Amazon.com Option Alert: Aug 15 $225 Calls Sweep (37) near the Ask: 2154 vs 11231 OI; Earnings 7/31 After Close [est] 

Amazon.com Option Alert: Aug 15 $225 Calls Sweep (37) near the Ask: 2154 @ $9.2 vs 11231 OI; Earnings 7/31 After Close [est] Ref=$221.04

Amazon.com Option Alert: Jan 16 $150 Calls at the Bid: 75 vs 10132 OI; Earnings 7/31 After Close [est] 

Amazon.com Option Alert: Jan 16 $150 Calls at the Bid: 75 @ $75.6 vs 10132 OI; Earnings 7/31 After Close [est] Ref=$219.24

Amazon.com Option Alert: Dec, 2027 $90 Calls at the Bid: 105 vs 121 OI; Earnings 7/31 After Close [est] 

Amazon.com Option Alert: Dec, 2027 $90 Calls at the Bid: 105 @ $143.0 vs 121 OI; Earnings 7/31 After Close [est] Ref=$219.99

Amazon.com Option Alert: Dec, 2027 $85 Calls at the Bid: 35 vs 218 OI; Earnings 7/31 After Close [est] 

Amazon.com Option Alert: Dec, 2027 $85 Calls at the Bid: 35 @ $145.5 vs 218 OI; Earnings 7/31 After Close [est] Ref=$219.6201

Amazon.com Option Alert: Dec 19 $270 Calls Sweep (92) below Bid!: 2629 vs 1977 OI; Earnings 7/31 After Close [est] 

Amazon.com Option Alert: Dec 19 $270 Calls Sweep (92) below Bid!: 2629 @ $4.863 vs 1977 OI; Earnings 7/31 After Close [est] Ref=$221.085

Amazon.com Option Alert: Jul 18 $215 Calls Sweep (130) near the Bid: 1664 vs 19110 OI; Earnings 7/31 After Close [est] 

Amazon.com Option Alert: Jul 18 $215 Calls Sweep (130) near the Bid: 1664 @ $8.886 vs 19110 OI; Earnings 7/31 After Close [est] Ref=$220.13

Amazon.com Option Alert: Sep 19 $210 Calls Sweep (4) near the Ask: 500 vs 10316 OI; Earnings 7/31 After Close [est] 

Amazon.com Option Alert: Sep 19 $210 Calls Sweep (4) near the Ask: 500 @ $18.95 vs 10316 OI; Earnings 7/31 After Close [est] Ref=$218.34

Amazon.com Option Alert: Aug 15 $210 Calls Sweep (28) near the Bid: 406 vs 13936 OI; Earnings 7/31 After Close [est] 

Amazon.com Option Alert: Aug 15 $210 Calls Sweep (28) near the Bid: 406 @ $16.725 vs 13936 OI; Earnings 7/31 After Close [est] Ref=$219.3297

Amazon.com Option Alert: Jan 16 $200 Puts Sweep (69) near the Bid: 1511 vs 13147 OI; Earnings 7/31 After Close [est] 

Amazon.com Option Alert: Jan 16 $200 Puts Sweep (69) near the Bid: 1511 @ $10.146 vs 13147 OI; Earnings 7/31 After Close [est] Ref=$219.805

Amazon.com Option Alert: Jul 3 $220 Calls Sweep (53) near the Ask: 1849 vs 14052 OI; Earnings 7/31 After Close [est] 

Amazon.com Option Alert: Jul 3 $220 Calls Sweep (53) near the Ask: 1849 @ $3.5 vs 14052 OI; Earnings 7/31 After Close [est] Ref=$221.165

Amazon.com Option Alert: Jul 18 $215 Calls Sweep (108) near the Bid: 1526 vs 19110 OI; Earnings 7/31 After Close [est] 

Amazon.com Option Alert: Jul 18 $215 Calls Sweep (108) near the Bid: 1526 @ $9.38 vs 19110 OI; Earnings 7/31 After Close [est] Ref=$221.09

Amazon.com Option Alert: Jul 3 $225 Calls at the Bid: 6100 vs 9205 OI; Earnings 7/31 After Close [est] 

Amazon.com Option Alert: Jul 3 $225 Calls at the Bid: 6100 @ $1.49 vs 9205 OI; Earnings 7/31 After Close [est] Ref=$221.16

Amazon.com Option Alert: Aug 15 $210 Calls Sweep (15) near the Bid: 494 vs 12757 OI; Earnings 7/31 After Close [est] 

Amazon.com Option Alert: Aug 15 $210 Calls Sweep (15) near the Bid: 494 @ $15.5 vs 12757 OI; Earnings 7/31 After Close [est] Ref=$217.35

Amazon.com Option Alert: Fri $215 Calls Sweep (17) near the Ask: 9968 vs 31250 OI; Earnings 7/31 After Close [est] 

Amazon.com Option Alert: Fri $215 Calls Sweep (17) near the Ask: 9968 @ $1.518 vs 31250 OI; Earnings 7/31 After Close [est] Ref=$216.425

Amazon.com Option Alert: Dec, 2026 $165 Calls Sweep (8) near the Ask: 126 vs 4479 OI; Earnings 7/31 After Close [est] 

Amazon.com Option Alert: Dec, 2026 $165 Calls Sweep (8) near the Ask: 126 @ $68.75 vs 4479 OI; Earnings 7/31 After Close [est] Ref=$214.1362

Amazon.com Option Alert: Dec, 2026 $165 Calls Sweep (22) near the Ask: 88 vs 4479 OI; Earnings 7/31 After Close [est] 

Amazon.com Option Alert: Dec, 2026 $165 Calls Sweep (22) near the Ask: 88 @ $68.75 vs 4479 OI; Earnings 7/31 After Close [est] Ref=$214.16

Amazon.com Option Alert: Dec, 2026 $165 Calls Sweep (53) near the Ask: 220 vs 4479 OI; Earnings 7/31 After Close [est] 

Amazon.com Option Alert: Dec, 2026 $165 Calls Sweep (53) near the Ask: 220 @ $68.75 vs 4479 OI; Earnings 7/31 After Close [est] Ref=$214.19

Amazon.com Option Alert: Dec, 2026 $165 Calls Sweep (42) near the Ask: 260 vs 4479 OI; Earnings 7/31 After Close [est] 

Amazon.com Option Alert: Dec, 2026 $165 Calls Sweep (42) near the Ask: 260 @ $68.854 vs 4479 OI; Earnings 7/31 After Close [est] Ref=$214.02

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On CNBC's &#8220;<a href="https://www.cnbc.com/video/2025/07/01/final-trades-amazon-american-express-citigroup-and-chipotle.html">Halftime Report Final Trades</a>,&#8221; Joshua Brown, co-founder and CEO of Ritholtz Wealth Management, said Mark Mahaney took his target on Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) to $280. &#8220;I think he is going<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AMZN"> to be right,&#8221; he added</a>.
Amazon's 11th Prime Day event will commence on July 8 and run for four days, concluding on July 11. This marks a significant expansion, doubling the duration of last year's two-day event. As in previous years, early access promotions will be available.
Joseph M. Terranova, senior managing director for Virtus Investment Partners, named American Express Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXP#NYSE">AXP</a>) as his final trade.
On the earnings front, American Express will host a live audio webcast of its earnings conference call on Friday, July 18, to discuss the company&#8217;s second-quarter financial results.
Don't forget to check out our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premarket/">premarket coverage here</a> 
Jim Lebenthal of Cerity Partners picked Citigroup Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>), saying, "13% more until it gets to tangible book value."
Lending support to his choice, B of A Securities analyst Ebrahim Poonawala, on June 26, maintained Citigroup with a Buy and raised the price target from $89 to $100.
Stephanie Link, chief investment strategist and portfolio manager at Hightower, named Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMG#NYSE">CMG</a>) as her final trade.
Supporting her view, Barclays analyst Jeffrey Bernstein raised the price target from $52 to $54 on June 26.
Price Action:
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<li>Amazon.com shares rose 0.5% to close at $220.46 on Tuesday.</li>
<li>American Express rose 1.1% to settle at $322.53 during the session.</li>
<li>Citigroup shares gained 1.4% to settle at $86.27 on Tuesday.</li>
<li>Chipotle shares rose 3.7% to close at $58.24 on Tuesday.</li>
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Autonomous vehicles, or AVs, are no longer a distant dream or science fiction—they're hitting roads, farms and factories worldwide as breakthroughs in artificial intelligence spark a commercial revolution across <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/autonomous-vehicles">a $1.2 trillion industry.</a>
In a report shared with clients on Tuesday, Bank of America indicated that AVs have reached a pivotal inflection point thanks to dramatic advances in AI, simulation, and computing power.
To date, autonomous robotaxis have completed 186 million commercial miles as of April 2025. These vehicles are now operating in seven global cities, with plans to expand into 20 additional markets in the near future.
&#8220;Autonomous vehicles are having their ‘ChatGPT moment' and are no longer a moonshot," said the bank&#8217;s analyst Martyn Briggs. 
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">AI, Not Just Automation, Is Driving The AV Revolution</h2>
Unlike earlier generations of self-driving systems, which relied on hard-coded software and maps, the latest wave of AVs is driven by "physical AI," according to the report.
This includes neural networks that continuously learn from real-world data and simulation environments known as "digital twins," which drastically reduce the need for on-road testing.
New capabilities like language models are adding "reasoning and interpretability to driving decisions," Briggs said, while supercomputers integrated into vehicles are enabling autonomous driving in new geographies and use cases.
The cost to deploy AVs is also falling. Hardware, such as LiDAR sensors, is getting cheaper.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Market Potential: Not Just Cars—Everything That Moves</h2>
The AV market is broader than just robotaxis. While cars represent a $700 billion opportunity by 2040, Bank of America estimates the total addressable market doubles to $1.2 trillion when including autonomous trucks, public transit, agricultural and mining vehicles. 
Some off-road AVs are already commercially available, with reported gains of 30% in productivity and 50% labor cost savings in industries like agriculture and mining.
Robotrucks are set to disrupt the $4 trillion global freight market. Autonomous trucking is accelerating fast, with 90 active pilot programs worldwide—two-thirds of which target long-haul freight. 
Seven of these pilots are nearing commercialization, with the goal of large-scale rollouts by 2027. Briggs said the freight industry is poised for transformation as AVs address "structural challenges like driver shortages" while reducing costs.
The story is no longer just about cars: &#8220;Anything that moves could become autonomous," Briggs said.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">How to Invest In Autonomous Vehicle Market: 28 Stocks To Watch</h3>
The Bank of America report identifies 28 publicly traded companies across six sub-sectors—vehicle manufacturers, mobility platforms, software, sensors, semiconductors and insurance—with a combined market cap of approximately $9 trillion.
Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs):
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<li>Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>): Dominates autonomous mining trucks</li>
<li>Deere &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DE#NYSE">DE</a>): Precision farming with autonomous tractors</li>
<li>Toyota Motor Corp. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TOYOF#OTC">TOYOF</a>) and Hyundai Motor Co. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HYMLF#OTC">HYMLF</a>): Partnered with Waymo and Aurora</li>
<li>XPeng Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XPEV#NYSE">XPEV</a>): Advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and autopilot EVs</li>
<li>Daimler Truck Holding AG (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DTGHF#OTC">DTGHF</a>): Global leader in heavy-duty autonomous trucks</li>
<li>Xiaomi Corp. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XIACF#OTC">XIACF</a>): Integrating LiDAR and autopilot tech into smart vehicles</li>
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Mobility Platforms:
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<li>Uber Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBER#NYSE">UBER</a>): Expanding AV ride-hailing with Waymo, Aurora and WeRide partnerships</li>
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Software Providers:
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<li>Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>): Building purpose-built AVs through Zoox</li>
<li>Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>): Operating Waymo robotaxis across U.S. cities</li>
<li>Dassault Systemes SE (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DASTF#OTC">DASTF</a>): Offers digital twin simulations and AV design platforms</li>
<li>Baidu Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIDU#NASDAQ">BIDU</a>) and Pony.ai (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PONY#NASDAQ">PONY</a>): Operating robotaxis and robotrucks in China</li>
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Sensor Companies:
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<li>Aptiv PLC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APTV#NYSE">APTV</a>), Denso Corp. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DNZOF#OTC">DNZOF</a>), Allegro MicroSystems Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALGM#NASDAQ">ALGM</a>): Supplying ADAS sensors, radar, and steering systems</li>
<li>Hesai Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HSAI#NASDAQ">HSAI</a>) and RoboSense (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XEDSF#OTC">XEDSF</a>): Global leaders in LiDAR tech</li>
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Semiconductor Leaders:
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<li>Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>): AV chips, AI training, simulation, and supercomputing platforms</li>
<li>Qualcomm Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCOM#NASDAQ">QCOM</a>), Mobileye Global Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MBLY#NASDAQ">MBLY</a>), NXP Semiconductors NV (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NXPI#NASDAQ">NXPI</a>): Enabling computer vision and ADAS systems</li>
<li>Infineon Technologies AG (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IFNNF#OTC">IFNNF</a>), STMicroelectronics NV (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STMEF#OTC">STMEF</a>), Horizon Robotics (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HRZRF#OTC">HRZRF</a>): Leading providers of AV-specific silicon and AI hardware</li>
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Insurance:
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<li>Progressive Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PGR#NYSE">PGR</a>): Developing AV insurance products tailored for new risk profiles. </li>
</ul>
Surprisingly, one name was notably absent from the Bank of America&#8217;s list of autonomous vehicle investment picks: Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>). 
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Intel Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) CEO Lip-Bu Tan is reportedly evaluating whether to stop marketing the company's costly 18A chipmaking process to outside customers, a move that could signal a major strategic pivot amid mounting financial losses and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/05/45335671/morris-chang-once-talked-about-how-intel-turned-down-his-vision-for-tsmc-fast-forward-to-today-and-the-taiwanese-chipmaker-has-outgrown-intel-in-market-value-by-hundreds-of-billions">fierce competition</a> from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>)
What Happened: Tan has grown skeptical of continuing external sales of 18A and its variant 18A-P — advanced manufacturing processes that have cost Intel billions to develop, but have struggled to attract major customers, reported Reuters, citing two people familiar with the matter.
Scrapping the effort could trigger a write-off potentially amounting to hundreds of millions or more, the report said.
Responding to the publication, Intel declined to comment on "hypothetical scenarios," but said it plans to use 18A for its own upcoming chips, including the Panther Lake laptop processor expected in late 2025. Intel will also fulfill limited existing commitments to Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) and Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) using 18A.
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"Lip-Bu and the executive team are committed to strengthening our roadmap, building trust with our customers, and improving our financial position for the future," the company told the publication.
Why It's Important: Tan is now shifting focus toward 14A, a next-generation process Intel believes may offer stronger advantages over TSMC's advanced nodes, the report added.
Discussions with the board could take place as early as this month, though a final decision may not come until fall.
The deliberations mark one of the most significant strategic inflection points for Intel under Tan's leadership. After posting an <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44640394/tsmc-to-take-20-stake-in-joint-venture-with-intel-amid-us-chipmakers-struggles-with-188-billion-net-loss-in-2024-report">$18.8 billion loss in 2024</a>—its first unprofitable year since 1986—the company is under pressure to revamp its foundry business and regain technological leadership in a global chip race dominated by TSMC.
Intel's most recently reported quarterly revenue was $12.67 billion. For the full year ending December 2024, the company generated $53 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/46058862/nvidia-intel-chip-stocks-ai-valuation-revenue">billion in total revenue</a>.
Price Action: Intel (INTC) shares rose 2.01% during Tuesday's regular session and edged up an additional 0.18% in after-hours trading, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro data</a>. The stock is up 13.01% year-to-date but has dropped 26.46% over the past 12 months.
Benzinga's Edge Stock Rankings indicate that INTC shows a solid upward trend in the short and medium term but trends downward over the long term. While its value ranking remains strong, its momentum score is weaker. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-4/#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">More detailed performance data is available here</a>.
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Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) founder and executive chairman, Jeff Bezos, has offloaded another significant chunk of the company&#8217;s shares, worth $737 million, over three transactions, late last week and early this week.
Check out the current price of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AMZN" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">AMZN stock here.</a>
What Happened: According <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1018724/000101872425000068/xslF345X03/wk-form4_1751401526.xml">to</a> an SEC Form-4 filing dated July 1, Bezos offloaded a total of 3,324,926 Amazon shares from June 27 to June 30. 
This was done as part of a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on March 4, 2025, which essentially allows corporate insiders to sell shares at predetermined times and volumes, helping them avoid accusations of insider trading.
According to the filing, the largest block of over 3 million shares was sold at a weighted average price of $221.41 on June 27. An additional 16,860 shares were sold the same day at an average price of $222.39. 
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On June 30, Bezos sold another 224,926 shares at an average price of $223.56, bringing the total proceeds from the sales to $737 million.
Despite the sizable liquidation, Bezos remains Amazon's largest individual shareholder by far. Following the recent transactions, he still holds 905 million shares of Amazon stock, which at Tuesday&#8217;s closing price of $220.46, is valued at just under $200 billion.
Why It Matters: This comes just days after Bezos tied the knot with long-time partner Lauren Sanchez, in a star-studded <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/events/25/06/46136092/jeff-bezos-lauren-sanchez-wedding-draws-star-studded-guest-list-to-venice-here-are-the-celebs-who-showed-up-so-far">$50 million wedding</a> in Venice last week, which is now being dubbed the &#8220;Wedding of the Century.&#8221;
According to a 10-Q filing made two months ago, the Amazon founder plans to sell a stake <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/insider-trades/25/05/45175915/jeff-bezos-to-unload-almost-5-billion-in-amazon-stock-filing">worth nearly $5 billion</a> in the e-commerce giant through May of 2026, with the proceeds being earmarked for his space exploration company, Blue Origin, alongside other ventures.
Bezos has a net worth of $240 billion, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, with his stake in Amazon making up a substantial portion of this figure, and the rest from Blue Origin, which is calculated based <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/billionaires/profiles/jeffrey-p-bezos/">on</a> the cost of investment.
Price Action: Shares of Amazon were up 0.49% on Tuesday, trading at $220.46, and are up 0.10% after hours.
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According to Benzinga&#8217;s Edge Stock Rankings, Amazon shares score well on Growth, but poorly on other factors. They do, however, have a favorable price trend in the short, medium and long terms. Click <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">here</a> to see how it compares to other tech giants and retailers.
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This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Consumer Discretionary sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>TSLA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/03/25</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$26.5K</td>
<td>23.2K</td>
<td>78.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
<td>$45.2K</td>
<td>18.8K</td>
<td>5.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HAS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$82.50</td>
<td>$256.5K</td>
<td>11</td>
<td>5.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DBI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$3.00</td>
<td>$50.2K</td>
<td>32</td>
<td>2.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>XPEV</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/17/25</td>
<td>$24.00</td>
<td>$28.8K</td>
<td>353</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WWW</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$62.7K</td>
<td>5.1K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$33.00</td>
<td>$37.6K</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
<td>994</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CROX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$32.2K</td>
<td>618</td>
<td>229</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MCD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$320.00</td>
<td>$26.1K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td>201</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SRM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$7.50</td>
<td>$55.0K</td>
<td>440</td>
<td>200</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 2 day(s) on July 3, 2025. Parties traded 40 contract(s) at a $300.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 12 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.5K, with a price of $665.0 per contract. There were 23275 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 78572 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AMZN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 45 day(s) on August 15, 2025. This event was a transfer of 67 contract(s) at a $230.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 11 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $45.2K, with a price of $675.0 per contract. There were 18885 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 5482 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding HAS (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HAS#NASDAQ">HAS</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 80 day(s) on September 19, 2025. Parties traded 900 contract(s) at a $82.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $256.5K, with a price of $285.0 per contract. There were 11 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 5247 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding DBI (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DBI#NYSE">DBI</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 45 day(s) on August 15, 2025. Parties traded 2500 contract(s) at a $3.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 20 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $50.2K, with a price of $20.0 per contract. There were 32 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2502 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For XPEV (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XPEV#NYSE">XPEV</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 108 day(s) on October 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 300 contract(s) at a $24.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.8K, with a price of $96.0 per contract. There were 353 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2279 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding WWW (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WWW#NYSE">WWW</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 80 day(s) on September 19, 2025. Parties traded 418 contract(s) at a $20.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 13 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $62.7K, with a price of $150.0 per contract. There were 5167 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1183 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding JD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JD#NASDAQ">JD</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 45 day(s) on August 15, 2025. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $33.00 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 $37.6K, with a price of $188.0 per contract. There were 2272 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 994 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding CROX (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CROX#NASDAQ">CROX</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 80 day(s) on September 19, 2025. Parties traded 75 contract(s) at a $120.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $32.2K, with a price of $430.0 per contract. There were 618 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 229 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MCD (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCD#NYSE">MCD</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 80 day(s) on September 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 82 contract(s) at a $320.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 8 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.1K, with a price of $320.0 per contract. There were 1478 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 201 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For SRM (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SRM#NASDAQ">SRM</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 45 day(s) on August 15, 2025. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $7.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $55.0K, with a price of $275.0 per contract. There were 440 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 200 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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Amazon&#8217;s 11th Prime Day event will commence on July 8 and run for four days, concluding on July 11. This marks a significant expansion, doubling the duration of last year&#8217;s two-day event. As in previous years, early access promotions will be available.
Prime Day 2025 will span 26 countries, with six additional markets, including Brazil, Egypt, India, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates, holding their events later in the summer to optimize timing. 
Bank of America Securities analyst Justin Post <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AMZN/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">maintained a Buy</a> rating on Amazon.com (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) with a price forecast of $248 on Tuesday.
The analyst said the event offers millions of deals on 35+ categories spanning electronics, fashion, and personal care, as well as savings on Amazon&#8217;s less penetrated categories like grocery, gasoline, and travel.
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Amazon positioned AI as a key savings tool in its latest Prime release, aligning with Post&#8217;s view that AI boosts retail efficiency and transparency.
Post said U.S. shoppers can now use Alexa+ to track price drops, get personalized deals, and receive AI-powered recommendations via Rufus and Shopping Guides.
The analyst predicts that Prime Day will extend twice as long this year and will, therefore, impact year-over-year (Y/Y) trends.
For the 4-day event, he projected 55% Y/Y first-party growth to $11.5 billion and 67% Y/Y third-party growth to $10.0 billion. Post estimated Prime Day could generate $21.4 billion in Gross Merchandise Value (GMV), growing approximately 60% Y/Y.
The analyst&#8217;s estimate implied $5.4 billion in GMV daily, down 20% Y/Y, which is reasonable given less urgency around each day.
Based on his projection for $208 billion in total third-quarter GMV, he estimated Prime Day(s) could represent 10.3% of GMV for the quarter (higher than 7.0% last year).
Despite competition from retailers like Walmart (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>), Target Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TGT#NYSE">TGT</a>), and Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBY#NYSE">BBY</a>), Post expects the event to remain a positive driver for Amazon branding and Prime sign-up/retention.
Extending the savings window suggests that Amazon has greater retail logistics capacity to offer promotions, and that inventory availability is not a constraint, despite tariff concerns, as per the analyst.
Price Action:&nbsp;AMZN stock is down 0.28% at $218.76 at the last check on Tuesday.
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The first half of 2025 has come to a close and 21 of the 30 stocks that make up the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/dow-jones-industrial-average">Dow Jones Industrial Average Index</a> are positive year-to-date.
Despite the impressive number of stocks with a positive performance in the first six months, the index was up around 4% with several of the components posting large declines.
2025 Performance: Through the first six months of the year, two <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/magnificent-seven">Magnificent Seven stocks </a>are among the 10 best in the Dow Jones Industrial Average and two are among the 10 worst in the index based on performance.
Here's a look at the 10 best Dow Jones Industrial Average stocks in the first half:
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<li>International Business Machines (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBM#NYSE">IBM</a>): +34.1%</li>
<li>Goldman Sachs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GS#NYSE">GS</a>): +23.6%</li>
<li>JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>): +20.9%</li>
<li>Boeing Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>): +18.4%</li>
<li>Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>): +18.0%</li>
<li>3M Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MMM#NYSE">MMM</a>): +17.9%</li>
<li>NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>): +17.6%</li>
<li>Cisco Systems (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSCO#NASDAQ">CSCO</a>): +17.2%</li>
<li>Coca-Cola Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KO#NYSE">KO</a>): +13.6%</li>
<li>Visa Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>): +12.3%</li>
</ol>
Here are the 10 worst performing Dow Jones Industrial Average stocks in the first half:
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<li>UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>): -38.3%</li>
<li>Merck &amp; Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRK#NYSE">MRK</a>): -20.4%</li>
<li>Salesforce.com Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRM#NYSE">CRM</a>): -18.4</li>
<li>Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>): -18.1%</li>
<li>Nike Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>): -6.1%</li>
<li>Home Depot Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>): -5.7%</li>
<li>Procter &amp; Gamble Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PG#NYSE">PG</a>): -5.0%</li>
<li>Chevron Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</a>): -1.1%</li>
<li>Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>): Flat</li>
<li>McDonald's Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCD#NASDAQ">MCD</a>): +0.8%</li>
</ol>
Overall the SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>), which tracks the index, was up around 4% in the first half of 2025. This was a lower gain than the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>), which tracks the S&amp;P 500, which had a 5.7% gain in the first half.
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Why It's Important: Nvidia was one of the new Dow Jones components <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs/broad-u-s-equity-etfs/24/12/42726598/dow-jones-2024-scoreboard-top-5-winners-losers-and-how-amazon-nvidia-could-reshape-2025">added in 2024</a> and the stock is one of the top performers in the first half of 2025. The stock replaced Intel, which was a top decliner in recent years.
The index also got rid of Walgreens, which was another poor performer in recent years. Its replacement Amazon was flat for the first half of 2025.
The new index makeup is showing strong signs of positive returns.
With 21 of the components positive year-to-date and one flat, this could mark one of the best years by the number of gainers in recent history.
In 2024, 18 of the 30 stocks were up for the full year. In 2023, 19 of the stocks in the index were up.
Perhaps most surprising is that two of the Magnificent Seven stocks rank among the worst performers in the first half of 2025, despite being part of the four Mag 7 members included in the Dow Jones Industrial Average.
Apple was the fourth-worst performer in the index for the first half, falling 18.1%. That marks a sharp reversal from its standout status as the only Dow Jones stock to rank among the top gainers in both 2023 and 2024.
Amazon ranked ninth with a flat return, as only eight of the components were down. 
The Dow Jones Industrial Average remains one of the most closely watched stock market indexes, serving as a gauge of overall market health. With only 30 stocks and a weighting based on stock price, rather than market capitalization, the index is less frequently used by some analysts and market experts than the broader S&amp;P 500 Index.
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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.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<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>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Amazon.com Inc</td>
<td>35.73</td>
<td>7.61</td>
<td>3.63</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>15.18</td>
<td>1.92</td>
<td>1.97</td>
<td>1.23%</td>
<td>$21.8</td>
<td>$90.83</td>
<td>6.57%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PDD Holdings Inc</td>
<td>11.20</td>
<td>3.23</td>
<td>2.76</td>
<td>4.59%</td>
<td>$16.09</td>
<td>$54.73</td>
<td>10.21%</td>
</tr>
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<td>MercadoLibre Inc</td>
<td>64.30</td>
<td>26.48</td>
<td>5.92</td>
<td>10.56%</td>
<td>$0.92</td>
<td>$2.77</td>
<td>36.97%</td>
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<td>Coupang Inc</td>
<td>214</td>
<td>12.44</td>
<td>1.77</td>
<td>2.53%</td>
<td>$0.36</td>
<td>$2.32</td>
<td>11.16%</td>
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<td>JD.com Inc</td>
<td>7.94</td>
<td>1.44</td>
<td>0.30</td>
<td>4.6%</td>
<td>$14.27</td>
<td>$47.85</td>
<td>15.78%</td>
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<td>eBay Inc</td>
<td>17.90</td>
<td>6.93</td>
<td>3.54</td>
<td>9.95%</td>
<td>$0.77</td>
<td>$1.86</td>
<td>1.13%</td>
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<td>Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings Inc</td>
<td>40.55</td>
<td>4.67</td>
<td>3.48</td>
<td>2.78%</td>
<td>$0.07</td>
<td>$0.24</td>
<td>13.35%</td>
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<td>Vipshop Holdings Ltd</td>
<td>7.77</td>
<td>1.38</td>
<td>0.54</td>
<td>4.85%</td>
<td>$2.45</td>
<td>$6.08</td>
<td>-4.98%</td>
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<td>Dillard's Inc</td>
<td>11.57</td>
<td>3.52</td>
<td>1.02</td>
<td>8.97%</td>
<td>$0.26</td>
<td>$0.69</td>
<td>-1.64%</td>
</tr>
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<td>MINISO Group Holding Ltd</td>
<td>16.59</td>
<td>3.76</td>
<td>2.30</td>
<td>3.98%</td>
<td>$0.65</td>
<td>$1.96</td>
<td>18.89%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Macy's Inc</td>
<td>5.89</td>
<td>0.71</td>
<td>0.14</td>
<td>0.84%</td>
<td>$0.31</td>
<td>$2.0</td>
<td>-4.14%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Savers Value Village Inc</td>
<td>72.86</td>
<td>3.83</td>
<td>1.09</td>
<td>-1.13%</td>
<td>$0.03</td>
<td>$0.2</td>
<td>4.51%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Kohl's Corp</td>
<td>7.78</td>
<td>0.25</td>
<td>0.06</td>
<td>-0.4%</td>
<td>$0.23</td>
<td>$1.4</td>
<td>-4.41%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Hour Loop Inc</td>
<td>143</td>
<td>8.65</td>
<td>0.36</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>45.47</td>
<td>5.66</td>
<td>1.8</td>
<td>4.66%</td>
<td>$4.16</td>
<td>$15.21</td>
<td>7.72%</td>
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 </style>By analyzing Amazon.com, we can infer the following trends: 
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At 35.73, the stock's Price to Earnings ratio is 0.79x less than the industry average, suggesting favorable growth potential.
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It could be trading at a premium in relation to its book value, as indicated by its Price to Book ratio of 7.61 which exceeds the industry average by 1.34x.
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The stock's relatively high Price to Sales ratio of 3.63, surpassing the industry average by 2.02x, may indicate an aspect of overvaluation in terms of sales performance.
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The Return on Equity (ROE) of 5.79% is 1.13% above the industry average, highlighting efficient use of equity to generate profits.
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With higher Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) of $36.48 Billion, which is 8.77x above the industry average, the company demonstrates stronger profitability and robust cash flow generation.
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The company has higher gross profit of $78.69 Billion, which indicates 5.17x above the industry average, indicating stronger profitability and higher earnings from its core operations.
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The company is experiencing remarkable revenue growth, with a rate of 8.62%, outperforming the industry average of 7.72%.
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<h3>Debt To Equity Ratio</h3>
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The debt-to-equity (D/E) ratio provides insights into the proportion of debt a company has in relation to its equity and asset value.
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 assessing Amazon.com against its top 4 peers using the Debt-to-Equity ratio, the following comparisons can be made:
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Compared to its top 4 peers, Amazon.com has a stronger financial position indicated by its lower debt-to-equity ratio of 0.44.
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This suggests that the company relies less on debt financing and has a more favorable balance between debt and equity, which can be seen as a positive attribute by investors.
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<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.

Understanding Amazon.com's Position In Broadline Retail Industry Compared To Competitors

Jim Cramer is optimistic about Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), despite the ongoing tariff pressures. His prediction comes after a conversation with Amazon&#8217;s CEO, Andy Jassy.
What Happened:&nbsp;On Tuesday, Cramer posted on X to share his views after speaking with Jassy. He believes that the e-commerce giant is poised for a strong second half, despite the ongoing tariff pressures and expressed confidence in Amazon&#8217;s ability to maintain lower prices than most competitors, except perhaps&nbsp;Costco Wholesale Corporation&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COST#NASDAQ">COST</a>), despite the current market uncertainties.
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&mdash; Jim Cramer (@jimcramer) <a href="https://twitter.com/jimcramer/status/1939954911006843105?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 1, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Cramer&#8217;s post was in response to his <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/06/30/despite-tariffs-andy-jassy-says-amazon-hasnt-seen-prices-appreciably-go-up-so-far.html">interview </a>with Jassy on CNBC&#8217;s Mad Money, where Jassy discussed Amazon&#8217;s pricing strategy and its ability to mitigate the impact of tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump. Jassy mentioned that Amazon and its third-party sellers had forward-bought inventory to avoid tariff-related issues. He also emphasized that Amazon has not seen significant price increases so far.
&nbsp;&#8220;&#8230;we have, so far, not seen prices appreciably go up,&#8221; stated the Amazon CEO.
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy said the platform&#8217;s two million sellers create diversity, allowing some to absorb tariff costs while others raise costs—ultimately benefiting customers.
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Why It Matters:&nbsp;Fundstrat Global Advisors&#8216; Head of Research, Tom Lee, also <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/economic-data/25/07/46188202/tom-lee-calls-amazon-an-early-signal-as-andy-jassy-says-no-price-hike-despite-trump-tariffs-absence-of-inflation-is-a-positive-sign">highlighted </a>Amazon as a critical early indicator for U.S. inflation trends. The company&#8217;s stable pricing, despite tariff pressures, is seen as a positive sign for the broader economic outlook.
Meanwhile, other <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/05/45536218/walmart-responds-to-trumps-eat-the-tariff-remark-worked-to-keep-our-prices-as-low-as-possible-and-we-wont-stop">retail giants</a> like Walmart Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>) have also been grappling with the tariff pressures. In May, Walmart responded to Trump&#8217;s tariff remarks, emphasizing its commitment to keeping prices as low as possible for consumers.
As the tariff pressures continue to impact the retail sector, Cramer&#8217;s prediction about Amazon&#8217;s performance in the second half of 2025 will be closely watched by market observers.
Over the past month, shares of Amazon climbed 6.17% while Costco dropped 6.33%, as per <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>. 
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Jim Cramer Says 'Stalled' Amazon Will Have A 'Great Second Half' Thanks To Lower Prices Than Others, Except Costco

Palantir Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NYSE">PLTR</a>) is positioning itself as the next Amazon.com Inc.&#8216;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) Amazon Web Services, according to a senior executive who believes the data analytics company offers superior solutions for complex enterprise problems.
What Happened: Ted Mabrey, Global Head of Commercial at Palantir, said on X Tuesday that his company is &#8220;building the next AWS&#8221; and urged entrepreneurs to leverage Palantir&#8217;s platform rather than compete with it. &#8220;If you want to build the next Palantir, you should build it on Palantir,&#8221; Mabrey wrote.
The executive&#8217;s comments came in response to Brendan Falk, founder and CEO of a Stealth Startup, who announced his company was pivoting away from enterprise artificial intelligence transformations after struggling with implementation challenges. Falk cited lengthy sales cycles, complex system integrations, and high maintenance costs as primary obstacles.
Mabrey argued that Palantir has already solved these fundamental problems through years of specialized development. &#8220;All the lessons in the thread are definitely true and the problems that we have beaten our heads against a wall solving with very talented people in a very specialized environment for a very long time,&#8221; he stated.
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&mdash; Ted Mabrey (@MabreyTed) <a href="https://twitter.com/MabreyTed/status/1939876951449317714?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 1, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Why It Matters: When asked about specific unsolved problems more valuable than those AWS addressed, Mabrey responded with a single word: &#8220;Ontology.&#8221; In AI terminology, ontology refers to structured frameworks that help machines interpret and reason about data, mirroring human understanding.
Palantir has been aggressively expanding its commercial partnerships, recently announcing strategic alliances with SAP SE and Divergent Technologies. CEO Alex Karp highlighted the &#8220;extremely valuable&#8221; combination of Palantir&#8217;s Ontology and Foundry <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/05/45536259/palantir-partners-with-sap-to-fuse-ontology-foundry-and-enterprise-dataceo-alex-karp-calls-it-extremely-valuable">platforms with enterprise data systems</a>.
The company&#8217;s stock has surged 426% over the past year, closing Tuesday at $136.32. However, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/05/45536259/palantir-partners-with-sap-to-fuse-ontology-foundry-and-enterprise-dataceo-alex-karp-calls-it-extremely-valuable">investors face valuation risks</a>, with price-to-sales ratios between 80-105x and forward P/E multiples exceeding 300x.
Mabrey emphasized that Palantir&#8217;s technological foundation enables startups to focus on higher-value problems rather than rebuilding basic infrastructure. &#8220;Really all of the value is in the problems we haven&#8217;t gotten to yet,&#8221; he concluded.
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PLTR

Palantir Is Building The Next AWS, Says Top Exec: Urges Startups To Build On PLTR To Tackle 'More Valuable' Problems Than Amazon Solved

Fundstrat Global Advisors Head of Research Tom Lee highlighted Amazon Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) as a critical early indicator for U.S. inflation trends, calling the retail giant&#8217;s stable pricing amid tariff pressures a &#8220;meaningful&#8221; signal for market conditions.
What Happened: Lee posted on X Tuesday that Amazon&#8217;s massive import volume positions the company to &#8220;see inflation early,&#8221; making the &#8220;absence of inflation = positive&#8221; for the broader economic outlook. 
His comments responded to Amazon CEO Andy Jassy&#8216;s Monday statement that the tech giant &#8220;hasn&#8217;t seen prices appreciably go up&#8221; despite widespread tariff implementation.
In a CNBC <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/06/30/despite-tariffs-andy-jassy-says-amazon-hasnt-seen-prices-appreciably-go-up-so-far.html?taid=686317f6e9ffab000185e760&amp;utm_campaign=trueanthem&amp;utm_content=main&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_source=twitter">interview</a> with Jim Cramer, Jassy detailed Amazon&#8217;s mitigation strategies against tariff impacts. &#8220;We did a lot of forward buying several months ago, and then a lot of our sellers, our third-party selling partners, forward deployed a lot of inventory to avoid some of the issues with the uncertainty around where tariffs are going to settle,&#8221; Jassy said.
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&mdash; Thomas (Tom) Lee (not drummer) FSInsight.com (@fundstrat) <a href="https://twitter.com/fundstrat/status/1939844803849503180?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 1, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Why It Matters: President Donald Trump has imposed steep tariffs on imports from multiple countries, including China, which serves as a major supplier for Amazon&#8217;s two million marketplace sellers. Jassy noted that seller diversity helps maintain competitive pricing, as many merchants choose to &#8220;take share and not increase prices&#8221; rather than pass tariff costs to consumers.
The inflation commentary comes as recent PCE <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/economic-data/25/06/46137796/inflation-is-heating-up-again-are-tariffs-to-blame">data showed core inflation accelerating</a> to 2.7% year-over-year in May, exceeding Federal Reserve targets. Personal income fell 0.4% month-over-month, marking the first decline since September 2021, while consumer spending contracted 0.1%.
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell told Congress last week that tariff increases &#8220;are likely to push up prices and weigh on economic activity,&#8221; though effects could be &#8220;short-lived&#8221; or &#8220;more persistent&#8221; <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/economic-data/25/06/46077396/powell-interest-rates-trump-inflation-tariffs">depending on the implementation scale</a>. A &#8220;significant majority&#8221; of Fed officials expect rate cuts later this year if inflation or labor data weakens.
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Economics

Tom Lee Calls Amazon An Early Signal As Andy Jassy Says No Price Hike Despite Trump Tariffs: 'Absence Of Inflation' Is A 'Positive' Sign

Amazon Unveils Its Biggest Prime Day Yet: Four Days Of Unmatched Savings, Trending Products, And Member-Exclusive Deals

Rocket Lab USA Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RKLB#NASDAQ">RKLB</a>) completed a record launch turnaround, Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) launched its second batch of Kuiper satellites and AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASTS#NASDAQ">ASTS</a>) shares rose after the company reached a key defense tech<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/06/46117560/ast-spacemobile-asts-stock-rises-on-key-defense-tech-milestone"> milestone last week</a>. 
Here&#8217;s a look at recent highlights, news catalysts and upcoming events in the<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/space/25/06/46055895/ast-spacemobile-stock-downgraded-rocket-lab-prepares-electron-launch-space-stock-countdown"> space stock sector</a>.&nbsp;
Rocket Lab: On Saturday, Rocket Lab completed its 68th Electron launch with the "Symphony In The Stars" mission, the second of two launches that took place at the company's Launch Complex 1 in less than 48 hours.&nbsp;
The company said this was its fastest launch turnaround time and fourth successful launch in June. Rocket Lab also noted that it has a 100% mission success rate in 2025.
Rocket Lab stock is up 640% in the past year. 
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SpaceX: Rocket Lab's successes contrast with a tough year at Elon Musk's SpaceX. 
A series of high-profile Starship explosions, including a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/space/25/06/46012079/elon-musks-spacex-suffers-major-setback-as-starship-rocket-explodes-in-static-fire-test">major test</a> failure that scattered debris over sensitive areas and triggered regulatory investigations, temporarily grounded the Starship program and raised concerns about the company's risk management and environmental compliance.&nbsp;
Project Kuiper: Amazon launched its<a href="https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/innovation-at-amazon/project-kuiper-satellite-rocket-launch-progress-updates"> second batch</a> of Kuiper satellites last Monday via the United Launch Alliance. The mission placed another 27 satellites into orbit and brought the total number of Kuiper spacecraft launched to date to 54 satellites.&nbsp;
AST SpaceMobile: ASTS shares were volatile last week after the company announced both a direct offering of 9.45 million shares at $53.22 each and the successful demonstration of its space-based cellular broadband network <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/06/b46112375/ast-spacemobile-fairwinds-technologies-demonstrate-worlds-first-tactical-ntn-connectivity-over-sta">for military applications.</a>
AST SpaceMobile showcased its Non-Terrestrial Network capabilities and delivered high-throughput data, voice and video to unmodified smartphones, which highlighted its potential for secure tactical communications.
The milestone is the first in a series of planned demonstrations for the Defense Innovation Unit, aimed at enabling next-generation capabilities for national security.
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Seeks Damages and Injunctions to Restore its Exclusive Patent Rights
TEMPLE, Texas, June 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Xockets, Inc., a Texas-based pioneer and the inventor of advanced Data Processing Units ("DPUs") that enable accelerated computing and artificial intelligence ("AI") in cloud data centers, today filed two lawsuits against Amazon.com, Inc. and Amazon Web Services in U.S. federal court alleging willful patent infringement. Xockets' patented DPU technologies form the foundation of modern clouds and the AI revolution.
The lawsuits, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division, allege that, for years, Amazon has brazenly infringed Xockets' exclusive patents rights to its DPU innovations—without Xockets' knowledge or permission.
Xockets' patented DPU technologies—or intellectual property—is what Amazon uses to supercharge its cloud computing performance and slash operating costs to stay competitive.
Xockets further alleges that Amazon's Annapurna Labs which designs, develops, and tests Amazon's accused cloud infrastructure in Austin, Texas is "ground zero" for the infringement. The infringement extends throughout Amazon's cloud, including to its compute, AI, and storage server systems, which today include Annapurna Labs' Nitro-branded DPUs integrated with cloud servers using Elastic Fabric Adapters (EFAs) and/or Elastic Network Adapters (ENAs).

Xockets Files Two Lawsuits Against Amazon.Com Inc. And Amazon Web Services In U.S. Federal Court Alleging Willful Patent Infringement

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<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>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/03/25</td>
<td>$310.00</td>
<td>$42.9K</td>
<td>7.3K</td>
<td>51.5K</td>
</tr>
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<td>AMZN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/03/25</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$25.2K</td>
<td>15.0K</td>
<td>16.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BABA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$44.8K</td>
<td>20.8K</td>
<td>4.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CMG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$58.00</td>
<td>$41.8K</td>
<td>849</td>
<td>2.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$44.7K</td>
<td>6.1K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$372.50</td>
<td>$192.5K</td>
<td>71</td>
<td>577</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EXPE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$30.4K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
<td>397</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>URBN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$30.6K</td>
<td>486</td>
<td>315</td>
</tr>
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<td>CAVA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$36.2K</td>
<td>86</td>
<td>127</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LULU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$95.6K</td>
<td>213</td>
<td>40</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• For TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 3 day(s) on July 3, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $310.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 16 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $42.9K, with a price of $428.0 per contract. There were 7361 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 51552 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AMZN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 3 day(s) on July 3, 2025. This event was a transfer of 110 contract(s) at a $220.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.2K, with a price of $230.0 per contract. There were 15026 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 16274 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 call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 18 day(s) on July 18, 2025. This event was a transfer of 400 contract(s) at a $120.00 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 $44.8K, with a price of $112.0 per contract. There were 20876 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4518 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CMG (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMG#NYSE">CMG</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 18 day(s) on July 18, 2025. This event was a transfer of 624 contract(s) at a $58.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 325 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $41.8K, with a price of $67.0 per contract. There were 849 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2779 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For EAT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EAT#NYSE">EAT</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 200 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 10 contract(s) at a $150.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $44.7K, with a price of $4483.0 per contract. There were 6170 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1885 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For HD (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 18 day(s) on July 18, 2025. This event was a transfer of 500 contract(s) at a $372.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $192.5K, with a price of $385.0 per contract. There were 71 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 577 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For EXPE (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXPE#NASDAQ">EXPE</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 18 day(s) on July 18, 2025. This event was a transfer of 249 contract(s) at a $180.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 10 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.4K, with a price of $122.0 per contract. There were 1794 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 397 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding URBN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/URBN#NASDAQ">URBN</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 200 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 245 contract(s) at a $45.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 13 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.6K, with a price of $125.0 per contract. There were 486 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 315 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CAVA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAVA#NYSE">CAVA</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 46 day(s) on August 15, 2025. This event was a transfer of 22 contract(s) at a $70.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $36.2K, with a price of $1649.0 per contract. There were 86 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 127 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding LULU (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LULU#NASDAQ">LULU</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 564 day(s) on January 15, 2027. Parties traded 10 contract(s) at a $170.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $95.6K, with a price of $9548.0 per contract. There were 213 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 40 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more 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 today's rapidly changing and highly competitive business world, it is imperative for investors and industry observers to carefully assess companies before making investment choices. 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>) vis-à-vis its key competitors in the Broadline Retail industry. Through a detailed analysis of important financial indicators, market standing, and growth potential, our goal is to provide valuable insights and highlight company's performance in 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>
<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>
</tr>
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<td>Amazon.com Inc</td>
<td>36.37</td>
<td>7.75</td>
<td>3.69</td>
<td>5.79%</td>
<td>$36.48</td>
<td>$78.69</td>
<td>8.62%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Alibaba Group Holding Ltd</td>
<td>15.28</td>
<td>1.93</td>
<td>1.98</td>
<td>1.23%</td>
<td>$21.8</td>
<td>$90.83</td>
<td>6.57%</td>
</tr>
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<td>PDD Holdings Inc</td>
<td>11.26</td>
<td>3.25</td>
<td>2.77</td>
<td>4.59%</td>
<td>$16.09</td>
<td>$54.73</td>
<td>10.21%</td>
</tr>
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<td>MercadoLibre Inc</td>
<td>62.98</td>
<td>25.94</td>
<td>5.80</td>
<td>10.56%</td>
<td>$0.92</td>
<td>$2.77</td>
<td>36.97%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Coupang Inc</td>
<td>220.07</td>
<td>12.79</td>
<td>1.82</td>
<td>2.53%</td>
<td>$0.36</td>
<td>$2.32</td>
<td>11.16%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JD.com Inc</td>
<td>8.05</td>
<td>1.46</td>
<td>0.30</td>
<td>4.6%</td>
<td>$14.27</td>
<td>$47.85</td>
<td>15.78%</td>
</tr>
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<td>eBay Inc</td>
<td>17.73</td>
<td>6.87</td>
<td>3.50</td>
<td>9.95%</td>
<td>$0.77</td>
<td>$1.86</td>
<td>1.13%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings Inc</td>
<td>40.85</td>
<td>4.71</td>
<td>3.51</td>
<td>2.78%</td>
<td>$0.07</td>
<td>$0.24</td>
<td>13.35%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Vipshop Holdings Ltd</td>
<td>7.81</td>
<td>1.39</td>
<td>0.54</td>
<td>4.85%</td>
<td>$2.45</td>
<td>$6.08</td>
<td>-4.98%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Dillard's Inc</td>
<td>11.50</td>
<td>3.50</td>
<td>1.01</td>
<td>8.97%</td>
<td>$0.26</td>
<td>$0.69</td>
<td>-1.64%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MINISO Group Holding Ltd</td>
<td>16.23</td>
<td>3.68</td>
<td>2.25</td>
<td>3.98%</td>
<td>$0.65</td>
<td>$1.96</td>
<td>18.89%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Macy's Inc</td>
<td>5.73</td>
<td>0.69</td>
<td>0.14</td>
<td>0.84%</td>
<td>$0.31</td>
<td>$2.0</td>
<td>-4.14%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Savers Value Village Inc</td>
<td>73.36</td>
<td>3.85</td>
<td>1.10</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>7.74</td>
<td>0.25</td>
<td>0.06</td>
<td>-0.4%</td>
<td>$0.23</td>
<td>$1.4</td>
<td>-4.41%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Hour Loop Inc</td>
<td>135</td>
<td>8.16</td>
<td>0.34</td>
<td>11.93%</td>
<td>$0.0</td>
<td>$0.01</td>
<td>4.68%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Average</td>
<td>45.26</td>
<td>5.6</td>
<td>1.79</td>
<td>4.66%</td>
<td>$4.16</td>
<td>$15.21</td>
<td>7.72%</td>
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 </style>By analyzing Amazon.com, we can infer the following trends: 
<ul>
<li>
A Price to Earnings ratio of 36.37 significantly below the industry average by 0.8x 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 7.75 which exceeds the industry average by 1.38x.
</li>
<li>
The stock's relatively high Price to Sales ratio of 3.69, surpassing the industry average by 2.06x, may indicate an aspect of overvaluation in terms of sales performance.
</li>
<li>
The Return on Equity (ROE) of 5.79% is 1.13% above the industry average, highlighting efficient use of equity to generate profits.
</li>
<li>
The Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) of $36.48 Billion is 8.77x above the industry average, highlighting stronger profitability and robust cash flow generation.
</li>
<li>
The gross profit of $78.69 Billion is 5.17x 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% is notably higher compared to the industry average of 7.72%, 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/2025/1751295648_0.png" alt="debt to equity" />
The debt-to-equity (D/E) ratio provides insights into the proportion of debt a company has in relation to its equity and asset value.
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>
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, PB, and PS ratios indicate that the stock is relatively undervalued compared to its peers in the Broadline Retail industry. On the other hand, the high ROE, EBITDA, gross profit, and revenue growth suggest that Amazon.com is performing exceptionally well and outpacing its industry competitors in terms of profitability and growth potential.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) continues to solidify its position as a frontrunner in monetizing artificial intelligence (AI), driving substantial gains for investors, explains Nigam Arora as he raises his price target on the Windows maker.
What Happened: According to a <a href="https://blog.thearorareport.com/msft-250627/">recent note</a> from the Arora Report, Microsoft, currently trading at $494.24, has seen an astounding 1403% gain since the company&#8217;s original long position on the stock at $32.88.
Microsoft&#8217;s strategic initiatives, including the integration of Copilot into Office, Dynamics, and Teams, are significantly deepening subscription revenues, explains Arora. The rollout of Copilot Plus PCs is further set to boost on-device AI capabilities, expanding the company&#8217;s reach.
Azure, Microsoft&#8217;s cloud computing arm, remains a compelling growth driver, exhibiting double-digit growth that is currently outstripping competitors and maintaining healthy margins. The recent breakout in MSFT&#8217;s stock technicals further reinforces this positive momentum.
Despite certain risks, the commentary points to a strong conviction in Microsoft&#8217;s continued upward trajectory.
The Arora Report has raised its target zone for MSFT to an ambitious $713 – $726, suggesting an expected gain of approximately 44% from current levels.
For new investors, the report advises a cautious approach, recommending limiting initial positions and planning to scale up if the stock experiences a dip.
Existing holders are encouraged to maintain their positions, capitalizing on Microsoft&#8217;s leading role in the AI revolution.
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The intensifying competition in the cloud computing space from Amazon.com Inc.&#8216;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) AWS and Alphabet Inc.&#8216;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>) subsidiary Google&#8217;s Cloud platform presents a notable challenge.
Furthermore, potential supply constraints on advanced chips, vital for AI infrastructure, could impede growth. The increasing scrutiny and tightened regulation of cloud platforms and AI technologies also pose regulatory hurdles that Microsoft must navigate.
Price Action: MSFT shares ended 0.30% lower at $495.94 apiece on Friday. It has risen by 18.48% on a year-to-date basis and 8.58% over the past year.
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Date	Put/Call	Strike Price	Exp Date	DTE	Trade Vol	Day Vol	Vol / OI	OI	Trade Type	Sentiment
02:10 PMJul 01, 2025	CALL	$225.00	Aug 15, 2025	43	3468	2154	31	11231	SWEEP	BULLISH
10:41 AMJul 01, 2025	CALL	$150.00	Jan 16, 2026	197	84	75	1	10132	TRADE	BEARISH
02:24 PMJun 30, 2025	CALL	$90.00	Dec 17, 2027	897	105	105	87	121	TRADE	BEARISH
02:11 PMJun 30, 2025	CALL	$85.00	Dec 17, 2027	897	36	35	17	218	TRADE	BEARISH
11:46 AMJun 30, 2025	CALL	$270.00	Dec 19, 2025	169	2654	2629	134	1977	SWEEP	BEARISH
03:42 PMJun 27, 2025	CALL	$215.00	Jul 18, 2025	15	9783	1664	51	19110	SWEEP	BEARISH
01:57 PMJun 27, 2025	CALL	$210.00	Sep 19, 2025	78	856	500	8	10316	SWEEP	BULLISH
01:02 PMJun 27, 2025	CALL	$210.00	Aug 15, 2025	43	2908	406	21	13936	SWEEP	BEARISH
10:41 AMJun 27, 2025	PUT	$200.00	Jan 16, 2026	197	5630	1511	43	13147	SWEEP	BULLISH
10:12 AMJun 27, 2025	CALL	$220.00	Jul 03, 2025	0	15277	1849	109	14052	SWEEP	BULLISH
09:58 AMJun 27, 2025	CALL	$215.00	Jul 18, 2025	15	2345	1526	12	19110	SWEEP	BEARISH
09:46 AMJun 27, 2025	CALL	$225.00	Jul 03, 2025	0	14689	6100	160	9205	TRADE	NEUTRAL
03:51 PMJun 26, 2025	CALL	$210.00	Aug 15, 2025	43	5590	494	44	12757	SWEEP	BEARISH
11:28 AMJun 26, 2025	CALL	$215.00	Jun 27, 2025	-6	39319	9968	126	31250	SWEEP	BULLISH
11:01 AMJun 26, 2025	CALL	$165.00	Dec 18, 2026	533	3832	126	86	4479	SWEEP	BULLISH
11:01 AMJun 26, 2025	CALL	$165.00	Dec 18, 2026	533	3832	88	86	4479	SWEEP	BULLISH
11:01 AMJun 26, 2025	CALL	$165.00	Dec 18, 2026	533	3832	220	86	4479	SWEEP	BULLISH
10:59 AMJun 26, 2025	CALL	$165.00	Dec 18, 2026	533	3832	260	86	4479	SWEEP	BULLISH