La vendita allo scoperto per General Motors dà agli investitori un'idea del grado in cui gli investitori stanno scommettendo sul declino delle azioni di General Motors. I dati relativi alle vendite allo scoperto vengono aggiornati ogni due settimane.

General Motors (NYSE:GM) Azioni, Report sulle vendite allo scoperto

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General Motors Co. emerged from the bankruptcy of General Motors Corp. (old GM) in July 2009. GM has eight brands and operates under four segments: GM North America, GM International, Cruise, and GM Financial. The United States now has four brands instead of eight under old GM. The company regained its us market share leader crown in 2022, after losing it to Toyota due to the chip shortage in 2021. 2023's share was 16.5%. GM's Cruise autonomous vehicle arm has previously done driverless geofenced AV robotaxi services in San Francisco and other cities but stopped in late 2023 after an accident. It restarted service in 2024 but not in California. GM owns over 80% of Cruise. GM Financial became the company's captive finance arm in October 2010 via the purchase of AmeriCredit.

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Ford Motor Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>) stock is trading lower on Wednesday. The automobile giant announced that it will cut about 14% of its European workforce. Here&#8217;s what you <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/42087686">need to know</a>.
What To Know: According to Reuters, Ford is cutting some of its European personnel due to weak demand for electric vehicles and intensifying competition.
Ford plans to eliminate around 4,000 positions, primarily in Germany and the United Kingdom. Although this accounts for 14% of Ford&#8217;s European workforce, it represents roughly 2.3% of its global headcount.
The company expects the layoffs to take place by the end of 2027.
This follows a wave of cost-cutting measures by other vehicle manufacturers, such as Nissan, Stellantis N.V. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STLA#NYSE">STLA</a>) and General Motors Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>), driven by increasing competition from Chinese rivals and the fact that most consumers are priced out of the EV market.
Ford&#8217;s European sales for the first nine months of the year have fallen by 17.9%, a sharp contrast to the 6.1% decline across the industry.
The company also points to insufficient government support for the transition to EVs, particularly in Germany, where EV subsidies ended in December. Sales of EVs in Germany dropped by 28.6% in the first nine months of this year.
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F Price Action: At the time of writing, Ford shares are trading 1.95% lower at $10.84, per data from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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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. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<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>
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<td>TSLA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/22/24</td>
<td>$345.00</td>
<td>$28.3K</td>
<td>8.9K</td>
<td>39.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/22/24</td>
<td>$205.00</td>
<td>$39.6K</td>
<td>14.8K</td>
<td>38.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NIO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$6.00</td>
<td>$118.0K</td>
<td>65.9K</td>
<td>10.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/22/24</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$28.8K</td>
<td>937</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EBAY</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$62.50</td>
<td>$630.0K</td>
<td>97</td>
<td>901</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SBUX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
<td>$44.7K</td>
<td>2.6K</td>
<td>251</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GME</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
<td>$29.9K</td>
<td>2.4K</td>
<td>170</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$29.4K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td>158</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PTON</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$31.2K</td>
<td>360</td>
<td>102</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$410.00</td>
<td>$27.4K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td>88</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• For TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 3 day(s) on November 22, 2024. This event was a transfer of 30 contract(s) at a $345.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.3K, with a price of $945.0 per contract. There were 8930 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 39283 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 3 day(s) on November 22, 2024. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $205.00 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 $39.6K, with a price of $198.0 per contract. There were 14833 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 38469 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For NIO (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIO#NYSE">NIO</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 59 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 5000 contract(s) at a $6.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 29 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $118.0K, with a price of $24.0 per contract. There were 65971 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 10629 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding GM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 3 day(s) on November 22, 2024. Parties traded 545 contract(s) at a $55.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.8K, with a price of $53.0 per contract. There were 937 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2276 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding EBAY (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EBAY#NASDAQ">EBAY</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 423 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 900 contract(s) at a $62.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $630.0K, with a price of $700.0 per contract. There were 97 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 901 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SBUX (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBUX#NASDAQ">SBUX</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 213 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 250 contract(s) at a $125.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 27 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $44.7K, with a price of $179.0 per contract. There were 2610 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 251 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding GME (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 423 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 3 contract(s) at a $125.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.9K, with a price of $9985.0 per contract. There were 2403 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 170 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AAP (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAP#NYSE">AAP</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 122 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 54 contract(s) at a $40.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.4K, with a price of $545.0 per contract. There were 1187 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 158 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PTON (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PTON#NASDAQ">PTON</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 787 day(s) on January 15, 2027. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $10.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.2K, with a price of $312.0 per contract. There were 360 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 102 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding HD (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 59 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 21 contract(s) at a $410.00 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 $27.4K, with a price of $1305.0 per contract. There were 1332 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 88 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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<a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-11-19/trump-team-targets-auto-mileage-rules-he-blasted-as-ev-mandate" title="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-11-19/trump-team-targets-auto-mileage-rules-he-blasted-as-ev-mandate">https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-11-19/trump-team-targets-auto-mileage-rules-he-blasted-as-ev-mandate</a>
President-elect Donald Trump's incoming administration is looking to slash fuel-efficiency requirements for new cars and light trucks as part of plans to unwind Biden policies he's blasted as an "EV mandate," according to people familiar with the matter.
Trump advisers plan to reexamine fuel economy requirements that were finalized in June, said the people, who asked not to be identified because they weren't authorized to speak publicly. They're also targeting related standards imposed by the US Environmental Protection Agency that limit tailpipe emissions of carbon dioxide and smog-forming compounds, they said.

'Trump Team Targets Auto Mileage Rules He Blasted As 'EV Mandate'; Administration Plans To Ease Policies Pushing Electrification; Plan Echoes First-Term Push To Dismantle Efficiency Standards' - Bloomberg News

Tesla Inc&#8216;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) dominance in electric vehicle (EV) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/electric-vehicles">charging is in question</a>. 
While automakers like General Motors Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>) and Mercedes-Benz Group AG (OTCPK: MBGAF) have adopted Tesla's North American Charging Standard (NACS), the need for a diversified network was clear.
The two companies joined five other companies — Bayerische Motoren Werke AG (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BMYY#OTC">BMYY</a>) aka BMW, Honda Motor Co Ltd (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HMC#NYSE">HMC</a>), Hyundai Motor Co, Kia, and Stellantis NV (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STLA#NYSE">STLA</a>) — to launch Ionna, an independent charging network designed to provide reliable alternatives to Tesla's Supercharger network.
Ionna&#8217;s first site is in Apex, North Carolina. The initiative features retro-futuristic designs, driver lounges, WiFi, food, and even pet-friendly amenities.
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Existing networks, such as Electrify America, have faced reliability issues, and iONNA gives these automakers greater control over their charging infrastructure while competing directly with Tesla's gold-standard Supercharger system.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">NEVI Cuts Add To Uncertainty</h2>
Potential funding cuts to the $5 billion National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program could further complicate the EV charging landscape. 
Bill Peterson, a JPMorgan analyst, warns that a Trump-led administration might redirect unallocated NEVI funds, particularly the $1.7 billion yet to be distributed, to other initiatives or tax cuts. This would hinder government-backed EV charging projects, leaving the market increasingly dependent on private efforts like Ionna.
For Tesla, these developments represent both risks and opportunities. As automakers solidify their independence with Ionna, Tesla's competitive edge may narrow.
However, reduced government funding could also weaken competitors relying heavily on public support, reinforcing Tesla's position as the backbone of the U.S. EV charging network.
With political uncertainty and industry competition mounting, Tesla's charging supremacy faces an unprecedented test.
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General Motors Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>) has reportedly laid off 1,000 employees as part of its plan to reduce costs by $2 billion by the end of 2024. This follows earlier layoffs in its software and services division and voluntary buyouts in 2023, which affected 5,000 employees according to <a href="https://www.wsj.com/business/autos/gm-cuts-another-1-000-jobs-as-ev-push-continues-21ed77c8?mod=hp_lead_pos11">The Wall Street Journal.</a>
The company cited the need to optimize operations and focus on priorities. Other automakers, including Ford Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>) and Volkswagen Inc., are also cutting costs due to weak global markets and high EV development expenses.
GM continues to expand its EV lineup but expects these vehicles to remain unprofitable in 2025. Gas-powered trucks and SUVs remain the company's most profitable segment, driving <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/10/41462946/general-motors-strong-q3-earnings-impress-analysts-highlights-turnaround-and-ev-pro">better-than-expected third-quarter </a>results last month.
What Else: Cruise, GM's autonomous vehicle division, also <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/24/11/42002804/gms-autonomous-driving-unit-cruise-admits-to-falsifying-accident-report-to-nhtsa-agrees-to-pay-500k-fine">admitted to falsifying an accident</a> report to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The report failed to disclose full details of an Oct. 2023 crash in San Francisco where a Cruise robotaxi dragged a pedestrian 20 feet after the individual was hit by another vehicle.
Cruise will pay a $500,000 fine, create a Safety Compliance Program and submit annual reports to avoid further penalties. The company halted U.S. operations after the incident but resumed manual driving in Phoenix, Houston and Dallas earlier this year. It plans to return to driverless operations by year-end, according to GM CEO Mary Barra.
GM Price Action: General Motors shares were down 1% at $57.05 at the time of writing, according to<a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard"> Benzinga Pro.</a>
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What's Going On With General Motors Today?

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Consumer Discretionary sector: 
<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>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$320.00</td>
<td>$33.5K</td>
<td>16.5K</td>
<td>60.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$25.1K</td>
<td>11.6K</td>
<td>3.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CVNA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/06/24</td>
<td>$255.00</td>
<td>$88.0K</td>
<td>77</td>
<td>3.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LVS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$48.50</td>
<td>$29.0K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BIRK</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$240.0K</td>
<td>4.5K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PDD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/29/24</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$40.8K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td>946</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ABNB</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
<td>$45.7K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
<td>287</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CAVA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$30.0K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td>182</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$52.50</td>
<td>$28.2K</td>
<td>2.9K</td>
<td>154</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DPZ</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/06/24</td>
<td>$460.00</td>
<td>$48.0K</td>
<td>46</td>
<td>126</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be neutral, is expiring today. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $320.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $33.5K, with a price of $335.0 per contract. There were 16570 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 60112 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AMZN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 35 day(s) on December 20, 2024. Parties traded 25 contract(s) at a $210.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.1K, with a price of $1007.0 per contract. There were 11655 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3337 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CVNA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVNA#NYSE">CVNA</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 21 day(s) on December 6, 2024. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $255.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $88.0K, with a price of $440.0 per contract. There were 77 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3301 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For LVS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LVS#NYSE">LVS</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bullish, is expiring today. Parties traded 1000 contract(s) at a $48.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.0K, with a price of $29.0 per contract. There were 1083 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1007 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BIRK (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIRK#NYSE">BIRK</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 35 day(s) on December 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 1000 contract(s) at a $45.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $240.0K, with a price of $240.0 per contract. There were 4512 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1000 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PDD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PDD#NASDAQ">PDD</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 14 day(s) on November 29, 2024. This event was a transfer of 300 contract(s) at a $130.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $40.8K, with a price of $136.0 per contract. There were 1283 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 946 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ABNB (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABNB#NASDAQ">ABNB</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 35 day(s) on December 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 127 contract(s) at a $135.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $45.7K, with a price of $360.0 per contract. There were 1891 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 287 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding CAVA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAVA#NYSE">CAVA</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 63 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 25 contract(s) at a $140.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.0K, with a price of $1200.0 per contract. There were 1096 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 182 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding GM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 126 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 123 contract(s) at a $52.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.2K, with a price of $230.0 per contract. There were 2943 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 154 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For DPZ (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DPZ#NYSE">DPZ</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 21 day(s) on December 6, 2024. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $460.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $48.0K, with a price of $480.0 per contract. There were 46 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 126 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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<a href="https://apnews.com/article/general-motors-layoffs-cost-cutting-5e2cc6f8a3210ea364d670a1902a7c65#:~:text=DETROIT%20(AP)%20%E2%80%94%20General%20Motors,statement%20but%20gave%20few%20details.">https://apnews.com/article/general-motors-layoffs-cost-cutting-5e2cc6f8a3210ea364d670a1902a7c65#:~:text=DETROIT%20(AP)%20%E2%80%94%20General%20Motors,statement%20but%20gave%20few%20details.</a>
DETROIT (AP) — General Motors is laying off about 1,000 workers worldwide, shedding costs as it tries to compete in a crowded global automobile market.
The workers, mostly white collar, were notified about the decisions early Friday. The company confirmed the layoffs in a statement but gave few details.
"We need to optimize for speed and excellence," the statement said. "This includes operating with efficiency, ensuring we have the right team structure and focusing on our top priorities."
GM and other automakers have been navigating an uncertain transition to electric vehicles both in the U.S. and worldwide, trying to figure out where to invest capital and how fast the switch will happen.
The company has had to develop and update gas-powered models while investing in EV battery and assembly plants as well as minerals and other parts for the next generation of electric vehicles.
Through September, U.S. new EV sales are up 7.2% to about 936,000, according to <a href="http://motorintelligence.com/">Motorintelligence.com</a>. That's slower growth than the 47% increase in 2023. But EV sales this year are likely to surpass last year's record of 1.19 million, and the EV share of new vehicle sales this year is 7.9%, up from 7.6% last year.

Management

'General Motors Lays Off About 1,000 Workers, Cutting Costs To Compete In A Crowded Automobile Market' - AP

General Motors&#8217; (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/08/40502871/gms-autonomous-driving-unit-cruise-recalls-all-u-s-vehicles-over-concerns-of-unexpected-braking-auto">autonomous driving unit</a> Cruise has agreed to a payment of $500,000 in criminal fines for providing a false record to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) regarding a crash in San Francisco involving one of its autonomous vehicles, the Justice Department said on Thursday.
What Happened: Cruise omitted key details of the accident that occurred in San Francisco on Oct. 2, 2023, in its report to the NHTSA, where a robotaxi ran over a pedestrian who was hit by another vehicle and dragged the woman over 20 feet, the department said. 
Cruise admitted to the allegation and agreed to pay the fine, it added.
"Federal laws and regulations are in place to protect public safety on our roads. &nbsp;Companies with self-driving cars that seek to share our roads and crosswalks must be fully truthful in their reports to their regulators," Martha Boersch, Chief of the Office of the U.S. Attorney's Criminal Division, said in a statement. 
Cruise has also agreed to cooperate with government investigations, implement a Safety Compliance Program, and provide annual reports to the U.S. Attorney's Office for three years, failing which it faces prosecution.
Why It Matters: Cruise suspended all of its operations in the U.S. late last year following the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/10/35052444/self-driving-cruise-car-accident-leaves-pedestrian-trapped-and-injured-in-san-francisco" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">accident in San Francisco</a>, leading to heightened regulatory scrutiny and the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/05/38606510/us-is-currently-sc-ed-ex-cruise-ceo-calls-for-manufacturing-makeover-to-win-over-chinese-auto-rivals" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">exit of its co-founder&nbsp;</a>and then CEO&nbsp;Kyle Vogt.
The company&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/04/38155753/cruise-back-on-phoenix-roads-soon-gms-self-driving-unit-reportedly-gears-up-to-resume-robotaxi-testi" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">resumed manual driving in the city of Phoenix</a>&nbsp;to gather road information earlier this year in April and in Houston and Dallas, Texas in June.
Cruise&nbsp;is now looking to return to operating driverless vehicles by the end of the year, GM CEO&nbsp;Mary Barra&nbsp;said during the company&#8217;s&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/10/41451103/general-motors-surpasses-q3-earnings-and-revenue-estimates" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">third-quarter earnings call</a> last month.
Cruise&#8217;s Financials: Cruise posted an operating loss of $417 million in the three months through the end of September, lower than the $807 million loss recorded in the corresponding period of last year. GM has spent $583 million on restructuring Cruise this year.
In July, the company also said that it is abandoning its plans to build the Origin autonomous vehicle with no pedals and instead focussing on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/07/39903020/gms-cruise-abandons-pedal-less-origin-autonomous-vehicle-pivots-to-next-generation-chevrolet-bolt-in" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">using its next-generation Chevrolet Bolt&nbsp;</a>for autonomous driving operations.
"This addresses the regulatory uncertainty we faced with the Origin because of its unique design. In addition, per-unit costs will be much lower, which will help Cruise optimize its resources,&#8221; Barra said about the decision then.
Check out more of Benzinga's Future Of Mobility coverage by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/mobility" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">following this link.</a>
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GM's Autonomous Driving Unit Cruise Admits To Falsifying Accident Report To NHTSA, Agrees To Pay $500K Fine

Investment veteran Gary Black cautions that Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) will lose the most if the $7,500 federal electric vehicle tax credit is eliminated, citing the company&#8217;s overwhelming dependence on <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/11/41988194/trump-plans-to-erase-ev-tax-credit-analyst-says-its-net-bullish-calls-sell-off-wrong-knee-jerk-reaction">EV sales compared to traditional automakers</a>.
What Happened: Black, managing partner at The Future Fund LLC, points to Tesla&#8217;s recent history of price-related challenges as evidence for his concern. &#8220;Tesla&#8217;s earnings power declined by 45% and shares fell by 70% in 15 months&#8221; following price cuts of 15-20% in late 2022 and 2023, he noted on social media platform X.
The potential loss of the tax credit could effectively increase Tesla&#8217;s U.S. vehicle prices by 20%, affecting approximately 30% of the company&#8217;s global sales volume. Black emphasizes that Tesla&#8217;s vulnerability stems from its business model, where electric vehicles represent about 80% of revenue.
&#8220;No one else has anywhere near that degree of exposure to EVs,&#8221; Black wrote, contrasting Tesla&#8217;s position with traditional automakers. He dismisses concerns about the impact on legacy manufacturers, noting that companies like General Motors Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>) and Toyota Motor Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TM#NYSE">TM</a>) saw earnings growth during Tesla&#8217;s recent downturn.
Black&#8217;s analysis challenges some Tesla supporters who suggest the credit&#8217;s removal would primarily hurt traditional automakers. He argues that mathematical analysis doesn&#8217;t support this view, pointing out that EVs typically constitute only 5-10% of legacy automakers&#8217; business.
&#8220;Why would raising price on 5-10% of legacy auto's business bankrupt them? C'mon folks &#8211; please do the math,&#8221; Black wrote. 
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Why It Matters: The potential elimination of the $7,500 EV tax credit has been a topic of concern for Tesla and the EV industry as a whole. Despite the negative implications, some analysts believe that this move could be <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/11/41988194/trump-plans-to-erase-ev-tax-credit-analyst-says-its-net-bullish-calls-sell-off-wrong-knee-jerk-reaction">beneficial for Tesla</a>.
Meanwhile, Tesla&#8217;s stock has been on the rise since the 2024 presidential election, with Elon Musk&#8216;s endorsement of President-elect Donald Trump being seen as a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/24/11/41985486/if-tesla-stock-hits-all-time-highs-in-2025-will-it-be-driven-by-trump-musk-relationship-benzinga-readers-say-this">significant factor in this growth</a>.
Furthermore, the recent announcement of Musk as the co-lead for the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has been <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/11/41968621/analysts-divided-about-impact-of-elon-musk-co-leading-doge-on-tesla-stock-heres-what-bulls-and-bears-have-to-say">met with mixed reactions</a> from analysts, with Black suggesting that this appointment may not have a significant impact on Tesla&#8217;s stock.
Price Action: Tesla stock closed at $311.18 on Thursday, down 5.77% for the day. In after-hours trading, Tesla slipped a further 1.15%. Despite recent drops, Tesla&#8217;s stock has gained 25.26% year to date, according to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">data from Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Tesla Earnings Will Be Hit Hardest If $7.5K EV Credit Gets Cut By Trump, Warns Gary Black: 'Do The Math'

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on General Motors (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with GM, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 42 uncommon options trades for General Motors.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 40% bullish and 54%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 20 are puts, for a total amount of $1,034,927, and 22 are calls, for a total amount of $2,677,340.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $45.0 and $70.0 for General Motors, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for General Motors options trades today is 4840.25 with a total volume of 85,097.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for General Motors's big money trades within a strike price range of $45.0 to $70.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>General Motors Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1731614501_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</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>GM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$7.4</td>
<td>$7.3</td>
<td>$7.34</td>
<td>$52.50</td>
<td>$660.6K</td>
<td>4.3K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$5.25</td>
<td>$5.15</td>
<td>$5.21</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$468.9K</td>
<td>5.1K</td>
<td>2.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$11.15</td>
<td>$11.0</td>
<td>$11.0</td>
<td>$48.00</td>
<td>$357.5K</td>
<td>3.3K</td>
<td>328</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$14.55</td>
<td>$14.5</td>
<td>$14.5</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$265.3K</td>
<td>14.0K</td>
<td>289</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$14.7</td>
<td>$14.55</td>
<td>$14.63</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$196.0K</td>
<td>14.0K</td>
<td>424</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About General Motors</h3>
General Motors Co. emerged from the bankruptcy of General Motors Corp. (old GM) in July 2009. GM has eight brands and operates under four segments: GM North America, GM International, Cruise, and GM Financial. The United States now has four brands instead of eight under old GM. The company regained its us market share leader crown in 2022, after losing it to Toyota due to the chip shortage in 2021. 2023's share was 16.5%. GM's Cruise autonomous vehicle arm has previously done driverless geofenced AV robotaxi services in San Francisco and other cities but stopped in late 2023 after an accident. It restarted service in 2024 but not in California. GM owns over 80% of Cruise. GM Financial became the company's captive finance arm in October 2010 via the purchase of AmeriCredit.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with General Motors, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of General Motors</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 12,686,429, with GM's price up by 0.91%, positioned at $58.23.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be overbought.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 75 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for General Motors</h3>
In the last month, 5 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $58.0.
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&#x2A; An analyst from RBC Capital persists with their Outperform rating on General Motors, maintaining a target price of $65. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Wells Fargo has decided to maintain their Underweight rating on General Motors, which currently sits at a price target of $38. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from JP Morgan continues to hold a Overweight rating for General Motors, targeting a price of $70. 
&#x2A; An analyst from UBS has decided to maintain their Buy rating on General Motors, which currently sits at a price target of $62. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Bernstein persists with their Market Perform rating on General Motors, maintaining a target price of $55. 
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This Is What Whales Are Betting On General Motors

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Consumer Discretionary sector: 
<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>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$320.00</td>
<td>$44.7K</td>
<td>18.8K</td>
<td>78.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/06/24</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$681.7K</td>
<td>5.1K</td>
<td>9.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RIVN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/22/24</td>
<td>$10.50</td>
<td>$31.5K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
<td>4.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$37.8K</td>
<td>2.4K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MBLY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$28.5K</td>
<td>5.0K</td>
<td>384</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TJX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/22/24</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$119.5K</td>
<td>63</td>
<td>110</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WYNN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$97.50</td>
<td>$34.5K</td>
<td>925</td>
<td>81</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PDD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$48.0K</td>
<td>287</td>
<td>60</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed 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 bullish sentiment. It expires in 1 day(s) on November 15, 2024. Parties traded 57 contract(s) at a $320.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $44.7K, with a price of $780.0 per contract. There were 18814 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 78945 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AMZN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 22 day(s) on December 6, 2024. Parties traded 1000 contract(s) at a $210.00 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 $681.7K, with a price of $684.0 per contract. There were 5117 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 9919 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For RIVN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIVN#NASDAQ">RIVN</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 8 day(s) on November 22, 2024. This event was a transfer of 1051 contract(s) at a $10.50 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 28 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.5K, with a price of $30.0 per contract. There were 2052 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4348 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding GM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 127 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 140 contract(s) at a $55.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $37.8K, with a price of $270.0 per contract. There were 2449 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2018 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MBLY (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MBLY#NASDAQ">MBLY</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 99 day(s) on February 21, 2025. Parties traded 197 contract(s) at a $20.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 16 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.5K, with a price of $145.0 per contract. There were 5007 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 384 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding TJX (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TJX#NYSE">TJX</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 8 day(s) on November 22, 2024. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $110.00 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 $119.5K, with a price of $1196.0 per contract. There were 63 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 110 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For WYNN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WYNN#NASDAQ">WYNN</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 64 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 50 contract(s) at a $97.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $34.5K, with a price of $690.0 per contract. There were 925 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 81 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PDD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PDD#NASDAQ">PDD</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 154 day(s) on April 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 50 contract(s) at a $105.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $48.0K, with a price of $960.0 per contract. There were 287 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 60 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

MBLY

RIVN

WYNN

8 Consumer Discretionary Stocks Whale Activity In Today's Session

Trump Transition Plans To Kill $7,500 Consumer Tax Credit For EVs-Sources; Tesla Representatives Support Ending EV Subsidy; EV Subsidy Viewed By Trump Transition As Easy Target For Elimination With Broad Support In New Republican Congress

General Motors Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>) is recalling over 539,000 vehicles due to two separate transmission-related issues, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Based on information from the NHTSA, Reuters reported that one of the recalls involved 77,824 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana models from 2022-2023 due to incorrect software in the transmission control module.
The faulty software may result in unintended vehicle movement, reduced power, sudden deceleration, or rear-wheel lockup, significantly increasing the crash risk.
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The report noted that another recall affects 461,839 vehicles, including 2020-2022 Chevrolet Silverado, 2021 Cadillac Escalade, GMC Sierra, Chevrolet Tahoe, and GMC Yukon models, due to a faulty transmission control valve that could cause a rear-wheel lockup.
GM will provide a free software update to fix the issue and implement a special coverage program for vehicles with defective control valves. Dealers have been ordered to stop delivering the affected vehicles immediately.
In the first week of November, General Motors <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/11/41746228/gm-recalls-107-bolt-electric-vehicles-due-to-fire-risks" rel="noreferrer noopener">recalled 107 Chevrolet Bolt EV and EUV vehicles </a>from 2020-2022 due to fire risks, according to the NHTSA. The vehicles had previously received diagnostic software, but incorrect installation could have led to battery fires at full charge.
Price Action: GM shares traded higher by 2.44% at $59.12 at the last check Thursday.
Image via Shutterstock
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Equities

Media

General Motors Faces Recall Crisis With Faulty Transmissions: Details

General Motors (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>) on Tuesday debuted its new electric vehicle under its luxury brand Cadillac &#8211; a three-row SUV set to rival Tesla Inc.&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) Model X and Lucid Group Inc.&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LCID#NASDAQ">LCID</a>) Gravity SUV.
What Happened: The 2026 Cadillac Vistiq will be sold globally, including in the U.S. and Canada, the brand said, while adding that production will commence in early 2025 at General Motors' Spring Hill Manufacturing plant in Tennessee.
The Cadillac Vistiq, it said, will be available in three trims at launch. A new trim will be launched in summer 2025 with added performance elements, it said.
The vehicle will start at $78,790, placing it in the same price range as Tesla&#8217;s Model X and Lucid&#8217;s Gravity SUV. While the Model X is already with customers and driving on roads, the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/41838253/lucid-rises-nearly-5-in-pre-market-after-strong-q3-results-opening-orders-for-gravity-suv">start of production for the Gravity SUV</a> is slated for the upcoming weeks. 
The base version of the Model X starts at $79,990 in the U.S. The lower-priced <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41617327/lucid-to-start-taking-orders-for-gravity-suv-next-week-but-only-for-premium-variant-priced-at-about">Touring trim of the Gravity</a>, meanwhile, is expected to start at $79,900.
Why It Matters: Earlier this month, GM said that it has <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/11/41736208/gm-crosses-300k-ev-deliveries-in-us-since-2016-but-its-still-over-40-lower-than-teslas-sales-in-the">surpassed selling its 300,000th electric vehicle</a> in the U.S. since 2016.
In the third quarter, GM became the second best-seller of EVs in the U.S. after Tesla by selling over 32,000 EVs. The Cadillac Lyriq was also one of the best-selling EVs from the automaker in the quarter.
&#8220;We are on track to produce and wholesale approximately 200,000 EVs this year and reach variable profit positive in Q4. Our EV momentum is growing,&#8221; GM CFO&nbsp;Paul A Jacobson&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/10/41485013/gm-accelerates-its-ev-ambitions-after-a-strong-q3-in-us-powers-it-past-ford-aims-for-200k-wholes" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">said&nbsp;</a>during the company's third-quarter earnings call last month.
GM CEO Mary Barra then noted that EV demand is "much stronger among<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/07/39612749/60-000-cadillac-lyriq-drives-gms-q2-ev-sales-after-bolt-is-discontinued" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">&nbsp;luxury customers&nbsp;</a>than the mainstream market."
"These customers want beautiful designs, advanced technology, performance, and range, everything Cadillac delivers with the LYRIQ, OPTIQ, VISTIQ, and the Escalade IQ," Barra said.
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LCID

GM Unveils 2026 Cadillac Vistiq Electric SUV With Starting Price Below Tesla Model X, Lucid Gravity

General Motors (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>) will end production of its gas-powered Cadillac XT4 SUV at its Fairfax Assembly plant in Kansas in January 2025.
What Happened: The Fairfax plant currently manufactures the Cadillac XT4 and the Chevrolet Malibu. In May, GM said that the production of the Chevrolet Malibu <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/05/38722473/gm-kicks-one-more-iconic-gas-powered-chevy-car-to-the-curb-as-ev-focus-sharpens" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">would end in November</a>, Reuters <a href="https://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/general-motors/2024/11/07/gm-ending-cadillac-xt4-production-in-january/76112996007/">reported </a>on Thursday
Following the halt in production in January, the plant will be retooled and production will resume in late 2025 with the next generation of Chevrolet Bolt EVs. The company halted production of the previous generation of Bolt EVs in December 2023. 
GM will invest about $390 million in the retooling process, the company <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40975105/general-motors-to-lay-off-about-1700-employees-ahead-of-chevrolet-malibu-phase-out-and-re-tooling-fo">said in September</a>. 
Deliveries of the XT4 and the Malibu have been dropping since the start of 2024. While Cadillac XT4 sales in the U.S. dropped 12% in the nine months through the end of September, Malibu sales dropped 16%. 
The company did not immediately respond to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga&#8217;s</a> request for comment.
Why It Matters: In the third quarter, GM became the second best-seller of EVs in the U.S. after Tesla as the company sold over 32,000 EVs, with the Chevrolet Equinox EV accounting for most of the deliveries.
GM had the longest EV lineup in the U.S. among major players including Tesla in the quarter with eight EV models on sale. 
GM&#8217;s EV sales, however, continue to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/11/41736208/gm-crosses-300k-ev-deliveries-in-us-since-2016-but-its-still-over-40-lower-than-teslas-sales-in-the">trail behind Tesla&#8217;s.</a> Tesla sold 166,923 units in the U.S. in the three months, or 6.6% more than Q3 2023.
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General

GM Reallocates Resources To Focus On EVs: Cadillac XT4 Production To Halt In January After Sales Dropped 12% In 9 Months

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'GM ending Cadillac XT4 production in January' - Detroit News

Donald Trump has been elected as the 47th president of the U.S., and the future of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/electric-vehicles">the electric vehicle (EV) industry</a> is uncertain. 
Here's a look at how the president-elect&#8217;s policy changes could affect<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/11/41755274/trump-win-could-hinder-tech-ev-sector-growth-slow-the-pace-of-ai-revolution-analyst"> EV makers in the US. </a>
Trump's EV Views: Trump, who <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/10/41562048/leonardo-dicaprio-backs-harris-says-trump-continues-to-deny-the-facts-on-climate">has denied climate change</a>, as largely condemned EVs. He claims they will cost autoworkers' jobs as factories make the shift to electric vehicles. He has also said EVs are<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/07/39854007/trump-says-he-will-end-the-electric-vehicle-mandate-on-day-one-days-after-tesla-ceo-elon-musks-endor"> being forced </a>on consumers through unfair regulations. 
"I will end the electric vehicle mandate on day one, thereby saving the auto industry from complete obliteration which is happening right now and saving US customers thousands and thousands of dollars per car," Trump said in a speech at the Republican National Convention in July.&nbsp;
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Trump has also said he plans <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/07/39854007/trump-says-he-will-end-the-electric-vehicle-mandate-on-day-one-days-after-tesla-ceo-elon-musks-endor">to eliminate</a> many vehicle emissions standards under the Environmental Protection Agency as well as many EV incentives included in the Biden administration's Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).
Analysts Weigh In: Wedbush analysts, including Dan Ives, see <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/11/41755274/trump-win-could-hinder-tech-ev-sector-growth-slow-the-pace-of-ai-revolution-analyst">trouble ahead</a> for the EV industry.&nbsp;
&#8220;We believe a Trump presidency would be an overall negative for the EV industry as likely the EV rebates/tax incentives get pulled, however for Tesla we see this as a potential positive with some caveats,&#8221; the Wedbush analysts wrote.&nbsp;
The analysts pointed to Tesla, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) profitability, along with the company's size and scale, as advantages over its competitors who may struggle after losing rebates and tax incentives. Wedbush also sees Tesla benefiting from higher import fees on Chinese EVs under a Trump administration. 
&#8220;Higher China tariffs that would continue to push away cheaper EV players (BYD, Nio, etc.) from flooding the US market over the coming years,&#8221; Wedbush wrote.&nbsp;
Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who campaigned heavily <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/11/41766808/mark-cuban-congratulates-trump-musk-before-the-election-is-called-says-they-won-fair-and-square">for the GOP leader</a>, acknowledged that a Trump presidency would likely mean the end of EV subsidies and tax credits during Tesla's second-quarter earnings call. 
The impact would be slight for Tesla and devastating for its competitors, Musk said.
"But long term probably actually helps Tesla, would be my guess, yes," Musk said.&nbsp;
The Big 3: Legacy automakers, General Motors (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>), Ford Motor Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>) and Stellantis NV (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STLA#NYSE">STLA</a>) are struggling as they transition from traditional combustion engines to EVs. 
The Big 3 automakers have recently announced they will delay investments and other plans related to the production of EVs amid <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/11/41737069/ford-ev-sales-drop-over-8-in-october-as-demand-for-f-150-lightning-slows-down">waning demand </a>from consumers. 
What's Next: It remains to be seen what measures will be repealed under a Trump administration and how each automaker will be affected. However, investors seem to agree with Tesla analysts that Trump's second term is a positive catalyst for the EV giant. Tesla shares are soaring 12.8% higher at $283.49 at the time of publication Wednesday, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?gspk=YWRhbWVja2VydDUzMzY&amp;gsxid=zBMR4PKmcgBw">Benzinga Pro</a>.&nbsp;
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What Does Trump's Victory Mean For EV Giant Tesla And The Big 3 Automakers?

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards General Motors (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in GM usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 8 extraordinary options activities for General Motors. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 37% leaning bullish and 37% bearish. Among these notable options, 3 are puts, totaling $966,038, and 5 are calls, amounting to $433,225.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $33.0 to $55.0 for General Motors during the past quarter. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of General Motors stands at 4354.86, with a total volume reaching 8,295.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in General Motors, situated within the strike price corridor from $33.0 to $55.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>General Motors 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1730911534_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</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>GM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$1.75</td>
<td>$1.24</td>
<td>$1.45</td>
<td>$37.00</td>
<td>$870.0K</td>
<td>10.8K</td>
<td>6.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$21.4</td>
<td>$21.0</td>
<td>$21.0</td>
<td>$33.00</td>
<td>$126.0K</td>
<td>11.8K</td>
<td>100</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$6.75</td>
<td>$6.45</td>
<td>$6.75</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$90.4K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
<td>150</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$1.75</td>
<td>$1.74</td>
<td>$1.75</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$84.5K</td>
<td>3.8K</td>
<td>662</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$21.0</td>
<td>$20.6</td>
<td>$21.0</td>
<td>$33.00</td>
<td>$84.0K</td>
<td>11.8K</td>
<td>0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About General Motors</h3>
General Motors Co. emerged from the bankruptcy of General Motors Corp. (old GM) in July 2009. GM has eight brands and operates under four segments: GM North America, GM International, Cruise, and GM Financial. The United States now has four brands instead of eight under old GM. The company regained its us market share leader crown in 2022, after losing it to Toyota due to the chip shortage in 2021. 2023's share was 16.5%. GM's Cruise autonomous vehicle arm has previously done driverless geofenced AV robotaxi services in San Francisco and other cities but stopped in late 2023 after an accident. It restarted service in 2024 but not in California. GM owns over 80% of Cruise. GM Financial became the company's captive finance arm in October 2010 via the purchase of AmeriCredit.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding General Motors, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>General Motors's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 7,925,621, with GM's price up by 0.33%, positioned at $53.88.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 83 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About General Motors</h3>
5 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $64.8.
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&#x2A; An analyst from RBC Capital persists with their Outperform rating on General Motors, maintaining a target price of $65. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from JP Morgan keeps a Overweight rating on General Motors with a target price of $70. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Wedbush downgraded its action to Outperform with a price target of $55. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Barclays continues to hold a Overweight rating for General Motors, targeting a price of $70. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Barclays persists with their Overweight rating on General Motors, maintaining a target price of $64. 
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General Motors Options Trading: A Deep Dive into Market Sentiment

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<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/2024-election">Election Day proved </a>eventful beyond politics, marking a standout performance for the Consumer Discretionary sector, which outpaced the S&amp;P 500 and led gains across <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/long-ideas">major market sectors.</a>
The Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLY#NYSE">XLY</a>) which serves as a proxy for the Consumer Discretionary sector, posted a 1.77% rally on Nov. 5, surpassing the S&amp;P 500's 1.23% rise.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Big Movers: GM, Tesla, Norwegian Cruise Lead The Charge</h2>
General Motors Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>), Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NCLH#NYSE">NCLH</a>) were key drivers behind the Consumer Discretionary sector's strong performance. 
GM posted a 3.67% gain as enthusiasm for its electric vehicle strategy grew. Tesla followed with a 3.54% boost, riding strong demand expectations. Meanwhile, Norwegian Cruise Line gained 3.14%, reflecting optimism in the travel sector and consumer confidence in spending.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How Other Sectors Stacked Up</h2>
Consumer Discretionary wasn't the only sector with a strong showing on Election Day. Here's how other sectors compared:
<ul>
<li>The Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLI#NYSE">XLI</a>) came close to matching Discretionary's gains with a 1.67% increase, buoyed by favorable economic expectations.</li>
<li>The Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLU#NYSE">XLU</a>) and the Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLRE#NYSE">XLRE</a>) also impressed, with gains of 1.50% and 1.37%, respectively, as investors balanced growth-focused bets with traditionally safer sectors.</li>
<li>The Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>) posted a solid 1.41% uptick, as Big Tech rode positive investor sentiment.</li>
<li>The Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLC#NYSE">XLC</a>) rose 1.11%, supported by media and entertainment stocks.</li>
<li>The Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLF#NYSE">XLF</a>) saw a modest 0.93% gain, while the Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLV#NYSE">XLV</a>) rose by 0.74%.</li>
<li>The Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>) and the Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLP#NYSE">XLP</a>) posted smaller gains of 0.67% and 0.63%, respectively.</li>
<li>The Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLB#NYSE">XLB</a>) lagged with a 0.15% uptick, reflecting a more cautious outlook in raw materials.</li>
</ul>
Consumer Discretionary's outperformance hints at market confidence in consumer spending and economic growth. This sector, sensitive to consumer sentiment, is often seen as a bellwether for economic optimism. 
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