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The Fund invests at least 80% of its total assets in component securities of the Index. The Index consists of stocks listed on globally recognized stock exchanges that excludes companies benefiting end-users that, in the view of the sponsor of the Fund, National Security Index, LLC (the Sponsor) pose a threat to the national security interests of the United States.

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Starbucks Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBUX#NASDAQ">SBUX</a>) shares are trading lower Thursday following reports suggesting the company is reorganizing to hold leadership more accountable for <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/management/25/03/44118489/starbucks-brews-a-new-cfo-taps-nordstrom-executive-cathy-smith-amid-organizational-changes">financial and operational improvements. </a>
What To Know: According to the<a href="https://www.wsj.com/business/hospitality/starbucks-ceo-tells-workers-to-step-it-up-after-layoffs-3fdba9f3"> Wall Street Journal</a>, in his first public remarks since announcing widespread layoffs, CEO Brian Niccol addressed corporate workers on Tuesday, emphasizing the need for increased accountability and a more effective decision-making process. 
Niccol criticized the company's current operational inefficiencies, stating that Starbucks is not effective in how it implements decisions and holds leaders responsible. The message came after the company cut 1,100 corporate jobs globally, including 612 positions tied to its Seattle headquarters and remote employees.
Niccol, who took over as CEO last September, framed the situation as a critical turnaround effort. He acknowledged that while Starbucks has made some progress — such as reintroducing self-service condiment bars and ceramic cups — deeper changes are required at the corporate level to restore long-term growth.
Starbucks has faced four consecutive quarters of declining same-store sales as customers increasingly choose faster and more affordable alternatives. Niccol said the recent job cuts were not primarily aimed at reducing costs but were necessary to restructure leadership for better performance. He indicated there are no immediate plans for further layoffs but stressed the need for improved operations to avoid future cuts.
The company is also pushing for more in-office work, with about 40% of its North American corporate employees currently working remotely. Niccol argued that having more employees present in Starbucks's U.S. and Canadian offices would enhance collaboration and problem-solving.
Addressing practical issues within stores, Niccol highlighted the need to address customer concerns, from fixing electrical outlets to improving the handling of drink orders. He criticized the company's tendency to rely on excessive follow-up meetings to resolve problems, calling for more decisive and proactive action.
SBUX Price Action: Starbucks shares were down 4.87% at $106.26 at publication Thursday, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard?new_user=False&amp;backend=google-oauth2">Benzinga Pro.</a>
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Carnival Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCL#NYSE">CCL</a>) shares are trading lower by 6.4% to $20.88 during Thursday&#8217;s session. Shares of travel-related companies are trading lower amid overall market weakness following a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/UTEN">rise in Treasury yields</a>. Investors may be evaluating ongoing global tension related to tariffs and conflict.
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Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bearish approach towards Qualcomm (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCOM#NASDAQ">QCOM</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 QCOM usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 34 extraordinary options activities for Qualcomm. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 44% leaning bullish and 50% bearish. Among these notable options, 20 are puts, totaling $1,156,768, and 14 are calls, amounting to $2,071,366.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $130.0 to $210.0 for Qualcomm over the recent three months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</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 Qualcomm'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 Qualcomm's whale activity within a strike price range from $130.0 to $210.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Qualcomm Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1741294047_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>QCOM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$14.85</td>
<td>$13.55</td>
<td>$13.75</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$750.7K</td>
<td>4.2K</td>
<td align="right">546</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>QCOM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$18.5</td>
<td>$17.35</td>
<td>$17.8</td>
<td>$195.00</td>
<td>$315.0K</td>
<td>2.5K</td>
<td align="right">354</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>QCOM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$17.5</td>
<td>$15.65</td>
<td>$16.95</td>
<td>$195.00</td>
<td>$300.0K</td>
<td>2.5K</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>QCOM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$25.5</td>
<td>$25.2</td>
<td>$25.43</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$264.3K</td>
<td>3.0K</td>
<td align="right">17</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>QCOM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$27.85</td>
<td>$26.9</td>
<td>$27.2</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$168.6K</td>
<td>101</td>
<td align="right">62</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Qualcomm</h3>
Qualcomm develops and licenses wireless technology and designs chips for smartphones. The company's key patents revolve around CDMA and OFDMA technologies, which are standards in wireless communications that are the backbone of all 3G, 4G, and 5G networks. Qualcomm's IP is licensed by virtually all wireless device makers. The firm is also the world's largest wireless chip vendor, supplying nearly every premier handset maker with leading-edge processors. Qualcomm also sells RF-front end modules into smartphones, as well as chips into automotive and Internet of Things markets.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Qualcomm, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Current Position of Qualcomm</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 4,600,623, the QCOM's price is down by -1.54%, now at $156.04. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 55 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Qualcomm</h3>
Over the past month, 5 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $203.8.
Turn $1000 into $1270 in just 20 days?
20-year pro options trader reveals his one-line chart technique that shows when to buy and sell. Copy his trades, which have had averaged a 27% profit every 20 days. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/options-moneyline-2/?t=Moop1arja3be22op14&amp;adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=options-activity&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Click here for access</a>. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Cantor Fitzgerald downgraded its action to Neutral with a price target of $160. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Benchmark downgraded its action to Buy with a price target of $240. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Evercore ISI Group has decided to maintain their In-Line rating on Qualcomm, which currently sits at a price target of $179. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Piper Sandler persists with their Overweight rating on Qualcomm, maintaining a target price of $190. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Rosenblatt has decided to maintain their Buy rating on Qualcomm, which currently sits at a price target of $250. 
Options are a riskier asset compared to just trading the stock, but they have higher profit potential. Serious options traders manage this risk by educating themselves daily, scaling in and out of trades, following more than one indicator, and following the markets closely.
If you want to stay updated on the latest options trades for Qualcomm, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a> gives you real-time options trades alerts.

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Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on SoundHound AI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOUN#NASDAQ">SOUN</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with SOUN, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 17 uncommon options trades for SoundHound AI.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 47% bullish and 41%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 7 are puts, for a total amount of $478,050, and 10 are calls, for a total amount of $662,817.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $8.0 to $17.0 for SoundHound AI during the past quarter. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in SoundHound AI's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to SoundHound AI's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $8.0 to $17.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>SoundHound AI Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1741294041_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</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>SOUN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/14/25</td>
<td>$1.72</td>
<td>$1.68</td>
<td>$1.72</td>
<td>$8.00</td>
<td>$192.9K</td>
<td>98</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SOUN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/07/25</td>
<td>$7.6</td>
<td>$7.35</td>
<td>$7.5</td>
<td>$17.00</td>
<td>$123.0K</td>
<td>314</td>
<td>300</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SOUN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/14/25</td>
<td>$3.15</td>
<td>$3.05</td>
<td>$3.15</td>
<td>$13.00</td>
<td>$94.3K</td>
<td>211</td>
<td>301</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SOUN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/07/25</td>
<td>$2.45</td>
<td>$2.44</td>
<td>$2.45</td>
<td>$12.00</td>
<td>$85.7K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td>500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SOUN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$0.72</td>
<td>$0.7</td>
<td>$0.72</td>
<td>$12.00</td>
<td>$72.1K</td>
<td>6.8K</td>
<td>3.1K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About SoundHound AI</h3>
SoundHound AI Inc is an innovator of conversational intelligence, offering an independent Voice AI platform that enables businesses across industries to deliver high-quality conversational experiences to customers.
Having examined the options trading patterns of SoundHound AI, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Where Is SoundHound AI Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 23,166,665, with SOUN's price down by -7.09%, positioned at $9.43.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 63 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on SoundHound AI</h3>
In the last month, 2 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $19.5.
Turn $1000 into $1270 in just 20 days?
20-year pro options trader reveals his one-line chart technique that shows when to buy and sell. Copy his trades, which have had averaged a 27% profit every 20 days. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/options-moneyline-2/?t=Moop1arja3be22op14&amp;adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=options-activity&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Click here for access</a>. 
&#x2A; Reflecting concerns, an analyst from HC Wainwright &amp; Co. lowers its rating to Buy with a new price target of $26. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from DA Davidson continues to hold a Buy rating for SoundHound AI, targeting a price of $13. 
Options are a riskier asset compared to just trading the stock, but they have higher profit potential. Serious options traders manage this risk by educating themselves daily, scaling in and out of trades, following more than one indicator, and following the markets closely.
If you want to stay updated on the latest options trades for SoundHound AI, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a> gives you real-time options trades alerts.

SOUN

Spotlight on SoundHound AI: Analyzing the Surge in Options Activity

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards On Holding (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ONON#NYSE">ONON</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 ONON usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 11 extraordinary options activities for On Holding. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 63% leaning bullish and 27% bearish. Among these notable options, 4 are puts, totaling $529,156, and 7 are calls, amounting to $606,207.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $45.0 to $52.5 for On Holding during the past quarter. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in On Holding's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to On Holding's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $45.0 to $52.5 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>On Holding Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1741294035_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>ONON</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$2.18</td>
<td>$2.1</td>
<td>$2.17</td>
<td>$52.50</td>
<td>$325.5K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ONON</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$3.65</td>
<td>$3.6</td>
<td>$3.6</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$247.7K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td>711</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ONON</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$4.4</td>
<td>$4.2</td>
<td>$4.35</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$123.5K</td>
<td>980</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ONON</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$3.6</td>
<td>$3.55</td>
<td>$3.55</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$121.0K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ONON</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$9.95</td>
<td>$8.95</td>
<td>$9.95</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$104.4K</td>
<td>63</td>
<td>0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About On Holding</h3>
On Holding AG is a premium performance sports brand rooted in technology, design, and impact. Its shoes, apparel, and accessories products are designed predominantly for athletic use, casual, or leisure purposes. It does not manufacture the products or the raw materials and relies instead on third-party suppliers and contract manufacturers. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from the Americas and rest from Europe, Middle East and Africa and Asia-Pacific region.
<h3>Where Is On Holding Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 3,215,606, the ONON's price is down by -5.91%, now at $49.38. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 68 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On On Holding</h3>
A total of 5 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $67.0.
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Rigetti Computing, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RGTI#NASDAQ">RGTI</a>) shares are trading higher Thursday after falling Wednesday following a fourth-<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/03/44153467/rigetti-computing-q4-earnings-revenue-miss-quanta-computer-collaboration-highlights">quarter revenue miss.</a>
What To Know: Rigetti reported fourth-quarter revenue of $2.3 million, falling short of analyst expectations of $2.5 million, according to Benzinga Pro. The company's adjusted loss per share came in at 8 cents, matching analyst estimates. 
Following the quarter's end, Rigetti entered an agreement with Quanta Computer, a Taiwan-based company known for its leadership in computer server manufacturing. Both companies plan to invest over $100 million each over the next five years as part of the collaboration. Quanta will also invest $35 million directly into Rigetti common shares.
Rigetti CEO Dr. Subodh Kulkarni said the collaboration is intended to strengthen both companies' positions in the growing quantum computing market. The partnership aims to leverage their combined expertise to advance quantum computing technology.
The company also highlighted the December 2024 launch of its 84-qubit Ankaa-3 system. This system is now accessible to Rigetti's partners through its Quantum Cloud Services platform and is available to the public through Amazon Bracket and Microsoft Azure. 
RGTI Price Action: Rigetti shares were up 4% at $8.51 at the time of writing, according to <a href="http://www.benzinga.com/pro/register/?utm_source=BZprocontent072624&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga pro</a>.
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McDonald's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCD#NYSE">MCD</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 1.73% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 12.59%. Currently, McDonald's has a market capitalization of $222.13 billion. 
Buying $100 In MCD: If an investor had bought $100 of MCD stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $322.83 today based on a price of $310.90 for MCD at the time of writing.
<h3>McDonald's's Performance Over Last 10 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1741293910_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Canadian Government Says Canada Will Not React To Trump's Latest Move On Tariffs Until Officials Have Studied The Executive Order

Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) shares faced downward pressure on Thursday, falling some 8.69% to $904.66, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/market-summary/25/03/44172028/trade-turmoil-oil-slides-whats-driving-markets-thursday">amid escalating trade tensions</a> and the impact of new tariffs on U.S. imports from Canada, Mexico and China.
What To Know: The tariffs, which took effect this week, have sparked retaliatory measures from trading partners, raising concerns over the global supply chain and the potential for higher operational costs for companies like Netflix.
As a global streaming giant with extensive international operations, Netflix could see its costs rise, particularly in content acquisition and infrastructure expansion in affected markets.
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The broader market, including major indices, remained in the red, as investors reacted to the uncertain trade landscape. While a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/market-summary/25/03/44172028/trade-turmoil-oil-slides-whats-driving-markets-thursday">slight rebound</a> occurred after comments from Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, who suggested potential exemptions for carmakers and progress on Mexico and Canada avoiding tariffs, the continued uncertainty has left many investors cautious.
What Else: Consumers could also feel the effects, as any increased operational costs for Netflix may be passed on in the form of higher subscription fees. 
With <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/03/44135215/trumps-tariffs-could-wipe-out-profits-for-gm-ford-and-stellantis-barclays-warns-tariffs-of-this-magnitude-are-unlikely-to-stick">economic pressures rising globally</a> due to tariffs, consumers may be less willing to absorb price hikes, potentially impacting subscriber growth and retention, especially in price-sensitive markets. This could further exacerbate challenges for Netflix as it tries to balance profitability with subscriber demand.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How To Buy NFLX Stock</h2>
Besides going to a brokerage platform to purchase a share &#8211; or fractional share &#8211; of stock, you can also gain access to shares either by buying an exchange traded fund (ETF) that holds the stock itself, or by allocating yourself to a strategy in your 401(k) that would seek to acquire shares in a mutual fund or other instrument. 
For example, in Netflix&#8217;s case, it is in the Communication Services sector. An ETF will likely hold shares in many liquid and large companies that help track that sector, allowing an investor to gain exposure to the trends within that segment.
According to data from&nbsp;<a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>, NFLX has a 52-week high of $1,064.50 and a 52-week low of $542.01.

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The Biden administration&#8217;s trade policies face renewed scrutiny as Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent defends President Donald Trump's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/tariffs">tariffs on Thursday.</a>
 Speaking at the Economic Club of New York, Bessent framed the administration's trade measures as necessary to restore economic balance, asserting that previous trade agreements neglected American workers, <a href="https://www.politico.com/news/2025/03/06/bessent-defends-trump-tariffs-00216320">Politico </a>reports.
What Happened: Trump announced a 25 percent tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico, citing the need for "reciprocal" trade relationships. While certain exemptions and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/03/44176918/trump-delays-mexico-tariffs-for-a-month-economic-uncertainty-persits">delays have been granted</a>, businesses remain concerned about rising costs. Some companies have accelerated imports in anticipation of the tariffs, contributing to a widening trade deficit.
Bessent rejected claims that the tariffs would drive long-term inflation. "Can tariffs be a one-time price adjustment? Yes," he said during a discussion with former National Economic Council Director Larry Kudlow. Critics, however, warn that additional costs could disrupt investment and hiring decisions.
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Beyond trade, Bessent emphasized his commitment to better financial regulatory coordination, addressing speculation that the administration might consolidate regulatory agencies. "We need our financial regulators singing in unison from the same song sheet," he said, insisting on cooperation rather than structural overhaul.
Why It Matters: The tariffs add to broader economic shifts under Trump's leadership, aligning with efforts to cut inefficiencies in government spending. This includes the recent decision to halt penny production, a move backed by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) that highlighted the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43585332/trump-orders-scott-bessent-to-rip-the-waste-out-ends-penny-production-after-elon-musks-doge-report">coin's manufacturing costs.</a>
While Trump's economic agenda aims to strengthen U.S. industries, the immediate impact of tariffs and regulatory changes remains uncertain. Businesses now face an evolving trade landscape where cost adjustments and policy shifts could influence long-term strategies.
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Bessent Backs Trump Tariffs, Says US Trade Needs To Be 'Reciprocal'

Under ordinary circumstances, investors would be prudent to avoid large-capitalization firms that suffer double-digit-percentage losses over a single day, as was the case with Best Buy Co Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBY#NYSE">BBY</a>) earlier this week. Unsurprisingly, anxieties related to President Donald Trump's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/03/44176918/trump-delays-mexico-tariffs-for-a-month-economic-uncertainty-persits">tariffs against key economic partners</a> weighed heavily on Best Buy&#8217;s stock. Still, for intrepid speculators, the political drama could offer a high-risk, high-reward opportunity.
On Tuesday, Best Buy stock predictably opened the session from a massive gap-down position. Earlier, President Trump announced that he would impose a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/03/44117288/after-china-mexico-to-hit-back-against-trumps-tariffs-raising-trade-war-risks">25% tariff on imported goods from Mexico and Canada</a>. As well, he announced a doubling of tariffs of China-exported goods to 20%. In response, affected nations stated their intentions to take retaliatory measures, thus raising the prospect of an ugly trade war.
For Best Buy, the matter is extremely consequential. On Wednesday, management revealed <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/earnings-beats/25/03/44146838/best-buys-comp-sales-turns-positive-after-12-quarters-heightened-tariff-concerns-weigh-on-outlook-analysts-say">upbeat fourth-quarter sales</a>, contributing to a lift in Best Buy stock. Affirming the positive side of the spectrum, Goldman Sachs analyst Kate McShane highlighted &#8220;increased demand from replacement cycle and innovation driven purchases" as compelling catalysts. Nevertheless, Telsey Advisory analyst Joseph Feldman warned that Best Buy sources about 60% of its products from China and another approximately 20% from Mexico.
Despite the high-level rumblings, cooler heads may prevail. Amid the back-and-forth, President Trump <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/03/44143647/trump-considering-tariff-relief-for-mexico-canada-commerce-secretary-lutnick-says">signaled a willingness to negotiate terms</a>.&nbsp; Shortly thereafter, the president <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44149833/trump-delays-ford-gm-stellantis-from-from-tariffs-on-mexico-canada-for-one-month">walked back his tariffs</a> on Mexico and Canada by pausing levies on imports which were impacting domestic automakers.
Earlier today, President Trump announced on social media that most products from Mexico will receive an <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/06/us/politics/trump-mexico-tariffs-suspended.html">exemption</a> from tariffs until April 2. In other words, the administration is realizing that being the sheriff is not as easy as it looks on TV. That might be good news for Best Buy.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Speculative Winds Favor An Optimistic Outlook</h2>
As stated earlier, huge losses are not ideal for large enterprises. These behemoths take time to build their valuations. So, when a massive implosion occurs, it's usually a sign of a fundamental vulnerability. However, with Best Buy, the picture is far more nuanced.
Using share-price data from January 2019, a position entered at the beginning of the week has a 50% chance of rising by the end of it. Over an eight-week period, this baseline probability rises to 53.33%. Under the positive scenario, Best Buy features a median return of 10.43% after the eight-week period has passed. Under the negative scenario, Best Buy stock incurs a median loss of 7.77%.
Under dynamic conditions — in this case, a one-week loss of 10% or worse — the long odds in the subsequent two weeks come in at 62.5%. Over an eight-week period, the odds are 50/50. Following this nearly two-month period, the median return is 14.19% while the median loss is only 4.17%.
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To use a musical analogy, it's as if the notes on a composition were transposed up a whole step. That's why even if the eight-week probabilities are 50/50, the overall winds still favor bullish speculation. Add in the fundamental likelihood that the Trump administration will potentially back down from tariff threats and Best Buy suddenly looks more enticing.
Now, the caveat to the above analysis is that while Best Buy is losing about 12% in the past five sessions, such volatility is rare. One-week losses of 10% or worse have happened only eight times since January 2019.
Still, there is evidence that investors buy the dips in Best Buy. For example, there have been 22 times when the security has lost between 5% and 10% in a one-week period. Over the next eight weeks, the long odds stand at nearly 73%.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Engaging the Retail Stare Down</h2>
Ultimately, BBest Buy represents a political stare down, specifically as it relates to tariffs. Despite the blunt rhetoric, the speculation is that the Trump administration will quickly realize that supply chains are global. Because of this framework, no country can escape unscathed from a trade war.
With that in mind, there are two approaches for Best Buy. The first one is the simple, straightforward method — simply acquire the stock in the open market. Again, double-digit losses are rare for the retailer and the backdrop of positive fundamentals (in the form of stepping away from tariffs) could boost shares.
For those who want to wager on the possible near-term spike in the stock, such traders may want to consider the 80/82 bull call spread for the options chain expiring March 21 (roughly two weeks from today). At time of writing, this transaction involves buying the $80 call (at a $163 ask) and simultaneously selling the $82 call (at an $85 bid).
In the above transaction, traders use the short call proceeds to partially offset the long call debit, leading to a cash outlay of $78. The speculation is that BBY will reach $82 or above at the March 21 expiration date. If so, the maximum reward comes out to $122, a payout of over 156%.
According to E&#x2A;TRADE's options calculator, there's only a 32.54% chance that BBY stock will close above $80.79, the breakeven price of the March 21 80/82 bull spread. However, based on the dynamic conditions of a two-week follow-through from extreme volatility, the odds may be much higher than advertised.
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ESAB's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ESAB#NYSE">ESAB</a>) short percent of float has fallen 7.38% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 580 thousand shares sold short, which is 1.38% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.59 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>ESAB Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
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As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for ESAB has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing ESAB's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, ESAB's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.12%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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Elon Musk knows rockets, AI, and electric cars, but does he understand healthcare? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/startups/24/12/42499893/mark-cuban-says-i-dont-know-cars-or-rockets-but-schools-elon-musk-on-how-american-health-insurance-works">Mark Cuban seems to think he doesn't</a>.
When Musk posted on X in December questioning why Americans pay so much for healthcare without seeing real value, he echoed a frustration shared by millions. Citing the fact that the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/02/43420762/us-health-care-ranks-last-among-wealthy-nations-study-reveals-despite-highest-spending-people-have-lower-than-average-life-expectancies">U.S. has the highest healthcare administrative costs</a> among Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development countries, an account called The Rabbit Hole pointed out the disparity.
Musk responded bluntly: "Shouldn't the American people be getting their money's worth?"
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Cuban fired back in response to the post, and he didn't just blame the government. Instead, he put the heat on CEOs of self-insured companies, including Musk, for signing contracts that make drug prices worse.
"The key is the contracts CEOs of self-insured companies sign. The PBM contracts YOU have signed for Tesla, SpaceX, and X have more impact on healthcare costs than anything you can do with DOGE."
PBMs, or pharmacy benefit managers, are intermediaries between insurers, pharmacies, and drug manufacturers that negotiate lower drug prices and manage prescription drug benefits.&nbsp;
Trending: Can you guess how many Americans successfully retire with $1,000,000 saved?<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/1milsaved"> The percentage may shock you</a>.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Mark Cuban's 7-Point Reality Check for CEOs Like Musk</h2>
Cuban laid out seven ways those contracts are keeping drug prices high and hurting employees. His exact list stated:&nbsp;
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<li>Don't control your claims data </li>
<li>Don't control your formulary</li>
<li>Have to pay more for "Specialty Drugs" that have nothing special about them</li>
<li>Get rebates that are paid for by your sickest and oldest employees and result in higher deductibles and co-pays that impact the wellness of your workers and their families.</li>
<li>Cause independent pharmacies to be reimbursed for less than their costs for brand drug scripts for your employees and families, causing them to go out of business.</li>
<li>Can't talk to manufacturers to put together wellness programs for things like GLP1s.</li>
<li>Signed a PBM contract with an NDA which prevents you from publicly discussing your PBM contract, resulting in an opaque, inefficient market, which leads to higher prices and lower quality of care for the entire country.</li>
</ol>
"All of this allows the big PBMs to continue to distort the pharmacy market for literally EVERYONE," he wrote.&nbsp;
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Cuban's Plan to Fix It</h2>
Cuban is not just pointing fingers. His company, Cost Plus Drugs, is working to cut PBMs out of the equation entirely and sell drugs at transparent, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43932776/mark-cuban-slams-fd-up-healthcare-system-blames-insurance-designed-deductibles-for-patient-bankruptcy">low-cost prices directly to consumers</a>.
Here is how it works:
<ul>
<li>Direct Negotiation – Instead of going through PBMs, Cost Plus buys directly from manufacturers and passes the savings on.</li>
<li>Transparent Pricing – They show the actual cost of the drug, add a 15 percent markup, and charge a flat three-dollar pharmacy fee and five-dollar shipping.</li>
<li>Manufacturing Their Own Generics – Cuban is building a drug manufacturing plant in Texas so Cost Plus can produce <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/02/43435413/mark-cubans-cost-plus-marketplace-now-sells-over-6000-medicines-saving-customers-between-40-60-by-cutting-out-the-middle-man">generics at rock-bottom prices</a>, especially for life-saving medications that PBMs drive up.</li>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Will CEOs Like Musk Step Up?</h2>
Cuban's argument is simple. CEOs have more power than they realize.
Whether Musk and other CEOs take action is uncertain, but PBMs are facing more scrutiny than ever. With rising frustration over healthcare costs, more companies may start questioning the contracts they sign and looking for better ways to manage prescription drug expenses.
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Bristol-Myers Squibb's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BMY#NYSE">BMY</a>) short percent of float has fallen 4.55% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 25.59 million shares sold short, which is 1.26% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.91 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Bristol-Myers Squibb Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1741293035_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Bristol-Myers Squibb has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Bristol-Myers Squibb's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Bristol-Myers Squibb's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 4.06%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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