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In the current session, Asbury Automotive Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABG#NYSE">ABG</a>) is trading at $219.00, after a 5.11% decrease. Over the past month, the stock decreased by 16.26%, and in the past year, by 3.88%. With performance like this, long-term shareholders are more likely to start looking into the company's price-to-earnings ratio. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743699623_0.png" alt="Past Year Chart" />

<h3>Asbury Automotive Group P/E Ratio Analysis in Relation to Industry Peers</h3>
The P/E ratio is used by long-term shareholders to assess the company's market performance against aggregate market data, historical earnings, and the industry at large. A lower P/E could indicate that shareholders do not expect the stock to perform better in the future or it could mean that the company is undervalued. 
Compared to the aggregate P/E ratio of the 27.33 in the Specialty Retail industry, Asbury Automotive Group Inc. has a lower P/E ratio of 10.73. Shareholders might be inclined to think that the stock might perform worse than it's industry peers. It's also possible that the stock is undervalued. 

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In conclusion, the price-to-earnings ratio is a useful metric for analyzing a company's market performance, but it has its limitations. While a lower P/E can indicate that a company is undervalued, it can also suggest that shareholders do not expect future growth. Additionally, the P/E ratio should not be used in isolation, as other factors such as industry trends and business cycles can also impact a company's stock price. Therefore, investors should use the P/E ratio in conjunction with other financial metrics and qualitative analysis to make informed investment decisions.

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The U.S. economy faces mounting challenges as new tariffs take effect, with concerns over inflation, rising unemployment, and weakening growth. Goldman Sachs projects a slowdown, with recession risks increasing in the coming months. Meanwhile, Federal Reserve officials acknowledge the uncertainty ahead, with Federal Reserve Bank of New York President John Williams stating, "I expect the economy will continue to grow, but slower than last year."
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Inflation and Interest Rate Adjustments
Inflation remains above the Fed's 2% target, with forecasts suggesting it could reach 3.5% in 2025. As a result, the Fed is expected to cut interest rates three times this year to support the economy, an adjustment from earlier projections of two cuts. However, questions remain about whether these cuts will be sufficient to offset broader economic headwinds, "as people at all income levels worry they will be worse off in a year."
Trade Policy Uncertainty
Trump's proposed tariffs, potentially as high as 20% on key trading partners, could further disrupt global markets and add pressure to economic growth. While exclusions may soften the impact, businesses and consumers are bracing for the effects of prolonged trade tensions.
Bitcoin's Role in a Shifting Economy
Bitcoin is currently down roughly 25% from its all-time high of $110,000 per BTC. This decline follows a more than 10% drop in the S&amp;P 500 from its highs.
The last time the S&amp;P 500 fell more than 10% from its all-time highs was in early 2022, after inflation began rising in early 2021. By the time the S&amp;P 500 was down 10%, Bitcoin had already fallen over 50%!
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Bitcoin has historically demonstrated volatility within the financial markets. While it still possesses these characteristics today, its role has evolved alongside the broader economy.
In recent times, Bitcoin has established itself as a trusted currency used in trade. Recently, Russia began utilizing Bitcoin in oil transactions with China, and it is expected to continue being adopted by other countries that lack the currency power of the U.S. and similar nations.
With the increased fundamental use of Bitcoin, the currency has maintained strength even during recent downward movements in U.S. equities.
Key Levels to Watch
At the end of the day, Bitcoin is not immune to downside movements. As discussed, it has recently faced downward pressure despite bullish catalysts due to macroeconomic concerns.
This can be observed when looking at Bitcoin&#8217;s ETF inflows vs. outflows, which shows that the total cumulative flow has decreased since early February.
When analyzing key levels for Bitcoin, it is crucial to understand the market&#8217;s current structure and the narrative behind certain levels. One major level with significant narrative importance is the low that was printed on the charts just before the U.S. election. Currently, Bitcoin is trading 23% above this election low, whereas both the S&amp;P and Nasdaq are trading below their respective election lows.
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This highlights Bitcoin&#8217;s relative strength compared to the U.S. stock market, even amid economic uncertainty. However, it is also a key level that Bitcoin should remain above if higher prices are to be seen in the coming weeks and months.
The next level traders and investors should watch is the 50% retracement of the weekly trading range. This is shown on the chart above, measured from the swing low formed before the expansion toward $100,000 to the high that formed during Trump&#8217;s inauguration.
This price level is $79,446.5, a short-term level for Bitcoin to hold on the weekly chart. If this level breaks, it could signal a potential breakdown of the 50 EMA, which may then lead to a move toward the election low of $66,810.0.
When analyzing Bitcoin on lower time frames, you may encounter more noise. However, there are key levels to watch that could provide a short-term outlook, especially if bullish reactions begin to emerge.
As you zoom into the daily chart, you gain more detail. Here, we can see the election low more clearly, which formed just before the U.S. election. This is the level, as mentioned, that you&#8217;d want to see Bitcoin stay above to maintain the potential HTF bullish trend.
Within the HTF range, there are two major support zones to monitor. The first is the area where BTC initially bounced, which aligns with the 50% retracement level on the weekly chart. The second is the low 80-82k range, where Bitcoin is currently trading.
The best-case scenario, similar to the bounce seen in stock indices to start the week, would be for Bitcoin to hold the first support range and potentially continue short-term, moving back up to the previous swing high, which is around $88,000.
The worst-case scenario is that the stock market continues its bearish trend, and Bitcoin starts to make its way down to the election low.
Bull or Bear?
Bitcoin has shown more strength recently during the downturn the stock market has experienced over the last two months.
Based on that strength and the current structure of Bitcoin, along with positive fundamentals, Bitcoin still appears to have a strong bullish case, even amid uncertainty. However, the key levels discussed will be crucial to monitor as they will serve as a guide.
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In September 2024, the U.S. Food And Drug Administration (FDA) granted Emergency Use Authorization to Novavax Inc.'s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVAX#NASDAQ">NVAX</a>) COVID-19 Vaccine, Adjuvanted (2024-2025 Formula) (NVX-CoV2705) for active immunization to prevent COVID-19 in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/24/09/40688052/fda-approves-novavaxs-updated-covid-vaccine-targeting-currently-circulating-variants" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">individuals aged 12 and older</a>.
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As of today, we continue to wait on action from the agency and have not yet received an official decision from the U.S. FDA. Our application included robust Phase 3 clinical trial data that showed our vaccine is safe and effective for the prevention of COVID-19. We are confident our well-tolerated vaccine represents an important alternative to mRNA COVID-19 vaccines for the U.S.&#8221;
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The FDA set an April 1 deadline for a decision.
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The news comes after vaccine stocks came under pressure last week following reports that the Trump administration plans to end financial support for vaccine alliance Gavi, which helps buy vaccines for children in developing countries. The Trump administration reportedly plans to cut billions in global health initiatives.
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Wall Street saw a staggering $2 trillion in market cap erased, with the U.S.&#8217;s biggest 10 companies shedding $1 trillion alone.
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) plunged 8.7%, staring down its worst day since March 2020 and wiping out nearly $300 billion in value. NVIDIA Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) tumbled 6.4%, losing $171.9 billion, while Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) dropped 8%, on pace for a $166 billion hit.
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<thead>
<tr>
<th>Company</th>
<th>% Daily Change</th>
<th>Market Cap Loss ($B)</th>
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</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Apple</td>
<td>-8.74%</td>
<td>-293.95</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NVIDIA</td>
<td>-6.38%</td>
<td>-171.89</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Amazon</td>
<td>-8.03%</td>
<td>-166.80</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>)</td>
<td>-6.64%</td>
<td>-98.24</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>)</td>
<td>-3.26%</td>
<td>-62.74</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>)</td>
<td>-7.63%</td>
<td>-61.74</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>)</td>
<td>-2.04%</td>
<td>-57.96</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)</td>
<td>-5.80%</td>
<td>-52.76</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>)</td>
<td>-6.69%</td>
<td>-45.99</td>
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<tr>
<td>Bank of America Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>)</td>
<td>-9.93%</td>
<td>-31.60</td>
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<td>Total</td>
<td></td>
<td>-1043.67</td>
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The S&amp;P 500 fell nearly 4%, poised for its worst session since September 2022, and sank to a seven-month low. Small caps took the brunt of the sell-off, with the Russell 2000 plunging over 5% and officially entering a bear market, now down more than 20% from its 2024 peak.
Fears of retaliatory action from key U.S. trading partners dragged every major sector into the red, except for defensive plays like consumer staples and utilities.
Consumer discretionary stocks were slammed. Apparel names posted double-digit losses: Ralph Lauren Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RL#NYSE">RL</a>), Nike Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>), Lululemon Athletica Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LULU#NASDAQ">LULU</a>) and Garmin Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GRMN#NYSE">GRMN</a>) each dropped between 10% and 16%.
Cruise lines were also hit hard: Norwegian Cruise Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NCLH#NYSE">NCLH</a>) sank 13%, Carnival Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCL#NYSE">CCL</a>) fell 10%, and Royal Caribbean Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCL#NYSE">RCL</a>) slid 9%.
Bond markets saw a mild flight to safety. Treasury yields edged lower, yet the U.S. dollar weakened 1.6%, with the DXY index heading for its worst day since November 2022.
Commodities weren't spared. Oil prices nosedived on fears of a global slowdown, worsened by OPEC+'s surprise move to raise output. West Texas Intermediate crude plunged 7.5%, slipping below $70 per barrel.
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) showed relative resilience in the carnage, dipping just 1% and holding above $81,600.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Thursday&#8217;s Performance in Major U.S. Indices, ETFs</h1>
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<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Major Indices</td>
<td>Price</td>
<td>1-day %chg</td>
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<tr>
<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>40,908.76</td>
<td>-3.1 %</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>5,449.64</td>
<td>-3.9%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>18,751.99</td>
<td>-4.2%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>1,929.91</td>
<td>-5.6%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated at 12:00 p.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
According to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;data:
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<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) fell 3.6% to $544.20.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) tumbled 3% to $409.26.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust Series&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)&nbsp;plummeted 4.2% to $456.21.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) nosedived 5.4% to 191.63.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;Consumer Staples&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLP#NYSE">XLP</a>) outperformed, up 1.2%; the&nbsp;Technology&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>) tanked, down 5.6%.</li>
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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Other Major Stock, ETFs Moves To Know</h1>
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<li>Lamb Weston Holdings Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LW#NYSE">LW</a>) up 7.8%</li>
<li>Five Below Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FIVE#NASDAQ">FIVE</a>) down 26%,</li>
<li>Molina Healthcare Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MOH#NYSE">MOH</a>), up 7.8%</li>
<li>Kohls Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KSS#NYSE">KSS</a>) down 25%</li>
<li>VanEck Vietnam ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VNM#NYSE">VNM</a>) down 10.2%</li>
<li>iShares MSCI Mexico ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EWW#NYSE">EWW</a>) up 4.7%, </li>
<li>iShares MSCI Taiwan ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EWT#NYSE">EWT</a>) down 4%. </li>
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Financial giants have made a conspicuous bearish move on UP Fintech Holding. Our analysis of options history for UP Fintech Holding (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TIGR#NASDAQ">TIGR</a>) revealed 42 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 40% of traders were bullish, while 59% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 39 were puts, with a value of $5,784,823, and 3 were calls, valued at $151,172.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $7.0 to $14.0 for UP Fintech Holding during the past quarter. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for UP Fintech Holding's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across UP Fintech Holding's significant trades, within a strike price range of $7.0 to $14.0, over the past month.
<h3>UP Fintech Holding Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743698461_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

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<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>TIGR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$3.25</td>
<td>$3.2</td>
<td>$3.25</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$534.9K</td>
<td>938</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TIGR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/17/25</td>
<td>$1.46</td>
<td>$1.44</td>
<td>$1.46</td>
<td>$8.00</td>
<td>$416.2K</td>
<td>31.7K</td>
<td>21.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TIGR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/17/25</td>
<td>$1.46</td>
<td>$1.44</td>
<td>$1.46</td>
<td>$8.00</td>
<td>$407.1K</td>
<td>31.7K</td>
<td>24.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TIGR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/17/25</td>
<td>$1.55</td>
<td>$1.49</td>
<td>$1.54</td>
<td>$8.00</td>
<td>$327.5K</td>
<td>31.7K</td>
<td>6.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TIGR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/17/25</td>
<td>$1.46</td>
<td>$1.44</td>
<td>$1.46</td>
<td>$8.00</td>
<td>$292.2K</td>
<td>31.7K</td>
<td>20.2K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About UP Fintech Holding</h3>
UP Fintech Holding Ltd is an online brokerage firm focusing on Chinese investors. Its trading platform enables investors to trade in equities and other financial instruments on multiple exchanges of stocks and other derivatives. The company offers its customers brokerage and value-added services, including trade order placement and execution, margin financing, account management, investor education, community discussion, and customer support.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with UP Fintech Holding, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Where Is UP Fintech Holding Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 3,302,927, with TIGR's price down by -3.82%, positioned at $8.32.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 62 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About UP Fintech Holding</h3>
1 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $9.5.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Citigroup upgraded its action to Neutral with a price target of $9. 
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Unpacking the Latest Options Trading Trends in UP Fintech Holding

Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on Energy Transfer. Our analysis of options history for Energy Transfer (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ET#NYSE">ET</a>) revealed 13 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 46% of traders were bullish, while 46% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 5 were puts, with a value of $673,050, and 8 were calls, valued at $357,375.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $10.0 and $25.0 for Energy Transfer, spanning the last three months.
<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 Energy Transfer's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Energy Transfer's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $10.0 to $25.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>Energy Transfer 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743698456_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>ET</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/11/25</td>
<td>$1.34</td>
<td>$1.17</td>
<td>$1.22</td>
<td>$19.00</td>
<td>$469.7K</td>
<td>5.1K</td>
<td>5.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ET</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$0.22</td>
<td>$0.16</td>
<td>$0.19</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$91.5K</td>
<td>29.6K</td>
<td>4.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ET</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/11/25</td>
<td>$1.2</td>
<td>$1.17</td>
<td>$1.17</td>
<td>$19.00</td>
<td>$83.0K</td>
<td>5.1K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ET</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$3.8</td>
<td>$3.7</td>
<td>$3.7</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$55.5K</td>
<td>16.6K</td>
<td>150</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ET</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$5.6</td>
<td>$5.1</td>
<td>$5.17</td>
<td>$13.00</td>
<td>$51.7K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
<td>100</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Energy Transfer</h3>
Energy Transfer owns one of the largest portfolios of crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquid assets in the US, primarily in Texas and the US midcontinent region. Its pipeline network includes more than 12,000 miles of intrastate pipelines and 20,000 miles of interstate pipelines. It also owns gathering, processing, and storage facilities in the largest US oil and gas producing regions. Other businesses include a network of natrual gas liquids and refined products facilities, 18,000 miles of crude oil pipelines, and the Lake Charles gas liquefaction facility. Energy Transfer combined its publicly traded limited and general partnerships in October 2018.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Energy Transfer, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Energy Transfer's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 17,825,699, the price of ET is down -4.94% at $18.0. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 34 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Energy Transfer</h3>
Over the past month, 2 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $24.5.
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&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Morgan Stanley continues to hold a Overweight rating for Energy Transfer, targeting a price of $26. 
&#x2A; Reflecting concerns, an analyst from RBC Capital lowers its rating to Outperform with a new price target of $23.
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Energy Transfer's Options Frenzy: What You Need to Know

Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on Roblox.
Looking at options history for Roblox (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RBLX#NYSE">RBLX</a>) we detected 9 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 55% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 33% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 3 are puts, for a total amount of $146,280 and 6, calls, for a total amount of $394,216.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $55.0 to $70.0 for Roblox over the recent three months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for Roblox's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across Roblox's significant trades, within a strike price range of $55.0 to $70.0, over the past month.
<h3>Roblox Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743698451_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>RBLX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/11/25</td>
<td>$1.18</td>
<td>$1.1</td>
<td>$1.14</td>
<td>$61.00</td>
<td>$100.3K</td>
<td>194</td>
<td>900</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RBLX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$1.77</td>
<td>$1.57</td>
<td>$1.78</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$89.0K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td>503</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RBLX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/25/25</td>
<td>$0.75</td>
<td>$0.65</td>
<td>$0.65</td>
<td>$66.00</td>
<td>$74.7K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RBLX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$6.7</td>
<td>$5.95</td>
<td>$6.36</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$63.6K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
<td>100</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RBLX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$4.3</td>
<td>$4.2</td>
<td>$4.3</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$54.1K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
<td>227</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Roblox</h3>
Roblox operates a free-to-play online video game platform with about 85 million daily active users. This platform has spawned a virtual universe and a Roblox economy based on the Robux currency. The platform houses millions of games from a wide range of creators spanning from young gamers themselves to professional development studios. Roblox offers creators the tools, publishing abilities, and platform for their games, enabling anyone to create a game. Creators earn money when gamers make optional in-game purchases within their games and by offering space for real-world advertising, and Roblox earns revenue primarily by taking a cut of these earnings.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Roblox, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Current Position of Roblox</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 2,884,711, the price of RBLX is down by -5.62%, reaching $58.15.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 28 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Roblox</h3>
1 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $71.0.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Benchmark downgraded its action to Buy with a price target of $71. 
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RBLX

Roblox Unusual Options Activity

Fed Vice Chair Jefferson Says: No Need To Be In A Hurry On Policy Rate Adjustments;  Current Policy Rate Well-Positioned to Deal With Risks, Uncertainties; Could Retain Current Policy Restraint for Longer, Or Ease Policy, Depending On Inflation Progress And Job Market; Policy Rate Is Now Somewhat Restrictive

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To gain an edge, this is what you need to know today.
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Great Buying Opportunity Ahead</h4>
Please <a href="https://thearorareport.com/stock-market-chart-analysis-tariffs-future-buying-opportunity-stagflation-spy-mc-04032025">click here </a>for an enlarged chart of SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) which represents the benchmark stock market index S&amp;P 500 (SPX).
Note the following:
<ul>
<li>The chart shows the stock market has barely broken below the low band of support zone 1. &nbsp; If the stock market continues lower, support zone 1 will become a resistance zone.</li>
<li>The chart shows a positive RSI divergence.&nbsp; This indicates the internal momentum of the stock market is not as negative as the price indicates.&nbsp; This is a positive.</li>
<li>On April 1, we shared with readers:</li>
<li>In our analysis, how the market behaves after Trump&#8217;s reveal will come down to the difference between expectations about tariffs that are built into the market and what Trump reveals.
<ul>
<li>If the tariffs Trump reveals are less onerous than market expectations, the stock market will go up.</li>
<li>If the tariffs Trump reveals are more onerous than market expectations, the stock market will go down.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>The tariffs President Trump imposed are worse than market expectations.</li>
<li>In our analysis, the tariffs President Trump imposed may raise about $700B.  Market expectations were for $200B &#8211; $300B.  </li>
<li>In our analysis, these tariffs, if sustained, will provide a great buying opportunity in the long term, but first, investors must cross the stagflation chasm.  </li>
<li>Investors should think in terms of four separate buckets:
<ul>
<li>Long term strategic positions</li>
<li>Tactical positions</li>
<li>Hedges</li>
<li>Short term trades</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>It is not appropriate to start any strategic positions at this time from the long side.&nbsp; Tentatively, if the stock market reaches support zone 2 shown on the chart, that may be a time to start thinking about strategic positions.&nbsp; The ideal time to start strategic positions will be if the stock market goes into support zone 3 shown on the chart.</li>
<li>Will the stock market go to support zones 2 and 3?&nbsp; This will depend on President Trump and the Fed.&nbsp; Here are the two key questions:
<ul>
<li>Now that President Trump has taken the big step of imposing tariffs, will he have the nerve to sustain them?</li>
<li>Will the Fed have the spine to do the right thing by not significantly lowering interest rates.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>In The our analysis, in the longer term, if these tariffs are sustained and other countries retaliate, stagflation will likely take hold and the stock market will go lower.  If capitulation occurs, from a longer term perspective, that will be a buying opportunity for strategic positions.  </li>
<li>Our portfolios are well situated based on 360 degree analysis using the adaptive <a href="https://thearorareport.com/ALLOCATION%2BMODELS.htm">ZYX Asset Allocation Model </a>with inputs in ten categories.  As full disclosure, many individual positions are hedged.  Here is a great example
<ul>
<li>The latest increase in hedges on Apple Inc (AAPL) were on February 5 and March 4. On March 4, we wrote:</li>
<li>&#8220;In Trump&#8217;s first administration, Apple was able to get a carve out for China tariffs.&nbsp; As of this writing, it appears that there is no carve out for Apple at this time.&#8221;</li>
<li>Apple has been trying to diversify its manufacturing outside China in India and Vietnam.  This has not turned out for Apple as it had imagined &#8211; tariffs are 54% on China, 46% on Vietnam, and 26% on India.  In our analysis, the impact of tariffs on Apple will be over $30B.  If Apple decides to raise prices by about $10B and takes a $20B hit, Apple earnings will be cut by about 15%.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>At the high end, the protection band protects up to 50% of long term portfolios.&nbsp; As of today, the protection band is not being raised for five reasons:
<ul>
<li>It is not known how the Fed will react.  If the Fed decides to make an emergency rate cut, the stock market may rally.  In The our analysis, such a move on the Fed&#8217;s part would be very unwise and add to stagflationary pressures, instead of relieving them.  If the Fed cuts rates and there is a rally, the tentative plan is to use the rally to add to the protection band.  </li>
<li>Prudent investors should pay attention to Treasury Secretary Bessent&#8217;s statement that the tariffs are the "high water mark" unless other countries retaliate.  Bessent is taking a "wait and see" approach.  In our analysis, investors should ignore the rhetoric coming out of other countries and instead look at the meat of what other countries do.  For example, to date, China has had very strong rhetoric, but the meat of China&#8217;s response has been very weak.  Protection band changes will depend on the response from other countries.</li>
<li>Momo gurus are urging their followers to buy the dip.&nbsp; If the momo crowd buys and smart money does not sell, there is potential for a bounce.&nbsp; The potential for a bounce cannot be ignored.</li>
<li>President Trump&#8217;s tax cuts, large cost reduction, and deregulation are ahead.&nbsp; All three of these will be positive and may cause sharp rallies.</li>
<li>Positive RSI divergence shown on the chart.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Initial jobless claims came at 219K vs. 224K consensus. Today, this data is being overshadowed by tariffs.</li>
<li>ISM Services Index will be released at 10am ET and may be market moving.</li>
<li>The jobs report, known as the mother of all numbers, will be released tomorrow at 8:30am ET.</li>
</ul>
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Magnificent Seven Money Flows</h4>
In the early trade, money flows are negative in AAPL, Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN), Alphabet Inc Class C (GOOG), Meta Platforms Inc (META), Microsoft Corp (MSFT), NVIDIA Corp (NVDA), and Tesla Inc (TSLA).
In the early trade, money flows are negative in S&amp;P 500 ETF (SPY) and Invesco QQQ Trust Series 1 (QQQ).
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Momo Crowd And Smart Money In Stocks</h4>
Investors can gain an edge by knowing money flows in SPY and QQQ.  Investors can get a bigger edge by knowing when smart money is buying stocks, gold, and oil.  The most popular ETF for gold is SPDR Gold Trust (GLD).  The most popular ETF for silver is iShares Silver Trust (SLV).  The most popular ETF for oil is United States Oil ETF (USO).
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Bitcoin</h4>
Bitcoin is range bound.
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Protection Band And What To Do Now</h4>
It is important for investors to look ahead and not in the rearview mirror.  Our proprietary protection band puts all of the data, all of the indicators, all of the news, all of the crosscurrents, all of the models, and all of the analysis in an analytical framework that is easily actionable by investors.
Consider continuing to hold good, very long term, existing positions. Based on individual risk preference, consider a protection band consisting of cash or Treasury bills or short-term tactical trades as well as short to medium term hedges and short term hedges. This is a good way to protect yourself and participate in the upside at the same time.
You can determine your protection bands by adding cash to hedges.&nbsp; The high band of the protection is appropriate for those who are older or conservative. The low band of the protection is appropriate for those who are younger or aggressive.&nbsp; If you do not hedge, the total cash level should be more than stated above but significantly less than cash plus hedges.
A protection band of 0% would be very bullish and would indicate full investment with 0% in cash.&nbsp; A protection band of 100% would be very bearish and would indicate a need for aggressive protection with cash and hedges or aggressive short selling.
It is worth reminding that you cannot take advantage of new upcoming opportunities if you are not holding enough cash.&nbsp; When adjusting hedge levels, consider adjusting partial stop quantities for stock positions (non ETF); consider using wider stops on remaining quantities and also allowing more room for high beta stocks.&nbsp; High beta stocks are the ones that move more than the market.
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Traditional 60/40 Portfolio</h4>
Probability based risk reward adjusted for inflation does not favor long duration strategic bond allocation at this time.
Those who want to stick to traditional 60% allocation to stocks and 40% to bonds may consider focusing on only high quality bonds and bonds of five year duration or less.&nbsp; Those willing to bring sophistication to their investing may consider using bond ETFs as tactical positions and not strategic positions at this time.
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There is a quiet race happening on the global stage—and it does not involve fighter jets or financial markets. It is happening on highways, train tracks, and city streets. The U.S. and China are going head-to-head to define the future of transportation, and the winner could reshape everything from global trade routes to how everyday people move.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">China's Rapid Rise: Building First, Asking Later</h3>
China's approach to transportation innovation has been nothing short of aggressive. Over the last two decades, the country has constructed the world's largest high-speed rail network—over 40,000 kilometers of sleek, bullet-fast connectivity. Cities that used to be separated by full-day bus rides are now a couple of hours apart by train.
And it doesn't stop at rail. China's investment in next-gen transportation is sprawling: electric buses, smart traffic systems, AI-driven logistics, and Maglev trains that almost float above the tracks at over 370 mph. The country treats infrastructure not just as a utility but as a branding tool for global influence.
With strong government backing, projects move quickly—no multi-year permitting gridlocks. No death-by-committee. Just build it, scale it, and ship the blueprint abroad.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">The U.S.: Innovation Hub, Infrastructure Hurdles</h3>
Meanwhile, the U.S.—still a powerhouse of innovation—isn't moving as fast on the physical side of transportation. Tech companies in Silicon Valley are developing autonomous vehicles and urban air taxis, but translating those breakthroughs into working, everyday systems is a different challenge.
Take the high-speed rail. The U.S. has been talking about bullet trains for decades. California's high-speed rail project was meant to be a game-changer, but it is now infamous for cost overruns and endless delays. The gap between vision and execution is wide and growing.
Still, America leads in areas like electric vehicle innovation (think Tesla) and aerospace development. And with the recent Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, the government is finally starting to inject serious funding into roads, railways, and EV infrastructure.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Where the Two Nations Collide (and Diverge)</h3>
Here is how the race is shaping up:
<ul>
<li>High-Speed Rail: China builds. The U.S. plans.</li>
<li>Electric Vehicles: The U.S. leads on innovation. China leads in manufacturing.</li>
<li>Smart Cities: China integrates AI at scale. The U.S. experiments locally.</li>
<li>Autonomous Tech: U.S. startups push boundaries. China scales faster due to lighter regulations.</li>
</ul>
It is not that one is clearly ahead across the board. It is more like watching two very different strategies unfold: centralized speed vs. decentralized creativity.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Beyond Tech: This Is About Influence</h3>
Here's what's really at stake: whoever dominates the transportation sector sets the tone for how people and goods move globally. That means control over trade routes, infrastructure deals, and international standards.
China is exporting its transportation playbook—literally. From Southeast Asia to Africa, Chinese firms are building railways and metro systems, forming tight economic relationships in the process. This isn't just about trains. It's about long-term political and economic leverage.
The U.S., on the other hand, has historically exported ideas and innovation. But if those ideas don't translate into physical systems that move people and cargo efficiently, the influence starts to wane.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">What Needs to Change</h3>
For the U.S. to stay competitive, it has to rethink how it builds. That means:
<ul>
<li>Cutting through bureaucracy that slows major projects to a crawl</li>
<li>Incentivizing private-public collaboration (without turning it into a political circus)</li>
<li>Strengthening domestic manufacturing of EV and smart tech components</li>
<li>Creating a unified national transportation strategy—not 50 different ones</li>
</ul>
This isn't about copying China. It's about playing to America's strengths: bold thinking, rapid innovation, and a knack for building what hasn't been built before.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">The Bottom Line: The Clock Is Ticking</h3>
Transportation is not just about moving people. It's about moving economies, ideas, and influence. The next decade will determine whether China keeps pulling ahead or whether the U.S. can rally and respond with purpose.
This isn't a race that either country can afford to lose. Because how we move tomorrow will shape how we live, trade, and compete for the next 100 years.

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President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced a slew of tougher-than-anticipated tariffs, but there are some <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/fact-sheets/2025/03/fact-sheet-president-donald-j-trump-addresses-the-threat-to-national-security-from-imports-of-timber-lumber-and-their-derivative-products/">notable exemptions</a> to the steep levies.&nbsp;
Here's a look at which products and sectors are excluded <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/04/44626421/trumps-reign-of-tariffs-unleashes-d-day-on-wall-street-analyst-warns-of-stagflation-risk">from the reciprocal tariffs:&nbsp;</a>
Semiconductors: Semiconductors were exempted from the sweeping new tariffs due to their critical role in many technologies. However, the sector was deep in the red in Thursday's trading with shares of Broadcom, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) down 6.78% and ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASML#NASDAQ">ASML</a>) down 3.69%.&nbsp;
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Pharmaceuticals: Trump excluded pharmaceuticals from the new tariffs, likely a relief for the industry that had been under pressure following the president's prior comments suggesting a 25% tariff on pharmaceutical imports.&nbsp;
"The United States can no longer produce enough antibiotics to treat our sick," Trump said Wednesday. "We have a tremendous problem, we have to go to foreign countries to treat our sick. If anything ever happened from a war standpoint, we wouldn't be able to do it."
Pharmaceutical stocks are defying Thursday's broad market drop with shares of AbbVie Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABBV#NYSE">ABBV</a>) and Johnson &amp; Johnson (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JNJ#NYSE">JNJ</a>) both in the green in mid-morning trading. 
Lumber: Lumber is another product excluded from Trump's tariff plan, for now. The administration said it is investigating how reliance on imported lumber impacts national security and economic stability. Exemptions have been granted to avoid immediate disruptions in supply chains critical to construction and defense in the meantime.&nbsp;
Gold, Copper: Certain metals and minerals including copper, gold and others not found in the U.S. were also exempted from the reciprocal tariff plan.&nbsp;
Gold dropped more than 3%, falling below $3,060 per ounce on Thursday after touching a new record high above $3,160. The SPDR Gold Trust ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLD#NYSE">GLD</a>), tracking the price of gold, was down only slightly, bucking the broader market declines.&nbsp;
Energy: Oil, gas and refined products imports were exempted from the sweeping new reciprocal tariffs, the White House said on Wednesday.&nbsp;
Shares of the United States Oil Fund ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USO#NYSE">USO</a>) fell 7.8% on Thursday, however, as the sweeping tariff plan could threaten global demand.&nbsp;
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