Tesla Option Alert: May 16 $355 Calls Sweep (10) near the midpoint: 402 vs 721 OI

Tesla Option Alert: May 16 $355 Calls Sweep (10) near the midpoint: 402 @ $39.15 vs 721 OI; Ref=$353.44

Tesla Option Alert: Jun, 2026 $240 Calls at the Ask: 100 vs 3264 OI

Tesla Option Alert: Jun, 2026 $240 Calls at the Ask: 100 @ $154.45 vs 3264 OI; Ref=$353.9309

Tesla Option Alert: Fri $350 Puts Sweep (48) near the Ask: 1233 vs 19278 OI

Tesla Option Alert: Fri $350 Puts Sweep (48) near the Ask: 1233 @ $4.998 vs 19278 OI; Ref=$350.48

Tesla Option Alert: Fri $360 Puts at the Ask: 870 vs 10348 OI

Tesla Option Alert: Fri $360 Puts at the Ask: 870 @ $6.15 vs 10348 OI; Ref=$358.0001

Tesla Option Alert: Fri $342.5 Calls Sweep (6) near the midpoint: 413 vs 2992 OI

Tesla Option Alert: Fri $342.5 Calls Sweep (6) near the midpoint: 413 @ $22.319 vs 2992 OI; Ref=$364.02

Tesla Option Alert: Fri $337.5 Calls Sweep (6) near the midpoint: 413 vs 2870 OI

Tesla Option Alert: Fri $337.5 Calls Sweep (6) near the midpoint: 413 @ $27.019 vs 2870 OI; Ref=$364.02

Tesla Option Alert: Feb 28 $345 Calls Sweep (11) near the midpoint: 457 vs 2858 OI

Tesla Option Alert: Feb 28 $345 Calls Sweep (11) near the midpoint: 457 @ $23.431 vs 2858 OI; Ref=$363.5685

Tesla Option Alert: Feb 28 $350 Calls Sweep (11) near the Bid: 457 vs 4568 OI

Tesla Option Alert: Feb 28 $350 Calls Sweep (11) near the Bid: 457 @ $19.841 vs 4568 OI; Ref=$363.55

Tesla Option Alert: Fri $360 Calls Sweep (67) near the Bid: 1162 vs 27593 OI

Tesla Option Alert: Fri $360 Calls Sweep (67) near the Bid: 1162 @ $6.551 vs 27593 OI; Ref=$361.005

Tesla Option Alert: Jun, 2027 $640 Puts Sweep (3) near the Ask: 22 vs 4 OI

Tesla Option Alert: Jun, 2027 $640 Puts Sweep (3) near the Ask: 22 @ $308.7 vs 4 OI; Ref=$363.52

Tesla Option Alert: Fri $350 Calls Sweep (3) near the Bid: 501 vs 12249 OI

Tesla Option Alert: Fri $350 Calls Sweep (3) near the Bid: 501 @ $14.577 vs 12249 OI; Ref=$362.27

Tesla Option Alert: Jun 20 $370 Puts Sweep (3) near the Ask: 333 vs 2342 OI

Tesla Option Alert: Jun 20 $370 Puts Sweep (3) near the Ask: 333 @ $47.0 vs 2342 OI; Ref=$363.562

Tesla Option Alert: Jun 20 $370 Puts Sweep (6) near the Ask: 474 vs 2342 OI

Tesla Option Alert: Jun 20 $370 Puts Sweep (6) near the Ask: 474 @ $47.0 vs 2342 OI; Ref=$363.82

Tesla Option Alert: Jul 18 $400 Puts Sweep (6) near the Bid: 115 vs 1012 OI

Tesla Option Alert: Jul 18 $400 Puts Sweep (6) near the Bid: 115 @ $68.497 vs 1012 OI; Ref=$366.851

Tesla Option Alert: Fri $410 Puts Sweep (5) near the Bid: 115 vs 4688 OI

Tesla Option Alert: Fri $410 Puts Sweep (5) near the Bid: 115 @ $43.506 vs 4688 OI; Ref=$366.851

Tesla Option Alert: Dec, 2026 $680 Puts at the Ask: 15 vs 22 OI

Tesla Option Alert: Dec, 2026 $680 Puts at the Ask: 15 @ $335.55 vs 22 OI; Ref=$364.43

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Tesla is a vertically integrated battery electric vehicle automaker and developer of autonomous driving software. The company has multiple vehicles in its fleet, which include luxury and midsize sedans, crossover SUVs, a light truck, and a semi truck. Tesla also plans to begin selling more affordable vehicles, a sports car, and offer a robotaxi service. Global deliveries in 2024 were a little below 1.8 million vehicles. The company sells batteries for stationary storage for residential and commercial properties including utilities and solar panels and solar roofs for energy generation. Tesla also owns a fast-charging network.

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<li>Tech companies like Amazon, Meta, Google, Tesla, and Apple gave millions of dollars to Trump during his campaign and for his inauguration</li>
<li>Now the businesses have lost a collective $1.8 trillion, thanks to reciprocal tariffs</li>
<li>Wedbush's Dan Ives called the levies an "economic armageddon" for the tech sector</li>
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Several Silicon Valley leaders were among President Donald Trump's biggest supporters during the election and his inauguration. Now, they're seeing their wallets take a major hit thanks to his policies.
Apple (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APPL#NASDAQ">APPL</a>), Meta (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>), Google, Tesla (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), and Amazon (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) gave millions of dollars to Trump's reelection campaign and inauguration fund. But <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2025/04/09/tech/tech-leaders-supported-trump-lost-money-dg/index.html">CNN</a> now reports that as of April 9, the companies have lost a combined $1.8 trillion due to tariffs.
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Throughout his campaign, Trump talked about how eager he was to grow the tech industry and cement America as a leader in AI. So it follows that the country's tech giants would want to hitch their trains to Trump's. But with tariffs targeting supply chains and manufacturing hubs across Asia, those once-hoped-for business benefits have failed to materialize. In their place are substantial monetary losses for both the companies and their respective CEOs and founders.&nbsp;
Investment bank UBS now estimates that tech earnings as a whole could shrink by as much as 19%, according to a daily update it released on April 5. Wedbush Securities analyst Dan Ives called Trump's tariff policies an "economic armageddon" for the sector in an April 3 interview on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Miyrnlfi_10">CNBC</a>.
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But what do those losses look like for the individual companies and the billionaires behind them? According to CNN, Elon Musk has been hit the hardest. On April 12, the <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/billionaires/">Bloomberg Billionaires Index</a> showed that the Tesla CEO and Department of Government Efficiency de facto leader's personal net worth had dropped by $121 billion since the start of the year. And CNN writes that as of the market close on April 9, Tesla shares were down by 28% and its market capitalization had dropped by $376.6 billion.
Following the market rebound on April 9, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg's net worth had gone down by $14.9 billion, according to the Bloomberg list. This is a significant bounceback from the initial $26.5 billion loss that CNN reported the day before. His shrinking fortune still pales in comparison to the 2.25% loss in Meta's stock prices, which has caused a $35.8 billion decrease in the company's valuation.&nbsp;
Amazon Executive Chairman Jeff Bezos has seen a $33.3 billion decline in his net worth, according to Bloomberg, while CNN reports that his company experienced a 13% share price drop since the start of the year, which translates to a $316.8 billion loss in value.
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And while Google CEO Sundar Pichai and Apple CEO Tim Cook have seen their personal fortunes take less of a hit, their companies have not profited from their association with Trump the way they may have hoped. Google donated $1 million to Trump's inauguration fund, but has seen tariffs contribute to a 16.2% drop in its stock prices and a $386.7 billion decline in its valuation, according to CNN. And Apple, having pledged a $500 billion investment in U.S. facilities, has taken an especially big hit, with stock prices hitting a low of 18.5% down from the start of the year, and total valuation declining by $684 billion.
During Trump's first term in office, many big companies like Amazon, Apple, Google, Meta, and Tesla successfully lobbied for exemptions from Trump's tariffs. But this time around, things appear less certain for the tech giants. "The magnitude of reciprocal tariffs levied by the U.S. poses profound financial risks to the technology industry and its extensive supply chain," Moody's Ratings wrote in a <a href="https://www.moodys.com/research/doc--PBC_1444693">note</a> on April 8. "We believe no tech industry subsector will go unharmed."&nbsp;
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Barclays&nbsp;has revised its price target for&nbsp;Tesla Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) from $325 to $275, attributing the downgrade to weak fundamentals.
What Happened: Barclays, led by analyst Dan Levy, maintained an equal weight rating on Tesla&#8217;s stock but lowered the price target following a review of Tesla&#8217;s Q1 performance, as reported by <a href="https://in.investing.com/news/analyst-ratings/barclays-cuts-tesla-stock-price-target-to-275-from-325-93CH-4780716">Investing.com</a>. Barclays believes that, despite the downgrade, the market could respond positively if sentiment around Tesla improves — especially with Elon Musk taking a more active role and the upcoming Full Self-Driving (FSD) event on the horizon.
Levy and his team anticipate a low point in Tesla&#8217;s gross margin, driven by reduced production volume and operational inefficiencies. This expected drop played a key role in their decision to adjust the price target for Tesla shares.
Barclays has revised its forecast for Tesla's vehicle volume, now anticipating a decrease by 2025. Analysts view this potential drop in volume as a key concern for the company's future, with possible implications for its financial results and market valuation.
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Why It Matters: The downgrade comes amid a series of challenges for Tesla. A recent&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/04/44881982/elon-musks-tesla-accused-of-manipulating-odometers-to-dodge-warranty-repairs">lawsuit</a>&nbsp;accused the company of manipulating odometer readings to avoid warranty repairs, further damaging its reputation. 
Additionally, Tesla has been&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/04/44882075/tesla-reportedly-scales-back-cybertruck-production-shifts-workers-as-sales-plummet-the-parking-lot-keeps-getting-emptier">scaling back</a>&nbsp;its Cybertruck production and reassigning workers due to a sales slump, indicating potential operational and demand issues. Meanwhile, the EV maker is encountering new obstacles in its production plans for the Cybercab and Semi, stemming from the ongoing effects of the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44831422/donald-trumps-145-tariffs-on-china-could-disrupt-teslas-cybercab-semi-production-report">145% tariffs </a>on Chinese goods imposed by the Trump administration.
These factors, coupled with the projected decline in vehicle volume, could significantly impact Tesla&#8217;s market valuation and financial performance in the long run.
However, Wedbush analyst Dan Ives believes that the&nbsp;Elon Musk-led EV giant was ‘<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/04/44831960/dan-ives-says-tesla-best-positioned-to-deal-with-tariffs-it-will-ultimately-be-finished-cars-vs-auto-parts">best positioned</a>&#8216; to deal with the tariffs relative to the Detroit automakers like&nbsp;General Motors Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>), Ford Motor Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>), and&nbsp;Stellantis Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STLA#NYSE">STLA</a>). Ives&#8217;s remarks highlight Tesla&#8217;s solid standing in the U.S. electric vehicle market, where it led with a 43% share of EV sales in the first quarter of 2025.
Notably, Barclays&#8217; revised price target indicates nearly a 14% upside from Tesla&#8217;s Thursday close. Over the past month, shares of Tesla climbed 7.13%.
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Tesla Price Target Slashed To $275 By Barclays Amid Margin Woes, But Elon Musk's FSD Push Could Lift Sentiment

On Friday, Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) CEO Elon Musk and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks about potential collaboration in technology and innovation, signaling a strong push for deeper ties in these areas.
What Happened: In a post on social media platform X, Prime Minister Modi shared that he and Musk had discussed "various issues," including the topics they touched upon during their earlier meeting in Washington, D.C., this year.
Modi went on to add that the discussion revolved around the &#8220;immense potential for collaboration&#8221; in tech and innovation.
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Why It's Important: The meeting between the two comes <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/04/44833951/elon-musk-led-teslas-model-y-spotted-testing-in-mumbai-ahead-of-india-debut">amid growing anticipation</a> for Tesla&#8217;s expansion into the Indian market, further fueled by a recent test run of a Tesla Model Y in Mumbai.
Tesla has also <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/02/43805175/elon-musks-tesla-prepares-for-india-expansion-engineer-confirms-hiring-push-we-are-looking-for-motivated-talent-to-help-us">been hiring for roles in India</a>, a sign that the company is serious about establishing a presence there after facing challenges with <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43718656/will-tesla-finally-enter-india-modi-musk-meeting-reportedly-focused-on-tariffs-starlink-licensing-and-spacex-collaboration">local tariffs and manufacturing</a> requirements.
Last month, Musk's SpaceX partnered with India&#8217;s Jio Platforms to expand Starlink <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44268506/elon-musk-led-spacex-inks-agreements-with-indias-top-telecom-providers-expands-addressable-market-by-over-850-million-users">satellite internet services</a>. SpaceX has also signed up a similar agreement with Bharti Airtel, Jio&#8217;s main competitor.
Price Action: Tesla shares dipped 0.070% on Thursday and slipped an additional 0.20% in after-hours trading, settling at $240.89. While the stock has seen some recent gains, it&#8217;s still down 36.36% year-to-date, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>.
The EV leader currently boasts a solid growth score of 67.60%, based on Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">Click here to see how it stacks up against</a> other top industry players.
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Tesla Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) is reportedly scaling back its Cybertruck production and shifting workers in response to a sales slump.
What Happened: Over the recent months, Tesla has been reducing&nbsp;production targets for several Cybertruck&nbsp;lines, with some operating at a significantly reduced capacity. The size of several Cybertruck production teams has also been cut down. Since the start of the year, Tesla has been reassigning workers from the Cybertruck line at its Gigafactory Texas to the Model Y line, <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/tesla-cybertruck-production-drops-sales-slump-2025-4">reported </a>Business Insider.
 &#8220;It feels a lot like they&#8217;re filtering people out,&#8221; a worker commented. &#8220;The parking lot keeps getting emptier.&#8221;
In Q1&nbsp;2025, Tesla sold 6,406 Cybertrucks, a 50% drop from the previous quarter. Although Elon Musk initially claimed that the vehicle had over a million reservations, fewer than 50,000 Cybertrucks have been delivered to date.
Tesla&#8217;s overall sales have also been declining, with Q1 delivery results showing&nbsp;a 13% decline from the&nbsp;same period in 2024. This decline coincides with increasing competition, protests outside showrooms, and a 40% drop in stock value year-to-date.
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Why It Matters: Tesla has once again adjusted its Cybertruck production schedule, similar to changes made in December 2024. Back then, the company informed workers about schedule changes and asked for their role preferences. Workers were told at the time that Tesla intended to reduce Cybertruck production targets for the first quarter of 2025. Notably, in March, the EV maker announced the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/03/44414187/elon-musks-tesla-recalls-over-46000-cybertrucks-due-to-safety-concerns">recall of more </a>than 46,000 Cybertrucks in the U.S. due to a safety issue pertaining to the exterior panel.
The Cybertruck, a brainchild of Elon Musk, is being considered as one of the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44662021/is-tesla-cybertruck-the-biggest-automotive-blunder-in-decades-after-fords-edsel-its-a-huge-swing-and-a-huge-miss">biggest automotive flops </a>in decades according to experts. The vehicle fell short of Musk&#8217;s ambitious sales target by a whopping 84%, with no signs of recovery in sight.
Furthermore, Tesla is reportedly sitting on nearly<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/04/44670296/tesla-has-over-200-million-worth-of-cybertrucks-in-inventory-and-thats-raising-questions-about-demand-again"> 2,400 unsold</a> Cybertrucks worth $200 million in inventory across the U.S., which is approximately $200 million worth of inventory. The sticker shock from the base model&#8217;s price, coupled with frequent quality issues, has led to eroding trust in the vehicle.
Tesla has a momentum rating of 92.50% and a quality rating of 93.93%, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TSLA" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga's Proprietary Edge Rankings</a>. For an in-depth report on more stocks and insights into growth opportunities,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/screener/top-momentum-stocks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">sign</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/screener/top-momentum-stocks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">up for Benzinga Edge.</a>
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Tesla Reportedly Scales Back Cybertruck Production, Shifts Workers As Sales Plummet: 'The Parking Lot Keeps Getting Emptier'

In a recent dialogue with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) CEO Tim Cook reportedly discussed the potential ramifications of President Donald Trump&#8216;s tariffs on iPhone prices.
What Happened: Cook held a discussion last week with the Commerce Secretary about the possible impact of the tariffs on iPhone prices. Cook also engaged in talks with other senior White House officials, according to a <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2025/04/17/apple-iphone-tariff-exemption-trump/">report</a> by The Washington Post. As a result of this conversation, the Trump administration has agreed to exempt Apple&#8217;s China-produced electronic products from import duties.
Despite the widespread criticism of President Donald Trump&#8216;s trade policies by numerous executives, Cook chose not to do so. By the end of the week, the Trump administration decided to exempt import duties on electronic products that Apple manufactures in China. This decision also benefited other major U.S. firms like HP Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HPQ#NYSE">HPQ</a>) and Dell (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DELL#NASDAQ">DELL</a>).
Notably, the exemption was approved even though senior White House aide Peter Navarro had recommended keeping the taxes in place.
Wilbur Ross, former commerce secretary during Trump's first term, told the publication, &#8220;Tim has a very good relationship with the president and rightly so. He has been playing a very careful role in that he obviously has a huge dependency on China but is also hugely important to the U.S.&#8221;
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Why It Matters: Apple shares climbed over 2% on Monday after Trump exempted tariffs on electronics on Friday and pushed the company's market cap back more than $3 trillion. After the exemption, Trump stated, "I helped Tim Cook, recently, and that whole business,&#8221; reported CNBC.
The Apple CEO also invested $500 billion in the U.S. in March for an AI push, boosting U.S. manufacturing tech after a discussion with President Trump.
Prior to this development, Apple had been preparing for the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44781528/apples-preemptive-iphone-stockpile-could-disrupt-supply-chain-amid-looming-semiconductor-tariffs-warns-top-analyst-says-this-may-be-cupertinos-best-option-beyond-white-house-talks">potential impact </a>of tariffs on its supply chain. Top analyst Ming-Chi Kuo had warned that Apple&#8217;s supply chain could face significant disruptions due to the tariffs.
Interestingly, Cook had <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/04/44783543/when-tim-cook-revealed-the-real-reason-iphones-are-made-in-chinaand-its-not-low-labor-costs-china-stopped-being-a-low-wage-country-years-ago">previously clarified</a> that Apple&#8217;s decision to manufacture its products in China was not due to low labor costs. In a 2024 video, Cook stated, &#8220;China stopped being a low labor cost company many years ago.&#8221; This tariff exemption will allow Apple to continue its manufacturing operations in China without the added cost of import duties.
According to&nbsp;Benzinga Edge Rankings,&nbsp;Apple is unfavorable in the short, medium, and long term, but how does it compare with other tech stocks? Check out&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Edge Stock rankings</a>&nbsp;today to learn more.
Over the past month, Apple stock declined by over 7.4%, according to data from <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro.</a>
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Tim Cook's Talks With Commerce Secretary Lutnick Helped Apple Secure Tariff Exemption For iPhones: Report

Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) reportedly manipulated odometer readings on its electric vehicles to avoid warranty repairs.
What Happened: A lawsuit filed by Nyree Hinton says that Tesla&#8217;s odometer readings are based on factors like energy consumption and predictive algorithms rather than actual mileage, leading to premature warranty expirations.
Hinton, the plaintiff, alleges her 2020 Model Y&#8217;s odometer ran at least 15% faster than expected, causing her warranty to expire prematurely, according to a report by Reuters.
Tesla did not immediately respond to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga&#8217;s</a> request for comment. 
Hinton, a Los Angeles resident, filed the lawsuit in a federal court in Los Angeles, seeking compensatory and punitive damages for Tesla drivers in California, potentially affecting over a million vehicles.
The complaint argues that Tesla&#8217;s practices increase repair revenue and force consumers to buy extended warranties earlier than necessary.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/04/44881374/trump-admin-exempts-us-exporters-from-china-built-ship-fees-amid-industry-pushback">Trump Admin Exempts US Exporters From China-Built Ship Fees Amid Industry Pushback</a>
Why It Matters: This lawsuit is not the first legal challenge Tesla has faced. In September 2024, a U.S. District Court judge dismissed a lawsuit against Tesla and its CEO, Elon Musk, regarding alleged misrepresentations about the company&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/41104861/elon-musk-tesla-win-dismissal-of-full-self-driving-claims-judge-tosses-lawsuit">Full-Self Driving (FSD) technology</a>.
The judge found that some of the statements were not false and others were related to future plans.
Earlier, in June 2024, Tesla faced a class-action lawsuit accusing the company of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/06/39393674/tesla-to-face-lawsuit-for-alleged-monopoly-on-vehicle-repairs-and-parts">monopolizing the market for vehicle repairs</a> and parts.
The lawsuit alleged that Tesla coerced owners into paying high prices and enduring long waits for repairs, under the threat of losing warranty coverage.
Additionally, in April last year, Dustin Moskovitz, co-founder of Facebook (now Meta), compared <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/04/38474626/tesla-is-now-enron-folks-facebook-co-founder-claims-musks-ev-giant-is-cooking-up-some-fsd-data">Tesla&#8217;s situation to the infamous collapse of Enron</a>, expressing concerns about the company&#8217;s FSD data.
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Elon Musk's Tesla Reportedly Manipulating Odometers To Dodge Warranty Repairs

Wall Street experienced a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/04/44873779/wall-street-rebounds-eli-lilly-rallies-unitedhealth-group-plummets-whats-driving-markets-thursday">resurgence in risk appetite</a> on Thursday as optimism grew around trade negotiations. President Donald Trump expressed confidence in reaching agreements with both the European Union and China. 
On Thursday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 1.3% to close at 39,142.23. The Nasdaq dipped 0.13%, finishing at 16,286.45. Meanwhile, the S&amp;P 500 edged up 0.13%, ending the day at 5,282.70.
These are the top stocks that gained the attention of retail traders and investors throughout the day:
Netflix Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>)
Netflix shares rose by 1.19% to close at $973.03, reaching an intraday high of $984.70 and a low of $956. The stock&#8217;s 52-week range is $542.01 to $1064.50. In the after-hours trading, shares spiked 3.5% to $1,006.79. The streaming giant reported its first-quarter financial results, emphasizing efforts to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/25/04/44877995/netflix-crushes-q1-says-its-working-hard-to-improve-and-expand-its-offering">improve and expand</a> its offerings. The company continues to focus on enhancing its content library and user experience. For the period, revenue came in at $10.54 billion, a spike of 12.5% on a year-over-year basis. Earnings per share were reported at $6.61, beating the estimate of $5.74.
UnitedHealth Group Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>)
UnitedHealth&#8217;s stock plummeted by 22.38% to $454.11, with a daily high of $489.79 and a low of $447.10. The 52-week range stands at $438.50 to $630.73. The healthcare giant faced a steep decline after reporting disappointing quarterly results, attributed to rising healthcare costs. CEO Andrew Witty stated that the current cost structure is <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/health-care/25/04/44869920/unitedhealth-ceo-says-high-cost-of-us-health-care-simply-not-sustainable">unsustainable</a>, leading to a downward revision of earnings guidance. UnitedHealth cut fiscal 2025 earnings guidance and expects it to come in the range of $26 to $26.50 from the earlier range of $29.50 to $30 per share.
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Novo Nordisk A/S&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVO#NYSE">NVO</a>)
Novo Nordisk shares fell by 7.63% to $58.08, with an intraday high of $59.06 and a low of $57.28. The stock&#8217;s 52-week range is $57.28 to $148.15. An analyst from BMO Capital Markets downgraded the stock, citing concerns about its performance in the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44876055/novo-nordisk-may-lag-behind-eli-lilly-in-cardiometabolic-race-analyst-downgrades-stock">cardiometabolic space</a>&nbsp;compared to competitors like Eli Lilly.
Trump Media &amp; Technology Group Corp.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DJT#NASDAQ">DJT</a>)
Trump Media&#8217;s stock surged by 11.65% to $22.04, hitting a high of $22.77 and a low of $19.82. The 52-week range is $11.75 to $56.55. The company saw its shares rise after filing a complaint with the SEC regarding potential&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44871004/whats-going-on-with-trump-media-technology-stock-today">market manipulation</a>&nbsp;and unusual trading patterns.
Tesla Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)
Tesla&#8217;s stock edged down by 0.07% to close at $241.38, with a high of $244.34 and a low of $237.68. The 52-week range is $138.80 to $488.54. Despite a decline in new vehicle registrations in California, Tesla remains a significant player in the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/04/44857987/tesla-experiences-151-decline-in-new-vehicle-registrations-in-california-report">electric vehicle market</a>, according to recent data.
Trump Media or Netflix? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">Find out</a> how they stack up in terms of Momentum and Growth with Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings. 
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Netflix, UnitedHealth, Novo Nordisk, Tesla And Trump Media: Why These 5 Stocks Are On Investors' Radars Today

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Consumer Discretionary sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>TSLA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$242.50</td>
<td>$26.4K</td>
<td>5.3K</td>
<td>39.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
<td>$39.3K</td>
<td>5.7K</td>
<td>5.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NKE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$57.50</td>
<td>$528.0K</td>
<td>3.6K</td>
<td>4.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LCID</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$1.50</td>
<td>$46.1K</td>
<td>107.6K</td>
<td>2.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BABA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$38.5K</td>
<td>7.0K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CHWY</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>04/25/25</td>
<td>$33.50</td>
<td>$66.3K</td>
<td>540</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TCOM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$55.1K</td>
<td>173</td>
<td>693</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GME</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>05/02/25</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$41.2K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
<td>673</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LVS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$158.2K</td>
<td>871</td>
<td>673</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PDD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$31.5K</td>
<td>4.1K</td>
<td>259</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• For TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bullish, is expiring today. Parties traded 80 contract(s) at a $242.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.4K, with a price of $330.0 per contract. There were 5358 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 39771 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AMZN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 29 day(s) on May 16, 2025. This event was a transfer of 216 contract(s) at a $145.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 129 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $39.3K, with a price of $181.0 per contract. There were 5702 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 5192 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For NKE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 29 day(s) on May 16, 2025. This event was a transfer of 3000 contract(s) at a $57.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $528.0K, with a price of $176.0 per contract. There were 3654 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4799 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding LCID (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LCID#NASDAQ">LCID</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 246 day(s) on December 19, 2025. Parties traded 2566 contract(s) at a $1.50 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 42 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $46.1K, with a price of $18.0 per contract. There were 107684 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2566 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BABA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>), we observe a call option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 29 day(s) on May 16, 2025. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $115.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $38.5K, with a price of $385.0 per contract. There were 7034 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1634 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding CHWY (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHWY#NYSE">CHWY</a>), we observe a put option sweep with neutral sentiment. It expires in 8 day(s) on April 25, 2025. Parties traded 1500 contract(s) at a $33.50 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 30 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $66.3K, with a price of $44.0 per contract. There were 540 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1529 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For TCOM (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TCOM#NASDAQ">TCOM</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 64 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 612 contract(s) at a $45.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 11 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $55.1K, with a price of $90.0 per contract. There were 173 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 693 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GME (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 15 day(s) on May 2, 2025. This event was a transfer of 150 contract(s) at a $25.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $41.2K, with a price of $275.0 per contract. There were 2057 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 673 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For LVS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LVS#NYSE">LVS</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 274 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 412 contract(s) at a $30.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $158.2K, with a price of $384.0 per contract. There were 871 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 673 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding PDD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PDD#NASDAQ">PDD</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 274 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 21 contract(s) at a $95.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.5K, with a price of $1500.0 per contract. There were 4168 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 259 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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10 Consumer Discretionary Stocks With Whale Alerts In Today's Session

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<li>NVDA</li>
<li>UNH</li>
<li>TSLA</li>
<li>GLD</li>
<li>GOOGL</li>
<li>TSM</li>
<li>HTZ</li>
<li>BULL</li>
<li>NFLX</li>
<li>AAPL</li>
</ul>
Data from <a href="https://swaggystocks.com/dashboard/wallstreetbets/ticker-sentiment">https://swaggystocks.com/dashboard/wallstreetbets/ticker-sentiment</a>
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In a sea of red across Big Tech, Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) is the rare green beacon. While the rest of the Enormous Eight flounder under the weight of a broad tech correction, Netflix has <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NFLX/news">quietly notched gains</a> across every major timeframe — up 1.22% over the past month, 8.45% year-to-date and a solid 56.70% over the past year.
That's no small feat. Consider this: Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) has cratered over 36% YTD, Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) has shed over 20%, and Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) is down more than 19%. Even Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), the market&#8217;s AI darling, is off about 25% YTD. Yet Netflix? Still climbing.
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The Enormous Eight — comprising Apple, Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), Alphabet, 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>), Nvidia, Tesla, and Netflix &#8211; have been the backbone of the S&amp;P 500 for years. But so far in 2025, they&#8217;ve turned into an anchor. All but one (Netflix) are flashing red across the board, weighed down by valuation resets, softening demand and, in some cases, brutal earnings.
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The technical chart above indicates that Netflix's bullish momentum has staying power. The stock is above its eight, 20, 50 and 200-day simple moving averages, indicating bullish momentum. Oscillators are also bullish, with the MACD (moving average convergence/divergence) indicator at 0.12 and the RSI (relative strength index) at 54.39, implying that the stock is neither overbought nor oversold. So, the broader trend remains strongly bullish.
For context, the S&amp;P 500 itself is down 10% YTD and over 7% for the month. So when a heavyweight like Netflix manages to deliver green in a market this unforgiving, it sends a message.
Whether the rally has legs remains to be seen, but for now, Netflix has flipped the script — from streaming wars to stock market standout.
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Figure AI, a young <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/03/44508019/tesla-and-other-us-robotics-giants-demand-federal-strategy-to-compete-with-chinas-138-billion-push-warn-america-will-lose-the-race-without-it">robotics</a> startup led by serial entrepreneur Brett Adcock, is shaking up Silicon Valley. The company, which promises to revolutionize industries with autonomous robots, is seeking to raise $1.5 billion at a jaw-dropping $39.5 billion valuation, according to<a href="https://www.wsj.com/tech/the-hottest-pre-ipo-stock-an-ai-robotics-startup-with-bold-claims-little-revenue-b0c1f03b"> The Wall Street Journal</a>.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">A Bold Beginning For Figure AI</h2>
Founded in 2022, Figure AI set its sights high from the start. Adcock, who previously launched Vettery and Archer Aviation, began by hiring top robotics experts and raising $70 million in venture capital. In 2023, the company revealed its first humanoid robot, sparking early buzz in the tech community.
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<a href="https://www.reuters.com/technology/bezos-nvidia-join-openai-funding-humanoid-robot-startup-bloomberg-reports-2024-02-23/">Bloomberg</a> reported that last year, Figure AI announced a massive $675 million funding round at a $2.6 billion valuation, attracting investments from Microsoft (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), OpenAI, Nvidia (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), and billionaire <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/startups/24/09/40804249/jeff-bezos-80m-gulfstream-g700-what-does-this-purchase-say-about-billionaire-spending">Jeff Bezos</a>' private firm. According to the&nbsp; Journal, Bezos even visited the company's facility, fueling speculation about a potential partnership with Amazon (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>). Talks eventually fell through, but momentum around Figure AI kept growing.
The major breakthrough came with BMW. Figure's robots are now being tested inside BMW's South Carolina factory. As of this month, multiple humanoid robots are active on-site, performing tasks like picking up and grasping metal sheets, the Journal reported.&nbsp; A BMW<a href="https://www.bmwgroup.com/en/news/general/2024/humanoid-robots.html"> announcement</a> confirmed the news, explaining that the robots initially practiced during nonproduction hours and have since transitioned to live-production scenarios.
Adcock has been vocal about the company's progress. In a March 31 <a href="https://x.com/adcock_brett/status/1906708277054095812">social media post</a> featuring the robots at work, he wrote, "This isn't a test—this is what autonomous robots in production operations look like. Turn the music up!"
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Figure's ambitions are enormous. The company's documents forecast more than 200,000 robots deployed across factories and homes by 2029, generating $9 billion in revenue. Such lofty goals are rare for hardware startups, especially considering Figure AI reported no revenue last year and only has a few dozen robots built so far.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Silicon Valley Bets Big On The Robot Future</h2>
Despite the gap between vision and reality, investor interest has exploded. On March 24, Adcock <a href="https://x.com/adcock_brett/status/1904197530885509433">posted</a> that Figure had become the &#8220;#1 most sought-after private stock in the secondary market,&#8221; outranking giants like SpaceX and OpenAI.
One of the biggest players in the current funding push is Align Ventures. The firm has been working to pool smaller investors into a special-purpose fund to join the round, easing the amount Align itself has to invest, according to term sheets and documents shared with potential backers. With Figure AI's robots actively working at BMW and Tesla's (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)&nbsp; humanoid robot still in prototype stages, some believe the $39.5 billion valuation is justified.
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In the background, smaller investors have been receiving direct offers to buy Figure shares from former employees at steep discounts. In one case, after an investor flagged the proposed deal, Adcock responded that the offer was fraudulent and directed interested parties to invest only through official rounds.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Figure AI Pushes Forward As Interest Soars</h2>
Still, the excitement around Figure AI continues to build. Adcock's ability to rally capital, attract major investors, and secure a partnership with BMW positions the company as a key player in the race to bring autonomous robots to everyday life.
While challenges remain, Figure AI is aggressively scaling its efforts. The company is reportedly exploring expansion into logistics and warehousing applications, aiming to broaden the use of its robots beyond automotive factories. Whether Figure AI delivers on its bold promises remains to be seen, but for now, Silicon Valley is watching closely.
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Figure AI Shakes Silicon Valley With $39.5B Valuation, 200,000 Robots Promised By 2029, Beating Out SpaceX And OpenAI

Elon Musk's SpaceX and Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>) could play a crucial role in building U.S. President Donald Trump's Golden Dome missile defense system.
What Happened: In a report published by Reuters on Thursday, the news agency cites six people who are familiar with the matter saying the bid by Musk's SpaceX, Palantir, as well as drone manufacturing startup Anduril, emerged as ‘frontrunners' for the project.
However, the report also suggests that despite the ‘positive signals' to SpaceX, the decision process was still at a nascent stage. The companies met with officials in the Trump administration in the past few weeks to discuss the bid.
In the meetings, the companies have shared their plans for building anywhere between 400 to 1000 satellites, which will track global missile movements. There would also be a separate fleet of 200 ‘attack' satellites, the report said.
Sources cited in the report also suggest that SpaceX has offered its role in the operations as a subscription service, rather than the government owning the technology outright, though officials remain skeptical about the same.
According to the report, SpaceX is eyeing the ‘custody layer' of the operation, which involves satellites tracking missiles. Sources say SpaceX suggests it could cost anywhere between $6 billion to $10 billion to develop these satellites.
Musk's team isn't the only party involved, as there are many players eyeing up the contract. Officials in the report suggest the Pentagon has received interest from over 180 companies. The likes of Boeing Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>), RTX Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RTX#NYSE">RTX</a>), Lockheed Martin Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>), and more are also expected to be a part of the process. Some experts anticipate that the system could cost hundreds of billions of dollars. 
Why It Matters: The news comes in as Palantir has experienced a surge in value after the company <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/04/44792590/palantir-stock-jumps-9-after-nato-adopts-ai-system-for-military-ops">successfully closed a deal</a> with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) for its AI-driven software, which finds applications in key military operations.
Elsewhere, Musk's SpaceX continues to lead the private space exploration sector after it completed the Falcon 9 rocket's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/space/25/04/44806935/spacex-launches-27th-falcon-9-rocket-from-florida-adds-27-starlink-satellites-to-orbit">27th launch and landing </a>operation from Florida's Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. Musk&#8217;s company has received <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44655959/elon-musks-spacex-jeff-bezos-blue-origin-and-boeing-lockheeds-ula-bag-13-5-billion-pentagon-launch-contracts">over $5.9 billion worth</a> of contracts from the U.S. Space Force
The company also deployed 27 additional Starlink satellites to its constellation, bringing the total number of low Earth orbit satellites to well over 7,000. Starlink is now available in over 100 countries across the globe.
However, Musk's DOGE finds itself amid <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44859945/whistleblower-alleges-doge-involved-in-major-cybersecurity-breach-at-us-labor-agency">a new controversy </a>as a whistleblower alleges that the department was given wide-ranging access to the sensitive data of the U.S. government's National Labor Relations Board (NLRB).
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GameStop Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>), the video game retailer turned meme stock sensation, has seen its stock price skyrocket over the past year, leaving many Wall Street giants in the dust.
What happened: GameStop shares have netted returns of over 154% to their holders in the past year, outperforming tech behemoths such as Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), and Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>).
A combination of factors has worked in the company's favor, including the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/06/39306736/did-roaring-kitty-drive-gamestop-options-surge-strategist-analyzes-gills-funding-needs-to-exerci">social media influence of popular trader</a> Keith Gill, aka &#8220;Roaring Kitty,&#8221; and the adoption of the world's largest cryptocurrency, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>), <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/25/03/44482313/gamestop-q4-earnings-revenue-miss-eps-beat-shares-surge-as-board-approves-bitcoin-as-treasury-reserve-asset">as a treasury reserve asset</a>.
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While GameStop&#8217;s advances have boosted investor confidence, it is worth noting that a namesake cryptocurrency has produced significantly larger returns during the same time.
GameStop Coin (GME), based on the BNB Chain (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/bnb/usd">BNB</a>), has exploded 471% in the last year. The token hit an all-time high in mid-December, coinciding with the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/12/42396548/from-100k-to-250k-analyzing-bitcoins-bull-market-signals">cryptocurrency market bull run</a>.
Note that the meme coin has nothing to do with GameStop, and it simply capitalizes on positive developments about the meme stock. The lack of fundamentals has resulted in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44506895/gamestop-themed-memecoin-takes-sharp-u-turn-tanks-94-after-companys-new-debt-offering-to-buy-bitcoin">wild fluctuations and short-lived rallies</a>. As of this writing, it was trading 86% below its peak value.
Price Action: Shares of GME dipped 0.04% in after-hours trading after closing 1.69% lower at $26.25 during Wednesday&#8217;s regular session, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard?_gl=1&#x2A;380nj0&#x2A;_ga&#x2A;MTEyOTAyOTcxMy4xNzEzMzY0NTYy&#x2A;_ga_V7ZK73W7N0&#x2A;MTcxNDk4MzIzMi42LjEuMTcxNDk4OTE0Ni4wLjAuMA.." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">data from Benzinga Pro</a>. Year-to-date, the stock has dropped 16.24%.
GameStop demonstrated high momentum—a measure of a stock&#8217;s relative strength based on its price movement patterns and volatility. To compare the performance of other companies using Bitcoin, head to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/screener/top-momentum-stocks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga&#8217;s Edge Rankings score</a>.
At the time of writing, the GameStop memecoin traded at $0.00005588, up 5.65% in the last 24 hours.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin lauded SpaceX and Tesla (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) CEO Elon Musk, drawing a comparison between him and Sergei Korolev, the architect of the Soviet Union&#8217;s space victories in the mid-20th century.
What Happened: Putin praised Musk while discussing Russia&#8217;s space policy with students. He drew an analogy between Musk and&nbsp;Sergei Korolev, the chief engineer&nbsp;behind the Soviet Union&#8217;s first manned spaceflight in 1961, reported Reuters.
Putin was <a href="https://tass.com/politics/1944627">quoted </a>by TASS, the state news agency, as saying, &#8220;You know, there&#8217;s&nbsp;a person who lives in&nbsp;the States, you could say&nbsp;that he&#8217;s absolutely crazy about Mars.&#8221; He went on to add, &#8220;Such&nbsp;people rarely appear in the&nbsp;human population, charged with a&nbsp;certain idea. Even though it&nbsp;may seem incredible to me&nbsp;today, after a time such&nbsp;ideas are often realized.&#8221;
This isn&#8217;t the first instance of Putin expressing admiration for Musk, the founder of space technology firm SpaceX. He has previously referred to Musk as &#8220;an outstanding person.&#8221;
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Why It Matters: Notably, <a href="https://benzinga.com/general/space/24/10/41555246/elon-musks-chats-with-vladimir-putin-make-washington-squirm-tesla-ceo-says-top-secret-security-clea">as per a Wall Street Journal report in October</a>, NASA Administrator Bill Nelson expressed concern over reports of suspected conversations between Elon Musk and Russian President Vladimir Putin, stating, &#8220;If the story is true&#8230; then I think that would be concerning, particularly for NASA, for the Department of Defense, for some of the intelligence agencies." SpaceX, which holds numerous high-value government contracts, is the main rocket launch partner for both NASA and the Pentagon.
Meanwhile, Musk, a key advisor to U.S. President Donald Trump, has <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=musk+ukraine+benzinga&amp;rlz=1C5CHFA_enIN1085IN1086&amp;oq=musk+ukraine+benzinga&amp;gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIGCAEQRRg8MgYIAhBFGDzSAQg1OTY4ajBqNKgCALACAA&amp;sourceid=chrome&amp;ie=UTF-8">become more vocal in his criticism</a> of Ukraine, which has been in conflict with Russia since 2022.
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President Donald Trump's auto tariffs are expected to drive up car insurance and repair costs, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/travel/25/04/44785814/car-insurance-premiums-are-set-to-go-through-the-roof-soon-due-to-trumps-auto-tariffs">affecting even drivers who aren't buying new vehicles</a>. What Happened: Trump&#8217;s&nbsp;25% tariffs on imported vehicles&nbsp;are slated to extend to foreign-made auto parts by May 3. Despite hints of potential leniency from Trump, experts predict that the heightened trade barriers will eventually dent consumers&#8217; pockets, NBC News <a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/data-graphics/trump-tariffs-car-insurance-bill-price-auto-repair-cost-rcna201392?ref=biztoc.com">reported</a> on Wednesday.
Auto insurance costs have been climbing for several years, and a prolonged trade war could push&nbsp;the average annual cost of&nbsp;car insurance up by over&nbsp;$300 by the end of&nbsp;the year, with New York and Florida&nbsp;predicted to experience the steepest increases, according to <a href="https://insurify.com/car-insurance/report/">estimates</a>&nbsp;from Insurify.
The rationale is straightforward: insurance companies will have to shell out&nbsp;more to replace damaged car&nbsp;parts that are subject to&nbsp;tariffs. &#8220;When&nbsp;you get into an accident,&nbsp;your car insurance company is&nbsp;the one that&#8217;s&nbsp;going to be buying those&nbsp;parts to repair your vehicle,&#8221; said&nbsp;Terence Lau, dean of Syracuse&nbsp;University's College of Law.
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Many vehicles are susceptible&nbsp;to multiple Trump administration tariff&nbsp;policies, impacting not only the auto industry but also&nbsp;levies on steel and aluminum,&nbsp;taxes on chips, and duties on global imports.
Why It Matters: Consumers have been scrambling to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44817399/liberation-day-tariffs-why-some-americans-are-rushing-to-buy-a-car-before-trumps-25-auto-duty-hits">purchase cars before the tariffs instigate price increases</a>. Retail sales figures released by the Commerce Department on Wednesday show a 5.3% surge in&nbsp;sales at motor vehicle and&nbsp;parts dealers from February to March. 
Meanwhile, inventories of used vehicles have declined from 43 to 39 days from March to April, according to Cox Automotive.
The tariffs may put companies like Ford Motor (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>) and General Motors (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>) at high risk of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/04/44806252/trump-tariffs-could-put-ford-gm-at-high-risk-of-negative-ratings-report">receiving negative ratings</a> from ratings agency S&amp;P.
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Comedian and podcast host Joe Rogan has praised Tesla Inc.'s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology for its accuracy as the podcaster shared an instance of using the tech on his drive home.
What Happened: On Tuesday, X user Mario Nawful posted a video that showcased their Model S navigating a tight spot on the road while using FSD.
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Rogan quoted the post and shared his own experience with the company's FSD tech, calling it ‘bananas.'
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The podcaster praised the technology and said that it ‘changes lanes to avoid slow traffic, ' ‘hits the blinkers and turns for you,' and ‘stops at red lights and stop signs.'
Why It Matters: Rogan's praise for Tesla's FSD comes as the company is showcasing the development of the technology. The company had recently <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/04/44787364/tesla-deploys-unsupervised-fsd-at-giga-texas-to-move-cars-from-factory-to-lot">released a video </a>that showcased a Tesla Model Y as well as a Cybertruck navigating a 1.4-mile and 0.6-mile course via FSD, respectively.
Elon Musk had recently <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/04/44834045/tesla-touts-fsd-capabilities-elon-says-predicts-cars-will-soon-drive-itself-right-to-your-house">predicted Tesla cars </a>would be able to drive themselves to people's houses ‘this year,&#8217; sharing his optimism for the company's self-driving technology.
However, Musk's company still lags behind competitors like Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) Waymo, which has logged in well over 20 million autonomous driving miles.
Waymo, which is a competitor to Musk's planned Cybercab ride-hailing services, has also logged <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/03/44349240/googles-waymo-leads-robotaxi-race-with-2-millon-paid-rides-zoox-challenges-tesla-for-second-spot-as-unsupervised-autonomy-becomes-table-stakes-says-gary-black">2 million autonomous</a> paid rides, leading the segment by a healthy margin.
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Joe Rogan Hails Tesla's FSD As He Uses It To Drive Home: Calls It 'F***ing Wild'

Tesla Inc.&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) new vehicle registrations in California have declined despite <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44802015/us-electric-vehicle-sales-up-11-in-q1-as-tesla-declines-the-winners-and-losers">growing adoption of EVs </a>in the domestic market, according to the latest Q1 2025 sales data.
What Happened: The California New Car Dealers Association (CNCDA) released a report on Wednesday, highlighting the new vehicle registrations in the state for Q1 2025. According to the <a href="https://www.cncda.org/news/california-new-car-dealers-association-releases-q1-2025-auto-outlook-report/">report</a>, Tesla logged over 42,322 new vehicle registrations in California.
In comparison, the company logged over 49,875 registrations in Q1 2024, a 15.1% year-on-year decline. Tesla's EV market share also fell from 55.5% to 43.9% in Q1 2025.
The EV market share also experienced a marginal YoY decline, at 20.8% in Q1 2025, compared to 21.4% in Q1 2024. However, despite the decline, the report indicated the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y continue to be top-selling models in the state.
Why It Matters: The report comes in as Tesla faces growing uncertainty with its Cybercab and Semi ambitions, which could face disruptions in mass production due to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44831422/donald-trumps-145-tariffs-on-china-could-disrupt-teslas-cybercab-semi-production-report">import tariffs on China</a> by the Trump administration.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/04/44832483/tesla-bull-ross-gerber-says-elon-musk-doesnt-care-about-company-anymore-blames-focus-on-other-ventures-for-ev-makers-slump">Experts have criticized Musk</a> for his lack of involvement with the EV giant, owing to the billionaire's other ventures like xAI and his commitments to the Trump administration's DOGE, or Department of Government Efficiency.&nbsp;
In the midst of it all, Tesla has been showcasing its FSD prowess, something Elon Musk swears by as he predicted a Tesla car <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/04/44834045/tesla-touts-fsd-capabilities-elon-says-predicts-cars-will-soon-drive-itself-right-to-your-house">will soon drive itself </a>‘right to your house.' Tesla says FSD has logged over 50,000 driverless miles between California and Texas production units.
Price Action: TSLA stock currently trades for $241.55 on the NASDAQ and has experienced a 36.31% YTD decline, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro data</a>.
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Based on <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga&#8217;s Edge Stock Rankings</a>, Tesla scores a solid 67.66% in growth and 93.69% in momentum, though it lags in value. Curious how other automakers stack up? Check out Benzinga Edge for deeper insights.
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Tesla Experiences 15% Decline In New Vehicle Registrations In California Despite A Surge In EV Sales

Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) CEO Elon Musk&#8216;s influence in President Donald Trump&#8216;s Department of Government Efficiency has taken physical form at the General Services Administration, where staffers recently discovered unauthorized Starlink satellite transceivers connected to the administrator&#8217;s office.
What Happened: The equipment highlights Musk&#8217;s growing footprint at the obscure yet powerful federal agency that oversees government contracts and real estate worth billions of dollars, <a href="https://apnews.com/article/doge-musk-trump-ai-starlink-gsa-efficiency-d67a41d1be98db11f05ca8e4472f53bd#">reported</a> the Associated Press.
Several Musk associates now hold key positions at GSA, including acting administrator Stephen Ehikian, whose wife previously worked at Musk&#8217;s X Corp. Tesla engineer Thomas Shedd runs the agency&#8217;s technology division, while Nicole Hollander, another Musk lieutenant, leads efforts to sell federal properties.
&#8220;GSA was built for this moment,&#8221; Ehikian told employees in a recorded meeting viewed by AP. &#8220;We literally have an impact on the administration&#8217;s mandate right now, which is around efficiency.&#8221;
SpaceX did not immediately respond to&nbsp;<a href="http://pro.benzinga.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga</a>'s request for comment.
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Why It Matters: The agency has already canceled over 680 leases, listed 32 properties worth $185 million, and cut contracts valued at $50 billion, according to internal presentations, cited by AP.
GSA employees reported concerns about the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/space/25/04/44784801/elon-musks-spacex-offers-researchers-up-to-100000-to-hack-into-starlink">unauthorized Starlink equipment</a> to superiors and the agency&#8217;s inspector general, fearing potential security violations. A GSA spokesman confirmed the transceivers&#8217; presence but insisted they weren&#8217;t connected to GSA&#8217;s network.
Critics, including GWU law professor Steven Schooner, note GSA&#8217;s critical position as &#8220;a choke point for all agencies&#8221; that can &#8220;stop all civilian agencies from purchasing, period.&#8221;
The agency has already dismantled its internal consulting team that had been <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/department-of-government-efficiency">working to improve government services</a>, including online tax filing and passport renewal systems.
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The stock market experienced significant declines on Wednesday as Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/04/44850992/stocks-sink-as-powell-dismisses-fed-put-safety-net-gold-extends-massive-lead-over-nasdaq">addressed economic concerns</a>. The S&amp;P 500 fell 2.2% to 5,275.70 points, while the Nasdaq dropped 3% to 16,307.16. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 1.7% to 39,669.39. The tech sector faced substantial losses, with semiconductor companies particularly affected by new export restrictions.
These are the top stocks that gained the attention of retail traders and investors throughout the day:
Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>)
Palantir shares decreased by 5.78%, closing at $92.71. The stock reached an intraday high of $97.30 and a low of $89.62, with a 52-week range between $125.41 and $20.33. The decline came as Powell&#8217;s remarks on tariffs and economic slowdown concerns <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/04/44852162/whats-going-on-with-palantir-shares-wednesday">weighed</a> on the tech sector. 
Hertz Global Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HTZ#NASDAQ">HTZ</a>)
Hertz shares soared by 56.44%, closing at $5.71, with an intraday high of $5.77 and a low of $4.06. The stock&#8217;s 52-week range is $6.65 to $2.47. The surge followed&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44838080/hertz-global-stock-soars-after-pershing-square-hops-in-passenger-seat-whats-going-on">Pershing Square&#8217;s significant stake</a>&nbsp;in the company, as revealed in an amended 13F filing.
Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>)
Netflix saw a 1.50% decline, closing at $961.63. The stock hit an intraday high of $981.21 and a low of $949.17, with a 52-week range of $1,064.50 to $542.01. Investors are eyeing Netflix&#8217;s upcoming&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/sports/25/04/44848932/netflix-q1-earnings-preview-no-subscriber-figures-experts-see-shares-as-safer-haven-in-this-tariff-war-environment">earnings report</a>&nbsp;for guidance amid the tariff war environment.
Prologis Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLD#NYSE">PLD</a>)
Prologis shares rose by 1.84%, closing at $100.29. The stock reached an intraday high of $101.91 and a low of $97.98, with a 52-week range of $132.57 to $85.35. The increase followed the company&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/04/44837972/prologis-beats-q1-ffo-estimate-same-store-noi-up-6-2-y-y-more">strong first-quarter earnings</a> report, which exceeded expectations. Prologis president Dan Letter said that the company signed leases totaling 58 million square feet and expanded capacity to support growing demand for data centers.
Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)
Tesla shares fell by 4.94%, closing at $241.55. The stock&#8217;s intraday high was $251.97, with a low of $233.89, and a 52-week range of $488.54 to $138.80. Investors are eagerly awaiting Tesla&#8217;s upcoming <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44845458/tesla-top-10-shareholder-questions-investors-want-answers-on-fsd-cybercab-tariffs-brand-damage-and-more">shareholder meeting</a> for updates on key issues. Shareholders will demand answers on self-driving, Cybercab, tariffs and brand damage.
Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings for Netflix indicate Momentum at 95th percentile and Growth at 69th percentile. How does rival Disney fare? Find out by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">clicking here now</a>.
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President Donald Trump was named the<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/24/12/42450651/donald-trump-to-be-named-time-person-of-the-year-beating-out-harris-musk-middleton-netanyahu-report"> Time Person of the Year</a> in 2024 and is one of the 100 people named to the 2025 Time Most Influential People list.
Aside from Trump and political leaders like J.D. Vance, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Javier Milei, the list also includes several CEOs of publicly traded U.S. companies.
Here's a look at that list.
What Happened: The Time 100 Most Influential list includes people across categories of artists, innovators, titans, leaders and pioneers and unlike the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/social-media/24/09/40760039/elon-musk-less-influential-to-artificial-intelligence-than-scarlett-johansson-time-magazine-">Time 100 AI list </a>from last year that left Elon Musk out, includes the world's richest man.
The 2025 <a href="https://time.com/collections/100-most-influential-people-2025/">list </a>includes 16 corporate CEOs, which is a record for the annual list from the newsmagazine.
Here are the CEOs of publicly traded U.S. companies and their categories:
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<li>Elon Musk (Leaders): CEO of Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)</li>
<li>Lisa Su (Titans): CEO of Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>)</li>
<li>Mark Zuckerberg (Titans): CEO of Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>)</li>
<li>Ted Sarandos (Titans): CEO of Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>)</li>
<li>Alex Karp (Titans): CEO of Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>)</li>
<li>Ed Bastian (Titans): CEO of Delta Air Lines (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>)</li>
<li>Doug McMillon (Titans): CEO of Walmart (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>)</li>
<li>Stephen Squeri (Titans): CEO of American Express (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXP#NYSE">AXP</a>)</li>
<li>Larry Fink (Innovators): CEO of BlackRock (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NYSE">BLK</a>)</li>
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The list also included Tomáš Cihlář, who is a vice president at Gilead Sciences (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GILD#NASDAQ">GILD</a>), for his work on HIV drugs.
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Why It's Important: While many readers will know the names like Ed Sheeran, Scarlett Johansson, Demi Moore, Jalen Hurts, Simon Biles, Serena Williams and Snoop Dogg, the list of most influential offers a look at some of the top CEOs who have transformed their companies or led the companies through times of uncertainty.
"What he's built over the past 25 years is astonishing — a house of creativity that is constantly heading into the future," producer and writer Shonda Rhimes wrote of Sarandos. "Ted's genuine love of television and movies has helped him turn Netflix, and the streaming industry as a whole, into something that none of us can live without."
Musk's increased role in politics, including the newly created Department of Government Efficiency, led to his inclusion in the "leaders" category.
Time Magazine senior correspondent Simon Shuster wrote the description for Musk, highlighting past conquests from the billionaire like electric cars at Tesla, taking over Twitter and pushing into space with SpaceX.
"After spending nearly $290 million in 2024 to help elect Donald Trump and other Republican candidates, Musk has applied this same energy to the task of dismantling the federal bureaucracy," Shuster wrote.
While many Tesla and Musk fans were upset the billionaire was not included in the Time 100 AI List last year, Musk shared his best response to how he feels about accolades like making a top 100 list.
"Magazines do not establish relevance, history does," Musk said.
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10:40 AMFeb 19, 2025	PUT	$640.00	Jun 17, 2027	789	40	22	1000	4	SWEEP	BEARISH
10:27 AMFeb 19, 2025	CALL	$350.00	Feb 21, 2025	-57	5698	501	47	12249	SWEEP	BEARISH
10:25 AMFeb 19, 2025	PUT	$370.00	Jun 20, 2025	62	3683	333	157	2342	SWEEP	BEARISH
10:23 AMFeb 19, 2025	PUT	$370.00	Jun 20, 2025	62	57	474	2	2342	SWEEP	BEARISH
10:13 AMFeb 19, 2025	PUT	$400.00	Jul 18, 2025	90	1438	115	142	1012	SWEEP	BULLISH
10:13 AMFeb 19, 2025	PUT	$410.00	Feb 21, 2025	-57	1567	115	33	4688	SWEEP	BULLISH
09:50 AMFeb 19, 2025	PUT	$680.00	Dec 18, 2026	608	17	15	77	22	TRADE	BEARISH