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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>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>TSLA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/08/25</td>
<td>$320.00</td>
<td>$38.7K</td>
<td>25.5K</td>
<td>95.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/08/25</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$27.3K</td>
<td>24.7K</td>
<td>69.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LCID</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$2.00</td>
<td>$76.0K</td>
<td>64.4K</td>
<td>23.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BABA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$29.8K</td>
<td>18.0K</td>
<td>5.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DASH</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$294.0K</td>
<td>474</td>
<td>753</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/08/25</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$27.8K</td>
<td>752</td>
<td>413</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PDD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$33.5K</td>
<td>5.7K</td>
<td>305</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DPZ</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$460.00</td>
<td>$28.9K</td>
<td>728</td>
<td>243</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$350.00</td>
<td>$33.5K</td>
<td>256</td>
<td>64</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CVNA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/20/26</td>
<td>$330.00</td>
<td>$35.4K</td>
<td>78</td>
<td>51</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 call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 2 day(s) on August 8, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $320.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $38.7K, with a price of $387.0 per contract. There were 25569 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 95965 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AMZN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 2 day(s) on August 8, 2025. This event was a transfer of 103 contract(s) at a $220.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.3K, with a price of $267.0 per contract. There were 24762 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 69049 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For LCID (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LCID#NASDAQ">LCID</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 9 day(s) on August 15, 2025. This event was a transfer of 19000 contract(s) at a $2.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $76.0K, with a price of $4.0 per contract. There were 64458 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 23381 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BABA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 44 day(s) on September 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 78 contract(s) at a $130.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.8K, with a price of $385.0 per contract. There were 18042 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 5599 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding DASH (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DASH#NASDAQ">DASH</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 44 day(s) on September 19, 2025. Parties traded 700 contract(s) at a $220.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $294.0K, with a price of $420.0 per contract. There were 474 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 753 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding JD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JD#NASDAQ">JD</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 2 day(s) on August 8, 2025. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $30.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 19 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.8K, with a price of $139.0 per contract. There were 752 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 413 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding PDD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PDD#NASDAQ">PDD</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 44 day(s) on September 19, 2025. Parties traded 50 contract(s) at a $115.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $33.5K, with a price of $670.0 per contract. There were 5725 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 305 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For DPZ (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DPZ#NASDAQ">DPZ</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 9 day(s) on August 15, 2025. This event was a transfer of 17 contract(s) at a $460.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 8 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.9K, with a price of $1700.0 per contract. There were 728 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 243 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 put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 316 day(s) on June 18, 2026. Parties traded 20 contract(s) at a $350.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $33.5K, with a price of $1675.0 per contract. There were 256 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 64 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding CVNA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVNA#NYSE">CVNA</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 198 day(s) on February 20, 2026. Parties traded 5 contract(s) at a $330.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $35.4K, with a price of $7080.0 per contract. There were 78 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 51 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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Uber Technologies (NYSE: UBER) reported&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/08/b46890779/uber-announces-results-for-second-quarter-2025" rel="noreferrer noopener">fiscal second-quarter</a> 2025&nbsp;results on Wednesday. The company reported a quarterly revenue growth of 18% year-on-year to $12.65 billion, beating the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/earnings" rel="noreferrer noopener">analyst consensus estimate</a> of $12.46 billion.
Uber reported adjusted EPS of 63 cents, which beat the&nbsp;analyst consensus estimate&nbsp;of 62 cents.
Revenue from Mobility grew to $7.3 billion, up 19% Y/Y. Delivery&nbsp;was $4.1 billion, up 25%, and Freight was $1.3 billion, down 1% Y/Y.
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Gross Bookings grew 17%&nbsp;Y/Y&nbsp;to $46.8 billion. Mobility Gross Bookings of $23.8 billion, up 16%&nbsp;Y/Y; Delivery Gross Bookings of $21.7 billion, up 20%; and Freight Gross Bookings of $1.3 billion, down 1% Y/Y.
Trips grew 18% Y/Y to 3.3 billion. Uber&#8217;s Monthly Active Platform Consumers reached 180 million, up 15% Y/Y.
Uber clocked an Adjusted EBITDA of $2.1 billion, up 35% Y/Y, driven by Mobility. The&nbsp;Adjusted EBITDA margin as a percentage of Gross Bookings was 4.5%, up from 3.9% Y/Y.
As of June 30, 2025, Uber held $7.4 billion in unrestricted cash and equivalents and generated $2.5 billion in free cash flow. Additionally, Uber approved an additional $20 billion buyback authorization for common stock.
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CEO Dara Khosrowshahi emphasized that Uber&#8217;s platform strategy is delivering results, with record user engagement, trip frequency, and profitability across both Mobility and Delivery segments. He highlighted that Uber is just beginning to tap into the platform&#8217;s full potential, now partnering with 20 autonomous vehicle companies worldwide including Waymo, Apollo Go.
Khosrowshahi <a target="_blank" href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/08/06/uber-stock-q2-2025-earnings.html" rel="noreferrer noopener">told</a> CNBC&#8217;s Squawk Box that Uber hasn&#8217;t seen signs of consumer weakness, describing current demand as stable—an encouraging trend for the company.
Khosrowshahi also highlighted several new initiatives, including the launch of Senior Accounts with simplified app features, and a U.S. pilot that allows women riders and drivers to opt out of being paired with men when possible. Internationally, Uber Eats is outperforming ride-hailing in some markets, and the company is pushing for more cross-platform engagement to fuel growth.
Uber&#8217;s robotaxi collaboration with Waymo went live in Austin earlier this year, ahead of Tesla&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) autonomous launch.
Khosrowshahi welcomed Tesla&#8217;s cautious entry into the market, saying competition will ultimately lead to safer streets—a goal Uber aims to play a key role in.
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Uber&nbsp;expects&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance" rel="noreferrer noopener">fiscal third-quarter</a> 2025&nbsp;gross bookings of $48.25 billion-$49.25 billion (implying 17%-21% growth) and adjusted EBITDA of $2.19 billion-$2.29 billion (signifying 30%-36% growth).
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Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on Tesla.
Looking at options history for Tesla (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) we detected 183 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 50% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 39% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 48 are puts, for a total amount of $3,436,248 and 135, calls, for a total amount of $7,643,945.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $280.0 to $550.0 for Tesla during the past quarter. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Tesla options trades today is 8515.89 with a total volume of 2,107,896.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for Tesla's big money trades within a strike price range of $280.0 to $550.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>Tesla Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1754488994_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>TSLA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/20/26</td>
<td>$49.75</td>
<td>$49.45</td>
<td>$49.45</td>
<td>$320.00</td>
<td>$480.0K</td>
<td>563</td>
<td>268</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TSLA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/08/25</td>
<td>$3.1</td>
<td>$3.05</td>
<td>$3.1</td>
<td>$310.00</td>
<td>$310.1K</td>
<td>11.9K</td>
<td>18.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TSLA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$8.8</td>
<td>$8.7</td>
<td>$8.71</td>
<td>$315.00</td>
<td>$162.8K</td>
<td>4.8K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TSLA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/08/25</td>
<td>$5.55</td>
<td>$5.45</td>
<td>$5.45</td>
<td>$315.00</td>
<td>$113.2K</td>
<td>25.5K</td>
<td>36.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TSLA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/08/25</td>
<td>$2.3</td>
<td>$2.29</td>
<td>$2.29</td>
<td>$307.50</td>
<td>$112.2K</td>
<td>5.6K</td>
<td>7.2K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Tesla</h3>
Tesla is a vertically integrated battery electric vehicle automaker and developer of autonomous driving software. The company has multiple vehicles in its fleet, which include luxury and midsize sedans, crossover SUVs, a light truck, and a semi truck. Tesla also plans to begin selling more affordable vehicles, a sports car, and offer a robotaxi service. Global deliveries in 2024 were a little below 1.8 million vehicles. The company sells batteries for stationary storage for residential and commercial properties including utilities and solar panels and solar roofs for energy generation. Tesla also owns a fast-charging network.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Tesla, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Tesla's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 8,865,433, with TSLA's price up by 2.08%, positioned at $315.13.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 77 days.</li>
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<h3>What The Experts Say On Tesla</h3>
5 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $296.2.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Cantor Fitzgerald has revised its rating downward to Overweight, adjusting the price target to $355. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from RBC Capital keeps a Outperform rating on Tesla with a target price of $325. 
&#x2A; Reflecting concerns, an analyst from Guggenheim lowers its rating to Sell with a new price target of $175. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Goldman Sachs keeps a Neutral rating on Tesla with a target price of $285. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from B of A Securities continues to hold a Neutral rating for Tesla, targeting a price of $341. 
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"Walk out of a meeting or drop off a call as soon as it is obvious you aren't adding value," Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) CEO Elon Musk once <a href="https://electrek.co/2018/04/17/tesla-model-3-production-goal-6000-units-per-week/">wrote</a> in a company-wide email in 2018. "It is not rude to leave; it is rude to make someone stay and waste their time."
The line reflects a broader billionaire mindset: ambitious, efficient, and unafraid to break norms.
"What most CEOs have—that almost nobody else has—is that their ambition is way over the top," coaching firm LifeHikes CEO Bill Hoogterp <a href="https://fortune.com/2025/07/20/most-successful-billionaires-ceos-politiciansnot-smartest-ambitious-and-lazy-career-coach/">told</a> Fortune. "Now, if you combine that with lazy, you create a really nice blend because if you're really, really hungry to get success, but you're always looking for shortcuts, the combination of those two things leads to lots of little breakthroughs."
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To prevent siloed communication, Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) CEO Jensen Huang <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/startups/24/10/41383474/nvidia-ceo-jensen-huang-says-his-day-is-a-success-before-he-even-starts-work-he-explains-why-hes-nev">avoids one-on-one meetings</a> with direct reports, favoring open forums that accelerate information flow.
Speed often means stepping back. Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) CEO Jeff Bezos has long <a href="https://s2.q4cdn.com/299287126/files/doc_financials/annual/2015-Letter-to-Shareholders.PDF">emphasized</a> that less CEO involvement leads to a faster company. He advises executives to "delegate early and often" to maintain organizational speed and agility.
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During Facebook's rapid growth years, Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) CEO Mark Zuckerberg <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1326801/000119312512034517/d287954ds1.htm">adopted</a> the now-famous motto "move fast and break things," which he described as a core value in his 2012 letter to investors for Facebook's IPO.
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The focus on efficiency and attitude is also changing hiring practices. According to Fortune, executives at companies including Cisco Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSCO#NASDAQ">CSCO</a>), Duolingo Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DUOL#NASDAQ">DUOL</a>), and Amazon are placing more weight on personality and cultural fit than on traditional credentials.
"It's more about the person first and foremost than it is about skills or experience," Cisco U.K. Chief Executive Sarah Walker told Fortune, adding that she looks for positive energy and a can-do attitude.
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Duolingo CEO Luis von Ahn said, "It's better to have a hole than an a&#x2A;&#x2A;hole," referring to his approach to building company culture.&nbsp;
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'Walk Out of a Meeting'—Elon Musk's Rule That Defines Billionaire Success

When <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/donald-trump">President Donald Trump</a> hits "post" on Truth Social, Wall Street braces for impact. 
What Happened: Various stock prices — Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), Boeing Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>), Pfizer Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PFE#NYSE">PFE</a>) and American Eagle Outfitters Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AEO#NYSE">AEO</a>) to name a few — have either spiked or crashed, depending on Trump&#8217;s praise or scorn.
Let's dive into how his social media swagger jolts these giants, with real-time data showing the stakes and quick nods to other stocks he's rocked.
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Tesla's Trump Bump</h3>
Tesla's a prime example. In March, Trump turned the White House <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44266805/trump-turns-white-house-into-tesla-showroom-says-elon-musk-was-treated-very-unfairly-heres-the-car-he-picked-for-himself">into a Tesla showroom</a>. The stunt sent TSLA stock surging from $259.16 to $309.30 by August 5, boosting CEO Elon Musk's fortune by $20 billion in a day. 
Musk, a major Trump donor, was on good terms with the president at the time. They have since <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/06/45800612/trump-says-musk-has-trump-derangement-syndrome-as-battle-over-bill-heats-up-had-a-great-relationship-dont-know-if-we-will-anymore">had a falling out</a>.
Regardless of the friendship, investors jumped on Trump's Musk-friendly vibe, amplified by the CEO's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/05/45708460/elon-musks-175-billion-in-doge-cut-falls-far-short-of-the-billionaires-goal-expect-to-achieve-over-time-the-trillion-dollars-of-savings-says-tesla-ceo">White House advisory role</a>.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Boeing, Pfizer Tumble</h3>
Meanwhile, Boeing took a hit in 2016 when then-President-elect Trump tweeted that Air Force One costs were <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/politics/16/12/8775785/trump-on-boeings-new-4-billion-air-force-one-cancel-order">"out of control,"</a> slashing BA stock 2%—from ~$150 to ~$147—erasing nearly $1 billion in value. 
By Aug. 5, BA sat at $225.20, still sensitive to Trump's policy swings.
Pfizer has felt both sides of Trump's influence. His 2018 tweet <a href="https://news.yahoo.com/amphtml/trump-slams-pfizer-july-1-214038431.html">slamming drug price hikes</a> dropped PFE 1.5% in a day, from ~$37 to ~$36.50. But in 2020, his COVID vaccine praise lifted it 5%, touching ~$39. 
As of Aug. 5, PFE trades at $24.76, reflecting market jitters from his tariff talk.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">From Apple To American Eagle</h3>
American Eagle got a Trump boost on Aug. 5, when his Truth Social post about its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/08/46836413/trump-says-sweeneys-ad-is-hottest-american-eagle-stock-goes-wild">Sydney Sweeney ad campaign</a> spiked the stock 20%, from $10.80 in July to $12.23, a $150 million market cap jump.
Other stocks have danced to Trump's tune, too. His 2018 Harley-Davidson Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOG#NYSE">HOG</a>) <a href="https://www.reuters.com/article/business/trump-blasts-harley-plan-to-shift-us-production-to-avoid-eu-tariffs-idUSKBN1JL185/">tweet storm</a> tanked its shares 10%, while his <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/05/45489614/as-apple-faces-pressure-after-trump-told-tim-cook-to-avoid-manufacturing-in-india-expert-warns-iphone-makers-value-added-growth-is-in-danger">2025 tariff threats</a> crushed Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) 10% and Nike Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/06/46133512/nike-faces-1-billion-trump-tariff-blow-plans-surgical-price-hikes-starting-fall-2025-to-offset-impact">13%</a>.
Why It Matters: Trump&#8217;s April "<a href="https://www.insiderlist.com/resources/articles/trumps-buy-djt-post-a-wake-up-call-for-market-watchdogs">BUY DJT</a>" post sent the share price of his own company, Trump Media &amp; Technology Group Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DJT#NASDAQ">DJT</a>), up 22%, adding $415 million to his trust.
On the morning of April 9, Trump posted, "THIS IS A GREAT TIME TO BUY!!! DJT." Just four hours later, he announced a pause on new tariffs—news that triggered a spike in the stock market.
Meanwhile, data shows his tariff announcements alone <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-04-04/us-stock-futures-sink-as-china-retaliates-against-trump-tariffs#:~:text=The%20S%26P%20500%20Index%20declined%20to%20the%20lowest%20level%20in,a%20persistent%20impact%20on%20inflation.%E2%80%9D">erased </a>$5.4 trillion from the S&amp;P 500 in April 2025.
Lawmakers, including Democratic Senator Adam Schiff, argue the sequence suggests Trump may have used privileged information to influence the market, potentially amounting to insider trading—the illegal practice of buying or selling securities based on material, nonpublic information.
Democrats on the House Financial Services Committee, led by Democrat Rep. Maxine Waters, have sent a <a href="https://democrats-financialservices.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=413239">letter</a> to the SEC urging an investigation into whether Trump, his administration, or associates manipulated the market for personal gain. Senate Democrats echoed the call.
Adding to the scrutiny, Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene—one of Trump's closest allies—sold U.S. Treasury securities and bought shares in Amazon, Blackstone, and Tesla on April 8 and 9, just before and on the day of Trump's market-moving <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/04/44806734/marjorie-taylor-greene-made-large-stock-purchases-ahead-of-trumps-90-day-tariff-pause-hakeem-jeffries-calls-it-problematic">post and policy news</a>.
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Trump Tweets Trigger Stock Swings For Tesla, Boeing, Pfizer—And An Insider Trading Inquiry

A viral Reddit post on the r/Finanzen subreddit is questioning whether even the &#8216;Oracle of Omaha&#8217; Warren Buffett needs to re-evaluate his strategy, as data from Card Ladder shows that Pokémon trading cards have become a surprisingly lucrative investment, significantly outpacing the S&amp;P 500.
What Happened: According to a report <a href="https://fortune.com/2025/07/12/gen-z-millenial-men-addicted-to-pokemon-sports-trading-cards-outbeat-sp-500-resell-ebay-investment-move/">by</a> Fortune, the average Pokémon card has appreciated by a staggering 3,261% over the past 20 years. 
The average one-year increase for a Pokémon card is nearly 46%, a pace that dwarfs the S&amp;P 500's average annual return rate of 12%.
The <a href="https://www.cardladder.com/about">Card Ladder</a> chart shared by the user highlights, American Football, Basketball, and Baseball cards also outpace the S&amp;P 500&#8217;s returns over the 20 years, which stands at 421%. 
This trend is fueling a &#8220;Pokémania&#8221; among Gen Z and Millennial collectors, many of whom, like the Reddit user, believe these cards are a superior alternative to traditional stock market investments.
The user asks, &#8220;Does even Warren Buffett have to rethink his strategy now?&#8221;
The Reddit user, in fact, claims to have a large, sealed collection of cards themselves.
&#8220;I have a bigger Pokemon sealed collection myself. That the cards are currently beating every stock in terms of returns was clear to me the whole time. Now you can see it in numbers too.&#8221;
At the time of this report, Card Ladder has not yet responded to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com">Benzinga</a>&#8216;s request for comment.
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See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/earnings/25/08/46884686/trump-tariffs-challenge-smcis-ai-business-but-global-supply-chain-eases-blow-after-weak-q4">Trump Tariffs Challenge SMCI&#8217;s AI Business, But Global Supply Chain Eases Blow After Weak Q4</a>
Why It Matters: Despite the amazing returns, collecting cards presents its own challenges. Unlike stocks or NFTs, which are digital collectibles, cards are a physical and often illiquid asset.
Finding them has become increasingly difficult as high demand has left shelves bare at major retailers like Walmart Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>) and Target Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TGT#NYSE">TGT</a>).
This rush for physical collectibles may be a reaction to the digital world, as Ryan Hoge, president of card grader PSA, told Fortune: &#8220;I think sometimes people want to break from the digital, and this is a good outlet for it.&#8221;
Price Action: Here&#8217;s how major U.S. equities have performed in the long and short term along with the S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq 100 indices.
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<td>YTD Performance</td>
<td>One-Year Performance</td>
<td>Five-Year Performance</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)</td>
<td>28.88%</td>
<td>70.99%</td>
<td>1491.61%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>)</td>
<td>-16.78%</td>
<td>-16.78%</td>
<td>82.63%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>)</td>
<td>26.08%</td>
<td>32.07%</td>
<td>148.38%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>)</td>
<td>-2.94%</td>
<td>32.00%</td>
<td>34.97%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>)</td>
<td>2.46%</td>
<td>21.66%</td>
<td>161.40%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>)</td>
<td>27.40%</td>
<td>54.52%</td>
<td>184.41%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)</td>
<td>-18.60%</td>
<td>53.87%</td>
<td>218.76%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>)</td>
<td>2.90%</td>
<td>9.96%</td>
<td>121.59%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>7.34%</td>
<td>20.21%</td>
<td>87.96%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>9.74%</td>
<td>27.33%</td>
<td>106.64%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAGS#BATS">MAGS</a>)</td>
<td>6.33%</td>
<td>39.11%</td>
<td>129.72%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
Price Action: The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust ETF&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), which track the S&amp;P 500 index and Nasdaq 100 index, respectively, rose in premarket on Wednesday. The SPY was up 0.27% at $629.66, while the QQQ advanced 0.046% to $560.53, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;data.
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Pokémon Cards Crush S&P 500? Redditor Says Even Warren Buffett May Need To 'Rethink' His Strategy Amid Massive Returns

U.S. stock futures rose on Wednesday after ending lower on Tuesday. Futures of major benchmark indices were up.
President Donald Trump indicated the possibility of imposing tariffs on <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/macro-notification/25/08/46883967/trump-threatens-pharma-with-potential-250-tariffs-in-18-months-we-want-pharmaceuticals-made-in-our-country">imported pharmaceuticals</a> that could rise up to 250%, indicating the highest rate he has proposed so far. 
He also indicated that levies on semiconductor imports would be announced within the next week.
Meanwhile, the 10-year Treasury bond yielded 4.24% and the two-year bond was at 3.74%. The CME Group's FedWatch <a href="https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html">tool</a>&#8216;s projections show markets pricing an 85.5% likelihood of the Federal Reserve cutting the current interest rates for the Sept. 17 decision. 
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<td>Change (+/-)</td>
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<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>0.38%</td>
</tr>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>0.33%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>0.16%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>0.44%</td>
</tr>
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The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), which track the S&amp;P 500 index and Nasdaq 100 index, respectively, rose in premarket on Wednesday. The SPY was up 0.37% at $630.30, while the QQQ advanced 0.19% to $561.35, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
Cues From Last Session:
Materials and consumer discretionary stocks bucked the overall market trend, closing the session higher on Tuesday, while communication services, information technology, and utilities stocks recorded the biggest losses on the S&amp;P 500.
U.S. stocks settled lower, with the Nasdaq Composite falling more than 100 points during the session, as most sectors closed on a negative note.
Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>) delivered a standout performance, with the artificial intelligence-driven software company&#8217;s stock climbing around 8% after it exceeded Wall Street's revenue and earnings forecasts.
Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PFE#NYSE">PFE</a>) also reported better-than-expected second-quarter results and raised its FY 2025 adjusted EPS guidance above estimates. In contrast, shares of Inspire Medical Systems Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INSP#NYSE">INSP</a>) dipped more than 32% after the company reported worse-than-expected second-quarter GAAP EPS and cut its FY25 guidance below estimates, leading to multiple analyst downgrades.
On the economic data front, the US trade deficit shrank to $60.2 billion in June versus a revised $71.7 billion gap and estimates of a $61.6 billion shortfall, while the ISM Services PMI declined to 50.1 in July from 50.8 in the previous month, missing estimates of 51.5.
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<td>Index</td>
<td>Performance (+/-)</td>
<td>Value</td>
</tr>
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<td>Nasdaq Composite</td>
<td>-0.65%</td>
<td>20,916.55</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>-0.49%</td>
<td>6,299.19</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>-0.14%</td>
<td>44,111.74</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>0.60%</td>
<td>2,225.67</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
Insights From Analysts:
Senior economist at WisdomTree, Jeremy Siegel, explained that the earnings momentum in the AI bellwethers has largely compensated for near‑term macro jitters.
&#8220;Meta beat revenue estimates handily and Microsoft delivered earnings 8% above consensus, pushing both stocks higher. These results show AI's productivity dividend arriving, a powerful counterforce to tariff‑induced price pressure,&#8221; he noted.
Siegel also highlighted that stocks were &#8220;hardly&#8221; in the &#8220;bubble territory,&#8221; as the Magnificent 7, excluding Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) traded at a forward price-to-earnings in the low 30s while the median S&amp;P 500 constituent changes hands at 16–17 times next‑year earnings.
&#8220;Rotation remains the missing piece. Small‑cap and deep‑value baskets are priced at historic discounts, yet institutional flows are still pinned to mega cap growth. When the Fed finally validates an easing path, the curve will steepen and financing costs for Main‑Street firms will fall; that may be the catalyst for the long‑awaited hand‑off from the Magnificent 7 to the Russell 2000,&#8221; he said.
He highlighted that the bottom line was that &#8220;policy is too tight for the real data. Hopefully, a Jackson Hole Powell pivot is on the horizon.&#8221;
Meanwhile, Ryan Detrick reiterated his old point about the bull markets, which stated that such bull runs become volatile in their third year, but once such markets make it to their second birthday, they keep rising for at least five years.
&#8220;Unfortunately, strategists cut their targets on normal third year volatility and just now are upping their targets back to where they started the year,&#8221; he added.
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Upcoming Economic Data
Here's what investors will be keeping an eye on this week;
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>On Wednesday, Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook and Boston Fed President Susan Collins will participate in a panel discussion at 2:00 p.m. ET.</li>
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Stocks In Focus:
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>McDonald&#8217;s Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCD#NYSE">MCD</a>) was up 0.74% in premarket on Wednesday as analysts expect it to report earnings of $3.14 per share on revenue of $6.68 billion before the opening bell.</li>
<li>Uber Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBER#NYSE">UBER</a>) rose 2.71% as it is expected to report earnings before the opening bell. Analysts estimate earnings of 62 cents per share on revenue of $12.46 billion.</li>
<li>Walt Disney Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>) advanced 2.39% as analysts expect it to report earnings of $1.47 per share on revenue of $23.72 billion before the opening bell.</li>
<li>Super Micro Computer Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>) dropped 15.98% after reporting worse-than-expected fourth-quarter financial results and cutting its FY26 sales guidance.</li>
<li>Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) slid 5.36% reporting mixed second-quarter results. Its revenue of $7.69 billion beat analyst estimates of $7.41 billion, and adjusted earnings of 48 cents per share missed estimates of 49 cents per share.</li>
<li>Flywire Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FLYW#NASDAQ">FLYW</a>) jumped 17.44% after reporting impressive second-quarter results that exceeded analyst expectations, driving significant after-hours trading activity following the earnings announcement on Tuesday.</li>
<li>Lucid Group Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LCID#NASDAQ">LCID</a>) tumbled by 6.61% after the electric vehicle (EV) maker reported second-quarter results that missed analyst expectations and lowered its production forecast.</li>
<li>Myriad Genetics Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MYGN#NASDAQ">MYGN</a>) gained 26.61% following second-quarter results that exceeded analyst expectations and raised full-year revenue guidance.</li>
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Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) is facing a proposed class action lawsuit filed by investors over the company's Robotaxi claims.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Tesla Robotaxis Are Dangerous, Plaintiffs Allege</h2>
A new lawsuit accuses Tesla and CEO Elon Musk of securities fraud, alleging the company concealed significant risks associated with its Robotaxi program, Reuters reported Tuesday.
Plaintiffs say that Tesla's Austin Robotaxi launch in June showcased that the vehicle had instances of speeding, driving over a curb, driving in the wrong lane, as well as dropping off passengers in the middle of the road, the report suggests.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Elon Musk Reacts To The News</h2>
Musk reacted to the news, sharing his thoughts on the lawsuit in a reply to a post on social media platform X, which he owns, on Tuesday. "It's never actually investors," Musk said in the post.
Musk then slammed the "class action lawyers," alleging that they were "grifting for their percentage of the verdict," before delivering some harsh words for the lawyers.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">It's never actually investors. It's always shitty class-action lawyers grifting for their percentage of the verdict. They are scum of the Earth. The worst human being I've ever encountered.
&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1952830626656088377?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 5, 2025</a></blockquote>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Tesla's $243 Million Payment, Tougher Oversight</h2>
The news comes as Tesla was recently ordered by the court to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/08/46813371/elon-musks-tesla-ordered-to-pay-243-million-in-fatal-autopilot-crash-verdict-report">pay $243 million in damages</a> after failing to dismiss a lawsuit over 2019's fatal crash in Florida that resulted in the death of a woman when a Tesla on Autopilot crashed into a parked SUV.
The payment raises questions over the company's FSD or Full Self-Driving system, which could face increased scrutiny after President Donald Trump's nominee for the NHTSA administrator, Jonathan Morrison, called for <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46434613/elon-musks-tesla-could-face-stricter-oversight-as-trumps-nhtsa-pick-targets-autonomous-driving-cannot-sit-back">tougher oversight on autonomous vehicles</a>.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Musk's Ambitious Robotaxi Plan</h2>
Amid this, Musk had targeted an ambitious goal of serving over <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46594297/elon-musk-aims-to-deploy-robotaxis-to-serve-half-the-us-population-by-the-end-of-2025-targets-million-optimus-units-annually-as-fast-as-its-humanly-possible">half the population of the U.S.</a> with Tesla Robotaxis by the end of the year. Tesla recently also expanded <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46747282/teslas-robotaxi-is-now-live-in-the-san-francisco-bay-area-serves-a-larger-area-compared-to-waymo">its ride-hailing service</a> in the San Francisco Bay Area.
However, the plans have faced criticism from experts, including Gerber Kawasaki's co-founder Ross Gerber, who <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/08/46781790/ross-gerber-slams-tesla-over-robotaxis-wild-exaggerations-calls-supervised-fsd-an-oxymoron">slammed the EV giant</a> for calling its ride-hailing service the "Robotaxi."
"Tesla should consider calling things by the right names. Not wild exaggerations," Gerber said. He also added that the term "Supervised Full Self-Driving" was "an oxymoron."
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Elon Musk Says 'It's Never Actually Investors' As Tesla Faces New Lawsuit After $243 Million Verdict

Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) expanded its automotive platform to include used and certified pre-owned vehicles, marking a significant shift in the e-commerce giant&#8217;s automotive strategy as it competes with established players like Carvana Co. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVNA#NASDAQ">CVNA</a>).
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Expansion Targets Growing Used Car Market</h2>
Amazon Autos launched used vehicle listings in Los Angeles on Monday, with plans to expand to additional cities nationwide in the coming months. The platform now operates in more than 130 U.S. cities, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/03/44411294/amazon-takes-on-used-car-market-expands-its-auto-platform-to-68-markets-report">up from 68 markets in March</a>.
&#8220;This expansion is driven by strong interest from our dealer partners,&#8221; said Fan Jin, global leader of Amazon Autos. &#8220;By including certified pre-owned and used vehicles, we&#8217;re meeting dealer demand for broader online reach while offering customers a wider selection of high-quality vehicles.&#8221;
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Dealer Partnership Model Maintains Traditional Structure</h2>
The platform connects participating dealers with Amazon&#8217;s customer base while preserving the traditional dealership model. Starting with Hyundai dealers, Amazon Autos claims to offer transparent pricing with no hidden fees and comprehensive vehicle information, including Vehicle History Reports.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Key Program Features Target Consumer Protection</h2>
Amazon Autos includes customer protection features such as a 3-day/300-mile return policy and a minimum 30-day/1,000-mile Limited Warranty on all vehicles. All vehicles must be available within a 75-mile sales radius of customers.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Market Impact on Established Auto Retailers</h2>
Amazon&#8217;s entry comes as the used car market faces declining prices, potentially impacting established online retailers. Copart (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CPRT#NASDAQ">CPRT</a>) leads the used car retail market with a $45 billion market cap, followed by Carvana at $41.01 billion.
In March, Piper Sandler analyst Alexander Potter <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/25/03/44420425/carvana-can-grow-amazon-auto-limited-analysts">upgraded Carvana to Overweight</a>, noting Amazon Auto&#8217;s &#8220;selection is limited to Hyundais&#8221; and doesn&#8217;t represent direct competition. BofA Securities analyst Justin Post maintained that Amazon&#8217;s move would benefit the entire online auto sector.
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Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) CEO Elon Musk thinks investing $150,000 in the EV giant's stock could yield high returns for the investor.
Check out the latest price of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/tsla">Tesla stock here</a>.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Investing In Tesla Could Make You A Millionaire, Elon Musk Says</h2>
On Tuesday, a user on social media platform X, Cole Grinde, shared a screenshot of Tesla stock performance since it first went public in 2010, with the caption "$150,000 invested in Tesla will most likely make you a millionaire."
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">$150,000 invested in <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24TSLA&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$TSLA</a> right now will most likely make you a millionaire. <a href="https://t.co/SCsUTUPb4G">pic.twitter.com/SCsUTUPb4G</a>
&mdash; Cole Grinde (@GrindeOptions) <a href="https://twitter.com/GrindeOptions/status/1952796407188078742?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 5, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Responding to the post, Musk agreed with the caption. "I think this is probably correct," the billionaire said on Tuesday.
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&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1952831981240058092?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 5, 2025</a></blockquote>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Elon Musk Set For $29 Billion Package As Tesla Sales Decline</h2>
Musk is all set to receive over <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/08/46823595/tesla-says-retaining-elon-musk-is-more-important-than-ever-before-as-company-begins-process-to-grant-96-million-share-stock-award">96 million Tesla shares</a> as part of his CEO compensation award. The shares amount to over $29 billion in value. However, it's still shy of the $56 billion package originally approved by the Tesla board before being <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/03/44269713/elon-musk-challenges-judges-decision-seeks-reinstatement-of-record-56-billion-tesla-payout">overruled by a Delaware judge</a> in 2024.
Despite this, Tesla's sales are falling in multiple markets across the world, with European sales down in double-digit percentages in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/eurozone/25/08/46788714/teslas-european-woes-worsen-as-sales-decline-in-denmark-sweden-and-france-for-seventh-consecutive-month">countries like France</a> and the UK, where Tesla delivered 987 units in July, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/08/46851874/elon-musk-led-teslas-woes-deepen-as-uk-sales-plunge-60-in-july-rival-byd-surges-over-300">marking a 60% decline</a>.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Tesla Robotaxi Plans Face Criticism, Rival BYD Announces Luxury-Focused European Expansion</h2>
Tesla's Robotaxi faced <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/08/46881590/tesla-isnt-the-only-company-to-master-unsupervised-autonomy-says-gary-black-predicts-uber-partnerships-will-bring-robotaxis-to-its-platform">criticism from analysts</a> like Future Fund LLC's investor Gary Black, who said that the EV giant isn't the only one that will "master unsupervised autonomy."&nbsp;
Elsewhere, the company announced it would be expanding its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46747282/teslas-robotaxi-is-now-live-in-the-san-francisco-bay-area-serves-a-larger-area-compared-to-waymo">ride-hailing service</a> in the San Francisco Bay Area. However, it's worth noting that the ride-hailing service isn't a Robotaxi as there will be a safety driver present in the car at all times.
Meanwhile, Tesla rival BYD Co. Ltd. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BYDDY#OTC">BYDDY</a>) (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BYDDF#OTC">BYDDF</a>) announced it was bolstering its presence in the European market by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46538952/tesla-rival-byds-global-expansion-continues-as-luxury-brand-yangwang-set-for-european-debut-in-2026">introducing its two sub-brands</a>, Yangwang as well as Denza, into the region next year.
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Elon Musk Says $150K Investment In Tesla 'Probably' Makes You A Millionaire

Future Fund LLC's managing director, Gary Black, says that Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) isn't the only company that can make progress in unsupervised autonomous driving.
Check out the latest price of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/tsla">Tesla stock here</a>.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Mastering Autonomy, A Repeat Of 2020 And Tesla's Stalled EV Growth</h2>
Taking to social media platform X, the investor shared his thoughts on Tuesday. "It becomes clearer every day that $TSLA will not be the only car company that masters unsupervised autonomy," he said.
The investor also outlined a repeat of 2020, where he predicted that other automakers would develop technology in line with Tesla EVs, which could cause the EV giant's share growth "to stall," he said.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Uber's Autonomous Partnerships</h2>
The investor also said that he expects Uber Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBER#NYSE">UBER</a>) to announce partnerships with multiple autonomous companies to introduce Robotaxis on its platform.
"We will get UBER 2Q earnings tomorrow morning and an update on the many autonomous providers UBER is partnering with," he said in the post, adding that Uber's 170 million monthly active users could benefit its Robotaxi ambitions.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">It becomes clearer every day that <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24TSLA&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$TSLA</a> will not be the only car company that masters unsupervised autonomy. It's a repeat of 2020 when I predicted other auto manufacturers would copy TSLA's technology and produce a high quality EV with comparable battery range and charging… <a href="https://t.co/Jflcgneu9f">pic.twitter.com/Jflcgneu9f</a>
&mdash; Gary Black (@garyblack00) <a href="https://twitter.com/garyblack00/status/1952891237268430857?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 6, 2025</a></blockquote>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Tesla's Sales Keep Falling Amid Elon Musk's Pay Package Row</h2>
Tesla's sales woes keep worsening as the company recorded declines in markets like <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/eurozone/25/08/46788714/teslas-european-woes-worsen-as-sales-decline-in-denmark-sweden-and-france-for-seventh-consecutive-month">Sweden, Denmark and France</a>. The company's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/08/46851874/elon-musk-led-teslas-woes-deepen-as-uk-sales-plunge-60-in-july-rival-byd-surges-over-300">lackluster sales figures</a> in the UK, where it delivered 987 units in July, represent a 60% YoY decline for the EV giant.
Amid this, Tesla has begun the process to compensate CEO Elon Musk, as the company released a letter illustrating that Musk would be <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/08/46823595/tesla-says-retaining-elon-musk-is-more-important-than-ever-before-as-company-begins-process-to-grant-96-million-share-stock-award">awarded 96 million shares</a>, amounting to $29 billion, as compensation.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Ride-Hailing Service Expansion In San Francisco, Robotaxi Ambitions</h2>
Elsewhere, Tesla has begun its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46747282/teslas-robotaxi-is-now-live-in-the-san-francisco-bay-area-serves-a-larger-area-compared-to-waymo">ride-hailing operations</a> in the San Francisco Bay Area, offering rides to customers via its Robotaxi app. However, the taxis themselves aren't fully autonomous and have a safety driver present at all times.
The move is in line with Musk's ambitious target of serving <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46594297/elon-musk-aims-to-deploy-robotaxis-to-serve-half-the-us-population-by-the-end-of-2025-targets-million-optimus-units-annually-as-fast-as-its-humanly-possible">half the population of the U.S.</a> with Tesla Robotaxis, but regulatory approvals continue to cause challenges to the automaker's plans.
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<td>CVNA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/05/25</td>
<td>$425.00</td>
<td>$40.7K</td>
<td>14</td>
<td>2.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>F</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$9.67</td>
<td>$70.2K</td>
<td>74.3K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BABA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/08/25</td>
<td>$118.00</td>
<td>$26.2K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
<td>986</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TOL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$191.3K</td>
<td>969</td>
<td>370</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DASH</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/08/25</td>
<td>$247.50</td>
<td>$25.7K</td>
<td>151</td>
<td>253</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/08/25</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
<td>$80.4K</td>
<td>69</td>
<td>116</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GME</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/17/27</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$40.5K</td>
<td>953</td>
<td>75</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WING</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$370.00</td>
<td>$74.4K</td>
<td>154</td>
<td>28</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BKNG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$6000.00</td>
<td>$61.6K</td>
<td>22</td>
<td>1</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 call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 3 day(s) on August 8, 2025. This event was a transfer of 210 contract(s) at a $310.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 11 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $108.1K, with a price of $515.0 per contract. There were 10646 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 49302 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 sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 31 day(s) on September 5, 2025. This event was a transfer of 275 contract(s) at a $425.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 20 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $40.7K, with a price of $148.0 per contract. There were 14 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2390 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For F (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 164 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 1800 contract(s) at a $9.67 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $70.2K, with a price of $39.0 per contract. There were 74322 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1801 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BABA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 3 day(s) on August 8, 2025. Parties traded 197 contract(s) at a $118.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.2K, with a price of $133.0 per contract. There were 2194 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 986 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding TOL (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TOL#NYSE">TOL</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 45 day(s) on September 19, 2025. Parties traded 299 contract(s) at a $130.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $191.3K, with a price of $640.0 per contract. There were 969 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 370 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding DASH (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DASH#NASDAQ">DASH</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 3 day(s) on August 8, 2025. Parties traded 33 contract(s) at a $247.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.7K, with a price of $780.0 per contract. There were 151 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 253 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AMZN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 3 day(s) on August 8, 2025. This event was a transfer of 20 contract(s) at a $175.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $80.4K, with a price of $4020.0 per contract. There were 69 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 116 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 call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 864 day(s) on December 17, 2027. Parties traded 75 contract(s) at a $40.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $40.5K, with a price of $540.0 per contract. There were 953 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 75 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding WING (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WING#NASDAQ">WING</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 45 day(s) on September 19, 2025. Parties traded 20 contract(s) at a $370.00 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 $74.4K, with a price of $3720.0 per contract. There were 154 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 28 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BKNG (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BKNG#NASDAQ">BKNG</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 528 day(s) on January 15, 2027. This event was a transfer of 1 contract(s) at a $6000.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $61.6K, with a price of $61600.0 per contract. There were 22 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1 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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WING

Automotive giant General Motors Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>) hit an impressive milestone for <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/electric-vehicle">its electric vehicles</a> in the month of July, a record that only Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) has accomplished previously.
What Happened: Strength for General Motors' <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/07/46206447/ford-general-motors-shares-rise-as-automakers-report-q2-sales-growth">electric vehicles segment</a> continued in the month of July, thanks to the company's Chevrolet Equinox EV.
GM <a href="https://news.gm.com/home.detail.html/Pages/topic/us/en/2025/aug/0804-ev.html">said </a>it sold over 19,000 electric vehicles in July in the U.S., up more than 115% year-over-year. Leading the way in the month was the Chevrolet Equinox EV with sales of more than 8,500 units.
General Motors said that this marked the best sales month ever in the U.S. for the Equinox EV, and it also represents the best month ever for a non-Tesla EV in the United States market.
According to GM, sales momentum for EVs is increasing with the upcoming expiration of the federal tax credit, along with the affordability and range of vehicles like the Equinox EV.
The surge in electric vehicle sales for GM in July comes on the heels of strong momentum in the second quarter, and as GM stated, it has surpassed Ford Motor Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>) to become the number two electric vehicle seller in the U.S.
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Why It's Important: The sales momentum comes with GM launching a lower-priced model of the Equinox EV starting under $35,000 in late 2024, according to an Electrek <a href="https://electrek.co/2025/08/04/chevy-equinox-ev-crushed-it-in-july-best-for-non-tesla-ev/">report</a>.
The strength of the Equinox EV in July puts the vehicle on pace to be a top-selling EV for the U.S. in 2025, likely trailing only the Tesla Model Y and other Tesla models.
For comparison, other top non-Tesla SUVs, such as the Honda Prologue, Hyundai IONIQ5, and Mustang Mach-E, trailed the Equinox EV in July, with 6,318 units, 5,818 units, and 5,308 units, respectively, according to the report.
The Equinox EV ranks ahead of these three popular non-Tesla EV SUV models on a year-to-date basis, following its strong July performance.
General Motors recently said its U.S. sales were up 7% year-over-year in the second quarter, with EV sales up more than double, thanks to the strength of the Chevrolet and Buick brands.
In 2024, the Equinox EV was the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/25/01/42978236/us-electric-vehicle-sales-hit-record-1-3-million-units-in-2024-despite-tesla-declines-top-10-bestselling-models-list" target="_blank" rel="noopener">eighth best-selling</a> EV in the U.S. with 28,874 units. Through July, GM has sold an estimated 36,000 Equinox EVs in the U.S., already surpassing the 2024 total with five months to go
GM Price Action: General Motors stock is down 0.4% to $52.56 on Tuesday versus a 52-week trading range of $39.78 to $61.24. General Motors stock is up 2.3% year-to-date in 2025.
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General Motors Hits EV Milestone In July: Is Automotive Giant Coming For Tesla?

While Lucid Group Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LCID#NASDAQ">LCID</a>) plugs into Uber Technologies Inc's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBER#NYSE">UBER</a>) robotaxi dreams; and Rivian Automotive Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIVN#NASDAQ">RIVN</a>) expands its Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) delivery fleet — Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) remains the only profitable <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/23/07/33089173/tesla-charging-dominance-grows-lucids-lucrative-aston-martin-deal-lordstown-succumbs-and-more-bigges">pure-play EV maker</a>.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Uber Rides, But Lucid Waits</h2>
Lucid's splashy <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46496272/uber-partners-with-lucid-nuro-for-300m-push-into-self-driving-future">partnership with Uber and Nuro</a> to deploy 20,000 autonomous SUVs by 2026 signals ambition. Throw in a $300 million investment from Uber, and it sounds like a futuristic jackpot. But with delivery years away, it's more promise than profit for now. Lucid's also betting on brand cachet, putting <a href="https://lucidmotors.com/stories/lucid-timothee-chalamet-join-forces">Timothée Chalamet</a> in the driver's seat of its luxury image while supplying tech to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/08/40182315/lucids-partnership-with-aston-martin-unaffected-by-delays-in-british-carmakers-ev-timeline-were-soli">Aston Martin</a>.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Rivian's Delivery Route To Relevance</h2>
Rivian is <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/45786691/package-drop-by-robot-amazon-pilots-humanoids-in-rivian-vans-report">riding real roads</a> with Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), supplying thousands of electric delivery vans. The exclusivity clause has lapsed, opening new revenue doors. 
Add a $5.8 billion <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/05/45490934/rivians-software-chief-hails-volkswagen-partnership-says-german-automaker-gained-startup-dna-ahead-of-budget-ev-launch">software JV with</a> Volkswagen AG (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VLKAF#OTC">VLKAF</a>) and a <a href="https://news.lgensol.com/company-news/press-releases/3351/">battery deal with LG</a>, and Rivian's hedging its bets on both mass-market scale and tech muscle. It's a solid strategy—but still deeply in cash burn mode.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Tesla's Doing Tesla Things</h2>
Meanwhile, Tesla quietly delivered over 400,000 vehicles last quarter, and is expanding its Supercharger empire—so successfully, Rivian and Lucid are both joining in.
While the others forge alliances to survive, Tesla's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/46097512/robotaxi-roll-out-tesla-uber-and-waymo-take-diverging-roads-to-autonomy">vertical integration</a> and scale enable it to keep prices low and margins high, despite rising competition.
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Rivian Vs. Lucid: EVs Forge Partnerships To Tackle Tesla

It was revealed in a recent SEC filing that Elon Musk, CEO at Tesla (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) made a noteworthy insider purchase on August 4,.
What Happened: In a Form 4 filing on Monday with the <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0001318605/000110465925073753//Archives/edgar/data/1318605/000110465925073753/0001104659-25-073753-index.htm">U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission</a>, it was disclosed that Musk bought 96,000,000 shares of Tesla, amounting to a total of $2,240,640,000.
In the Tuesday's morning session, Tesla's shares are currently trading at $306.05, experiencing a down of 1.04%.
<h3>Get to Know Tesla Better</h3>
Tesla is a vertically integrated battery electric vehicle automaker and developer of autonomous driving software. The company has multiple vehicles in its fleet, which include luxury and midsize sedans, crossover SUVs, a light truck, and a semi truck. Tesla also plans to begin selling more affordable vehicles, a sports car, and offer a robotaxi service. Global deliveries in 2024 were a little below 1.8 million vehicles. The company sells batteries for stationary storage for residential and commercial properties including utilities and solar panels and solar roofs for energy generation. Tesla also owns a fast-charging network.
<h3>A Deep Dive into Tesla's Financials</h3>
Revenue Growth: Tesla's revenue growth over a period of 3 months has faced challenges. As of 30 June, 2025, the company experienced a revenue decline of approximately -11.78%. This indicates a decrease in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company encountered difficulties, with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Consumer Discretionary sector.
Navigating Financial Profits:
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Gross Margin: The company maintains a high gross margin of 17.24%, indicating strong cost management and profitability compared to its peers.
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Earnings per Share (EPS): Tesla's EPS is below the industry average, signaling challenges in bottom-line performance with a current EPS of 0.36.
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Debt Management: Tesla's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average at 0.17, reflecting a lower dependency on debt financing and a more conservative financial approach.
Analyzing Market Valuation:
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Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: Tesla's current Price to Earnings (P/E) ratio of 184.08 is higher than the industry average, indicating that the stock may be overvalued according to market sentiment.
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Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: The current P/S ratio of 11.73 is above industry norms, reflecting an elevated valuation for Tesla's stock and potential overvaluation based on sales performance.
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EV/EBITDA Analysis (Enterprise Value to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation &amp; Amortization): A high EV/EBITDA ratio of 71.91 positions the company as being more valued compared to industry benchmarks.
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Market Capitalization Analysis: The company's market capitalization is above the industry average, indicating that it is relatively larger in size compared to peers. This may suggest a higher level of investor confidence and market recognition.
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<h3>Navigating the Impact of Insider Transactions on Investments</h3>
Insider transactions are not the sole determinant of investment choices, but they are a factor worth considering.
In legal terms, an "insider" refers to any officer, director, or beneficial owner of more than ten percent of a company's equity securities registered under Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This can include executives in the c-suite and large hedge funds. These insiders are required to let the public know of their transactions via a Form 4 filing, which must be filed within two business days of the transaction.
When a company insider makes a new purchase, that is an indication that they expect the stock to rise.
Insider sells, on the other hand, can be made for a variety of reasons, and may not necessarily mean that the seller thinks the stock will go down. 
<h3>Unlocking the Meaning of Transaction Codes</h3>
Navigating through the landscape of transactions, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/investing-tools">investors</a> often prioritize those unfolding in the open market, precisely detailed in Table I of the Form 4 filing. A P in Box 3 denotes a purchase, while S signifies a sale. Transaction code C signals the conversion of an option, and transaction code A denotes a grant, award, or other acquisition of securities from the company.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/sec/insider-trades/search/index?company_cik=0001318605">Check Out The Full List Of Tesla's Insider Trades.</a>
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In a volatile market landscape marked by rapid shifts in investor sentiment, financial experts are spotlighting key stocks and sectors poised for growth. On CNBC's &#8220;<a href="https://www.cnbc.com/video/2025/08/04/final-trades-delta-air-lines-tesla-idexx-lab-and-the-iyf.html">Halftime Report Final Trades</a>,&#8221; Bryn Talkington, Managing Partner of Requisite Capital Management, recommended sticking with Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>).
Tesla announced in a filing that the company approved an award of 96 million shares of restricted stock to Musk under the company&#8217;s 2019 Equity Incentive Plan. The payment plan was approved by the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TSLA">board on Sunday</a>.
Shannon Saccocia, Chief Investment Officer of NB Private Wealth, picked iShares U.S. Financials ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IYF#NYSE">IYF</a>) amid a pickup in dealmaking.
On July 30, Palo Alto entered into a definitive agreement with CyberArk to acquire the identity security company. Shareholders of CyberArk will receive $45 in cash and 2.2005 shares of Palo Alto common stock for each CyberArk share held for an approximate equity value of $25 billion.
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Jim Lebenthal, partner at Cerity Partners, named Delta Air Lines, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>) as his final trade.
Delta Air Lines reached an agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice last month to pay $8.1 million and settle allegations of misusing federal relief funds during the pandemic.
Joseph Terranova, senior managing director, Virtus Investment Partners, picked IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IDXX#NASDAQ">IDXX</a>), which rose sharply on Monday.
Lending support to his choice, IDEXX Laboratories on Monday reported second-quarter 2025 adjusted earnings of $3.50, up 17% year over year, beating the consensus of $3.28. The pet healthcare company reported sales of $1.11 billion, beating the consensus of $1.06 billion, up 11% on a reported and 9% on an organic basis, driven by Companion Animal Group (CAG) growth of 11% as reported and 10%organic, and Water revenue growth of 9% as reported and 8% organic.
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<li>IDEXX Laboratories jumped 27.5% to close at $682.78 on Monday.</li>
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On CNBC's &#8220;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/mad-money-lightning-round">Mad Money Lightning Round</a>,&#8221; Jim Cramer recommended buying Tesla (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>). &#8220;It's in transition from being a car company to being a technology company, and you want to be in there because the tech is worth a lot <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TSLA">more than what it's selling for right now,&#8221; he added.</a>
Tesla announced in a filing that the company approved an award of 96 million shares of restricted stock to Musk under the company&#8217;s 2019 Equity Incentive Plan. The board approved the payment plan on Sunday.
When asked about Accenture (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACN#NYSE">ACN</a>), he said, &#8220;I can't believe how poorly it's doing. I'm not going to get behind it until we find out what the heck is really going on there.&#8221;
HSBC analyst Phani Kanumuri, on July 28, initiated coverage on Accenture with a Reduce rating and announced a price target of $240.
Cramer said he likes Snowflake Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNOW#NYSE">SNOW</a>) and recommended buying more of the stock.
Snowflake will release its financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2026 when markets close on Aug. 27. Analysts expect the company to report quarterly earnings at 27 cents per share. That&#8217;s up from 18 cents per share in the year-ago period.
&#8220;If they don't get that warranty stuff down, it is just too tough to recommend,&#8221; Cramer said when asked about Ford Motor Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>).
Ford, on July 30, reported second-quarter revenue of $46.94 billion. It beat the consensus estimate of $42.77 billion, according to Benzinga Pro. The Detroit-based automaker reported second-quarter adjusted earnings of 37 cents per share, beating estimates of 31 cents per share.
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<li>Tesla shares gained 2.2% to settle at $309.26 on Monday.</li>
<li>Accenture shares rose 1.3% to close at $258.78.</li>
<li>Ford shares rose 1.2% to settle at $10.95 on Monday.</li>
<li>Snowflake shares rose 1.7% to settle at $208.48.</li>
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Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>) CEO Alex Karp used the company's latest earnings call to jab elite colleges and elevate on-the-job merit, saying the data analytics giant is building "a new credential independent of class," and that at Palantir, "no one cares about the other stuff," like an Ivy League diploma.
What Happened: "If you did not go to school, or you went to a school that's not that great, or you went to Harvard or Princeton or Yale, once you come to Palantir, you're a Palantirian, no one cares about the other stuff," Karp said during the company's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/08/b46839260/palantir-reports-q2-2025-u-s-comm-revenue-growth-of-93-yy-and-revenue-growth-of-48-yy-guides-q3-re">second-quarter earnings call</a>. "We are making a new credential independent of class and background at Palantir."
Karp added that many new hires arrive from universities "engaged in platitudes," and argued people without degrees are creating "a lot of value — and sometimes more value" using Palantir's software. He also called a stint at the company "by far the best credential in tech," adding, "If you come to Palantir, your career is set."
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The remarks came as Palantir posted its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/earnings/25/08/46840353/palantir-q2-earnings-revenue-eps-beat-estimates-company-raises-guidance-citing-astonishing-impact-of-ai-leverage">first $1 billion revenue quarter</a> and raised guidance, extending a stock rally that drew wall-to-wall attention on Wall Street. The company posted a revenue of about $1.004 billion for the second quarter, above estimates, and noted the shares jumped in after-hours trading as analysts debated how long the momentum can last.
Why It Matters: Karp's stance fits a broader shift in tech toward nontraditional pathways. Palantir <a href="https://x.com/PalantirTech/status/1910665112924439018">launched</a> a Meritocracy Fellowship this spring to recruit young talent outside standard academic pipelines, part of a growing ecosystem that includes programs encouraging founders to skip or leave college.
Investors and founders have also amplified skepticism of universities. Business Insider has <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/meet-the-silicon-valley-college-dropouts-throwing-their-own-graduation-2025-4">chronicled</a> a "dropout graduation" scene and the rise of anti-credential rhetoric in Silicon Valley, while the Washington Post&#8217;s recent <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2025/07/12/marc-andreessen-private-chat-universities-diversity/">report</a> showed prominent venture capitalist Marc Andreessen blasting elite campuses in private messages to policymakers.
Elon Musk is also of the view that formal degrees are often <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/04/38319479/elon-musk-thinks-college-is-basically-for-fun-and-to-prove-that-you-can-do-your-chores-says-degr">unnecessary for top roles</a> at Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) or SpaceX.
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