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EBay operates one of the largest e-commerce marketplaces in the world, with $75 billion in 2024 gross merchandise volume rendering the firm a top 10 global e-commerce company. It generates revenue from listing fees, advertising, revenue-sharing arrangements with service providers, and managed payments, with its platform connecting more than 130 million buyers and roughly 20 million sellers across almost 190 global markets at the end of 2024. EBay generates just north of 50% of its GMV in international markets, with a large presence in the UK, Germany, and Australia.

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Morgan Stanley analyst Nathan Feather maintains eBay (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EBAY#NASDAQ">EBAY</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $71 to $70.

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Morgan Stanley Maintains Overweight on eBay, Lowers Price Target to $70

eBay Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EBAY#NASDAQ">EBAY</a>) stock moved <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/movers" rel="noreferrer noopener">higher on Wednesday</a> after the company announced a global payment partnership aimed at enhancing user experience across its massive online marketplace.
The e-commerce giant revealed a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.ebayinc.com/stories/news/ebay-announces-global-payment-acquiring-partnership-with-checkout/" rel="noreferrer noopener">collaboration</a> with Checkout.com, a prominent international payment technology company. The partnership is intended to strengthen eBay&#8217;s digital payments infrastructure across its global network.
With billions of live listings and customers in nearly 200 countries, eBay said it continues to refine the core technology that underpins its platform.
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According to Avritti Khandurie Mittal, the company&#8217;s Vice President and General Manager of Global Payments and Financial Services, today&#8217;s shoppers prioritize security, speed, and ease of use—making efficient payment processing a top priority.
&#8220;The addition of Checkout.com to our partnership ecosystem highlights our continued commitment toward accelerating customer and business growth through uniquely eBay payments and financial services,&#8221; said Mittal, highlighting how the new alliance aligns with eBay&#8217;s vision to drive growth through innovation in financial services tailored for its unique ecosystem.
According to&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?gspk=YWRhbWVja2VydDUzMzY&amp;gsxid=zBMR4PKmcgBw" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>, EBAY stock has gained over 33% in the last one year. Investors can gain exposure to the stock via&nbsp;ProShares Online Retail ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ONLN#NYSE">ONLN</a>).
On April 8, JP Morgan analyst Doug Anmuth maintained a Neutral rating on eBay, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/EBAY/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">lowering the price forecast from&nbsp;$60&nbsp;to&nbsp;$54.</a>
Recently, eBay Ventures, eBay&#8217;s venture capital arm, has awarded US business Refiberd&nbsp;$300,000&nbsp;investment crowning them <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/04/n44713118/ebay-invests-300k-in-refiberd-to-drive-circular-fashion-solutions" rel="noreferrer noopener">eBay&#8217;s Circular Fashion Innovator of the Year.</a>
Price Action: EBAY shares are trading higher by 2.42% to $67.05&nbsp;at last check Wednesday.
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The partnership expands eBay's global payment platform capabilities to enhance customer experience and drive operational efficiencies
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eBay Partners With Checkout.com To Boost Global Payments And Enhance Customer Experience

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<li>eBay Ventures, eBay's venture capital arm, has awarded US business Refiberd USD$300,000 investment crowning them eBay's Circular Fashion Innovator of the Year. &nbsp;</li>
<li>By the end of 2025, eBay will have provided a global investment of $1.2 million to fashion innovators and small businesses through its global Circular Fashion Fund, designed to support start-ups to scale circular solutions—from production to end-of-life, including rental and repair services. &nbsp;</li>
<li>The fund sees eBay partner with the fashion industry's foremost councils—British Fashion Council (BFC), Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA), Fashion Council Germany (FCG) and Australia Fashion Council (AFC)—giving recipients access and visibility to propel growth.</li>
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SAN JOSE, Calif., April 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ --&nbsp;Today, global marketplace and leading destination for branded pre-loved fashion, eBay, is investing USD$300,000 into <a href="https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4401697-1&amp;h=986393748&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Frefiberd.com%2F&amp;a=Refiberd">Refiberd</a> in its ongoing efforts to support fashion startups to scale circular solutions through its global Circular Fashion Fund program.&nbsp;
Refiberd was announced the winner of eBay's Circular Fashion Innovator of the Year Award which saw 12 shortlisted businesses across the UK, US, Germany, and Australia rewarded for their work in pioneering a more circular fashion industry.
This funding is aimed to scale the impact of Refiberd's cutting-edge AI system that can discern exactly what different fabrics are made of, allowing them to be accurately sorted and recycled. Their technology can be integrated into existing recycling infrastructures to sort materials and ensure they're processed using the right methods—helping recyclers turn textile waste into new, usable fibers. By enabling more efficient recycling, Refiberd aims to tackle the industry's waste-sorting dilemma and drive true circularity in fashion.
Since the Circular Fashion Fund's launch in 2022, it has supported 27 businesses and by the end of 2025 will have invested a total of $1.2 million alongside over 200 hours of mentoring and upskilling from industry experts. In partnership with the fashion's foremost councils—BFC, CFDA, FCG, and AFC—eBay gives recipients unprecedented access and visibility into the industry to propel their business's growth.
eBay has championed recommerce since its inception and the fund is one of the many ways it continues to invest in tools and technology that fuel the circular economy and help drive the fashion industry to a more sustainable future. As appetite for circular fashion continues to increase, with 66% of Gen Zs saying that purchasing pre-loved fashion has grown in personal importance&#x2A;—eBay's Circular Fashion Fund comes at a pivotal time for the industry.

eBay Ventures Awards Refiberd $300,000 As Circular Fashion Innovator Of The Year, Pledging $1.2M Global Investment By 2025 To Support Fashion Startups In Scaling Circular Solutions And Tackling Textile Waste With AI Technology

Ray Dalio may no longer be steering the investment ship at Bridgewater Associates, but his recent warning on X has left little doubt about <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/ray-dalio">where he thinks</a> the world is headed. 
"We're witnessing a classic breakdown of the major monetary, political, and geopolitical orders," Dalio wrote, calling it a "once in a lifetime" phenomenon, the kind that "has happened many times in history, when similarly unsustainable conditions were in place."
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The spark? Tariffs. But the fire, Dalio says, runs deeper.
&#8220;These tariff announcements are important developments. But most people are overlooking the much larger forces that are driving just about everything," Dalio said.
While he's not actively managing the fund, Bridgewater's latest 13F filing offers a glimpse into how the firm is positioning itself in the face of this macro upheaval.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Tariffs, Turmoil And A Bet On The Index</h2>
Despite Dalio's big-picture warning, Bridgewater's top holding as of the fourth quarter of 2024 was the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>)—now a whopping 22.1% of the portfolio. Add iShares Core S&amp;P 500 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IVV#NYSE">IVV</a>) and iShares Emerging Markets (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IEMG#NYSE">IEMG</a>) and nearly half the firm's equity book is riding broad indices.
That's a defensive play wrapped in passive exposure, especially as markets wobble under new trade war concerns.
The fund didn't stop there. Among its top new buys were AT&amp;T Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/T#NYSE">T</a>), eBay Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EBAY#NASDAQ">EBAY</a>) and PayPal Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PYPL#NASDAQ">PYPL</a>) &#8211; low-multiple names that look like classic recession hedges.
Applovin Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APP#NASDAQ">APP</a>) also made the list, a curious pick that may reflect a contrarian bet on adtech amid volatility.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">From Tech Titans To Utility Muscle</h2>
Bridgewater has trimmed back tech allocations to the sector, which fell from 19.8% to 16.3% quarter over quarter. Still, it holds heavyweights like 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>), Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) and Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), albeit at lower portfolio weights than before.
Meanwhile, two quiet climbers in the portfolio are worth noting: Constellation Energy Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CEG#NASDAQ">CEG</a>) and Vistra Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VST#NYSE">VST</a>), both utility players sitting comfortably in the top 10 holdings. In a world Dalio sees veering toward chaos, old-school stability may be back in fashion.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Macro Chaos, Micro Calculations</h2>
Dalio's post paints a stark picture of structural breakdown—"unsustainable conditions" colliding with a new era of tariffs and geopolitical chess. While Bridgewater's allocations don't scream panic, the tilt toward broad ETFs, dividend-value names and utilities suggests the firm is bracing for bumps ahead.
Whether or not the VUCA (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, Ambiguous) world Dalio describes becomes a reality, Bridgewater seems to be preparing for the long game &#8211; passive on the surface but deeply macro-aware under the hood.
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JP Morgan analyst Doug Anmuth maintains eBay (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EBAY#NASDAQ">EBAY</a>) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $60 to $54.

JP Morgan Maintains Neutral on eBay, Lowers Price Target to $54

Ratings for eBay (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EBAY#NASDAQ">EBAY</a>) were provided by 17 analysts in the past three months, showcasing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
The table below provides a concise overview of recent ratings by analysts, offering insights into the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and drawing comparisons with the preceding months for a holistic perspective.
<table>
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<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">11</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">8</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Insights from analysts' 12-month price targets are revealed, presenting an average target of $68.0, a high estimate of $80.00, and a low estimate of $59.00. Witnessing a positive shift, the current average has risen by 4.71% from the previous average price target of $64.94.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743620421_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Decoding Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Look</h2>
A comprehensive examination of how financial experts perceive eBay is derived from recent analyst actions. The following is a detailed summary of key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
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</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Ken Gawrelski</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$62.00</td>
<td>$64.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Shyam Patil</td>
<td>Susquehanna</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Deepak Mathivanan</td>
<td>Cantor Fitzgerald</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
</tr>
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<td>Brian Pitz</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$63.00</td>
<td>$59.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Daniel Kurnos</td>
<td>Benchmark</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mark Kelley</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$63.00</td>
<td>$64.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ross Sandler</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$72.00</td>
<td>$64.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bernie McTernan</td>
<td>Needham</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$72.00</td>
<td>$72.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Justin Post</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$71.00</td>
<td>$72.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ken Gawrelski</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$64.00</td>
<td>$61.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Doug Anmuth</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$58.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kunal Madhukar</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$72.00</td>
<td>$66.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ygal Arounian</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ken Gawrelski</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$61.00</td>
<td>$59.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ken Gawrelski</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$59.00</td>
<td>$62.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nathan Feather</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$72.00</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ygal Arounian</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$68.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: In response to dynamic market conditions and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their reaction to recent developments related to eBay. This insight gives a snapshot of analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Delving into assessments, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings communicate expectations for the relative performance of eBay compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts predict movements in price targets, offering estimates for eBay's future value. Examining the current and prior targets offers insights into analysts' evolving expectations.</li>
</ul>
Assessing these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators can provide a comprehensive overview of eBay's market position. Stay informed and make well-judged decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
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<h2>About eBay</h2>
EBay operates one of the largest e-commerce marketplaces in the world, with $75 billion in 2024 gross merchandise volume rendering the firm a top 10 global e-commerce company. It generates revenue from listing fees, advertising, revenue-sharing arrangements with service providers, and managed payments, with its platform connecting more than 130 million buyers and roughly 20 million sellers across almost 190 global markets at the end of 2024. EBay generates just north of 50% of its GMV in international markets, with a large presence in the UK, Germany, and Australia.
<h3>eBay's Economic Impact: An Analysis</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Falling below industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization reflects a reduced size compared to peers. This positioning may be influenced by factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
Revenue Growth: Over the 3 months period, eBay showcased positive performance, achieving a revenue growth rate of 0.66% as of 31 December, 2024. This reflects a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company encountered difficulties, with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Consumer Discretionary sector.
Net Margin: eBay's net margin is impressive, surpassing industry averages. With a net margin of 26.33%, the company demonstrates strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): eBay's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROE, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROE of 12.84%, the company showcases efficient use of equity capital and strong financial health.
Return on Assets (ROA): eBay's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROA, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROA of 3.46%, the company showcases efficient use of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: eBay's debt-to-equity ratio surpasses industry norms, standing at 1.52. This suggests the company carries a substantial amount of debt, posing potential financial challenges.
<h2>The Significance of Analyst Ratings Explained</h2>
Benzinga tracks 150 analyst firms and reports on their stock expectations. Analysts typically arrive at their conclusions by predicting how much money a company will make in the future, usually the upcoming five years, and how risky or predictable that company's revenue streams are.
Analysts attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish their ratings on stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter or whenever the company has a major update.
Analysts may supplement their ratings with predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, offering investors a more comprehensive outlook. However, investors should be mindful that analysts, like any human, can have subjective perspectives influencing their forecasts.
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Wells Fargo analyst Ken Gawrelski maintains eBay (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EBAY#NASDAQ">EBAY</a>) with a Equal-Weight and lowers the price target from $64 to $62.

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The era of China's investment-led growth seems to have ended. The country's economic growth is expected to be driven by household consumption. Data released Monday showed China's retail sales growing 4.0% year-on-year in the first two months of 2025, accelerating from December's 3.7% growth.
Given China's subdued economic growth, consumers are increasingly shifting toward secondary consumption (preowned and refurbished), prioritizing affordability and sustainability.
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PDD Holdings Misses Q4 Revenue Estimates
PDD Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PDD#NASDAQ">PDD</a>), parent of Chinese e-commerce platforms Pinduoduo and Temu, announced its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/03/44414695/temu-parent-pdd-holdings-drops-after-q4-revenue-miss-details" target="_blank" rel="noopener">fourth quarter and fiscal year 2024 results on Thursday</a>.
Although the company generated strong growth across all key metrics, quarterly revenues fell short of elevated expectations. Total revenues grew by 24% year-on-year in the fourth quarter to RMB 110.61 billion ($15.15 billion), missing the consensus estimate of RMB 115.15 billion.
Operating profits rose 14% year-on-year to RMB 25.59 billion ($3.51 billion), while non-GAAP earnings stood at RMB 28 billion ($3.86 billion). Adjusted earnings per American depositary share (ADS) came in at RMB 20.15 ($2.76), beating expectations of RMB 19.84.
"Looking ahead, we will continue to prioritize investments in the platform ecosystem as the cornerstone of our long-term value creation strategy," Jun Liu, VP of Finance at PDD Holdings, said during the earnings call.
Analyst Rating Changes For PDD Holdings
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<li>Nomura analyst <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/597f2735c1f5580001ef53be/jialong-shi">Jialong Shi</a> downgraded the rating from Buy to Neutral on Thursday, lowering the price target from $137 to $130.</li>
<li>US Tiger Securities analyst <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/5e4d2018ece4e600011f25ca/bo-pei">Bo Pei</a> downgraded the rating from Buy to Hold while keeping the price target unchanged at $130.</li>
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Xiaomi Posts Record Annual Revenues And Earnings
China's smartphone giant, Xiaomi Corporation (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XIACF#OTC">XIACF</a>), reported 49% year-over-year growth in fourth-quarter revenues on Tuesday. The figure reached a record high of RMB 109 billion ($15.1 billion), beating market expectations of RMB 103.94 billion.
Adjusted net profit jumped 70% year-on-year to RMB 8.32 billion, beating estimates of RMB 6.399 billion.
For the full year, Xiaomi posted record revenues of RMB 365.9 billion ($50.62 billion), up 35%. The company's adjusted net profits also hit an all-time high of RMB 27.2 billion ($3.76 billion), rising 41.3% year-on-year.&nbsp;
The company raised its 2025 target for EV deliveries from 300,000 to 350,000, posing stiff competition to Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), which has seen its share price tank almost 40% year to date.  Xiaomi also raised its handset shipment target to 180 million as it continues to gain market share in China at the cost of Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>).
"This has been a milestone year for Xiaomi. We have stepped onto the fast track of growth with our mobile phone, automobile, IoT, and other businesses advancing in parallel," company president Lu Weibing said on Xiaomi's earnings conference call.
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ATRenew Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RERE#NYSE">RERE</a>) recently announced its fourth-quarter revenues surged 25.2% year-on-year to RMB 4.85 billion ($664.4 million). The company reported operating income of RMB 53.1 million ($7.3 million), versus a loss in the same quarter in 2023.
For the full year, ATRenew's revenue climbed 25.9% to RMB 16.39 billion ($2.24 billion), with adjusted operating income soaring 62.8% to RMB 409.7 million ($56.1 million).
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<li>Apple leads the global refurbished smartphones market, with around a 50% share.</li>
<li>Refurbished products contribute more than 60% of eBay Inc's (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EBAY#NASDAQ">EBAY</a>) gross merchandise value (GMV).</li>
<li>Other key players in this space include Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SSNLF#OTC">SSNLF</a>), Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), and Best Buy Co Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBY#NYSE">BBY</a>).</li>
</ul>
Price Action
<ul>
<li>Shares of PDD Holdings were trading lower by 2.89% at $127.13 at the time of publication on Friday.</li>
<li>Xiaomi&#8217;s stock had declined by 2.75% to $7.06 at the time of publication on Friday.</li>
<li>Shares of ATRenew were down 1.10% at $3.14 at the time of publication on Friday.</li>
</ul>
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U.S. retail sales edged up only slightly in February, falling well short of expectations and keeping alive concerns about consumer strength <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/03/44355195/retail-sales-rebound-less-than-expected-in-february-online-healthcare-spending-show-strong-gains">after January's dire contraction.</a>
Yet, a closer look at the latest data continues to reveal pockets of resilience leaving investors and economists debating whether consumer demand is cooling or simply shifting. 
In data released Monday by the U.S. Census Bureau, the retail sales figure showed a 0.2% monthly growth in February, following a downwardly revised 1.2% drop in January. The headline figure missed economist estimates of 0.6%. 
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Far From Being An Outright Recession</h3>
&#8220;The unfavorable surprise on U.S. headline retail sales—monthly growth of 0.2% compared to the consensus forecast of 0.6%—was not reflected in the other numbers in this data release,&#8221; said Mohamed El-Erian, chief economic advisor at Allianz.
A particularly important measure, known as the retail sales &#8220;control group&#8221;—which excludes spending at auto dealers, building materials, gas stations, office supply stores, mobile home dealers, and tobacco retailers—jumped 1% in February. This fully offset January's 1% decline and handily beat estimates of a modest 0.2% gain.
This control group is closely watched because it feeds directly into GDP calculations, making it a key indicator of underlying consumer demand. 
Joseph Brusuelas, chief economist at RSM US LP, said the data remains consistent with a slowing but still solid pace of household spending. 
&#8220;On a three-month average annualized pace, the control group advanced 2.6%,&#8221; Brusuelas said. &#8220;Yes, the economy is slowing, but not in line with anything near a recession yet.&#8221;
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Restaurants And Bars See Sharp Drops</h3>
Not all areas of consumer spending fared well. 
One of the most striking data points was the decline in restaurant and bar sales, which fell 1.54% in February—the largest drop since February 2023, as highlighted by Kevin Gordon, senior investment strategist at Charles Schwabb. 
&#8220;Over the last three months, restaurant sales have collapsed 8.5% at an annual rate,&#8221; Reinassance Macro Research indicated.
This pullback suggests that discretionary spending may be softening as households become more selective about where to spend their money.
&#8220;Notable weakness in restaurants and bars—the largest decline in two years—with no growth over the last three months,&#8221; Gregory Daco, chief economist at Ernst &amp; Young US, said. 
&#8220;Spending growth at restaurant chains decelerated from -1.7% in January to -7.5% in February while spending at independent restaurants turned negative, failing from +2.6% in January to -2.7% in February,&#8221; Sara Senatore, analyst at Bank of America, wrote in a note Monday.
&#8220;We believe this sequential&nbsp;deceleration is largely a combination of negative weather trends that worsened from January and the impact of calendar shifts, including one less day (2024 had a leap day) and the Valentine&#8217;s Day shift from a Wednesday in 2024 to a Friday in 2025,&#8221; she added. 
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Market Reaction: Consumer Staples Rally, Discretionary Stocks Lag</h3>
Stocks tied to non-discretionary consumer spending saw a solid rebound Monday, as investors rotated into defensive plays. 
The Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLP#NYSE">XLP</a>) rose 0.9%, led by Brown-Forman Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BF#NYSE">BF</a>), which surged 2.8% on the back of rising U.S.-Europe trade tensions over whiskey tariffs. 
Other major gainers included Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADM#NYSE">ADM</a>), The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EL#NYSE">EL</a>), and Constellation Brands Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STZ#NYSE">STZ</a>), all of which climbed about 2%.
Meanwhile, the SPDR S&amp;P Retail ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XRT#NYSE">XRT</a>) gained 1.1%, with notable jumps from Guess Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GES#NYSE">GES</a>), up 32%, EVgo Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EVGO#NASDAQ">EVGO</a>), up 7%, and American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AEO#NYSE">AEO</a>), up 6.8%.
However, the consumer discretionary sector struggled to gain traction. 
The Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLY#NYSE">XLY</a>) inched up just 0.1%, weighed down by concerns over spending cutbacks. Still, a few travel and leisure names saw gains, with Airbnb Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABNB#NASDAQ">ABNB</a>), eBay Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EBAY#NASDAQ">EBAY</a>), Carnival Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCL#NYSE">CCL</a>), and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NCLH#NYSE">NCLH</a>) each rising around 3%.
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Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bearish stance on eBay.
Looking at options history for eBay (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EBAY#NASDAQ">EBAY</a>) we detected 9 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 44% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 55% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 6 are puts, for a total amount of $508,884 and 3, calls, for a total amount of $102,739.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $65.0 to $70.0 for eBay during the past quarter. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for eBay options trades today is 2246.2 with a total volume of 10,091.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for eBay's big money trades within a strike price range of $65.0 to $70.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>eBay Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1741979739_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>EBAY</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$3.8</td>
<td>$3.75</td>
<td>$3.78</td>
<td>$69.00</td>
<td>$161.6K</td>
<td>3.8K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EBAY</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$3.85</td>
<td>$3.7</td>
<td>$3.75</td>
<td>$69.00</td>
<td>$121.8K</td>
<td>3.8K</td>
<td>3.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EBAY</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$3.8</td>
<td>$3.75</td>
<td>$3.78</td>
<td>$69.00</td>
<td>$78.3K</td>
<td>3.8K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EBAY</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$3.8</td>
<td>$3.7</td>
<td>$3.8</td>
<td>$69.00</td>
<td>$71.8K</td>
<td>3.8K</td>
<td>3.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EBAY</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$1.07</td>
<td>$1.03</td>
<td>$1.06</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$45.2K</td>
<td>4.2K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About eBay</h3>
EBay operates one of the largest e-commerce marketplaces in the world, with $75 billion in 2024 gross merchandise volume rendering the firm a top 10 global e-commerce company. It generates revenue from listing fees, advertising, revenue-sharing arrangements with service providers, and managed payments, with its platform connecting more than 130 million buyers and roughly 20 million sellers across almost 190 global markets at the end of 2024. EBay generates just north of 50% of its GMV in international markets, with a large presence in the UK, Germany, and Australia.
<h3>Present Market Standing of eBay</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 1,529,615, the EBAY's price is up by 0.33%, now at $64.46. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 47 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for eBay</h3>
5 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $69.8.
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&#x2A; An analyst from UBS persists with their Neutral rating on eBay, maintaining a target price of $72. 
&#x2A; Reflecting concerns, an analyst from Needham lowers its rating to Buy with a new price target of $72. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Barclays continues to hold a Overweight rating for eBay, targeting a price of $72. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Cantor Fitzgerald keeps a Neutral rating on eBay with a target price of $70. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Stifel keeps a Hold rating on eBay with a target price of $63. 
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eBay's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EBAY#NYSE">EBAY</a>) short percent of float has fallen 6.49% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 17.56 million shares sold short, which is 4.32% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.6 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>eBay Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1741960829_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for eBay has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing eBay's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, eBay's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 11.06%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
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This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<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>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/14/25</td>
<td>$225.00</td>
<td>$67.4K</td>
<td>5.0K</td>
<td>50.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/11/25</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$50.5K</td>
<td>107</td>
<td>6.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$195.00</td>
<td>$42.2K</td>
<td>6.4K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GME</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/14/25</td>
<td>$22.00</td>
<td>$35.0K</td>
<td>709</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EBAY</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$66.00</td>
<td>$49.0K</td>
<td>646</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NKE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$62.50</td>
<td>$160.0K</td>
<td>356</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CVNA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/14/25</td>
<td>$187.50</td>
<td>$43.9K</td>
<td>668</td>
<td>617</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ANF</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$69.0K</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>508</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ETSY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$38.4K</td>
<td>940</td>
<td>485</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ABNB</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$60.3K</td>
<td>2.6K</td>
<td>444</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created 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 sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 3 day(s) on March 14, 2025. This event was a transfer of 71 contract(s) at a $225.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 22 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $67.4K, with a price of $950.0 per contract. There were 5015 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 50679 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding JD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JD#NASDAQ">JD</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 31 day(s) on April 11, 2025. Parties traded 500 contract(s) at a $45.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $50.5K, with a price of $101.0 per contract. There were 107 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 6108 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 37 day(s) on April 17, 2025. Parties traded 44 contract(s) at a $195.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 10 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $42.2K, with a price of $960.0 per contract. There were 6425 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1934 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding GME (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 3 day(s) on March 14, 2025. Parties traded 500 contract(s) at a $22.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $35.0K, with a price of $70.0 per contract. There were 709 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1572 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For EBAY (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EBAY#NASDAQ">EBAY</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 10 day(s) on March 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 224 contract(s) at a $66.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $49.0K, with a price of $219.0 per contract. There were 646 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1443 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding NKE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 101 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 1000 contract(s) at a $62.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $160.0K, with a price of $160.0 per contract. There were 356 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1052 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CVNA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVNA#NYSE">CVNA</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 3 day(s) on March 14, 2025. This event was a transfer of 223 contract(s) at a $187.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $43.9K, with a price of $197.0 per contract. There were 668 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 617 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ANF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANF#NYSE">ANF</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 37 day(s) on April 17, 2025. Parties traded 50 contract(s) at a $65.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $69.0K, with a price of $1380.0 per contract. There were 1 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 508 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ETSY (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ETSY#NASDAQ">ETSY</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 192 day(s) on September 19, 2025. Parties traded 64 contract(s) at a $50.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $38.4K, with a price of $600.0 per contract. There were 940 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 485 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ABNB (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABNB#NASDAQ">ABNB</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be neutral, expiring in 101 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 71 contract(s) at a $120.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 8 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $60.3K, with a price of $850.0 per contract. There were 2684 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 444 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.

CVNA

ETSY

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

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: 
<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>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/14/25</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$45.7K</td>
<td>9.1K</td>
<td>44.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>VFC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$22.00</td>
<td>$32.7K</td>
<td>70</td>
<td>4.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NIO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$8.00</td>
<td>$208.7K</td>
<td>117.4K</td>
<td>4.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BABA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$89.2K</td>
<td>11.3K</td>
<td>3.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$121.9K</td>
<td>6.2K</td>
<td>2.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EBAY</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$69.00</td>
<td>$40.9K</td>
<td>528</td>
<td>2.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PII</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$25.8K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td>257</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SBUX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$39.3K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td>174</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CVNA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/14/25</td>
<td>$162.50</td>
<td>$29.8K</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>106</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
<td>$29.8K</td>
<td>4.4K</td>
<td>64</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created 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 sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 4 day(s) on March 14, 2025. This event was a transfer of 59 contract(s) at a $220.00 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 $45.7K, with a price of $777.0 per contract. There were 9111 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 44312 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For VFC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VFC#NYSE">VFC</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 11 day(s) on March 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 4684 contract(s) at a $22.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 59 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $32.7K, with a price of $7.0 per contract. There were 70 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4784 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For NIO (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIO#NYSE">NIO</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 312 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 3755 contract(s) at a $8.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 29 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $208.7K, with a price of $55.0 per contract. There were 117442 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4655 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BABA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 102 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 80 contract(s) at a $140.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $89.2K, with a price of $1115.0 per contract. There were 11301 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3509 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For LI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LI#NASDAQ">LI</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 102 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 150 contract(s) at a $20.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $121.9K, with a price of $813.0 per contract. There were 6242 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2914 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding EBAY (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EBAY#NASDAQ">EBAY</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 11 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $69.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $40.9K, with a price of $205.0 per contract. There were 528 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2533 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PII (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PII#NYSE">PII</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 11 day(s) on March 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 215 contract(s) at a $45.00 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 $25.8K, with a price of $120.0 per contract. There were 1452 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 257 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SBUX (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBUX#NASDAQ">SBUX</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 193 day(s) on September 19, 2025. Parties traded 63 contract(s) at a $110.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 13 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $39.3K, with a price of $625.0 per contract. There were 1401 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 174 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding CVNA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVNA#NYSE">CVNA</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 4 day(s) on March 14, 2025. Parties traded 20 contract(s) at a $162.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.8K, with a price of $1490.0 per contract. There were 1 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 106 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 put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 38 day(s) on April 17, 2025. Parties traded 8 contract(s) at a $230.00 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 $29.8K, with a price of $3725.0 per contract. There were 4455 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 64 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.

BABA

SBUX

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Analyst: Doug Anmuth
<ul>
<li>Analyst Firm: JP Morgan</li>
<li>Ratings Accuracy: 85%</li>
<li>Latest Rating: Maintained an Overweight rating on Maplebear Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CART#NASDAQ">CART</a>) and cut the price target from $52 to $50 on Feb. 26. This analyst sees around 23% upside in the stock.</li>
<li>Recent News: On Feb. 25, Maplebear reported worse-than-expected fourth-quarter revenue results.</li>
</ul>
Analyst: Josh Sullivan
<ul>
<li>Analyst Firm: Benchmark</li>
<li>Ratings Accuracy: 85%</li>
<li>Latest Rating: Reiterated a Buy rating on Parsons Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PSN#NYSE">PSN</a>) with a price target of $90 on Feb. 26. This analyst sees around 56% surge in the stock.</li>
<li>Recent News: On Feb. 19, Parsons posted downbeat quarterly results.</li>
</ul>
Analyst: Zachary Fadem 
<ul>
<li>Analyst Firm: Wells Fargo</li>
<li>Ratings Accuracy: 85%</li>
<li>Latest Rating: Maintained an Equal-Weight rating on National Vision Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EYE#NASDAQ">EYE</a>) and raised the price target from $12 to $13 on Feb. 27. This analyst sees around 2% upside in the stock.</li>
<li>Recent News: On Feb. 26, National Vision Holdings reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter financial results.</li>
</ul>
Analyst: Mark Kelley
<ul>
<li>Analyst Firm: Stifel</li>
<li>Ratings Accuracy: 85%</li>
<li>Latest Rating: Maintained a Hold rating on eBay Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EBAY#NASDAQ">EBAY</a>) and cut the price target from $64 to $63 on Feb. 27. This analyst sees around 2% downside in the stock.</li>
<li>Recent News: On Feb. 26, eBay reported quarterly earnings of $1.25 per share, which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.20 per share.</li>
</ul>
Analyst: William Stein
<ul>
<li>Analyst Firm: Truist Securities</li>
<li>Ratings Accuracy: 84%</li>
<li>Latest Rating: Maintained a Buy rating on NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) and raised the price target from $204 to $205 on Feb. 27. This analyst sees around 64% upside in the stock.</li>
<li>Recent News: On Feb. 26, Nvidia reported fourth-quarter revenue of $39.3 billion, up 12% quarter-over-quarter and up 78% year-over-year.</li>
</ul>
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</ul>

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CART

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Susquehanna analyst Shyam Patil maintains eBay (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EBAY#NASDAQ">EBAY</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $60 to $65.

Susquehanna Maintains Neutral on eBay, Raises Price Target to $65

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: 
<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>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/28/25</td>
<td>$280.00</td>
<td>$34.0K</td>
<td>15.5K</td>
<td>79.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$101.8K</td>
<td>25.1K</td>
<td>12.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GRPN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$269.5K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td>2.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EBAY</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>02/28/25</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$31.8K</td>
<td>8.4K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MBLY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$102.0K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
<td>300</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BABA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$27.7K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td>231</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TJX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/11/25</td>
<td>$124.00</td>
<td>$74.0K</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>200</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RIVN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$72.2K</td>
<td>40.4K</td>
<td>153</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PDD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/07/25</td>
<td>$113.00</td>
<td>$33.4K</td>
<td>59</td>
<td>153</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DUOL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$380.00</td>
<td>$48.3K</td>
<td>215</td>
<td>84</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 bearish, is expiring today. Parties traded 608 contract(s) at a $280.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $34.0K, with a price of $56.0 per contract. There were 15538 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 79705 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding LI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LI#NASDAQ">LI</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 112 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 640 contract(s) at a $25.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 33 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $101.8K, with a price of $159.0 per contract. There were 25181 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 12655 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GRPN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GRPN#NASDAQ">GRPN</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 140 day(s) on July 18, 2025. This event was a transfer of 2450 contract(s) at a $15.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $269.5K, with a price of $110.0 per contract. There were 1018 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2500 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For EBAY (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EBAY#NASDAQ">EBAY</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be neutral, is expiring today. Parties traded 344 contract(s) at a $65.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.8K, with a price of $91.0 per contract. There were 8480 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1707 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MBLY (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MBLY#NASDAQ">MBLY</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 168 day(s) on August 15, 2025. This event was a transfer of 300 contract(s) at a $15.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $102.0K, with a price of $340.0 per contract. There were 1720 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 300 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BABA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 112 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 16 contract(s) at a $140.00 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 $27.7K, with a price of $1735.0 per contract. There were 1472 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 231 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For TJX (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TJX#NYSE">TJX</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 42 day(s) on April 11, 2025. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $124.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $74.0K, with a price of $370.0 per contract. There were 2 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 200 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For RIVN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIVN#NASDAQ">RIVN</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 322 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 152 contract(s) at a $15.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $72.2K, with a price of $475.0 per contract. There were 40429 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 153 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 call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 7 day(s) on March 7, 2025. This event was a transfer of 88 contract(s) at a $113.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $33.4K, with a price of $380.0 per contract. There were 59 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 153 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding DUOL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DUOL#NASDAQ">DUOL</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 21 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 7 contract(s) at a $380.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $48.3K, with a price of $6900.0 per contract. There were 215 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 84 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. 
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eBay Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EBAY#NASDAQ">EBAY</a>) shares are trading lower on Thursday following fourth-quarter results and soft first-quarter <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/02/43992431/ebay-shares-slide-after-q4-results-soft-q1-revenue-guidance" rel="noreferrer noopener">revenue guidance reported on Wednesday</a>.
The company reported earnings per share of&nbsp;$1.25, which beat the analyst consensus estimate of&nbsp;$1.20, and revenue of&nbsp;$2.579 billion marginally exceeded the analyst <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings" rel="noreferrer noopener">consensus estimate of&nbsp;$2.571 billion</a>.
The company sees first-quarter adjusted EPS of $1.32-$1.36, versus the $1.33 estimate, and revenue of $2.52 billion-$2.56 billion, versus the $2.59 billion estimate.
Needham analyst Bernie McTernan reiterated a Buy rating and a price target of $72.
The analyst writes that fourth-quarter results slightly exceeded his expectations. Guidance for 2025 led to minor downward adjustments to his estimates.
eBay continues to outperform other marketplace peers in the coverage, marking its third consecutive quarter of positive gross merchandise value (GMV) growth despite a challenging macroeconomic environment, especially in the U.K. and Germany, adds the analyst.
The analyst now expects GMV growth to remain flat in 2025 vs. previous projection of modest growth owing to a greater foreign exchange headwind.
McTernan says that eBay's core business remains strong, with focus categories growing 6% year-over-year in the fourth quarter, reinforcing the company's path toward sustainable and profitable growth.
As a result, the analyst lowered 2025 estimates for revenue, GMV, and adjusted EBITDA by 0.3%, 1.6%, and 2.4%, respectively, reflecting broader macroeconomic uncertainty, potential tariff impacts, and short-term revenue pressure from the U.K. C2C initiative.
Several analysts revised the price forecast on the stock:
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<li>Benchmark analyst Daniel Kurnos maintained a Buy rating and raised the price forecast from $65 to $75.</li>
<li>Stifel analyst Mark Kelley kept the Hold rating and lowered the price forecast from $64 to $63.</li>
<li>Barclays analyst Ross Sandler retained an Overweight rating and boosted the price forecast from $64 to $72.</li>
<li>B of A Securities analyst Justin Post reiterated a Neutral rating and slashed the price forecast from $72 to $71.</li>
<li>Wells Fargo analyst Ken Gawrelski maintained an Equal-Weight and raised the price forecast from $61 to $64.</li>
<li>JP Morgan analyst Doug Anmuth retained a Neutral rating and raised the price forecast from $58 to $60.</li>
</ul>
Investors can gain exposure to the stock via&nbsp;ProShares Online Retail ETF&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ONLN#NYSE">ONLN</a>) and&nbsp;Global X E-commerce ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EBIZ#NASDAQ">EBIZ</a>).
Price Action: EBAY shares are down 6.36% at $64.75 at the last check Thursday.
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The S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq both slipped into the red, reversing early gains on Thursday, while the Dow Jones remained in positive territory in midday trading. NVIDIA Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) led the tech sector lower after the company posted its smallest revenue beat in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/25/02/44015322/nvidia-analyst-sees-significant-upside-for-stock-with-favorable-riskreward">years on Wednesday.</a>
Wall Street digested a slew of new <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/market-summary/25/02/44015237/pending-home-sales-crash-to-record-low-jobless-claims-soar-wall-street-reacts">economic data </a>including soaring jobless claims and pending home sales dropping to the lowest level on record in January. The second estimate of the fourth quarter 2024 real GDP showed signs of rising inflation with the personal consumption expenditures price index for the quarter revised up 0.1 percentage point, and core PCE revised up 0.2 percentage points. 
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Economist Mohamed A. El-Erian pointed to the GDP revisions, rising jobless claims and drop in pending home sales as signs of potential trouble ahead.&nbsp;
"Once again, today&#8217;s U.S. economic data have somewhat of a scent of stagflation to them, adding to concerns that the global economy&#8217;s only reliable engine of growth risks playing a game of economic Twister with a foot on stagnation and a hand on inflation," El-Erian wrote in a social<a href="https://x.com/elerianm/status/1895142925786358101"> media post</a>.  
President Donald Trump confirmed Thursday that 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada will go<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/02/44010093/trumps-plan-for-canada-mexico-china-tariffs-to-start-march-4-could-shake-stock-market"> into effect </a>on March 4. He added that imports from China will also see an additional 10% tariff on March 4, fueling fears that his tariff policies could lead to slower growth and higher inflation.&nbsp;
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) traded below the $85,000 level and the yield on the U.S. 10-year Treasury note rose slightly to 4.29%. 
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Thursday's Performance In Major U.S. Indices, ETFs</h1>
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<td>Major Indices</td>
<td>Price</td>
<td>1 day % chg.</td>
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<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>18,951.46</td>
<td>-0.65%</td>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>5,952.10</td>
<td>-0.07%</td>
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<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>43,695.32</td>
<td>0.60%</td>
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<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,163.19</td>
<td>0.50%</td>
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According to Benzinga Pro data:
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<li>The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) was down 0.3% to $592.78.</li>
<li>The SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) climbed 0.4% at $436.08.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy Invesco QQQ Trust Series (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) dipped 0.91% to $509.88.</li>
<li>The iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) eased 0.53% to $214.54.</li>
<li>The Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLY#NYSE">XLY</a>) was down 0.39% to $214.85.</li>
<li>The Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>) rose 1.1% to $90.11.</li>
</ul>
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Thursday's Stock Movers </h1>
Salesforce, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRM#NYSE">CRM</a>) shares dipped Thursday after the<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/02/43991325/salesforce-shares-sink-after-q4-revenues-miss-estimates-weak-fy26-guidance-details"> company reported</a> worse-than-expected fourth-quarter sales results and issued FY26 and Q1 guidance below expectations. 
Stocks reacting to company earnings reports included:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>NVIDIA Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) </li>
<li>IonQ, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IONQ#NYSE">IONQ</a>) </li>
<li>MARA Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MARA#NASDAQ">MARA</a>) </li>
<li>Salesforce, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRM#NYSE">CRM</a>) </li>
<li>Snowflake, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNOW#NYSE">SNOW</a>)</li>
<li>eBay, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EBAY#NASDAQ">EBAY</a>) </li>
<li>C3.ai, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AI#NYSE">AI</a>) </li>
<li>Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JOBY#NYSE">JOBY</a>) </li>
<li>Virgin Galactic Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPCE#NYSE">SPCE</a>) </li>
<li>Beyond Meat, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BYND#NASDAQ">BYND</a>)</li>
</ul>
Companies reporting after Thursday's closing bell include:&nbsp;
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<li>Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RKLB#NASDAQ">RKLB</a>) </li>
<li>SoundHound AI, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOUN#NASDAQ">SOUN</a>) </li>
<li>Dell Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DELL#NYSE">DELL</a>) </li>
<li>Duolingo, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DUOL#NYSE">DUOL</a>) </li>
<li>Sunrun Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RUN#NASDAQ">RUN</a>) </li>
<li>Archer Aviation Inc.  (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACHR#NYSE">ACHR</a>) </li>
<li>Talen Energy Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TLN#NASDAQ">TLN</a>) </li>
<li>Clover Health Investments, Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLOV#NASDAQ">CLOV</a>) </li>
<li>Edison International (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EIX#NYSE">EIX</a>)</li>
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