% higher at 2,094.69.
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<table class="has-fixed-layout">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Index</td>
<td>Performance (+/-)</td>
<td>Value</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nasdaq Composite</td>
<td>-0.18%</td>
<td>19,112.32</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>0.41%</td>
<td>5,916.93</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>0.65%</td>
<td>42,322.75</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>0.52%</td>
<td>2,094.69</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
Insights From Analysts:
Ed Yardeni of Yardeni Research said in his QuickTakes note that Fed Chair Powell &#8220;poked a stick&#8221; at the White House following his speech on Thursday.
Yardeni pointed out that Powell implied that the bond yields might stay elevated as a result of more frequent &#8220;supply shocks,&#8221; like tariffs.
&#8220;Higher real rates may also reflect the possibility that inflation could be more volatile going forward than in the inter-crisis period of the 2010s,&#8221; Powell said in prepared remarks for the Thomas Laubach Research Conference in Washington, D.C.
Yardeni said, &#8220;Sounds like Powell is expecting more frequent bouts of stagflation, which was associated with supply shocks in the past.&#8221;
&#8220;The stock and bond markets didn&#8217;t react much to the speech partly because today&#8217;s batch of indicators were mostly ambiguous about the near-term prospects for stagflation,&#8221; he added.
As the PPI declined in April, Louis Navellier of Navellier &amp; Associates said, &#8220;The PPI demonstrated that despite recent trade chaos, wholesale prices are falling from lackluster economic activity and surplus goods that have been &#8216;dumped&#8217; in the U.S.&#8221;
Meanwhile, commenting on the declining PPI, Jamie Cox, the managing partner at Harris Financial Group, added, &#8220;If you are in the stagflation camp, these data aren't confirming your thesis. While growth is slowing, disinflation remains intact.&#8221;
Speaking about the S&amp;P 500 earnings so far, Navellier said, &#8220;Now that 90% of the companies in the S&amp;P 500 have announced their first quarter results, earnings are running at an 11.2% annual pace, which represents the seventh straight quarter of improving earnings growth.&#8221;
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Upcoming Economic Data
Here&#8217;s what investors will keep an eye on Friday:
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>April&#8217;s import price index, housing starts, and building permit data will be released by 8:30 a.m. ET.</li>
</ul>
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>The preliminary consumer sentiment for May will be released by 10:00 a.m. ET.</li>
</ul>
Stocks In Focus:
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Flowers Foods Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FLO#NYSE">FLO</a>) fell 2.17% in premarket on Friday as analysts expect it to report quarterly earnings of 38 cents per share on revenue of $1.60 billion, before the opening bell.</li>
</ul>
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Brady Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRC#NYSE">BRC</a>) rose 1.77% as Wall Street expects it to report earnings before the opening bell. It is expected to post earnings of $1.22 per share on revenue of $386.81 million.</li>
</ul>
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>RBC Bearings Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RBC#NYSE">RBC</a>) declined 0.56% as analysts expect it to report quarterly earnings of $2.70 per share on revenue of $440.26 million, before the opening bell.</li>
</ul>
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TTWO#NASDAQ">TTWO</a>) fell 3.59% after the company guided for its first quarter net bookings to be in a range of $1.25 billion to $1.30 billion and full fiscal-year net bookings to be in a range of $5.90 billion to $6.00 billion.</li>
</ul>
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Applied Materials Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMAT#NASDAQ">AMAT</a>) dropped 6.19% after a mixed second quarter. The earnings per share were better than expected, while sales missed estimates.</li>
</ul>
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>WeRide Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WRD#NASDAQ">WRD</a>) was up 2.85% after launching a fully driverless robotaxi trial operation in Abu Dhabi.</li>
</ul>
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Vistra Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VST#NYSE">VST</a>) jumped 5.41% after acquiring natural gas assets worth $1.9 billion.</li>
</ul>
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) was 0.07% below flatline after the report of a delayed rollout for its AI model update.</li>
</ul>
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Incannex Healthcare Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IXHL#NASDAQ">IXHL</a>) zoomed 68.98% after it finished administering doses to patients in the Phase 2 segment of its trial for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA).</li>
</ul>
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Origin Materials Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORGN#NASDAQ">ORGN</a>) slumped 30.80% after the company reported a year-over-year decrease in first-quarter financial results and cut its FY26 sales guidance below estimates.</li>
</ul>
Commodities, Gold, And Global Equity Markets:
Crude oil futures were trading lower in the early New York session by 0.19% to hover around $61.50 per barrel.
Gold Spot US Dollar fell 0.96% to hover around $3,208.84 per ounce. Its last record high stood at $3,500.33 per ounce. The U.S. Dollar Index spot was lower by 0.19% at the 100.6880 level.
Asian markets ended lower on Friday except South Korea's Kospi and Australia's ASX 200 index. Japan's Nikkei 225, Hong Kong's Hang Seng, India's S&amp;P BSE Sensex, and China&#8217;s CSI 300 indices declined. European markets were higher in early trade.
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Wall Street Poised To Open Higher After S&P 500's 4-Day Run: 'Sounds Like Powell Is Expecting More Frequent Bouts Of Stagflation,' Cautions Expert (CORRECTED)

As ValueAct Holdings, LP. buys a fresh stake in Rocket Companies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RKT#NYSE">RKT</a>), Andrew Left&#8216;s Citron Research endorses the move, calling the investment a &#8220;multi-year story.&#8221;
What Happened: The co-CEO and CIO of ValueAct, Mason Morfit, added 6.728 million shares worth $81.213 million to its portfolio during the first quarter, according to its 13F filings.
The company represented 1.8% of ValueAct&#8217;s total holdings as of the first quarter.
However, Rocket&#8217;s recent SEC filing dated May 15 showed that ValueAct held 15.125 million shares in the company, representing 9.9% of the total stake.
Citron Research cited this in an X post and lauded the co-CEO, Morfit, for being the &#8220;most strategic, long-term thinkers&#8221; and stating that he is one of the minds who reshaped Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) from the boardroom. 
&#8220;When someone like that sees $RKT as a compounder, it's not about quarterly noise—it's the start of a multi-year story,&#8221; said Citron&#8217;s post.
Highlighting Morfit&#8217;s comments, it added, &#8220;The CEO called Rocket a &#8216;sleeping giant&#8217; in its &#8216;early innings&#8217; yesterday,&#8221; the post added.
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&mdash; Citron Research (@CitronResearch) <a href="https://twitter.com/CitronResearch/status/1923119403777786252?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 15, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Why It Matters: Apart from Rocket Companies, ValueAct&#8217;s 13F filings showed 13 more companies that the firm held a stake in, after the first quarter. Here is a list of all its holdings.
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<td>Holdings As Of Q1</td>
<td>Stake</td>
<td>Value (In Million)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Salesforce Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRM#NYSE">CRM</a>)</td>
<td>17%</td>
<td>$777.84</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Walt Disney Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>)</td>
<td>14%</td>
<td>$648.07</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Insight Enterprises Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NSIT#NASDAQ">NSIT</a>)</td>
<td>13%</td>
<td>$609.22</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>)</td>
<td>13%</td>
<td>$584.93</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Roblox Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RBLX#NYSE">RBLX</a>)</td>
<td>11%</td>
<td>$510.91</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Visa Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>)</td>
<td>10%</td>
<td>$460.14</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Liberty Media Corp. Series C (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLYVK#NASDAQ">LLYVK</a>)</td>
<td>5.80%</td>
<td>$266.01</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Expedia Group Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXPE#NASDAQ">EXPE</a>)</td>
<td>4.10%</td>
<td>$187.79</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Live Nation Entertainment Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LYV#NYSE">LYV</a>)</td>
<td>2.50%</td>
<td>$115.60</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Liberty Media Corp. Series A (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLYVA#NASDAQ">LLYVA</a>)</td>
<td>2.40%</td>
<td>$111.53</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>)</td>
<td>2.30%</td>
<td>$107.14</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Toast Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TOST#NYSE">TOST</a>)</td>
<td>1.90%</td>
<td>$86.15</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Rocket Companies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RKT#NYSE">RKT</a>)</td>
<td>1.80%</td>
<td>$81.21</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nu Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NU#NYSE">NU</a>)</td>
<td>0.80%</td>
<td>$34.98</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
Price Action: Shares of RKT rose 1.35% on Thursday. The stock was up 17.70% on a year-to-date basis, but 8% lower over a year. It was trading nearly 6% higher during the premarket session on Friday.
Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings shows that RKT had a stronger price trend over the short and the medium term but a weaker trend over the long term. Its momentum ranking was moderate at the 37.21th percentile. You can check the details of other metrics <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">over here</a>. 
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The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), which track the S&amp;P 500 index and Nasdaq 100 index, respectively, were higher in premarket on Friday. The SPY was up 0.24% to $591.85, while the QQQ advanced 0.24% to $520.50, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
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EXPE

LLYVA

LLYVK

NSIT

RBLX

TOST

Rocket Companies Soars 6% In Friday Premarket As Activist Investor ValueAct Reveals New Position, Calls RKT A 'Sleeping Giant' In Early Innings

The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed a decline in the overall market sentiment, while the index remained in the &#8220;Greed&#8221; zone on Thursday.
U.S. stocks settled mixed on Thursday, with the S&amp;P 500 recording gains for the fourth straight session. Week to date, the S&amp;P 500 gained around 4.5%, while the Dow added around 2.6%. The Nasdaq has added around 6.6% during the period.
Tech giants have also recorded sharp gains during the week, with Nvidia (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) and Tesla (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) adding around 15% each. Shares of Amazon (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) gained around 6%, while Alphabet (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) jumped 7% week-to-date.
Walmart Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>) reported better-than-expected earnings for its first quarter on Thursday. Foot Locker, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FL#NYSE">FL</a>) shares jumped around 86% on Thursday after DICK's Sporting Goods agreed to acquire the company.
On the economic data front, initial jobless claims came in unchanged from the previous week at 229,000 during the week ending May 10. U.S. retail sales increased by 0.1% month-over-month in April compared to a revised 1.7% gain in March. U.S. producer prices declined by 0.5% in April compared to a revised flat reading in the previous month and versus market estimates of a 0.2% gain.
Most sectors on the S&amp;P 500 closed on a positive note, with utilities, consumer staples and real estate stocks recording biggest gains on Thursday. However, consumer discretionary and communication services stocks bucked the overall market trend, closing the session lower.
The Dow Jones closed higher by around 272 points to 42,322.75 on Thursday. The S&amp;P 500 gained 0.41% to 5,916.93, while the Nasdaq Composite fell 0.18% at 19,112.32 during Thursday's session.
Investors are awaiting earnings results from Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FLO#NYSE">FLO</a>), Brady Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRC#NYSE">BRC</a>) and RBC Bearings Incorporated (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RBC#NYSE">RBC</a>) today.
At a current reading of 68.9, the index remained in the &#8220;Greed&#8221; zone on Thursday, versus a prior reading of 70.4.
What is CNN Business Fear &amp; Greed Index?
The Fear &amp; Greed Index is a measure of the current market sentiment. It is based on the premise that higher fear exerts pressure on stock prices, while higher greed has the opposite effect. The index is calculated based on seven equal-weighted indicators. The index ranges from 0 to 100, where 0 represents maximum fear and 100 signals maximum greediness.
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Earnings

Pre-Market Outlook

S&P 500 Settles Higher For Fourth Session Amid Surge In Tech Stocks: Investor Sentiment Slips, But Fear Index Stays In 'Greed' Zone

Options activities show a sudden burst in bearish sentiment in the markets, particularly among large-cap tech stocks, following $33 million worth of put options being purchased.
What Happened: On Thursday, popular newsletter The Kobeissi Letter shared a chart on X, showing rising put option volumes among the &#8220;Magnificent 7&#8221; stocks, which comprise high-performing and influential U.S.-listed equities.
According to the X post, put volumes started to surge around 2 p.m. ET, ultimately reaching $33 million in total purchases before the closing bell. It marked the first time this week that bearish contracts outpaced bullish calls across the group.
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&#8220;Options activity continues to be very telling,&#8221; the post says, highlighting how the late-day rotation into puts could reflect increased caution after a strong year-to-date run for most of the Magnificent 7, which have a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/sports-betting/24/12/42378468/if-you-like-big-tech-youll-love-this-etf-that-lets-you-invest-in-microsoft-nvidia-and-appl">combined market cap</a> of over $16.3 trillion.
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&mdash; The Kobeissi Letter (@KobeissiLetter) <a href="https://twitter.com/KobeissiLetter/status/1923113500483912118?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 15, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Why It Matters: These stocks have added $3.57 to their market caps since <a href="https://benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/05/45414023/magnificent-seven-add-36-trillion-since-april-lows-is-this-rally-just-beginning">their April lows</a>, with $1.2 trillion in gains coming within just two days of the trade de-escalations with China early this week. 
The group witnessed steep pullbacks following President Donald Trump&#8217;s Liberation Day tariffs, owing to their global scale and operations. Even after the pause was announced, the <a href="https://benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/04/44916598/tariff-pause-fizzles-mag-7-stocks-slide-back-to-pre-pause-lows">stocks slipped back</a> to their pre-pause lows last month, as turbulent market conditions and uncertainties continued to persist.
While most stocks in this group still remain in the red year-to-date, they&#8217;ve recovered significantly over the past week, with the Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAGS#BATS">MAGS</a>), which tracks this grouping, rallying 21.90% over the past month.
The rising put option volumes could be in response to the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/05/45435170/jim-cramer-says-this-will-hurt-apple-president-trump-making-it-tough">fresh set of uncertainties</a> surrounding trade and tariffs by the current U.S. Administration. For instance, on Thursday, it was revealed that Trump is pressuring Apple CEO Tim Cook to stop iPhone production in India and bring manufacturing back to the United States instead.
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<tbody>
<tr>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Stock / ETF</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Year-To-Date Returns</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>)</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">-13.24%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>)</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">-6.83</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>)</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">-13.29%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>)</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+8.25%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">-2.52%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>)</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+7.45%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">-9.61%</td>
</tr>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAGS#BATS">MAGS</a>)</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">-3.71%</td>
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Price Action: The Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF was down 1.14% on Thursday, and another 0.11% after hours.
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The ETF scores in the 82nd percentile according to Benzinga&#8217;s Edge Stock Rankings. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">Let&#8217;s see</a> how it compares with constituent holdings such as Apple and Microsoft.
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Options

MAGS

Wall Street Getting Nervous? Magnificent 7 Giants Face $33M Bet Against Them As Market Turbulence Looms

13F Shows Third Point Cut Stake In Amazon.com Inc To 2.35M Shares (From 3.45M)

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Macro Economic Events

Global

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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 will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Consumer Discretionary sector: 
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<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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<td>TSLA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$340.00</td>
<td>$83.2K</td>
<td>13.7K</td>
<td>96.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ETSY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$50.8K</td>
<td>10.3K</td>
<td>11.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$32.3K</td>
<td>10.2K</td>
<td>345</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RCL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$247.50</td>
<td>$43.6K</td>
<td>91</td>
<td>273</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>YETI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$27.50</td>
<td>$64.6K</td>
<td>953</td>
<td>235</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BABA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/20/26</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$25.4K</td>
<td>461</td>
<td>50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MELI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$2600.00</td>
<td>$30.0K</td>
<td>129</td>
<td>21</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• For TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 1 day(s) on May 16, 2025. This event was a transfer of 95 contract(s) at a $340.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 9 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $83.2K, with a price of $880.0 per contract. There were 13708 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 96559 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ETSY (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ETSY#NASDAQ">ETSY</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 64 day(s) on July 18, 2025. Parties traded 254 contract(s) at a $50.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $50.8K, with a price of $200.0 per contract. There were 10346 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 11803 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AMZN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 64 day(s) on July 18, 2025. This event was a transfer of 23 contract(s) at a $200.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $32.3K, with a price of $1405.0 per contract. There were 10298 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 345 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding RCL (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCL#NYSE">RCL</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 1 day(s) on May 16, 2025. Parties traded 96 contract(s) at a $247.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 12 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $43.6K, with a price of $455.0 per contract. There were 91 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 273 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding YETI (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/YETI#NYSE">YETI</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 1 day(s) on May 16, 2025. Parties traded 132 contract(s) at a $27.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 25 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $64.6K, with a price of $490.0 per contract. There were 953 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 235 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BABA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 309 day(s) on March 20, 2026. This event was a transfer of 50 contract(s) at a $95.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.4K, with a price of $510.0 per contract. There were 461 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 50 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MELI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MELI#NASDAQ">MELI</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 36 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 3 contract(s) at a $2600.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.0K, with a price of $10000.0 per contract. There were 129 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 21 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 news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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In the ever-changing and fiercely competitive business landscape, conducting thorough company analysis is crucial 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>34.24</td>
<td>7.30</td>
<td>3.48</td>
<td>5.79%</td>
<td>$36.48</td>
<td>$78.69</td>
<td>8.62%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Alibaba Group Holding Ltd</td>
<td>19.38</td>
<td>2.30</td>
<td>2.40</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>11.27</td>
<td>3.88</td>
<td>3.22</td>
<td>9.28%</td>
<td>$32.41</td>
<td>$62.81</td>
<td>24.45%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MercadoLibre Inc</td>
<td>63.08</td>
<td>25.98</td>
<td>5.81</td>
<td>10.56%</td>
<td>$0.92</td>
<td>$2.77</td>
<td>36.97%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JD.com Inc</td>
<td>8.73</td>
<td>1.58</td>
<td>0.33</td>
<td>4.21%</td>
<td>$12.54</td>
<td>$53.12</td>
<td>13.37%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Coupang Inc</td>
<td>192.21</td>
<td>11.18</td>
<td>1.59</td>
<td>2.53%</td>
<td>$0.36</td>
<td>$2.32</td>
<td>11.16%</td>
</tr>
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<td>eBay Inc</td>
<td>16.62</td>
<td>6.44</td>
<td>3.29</td>
<td>9.95%</td>
<td>$0.77</td>
<td>$1.86</td>
<td>1.13%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Vipshop Holdings Ltd</td>
<td>7.46</td>
<td>1.38</td>
<td>0.53</td>
<td>6.31%</td>
<td>$3.29</td>
<td>$7.63</td>
<td>-4.18%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings Inc</td>
<td>35.16</td>
<td>4.11</td>
<td>3.09</td>
<td>4.14%</td>
<td>$0.1</td>
<td>$0.27</td>
<td>2.79%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Dillard's Inc</td>
<td>10.51</td>
<td>3.38</td>
<td>0.95</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>17.09</td>
<td>4.27</td>
<td>2.63</td>
<td>8.12%</td>
<td>$0.99</td>
<td>$2.22</td>
<td>22.68%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nordstrom Inc</td>
<td>14.13</td>
<td>3.61</td>
<td>0.28</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>5.85</td>
<td>0.74</td>
<td>0.15</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>68.36</td>
<td>3.64</td>
<td>1.02</td>
<td>-1.13%</td>
<td>$0.03</td>
<td>$0.2</td>
<td>4.51%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kohl's Corp</td>
<td>8.28</td>
<td>0.24</td>
<td>0.06</td>
<td>1.26%</td>
<td>$0.31</td>
<td>$1.92</td>
<td>-9.39%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Hour Loop Inc</td>
<td>68.50</td>
<td>9.33</td>
<td>0.35</td>
<td>-25.78%</td>
<td>$-0.0</td>
<td>$0.02</td>
<td>-8.51%</td>
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<td>Average</td>
<td>36.44</td>
<td>5.47</td>
<td>1.71</td>
<td>4.62%</td>
<td>$7.48</td>
<td>$17.21</td>
<td>6.07%</td>
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 </style>After a detailed analysis of Amazon.com, the following trends become apparent: 
<ul>
<li>
A Price to Earnings ratio of 34.24 significantly below the industry average by 0.94x suggests undervaluation. This can make the stock appealing for those seeking growth.
</li>
<li>
It could be trading at a premium in relation to its book value, as indicated by its Price to Book ratio of 7.3 which exceeds the industry average by 1.33x.
</li>
<li>
With a relatively high Price to Sales ratio of 3.48, which is 2.04x the industry average, the stock might be considered overvalued based on sales performance.
</li>
<li>
The company has a higher Return on Equity (ROE) of 5.79%, which is 1.17% above the industry average. This suggests efficient use of equity to generate profits and demonstrates profitability and growth potential.
</li>
<li>
With higher Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) of $36.48 Billion, which is 4.88x above the industry average, the company demonstrates stronger profitability and robust cash flow generation.
</li>
<li>
The gross profit of $78.69 Billion is 4.57x above that of its industry, highlighting stronger profitability and higher earnings from its core operations.
</li>
<li>
The company's revenue growth of 8.62% exceeds the industry average of 6.07%, indicating strong sales performance and market outperformance.
</li>
</ul>
<h3>Debt To Equity Ratio</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1747321255_0.png" alt="debt to equity" />
The debt-to-equity (D/E) ratio assesses the extent to which a company relies on borrowed funds compared to its equity.
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.
By considering the Debt-to-Equity ratio, Amazon.com can be compared to its top 4 peers, leading to the following observations:
<ul>
<li>
When considering the debt-to-equity ratio, Amazon.com exhibits a stronger financial position compared to its top 4 peers.
</li>
<li>
This indicates that the company has a favorable balance between debt and equity, with a lower debt-to-equity ratio of 0.44, which can be perceived as a positive aspect by 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. Amazon.com's high ROE, EBITDA, gross profit, and revenue growth outperform 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.

Comparative Study: Amazon.com And Industry Competitors In Broadline Retail Industry

An official report on May 14, 2025 reveals Representative Julie Johnson's recent sale of Amazon.com (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) stock, valued between $223,139 and $2,295,000. The transaction took place on May 14, 2025, as per the May filing.
At this time, Amazon.com shares are trading down 3.06% at $203.82.
<h3>Representative's Recent Trading Activity</h3>
Over the previous three years, Julie Johnson conducted 119 trades, totaling more than $133 thousand. The largest of these were in Tesla and ALLETE stock. Some of the most notable transactions the Rep. has executed recently include: 
<ul>
<li>Capital One Finl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COF#NYSE">COF</a>): $1,001 - $15,000 Purchase</li>
<li>Accenture (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACN#NYSE">ACN</a>): $1,001 - $15,000 Sale</li>
<li>Cigna Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CI#NYSE">CI</a>): $1,001 - $15,000 Purchase</li>
</ul>
Here's a summary of Julie Johnson's most recent trades:
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<thead>
<tr>
<th>Company</th>
<th>Ticker</th>
<th>Stock Type</th>
<th>Amount</th>
<th>Transaction Type</th>
<th>Transaction Date</th>
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<tbody>
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<td>Capital One Finl</td>
<td>COF</td>
<td>STOCK</td>
<td>$1,001 - $15,000</td>
<td>P</td>
<td>2025-03-21</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Accenture</td>
<td>ACN</td>
<td>STOCK</td>
<td>$1,001 - $15,000</td>
<td>S</td>
<td>2025-03-19</td>
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<tr>
<td>Cigna Group</td>
<td>CI</td>
<td>STOCK</td>
<td>$1,001 - $15,000</td>
<td>P</td>
<td>2025-03-19</td>
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<tr>
<td>Accenture</td>
<td>ACN</td>
<td>STOCK</td>
<td>$1,001 - $15,000</td>
<td>S (Partial)</td>
<td>2025-03-14</td>
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<tr>
<td>3M</td>
<td>MMM</td>
<td>STOCK</td>
<td>$1,001 - $15,000</td>
<td>P</td>
<td>2025-03-12</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Stay informed on Julie Johnson's trades and other members of Congress with our real-time <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/gov-trades/members/julie-johnson">government trades tracking tool</a>!
<h3>The Importance of Congressional Transactions</h3>
A congressional transaction is when any representative or senator either buys or sells an individual stock.
Anyone working in Congress must file a Periodic Transaction Report to inform the public of their recent transaction within 30 days of being notified of the transaction and within 45 days of the transaction date.
In April 2012, Former President Barack Obama signed the STOCK Act into law. The act prohibits members of Congress from using private information given to them by their position for personal gain such as buying or selling a stock. The act also expanded disclosure requirements for members of Congress by requiring them to file a monthly disclosure.
<h3>Why Congressional Transactions Matter</h3>
Congressional transactions shouldn't be the primary reason for an investing decision, but they can be an important factor for an investor to consider.
When a senator or representative makes a new purchase, it could be an indication they expect the stock to rise.
A sale, on the other hand, can be made for a variety of reasons, and may not necessarily mean the seller thinks the stock will go down.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Texas Rep. Julie Johnson Sold Up to $2.29M Worth of Amazon.com Stock

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Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bearish approach towards Amazon.com (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</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 AMZN usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 21 extraordinary options activities for Amazon.com. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 33% leaning bullish and 57% bearish. Among these notable options, 11 are puts, totaling $499,625, and 10 are calls, amounting to $689,342.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $190.0 and $225.0 for Amazon.com, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for Amazon.com's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across Amazon.com's significant trades, within a strike price range of $190.0 to $225.0, over the past month.
<h3>Amazon.com Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1747317673_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

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<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>Volume</th>
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<td>AMZN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$10.3</td>
<td>$10.15</td>
<td>$10.18</td>
<td>$195.00</td>
<td>$170.2K</td>
<td>18.2K</td>
<td>230</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$1.53</td>
<td>$1.5</td>
<td>$1.53</td>
<td>$225.00</td>
<td>$124.9K</td>
<td>34.5K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$2.02</td>
<td>$2.0</td>
<td>$2.0</td>
<td>$205.00</td>
<td>$75.4K</td>
<td>12.7K</td>
<td>5.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$1.96</td>
<td>$1.94</td>
<td>$1.95</td>
<td>$205.00</td>
<td>$71.4K</td>
<td>20.2K</td>
<td>5.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/23/25</td>
<td>$3.95</td>
<td>$3.85</td>
<td>$3.9</td>
<td>$205.00</td>
<td>$69.4K</td>
<td>3.8K</td>
<td>298</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Amazon.com</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.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Amazon.com, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Current Position of Amazon.com</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 8,086,270, the AMZN's price is down by -2.13%, now at $205.78. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 77 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Amazon.com</h3>
In the last month, 5 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $239.8.
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&#x2A; An analyst from JMP Securities downgraded its action to Market Outperform with a price target of $240. 
&#x2A; An analyst from JMP Securities has decided to maintain their Market Outperform rating on Amazon.com, which currently sits at a price target of $250. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Telsey Advisory Group has decided to maintain their Outperform rating on Amazon.com, which currently sits at a price target of $235. 
&#x2A; An analyst from UBS has decided to maintain their Buy rating on Amazon.com, which currently sits at a price target of $249. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Susquehanna persists with their Positive rating on Amazon.com, maintaining a target price of $225. 
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Smart Money Is Betting Big In AMZN Options

Earlier this week, the "Shark Tank" investor and entrepreneur, Kevin O'Leary, fondly known as "Mr Wonderful," shared a no-nonsense tactic he swears by to avoid overpaying for services like cable, subscriptions and phone plans.
What Happened: "Every time a bill goes up, I call," O'Leary said in a post on social media. "Not customer service—retention. That's where the real deals are. I negotiate like it's sport. I've been doing it for decades, and I never pay retail."
In the video he shared along with the post, O'Leary noted that retention reps have the power to offer you special, lower-cost plans or promotional discounts to keep you from cancelling. Regular customer-service agents usually can't.
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"Subscription fees, cable bills, you name it—I fight them all. Keeps me sharp. If you're not negotiating your bills, you're just giving money away. And I don't do charity for telecoms," he stated.
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&mdash; Kevin O&#39;Leary aka Mr. Wonderful (@kevinolearytv) <a href="https://twitter.com/kevinolearytv/status/1922275638603567490?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 13, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Earlier this year, in January, streaming giant Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) raised the price of its standard <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/01/43119464/netflix-raises-prices-16-peter-schiff-warns-of-escalating-inflation-risks-ahead-of-trump-policies">streaming plan by 16%</a>. In 2022, Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) made a similar move <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/22/03/26311326/amazon-prime-membership-now-costs-16-more-heres-what-youre-paying-today">and increased the price</a> for Prime customers by 16%.
In July 2023, YouTube Premium, a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc.'s (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, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/07/33297507/youtube-premium-has-got-more-expensive-for-you-now-shell-out-13-99-monthly">raised its monthly price from</a> $11.99 to $13.99 and its annual plan from $119.99 to $139.99—marking its first price increase since launching in 2018.
Similarly, according to a 2022 <a href="https://cordcutting.com/research/paying-for-channels-you-dont-watch/">report</a> by CordCutting.com, the average cost of a cable bill surged from $96 to $147 per month between 2019 and 2022—an increase of 52%. This jump comes even as the number of channels included in standard packages declined, driving the cost per channel from $0.50 to $0.77.&nbsp;
Why It's Important: Accordingly <a href="https://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-businessmen/ceos/kevin-oleary-net-worth/">to</a> celebrity net worth, Mr Wonderful currently has a net worth of around $400 million.&nbsp;
Born in Montreal in 1954 to Lebanese and Irish parents, O'Leary's early life was shaped by international travel due to his stepfather's work with the United Nations.
Though he once dreamed of becoming a photographer, O'Leary pursued business on his stepfather's advice—earning a degree from the University of Waterloo in 1977 and a Master of Business Administration from Western's Ivey Business School in 1980.
While at Nabisco, he honed marketing skills he later used to co-found SoftKey, an educational software company that bought The Learning Company and was sold to Mattel for $4.2 billion in 1999.
Since then, O'Leary has co-founded storage firms, launched his own wine label and invested in numerous companies through "Shark Tank."
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Ark Invest founder Cathie Wood says American power bills might have been roughly 90% cheaper had Washington not tightened the regulatory vice on nuclear energy in the 1970s, citing new in-house research released this week.
What Happened: Wood on Wednesday reposted analyst Sam Korus's thread on X, highlighting an Ark chart that shows nuclear construction costs veering sharply upward after a wave of safety rules, while solar kept sliding, ultimately flipping the cost hierarchy.
The underlying study argues that, adjusted for capacity factors, pre-1975 cost trends would make nuclear the cheapest source of baseload power today and lop roughly nine-tenths off retail electricity prices.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">According to <a href="https://twitter.com/ARKInvest?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ARKInvest</a>'s research on nuclear energy led by <a href="https://twitter.com/skorusARK?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@skorusARK</a>, if government regulators had not interfered, electricity costs would be roughly 90% lower in the US than they are today. <a href="https://t.co/njsS6CRjr5">https://t.co/njsS6CRjr5</a>
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Nuclear's fortunes changed after the partial meltdown at Three Mile Island in March 1979, which triggered sweeping design and training mandates from the newly strengthened Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Academic <a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S254243512030458X?">reviews</a> by ScienceDirect and Breakthrough Journal <a href="https://www.breakthroughjournal.org/p/its-the-nuclear-regulation-stupid">show</a> that those rules added at least 25% to reactor capital costs and stretched build times by more than two years on average.
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Industry studies estimate labor and materials outlays <a href="https://ifp.org/nuclear-power-plant-construction-costs">jumped</a> another 10-15% in the early 1980s, cementing the cost spiral. By contrast, levelized solar prices have fallen more than 80% since 2010, leaving nuclear stranded without regulatory relief.
Why It Matters: Wood's nuke-friendly stance dovetails with <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/10/41442870/cathie-woods-ark-invest-buys-3-95m-worth-of-amazon-stock-amid-companys-nuclear-moves">Ark's bets</a> on companies pursuing advanced reactors and on customers such as Amazon (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) that are exploring in-house nuclear supply for data-center demands.
Ark Invest&#8217;s research also arrives after news broke earlier this week of President Donald Trump advancing a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45378427/trump-wants-to-kickstart-nuclear-development-these-5-stocks-could-boom">series of executive orders</a> aimed at dramatically changing U.S. nuclear energy policy to accelerate the construction of new nuclear power plants and reduce regulatory barriers.
Nuclear power developer Elementl Power on Wednesday <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/05/45337965/google-to-fund-three-nuclear-sites-says-the-move-will-allow-them-to-move-at-the-speed-required-to-meet-this-moment-of-ai-and-american-innovation">also revealed</a> that it had signed a strategic agreement with Google to develop three sites for advanced reactors.
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