Boeing Option Alert: Jun, 2026 $120 Puts at the Bid: 2000 vs 757 OI

Boeing Option Alert: Jun, 2026 $120 Puts at the Bid: 2000 @ $2.65 vs 757 OI; Ref=$204.41

Boeing Option Alert: Aug 15 $175 Puts at the Bid: 1850 vs 3052 OI

Boeing Option Alert: Aug 15 $175 Puts at the Bid: 1850 @ $2.73 vs 3052 OI; Ref=$208.05

Boeing Option Alert: Jul 18 $210 Calls at the Ask: 1900 vs 5625 OI

Boeing Option Alert: Jul 18 $210 Calls at the Ask: 1900 @ $9.25 vs 5625 OI; Ref=$207.03

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Earlier this week, Tucker Carlson agreed with a guest on his show who questioned whether Donald Trump's foreign policy overlapped with his family's business ventures.
What Happened: On an episode of The Tucker Carlson Show, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/06/32750830/hey-its-tucker-carlson-former-fox-anchor-tweets-first-episode-of-new-show-unleashes-fiery-critique-o">which Carlson started</a> on Elon Musk's Twitter, now rebranded as X after parting ways with Fox News, former Navy SEAL Shawn Ryan pointed to the Trump Organization's expansion in the Gulf region, which coincided with new U.S. defense and AI deals, <a href="https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/5312419-tucker-carlson-on-trump-organization-middle-east-deals-seems-like-corruption/">reported</a> The Hill.
Trump's family business has signed agreements for: a luxury golf resort in Qatar with Qatari Diar, backed by the country's sovereign wealth fund, real estate developments in Riyadh and Jeddah, Saudi Arabia and Trump International Hotel and golf course in Oman, according to the report.
"That stuff kind of worries me," Ryan added, to which Carlson replied, "Well, it seems like corruption, yeah."
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Why It's Important: The overlap between Trump's public policy and his private business dealings is reviving old concerns about conflicts of interest. The White House previously dismissed these concerns, calling them "ridiculous," the report said.&nbsp;
Press secretary Karoline Leavitt earlier said Trump is following all conflict-of-interest laws, and the Trump Organization maintains that its assets are in a trust and not directly involved with foreign governments.
During Trump's trip to the Middle East, agreements <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45462404/trump-unveils-over-200-billion-worth-of-deals-with-uae-including-major-etihad-airways-commitment">exceeding $200 billion</a> were finalized between the U.S. and the UAE. Notably, Boeing (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>), GE Aerospace (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GE#NYSE">GE</a>) and Etihad Airways were part of a $14.5 billion portion of these deals.
The visit also resulted in a landmark $1.2 trillion economic accord with Qatar, which <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/05/45446924/trump-secures-12-trillion-qatar-deal-as-boeing-ge-land-record-orders">featured a historic $96 billion purchase</a> by Qatar Airways from Boeing and GE Aerospace.
Former Vice President Mike Pence <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/05/45487988/trumps-middle-east-trip-draws-rare-praise-from-mike-pence-as-very-successful-for-us-economy-amid-historic-boeing-deal-thatll-really-support-american-jobs">praised Trump&#8217;s Middle East trip</a> for its positive impact on the U.S. economy, despite previous political disagreements. Meanwhile, economist Peter Schiff warned that Qatar&#8217;s $200 billion deal with Boeing could lead to i<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/travel/25/05/45427289/peter-schiff-warns-qatars-200-billion-boeing-deal-could-spike-us-inflation-interest-rates-says-treasury-sell-off-may-follow">ncreased U.S. inflation and interest rates</a>, potentially causing a Treasury sell-off.
Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings gives Boeing a growth score of 25.29%. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">Click here to compare its performance with other companies</a>.
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Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on Boeing.
Looking at options history for Boeing (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>) we detected 11 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 45% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 45% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 7 are puts, for a total amount of $341,024 and 4, calls, for a total amount of $216,066.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $145.0 to $310.0 for Boeing during the past quarter. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in Boeing's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Boeing's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $145.0 to $310.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>Boeing Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1747936977_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

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<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
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<td>BA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/20/26</td>
<td>$30.8</td>
<td>$30.45</td>
<td>$30.45</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$79.1K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td align="right">27</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$15.65</td>
<td>$15.5</td>
<td>$15.5</td>
<td>$215.00</td>
<td>$77.5K</td>
<td>158</td>
<td align="right">50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$12.9</td>
<td>$12.85</td>
<td>$12.9</td>
<td>$205.00</td>
<td>$70.8K</td>
<td>329</td>
<td align="right">47</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$6.1</td>
<td>$6.1</td>
<td>$6.1</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
<td>$61.0K</td>
<td>8.6K</td>
<td align="right">113</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/18/26</td>
<td>$10.45</td>
<td>$8.7</td>
<td>$8.7</td>
<td>$310.00</td>
<td>$50.5K</td>
<td>743</td>
<td align="right">60</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Boeing</h3>
Boeing is a major aerospace and defense firm. It operates in three segments: commercial airplanes; defense, space, and security; and global services. Boeing's commercial airplanes segment competes with Airbus in the production of aircraft that can carry more than 130 passengers. Boeing's defense, space, and security segment competes with defense contractors such as Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman to create military aircraft, satellites, and weaponry. Global services provides aftermarket support to airlines.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Boeing, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Where Is Boeing Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 1,854,345, the price of BA is up by 0.52%, reaching $204.26.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 69 days from now.</li>
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<h3>What The Experts Say On Boeing</h3>
A total of 5 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $185.0.
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&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Citigroup continues to hold a Buy rating for Boeing, targeting a price of $220. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Wells Fargo persists with their Underweight rating on Boeing, maintaining a target price of $140. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Morgan Stanley keeps a Equal-Weight rating on Boeing with a target price of $200. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Morgan Stanley has decided to maintain their Equal-Weight rating on Boeing, which currently sits at a price target of $185. 
&#x2A; In a cautious move, an analyst from TD Securities downgraded its rating to Buy, setting a price target of $180. 
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While Boeing Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>) and Airbus SE (OTCPK: EADSY) wrestle with production slowdowns and decade-long backlogs, Chip Rewey, CIO at Rewey Asset Management, is focused on a quieter part of the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/best-aerospace-defense-stocks">aerospace and defense</a> machine: the suppliers that win no matter which plane takes off.
Fresh off Qatar Airways' latest Boeing order &#8211; inked during President Donald Trump's diplomatic tour &#8211; Rewey sees commercial aviation demand as anything but turbulent. Both Airbus and Boeing have signaled stronger output through 2025 and beyond, despite persistent supply chain snarls. And where there&#8217;s consistent demand, there&#8217;s cash &#8211; especially for the companies that feed both giants.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Ducommon &#8211; Leveraged Play On Defense Demand</h2>
Enter Ducommun Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DCO#NYSE">DCO</a>), a $1 billion market capitalization parts supplier with deep roots in both defense and commercial aerospace. With nearly 60% of its revenue coming from top defense players like Raytheon aka RTX Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RTX#NYSE">RTX</a>) and Lockheed Martin Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>), and another 40% tied to the Boeing-Airbus duopoly, Rewey sees Ducommun as a leveraged play on surging global defense budgets and aviation demand.
And the macro backdrop? It's tailwinds all the way.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Procurement Intact, Says Expert</h2>
Between a $6 billion bump in U.S. defense spending passed in March and a proposed $150 billion Senate increase in the pipeline, Rewey says the real action is in replenishment: from Ukraine to Israel to the gear left behind in Afghanistan, the U.S. needs to refill its defense cupboards fast. 
NATO allies, too, are under pressure to meet spending commitments, fueling even more global procurement activity.
While Wall Street frets over possible Pentagon cuts to consulting services, Rewey isn't worried. "Procurement's still intact," he says &#8211; suggesting any slowdown fears are more bark than bite.
That's where Ducommun's balance sheet and "Vision 2027" come into play. With a plan to expand both revenue and margins through 2027, and a track record of 18% book value compounding over five years, Rewey sees Ducommun as a stealth growth story in a noisy sector.
Forget picking between Boeing and Airbus &#8211; Rewey's bet is simple: own the company that builds both.
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The Polish customs authority has seized over 5 metric tons of tires for Boeing Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>) civilian aircraft due to transit through Russia, citing Western sanctions over Russia resulting from the invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
What Happened: Poland's National Revenue Administration says that officers discovered civilian Boeing aircraft tires, instead of car and bus tires declared to the customs, during an inspection of a truck, Reuters reported on Monday.
"The sender of the goods was a company from Spain, and the recipient was from Azerbaijan." A statement by the authorities cited in the report says. The report also suggests that law enforcement has begun an investigation into the matter.
Boeing has suspended the supply of parts as well as technical support and maintenance for Russian airlines after the country invaded Ukraine in 2022, over three years ago.
Why It Matters: Boeing has been under scrutiny recently as the aircraft manufacturer<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/legal/25/05/45481977/boeing-may-reportedly-once-again-dodge-prosecution-over-737-max-crashes-victims-families-slam-dojs-potential-agreement-as-backroom-deal-dressed-up-as-a-legal-proceeding"> could dodge criminal charges</a> over two fatal crashes involving the Boeing 737 MAX in 2018 and 2019 that claimed over 346 lives, which has sparked outrage among the victims' families.
U.S. President Donald Trump also received a Boeing 747-8 Jumbo Jet from the Qatari Royal Family during his visit to the Middle East. The aircraft will serve as Trump's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45340930/trumps-400-million-boeing-jet-gift-from-qatar-sparks-outcry-from-larry-summers-peter-schiff-banana-republic-level-corruption">Air Force 1 replacement</a> until the end of his presidency.&nbsp;
Elsewhere, the CCP and Xi Jinping have<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45368534/china-greenlights-boeing-jet-arrivals-again-as-90-day-tariff-pause-with-us-brings-relief"> lifted the halt </a>on Boeing imports for Chinese airlines as part of a 90-day tariff pause during the ongoing U.S.-China trade war.
Price Action: BA declined 1.61% in Pre-Market Trading, currently valued at $202.50, according to<a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard"> Benzinga Pro data</a>.
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On CNBC's &#8220;<a href="https://www.cnbc.com/video/2025/05/16/final-trades-dell-boeing-unitedhealth-and-qxo.html">Halftime Report Final Trades</a>,&#8221; Kevin Simpson, Capital Wealth Planning founder and CIO, mentioned the huge week for The Boeing Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>).
As per recent news, Boeing disclosed on May 13 that Saudi Arabia-based AviLease placed its first direct order for the purchase of 20 737-8 jets, along with options for an additional 10 aircraft.
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Analysts expect the company to report quarterly earnings at $1.68 per share, up from $1.27 per share in the year-ago period. Dell projects to report quarterly revenue of $23.17 billion, compared to $22.24 billion a year earlier.
Rob Sechan, CEO of NewEdge Wealth, picked UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>) as his final trade.
UnitedHealth shares closed higher on Friday, rebounding after falling Thursday on a report indicating the company is under investigation by the US Department of Justice for possible Medicare fraud. The company said it has not been notified by the Department of Justice of the supposed criminal investigation reported.
Stephen Weiss, Chief Investment Officer and Managing Partner of Short Hills Capital Partners, named QXO, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QXO#NYSE">QXO</a>) as his final trade.
Lending support to his choice, QXO, on May 8, posted better-than-expected results for the first quarter.
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<li>UnitedHealth Group shares rose 6.4% to settle at $291.91 during Friday's session.</li>
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<li>QXO shares rose 3.2% to $16.79 during the session.</li>
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Former Vice President Mike Pence is urging President Donald Trump to reject a controversial $400 million Boeing Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>) 747-8 jumbo jet gift from Qatar&#8217;s royal family, citing national security risks and ethical concerns over what would be the largest foreign gift ever received by the U.S. government.
What Happened: Pence criticized the arrangement during Sunday&#8217;s NBC <a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/meet-the-press/video/mike-pence-says-he-privately-warned-trump-against-tariffs-in-his-first-term-full-interview-239822917643">interview</a>, stating &#8220;Qatar has a long history of playing both sides&#8221; and arguing the gift is &#8220;inconsistent with our security, with our intelligence needs.&#8221; He called it simply &#8220;a bad idea&#8221; and urged Trump to reconsider.
The lavish aircraft, described as a &#8220;flying palace,&#8221; would serve as Trump&#8217;s Air Force One <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45340930/trumps-400-million-boeing-jet-gift-from-qatar-sparks-outcry-from-larry-summers-peter-schiff-banana-republic-level-corruption?utm_source=chatgpt.com">replacement until his term ends</a>, then transfer to the Trump Presidential Library Foundation by January 2029. 
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt defended the arrangement, confirming it <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45340930/trumps-400-million-boeing-jet-gift-from-qatar-sparks-outcry-from-larry-summers-peter-schiff-banana-republic-level-corruption?utm_source=chatgpt.com">&#8220;complies with all applicable laws&#8221;</a> while emphasizing &#8220;full transparency.&#8221;
Trump defended the transaction on Truth Social, emphasizing the plane goes to the U.S. Air Force/Defense Department &#8220;AND NOT TO ME,&#8221; claiming it saves taxpayers &#8220;hundreds of millions of dollars.&#8221; Legal assessments by the White House and Department of Justice concluded the gift doesn&#8217;t violate bribery laws or the Constitution&#8217;s emoluments clause.
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Why It Matters: The controversy highlights growing concerns about foreign influence as Boeing faces ongoing Air Force One delivery delays, originally scheduled for 2024 but now expected in 2027. 
Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers and economist Peter Schiff have sharply <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45340930/trumps-400-million-boeing-jet-gift-from-qatar-sparks-outcry-from-larry-summers-peter-schiff-banana-republic-level-corruption?utm_source=chatgpt.com">criticized the arrangement</a>, with Summers calling it &#8220;banana-republic-level corruption&#8221; on X, questioning why universities face scrutiny for Qatari research gifts while the president can accept such presents. Schiff compared it to monarchical privilege, noting &#8220;stock brokers can&#8217;t accept gifts worth over $100.&#8221;
The timing coincides with Qatar&#8217;s massive $200 billion deal to purchase 160 Boeing jets, which economist Schiff warns could <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/travel/25/05/45427289/peter-schiff-warns-qatars-200-billion-boeing-deal-could-spike-us-inflation-interest-rates-says-tre?utm_source=chatgpt.com">strain U.S. bond markets</a> as Qatar may sell Treasuries to finance the purchase, potentially pushing up inflation and interest rates. 
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Trump's Former VP Mike Pence Calls Qatari Royal Family's Boeing Jet Gift A 'Bad Idea,' Urges President To Reject $400 Million 'Flying Palace'

Former Vice President&nbsp;Mike Pence&nbsp;has lauded&nbsp;President Donald Trump&#8216;s Middle East visit for its beneficial effects on the U.S. economy, despite his criticism of the diplomatic aspects of the trip. 
What Happened:&nbsp;&nbsp;Despite a public fallout with Trump over the&nbsp;2020 presidential election certification and the ensuing Capitol riot on January 6, 2021, Pence spoke positively of Trump&#8217;s Middle East trip&#8217;s impact on the American economy during an NBC&#8217;s &#8220;Meet the Press&#8221; interview on Sunday. 
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Pence described the journey as &#8220;very successful&#8221; for the U.S. economy. &#8220;The&nbsp;president secured financial commitments in&nbsp;all three countries, including a&nbsp;historic contract for purchasing Boeing&nbsp;aircraft that&#8217;ll really support American jobs,&#8221; Pence said.
These comments from the former Indiana governor are noteworthy, given his recent strained relationship with Trump and recent criticisms of the President&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/05/45214328/mike-pence-warns-trumps-indiscriminate-tariffs-could-trigger-price-shock-and-potential-shortages-keeping-our-kids-toys-affordable-is-part-of-the-american-dream">sweeping tariffs</a>.
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Why It Matters: Trump&#8217;s Middle East visit, which Pence praises, saw the signing of deals worth <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45462404/trump-unveils-over-200-billion-worth-of-deals-with-uae-including-major-etihad-airways-commitment">over $200 billion </a>between the U.S. and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). A significant part of these deals involved a $14.5 billion commitment from&nbsp;Boeing (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>),&nbsp;GE Aerospace (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GE#NYSE">GE</a>), and Etihad Airways. 
Additionally, Trump secured a $1.2 trillion economic agreement with Qatar, including a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/05/45446924/trump-secures-12-trillion-qatar-deal-as-boeing-ge-land-record-orders">record-breaking</a> $96 billion order from Qatar Airways for Boeing and GE Aerospace.
According to CNN, several Democrats, usually critical of President Trump, praised his decision to lift longstanding sanctions on Syria and engage with its new leader. They saw it as a potential economic boost for Syria and a way to reshape the region. Support came from figures like Leon Panetta, Rep. Jim Himes (D-Conn.) and Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), with Himes reluctantly admitting Trump managed much of the Middle East trip effectively. Murphy, however, criticized Trump for accepting the luxury Qatari jet.
On the other hand, economist Peter Schiff warned that Qatar&#8217;s $200 billion deal with Boeing <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/travel/25/05/45427289/peter-schiff-warns-qatars-200-billion-boeing-deal-could-spike-us-inflation-interest-rates-says-treasury-sell-off-may-follow">could lead </a>to a surge in U.S. inflation and interest rates. He states that to help finance the purchase, "Qatar will likely sell a lot of Treasuries and other U.S. assets," which would further strain the U.S. bond market, already under pressure.
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Trump's Middle East Trip Draws Rare Praise From Mike Pence As 'Very Successful' For US Economy Amid 'Historic' Boeing Deal: 'That'll Really Support American Jobs'

As shares of UnitedHealth Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>) witness a steep decline, company insiders are stepping up to the plate with a series of insider buys, which analysts and experts say is &#8220;a strong signal.&#8221;
What Happened: On Saturday, popular investment newsletter The Kobeissi Letter shared a post on X highlighting UnitedHealth&#8217;s new CEO, Stephen Hemsley, acquiring a significant stake in the company, worth $25 million, according to filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">This is interesting: Stephen Hemsley, the new CEO of UnitedHealth, <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24UNH&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$UNH</a>, bought $25 million worth of the stock on Friday. He is the latest of multiple insiders to begin buying shares amid the historic decline. What does it tell you if insiders are buying here? <a href="https://t.co/BqM4Ksabsy">pic.twitter.com/BqM4Ksabsy</a>
&mdash; The Kobeissi Letter (@KobeissiLetter) <a href="https://twitter.com/KobeissiLetter/status/1923782787909197829?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 17, 2025</a></blockquote>
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&#8220;He is the latest of multiple insiders to begin buying shares amid the historic decline,&#8221; the post says, referring to the three directors, Timothy Flynn, Kristen Gil and John Noseworthy, who purchased shares worth $491,786, $1,003,329 and $93,647, respectively, in the company last week. 
This is in addition to UnitedHealth&#8217;s CFO, John Rex, who bought shares worth $5 million, according to SEC filings.
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Replying to the post, investment manager&nbsp;Mike Shell&nbsp;says that investing personal capital after a sharp decline is a &#8220;strong signal&#8221; that&nbsp;management perceives &#8220;positive asymmetry&#8221; in the stock, suggesting limited downside risks, relative to its recovery potential.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Investing personal capital after a sharp decline is a strong signal they perceive positive asymmetry: limited further downside versus potential recovery gains.
&mdash; Mike Shell (@MikeWShell) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeWShell/status/1924108362909733063?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 18, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Why It Matters: UnitedHealth shares have witnessed a steep decline since its disappointing <a href="https://benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/price-target/25/04/44902410/unitedhealth-group-stock-is-getting-crushed-whats-fueling-the-selloff">first quarter results</a> last month, when the company narrowly missed expectations, posting earnings of $7.20 per share versus the consensus estimate of $7.29.
However, it&#8217;s been under scrutiny <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/health-care/24/12/42316904/unitedhealthcare-ceo-brian-thompson-fatally-shot-outside-nyc-hotel">ever since the assassination</a> of its insurance unit CEO, Brian Thompson, in December 2024, by a disgruntled insurance patient, Luigi Mangione.
The stock once again <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45373368/unitedhealth-stock-plunges-names-new-ceo-suspends-2025-guidance">witnessed a pullback</a> last week, following the abrupt departure of its CEO, Andrew Witty. Former CEO Hemsley was reinstated, and the company subsequently withdrew its full-year guidance.
To make matters worse, a Wall Street Journal report claimed that UnitedHealth was under a <a href="https://benzinga.com/general/health-care/25/05/45426769/unitedhealth-stock-plunges-over-8-in-after-hours-trading-as-doj-criminal-probe-adds-to-turmoil-after-ceo-shake-up">federal criminal investigation</a> focusing on its Medicare Advantage business practices. The company refuted these claims, stating that it has not been notified of any supposed criminal investigation by the Department of Justice.
While several experts see this string of insider buying as a sign of a turnaround to come, investor Jeremy Lefebvre posted on X, calling the company &#8220;straight trash.&#8221; 
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">People want to know my opinion on <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24UNH&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$UNH</a> Straight trash. They are going to go thru years of investigations and it will be a mess. Doesn't mean it can't work for short term trade but it reminds me of <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24BA&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$BA</a> stock many year ago. Boeing is still a mess even now. Your opinion? <a href="https://t.co/1eMPaXrAJJ">pic.twitter.com/1eMPaXrAJJ</a>
&mdash; Jeremy Lefebvre (@HolySmokas) <a href="https://twitter.com/HolySmokas/status/1923806928951775450?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 17, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Lefebvre says the company will go through years of investigation, and that it will &#8220;be a mess,&#8221; before drawing parallels with Boeing Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>), which he says &#8220;is still a mess even now.&#8221;
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Price Action: Shares of UnitedHealth were up 6.40% on Friday, following news of insider buying, but are down 1.46% pre-market. The stock remains down by 42.14% year-to-date, and 53.8% from its all-time high in November last year.
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According to Benzinga&#8217;s Edge Stock Rankings, UnitedHealthcare group has an unfavorable price trend in the short, medium, and long term. You can check more comprehensive metrics <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">here</a>. 
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UnitedHealth CEO, Other Insiders Buy Millions In Stock As It Sinks Over 23% In A Week: Move Gets 'Mixed' Reaction

This week has been a whirlwind of political and financial news, with President Donald Trump at the center of several controversies. From healthcare to cryptocurrency, Trump&#8217;s policies and actions have sparked heated debates among lawmakers and financial experts. Here&#8217;s a quick recap of the top stories that made headlines over the weekend.
Bernie Sanders Criticizes Trump&#8217;s Budget Bill
Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt) delivered a scathing critique of the Republican budget reconciliation bill, labeling it a "death sentence" for millions of Americans. Sanders accused Trump and congressional Republicans of pushing a budget bill that offers a $235 billion estate tax break to the wealthiest 0.2% of Americans, while leaving 99.8% of citizens with no benefit. The bill also proposes to cut $715 billion from Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act, potentially leaving over 13.7 million people without health insurance.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/health-care/25/05/45435914/bernie-sanders-calls-trumps-big-beautiful-bill-a-death-sentence-says-it-delivers-235-billion-tax-break-to-top-0-2-while-99-8-of-americans-get-not">Read the full article here.</a>
Elizabeth Warren Flags Trump-Backed Stablecoin as a Security Risk
Senior Democratic lawmaker Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) expressed concerns about the dollar-pegged cryptocurrency USD1, backed by President Trump. Warren, a known cryptocurrency critic, called the stablecoin a potential threat to national security and a conduit for corruption.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/05/45399468/elizabeth-warren-calls-out-trump-linked-stablecoin-as-a-national-security-risk-hes-cashing-in-on-foreign-crypto-deals">Read the full article here.</a>
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President Trump defended Qatar's offer of a Boeing Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>) 747-8 jumbo jet reportedly valued at $400 million, despite criticism from former Republican presidential contender Nikki Haley. Haley warned that accepting gifts from foreign nations could threaten intelligence and national security.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/05/45400944/as-nikki-haley-slams-trumps-400-million-boeing-jet-gift-from-qatar-bill-ackman-cites-national-security-implications-only-a-fool-would-not-accept-this-says-president">Read the full article here.</a>
Trump Memecoin Adopted by China-Linked Nasdaq Company
Publicly-listed holding company GD Culture Group Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GDC#NASDAQ">GDC</a>) announced plans to raise up to $300 million to build a cryptocurrency reserve made up of Bitcoin and Official Trump. The Nasdaq-listed firm plans to finance this investment through a stock sale to an accredited entity in the British Virgin Islands.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/05/45397930/trump-memecoin-adopted-by-china-linked-nasdaq-company-as-treasury-reserve-asset">Read the full article here.</a>
Trump Aims to Boost Nuclear Development
President Trump is advancing a series of executive orders aimed at reshaping U.S. nuclear energy policy. The orders aim to accelerate the construction of new nuclear power plants and reduce regulatory barriers, potentially benefiting several companies in the nuclear energy sector.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45378427/trump-wants-to-kickstart-nuclear-development-these-5-stocks-could-boom">Read the full article here.</a>
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Bernie Sanders Slams Trump's Budget Bill, POTUS $400 Million Boeing Jet Gift And More: This Week In Politics

The U.S. Department of Justice is reportedly considering a non-prosecution agreement that would allow Boeing Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>) to avoid criminal <a href="https://benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/03/44488310/boeing-faces-the-deadliest-corporate-crime-trial-as-judge-sets-june-date-in-737-max-fraud-case">charges tied to two fatal</a> 737 Max crashes, prompting outrage from victims' relatives.
What Happened: On Friday, prosecutors and attorneys representing families of the 346 people killed in the 2018 and 2019 crashes met to discuss resolving the case without bringing Boeing to trial, <a href="https://www.ft.com/content/5ebad172-5d02-4693-a1e7-189cc5d4a6c8">reported</a> the Financial Times, citing sources familiar with the matter.
Under the proposed deal, Boeing would pay roughly $444.5 million to victims' families in exchange for the DOJ declining to prosecute.
Boeing did not immediately respond to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga&#8217;s</a> request for comment. 
Erin Applebaum, a lawyer representing the families, decried the proposal. "This isn't justice. It's a backroom deal dressed up as a legal proceeding," she said. "While DoJ claims no final decision has been made, their scripted presentation made it clear that the outcome has already been decided."
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A trial date of June 23 remains on the calendar, but Boeing has made plain it will not plead guilty. No final decision has been made, said one person close to the negotiations.
Why It's Important: Boeing agreed last July to plead guilty to a single count of fraudulently misleading regulators about the Max's flight-control software, but a federal judge rejected that plea deal over concerns about corporate monitorship provisions.
A non-prosecution agreement would mark the second time Boeing escaped full criminal liability in this matter, the report said. In 2021, the DOJ first deferred prosecution after Boeing paid $2.5 billion.
This latest development came after President Donald Trump unveiled a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/03/44488310/boeing-faces-the-deadliest-corporate-crime-trial-as-judge-sets-june-date-in-737-max-fraud-case">$1.2 trillion economic agreement</a> with Qatar, featuring major deals in aviation, defense, energy and technology. A key highlight was Qatar Airways&#8217; record $96 billion order with Boeing and GE Aerospace.
China has also reportedly resumed <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45368534/china-greenlights-boeing-jet-arrivals-again-as-90-day-tariff-pause-with-us-brings-relief">accepting Boeing aircraft deliveries</a> after a month-long pause as both Washington and Beijing work to ease tensions.
Price Action: Boeing shares slipped 0.20% during Friday's regular trading session, closing at $205.82, and fell another 1.72% after hours to $202.28. Despite the recent dip, the stock has climbed 11.28% over the past year, according to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>.
Boeing currently holds a 12.20% growth score on Benzinga's Edge Rankings. Curious how it stacks up against other aviation giants? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">Click here for the full comparison</a>.
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Boeing May Reportedly Once Again Dodge Prosecution Over 737 Max Crashes — Victims' Families Slam DOJ's Potential Agreement As 'Backroom Deal Dressed Up As A Legal Proceeding'

The U.S. and China agreed to de-escalate their trade war by cutting tariffs by 115 percentage points, bringing U.S. duties on Chinese <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/05/45347089/wall-street-rips-higher-as-tariff-truce-halts-us-china-economic-escalation">goods down to 30%.</a>
The announcement sparked a broad-based equity rally, with the S&amp;P 500 climbing back to early March 2025 levels and erasing losses from President Donald Trump's &#8220;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/05/45355655/magnificent-seven-gain-700b-after-us-china-slash-tariffs-gold-crashes-whats-driving-markets-monday">Liberation Day&#8221; tariff shock.</a>
The improved trade outlook also prompted economists to cut recession odds and upgrade U.S. growth forecasts for the second half of the year.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">S&amp;P 500 Logs 5 Consecutive Winning Sessions</h3>
The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) closed 5% higher for the week, notching five straight sessions in the green.
Semiconductors kept powering higher. The iShares Semiconductor ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXX#NYSE">SOXX</a>) rose nearly 10% on the week, logging its fourth straight week of gains and delivering its best monthly rally since 2020.
Yet, clean energy stocks – as tracked by the Invesco Solar ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TAN#NYSE">TAN</a>) – outshined even chipmakers. Solar names surged after Republicans released a better-than-expected tax proposal <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/top-stories/25/05/45381191/first-solar-eyes-best-2-day-rally-since-2013-after-gop-tax-plan-spares-key-clean-energy-credits">on renewable energy credits.</a> Shares of First Solar Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>) soared 27% for the week, leading the sector.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Trump&#8217;s Middle East Blitz Attracts $2 Trillion In Gulf Commitments</h3>
During his Middle East visit, President Trump secured around $2 trillion in trade and investment pledges from Gulf countries.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/05/45390422/trump-unveils-historic-and-transformative-600-billion-saudi-deal-predicts-markets-will-go-a-lot-higher">Saudi Arabia committed $600 billion</a> in deals involving Boeing Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>), Oracle Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORCL#NASDAQ">ORCL</a>), Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>), Uber Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBER#NASDAQ">UBER</a>), Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>), GE Vernova (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GEV#NYSE">GEV</a>) and Johnson &amp; Johnson (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JNJ#NYSE">JNJ</a>).
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/05/45446924/trump-secures-12-trillion-qatar-deal-as-boeing-ge-land-record-orders">Qatar followed with a $1.2 trillion package</a> focused on energy and infrastructure, inking major contracts with GE Aerospace (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GE#NYSE">GE</a>) and Boeing.
The United Arab Emirates signed a $200 billion deal to import over one million AI chips from Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) and other initiatives with Exxon Mobil Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOM#NASDAQ">XOM</a>), Qualcomm Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCOM#NASDAQ">QCOM</a>) and Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>).
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">UNH In Free Fall, Consumer Inflation Concerns Hit 1980s Levels</h3>
Back on Wall Street, one corporate giant is facing deep losses in what's shaping up to be one of the worst crises in its history. UnitedHealth Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>) shares nosedived 27% this week, marking the company&#8217;s worst weekly performance since the 2009 financial crisis and extending a five-week losing streak.
CEO Andrew Witty resigned Tuesday citing "personal reasons," while the company suspended 2025 guidance due <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45373368/unitedhealth-stock-plunges-names-new-ceo-suspends-2025-guidance">to surging medical costs</a>. A U.S. Department of Justice criminal probe into alleged fraud in its Medicare Advantage <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/health-care/25/05/45426769/unitedhealth-stock-plunges-over-8-in-after-hours-trading-as-doj-criminal-probe-adds-to-turmoil-after-ceo-shake-up">program worsened investor fears.</a>
On the macro front, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/05/45374267/inflation-eases-in-april-as-trumps-tariffs-dont-push-prices-higher">April inflation data</a> signaled softening price pressures, but retail sales dropped, reflecting consumer <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/05/45435725/tariffs-slow-retail-spending-as-producer-prices-post-sharpest-drop-since-2020">caution amid trade uncertainty</a>. Inflation expectations are also heating up again.
The <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/05/45470155/consumer-sentiment-crashes-to-5-year-lows-as-inflation-fears-reach-1981-levels">University of Michigan's survey</a> showed the weakest sentiment since 2020 as the one-year consumer inflation outlook hit levels last seen in 1981.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Chart Of The Week: Year-Ahead Consumer Inflation Expectations Have Never Been This High Since Early &#8217;80s</h3>
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Boeing Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>) shares are flat on Friday. They are consolidating after gaining more than 50% in value since the April lows. Some analysts have attributed the recent strength to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45462404/trump-unveils-over-200-billion-worth-of-deals-with-uae-including-major-etihad-airways-commitment">President Donald Trump's signing of deals worth over $200 billion</a> between the U.S. and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
The chart of Boeing illustrates the validity of three old classic Wall Street sayings. This is why we have made Boeing our Stock of the Day.
The first is &#8220;buy the breakout.&#8221;
Resistance is a price level where there is a large amount of sell interest in a market. Stocks rally if there isn't enough supply to fill all of the demand for them.
When a stock reaches resistance, its uptrend can pause or end. Sometimes, stocks reverse and trend lower after hitting resistance. This happens when nervous sellers undercut other sellers' prices so buyers will come to them.
But sometimes, the buyers overpower the sellers. The resistance breaks and the price moves higher. This can mean the sellers have left the market. Buyers will need to keep paying up to draw sellers back in. This could be the beginning of a new uptrend.
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As you can see on the chart, that has been the case with Boeing since the resistance around $191.50 broke.
&#8220;Gaps refill&#8221; is another saying.
When a stock gaps or moves rapidly through price levels or zones, it doesn't spend enough time at them for a large amount of vested interest to form. This means that if a stock eventually reverses and gets back to the same levels going in the opposite direction, it could move rapidly back through them.
Boeing gapped down from around $260 to $220 in January. It may rise rapidly back through these prices.
&#8220;Sell at former tops&#8221; is the third expression.
Some people sold Boeing around $265 in December 2023, and have regretted doing so ever since. Many decided to hold on to their losing positions, but also eventually exit them at breakeven if possible.
This means that if Boeing returns to $265, there will be remorseful buyers selling. If there is a large amount of these orders, the rally could end when it reaches this level.
These classic sayings are still valid because they refer to market principles that are the result of human nature. Many things have changed since the markets came into being, but human nature hasn't.
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