Procter & Gamble Option Alert: Mar 21 $170 Calls Sweep (3) near the Ask: 1503 vs 7593 OI

Procter & Gamble Option Alert: Mar 21 $170 Calls Sweep (3) near the Ask: 1503 @ $3.75 vs 7593 OI; Ref=$170.38

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Since its founding in 1837, Procter & Gamble has become one of the world's largest consumer product manufacturers, with annual sales approaching $85 billion. It operates with a lineup of leading brands, including more than 20 that generate north of $1 billion each in annual global sales, such as Tide laundry detergent, Charmin toilet paper, Pantene shampoo, and Pampers diapers. Sales outside its home turf represent more than half of the firm's consolidated total.

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アメリカの株先物は金曜日の朝、低い動きを見せており、投資家の動きも慎重になっている。ウォール街は、オープニングベルの前に、The Procter &amp; Gamble Company（NYSE:PG）が1株あたり1.41ドル、225.41億ドルの売上で四半期決算を発表すると見込んでいます。これはBenzinga Proのデータより明らかになっています。Procter &amp; Gambleの株は、アフターセッションで157.14ドルに0.1％の下落となった。Intuitive Surgical Inc（NASDAQ:ISRG）は、木曜日に第1四半期の決算を予想を上回る結果を発表しました。インチュイティブ・サージカルの株はアフターセッションで3.5％上昇し、385.60ドルで取引されている。アナリストは、American Express Company（NYSE:AXP）が純利益2.95ドル、157.9億ドルの売上で四半期決算を発表すると予想しています。同社は市場がオープンする前に決算を発表します。アメリカン・エキスプレスの株はアフターセッションで、213.90ドルに1.7％下落を記録した。こちらのプレマーケットのカバレッジをチェックNetflix Inc（NASDAQ:NFLX）は第1四半期の楽観的な決算と売上の結果を発表しました。同社は第1四半期に933万人の有料会員を追加し、合計2億6960万人の会員数になりました。Netflixの株はアフターセッションで4.8％下落し、581.49ドルで取引されている。アナリストは、Schlumberger Limited（NYSE:SLB）がオープニングベルの前に1株あたり75セントの四半期利益を、86.9億ドルの売上で発表すると予想しています。SLBの株はアフターセッションで0.5％下落し、50.69ドルで取引されている。

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Procter & Gamble Exec Says Tariffs Introduced Additional Layers Of Volatility On Direct Cost, Foreign Exchange And Interest Rates, Impact On Consumer Behavior

Procter & Gamble Exec Says Co Will Support Low End Of Guidance Ranges For The Year; There Is Some Level Of Probability That External Factors May Lead To A Slightly Below Guidance Range Outcome On The Bottom Line

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Procter & Gamble Exec Says Shipments To The U.S. Have Been Lower In Q1 So Far; Business In Russia Is Stable, Positioned To Continue To Drive Business Should There Be A Peaceful Resolution Of The Conflict

High-rolling investors have positioned themselves bearish on Procter &amp; Gamble (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PG#NYSE">PG</a>), and it's important for retail traders to take note. 
\This activity came to our attention today through Benzinga's tracking of publicly available options data. The identities of these investors are uncertain, but such a significant move in PG often signals that someone has privileged information.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 10 options trades for Procter &amp; Gamble. This is not a typical pattern.
The sentiment among these major traders is split, with 30% bullish and 60% bearish. Among all the options we identified, there was one put, amounting to $62,845, and 9 calls, totaling $738,573.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $165.0 to $180.0 for Procter &amp; Gamble over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Procter &amp; Gamble'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 Procter &amp; Gamble's whale trades within a strike price range from $165.0 to $180.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Procter &amp; Gamble 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1739218530_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>PG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$2.54</td>
<td>$2.38</td>
<td>$2.43</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$257.0K</td>
<td>3.5K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$7.7</td>
<td>$7.4</td>
<td>$7.55</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$113.2K</td>
<td>4.5K</td>
<td>357</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$2.39</td>
<td>$2.39</td>
<td>$2.39</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$110.6K</td>
<td>3.5K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$2.4</td>
<td>$2.39</td>
<td>$2.39</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$98.4K</td>
<td>3.5K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PG</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$0.62</td>
<td>$0.61</td>
<td>$0.62</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
<td>$62.8K</td>
<td>2.8K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Procter &amp; Gamble</h3>
Since its founding in 1837, Procter &amp; Gamble has become one of the world's largest consumer product manufacturers, generating more than $80 billion in annual sales. It operates with a lineup of leading brands, including more than 20 that generate north of $1 billion each in annual global sales, such as Tide laundry detergent, Charmin toilet paper, Pantene shampoo, and Pampers diapers. Sales outside its home turf represent more than half of the firm's consolidated total.
<h3>Procter &amp; Gamble's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 3,505,152, the PG's price is down by -0.13%, now at $167.76. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 70 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Procter &amp; Gamble</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 $181.0.
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&#x2A; An analyst from JP Morgan persists with their Overweight rating on Procter &amp; Gamble, maintaining a target price of $181. 
&#x2A; An analyst from UBS persists with their Buy rating on Procter &amp; Gamble, maintaining a target price of $189. 
&#x2A; An analyst from DA Davidson persists with their Buy rating on Procter &amp; Gamble, maintaining a target price of $209. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Stifel has decided to maintain their Hold rating on Procter &amp; Gamble, which currently sits at a price target of $161. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Stifel persists with their Hold rating on Procter &amp; Gamble, maintaining a target price of $165. 
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.
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The U.S. has imposed tariffs on major trade partners, including Mexico, Canada, and China, leading to economic uncertainty. 
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Market Turbulence from the Trade War</h3>
The recent imposition of tariffs by the U.S. on major trade partners—Mexico, Canada, and China—has injected significant uncertainty into the markets. With 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports and a 10% levy on Chinese goods, equities initially reacted negatively. Although a temporary pause on tariffs for Mexico and Canada provided a brief market recovery, it is widely believed that Trump will go ahead with the policies one day or the other.
In another step in his trade policy overhaul, Reuters reported that on Feb. 9, Trump said he will introduce fresh <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/02/43592144/us-steel-aluminum-stocks-rally-as-trump-revives-25-tariff-plan">25% tariffs </a>on all steel and aluminum imports into the U.S. These tariffs will add to the existing metals duties.
Strong retaliatory <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/02/43600852/china-sets-sights-on-us-tech-companies-as-trade-tensions-rise">tariffs from China</a>, and sanction plans on U.S. goods by Canada and Mexico are adding to the nail-biting situation.
Additionally, with the Fed keeping interest rates unchanged in their recent meeting led investors to lower their expectations for lower rates, throwing the market into more uncertainty.
According to the CME <a href="https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html">FedWatch </a>Tool, the Fed has a 91.5% probability of keeping the rates unchanged at 4.25-4.5% in March, while there&#8217;s an 8.1% chance that the Fed cut the rate to 4%-4.25% in its March meeting.
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Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on Procter &amp; Gamble.
Looking at options history for Procter &amp; Gamble (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PG#NYSE">PG</a>) we detected 8 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 50% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 25% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 4 are puts, for a total amount of $155,853 and 4, calls, for a total amount of $187,320.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $160.0 to $175.0 for Procter &amp; Gamble over the recent three months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</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 Procter &amp; Gamble'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 Procter &amp; Gamble's whale activity within a strike price range from $160.0 to $175.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Procter &amp; Gamble 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1738785632_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>PG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$8.3</td>
<td>$7.3</td>
<td>$7.75</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$79.0K</td>
<td>243</td>
<td align="right">113</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PG</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$10.2</td>
<td>$10.05</td>
<td>$10.05</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
<td>$47.2K</td>
<td>17</td>
<td align="right">57</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$9.35</td>
<td>$9.2</td>
<td>$9.2</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
<td>$42.3K</td>
<td>732</td>
<td align="right">46</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PG</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$4.2</td>
<td>$4.1</td>
<td>$4.1</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$40.9K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
<td align="right">125</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PG</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$3.8</td>
<td>$3.75</td>
<td>$3.75</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$38.6K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
<td align="right">253</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Procter &amp; Gamble</h3>
Since its founding in 1837, Procter &amp; Gamble has become one of the world's largest consumer product manufacturers, generating more than $80 billion in annual sales. It operates with a lineup of leading brands, including more than 20 that generate north of $1 billion each in annual global sales, such as Tide laundry detergent, Charmin toilet paper, Pantene shampoo, and Pampers diapers. Sales outside its home turf represent more than half of the firm's consolidated total.
<h3>Present Market Standing of Procter &amp; Gamble</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 3,139,592, the price of PG is up 0.26% at $168.56. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 75 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Procter &amp; Gamble</h3>
In the last month, 5 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $167.2.
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&#x2A; Reflecting concerns, an analyst from RBC Capital lowers its rating to Sector Perform with a new price target of $164. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Stifel persists with their Hold rating on Procter &amp; Gamble, maintaining a target price of $161. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Wells Fargo keeps a Overweight rating on Procter &amp; Gamble with a target price of $176. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Wells Fargo continues to hold a Overweight rating for Procter &amp; Gamble, targeting a price of $180. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Barclays persists with their Equal-Weight rating on Procter &amp; Gamble, maintaining a target price of $155. 
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 Procter &amp; Gamble, <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a> gives you real-time options trades alerts.

Procter & Gamble's Options Frenzy: What You Need to Know

Marc S Pritchard, Chief Brand Officer at Procter &amp; Gamble (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PG#NYSE">PG</a>), reported a large exercise of company stock options on January 27, according to a new SEC filing.
What Happened: Pritchard, Chief Brand Officer at Procter &amp; Gamble, exercised stock options for 90,450 shares of PG stock. This information was disclosed in a Form 4 filing with the <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000080424/000112760225001999//Archives/edgar/data/80424/000112760225001999/0001127602-25-001999-index.htm">U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission</a> on Monday. The exercise price of the options was $85.13 per share.
Procter &amp; Gamble shares are trading down 0.27% at $169.21 at the time of this writing on Tuesday morning. Since the current price is $169.21, this makes Pritchard's 90,450 shares worth $7,605,036.
<h3>Discovering Procter &amp; Gamble: A Closer Look</h3>
Since its founding in 1837, Procter &amp; Gamble has become one of the world's largest consumer product manufacturers, generating more than $80 billion in annual sales. It operates with a lineup of leading brands, including more than 20 that generate north of $1 billion each in annual global sales, such as Tide laundry detergent, Charmin toilet paper, Pantene shampoo, and Pampers diapers. Sales outside its home turf represent more than half of the firm's consolidated total.
<h3>Procter &amp; Gamble: A Financial Overview</h3>
Revenue Growth: Over the 3 months period, Procter &amp; Gamble showcased positive performance, achieving a revenue growth rate of 2.06% as of 31 December, 2024. This reflects a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company trails behind with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Consumer Staples sector.
Holistic Profitability Examination:
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Gross Margin: The company maintains a high gross margin of 52.39%, indicating strong cost management and profitability compared to its peers.
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Earnings per Share (EPS): Procter &amp; Gamble's EPS is a standout, portraying a positive bottom-line trend that exceeds the industry average with a current EPS of 1.94.
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Debt Management: Procter &amp; Gamble's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average. With a ratio of 0.69, the company relies less on debt financing, maintaining a healthier balance between debt and equity, which can be viewed positively by investors.
Navigating Market Valuation:
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Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: Procter &amp; Gamble's P/E ratio of 27.02 is below the industry average, suggesting the stock may be undervalued.
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Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: With a relatively high Price to Sales ratio of 4.96 as compared to the industry average, the stock might be considered overvalued based on sales performance.
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EV/EBITDA Analysis (Enterprise Value to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation &amp; Amortization): A high EV/EBITDA ratio of 18.17 positions the company as being more valued compared to industry benchmarks.
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Market Capitalization: Positioned above industry average, the company's market capitalization underscores its superiority in size, indicative of a strong market presence.
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<h3>Exploring the Significance of Insider Trading</h3>
Insightful as they may be, insider transactions should be considered alongside a thorough examination of other investment criteria.
In legal terms, an "insider" refers to any officer, director, or beneficial owner of more than ten percent of a company's equity securities registered under Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This can include executives in the c-suite and large hedge funds. These insiders are required to let the public know of their transactions via a Form 4 filing, which must be filed within two business days of the transaction.
When a company insider makes a new purchase, that is an indication that they expect the stock to rise.
Insider sells, on the other hand, can be made for a variety of reasons, and may not necessarily mean that the seller thinks the stock will go down. 
<h3>A Deep Dive into Insider Transaction Codes</h3>
Surveying the realm of stock transactions, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/investing-tools">investors</a> often give prominence to those unfolding in the open market, systematically detailed in Table I of the Form 4 filing. A P in Box 3 indicates a purchase, while S signifies a sale. Transaction code C denotes the conversion of an option, and transaction code A denotes a grant, award, or other acquisition of securities from the company.
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Shares of consumer staples stocks are trading higher. The sector may be rising amid a rotation out of tech stocks and into risk-off stocks amid AI competition fears from China.

Procter &amp; Gamble Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PG#NYSE">PG</a>) shares <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/movers">are trading slightly higher on Thursday.</a>
Yesterday, the company reported second-quarter sales growth of 2% year-on-year to $21.9 billion, beating the analyst <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43124975/why-gillette-parent-procter-gambles-stock-is-rising-today">consensus estimate of $21.542 billion</a>. Adjusted EPS of $1.88&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">beat the consensus estimate of $1.86.</a>
Here are the analyst takes on the company&#8217;s earnings performance.
Goldman Sachs analyst Bonnie Herzog reiterated the Neutral rating on Procter &amp; Gamble,<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PG/analyst-ratings"> raising the price forecast to $165 from $164.</a>
Herzog expressed increasing optimism about Procter &amp; Gamble following stronger-than-expected second-quarter results, with organic sales growth of +3%, surpassing consensus expectations of 2.0%–2.5%.
This was mainly driven by better-than-expected volume/mix performance, the analyst wrote. While there were concerns about an end-market slowdown and previous headwinds like Blue Yonder and FX, management highlighted strong customer orders in late December, which helped offset disruptions from Blue Yonder.
About 85% of the business in regions such as the U.S., Europe, and Latin America continued to grow around 4%, with improvements seen in China. However, management warned conditions in China may remain volatile.
The strong sales growth in Beauty and Baby, Fem &amp; Family Care segments, particularly driven by SK-II and Family Care, were key contributors to the top-line beat, the analyst adds.
Herzog viewed the company as one of the most resilient HPC companies in its coverage, with potential for +MSD EPS growth in the long term due to strong top-line performance, easing input costs, and operating leverage.
The analyst&#8217;s optimism increased after the company&#8217;s solid organic sales growth, positive comments on a stable consumer environment, and improving trends in China.
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Stifel analyst Mark S. Astrachan reiterated the Hold rating on the stock, raising the price forecast to $165 from $161.
Astrachan sees near-term risk/reward for P&amp;G shares as balanced, with valuation slightly below historical averages.
The analyst projects accelerating organic sales and EBIT growth through F2025, driven by favorable comparisons and high base period marketing spend.
Growth is anticipated to be supported by improving trends in China, where sales increased by 3% in the second quarter of 2025, compared to declines in previous quarters.
The analyst notes, SK-II trends also showed improvement, with a 3% year-over-year increase and a ~1000bps sequential improvement in the two-year CAGR. U.S. sales, which represented 48% of total sales, remained solid and grew 4%, consistent with recent trends.
BofA Securities analyst Bryan D. Spillane maintained a Buy rating on Procter &amp; Gamble, with a price forecast of $190.
The analyst noted that in Africa/Middle East, the company would be comparing against last year&#8217;s conflict-related softness, while in China, a sequential improvement in sales signaled improving momentum.
Management remains cautious about the Chinese consumer, but with SK-II returning to growth in 2Q, there is optimism for improvement in other struggling markets.
In Latin America/Europe, easing comparisons and improving trends in North America should support growth in the core 85% of the company&#8217;s markets, which requires only -3% growth in the rest of the regions to meet the low end of the +3% organic growth target.
The analyst also highlighted that hurricane-related pantry-loading in the U.S. last quarter may affect consumption in the third quarter, but the company&#8217;s proven innovation and activation strategies should help boost growth in the fourth quarter.
PG Price Action: Procter &amp; Gamble shares are trading higher by 0.64% to $165.80 at last check Thursday.
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Procter & Gamble's Q2 Surge: Optimism Grows Amid Stable US Sales, Improving Trends In China

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards Procter &amp; Gamble (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PG#NYSE">PG</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 PG usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 12 extraordinary options activities for Procter &amp; Gamble. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 58% leaning bullish and 41% bearish. Among these notable options, 3 are puts, totaling $146,642, and 9 are calls, amounting to $1,493,112.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $85.0 and $175.0 for Procter &amp; Gamble, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for Procter &amp; Gamble's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across Procter &amp; Gamble's significant trades, within a strike price range of $85.0 to $175.0, over the past month.
<h3>Procter &amp; Gamble Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1737653440_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

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<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>
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<td>PG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$81.3</td>
<td>$80.05</td>
<td>$80.39</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$458.3K</td>
<td>56</td>
<td>113</td>
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<td>PG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$80.0</td>
<td>$79.15</td>
<td>$79.15</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$443.2K</td>
<td>56</td>
<td>56</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$74.15</td>
<td>$73.2</td>
<td>$74.15</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$237.2K</td>
<td>46</td>
<td>40</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$1.25</td>
<td>$1.19</td>
<td>$1.2</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$120.0K</td>
<td>2.4K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
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<td>PG</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$1.59</td>
<td>$1.59</td>
<td>$1.6</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
<td>$75.5K</td>
<td>2.4K</td>
<td>496</td>
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</tbody>
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<h3>About Procter &amp; Gamble</h3>
Since its founding in 1837, Procter &amp; Gamble has become one of the world's largest consumer product manufacturers, generating more than $80 billion in annual sales. It operates with a lineup of leading brands, including more than 20 that generate north of $1 billion each in annual global sales, such as Tide laundry detergent, Charmin toilet paper, Pantene shampoo, and Pampers diapers. Sales outside its home turf represent more than half of the firm's consolidated total.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Procter &amp; Gamble, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Where Is Procter &amp; Gamble Standing Right Now?</h3>
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<li>With a volume of 2,374,450, the price of PG is up 0.23% at $165.12. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 88 days.</li>
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<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Procter &amp; Gamble</h3>
5 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $174.8.
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&#x2A; An analyst from DA Davidson has decided to maintain their Buy rating on Procter &amp; Gamble, which currently sits at a price target of $209. 
&#x2A; In a cautious move, an analyst from RBC Capital downgraded its rating to Sector Perform, setting a price target of $164. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Barclays persists with their Equal-Weight rating on Procter &amp; Gamble, maintaining a target price of $155. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from JP Morgan keeps a Overweight rating on Procter &amp; Gamble with a target price of $181. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Stifel keeps a Hold rating on Procter &amp; Gamble with a target price of $165. 
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Procter & Gamble Unusual Options Activity

RBC Capital analyst Nik Modi reiterates Procter &amp; Gamble (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PG#NYSE">PG</a>) with a Sector Perform and maintains $164 price target.

RBC Capital Reiterates Sector Perform on Procter & Gamble, Maintains $164 Price Target

Stifel analyst Mark Astrachan maintains Procter &amp; Gamble (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PG#NYSE">PG</a>) with a Hold and raises the price target from $161 to $165.

Stifel Maintains Hold on Procter & Gamble, Raises Price Target to $165

Wells Fargo analyst Chris Carey maintains Procter &amp; Gamble (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PG#NYSE">PG</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $176 to $180.

Wells Fargo Maintains Overweight on Procter & Gamble, Raises Price Target to $180

Barclays analyst Lauren Lieberman maintains Procter &amp; Gamble (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PG#NYSE">PG</a>) with a Equal-Weight and raises the price target from $155 to $159.

Barclays Maintains Equal-Weight on Procter & Gamble, Raises Price Target to $159

U.S. stock futures were mixed on Thursday following Wednesday's rally. Futures of benchmark indices were lower except Dow Jones, which was marginally higher in premarket trade.
After being propelled to the brink of a record closing high on Wednesday the S&amp;P 500 index was poised to open lower according to futures.
The 10-year Treasury note yielded 4.63%, while the two-year note yielded 4.30%. The CME Group's FedWatch <a href="https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html">tool</a> indicated a strong 99.5% probability that the Federal Reserve will hold interest rates steady at its upcoming meeting on Jan. 31, 2025.
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The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) both experienced negative premarket trading on Thursday. SPY fell 0.17% to $605.39, and QQQ declined 0.53% to $528.71, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
Cues From The Last Session
U.S. stocks <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43152748/sp-500-hits-new-record-fear-among-us-investors-eases-but-fear-greed-index-remains-in-fear-zone">rallied </a>on Wednesday, with the S&amp;P 500 reaching a new all-time high, intraday.
Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) and Procter &amp; Gamble Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PG#NYSE">PG</a>) both reported better-than-expected financial results, boosting market sentiment. Abbott Laboratories (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABT#NYSE">ABT</a>), however, missed revenue expectations.
On the economic front, the U.S. mortgage applications saw a slight increase, but this had a limited impact on market movement.
While most sectors experienced declines, particularly utilities, real estate, and energy sectors fell the most. However, technology and communication services led gains.
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Insights From Analysts
The performance of the &#8216;Magnificent 7&#8217; companies will drive corporate earnings growth, according to the analysts at BlackRock because these firms possess robust balance sheets, significant cash reserves, and negative net debt, enhancing their resilience to rising interest rates.
&#8220;Even in a higher-rate environment, we still think stocks can keep pushing higher as long as fundamentals stay strong,&#8221; the note stated.
BlackRock&#8217;s current stance remains risk-on as it anticipates the broadening of the AI beneficiary pool. However, it will monitor for potential triggers that may necessitate a shift in investment strategy.
According to Jason Goepfert, consultant at White Oak Consultancy and the founder of SentimenTrader, the S&amp;P 500 index was headed toward a rebound from a two-month low to a record high in just seven sessions on Wednesday. However, it didn&#8217;t close at a fresh record.
If the S&amp;P 500 hits a new record high in Thursday&#8217;s session, it will be its second fastest rebound over eight sessions, with the first quickest rebound recorded on June 24, 1998.
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Upcoming Economic Data
Here&#8217;s what investors will keep an eye on for the rest of the week:
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<li>On Thursday, initial jobless claims data till Jan. 18, will be released at 8:30 a.m. ET.</li>
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<li>On Friday, S&amp;P flash services PMI and manufacturing PMI will be released at 9:45 a.m. ET.</li>
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<li>Existing home sales for December and consumer sentiment data for January will be released at 10 a.m., ET.</li>
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Stocks In Focus:
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<li>GE Aerospace (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GE#NYSE">GE</a>) was up 13.03% in premarket on Thursday ahead of its earnings before the opening bell. Analysts expect it to report quarterly earnings of $1.04 per share on revenue of $9.60 billion.</li>
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<li>American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAL#NASDAQ">AAL</a>) was up 0.75% as Wall Street expects it to report quarterly earnings of 64 cents per share on revenue of $13.40 billion before the opening bell.</li>
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<li>Union Pacific Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNP#NYSE">UNP</a>) was up 0.29% ahead of its earnings before the opening bell. Analysts expect it to report quarterly earnings of $2.78 per share on revenue of $6.14 billion.</li>
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<li>Plexus Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLXS#NASDAQ">PLXS</a>) was down 11.43% after it reported lower-than-expected first-quarter sales results and issued second-quarter revenue guidance below estimates.</li>
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<li>Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KNX#NYSE">KNX</a>) was up 5.45% in premarket as it posted better-than-expected fourth-quarter adjusted earnings results.</li>
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<li>Vince Holding Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VNCE#NYSE">VNCE</a>) was up 47.23% as P180 acquired Sun Capital's majority stake in the company. Brendan Hoffman is expected to become CEO effective Feb. 3, replacing interim CEO David Stefko, who will remain on the board.</li>
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Commodities, Gold And Global Equity Markets:
Crude oil futures were trading lower in the early New York session by 0.13% to hover around $75.34 per barrel.
The gold spot index was down by 0.53% to $2,756.26 per ounce. The Dollar Index was up 0.01% at 108.20 level.
Asian markets closed mixed on Thursday as Hong Kong's Hang Seng, Australia's ASX 200, and South Korea's Kospi index fell. Whereas, China's CSI 300, and Japan's Nikkei 225 index rose. European markets were also mixed.
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US Stock Futures Trade Mixed After Skirting Record Highs In Last Session: GE Aerospace, American Airlines, Union Pacific In Focus

DA Davidson analyst Linda Bolton Weiser maintains Procter &amp; Gamble (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PG#NYSE">PG</a>) with a Buy and maintains $209 price target.

DA Davidson Maintains Buy on Procter & Gamble, Maintains $209 Price Target

The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed further improvement in overall market sentiment, while the index remained in the &#8220;Fear&#8221; zone on Wednesday.
U.S. stocks settled higher on Wednesday, with the S&amp;P 500 surging to a new all-time high during the session.
Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) reported stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter financial results on Tuesday. Procter &amp; Gamble Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PG#NYSE">PG</a>) posted better-than-expected second-quarter financial results. Abbott Laboratories (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABT#NYSE">ABT</a>) reported fourth-quarter sales of $10.97 billion, up 7.2% year over year, missing the consensus of $11.01 billion.
On the economic data front, U.S. mortgage applications rose 0.1% from the previous week in the week ending Jan. 17.
Most sectors on the S&amp;P 500 closed on a negative note, with utilities, real estate, and energy stocks recording losses on Wednesday. However, information technology and communication services stocks bucked the overall market trend, closing the session higher.
The Dow Jones closed higher by around 131 points to 44,156.73 on Wednesday. The S&amp;P 500 rose 0.61% to 6,086.37, while the Nasdaq Composite climbed 1.28% at 20,009.34 during Wednesday's session.
Investors are awaiting earnings results from GE Aerospace (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GE#NYSE">GE</a>), American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAL#NASDAQ">AAL</a>), and Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNP#NYSE">UNP</a>) today.
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S&P 500 Hits New Record As Netflix Reports Strong Results: Investor Sentiment Improves But Greed Index Remains In 'Fear' Zone

The S&amp;P 500 briefly hit 6,100 points on Wednesday, reaching a fresh all-time high as Wall Street embraced a powerful mix of strong corporate earnings and President Donald Trump's bold $500 billion artificial intelligence<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43139410/softbanks-role-in-500-billion-stargate-ai-venture-seen-as-major-growth-driver-analyst-says"> initiative, dubbed &#8220;AI Stargate.&#8221; </a>
The project, designed to transform America's AI infrastructure, added fuel to a market already cheering on stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings and rising hopes of Federal Reserve interest rate cuts later this year.
Mega-cap technology stocks and semiconductor giants led the charge, pushing the S&amp;P 500 — tracked by the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) — higher for the sixth time in the last seven sessions.
By midday Wednesday, the S&amp;P 500 hit 6,100.4 points, narrowly surpassing its previous record of 6,099 set on Dec. 6.
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">AI Stargate: A Game-Changing Investment in AI Infrastructure</h3>
Trump unveiled AI Stargate on Jan. 21. The joint venture unites OpenAI, led by Sam Altman, SoftBank, backed by Masayoshi Son, and Oracle Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORCL#NYSE">ORCL</a>) to build next-generation AI infrastructure.
The project aims to invest up to $500 billion over four years to develop massive AI data centers across the U.S., starting with an initial $100 billion phase.
Trump hailed the initiative as a &#8220;declaration of confidence in America&#8217;s potential,&#8221; emphasizing its importance in keeping the future of AI technology within U.S. borders. 
AI Stargate is expected to create 100,000 jobs almost immediately, further boosting optimism about economic growth.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Earnings Strength Fuels Market Optimism</h3>
While AI excitement dominated headlines, a strong corporate earnings season provided the foundation for the market&#8217;s rally. 
As of Jan. 17, 81% of S&amp;P 500 companies reporting fourth-quarter results had exceeded Wall Street's profit forecasts, while 64% had beaten revenue estimates, according to FactSet.
Mega-cap firms reporting earnings this week — including Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>), Charles Schwab Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCHW#NYSE">SCHW</a>), Prologis Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLD#NYSE">PLD</a>), Procter &amp; Gamble (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PG#NYSE">PG</a>), Abbott Laboratories (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABT#NYSE">ABT</a>), and Johnson &amp; Johnson (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JNJ#NYSE">JNJ</a>) — all topped estimates, reinforcing investor confidence in corporate America&#8217;s strength.
&#8220;The S&amp;P 500's forward profit margin was at a record-high 13.6% during the January 18, 2025, week, up 0.9 percentage points from 12.7% a year earlier,&#8221; veteran investor Ed Yardeni said in a note Wednesday. 
&#8220;Corporate profitability should continue to improve even as Trump's administration faces a big fiscal headwind.&#8221;
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Tech Titans Drive The Market Higher</h2>
The so-called &#8220;Magnificent 7&#8221; stocks were at the center of Wednesday's rally, with the Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAGS#NASDAQ">MAGS</a>) climbing 1.5%.
Microsoft Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NYSE">MSFT</a>) surged 4%, while Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) jumped 4.6%, reinforcing their dominance in the AI race. Chip stocks saw particularly strong gains as investors bet on increased demand for AI-related infrastructure. 
Arm Holdings plc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARM#NASDAQ">ARM</a>), the SoftBank-owned semiconductor design firm, soared 15%—its biggest single-day gain since February 2024.
SoftBank's 2024 annual report had described Arm as providing &#8220;the foundational technology for Artificial Super Intelligence,&#8221; a claim that now appears increasingly relevant as AI Stargate takes shape.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Six Stocks Powering The S&amp;P 500's Record High</h3>
Just a handful of companies were responsible for a significant portion of the broader market's surge on Wednesday. 
Nvidia and Microsoft alone contributed 53 basis points to the S&amp;P 500&#8217;s advance, while Netflix, Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>), and Oracle Corp. collectively added another 18 basis points.
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<th>Security Name</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Weight in S&amp;P 500</th>
<th>1-day %chg</th>
<th>Contribution to S&amp;P 500</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
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<td>Nvidia Corp.</td>
<td>$1,472.46</td>
<td>6.51%</td>
<td>4.55%</td>
<td>+29bp</td>
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<td>Microsoft Corp.</td>
<td>$445.37</td>
<td>6.27%</td>
<td>3.94%</td>
<td>+24bp</td>
</tr>
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<td>Netflix Inc.</td>
<td>$952.64</td>
<td>0.72%</td>
<td>9.54%</td>
<td>+6bp</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Amazon.com Inc.</td>
<td>$233.46</td>
<td>4.10%</td>
<td>1.19%</td>
<td>+5bp</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Meta Platforms Inc.</td>
<td>$626.13</td>
<td>2.65%</td>
<td>1.57%</td>
<td>+4bp</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Oracle Corp.</td>
<td>$184.92</td>
<td>0.51%</td>
<td>7.15%</td>
<td>+3bp</td>
</tr>
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S&P 500 Hits Fresh Records At 6,100: Strong Earnings, Trump's AI Wager Fuel Bull Run

Tech stocks enjoyed a surge Wednesday, driven by a sharp rise in semiconductor shares after President Donald Trump, OpenAI's Sam Altman, Oracle Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORCL#NYSE">ORCL</a>) co-founder Larry Ellison, and SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son unveiled the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs/sector-etfs/25/01/43135764/trumps-500-billion-stargate-ai-plan-puts-3-etfs-in-focus">Stargate Project on Tuesday</a>.
The $500 billion initiative is set to develop AI infrastructure in the U.S. over the next four years.
According to OpenAI, &#8220;this infrastructure will secure American leadership in AI, create hundreds of thousands of American jobs, and generate massive economic benefit for the entire world.&#8221;
The iShares Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXX#NASDAQ">SOXX</a>) was up 2.3% by midday trading in New York, eyeing their fourth straight positive session, the longest streak since late September. 
Yet, Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)&#8217;s CEO Elon Musk questioned the financial viability, saying that founders &#8220;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/01/43121798/elon-musk-says-project-stargate-doesnt-actually-have-the-money-after-trump-announces-500-billion-ai-investment-led-by-softbank-oracle-and-openai">don't actually have the money</a>.&#8221;
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The earnings season continues to be off to a strong start, with companies surpassing fourth-quarter expectations, showcasing the resilience of corporate America. Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) delivered a stronger-than-expected quarterly performance across the board, driving its shares up 12%.
Elsewhere, small caps paused for a breather following Tuesday&#8217;s outperformance vis-à-vis large-cap counterparts. 
Chinese stocks slipped, with the iShares China Large-Cap ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FXI#NYSE">FXI</a>) down 0.8%, after Trump floated the idea of imposing a 10% tariff on China starting from Feb. 1.
In commodities, gold prices surged to an 11-week-high, marking their tenth gain in the past eleven sessions, as investors flocked to safe-haven assets amid rising geopolitical risks.
On Wednesday, Trump warned Russian President Vladimir Putin of potential new sanctions if a peace deal for Ukraine is not reached. Meanwhile, oil prices remained flat after three consecutive sessions of losses.
In the crypto market, selling pressure is mounting as traders react to the absence of crypto-related commentary from the new administration, which had previously positioned itself as crypto-friendly. Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) retreated nearly 2% to $104,000.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Wednesday&#8217;s Performance In Major US Indices, ETFs</h3>
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<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Major Indices</td>
<td>Price</td>
<td>1-day %chg</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>21,933.62</td>
<td>1.7%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>6,103.81</td>
<td>0.9%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>44,173.70</td>
<td>0.3%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,307.01</td>
<td>-0.5%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
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<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated at 12:30 p.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
According to&nbsp;<a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent012225&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;data:
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<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) rose 0.8% to $602.64.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>)&nbsp;inched 0.3% higher to $441.25.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust Series&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) rallied 1.6% to $533.22.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) fell 0.5% to $228.56.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>) rallied, up 2.4%; the&nbsp;Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLU#NYSE">XLU</a>) lagged, down 1.6%.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Wednesday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h3>
<ul>
<li>Oracle Corp. rallied 7% as reaction to the Stargate project. Arm Holdings plc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARM#NASDAQ">ARM</a>) was the chipmaker&#8217;s top performer on Wednesday, up 14%. Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) rose over 4%. </li>
<li>Procter &amp; Gamble Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PG#NYSE">PG</a>) rose 2.8% in reaction to quarterly results beating Street&#8217;s estimates. </li>
<li>Other stocks reacting to company earnings include Interactive Brokers Group Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBKR#NASDAQ">IBKR</a>), up 8.8%, Capital One Financial Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COF#NYSE">COF</a>), up 2.6%, United Airlines Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>), down 2%, Seagate Technology Holdings plc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STX#NASDAQ">STX</a>), up 9%, Bank of America Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>), down 1.3%, Johnson &amp; Johnson (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JNJ#NYSE">JNJ</a>) down 3.4%, Abbott Laboratories (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABT#NYSE">ABT</a>), up 2.2%, GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GEV#NYSE">GEV</a>), up 2.2%, Amphenol Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APH#NYSE">APH</a>), up 6%, The Travelers Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRV#NYSE">TRV</a>) up 3.8%, Halliburton Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HAL#NYSE">HAL</a>), down 1.3%, Ally Financials Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALLY#NYSE">ALLY</a>), up 4.5%. </li>
<li>Major large-cap companies slated to report earnings after the close include Kinder Morgan Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KMI#NYSE">KMI</a>), Discover Financial Services (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DFS#NYSE">DFS</a>) and Steel Dynamics Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STLD#NASDAQ">STLD</a>), </li>
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Chipmakers Rally On AI Stargate Bet, Netflix Soars, Bitcoin Falters As Trump Keeps Quiet On Crypto: What's Driving Markets Wednesday?

U.S. stocks traded higher midway through trading, with the Dow Jones index gaining more than 100 points on Wednesday.
The Dow traded up 0.30% to 44,159.42 while the NASDAQ rose 1.48% to 20,049.15. The S&amp;P 500 also rose, gaining, 0.83% to 6,099.61.
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Leading and Lagging Sectors Information technology shares surged by 2% on Wednesday.
In trading on Wednesday, real estate shares fell by 1%.
Top Headline
Procter &amp; Gamble Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PG#NYSE">PG</a>) posted better-than-expected second-quarter financial results.
The company reported second-quarter sales growth of 2% year-on-year to $21.9 billion, beating the analyst consensus estimate of $21.542 billion. Adjusted EPS of $1.88 beat the consensus estimate of $1.86.
P&amp;G maintained its guidance range for FY25 organic sales growth of 3%-5% and all-in sales growth of 2%-4%. P&amp;G maintained its FY25 EPS growth outlook of 10%-12% versus an EPS of $6.02 in FY24.
Equities Trading UP &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
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<li>Blackboxstocks Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLBX#NASDAQ">BLBX</a>) shares shot up 69% to $2.86 after the company announced a $250K securities purchase agreement and is anticipating a potential merger.</li>
<li>Shares of Absci Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABSI#NASDAQ">ABSI</a>)got a boost, surging 27% to $4.0950 after Needham initiated coverage with a Buy rating and a $9 price target.</li>
<li>ImmunoPrecise Antibodies Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IPA#NASDAQ">IPA</a>) shares were also up, gaining 49% to $0.7322 after the company announced it developed a new class of GLP-1 therapies using its LENS platform.</li>
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Equities Trading DOWN
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<li>Agilysys, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AGYS#NASDAQ">AGYS</a>) shares dropped 20% to $101.25 after the company reported worse-than-expected third-quarter sales results and issued FY25 revenue guidance below estimates.</li>
<li>Shares of Hepion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HEPA#NASDAQ">HEPA</a>) were down 59% to $0.13 after the company announced a $9 million public offering.</li>
<li>Lisata Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LSTA#NASDAQ">LSTA</a>) was down, falling 23% to $3.02 after the company announced preliminary cohort data from its Phase 2 Ascend trial.</li>
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Commodities In commodity news, oil traded down 0.5% to $75.49 while gold traded up 0.3% at $2,768.10.
Silver traded down 0.6% to $31.320 on Wednesday, while copper fell 0.9% to $4.3015.
Euro zone
European shares were mostly higher today. The eurozone's STOXX 600 surged 0.49%, Germany's DAX 40 rose 1.16% and France's CAC 40 gained 0.82%. Spain's IBEX 35 Index fell 0.41%, while London's FTSE 100 fell 0.02%.
Asia Pacific Markets
Asian markets closed mixed on Wednesday, with Japan's Nikkei 225 gaining 1.58%, China's Shanghai Composite Index falling 0.89%, Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index falling 1.63% and India's BSE Sensex gaining 0.75%.
Economics
U.S. mortgage applications rose 0.1% from the previous week in the week ending Jan. 17.
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