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Caterpillar is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. Its reporting segments are: construction industries (40% sales/47% operating profit, or OP), resource industries (20% sales/19% OP), and energy & transportation (40% sales/34% OP). Market share approaches 20% across many products. Caterpillar operates a captive finance subsidiary to facilitate sales. The firm has global reach (46% US sales/54% ex-US). Construction skews more domestic, while the other divisions are more geographically diversified. An independent network of 156 dealers operates approximately 2,800 facilities, giving Caterpillar reach into about 190 countries for sales and support services.

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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. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Industrials 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>GEO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$93.7K</td>
<td>5.9K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LYFT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$12.00</td>
<td>$31.5K</td>
<td>4.2K</td>
<td>647</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ALK</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$27.50</td>
<td>$69.7K</td>
<td>38</td>
<td>500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RBA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$39.0K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td>150</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PAYC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
<td>$28.3K</td>
<td>142</td>
<td>101</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/18/26</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
<td>$330.8K</td>
<td>729</td>
<td>74</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LUV</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$27.50</td>
<td>$32.8K</td>
<td>761</td>
<td>70</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GEV</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
<td>$140.0K</td>
<td>117</td>
<td>67</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$80.0K</td>
<td>943</td>
<td>59</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/20/26</td>
<td>$280.00</td>
<td>$71.0K</td>
<td>17</td>
<td>58</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For GEO (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GEO#NYSE">GEO</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 22 day(s) on May 16, 2025. This event was a transfer of 375 contract(s) at a $30.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 22 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $93.7K, with a price of $250.0 per contract. There were 5933 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2105 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For LYFT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LYFT#NASDAQ">LYFT</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 420 day(s) on June 18, 2026. This event was a transfer of 112 contract(s) at a $12.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 14 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.5K, with a price of $282.0 per contract. There were 4233 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 647 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ALK (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALK#NYSE">ALK</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 267 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 496 contract(s) at a $27.50 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 15 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $69.7K, with a price of $140.0 per contract. There were 38 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 500 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding RBA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RBA#NYSE">RBA</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 57 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 50 contract(s) at a $95.00 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 $39.0K, with a price of $780.0 per contract. There were 1354 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 150 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding PAYC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PAYC#NYSE">PAYC</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 22 day(s) on May 16, 2025. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $190.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 10 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.3K, with a price of $285.0 per contract. There were 142 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 101 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 603 day(s) on December 18, 2026. Parties traded 72 contract(s) at a $160.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 21 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $330.8K, with a price of $4595.0 per contract. There were 729 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 74 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding LUV (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUV#NYSE">LUV</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 420 day(s) on June 18, 2026. Parties traded 67 contract(s) at a $27.50 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 $32.8K, with a price of $490.0 per contract. There were 761 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 70 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GEV (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GEV#NYSE">GEV</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 113 day(s) on August 15, 2025. This event was a transfer of 50 contract(s) at a $400.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $140.0K, with a price of $2800.0 per contract. There were 117 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 67 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding CAT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>), we observe a call option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 22 day(s) on May 16, 2025. Parties traded 50 contract(s) at a $300.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $80.0K, with a price of $1600.0 per contract. There were 943 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 59 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding GE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GE#NYSE">GE</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 330 day(s) on March 20, 2026. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $280.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 48 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $71.0K, with a price of $355.0 per contract. There were 17 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 58 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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Investors with significant funds have taken a bullish position in Caterpillar (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>), a development that retail traders should be aware of.
This was brought to our attention today through our monitoring of publicly accessible options data at Benzinga. The exact nature of these investors remains a mystery, but such a major move in CAT usually indicates foreknowledge of upcoming events.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner identified 11 options transactions for Caterpillar. This is an unusual occurrence. The sentiment among these large-scale traders is mixed, with 45% being bullish and 45% bearish. Of all the options we discovered, 10 are puts, valued at $576,182, and there was a single call, worth $51,780.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $270.0 and $350.0 for Caterpillar, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Caterpillar'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 Caterpillar's whale activity within a strike price range from $270.0 to $350.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Caterpillar Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1745337709_0_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>CAT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$11.2</td>
<td>$11.05</td>
<td>$11.05</td>
<td>$270.00</td>
<td>$165.7K</td>
<td>345</td>
<td align="right">151</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CAT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>04/25/25</td>
<td>$17.95</td>
<td>$15.45</td>
<td>$16.6</td>
<td>$305.00</td>
<td>$81.3K</td>
<td>125</td>
<td align="right">49</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CAT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$36.2</td>
<td>$35.4</td>
<td>$35.4</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$70.8K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td align="right">46</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CAT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/25/25</td>
<td>$12.9</td>
<td>$12.15</td>
<td>$12.33</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$52.1K</td>
<td>77</td>
<td align="right">84</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$2.24</td>
<td>$1.73</td>
<td>$1.72</td>
<td>$340.00</td>
<td>$51.7K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
<td align="right">300</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Caterpillar</h3>
Caterpillar is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. Its reporting segments are: construction industries (40% sales/47% operating profit, or OP), resource industries (20% sales/19% OP), and energy &amp; transportation (40% sales/34% OP). Market share approaches 20% across many products. Caterpillar operates a captive finance subsidiary to facilitate sales. The firm has global reach (46% US sales/54% ex-US). Construction skews more domestic, while the other divisions are more geographically diversified. An independent network of 156 dealers operates approximately 2,800 facilities, giving Caterpillar reach into about 190 countries for sales and support services.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Caterpillar, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Where Is Caterpillar Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 548,431, the price of CAT is up 1.32% at $288.51. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 8 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Caterpillar</h3>
Over the past month, 5 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $331.4.
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&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from JP Morgan keeps a Overweight rating on Caterpillar with a target price of $380. 
&#x2A; Reflecting concerns, an analyst from UBS lowers its rating to Sell with a new price target of $243. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Citigroup continues to hold a Buy rating for Caterpillar, targeting a price of $320. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from DA Davidson continues to hold a Neutral rating for Caterpillar, targeting a price of $325. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Truist Securities keeps a Buy rating on Caterpillar with a target price of $389. 
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Morgan Stanley analyst Angel Castillo upgrades Caterpillar (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>) from Underweight to Equal-Weight and lowers the price target from $300 to $283.

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<li>Machinery exporter Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>) edged up 0.5%</li>
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Why It Matters: On Friday, Xi Jinping sharply raised tariffs on U.S. goods from 84% to a record 125%. This came after President Donald Trump hiked tariffs on Thursday, pushing the cost of Chinese imports to at least 145%. This jump results from a new 125% retaliatory tariff layered on top of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44757476/asia-mixed-europe-slides-as-china-tariff-hike-escalates-tensions-gold-soars-dollar-hits-two-year-low-global-markets-today-while-us-slept">existing 20% duties</a>.
While these measures respond to Trump's tariffs, China itself isn't shielded from the fallout. Goldman Sachs has lowered its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/04/44740040/chinas-growth-outlook-dims-as-trumps-125-tariffs-put-millions-of-jobs-at-risk-goldman-warns">growth forecast for the country</a> and warned that up to 20 million export-related jobs could be at risk. The investment bank, however, attributed this outlook not only to U.S. tariffs but also to broader global economic uncertainty.
A <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/04/44762211/10-companies-with-exposure-to-trumps-china-tariff-war-ford-tesla-apple-disney-and-more">Strategy Risks report has identified</a> major U.S. public companies most overexposed to China, evaluating them across categories like Business Fundamentals, Partnerships and Politics, Regional Issues, Supply Chain, and Capacity.
Ford Motor Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>) topped the list, scoring high across all areas, especially in Regional Issues tied to human rights concerns and Supply Chain vulnerabilities.
Carrier Global Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CARR#NYSE">CARR</a>) leads China's commercial HVAC market with extensive operations, while Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) relies <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44706383/apple-airlifts-iphones-from-india-and-china-in-72-hour-race-to-beat-trumps-tariffs-as-stock-sinks-amid-us-china-trade-panic">heavily on Chinese manufacturing</a> for most of its products, placing it squarely in the crosshairs of ongoing trade tensions.
Tesla Inc.'s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) U.S. energy division risks soaring costs from tariffs on Chinese battery cells, potentially doubling Powerwall and Megapack production expenses. Coca-Cola (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KO#NYSE">KO</a>) is facing cost pressures from tariffs on key ingredients like sucralose, which may impact profitability.
Cummins, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMI#NYSE">CMI</a>) maintains deep ties to China through joint ventures and clean energy initiatives. RTX Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RTX#NYSE">RTX</a>), with thousands of Chinese suppliers, has admitted that decoupling is unfeasible.
Honeywell (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HON#NASDAQ">HON</a>) has begun adding surcharges due to tariff-related supply disruptions. Walt Disney Co.'s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>) CEO has raised alarms about the broader impact of tariffs, and Caterpillar, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>) is confronting shrinking competitiveness as Chinese buyers turn to alternative suppliers.
Ford boasts a solid growth score of 78.49%, according to Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">Click here to see how it stacks up against</a> Apple, Tesla, Disney, and other major companies.
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Trump And Xi Jinping's Tariff Threats May Be 'Just For The LOLz,' Says Analyst: 'It's Not Like This Is A Great Financial Crisis'

President Donald Trump raised tariffs on Thursday, increasing the price of Chinese imports to a minimum of 145%. The move combines a 125% reciprocal tariff increase with <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44757476/asia-mixed-europe-slides-as-china-tariff-hike-escalates-tensions-gold-soars-dollar-hits-two-year-low-global-markets-today-while-us-slept">pre-existing 20% duties</a>. 
The trade war shows no signs of slowing down as China responded on Friday morning with a retaliatory tariff now standing at 125% <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/04/44756353/xi-jinping-says-there-are-no-winners-in-tariff-war-as-china-slaps-125-tariffs-on-us-goods-urges-trump-to-immediately-correct-wrongdoings">on U.S. imports. </a>
Here's a look at which companies are most exposed to China and could be impacted by the ongoing trade war. 
A recent <a href="https://strategyrisks.com/data-products/">report</a> from Strategy Risks ranks the largest publicly traded American companies with overexposure to China based on the following criteria: Business Fundamentals, Partnerships and politics, Regional Issues, Supply Chain, and Capacity. 
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<li>Ford Motor Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>) ranked in the top position as most overexposed to China with high scores in all criteria, especially Regional Issues (linked to human rights abuses and forced labor practices) and Supply Chain.&nbsp;</li>
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<li>Carrier Global Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CARR#NYSE">CARR</a>) dominates China's commercial HVAC sector and operates 11 manufacturing sites, 5 R&amp;D centers and over 300 sales/service branches in the country.&nbsp;</li>
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<li>Apple, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) produces 90% of iPhones, 70% to 80% of iPads and 50% of Mac products in China, according to Wedbush. Tech analyst Dan Ives<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/25/04/44670176/nvidia-apple-top-names-to-own-cybersecurity-stocks-to-outperform-tech-analyst-dan-ives-says"> recently said</a> Apple &#8220;is in the eye of this storm," referring to the trade war with China. </li>
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<li>Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) U.S. energy business faces existential risks due to tariffs on Chinese battery cells which could double production costs for Powerwalls and Megapacks, <a href="https://electrek.co/2025/04/09/tesla-tsla-surges-trump-bigger-tariffs-on-china-destroy-energy-business/">according</a> to Electrek.&nbsp;</li>
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<li>Coca-Cola Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KO#NYSE">KO</a>) faces rising costs due to tariffs on critical raw materials like sucralose, sourced from U.S. and Chinese suppliers. The company noted in its 2024 annual report that tariffs could reduce profitability if price hikes fail to offset higher costs.&nbsp;</li>
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<li>Cummins, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMI#NYSE">CMI</a>) has a significant presence in China through strategic investments, joint ventures and innovation initiatives, particularly in clean energy and engine manufacturing.&nbsp;</li>
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<li>RTX Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RTX#NYSE">RTX</a>) said in 2023 that decoupling its supply chains from China was unrealistic. Former CEO Gregory Hayes said RTX had "several thousand" Chinese suppliers, and told the Financial Times that, "we are not in a position to pull out of China the way we did out of Russia."&nbsp;</li>
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<li>Honeywell International Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HON#NASDAQ">HON</a>) faces significant supply chain disruptions due to its large presence in China and heavy reliance on imported components. In March, following the initial tariff increases, Honeywell implemented a 6.4% tariff surcharge on Building Management System (BMS) products, and more surcharges are likely to follow as the trade war escalates. </li>
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<li>Walt Disney Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>) CEO Bob Iger has expressed significant concerns about the impact of U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports, warning of broader economic consequences and specific challenges for Disney's operations. </li>
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<li>Caterpillar, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>) faces significant challenges due to the escalating trade tensions, which have eroded the company's competitiveness in China. This is prompting buyers to seek alternative suppliers and forcing Caterpillar to reassess export strategies. </li>
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Shares of machinery companies are trading lower as stocks pull back after surging Wednesday following President Trump's tariff pause announcement.

The Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLI#NASDAQ">XLI</a>) declined 2.4% to $123.71 Thursday morning, giving back part of its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44720006/markets-take-off-as-trump-announces-90-day-tariff-pause-for-non-retaliating-nations-slaps-china-with-125-duty">dramatic gains</a> from the prior session, as investors moved to lock in profits despite a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/econ-s/25/04/44733390/march-inflation-rate-cools-far-more-than-expected-raises-hopes-for-near-term-fed-rate-cuts">surprisingly soft inflation report</a> that reinforced Wednesday's bullish macro shift.
What To Know: After surging more than 9% on news of President Donald Trump's 90-day pause on tariffs for non-retaliatory nations, XLI was down nearly 2% by mid-morning, reflecting broader market weakness and cautious repositioning.
The retreat comes even as fresh data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed inflation <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/econ-s/25/04/44733390/march-inflation-rate-cools-far-more-than-expected-raises-hopes-for-near-term-fed-rate-cuts">cooling more sharply</a> than expected in March. Headline CPI fell to 2.4% year-over-year, the lowest since September, while core inflation eased to 2.8%, a level not seen in four years. Monthly inflation contracted by 0.1% — the weakest print since May 2020 — helped by a 6.3% drop in gasoline prices.
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The inflation data added to optimism that the front-loaded impact of tariffs may be less damaging than feared. However, that wasn't enough to extend Wednesday's euphoric rally, which saw the S&amp;P 500 post its largest one-day percentage gain since 2008.
What Else: XLI, which tracks U.S. industrial giants like Caterpillar Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>), General Electric Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GE#NYSE">GE</a>), Union Pacific Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNP#NYSE">UNP</a>), Honeywell International Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HON#NASDAQ">HON</a>) and 3M Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MMM#NYSE">MMM</a>), is particularly sensitive to trade policy, global demand expectations and inflation. 
While the tariff pause and disinflationary surprise support a more favorable backdrop for cyclical sectors, Thursday's pullback likely reflects near-term profit taking after outsized gains and lingering uncertainty around the durability of the policy shift.
Markets are now recalibrating expectations ahead of the Federal Reserve's May meeting, with rate cut odds rising sharply post-CPI.
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General Electric And Caterpillar Lead XLI Pullback: What's Going On?

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) has called for a disclosure by Congress members after observing that the Nasdaq call volume spiked minutes before President Donald Trump&#8216;s announcement on a tariff pause.
What Happened: Trump announced a pause in the tariffs in a Truth Social post around 1:18 p.m. ET on Wednesday.
However, the data shared by Spencer Hakimian, the founder of Tolou Capital Management and Unusual Whales, a popular social media commentator and online suite for data feeds and tools on options flows, showed that call volumes for various contracts started spiking around 1:00 p.m. ET.
AOC, in an X post, said that &#8220;Any member of Congress who purchased stocks in the last 48 hours should probably disclose that now.&#8221;
While the disclosure deadline is May 15, AOC added that &#8220;We're about to learn a few things. It's time to ban insider trading in Congress.&#8221;
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Any member of Congress who purchased stocks in the last 48 hours should probably disclose that now. I've been hearing some interesting chatter on the floor. Disclosure deadline is May 15th. We're about to learn a few things. It's time to ban insider trading in Congress. <a href="https://t.co/YBKMGbraAu">https://t.co/YBKMGbraAu</a>
&mdash; Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) <a href="https://twitter.com/AOC/status/1910153921252696559?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 10, 2025</a></blockquote>
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On the other hand, Unusual Whales highlighted that SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) 509 calls expiring on Wednesday, April 9, surged 2100% in one hour.
Meanwhile, Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) 406 calls expiring on April 17, also surged. &#8220;Insane, someone knew,&#8221; said Unusual Whales in its X post.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Alright, I think people knew of the tariff pause and traded it beforehand. You can see before Trump posted &quot;buy&quot; on Truth Social, traders opened <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24QQQ&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$QQQ</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24TQQQ&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$TQQQ</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24SPY&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$SPY</a> calls RIGHT BEFORE THE NEWS, someone opened <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24SPY&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$SPY</a> 509 calls, expiring TODAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Those calls are… <a href="https://t.co/8hG2i5Oijt">pic.twitter.com/8hG2i5Oijt</a>
&mdash; unusual_whales (@unusual_whales) <a href="https://twitter.com/unusual_whales/status/1910033260975165836?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 9, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Why It Matters: Days before the pause, U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) on Tuesday, April 8, disclosed the purchase of several stocks that faced steep drawdowns last week. This included tech giants Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) and Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>).
The purchases were made on April 3 and April 4, according to the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/gov-trades/members/marjorie-taylor-greene">Benzinga Government Trades tracker</a>, and all trades reported in the filing have a reported value ranging from $1,000 to $15,000. 
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>), Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>), Dell Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DELL#NYSE">DELL</a>), and FedEx Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDX#NYSE">FDX</a>) are some of the other <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/long-ideas/25/04/44697177/marjorie-taylor-greene-buys-the-dip-congresswoman-purchases-shares-of-apple-amazon-nike-and-more-following-tariff-related-sell-off">17 total stocks she purchased</a>. 
Price Action: SPY rose by 10.50% on Wednesday, whereas QQQ advanced 12.00%.
Nasdaq 100 rose to exit the bear territory and was down 13.85% from its previous record of 22,222.61 points. The S&amp;P 500 was still in the correction zone, down 11.23% from its last high of 6,147.43 points. Whereas Dow Jones was 9.91% lower than its 52-week high of 45,073.63 points.
On Thursday, the futures of Dow were down by 0.22%, and the futures of S&amp;P 500 and the Nasdaq 100 index were 0.56% and 1.03% lower, respectively.
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<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/04/44590350/courtroom-clash-no-thank-you-sparks-lawsuit-as-altman-shuts-down-musks-97-4b-bid">Elon Musk </a>is once again making headlines, this time with his AI startup xAI and its massive computing ambitions in Memphis, Tennessee. With plans to install one million Nvidia (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) graphics processing units, Musk wants to turn the city into a global AI powerhouse.&nbsp;
But there&#8217;s just one small problem—power, lots of it. And Memphis&#8217;s grid might not be ready for the jolt.
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Since June 2024, xAI has filed 14 construction permit applications totaling an estimated $405.9 million. These permits cover everything from a $30 million computer equipment installation to a $3.9 million crash-resistant perimeter fence, according to <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/elon-musk-xai-data-center-colossus-power-memphis-2025-4">Business Insider</a>. But powering this supercomputer isn&#8217;t as simple as flipping a switch.
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Musk&#8217;s company has requested 300 megawatts from Memphis Light, Gas and Water, or MLGW.&nbsp; Still, it has only secured approval for 150 megawatts so far, according to a Nov. 7<a href="https://tva-azr-eastus-cdn-ep-tvawcm-prd.azureedge.net/cdn-tvawcma/docs/default-source/about-tva/board-of-directors/november--7-2024/2024-11072024-board-meeting-minutes-signed.pdf?sfvrsn=fde0917c_1"> meeting report</a> by the Tennessee Valley Authority board of directors. That&#8217;s not nearly enough to keep 1 million graphics processing units humming.&nbsp;
To make up for this, xAI has applied to build an electrical substation, which uses gas-powered generators from Caterpillar (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>) subsidiary Solar Turbines, which can produce a combined 250 megawatts. Still, this falls short of the massive energy needs ahead.
In a<a href="https://www.ted.com/talks/shaolei_ren_ai_consumes_a_lot_of_water_but_why"> TED Talk</a>, electrical and computer engineering professor at the University of California Riverside Shaolei Ren, said, &#8220;Every time you ask an AI chatbot a question, you also consume water—without realizing it. AI doesn&#8217;t just require computing power; it needs cooling, and that cooling comes with a cost.&#8221;
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Editor's Note: This article was corrected to remove an inaccurate statement regarding Mullen Automotive.
Benzinga examined the prospects for <a href="http://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">many investors' favorite stocks</a> over the last week — here's a look at some of our top stories.
Wall Street reeled this week as President Donald Trump's new global tariffs and hawkish Fed signals rattled investors. The tariffs triggered broad selloffs, dragging the S&amp;P 500 to its worst weekly loss since the pandemic's onset in 2020.
Stocks tumbled Thursday and Friday, with tech and consumer names especially hard-hit, as traders braced for higher costs and retaliatory trade risks. Concerns mounted over how renewed trade tensions could disrupt supply chains and weigh on corporate margins.
At the same time, Federal Reserve officials signaled fewer rate cuts ahead, compounding fears and sending bond yields higher, further pressuring equities across sectors.
Benzinga provides daily reports on the stocks most popular with investors. Here are a few of this past week's most bullish and bearish posts that are worth another look.
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<a class="" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44645277/why-is-ev-maker-mullen-automotive-stock-skyrocketing-today">&#8220;Why Is EV Maker Mullen Automotive Stock Surging Today?&#8221;</a>, by Shivani Kumaresan, reports that Mullen Automotive Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MULN#NASDAQ">MULN</a>) shares surged after the company announced that its U.S.-assembled electric vehicles, including those from Bollinger Motors, are not affected by new import tariffs, with 67% of Mullen&#8217;s and 71% of Bollinger&#8217;s components sourced domestically.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/04/44589883/why-cloudastructure-stock-is-soaring-tuesday">"Why Cloudastructure Stock Is Soaring Tuesday"</a>, by Adam Eckert, reports that Cloudastructure Inc. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLOU#OTC">CLOU</a>) shares jumped over 40% after the company reported a 161% year-over-year revenue increase in its fiscal fourth quarter and a significantly narrowed net loss.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/management/25/04/44597023/trumps-tariffs-could-spark-reshoring-boom-for-these-4-us-stocks">"Trump's Tariffs Could Spark Reshoring Boom For These 4 US Stocks"</a>, by Erica Kollman, explores how new U.S. tariffs and China's response could boost reshoring plays like Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>), Eaton Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ETN#NYSE">ETN</a>), General Electric Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GE#NYSE">GE</a>), and Emerson Electric Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EMR#NYSE">EMR</a>).
For additional bullish calls of the past week, check out the following:
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/04/44634431/altimeters-brad-gerstner-builds-up-nvidia-stake-after-trump-tariffs-applauds-semiconductor-exception">Altimeter's Brad Gerstner Builds Up Nvidia Stake After Trump Tariffs, Applauds Semiconductor Exception</a>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/technicals/25/04/44610672/stock-of-the-day-will-johnson-johnson-rally-the-sell-off-may-have-ended">Stock Of The Day: Will Johnson &amp; Johnson Rally? The Sell-Off May Have Ended</a>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/04/44645518/strong-jobs-report-offers-hope-but-will-it-be-enough-to-counter-tariff-turmoil">Strong Jobs Report Offers Hope — But Will It Be Enough To Counter Tariff Turmoil?</a>
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<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44629275/nike-stock-is-tumbling-thursday-heres-why">"Nike Stock Is Tumbling Thursday: Here's Why"</a>, by Adam Eckert, reports that Nike Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>) shares fell after Citigroup downgraded the stock to Neutral, citing weak consumer demand in China and concerns about the company's long-term growth strategy.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/offerings/25/04/44627275/lucid-stock-is-hitting-the-brakes-thursday-whats-driving-the-action">"Lucid Stock Is Hitting The Brakes Thursday: What's Driving The Action"</a>, by Adam Eckert, reveals that Lucid Group Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LCID#NASDAQ">LCID</a>) shares dropped after the EV maker announced a $1 billion stock offering backed by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, raising dilution concerns among investors.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/04/44632479/retail-stocks-slammed-as-trumps-tariff-plan-sends-shockwaves-through-sector">"Retail Stocks Slammed As Trump's Tariff Plan Sends Shockwaves Through Sector"</a>, by Erica Kollman, reports that the new tariffs triggered a selloff in major retailers including Nike Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>), 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>) over fears of rising costs and inflation.
For more bearish takes, be sure to see these posts:
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/technicals/25/04/44645278/coinbase-stock-drops-into-a-death-cross-will-xrp-futures-be-its-comeback-catalyst">Coinbase Stock Drops Into A Death Cross: Will XRP Futures Be Its Comeback Catalyst?</a>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/04/44647678/nasdaq-100-enters-bear-market-dow-in-correction-territory-traders-await-fed-chair-powells-remarks">Nasdaq 100 Enters Bear Market, Dow In Correction Territory, Traders Await Fed Chair Powell's Remarks</a>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/04/44618811/trump-tariffs-trigger-sell-off-on-holding-ast-spacemobile-lululemon-shopify-robinhood-tank">Trump Tariffs Trigger Sell-Off: On Holding, AST SpaceMobile, Lululemon, Shopify, Robinhood Tank</a>
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U.S. Rep.&nbsp;Marjorie Taylor Greene&nbsp;(R-Ga.) has been buying the sharp pullback in markets spurred by President Donald Trump&#8217;s sweeping reciprocal <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/04/44678625/did-trump-team-manipulate-tariff-formula-to-achieve-higher-rates-experts-weigh-in-as-they-think-whole-thing-was-rigged">tariff announcement last week</a>. 
What To Know: Greene on Tuesday <a href="https://disclosures-clerk.house.gov/public_disc/ptr-pdfs/2025/20029089.pdf">disclosed</a> the purchase of several stocks that faced steep drawdowns last week, including tech giants Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) and Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>). The purchases were made on April 3 and April 4, according to the<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/gov-trades/members/marjorie-taylor-greene" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">&nbsp;Benzinga Government Trades tracker.</a>
The latest disclosure from Greene continues a trend of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44255172/marjorie-taylor-greene-buys-more-bitcoin-etf-shares-ahead-of-trumps-strategic-reserve-executive-order">increased trading activity</a> in recent years after she made limited moves in 2022 and 2023. Greene has developed a strong relationship with Trump and Tesla&#8217;s Elon Musk, and has a role in the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
After disclosing the purchase of shares of a Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) ETF last month, Greene appears to be ramping up bets on some of the names that sold off on tariff-related concerns.
Here&#8217;s a look at the stocks Greene purchased last week:
<ul>
<li>Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>)</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>)</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Berkshire Hathaway Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>)</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Caterpillar Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>)</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Dell Technologies Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DELL#NYSE">DELL</a>)</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>FedEx Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDX#NYSE">FDX</a>)</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>IMPINJ Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PI#NASDAQ">PI</a>)</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>)</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Lam Research Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LRCX#NASDAQ">LRCX</a>)</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Lululemon Athletica Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LULU#NASDAQ">LULU</a>)</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Nike Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>)</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Norfolk Southern Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NSC#NYSE">NSC</a>)</li>
</ul>
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<li>Old Dominion Freight Line Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ODFL#NASDAQ">ODFL</a>)</li>
</ul>
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<li>QUALCOMM Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCOM#NASDAQ">QCOM</a>)</li>
</ul>
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<li>RH (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RH#NYSE">RH</a>)</li>
</ul>
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<li>Southern Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SO#NYSE">SO</a>)</li>
</ul>
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<li>United Parcel Service Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPS#NYSE">UPS</a>)</li>
</ul>
All trades reported in the filing have a reported value ranging from $1,000 to $15,000.
It&#8217;s worth noting that broader markets are rebounding on Monday on hopes the Trump administration will be able to ink trade deals to lower tariffs.
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Marjorie Taylor Greene Buys The Dip: Congresswoman Purchases Shares Of Apple, Amazon, Nike And More Following Tariff-Related Sell-Off

A report on April 7, 2025 shows that Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene from Georgia purchase stock in Amazon.com (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), valued between $19,019 and $285,000. According to the April filing, the transaction occurred on April 7, 2025.
At the time of writing, Amazon.com shares are trading up 3.57% at $181.53.
<h3>What Representative Has Been Trading Recently</h3>
Over the past three years, Marjorie Taylor Greene executed 261 trades totaling over $1.79 million. The largest of these trades were in Costco Wholesale and Home Depot stock. Some of the key transactions the Rep. has executed recently include: 
<ul>
<li>Amazon.com (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>): $1,001 - $15,000 Purchase</li>
<li>Berkshire Hathaway Inc. New Common Stock (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>): $1,001 - $15,000 Purchase</li>
<li>Caterpillar (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>): $1,001 - $15,000 Purchase</li>
</ul>
Here is a list of Marjorie Taylor Greene's most recent trades:
<table>
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<th>Company</th>
<th>Ticker</th>
<th>Stock Type</th>
<th>Amount</th>
<th>Transaction Type</th>
<th>Transaction Date</th>
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</thead>
<tbody>
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<td>Amazon.com</td>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>STOCK</td>
<td>$1,001 - $15,000</td>
<td>P</td>
<td>2025-04-04</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Berkshire Hathaway Inc. New Common Stock</td>
<td>BRK.B</td>
<td>STOCK</td>
<td>$1,001 - $15,000</td>
<td>P</td>
<td>2025-04-04</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Caterpillar</td>
<td>CAT</td>
<td>STOCK</td>
<td>$1,001 - $15,000</td>
<td>P</td>
<td>2025-04-04</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dell Technologies</td>
<td>DELL</td>
<td>STOCK</td>
<td>$1,001 - $15,000</td>
<td>P</td>
<td>2025-04-04</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FedEx</td>
<td>FDX</td>
<td>STOCK</td>
<td>$1,001 - $15,000</td>
<td>P</td>
<td>2025-04-04</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
To stay updated on Marjorie Taylor Greene's trades and other congressional trades, try our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/gov-trades/members/marjorie-taylor-greene">government trades tool</a> for live updates!
<h3>The Importance of Congressional Transactions</h3>
A congressional transaction is when any representative or senator either buys or sells an individual stock.
Anyone working in Congress must file a Periodic Transaction Report to inform the public of their recent transaction within 30 days of being notified of the transaction and within 45 days of the transaction date.
In April 2012, Former President Barack Obama signed the STOCK Act into law. The act prohibits members of Congress from using private information given to them by their position for personal gain such as buying or selling a stock. The act also expanded disclosure requirements for members of Congress by requiring them to file a monthly disclosure.
<h3>The Importance of Congressional Transactions</h3>
Congressional transactions shouldn't be the primary reason for an investing decision, but they can be an important factor for an investor to consider.
When a senator or representative makes a new purchase, it could be an indication they expect the stock to rise.
A sale, on the other hand, can be made for a variety of reasons, and may not necessarily mean the seller thinks the stock will go down.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Shares of the Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLI#NASDAQ">XLI</a>) are trading higher by 2.7% to $120.53 during Tuesday&#8217;s session, rebounding following recent weakness. The popular ETF is otherwise down 7.4% over the past week, as President Donald Trump's announcement of sweeping reciprocal tariffs triggered a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/04/44670193/wall-street-turmoil-deepens-as-trump-threatens-massive-china-tariffs-bitcoin-wobbles-at-78k-whats-driving-markets-monday">broad market sell-off</a> in recent sessions.
The industrial sector—highly sensitive to trade policy and global growth—is among the hardest hit over the past week, with XLI dropping alongside escalating concerns about weakening demand, higher costs and disrupted supply chains.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">What Is XLI?</h2>
The Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund is an exchange-traded fund comprised of major U.S. companies involved in manufacturing, transportation, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/aerospace">aerospace</a>, defense and related services. 
Key XLI holdings include heavyweights like General Electric Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GE#NYSE">GE</a>), Boeing Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>), Caterpillar Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>), Honeywell International Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HON#NASDAQ">HON</a>) and Union Pacific Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNP#NYSE">UNP</a>).
These companies form the backbone of the U.S. industrial economy and are deeply exposed to international trade, making XLI a direct casualty of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/04/44667104/speculators-raise-wagers-on-fed-emergency-rate-cuts-as-theories-of-self-induced-crash-gather-pace">tariff-related uncertainty</a>.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Why Are Tariffs Hitting XLI So Hard?</h2>
Industrial companies rely heavily on global supply chains, international sales and capital spending—all of which are under pressure in a tariff-fueled environment. Here's how the latest trade developments are dragging down XLI:
<ul>
<li>Supply Chain Disruptions: Many of XLI's components import raw materials, components and machinery from abroad—especially from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/04/44667173/why-ishares-china-large-cap-etf-fxi-is-getting-hammered">China</a>. New tariffs increase costs for manufacturers like Caterpillar and Honeywell, potentially squeezing profit margins and prompting some firms to delay production or pass costs on to customers. </li>
<li>Global Demand Weakens: With tariffs dampening global trade and business confidence, companies in the industrial sector are seeing reduced orders from overseas markets. Multinational firms like Boeing and 3M face declining demand in Asia and Europe, where retaliatory tariffs and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/04/44657800/trumps-tariffs-stir-global-markets-wall-street-loses-2-trillion-and-more-this-week-in-economics">economic uncertainty</a> could weigh on spending and infrastructure investment. </li>
<li>Capex Pullbacks: Businesses across industries often cut back on capital expenditures when facing uncertainty. That means less investment in heavy equipment, machinery and transportation services—the very things XLI companies produce. </li>
<li>Transportation and Logistics Hit Hard: Railroads and freight carriers, including Union Pacific and FedEx, could feel the sting of reduced trade volumes. If demand for shipping and freight services falls—both domestic and international—this could reflect slowing global economy. </li>
<li>Investor Sentiment and Risk Aversion: The industrial sector is closely tied to the business cycle. When investors fear a slowdown, they often rotate out of economically sensitive sectors like industrials.</li>
</ul>
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