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Alibaba is the world's largest online and mobile commerce company as measured by gross merchandise volume. It operates China's online marketplaces, including Taobao (consumer-to-consumer) and Tmall (business-to-consumer). The China commerce retail division is the most valuable cash flow-generating business at Alibaba. Additional revenue sources include China commerce wholesale, international commerce retail/wholesale, local consumer services, cloud computing, digital media and entertainment platforms, Cainiao logistics services, and innovation initiatives/other.

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（３日）フォルクスワーゲンAG（OTC：VWAGY）メルセデス・ベンツ（Mercedes-Benz） L&#39;Oréal（ロレアル）をはじめとする数多くの大手多国籍企業が、中国における需要の減少を懸念している。

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今週初め、かつてバンしたかったソーシャルメディアプラットフォームTikTokに登録した元大統領のドナルド・トランプが、ユーザー数500万人以上を誇ることで、ジョー・バイデン大統領の選挙キャンペーンアカウントを上回っているという報告がありました。

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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 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. 
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>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$430.00</td>
<td>$35.8K</td>
<td>21.4K</td>
<td>146.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BABA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$92.50</td>
<td>$25.0K</td>
<td>12.1K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/31/25</td>
<td>$225.00</td>
<td>$49.0K</td>
<td>8.1K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TH</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$11.00</td>
<td>$30.0K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RCL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
<td>$485.0K</td>
<td>110</td>
<td>80</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PDD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$36.0K</td>
<td>87</td>
<td>61</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BKNG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$4650.00</td>
<td>$26.5K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td>19</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 sweep that happens to be bullish, is expiring today. Parties traded 46 contract(s) at a $430.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 12 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $35.8K, with a price of $780.0 per contract. There were 21469 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 146998 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 trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 35 day(s) on February 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 150 contract(s) at a $92.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.0K, with a price of $167.0 per contract. There were 12187 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1989 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 bullish, expiring in 14 day(s) on January 31, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $225.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $49.0K, with a price of $490.0 per contract. There were 8178 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1810 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For TH (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TH#NASDAQ">TH</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 35 day(s) on February 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 500 contract(s) at a $11.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 14 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.0K, with a price of $60.0 per contract. There were 1911 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1196 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For RCL (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCL#NYSE">RCL</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, is expiring today. Parties traded 50 contract(s) at a $145.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $485.0K, with a price of $9700.0 per contract. There were 110 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 80 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 call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 336 day(s) on December 19, 2025. Parties traded 14 contract(s) at a $95.00 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 $36.0K, with a price of $2574.0 per contract. There were 87 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 61 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, is expiring today. Parties traded 1 contract(s) at a $4650.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.5K, with a price of $26500.0 per contract. There were 1038 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 19 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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7 Consumer Discretionary Stocks With Whale Alerts In Today's Session

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/chinese-stocks" rel="noreferrer noopener">U.S.-listed Chinese stocks</a> including&nbsp;Alibaba Group Holding (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>),&nbsp;Baidu, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIDU#NASDAQ">BIDU</a>),&nbsp;JD.com, Inc (NASDAQ: JD),&nbsp;PDD Holdings Inc (NASDAQ: PDD),&nbsp;NIO Inc (NYSE: NIO),&nbsp;Li Auto Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LI#NASDAQ">LI</a>), and&nbsp;XPeng Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XPEV#NYSE">XPEV</a>) gained on Friday in sympathy with acceleration of China&#8217;s economic activity beating expectations for the last quarter of 2024 as stimulus measures kicked in.
China&#8217;s gross domestic product expanded by&nbsp;5.4% in the fourth quarter, beating Reuters estimates of 5.0% growth, CNBC <a target="_blank" href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/01/17/china-gdp-growth-meets-market-and-government-estimates.html" rel="noreferrer noopener">reports</a>.
That fourth-quarter sprint helped lift China&#8217;s full-year GDP growth to 5.0% in 2024, in line with the official target of &#8220;around 5%,&#8221; CNBC cites China&#8217;s National Bureau of Statistics on Friday.
Also Read: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/01/43026092/bank-of-america-q4-earnings-6-7-billion-profit-1-7-billion-in-investment-banking-fees-forecasts-higher-nii-in-2025" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bank of America Q4 Earnings: $6.7 Billion Profit, $1.7 Billion In Investment Banking Fees</a>
The 2024 GDP growth missed a 5.4% rise in 2023, post-pandemic.
Retail sales jumped 3.7% in December, topping Reuters&#8217; forecast of 3.5%.&nbsp;Industrial output expanded 6.2% versus the 5.4% estimate.
The&nbsp;2024 fixed asset investment rose 3.2%&nbsp;in 2024, versus Reuters estimate of 3.3%.
Chinese offshore yuan strengthened slightly to 7.3398 per U.S. dollar.
Reportedly, U.S. <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/01/42974632/us-listed-chinese-stocks-rally-on-strong-trade-data-central-bank-support-goldman-forecasts-20-growth" rel="noreferrer noopener">President-elect Donald Trump&#8217;s</a> administration could gradually increase tariffs.
However, analysts, including Raymond Yeung of ANZ Bank and Jan Hatzius of Goldman Sachs, flagged China&#8217;s GDP growth concerns <a target="_blank" href="https://www.scmp.com/economy/economic-indicators/article/3295236/china-logs-5-gdp-growth-2024-exports-stimulus-provide-year-end-boost" rel="noreferrer noopener">to</a> SCMP, citing robust stimulus, given threats of higher tariffs and low domestic confidence.
The urban unemployment rate reached 5.1% in December from 5.0% in November.
Price Action: BABA stock traded higher by 2.93% to $84.84 on Friday. JD is up 9.05%.
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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 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>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$420.00</td>
<td>$43.8K</td>
<td>16.8K</td>
<td>55.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RIVN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$12.50</td>
<td>$139.0K</td>
<td>4.6K</td>
<td>601</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>XPEV</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$38.5K</td>
<td>9.2K</td>
<td>229</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BABA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$35.2K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td>169</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BYD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$82.50</td>
<td>$26.0K</td>
<td>562</td>
<td>106</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TJX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$194.4K</td>
<td>774</td>
<td>104</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NKE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$55.8K</td>
<td>13.5K</td>
<td>52</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BKNG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$4550.00</td>
<td>$31.0K</td>
<td>672</td>
<td>17</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DUOL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$122.8K</td>
<td>7</td>
<td>11</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we observe a call option sweep with neutral sentiment. It expires in 1 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 125 contract(s) at a $420.00 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 $43.8K, with a price of $351.0 per contract. There were 16813 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 55375 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding RIVN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIVN#NASDAQ">RIVN</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 337 day(s) on December 19, 2025. Parties traded 299 contract(s) at a $12.50 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 $139.0K, with a price of $465.0 per contract. There were 4653 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 601 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For XPEV (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XPEV#NYSE">XPEV</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 1 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $10.00 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 $38.5K, with a price of $385.0 per contract. There were 9221 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 229 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 bearish, expiring in 246 day(s) on September 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 75 contract(s) at a $100.00 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 $35.2K, with a price of $470.0 per contract. There were 1491 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 169 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BYD (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BYD#NYSE">BYD</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 365 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 51 contract(s) at a $82.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.0K, with a price of $510.0 per contract. There were 562 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 106 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 trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 365 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 104 contract(s) at a $110.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $194.4K, with a price of $1870.0 per contract. There were 774 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 104 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding NKE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 155 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 51 contract(s) at a $80.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 19 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $55.8K, with a price of $1095.0 per contract. There were 13575 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 52 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BKNG (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BKNG#NASDAQ">BKNG</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 1 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 1 contract(s) at a $4550.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.0K, with a price of $31000.0 per contract. There were 672 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 17 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding DUOL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DUOL#NASDAQ">DUOL</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 120 day(s) on May 16, 2025. Parties traded 11 contract(s) at a $250.00 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 $122.8K, with a price of $11170.0 per contract. There were 7 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 11 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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9 Consumer Discretionary Stocks Whale Activity In Today's Session

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bearish approach towards Alibaba Gr Hldgs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</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 BABA usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 17 extraordinary options activities for Alibaba Gr Hldgs. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 11% leaning bullish and 52% bearish. Among these notable options, 5 are puts, totaling $514,364, and 12 are calls, amounting to $638,558.
<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 $70.0 to $100.0 for Alibaba Gr Hldgs during the past quarter. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in Alibaba Gr Hldgs's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Alibaba Gr Hldgs's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $70.0 to $100.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>Alibaba Gr Hldgs Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736965829_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>BABA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>02/07/25</td>
<td>$9.9</td>
<td>$9.7</td>
<td>$9.81</td>
<td>$92.00</td>
<td>$176.4K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>360</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BABA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/07/25</td>
<td>$9.8</td>
<td>$9.7</td>
<td>$9.8</td>
<td>$92.00</td>
<td>$141.1K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>144</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BABA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/14/25</td>
<td>$3.35</td>
<td>$3.2</td>
<td>$3.35</td>
<td>$83.00</td>
<td>$95.1K</td>
<td>46</td>
<td>64</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BABA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$3.3</td>
<td>$3.15</td>
<td>$3.23</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$80.7K</td>
<td>12.6K</td>
<td>281</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BABA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$0.19</td>
<td>$0.18</td>
<td>$0.18</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$78.4K</td>
<td>19.9K</td>
<td>5.7K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Alibaba Gr Hldgs</h3>
Alibaba is the world's largest online and mobile commerce company as measured by gross merchandise volume. It operates China's online marketplaces, including Taobao (consumer-to-consumer) and Tmall (business-to-consumer). The China commerce retail division is the most valuable cash flow-generating business at Alibaba. Additional revenue sources include China commerce wholesale, international commerce retail/wholesale, local consumer services, cloud computing, digital media and entertainment platforms, Cainiao logistics services, and innovation initiatives/other.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Alibaba Gr Hldgs, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Where Is Alibaba Gr Hldgs Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 4,259,079, the price of BABA is up by 1.09%, reaching $82.57.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 21 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Alibaba Gr Hldgs</h3>
In the last month, 1 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $138.0.
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Alibaba Gr Hldgs Unusual Options Activity

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. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
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<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>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$420.00</td>
<td>$170.1K</td>
<td>20.8K</td>
<td>66.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DKNG</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$41.00</td>
<td>$44.3K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
<td>4.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TPR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$51.3K</td>
<td>3.6K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$225.00</td>
<td>$283.7K</td>
<td>7.6K</td>
<td>732</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RIVN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$17.50</td>
<td>$57.9K</td>
<td>5.2K</td>
<td>676</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SBUX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$50.4K</td>
<td>7.4K</td>
<td>209</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CVNA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$186.0K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td>120</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BABA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$34.6K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td>30</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 sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 2 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 189 contract(s) at a $420.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 31 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $170.1K, with a price of $900.0 per contract. There were 20804 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 66013 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding DKNG (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DKNG#NASDAQ">DKNG</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 2 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 792 contract(s) at a $41.00 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 $44.3K, with a price of $56.0 per contract. There were 1625 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4588 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding TPR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TPR#NYSE">TPR</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 519 day(s) on June 18, 2026. Parties traded 30 contract(s) at a $60.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $51.3K, with a price of $1710.0 per contract. There were 3600 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1026 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 92 day(s) on April 17, 2025. Parties traded 224 contract(s) at a $225.00 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 $283.7K, with a price of $1266.0 per contract. There were 7623 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 732 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding RIVN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIVN#NASDAQ">RIVN</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 65 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 138 contract(s) at a $17.50 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 25 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $57.9K, with a price of $420.0 per contract. There were 5214 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 676 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 put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 366 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 47 contract(s) at a $95.00 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 $50.4K, with a price of $1075.0 per contract. There were 7484 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 209 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 put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 37 day(s) on February 21, 2025. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $210.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $186.0K, with a price of $1860.0 per contract. There were 1275 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 120 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 put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 338 day(s) on December 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 30 contract(s) at a $85.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $34.6K, with a price of $1155.0 per contract. There were 1234 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 30 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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DKNG

SBUX

8 Consumer Discretionary Stocks Whale Activity In Today's Session

Investors found relief on Tuesday as December&#8217;s producer prices came in below expectations, alleviating inflation concerns that have threatened to derail the Federal Reserve&#8217;s plans for potential policy <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42973016/producer-prices-rise-less-than-expected-offer-opportunity-for-market-rebound">easing during 2025.</a>
Major U.S. indices moved higher in early trading as Treasury yields stalled, giving traders space to reassess interest rate expectations ahead of Wednesday&#8217;s pivotal consumer inflation report.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Softer Producer Inflation Provides Market Oxygen</h3>
In December 2024, the Producer Price Index rose 3.3% year-over-year, slightly below forecasts of 3.4%. Core producer inflation, which excludes volatile food and energy prices, remained steady at 3.5% annually, but monthly core prices flattened, reflecting softer price pressures across underlying components.
The S&amp;P 500 – tracked by the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) – gained 0.5%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100, mirrored by the Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) rose by a similar margin. Small caps led the charge, with the iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) up 0.9%, as traders rotated into economic-sensitive stocks battered by recent selloffs.
Blue-chip stocks, however, lagged as energy shares took a breather following a multi-day rally.
Still, Wall Street's broader gains may remain capped as investors await further clarity from Wednesday&#8217;s consumer price index report. Economists predict CPI to rise from 2.7% to 2.9% year-over-year in December, while core inflation is forecast to hold steady at 3.3%.
Treasury yields held steady, signaling that traders are pausing adjustments to their interest rate cut expectations. 
According to the CME FedWatch tool, the probability of a 25-basis-point rate cut rose slightly to 60% by July 2025 and 70% by October. 
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Tesla Leads Discretionary Stocks Higher</h3>
Consumer discretionary stocks were among the day's top performers, driven by a 3% rally in Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>). 
Shares of the EV giant climbed after a bullish note from Morgan Stanley, which raised Tesla's price target from $400 to $430 and projected a best-case scenario of $800. The firm cited the company's growing potential in autonomous rideshare and robotaxi services as key <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/01/42967935/tsla-stock-rises-3-in-tuesday-pre-market-whats-going-on">drivers for long-term growth.</a>
The Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLY#NYSE">XLY</a>) advanced 1%, reflecting broad strength across the sector.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Tech and Semiconductors Rebound</h3>
Tech stocks rebounded after several days of volatility, with semiconductors leading the way. 
Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) rose more than 2%, while Micron Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>) and Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>) also gained. The iShares Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXX#NASDAQ">SOXX</a>) climbed nearly 1%, snapping a three-day losing streak during which it had dropped over 3%.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Chinese Stocks Surge On Policy Support</h3>
Chinese equities rallied as news of government intervention boosted investor sentiment. 
The China Securities Regulatory Commission announced plans to collaborate with the People's Bank of China to build a market stabilization mechanism, signaling support for the country's struggling markets.
Shares of PDD Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PDD#NASDAQ">PDD</a>) rose over 3%, while Baidu Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIDU#NASDAQ">BIDU</a>) and Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>) advanced 2.4% and 2%, respectively.
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Wall Street Rebounds As Producer Inflation Misses Estimates, Tesla Gains, Chinese Stocks Rally

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/chinese-stocks" rel="noreferrer noopener">US-listed Chinese stocks</a>, including&nbsp;Alibaba Group Holding (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>),&nbsp;Baidu, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIDU#NASDAQ">BIDU</a>),&nbsp;JD.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JD#NASDAQ">JD</a>),&nbsp;PDD Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PDD#NASDAQ">PDD</a>),&nbsp;NIO Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIO#NYSE">NIO</a>),&nbsp;Li Auto Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LI#NASDAQ">LI</a>), and&nbsp;XPeng Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XPEV#NYSE">XPEV</a>), gained momentum Tuesday in sympathy with China&#8217;s foreign trade results, which set a new record in 2024 and retained the title of leading trader in goods in 2024.
China&#8217;s imports and exports grew by 5% in 2024 to 43.85 trillion yuan ($5.98 trillion), Global Times <a target="_blank" href="https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202501/1326795.shtml" rel="noreferrer noopener">cites</a> the General Administration of Customs (GAC).
China&#8217;s trade growth reached 2.1 trillion yuan in 2024, matching the annual trade volume of a medium-sized economy, Global Times cites Wang Lingjun, deputy head of the GAC.
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In 2024, China&#8217;s total exports grew 7.1% to 25.45 trillion yuan, while imports grew by 2.3% to 18.39 trillion yuan.
China&#8217;s trade volume with the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) partner countries grew by 6.4%, accounting for over 50% of the nation&#8217;s total trade for the first time.
Trade under the BRICS cooperation framework grew by 5.5%, China and the EU&#8217;s bilateral trade grew by 1.6%, and China and US trade grew by 4.9%.
The Chinese stock rally also reflects reports that the U.S. President-elect Donald Trump administration is exploring a&nbsp;gradual approach&nbsp;to raising tariffs, Bloomberg <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-01-14/asian-stocks-rise-as-china-bounces-back-after-six-day-loss?sref=TBDibEcD" rel="noreferrer noopener">reports</a>.
Bloomberg cites a briefing Tuesday afternoon from the China central bank and State Administration of Foreign Exchange officials, who pledged to keep the yuan&nbsp;stable&nbsp;and ensure liquidity.
Zhaopeng Xing of Australia &amp; New Zealand Banking told Bloomberg the upgraded use of its two capital market tools to offer a floor for the equity market, enabling an economic recovery.
Goldman Sachs strategists <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42822512/goldman-sachs-backs-chinese-equities-as-markets-react-to-economic-slowdown-and-tariff-concerns" rel="noreferrer noopener">reiterated their bullish</a> stance on Chinese stocks <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-01-13/goldman-strategists-see-tumbling-china-stocks-rising-20-in-2025?sref=TBDibEcD" rel="noreferrer noopener">to</a> Bloomberg, predicting the benchmarks to rise ~20% by year-end. The firm expects sentiment and liquidity to improve in the late first quarter of 2025 due to better tariff and policy clarity.
Goldman Sachs expressed optimism over government consumption proxies, emerging market exporters that will gain from a weaker yuan, and specific tech and infrastructure companies.
Goldman Sachs maintained an overweight call on online retail, media, and healthcare stocks while upgrading consumer services shares to overweight.
Last week, HSBC voiced a similar opinion on Chinese stocks to Bloomberg. Alibaba is considered the tech barometer of China.
Last November, Goldman Sachs predicted that Chinese shares could gain about 20% over the next 12 months, backed by stimulus measures to support the economy. The MSCI China Index has lost about 10% since then due to economic weakness, with additional U.S. tariffs posing a double whammy.
Investors can gain exposure to Chinese equities through iShares China Large-Cap ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FXI#NYSE">FXI</a>) and KraneShares Trust KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KWEB#NYSE">KWEB</a>).
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KWEB

US Listed Chinese Stocks Rally on Strong Trade Data, Central Bank Support, Goldman Forecasts 20% Growth

BEKE

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Shares of Chinese stocks are trading higher. China's central bank reportedly indicated it would take measures to support economic growth.

Michael Burry's $196 million hedge fund, Scion Asset Management, could see hefty gains if the People's Bank of China cuts interest rates in 2025, which it has suggested <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42614272/us-listed-chinese-stocks-react-as-central-bank-keeps-key-rates-steady-amid-yuan-challenges-and-fed-cuts">it is likely to do</a>.
What To Know: Burry has made significant investments in Chinese tech companies Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>), JD.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JD#NASDAQ">JD</a>) and Baidu, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIDU#NASDAQ">BIDU</a>). In fact, those three investments represent nearly half of his fund's portfolio, according to its most recent 13F filing.&nbsp;
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Chinese stocks underperformed the broader market in 2024, but that may change in 2025.&nbsp;
The People's Bank of China recently <a href="https://www.ft.com/content/794577b2-6bdd-4a03-bfab-19463543048a">told</a> the Financial Times that it will likely cut interest rates "at the appropriate time" in 2025.&nbsp;The PBOC also said it would prioritize "the role of interest rate adjustments" and place less emphasis on "quantitative objectives" for loan growth.&nbsp;
If China lowers interest rates, Chinese companies would benefit from improved consumer spending, higher stock valuations and potentially more investment and expansion as money would be cheaper to borrow.&nbsp;
The "Big Short" investor has hedged his China bets, however. He purchased put options on Alibaba. JD.com and Baidu shares in the third quarter, allowing the fund to protect its downside risk while still maintaining exposure to potential upside in Chinese stocks.
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Citigroup analyst Alicia Yap maintains Alibaba Gr Hldgs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $133 to $138.

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Citigroup Maintains Buy on Alibaba Gr Hldgs, Raises Price Target to $138

Alibaba Group Holding (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>) <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/jack-ma" rel="noreferrer noopener">co-founder&nbsp;Jack Ma</a> recently reiterated his belief in artificial intelligence&nbsp;during the tenth anniversary of a rural teachers program.
Ma continues to expect&nbsp;AI to reshape the world over the next decade, SCMP reported, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-war/article/3294199/tsmc-cuts-ties-singapore-firm-over-chip-found-huawei-processor-sources" rel="noreferrer noopener">citing</a> the&nbsp;social-media&nbsp;account of his foundation.
Ma, a&nbsp;former teacher, expects AI and&nbsp;China&#8217;s demographic shifts&nbsp;to create new challenges for schools across the countryside.
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Last December, during the 20th anniversary of fintech giant Ant Group, Ma voiced AI&#8217;s transformational abilities in the next 20 years, the report added.
Ma has&nbsp;focused on the education and agriculture sectors&nbsp;after China abruptly scrapped Ant Group&#8217;s <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/42245036/alibaba-co-founder-makes-rare-appearance-at-company-campus" rel="noreferrer noopener">initial public offering in November 2020</a>. China fined Alibaba with an antitrust <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/08/40650893/alibaba-clears-3-year-regulatory-antitrust-scrutiny-stock-gains" rel="noreferrer noopener">penalty of $2.8 billion</a> in 2021. All of which prompted the 60-year-old billionaire entrepreneur to maintain a low profile. Ma surrendered his corporate role in&nbsp;Alibaba despite maintaining his majority stake. Reportedly, &nbsp;Ma makes occasional appearances at the company&#8217;s campus in Hangzhou.
Recently, the Alibaba Cloud unit <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42793170/alibaba-cloud-joins-forces-with-ex-google-execs-unicorn-to-boost-ai-models" rel="noreferrer noopener">collaborated with unicorn 01.AI</a>, founded by former&nbsp;Google&nbsp;China head&nbsp;Lee Kai-fu, to develop AI models.
Alibaba&#8217;s cloud unit aims to set up a sizeable industrial model laboratory to serve its business clients.
Currently, Chinese companies focused on AI, including Alibaba, have waged price wars in the domestic market to gain market share. Recently, Alibaba Cloud&nbsp;agreed to offer&nbsp;up to 85% discounts for its AI models, marking its third discount for the year. Alibaba Cloud Intelligence Group&#8217;s second-quarter revenue grew 7% to $4.22 billion, backed by demand for its public cloud and AI products.
Additionally, Nvidia Corp and other chipmakers <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/01/42897081/nvidia-and-ai-chip-stocks-brace-for-impact-as-biden-administration-considers-new-china-export-ban-report" rel="noreferrer noopener">face potential US sanctions</a> limiting AI chip exports to China. New curbs could prohibit Nvidia&#8217;s AI chip shipments to nations like China.
Alibaba stock gained over 13% in the last 12 months, as reports indicate <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/24/11/41843262/chinas-stimulus-plan-not-enough-to-ignite-stocks" rel="noreferrer noopener">possible stimulus measures from</a> China to boost its economy and set a rally in the stock market. Alibaba is considered the tech barometer of China.
Investors can gain exposure to Alibaba through Invesco Golden Dragon China ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PGJ#NASDAQ">PGJ</a>) and Avantis Emerging Markets Equity ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVEM#NYSE">AVEM</a>).
Price Action: BABA stock is down 3.35% at $80.89 at the last check on Friday.
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Jack Ma Highlights AI's Future Impact Amid Biden Government's Sanction Speculations on China

Shares of Chinese stocks are trading lower amid potential US sanctions limiting AI chip exports to China.

<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/chinese-stocks">US-listed Chinese stocks</a>, including Alibaba Group Holding (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>), Baidu, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIDU#NASDAQ">BIDU</a>), JD.com, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JD#NASDAQ">JD</a>), PDD Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PDD#NASDAQ">PDD</a>), NIO Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIO#NYSE">NIO</a>), Li Auto Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LI#NASDAQ">LI</a>), and XPeng Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XPEV#NYSE">XPEV</a>), are trading lower Friday as geopolitical tensions escalate between Washington and China over a potential artificial intelligence technology embargo on the Asian country.
Reportedly, Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) and other chipmakers face a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/01/42897081/nvidia-and-ai-chip-stocks-brace-for-impact-as-biden-administration-considers-new-china-export-ban-report" rel="noreferrer noopener">potential US embargo</a> limiting AI chip exports to China. The new semiconductor sanctions could prohibit Nvidia&#8217;s AI chip shipments to nations like China.
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Washington blacklisted Chinese companies, including gaming giant Tencent Holdings (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TCEHY#OTC">TCEHY</a>) and EV battery maker Contemporary Amperex, citing national security threats.
The Street remains jittery over China&#8217;s economic recovery. The domestic stimulus measures failed to uplift sentiments and semiconductor sanction speculations pose a double whammy.
Edith Qian of CGS International flagged a volatile first half for Chinese stocks <a href="https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3294152/hong-kong-stocks-set-worst-week-2-months-china-outlook-trade-tensions" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">to the</a> South China Morning Post (SCMP), citing the escalation of US-China bilateral tensions as the government of President-elect Donald Trump prepares to assume office on January 20.
Hong Kong&#8217;s stock market lost $118 billion in capitalization this week, the SCMP reports. China&#8217;s central bank agreed to avoid buying more government bonds to contain the yuan depreciation.
A strong US labor market has also prompted traders to resist the Federal Reserve&#8217;s rate cuts, curbing investors&#8217; appetite for stocks.
Investors can gain exposure to stocks of companies that are domiciled in China through iShares China Large-Cap ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FXI#NYSE">FXI</a>) and KraneShares Trust KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KWEB#NYSE">KWEB</a>).
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Alibaba, Baidu, JD, NIO, Li Auto Stocks Slide As Potential AI Chip Sanctions Add Pressure On China

Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) and Alibaba Group Holdings Ltd (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>) are two of the biggest names in e-commerce. While they may seem similar, their approaches, business models, and strategies are quite different.
What Happened: In 2017, during an interview with Andrew Ross Sorkin at Davos, Jack Ma explained the core difference between Amazon and Alibaba.
"Amazon is more like an empire. Everything they should control themselves, by themselves," Ma said.
Alibaba's "philosophy is to empower others to sell, empower others to service, make sure the other people are more powerful than us."
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Amazon's model is asset-heavy. The company controls the entire supply chain, from warehouses to logistics, even owning airplanes for faster deliveries.
Alibaba doesn't own warehouses or logistics companies. Instead, it relies on a network of partners—small businesses, service providers, and logistics firms.&nbsp;
"Using Internet technology, we can make every company become Amazon," Ma stated adding that Alibaba empowers its partners so they can compete with bigger players like Microsoft Corporation or IBM.
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Why It's Important: Amazon makes most of its money through direct product sales, subscription services like Prime, and its cloud computing arm, Amazon Web Services.
Alibaba earns its revenue differently. It charges sellers for advertising, transaction fees, and additional services. Its model leans heavily on enabling transactions rather than direct sales.
Amazon currently has a market capitalization of $2.335 trillion, making it the world's fifth most valuable company in the world.
In the last quarter, Amazon's net sales <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/10/41664778/amazon-q3-earnings-highlights-revenue-beat-eps-beat-q4-guidance-new-kindles-significantly-outperfor">reached $158.9 billion</a>, marking an 11% year-over-year increase and surpassing the Street consensus estimate of $157.2 billion, according to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent103124&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro</a>.
North American sales rose 9% to $95.5 billion, international sales grew 12% to $35.9 billion, and AWS saw a 19% increase, generating $27.5 billion in revenue.
Alibaba is worth $199.15 billion today. The e-commerce giant posted fiscal <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/11/42006281/alibaba-q2-earnings-revenue-beats-forecast-cloud-and-international-sales-shine-free-cash-flow-falls-amid-strategic-investments">second-quarter 2024</a> revenue of $33.70 billion, reflecting a 5% year-over-year increase and surpassing the analyst consensus estimate of $33.47 billion.
Revenue from the international commerce retail segment increased by 35% year-over-year, reaching $3.65 billion. Meanwhile, the Cloud Intelligence Group recorded a 7% year-over-year growth, bringing in $4.22 billion.
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Jack Ma Once Said Amazon Is More Like An Empire While Alibaba Empowers Others: How These Two Retail Giants Charted Very Different Paths

Just a few days ago, markets were encouraged by the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42789867/chinese-stocks-end-2024-in-green-after-a-3-year-retreat-franklin-ftse-china-etf-ishares-msci-china-etf-and-more-i">rebound in Chinese stocks</a> in 2024, after a three-year losing streak. However, a cloud of uncertainty looms over Chinese stocks and ETFs with exposure to them.
The Biden administration's call to blacklist two more Chinese tech giants—Tencent Holdings and Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL)—has sent shockwaves through global markets, as investors anticipate its impact on the already precarious <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/china">U.S.-China economic ties</a>.
Tencent, the world's largest gaming publisher, and CATL saw their shares plunge on Jan. 6.
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Notable ETFs feeling the heat of being on high alert include iShares MSCI China ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCHI#NASDAQ">MCHI</a>), which allocates the biggest chunk of its holdings (15.40%) to Tencent. The net asset value inched down 1% on Jan. 7.
SPDR S&amp;P China ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GXC#NYSE">GXC</a>): Known for its diversified holdings, this fund also allocates 11.42%, its largest for a single security, to Tencent. Other major Chinese firms like Alibaba (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>) and Meituan also hold key spots in the portfolio.
Invesco China Technology ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CQQQ#NYSE">CQQQ</a>), which dedicates 100% of its assets to Chinese technology stocks, is particularly sensitive to geopolitical developments. Moreover, Tencent takes up 10.76% of the total assets.
Additionally, ETFs with heavy exposure to Tesla stock, like the Simplify Volt TSLA Revolution ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TESL#NYSE">TESL</a>) has also come in the line of fire, as CATL is a key battery supplier to the EV maker.
The move to add Tencent and CATL to a growing roster of &#8220;Chinese military companies&#8221; was part of the U.S.'s counteractive effort to China's military and industrial ambitions. While the designation doesn&#8217;t impose immediate sanctions, it discourages U.S. firms from doing business with these entities, <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-01-07/us-blacklist-of-china-s-tech-giants-risks-even-faster-decoupling?srnd=homepage-asia&amp;sref=TBDibEcD">notes </a>Bloomberg, a sentiment that trickles down into investor psyche as well.
The blacklist now includes 134 Chinese companies, four of which happen to be China's top 20 by market capitalization, collectively valued at nearly $1 trillion.
ETF investors are now closely watching developments as funds with direct or indirect exposure to Chinese companies may face increased volatility.
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China-Focused ETFs Face Uncertainty As US Blacklists Tencent, CATL

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>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/10/25</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
<td>$31.6K</td>
<td>14.3K</td>
<td>55.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GME</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$29.6K</td>
<td>28.6K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
<td>$31.9K</td>
<td>19.4K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PDD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$38.4K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td>536</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ETSY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$199.2K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td>401</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BABA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$50.1K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td>23</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BKNG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$4550.00</td>
<td>$30.0K</td>
<td>484</td>
<td>9</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MELI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$1920.00</td>
<td>$32.2K</td>
<td>113</td>
<td>2</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 2 day(s) on January 10, 2025. Parties traded 79 contract(s) at a $400.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 75 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.6K, with a price of $400.0 per contract. There were 14336 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 55678 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 sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 9 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 79 contract(s) at a $30.00 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 $29.6K, with a price of $375.0 per contract. There were 28618 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1248 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 bearish sentiment. It expires in 44 day(s) on February 21, 2025. Parties traded 42 contract(s) at a $230.00 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 $31.9K, with a price of $760.0 per contract. There were 19403 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1204 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 sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 99 day(s) on April 17, 2025. Parties traded 534 contract(s) at a $70.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 35 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $38.4K, with a price of $72.0 per contract. There were 1263 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 536 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ETSY (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ETSY#NASDAQ">ETSY</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 163 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 240 contract(s) at a $50.00 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 $199.2K, with a price of $830.0 per contract. There were 1162 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 401 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 trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 737 day(s) on January 15, 2027. This event was a transfer of 21 contract(s) at a $75.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $50.1K, with a price of $2390.0 per contract. There were 1182 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 23 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BKNG (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BKNG#NASDAQ">BKNG</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 9 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 1 contract(s) at a $4550.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.0K, with a price of $30000.0 per contract. There were 484 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 9 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MELI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MELI#NASDAQ">MELI</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 373 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 1 contract(s) at a $1920.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $32.2K, with a price of $32280.0 per contract. There were 113 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2 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.

ETSY

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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 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>01/10/25</td>
<td>$390.00</td>
<td>$121.7K</td>
<td>7.1K</td>
<td>40.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MBLY</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$23.00</td>
<td>$35.0K</td>
<td>223</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BABA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$58.7K</td>
<td>7.8K</td>
<td>835</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$54.1K</td>
<td>674</td>
<td>695</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CVNA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/10/25</td>
<td>$205.00</td>
<td>$75.2K</td>
<td>158</td>
<td>548</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$49.5K</td>
<td>20.6K</td>
<td>512</td>
</tr>
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<td>ABNB</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$191.0K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td>200</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>$56.8K</td>
<td>5.4K</td>
<td>135</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PDD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$105.5K</td>
<td>184</td>
<td>102</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DASH</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
<td>$40.6K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
<td>33</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 3 day(s) on January 10, 2025. Parties traded 179 contract(s) at a $390.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 18 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $121.7K, with a price of $680.0 per contract. There were 7112 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 40365 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 put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 45 day(s) on February 21, 2025. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $23.00 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 $35.0K, with a price of $350.0 per contract. There were 223 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1031 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 sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 73 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 212 contract(s) at a $95.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 34 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $58.7K, with a price of $277.0 per contract. There were 7853 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 835 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 trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 738 day(s) on January 15, 2027. Parties traded 4 contract(s) at a $100.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $54.1K, with a price of $13535.0 per contract. There were 674 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 695 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 put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 3 day(s) on January 10, 2025. This event was a transfer of 99 contract(s) at a $205.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $75.2K, with a price of $760.0 per contract. There were 158 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 548 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For JD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JD#NASDAQ">JD</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 10 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 500 contract(s) at a $35.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 42 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $49.5K, with a price of $99.0 per contract. There were 20699 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 512 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ABNB (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABNB#NASDAQ">ABNB</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 374 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $115.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $191.0K, with a price of $955.0 per contract. There were 1248 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 200 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 374 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 6 contract(s) at a $125.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $56.8K, with a price of $9475.0 per contract. There were 5430 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 135 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 192 day(s) on July 18, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $110.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $105.5K, with a price of $1055.0 per contract. There were 184 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 102 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 call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 10 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 25 contract(s) at a $155.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $40.6K, with a price of $1625.0 per contract. There were 1590 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 33 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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10 Consumer Discretionary Stocks Whale Activity In Today's Session

Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on Alibaba Gr Hldgs.
Looking at options history for Alibaba Gr Hldgs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>) we detected 36 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 58% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 25% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 8 are puts, for a total amount of $1,542,948 and 28, calls, for a total amount of $1,774,458.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $30.0 to $150.0 for Alibaba Gr Hldgs during the past quarter. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Alibaba Gr Hldgs's options for a given strike price. Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Alibaba Gr Hldgs's whale trades within a strike price range from $30.0 to $150.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Alibaba Gr Hldgs 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736269225_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>BABA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$3.1</td>
<td>$3.0</td>
<td>$3.02</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$906.0K</td>
<td>12.1K</td>
<td>3.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BABA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$6.05</td>
<td>$5.95</td>
<td>$6.0</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$228.0K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
<td>390</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BABA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$13.75</td>
<td>$13.65</td>
<td>$13.75</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$206.2K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
<td>172</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BABA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$2.23</td>
<td>$2.13</td>
<td>$2.15</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$123.4K</td>
<td>15.7K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BABA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$1.66</td>
<td>$1.52</td>
<td>$1.59</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$119.2K</td>
<td>7.3K</td>
<td>757</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Alibaba Gr Hldgs</h3>
Alibaba is the world's largest online and mobile commerce company as measured by gross merchandise volume. It operates China's online marketplaces, including Taobao (consumer-to-consumer) and Tmall (business-to-consumer). The China commerce retail division is the most valuable cash flow-generating business at Alibaba. Additional revenue sources include China commerce wholesale, international commerce retail/wholesale, local consumer services, cloud computing, digital media and entertainment platforms, Cainiao logistics services, and innovation initiatives/other.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Alibaba Gr Hldgs, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Current Position of Alibaba Gr Hldgs</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 5,604,336, the BABA's price is down by -0.72%, now at $84.9. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 29 days.</li>
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Amazon: Don't Let This Buying Opportunity Go To Waste

The e-commerce titans are shaping the future of retail with cutting-edge technology and global reach. Amid this backdrop, it could be wise for investors to scoop up shares of strong e-commerce stocks like Amazon.com (AMZN), Alibaba Group Holding (BABA), and Sea Ltd (SE) that are dominating the market. Read more… The e-commerce giants are increasingly solidifying their dominance in the global retail market. With the proliferation of digital shopping platforms, these companies are leveraging advanced technology, logistics networks, and competitive pricing strategies to capture a significant share of the retail pie.
Given the industry's robust prospects, investors may want to explore leading e-commerce stocks, including Amazon.com, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/AMZN/">AMZN</a>), Alibaba Group Holding Limited (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/BABA/">BABA</a>), and Sea Limited (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/SE/">SE</a>), for potential gain and growth.
The companies are spearheading technological advancements in e-commerce, including artificial intelligence, machine learning, and big data analytics. <a href="https://www.bigcommerce.com/articles/ecommerce/ecommerce-ai/">Advances in AI and machine learning have enabled deep personalization techniques</a> to customize content by user, which also increases customer retention, leading to an efficient sales process. Also, innovations like voice-activated shopping assistants and augmented reality fitting rooms are setting new benchmarks in the online retail space.
According to the Census Bureau of the Department of Commerce reports, in the third quarter of 2024, retail e-commerce sales were $300.1 billion, indicating <a href="https://www.census.gov/retail/mrts/www/data/pdf/ec_current.pdf/">an increase of 7.4% year-over-year</a>. Further, the expected global e-commerce growth for the fourth quarter of 2024 is <a href="https://enhencer.com/blog/expected-e-commerce-growth-for-q4-2024">$3.64 trillion</a>.
The global e-commerce market is anticipated to reach $83.26 trillion by 2030, <a href="https://www.grandviewresearch.com/industry-analysis/e-commerce-market">exhibiting a CAGR of 18.9%</a>. Considering these conducive trends, let's examine the fundamentals of the three above-mentioned e-commerce stocks.
Amazon.com, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/AMZN/">AMZN</a>)
AMZN is a global giant in the retail sector, offering consumer products, advertising, and subscription services through online and physical stores across North America and international markets. The company has a <a href="https://www.investopedia.com/investing/market-capitalization-defined/">market cap</a> of $1.76 trillion and operates through three segments: North America; International; and Amazon Web Services (AWS).
On December 9, AMZN and Intuit Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/INTU/">INTU</a>) announced a multi-year partnership to empower millions of Amazon sellers with Intuit's AI-driven platform, offering financial management tools, compliance support, and capital access. Intuit's AI-driven expert platform will allow AMZN's sellers to discover and access Intuit's platform seamlessly, benefiting from powerful financial insights.
AMZN's trailing-12-month ROCE and ROTA of 22.56% and 8.53% are 107.3% and 119.6% higher than their respective industry averages of 10.88% and 3.88%. Likewise, its trailing-12-month asset turnover ratio of 1.16x is 17.8% above the industry average of 0.98x.
For the third quarter of 2024, which ended on September 30, AMZN's total net sales increased 11% year-over-year to $158.88 billion, while the operating income stood at $17.41 billion, up 55.6% year-over-year. Its net income amounted to $15.33 billion, representing an increase of 55.2% from the last year's period. Also, the company's EPS for the quarter increased 52.1% year-over-year to $1.43.
Analysts expect AMZN's revenue for the fourth quarter (ended December 2024) to increase 10.2% year-over-year to $187.27 billion, while its EPS for the same quarter is expected to grow 47.8% from the prior year to $1.48. Moreover, the company has surpassed Street EPS estimates in each of the trailing four quarters.
Over the past year, the stock has gained 52.9%, closing the last trading session at $222.11.
AMZN's <a href="https://stocknews.com/powr-ratings/">POWR Ratings</a> reflect this robust outlook. The stock has an overall rating of B, which equates to Buy in our proprietary rating system. The POWR Ratings are calculated by considering 118 different factors, with each factor weighted to an optimal degree.
AMZN has an A grade for Sentiment and a B for Growth, Momentum, and Quality. It is ranked #16 out of 50 stocks in the A-rated <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/internet/">Internet</a> industry. <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/AMZN/">Click here</a> to see the additional ratings for AMZN (Value and Stability).
Alibaba Group Holding Limited (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/BABA/">BABA</a>)
Based in Hangzhou, China, BABA provides technology infrastructure and marketing platforms to help merchants, brands, retailers, and other businesses to engage with their users and customers globally. The company operates through seven segments: China Commerce; International Commerce; Local Consumer Services; Cainiao; Cloud; Digital Media and Entertainment; and Innovation Initiatives and Others.
On December 5, 2024, BABA launched Pic Copilot, an advanced AI-driven e-commerce design tool in the United States tailored for SMEs to save photography and design costs while boosting sales. This launch features advanced tools like virtual try-ons, generating significant savings and enhanced marketing performance during its successful Black Friday trial.
The stock's trailing-12-month net income margin of 8.98% is 105.36% higher than the industry average of 4.37%. Similarly, its 8.75% trailing-12-month levered FCF margin is 93.6% above the industry average of 4.52%. Also, its trailing-12-month ROTA of 4.90% compares favorably to the industry average of 3.88%.
In the fiscal second quarter that ended on September 30, 2024, BABA's consolidated revenue increased 5.2% year-over-year to $33.70 billion. The company reported income from operations of $5.02 billion, indicating a 4.9% growth from the prior-year quarter. Its net income came in at $6.21 billion, up 63.1% year-over-year, while its earnings per ADS grew 68.7% from the prior-year quarter to $2.59.
Street expects BABA's revenue for the fiscal third quarter (ended December 2024) to increase 5.2% year-over-year to $38.05 billion. Its EPS for the same period is expected to register a 3.6% growth from the prior year, settling at $2.73.
BABA's shares have surged 17.9% over the past nine months and 15.7% over the past year to close the last trading session at $84.48.
BABA's POWR Ratings reflect its positive outlook. The stock has an overall rating of B, which equates to a Buy in our proprietary rating system.
It also has a B grade for Growth, Momentum, Sentiment, and Quality. In the 43-stock A-rated <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/china/">China</a> industry, it is ranked #9. To see BABA's Value and Stability ratings, <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/BABA/">click here</a>.
Sea Limited (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/SE/">SE</a>)
Headquartered in Singapore, SE engages internationally in digital entertainment, e-commerce, and digital financial service businesses. The company provides a Garena digital entertainment platform to access online games, eSports operations, and other entertainment content, as well as a Shopee e-commerce platform for integrated payment and logistics infrastructure and seller services.
In terms of the trailing-12-month levered FCF margin, SE's 11.08% is 25.1% higher than the 8.86% industry average. Similarly, its 0.78x trailing-12-month asset turnover ratio is 58.2% higher than the industry average of 0.49x.
During the fiscal third quarter that ended on September 30, 2024, SE's revenue increased 30.8% year-over-year, amounting to $4.33 billion. Its gross profit amounted to $82.89 million, increasing 29.1% year-over-year. Its operating income came in at $202.42 million compared to the year-ago net loss of $127.74 million.
In addition, the company's net income stood at $153.32 million compared to the prior-year quarter's loss of $143.98 million, while its EPS came in at $0.24 versus a loss of $0.26 per share last year. Also, the total adjusted EBITDA rose significantly from the prior year's quarter to $521.34 million.
The consensus revenue estimate of $4.60 billion for the fiscal fourth quarter (ended December 2024) represents a 27.3% increase year-over-year. The consensus EPS estimate of $0.70 for the ongoing quarter indicates a significant improvement year-over-year. The company has an excellent earnings surprise history; it surpassed the consensus revenue estimates in each of the trailing four quarters.
The stock has gained 180.7% over the past year and 92.5% over the past nine months to close the last trading session at $106.42.
SE's bright prospects are reflected in its POWR Ratings. The stock has an overall rating of B, which translates to a Buy in our proprietary rating system.
It also has an A grade for Growth and a B for Momentum, Sentiment, and Quality. Within the A-rated Internet industry, it is ranked #21 out of 50 stocks.<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/SE/"> Click here</a> to see SE's ratings for Value and Stability.
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3 E-Commerce Giants Dominating Online Retail

The retail industry is undergoing a transformative shift, fueled by e-commerce, mobile technologies, and data-driven strategies. As these innovations redefine shopping experiences, fundamentally robust retail stocks Walmart (WMT), Alibaba Group (BABA), and PriceSmart (PSMT) are strategically positioned to thrive in this evolving landscape. Read further... The retail industry is undergoing significant change, driven by the rise of e-commerce, mobile commerce, and data-driven insights. Therefore, investors could consider buying solid retail stocks Walmart Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/WMT/">WMT</a>), Alibaba Group Holding Limited (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/BABA/">BABA</a>), and PriceSmart, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/PSMT/">PSMT</a>), which are strategically positioned to excel in the evolving digital landscape.
As the retail sector embraces digital transformation, companies are innovating to meet changing consumer demands and technological advancements. Retailers are adopting technologies like artificial intelligence, data analytics, and personalized marketing to enhance customer experiences and boost sales. The shift toward omnichannel retailing has further blurred the lines between online and offline shopping, catering to the growing demand for convenience and efficiency.
<a href="https://apnews.com/article/retail-sales-economy-spending-483d7ee469187253262c5b47442a1988">Retail sales rose 0.7%</a> in November, driven by a 2.6% jump at auto dealers, reflecting hurricane recovery demand and dealer incentives. Robust spending highlights steady economic growth despite high interest rates, which may prompt the Federal Reserve to ease rate cuts more gradually.
Furthermore, the global retail market is projected to touch $50.86 trillion by 2030, expanding at a <a href="https://www.mordorintelligence.com/industry-reports/retail-industry">CAGR of 7.7%</a>.
Considering these positive developments, let's delve deeper into retail stocks:
Walmart Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/WMT/">WMT</a>)
WMT is a global retailer offering groceries, health products, electronics, apparel, and financial services through physical stores and eCommerce platforms. It operates under Walmart, Sam's Club, and private brands like Allswell and Equate.
On December 3, WMT completed its acquisition of VIZIO, marking a significant expansion into the consumer electronics market.
It pays an annual dividend of $0.83, which translates to a dividend yield of 0.93% at the prevailing price levels.
WMT's total revenue increased 5.5% year-over-year to $169.59 billion in the fiscal 2024 third quarter that ended on October 31, 2024. Its adjusted operating income came in at $21.74 billion, up 9.5% year-over-year. Its <a href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/n/netincome.asp">net income</a> came in at $4.71 million, up 633.1% year-over-year, while its adjusted EPS grew 13.7% from the year-ago value to $0.58.
Street expects WMT's revenue for the fiscal third quarter (ending January 2025) to increase 4% year-over-year to $178.74 billion. Its EPS for the same quarter is expected to grow 6.8% from the prior year to $0.64. In addition, it surpassed the consensus revenue estimates in each of the trailing four quarters.
Shares of WMT have gained 69.5% over the past year and 32.2% over the past six months to close the last trading session at $90.
WMT's bright prospects are apparent in its <a href="https://stocknews.com/powr-ratings/">POWR Ratings</a>. The stock has an overall rating of B, which translates to a Buy in our proprietary rating system. The POWR Ratings are calculated by considering 118 distinct factors, with each factor weighted to an optimal degree.
It has an A grade in Stability and Sentiment and a B for Momentum. Within the same industry, it is ranked #14 out of 37 stocks in the A-rated <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/grocery-big-box-retailers/">Grocery/Big Box Retailers</a> industry.
Click <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/WMT/">here</a> to see WMT's ratings for Growth, Value, and Quality.
Alibaba Group Holding Limited (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/BABA/">BABA</a>)
BABA, headquartered in Hangzhou, China, offers a wide range of products and services, including e-commerce platforms (Taobao, Tmall), logistics (Cainiao), cloud computing, digital media (Youku), and business efficiency tools (DingTalk). The company also provides wholesale marketplaces, on-demand delivery, and smart hardware like Tmall Genie.
On November 28, BABA announced the successful completion of a $2.65 billion offering of U.S. dollar-denominated senior unsecured notes on November 26. The offering underscores Alibaba's strategic financial initiatives to bolster its operational and growth plans.
The company pays an annual dividend of $ 2, which translates to a dividend yield of 2.36% at the prevailing price levels.
In the fiscal second quarter ended September 30, 2024, BABA's revenues increased marginally year-over-year to RMB236.50 million ($32.40 million). Its income from operations was RMB35.25 million ($4.83 million), up marginally from the year-ago value. Moreover, its non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP earnings per ADS stood at RMB36.52 million ($5 million) and RMB15.06 ($2.06), respectively.
Analysts expect BABA's revenue and EPS for the third quarter ending December 31, 2024, to increase 6.3% and 3.9% year-over-year to $ 38.47 billion and $2.74, respectively.
The stock climbed 15.3% over the past six months and has returned 13.6% over the past year to close the last trading session at $84.95.
BABA's POWR Ratings reflect strong prospects. The stock has an overall rating of B, which translates to a Buy in our proprietary rating system.
It has a B grade for Growth, Momentum, Sentiment, and Quality. It is ranked #9 out of 43 stocks in the A-rated <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/china/">China</a> industry.
To access BABA's Value and Stability ratings, click <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/BABA/">here</a>.
PriceSmart, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/PSMT/">PSMT</a>)
PSMT based in the U.S., runs membership warehouse clubs in the Americas and the Caribbean. It offers groceries, electronics, home goods, private-label products, health services, and e-commerce with curbside pickup and delivery.
It pays an annual dividend of $1.16, which translates to a dividend yield of 1.26% at the prevailing price levels.
PSMT's total revenues increased 9.8% year-over-year to $ 1.23 billion in the fiscal fourth quarter that ended on August 31, 2024. Its operating income was $ 49.20 million, up 53.1% from the year-ago value. Its adjusted net income came in at $29.07 million, up 42.8% over the prior-year quarter. Its adjusted net income per share grew 44.6% from the year-ago value to $0.94.
Street expects PSMT's revenue for the fiscal first quarter (ending November 30, 2024) to increase 6.3% year-over-year to $ 1.24 billion. Its EPS for the same quarter is expected to grow 9.7% from the prior year to $1.36. In addition, it surpassed the consensus revenue estimates in all of the trailing four quarters.
Shares of PSMT have gained 23.3% over the past year and 16.7% over the past six months to close the last trading session at $92.91.
PSMT's bright prospects are apparent in its POWR Ratings. The stock has an overall rating of B, which translates to a Buy in our proprietary rating system.
It has an A grade for Growth and a B for Value, Momentum, and Stability. Within the A-rated Grocery/Big Box Retailers industry, it is ranked #24 out of 37.
Click <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/PSMT/">here</a> to see PSMT's ratings for Sentiment and Quality.
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WMT shares rose $0.14 (+0.16%) in premarket trading Friday. Year-to-date, WMT has declined -0.28%, versus a 0.10% rise in the benchmark S&amp;P 500 index during the same period.
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