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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Uber Technologies Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBER#NYSE">UBER</a>) CEO,&nbsp;Dara Khosrowshahi, stated that&nbsp;Elon Musk&nbsp;has no plans to integrate&nbsp;Tesla Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)&#8217;s forthcoming robotaxis into Uber&#8217;s platform.
What Happened: Speaking <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-02-21/uber-ceo-says-musk-wants-to-go-alone-on-tesla-robotaxi-rollout">with</a> Bloomberg TV at the FII conference in Miami on Friday, Khosrowshahi revealed that Musk plans to roll out Tesla's robotaxi service without external partnerships.
&#8220;They want to build it alone, so to some extent in Austin, we and Waymo will be competing with Tesla when they launch,&#8221; he said, referencing Alphabet Inc.&#8217;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>) autonomous vehicle unit.
Khosrowshahi believes that Uber would be a logical platform for Tesla drivers, as it introduces variable demand to the autonomous vehicle (AV) ecosystem. 
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Uber has intensified its focus on autonomous vehicle (AV) technology in recent years, forging over a dozen manufacturing partnerships and investing in multiple self-driving tech firms since 2023. The company is preparing to roll out autonomous rides with Waymo in Austin next month, followed by an expansion to Atlanta this summer.
Why It Matters: This revelation comes after <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43724986/uber-ceo-looks-forward-to-tesla-partnership-for-robotaxis-no-one-wants-to-compete-against-tesla-or-elon">Khosrowshahi expressed optimism </a>about a potential partnership between Uber and Tesla for robotaxis. In a recent interview, he stated that he hoped to convince Tesla to work with Uber, emphasizing that no one wants to compete against Tesla if they can help it.
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The launch of Tesla's robotaxis and Waymo's expanded operations could impact Uber's ride volume growth and reduce its commission rates, according to Bloomberg. Additionally, Waymo offers driverless rides through its app in key markets like San Francisco and is set to expand to Miami next year.
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Elon Musk doesn't just work hard—he sleeps hard. The billionaire tech mogul has reportedly been crashing on the floor of his government office, which sits just across from the West Wing of the White House.
Since taking on his new role as head of the Department of Government Efficiency under President Donald Trump, Musk has been spending long hours at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building—so long that he's apparently decided to just sleep there.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Sleeping In The Office—Again</h2>
A Republican source told People that Musk has been &#8220;holed up&#8221; in his government office, sometimes sleeping on the couch and sometimes straight-up on the floor. Not exactly Tesla's (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)&nbsp; luxury interiors, but Musk has never been big on comfort.
It's not the first time Musk has made an office his bedroom. He famously <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fTj3h7wp1Mw">lived in a Tesla factory </a>for three years, sleeping on a couch, under his desk, and even in a tent on the roof. His reasoning back then? Too much work, not enough time to go home.
Now, history seems to be repeating itself—only this time, instead of a Tesla plant, his makeshift bedroom is in a government building next to Trump's White House.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Government Office? More Like A Full-Time Home</h2>
The EEOB, where Musk has been sleeping, houses various agencies under the Executive Office of the President. It's next to the White House, making it easy for Musk to stay close to Trump.
And while Musk may not have a bed, the EEOB does have perks. A cafeteria, a gym, and even a bowling alley are available for government employees, so at least he's not starving.
But Musk isn't the only one spending extra time in the office. His 4-year-old son, X Æ A-Xii, has reportedly been around "quite a bit." The toddler even made an appearance at a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zqjjPYekxgM&amp;ab_channel=FOX9Minneapolis-St.Paul">Feb. 11 Oval Office press conference,</a> standing beside Musk and Trump while making faces at reporters.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Mar-a-Lago: Musk's Other "Home"</h2>
When Musk isn't sleeping in his government office, he's reportedly spending time at Mar-a-Lago. <a href="https://people.com/elon-musk-sleeping-office-floor-near-white-house-exclusive-11678717">People magazine quoted sources</a> as saying he was living at Trump's Florida resort during the presidential transition, helping shape the administration's tech policies.
One Palm Beach told People last month that Melania Trump was "glad to have a babysitter for Donald" while Musk was hanging around.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">So, Why Is Musk Sleeping There?</h2>
It's unclear exactly why Musk is choosing to sleep in the EEOB, but given his history, it's likely just about efficiency. If you ask Musk, he'd probably say something like &#8220;too much work, no time to leave.&#8221;
The White House has not commented on his sleeping habits. Neither has Musk. But for now, the world's richest man is apparently sleeping on the floor, just a few steps from Trump's White House.
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Elon Musk's New Crash Pad? The Floor Of His Government Office Next To Trump's West Wing

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
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<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>BABA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/28/25</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$26.9K</td>
<td>5.4K</td>
<td>16.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PDD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/28/25</td>
<td>$141.00</td>
<td>$81.2K</td>
<td>580</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FND</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$120.0K</td>
<td>336</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MODG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$7.50</td>
<td>$54.0K</td>
<td>164</td>
<td>713</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LOW</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$245.00</td>
<td>$34.1K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
<td>468</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TSLA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$700.00</td>
<td>$63.7K</td>
<td>4.5K</td>
<td>315</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MELI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$2500.00</td>
<td>$25.2K</td>
<td>39</td>
<td>272</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$28.5K</td>
<td>3.4K</td>
<td>174</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SFIX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$3.00</td>
<td>$27.8K</td>
<td>445</td>
<td>105</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NKE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$27.5K</td>
<td>3.6K</td>
<td>72</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding BABA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 7 day(s) on February 28, 2025. Parties traded 106 contract(s) at a $150.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.9K, with a price of $254.0 per contract. There were 5458 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 16646 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding PDD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PDD#NASDAQ">PDD</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 7 day(s) on February 28, 2025. Parties traded 700 contract(s) at a $141.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $81.2K, with a price of $116.0 per contract. There were 580 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1118 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For FND (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FND#NYSE">FND</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 84 day(s) on May 16, 2025. This event was a transfer of 300 contract(s) at a $85.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 26 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $120.0K, with a price of $400.0 per contract. There were 336 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1118 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MODG (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MODG#NYSE">MODG</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 175 day(s) on August 15, 2025. This event was a transfer of 373 contract(s) at a $7.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $54.0K, with a price of $145.0 per contract. There were 164 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 713 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For LOW (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LOW#NYSE">LOW</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, is expiring today. Parties traded 99 contract(s) at a $245.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 9 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $34.1K, with a price of $345.0 per contract. There were 1684 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 468 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 175 day(s) on August 15, 2025. Parties traded 148 contract(s) at a $700.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $63.7K, with a price of $431.0 per contract. There were 4552 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 315 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MELI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MELI#NASDAQ">MELI</a>), we observe a call option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 329 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 1 contract(s) at a $2500.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.2K, with a price of $25240.0 per contract. There were 39 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 272 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For JD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JD#NASDAQ">JD</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 84 day(s) on May 16, 2025. This event was a transfer of 50 contract(s) at a $40.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.5K, with a price of $573.0 per contract. There were 3414 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 174 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SFIX (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SFIX#NASDAQ">SFIX</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 329 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 105 contract(s) at a $3.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.8K, with a price of $265.0 per contract. There were 445 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 105 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 put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 28 day(s) on March 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 30 contract(s) at a $85.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.5K, with a price of $915.0 per contract. There were 3668 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 72 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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<a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/books/news/bill-gates-elon-musk-memoir-source-code-b2688651.html">In an interview with The Independent</a> earlier this month, Gates opened up about their dynamic, acknowledging Musk's accomplishments while admitting their personal interactions haven't always been the smoothest.
"He's been nice to me at times, and mean to me at times," Gates said. "I will try and work with him because he's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/02/43504134/elon-musks-mom-says-its-degrading-when-people-call-her-son-wealthy-or-a-billionaire-instead-she-prefers-the-genius-of-the-world">brilliant, he's rich, he's influential</a>."
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That's a diplomatic way of putting it—especially considering their history of public clashes, business rivalries, and, yes, a Twitter meme Musk posted mocking Gates's appearance.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">A Feud Built on Tesla, Philanthropy, and a Billion-Dollar Bet</h2>
Their tensions date back years, but one of their most publicized clashes happened in 2022, when Gates flew to Tesla's (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) Gigafactory in Texas to discuss philanthropy with Musk. Gates, a longtime advocate for climate initiatives, had hoped to convince Musk to direct more of his wealth toward charitable giving.
<a href="https://www.cnn.com/2023/09/11/tech/elon-musk-bill-gates-isaacson-book/index.html">CNN quoted</a> Gates as saying in Walter Isaacson's 2023 biography on Musk that the meeting didn't exactly go as planned. Musk was already skeptical of traditional philanthropy, telling Gates he believed "most philanthropy was ‘bulls—,'" estimating that only 20 cents of every dollar actually made an impact. Instead, Musk argued that investing in Tesla would do more to fight climate change than donating to charitable causes.
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That argument might have carried more weight if Musk hadn't already discovered that Gates had placed a $1.5 billion short position on Tesla stock—essentially betting against the company's success.
"Sorry… I cannot take your philanthropy on climate seriously," Musk reportedly told Gates, refusing to engage further.
Then came the infamous tweet. Musk posted a meme mocking Gates's appearance, comparing him to a pregnant man emoji. It was a public jab that made headlines and cemented the feud.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">From Sparring to Some Respect</h2>
Despite the drama, Gates has repeatedly acknowledged Musk's contributions to technology and innovation. In his recent interview with The Independent, he admitted that Musk has had a major impact on the auto industry.
"I'm in awe of the great work he did at SpaceX and Tesla," Gates said. "The fact that Tesla kind of forced the car industry to do great EVs is a gigantic contribution."
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But while Gates respects Musk's achievements, he's more puzzled by the political shift in Silicon Valley, particularly the growing support for Donald Trump.
"I'm a little surprised at the variety of political views coming out of Silicon Valley," he said, adding that just a few years ago, most tech leaders leaned left. Now, many have financially backed Trump, which he finds unexpected.
Gates even joked that he half-expected to run into Musk when he met with Trump last month at Mar-a-Lago before the former president assumed office again.
"When I went down to see Trump, I wondered if Elon would be there, but it ended up being a meeting with just Trump and I and our two staff people."
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Two Billionaires, Two Different Playbooks</h2>
At the core of their tension is a fundamental difference in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/02/43562104/bill-gates-was-the-richest-man-in-the-world-for-a-record-18-years-he-says-money-brings-freedom-but-beyond-that-its-the-same-hamburger">how they approach money</a>, influence, and legacy.
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Despite their differences, Gates hasn't ruled out collaborating with Musk in the future. Whether Musk will put their past behind him—or resist the urge to take another shot at Gates online—remains to be seen.
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'I'm In Awe' — Bill Gates Says Elon Musk Is Brilliant, Rich, And Influential, But Admits He's Been 'Mean To Me At Times'

Elon Musk, who leads the so-called Department of Government Efficiency, isn't drawing high approval ratings <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/02/43805137/elon-musk-defends-doge-initiatives-says-his-role-is-to-provide-trump-with-tech-support-if-the-bureaucracy-is-fighting-the-will-of-the-people">in a new poll</a>.
What Happened: According to a new Emerson College poll of voters in February, President Donald Trump <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43847433/trump-approval-rating-declines-in-february-unpopular-domestic-and-foreign-policy-ideas">lost support from January.</a>
The same <a href="https://emersoncollegepolling.com/february-2025-national-poll-trump-presidential-approval-at-48-musk-doge-job-approval-at-41/">poll </a>asked voters their thoughts on Musk, who Trump put in charge of the Department of Government Efficiency.
The poll asked: "Do you approve or disapprove of the job Elon Musk is doing at the Department of Government Efficiency?"
The results were:
<ul>
<li>Approve: 41%</li>
<li>Disapprove: 45%</li>
<li>Neutral: 14%</li>
</ul>
The poll found Musk to have a lower approval rating than Trump (48%) and a higher disapproval rating (42%). This suggests that voters don't approve of Musk's role at DOGE or the new department overall.
Voters also showed minimal support for the DOGE and the Trump administration&#8217;s plans to eliminate the US Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Department of Education.
The poll found that 44% of voters opposed the decision to eliminate the USAID with 36% supporting the decision and 20% unsure. Fifty-eight percent of voters oppose the elimination of the Department of Education, with 30% supporting the department's elimination.
"Support for eliminating the Department of Education is found among Republicans, at 53%, while Democrats and independents strongly oppose it at 82% and 59%," Emerson College Polling executive director Spencer Kimball said.
Similarly, Kimball said eliminating USAID is popular among Republicans at 62% of support. However, eliminating it was opposed by 68% and 45% of Democrats and Independents, respectively.
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Why It's Important: Given Musk's increasingly elevated role within the Trump administration, he may find himself the subject of more approval polls related to his political endeavors.
The big question for investors will be how Musk's approval rating translates to the companies he runs.
Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) took a hit to its brand value in a Brand Finance survey in 2024. The company lost $15 billion in brand value and dropped 18 places in the rankings to 36th.
The electric vehicle company has been the subject of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/01/43251316/tesla-faces-boycott-call-in-poland-over-musks-wwii-comments">calls for boycotts </a>in European nations due to Musk's political beliefs. Sales of Tesla vehicles have fallen in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43534797/tesla-sales-drop-60-in-germany-are-elon-musks-politics-getting-in-the-way-of-ev-growth">regions like Germany</a> and other parts of Europe.
In the U.S., Tesla sales declined overall in 2024 and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/25/02/43447273/tesla-sales-drop-12-in-california-is-elon-musks-support-for-donald-trump-hurting-ev-sales">California saw a double-digit</a> decline to start the 2025 year in January.
Musk's approval rating as a CEO and as a politician are likely two different things, but for investors and Tesla shareholders, the hope is that they can stay separate and not translate to overall disapproval of Musk as a person and leader.
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Elon Musk Approval Rating Hits 41%: Voters Not Impressed With DOGE Work And Calls To Eliminate Departments

Institutional investors were bullish on technology and financials during the fourth quarter of 2024 as these sectors saw major inflows, according to 13F filings with the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC). Investors were seen pulling back from the healthcare sector.
What Happened: 13F filings are mandatory reports filed by the managers overseeing at least $100 million in assets filed with the SEC. Adam Turnquist, the chief technical strategist at LPL Financial analyses the big rotation in the holdings of such funds for the fourth quarter.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Tech&#8217;s Resurgence and Financial Gains</h3>
The results of the U.S. presidential elections, hopes for deregulation, and the possibility of increased lending activity in the wake of Fed rate cuts led the investors to bump their stakes in technology and financials in the fourth quarter according to Turnquist.
After a slight dip in the third quarter, tech holdings surged by 0.7%, reflecting confidence in the sector&#8217;s growth potential. Rotation into financials increased by 0.6%.
&#8220;Communication services and consumer discretionary allocations both increased 0.5% from the third quarter, while allocations toward exchange-traded funds rose 0.4%,&#8221; according to LPL Financial&#8217;s note.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Healthcare Under Pressure</h3>
On the other hand, healthcare experienced a sharp decline, with allocations dropping by 1.4%.
This retreat followed a period of stagnation and was likely influenced by political factors. Turnquist said that &#8220;The nomination of the so-called anti-vaccine Health Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and the potential for reduced Affordable Care Act subsidies,&#8221; was also a potential trigger.
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<td>Changes In Q4</td>
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<td>Technology</td>
<td>0.70%</td>
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<td>Financials</td>
<td>0.60%</td>
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<td>Communications</td>
<td>0.50%</td>
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<td>Consumer Discretionary</td>
<td>0.50%</td>
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<td>Other</td>
<td>0.40%</td>
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<td>Energy</td>
<td>-0.10%</td>
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<td>Industrials</td>
<td>-0.20%</td>
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<td>Utilities</td>
<td>-0.20%</td>
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<td>Consumer Staples</td>
<td>-0.30%</td>
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<td>Materials</td>
<td>-0.30%</td>
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<td>Real Estate</td>
<td>-0.30%</td>
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<td>Health Care</td>
<td>-1.40%</td>
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Why It Matters: These filings provide a window into the strategies of major players like hedge funds, pension funds, and endowments.
LPL Research&#8217;s Strategic and Tactical Asset Allocation Committee remains neutral on equities but favors large-cap growth and domestic companies. They also maintain a neutral stance on fixed income, recommending an &#8220;up-in-quality&#8221; approach and cautioning against adding duration due to expected interest rate volatility.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Hedge Funds Latgely Follow The Trend</h3>
Hedge funds largely mirrored the broader trend, increasing their tech holdings while reducing exposure to healthcare, according to the note.
Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), and Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) were among the top picks, with significant increases in market value. However, Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) saw a net selling of 2.1 million shares, and Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>) and PDD Holdings Inc. ADR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PDD#NASDAQ">PDD</a>) also faced substantial reductions.
While the overall trend was consistent, individual hedge fund strategies varied. While Warren Buffett&#8216;s Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>) (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>) increased its tech exposure and added Constellation Brands Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STZ#NYSE">STZ</a>) while reducing its stake in Bank of America Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>).
Conversely, Scion Asset Management, led by Michael Burry, favored healthcare and consumer staples, exiting positions in financials and consumer discretionary.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Bond Market Bets And ETF Insights</h3>
Beyond individual stocks, 13F filings revealed that four of the top ten purchased bond ETFs tracked the U.S. bond market. Large-cap growth ETFs also saw significant inflows, indicating a preference for these high-growth stocks, highlighted the note.
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Institutional Investors Load Up On Technology And Financial Stocks In Q4 While Reducing Positions In Healthcare Sector Amid Political Uncertainty

EV giant Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) is recalling 376,241 vehicles in the U.S. over concerns of loss of power steering assist, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said on Friday.
What Happened:&nbsp;Certain model year 2023 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles may experience a loss of power steering assist when the vehicle reaches a stop and accelerates again, the U.S. auto safety regulator said. 
A loss of power steering assist will require greater steering effort and increase the risk of a crash, particularly at low speeds, it said. 
Tesla has released over-the-air software aimed at resolving the issue. The company told NHTSA that it is not aware of any collisions, injuries, or fatalities owing to the issue but has identified over 3000 warranty claims potentially related to the issue.
The recall follows a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/02/36907398/tesla-faces-fresh-nhtsa-scrutiny-over-steering-issues-in-model-3-and-model-y-evs">probe by the NHTSA</a> into complaints of loss of steering control in model year 2023 vehicles. The complaints alleged an inability to turn the steering wheel or an increase in effort required to turn the wheel with a majority having experienced it when the vehicle was traveling with a speed between 5 mph and 35 mph.
"ODI (Office of Defects Investigation) is aware of over 50 vehicles which were allegedly towed as a result of the condition from a variety of areas including, driveways, parking lots, side of road and intersections,&#8221; the regulator said last year. 
Why It Matters: In January, Tesla recalled 239,382 vehicles in the U.S. over concerns of loss of rearview camera image and fixed the issue via an over-the-air software update. 
In 2024, Tesla issued&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/01/42755074/tesla-recalls-in-2024-crossed-5-million-but-most-were-fixed-via-software-updates-majority-of-physical-recall" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">15 recalls, impacting over 5.13 million vehicles</a>. However, a whopping majority of the recalls were fixed with over-the-air (OTA) software updates, and only a select few required vehicle owners to visit a service center to resolve an issue.
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As the precious metal nears the $3000 per ounce mark, all focus shifts to gold. As this expert highlights that the yellow metal is a portfolio &#8220;essential,&#8221; he adds that &#8220;fiscal dominance&#8221; could be a trigger for its divergence from inverse correlation with real yields.
What Happened: Despite trading flat at $2,930.62 per ounce, down 0.31% as of the publication of this article, gold has been testing the $3,000 level after hitting fresh records.
The metal&#8217;s 52-week range lies between $2,015.55 and the latest record high of $2,954.97.
Gold has given similar returns to the S&amp;P 500 index since 2020 while having a lower volatility, explains Jurrien Timmer, the director of global macro at Fidelity Investments. &#8220;Gold remains an essential component of a diversified portfolio in a regime in which bonds might remain impaired,&#8221; he added
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Timmer also noted gold&#8217;s traditional inverse correlation with real yields has broken down recently. He said that likely due to &#8220;fiscal dominance&#8221; and geopolitical factors like central bank gold purchases.
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Why It Matters: Meanwhile, during the ongoing four-day 2025 Conservative Political Action Conference, Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) CEO Elon Musk addressed the gold at Fort Knox and said, &#8220;It&#8217;s the public&#8217;s gold. It&#8217;s your gold. I think you have a right to see it.&#8221;
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43847433/trump-approval-rating-declines-in-february-unpopular-domestic-and-foreign-policy-ideas">President</a> Donald Trump added during his speech, &#8220;We&#8217;re going to open the doors and inspect Fort Knox,&#8221; He continued, &#8220;I don&#8217;t want to open it and find the cupboards are empty,&#8221;
According to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, an audit is conducted annually and confirms that all the gold is accounted for and present, <a href="https://apnews.com/article/fort-knox-gold-reserves-elon-musk-338bebb56885c142feaa0ff383c9ba37">reported</a> AP. 
Since 1937, Fort Knox has secured U.S. gold. It now also functions as the Army&#8217;s human resources command and the site of its largest yearly training.
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Gold Is An 'Essential Component' Of Portfolio, Says Expert As It Nears $3000 While Trump, Musk Suggest Fort Knox Inspection Amid The Surge

NVIDIA Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) has unveiled Signs, an innovative artificial intelligence-powered platform designed to enhance American Sign Language (ASL) learning and accessibility, entering the assistive technology space as companies like Neuralink make strides in neural communication.
What Happened: The platform, developed in partnership with the American Society for Deaf Children and Hello Monday, aims to create a comprehensive validated dataset of 400,000 video clips representing 1,000 signed words. 
&#8220;Most deaf children are born to hearing parents. Giving family members accessible tools like Signs to start learning ASL early enables them to open an effective communication channel with children as young as six to eight months old,&#8221; said Cheri Dowling, executive director of the American Society for Deaf Children.
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Why It Matters: While NVIDIA focuses on external AI-driven communication solutions, Tesla Inc. CEO Elon Musk&#8216;s Neuralink is developing complementary neural technology. The company&#8217;s upcoming &#8220;Blindsight&#8221; product aims to restore vision in individuals born blind, demonstrating the expanding possibilities in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/24/03/37863779/elon-musk-reveals-blindsight-will-be-next-neuralink-product-we-believe-we-can-still-restore-visio">neural communication assistance</a>.
The Signs platform features a 3D avatar demonstrating signs and provides real-time AI feedback on users&#8217; signing through webcam analysis. Currently offering an initial set of 100 signs, Nvidia&#8217;s research team is exploring the integration of facial expressions and head movements in future versions, while also investigating regional variations and slang terms.
Nvidia plans to make the dataset publicly available later this year, potentially catalyzing the development of new accessible technologies including AI agents and video conferencing tools. The platform is currently accessible at signs-ai.com, with live demonstrations planned for the upcoming NVIDIA GTC conference in San Jose, March 17-21.
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Mark Cuban isn't afraid to call out Elon Musk, and he's made that explicit time and time again. While many hesitate to challenge the billionaire and now influential political figure, Cuban says he couldn't care less.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Cuban on Why He Calls Out Musk</h2>
"Not a lot of people are going to stand up to him and I'm like, f&#x2A;&#x2A;&#x2A;&#x2A;k it, I don't care," Cuban <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fiK6IWhDbWU">said in an interview</a> with Theo Von. He admits he enjoys messing with Musk, especially because Musk is so active on Twitter. "His skin is so, so thin. How can you not f&#x2A;&#x2A;k with him?"
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Cuban and Musk have had their fair share of back-and-forths, with Cuban recalling a time when Musk texted him simply, "F&#x2A;&#x2A;k you," after Cuban made a critical remark about Tesla. But despite their clashes, Cuban acknowledges Musk's success. "You got to give him tons of credit, right? SpaceX, Starlink, Tesla, dude's like the entrepreneur of our generation." Still, Cuban thinks Musk's sensitivity makes him an easy target for jabs.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Musk's Political Shift and ‘Puppet Master' Status</h2>
Cuban has been especially vocal about <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/02/43554357/mark-cuban-calls-out-elon-musks-growing-influence-under-trump-on-a-mission-to-make-himself-above-and-beyond-the-president-of-the-united-states">Musk's growing political influence</a>, particularly his close relationship with President Donald Trump. This shift, Cuban argues, could hurt Tesla's (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)&nbsp; core audience, which consists largely of environmentally conscious consumers. "Anyone consider that maybe Elon's mission is for Elon to get what he wants, instead of the country getting what you voted for?" Cuban <a href="https://x.com/mcuban/status/1887526743541494092">tweeted</a> recently, questioning Musk's true motivations.
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&mdash; Mark Cuban (@mcuban) <a href="https://twitter.com/mcuban/status/1887526743541494092?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 6, 2025</a></blockquote>
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In a separate <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QqDPrv8oFyY">interview</a>, Cuban took it a step further, saying Musk's influence over Trump is "<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/01/43006012/mark-cuban-on-elon-musk-abandoning-his-core-market-manipulating-the-most-powerful-man-in-the-world-is-worth-more-than-teslas-ev-sales">far more valuable</a> than any amount of EV sales from Tesla." He continued, "If you're the wealthiest person in the world and you have effective control, you're the puppet master of the president, the most powerful person in the world. That's about as intoxicating as it gets."
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">‘Not So Brilliant'</h2>
The Department of Government Efficiency that Musk is leading has also come under fire from Cuban. When <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43595087/not-so-brilliant-says-mark-cuban-as-nearly-7-million-in-taxpayer-money-flows-to-elon-musks-doge-in-just-2-weeks">reports surfaced</a> that DOGE itself had burned through nearly $7 million in taxpayer money in just two weeks, Cuban was quick to call it out.
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"Not so brilliant," he <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/mcuban.bsky.social/post/3lhksayzfks2z">wrote</a> in response to the revelations. A government report showed that DOGE received $750,000 on Jan. 27 and another $6 million on Jan. 30, raising concerns about how Musk's team was using the funds.&nbsp;
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'Not A Lot Of People Are Going To Stand Up To Him. I Don't Care,' Says Billionaire Mark Cuban On Why He's Not Afraid To Call Out Elon Musk

Thursday&#8217;s trading session saw the U.S. stock market trend lower, with the Dow Jones index falling by 1% to 44,176.65. The NASDAQ and the S&amp;P 500 indices also fell, dropping by almost 0.5% and 0.4% respectively to end the day at 19,962.36 and 6,117.52.
These are the top stocks that gained the attention of retail traders and investors throughout the day:
Alibaba Group Holding Limited&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>)
Alibaba&#8217;s stock traded higher after reporting an 8% year-on-year growth in fiscal third-quarter revenue to $38.38 billion, beating the analyst consensus estimate. The stock closed up 8.09% at $135.97, with an intraday high of $144.51 and a low of $131.41. The 52-week high and low are $144.51 and $68.36 respectively. The company&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/02/43846533/alibaba-q3-earnings-revenue-and-eps-beat-eyes-global-e-commerce-profitability-in-fy25-increase-investments-in-ai">fiscal third-quarter report</a> also revealed an adjusted net income rise of 7% year-over-year to $7 billion.
Rivian Automotive Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIVN#NASDAQ">RIVN</a>)
Rivian&#8217;s stock dipped 2.30% to close at $13.61, after hitting an intraday high of $14.05 and a low of $13.28. The 52-week high and low are $18.86 and $8.26 respectively. The electric vehicle manufacturer reported its <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/25/02/43867210/rivian-automotive-q4-earnings-highlights-revenue-beat-eps-beat-2025-guidance-truly-transformational-product-r2-coming">fourth-quarter financial results</a> after the market closed on Thursday with revenue coming in at $1.73 billion, which beat a Street consensus of $1.4 billion. Rivian projects an adjusted EBITDA loss between $1.9 billion and $1.7 billion for fiscal 2025 and anticipates a &#8220;modest gross profit&#8221; for the year.
Nu Holdings Ltd&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NU#NYSE">NU</a>)
Nu Holdings&#8217; stock fell 1.04% to close at $13.34, with an intraday high of $13.67 and a low of $13.30. The 52-week high and low are $16.15 and $9.67 respectively. The company&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43869101/nu-holdings-q4-earnings-revenue-miss-eps-in-line-22-customer-growth-and-more">fourth-quarter financial results</a> revealed a 22% year-over-year increase in total global customers. The revenue of $2.99 billion in the quarter missed analyst estimates of $3.29 billion.
Walmart Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>)
Walmart&#8217;s shares plunged 6.53% to close at $97.21, after hitting an intraday high of $100.12 and a low of $96.68. The 52-week high and low are $105.30 and $57.60 respectively. Despite reporting a 4.1% year-on-year growth in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/02/43846469/walmart-q4-earnings-shine-but-soft-fy26-outlook-disappoints-street">fourth-quarter FY25 sales</a>, the company&#8217;s soft FY26 outlook disappointed the street.
Tesla Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)
Tesla&#8217;s stock fell 1.71% to close at $354.40, with an intraday high of $362.30 and a low of $348. The 52-week high and low are $488.54 and $138.80 respectively. The company&#8217;s executive Lars Moravy attributed the delay in getting the safety rating on the Cybertruck to the schedule set by the U.S. auto safety regulator National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, as per a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/02/43844358/tesla-exec-pins-delay-in-cybertruck-crash-test-report-on-nhtsa-says-weve-known-it-was-5-star-from-the-beginning">post on X</a>.
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<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/02/43761629/elon-musk-gets-8-million-a-day-from-taxpayers-dem-question-why-no-one-is-investigating-his-billions-of-dollars-from-federal-government">Elon Musk</a> and Bill Gates don't exactly have the warmest relationship, and a certain Porsche purchase didn't help.
After Gates revealed he had bought a Porsche Taycan instead of a Tesla, Musk responded with <a href="https://x.com/elonmusk/status/1229568241552502784">a blunt post</a> on X in February 2020: "My conversations with Gates have been underwhelming tbh."&nbsp;
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Gates Praises Tesla But Buys a Porsche</h2>
Gates shared his EV choice in an interview with YouTuber Marques Brownlee, where he acknowledged Tesla's (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)&nbsp; major role in pushing electric vehicles forward. He admitted that while EVs still have some drawbacks, especially in range, passenger cars are "one of the most hopeful" ways to make sustainable transportation more accessible.
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That being said, Gates opted for a Porsche Taycan, which he described as "very very cool." He didn't specify which model, but the Taycan Turbo starts at $150,900, while the high-performance Turbo S goes for $185,000. The Turbo S boasts 750 horsepower and can hit 60 mph in just 2.4 seconds—so clearly, he wanted speed and luxury.&nbsp;
Musk made the "underwhelming" comment in response to a post from Tesletter that read: "I wonder why Bill Gates decided to go with the Taycan <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/11/41722959/shaqs-son-wanted-a-tesla-for-christmas-after-getting-straight-as-you-aint-getting-no-tesla-you-b">instead of a Tesla</a>."
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Musk's Track Record of Calling Out Rivals</h2>
Musk's reaction wasn't exactly surprising. He has a history of publicly challenging fellow tech billionaires—whether it's taking jabs at Mark Zuckerberg's AI expertise, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/01/42919768/elon-musk-is-the-richest-man-in-the-world-leaving-jeff-bezos-trailing-237-billion-behind-being-buddies-with-trump-likely-driving-surge">feuding with Jeff Bezos</a> over space travel, or clashing with Gates over Tesla stock.
The Tesla CEO was especially frustrated when it surfaced that Gates had shorted Tesla stock, essentially betting against the company's success. In leaked text messages from 2022, Musk even rejected a potential philanthropic collaboration with Gates, saying, "Sorry, I cannot take your philanthropy on climate change seriously when you have a massive short position against Tesla."
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Gates: "I Will Try and Work With Him"</h2>
Despite the friction, Gates hasn't ruled out collaborating with Musk. In <a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/books/news/bill-gates-elon-musk-memoir-source-code-b2688651.html">an interview with The Independent</a> earlier this month, Gates acknowledged their rocky history but still praised Musk's achievements.
"He's been nice to me at times, and mean to me at times," Gates said. "I will try and work with him because he's brilliant, he's rich, he's influential."
The Microsoft (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) co-founder also recognized Tesla's impact:
"I'm in awe of the great work he did at SpaceX and Tesla. The fact that Tesla kind of forced the car industry to do great EVs is a gigantic contribution," Gates said.&nbsp;
While Gates and Musk have found common ground—like philanthropy and advancing tech—they clearly have their differences. Gates was once the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/02/43562104/bill-gates-was-the-richest-man-in-the-world-for-a-record-18-years-he-says-money-brings-freedom-but-beyond-that-its-the-same-hamburger">world's richest person</a> for a record 18 years, while Musk <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/startups/25/01/43101102/elon-musk-the-richest-man-in-the-world-is-estimated-to-earn-over-23-million-every-single-hour-of-the-day-heres-how-hes-spending-it">took the top spot in 2021</a>. Their rivalry might not be personal, but it's definitely entertaining.
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Elon Musk Called Conversations With Bill Gates 'Underwhelming' After Fellow Tech Billionaire Shared He Bought An Electric Porsche, Not A Tesla

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Consumer Discretionary sector: 
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<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>
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</thead>
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<td>BABA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/28/25</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$25.9K</td>
<td>170</td>
<td>12.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$8.00</td>
<td>$354.0K</td>
<td>11.6K</td>
<td>5.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>M</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$15.50</td>
<td>$26.2K</td>
<td>3.1K</td>
<td>4.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$215.00</td>
<td>$43.7K</td>
<td>7.5K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SWBI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$11.00</td>
<td>$44.5K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
<td>601</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PDD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/28/25</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
<td>$37.8K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>502</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TSLA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
<td>$1.5 million</td>
<td>3.2K</td>
<td>304</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ANF</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>03/07/25</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$93.7K</td>
<td>107</td>
<td>177</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MELI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$2100.00</td>
<td>$49.0K</td>
<td>235</td>
<td>167</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DASH</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
<td>$33.1K</td>
<td>160</td>
<td>34</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding BABA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 8 day(s) on February 28, 2025. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $130.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.9K, with a price of $259.0 per contract. There were 170 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 12649 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GT#NASDAQ">GT</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 330 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 5900 contract(s) at a $8.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $354.0K, with a price of $60.0 per contract. There were 11630 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 5901 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding M (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/M#NYSE">M</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 1 day(s) on February 21, 2025. Parties traded 1456 contract(s) at a $15.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 33 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.2K, with a price of $18.0 per contract. There were 3126 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4011 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AMZN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 1 day(s) on February 21, 2025. Parties traded 55 contract(s) at a $215.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $43.7K, with a price of $795.0 per contract. There were 7579 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1975 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SWBI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SWBI#NASDAQ">SWBI</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 29 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 594 contract(s) at a $11.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $44.5K, with a price of $75.0 per contract. There were 2060 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 601 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PDD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PDD#NASDAQ">PDD</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 36 day(s) on March 28, 2025. This event was a transfer of 25 contract(s) at a $135.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 25 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $37.8K, with a price of $1515.0 per contract. There were 0 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 502 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 483 day(s) on June 18, 2026. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $240.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $1.5 million, with a price of $15445.0 per contract. There were 3264 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 304 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ANF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANF#NYSE">ANF</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 15 day(s) on March 7, 2025. This event was a transfer of 150 contract(s) at a $100.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $93.7K, with a price of $625.0 per contract. There were 107 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 177 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MELI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MELI#NASDAQ">MELI</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 29 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 5 contract(s) at a $2100.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $49.0K, with a price of $9800.0 per contract. There were 235 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 167 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For DASH (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DASH#NASDAQ">DASH</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 120 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 31 contract(s) at a $190.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $33.1K, with a price of $1070.0 per contract. There were 160 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 34 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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The moment highlighted Musk's reputation as one of the most influential and innovative minds in modern history. The billionaire chief executive of Tesla (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), SpaceX, and X has been hailed for revolutionizing electric vehicles, space travel, and artificial intelligence. His mother, Maye Musk, has called him "<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/02/43504134/elon-musks-mom-says-its-degrading-when-people-call-her-son-wealthy-or-a-billionaire-instead-she-prefers-the-genius-of-the-world">the genius of the world</a>."
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Trump, known for his bombastic style, made it clear that while the comment was in jest, he genuinely believes Musk is one of the smartest people alive. "We settled on this guy," he quipped, motioning to Musk.
The president explained that one of his top priorities was bringing in "great people" for his administration. While he had only known Musk "a little bit" before, he quickly recognized the billionaire's unique ability to tackle big problems.
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The White House this week said Musk is serving as a senior adviser to Trump, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43801916/elon-musk-has-no-actual-authority-to-make-government-decisions-says-trump-white-house-on-doge">not holding a formal position</a> within DOGE, and "has no actual authority to make government decisions himself," according to Joshua Fisher, director of the White House Office of Administration, in court filings.
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Musk acknowledged that his new role comes with intense scrutiny, saying, "The possibility of me getting away with something is 0%—0.0. I'm scrutinized to a ridiculous degree."
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Date	Put/Call	Strike Price	Exp Date	DTE	Trade Vol	Day Vol	Vol / OI	OI	Trade Type	Sentiment
12:52 PMFeb 20, 2025	CALL	$355.00	May 16, 2025	82	710	402	98	721	SWEEP	NEUTRAL
12:30 PMFeb 20, 2025	CALL	$240.00	Jun 18, 2026	480	304	100	9	3264	TRADE	BULLISH
10:00 AMFeb 20, 2025	PUT	$350.00	Feb 21, 2025	-2	27377	1233	142	19278	SWEEP	BEARISH
09:34 AMFeb 20, 2025	PUT	$360.00	Feb 21, 2025	-2	2899	870	28	10348	TRADE	BEARISH
12:15 PMFeb 19, 2025	CALL	$342.50	Feb 21, 2025	-2	2224	413	74	2992	SWEEP	NEUTRAL
12:15 PMFeb 19, 2025	CALL	$337.50	Feb 21, 2025	-2	1838	413	64	2870	SWEEP	NEUTRAL
12:12 PMFeb 19, 2025	CALL	$345.00	Feb 28, 2025	5	1143	457	40	2858	SWEEP	NEUTRAL
12:12 PMFeb 19, 2025	CALL	$350.00	Feb 28, 2025	5	3212	457	70	4568	SWEEP	BEARISH
12:01 PMFeb 19, 2025	CALL	$360.00	Feb 21, 2025	-2	72041	1162	261	27593	SWEEP	BEARISH
10:40 AMFeb 19, 2025	PUT	$640.00	Jun 17, 2027	844	40	22	1000	4	SWEEP	BEARISH
10:27 AMFeb 19, 2025	CALL	$350.00	Feb 21, 2025	-2	5698	501	47	12249	SWEEP	BEARISH
10:25 AMFeb 19, 2025	PUT	$370.00	Jun 20, 2025	117	3683	333	157	2342	SWEEP	BEARISH
10:23 AMFeb 19, 2025	PUT	$370.00	Jun 20, 2025	117	57	474	2	2342	SWEEP	BEARISH
10:13 AMFeb 19, 2025	PUT	$400.00	Jul 18, 2025	145	1438	115	142	1012	SWEEP	BULLISH
10:13 AMFeb 19, 2025	PUT	$410.00	Feb 21, 2025	-2	1567	115	33	4688	SWEEP	BULLISH
09:50 AMFeb 19, 2025	PUT	$680.00	Dec 18, 2026	663	17	15	77	22	TRADE	BEARISH